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The DASH Mindset Podcast45. Beyond Busy: When Burnout is More About Worth Than WorkloadEver wonder why "work smarter, not harder" advice feels so frustrating when you're burned out? What if your exhaustion has less to do with time management and more to do with your beliefs?
We explore how tying your sense of worth to your productivity creates a trap that no productivity hack can fix. Discover three signs that your burnout might be worth-related and walk away with a powerful reflection that could change your relationship with work and with yourself.
Key Takeaways:
Burnout isn't just about having too much to do. It's about what's driving...2025-05-0113 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast44. You Don’t Need to Burn It All Down: The Process Is the PointIn this episode, I reflect on my experience at the Fallas Festival, an unforgettable annual celebration in Valencia, Spain, complete with fireworks, traditional attire, and hundreds of giant sculptures locals spend months building, then ultimately set on fire.
At first glance, it seems unbelievable and a tad insane. How could they burn something so elaborate to the ground? But then I realized that’s not really the point. What matters most is what was built along the way. The teamwork. The growth. The shared experience. And maybe that’s what we take with us more than anything else...2025-04-1712 min
The DASH Mindset Podcast43. Career Pivots & Common Threads with Lance McDonaldWhat are the common threads throughout your life and career? Strategic thinking? Risk-taking? Innovation? Human understanding? Something else entirely?
These patterns are often unclear until we take a step back and reflect.
My friend Lance McDonald shares his career journey from aviation to youth ministry to finance, including his strategy for approaching each transition along the way. While these industries seem vastly different, a step back reveals the common threads that connected them all.
Lance’s story highlights the power of informational interviews, intentional networking, and recognizing when to pivot versus when to per...2025-04-0343 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast42. Choosing Commitments That Matter to YOUWhat are you saying "yes" to that's requiring you to say "no" to something else?
Is your calendar full of obligations? Or commitments you've made out of genuine desire?
How you spend your time is how you spend your life. Are you living it in a way that's meaningful to YOU?
In this episode, we examine the tendency to fill our calendars with obligations that may not truly align with our desires. Through relatable examples, I share how to evaluate your social commitments and prioritize activities that genuinely bring you joy and fulfillment...2025-03-2013 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast41. The Illusion of "Someday": Why Waiting for the "Right" Time Doesn't Work"I’ll do it when things slow down."
"Next month has to be better."
When was the last time you said something like that?
I’ve said it several times throughout my life, and I’m guessing you have, too. But here’s the thing…Life rarely slows down. So why do we keep believing it will?
In this episode, I dive into the psychological reasons behind our tendency to postpone meaningful activities and goals. I share the concept of future time slack, the belief that we’ll have more time in the futur...2025-03-0613 min
The DASH Mindset Podcast40. Deliberate Creativity with Dr. Amy ClimerWhat if the story you've been told about creativity isn't true?
Many of us have been conditioned to believe we’re not creative, that creativity belongs only to artists, designers, or "gifted" people. But what if creativity is actually within all of us? Just waiting to be unlocked?
Creativity expert, Dr. Amy Climer, joins me to challenge the limiting beliefs that hold so many of us back. Creativity isn’t just about art…It’s about problem-solving, innovation, and making an impact in our work and lives overall. Amy shares her definition of creativity as "novelty...2025-02-1349 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast39. Turning 50: Why Time Flies & How to Slow It DownEvery day comes with its surprises, reflections, and lessons, and my 50th birthday came with even more than expected.
In this episode, I share the story of my incredible surprise birthday celebration, a shocking revelation about the Golden Girls everyone needs to know, and why I still feel somewhere between the ages of 25 and 40 in my head. We’ll also dive into why time seems to move faster as we age and, more importantly, how to slow it down.
Key Takeaways
The Science of Time Perception: Why the years feel shorter as you age an...2025-01-3018 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast38. What’s Your Tiger’s Nest? What If You Don’t Climb It? What If You Do?In this episode, I share my unforgettable experience climbing to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery, 10,000 feet above the Paro Valley in Bhutan. An experience filled with uncertainty, curiosity, and some surprising life lessons. From mule riding to navigating self-doubt and discomfort, this adventure revealed powerful insights about what holds us back and how to move forward.
