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STRATA OriginalsThe Ripple Effect:How Givers Win Through Relationships & Integrity with David Tsubouchi & Marc KealyIn this STRATA Originals episode, Alan McLaren is joined by two industry leaders, David Tsubouchi and Marc Kealy, as they dive deep into their groundbreaking book, The Ripple Effect. Together, they explore how building authentic relationships, offering real value, and staying true to oneself can lead to long-term success and credibility in business and beyond.
David Tsubouchi is an author, former politician, regulator, and Integrity Commissioner. He currently serves on several boards including OMERS and Tarion. David has received numerous awards and is an international keynote speaker on casino development, infrastructure, arts and culture, trade, politics, diversity, governance, networking, and...2025-05-1546 min
Soft Girl EraBeyond the Breaking Point: Resilience, Healing, and Connection Inspired by Michelle PetersonDiscover how resilience goes beyond survival in this powerful episode inspired by Michelle Peterson’s journey. We explore the process of transforming trauma into strength, the importance of sharing your story, and the role of community in healing. Learn why declaring independence from your past is an act of self-determination and how connection, not just safety, is the true antidote to trauma. Whether you’re healing from your own experiences or supporting others, this episode offers hope, practical insights, and a reminder that your story has the power to inspire change.2025-05-0814 min
Leanne on Demand Daily with Leanne Hughes🌴68. Messaging made simple feat. Dr JJ Peterson (Weekend Rewind)Hey, messaging is so important, and there’s no one who does it better than today’s guest.About Dr. J.J. PetersonDr. J.J. Peterson is the Chief of Teaching and Facilitation at StoryBrand. He’s a storyteller, filmmaker, and expert in marketing and communication. Beyond his professional credentials, he’s lived an incredibly fascinating life—dancing in a Missy Elliot music video, acting on The West Wing, and even being baptized in a cattle trough surrounded by Maasai warriors and their cows.J.J. co-authored Marketing Made Simple wit...2025-03-0844 min
Raise the Vibe with Liz PodcastLeanne Wolff, Human DesignHuman Design Professional and BG5 Business & Career Consultant Leann Wolf is a trailblazer guiding clients toward complete alignment with their business. Through the fusion of Human Design and Manifestation practices, Leann empowers business owners to rediscover their authenticity and self-actualize their business vision. She inspires a new generation of coaches and spiritual entrepreneurs to let go of the ‘shoulda, woulda, coulda’ mental chatter so they can embrace and embody the destined direction of their full potential.More about Leanne- https://www.powerofself.ca/More about Liz-Work- https://www.lizshealingtouch.com/Radio Show...2024-03-0657 min
She Renovates212 - Property Power-Play: Unleashing Potential with A Trusted Town Planner on Your TeamIn this podcast episode, Bernadette discusses the importance of having a trusted town planner on your team when engaging in property development. Our special guest, Leanne Peterson, highlights the value of finding a town planner who is experienced in property investing and shares insights into the due diligence process.
Leanne emphasizes the need for a creative town planner who can uncover unique opportunities and navigate the complexities of zoning, overlays, and development regulations. She also emphasizes the significance of engaging a town planner early in the process to avoid costly mistakes and ensure successful...2023-06-0927 min
Truth, Lies and WorkHow to Unlock Leadership Potential: Putting Employees at the Heart of the StoryToday, we are talking about leadership, and specifically, the #1 skill leaders should develop to be more effective in inspiring employees and elevating performance. Yep, it’s time to drop the ego and start inspiring others!To help us understand how to communicate more effectively as leaders, we are joined by two incredible guests.Dr JJ PetersonAs Head of Storybrand JJ has helped thousands of organizations clarify their message in order to grow their business. He holds a PhD in Communication and has spent over 20 years practising and teaching communication.J.J...2023-05-171h 14
Bethel Covenant Church Podcast1/15/23 - Special Guest Leanne PetersonWe hear the testimony of Ukraine Missionary Leann Peterson2023-01-1731 min
No FilterAt 50, D’Leanne Lewis Just Gave Birth For The Third TimeListen to the second half of Mia's interview with D'Leanne here. D'Leanne Lewis has just had her third baby at 50. This episode of No Filter was recorded a few days before she gave birth to her third daughter, Lyra Yvonne Lewis. But it's the story of how and why D'Leanne came to be pregnant at age 50 that is truly fascinating... THE END BITS: Subscribe to Mamamia With thanks to D'Leanne Lewis Watch Luxe Listing on Prime Video Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or ema...2022-10-0241 min
