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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill StoriesEmory R. Johnson and the Panama CanalAll Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #066 - Laurel Hill and the Panama Canal, Part 4
Emory Richard Johnson was the only Professor of Transportation and Commerce in the United States when he was asked to come up with a payment schedule for people using the Panama Canal. His methods were used for more than half a century.
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Courage Becomes Her58. The Courage to Pause with Host of Courage Becomes Her - Laurel Emory In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, host Laurel Emory shares a decision she has made concerning the podcast and invites you to take a listener survey about the future of the Courage Becomes Her podcast. Resources: · Take the survey about the future of Courage Becomes Her · Corey and I share what we have been going through in our marriage · Michele talks about her new book: A Faith that Will Not Fail · Michele and I talk about 2023-10-1710 min
Courage Becomes HerBONUS - SUMMER READS: Free and Fully Alive: Reclaiming the Story of Who You Were Created to Be with Karrie GarciaIn this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we conclude our summer reads series with Karrie Garcia to talk about her new book, Free and Fully Alive: Reclaiming the Story of Who You Were Created to Be. Karrie talks about the value of facing the hard parts of our lives and not just leaving the past in the past but surrendering our stories to the kindness and care of God. She talks about the false freedom that is found in behavior modification and what it looks like to not just settle for relief but to find lasting freedom. 2023-09-0136 minCourage Becomes HerFriendship when Your Tank is Empty and Making Peace with Mid-Life with Wife, Mom, Cancer Survivor, Executive Coach, Presentation Coach, Author, and Speaker – Michele Cushatt Michele Cushatt is an Enneagram 2 whose tank gets filled by hiking the Colorado Rockies. She is a wife and a mom to six, a three-time cancer survivor, and an executive coach, presentation coach, author, and speaker. Through her lived experiences, she is an expert on trauma, pain, and the deep human need for authentic connection and enduring faith. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Michele talks about friendship during hard seasons and what it’s like when your tank is empty and you’re unable to reciprocate or give to your friends. She also talks about how we...2023-08-2948 minCourage Becomes HerBONUS - SUMMER READS: I Used to Be ______: How to Navigate Large and Small Losses in Life and Find Your Path Forward with Ashley ElliottIn this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Ashley Elliott to talk about her new book, I Used to Be ______: How to Navigate Large and Small Losses in Life and Find Your Path Forward. Ashley helps us courageously process our losses when we enter the realm of what “used to be.” She talks about what it looks like to grieve, the downsides of unprocessed grief, and how feelings like anger are signals of grief. She points us to positive coping mechanisms and how we can neutralize the things that trigger grief within us.2023-08-2542 minCourage Becomes HerBelonging, Being Seen, and Doing Life with Friends with Brand & Lifestyle Photographer, Business Owner, and Passionate Believer in Community – Kate Milford Kate Milford is an Enneagram 4 who values community above all else. Kate is a travel and lifestyle photographer who travels the world capturing epic imagery for her clients and their businesses and brands. A native Floridian, Kate currently calls Denver, Colorado home but can most often be found camping and hiking in the mountains with friends or trekking the globe in search of the perfect lighting and backdrop for her latest brand production. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Kate talks about her intentionality about making community a priority and taking friendships seriously. She talks about h...2023-08-2243 minCourage Becomes HerBONUS - SUMMER READS: Translating Jesus: How to Share Your Faith in Language Today’s Culture Can Understand with Shauna Pilgreen In this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Shauna Pilgreen to talk about her new book, Translating Jesus: How to Share Your Faith in Language Today’s Culture Can Understand. Shauna shares how to share the love and goodness of Jesus with others by noticing people, being curious, paying attention, being humble, listening well, getting out of our comfort zones, sharing our stories, and praying. She talks about how all people are significant and loved by Jesus, and though there might be some who don’t want Jesus in their life, more do t...2023-08-1845 minCourage Becomes HerRejection, Compassion, Self-Preoccupation, and Loneliness in Friendship with Pastor, Speaker, Author, Wife, and Mom – Sharon Hodde Miller, Ph.D. Sharon Hodde Miller is an Enneagram 7, wife of 14 years, mom of three kids, and the author of three books. She has a Master of Divinity and a Ph.D. in Educational Studies. She and her husband founded Bright City Church in the Raleigh/Durham area of North Carolina in 2018 and co-pastor the church together. Sharon is a passionate teacher about faith, culture, and the Bible. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Sharon talks about the revelation that came to her about self-preoccupation in friendship and how we can reframe rejection in friendship by seeing the woundedness o...2023-08-1551 minCourage Becomes HerBONUS - SUMMER READS: Holy Unhappiness: God, Goodness, and the Myth of the Blessed Life with Amanda Held Opelt In this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Amanda Held Opelt to talk about her new book, Holy Unhappiness: God, Goodness, and the Myth of the Blessed Life. Amanda talks about how disappointment, restlessness, and the feeling that life had let her down led her to realize that she thought she was entitled to happiness. An opponent of the health and wealth prosperity gospel, Amanda came to see that she was believing a similar ideology about happiness, that since she had done “all the right things” that God would grant her emotional pros...2023-08-1146 minCourage Becomes HerTransparency and Vulnerability with Friends, and Finding Friendship with God with Adventurer, Wife, and Mom – Sherry Hougard Sherry Hougard is a lifelong California beach gal. She has been married for 30 years and has three adult children. She has spent the last 20 years helping women learn to tell their stories and find beauty in whatever season they are in, including the mundane moments. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Sherry talks about transparency and vulnerability in friendship and being a part of each other’s lives during different seasons, and how to know when to let a friendship end. She also talks about bearing each other’s burdens in friendship and what it looks like...2023-08-0849 minCourage Becomes HerBONUS - SUMMER READS: The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms with Dr. Michelle BengtsonIn this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Dr. Michelle Bengtson to talk about her new book, The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms. Dr. Michelle talks about her realization that she needed to share her story about physical pain that left her bedridden and depressed. She shares about the types of pain, including the pain caused by well-intentioned people. She talks about ideas and thoughts that can be harmful to our healing, and the importance of building new neural pathways constructed from healthy thoughts. D...2023-08-0442 minCourage Becomes HerLong-Distance Friendships and Making Friends After Relocating with Hosts of Mighty as a Mother Podcast – Jenn Cohen and Laura DemuthJenn Cohen and Laura Demuth are the hosts of Mighty as a Mother podcast. Both Jenn and Laura are former New Yorkers who live in Southern California. They are both millennial moms of toddlers as well as busy corporate executives in healthcare technology companies. They started their podcast with the goal of helping moms, especially moms who work outside the home, to not feel alone. