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Off The Comma#100 What's The Point of it All? with Paul BrileyEpisode 100 is a special “milestone” episode where we turn the tables and our host, Paul Briley, becomes the guest! We welcome back Austin Skelton from Episode 2. As the first person Paul interviewed on the podcast, he now gets to be the person who interviews Paul for the first time! Check out his episode at: https://youtu.be/qtNoUXjlwx0?si=NXNmzSNxdRZ9ihm- In this episode, we talk to Paul Briley. He describes himself as caring, exploring and curious. Paul lives in the United States. Paul tells us about living on a comma with questioning the point and me...2025-07-231h 12
Off The Comma#99 Perseverance as a Quadruple Amputee with MerlynaIn this episode, we talk to Merlyna Valentine. She describes herself as motivated, empathetic and lives her life to the fullest. Merlyna lives in the United States. Merlyna tells us about sitting on a comma with a sudden medical emergency that caused her to lose parts of all four of her limbs. As a new quadruple amputee, Merlyna was faced with choices about how to move forward in her life. During her stillness and contemplation about her circumstances, she leaned on her faith, family and strength to establish a new foundation for a different life with new p...2025-07-1659 min
Off The Comma#98 Indecision About Work Roles with Lucy HallIn this episode, we talk to Lucy Hall. She is enthusiastic and positive. Lucy lives in the UK. Lucy tells us about sitting on two commas. Early in her adulthood, Lucy wondered about what she should do for a living. While exploring options, experimenting with different roles and trying out different jobs, she found love and began to question what she truly wanted. Along her journey, her relationship with alcohol became her second comma. Both commas taught Lucy about limits, doing what matters to her, and finding balance. Tune in to hear what Lucy means when she s...2025-07-0958 min
Off The Comma#97 Juggling Work and Family with Amanda FacioIn this episode, we talk to Amanda Facio. She describes herself as energetic, focused and with a lot of fun on the side. Amanda lives in the United States. Amanda tells us about sitting on a comma with “mom guilt”. When the opportunity presented itself to take on a new job with increased opportunity and responsibilities, Amanda was excited for the possibility. While coordinating new routines for caring for her family and children, she came to experience the trade-offs and compromises that come with having both. While she navigated the changes, self doubt and imposter syndrome, Amanda found...2025-07-0244 min
Off The Comma#96 Childhood Abuse and Eating Disorders with Patty CabotIn this episode, we talk to Patty Cabot. She is resilient, tenacious and open. Patty lives in the United States. Patty tells us about sitting on a comma with an eating disorder. After dealing with cycles of weight gain and loss for 20 years, she sought therapy for solutions and came face to face with the root cause, childhood sexual abuse. Through a journey of therapies and self-exploration, Patty evolved from protecting her secret and self-isolation to building her family and releasing the shame and blame. Tune in to hear what Patty means when she says “it’s not my...2025-06-2556 min
Off The Comma#94 Shifting Careers and Purpose with Melanie DuriezIn this episode, we talk to Melanie Duriez. She describes herself as a curious nature lover who is empathic and can relate to others’ feelings. Melanie lives in Canada. Melanie tells us about sitting on a comma with dissatisfaction in her life. During the pandemic and after several major life events, Melanie found herself being drawn away from being an introverted hermit to being curious about other people, being of service and connection. Her experience with cancer, divorce, quitting drinking and her career led her to a dream one night that sprung her forward into the unknown and...2025-06-1143 min
Off The Comma#93 Life Without Wine with Lucy HemmingIn this episode, we talk to Lucy Hemming. She describes herself as an energy-bringer who is kind and empathetic. Lucy lives in the United Kingdom. Lucy tells us about sitting on a comma with drinking wine. After living a life where wine was part of negotiating most decisions, Lucy found herself in a 5-year period of sober curiosity and experimentation. She took many steps to improve her health, outlook and mental wellness, but couldn’t quite let go of the one thing at the center of her unhappiness. Once Lucy pushed through the mental chatter and bargaining, she...2025-06-0446 min
Off The Comma#92 Recovery from Bicycle Accident with Christopher LaFleurIn this episode, we talk to Christopher. He is a passionate, driven artist. Christopher lives in the United States. Christopher tells us about sitting on a comma with a bicycle accident that caused him to question the things in his life that he took for granted. After almost losing the use of his legs, Christopher became very present and very focused on the thing he valued most: his ability to move and be active. With reflection and focus, he set an intention to do whatever he could to return to his activities, by setting future worries aside. A...2025-05-2857 min
Off The Comma#91 Family Caregiving with Maricia JohnsIn this episode, we talk to Maricia Johns. She describes herself as likable, warm-hearted, and finds the good in everyone. Maricia lives in the United States. Maricia tells us about losing her father and sitting on a comma with growing up. When that fateful day happened, Maricia was faced with a decision about who she wanted to be in her family dynamic and how she wanted to be prepared. Through a life of conscious choices around being prepared and resilient, she shares with us the impact it had on the roles she played in her family. By t...2025-05-2158 min
Off The Comma#90 Changing Beliefs about Money with Mark WillisIn this episode, we talk to Mark Willis. He describes himself as empathetic, trustworthy and passionate. Mark lives in the United States. Mark tells us about sitting on a comma when emerging from college with student loan debt, no plan and negative beliefs about money. After a period of choosing to accept his current circumstances, Mark began to see the effects of inaction on his life and family. In seeking to change his trajectory with money, he found that it started with challenging his beliefs. What began as his greatest challenge became his path forward. Tune in t...2025-05-1453 min
Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah AshongTurn Fear Into Your Compass | Paul Briley, Mayzie Greenman, Cynthia Concordia | Ep 725 | Throwback"The only way you fail is if you quit." - Mayzie GreenmanJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong), Paul Briley, Mayzie Greenman, and Cynthia Concordia in this throwback episode as they explore how authentic leaders embrace vulnerability to achieve extraordinary success. These outliers share powerful stories of overcoming their darkest moments to discover their true purpose and play a bigger game.Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you'll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk...2025-05-1443 min
Off The Comma#89 Autistic Son and Affirmations with Lori RogersIn this episode, we talk to Lori Rogers. She is a mom who inspires, teaches and learns to improve life. Lori lives in the United States. Lori tells us about sitting on a comma with worry and pressure. In 2011, a series of events compounded in her world that created a tremendous amount of stress, worry and pressure. While enduring the fear this created, a random event that she attended became a catalyst for a new way of observing her life and creating new pathways to peace of mind. Through practice and speaking her intentions aloud to herself a...2025-05-0751 min