Sunday GlowManaging Burnout & Navigating Our Career Journey in CollegeWelcome back to Sunday Glow. This week, Christine and Isa sit down with their best friend Leanne, to talk about how they navigated college and everything they learned along the way when it comes to careers, burnout, and motivations. Christine, Isa, and Leanne all graduated from the same college this past May and sit back and reflect on the important lessons they’ve taken away in regards to their career. Whether you’re about to head to college, still in the midst of it, or have already graduated, this episode contains details and lessons that you can surely relate to....2022-06-1941 minSunday GlowGIRL CHAT: Graduation Edition — Friendships, Regrets, and Reflecting on the Past 4 YearsWelcome back to Sunday Glow. In this week's episode, Christine sits down with her BFFs, Isa and Leanne, to chat about their past four years of college together. As they're approaching graduation, they reflect on the realness, highs, lows, and everything in between that college has brought them. From reflecting about how they met and how their friendship has evolved to breaking down the "you had to be there" moments, they chat about it all. Life's about to get so much more real - but before then, enjoy this chatty girl chat, graduation edition.
Be sure to...2022-05-0837 min
Booze and GhoulsLoose Ships Sink ShipsEpisode 54 is here, and we're kicking off our Black History Month series. Join us as Leanne covers the suspicious death of Kendrick Johnson. Then Alannah discusses the Charlotte murders of Jaida Peterson and Remy Fennell.
Promo in this episode: Dealing Justice.2022-02-041h 32
First Time FacilitatorHow to get people to show up to your workshops (without saying "It's mandatory") with Leanne Hughes (Episode 162)Send Leanne a message“It’s mandatory” - I hear those words, and I involuntarily shudder. Is that what we want our participants feeling before they arrive to our workshops? No! We really can’t control whether someone decides to come along to our workshop, or not, however we can absolutely do our best to influence whether someone wants to come along, and how they feel about joining our session. In this week’s episode, I share 15 tips and strategies you can use as preventative strategies to bolster your workshop attendance rate....2021-02-2824 minBethel Covenant Church PodcastGuest Preacher: Leanne PetersonLeanne Peterson our missionary's to Ukraine shared some updates on ministry and really brought the word! Its worth a listen!2021-01-1134 min
First Time FacilitatorHow to position yourself as the guide (not the hero) with Dr JJ Peterson (Episode 114)Send Leanne a messageLet me say upfront: This is a notepad and pen episode. Take them out, now! Dr JJ Peterson is the Chief of Teaching and Facilitation at StoryBrand and he’s my guest on the show. It was recorded recently so we do touch on covid-19 and how StoryBrand are pivoting their workshops to online but JJ […] The post How to position yourself as the guide (not the hero) with Dr JJ Peterson (Episode 114) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.If you're nodding along to today's First Time Facilitator episode, you'r...2020-04-0649 min
Take the Upgrade78 - Time to Conduct an Honest Self-Inquiry Leanne walks us through the steps of an honest self-inquiry to assess what things are going well, what things you're struggling with and what areas you want to focus on now. We've got to set aside time to contemplate how we're feeling regularly. Be kind to yourself and know that much of our development and growth will happen underground at first. Thanks for joining us today! We’ll be back next week with another dose of soulful guidance! Check out Leanne at: www.leannepeterson.com Leanne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Houston and she works with clients all over t...2019-12-3027 minTake the Upgrade77- End-of-Year Relationship Wrap-upLast year Leanne got a tiny bit caught off guard by the end of the year so this year she's developed a complete End-of-Year Wrap-up series to help us get things settled and to help us bridge over to the new year smoothly! Today's end-of-year topic is relationships. How are you feeling in your friendships, work and personal relationships? Do you feel supported? Are you spending time on the relationships that matter to you? Thanks for joining us today! We’ll be back next week with another dose of soulful guidance! Check out Leanne at: www...2019-12-0927 minTake the Upgrade76- End-of-Year Home Wrap-upLast year Leanne got a tiny bit caught off guard by the end of the year so this year she's developed a complete End-of-Year Wrap-up series to help us get things settled and to help us bridge over to the new year smoothly! Today's