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School of Light ~ Wisdom for a New AgeSchool of Light Collective - Meet Tara PrestonTara Preston is a New Paradigm Feminine Leadership, Prosperity & Business Mentor for visionary, spiritual women who desire to create, flow and flourish in the way they are naturally designed to.She is the founder of the Akashic Women’s School, and the creator of the Flower Of Life Akasha Healing Method(™).She is a ritual, shamanic artist, who through the last 20 years has discovered how empowered women feel when they are given space to authentically self-express.Whether that authentic self expression is through using their voice, claiming their dreams, sharing their gifts, presenting themselves in a...2022-04-0522 min
Deborah LeeAnn ~ Leadership CatalystLearning To Relax Our Need To Be Perfect2022-02-2616 min
Authentic Life RadioLearning To Relax....An Introduction2022-02-2614 min
School of Light ~ Wisdom for a New AgeCh1 Ep9 Introducing Deborah LeeAnnAnd we close the Chapter of Intros and An Invitation, with an interview with Deborah LeeAnn, the podcast host, by Aurora Farber. Listen in as we share and learn to Open and Soften into the Light of Love, the energy being called forth from each of us now. To learn more about Deborah, please find her at www.DeborahLeeAnn.com, on YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn, besides the FB page, School of Light Collective. Our next Chapter we will move into the Sharing of our Gifts and invite you to tap into yours!2021-03-2222 minSchool of Light ~ Wisdom for a New AgeCh1 Ep8 Introducing Jennifer Owens-SilvaWe continue introductions of the creation team for the School of Light with this interview with Jennifer Owens-Silva, whose varied experiences and learnings have coalesced into her unique blend of healing. We discuss Human Design, Gene Keys, theta healing and more! To reach her, find her on FB at @jenniferowens-silva or via email at jjanaesilva@gmail.com.2021-03-2229 minSchool of Light ~ Wisdom for a New AgeCh1 Ep7 Introducing Tom StewardJoin in as we introduce Tom Steward, intuitive mental health counselor and healer. Author of several books, including The Spirit Code (available for download on his site) he blends art and science to share his gifts with the world. More information is available at www.TomSteward.com or reach out on the School of Light Collective FB page to connect with him!2021-03-2224 minSchool of Light ~ Wisdom for a New AgeCh1 Episode2 Introducing Aurora FarberToday we meet the energy, light and fire of Aurora Farber, Women's Transformational Coach! To learn more about her, please visit her website at www.AuroraFarber.com or leave a message for her on our School of Light Collective FB page.2021-03-2223 minSchool of Light ~ Wisdom for a New AgeCh1 Ep6 Introducing Karen J. GoldsteinKaren J. Goldstein, part angelic emissary and earth elemental, is a guide for many of us wanting to remember our truth and why we are here. Enjoy this brief glimpse into Karen during our interview as we continue in the Introductions of The School of Light Collective! To learn more about Karen, connect with her on FB, Instagram or via email at karenjgoldstein@gmail.com.2021-03-2123 minSchool of Light ~ Wisdom for a New AgeCh1 Ep5 Introducing Philippa HickWe continue our first chapter of Invitations and Introductions with Philippa Hick, Break-Through and Somatic Coach. You can learn more about Philippa at https://philippahick.co.uk/(And, please excuse our loss of her audio in the first minute of the episode, we got it back just in time for her answer to the first question! Always learning, always growing, we felt it best to leave it as is since the rest was pretty extraordinary! Thanks for your understanding.)2021-03-2127 minSchool of Light ~ Wisdom for a New AgeCh1 Ep4 Introducing Teri SerticThe School of Light continues its introductions and invitations Chapter with the meeting of Teri Sertic, shaman, dancer and soul retriever/healer! You can learn more about Teri at www.TeriSertic.com.2021-03-2125 minSchool of Light ~ Wisdom for a New AgeCh 1 Ep 3 Introducing Susanne Jane JoieToday we meet Susanne Jane Joie, sound healer, energy shifter and fountain of Joy!2021-03-2025 minSchool of Light ~ Wisdom for a New AgeCh1 Ep1 Introducing Patricia Wald-Hopkins and the School of LightIntroducing the School of Light Collective and the creatrix, Patricia Wald-Hopkins!2021-03-2021 minDeborah LeeAnn ~ Leadership CatalystCLDP integration gift - Grounding and CenteringMany have asked for a Centering and Presencing Practice to use on their own. Please enjoy this short contemplation!2021-03-1909 min
Productivity to ProfitLeading from the Inside-Out: The Authenticity Paradigm Shift for Your Life and BusinessAs women, we have so much strength and so many gifts, but are sometimes reluctant to let ourselves shine. We tend to think we should be what others expect us to be, without really giving much thought to who we are and what we really want in life. Deborah LeeAnn Morley, MBA, has spent her entire professional career helping leaders become their most creative, competent, authentic selves, while helping organizations become places where talented people love to work and can accomplish great things in and for the world. Her diverse range of experience has included corporate HR, small...2021-02-2349 min
Productivity to Profit for Small Business with Cathy SextonLeading from the Inside-Out: The Authenticity Paradigm-Shift for Your Life and Business with Deborah LeeAnn MorleyAs women, we have so much strength and so many gifts, but are sometimes reluctant to let ourselves shine. We tend to think we should be what others expect us to be, without really giving much thought to who we are and what we really want in life. Deborah LeeAnn Morley, MBA, has spent her entire professional career helping leaders become their most creative, competent, authentic selves, while helping organizations become places where talented people love to work and can accomplish great things in and for the world. Her diverse range of experience has included corporate HR, s...2021-02-1549 min