The 6 key takeaways we’ll explore…
We want a full map before we start. Sometimes, we hold ourselves back waiting for clarity or certainty. The truth? We only need to see the next step.
Regret is scarier than discomfort. Temporary discom...2025-01-1632 min
The DASH Mindset Podcast37. Exploring Similarities, Differences, & Approaches to Life Overall with Susan M. BarberI’m joined by my friend Sue Barber for a fun and insightful conversation sparked by Sue’s Ideation strength, my recent “surprise” trip, and Episode 35 of the podcast.
Sue and I dive into the differences and similarities between us, from our approaches to planning and spontaneity to how our strengths, values, and experiences shape our perspectives.
Join us to hear about…
Our shared strengths and values and where we differ.
The role of strengths and values in shaping our decisions and approaches to travel and life overall.
Sue’s two-minute cab ride across the piazza i...2025-01-0245 min
The DASH Mindset Podcast36. Cultivating Calm with Mary McCarthyIn this special episode, I’m joined by my beautiful friend Mary McCarthy, founder of Resilience & Grace. Mary has a unique presence that instantly creates a sense of calm…something I desperately need, especially during this chaotic time of year! If the holidays tend to feel overwhelming, this episode is for you.
Mary shares her journey of discovering yoga over 20 years ago and how it transformed her life. She offers insights into the power of breath and even walks us through a simple and effective breathing exercise. You’ll learn how to breathe the right way, something you ma...2024-12-1950 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast35. Our Surprise Trip to Bangladesh & Bhutan: Exploring the How & Why Behind What We DoHave you ever considered taking a surprise trip? My husband and I just returned from one!
In this episode, I share the story of our unexpected journey to Bangladesh and Bhutan and reflect on how our vacation planning and travel choices help reveal our values and strengths.
How do you choose your vacation destinations? How do you approach vacation planning? What’s most important to you and why? How does your approach apply to your decision-making and life overall?
Tune in to hear…
What a surprise trip is!
Highlights and surprises from our...2024-12-0542 min
Have Good Ripple Effect14. Live Your Dash: Creating a Life You Love with Sheri ZevenbergenWelcome back to Have Good Ripple Effect! I’m Lisa Even, and today I’m joined by one of my favorites, Sheri Zevenbergen, coach, consultant, and founder of The Dash Mindset. Sheri’s philosophy is simple yet profound: life is the dash between birth and death, and it’s up to us to live it fully. In this episode, Sheri shares her journey from corporate life to creating a mindset that embraces connection, congruence, and communication. Whether you’re rethinking your career, seeking more meaning in your day-to-day, or just wondering where to start, Sheri’s insights will help yo...2024-11-2924 min
The DASH Mindset Podcast34. Well-Being & Hormone Health with Tammy Watkins“If you don't know what your options are…If you don't have the information to make a choice, you can't make a good choice.”
One of my favorite statements from my friend and podcast guest, Tammy Watkins.
In this episode, Tammy and I dive into women’s health with a focus on hormonal shifts, the power of education, and proactive health choices. As a chiropractor and women's health advocate, Tammy shares her personal and professional journey, highlighting the importance of understanding one's body during midlife transitions.
We discuss the impact of stress on hormone...2024-11-2150 min
Your Sasstastic LifeEpisode 38 - The Art of Balancing Stress with HumorSend us a textEver wondered what it truly means to fully live "your dash"? Discover how Sheri Zevenbergen, the inspirational founder of The DASH Mindset, transitioned from the corporate grind to a fulfilling career in coaching. Laughter over coffee tales blends with heartfelt discussions about adversity, highlighting the universal struggles of infertility and miscarriage. By sharing her journey, Sheri reminds us that living fully is a choice we must all make.Our conversation takes a humorous turn as we recount unexpected predictions from a cleaning lady and a friend's pumpkin cheesecake mystery. These light-hearted...2024-11-1451 min
The DASH Mindset Podcast33. Joy Is My Job with Lisa EvenAre you incorporating joy into your life?
