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The Owner\'s OdysseyThe Owner's OdysseyThe Voyage of Business Growth and New Horizons in Coaching With Starla WestSend us a textWhen Starla West swapped the security of her consulting job for the roller-coaster ride of entrepreneurship amidst the 2008 economic crash, she wasn't just chasing a dream—she was leaping into a new reality. Our latest episode zeros in on Starla's unguarded revelations about the lessons learned through her coaching business's evolution. From trusting her gut over traditional business plans to nurturing invaluable relationships with an advisory board, Starla's narrative brims with the tenacity and wisdom only found on the front lines of self-made success.Scaling a business isn't for the faint of...2024-07-091h 21Formula Indie AmericaFormula Indie AmericaFormula Indie America 2.5.202412 Notes – When It’s All Said And DoneAngry Old Man – Empty Castleapocalypse l8er – You can finally see the end / Looking downCabela and Schmitt – All aloneCandy Cigarettes – Horse LungsCharlie Steady – SongstressColor Channel – R & R NationCouchboy – Tell Me What I FeelCrasher – DoneCrisworld – GrooveDead Man's Hand – Devil’s DueDeEtta Jain – The Twist to the GlitchDoll Riot – Get a LifeEmmrose – The Feeling's MutualGang of Wolves – Modern Ang...2024-05-023h 25I Am Not Your Tour GuideI Am Not Your Tour GuidePassenger Princess: Tales of RVing across America.This week's fabulous guest, Callie, divulges stories from her 14- month road trip across the United States in her trusty RV with her amazing husband.  As first mate of their RV, Callie navigated around the country and explored dozens of National Parks. They began by joining the snow birds in Florida and then made their way West, making friends and living their best lives. So, join Callie for a few tips and a lot of inspiration if you have a desire to sell everything, buy an RV and just go! 2024-01-2254 minLei’s Little Golden BooksLei’s Little Golden BooksNickelodeon • BLAZE And The Monster Machines: Rootin’ Tootin’ Racetrack!Blaze, AJ, and Starla find a map to the best racetrack in the Wild West! They must go on a tough journey to get there. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leilani-hargreaves/support2023-10-2805 minHelp Me Think With Starla WestHelp Me Think With Starla WestBreaking Silos: Uncovering Hidden Barriers to Team CollaborationIn my time with C-Suite executives, I often encounter a common yet complex challenge in executive leadership: teams working in silos with little to no collaboration. My recent interaction with a CEO facing this exact dilemma inspired this episode. In it, I offer a structured and practical approach to understanding this challenge's root cause before jumping right to solutions.KEY TAKEAWAYS(1) Observation Is Key: Paying close attention to the team's interaction and communication, including what is not being said, is crucial. I provide guidance on what to watch and listen for to understand a leadership t...2023-10-2616 minHelp Me Think With Starla WestHelp Me Think With Starla WestTeam Decision-Making Demystified: Choosing the Right MethodIn this episode of "Help Me Think," I dive deep into the world of team decision-making methods, offering valuable insights and practical strategies for success. With years of experience as an executive coach, I share my expertise in this critical skill for leaders and teams alike. Tune in to this episode now to enrich your decision-making toolkit and lead your team to smarter, more effective decisions in today's dynamic and complex business environment.KEY TAKEAWAYS (1) Discover five distinct methods for team decision-making: Sole Authority, Consult, Majority Rule, Consensus, and Collaborative. (2) Learn when and how...2023-10-1025 minHelp Me Think With Starla WestHelp Me Think With Starla WestReclaim Your Time: A Journey Into Strategic Calendar ManagementIn today's insightful discussion, we delve into the transformative, but not so new, concept of entrusting the management of your calendar to a skilled assistant.A calendar isn't just a tool for scheduling. It is much more. It's a roadmap to optimizing your work and life.And much like the challenging video game Tetris, where one must masterfully orchestrate falling blocks into a puzzle, busy executives often need the help of an expert who can expertly navigate the puzzle of their daily commitments, ensuring their