Authentic Life RadioThe Art of EaseHappy Spring! This has been one whirlwind of change, upleveling, evolving for us all, hasn't it?Moving through deep transitions in my personal life, with my business and even my health, has brought much to share...I promise to make it in small, digestible bites for you! Each segment has to do with diving into the Inner space of Be-Coming...Becoming the very best versions of ourSelves so we can be the most effective change agents and leaders.First of all is moving from the Doingness, the constant need to be moving, busy, acting...2019-04-0218 minAuthentic Life RadioTopsy Turvy Times2018-12-2707 min
Deborah LeeAnn ~ Leadership CatalystOur Vehicles, OurSelvesWhen my old van finally told me it was time for her to retire recently, I took my time looking for a new car. Ever realize how many options there are out there? Narrowing down my choice based on what I wanted to feel like, what I wanted it to look like, how efficiant the gas mileage and reliability helped (thank you Consumer Reports!). Yet, there was still the egoice decision of what the car's image said about me...or what I wanted it to say about me.Our presence speaks volumes about us before we even say...2018-07-2415 min
Authentic Life RadioLessons from My GardenI’m a gardener. A cook. A traveler. A spiritual guide. A paradigm-shifter. A conscious connector and conversationalist.Like many of us, it’s difficult to say I’m anything else besides a mother, an entrepreneur, a leadership trainer. We tend to limit ourSelves to our job title or what our role is at home. Like many of us, it’s been a learning opportunity to say I’m anything else besides a mother, an entrepreneur, a leadership trainer. Go to my website to read more: www.deborahleeann.com2018-05-1813 minDeborah LeeAnn ~ Leadership CatalystAppreciations From My GardenI’m a gardener. A cook. A traveler. A spiritual guide. A paradigm-shifter. A conscious connector and conversationalist.Like many of us, it’s difficult to say I’m anything else besides a mother, an entrepreneur, a leadership trainer. We tend to limit ourSelves into our job title or what our role is at home.For years, I was governed (and took comfort) in having a job description. A job title. A business card that stated my role and who I worked for.There’s security in that. In having a written out instruction and poli...2018-05-1813 min
Deborah LeeAnn ~ Leadership CatalystThe Heroine's Journey of Self-AwarenessFull circle. A spiral, really. The heroine's journey is back INto herself. The foundation of confidence, presence and wisdom as a Feminine Leader is Self-Awareness.self-a·ware·ness (a definition)/ˈˌself əˈwernəs/noun 1. conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires: "the process can be painful but it leads to greater self-awareness" Lots of air time around this topic these days, yet it’s not common to meet those who model it with Integrity and Courage.Self-Awareness is not only knowing, but owning, our Strengths, Talents, Wisdom, a...2018-04-0416 min
Deborah LeeAnn ~ Leadership CatalystAwakening to CourageJust like the budding spring flowers and trees, I'm beginning to awaken. Stepping into a new season today, on the Spring Equinox feels like moving into balance...letting go of the old stuff, growing in new ways and feeling more sunlight shining on my face.It takes courage to be with it all. Being both our brightest light-filled Selves and the deep, dark shadowy Selves. It takes courage to shine light on the stuff we don't like looking at, want to turn away from, don't want to acknowledge about ourself. Yet, it's precisely by looking at it...2018-03-2019 min
MichMashDeborah LeeAnn MorleyDeborah and I talk about maximize your shine, integrating intellect, inner intuition, best next step, I can't be too, imposter syndrome, Oprah calling, yes I want to be part of that, gross margin, bride's veil, cover up sensualness, speak your truth, so judge-y, know how to say no, love attention, get out of my happy bubble, crossed the line, speak up!, men and women stand up together, marry and dance our masculine and feminine energies, robots do not make you feel yummy about yourself and conscious conversations.2018-02-2528 min
Deborah LeeAnn ~ Leadership CatalystIntegrity, Values and Religion in LeadershipIs religion at the foundation of Values and Integrity? Can you be a values-based Leader and be nonreligious? Listen in to my musings and experiences with this emotional and contentious subject. As always, I welcome your questions, comments and views. AND, I ask that you share with compassion and respect. Read the transcript here: http://www.deborahleeann.com/integrity_values_religion_transcription/©2018 www.DeborahLeeAnn.com Authentic Leadership Academy and Consulting2018-02-1917 min
Deborah LeeAnn ~ Leadership CatalystWhat you think of me? None of my Business!Thanks, I’ve got this.No really, I do! You see, what YOU think of ME, is none of my business.I read that book. About 40 years ago, in fact. Here’s a link, if you’re curious. https://g.co/kgs/AwyKjPIt had a profound effect on me then, and it still does.Yet, I forget. I worry about what to write and how to write it and how to show up in what clothes and what people think and the feedback I get (even if it is...2018-01-2510 min
Deborah LeeAnn ~ Leadership CatalystAuthentic Sharing: Ready to SHINE?Even though I spoke these words last week, they are as true today as ever.Where are you playing small?Where do you lose your value?When do you dim your light?It's time. For us to INHALE the inspiration we are constantly receiving, and EXHALE our creative spin on it. Our voices, art, written words and dance are needed now. We are all stepping up. Stepping IN. Stepping forward. Marching together towards change.Conscious leadership is required by us all. And that means showing up. SHINING brightly...2018-01-2313 min
Deborah LeeAnn ~ Leadership CatalystLeadership Magic...What is it?Leadership Magic - my Theme for 2018It’s a topsy-turvy, sometimes High, sometimes low world right now, right?The optimism and clarity I felt on New Year’s Day and even the 2nd was exhilarating and I was excited to return to “work” from my short sabbatical.Yet, today, after waking early to an inspiration that I recorded before falling back to sleep, the rest of the day has taken me in circles. Back into spirals of grief, forward into the thrills of new meetings and opportunities on the horizon, then deep into self-critical stuff. P...2018-01-0413 minAuthentic Life RadioIt's all About Magic ~ Let's Create Some!I love Magic. Magick. Magik. All forms of it. All stories about it. All songs too! During the Holiday Season, we talk about the Magic of gift-giving. The Magic of Believing. The Magic of Joy and Miracles and Beauty and Health and Well Wishes.And, I'm here, saying Magic is a year-round thing. It's with us all the time. It's IN each of us. So let's remember to Tune in. Turn on. And, Turn It Up. It's in every one of us. Happy December from us all at DeborahLeeAnn.com and Authentic...2017-12-2008 min