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Jenn and Laura talk about long-distance friendships and making new friends after relocating across the country. They share their insights for how they have kept...2023-08-0144 minCourage Becomes HerBONUS - SUMMER READS: A Faith That Will Not Fail: 10 Practices to Build Up Your Faith When Your World is Falling Apart with Michele CushattIn this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Michele Cushatt to talk about her new book, A Faith That Will Not Fail: 10 Practices to Build Up Your Faith When Your World is Falling Apart. Michele shares openly about 30 years of unrelenting suffering and consistent losses, and how she has not grown bitter or run from her faith. She talks about our need to acknowledge that pain is a normal part of life and that it is possible to grow through pain. She talks about the value of living healthy practices and disciplines...2023-07-2844 minCourage Becomes HerEp 46- Friendships with Siblings and Being a Praying Friend with Non-Profit Founder, Former Hospital Executive, Wife, Mom, Grandma, and Great-Grandma – Nancy ElmoreNancy Elmore, a native Californian, lives part of the year in Southern Central Texas and part of the year on California’s Central Coast, with her husband of 50 years, Don. Since her retirement from her job as a hospital nurse executive in 2002, Nancy has worked enthusiastically to provide educational scholarships for women and veterans. Family and friends are the focal point of Nancy’s life – when she and Don aren’t with their great-grandchildren and greater family, they’re living life with friends, new and old. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Nancy talks about friendship. She shares...2023-07-2541 minCourage Becomes HerBONUS - SUMMER READS: Healing Rain: Immersing Yourself in Christ’s Love to Find Wholeness of Mind, Body, and Heart with Sue DetweilerIn this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Sue Detweiler to talk about her new book, Healing Rain: Immersing Yourself in Christ’s Love to Find Wholeness of Mind, Body, and Heart. Sue talks about her experiences of being healed from chronic pain and sickness. She talks about several strategies for healing and wholeness and talks about how self-pity is destructive to our ability to heal. She calls us to have courage to believe that we too can receive healing physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Sue Detweiler is a global pr...2023-07-2155 minCourage Becomes HerFriendships that Last a Lifetime with Fashion Stylist, Public School Board Member, Community Volunteer, Cancer Survivor, Mom, and Grandma – Diane Ward Diane Ward is a lifelong California beach gal. She is Mom to four and Grandma to 10 and loves every minute that she gets with her family. Diane has had a lifetime passion for clothes and has been helping women look and feel their best since the 1960s, including the last 18 years as a fashion stylist with cabi. She has served and advocated for the children of San Luis Obispo County as a school board member since 1989, and has volunteered for multiple other worthy causes, most recently as a Chaplain for a Tenet Health hospital. In this episode o...2023-07-1838 minCourage Becomes HerBONUS - SUMMER READS: Better than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends with Brandi WilsonIn this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Brandi Wilson to talk about her new book, Better than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends. Brandi talks about how she navigated things one day at a time, including the days when she could barely get out of bed. She also talks about what self-care looked like for her and how she leaned on her support system when she was tempted to isolate. She also talks about the process of healing and the pain of loneliness, and the importance of therapy...2023-07-1439 minCourage Becomes HerBest Books of 2023 (So Far) with Host of Courage Becomes Her - Laurel EmoryInstead of waiting for the end of the year to talk about my favorite books, I decided, for this episode of Courage Becomes Her, to share the best books I read in the first half of 2023. I talk about the memoirs, self-care, soul-care, and personal growth books that have been life-giving to me this year. I also share about some of the changes in my reading practices, why I read the genres that I do, why I don’t read fiction, and how I choose what to read. Here is my reading list for the firs...2023-07-1124 minCourage Becomes HerBONUS - SUMMER READS: I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You with Ally Henny In this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Ally Henny to talk about her new book, I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You. Ally talks about her journey of being silenced, as both a child and an adult, and trying to find her voice. She shares about her experiences with racist and toxic leadership, and the tipping point of realizing that she could assert her voice and speak out against racism. She shares how we can contribute in a meaningful way to liberation from ra...2023-07-0753 minCourage Becomes HerI’m Being Called to Have Courage and My Birthday Traditions with Host of Courage Becomes Her - Laurel Emory In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Laurel Emory talks about her birthday traditions and the outcome of one of her traditions being the recognition that she is being called to have courage in seven specific ways and areas. Resources: Degrees of Skill non-profit organization Annette talks about creative play Christina talks about becoming a full-time artist Ashley talks about life transitions Melissa talks about assuming what God thought about her 2023-07-0425 minCourage Becomes HerBONUS - SUMMER READS: Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless with Melissa L. JohnsonIn this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Melissa Johnson to talk about her new book, Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless. Melissa talks about her journey through an eating disorder and body shaming as a 30-something-year-old. She talks about how our culture is breeding toxicity by tying a woman’s value and worth to her body and its thinness. She talks about the biggest contributors to her eating disorder and what helped her to change the narrative and focus on the eternal view of beauty. Sh...2023-06-3034 minCourage Becomes HerRestoring Broken Down and Forgotten Historic Buildings with Real Estate Investor, Social Media Content Creator & Influencer, and Former Public-School Teacher & Sales Rep – Sara McDaniel (Ep. 21 Replay)Sara McDaniel is a Louisiana gal who loves kayaking on the bayou and traveling both near and far. She is a former public-school teacher who left teaching to sell education curriculum. In 2016 she turned her sights to her dream from 4th grade and began restoring a broken down and forgotten 1926 Louisiana cottage. Little did she know that her yellow front door would be showcased by Better Homes & Gardens, catapulting her into the social media limelight – resulting in her also being featured by Southern Living, Country Living, Cottages & Bungalows, and American Farmhouse Style, and having partnerships with Martha Stewart, HGTV, Or...2023-06-2744 minCourage Becomes HerBONUS - SUMMER READS: Relentless Joy: Finding Freedom, Passion, and Happiness (Even When You Have to Fight for It) with Rachel Joy BaribeauIn this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Rachel Joy Baribeau to talk about her new book, Relentless Joy: Finding Freedom, Passion, and Happiness (Even When You Have to Fight for It). Rachel talks about her journey out of drug addiction, domestic violence, abuse, and depression, and how God has turned her mess into a message. Rachel is on a mission to help us grow through our pain, find joy, and use our experiences to speak love and life to others. Rachel Joy Baribeau is a Moth award-winning storyteller, an...2023-06-2344 minCourage Becomes HerSending Your Child Off to College with Healthcare Corporate Executive, Wife, and Mom – Stephanie Chen, Esq. (Ep. 5 Replay)Mom to 4 children (ages 18, 15, 13, and 11) and Chief Legal Officer and Chief Culture Officer for ChenMed, Stephanie Chen, Esq., shares her wisdom and insights for navigating the tender transition of sending your child off to college, especially with still having 3 children at home. Stephanie and I talk about some fabulous resources and tools: · The Road Back to You · All the Light We Cannot See · Where the Crawdads Sing · Memoirs of a Geisha · To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before – book and show ·2023-06-2042 minCourage Becomes HerBONUS - SUMMER READS: Stuff I’d Only Tell God: A Guided Journal of Courageous Honesty, Obsessive Truth-Telling, and Beautifully Ruthless Self-Discovery with Jennifer Dukes LeeIn this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we kick-off our summer reads series with Jennifer Dukes Lee to talk about her new book, Stuff I’d Only Tell God: A Guided Journal of Courageous Honesty, Obsessive Truth-Telling, and Beautifully Ruthless Self-Discovery. Jennifer talks about curiosity, the value of reflection, introspection, and journaling, and becoming comfortable with being honest and authentic (even in the face of criticism). Jennifer talks openly about her skepticism about Christianity and how her practices of journaling and asking God hard questions helped her wrestle through her doubts. She talks about how we grow by be...2023-06-1639 minCourage Becomes HerJourneying through the Blessings and Burdens of Marriage when You’re Single with Healthcare Human Resources Leader, Doctoral Student, and Devoted Daughter & Sister – Francesca VittoriaIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Francesca Vittoria talks about being single. She shares about how she was so focused on making her parents proud by taking advantage of the access she had to an education and developing her career that she hadn’t been concerned with being in a relationship or getting married. But then friends started asking her why she didn’t have a man in her life and that led to shame, insecurities, and a season of discontentment and comparison. When complaining to a friend about being single, her friend challenged her to shift her pers...2023-06-1343 minCourage Becomes HerJourneying through the Blessings and Burdens of Marriage: Insecurity in Husbands with Author, Trauma Survivor, Husband, and Cat Dad – Corey EmoryIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Corey Emory talks about insecurity in husbands – what it looks like, how to identify it, what’s at the root of it, and what triggers it. He shares encouragement to wives whose husbands are not openly sharing about their insecurities and helps women to identify how they can be supportive of their husbands while also reminding women that it’s not their responsibility to try and rescue or fix their husbands. He shares candidly from personal experience with the desire to bring hope to those who are in the messy middle of insecu...2023-06-061h 02Courage Becomes HerJourneying through the Blessings and Burdens of Marriage: Grieving Together through Stillbirth with North Carolina Country Gal, Foodie, Chick-fil-A Operator, Wife, and Mom – Laura TassanIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Laura Tassan talks about the stillbirth of her son, laboring through his delivery even though his heart was no longer beating, and the experience of living through devastating loss and how their faith carried them through it. She shares about her and her husband’s resolve to not allow their loss to tear them apart, and how they were intentional about focusing on their marriage especially through the initial trauma and grief. She talks about steps they have taken to honor their marriage and each other and how they make space and gi...2023-05-301h 06Courage Becomes HerJourneying through the Blessings and Burdens of Marriage when Early Onset Dementia Meant Becoming Her Husband’s Caregiver with Texas A&M Aggie, Horticulturist, Plant Consultant, Lifelong Gardener, Mom, and Grandma – Charla AnthonyIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Charla Anthony talks about her husband’s early onset dementia at 59 years old and her journey as his caregiver for over 11 years. She talks about how they became aware of his illness and the sudden shift it created in their lives. She talks about the financial impact as they were both still working and needed income. She talks about the team of people that supported them, and how she allowed herself to receive help. She talks about how she attempted to take care of herself and continue in her career while managing th...2023-05-2357 minCourage Becomes HerJourneying through the Blessings and Burdens of Marriage when Accepting a Proposal Meant Letting Go of Career Dreams with Auburn Fan, Chick-fil-A Trailblazer, Crossword Expert, Wife, Mom, and Dog Mom – Gina AdamsIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Gina Adams talks about how she accepted a marriage proposal from a work colleague when they hadn’t even been dating. She talks about how she had been praying about what she desired in her future husband and that when she was proposed to that it was instantly clear to her to say yes. Even though it meant giving up some of her career dreams, there was no doubt that she was making the right decision. Looking back now, after being married for 31 years, she says that God’s plans were better than...2023-05-1645 minCourage Becomes HerJourneying through the Blessings and Burdens of Marriage: Living through Infidelity with Marriage Coach, Author, Speaker, Podcaster, Cancer Survivor, Wife, Mom, and Grandma – Jill SavageIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Jill Savage talks about being betrayed by her husband through his affair with another woman. She shares about what led to her husband’s affair, the pain and heartache of his rejection, and how it brought her to a place of seeing where she needed to grow and work to rebuild his trust in her. She tells how she took care of herself by accepting help, getting counseling, and sharing with her friends closest to her. She talks about how she believed that a miracle could happen and eventually did. Jil...2023-05-0953 minCourage Becomes HerJourneying through the Blessings and Burdens of Marriage: Dating and Remarrying after the Death of Her Husband with Executive Coach, Board Member, Keynote Speaker, Soccer Fan, Wife and Stepmom – Shannon EckmannIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Shannon Eckmann talks about becoming a widow at 31 years old and how she wasn’t interested in or ready for dating for a handful of years. She shares about how a friend suggested she consider dating and how and why she felt panicky about it. She also shares about what it’s like to be a young widow and unhappy in our culture and how to handle the low capacity of others. She then shares about the joy that has come for her through remarrying. Shannon is an Enneagram 8 who grew...2023-05-0240 minCourage Becomes HerJourneying through the Blessings and Burdens of Marriage as a Young Widow with Foundation and Scholarship Founder, Corporate Executive, Board Member, Consultant, and Speaker – Leslie BestIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Leslie Best talks about the death of her husband before their first wedding anniversary. She shares about how she moved into crisis response mode and how that was both a helpful and unhelpful strategy and distraction, how she tried to take care of herself, and how she acknowledged, honored, and celebrated the milestones. She talks about how she could have done a better job of asking for help, but also needed to experience some aspects of her grief journey by herself. She also shares about how this season has birthed new adventures tha...2023-04-251h 10Courage Becomes HerJourneying through the Blessings and Burdens of Marriage by Working and Dreaming Together with Business Owner, Visionary, Sales Expert, Estate Sale Treasure Finder, Wife, and Mom – Reena PhilpotIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Reena Philpot shares about how she felt when she went to work for the same company as her husband, and then their transition to starting their own business when they had two small sons. She talks about how she and Earl determined their roles both for the business as well as for home. She shares about her love for vision boarding and goal setting, and how her personal successes helped create buy-in from Earl to start dreaming and setting goals together as a couple. Reena shares about their most recent adventure of...2023-04-1847 minCourage Becomes HerFinding God-Given Rest Every Day with Rob and Joanna Teigen of Growing Home TogetherI recently joined my friends Rob and Joanna Teigen for a conversation on their podcast, Growing Home Together. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, I’m bringing their podcast to the Courage Becomes Her community. In this conversation we talk about what it looks like to find true rest, real God-given rest. We talk about how productivity and hyper-individualism are hindering us from resting well. We talk about identifying what is not working for us in our search for rest, asking for help, and allowing others to use their gifts to help and support us. We als...2023-04-1145 minCourage Becomes HerTaking a Leap of Faith to Live a Life of Adventure with Lover of Literature, Public-School Teacher, Visionary, Traveler, and Dog Mom – Elizabeth FioritoIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Elizabeth Fiorito shares about her growing awareness that her dream job is no longer what it used to be and is causing her to feel trapped. She talks about how that led her to start a new adventure, and her process of working through doubt, overwhelm, and the opinions of others to stay true to herself and her new dream. She talks about how her mindset and perspective about opposition and challenge have changed because of this journey. Elizabeth is a veteran public-school teacher who has taught literature at every h...2023-04-0442 minCourage Becomes HerTaking a Leap of Faith to Evolve, Pivot, Redesign, and Grow an Established Business with Business Owner, Brand Strategist, Marketing & Communications Expert, Wife and Mom – Erin DavisIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Erin Davis talks about the realization that it was time to make changes to her successful business. She talks about how her heart wasn’t in it anymore and how external circumstances facilitated, and maybe even forced, an opportunity to rethink what she was doing and offering. She shares about how fears and limiting beliefs were driving her and how she worked through those to move to a place of being true to herself and evolving her business to align with who she authentically is. She talks about how she has felt al...2023-03-2835 minCourage Becomes HerTaking a Leap of Faith to Not Move Forward with Launching a Business with Serial Entrepreneur, Business Advisor, Marketing & Communications Strategist, Wife, Mom, and Dog Mom – Lisa DuncanIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Lisa talks about taking a leap of faith to not move forward with her business idea. She talks about how being true to her nature as a logical thinker and an intuitive strategist guided her through a rigorous and rich discovery process that ultimately led to the very difficult decision to not launch the start-up that she had been working on. She shares insights about the process she took, the questions she asked herself, and ultimately how she arrived at the decision she did. She also shares about how learning more about...2023-03-2142 minCourage Becomes HerTaking a Leap of Faith by Turning a Side Hustle into a Full-Time Business with Operations Management Expert, Virtual Assistant Extraordinaire, Competitive Power Lifter, and Dog Mom – Rachel PulidoRachel creates ease for you and your business by providing you with tailored systems, processes, procedures, guidance, and support. Name your operations management or virtual assistance need and Rachel will get it done! In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Rachel talks about taking a leap of faith to start a side hustle that quickly turned it into a full-time business. She talks about the life goals that led her to begin the side hustle, the mindset that governs her decision-making, her willingness to experiment and discover new things, her philosophy of staying adaptable and figuring things o...2023-03-1443 min
Growing Home Together PodcastEpisode 67: Finding God-Given Rest Every Day—with Laurel EmoryFifteen years ago, our lives were filled with stress and busyness. While I thought I was doing everything right to work FOR my family by homeschooling during the day and working at night, I didn’t see that my relationship with my husband and my kids was struggling.Have you ever felt that way? We can get so wrapped up in doing and being productive that we miss out on what matters most. That’s not to say that doing things is wrong, but we often sacrifice necessary good things to pursue other good things. And when this...2023-03-1439 minCourage Becomes HerTaking a Leap of Faith by Writing and Publishing a Book with Chair Stylist, Designer, Artisan, Educator, Entreprenista, Wife, Mom, and Dog Mom – Wendy Conklin of Chair Whimsy Wendy wants to fill our lives with happiness, joy, and whimsy. Her popular chair design and styling courses teach her unique approach to color, fabrics, and design, which shows us how creative expression can upgrade our joy. Her P.I.N.K. Creatives business retreat with Sara McDaniel of Simply Southern Cottage is helping creative entrepreneurs bring their visions to life. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Wendy talks about taking a leap of faith to write and publish her book, Life Whimsy. She talks about why she decided to write a book, how she committed t...2023-03-0746 minCourage Becomes HerTaking a Leap of Faith while also Taming Our Fears, Persevering through the Unforeseen, and Releasing the Pressures with Host of Courage Becomes Her - Laurel Emory In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Laurel Emory talks about three experiences that are inevitable when taking a leap of faith: taming our fears, persevering through the unforeseen, and releasing the pressures. Laurel shares insights gleaned from the guests of episodes 20-24, Gwen Cole, Sara McDaniel, Christina Risse, Mary Aufdemberg, and Amy Paul that will help other women to courageously step out in their own leaps of faith. Resources: · What Women Fear by Angie Smith · The Cost of Control by Sharon Hodde Miller · I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet by Sha...2023-02-2822 minCourage Becomes HerTaking a Leap of Faith by Starting a Podcast with Fitness Trainer, YouTuber & TikToker, Wife, and Mom – Amy Paul When the pandemic forced us to change the way we do fitness, Amy, a seasoned fitness trainer, leapt into action and started a YouTube channel, TikTok page, and Instagram page to give her clients the ability to stay connected and not lose momentum on their holistic health goals. With the growth of her Git LIIT (Low-Impact Interval Training) community to 20,000 people, she saw the need and opportunity to further support her community through an app, a blog, and a podcast. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Amy talks about her desire and plan to launch a p...2023-02-2141 minCourage Becomes HerTaking a Leap of Faith by Moving Across the Country with Corporate Executive, Wife, Mom, and Dog Mom – Mary Aufdemberg Mary has been married to Jason for 19 years. They have two children (13 & 10), and three dogs. Mary is a second-degree black belt in martial arts and has found a new joy in roller disco. On weekend mornings she can be found enjoying a good book and a cup of coffee with a pup or two on her lap. She has been with the Daimler corporation for 19 years and is currently serving as the General Manager of Product Strategy and Market Development for Daimler Trucks. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Mary talks about how she as...2023-02-1441 minCourage Becomes HerTaking a Leap of Faith by Pursuing Painting Full-Time with Masterclass & Award-Winning Abstract Expressionism Artist, Single Mom, and Grandma – Christina RisseLiving in Dusseldorf, Germany, Christina loves her daily walks along the Rhine River. She considers New York City her second home and enjoys taking walks along the Hudson River and the inspiration that comes from the colors of the sky in Brooklyn. She spent years working for the CEO of one of the big-4 accounting firms and gave that up to pursue painting. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Christina talks about her decision to quit her successful corporate job to pursue painting full-time. She talks about how the pains of life changed her perspective and...2023-02-0743 minCourage Becomes HerTaking a Leap of Faith by Restoring Broken Down and Forgotten Historic Buildings with Real Estate Investor, Social Media Content Creator & Influencer, and Former Public-School Teacher & Sales Rep – Sara McDanielSara McDaniel is a Louisiana gal who loves kayaking on the bayou and traveling both near and far. She is a former public-school teacher who left teaching to sell education curriculum. In 2016 she turned her sights to her dream from 4th grade and began restoring a broken down and forgotten 1926 Louisiana cottage. Little did she know that her yellow front door would be showcased by Better Homes & Gardens, catapulting her into the social media limelight – resulting in her also being featured by Southern Living, Country Living, Cottages & Bungalows, and American Farmhouse Style, and having partnerships with Martha Stewart, HGTV, Or...2023-01-3140 minCourage Becomes HerTaking a Leap of Faith by Leaving Your Dream Job with Life & Career Coach, Talent Acquisition Executive & Consultant, Business Owner, and Dog Mom – Gwen ColeGwen Cole is a native and lifelong Colorado gal and dog mom. She is a gifted encourager, genuinely loves people, and is sincerely wise beyond her years. Gwen is an expert talent acquisition executive and consultant. She is a certified professional life and career coach, guiding people to find the career path that is best for them. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Gwen talks about leaving a role that had long been her dream job. She talks about the process she took to determine that it was time to leave and how she worked through t...2023-01-2438 minCourage Becomes HerStewarding Ourselves Well by Growing Intellectually through the Practice and Discipline of Reading with Host of Courage Becomes Her – Laurel EmoryIn this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, Laurel talks about her practice, habit, and discipline of reading, including why she reads, what she reads, when she reads, and where she reads. She also shares the best books she read in 2022: Scary Close by Donald Miller Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric Metaxas So Long, Insecurity by Beth Moore The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet by Shauna Niequist Encounters with Jesus by Tim Keller What If It’s Wonderful? by Nicole Zasowski Hidden Christmas by Tim Kelle...2023-01-1719 minCourage Becomes HerStewarding Ourselves Well through Soul Care and Spiritual Development with Author, Storyteller, Speaker, Former Actress, Wife, and Mom – Wendy SpeakeWendy Speake is a California gal now living in Texas with her husband and three teenage boys. She is a former Hollywood actress and is a natural storyteller and poet who loves to write and speak. She is an Enneagram 4 and calls herself a feeler who finds her joy in prayer and quietness. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Wendy Speake talks about how our culture is spiritually malnourished and has focused so much on looking good on the outside that we’ve neglected our spiritual development and understanding the foundation of our beliefs, philosophies, and wo...2023-01-1043 minCourage Becomes HerStewarding Ourselves Well by Taking Care of Our Skin with Aesthetician, Skin Therapist, Business Owner, Wife, and Mom – Ginnaea GalvanGinnaea Galvan is a California gal, a wife, and a mom of a teenage daughter. Ginnaea has over 18 years of aesthetics experience and is truly a skin therapist and skin whisperer. She owns her own business, New Dawn Esthetics, in San Luis Obispo, California. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Ginnaea Galvan talks about why we should care about our skin and what are the best ways that we can do so. She shares about being proactive and having a focus on our skin care as part of our overall health care. She also talks about...2023-01-0344 minCourage Becomes HerStewarding Ourselves Well through Discovering and Nurturing Our Creative Selves with Executive Coach, Former Corporate Senior Leader, Wife, Mom, and Dog Mom – Annette PellinatAnnette Pellinat is a California gal, an Enneagram 8, a pursuer of vibrant good health, a wife, and a mom to an adult son and two rescue dogs. She has over 25 years of executive leadership experience in the aerospace and healthcare industries and is an ICF-certified executive coach with the coaching firm, Building Champions. We live in a pragmatic culture that doesn’t truly value creativity, especially when creativity isn’t monetized. Yet, there is much research that says that unlocking the creativity within us helps us have less stress and better focus, helps us navigate change more easi...2022-12-2740 minCourage Becomes HerStewarding Ourselves Well through the Practice and Discipline of Prayer with Host of Courage Becomes Her – Laurel EmoryIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Laurel answers the question, “What is prayer?”, and shares why she prays, how she prays, and what she sees as the benefits of having a practice of prayer. She also prays a blessing over the Courage Becomes Her community. Resources regarding Prayer: Prayer by Tim Keller Purpose in Prayer by E.M. Bounds Power through Prayer by E.M. Bounds Going Higher with God in Prayer by A.W. Tozer Journal Lectio 365 Prayer App 2022-12-2020 minCourage Becomes HerStewarding Ourselves Well through Emotional Wellness, Heart Restoration, and Practicing Joy and Celebration with Licensed Therapist, Author, Speaker, Wife, and Mom – Nicole ZasowskiNicole Zasowski is a Pacific Northwest gal who has made her home on the Connecticut coastline. She is a wife, mom of three (2, 3, and 7 years old), an author and speaker, and a licensed marriage and family therapist. No stranger to personal pain and loss, in this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Nicole helps us to better understand how pain informs our lives and how we can take steps toward restoration and wellness by stewarding our hearts and emotions well. She shares about the benefits of counseling and how she has utilized therapy in her own life. 2022-12-1342 minCourage Becomes HerStewarding Ourselves Well by Valuing Our Physical Health with Adventurer, Business Owner, and Wife – Heidi HayesHeidi Hayes, is a Florida gal, a wife, a business owner, and an avid adventurer and outdoorswoman. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Heidi talks about how stewarding her health well is about having her behaviors align with her values – if she truly values her health, then she is going to act in a way that reflects that. She not only talks about her motivation for working out, but also about how exercise has helped her auto immune disorder, her journey of seeing food as medicine and a means of preventing illness and disease, and how sh...2022-12-0640 minCourage Becomes HerStewarding Ourselves Well through the Practice of Meditation with Wife, Mom, Former Physician, and Certified Meditation Practitioner – Jenny WardJenny Ward is a lifelong Colorado Mountain gal, a wife, mom of two (7 and 5), a former physician, and meditation practitioner. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Jenny talks about how the stress and difficulty of her medical school residency led her to a place of needing an escape and how that drew her to discover and reconnect with herself through the introspective practice of meditation. She talks about how that practice helped her to work through fears, insecurities, and negative and anxious thoughts, and ultimately transform her view of herself. Meditation is paying attention, on p...2022-11-2940 minCourage Becomes HerStewarding Ourselves Well and Kindling Joy Amidst the Stress, Pressure, Anxiety, Sadness, Tension, and Grief of the Holidays with Author, Speaker, Bible Teacher, Community Leader, Wife, and Mom – Becky KeifeLet’s be honest, The Holidays bring a lot! There is a lot of goodness, but there is also a lot of extra work. A lot of activity. A lot of emotion. A lot of expectation. Sometimes, we’re simply just trying to fake it until we make it to mid-January. Becky Keife, is a Southern California gal, an author, speaker, Bible teacher, wife, mom of three boys (13, 12, and 10), and the Engagement and Editorial Manager for the community, (in)courage. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Becky talks about how to take care of your...2022-11-2238 minCourage Becomes HerSeven Ways to Cultivate Peace and Beauty When Our Insecurities and Doubts Are Triggered by The Stories of Others, and What is Coaching and Why Invest in Coaching with Host of Courage Becomes Her – Laurel EmoryIn this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Laurel responds to listener feedback to talk about what to do when your insecurities, doubts, and limiting beliefs are triggered by other women’s stories. She also talks about her work as a coach and what it means to invest in coaching for yourself. She also announces what she is going to talk about with guests for the remaining episodes of 2022. 