highest priorities receive the...2023-09-2650 minHelp Me Think With Starla WestHelp Me Think With Starla WestUnlock the Full Potential of Your Executive Assistant and Reclaim Valuable Time on Your CalendarIn this episode of "Help Me Think," I interview Tiffany Nguyen, the Executive Assistant to the CEO of RepeatMD, known for her expertise in strategic calendar management and productivity within the administrative professionals community.My encounter with Tiffany and her insights at the Enlighten 2023 conference led to this enlightening conversation. Tiffany's strategic calendar management skills revealed their magic by liberating her CEO's time, providing 10½ extra hours for strategic thinking and reducing recurring meetings from 39% of the week to 23%.This episode highlights the indispensable role of an Executive Assistant, emphasizing t...2023-09-1354 minHelp Me Think With Starla WestHelp Me Think With Starla WestTiny Instructors, Big Lessons: How Three Flies Offered Insights into Effective LeadershipEPISODE DESCRIPTIONI recently had an unexpected encounter with three persistent flies during a leisurely day by the infinity pool, and surprising leadership lessons emerged from observing these tiny creatures. They left me with lessons from knowing when to assist others, fostering resilience, and providing structure. Join us as we delve into these three transformative principles that might change how you approach challenges and growth.KEY TAKEAWAYSIn this introspective journey, we delve into the heart of these lessons that transcend beyond leadership, extending their influence to parenting and personal...2023-08-2813 minHelp Me Think With Starla WestHelp Me Think With Starla WestWhat is Ayahuasca And Is It Right For You?In this installment, we delve into a journey that took my husband and me to Costa Rica for a life-altering Ayahuasca Retreat.​ If the term "Ayahuasca" raises eyebrows, fear not – we break it down in this episode for you. This episode features the insights of Ayahuasqueros Matt Mormello and Jeanae White, who provide invaluable insight into the world of Ayahuasca.Ayahuasca, a potent plant spirit medicine, can induce profound healing and transformation. This psychoactive brew, derived from Amazon rainforest plants, carries deep spiritual and therapeutic effects. The practice of Ayahuasca traces back over two mill...2023-08-151h 26Help Me Think With Starla WestHelp Me Think With Starla WestBuilding a Hybrid Work Oasis and Deciding When to Bring Employees into the OfficeIn this episode of "Help Me Think," Mary Beth Oakes, CEO and co-owner of Business Furniture + CO, discusses the significance of a hybrid work environment for employees. She shares insights into Business Furniture's successful transition to hybrid work and how they redesigned their office spaces to support it. Mary Beth also reflects on her career journey, the importance of staying open to opportunities, and her co-founding of Choreo in 2008, a spinoff of Business Furniture. This episode emphasizes the importance of embracing hybrid work and tailoring office spaces and practices to support employee well-being, productivity, and growth. Tune in now...2023-08-011h 28Help Me Think With Starla WestHelp Me Think With Starla West​Cracking the Code: The Five Characteristics of Exceptional Decision MakersWhat are the five characteristics of exceptional decision-makers? This thought-provoking episode delves into the five crucial traits that pave the way for effective decision-making. In my years of coaching high-achieving executives, I have found that they all employ five key characteristics that make decision-making and leadership easier: humility, empathy, risk tolerance, patience, and self-assurance. How can you develop these traits? Tune in to discover how to train your brain to develop these essential skills.KEY TAKEAWAYS Join me as I explore the power of humility, where having a modest view of one's importance o...2023-07-1830 minHelp Me Think With Starla WestHelp Me Think With Starla WestThe Seven Most Common Mistakes Leaders Make When Making DecisionsDecisions are one of any leader's most important responsibilities. Yet, not enough time is dedicated to helping leaders develop a systematic process for doing so so that when they make decisions, they can make them quickly and efficiently while getting the desired outcomes.What has led me to this conclusion is the observation of leaders