Authentic Life RadioDialogue vs Debate - Authentic CommunicationsIt's the holiday season (perhaps you’ve noticed?) with lots of events on the calendar providing us with lots of opportunities to be with "other-minded" people. Whether family, neighbors, co-workers or even circles of friends, we are more and more learning the contentiousness that conversations can become. How can we view these opportunities as a place to SHINE?Speaking our truth amongst like-minded folks is great for validation and massaging of our ego.Speaking our truth amid “others” can be scary. Isolating. Possibly life-threatening (or so it feels!)Is the alternative not engaging? Walking away a...2017-11-2920 min
Authentic Life Radio#MEtoo Movement for Good#MEtoo.It’s become so common that no one is surprised anymore. We all just nod our heads in some type of secret solidarity.Yet, why are we sharing from a place of shame? Or Guilt? Or Embarrassment? Or, even, with a sense of thinking we are responsible, in some awful way?It’s time to stop the avoiding and clean up the shame, and start healing.This open door will never swing shut again. More and more sexual assaults, inappropriate behavior, rapes kept under wraps are now seeing the light of day...2017-11-1515 min
Authentic Life RadioReturning Home and Turning On the LightWhat am I speaking on, ranting on, sharing about or wanting to shine with today? I'm ready to open my heart and share what can be the most useful, most valuable to those who are listening. Do I start by blessing you? Or by blessing me? Blessing my wisdom, channel to Source, inspired words and the messaging reaches the audience with just what they are ready to hear and allow?Is it my gift to share in this way?Or is video blogging better, where I"m speaking to you more directly?...2017-11-0815 min
Authentic Life RadioFEAR and VulnerabilityContinuing with the theme of FEAR this week, I’m curious…When are you most afraid - Sharing vulnerably yourself? Or being with someone else who is sharing vulnerably?Let’s define Vulnerability:vul·ner·a·bil·i·tynounnoun: vulnerability; plural noun: vulnerabilities1.the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.It’s been a difficult or trying week for me.Monday was the anniversary of my wedding.Tomorrow is the anniversary of signing th...2017-11-0119 min
Authentic Life RadioCourageous Authenticity - What are you afraid of?What is your deepest fear?In honor of Halloween and Dia de los Muertos next week, let’s talk about fear.Funny how lots of people like scary movies. We can laugh at the ridiculousness of the plots and know that it’s not real.Yet, when scary stuff comes up for us, we literally cringe. Hide. Run away or freeze.For most of us, Fear runs our life. We are so afraid of what we don't want to happen, we are literally closing off what we do want.It’s wher...2017-10-2622 min
Authentic Life RadioThe New Moon and Authentic LeadershipWhat does the New Moon have to do with Authentic Leadership?This week I define Authenticity and Authentic Leadership. What is important about this practice of conscious leadership, especially during this time of change and chaos?It’s rare and takes courage. It’s collective and co-creative and collaborative. We are all learning to be more of our self, our highest and best versions of ourSelf. And, to do so we need to do our inner work.Monthly, we are guided by the phases of the moon to do the...2017-10-1816 min
Authentic Life RadioLetting Go Authentically and ConsciouslyIt's harvest time for many but not for me. Autumn is my "spring cleaning" time. Letting Go to Live More Fully is one of my mantras and I’m typically singing it as I welcome this time of year.I'm finding myself tossing old items, giving away piles of clothing and linens, cleaning out toiletries, (how does that drawer get so cluttered?) and generally, cleaning house.Culling from my freezer and pantry too. Getting off of mailing and email lists. Aligning my bank accounts. And, reviewing/assessing/releasing relationships. This one is the hardest.2017-10-1125 min
Authentic Life RadioAuthentic Community - Stepping into a Higher Version of MeLast week I attended The Leadership Circle™ Summit. It was way more than a training opportunity. Or a vacation. Or a conference with like-minded hearts, minds and souls.Last week was my own Axial experience."Axial" in that it was a pivotal moment when I could see all of who I have been coming together for this particular group of people, with that specific location, and those unique speakers and leaders. I knew it was going to be life-changing…just wish I knew how much was going to shift for me and those around me.2017-10-0425 min
Authentic Life RadioWhat's calling you forward?The Fall Equinox is upon us.Its time to take an assessment, an honest look at where we are. Where we want to be. Who we are. Who we are Be-Coming.What needs to end? Begin?What do we want more of? Desire less of?The Autumnal Equinox is a great lesson in Nature of balance. Light and dark. The changing into a new season. The continuing of the cycle of seasons.As the leaves fall, it reminds me that I need to clean out, let go, release...2017-09-2019 min
Authentic Life RadioCultivating our Character in the New Axial EraDid you know we are in the New Axial Era? A pivotal time when converging thoughts/philosophies/cultures/religions are driving us to an evolution of humanity?The first one occurred in the first millennium BCE. The phrase originated with the German psychiatrist and philosopher Karl Jaspers, who noted that during this period there was a shift—or a turn, as if on an axis—away from more predominantly localized concerns and toward transcendence. (love this, as I'm all about Transcendence and Transformation...)More info is here: https://www.britannica.com/list/the...2017-09-1311 min