end-of-year topic is space. How do you feel in your home or in your office? Is it how you want to feel? Leanne has 3 tips for making sure you space is aligned with the way you want to feel. We're talking about lighting, wall colors, de-cluttering and much more. T...2019-12-0212 minTake the Upgrade75 - End-of-Year Money Wrap-upLast year Leanne got a tiny bit caught off guard by the end of the year so this year she's developed a complete End-of-Year Wrap-up series to help us get things settled and to help us bridge over to the new year smoothly! Today's end-of-year topic is money. What were your financial goals for the year? Did you meet them? Next, briefly analyze your spending to see if your purchases are in alignment with your values. Do it now; don't wait until tax season of next year. Thanks for joining us t...2019-11-2519 minTake the Upgrade74 - How to Ask for What You WantI’m not a mind reader. You are similarly not a mind reader. So, why are we so certain others will be able to step in and help us well and we’ll be able to help others well? Leanne recently was the recipient of so much loving help since she’s had her baby and she’s realized some super interesting things about service that she wants to share today. Our episode is all about learning how to ask for what you need so that others are better able to serve you in a way that is comfo...2019-11-1822 minTake the Upgrade73 - How to Make Family Time Actually FunDo you ever think that things are not quite as fun as you thought they would be? Today Natalie tells a couple stories from her recent summer vacations and Leanne offers some really solid therapy tools to help with getting clear on what fun looks like. She teaches us how to "play the tape forward" so we can see how things will likely go. She wants us to give ourselves PERMISSION to set up the kind of environment or setting that will be fun for us in our unique way. Thanks for tuning in!2019-11-1122 minTake the Upgrade72 - Forced VulnerabilityWelcome to Take the Upgrade Podcast Episode 72! Your host is Leanne Peterson and today she’s back with her co-host Natalie to catch us up on her big life transitions and her return from maternity leave. Usually we can manage our own exposure to others pretty well, but during a major life event, we are likely to have a little bit of an audience. We just have more friends and family around, which is great, but it does mean we’re being watched real-time as we learn new things. This is forced vulnerability and Leanne has a few...2019-11-0420 minTake the Upgrade71 - Very Scary Episode About Hair Coloring Incident and “Painting Done”Today in Episode 71 Leanne tells why unmatched expectations can be a very scary thing and how to communicate in a way that promotes understanding on both parties. We’ll be back next week with another dose of soulful guidance! Leanne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Houston and she works with clients all over the country. She is committed to helping you find peace in the midst of difficult life situations and transitions. Using powerful insights into health and energy alignment, Leanne helps you create the beautiful life you want!2019-10-2718 minTake the Upgrade70 - Design a Routine that Works for You and the Newest Trick on the BlockEpisode 70 is all about designing a routine that works for you! Thanks for tuning in to Take the Upgrade. Your host is Leanne Peterson and she’s here today to teach us the newest tips and tricks to make the most out of your day. We’ll be back next week with another dose of soulful guidance! Leanne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Houston and she works with clients all over the country. She is committed to helping you find peace in the midst of difficult life situations and transitions. Using powerful insights into...2019-10-2123 minTake the Upgrade69 - Intuition vs. Emotion and How to Tell the DifferenceThanks for tuning in to Take the Upgrade! Today in Episode 69 Leanne is giving you the tools to distinguish between Intuition and Emotion. And, since they both feel about the same but mean two very different things, this is a good thing to practice! We’ll be back next week with another dose of soulful guidance! Leanne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Houston and she works with clients all over the country. She is committed to helping you find peace in the midst of difficult life situations and transitions. Usin...2019-10-1413 minTake the Upgrade68 - Knowing When Fear Can Be Your Teacher and FriendWelcome to Take the Upgrade! In Episode 68 Leanne and Natalie are talking about the aspect of intuition that we most often try to ignore: fear. We have the gift of sensing when something isn’t right, similarly we all too often quiet that fear. We even try to talk ourselves out of it! Leanne wants us to pause and honor our intuition. Check on your surroundings and be ready to activate if you need