If you aren’t, why not?
If you are, are you being intentional about it? Are you incorporating enough?
My friend, Lisa Even, shares ideas on how to intentionally incorporate more!
Lisa is a speaker, best-selling author, and JOY Connoisseur. Her podcast, "Have Good Ripple Effect," and her book, "Joy is My Job," embody her entire approach to life.
Lisa challenges organizations and individuals to look beyond their backyards and realize they happen to the world, not the other way around.
...2024-10-2451 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast32. Being Quietly Effective with Thinking StrengthsWrapping up our focus on strengths and diving into the fourth type, Thinking strengths, the strengths that explain how someone views the world.
Individuals who have two or more are often considered quietly effective and tend to prefer mental work, a preference that can be wildly confusing to someone without such strengths.
Are you quietly effective? Does it seem your efforts are underappreciated? Perhaps unnoticed? This may be why.
Do you question why other people require a level of detail that seems unnecessary from your perspective? Do you work with people who seem a...2024-10-1042 min
The DASH Mindset Podcast31. Harnessing the Strengths of People with Neurodiversity with Gina BrownI strongly believe everyone has value, and my friend, Gina Brown, believes it, too.
In this episode, Gina shares her story of being diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 and the positive impact her diagnosis has had in her life and business.
After her 20-something career in the corporate world, Gina started MAGNIFY Innovation & Leadership to increase her impact on the employee experience. Through her roles in leadership and innovation, she realized how pivotal leaders are to creating an environment where innovation thrives.
Taking a step deeper, she is now coaching and consulting on the...2024-09-261h 13The DASH Mindset Podcast30. Influencing with Influencing StrengthsWe’re continuing down the CliftonStrengths path and diving deeper into the third type of strengths, Influencing strengths…the strengths that explain how people move others to action.
I share examples of the Influencing strengths I have, as well as the ones I absolutely do not, including Competition. If this is a strength of yours, and if you care about winning even a little, I’m the last one you’ll ever want to play Monopoly, basketball, or pretty much anything with because I don’t.
Have you ever felt less than enthused about a particular...2024-09-1236 min
The DASH Mindset Podcast29. What Mountain Are You Climbing and Why? with Eric ReckerHow often do you accomplish something, then immediately wonder, “Now what?” It’s a common occurrence for my friend, Eric Recker. And in this episode he shares the importance of asking ourselves why we’re doing it in the first place.
Eric first joined us in Episode 26, where we talked about burnout, perfectionism, and the importance of selflessness.
In this episode, Eric talks about his most recent challenge, climbing Snowbasin 13 times in 36 hours. Totaling 29,029 feet, it’s the equivalent of climbing Mt. Everest.
Eric is a dentist, success coach, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator on perform...2024-08-2950 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast28. The "Get Sh*t Done" StrengthsAre you a “get sh*t done” kind of person who has a hard time understanding people who aren’t?
Or do you feel surrounded by those people, & they annoy the sh*t out of you because they have unrealistic expectations and don’t understand why you don’t operate the same way?
In this episode I dig deeper into Executing strengths…the strengths I affectionately refer to as “get sh*t done” strengths. You’re unlikely to find that on Gallup’s site…That’s all me.
Regardless of what your top five strengths are, you’...2024-08-1538 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast27. Coffee Mugs & Relationship Building StrengthsHow are strengths similar to coffee mugs? I share how in this episode as we dig deeper into CliftonStrengths, the assessment developed when this question was asked…
“What if we studied what was right with people versus what was wrong with people?”
Plus I dig into each of the Relating strengths, the strengths my clients most often wish they didn’t have…But should & eventually do appreciate. In this episode, I share why.
Learn more about Gallup & CliftonStrengths here.
Helpful tools exist. It’s just a matter of finding & utilizing them, & I can help.2024-07-2526 min
The DASH Mindset Podcast26. Life Lessons from Burnout Breakthroughs with Eric ReckerHave you ever experienced burnout? If yes, you’ll appreciate this episode. If no, you’ll appreciate this episode. You may be in the midst of it & be too burned out to know, & if you’re not, it may help you avoid it.