consistently making the same mistakes that either make the decision-making process more difficult than it needs to be or lead to results that are less than desirable. In this episode of Help Me Think, I share these mistakes with you s...2023-07-0631 minHelp Me Think With Starla WestHelp Me Think With Starla WestThe Secret Sauce of Top Executives: Exploring the Power of Optimal Thinking TimesIn this episode of "Help Me Think," I emphasize why top-performing executives must protect their optimal thinking times in their schedules, including when and how they do it. This episode aims to help you identify your ideal mental state for productive thinking and provide insights into when and how to cultivate this state more frequently. I guide you to identify your best mental states for deep thinking, then share strategies to incorporate those into your routines for maximum productivity and efficiency.  KEY TAKEAWAYSTogether, we embark on a reflective exercise where you recall yo...2023-06-2037 minHelp Me Think With Starla WestHelp Me Think With Starla WestThe ONE Activity That Will Help You Thrive In Your RoleIn this episode, I dive deep into the intricacies of executive-level and critical thinking and how it influences daily decision-making, organizational alignment, and individual growth.I begin with a powerful question, "Do you feel guilty allocating time for reflective thinking with a demanding schedule?" and illustrate this through a real-life example and explore how aspiring leaders – like executives – can leverage this principle to think, behave, and inspire confidence.Next, I introduce the concept of Executive Level Thinking and its significance for success in executive roles. This type of thinking requires a holistic viewpoint that considers the...2023-06-0631 minHelp Me Think With Starla WestHelp Me Think With Starla WestWelcome to Help Me Think with Starla WestIn this inaugural episode of the "Help Me Think" podcast, Starla West, an accomplished executive coach, introduces her brand new series aimed at empowering ambitious professionals with the mental models and best practices leveraged by successful executives. By breaking down complex thought processes into actionable steps, Starla aims to transform how listeners approach life and work.Takeaways: Starla provides an overview of the podcast's objective, highlighting the podcast's focus on critical thinking, decision-making, managing oneself, navigating relationships, leading effectively, and addressing daily challenges while seizing opportunities. The podcast promises to dive deep into these subjects, aiding...2023-06-0103 minHard Knox Talks: Your Addiction PodcastHard Knox Talks: Your Addiction PodcastNational AIDS Awareness Week w/ Starla Pelletier and Dr. Larissa Kiesman.Send us a textStarla Pelletier is a person living with HIV here in Saskatoon, SK. She is joining us to share her journey."I've never talked publicly about this, but I am who I am and there is no reason to hide. AIDS is not a death sentence."Dr. Larissa Kiesman is a leading expert on this topic, also in Saskatoon, and she works diligently to face the associated challenge with HIV/AIDS in our community out of the West Side Clinic.Dr. Kiesman will also be joining us live...2022-12-0841 minGameEnthus Podcast - video games, board games, movies, TV shows and everything elseGameEnthus Podcast - video games, board games, movies, TV shows and everything elseGameEnthus Podcast ep449: Brood Man or ...and there never was  GameEnthus Podcast ep449: Brood Man or ...and there never was   This week Starla, Mik and Grant (Our_Plays) from Our Family Plays Games joins Tiny (@Tiny415) and Aaron (@Ind1fference) to talk about:  Halo Show, Star Trek, OFPG Voices, Dub This, Moon Knight, Dinosaur Island Rawr 'n' Write, Welcome To, Three Sisters, Ganz Schon Clever, Roll and Writes, Great Heartland Hauling Company, Is It Cake?, The Batman, Founders of Teotihuacan, Creature Comforts, Everdell, Origins First Builders, Tower Tensuu, Bitoku, Meadow, Istanbul the dice game, Root, Welcome to the Moon, City Skylines, Arma 3, Fortnite, XCO...2022-04-051h 49CPR\'s Clubhouse Live!CPR's Clubhouse Live!CPR's Clubhouse Live! f Sharyn MacerenCPR's Clubhouse Live! f Sharyn Maceren  The S V E S of Club House Dance Music and the CPR's Clubhouse Show, Sharyn Maceren, comes home to debut her new song, OUTSIDE   In this unofficial episode on UNSUNG, we discuss the importance of Sharyn Maceren to the West Coast Freestyle Scene and revisit all of her releases   We also have the Starla and Vega Remix of Outside, The Video  You can visit Sharyn Macaren at sharyn.net   You can purchase T Shirts, CDs, Photos and Special Edition Merchandise from Sharyn Maceren at www.sh...2021-11-1450 minFrom Timber Falls, With Love: A Romance Fiction PodcastFrom Timber Falls, With Love: A Romance Fiction PodcastEpisode Three: Chapter One of More Than We Bargained ForIn which Starla is late for work and Sawyer is on time to pick up his boring books. Read the book now.