to. Whether you’re in a life-threatening situation or not, this means standing up for yourself and heeding the red flag. Be s...2019-10-0718 minTake the Upgrade67 - Moving From Codependence to EmpowermentWelcome to Take the Upgrade! In Episode 67 Leanne and Natalie discuss what’s happening when you get too invested in other people. This is a pretty common pattern that can begin from a place of wanting to help others, to love and be loved. Remember to keep a dividing line between your job and the other person’s job. Learning how to share kindness, empower others and listen is key. That’s how to counteract the tendency to get too invested in helping others. Thanks for tuning in! We’ll be back next week wit...2019-09-3022 minTake the Upgrade66 - How to Get to Your Future SelfWelcome to Take the Upgrade! In Episode 66 Leanne and Natalie talk about your relationship with your future self. It’s so fascinating to think about who you’ll be in the future. Leanne wants us to consider whether we are doing things for our future self or whether we’re expecting our future self to do things for us. The truth is that you are the one who’ll make your future self a reality. You have to do the things now that you would like to be doing in the future. Thanks for tuning in!...2019-09-2313 minTake the Upgrade65 - What Everyone Else is Doing is an IllusionWelcome to Take the Upgrade! In Episode 65 Leanne and Natalie talk about comparison and the illusion of what everyone around us is doing. Obviously many social scientist of our day are concerned with the effects that social media is having on issues like depression, inter-connection and debt. Leanne really wants to offer you a clear vision to cut through the illusion of other peoples’ lives. Thanks for tuning in! We’ll be back next week with another dose of soulful guidance! Leanne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Houston and she works with...2019-09-1623 minTake the Upgrade64 - Learn What Jealous Feelings Are Actually Showing YouWelcome to Take the Upgrade Podcast Episode 64! Today Leanne and Natalie dig deep into analyzing what feelings of jealousy can teach us. Leanne doesn’t subscribe to the old narrative of jealousy being “bad” and immediately shutting it down. Pondering your feelings of jealousy will actually give you insight into what you value in life and what you fear. Let yourself feel the negative emotion and then trace it back to learn what is important to you. We’ll be back next week with another dose of soulful guidance! Leanne is a Licensed Clinical...2019-09-0919 minTake the Upgrade63 - Gearing up for a Big Life Change the ‘Take the Upgrade’ WayWelcome to Take the Upgrade Podcast Episode 63! Your host is Leanne Peterson and today she’s back with Natalie to talk about the best way to prepare for a big life change. There are things that you can plan out ahead of time that will really help you be supported during a time of transition. Leanne calls this “padding.” Listen in to learn more. Whether you initially see the change as good or bad choosing instead to see it as neutral will suspend you from the drama and give you perspective and a healthy attitude. ...2019-09-0221 minTake the Upgrade62 - Aligning Your Physical and Emotional HealthWelcome to Take the Upgrade Podcast Episode 62! Your host is Leanne Peterson and today she’s joined by Erin Thole to present another amazing aspect of the Align Program which is aligning your physical and emotional health! Erin Thole is a Certified Natural Healthcare Professional. Align is designed to help you get all areas of your life working in harmony together. We’ll feature a Marie Kondo consult, Enneagram expert, Nutritionist, lots of yoga goodness and of course, much more! Align begins September 3rd. We can’t wait to see you then. No matter where you live we hav...2019-08-2630 minTake the Upgrade61 - Using Your Enneagram Profile to Become the Best Version of YourselfWelcome to Take the Upgrade Podcast Episode 61! Your host is Leanne Peterson and today she’s joined by Carolina and Brooke to discuss how to use the Enneagram to discover your strengths and the strengths of those around you. Align is designed to help you get all areas of your life working in harmony together. We’ll feature a Marie Kondo consult, Enneagram expert, of course lots of yoga goodness and much more! Align begins September 3rd. Can’t wait to see you then. No matter where you live we have resources to help you and if...2019-08-1938 minTake the Upgrade60 - Align Your Home With Marie Kondo Consultant Ashely BarberWelcome to Take the Upgrade Podcast Episode 60! Your host is Leanne Peterson and today she’s joined by Carolina Vennie and Ashley Barber to discuss how to decluttering the right way! Align is designed to help you get all areas of your life working in harmony together. We’ll feature a Marie Kondo consult, Enneagram expert, of course lots of yoga goodness and much more! Align begins September 3rd. Can’t wait to see you then. No matter where you live we have resources to help you and if you’re in Houston join us in person...2019-08-1243 minTake the Upgrade59 - Introducing the Align ProgramWelcome to Take the Upgrade Podcast Episode 59! Your host is Leanne Peterson and today she’s joined by Carolina Vennie to introduce their new program called Align! Align is designed to help you get all areas of your life working in harmony together. We’ll feature a Marie Kondo consult, Enneagram expert, of course lots of yoga goodness and much more! Align begins September 3rd. Can’t wait to see you then. No matter where you live we have resources to help you and if you’re in Houston join us in person. 