Listen in for a relatable discussion with my friend, the inspirational Eric Recker, dentist, success coach, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator on performance & burnout, two-time author, & recovering triathlete. Oh, & he’s a husband & dad, too.
Eric’s life took an unexpected turn when he was faced with a near-death experience due to a rare medic...2024-07-0439 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast25. Actionable Insights: An Overview of YouMap® & CliftonStrengthsIn this episode, I dig into a framework that helps people live & work with more intention. A framework that reduces misunderstandings by helping people better understand themselves & one another & helps focus on the good stuff instead. Join me to learn more about the YouMap® framework & one of its four pillars, Strengths.
If you’ve been on the path to self-discovery since your first “find your soulmate” quiz in Teen Beat, you’ll appreciate this episode. Even more sophisticated than Teen Beat & based on extensive research by Kristen A. Sherry, international bestselling author, globally recognized expert in the field of...2024-06-2023 min
The DASH Mindset Podcast24. Life Is An Epic Adventure with Steve Fredlund (AKA The Safari Dude)A truly fun & relatable discussion between a recovering accountant & a recovering actuary, my new lifelong friend, Steve Fredlund…AKA The Safari Dude.
Steve & I discuss his journey from incredibly successful, yet unfulfilled actuary, to multi-passionate visionary, keynote speaker, best-selling author, & leader of African safaris.
For ten years, Steve’s journey included two parallel paths: a good life that was becoming increasingly unfulfilling, and humanitarian trips to east Africa that ended on safari. Like chocolate and peanut butter, Steve’s research into happiness and his experiences leading African adventures blended into something remarkable. He discovered the “Big 5” f...2024-05-3054 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast23. Understand Your Discipline Challenges by Understanding Your StrengthsEver wonder why you can’t just do what you’re “supposed” to do like other people? Why you can’t just eat the celery, stop binge watching Netflix, start work on time, stay with the exercise plan, meet your deadlines, or simply just get something done?
Whatever it is for you…Maybe you’ve questioned why you can’t just be more disciplined or more focused…Why you’re incapable of being more consistent…Why you can’t just do the thing.
There are several factors. And the one we’re covering in this episode is the number of e...2024-05-1627 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast22. Control...Sometimes You Have It, & Sometimes You Don't.Frustrated that you can’t control everyone & everything? Because you’re human?
We all struggle with control at times. More specifically, we struggle to identify when we do and don't have it.
We all know our control is limited, but when we’re stuck in negative emotions, it’s hard to see. When we're in a state of overwhelm, frustration, burnout, disappointment, or anger, all rationale goes out the window.
So I’m sharing the concept of the sphere of control, a tool to help you recognize what you can actually control, what you can in...2024-04-1815 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast21. It Takes More Than a Village. It Takes a Metropolis.I used to be tongue tied…literally…& now I’m not. I share all about it in today’s episode, & I share how it relates to your world…
In this episode:
Pay attention when you think, ”Could that work?” Stay open to ideas & to trying different things.
There’s no one person or one thing that can solve all your problems or even one problem.
When someone acts like you might be a little crazy, keep going. Decide what’s right for YOU.
Everything is connected whether you realize it or not, & when something goes unaddressed, you compensate in...2024-03-2133 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast20. Navigate Emotional Spirals with This TechniqueWe all get stuck in negative emotions from time to time, & getting unstuck can be a challenge…often causing us to spiral even deeper into negativity. It’s exhausting, isn’t it?
So in this episode I share a simple technique for shifting to a more positive mindset instead, the Three-Gifts Technique. It’s simple, yet it’s not always easy…even when you can be annoyingly positive a lot of the time.
I share some examples of how I recently used the technique, & I share some examples from the book Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and...2024-03-0718 min
The DASH Mindset Podcast19. The Roller Coaster & Swirly Whirlies of Life with Wendi FredregillIn this episode, my friend, Wendi Fredregill, & I discuss the ups & downs of life…including her journey from dietician to psychologist to teacher to hair stylist to mindset coach, marketing expert, & all of the above.
