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The Heather Bonham ShowThe Heather Bonham Show 144 - Who is your competition?Who is (really and truly) your competition?
Additional Links:
My new book (Kindle or Paperback)
Acres of Diamonds for Your Marriage
Most Popular Episode:
123 - Real Self Care
Recommended Episode: 033 - Thanksgiving “Rules”?
My other, short series podcast (30 daily episodes) for all of the creatives out there, The Inner Creative
2024-08-1417 minThe Heather Bonham ShowThe Heather Bonham Show 143 - Is self-care selfish?Self-Care vs Selfish … what is the difference?
Additional Links:
My new book (Kindle or Paperback)
Acres of Diamonds for Your Marriage
Most Popular Episode:
123 - Real Self Care
Recommended Episode: 033 - Thanksgiving “Rules”?
My other, short series podcast (30 daily episodes) for all of the creatives out there, The Inner Creative
2024-08-1429 minThe Heather Bonham ShowThe Heather Bonham Show 142 - Goal UpdatesAdditional Links:
My new book (Kindle or Paperback)
Acres of Diamonds for Your Marriage
Most Popular Episode:
123 - Real Self Care
Recommended Episode: 033 - Thanksgiving “Rules”?
My other, short series podcast (30 daily episodes) for all of the creatives out there, The Inner Creative
2024-08-1424 minThe Heather Bonham ShowThe Heather Bonham Show - 140 - What do you say "YES" to?140 - What do you say “YES” to?
Mentioned:
100 - How to Know Your Real Priorities
Most Popular Episode:
123 - Real Self Care
Recommended Episode:033 - Thanksgiving “Rules”?
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My other, short series podcast (30 daily episodes) for all of the creatives out there, The Inner Creative
2023-10-2622 minThe Heather Bonham ShowThe Heather Bonham Show - 139 - Dreamers vs DoersAre you a dreamer, or a doer?
My Top Episode:
123 - Real Self Care https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heatherbonham/episodes/Midlife-Best-123---Real-Self-Care-em6quq
My Current Recommended Episode:
033 - Thanksgiving “Rules”? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heatherbonham/episodes/The-Learning-Coach-033---Thanksgiving-Rules-e2kf95
The Inner Creative (Podcast) - My short series podcast (30 daily episodes) for creatives: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theinnercreative
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2023-10-2020 minThe Heather Bonham ShowThe Heather Bonham Show - 138 - Improve Your Emails138 - Email isn’t going away! It’s a communication tool, so make peace with it and learn to use it more effectively.
My Top Episode:
123 - Real Self Care https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heatherbonham/episodes/Midlife-Best-123---Real-Self-Care-em6quq
My Current Recommended Episode:
033 - Thanksgiving “Rules”? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heatherbonham/episodes/The-Learning-Coach-033---Thanksgiving-Rules-e2kf95
The Inner Creative (Podcast) - My short series podcast (30 daily episodes) for creatives: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theinnercreative
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2023-10-1128 minThe Heather Bonham ShowThe Heather Bonham Show - 137 - What are you tracking?137 - What are you tracking?
It’s free, you can start immediately, and it’s proven to work!
Today's Mentions:
Full Focus https://fullfocus.co/
"Goals Research Summary" (Dominican University, Professor Gail Matthews) https://www.dominican.edu/sites/default/files/2020-02/gailmatthews-harvard-goals-researchsummary.pdf
Frequently monitoring progress toward goals increases chance of success (American Psychological Association Meta-Analysis) https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/10/151029101349.htm
My Top Episode:
123 - Real Self Care https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heatherbonham/episodes/Midlife-Best-123---Real-Self-Care-em6quq
My Current Recommended Episode:
033 - Thanksgiving “Rules”? https://podcasters...
2023-10-0522 minThe Heather Bonham ShowThe Heather Bonham Show - 136 - The Pre-Pre-Christmas EpisodeThree months until Christmas! That's a long time ... or is it?
In today's show, I share three ways to have less-stressful holidays, and yes, you can (and maybe even should) begin today.