Off The Comma#88 Losing Child to Suicide with Stuart PrestonIn this episode, we talk to Stuart Preston. He describes himself as a person who wants people to see hope. Stuart lives in the United States. Stuart tells us about sitting on a comma with the loss of his son to suicide. He describes having lived a life of low self esteem that caused him to hold himself back. When the loss of his son traumatically blew his life apart, he was faced with a journey of finding his own path through grief and healing. Ultimately, Stuart found a new relationship with his “big S self” and found...2025-04-3057 min
Off The Comma#87 Leaving Relationships with Sean BridgesIn this episode, we talk to Sean Bridges. He is a writer who is driven and determined. Sean lives in the United States. Sean tells us about sitting on a comma with leaving a relationship. After years of noticing his own needs being ignored, Sean faced a decision to choose the unknown over his current reality. After weighing the decision, he chose to pursue the solo path and rediscover what he hadn’t realized he had lost. Sean finds that he can reclaim everything he had been wanting and create a new relationship with himself. Tune in to...2025-04-2353 min
Off The Comma#85 Surviving Thyroid Cancer with Lee CromptonIn this episode, we talk to Lee Crompton. He is a survivor, writer and connects people with mental health experiences. Lee lives in the United Kingdom. Lee tells us about getting off a comma with a rare form of thyroid cancer. After being diagnosed suddenly during the pandemic, Lee made a quick decision to pursue a surgery that may have saved his life. While going through treatment he was not expected to survive, he describes being put into Pandora’s box and facing his own mortality. After surviving beyond the doctors’ prognoses, Lee finds new purpose and catha...2025-04-091h 06
Off The Comma#84 Pain in Isolation and Peace with Carrie GrahamIn this episode, we talk to Carrie Graham. She is a quiet and talented listener who likes to uplift others. Carrie lives in the United States. Carrie tells us about sitting on a comma and taking stock “yet again”. As she tells her story of learning from her commas, Carrie describes coming to a place of peace in her relationship with her commas. Through understanding herself and past experiences with pain in isolation, she finds strength and connection in serving others, leading with her faith. Tune in to hear what Carrie means when she says “I’m learning...2025-04-021h 18
Off The Comma#82 Starting Over to Pursue a Dream with Terry TuckerIn this episode, we talk to Terry Tucker. He describes himself as a connector who seeks to understand people and experience purpose. Terry lives in the United States. Terry tells us about sitting on a comma with choosing work as a young adult. When he wanted to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps in law enforcement, Terry’s family moved him to a different path. Later in life, he found the freedom and support to pursue the dream he never let go of. Despite having to start over again, he found purpose in being able to be of se...2025-03-1952 min
Off The Comma#81 Student Loan Debt and Mindset with Angela TiptonIn this episode, we talk to Angela Tipton. She is curious, courageous and kind. Angela lives in the United States. Angela tells us about sitting on a comma with overwhelming debt. When she graduated from college, Angela expected to enter a career that would allow her to pay off her student loans. When faced with the reality of her circumstances, she experienced shame and embarrassment that ultimately prompted her to shift her beliefs about having money and financial freedom. Through a long-term journey of one percent improvements, Angela grew her money mindset and began to achieve the f...2025-03-1200 min
Off The Comma#80 Gaining Others' Respect with Xavier MesaIn this episode, we talk to Xavier Meza. He describes himself as disciplined, humble and values respect. Xavier lives in the United States. Xavier tells us about sitting on a comma with respect. When the pandemic forced everyone to school from home, it changed the dynamic for Xavier and his peers. When returning to the in-person classroom, he noticed that something had changed in how he was seen by others. This set Xavier on a path to transform not only his physical body, but also his confidence and self-respect. People noticed! Tune in to hear what Xavier m...2025-03-0552 min
Off The Comma#78 Questioning The Norms with Lynn MullIn this episode, we talk to Lynn Mull. She is an organizer, seeker and a leader. Lynn lives in the United States. Lynn tells us about sitting on a comma with a fast-paced career and lifestyle that she no longer identified with. Life interrupted Lynn’s story when she had to become a caregiver for her mother, when a beloved boss/mentor was murdered and when her vision for herself was challenged in profound ways. Facing these losses and more, she began to search for other ways to live and work. Over time, she found the ability to...2025-02-191h 00
Off The Comma#77 Inner Demons and Decisions with Lilia BogoevaIn this episode, we talk to Lilia Bogoeva. She is an “inner demon crusher” with courage and resilience. Lilia lives in the United States. Lilia tells us about getting off the comma with self reflection and making her own decisions. When trying to decide how to express her experience and expertise, Lilia chose her own path and wrote a comic book about crushing inner demons. Having experienced a life of dark and light intermixed, she learned that she could acknowledge the dynamic aspect of herself and pursue multiple creative outlets and leave the interpretation of her messages to th...2025-02-1250 min
Off The Comma#76 Writing a Book Together with Anna & DonaldIn this episode, we talk to Anna Schmidt & Donald Osborn. They are brother and sister who are resilient writers and storytellers. Anna & Donald live in the United States. Anna & Donald tell us about how they write about sitting on commas. These siblings describe how a series of tragic deaths in their family brought them together and revealed their shared love of storytelling and writing. When the opportunity to collaborate on Don’s memoir presented itself, they found new connection in the different aspects of bringing the story to life in pages. As they navigated their roles and exp...2025-02-051h 10
Off The Comma#75 Strokes in Early Life with Jack GlennonIn this episode, we talk to Jack Glennon. He describes himself as authentic, adventurous and pushing boundaries. Jack lives in Australia. Jack tells us about sitting on a comma with having strokes in his thirties. As a young man who pushes boundaries, Jack climbed mountains and dived oceans. He never planned on strokes and TIAs that would challenge his boundaries and his purpose. As he navigated his recovery journies, Jack found a well of resilience that brought him calm as he bounced back each time. Tune in to hear what Jack means when he says “it forced me t...2025-01-291h 02
Off The Comma#72 Observing Collective Commas with Amy AyresIn this episode, we talk to Amy Ayres. She is someone who is aware, honest and “cuts the crap”. Amy lives in the United States. Amy shares about her commas collectively and the types of themes that arise from sitting on them. When sitting on commas in her life, she describes big changes and shifts that she often tries to avoid…up to a point. Whether in grief, relationships, geography, career or more, she talks about the internal and external experiences and how she reflects on what they teach her. While allowing herself to feel all of the fee...2025-01-081h 07