On her journey as a mindset coach, leader, & curator of joy, Wendi is passionately dedicated to assisting female entrepreneurs in overcoming perfectionism, procrastination, & fear. Her robust faith, coupled with an abundance of idea-generating energy, empowers those in her sphere to cultivate more joy in their lives.
Serving as the CEO of Sasstastic Life, LLC, Wendi functions as a mindset coach & co...2024-02-1553 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast18. Why Now Is the Time to Revisit Your BeliefsAs good as it is, Get Out of My Dreams, Get Into My Car is unlikely a song Billy Ocean would release today. Things change…The environment, our thoughts & our thought patterns or beliefs…They all change. So it’s important to revisit them for a few reasons I share in this episode.
Revisit the beliefs that determine your actions & results, & start now. Now is when the rest of your life starts…Not next month or next year. So why wait until that perfect day that doesn’t actually exist? Today is as perfect as it gets. 😉
Have yo...2024-02-0821 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast17. What Does Freedom Mean to You? Picture This...I share my definition of freedom & even share an image for you that I promise you won’t forget…even if you want to.
What’s your version of freedom? How would you answer the question, “What do I truly want?”
What might be draining you? Consider your feelings & what might be incongruent with who you are & what you truly want. Consider some of the limiting beliefs you’ve inherited that aren’t even your own. Consider what releasing some of those limiting beliefs would feel like & what freedom could look like instead.
Take a step to...2024-01-1829 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast16. Happy 2024!If you want to make this year and the rest of your life even better from a personal & professional standpoint, reach out & let’s chat! Connect with me at The DASH Mindset, & let’s see if we’re a good fit!
Thank you for listening to The DASH Mindset Podcast!
If you liked the podcast, please subscribe and rate it wherever you listen to podcasts. It helps other people live more authentically in their lives, too.
Learn more at The DASH Mindset website, & download your free PDF to begin unlocking your true potential & the life you wa...2024-01-0401 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast15. Consider the Experiences You WantWhat do you truly want your holiday/end of year experiences to be? If they're not what you want, how can you potentially change them next year? What if you have assumptions that aren't actually true? What if you can actually change the things you think you can't? What if your experiences can be what you want them to be?
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If you liked the podcast, please subscribe and rate it wherever you listen to podcasts. It helps other people live more authentically in their lives, too.
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The DASH Mindset Podcast14. Overcoming Fear & Being Visible with Susan M. BarberDo you work hard, hoping your hard work will be noticed & recognized? Are you ever frustrated when it’s not? Do you feel uncomfortable talking about yourself? Are you concerned sharing your accomplishments will seem arrogant?
I’ve been there, & my friend & this week’s guest, Susan M. Barber, has been there, too.
As a former Fortune 500 IT Director turned Executive Coach, Author & Podcast Host, Sue experienced her own challenges throughout her 25+ years in the corporate environment at Kraft Heinz. Now, Sue helps business leaders play bigger, increase their visibility & shine a light on their leader...2023-12-0751 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast13. Focusing on the Gap vs the Gain...Deficiency vs DevelopmentDo you have a tendency to focus on what you have yet to achieve? Do you have a tendency to move the finish line once you’ve accomplished a particular goal? Rather than focusing on & celebrating the progress you have made? Me, too.
So in today’s episode I share a portion of 10X is Easier Than 2X, a book written by Dan Sullivan, Founder of Strategic Coach & Dr. Benjamin Hardy, that clearly articulates how you can actually achieve more by doing less.
In this particular portion, the authors share the challenges that result from being...2023-11-2335 min
The DASH Mindset Podcast12. Journey from Oncology Nursing to Coaching with Beth PruessnerAre you accustomed to putting yourself last, & you’re interested in prioritizing yourself instead? It’s one of the least selfish things you can do!
In this episode, my friend, Beth Pruessner shares her journey from oncology nursing to coaching & her inspiration along the way.
Beth is an ICF Certified Health & Life Coach, Intuitive Eating Counselor & Mental Fitness Coach. She works with busy professional women to go from putting themselves last to prioritizing their own health & wellbeing, creating sustainable changes & designing their own best life.