Links to Previous Episodes:
Top Episode: 123 - Real Self Care
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heatherbonham/episodes/Midlife-Best-123---Real-Self-Care-em6quq
Mentioned: 033 - Thanksgiving “Rules”? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heatherbonham/episodes/The-Learning-Coach-033---Thanksgiving-Rules-e2kf95
Recommended Resources:
FlyLady (Marla Cilley) - Thanksgiving links. Download her FREE Holiday Control Journal (planner). Recipe for a stress-fr...
2023-09-2923 minThe Heather Bonham ShowThe Heather Bonham Show - 135 - The Stories We Tell OurselvesWe all tell ourselves stories, to our benefit or to our detriment.
We can tell the truth and yet still have a choice as to how we want to narrate the little stories that construct the larger story of our life.
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The Inner Creative (Podcast) - My short series podcast (30 daily episodes) for creatives: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theinnercreative
Book - Read This or Die!: Persuading Yourself to a Be
2023-09-2119 minThe Heather Bonham ShowThe Heather Bonham Show - 134 (Two Free and Simple Productivity Hacks)Two free and simple techniques to help you get unstuck, increase your productivity, and decrease your stress level. Don't think it will work? Give them a try for a week and let me know how it goes! (And I am at work on a new project that will help!)
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Links:
Focus at Will: https://www.focusatwill.com/
"Getting Things Done" by Robert Allen: https://a.co/d/g6nM4Pa
"The Po...
2023-09-1423 minThe Heather Bonham ShowThe Heather Bonham Show - 133 (A Bouquet of Newly Sharpened Pencils)It's the Back-to-School episode!
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Links:
"All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" by Robert Fulghum: https://a.co/d/iLmXom8
"You've Got Mail" (1998 - I thought it was from the 80s!) https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B001N3LLH4/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
The Inner Creative (Podcast) - My short series podcast (30 daily episodes) for creatives...
2023-09-0717 minThe Heather Bonham Show132 - The Heather Bonham Show (How to Draw a Line in the Sand)How to draw a line in the sand.
- 3 step series of decisions (clear and simple)
- The importance of your WHY
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2023-08-3030 minThe Heather Bonham Show131 - The Heather Bonham ShowTwo reasons you might be stuck creatively - and how to get unstuck!
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Links from previous episode:
My 2020 short series podcast (30 daily episodes), The Inner Creative: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theinnercreative
Link to the book, "How to Live on 24 Hours a Day," by Arnold Bennett (Audible version): https://a.co/d/7g7sJXN
L...
2023-08-2324 minThe Heather Bonham Show130 - The Heather Bonham ShowCreative process update! Writing, of course. How do we find the time? The motivation? (And we all have help around the house, did you know?!?!)
My 2020 short series podcast (30 daily episodes), The Inner Creative: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theinnercreative
Link to the book, "How to Live on 24 Hours a Day," by Arnold Bennett (Audible version): https://a.co/d/7g7sJXN
Link to the book, "Wake Up and Live!" by Dorothea Brande: https://a.co/d/2eAyaSo
Link to the book, "The Artist's Way," by Julia Cameron: https://a...
2023-08-2350 minThe Heather Bonham Show129 - The Heather Bonham ShowTime and time again, I've seen it ... people who are struggling with invisible chains that need to be released.
Do you bloom where you are planted? You should! However, I have realized that plants do not all bloom in the same soil!
Link to the Zig Ziglar video discussed in this episode (a must watch and well worth your time!): https://youtu.be/0Nn5J_2K5ZA
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2023-08-2332 minThe Heather Bonham Show128 - The Heather Bonham ShowPerfectionism - continuing the series.
You must manage tendencies you have toward perfectionism, and you can learn to let go, before it affects your work as well as your relationships. (And you are always in a relationship, including with yourself and your Creator!) Grace is a beautiful thing.
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2023-08-2352 minThe Heather Bonham Show127 - The Heather Bonham Show - Anti-Perfectionism (part 2)YOU are one of your “loved ones!” Mentioned: FlyLady’s “Sink Reflections” and her stained glass intentional imperfections. Working out at Orangetheory Fitness is hard, but so far, it’s manageable. Go watch the 1965 pilot episode of “I Dream of Jeannie.” Then go watch, “What About Bob?”