2019-08-0536 minTake the Upgrade58 - City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert - Join Leanne’s Book ClubToday you can join our book club discussion of City of Girls and all things Elizabeth Gilbert! We're taking a look at her books, career and life over the years. We're covering themes of feminism, shame, creativity and the magic of diversity. Have a question for Leanne? Email her at connect@leannepeterson.com Want to keep tabs on what Leanne is reading? Join in with us! https://bit.ly/2MQjx3T We’ll be back next week with another dose of soulful guidance! Leanne is a Lic...2019-07-2935 minTake the Upgrade57 -The Third SpaceWelcome to Take the Upgrade Podcast Episode 57! Your host is Leanne Peterson and today she’s teaching us how to not take things too personally. Join us! The Third Space is a visualization tool to protect you and slow down situations where impulse reactions don’t serve you. It’s a buffer between you and other people and things. When a comment or action is offered to you, check it out in the third space before you decide to accept it. Then you can respond from a place of calmness and security. Listen in to learn h...2019-07-2224 minTake the Upgrade56 - Where Your Value Really Comes From If you are interested in Aligning your life and working with Leanne and Carolina one on one here is a program you will love: https://www.leannepeterson.com/course Welcome to the Take the Upgrade podcast with your host Leanne Peterson. Today we’re talking about the constant pressure to be good enough and realizing a few inside secrets about how value and worth really work in this life of chaos. Have a question for Leanne? Email her at connect@leannepeterson.com Want to keep tabs on what Leanne is reading? Join in with us! https://bit.ly/2MQjx3T We’ll...2019-07-1619 minTake the Upgrade55 - Where Confidence Really Comes FromOur culture is basically obsessed with confidence. We talk about it like it's the first step to making our capabilities grow. Leanne wants to clear up this confusion for all of us. Confidence actually comes after our capabilities grow. After you've achieved the new skill or level, that's when you gain confidence! Welcome to Take the Upgrade Podcast! Join us for our conversation today about where and when our feelings - ranging all the way from inadequacy to confidence - should fit in. Have a question for Leanne? Email her at connect@leannepeterson.com 2019-07-0827 minTake the Upgrade54 - When Perception Gets in the Way of Our ExperienceToday on Take the Upgrade Leanne is talking about how our perception of something gets in the way of our actual experience. This is what is happening when you take something personally or get stuck in your own story. She calls it distorted thinking patterns, and there is a way to overcome. Let Leanne teach you about the emotional intelligence it takes to recognize your role, be resilient and find neutrality so that you can cultivate a champion mentality. Have a question for Leanne? Email her at connect@leannepeterson.com Want to keep...2019-07-0132 minTake the Upgrade53 - Take Control of Your Life by Mel Robbins - Join Leanne’s Book ClubWelcome to our special book club episode of Take the Upgrade! Join Leanne, Carolina, Rachelle and Natalie as they dissect Mel Robbin's awesome new audiobook Take Control of Your Life! This book is a collection of 6 life coaching sessions that tackle topics related to overcoming fear in its many forms (e.g., following your passions, perfectionism, decluttering, and emotional abuse). Thanks for tuning in! Have a question for Leanne? Email her at connect@leannepeterson.com Want to keep tabs on what Leanne is reading? Join in with us! https...2019-06-2444 minTake the Upgrade52- Telling the Difference Between What You *Think* You Want and What You *Really* WantWelcome to Take the Upgrade. In today’s episode Leanne is going to help you finally figure out want you REALLY want. There’s an exploratory process you can go through that will actually help you identify your core desires. For example, what were your childhood passions? These can often remind you of your strengths and once you know your strengths life gets a lot more fun! You’re going to