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Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"The Temperaments of the Saints,” An Interview with Rosemary McGuire BerryYou are called to be a saint. You are not called to be a saint like Thomas Aquinas or Mary Magdelene, but you are called to be you, uniquely you. I write this, and yet I sometimes fall into the trap of reading the lives of the saints or of some holy person and thinking, “Well, I can’t fast 10 hours a day like that person,” or “My perfectionism and natural playfulness is out of place in the spiritual life.”And yet, I am reminded after conversations like this one with Rosemary McGuire Berry that...2025-07-2522 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"Saints Among Us Part 2: Nathan Raun," An Interview with Teresa RaunOne person whom I would love to meet one day in heaven is Nathan Raun. He was a 13-year-old boy from Lincoln, Nebraska who died of brain cancer in 1998. He loved sports and God and had a natural sense of humor that put others at ease. Although Nathan died over 27 years ago, many people, (me included), have been recipients of answered prayers through his intercession in heaven. I had the honor of speaking with his mother, Teresa Raun, whose mission is to share Nathan’s inspiring story with the world. In th...2025-07-1144 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"Saints Among Us Part 1: Carlo Acutis," An Interview with Mary Beth BracyWhat can a 15-year-old videogame loving Italian boy teach us about living and dying well? That was my question when I began reading the book, “God's Influencer: Holy Advice from St. Carlo Acutis,” by Andrea Acutis and Antonia Salzano, the parents of Carlo. I began the book skeptical as to how I could possibly learn from him (prideful I know), to getting a few pages into the book and realizing the tremendous gift and example of Carlo’s life. He was a humble and normal athletic boy who was in love with God. He was...2025-06-2035 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast“Healing Through the Sacraments,” An Interview with Dr. Bob SchuchtsWhat if I told you that it was possible to experience the sacraments in a deeper way? That the sacraments of baptism and holy communion could heal deep-seated wounds of rejection or abandonment respectively? My guest for today is, Dr. Bob Schuchts, author of the book, “Be Transformed: The Healing Power of the Sacraments,” and founder of the John Paul II Healing Center in Tallahassee, Florida. In his book, Dr. Bob provides insight into how each of the seven sacraments (baptism, holy communion, confirmation, holy orders, matrimony, reconciliation, and the anointing of the sick) heal spec...2025-02-2155 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"Novena for Work - Day 9"Today is day 9, the last day of our novena praying for work through the intercession of St. Josemaria Escriva.
I pray you have received many blessings and consolations during this novena and that you find a job quickly. Please let me know when you do so I can celebrate with you!
To download the full text of the novena on the St. Josemaria Institute website, click here: https://stjosemaria.org/novena-for-work/.2025-01-2103 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"Novena for Work - Day 8"Today is day 8 of our novena praying for work through the intercession of St. Josemaria Escriva.
To download the full text of the novena on the St. Josemaria Institute website, click here: https://stjosemaria.org/novena-for-work/.
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Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"Novena for Work - Day 7"Today is day 7 of our novena praying for work through the intercession of St. Josemaria Escriva.
To download the full text of the novena on the St. Josemaria Institute website, click here: https://stjosemaria.org/novena-for-work/.2025-01-1903 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"Novena for Work - Day 6"Today is day 6 of our novena praying for work through the intercession of St. Josemaria Escriva.
To download the full text of the novena on the St. Josemaria Institute website, click here: https://stjosemaria.org/novena-for-work/.2025-01-1803 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"Novena for Work - Day 5"Today is day 5 of our novena praying for work through the intercession of St. Josemaria Escriva.
To download the full text of the novena on the St. Josemaria Institute website, click here: https://stjosemaria.org/novena-for-work/.
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Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"Novena for Work - Day 4"Today is day 4 of our novena praying for work through the intercession of St. Josemaria Escriva.
To download the full text of the novena on the St. Josemaria Institute website, click here: https://stjosemaria.org/novena-for-work/.2025-01-1603 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"Novena for Work - Day 3"Today is day 3 of our novena praying for work through the intercession of St. Josemaria Escriva.
You can pray along with me on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
To download the full text of the novena on the St. Josemaria Institute website, click here: https://stjosemaria.org/novena-for-work/.2025-01-1503 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"Novena for Work - Day 2"Today is day 2 of our novena praying for work through the intercession of St. Josemaria Escriva.
You can pray along with me on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Please subscribe to any of those channels to receive the daily prayers.
To download the full text of the novena on the St. Josemaria Institute website, click here.2025-01-1403 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"Novena for Work - Day 1"Are you, or someone you know looking for a new job?
Today begins our novena praying for work through the intercession of St. Josemaria Escriva.
To follow along on this novena each day, please subscribe to my channel.
To download the full text of the novena on the St. Josemaria Institute website, click here.
A novena is prayer repeated for nine consecutive days, asking for God’s provision for a specific situation.
I prayed this novena several times over the past 10 years when I was looking for work. Although I...2025-01-1305 min
Catholic Women LeadS3 Episode 14: Valentina Imhoff on Career Development, Leadership, and CoachingCWIB Presidents Taryn DeLong and Elise Crawford Gallagher’s new book, Holy Ambition: Thriving as a Catholic Woman at Work and at Home, is out and available for purchase!
Season 3 of Catholic Women Lead will share excerpts from Elise and Taryn’s interviews with 16 Catholic businesswomen. Their stories are included in the book, but there wasn’t room for all of their wisdom, so we’re sharing it here on our podcast.