Off The Comma#71 Autism and Mind/Dody Connection with Jaymes BuckmanIn this episode, we talk to Jaymes Buckman. He describes himself as weird, queer, neurodivergent and a sparkly poet. Jaymes lives in Canada. Jaymes tells us about sitting on a comma with his mind/body connection. Jaymes describes living with autism and being unable to interpret his body’s signals. This led to overusing his strengths and pushing himself past his body’s natural boundaries. While learning to follow a plan for building physical strength and capability, Jaymes experienced an improvement in his mindset and personal beliefs. This led him on a journey of discovery, testing boundaries, and e...2025-01-0150 min
Off The Comma#68 Alcoholic parents with Dr. Pete AlexanderIn this episode, we talk to Pete Alexander. He is humorous, dependable and finds light in the situation at hand. Pete lives in the United States. Pete tells us about sitting on a comma after leaving his dysfunctional childhood home. As the traumatic experiences of youth eroded his sense of self, Pete found community in a support group with shared history. Being seen and understood based on his “whole story”, he experienced hope and resilience, which helped him build a life away from the chaos of his past. Tune in to hear what Pete means when he says...2024-12-111h 07
Off The Comma#67 Vegan Activism and Compassion with Kate GalliIn this episode, we talk to Kate Galli. She is passionate, focused and open-hearted. Kate lives in Australia. Kate tells us about sitting on a comma with championing a cause. Having chosen a vegan lifestyle out of compassion for animals, Kate found herself struggling between cycles of self-censorship and activism. While her position and choice were steadfast, she struggled with how to express herself in ways that didn’t create conflict. After losing her mother and role model, Kate found herself leading with compassion over confrontation. Tune in to hear what Kate means when she says “I was e...2024-12-0454 min
Off The Comma#66 Entrepreneurship and Taking Chances with Myles YoungbloodIn this episode, we talk to Myles Youngblood. He is influential, inspiring and passionate. Myles lives in the United States. Myles tells us about sitting on a few commas with entrepreneurship and direction. While graduating from college during the pandemic, Myles found many of the expected doors to opportunity to be closed. With fewer options while feeling stuck, he began experimenting with different ways to create his vision for success. Through trial and error, Myles found a way to bring two of his passions together and create his own lane, by making the ask. Tune in to h...2024-11-271h 05
Off The Comma#65 Living With Chronic Pain with Paula AhlbergIn this episode, we talk to Paula Ahlberg. She is a mother and teacher who tries new things and adventures. Paula lives in the United Kingdom. Paula tells us about sitting on a comma with chronic pain after a surgery. While facing ongoing physical limitations and struggle, she came face to face with her own beliefs and self-imposed limitations in the past. Paula’s reflections on her relationship with holding back presented her with an opportunity to find acceptance and challenge her self doubts to move forward. Tune in to hear what Paula means when she says “I’ve...2024-11-2053 min
The Never Peak Project: Stories & Strategy for High-Achievers Who Want MoreExploring Sobriety with Paul Briley from Off the Comma CoachingIn this powerful episode of The Never Peak Project, host Ranger Kielak reconnects with friend and life coach, Paul Briley of Off the Comma Coaching. They discuss the profound impact of living an alcohol-free lifestyle and how it contributes to greater clarity, resilience, and authenticity in business and life.⛰️ Learn more about Within Range Coaching and how I can help you reach your next peak: Within Range CoachingKey Highlights:Our Guest: Paul Briley, with 25 years of experience in leadership, consulting, and coaching, shares his journey of becoming alcohol-free in 2021 and...2024-11-131h 05
Off The Comma#64 Leaving Religion for Spirituality with Michela Giordano-CastroIn this episode, we talk to Michela Giordano Castro. She is empathetic, enthusiastic and curious. Michela lives in the United States. Michela tells us about sitting on two commas: leaving religion and finding spirituality. Growing up in a deeply established worldview shaped by religion, Michela experienced a sense of connection to God that was shaken by the introduction of a question. This opening sent her on a journey of curiosity, critical inquiry and challenge, that ultimately led her through phases of belief that shaped her views on spirituality and humanity. Though she lands in a different place f...2024-11-131h 03
Off The Comma#63 Nomad Life with Brownell LandrumIn this episode, we talk to Brownell Landrum. She is creative, brilliant in light and an explorer of mysteries. Brownell comes to us (currently) from the United States. Brownell tells us about living on the comma in life. As an explorer, Brownell finds herself repeatedly being prompted to take the next step and travel a new path. When presented with a “kick in the butt to get moving”, she followed her instinct to travel abroad. What happens there is the beginning of a journey that defines not only her own story, but the story she writes. As thing...2024-11-0658 min
Off The Comma#62 Food Addiction with Bracha GoetzIn this episode, we talk to Bracha Goetz. She describes herself as insightful, joyful and grateful. Bracha comes to us from Israel. Bracha tells us about sitting on a comma with food addiction. While appearing successful on the outside, her constant hunger and seeking brought great suffering that she tried to soothe through food. Bracha discovered that the hunger was real and represented an intense spiritual longing. On her journey of discovery, she found gratitude as the key to unlocking her private prison. Tune in to hear what Bracha means when she says “I got to the top...2024-10-3059 min
Off The Comma#61 Going Back Home Again with Sean ParkerIn this episode, we talk to Sean Parker. He is creative independent who doesn’t control perceptions of others. Sean lives in the United Kingdom. Sean tells us about sitting on a comma after returning home to the UK from 10 years traveling in Istanbul. While seeking a return to the familiarity of home, Sean was confronted with the reality that his home place had changed over the 10 years he was away. While exploring new forms of artistic expression, he realized that he had also been changed. Sean began his slow build-out and discovered writing to reflect on all...2024-10-231h 06Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah AshongCreate Your Dream Life by Design | Paul Briley, Mayzie Greenman, Cynthia Concordia | Ep 558"If it scares me, then the answer is yes, and then I just do it scared." - Paul BrileyJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an inspiring dialogue on discovering one's purpose and creating dreams by design. Gain valuable insights from Paul Briley, Mayzie Greenman, and Cynthia Concordia who have transformed their lives by following their intuition and passion.Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you'll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about...2024-10-2343 min
Off The Comma#60 Running To Save My Life with Aaron BurrosIn this episode, we talk to Aaron Burros. He is describes himself as a “running servant”who shows up, paces for others and pursues his passion. Aaron lives in the United States. Aaron tells us about sitting on an 8 year long comma that started with finding a way to lose weight and regain his health. What started as an experiment with running and testing his limits, turned into the very thing that saved his life - at least twice! Aaron describes how his running practice and a command from his higher power literally saved him from death at th...2024-10-161h 16