love the show today. Thanks for tuning in! Leanne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Houston and she works with clients all over the co...2019-06-1722 minTake the Upgrade51- Timing in Your Life is Delicate: Don't Burn the Popcorn! Welcome to Take the Upgrade Podcast with your host Leanne Peterson. Timing is delicate. Sometimes there are short windows in our life. Think about cooking popcorn in the microwave. There is a window of time for optimal cooking. When we have life events with similarly delicate timing, we have to trust the plan. Yes, be proactive. But also realize that much of life comes down to luck, so don't be too hard on yourself. We've got some great examples in the podcast today of this very thing! Thanks for tuning in! Leanne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Houston an...2019-06-0323 minTake the Upgrade50 - How to Actually Do Summer, as an AdultWelcome to Take the Upgrade Episode 50! Today Leanne and Natalie talk about how to make the most of your summer. Life has many seasons. When “summer” comes around, whether literally or figuratively, you should enjoy it! Life is short so treat yourself every once in a while. Leanne encourages us to create space for something new to emerge in this season rest and play. She teaches us about time management so we can carve out some time for a little magic. What can you take advantage of this season? Thanks for tuning in! Lean...2019-06-0324 minTake the Upgrade49 - Loving What Is by Byron Katie - Join Leanne’s Book ClubWelcome to our May book club episode of Take the Upgrade! Today Leanne is joined by Rachelle and Natalie to discuss Loving What Is by Byron Katie. Byron Katie teaches that we can, not only accept, but embrace our lives by performing an inquiry work on our thoughts. Listen in to learn how it works and the benefits we’ve seen from putting the inquiry into action! The four questions are: Is it true? Can you absolutely know that it's true? How do you react, what happens, when you believe that thought? Who would yo...2019-05-2733 min
The Easily Distracted EntrepreneurHow to Collaborate with Others to Build Your Business with Leanne PetersonAre you looking to collaborate with others to build your business? Do you have loads of creative ideas that you can share with the world if you just had the right partner? Collaborative genius, Leanne Peterson, joins the My Biz Bestie podcast to share her expertise in this area. She has a lot of wisdom to share on how to collaborate with others both at your level of success and beyond. Listen to this episode to hear her share her experience on collaborating with others to grow your community and your business. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, a...2019-05-2140 minTake the Upgrade48 - Enjoy a Season of Coasting After a Season of Constant StrivingWelcome to Take the Upgrade Podcast with Leanne Peterson! Being in the hustle is great. Life will have seasons of striving where we are working really hard to achieve a goal. Just know that striving is a stressed state. Your body, and especially your mind, are under a lot of stress when you are pushing yourself. Be sure you know how to switch gears when the work is done. Learn how to coast. Leanne teaches us about the impact of stress and some techniques help us enjoy a season of rest. Leanne is a Licensed Clinical Social...2019-05-2024 minTake the Upgrade47 - Curating a Life that is for the Real YouWelcome to Take the Upgrade Podcast. Today Leanne is talking to us about her recent spring cleaning adventures! There are some tricks you need to know about de-cluttering so that you can make quick and easy decisions. Curate your belongings based on who you really are and not who you wish you were. It's going to feel really good!Thanks for tuning in today. Leanne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Houston and she works with clients all over the country. She is committed to helping you find peace in the midst of difficult life situations...2019-05-1336 minTake the Upgrade46 - Building a Life that Works for You - Join Leanne’s Book ClubThanks for tuning in today to Take the Upgrade Podcast Episode 46! We're joined by a few members of Leanne's book club to discuss The Not So Big Life by Sarah Susanka. The book draws comparisons between making your home work for you and building a life that works for you. Bigger isn't always better. How can you have relationships, a career and a life that feels just right? Listen in to learn more! If you are interested in Aligning your life and working with Leanne and Carolina one on one here is a program you will love...2019-05-0640 minTake the Upgrade45 - What Does Tired Look Like? Adults Misbehave When Stressed, tooWelcome to Take the Upgrade Episode 45 where Leanne Peterson teaches us how to set ourselves up for success. What environment helps you thrive? Do you take the time to surround yourself with those