Authentic Life RadioIntegrity - BEing All InAre you too open?Operating more from outside influences (people’s expectations, society’s norms, cultural or religious practices?) or from your own Inner Guidance System?When we “go with the flow” sometimes we are not checking in to see if it’s our Flow. Our own wisdom. Our own soul’s whispering of where our heart is desiring to go.This is what I call Living Outside of Ourself. I know it well. It is how I spent the first 50 years of my life.Even when I felt strongly about something and shared m...2017-09-0622 min
Authentic Life RadioLeading, Loving and Living with Radiance and VibrancyHow much do you SHINE? And, where?Are you SHINING in some places in your life but not others? Are you aware of how you operate differently with different people? In different scenarios? In different roles?It was easier for me to SHINE when at work for many years. My career offered me a place to be smart, witty, strategic, a people connector and a brilliant problem-solver. All strengths of mine. When I was with clients I felt the most comfortable and engaged and fulfilled. I know now why that is, I enjoy helping...2017-08-3014 min
Authentic Life RadioSHINE - Post-Eclipse Shifts and AwarenessesSo, where were YOU during the Great American Eclipse?Whether you experienced Totality or not, I’m certain the experience was meaningful. Some enjoyed the science of it, others the photography challenges of capturing the beauty, others were deep in spiritual ceremony and ritual. Everyone was moved in some way, even if they ran outside into the street to capture it for only a moment during a break from work.For such a momentous occasion, I did something quite unlike me. I was with a party of revelers - some of whom popped their first beer (ar...2017-08-2319 min
Authentic Life RadioWake Up White Women!What to say?What to do?How to be with People of Color?I’m stuck. Truly. For one who is rarely short on words, I’m a bag of emotions.And, not sure if I want to blame it on the mixed messages of our country’s leaders or Mercury Retrograde or centuries of history where white privilege has been the norm or the fact that my antennae are hyper focused on receiving messages that are beyond and out of alignment with what I see with my eyes…Whiteness. White pr...2017-08-1621 min
Authentic Life RadioSimple Pleasures - The Art of SimplicityI wanted to write about Play. The Art of Play. Authentic Play for us adult people.It felt so beyond my day-to-day experience I was afraid it would come across as inauthentic.So, starting simply, as I remind my clients, I looked at my morning practices. This morning in particular, it included saying good morning to the sunrise and sky, then moving into daily routine of cat care, kitchen cleanup, walking recycling out to the dumpster, making and eating breakfast (today eaten outside in the sun on my back stoop) and checking out the garden.2017-08-0931 min
Authentic Life RadioScience and Spirituality of our Eclipse SeasonThis is a big month. For someone who is not oriented to the stars and planets and patterns they play out, it’s still important to note that these are extraordinary circumstances.We are all effected by the planetary systems, our moon and sun in particular.AND, when they cross over each other in their paths? That’s a big deal.It’s rare to have this total solar eclipse be visible over the US. And, really fun that the path crosses right through our area!Typically, this time can be considered a time...2017-08-0232 min
Authentic Life RadioAuthentic Lessons from Gardening - Weeding and Watering You!I love to do Garden Walks.Similar to a longer Medicine Walk that I both practice as well as facilitate for clients, a Garden Walk allows me to take assessment of what’s going on,.Where are the weeds or invasive plants getting out of hand?What needs water? Or, what needs to be emptied from water gathering?What plants are bearing fruit? Which ones look healthy? Which ones need to be staked and supported? Which ones are just being beautiful and graceful and wanting to be appreciated?When I’m we...2017-07-2622 min
Authentic Life RadioAuthentic Purpose SHINES!While speaking to a few clients recently, we discussed what “lights them up” or makes their “heart sing.”In each case, it has to do with doing work they love: work that has meaning for them, uses their strengths and talents and that that brings them joy.It’s 3 pronged.Being “on purpose." Being “in joy.” All while using our unique gifts and competencies.The beauty is ...when we are creating a life that is full of meaning, deeply aligned to who we are and what we do well and best AND that is pleasura...2017-07-1932 min
Authentic Life RadioConscious Creator or Reactive Victim?When seeing how I was allowing myself to get W A Y off-track today, I noticed that my thoughts were on a downward spiral.And, after such a good morning!Meditating, quiet time contemplating how to create my day, a great session with my shaman/business coach, some delicious coffee, and some creating of new connections for new business through a referral service..then BAM!What I learned was that each of these “referrals” was costing me. Not even if they were qualified or for a $10,000 project, but even for single or short term $500 coac...2017-07-1225 min
Authentic Life RadioPush/Pull - The Growing Pains of Showing Up AuthenticallyWe are halfway through 2017. Yikes! (says a part of me)When reflecting about the first 6 months of this year, I had lots to celebrate. Lots of lessons learned too. And, it pushed me into a growth cycle of wanting to be farther along than my "results" are showing. So, I got into fast-pace mode. And, all the Up-leveling is taking its toll. It's part of growth and expansion, what we are all experiencing whether we like it or not.Not only have I began a new iteration of my work - SHINE...2017-07-0523 min
Authentic Life RadioSHINING - A State of BEing, NOT DoingThis SHINE project I’m playing with is a constant state of evolving, metamorphosing, growing, changing, checking in. Lots of words that describe the intensity of the process depending on the day, the moment.We SHINE when we are in our Essence. Owning our Beauty and Brilliance.We dim when we pretend or hide or act from fear. When we are desperate for others to see us, like us, want us, hire us, love us.This “dimming” takes its toll. Just like from abuse or neglect (chronic and repeated experiences of being injured physically, emotio...2017-06-2820 min