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fromtimberfallswithlove/support2020-11-0416 minFrom Timber Falls, With Love: A Romance Fiction PodcastFrom Timber Falls, With Love: A Romance Fiction PodcastEpisode Three: Chapter One of More Than We Bargained ForIn which Starla is late for work and Sawyer is on time to pick up his boring books. Read the book now.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fromtimberfallswithlove/support2020-11-0416 minFrom Timber Falls, With Love: A Romance Fiction PodcastFrom Timber Falls, With Love: A Romance Fiction PodcastEpisode Two: More Than We Bargained For (Prologue)Sneak peek time! If you've been waiting for Starla and Sawyer's book (or even if you haven't), I've got the prologue for you. It's Valentine's Day, and Starla's feeling a bit lonely and perhaps had a bit too much red wine when Charlie shows up. Listen to find out what happens next...it is not explicit, but you may not want your kids listening in the background, as a few details might provoke questions. You can also read the book here.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fromtimberfallswithlove/support2020-10-2113 minFrom Timber Falls, With Love: A Romance Fiction PodcastFrom Timber Falls, With Love: A Romance Fiction PodcastEpisode Two: More Than We Bargained For (Prologue)Sneak peek time! If you've been waiting for Starla and Sawyer's book (or even if you haven't), I've got the prologue for you. It's Valentine's Day, and Starla's feeling a bit lonely and perhaps had a bit too much red wine when Charlie shows up. Listen to find out what happens next...it is not explicit, but you may not want your kids listening in the background, as a few details might provoke questions. You can also read the book here.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fromtimberfallswithlove/support2020-10-2113 minForward 40 (4tea)Forward 40 (4tea)Episode 9 - Walking Through & Opening Doors of Opportunity for Yourself & Others featuring Starla HartStarla D. Hart, MPA, has worked to enhance the lives of people in Indianapolis for more than 17 years and serves as 16 Tech Community Corporation’s Director of Community Initiatives. She leads the innovation district’s work with Near West, Northwest and surrounding neighborhoods to ensure that the economic benefits of 16 Tech extend to nearby communities. In addition to her ongoing work with the surrounding neighborhoods, Hart oversees the 16 Tech Community Investment Fund, a community-focused fund that, under the advisement of a community-led advisory committee, will invest in neighborhood projects that provide maximum impact. Prior to join...2019-09-3046 minWest Michigan Weekend (A Public Affairs Program from iHeartradio)West Michigan Weekend (A Public Affairs Program from iHeartradio)iHeartMedia West Michigan Weekend June 2017 on WOOD Radio-Guiding LightStarla McDermott with Guiding Light Ministries.2017-06-0309 minWest Michigan Weekend (A Public Affairs Program from iHeartradio)West Michigan Weekend (A Public Affairs Program from iHeartradio)iHeartMedia West Michigan Weekend on WOOD Radio in Grand Rapids MIStarla Mcdermott with Guidinglight discussing their winter coat drive for the needy in West Michigan.2016-12-1009 minThe Voice Of Free Planet XThe Voice Of Free Planet XDynamic Voice Acting WorkshopThe secrets of engaging, exciting, engrossing voice acting are laid bare by some of the masters of the form: Christiana Ellis! Dave Robison!  Veroninca Giguere! Lauren Harris! Starla Huchton!  Recorded Live at Balticon 50!   You can support the Voice of Free Planet X at patreon.com/axelrod. Episode art by J.R. Blackwell  The Voice of Free Planet X's Internet Commander is Katie West. Keep up to date on everything Voice of Free Planet X-related by subscribing to "The Voice of Free Planet X-tra" at tinyletter.com/planetx.   2016-07-0153 min