7 Ways to Cultivate Peace and Beauty When You’re Triggered: Be courageous and allow yourself to acknowledge your feelings. Be courageous and let go of the expec...2022-11-1521 minCourage Becomes HerNavigating Retirement, Cultivating a New Identity, Embracing Quietness, and Becoming More Whole with Wife, Mom, Grandma, and Former Mortgage Industry Expert – Diane ClarkLifelong Texas Gal, Diane Clark, is a wife, mom, grandma to four, and an exceptionally successful career woman. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Diane talks about planning and preparing for retirement, as well as becoming aware of how much her identity was wrapped up in her work and what it has looked like to embrace quietness and become more whole through this new season of retirement. Be honest with yourself about your hesitations for retirement Identify the lifestyle you want to have in retirement so that you can prepare for that and work toward...2022-11-0828 minCourage Becomes HerNavigating Moving to a New State, Welcoming a Newborn Baby, Saying Goodbye to Friends, and Finding Inner Peace with Wife, Mom of Four, and Artist – Ashley WardAshley Ward, wife of 14 years, mom to four kids (13, 10, 6, and 2 months) shares openly about the struggle of finding inner peace through huge life transitions of moving to a new state and leaving behind friends and community, having a baby, and trying to manage the feelings of her family and herself. Find and make home wherever you are Determine the quality of life that you desire Identify what you can be excited about in a life transition Be sad together with your kids when they’re navigating their own feelings Act like a team; try not to take the te...2022-11-0144 minCourage Becomes HerNavigating Starting a Business, Life as an Empty Nester, Loneliness, and Living in a New Community with Career Readiness Coach – Jodie BoggessJodie Boggess is passionate about helping young people discover their God-given purpose and calling by giving them permission to dream and nurturing a spirit of curiosity. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her, Jodie vulnerably shares how she is navigating a season of new beginnings, change, and transition following a season of loss and grief. Allow yourself to discover the purpose that is planted in your heart Ask yourself what you are called to do Have a spirit of curiosity Give yourself permission to dream and to talk about your dreams Know that you will probably change your...2022-10-2540 minCourage Becomes HerNavigating Transition of Moving from a Successful Corporate Career to Life as an Entrepreneur with Hospitality Expert and Enthusiast – JeriLynne Clifford, The Hill Country Bon VivantHome cook, style maven, and the definition of southern hospitality, JeriLynne Clifford, The Hill Country Bon Vivant, is dedicated to empowering people who are intimidated by cooking and entertaining by making it simple. In this episode of Courage Becomes Her she shares her wisdom and insights for navigating the transition to life as an entrepreneur. Surround yourself with people who will encourage you and be your cheerleader Rip off the band aid and take the leap Be ok with starting small Make a plan and make it happen Have faith Use social media to your advantage; find your...2022-10-1838 minCourage Becomes HerNavigating Transition of Sending Your Child Off to College with Mom and Healthcare Corporate Executive – Stephanie Chen, J.D.Mom to 4 children (ages 18, 15, 13, and 11) and Chief Legal Officer and Chief Culture Officer for ChenMed, Stephanie Chen, J.D., shares her wisdom and insights for navigating the tender transition of sending your child off to college, especially with still having 3 children at home. Make the milestones significant Use and embrace technology Help your younger kids connect with the one who left for college Allow yourself to grieve Ask for advice and let others help you Let yourself sit in the hard; it’s ok to be sad Invite community, even if it’s awkward Stephanie and I talk...2022-10-1136 minCourage Becomes HerBack To School with Mom, Working Mom, and Executive Consultant – Dr. Andrea RamirezMom to 2nd and 6th grade girls, and Executive Consultant for Carter Baldwin, Dr. Andrea Ramirez, shares her wisdom for helping make the back-to-school experience successful and meaningful, especially as a traveling executive without family living nearby. Cast a vision with the girls about doing their very best in school as a means of loving God Have traditions that signify the beginning of the new year Speak blessing over the girls Prepare for the year ahead of time to inspire them and talk about their concerns Talk and pray each night about their experiences and learnings Affirm their...2022-10-0438 min
Normal GossipChristmas is Cancelled with Laurel BristowWe're thrilled to welcome everyone’s favorite guide to infectious diseases, Laurel Bristow. She's the program director for Emory’s TB Research Advancement Center and she's the first Laurel to be on the show!
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Normal Gossi...2022-09-281h 02Courage Becomes HerBack To School – Single Mom, Working Mom, and Teacher – Melanee ToddSingle mom of a 12-year-old and 14-year-old, and public-school 4th grade teacher, Melanee Todd, shares her tips for helping make the back-to-school experience as successful and drama-free as possible. Find a rhythm and routine and stick to a schedule – be protective of the schedule Make sure you plan for fun activities together and downtime Tell the kids the schedule and what fun things they can look forward to Allow yourself trial error to figure out what works best for your family Use tools that help you to stay organized and give you back time Invite your kids into th...2022-09-2730 minCourage Becomes HerBehind the Scenes of Courage Becomes HerCourage Becomes Her is born out of a deep need for community amongst women, and selfishly, for host Laurel Emory to have the opportunity to connect and reconnect with women she loves, is inspired by, and wants to learn from. In this episode, Laurel will tell you a little about herself, more about Courage Becomes Her, and her desire to help you cultivate confidence, courage, and joy in your life and work. Connect with Laurel: www.laurelemory.com Share Your Stories & Guest Suggestions: www.couragebecomesher.com #couragebecomesherpodcast2022-09-2713 minCourage Becomes HerWelcome to Courage Becomes Her!You are not alone – there are other women who have been right where you are. Join seasoned business executive and coach, Laurel Emory, Ph.D., for this unscripted, unrehearsed, unpolished, real-life podcast intentionally designed to help you cultivate confidence, courage, and joy in your life and work. Each week you’ll be inspired and encouraged by the stories of women experiencing life just like you. From thriving in transition to navigating fears, discovering your gifts to living a purposeful life, dreaming big to managing priorities and time, we’l...2022-09-1501 min
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History conspiracy podcastThe Shooting of George Wallace - with the Dave Emory archivesAll of Dave Emory's historical work is available at spitfirelist.com . During an outdoor rally in Laurel, Maryland, George Wallace, the governor of Alabama and a presidential candidate, is shot by 21-year-old Arthur Bremer. Three others were wounded, and Wallace was permanently paralyzed from the waist down.2020-07-021h 08