Authentic Life RadioSHINE - We all can do it, why don't we?Do you SHINE? If you do, how do you feel when you SHINE?If you don't, are you afraid to SHINE? Feeling awkward or you'll be viewed as a fraud or inauthentic? Or bragging and self-centered?SHINE is a new way of BEing in the world. For me at least. It's part of the journey I've been on and have not been able to fully articulate until now.A month ago I shared this concept to a room full of women entrepreneurs. The response was a resounding "Yes!" and I believe I hit a...2017-06-2122 min
Authentic Life RadioSacred Space - Creating it, Sharing it, Opening to itDo you have Sacred Space?Space in your home, job, relationship, schedule that is just for you? Do you safeguard it? Treasure it? Honor it? OR…do you feel like there’s no time, no room, no freedom to have such a luxury in your life?What do I mean by Sacred Space?My home is my Sacred Space. So are my gardens. My bedroom. My workspace. My meditation room. Being in Nature is Sacred to me. Time alone is Sacred to me. Space in my relationships is Sacr...2017-06-1422 min
Authentic Life RadioWhat's Your Perspective?Perspective. It's tricky. And we believe there's only one. ours.What are you looking for in that person who drives you nuts every day?What are you expecting when you get home at night from your partner?What pre-conceived ideas are you bringing into a meeting versus being open-minded and ready to listen and learn?When we operate from the place that we already know we will be disappointed, or that our mate is selfish or that this is just another boring meeting with the boss, we get to be right, more...2017-06-0721 min
Authentic Life RadioOccupy Self - Begin Within!Remember Occupy Wall Street? How protesters camped out to make sure their message was received? They physically and literally stood their ground asking to be heard. Same with the folks who gathered for weeks at Standing Rock, protesting and blocking the progress of the pipeline across their lands. Even amidst the bitter cold and water blasts from law enforcement, they stayed put…chanting, praying, and in nonviolent protest.What do you stand for? Who do you stand for?Typically, most of us have a cause or our children/family that wi...2017-05-3121 min
Authentic Life RadioAuthentic Commitment - The "C" WordWhat are you committed to? What will you do - no matter what else happens - every day? Commitment usually comes up in relationships. Yet,the most important relationship we have is the one with ourself. How are you doing in that one? Do you tend to commit to others and then slide on your word or commitment to yourself?I do. I have. And, I'm aware of it now. We can't build Trust with ourSelf unless we commit to ourSelf. Commit and keep our word to ourSelf. Self-Trust is the driver that sees...2017-05-2422 min
Authentic Life RadioDancing with the old and familiar 'Doubt & Confusion' SistersDoubt. That 2nd-guessing. Wondering how it could have played out differently. Reviewing the memory over and over and wishing it were different. And, the loud voice that keeps us from taking that next step forward, asking the big question, sharing what's real. And/or Confusion. She's tricky this one. She loves to keep us in "we need more info" mode, or "I'm not sure what to do next" place or "I just wish I had clarity on what is the right decision for me now" space. Been there. A lot. And, when paired together? They activate...2017-05-1722 min
Authentic Life RadioAuthentic Pause - Slowing Down to RechargeHow do you recharge? In the 6 days since leaving home, there's been lots of activities, ranging from large noisy family dinners and brunches to my daughter’s graduation from college in Indiana, to partying at houses and bars to flying to Florida, visiting and staying with an amazing group of women friends in a palatial home. We’ve stayed up late, eating cake and ice cream (to celebrate Merinda’s graduation, of course!) or just drinking wine and getting caught up. Last night, conversations got heavier, deeper, intimate. It was midnight before we knew it!Swimming, loungi...2017-05-1016 min
Authentic Life RadioAuthentic Passion - Finding it and Fueling itPassion. It comes. Then it goes. We find it. Fuel it and it grows. And, too often, we lose it and have to find it again.It was very clear to me that I've been wallowing around in deep waters of emotional stuff for the last week or two, then after attending a few community events in the span of a week, I remembered who I am and what lights me up!Yes, I know, You always hear me saying that you need to turn on your own light, right? Shine it from within...2017-05-0325 minAuthentic Life RadioAuthenticity and Letting Go of the OldWhat is calling you? Is there a desire or dream that, if you allow yourself to imagine it, you feel guilty? Or shame? Or the fear of it coming to reality? Or, even worse, the fear that you can't reach it?Each of us have one life. With the imagination and power to create on a huge scale. Yet, many of these inspirations get swallowed up by some rules, constraints or negative stories we tell ourselves. So many of them never get done. Then the regret, shame, guilt and beating up that comes with not achieving. It can...2017-04-2623 min
Authentic Life RadioAuthenticity Requires ShadowWork and Self-AwarenessWe are complex Be-ings. Not as simple or easy to diagnose or become intimate with as we would like. It takes work. Possibly a mirror, or a coach, or a huge life-changing event, to throw us more deeply into self-knowledge and self-awareness. Healing, as well as accepting who we are, on all levels, is deep, sacred and uncomfortable work. We may think we've handled some issue, only to have it show up again and again.The example I'm pointing to in my life is my desire for things to be different, look different, feel different. My...2017-04-1924 min
Authentic Life RadioWe are the Dance - Not the DancerWe are Receivers. What Channel Are You Tuned Into? What music is playing through you? What is your mindset set to? It all will show up in how we live. How we dance this amazing life of ours.At the Art of Feminine Presence Intensive last weekend, Rachael Jayne Groover opened with the concept that we are Receivers. It was a potent reminder that we can tune into the channel of our choice and it's been at top of mind for the past 5 days.Many of us spend time on social media, reading the news, listening...2017-04-1230 min