Off The Comma#59 Neurodivergent non-conformity with Maria Teresa Pratico-SwansonIn this episode, our guest shares about her experience with suicide. If this is a sensitive topic for you, please consider this before listening. In this episode, we talk to Maria Teresa Pratico-Swanson. She is a friend to all, authentic and someone people trust. Maria Teresa lives in the United States. Maria Teresa tells us about sitting on a comma with forcing herself into a life that fundamentally did not fit. After reaching the depths of hopelessness and coming face to face with taking her own life, she found recovery and respite in letting go an...2024-10-091h 00
Off The Comma#58 Unplanned Pregnancy Gessie BellizaireIn this episode, we talk to Gessie Belizaire. She describes herself as a child of God, mother, and sister, who is “living on mission”. Gessie lives in the United States. Gessie recounts the time when she was sitting on a comma with an unplanned pregnancy and the changes that would be unearthed in her life and her identity. She describes feeling stuck, trapped and confused as she navigated the emotions and expectations that came with this life change. Through the power of surrender and presence, Gessie discovered finding herself and what it means to truly live on missi...2024-10-0254 min
Off The Comma#57 Rare Pituitary Disorder with Risa AugustIn this episode, we talk to Risa August. She describes herself as genuine, kind and compassionate. Risa lives in the United States. Risa tells us about sitting on a comma with a rare pituitary tumor and disorder called acromegaly. After 8 long years of deep knowing that something wasn’t right within her body, but not being able to find the answers, her diagnosis brought her validation, affirmation and the sense of finally being heard. What followed for Risa was a journey of reconstruction, taking steps and grabbing onto as many experiences that life could bri...2024-09-2552 min
Off The Comma#56 Reflections on Listening Skills with Me!In this episode, we take a break from the interviews for a conversation about the power of listening.Over the last few years, I’ve learned a lot about listening and I’m seeing more and more how it shows up as a central them in my world. In this conversation, I talk about my experience with 3 of the skills that I have (and have seen) be most underused. Through these skills, I’ve been able to practice more attentive listening, decenter myself so that others can be heard (and seen), and recognize how to accept people as the...2024-08-2144 min
Off The Comma#55 Losing a Dream Due to Injury with Cameron LawIn this episode, we talk to Cameron Law He describes himself as being about love, service and empathy. Cameron lives in the United States. Cameron tells us about sitting on a comma with a baseball dream. When beginning college with scholarships and the hopes of professional baseball, he was benched by an injury that changed the trajectory of the future he planned. Faced with shame and a sense of not being enough, Cameron strived to do more and be more. This led him on a path of finding new ways to be of service, add value and re...2024-08-141h 02
Off The Comma#54 Cancel Culture with Eric TommeIn this episode, we talk to Eric Tomme. He is objective, realistic and uses humor to bridge the gap between different people. Eric lives in the United States. Eric tells us about sitting on a comma with procrastination. While pursuing a passion project that pushes boundaries of social norms for a good cause, Eric found himself sidetracked by profound changes in family relationships. As he focused on the pain that personal loss created, his music languished. When he “finally felt like being funny again”, the social climate had changed and he was faced with questions about the direc...2024-08-071h 08
Off The Comma#53 People Pleasing and Freedom with Angela HarveyIn this episode, our guest shares references to suicide. If this is a sensitive topic for you, please consider this before listening. In this episode, we talk to Angela Harvey. She describes herself as an unapologetic truth teller, her community’s keeper and “growthologist”. Angela lives in the United States. Angela tells us about laying on a comma with self-isolation and self-discovery. After a series of heartbreaks, intimate, familial, and platonic breakups, and rejections, Angela went into a self-imposed “protective custody”. During this period, she began to unpack her beliefs about what it means to heal, GROW...2024-07-311h 05
Off The Comma#52 Hidden Disabilities with Flame SchoederIn this episode, we talk to Flame Schoeder. She describes herself as wise and authentic. Flame lives in the United States. Flame tells us about sitting on a comma as a young mother starting her own business. After living a life with invisible disabilities, Flame channeled her experience into a profession to help others with their suffering. While working through the challenges of uncertainty and exhaustion, she came to recognize that happiness was largely a choice. Flame learned to cultivate discernment and create the family she wanted to have. Tune in to hear what Flame means when s...2024-07-2449 min
Off The Comma#51 Family of Origin and Self Belief with Stephen Horn#vulnerability #belonging #selfacceptance #trust #betrayal #abandonment #questioning #challengethenarrative #whocanloveme #rolemodel #detaching #rewritethebook #offthecommaIn this episode, we talk to Stephen Horn. He describes himself as emotionally intelligent, resilient and compassionate. Stephen lives in the United States. Stephen tells us about sitting on a comma with self-love and belonging. While experiencing some major life transitions in his 30s, he came face to face with an apparition from his childhood that challenged the truth of many of his identity-forming stories. While retracing the steps to find the truth, Stephen learned to let go of blame and embrace f...2024-07-171h 08
Off The Comma#50 Self-Employment and Stress with Gustavo Von ZeiglerIn this episode, we talk to Gustavo Von Zeigler. He describes himself as a determined and hard-working teacher and a world traveler. Gustavo lives in Mexico. Gustavo tells us about sitting on a comma with being self-employed. While building his business and growing his client base, he has built a habit of putting in extreme hours to remain competitive, accessible to students and achieve his goals. However, this has come at a cost to his time with family, travel and exploring additional goals and ideas. While talking about his challenges and desired outcomes, Gustavo finds new awareness a...2024-07-101h 02
Off The Comma#49 Toxic Work Environments with Natalia LevinIn this episode, we talk to Natalia Levin. She describes herself as empathetic, passionate and insightful. Natalia lives in the United States. Natalia tells us about sitting on a comma with work environments that lack empathy for the people who fuel the companies. While witnessing mistreatment and abuse in the work setting, she was pulled back to her own past, where she felt powerless in the face of authority. Being forced to play small activated her super power of challenging current beliefs and norms. Tune in to hear what Natalia means when she says “I learned to unle...2024-07-0357 min
Off The Comma#48 Starting New Business During Pandemic with Steph AllstonIn this episode, we talk to Steph Alston. She describes herself as a leader and a mover & shaker who is constantly reinventing herself. Steph lives in the United States. Steph tells us about sitting on a comma with pushing past her comfort zone. When the pandemic hit in 2020, Steph experienced an abrupt halt in her work, livelihood and identity. Like many others during this time, she came face to face with chaos, desperation and not feeling capable of change and adaptation. What she did next was reach out to others who shared a belief in possibility and l...2024-06-261h 02