conditions? Because when you aren’t able to be your best self, it’s probably just because you’re stressed. True: Children misbehave when they are tired. Also True: Adults misbehave when they are tired. Let’s figure out how to not be tired and stressed so that you can really shine! Have a question for Leanne? Email her at c...2019-04-2918 minTake the UpgradeKnowing When it's Time to Make a Change: The Serenity PrayerDo you have the guts to make make a change in your life when the time is right? When it’s time to leave or when it’s time to speak up - do you do it? Or do you stay put and stay quiet? This episode today is such an inspiration for those of us who are ready for a course correction. Thanks for tuning in! Have a question for Leanne? Email her at connect@leannepeterson.com Want to keep tabs on what Leanne is reading? Join in with us! https://bit.ly/2...2019-04-2215 minTake the UpgradeSo, What's the Catch? Bringing Hidden Expectations to LightMaybe you thought you were serving someone, expecting nothing in return. No strings attached. But what happens when the recipient of your goodness doesn’t treat you the way you thought they would? Do you feel like because you had been serving them and treating them a certain way - they should act a certain way in return? This is called “giving to get” or “score keeping.” These hidden expectations may not even register on our awareness, but they will flare up eventually. Hidden expectations are common, but they really aren’t fair. It’s not fair to yo...2019-04-1521 min
First Time Facilitator12 Rules for Facilitation: Part III with Leanne Hughes (Episode 62)Send Leanne a messageIt is here! The final part of my 3 part series for the ’12 Rules for Facilitation’. I was inspired by Dr Jordan Peterson’s book, 12 Rules for Life, and thought I could share my thoughts, on rules or a framework that has helped me, and can hopefully help you as a First Time Facilitator. […] The post 12 Rules for Facilitation: Part III with Leanne Hughes (Episode 62) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.If you're nodding along to today's First Time Facilitator episode, you're going to love my written companion: Work Fame...2019-04-1522 minTake the UpgradeThe Real Heat of Self Care is ProtectionWelcome to Episode 42 of Take the Upgrade! You can study and practice self care and that is wonderful, but the real heart of caring for yourself is protection. Are you managing your needs and protecting yourself from harm? Leanne has some amazing insights to share on the podcast today. Have a question for Leanne? Email her at connect@leannepeterson.com Want to keep tabs on what Leanne is reading? Our upcoming book is The Not So Big Life. Join in with us! https://bit.ly/2MQjx3T We’ll be back nex...2019-04-0822 minTake the UpgradeA New Earth by Eckhart Tolle - Take Away Messages Just for YouA New Earth by Eckhart Tolle is definitely profound, to say the least. It’s an eye-opening step in anyone’s journey to enlightenment. Today Leanne, Rachelle and Carolina are diving right in, so let’s go! The book club conversation covers concepts from A New Earth concerning the ego, pain bodies, and emotional triggers and roles vs. functions. We invite you to listen to Eckhart Tolle’s explanation of his book on Oprah’s Super Soul Conversations if you’d like to learn more! Leanne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Houston and she works wi...2019-03-2642 min
First Time Facilitator12 Rules for Facilitation: Part II (Episode 59)Send Leanne a messageThis week’s episode is a solo one and it’s Part 2 of my series, ‘12 Rules for Facilitation’. Two episodes ago, in Episode 57 I shared the first four rules. I was inspired by Dr Jordan Peterson’s book, 12 Rules for Life, and thought I could share my thoughts, on rules or a framework that […] The post 12 Rules for Facilitation: Part II (Episode 59) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.If you're nodding along to today's First Time Facilitator episode, you're going to love my written companion: Work Fame — a weekly Spubl...2019-03-2523 minTake the UpgradeTuning in to Cycles, Seasons and Rhythms of LifeHave you ever noticed how nature is replete with little reminders of patterns? Welcome to Episode 40 of Take the Upgrade with Leanne Peterson. Thanks for joining us! Leanne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Houston and she works with clients all over the country. She is committed to helping you find peace in the midst of difficult life situations and transitions. Using powerful insights into health and energy alignment, Leanne helps you create the beautiful life you want! There are seasons of our life that come and go. There are cycles that repeat themselves...2019-03-1823 minTake the UpgradeHow to Make Big Decisions When Timing Is EverythingWhether you’re trying to decide if it’s time to have a baby, move to a new city or make a career change you know the anxiety