2023-01-2937 minThe Heather Bonham Show126 - The Heather Bonham ShowHappy New Year 2023! Beat perfectionism by adjusting your mindset to be successful in the real world. Do you make resolutions or goals? The way to go is to set goals based on realistic progress steps.
2023-01-0230 minThe Heather Bonham Show125 - The Heather Bonham ShowUpdates and coaching. Lots of recommended resources! (High value for low cost or even free!)
2023-01-0230 min
Money Skills For Therapists36: Overachieving and Money with Heather StevensonHow does overachievement show up when it comes to money? How can we slow down and settle into our bodies and feelings to better manage our relationship to money? Heather Stevenson shares about what overachievement often looks like when it comes to finances.Heather shares some actionable steps we can take to help manage the tendency to overachieve, so that we can be more present, happier, and healthier in our relationship with money right now. Without having to wait until we reach that next goal.You can connect with Heather and learn more about her...
2022-08-0339 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 120 - New Project!I have a 30 Day (at least) new project! It's called "The Inner Creative."
Here is the link for the new blog: https://bonhamheather.wixsite.com/theinnercreative
You can find all of the new blog posts there.
The podcast RSS feed is now up and running on that site, so the podcast episodes will be available there as soon as they are published.
If you want to find them in your favorite podcast player, the distribution takes a little time, but it should show up any day. Just search for "The Inner Creative
2020-09-0133 min
The Inner CreativeThe Inner Creative 001 - Day OneIntroduction to "The Inner Creative" by Heather Bonham
Blog: https://bonhamheather.wixsite.com/theinnercreative
2020-08-3003 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 119 - A Marathon in a WeekI had a crazy idea - and I tried it! I decided to walk a marathon, but not all at once. Did it work? What did I expect to happen (and what results did I get)? Would I do it again? Find out all about it in this week’s episode.
2020-08-1226 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 118 - Day Jobs and DreamsMy upcoming book is all about day jobs and dreams. They are not incompatible. In fact, you may find them working together to give you a well-rounded life. What’s your Next Big Thing?
2020-08-0726 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 117 - Big Changes for 2 Dollars? (It's NOT about the money!)Change your life for cheap - this episode will tell you how. (And the FREE mini-course available on my website, www.MidlifeBest.com, is a great complement to this episode!)
You can spend $2 or less, and make significant improvements in your personal life, your career or business, your relationships, your faith, your health, your finances ... in other words, any area. It does not take much (if any) money, but it does take some effort.
I share my tried-and-true recommended resources in this episode, and some of my backstory as well.
Previous Midlife Best episodes mentioned:
041 "Do You Really Want to Cha...
2020-07-3056 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 116 - Get “Unstuck” Fast! Unleash Your Creativity TodayWhat’s your creative outlet? Do you need to get unstuck? There is a very cheap and easy way to unleash your creativity, and you can start today.
Today's podcast will remind you that you are a creative person, made in the image of a Creator. You may have forgotten what you enjoy creating, or (more likely), you've spent a long time being "too busy" to create. That excuse isn't good enough anymore.
When should you start creating? The time is now. Move physically to jump-start your creativity, and you can enjoy a calmer mind and body, which helps you get bac...
2020-07-2322 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 115 - A Vital Step for Your Well-BeingYou cannot be at your best when you are filled with fear and stress. You must look out for your own well-being during these times. You can guard yourself by curating the content that you read and listen to - and I have some great suggestions. Check out the MidlifeBest website, Facebook page, YouTube channel, and connect on Twitter. Also, email me at Heather@MidlifeBest.com. Related episodes: 056 and 069
2020-07-1622 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 114 - What’s going on with school & college for Fall 2020?I put on my educator hat, spend a little time in nature (bird squawking in the background!) and go back to this podcast’s roots, back when it was The Learning Coach. So - has education fallen apart? What happens in the fall? Is it worth it to pay $49,000 a year for virtual collegiate instruction? I’m a teacher and a parent - here are my thoughts. My first book, “Study Skills Survival Guide” is available on Amazon for just $2.99! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07921JCSJ/ref=nodl_
2020-07-0729 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 113 - Owning Your Decisions - and BirthdaysWhen we take ownership of our decisions, big and small, we have more responsibility - but also, more power in our lives. Plus ... birthdays. AND - the updated website is up and running, with a free mini-course on the email sign-up on the Home Page. www.MidlifeBest.com
2020-06-3023 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 112 - Five Years Ago - Looking back and looking ahead.Where were you in June 2015? Where do you plan to be in June 2025? A lot happens in five years. I reflect on some challenges and successes, and I encourage you to do the same.