Impress the BossYou’re the Boss Part 3: Tips from Dr. John WilsonWelcome back to our real-life Boss, Dr. John Wilson! This week is for the bosses. Are you a people manager? If so, this episode is for you. In this episode, we talk with Dr. John Wilson, about our last three workplace characters, Bob-Ullet, Bobbie-Two-Shoes, and Bob-Spock. Dr. John shares his Stand Out Tips for how you, as a boss of people who exhibit the traits of any of these three Bobs, can help them become the best possible version of themselves. As a Boss, you’ll walk away from this interview wi...2020-04-0212 minImpress the BossBob-Spock: Tips from James WardIntroducing our real-life Bob-Spock, James Ward! If you’re a Bob-Spock, you are deep into tech and “deep-space nine”. Complex codes and problems don’t stand a chance. Your analytical brain IS what makes you stand out. You’d rather sit in your office or cube than do anything relational. Company get-togethers call for a sick day. You’re super smart but you don’t want to take the time to explain anything to anyone. You have a hard time explaining things. You can learn more about Bob-Spock in episode 13. In this episode, we talk with James Ward, who is representing the Bob-S...2020-03-2319 minImpress the BossBobbie-Two Shoes: Tips from Sara McDanielIntroducing our real-life Bobbie-Two Shoes, Sara McDaniel! If you’re a Bobbie-Two Shoes, your bubbly personality and happy demeanor make you a favorite in the office. You’re an awesome team-player but have your unique vibe too. Your Bible is the HR handbook, and you don’t want to do any wrong. You can learn more about Bobbie-Two Shoes in episode 012. In this episode, we talk with Sara McDaniel, who is representing the Bobbie-Two Shoes of the workplace. Sara shares her Stand Out Tips for Bobbie-Two Shoes to be able to maximize their gifts. Sara is a thriving en...2020-03-1812 minImpress the BossBob-Ullet: Tips from Dr. Todd GreerIntroducing our real-life Bob-Ullet, Dr. Todd Greer! If you’re a Bob-Ullet, you’re all business up front and party in the back. Ruling the roost in ties and suits, and livin’ it up on the weekends at your favorite haunt. You work hard and play hard. You can learn more about Bob-Ullet in episode 011. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Todd Greer who is representing the Bob-Ullets of the workplace. Dr. Greer has been a successful professor, speaker, preacher, coach, non-profit director, business founder and owner. We’re pretty sure there is nothi...2020-03-0915 minImpress the BossYou’re the Boss Part 2: Tips from Dr. John WilsonWelcome back to our real-life Boss, Dr. John Wilson! This week is for the bosses. Are you a people manager? If so, this episode is for you. In this episode, we talk with Dr. John Wilson, about our last three workplaces characters, Bobe-Yonce, Bob-Son, and Bobby-Parton. Dr. John shares his Stand Out Tips for how you, as a boss of people who exhibit the traits of any of these three Bobs, can help them become the best possible version of themselves. As a Boss, you’ll walk away from this interview wi...2020-03-0210 minImpress the BossBobby-Parton: Tips from Amy-Marie MerrellIntroducing our real-life Bobby-Parton, Amy-Marie Merrell! If you’re a Bobby Parton, you are sweet as tea and nice as heck, and wearing heels doesn’t slow you down. With your bubbly personality and happy demeanor, mixed with your collaborative approach, you are the favorite in the office. You can learn more about Bobby-Parton in episode 009. In this episode, we talk with City Director for the non-profit organization The Cupcake Girls, Amy-Marie Merrell, as she represents the Bobby-Partons of the workplace. Amy-Marie shares her Stand Out Tips for how Bobby-Partons can maximize their gift...2020-02-2515 minImpress the BossBob-Son: Tips from Todd BookspanIntroducing our real-life Bob-Son, Todd Bookspan! If you’re a Bob-Son, you’re silent and stealth, cool as a cat. Trained and disciplined, you value the quiet persuasion of reason. You can learn more about Bob-Son in episode 008. In this episode, we talk with successful serial entrepreneur, Todd Bookspan, as he represents the Bob-Sons of the workplace. Todd shares his Stand Out Tips for how Bob-Sons can maximize their gifts and minimize their deficits. As a Bob-Son you’ll walk away from this interview with Todd better equipped to make an impression, demonstrate your w...2020-02-1813 minImpress the BossBobe-Yonce: Tips from Ronnie O’Brien Rice, Ph.D., Esq.Introducing our real-life Bobe-Yonce, Ronnie O’Brien Rice, Ph.D., Esq.! If you’re a Bobe-Yonce, you’re the Queen (or King). You’re the boss. You glitter with confidence, exuding power. You definitely don’t have a problem telling it as it is. You can learn more about Bobe-Yonce in episode 007. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Ronnie O’Brien Rice, J.D., who is fabulously representing the Bobe-Yonce’s of the workplace. Dr. Ronnie shares his Stand Out Tips for Bobe-Yonces to be able to maximize your gifts and minimize your deficits. As a Bobe-Yonc...2020-02-1112 minImpress the BossYou’re the Boss Part 1: Tips from Dr. John WilsonIntroducing our real-life Boss, Dr. John Wilson! This week is for the bosses. Are you a people manager? If so, this episode is for you. In this episode, we talk with Dr. John Wilson, about our last three workplaces characters, Bob-Dean, Bobbie-Vida, and Bob-Ross. Dr. John shares his Stand Out Tips for how you, as a boss of people who exhibit the traits of any of these three Bobs, can help them become the best possible version of themselves. As a Boss, you’ll walk away from this interview with Dr. John better eq...2020-02-0312 minImpress the BossBob-Ross: Tips from Dr. Jason CarthenIntroducing our real-life Bob-Ross, Dr. Jason Carthen! If you’re a Bob-Ross, you dream of happy little accidents made positive with those rose-colored glasses. You bring peace and unity wherever you go. You’re calm, cool, and collected, and an absence of conflict is your happy place. You can learn more about Bob-Ross in episode 005. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jason Carthen, the Leadership Linebacker, who is representing the Bob-Rosses of the workplace. Dr. Jason shares his Stand Out Tips for Bob-Rosses to be able to maximize your gifts and minimize your deficits. As a...2020-01-2712 minImpress the BossBobbie-Vida: Tips from Joy HooverIntroducing our real-life Bobbie-Vida, Joy Hoover! Bobbie-Vida is not afraid to show ‘em who’s boss. With an infectious laugh and personality to boot, you spread energy like it is free money. You can learn more about Bobbie-Vida in episode 004. In this episode, we talk with Joy Hoover, the Founder & CEO of The Cupcake Girls, who is representing the Bobbie-Vidas of the workplace. Joy shares her Stand Out Tips for Bobbie-Vidas to be able to maximize your gifts and minimize your deficits. As a Bobbie-Vida you’ll walk away from this interview with Joy Hoover better...2020-01-2013 minImpress the BossBob-Dean: Tips from Bill HartIntroducing our real-life Bob-Dean, Coach Bill Hart! Bob-Dean is the rebel without a cause (or as Coach Bill says, a rebel with a cause). He likes to challenge the status quo and is very assertive in his ideas. But, he’s also very innovative and entrepreneurial. You can learn more about Bob-Dean in episode 003. In this episode, we talk with Coach Bill Hart who is representing the Bob-Deans of the workplace. Coach Bill shares his Stand Out Tips for Bob-Deans to be able to maximize your gifts and minimize your deficits. As a Bob-Dean you’ll w...2020-01-1311 minImpress the BossWhy the ‘Bobs’Welcome to 2020! We’re excited to dive into this new decade with you with enthusiasm and energy. We want to help you have a compelling vision for yourself for 2020. Many people have asked us for more back story on why we call each other ‘Bob’ and why we named our workplace characters the ‘Bobs’. In this episode you’ll get a peek behind the curtain to learn more about us and our characters. You can watch the video of this episode on our YouTube Channel. Be sure to check out our website, Imp...2020-01-0612 minImpress the BossTo New BeginningsThis is the perfect week to take some time to reflect on 2019 and plan for 2020. As you set your sights on 2020, we know that performance review season is just around the corner. We want to help you plan for your review so that you are set-up for success, and so that you’re in a position to get the raise that you deserve. We’ve created a workbook to help you do just that, and until midnight on January 5, 2020, you can get our workbook for only $19. Buy yours today at https://impresstheboss.com/iwan...2019-12-3005 minImpress the BossWe're Giving You a Christmas BonusWho doesn’t love a Christmas bonus?! We’re super excited to have a Christmas bonus to share with you! Performance review season is just around the corner, which means it’s a great time to ask for a raise! We’ve created a workbook that will walk you through the steps to getting the raise that you deserve. As our special offer to you, the workbook is yours for only $19 until January 6, 2020. Buy yours today at https://impresstheboss.com/iwantaraise. You can watch the video of this episode on our...2019-12-2304 minImpress the BossYou’re the Boss, Part 3This week is for the bosses. Are you a people manager? If so, this episode is for you. In this episode, we’ll talk about our last three workplaces