In this episode, Beth & I discuss:
The impo...2023-11-0955 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast11. Unlocking Your Positive Intelligence & Identifying Your SaboteursWe’re all sabotaging ourselves & others every day. Learn more about how & why in today’s episode!
I share more about negative thoughts, including an overview of each of the 10 specific, negative thoughts (or saboteurs) revealed by Positive Intelligence®research.
Focusing on long-term mental fitness & intercepting & conquering your saboteurs is possible, & recognizing them is the starting point.
Are you interested in intercepting & conquering your own saboteurs? I’m now offering Positive Intelligence coaching & would love to know! Reach out with any questions you have, & we can chat!
Thank you for listening to The DAS...2023-10-2642 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast10. You Can Change Your Thoughts...Seriously: Unleash Your Inner CoachWe have 60,000ish thoughts per day, 90% are repetitive, & 75% are negative. It’s the human way.
Want to change your negative thoughts? It’s possible!
Your thoughts drive your feelings, actions & results, so it’s up to you to decide what they are & what you want them to be.
Today I share a simple & powerful tool to coach yourself, decide if the thoughts you’re telling yourself are serving you & if they’re even true. Heads-up…They’re usually not, but you can change that.
Thank you for listening to The DASH Mindset Podcast!
I...2023-10-1223 min
The DASH Mindset Podcast9. Journey from Air Force Academy to Farming with Col Kevin KrauseAt a crossroads? Wondering what’s next? Wondering how your past relates to what you could do?
In this episode, my brother, Col Kevin Krause, shares his journey from the Air Force Academy to sustainable farming in “retirement”. He’s still serving, just in a different way.
Kevin grew up in rural Iowa, where our grandparents & parents farmed. He recalls many hours performing farm chores, as well as witnessing the small family farms of the day give way to the larger mono-cultured-corn-centered farming of today. Kevin left Iowa in 1985 to attend the United States Air Force Ac...2023-09-2849 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast8. Be Curious About Others & Improve Your Relationships in an Effective WayBeing curious about other people sounds simple, but it’s not easy. We have a tendency to hear what we want to hear, overexplain & under listen, & as a result, we continue to misunderstand & be misunderstood.
Today I share some practical takeaways to better understand the people in your life & make your personal & professional relationships even better.
Start by asking yourself why you do what you do, THEN get curious about others. Investigate why they do what they do withOUT using the word “why”. Then listen. Truly listen.
Most misunderstandings are due to differences in str...2023-09-1421 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast7. Be Curious with YourselfWhy do you do the things you do? Why do you make the choices you make? Do you know? Most of us don’t!
This week I’m sharing some examples of why I do some of things I do that others likely consider ridiculous. You might even be one of them, & that’s ok! What are you doing that others might think is ridiculous? Are your choices the right ones for you?
Thank you for listening to The DASH Mindset Podcast!
If you liked the podcast, please subscribe and rate it wherever you listen to podc...2023-08-3109 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast6. You’re Not Good at Some Things, & It’s OkThis week, I’m sharing some of my crazy summer, including some of the stuff I’m just not good at...physical caregiving, in particular. I even have a definition for it now.
Being sub-par at some things doesn’t mean you suck. It means you’re human...which I’m guessing you are. So recognize & focus on the stuff you're good at. Own the fact that there's some stuff you're just not. Let go of those expectations of yourself, & know it's OK. It's likely in everyone's best interest, anyway.
Thank you for listening to The DASH Minds...2023-08-1712 min
The DASH Mindset Podcast5. A Life of Travel with Derek Baron (AKA Wandering Earl) - Part 2Welcome to Part 2 of my conversation with Derek Baron, professional nomad & founder of Wandering Earl!
After graduating from college in 1999, Derek left home for what he expected to be a 3-month trip to Southeast Asia. Instead, he has been traveling the world non-stop since & has visited over 130 countries on 6 continents. He is the founder of the Wandering Earl.com travel blog & Wandering Earl Tours which offers a unique style of laid-back, small-group tours (that I highly recommend).