2020-06-1730 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 111 - Book Study - "Man's Search for Meaning" - Part Three: DecisionsDo the mind and body work together? Are goals and hope truly necessary for us all? Can we make choices in ANY situation that are honorable and right?
In this book study, we are looking at several themes from "Man's Search for Meaning," by Dr. Vikor Frankl. You can listen to them in any order!
Episode 109 - Week One - Theme: Humanity
Episode 110 - Week Two - Theme: Goals
Episode 111 - Week Three - Theme: Decisions
Dr. Viktor Fankl was a psychiatrist and also a survivor of Auschwitz and other c...
2020-06-1724 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 110 - Book Study - "Man's Search for Meaning" - Part Two: GoalsWe are studying the book, "Man's Search for Meaning," by Dr. Viktor Frankl.
If you're new to the book study, welcome! You can jump in at any time, whether or not you've read the book yet! You don't even have to watch (or listen) to these episodes in order.
Dr. Frankl's book should be required reading in high schools and colleges. Even though it was written in 1946 (and translated into English in 1959), it's amazingly relevant for today's world. This book contains timeless wisdom.
This week, we are looking at the theme of Goals. T...
2020-06-1728 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 109 - Book Study - Man's Search for Meaning, Part 1We are studying the book, "Man's Search for Meaning," by Dr. Viktor Frankl.
If you're new to the book study, welcome! You can jump in at any time, whether or not you've read the book yet! You don't even have to watch (or listen) to these episodes in order.
Dr. Frankl's book should be required reading in high schools and colleges. Even though it was written in 1946 (and translated into English in 1959), it's amazingly relevant for today's world. This book contains timeless wisdom.
This week, we are looking at the theme of Humanity. If you'v...
2020-05-2939 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 108 - Dr. Viktor Frankl (New Book Study!)The book study begins May 19th. Get your book now!
"Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl.
This episode is an introduction to Dr. Frankl's background, his realizations and life lessons in a concentration camp, and 10 famous quotations.
2020-05-1512 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 107 - Book Club AnnouncementGet your book now - the new series will start soon! It’s “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl.
2020-05-0817 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 106 - Here to stay!The title says it all. Why? Listen in and I’ll explain.
2020-04-2521 min
The Course Creator ShowEpisode 37 | How to launch a high-ticket group program, with Heather CrabtreeEver wonder whether it’s the right time to launch a high-ticket group program?What should you include? What do you need to think about? Is this type of offer the right one for your personality?Today I’m sitting down with Heather Crabtree. Yep, THE heather crabtree. Heather is a business coach for visionary businesswomen and she helps them scale their businesses with group programs, masterminds and memberships. Heather runs Your Savvy Business Circle and has mentored and coached hundreds of female entrepreneurs wanting the same thing as you: more freedo...
2020-04-0748 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 105 - Start a Podcast?This episode was supposed to be about why you should start a podcast, but it ended up being mostly about why I have continued podcasting for nearly two years. Now it’s time for me to consider what’s next.
2020-04-0119 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 104 - Now What?Online school, staying home, and keeping the faith.
2020-03-2030 min2020-03-1318 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 102 - Each Puzzle Piece MattersEducation is a roller coaster. I’m sure all helping professions can be like that. We have to remember that we can’t fix everything or heal every injury in the world, but then, we were never called to. Being a unique puzzle piece, and valuing yourself as an irreplaceable part of that puzzle, are enough.
2020-03-0512 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 101 - To Be Young Again?This week, I share my reflections on midlife and enjoying different stages of the career path.
2020-02-2714 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 100 - How to Know Your Real PrioritiesYou’ve heard the question, “What do you love to do so much that you’d work for free?” I have a new perspective. Referenced in this podcast - Episode 038.