Off The Comma#47 Choosing Career Based on Family with Katie KanowskyIn this episode, we talk to Katie Kanowsky. She is inspirational, nurturing and “loosely” strategic. Katie lives in the United States. Katie tells us about sitting on a comma with choosing a path that best took care of her family’s needs. She found herself having to make a choice between her role as a mom and her chosen career path. As Katie sat on the comma, the universe decided to take action on her behalf and forced the decision for her. She found herself on an evolving journey of trust and taking audacious steps. Tune in to hear...2024-06-1251 min
Off The Comma#46 Bipolar Disorder and Recklessness with DJ StripeIn this episode, we talk to DJ Stipe. He is thoughtful, creative and versatile. DJ lives in the United States. DJ tells us about sitting on a matrix of commas. During his early adulthood, he describes his life as “reckless” that involved alcohol, experimentation and the expression of a not-yet diagnosed bipolar disorder. After years of feeling like two different people, DJ’s path eventually brought him to find connection with others, his music and his confidence in himself. Tune in to hear what DJ means when he says, “who I am is a constantly changing thing”. You can...2024-06-0559 min
Shift HappensPaul Briley: Off the Comma PodcastIn this week's episode Joe talks to Paul Briley. Paul is the host of Off The Comma podcast and is a coach, consultant and professional organizer. Paul's story is one that starts in the heart of Dallas/Ft. Worth area in the shadow of Southwester Theological Seminary. While Paul did not grow up in the church, being so close to the seminary still gave him a taste of what evangelicalism looks like. Paul is a wonderful story teller and his gentle approach to others is refreshing in a world of binary thinking. This conversation is...2024-06-051h 41
Off The Comma#45 Unplanned Motherhood with Reina HosierIn this episode, we talk to Reina Hosier. She is open, free-spirited, resilient and loyal. Reina lives in the United States. Reina tells us about sitting on a series of commas with the freedom of choice in her life. Having been raised with expectations about gender roles and norms that boxed her in, she valued freedom, choice and voice in her life. After making a compromise about becoming a parent, Reina was faced with the responsibility of her choice and the commitment to see it through, while continuing to pursue the freedom that mattered to her. Tune i...2024-05-2953 min
Off The Comma#44 Shame, Rejection and Being Good Enough with Louisa FryerIn this episode, we talk to Louisa Fryer. She describes herself as intuitive, spiritual, creative and productive. Louisa lives in the United Kingdom. Louisa tells us about sitting on a comma with feelings of rejection and shame. After losing contact with her father, she found parts of herself splitting into two paths: “good me” and “reckless me”. While carrying self-doubt, shame and perfectionism, Louisa began a journey of seeking that brought her ultimately to a choice point around self-belief. Tune in to hear what Louisa means when she says “I was always good enough”. You can find Louis...2024-05-2254 min
Off The Comma#43 Living Authentically in Public with Janey Lee-GraceIn this episode, we talk to Janey Lee Grace. She is describes herself as enthusiastic, passionate, bossy (in a good way) and determined. Janey lives in the United Kingdom.Janey tells us about sitting on a comma with authenticity. As the “Queen of natural living”, she also maintained a relationship with alcohol that was holding her back and denying her authentic self. In her journey of discovery, Janey recognized the importance of listening to her intuition, slowing down and taking action sooner. Tune in to hear what Janey means when she says “everything is gonna...2024-05-151h 12
Off The Comma#42 Seven Years to Get Published with Trish Tucker MayIn this episode, we talk to Trish Tucker-May. She describes herself as generous, inspirational and resilient. Trish is Australian and lives in the United Kingdom. Trish tells us about a 7 year comma with getting her book written and published. Not only did the global pandemic interrupt her creative process with massive shifts to her life, but Trish also encountered an abuse of her trust in the publishing world. Despite the panic and self-doubt, she found her way to vulnerability, connection and letting others help her. Tune in to hear what Trish means when she s...2024-05-0852 min
Off The Comma#41 Grief and Connecting with Others with Julie NewIn this episode, we talk to Julie New. She describes herself as kind, caring and empathetic. Julie lives in the United Kingdom.Julie tells us about “hovering” on a comma with the distribution of a book she’s written. She describes feeling frustrated and feeling like she’s wasted time. As she unpacks what’s holding her back, Julie uncovers how beliefs about money and the expectations of others have influenced her energy and sense of freedom. Tune in to hear what Julie means by “having a voice again”.You can find J...2024-05-021h 00
Off The Comma#40 Reflections About the EpisodesIn this episode, we take a break from the interviews for a catch up on the podcast and some of what Paul’s been noticing over the past year of interview and episodes. When asked recently, “Is this podcast about telling your darkest secrets?”, it occurred to me that it can seem like that’s the case. However, this podcast is about people sharing stories of how they overcome challenges. Every guest approaches this differently and each story is unique. Some are more personal and sensitive than others, yet all are powerful. We do this work...2024-04-2423 min
Off The Comma#39 Moving House and Disorder with Christine CoulstonIn this episode, we talk to Christine Coulson. She is honest, understanding and witty. Christine lives in the UK. Christine talks about sitting on a comma with her previous house that represented a container for disappointments, unmet expectations and limiting beliefs and self-image. While not seeing the comma she was sitting on, her challenges accumulated until she reached a breaking point. Christine ultimately made a decision to give up and move on from the container and its contents. Tune in to hear what Christine means when she says “I saw no value in it”. 2024-04-1756 min
Off The Comma#38 Leaving the Fundamentalist Church with Joe SmithIn this episode, we talk to Joe Smith. He describes himself as empathetic, having humor and being an advocate. Joe lives in the USA.Joe tells us about sitting on a comma with pulling apart from an earlier world view shaped by his faith of origin. When the political climate began influencing the practices of his church community, he began to audit his faith and experience deep feelings of despair and distortion; he started noticing the cracks. Joe shares how letting go of his beliefs created space for a new sense of belonging and...2024-04-101h 10
Off The Comma#38 Toxic Work Environments with Blair EversleyIn this episode, we talk to Blair. He describes himself as resilient, determined, and compassionate. Blair lives in the US.Blair tells us about sitting on a comma with a work role that did not align with his values and purpose. When faced with unpleasant feedback from his environment and peers, he realized that there was a larger message being delivered that spoke to his sense of ownership, agency and accountability. Tune in to hear what Blair means when he says “feedback is a gift”. You can find Blair on:2024-03-2756 min
