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Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine LiThe Secret Behind Impressive Leadership with Kerri AltomSend Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.Are you striving for success, but not getting the results you've been hoping for? My special guest, Kerri Altom, has developed a great strategy and technique for getting to the root of what might be getting in your way. In this episode, you're going to hear how Kerri's work with leaders of all different varieties helped her realize that too often leaders skip the critical step of getting clear on their values, priorities and purpose. Our conversation covers the...
2022-04-2133 min
RISE AND SHINE WITH KERRI ALTOMDon't Give In to the Chaos. The First Step to Your Reset“It is no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” -KrishnamurtiThe world is in a cycle of change. The last few years have been a swirling mass of chaos. From the Covid Pandemic, the world in lock down, the social justice uprising in America that fueled social and economic justice conversations ALL over the world, the ongoing ever-present climate crisis to the war in Ukraine our minds and souls are filled with sadness, anxiety and overwhelm. But just pushing those thoughts away doesn’t serve...
2022-03-2321 minRISE AND SHINE WITH KERRI ALTOMNobody Cares What Fork You Use, But There is This One Aspect of Etiquette That Always MattersModern etiquette can be empowering. Just start with this one rule, and you’re set. The rest- handshakes, eye contact, proper use of utensils- knowing these can boost your confidence and create more ease. But there is this one thing that is always most important.Skeptical about the role the rules of etiquette have played in women’s lives? You’re not alone. Throughout history emphasizing manners and etiquette have often been a way to keep women marginalized. As women struggle for equality, etiquette seems like more of a burden than a help...
2022-03-0538 minRISE AND SHINE WITH KERRI ALTOMHow Being Kind is a Radical Secret WeaponIn a time of so much turmoil, what if kindness can be revolutionary? What if kind thoughts and kind words could heal ourselves and the world? It can be hard to muster kindness when we’re feeling anxious, sad, even depleted. And most of us are feeling all of that these days. Be totally honest with yourself, have you been tempted to give up on you, your health, or your passion? Are you wondering if you’ll ever really have the positive impact you’ve worked so hard for? If so, you’re...
2022-02-1917 minRISE AND SHINE WITH KERRI ALTOMAre you procrastinating your life away? Change your story and get productive instead!Everybody procrastinates. We have to. We can’t possibly do every single thing right now. But when we keep putting things off we’re often trying to protect ourselves from making mistakes or draining our energy.Too much procrastination leaves us feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. To feel more productive and end our days with a sense of achievement, we need to put a stop to the procrastination. One strategy is to adopt new stories about who we are and how we take action in the world.Pr...
2022-02-1125 minRISE AND SHINE WITH KERRI ALTOMThe Absolutely Life Changing Money Story SwitchIt starts with a money story switch, but the real payoff is more time, wellness, and ease. Your money stories reflect your experiences, beliefs, and goals. They shape your feelings, thoughts, and the actions you take. And because money impacts most areas of your life, your money stories create your reality. Good thing you can rewrite them!Our guest shares how she did just that. Louise Cartright is a coach, teacher, and entrepreneur who celebrates the abundance in her life- family, wellness, meaningful work, and time to enjoy the outdoors. But it wasn’t always so...
2022-01-3137 minRISE AND SHINE WITH KERRI ALTOMThe True Story of Teens. It’s All About Growth: Theirs and Ours.The teen years are tough, for all of us. But, as leaders, mentors, and parents of teens, there’s a lot we can do to support their resilience. And develop our own.Kerri’s conversation with Dr. Jen Doty explores ways to support our teens to develop positive habits of personal development. Spoiler alert, as always it starts with our own personal growth.Jen is a professor and mother, podcaster and now author, having just co-authored the book, “Parenting Teens in Stressful Times.”. Jen’s work foc...
2022-01-1754 minRISE AND SHINE WITH KERRI ALTOMGratitude, How You Get More Than You GiveWe’ve heard much ado about gratitude as a feeling that heals us. But the benefits of gratitude are bigger than that. In today’s episode, we talk about how expressing our gratitude sets off a chain reaction. Sharing our stories of gratitude magnifies motivation- ours and others'. Tune into this podcast to hear how to do it and why it works, and follow us on social media for ideas to do gratitude even better than before.If this episode inspires you, take a screen...