2020-02-2024 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 099 - How and why to turn down job offersAre you job hunting? If so, you want lots of interviews and multiple offers. I’ve been there and had to make those tough decisions. I share the reasoning in this episode.
2020-02-1331 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 098 - How to Win Friends (Part 4, Ch. 5-9)Midlife Best Book Club
- We are wrapping up our study of "How to Win Friends and Influence People," by Dale Carnegie.
- If you need to brush up on your leadership skills (and I think we all do), Carnegie has plenty of suggestions and tips.
- Throughout this book study, we've been studying a diversified tool kit for working with people. Each of these tools may not work in every situation, but it's good to have them when you need them.
- Whether or not you have employees, you do have influence, and you will encounter situations that require you...
2020-02-0736 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 097 - How to Win Friends (Part 4, Ch. 1-4)Midlife Best
We are reading "How to Win Friends and Influence People," by Dale Carnegie.
- How can you find "fault" with someone else while still being kind and gentle? (Similar to the Praise Sandwich or Oreo Cookie Technique)
- What is a less-critical way to criticize? (Hint: it takes some creativity but it might be worth a try in certain situations.)
- How can you let others know that we're all human and we're all still learning?
- What is an alternative to giving direct orders? (There's a time and a place for this key leadership skill.)
Have a grea...
2020-01-2924 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 096 - Stop Searching, Striving, and StressingPart of uncovering your Next Big Thing is to turn down the outside noise and learn to focus on your own personal work. There are plenty of gurus and experts, but you have to guard your time, money and energy. You already have most of your answers.
2020-01-2924 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 095 - How to Win Friends, Part 3 Ch. 9-12Midlife Best Book Club - How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie
Part 3 - How to Win People to Your Way of Thinking, Chapters 9-12
- What do people really want, and what will appeal to everyone you interact with? Hint: these techniques are simple, and free to give and receive.
- What do movies and TV use every day (that you might want to try for yourself)?
- What can you try when nothing else seems to be working (especially when you're trying to motivate others)?
...
2020-01-2236 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 094 - How to Win Friends (Part 3, Ch. 5-8)What did Socrates know that is so simple, yet extremely powerful, in dealing with people? How should you handle complaints in business? If you want cooperation from others, how should you start? What perspective should you be willing to take, if you want to make progress in your communication with others? Find out on this week's episode!
2020-01-1638 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 093 - How to Win Friends (Part 3, Ch. 1-4)Want to stand up for yourself without arguments and frustration? Try these techniques first. Disagreements are unavoidable in life - and Dale Carnegie says we should actually welcome them! Why should we welcome disagreements but avoid arguments? And HOW can we try to accomplish that? Find out in this episode.
2020-01-0939 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 092 - How to Win Friends (Part 2, Ch. 3-6)Do you ever wonder how to make a good impression? Is there still a place for old-fashioned manners? Whether it's personal or business, we all need to have the skills to interact and connect with others. It's both an art and a science, and Dale Carnegie knew how to do it well. In this episode, I share my thoughts about his very practical techniques. Hint: the 1930s was a long time ago, and we've changed, but the wisdom in this book is timeless. This episode is based on "How to Win Friends and Influence People," by Dale Carnegie.
2020-01-0234 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 091 - Plans, Not ResolutionsI plan, but I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions! I’m trying a new plan system in 2020. And, I share two of my favorite - and FREE - online resources. The book club will return next week!
2019-12-2824 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 090 - Book Club - How to Win Friends (Part 2, Ch. 1-2)1. What should we all do ... but only if we want to make genuine connections with other people? 2. And what’s a simple - but very effective - way to make a good first impression? Find out in this week’s book club episode. And I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas!
2019-12-1942 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 089 - Book Club - How to Win Friends (Part 1, Ch. 2-3)What powerful point of view do most people miss? Why do people behave the way they do? How can we deal with colleagues, children, and farm animals? And my take on an important question: Is all of this just emotional manipulation?
2019-12-1153 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 088 - Book Club - How to Win Friends, Week 1Week 1 - Part One, Section 1. “If you want to gather honey ... “
2019-12-0533 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 087 - Happy Thanksgiving!Thanksgiving Week 2019 - Happy Thanksgiving!
- No Book Club this week - but you do have time to get caught up with the reading!