Off The Comma#36 People Pleasing and Self Love with Lisa LaughterIn this episode, we talk to Lisa Laugher. She describes herself as supportive, accepting and kind. Lisa lives in the US. Lisa tells us about sitting on a comma with her “black hole” moment. She describes how her relationship to trust, resistance addiction and people pleasing left her unable to answer the critical question, “what do I want?” As Lisa talks about the journey to connection, peace and serenity, she discovers a transformation that reminds her of all she is capable of. Tune in to hear what Lisa means when she says “you follow yourself wh...2024-03-2049 min
Off The Comma#35 Being Outed by the Church with Kristy KeithIn this episode, we talk to Kristy Keith. She is resilient, tenacious and a lover of people. Kristy lives in the US. Kristy tells us about her experience with going public about her experience with being outed at the age of 14 and living into her adult life in an environment religious exclusion. She spent a large part of her life trying to align with beliefs, indoctrination and being told to change every part of her authentic self. After a lifetime of putting everyone else first, she begins the journey of speaking out and self h...2024-03-131h 09
Off The Comma#34 Ending Life Roles and New Paths with Lisa FrydenlundIn this episode, we talk to Lisa Frydenlund. She describes herself as curious, creative and an artist. Lisa lives in the US. Lisa tells us about how sitting on a comma brings her comfort. After experiencing deep anxiety from the “ending” of significant roles in her life, Lisa shifts onto a new path that provides her more freedom. Along the way, she embraces the fear that comes from “breaking the molds”. Tune in to hear what Lisa means when she says “I would feel completed”. You can find Lisa on: Lin...2024-03-0646 min
Off The Comma#33 Talking About Childhood Abuse with Patrick MonsonIn this episode, our guest shares intimate details about his experience with sexual abuse and suicide ideation. If this is a sensitive topic for you, please consider this before listening. In this episode, we talk to Patrick Monson. He describes himself as mindful, stubborn (as a means to survive) and a storyteller. Patrick lives in the US. Patrick tells us about his traumatic experiences with sexual abuse that led him to the darkest corners of his life’s journey. While navigating life with trauma, negative self-talk, and disorientation, he reac...2024-02-281h 13
Off The Comma#32 Deferring my Own Needs with Jamie LeeIn this episode, our guest shares references to rape and suicide. If this is a sensitive topic for you, please consider this before listening.In this episode, we talk to Jamie Lee. She describes herself as a “healer of self”, artist and seeker. Jamie lives in the US. Jamie shares bravely about her experiences with carrying the burden of traumas that led to a breakdown. After years of delayed introspection and reflection about her lived experiences, life presented Jamie with a crossroads that crashed into her body and spirit. Her e...2024-02-2154 min
Off The Comma#31 Challenging Faith-Based Beliefs with Brigitte KnightIn this episode, we talk to Brigitte Knight. She describes herself as curious, determined and sensitive. Brigitte lives in the USA. Brigitte tells us a courageous story about sitting on a comma with how she was raised. Being born into a community that “didn’t fit” felt restrictive and limiting. Brigitte was guided by a deep inner knowing and curiosity to explore new ways of being and taking command of her life. Along the way, her curiosity and determination brought her to teachers and guides who helped her embrace her own role as a guide f...2024-02-141h 05
Off The Comma#30 Experimenting and Choices with Matt ClarkIn this episode, we talk to Matt Clark. He describes himself (with song lyrics!) as resilient, passionate, adventurous and a maker. Matt lives in the USA.Matt takes us on a journey with three commas in his life. These “epochs” share common themes of unclear destinations, exploration and acknowledging “that I don’t know”. Matt shows us how even a newfound passion can run its course, leaving us sitting on a comma again. Tune in to hear what Matt means by “being of more service to the world for having done that”. You...2024-02-0757 min
Off The Comma#29 Changing Relationship with Alcohol with Anna SudburyIn this episode, we talk to Anna Sudbury. She is a midlife mom who appreciates joy and simple pleasures. Anna lives in the UK.Anna tells us about sitting on a comma while sitting on a plane; where her relationship with alcohol came to a tipping point and she made a decision that changed her life and her relationship with herself and her family. She talks about how she moved from a place of suffering and limitation to capability and gain. Tune in to hear what Anna means when she says “that moment carried th...2024-01-2451 min
Off The Comma#28 Talking about Quitting Drinking with Sally MageeIn this episode, we talk to Sally Magee. She describes herself as a lifelong learner, driven, introspective and a thinker. Sally lives in the USA.Sally tells us about sitting on a comma without being aware that she was stuck. What she did know was that she was “tired of being tired”, the self-judgment and the regret. Sally tells us about proving to herself that she can do hard things and understanding the “why” behind her relationship with alcohol. Tune in to hear what Sally means when she says “it’s okay to ask for help”. You can find...2024-01-1758 min
Off The Comma#27 Reflections & ReintroductionIn this episode, we hear from Paul again. With the beginning of the new year and season 2, it’s a good time to reintroduce the podcast for new listeners and share some highlights from the past year! Paul talks about the What and the Why of the podcast: what the podcast is and why it is important. He shares about how creating this space has been a response to a huge life comma he has been on. Paul describes the How of the podcast and what guests and listeners can expect from the five questions. As a...2024-01-1029 min
Off The Comma#26 Choosing Between 2 Paths with Arlesia McGowanIn this episode, we talk to Arlesia McGowan. She describes herself as multifaceted, creative and a “certified hustler”. Arlesia lives in the USA.Arlesia talks about changing lanes and challenging expectations. While in college studying for the life she thought she would have, her intuition revealed a conflict between a scientific path and a creative one. After checking in with her feelings, she took a bold leap into the unknown and redefined what a “path” means to her. Tune in to hear what Arlesia means when she says “the rigidness scared me”. ...2024-01-0353 min
Off The Comma#25 Rebounding from Panic Attacks with Beverley DenshamIn this episode, our guest shares references to suicide. If this is a sensitive topic for you, please consider this before listening.In this episode, we talk to Beverley Densham. She is determined, inspiration and teaches from her personal experiences. Beverley lives in the United Kingdom.Beverley tells us about her experiences with rebounding, recovery and rebuilding. When faced with a transition that created deep financial uncertainty and instability, Bev experienced panic attacks and profound questions about her life. As she allowed herself to experience the process of suffering...2023-12-0657 min
Off The Comma#24: Working Alone and Connection with TS HamiltonIn this episode, we talk to TS Hamilton. He wears labels that describe him as energetic, outgoing, and very real. TS lives in the USA.TS tells us about how he doesn’t really experience commas often or for very long… until he reflects on his musical self. He talks about his experience with teaching himself the musical arts and seeking a community to help him express and share it, only to have his confidence broken by a partner in that community. As TS unpacks these experiences, he reflects on the meanings between “going it alo...2023-11-291h 04