In this episode, Derek & I discuss:
Some of the unexpected imperfections of travel
His puzzle solving...2023-08-0347 min
The DASH Mindset Podcast4. A Life of Travel with Derek Baron (AKA Wandering Earl) - Part 1After graduating from college in 1999, Derek left home for what he expected to be a 3-month trip to Southeast Asia. Instead, he has been traveling the world non-stop since & has visited over 130 countries on 6 continents. He is the founder of the Wandering Earl.com travel blog & Wandering Earl Tours which offers a unique style of laid-back, small-group tours (that I highly recommend).
In this episode, Derek & I discuss:
His first few days in Bangkok during pre-internet times
His decision to travel indefinitely with just $1,500 to his name
His journey from college grad to founder of Wandering...2023-07-2049 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast3. We’re Not Meant for Everyone or EverythingIt’s easy to recognize when things are in the wrong environment or are being used differently than intended. But how about humans? That’s more difficult.
We’re far more complex than things. We’re harder to label. We fear not fitting in. We want to belong. So sometimes we try to force it without considering what makes sense for us or why. We make it more complicated than it needs to be. We think it has to be all or nothing, but it doesn’t.
What makes sense for you? What are you making mor...2023-07-0608 min
The DASH Mindset Podcast2. Understand & Be Understood with Kristin A. SherryKristin A. Sherry is an international bestselling author. She has published 11 books, including 5 books for building confidence & self-awareness in kids (that the Zevenbergen boys love). Kristin is a globally recognized expert in the field of personal development, & she is the the Creator of YouMap® which was honored with a Career Innovator Award by Career Directors International in 2020.
In this episode, Kristin & I discuss:
Her meandering journey from neuroscience through software development, business analytics, operations, learning & development, coaching & leading an assessment company
How & why she created YouMap® as a holistic tool to help people understand how they wo...2023-06-2249 minThe DASH Mindset Podcast1. My Story + What Do You Want Yours to Be?In this episode, I share my journey & some of the significant moments that led me to coaching.
I’ve had a lot of questions along the way…What did I want to “be” when I grew up? Was this adulthood? When would I be done with my never-ending checklist? When I was dead? What was enough? Where was the meaning in all of it, & what did I want, anyway?
In a five-year research program, Harvard Business Review determined 95% of us believe we’re self-aware; however, only 10-15% of us actually are.
I finally realized I...2023-06-0812 minThe DASH Mindset PodcastThe DASH Mindset TrailerOn The DASH Mindset podcast, we’ll explore how to live your dash (you know...that short time between your birth & death) in a way that’s authentic to you.
We’ll discuss how to unlock your potential by deciphering what’s unique to you & how to operate in a world of other people unique in THEIR own way. I’ll share takeaways from my own work in progress, & you’ll learn from my guests’ journeys, too. Plus, it will be fun!
So join me, Sheri Z, for some encouragement & inspiration each week on The DAS...2023-05-2202 min
The Visibility Factor24: The Dash Mindset (with Sheri Zevenbergen)24: The Dash Mindset (with Sheri Zevenbergen)
Sheri Zevenbergen has 20 plus years of experience in corporate environments. She began in public accounting, then moved into various leadership roles in the financial services industry, focused primarily on operations & global project delivery. Now she is the Founder & CEO of her own company called The DASH Mindset. As a coach, she is helping leaders reveal their inner genius & unlock their full potential by leveraging an assessment called YouMap and coaching her clients to fully engage in their lives & careers. She is a self-professed travel junkie and loves to get out of...2022-08-1839 min
It’s funny you ask...Episode 57: Sheri ZevenbergenSheri is founder and CEO of The DASH Mindset. Through individualized coaching, she helps clients make the most of their limited time by getting the career and life they want and overcoming limiting beliefs to do so. Sheri started her career in public accounting, long, long ago, followed by 19 years in various roles in the life insurance and asset management industry. Coaching, relationship management and bridging cultural and style differences were integral in Sheri's 20+ years in the corporate environment, and she finally realized she wanted to utilize her inherent interpersonal skills to help people full-time. She lives near Cedar Rapids with...2021-03-1045 min