- Get your rest and take good care of yourself!
- Practice Gratitude
2019-11-2706 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlifeBest 086 - Book Club (Preface - How to Win Friends and Influence People)The book club is back! We are reading, "How to Win Friends and Influence People," by Dale Carnegie. The preface is here. You can also find it on the Midlife Best Facebook page and YouTube channel. This is a must-read book!
2019-11-2137 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 085 - Observations and Performance ReviewsWho do you really serve at your job or with your business? Are you catering to the “right” audience?
2019-11-1320 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 084 - Book Club Preview - Get this book!"How to Win Friends and Influence People," by Dale Carnegie. Get it now. This book is going to continue to change lives. There's a reason it's been a best seller for over 80 years!
2019-11-0727 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 083 - Book Club Announcement (Book #2!)Book #2 will be How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. Why am I starting the book club again now when I said I was taking a break? Find out on this episode. Interpersonal skills are vital to any business or career path. Get your copy of the book now and be ready to start in November.
2019-10-3126 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 082 - Having a Clear Head (and Wolves)Musings and a Native American tale.
2019-10-2426 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 081 - Book Club Wrap UpThis is the audio of Week 4 of the book club, which is hosted on the Midlife Best Facebook page. It was a fun experiment! Let me know what books you would like to study in the future. I'm focusing on writing for the next month or two, but I would like to do the book club again in the future.
2019-10-1738 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 080 - Book Club Week 3We are studying “The Big Leap,” by Gay Hendricks. What books should we do in the future? Email me at Heather@MidlifeBest.com
2019-10-1044 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 079 - Book Club Week 2Book Club Week 2 - September 29, 2019
Are you living in your "Zone of Genius"?
Do you want to figure out what that even means?
We are studying the book, "The Big Leap," by Gay Hendricks.
Meet us on Facebook at the Midlife Best page for the LIVE club.
https://www.facebook.com/MidlifeBest
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK1GDSSc2bYy9LfXyu6SjjQ
September 22 - October 13, 7 pm Eastern.
2019-10-041h 04The Heather Bonham ShowMidlifeBest 078 - You Already KnowWhat’s your genius? You probably already know.
2019-10-0118 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best - 077 - The Big Leap (Book Club 9/22/19)Do you want to spend your time doing the work that is most suited to you? Do you want to figure out what that work really is? Join us for the Midlife Best Book Club. We are reading "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks. This episode is a replay of the Facebook Live from 9/22/19, covering the Intro. and Chapter One.
2019-09-2642 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 076 - CoachingWe all need coaching from time to time - and sometimes the most effective coach is an outsider.
2019-09-1914 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 075 - Married to your job?Are you married, engaged, or dating your job? What do you think the “right” answer should be?
2019-09-1224 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 074 - Bosses, Leadership, and Professional Roles
How did my new boss surprise her staff (and why it matters for all of us).
What does this surprise demonstrate about leadership?
And ... how does the topic of leadership connect with you, whether you have a boss, work for a boss, or are self-employed?
The must-have book for the upcoming book club is "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks. Get it now!
Email me at Heather@MidlifeBest.com to get on the mailing list, request the self-care supplement to Episode 39, request the links for Episode 73 (remember the Book Club!), or just ask a question or leave a comment.
2019-09-0526 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 073 - Updates and Book ClubMy new book title, FaceBook, YouTube, 2020 plans, AND the new book club starting in mid-September!
2019-08-2924 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 072 - Job FreedomDo you really need freedom from a job, or just freedom to be creative? Having a day job may give you more freedom in the long run. (And we’re always in it for the long run.)
2019-08-2218 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 071 - Creative ThoughtsThoughts and room for creativity - notes from my upcoming book.
2019-08-1516 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 070 - DivestingWhy (and how) to divest from outcomes and opinions that distract us from our goals.
2019-08-0812 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 069 - Your VoiceYour Voice: Two important messages from The Copywriting Academy Live 2019 Conference.
2019-08-0113 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 068 - Fear BustingThe goal isn’t to avoid fear. It’s to push through into your calling. You can.
2019-07-2513 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 067 - Celery and CakeCelery and cake. How do they demonstrate personal values? What do they have to do with two of your most precious resources?
