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H.E.A.R.D., An AACRAO PodcastCustomer Service and Inclusion with David WilliamsOn this episode, the HEARD crew spoke with David Williams, Law School Registrar at North Carolina Central University (or NCCU for short) in Durham, North Carolina. NCCU is a historically black college and university or HBCU, and David shared his passion for customer service and how it was influenced by his own experience attending an HBCU. We talked about customer service as less of a function of the workplace and more of an attitude and experience that can make all the difference in creating a sense of inclusion for students (and everyone). David talked about his hands-on approach, how...2025-05-1344 min
The Motivation Mindset with Risa WilliamsThe Motivation Mindset with Risa Williams & Erica Curtis: Calm Kids SkillsSend us a textDo your kids struggle to sleep and calm down at bedtime? Well, Risa's did too! That's why she came up with a story, Max and the Imaginary Tree, that she told her own kids when they were little to teach them how to relax by taking big deep breaths. Risa is joined by her co-author and friend, Erica Curtis, and they discuss their new kids book, Max and The Imaginary Tree, which is part of a book series they are launching called: The Calm Kids Collection. This...2025-05-1314 minThe Motivation Mindset with Risa WilliamsThe Motivation Mindset: Redefining Productivity - Risa Williams, Erica Curtis, Trevor Stockwell, Tšhegofatšo NdabaneSend us a textSo many of us are feeling so tired of "hustle-culture" telling us to work and work until we fall over from burnout...so, what's our newer, healthier, and happier definition of productivity going to be from now on? And, how do you even start to go about redefining productivity for yourself?Joining Risa Williams to celebrate the book launch of her new book, Get Stuff Done Without the Stress (in stores today), are co-hosts Erica Curtis, Trevor Stockwell and Tšhegofatšo Ndabane, who share their own personal definitions of...2025-02-1114 minThe Motivation Mindset with Risa WilliamsThe Motivation Mindset with Risa Williams, Erica Curtis, Trevor Stockwell & Tšhegofatšo Ndabane: New Year's Refections & IntentionsSend us a textHappy New Year, everyone! We made it to 2025 - and that's just wonderful! Joining Risa Williams are special guest co-hosts: Erica Curtis, Trevor Stockwell and Tšhegofatšo Ndabane, and they dive deep into figuring out how you want to spend your time and energy during the new year ahead.In this conversation, they discuss:-How to get intentional about who you want to be this year-How to connect the dots by looking back across last year to see what you've learned and gained-How to say go...2025-01-0124 minThe Motivation Mindset with Risa WilliamsThe Motivation Mindset with Risa Williams: Perfectionism and Procrastination - Alpin HongSend us a textDoes perfectionism sometimes hold you back from getting things done? In this episode, Risa Williams talks to classical pianist superstar, educator and performer, Alpin Hong about the role that perfectionism plays in procrastination, especially when it comes to the creative and performing arts. They also discuss how high-achievers can sometimes get in their own way with tasks they need to do.They discuss:-How we get in our own way with our self-talk-The roots of perfectionism-How to start to pivot out of perfectionism-How sometimes...2024-12-0325 minThe Motivation Mindset with Risa WilliamsThe Motivation Mindset with Risa Williams & Erica Curtis: Everyday ProcrastinationsSend us a textWe're celebrating the release of "The Procrastination Playbook" today - it's in stores now! Erica Curtis and Risa Williams discuss super sneaky ways procrastination and task avoidance can catch us off-guard in everyday life such as, "Halfway Drift," "Procrasti-breaks," "Waiting for Motivation," "Avoidance Cleaning," and "Prioritization Problems" from Risa's new book.They talk about:-Things we tend to do when we are avoiding doing tasks-Procrastination "warning signs"-Getting nuanced about noticing our internal cues of avoidance-How to "neutralize" everyday tasks you don't want to do2024-11-2132 minThe Motivation Mindset with Risa WilliamsThe Motivation Mindset with Risa Williams & Erica Curtis: September StressSend us a textAre you feeling a lot more stress now that it's September? Is the Fall cranking up the work stress, the school stress, the family stress for you? You're not alone! Risa Williams & Erica Curtis look at September Stress in this episode, and practical ways we can navigate the fall months ahead.They discuss:-Normalizing and acknowledging the stress we're all feeling this season-Showing yourself more compassion for all the different layers of stress you might be feeling right now-Ways to look at regulating your stress in...2024-09-1020 minThe Motivation Mindset with Risa WilliamsThe Motivation Mindset with Risa Williams & Erica Curtis: Organization OverwhelmSend us a textWhen it comes to getting organized or tackling organization projects, do you freeze up with overwhelm? Do you feel shut down, do you start to procrastinate, or do you feel that avoidance starting to take over?Risa Williams and Erica Curtis are here to help with some simple strategies to navigate our nervous systems when they go into "fight or flight" mode over everyday tasks we need to do.We discuss:-Different states of nervous system activation-Executive functions and what happens when we're stressed out...2024-08-2228 min
Life Coaching for Mompreneurs | Work Life Balance, Procrastinating, Time Management, Boundaries, Goal SettingEp. 151: From Contentment to Fulfillment: Discovering Your Inner Joy with Monica CurtisFeeling burnt out and in need of some joy in your life? Want to learn how to be anything and do everything you desire without guilt? Join me and my next guest, Monica (Mic) Curtis, the Joy Amplifier, as we discuss prioritizing your joy and creating a life you love. Mic shares her journey of rediscovering herself and finding fulfillment after years of putting others first. Also in this episode: How to take control of your happiness and find your inner joy Understanding the difference between contentment an...2024-08-2240 minThe Motivation Mindset with Risa WilliamsThe Motivation Mindset with Risa Williams, Erica Curtis & Hilary Kern: The Creative Toolkit - FeedbackSend us a textDo you struggle with hearing feedback about your creative work? Does receiving critiques make you want to run away and hide? Do you often procrastinate solving problems that people point out with your artistic work? Then, this episode is for you! Risa Williams talks to artists/therapists, Erica Curtis and Hilary Kern about how we can receive feedback and criticism in a healthier way, and how to channel what we hear back into creative energy again.They discuss:-The difference between helpful and unhelpful feedback-How to create space...2024-07-1727 min