2021-12-1310 minRISE AND SHINE WITH KERRI ALTOMDid You Know? Stories LITERALLY Change Your Mind!Yep, stories change us. Literally. An engaging story starts a cascade of events in our bodies that alters our bodies at the molecular level. Our brains are re-wired, or as neuroscientists say, “live-wired.” And life changing stories are all around us- not just in books and movies, but in the news, in our relationships… even inside our own heads! That’s why it’s so important to understand the effect of stories on our beliefs AND our bodies, and to learn how to use stories to our advantage.In this episod...
2021-09-1322 minRISE AND SHINE WITH KERRI ALTOMWhat is the Danger of a Single Story?You'll never think of stories the same! Season 2 is about the power of stories- what our stories tell us about ourselves and the world, why our stories define our reality, and how we can use our stories to create a better life and a better world.|This is the "History and Story" episode, exploring the big picture of history and how the stories we tell about the past really DON’T stay in the past. The stories of our history inform our values in the present, and they define our future.|In this fir...
2021-09-031h 01RISE AND SHINE WITH KERRI ALTOMThe Secret of Our Stories? We RISE or Fall by ThemOur stories create the meaning of our life. Is your life meaning what you want it to? Are you using the power of story to lead your life? Because we rise or fall by our stories, and your bad story habits may be keeping you down. In this episode, Kerri shares:A simple story most of us can relate to;The dangers of ignoring how stories work in our brains; and,How creating new stories can transform your future. Learning to re...
2021-07-2327 minRISE AND SHINE WITH KERRI ALTOMLet Go, Lead, & Say No- Secrets to Success with James WedmoreReady to lead your life on purpose? In this interview with my friend and business mentor James Wedmore you’ll learn three essential habits to grow as leaders and entrepreneurs. Drawing on his own experiences of growing his business from zero to $10 million a year while- most importantly- empowering purpose driven leaders all around the world, James talks about:Why he loves serving online, The world of possibility outside our sonar screens; and, The identity and vision that makes a leader. Ready to let go, lead, and say no so...
2021-06-2646 minRISE AND SHINE WITH KERRI ALTOMCould This 3 Minute Habit Really Change Your Life?You know that feeling of spinning out of control? Thinking and feeling WAY out of alignment with who you really are? You come back to your true self hours later and realize you’ve wasted so much time and energy. This super simple habit is an awesome answer.Yes, meditation seems daunting. I get it. But MINDFULNESS is easy. Rejoice! You don’t have to sit like a pretzel on the floor for hours. Kerri introduces you to her favorite daily mindfulness habit, These 3 Things. It’s easy to adopt These 3 Things and develop a daily habit of bein...
2021-06-1135 minRISE AND SHINE WITH KERRI ALTOMReady to Lead Your Life on Purpose? A Framework is Key.You can lead a more powerful life: have more impact on the important causes; be a better influence on the important people; and, earn more income to fund the important things in life. And you can do it with less effort and greater joy than ever before. The key is deciding your values, defining your purpose, and then aligning your life. But, there's a catch. Forces of our busy modern world will undermine your best efforts, and it's hard to stay centered in integrity. That's why frameworks are essential to sustained personal development and leadership training. The RI...
2021-05-2941 minRISE AND SHINE WITH KERRI ALTOMWhy This is The Perfect Time for Your Great ResetThe world really HAS changed forever, and this is the perfect time to create a new vision for your ideal future. In this episode we talk about why we need a great reset, and why you should get ready to ride the wave of positive change into a brighter, more promising future.By the way, did you know that you are powerful? You won't doubt it after this episode.In this episode:Our world is undergoing great change;You have the power to create your vision for your life and for a better future;Y...
2021-05-1936 minRISE AND SHINE WITH KERRI ALTOMIndiana Jones and Your Quest for IntegrityWe're going on an adventure! We discover a weakness even heroes have. When we do this it undermines our integrity, and it prevents us from achieving our goals. We dig in and explore this mistake with an Indiana Jones theme.In this episode we explore:How living an aligned life is a lot like the Indiana Jones series;That the Relational Paradox prompts us to bury our true values, when they really should be shared ("It belongs in a museum!"); and,Why declaring your quest makes it easier and more fun to live an exciting, integrity c...