Authentic Life RadioAuthentic Balance...is it possible?Today I was wide awake listening to the birds around 3:30 am. I didn't know that was the time and I enjoyed the variety of birdsong for quite a while before getting up. When I saw the time, my mind went crazy. "OMG, it's too early! Get back to sleep. You've got a long and very full day ahead of you with leaving town in the morning!"And, sleep never fully returned. My to-do list was forming in my head; my spirit was nudging me on some clearing out, cleaning out to mkae way for new; my heart wondering...2017-04-0521 min
Authentic Life RadioAn Authentic Invitation for you, Sweet SisterYears ago this book arrived in a gift bag with several other items from a friend who saw me better than I saw myself. I devoured it. Each word in The Invitation, by Oriah sang to me, woke me up, brought a resonance to my soul that has long been asleep. And, it seems to call to me each time I need to wake up again. Are you waking up? If so, it can be daunting. The lights seem so bright, the sounds too loud. The activity too busy. And, it makes...2017-03-2922 min
Authentic Life RadioTrading in the Polished & Professional for Real & RawOne of the things about living and leading and loving from Authenticity, is that I get to be reminded, often, of the places where I still hide. It's safe to pull back and retreat from the world. Where no one is watching (or so I believe) and I can be "little ol' me." Where I don't have to put on a made-up face, or dress to please anyone else. I love it!Yet, Life is outside my front door. Being with prospects, clients, in meetings, interacting in community and exchanging with nature. I still slip into my hiding or pretending...2017-03-2223 min
Authentic Life RadioAuthentic ConnectionThe peace we feel when we drop the mask, veil, armor? Wow. It feels so luscious, free and ... almost spiritual.Why do we wear all of that protection?Where did we learn to cover up? Fake it? Tell untruths? Pretend? Radical acceptance, deep awareness and honest looking within has been my way of connecting. First WITHIN. Then without. I was taught and modeled the opposite.Not sure where this message will go today as I unravel more about what it feels like to live an Authentic Life. What I do know is...2017-03-0820 min
Authentic Life RadioAuthentic Wisdom WithinWhy do I keep looking outside myself for more guidance, wisdom and learning? There is SO much within just waiting for me to tap into it.How many books are you reading currently?I am in the middle of several leadership books, one on the Awakened Warrior, one on Culture, one on Leadership development and another on The Spirit of Leadership. Each offering e a different perspective, new ways of looking at this fascinating topic for me. And, while integrating all of this additional knowledge, where do I rely on what I already know...2017-03-0122 min
Authentic Life RadioAuthentic Anger (Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned!)Authentic anger, especially for women, looks very different than a lot of we've been seeing, or what we've been taught, or what . AND, It’s true that women have a millennia or two worth of of actions and historical events and current events to be angry about. I am and the perfect example. It was the first emotion available in my palette that allowed me to really feel and to tap into what was mine. My truth. My Authenticity. My Essence. For that reason I think once opened to it, women tend use it as it as...2017-02-2323 min
Authentic Life RadioOpening to ReceiveHow often do you receive a gift and toss it back in the giver's face? Probably not often, if ever.Yet, we redirect compliments, offers of support, opportunities to engage and connect, right? When a young woman offered her support recently as I sat by the ocean and was sobbing into my journal, I brushed her off, saying "I'm fine...or I'll be fine. No thank you." I did just that. How comforting it would have been to have her get the cup of tea she offered! To accept a hug from her, even. To ask for, and...2017-02-1515 minAuthentic Life RadioAuthentic Awareness and ImaginationHow's your imagination these days? Awareness gained through imagining or dreaming is much broader than our intellect alone. It allows us to gain a wider view of possibilities, to aim higher, dream bigger! How do you create your vision? Your goals? Your daily or weekly plan?Would you like to learn a practice that is ancient, yet feels very new to most of us? It's the mindfulness of Being Here Now. And, it's quick!Listen in and I'll share a few tips to get to this place of inspiration and guidance no...2017-02-0816 min
Authentic Life RadioAuthentic Life :: It's Not Always EasyAuthentic Life, what is it? More importantly, Why did I agree to it? And, have the strong nudge to teach it, share it, model it for others?Here I am, sitting with a boatload of ideas, plans and projects, and I'm playing this game with myself. Authentic Life is about eating, living, leading, loving from our truth, our wholeness, our realness. NOT what we always want others to see.As I prepare to invite friends and neighbors over to my home for class on Cleaning without Chemicals, and a few workshops on using Essential...2017-02-0125 min
Authentic Life RadioAuthentic Expansion - Are you Ready? (Am I ready?)As I connect to my vision for 2017 (and beyond) it seems too big, too much and that I'm not ready or worthy of it. Before my mind begins to doubt and close off possibilities, I move into a place of connecting to all that is and allow for the Higher Self to step in. She knows, in her own wise way, that this is my game. My modus operandi. My way of chickening out of the bigger game I'm here to play. Where are you shying away from your great work? Who is supporting you in helping you remember...2017-01-2530 min