Off The Comma#23 Adapting To New Cultures with Enweazu AjuduahIn this episode, we talk to Enweazu. He describes himself as optimistic, selfless and able to bring out the best in people. Enweazu lives in the USA.Enweazu tells us about his experience with “living on the comma”. In his story, he tells about taking on the big work of immersing himself into new cultures and countries. What starts with a vision, plan and intention becomes a reality… but only one step at a time. Enweazu shares honestly about identity, particularly as it relates to living in new places. And, he shares what it means...2023-11-281h 09
Off The Comma#22 Working Together As A Family with Avery & BrianIn our first “pairs” episode, we talk to Avery and Brian Baker. This father and son team describe themselves as authentic, encouraging and funny, with emphasis on the encouragement of others. This shows up in their work together! Avery and Brian live in the USA.Avery and Brian tell us about their shared experience with sitting on a comma about a significant change of career direction. Both of them describe a crossroads that required not only courage to take a different path, but different types of attachments that they had to question before moving forwa...2023-11-151h 03
Off The Comma#21 Reflections From First 20 EpisodesIn this episode, we take a break from the interviews for a few moments of reflection and to share some thoughts about what’s currently going on in Paul’s life.First, Paul takes some time to reflect on the first 20 episodes of the podcast: what he’s learned, what he’s noticed and what the podcast means to him. Next, he talks about his first month-long trip. This represents a big leap for him and he shares the things he took from his experiences while abroad and being present away from the usual routines...2023-11-0842 min
Off The Comma#20 Moving Too Fast with Amy ShumanIn this episode, we talk to Amy Shuman. She describes herself as creative, confident, communicative and driven. Amy lives in California in the US.Amy describes her relationship to commas as “standing or walking on them”. Being future-focused, she explains how she doesn’t often stop moving enough to pause and explore. However, when she does, something powerful happens. Amy shares how life brought her time to reflect and her learning was actually a “remembering”. Tune in to see how remembering who she was at her core, and being courageous enough to be that person, cr...2023-11-0156 min
Off The Comma#19 Learning From Many Commas with Casey LipkaIn this episode, we talk to Casey Lipka. She describes herself as curious and kind. Casey lives in California in the USA. Casey shares about her experiences with uncertainty and the unknown. She takes us on a journey of a series of commas, that she looks at from different angles, exciting and frustrating. Casey tells about her experience with showing up for these challenges and asking questions of them, collecting tools to help her take action and be ready for the next commas that arise. Tune in to hear what Casey means when she s...2023-10-2550 min
Off The Comma#18 Achieving Through Hardship with Darniece SimonIn this episode, our guest shares about her experience with suicide. If this is a sensitive topic for you, please consider this before listening.In this episode, we talk to Darniece Simon. She is resilient, brave, brilliant, supportive and “obsessively organized”. Darniece lives in California in the USA. Darniece describes sitting on a comma with a college experience that had her come face to face with solutions, outcomes and hustle mentality. Despite obstacles, she describes the role that discipline and clarity play in her pursuit of what she wants in li...2023-10-181h 04
Off The Comma#17 Motivation to Write with Kris LeaIn this episode, we talk to Dr. Kris Lea. She describes herself as lively, inquisitive and compassionate. Kris lives in Texas in the USA. Kris tells us about her experience sitting on a comma with a book she is writing. As a project management professional she knows how to create structure and outcomes for others, but wrestles with feeling overwhelmed in her own significant project. She describes feeling “like the work is far away from me” and discovers what might be interrupting her focus. As Kris unpacks her dilemma, she discovers how much of a rol...2023-10-1152 min
Off The Comma#16 Doing Hard Things with Cami McLarenIn this episode, we talk to Cami McLaren. She is a creator, explorer, and conductor, holding space for people to create for themselves. Cami lives in Sacramento, CA in the US.Cami tells us about her experience pursuing a dream that is “that big” while acknowledging “who she would have to be” to achieve it. In her pursuit of safety, she traditionally played small and invisible. Cami challenges the concept that you have to believe something before you can achieve it. Tune in to hear how Cami discovered the power of community and being challeng...2023-10-0454 min
Off The Comma#15 Change in the College Dream with Ranger KielakIn this episode, we talk to Ranger Kielak. He describes himself as a person who’s “doing their best to make their best better and help others do the same”. Ranger lives in Northern California in the USA. Ranger tells us about his experience with a massive shift in his expectations and identity during the formative college years. He arrived at college with a dream and found that dream called into question when his expectations didn’t align with his new reality. As a seeker of challenges and collector of experiences, Ranger embarked on a multi-yea...2023-09-271h 00
Off The Comma#14 Challenging Age Beliefs with Joan AllenIn this episode, we talk to Joan Virginia Allen. She describes herself as an explorer, genuinely curious and someone who makes a difference. Joan lives in Ojai, California in the USA. At the age of 85, Joan wants to get people excited about changing the paradigm of aging. She opens up about her sabotaging voice and all the ways it tries to undermine her ability and to limit her. She describes how this inner critic manifests, how she identifies it and ultimately how she directs it. Through coming face to face with her negative voice, Joan des...2023-09-2052 min
Off The Comma#13 Inner Critic and Comparison with Emily BenningtonIn this episode, we talk to Emily Bennington. She is a lover of laugher, lover of fun and a connector. Emily lives in San Diego, CA in the US. Emily tells us about her experience with comparison and what it’s like to envision success through the lens of other peoples’ perceived realities. She opens up to the vulnerability of feeling like she’s held herself back from opportunities because of what the inner critic tells her. Tune in to hear what Emily means when she says “it always feels like the truth”, and how she beg...2023-09-1354 min
Off The Comma#12 Self love and trust with Dell-Amina MwongoziIn this episode, we talk to Dell-Amina Mwongozi, a creative, an analyst and a lover of beautiful things. Dell-Amina lives in California in the USA.Dell-Amina speaks from her perspective as an artist on how her creative approach helps her to process, analyze, and learn from the commas in her life. When she experiences isolation, she seeks and discovers connection through her art, a vehicle through which she also explores the idea that each person we encounter contributes to our self identity and expression. Tune in to hear how Amina speaks her reality into...2023-09-061h 03
Off The Comma#11 Starting a Business with Erin LebacqzIn this episode, we talk to Erin Lebacqz. She is a lifelong educator who describes herself as silly, curious and likes to take action. Erin lives in Sacramento, CA in the US. Erin describes her transition from being an educator in the academic world to starting her own business and becoming self-employed. She faces not only the challenges of how to identify with her new role, but also setting boundaries, taking risks and coming face to face with her own beliefs about self-respect, self-punishment and deserving. Tune in to hear Erin tell about the j...2023-08-2353 min