characters, Bob-Ullet, Bobbie-Two Shoes, and Bob-Spock. Specifically, how you, as a boss of people who exhibit the traits of any of these three Bobs, can help them become the best possible version of themselves within the work environment. We have specific tips for you about how to best navigate their workplace behaviors and styles, and how to support them in a way that helps th...2019-12-1608 minImpress the BossMeet Bob-SpockMeet Bob-Spock. If you’re a Bob-Spock, you’re deep into tech and deep-space nine. Complex codes and problems don’t stand a chance. Your analytical brain is what’s sexy. In this episode, we’ll explore what it’s like to be a Bob-Spock in the workplace and, if you’re a Bob-Spock what you can do to maximize your gifts and minimize your deficits. We’ll share ideas that will help you to make an impression, demonstrate your worth, expand your influence, and enjoy your job. You can watch the video of this episode...2019-12-0908 minImpress the BossMeet Bobbie-Two ShoesMeet Bobbie-Two Shoes. If you’re a Bobbie-Two Shoes, your bubbly personality and happy demeanor make you a favorite in the office. You’re an awesome team-player but have your unique vibe too. Your Bible is the HR handbook; you don’t want to do any wrong. In this episode, we’ll explore what it’s like to be a Bobbie-Two Shoes in the workplace and, if you’re a Bobbie-Two Shoes what you can do to maximize your gifts and minimize your deficits. We’ll share ideas that will help you to make an impression, de...2019-12-0208 minImpress the BossMeet Bob-UlletMeet Bob-Ullet. If you’re Bob-Ullet, you’re all business up-front and party in the back. Ruling the roost in ties and suits, and livin’ it up on the weekends at your favorite haunt. In this episode, we’ll explore what it’s like to be a Bob-Ullet in the workplace and, if you’re a Bob-Ullet what you can do to maximize your gifts and minimize your deficits. We’ll share ideas that will help you to make an impression, demonstrate your worth, expand your influence, and enjoy your job. You can watch the vide...2019-11-2506 minImpress the BossYou’re the Boss, Part 2This week is for the bosses. Are you a people manager? If so, this episode is for you. In this episode, we’ll talk about our last three workplaces characters, Bobe-Yonce, Bob-Son, and Bobby-Parton. Specifically, how you, as a boss of people who exhibit the traits of any of these three Bobs, can help them become the best possible version of themselves within the work environment. We have specific tips for you about how to best navigate their workplace behaviors and styles, and how to support them in a way that helps them to th...2019-11-1810 minImpress the BossMeet Bobby-PartonMeet Bobby-Parton. If you’re a Bobby Parton, you are sweet as tea and nice as heck, and wearing heels doesn’t slow you down. With your bubbly personality and happy demeanor mixed with your collaborative approach, you are the favorite in the office. In this episode, we’ll explore what it’s like to be a Bobby-Parton in the workplace and, if you’re a Bobby-Parton what you can do to maximize your gifts and minimize your deficits. We’ll share ideas that will help you to make an impression, demonstrate your worth, expand your influen...2019-11-1110 minImpress the BossMeet Bob-SonMeet Bob-Son. If you’re a Bob-Son, you’re silent and stealth, cool as a cat. Trained and disciplined, you value the quiet persuasion of reason. In this episode, we’ll explore what it’s like to be a Bob-Son in the workplace and, if you’re a Bob-Son, what you can do to maximize your gifts and minimize your deficits. We’ll share ideas that will help you to make an impression, demonstrate your worth, expand your influence, and enjoy your job. You can watch the video of this episode on our YouTube Chan...2019-11-0407 minImpress the BossMeet Bobe-YonceMeet Bobe-Yonce. If you’re a Bobe-Yonce, you’re the Queen (or King). You’re "the boss". You glitter with confidence, exuding power. You definitely don’t have a problem telling it as it is. In this episode, we’ll explore what it’s like to be a Bobe-Yonce in the workplace and, if you’re a Bobe-Yonce, what you can do to maximize your gifts and minimize your deficits. We’ll share ideas that will help you to make an impression, demonstrate your worth, expand your influence, and enjoy your job. You can watch the video...2019-10-2807 minImpress the BossYou're the Boss, Part 1This week is for the bosses. Are you a people manager? If so, this episode is for you. In this episode, we’ll talk about our last three workplaces characters, Bob-Dean, Bobbie-Vida, and Bob-Ross. Specifically, how you, as a boss of people who exhibit the traits of any of these three Bobs, can help them become the best possible version of themselves within the work environment. We have specific tips for you about how to best navigate their workplace behaviors and styles, and how to support them in a way that helps them to th...2019-10-2111 minImpress the BossMeet Bob-RossMeet Bob-Ross. If you’re a Bob-Ross, you dream of happy little accidents made positive with those rose-colored glasses. You bring peace and unity wherever you go. You’re calm, cool, and collected, and an absence of conflict is your happy place. In this episode, we’ll explore what it’s like to be a Bob-Ross in the workplace and, if you’re a Bob-Ross, what you can do to maximize your gifts and minimize your deficits. We’ll share ideas that will help you to make an impression, demonstrate your worth, expand your influence, and enjoy your j...2019-10-1407 minImpress the BossMeet Bobbie-VidaMeet Bobbie-Vida. If you’re a Bobbie-Vida, you’re not afraid to show ‘em who’s boss. With an infectious laugh and personality to boot, you spread energy like it is free money. In this episode, we’ll explore what it’s like to be a Bobbie-Vida in the workplace and, if you’re a Bobbie-Vida, what you can do to maximize your gifts and minimize your deficits. We’ll share ideas that will help you to make an impression, demonstrate your worth, expand your influence, and enjoy your job. You can watch the video of this...2019-10-0707 minImpress the BossMeet Bob-DeanMeet Bob-Dean. A play on James Dean, Bob-Dean is the rebel without a cause. He likes to challenge the status quo and is very assertive in his ideas. But, he’s also very innovative and entrepreneurial. In this episode, we’ll explore what it’s like to be a Bob-Dean in the workplace and, if you’re a Bob-Dean, what you can do to enjoy your work and demonstrate your worth in a way that is more impactful. You can watch the video of this episode on our YouTube Channel. Be sure to check out...2019-09-3006 minImpress the BossDirector's CutImpress the Boss is the brainchild of PhDs in Leadership, Kathryn Adamson, Laurel Emory, and Valerie Arguello. In this unscripted conversation, we tell you a little about ourselves, how we met, how Impress the Boss came to life, and how we want to help you. You can watch the video of this episode on our YouTube Channel. Be sure to check out our website, Impresstheboss.com, where you can access our free tool, How to Get a Raise. Get our daily Stand Out Tips on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. ...2019-09-3021 minImpress the BossIntroduction to Impress the BossWelcome to our introductory episode! Impress the Boss is hosted by PhDs in Leadership, Kathryn Adamson, Laurel Emory, and Valerie Arguello. We’re here to help you stand out without working overtime. Every week we’ll share easy-to-implement ideas, thought-provoking questions, and example stories that will help you impress your boss and stand out at work. If you want to make an impression, demonstrate your worth, expand your influence, or enjoy your job, come join our crew. You can reach us at: www.impresstheboss.com Be sure to check out our webs...2019-09-3002 min
All In with Coach Bill HartLaurel Emory- When You Don't Feel All InLaurel Emory has a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and Human Resource Development. She is also a star executive coach with Building Champions. In a recent discussion with Coach Bill Hart about this podcast, Laurel asked, "What about when you don't feel all in?" Today's episode covers difficult life situations, and it is an incredibly transparent and personal discussion about life taking turns that were not expected, and frankly, not what you signed up for. Laurel and Coach Bill share ideas for getting help. To learn more about Laurel, visit her on her Li...2019-08-1534 min