that comes along with big decisions. Welcome to Episode 39 of Take the Upgrade with Leanne Peterson. Thanks for joining us! Leanne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Houston and she works with clients all over the country. She is committed to helping you find peace in the midst of difficult life situations and transitions. Using powerful insights into health and energy alignment, Leanne helps you create the beautiful life...2019-03-1127 minTake the UpgradeStart Seeing Self-Sabotage for What it Really IsHave you ever thought you might be guilty of self-sabotage? We hear this term a lot. In a moment of truth you can’t quite live up to the goal you had in mind and so you blame yourself for ruining everything. Sound familiar? Stay tuned for today’s episode of Take the Upgrade to learn what’s really going on. Welcome to Take the Upgrade with Leanne Peterson. Leanne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Houston and she works with clients all over the country. She is committed to helping you find peace in the midst...2019-03-0426 minTake the UpgradeThe Four Agreements Make You Free - Join Leanne's Book ClubHave you read The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz? This little book is chock full of life-changing thoughts. It suggests a way to live that is free from offense and misunderstanding. Join Leanne’s book club to discuss applying these truths! Welcome to Take the Upgrade Podcast Episode 37! Your host and therapist is Leanne Peterson and she’s joined by a few of her book club members, Rachelle and Natalie, to discuss The Four Agreements. Be impeccable with your word, don’t take anything personally, don’t make assumptions, and do your best. These are the...2019-02-2541 minTake the UpgradeIs it True That a Life With Boundaries is Actually Kindest Way to Live?Today we’re talking about boundaries and how to use them. Welcome to Take the Upgrade Podcast Episode 36! Your host and therapist is Leanne Peterson and she’s joined by her co-host Natalie Pyles to discuss how boundaries are actually the kindest way to live. Leanne starts out by pointing out the symptoms that may be showing up in our lives letting us know that we need boundaries. It’s super interesting to realize that the resentful side of you or the flakey side of you might just be the result of not honoring your boundaries. We have t...2019-02-1837 minTake the UpgradeMillennials are the Burn out Generation: BuzzFeed, Relaxation and Making TimeIf you think relaxation is an unnecessary indulgence, watch out. Welcome to Take the Upgrade Podcast Episode 35! Your host and therapist is Leanne Peterson and she’s joined by her co-host Natalie Pyles to talk about this all-to-common millennial trap. Watch out for this scenario: Things that should have felt good, like relaxing, felt bad. And, things that should have felt bad, like working all of the time, felt good. We don’t always have to be in motion. Leanne is learning how to come to terms with finding peace in the down time. The parasympathetic nervous syste...2019-02-1124 minTake the UpgradeMotherhood in the First YearBittersweet is a word you might use to describe the first year of motherhood - so magical and so exhausting! Welcome to Take the Upgrade Episode 34. Leanne Peterson is your host and she’s joined by her co-host Natalie to discuss the first year of motherhood. Whether you are preparing for motherhood or you are already in the middle, there are a few things you can do today to make life simpler. Plan help. How are you going to get help from friends and family? Leanne recommends letting loved ones help you, even stay with you, and fo...2019-02-0434 minTake the UpgradeThe Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo - Join Leanne's Book Club!Tidying up time with Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Art of Tidying up! Welcome to Take the Upgrade Episode 33 - a special book club edition of our podcast! Leanne Peterson is your host and she’s joined by Natalie, Carolina and Rachelle to talk about how they applied this book to their lives. Decluttering just feels good. And, it’s no wonder, because in the act of decluttering and tidying up you adopt some new habits that extend to other areas of who you are, lightening and upgrading your whole life. Listen in to learn how to get st...2019-01-2842 minTake the UpgradeRelationship Red Flags: How to Know What to Look forWelcome to Take the Upgrade Episode 32! Leanne Peterson is your podcast host and she’s joined by her co-host Natalie Pyles to talk about relationship red flags. One skill that we can develop as we become more experienced in our relationships is knowing how to spot red flags. A red flag is something that should serve as a warning to you. Usually we think of it as a behavior in the other person, like them being mean to a waiter, but it can also simply be a feeling that you have when you’re with them. R...2019-01-2127 min