Off The Comma#10 Quitting Drinking Late in Life with Tony WorsdallIn this episode, we talk to Tony Worsdall. He describes himself as genuine, living to his values and tru to himself. Tony lives Reading in the UK. Tony finds himself sitting on a comma in two major life decisions, both triggered by worldwide events. He describes what it was like for him to make difficult decisions, and how each of them occurs on different timelines. Tony shows us what it means to make decisions, let go, move forward and tap into what his feelings tell him. Tune in to learn what Tony means when he describes accountability.2023-08-1652 min
Off The Comma#9 Discovering My Identity with Carissa KarbanIn this episode, we talk to Carissa Karban. She identifies as a walking paradox and proud weirdo, who loves discussions about humanity. Carissa lives near Denver, CO in the US. Carissa describes sitting on a comma with purpose in her life. As someone who is doing the deep work of personal transformation, she talks about what it’s like to live with great awareness and the the questioning that comes with it. Carissa talks about what it’s like to show up with love in a society that strives to keep this out of the workplace. She share...2023-08-091h 02
Off The Comma#8 Staying Down to Recover with Wendy GreenIn this episode, we talk to Wendy Green. She is a curious, creative and compassionate wanderer. A cultivator of community and connection. Wendy lives in Sacramento, CA in the US. Wendy opens up a new way to look at sitting on a comma for us. Wendy doesn’t feel stuck; she is taking the pause in her life with intention. Wendy tells about coming to a place of rest, respite, exploration and recovery after a series of very difficult life events. After being punched every time she got up, she decided to “stay down” and catch her breath...2023-08-0254 min
Off The Comma#7 Self Love and Loathing with Emily HorwoodIn this episode, our guest shares about her experience with domestic abuse. If this is a sensitive topic for you, please consider this before listening. In this episode, we talk to Emily Horwood. She is a mom, caregiver, connector and a recluse. She also greatly values her return to sobriety as a major part of her life! Emily lives in Hertfordshire, UK. Emily finds herself sitting on a comma in relationships. We first hear her share about her painful experiences with seeking identity and meaning in her partnerships. Emily sp...2023-07-261h 08
Off The Comma#6 Completing the Book with Katrina KennedyIn this episode, we talk to Katrina Kennedy. She is a connector, creator, mom and human. Katrina lives in Sacramento, California USA. Katrina finds herself sitting on a comma now and for a number of years now, proving to us that there isn’t always a set time frame for feeling stuck. She describes how she has been “holding herself back” from achieving a dream she’s had since she was a child. Not only that, but she’s already done the work! Katrina describes the frustration of trying to figure out “why this is happening”, un...2023-07-1947 min
Off The Comma#5 Relationship Decisions with Hector GarciaIn this episode, we talk to Hector Garcia. He is a heart-centered warrior, dad and man who is looking to evolve into the best version of himself. Hector currently lives in Sacramento, California USA. Hector found himself sitting on a comma with a relationship that ended. As he describes this painful place, Hector speaks about feeling like being without purpose and a mission. He shares some of his most vulnerable moments in the relationship as a reflection of what he learned and how his comma ended up serving him. Hector unpacks the part that roles have played i...2023-07-0543 min
Off The Comma#4 My Role in the Environment with Sarah SerbicIn this episode, we talk to Sarah Serbic. She is a go-getter, doer, creative and risk-taker. She comes to us from my home town of Sacramento, CA in the USA. Sarah’s comma isn’t so much about feeling “stuck” as much as it is about new learnings about herself and trying to decipher what that means for her. Sarah describes being open to changing her mindset about her impact on the world. Listen as Sarah unpacks this belief that “I am the problem” and what that truly means to her. You can f...2023-06-2145 min
Off The Comma#3 Sense of Purpose with Jude MahonIn this episode, we talk to Jude Mahon. She is a seeker who is curious and who loves to laugh. I was excited to talk to Jude in Manchester, UK, a continent and an ocean away from my home in Sacramento! This episode is longer and you will want to get to the end for sure!!! Jude describes sitting on a comma in 2019 when life didn’t meet any of her expectations. She felt it deep inside and found herself on a journey of many steps and experiences that ultimately led her to a very dif...2023-06-0751 min
Off The Comma#2 Future Planning and Goals with Austin SkeltonIn this episode, we talk to Austin Skelton. He has bravely agreed to be the first to step up and tell his story. Austin is a barrier breaker, traveler, empath, hustler and life-long learner. Austin is sitting on a comma with his personal and professional brand. As he describes his experience with being stuck, we hear words like “paralyzed” and “imposter syndrome”. Listen as we unpack what Austin envisions for his life, what’s holding him back and which three words resonate most for him as he takes action toward getting himself moving again. 2023-05-3141 minOff The CommaWelcome to the show! - An IntroductionYou’re stuck, I get it. I’ve been there too. I call it “sitting on a comma”. We all know what it’s like to feel stuck in life and not know where to go next. This podcast is all about what it’s like to be on the comma, as shared by individuals just like ourselves. We will explore what they experienced, what they learned and how they got themselves off the comma. In this episode, I set it all up. I also share a little about who I am, why I’m here, what y...2023-05-1716 min
Off The CommaOff The Comma TrailerIf you are currently sitting on a comma and would like to explore how to get yourself moving again, check out my "Get Off Your Comma 5-Week Program". [https://www.offthecomma.com/programs]You’re stuck, I get it. I’ve been there too. I call it “sitting on a comma”. We all know what it’s like to feel stuck in life and not know where to go next. This podcast is all about what it’s like to be on the comma, as shared by individuals just like ourselves. We will explore what they experience...2023-05-1502 min
Alcohol Free Life - Janey Lee Grace231: Sober guys chatting with Paul Briley & Tony WorsdallJaney chats to Sober Club coaches Tony Worsdall and Paul Briley on their free session for guys to chat freely about their relationship with alcohol2023-04-2833 min
Hub & Spoken: Data | Analytics | Chief Data Officer | CDO | Data StrategyTaking a commercial approach to data leadership with Paul BrileyIn this episode, Jason talks to Paul Briley, an extremely experienced commercial B2B leader, data expert and a key senior member of the team at Cynozure supporting customers to develop and grow. A brilliant conversation about the great potential of taking a commercial approach and integrating it with data management, data product and technology solutions to drive real growth and maximise the benefits of data analytics.2022-07-1436 min
Paul Stansby PodcastBriley Coats tells her storyBriley talks about mental health awareness after the loss of both her sisters from drug addiction ,mental health and suicide. Briley wants to raise awareness of the dangers in mental health and drug addiction to stop other families suffering the pain she felt. 2022-07-131h 27