2019-07-1820 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 066 - The Way of Muddling ThroughMuddling through is the only way I know to be successful. Try a lot, fail a lot, and some of it is bound to work out.
2019-07-1021 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 065 - Choosing Your FeedbackEmployees, business owners, and creators: you DO have a role in the feedback and evaluations you receive for your work.
2019-07-0423 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 064 - No New Ideas?Are there any creative ideas left, or do we just recycle the same ones?
2019-06-2721 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 063 - Quitting WellAre you job hunting or staring a business? If it's time to quit your job, make sure you do it well.
2019-06-2022 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 062 - Day Job PLUS a Business?You probably need a day job plus a business. Here are four reasons why, and what I’ve learned the hard way.
2019-06-1327 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 061 - Who is a starfish?Heavy-duty reflection on “The Star Thrower” by Loren Eiseley.
2019-06-0621 min2019-05-3021 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 059 - Cheap “Therapy”Stressed out? I have seven recommendations.
2019-05-2320 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 058 - Itching to change jobs?How I’ve experienced the job-change itch in the past, how I handled it, and my suggestions for anyone who might currently be feeling that itch.
2019-05-1624 min
The Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best - 057 Backup EpisodeThinking ahead can save you time and stress - that’s why I made a backup episode!
2019-05-0909 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 056 - Who gets to vote in your head?Who gets into your head? There will be voices that compete for your attention. Some deserve your time, energy and money ... and some don’t. You can choose who gets a vote.
2019-05-0214 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 055 - Too Many Irons in the FireDo you have “Smorgasbord Syndrome”? I almost let my Spring Break become one long work session. But I caught myself before I forgot to relax and enjoy my time off!
2019-04-2513 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 054 - MarginMargin: What is it, why do we need it, and how can we find it?
2019-04-1824 minThe Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 053 - How to Make DecisionsWhat did Ben Franklin say about making decisions? Can it help you (or help you teach someone else)? Find out on this week’s episode!
2019-04-1119 min
The Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 052 - Apps for 2019 (The Nerd Episode)My top apps for 2019 - Which ones do I think are worth paying for? What free apps do I use the most? What traffic apps do I recommend? Get the details on Episode 052.
2019-04-0431 min
The Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 051 - Stop taking work home ... usually.How much time and mental energy are you giving to your job/business? Is your behavior congruent with what you want out of life?
2019-03-2717 min
The Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 050 - Me, Myself and IMe, Myself, and I: Did I spend $10,000 on a writing course? When should we spend money on bettering ourselves or following our dreams and goals?
2019-03-2114 min
The Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 049 - Good ExhaustedMidlife Best 049 - Is there a difference between “good” and “bad” exhausted? Does it have anything to do with your personality? How do we feel about rest when our busy days give us a sense of a job well done?
2019-03-1318 min
The Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 048 - No, you don’t have to.Do you really have to? Two questions to ask yourself when you feel like you “have to” do something.
2019-03-0709 min
The Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 047 - Excuses?Are excuses any different from reasons? Even when our excuses are valid, are there times we should take back control and show them who's boss?
2019-02-2711 min
The Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best - 046 - (Semi) Stress-proof (How to handle one of those weeks)We all have crazy days - or weeks. We know they won’t last, but how can we be prepared to handle them? I can't claim to be stress-proof. I'm still working on that, but I do know a few tips that can help.
2019-02-2118 min
The Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best 045 - Two Outlets?Is there more than just work? Are two types of lifestyle pursuits necessary for us to work and feel our best? I’d like to hear your feedback!
2019-02-1414 min
The Heather Bonham ShowMidlife Best - 044 - No morning routine?The routine that REALLY matters. There’s a routine that’s more important than your morning routine. I explain it all in Episode 044. Plus, a downloadable freebie!
2019-02-0728 min
The Heather Bonham ShowThe Learning Coach 040 AND Episode 001 of Midlife BestThe podcast is changing. The Learning Coach is being archived and Midlife Best is the new podcast and website. Why the change? I explain it on this episode. Thank you to my listeners and I hope to stay connected through the new podcast and website! (Coming soon to www.midlifebest.com) My new email is Heather@midlifebest.com
2019-01-1012 min