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The Brassy Broadcast with Jen Edds188: Embracing Alignment and Expanding Your Professional Impact with Amy Woodall and Lindsay BoccardoThis episode reminded me why I started podcasting. It was an opportunity to spend time with two of my most favorite people in the world while sharing them with you. It’s a win for everyone! Amy Woodall and Lindsay Boccardo join me for this episode. They are both returning guests, but it has been more than a minute since we last chatted. You know those people that always make you feel better when you’ve spent time in their presence? That is how I always feel after spending time with these two! They leave me in...
2023-09-2641 min
The UkuDaily Dispatch with Jen EddsI'm Sending You LoveI'm Sending You Love. Have you ever tried sending love to someone that has hurt or angered you? I'm not saying this is easy. I will say that in my own experience, I feel much better sending love to someone than wishing them bad thoughts or hanging on to my anger about them. I learned about this exercise from Amy Woodall while recording an episode of The Brassy Broadcast. Give this a try and let me know how it works out for you. https://brassybroadcast.libsyn.com/149-course-correcting-crappy-communicationI Follow The UkuDaily Dispatch in...
2021-06-1003 minThe Brassy Broadcast with Jen EddsConscious Habits with Amy WoodallAmy Woodall makes a return visit. We’re diving into what it takes to create conscious habits, owning your stuff, and how to stop sabotaging your happiness. Moments of Brassy Brilliance [4:15] The first step to getting out of the way of your happiness [5:40] Choosing whether or not you will dance with your drama [6:56] Staying present in the moment to avoid anxiety and judgment [10:51] Setting foundations for conscious habits [13:38] Ziva Meditation Program [22:04] Creating a Love Practice [31:33] Steps to start a mindfulness practice Connect with Amy Wo...
2020-10-3037 min
Beauty and the Gi: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and LifeOwning Your HappinessIt's easy to let the little things get to us and ruin our day or steal our joy. Recognizing when you've put the power of your happiness in someone else's hands is the first step in getting back. Links and Resources Reclaiming Your Happiness podcast episode from the Brassy Broadcast series Enlightenment in the Modern World with co-host Amy Woodall https://brassybroadcast.libsyn.com/148-reclaiming-your-happiness Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @bra...
2019-06-2302 min
The Brassy Broadcast with Jen EddsAchieving Enlightenment in the Modern WorldConnect with Jen and Amy on LinkedIn Jen Edds Amy Woodall Episode Description Mindfulness and meditation can be used as tools in both our personal and professional lives helping us show up in the world as our best selves, remain present and focused in the moment, and most importantly, find some peace of mind in a chaotic world. Guest series host Amy Woodall is the Executive Vice President of Sandler Training, Trustpointe, a performance improvement company. We kick off this seven part series talking about t...
2018-10-0817 min
The Brassy Broadcast with Jen EddsReplenishing and Refocusing Your EnergyWe need to pay attention to our energy because it impacts how we show up in the world. How are you replenishing your energy when it's depleted, and refocusing when it scatters? Mindfulness Minders Energy is contagious You are responsible for the energy you bring into a room Be aware of what drains your energy Recognize what drains you Recommended Practice Alternate Nostril Breathing Subscribe to The Brassy Broadcast Apple Podcasts ...
2018-10-0813 min
The Brassy Broadcast with Jen EddsCourse Correcting Crappy CommunicationEffective communication requires us to be present in the moment, aware of our own communication triggers, and mindful of our automatic responses. Mindfulness Minders Energy is contagious Know your communication triggers Be mindful of your automatic responses Learn to recognize emotional shifts in your body Recommended Practice Loving Kindness Meditation Subscribe to The Brassy Broadcast Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Connect with Jen and Amy on LinkedIn ...
2018-10-0825 min
The Brassy Broadcast with Jen EddsReclaiming Your HappinessWe’re exploring how to reclaim the happiness and joy within us. Stop handing over your happiness to other people, things, or events. Mindfulness Minders Don’t hand your happiness to someone else You become small when you give power to small things Don’t make someone else responsible for your happiness Gratitude is one of the fastest ways to get you back to center Recommended Practice Find a quiet space and repeat “Thank you” Happiness Hack If you’re feeling unhappy...
2018-10-0815 min
The Brassy Broadcast with Jen EddsShutting Down StressMindfulness Minders We can train our automatic stress responses Afternoon re-energizing Move through your day intentionally and methodically Don’t make someone else responsible for your happiness Recommended Practice Breath of Fire Links and Resources Mentioned Emily Fletcher https://zivameditation.com/ Subscribe to The Brassy Broadcast Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Connect with Jen and Amy on LinkedIn ...
2018-10-0818 min
The Brassy Broadcast with Jen EddsPowering Up PerformancePractices need to be put in place if you’re serious about achieving your goals. How do you recognize the triggers that are keeping you from hitting your goals? Mindfulness Minders There is power in visualization Priming teaches your brain to be more open to possibilities You have the power to shift your emotions Set the intention for how your day is going to go Recommended Practice Happiness Hack: Create that feeling of joy you want to experience Calm focus meditation with visualization Lin...
2018-10-0817 min
The Brassy Broadcast with Jen EddsAvoiding Emotional Turmoil When You Exercise the EgoNaming and exercising the voice in our head (ego) helps us stay present in the moment while avoiding emotional turmoil. Meditation and mindfulness help us learn to recognize when ego is getting in the way. Mindfulness Minders * Naming your Ego helps you detach and manage it * Recognize when Ego is keeping you in your comfort zone * Pay attention to your thoughts * Stop judging your thoughts as good or bad Recommended Practice Focused Breathing Practice Links and Resources Mentioned The Untethered Soul by Michael Si...
2018-10-0813 min
The Brassy Broadcast with Jen EddsAmy Woodall: Communication Strategies to Navigate the Drama TriangleAmy Woodall shares communication strategies to help us get out of our own way, manage expectations with upfront contracts, and handle the drama when it shows up. Amy is making a return visit to the show! You can hear our previous conversation in Episode 28 - How to Not Throat Punch Your Bandmates and other Productive Communication Strategies. We keep on the communication track in this conversation. We relate much of the conversation to a band/artist dynamic, but the truths Amy shares can be applied to any other relationship dynamic. Highlights an...
2017-03-1732 minThe Brassy Broadcast with Jen EddsAmy Woodall on How to Avoid Throat Punching Your Bandmates and Other Productive Communication StrategiesBands can sometimes be dysfunctional little families and work places. Often, we head to rehearsal or a gig after already putting in a full day at our “day job.” DISC Specialist and Communication Strategist Amy Woodall shares some strategies for tactfully handling a variety of personalities and situations. The Dish: Why your expectations are causing problems What causes most of our communication problems How to manage “The Diva” How to handle the “One Upper” Why you must address problems BEFORE they happen How to develop trust What she learned about parenting from her mentor Why you have...
2015-05-1231 min