Authentic Life RadioOne Degree of DifferenceWe had this winter storm last week. Ice, rain, drizzling and misting of freezing rain, sleet, and more rain. The predictions were scary and dire. Warnings to stay off the roads, and schools/businesses/events cancelled regionally. We all stayed home (after running wildly to the store for last minute "necessities") and watched as it rained, sleeted, and rained. And, were a bit miffed it wasn't as bad as they predicted! Yet, it was obvious, how one little degree could make such a difference. The rain, had it been much colder, would have shown...2017-01-1815 minAuthentic Life RadioAuthentic Leadership Radio - Beginnings and EndingsHappy 2017! Today as the winds gusted up to 45 mph here in St. Louis, the temps shifted, the clouds lifted and sun and springlike weather showed up this afternoon. Brought on by winds of change.Do you feel it? The palpable shifting of our society, our energy, our truth-telling, our growing compassion and caring for one another?Maybe it takes huge change to allow us to deepen into our truth. To feel ready to speak up. Speak out.And, I'll be moving my show over to Spreaker as the host as well as Sound...2017-01-1104 minAuthentic Life RadioAuthentic Leadership - Time for BraveryIt is never too late for Bravery says Margaret Wheatley. To stand, To speak up, To not let the overwhelm take hold.I've been laying low, cancelling events, filling my days with lots of introspection AND lots of diversions and distractions. There's something being called forward within me, within the collective, and I've been pretending not to hear it. It's about depression. It's about feeling everything. It's about slowing down to actually DEAL with it all.This year is an exceptional one as well. It's had it's ups and downs, (RIGHT?) and also I've been b...2016-12-1424 minAuthentic Life RadioWednesday Wisdom Radio ~ Creating Space for AuthenticitySpace. A block of time? A bit of quiet? An open shelf or drawer, an empty plate. How do you fill it?It's been said, "Nature abhors a vacuum"...and many of us do too. Notice how uncomfortable it is when the conversation dies down or the movie score goes silent?Even the space between my upper and lower teeth is, too often, closed up, clenched, not allowed to be open, slack. And, now I have a hairline crack in one of my teeth to show that my unconscious, while I'm sleeping, is constricted, not relaxed, holdin...2016-12-0722 minAuthentic Life RadioWednesday Wisdom Radio ~ Authentic SurrenderIt's been coming. And I've been fighting it.First the stoic, "I can handle it." Then, affirmations of "I can do this!" "You are stronger than the obstacles!" "Keep moving!"Until finally, letting go. Letting God. Letting it all out. The Grief. Anguish. Acceptance of Failure. Acknowledgement of Where. I. Am. Lost enough to see that I've been ignoring the signs. I KNOW these signs. My body's signals, my soul's song, my heart's cries. And, I've only been listening to the louder Ego. My mind's Critical voice drowned out the others. And I didn't stop to...2016-11-3023 minAuthentic Life RadioWednesday Wisdom Radio ~ Authentic GratitudeThank you.Thank you for being here. For reading this. For listening in. Showing up. For your friendship, kindness, connection, referral, support, sharing. For Being You.And I truly mean it. Between Thank You and I'm Sorry - How can we express ourselves more clearly? More authentically, more real, more true.We are in a world where we wear our busyness, our social media connections, our use of technology, like a badge of honor. I'm taking the day off. To play, bake, prepare for family feasts and just to be still. Loving Self, my...2016-11-2318 minAuthentic Life RadioWednesday Wisdom Radio ~ Authenticity in High Stakes SituationsYikes! My stomach is in knots. I'm wanting to take a nap. Or, find myself distracted from the task at hand. (it's at these times that I tend to clean or do laundry, or sort the junk drawer...)In a matter of a few hours, I get to have an important phone call that could result in speaking at a conference AND a video shoot of a speech in front of a live audience, to promote a women's conference.Am I prepared? How much is too much prep? Not counting creating this podcast. I KNOW t...2016-11-1621 minAuthentic Life RadioWednesday Wisdom Radio ~ Authentic Inquiry: To Heal, Learn, GrowI'm sad. I'm not ready to be a brilliant example of empowerment today. I need to grieve. Heal.Then Heal. Learn. Grow. Then Act. Be The Change.First comes a place of Being Still. Asking and listening. Allowing and listening. Letting what comes up, show up. Listening more. Asking more. No matter who you voted for, to see the popular vote be at 47.5, and 47.7 with 98.8 reported, it means there are a lot of people -- HALF the US- is unhappy. And not just a little unhappy. Devastated. Confused. Wondering what will happen. An...2016-11-0926 minAuthentic Life RadioWednesday Wisdom Radio ~ The Spirit of LeadershipIsn't it time to lead holistically? Just like medicine, we are beginning to see how just addressing the symptoms doesn't work. There are underlying reasons why we get sick, and teams are dysfunctional or organizations get off-track. Leading Self, a team or a business is best done when all parts are integrated. All voices heard. All ideas considered. And when all are heading in the same direction.An example is, you want to be a public speaker. You have a great story to tell, wisdom to share, and it's part of the bigger plan for you...2016-11-0226 minAuthentic Life RadioWednesday Wisdom Radio ~ Authentic CollaborationWe women can be our own worst enemies. What is it about women competing with each other? (even when we know better?)Do you ever feel diminished by another's success? Or feel a contraction when you see someone else doing the same thing (or a bit similar even or especially superior) to your business or program offering?For so long, we have been pitted against each other, for beauty, yes, but even for brains, for roles in organizations or plays, for being the best ______________. (you fill in the blank, is it Mother? CFO? Community Organi...2016-10-2628 minAuthentic Life RadioWednesday Wisdom Radio ~ Authentic Messaging: Dropping the ShieldDrop my Shield?It's taken all my life to build it and perfect it and refine it to fit me perfectly.Protection, as an unconscious behavior, is unfortunately, a necessary one at times. We women don't feel safe. Most of the time. When we do, our truest, most Authentic Self comes out to play.You know, those weekend mornings after a great night of sleep (and maybe more!) creates the space for us to "let down our hair?" Free from masks, protective barriers, constriction of busy schedules