2021-05-0728 minRISE AND SHINE WITH KERRI ALTOMHow to Encourage Your Instincts- The Integrity Gut Check EpisodeYou can’t have integrity if you don’t even know what your values are! A great way to get clarity on your values- your true, personal values- is to listen to your instincts. In this episode, Kerri shines a light on 3 things that interfere with your integrity. And, she gives you an easy exercise, so you can develop the habit of gut-checking your integrity! Bonus! We get a uplifting pep talk about the importance of our purpose, and a reminder that we can change the world with our integrity-centered work.If this episode inspires you, ta...
2021-04-3036 minRISE AND SHINE WITH KERRI ALTOMIntegrity- You'll Never Believe WHO Actually Has ItIntegrity is so important. Like the air we breathe, our integrity gives life to our relationships, our work, and the impact of our lives and dies by integrity. But, most of us aren’t REALLY sure what integrity even IS. Listen in for some mind-shifting integrity talk. We’ll discuss:The false beliefs many of us have about integrity;What integrity actually is;Some famous characters whose integrity may surprise you; and,Why society’s projections of “success” can keep up off our ideal integrity track.
2021-04-2234 minRISE AND SHINE WITH KERRI ALTOM3 Things I LOVE About Radical LoveAs the world changes and opportunities shift, what's the best way to grow your positive impact and income without sacrificing your integrity? It begins and ends with LOVE. Radical love, love, love.In this episode of "RISE & Shine" I answer:What radical love is;What radical love does; and, The potential of radical love for ourselves, our work, and our world.We need integrity centered leaders now more than ever. This first season of RISE & Shine takes you through concepts and steps in The RISE Way, my framework for integrity centered life and leadership. From seiz...
2021-04-1528 minRISE AND SHINE WITH KERRI ALTOMMake Friends with Your FearsWe think our fears keep us safe, but really they keep us stuck! Kerri explores our fears- what fears are, and how ignoring and denying our fears sets us back. She offers a new strategy for dealing with our fear. Making friends with them. Sounds a little silly? Listen in, it's a powerful way to move forward.
2021-04-0245 minRISE AND SHINE WITH KERRI ALTOMYou Are Powerful. Does that Scare You?What if I told you that you are powerful? And that your choices- to fall into fear, or to lean into love- can make a critical difference in the world. Would you believe me?What if I told pointed to the many little privileges we enjoy every day and explained how somebody at sometime before had an idea or took an action or said a thing that made that possible. Then could you see the power of one?Time to release the fear, my friends.
2021-03-2617 minRISE AND SHINE WITH KERRI ALTOMThe Power of Story- Kerri's Keeping it RealOur stories are a powerful driver of our motivations, and they're often the source of our most deeply held values. Making sense of our experiences can be an exercise in creating meaning and defining our purpose. The facts of our stories are steady, but much of the "truth" of what it means to us is for us to define. And when we do the work, the rewards are often a deeper sense of purpose and access to values that sustain us, even when things get hard.
2021-03-2627 min
RISE AND SHINE WITH KERRI ALTOMWelcome, Friends!Our world is changing, and leaders like you- artists and activists, entrepreneurs and innovators- can seize this opportunity to create a better world. RISE & Shine will inspire you to lead your life, so you can have impact and income without sacrificing your integrity. With personal development insights and strategies from life coaching and leadership coaching, you will get the tools you need to develop better habits and mindset. Achieve success as YOU define it. Ready to RISE?
2021-03-1807 min
The Mind Your Business PodcastEpisode 444: Coaching over Coffee Episode 4: Is Your Old Identity Holding You Back?Our identities make each of us who we are, but they can often hold us back in our quest to become the best digital CEO that we can be. Today I’m joined by my friend and frequent guest of the podcast, Mel Abraham, to coach Kerri (who just happens to be a BBD member) through this very issue. By the end of the call Kerrie gains clarity as to what will be her next steps, and we can’t wait to see what happens when she sheds her old identity and makes a massive impact! If you...
2021-03-0536 min
The Mind Your Business PodcastCoaching over Coffee Episode 4: Is Your Old Identity Holding You Back?Our identities make each of us who we are, but they can often hold us back in our quest to become the best digital CEO that we can be. Today I’m joined by my friend and frequent guest of the podcast, Mel Abraham, to coach Kerri (who just happens to be a BBD member) through this very issue. By the end of the call Kerrie gains clarity as to what will be her next steps, and we can’t wait to see what happens when she sheds her old identity and makes a massive impact! If you...
2021-03-0536 min