and a prerequisite role to fulf...2016-10-1925 minAuthentic Life RadioWednesday Wisdom Radio ~ Authenticity = No Hiding!I've been hiding. Even with being online, recording a podcast, and doing live interviews with exceptional women leaders.And, it used to serve me but not so much anymore.You see, Hiding is not only being a wallflower (or a lurker) or making safe statements so your voice gets lost in the "noise," it's not takingany risks. It's not showing up. Not being Real, Not telling the truth...my truth.Why do we strive so hard to fit in? To not "rock the boat" or to be afraid to speak what's really going on?2016-10-1228 minAuthentic Life RadioWednesday Wisdom Radio ~ October: Opening and Deepening into AuthenticityWhere are you hiding? Protecting? People-pleasing, telling half-truths to yourself and others. OR...Overly complying???We have been trained and molded into being such "Good Girls." And, isn't it interesting that the girls who are making waves in our community, nation and world, are anything but Good?They are not afraid to speak up. Speak out. Wear different clothes, or different hairstyles. They SHOW UP, in a way that can not be denied. And, sometimes we are in awe. Or envious. But we can't ignore them they are creating wakes wherever they go. 2016-10-0526 minAuthentic Life RadioWednesday Wisdom Radio ~ Savoring Leads to JoyMindfullness is a practice yes, but can we make it a lifestyle? Here's a Radical thought... Slowing down to actually feel what's going on? We tend to gloss over things, skim over reading, scan emails, barely noticing the glow of other beings, the radiance in nature, the taste of our food, the feel of the material on our bodies...even the solidness of the ground beneath us.And we wonder why we are always wanting for something more.There's this itch to get away on vacation. Run away to experience something other tha...2016-09-2826 minAuthentic Life RadioWednesday Wisdom Radio ~ Savoring Beauty - in All Its FormsWe love Beauty. We are inundated by media's definition of Beauty. We turn to what's familiar and cultur's idea of Beauty ...versus seeking out the bizarre, different, odd, or strange.We are trained early to see beauty, especially in women, as being small, young, sweet, sexy and similar. Similar? Yes, to what we know, what we are comfortable with. What we've grown up seeing or being told is beautiful. Each culture has its own Beauty standards. So, finding something (or being someone) other that what we were trained to believe is "beautiful", makes us feel di...2016-09-2128 minAuthentic Life RadioWednesday Wisdom Radio ~ Savoring September...Authentically Slowing DownTo Savor...slowing down to enjoy, appreciate, feel pleasure, receive a deep breath.How do you savor? The definitions that resonated with me were:1. To taste or smell, especially with pleasure: savored each morsel of the feast.2. To appreciate fully; enjoy or relish:Savoring feels appropriate for this lovely month as the weather is perfect, the food is plentiful, the days are a bit shorter and we head into the final months of the year.Slowing down is not what I used to do in September. The calendar is...2016-09-1426 minAuthentic Life RadioWednesday Wisdom Radio ~ Can I Be Authentic and AMAZING?Being Authentic doesn't have to look and feel messy, raw and scary, does it? For me, it took years (decades) of learning Who I Really Am through falling into emotional depths and feeling my way to my Truth.How about being Authentic and True AND being at our most Radiant, Brilliant and Creative? Our AMAZING Self?A challenge I was handed recently while attending Authentic Speakers Academy (sound familiar?) was to "Show Everyone How AMAZING I am." Yikes!The other challenges I agreed to were not easy, but seemed do-able, fo...2016-09-0726 minAuthentic Life RadioWednesday Wisdom Radio ~ Authenticity in Asking for What We Want, Then RECEIVINGIt's the buzz now...all the rage. Authentic This, Authentic That. I get it. And, maybe because we're tired of the IN-Authenticity of our culture. Our politics. Our own life, perhaps?When looking at how to announce the new program/offering #AuthenticLeadershipAcademy, I had problems finding the new URL I wanted. There's even a new coaching program for Authentic Leadership being offered somewhere. The constant course correction to stay in Authenticty is based in Awareness. Intention. And Asking. Tuning into our Authentic Desire (see last week's podcast) and then, Authentically Asking for What We Want. 2016-08-3124 minAuthentic Life RadioWednesday Wisdom Radio ~ Authenticity includes Desire, Whimsey and JoyWho are you? What do you want to create in the world? How much do you want it?Does it truly light your heart and soul on FIRE? This path of Authenticity has taken me deep within - where each time I'm in a business coaching session or a healing session or an energy session, when I am asked "What is your Heart's Desire?" I panic.My first several answers are what my mind wants. What my body/physical self wants. What my ego-self says I'm only allowed to want...because that is Do-Able. Realist...2016-08-2423 minAuthentic Life RadioWednesday Wisdom Radio ~ Leading with AuthenticityLeadership. Yes, this applies to you, no matter what your “title.”Whether you like it or not, you are a leader...of your business, your team, your project, your art, your family, in your community, and of your body's choices.For a long time, we led with our brains and skills, right? Authenticity, the new buzz word, is turning that upside-down.So, why is Authenticity important? I thought for decades that just showing how smart I was, how competent I was and how well people liked me was important. But being Real? Show...2016-08-1122 minAuthentic Life RadioWednesday Wisdom Radio ~ Balance, Self-Care during ChaosBeing in a new place is a great time to look at how we react to change and chaos and store up our inner resources. I'm currently in Washington DC area for a Leadership Circle Profile Training and certification. Wow!March, for many of us, is a month marked with the beginnings of Spring flowers showing themselves, Spring breaks for students, "Springing forward" into Daylight Savings Time and the Spring Equinox. This also is a time that when we feel very much like balancing of our systems too. As the days get longer, or we prepare...2016-03-0213 min