In episode 14, Valentina Imhoff, founder of Fiat Career Coaching, shares her career journey, her thoughts on career and leadership development, and how she coaches her clients to e...2024-12-3124 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast“How to Avoid Toxic Relationships in the New Year,” An Interview With Dana NygaardI pray you had a special Christmas Day! As we approach the new year and begin thinking about New Years resolutions and what we would do differently in 2025, I encourage you to think about investing in your personal healing journey.
This week I’m joined once again by my friend Dana Nygaard, who is the creator of “Be Smart, Date Smart,” a program helping single Catholic women heal their hearts, cultivate secure attachment and be ready for their Mr. Right in 90-days.
Dana is a Licensed Professional Counselor, speaker, and author who is on a missio...2024-12-2744 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"Radiating Joy," An Interview with Stephany Anderson and Maria BenesCan I tell you about my friend Michelle Duppong?
At age 31 she died of cancer and was one of the most joyful people I have ever met. She was spontaneous, prayerful, and full of life.
I met her when I was a student at the University of Nebraska Lincoln, and she was serving there as a missionary.
I had the honor of being in her bible study and part of her discipleship chain with the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS).
Her life not only impacted mine, but also thousands of...2024-11-1129 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast“Superhabits: The Universal System for a Successful Life,” An Interview with Dr. Andrew AbelaDo you want to improve your life today? (I promise I’m not about to pitch you snake oil).
Are you tired of trying to make changes in one area of your life and feeling frustrated that you can’t seem to “stick” to those changes? Or do you feel a sense of purposelessness and desire some guiding principles for personal growth?
In addition to spending time with Jesus, I highly recommend this new book by Dr. Andrew Abela, called “Superhabits: The Universal System for a Successful Life.”
Dr. Abela is the founding Dean of the...2024-10-2534 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast“Contemplating the Seven Sorrows of Mary,” An Interview with Dr. Joseph HollcraftHow do you react when someone dear to you is suffering? Are you quick to provide a consoling word, or is your immediate response to be a loving presence?
I have to admit, I’m usually quick to provide an encouraging word and to try and “fix” the situation in order to get that person out of their pain. However, I’m learning more and more the power of just being there for the other.
In his new book, “Contemplating the Seven Sorrows of Mary: A Chaplet with St. Alphonsus Liguori,” Dr. Joseph Hollcraft and co-author Ruth Berghorst, share about the po...2024-10-1141 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast“From Judaism to Christianity,” An Interview with Debbie HerbeckDebbie Herbeck was born Jewish. She grew up in a Jewish family, had Jewish friends, and thought everyone was Jewish. She had never read the Bible and didn’t know anything about Jesus.
In college, she had a life-changing encounter with Jesus and came to know Him as the Messiah. Debbie’s journey from Judaism to Christianity is an incredible story of our God pursues us even when we are not aware, and how He meets us in the midst of our struggles.
From deep family tragedy to redemption at the end of life, Debbie is acutely aware of what...2024-09-2059 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"Authentic Love," An Interview with Rachel BulmanWe all desire authentic love. The kind of love that doesn’t run away when we put up walls or when we fall or when we struggle to love ourselves. We all want that faithful kind of love that lasts, that is proven in fire.
Think of someone in your life, (or maybe you’re that person), who is secure in who he or she is. That has experienced that kind of authentic love, and freely gives it out.
They practically glow with genuineness, and you feel more like yourself being around them, because they full...2024-09-0647 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast“Combatting Human Trafficking,” An Interview with Felicitas Brugo OnettiThis past summer while speaking at the GIVEN Forum in Washington, D.C., I had the pleasure of meeting Felicitas Brugo Onetti.
Felicitas was a fellow panel speaker, and I was really moved by her life’s mission of combatting human trafficking and wanted to share her story with you.
She is as an Anti-Trafficking Education and Outreach Coordinator for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, where she works to highlight the intersections of social justice issues such as foster care, substance use, online exploitation, young adults, child welfare issues, and other adverse health an...2024-08-2335 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"A Call to Holiness," An Interview with Kathleen Beckman
Holiness is attractive. Think of Mother Teresa, John Paul II or even that elderly woman at church whose encouraging smile and wave puts you at ease and somehow points you to Christ.
Regardless of our particular vocations or the circumstances in our lives, we are called to be living icons of God. However, sometimes in the griminess of life and the bumps and bruises we experience, we can begin to put holiness on an altar and think it’s just for nuns or priests or the aforementioned old lady at church. But not so.
...2024-08-0943 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast“When Jesus Speaks,” An Interview with Susan Joy BellavanceAs an avid reader, I am always on the lookout for good children’s books that share the faith and inspire the love of reading in my son.
I was delighted to read Susan Joy Bellavance’s new children’s book, “When Jesus Speaks,” and was enthralled by the beautiful illustrations and text.
I had the opportunity to sit down with Susan to talk about her inspiration of the book, and it was a joy hearing her passion and the insights she desired both parents and children take away from the book. Susan is a ball of en...2024-05-3148 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast“Restoring the Lord’s Day,” An Interview with Daniel FitzpatrickWhat does a typical Sunday look like for you? Does it revolve around time in worship with anticipation of a lively breakfast after church? Does the idea of Sunday conjure up thoughts of a cozy nap or of laundry day in preparation for the week?
Whatever your Sunday currently looks like, I encourage you to consider that God might be inviting you, and me, to something more.
Many of us consider Sunday as a “day of rest”, and rightly so, as during creation God rested on the seventh day and commanded us to do the same.
Rest is for our...2024-05-1743 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"Reform: Experiencing Christ-Centered Wellness," An Interview with Jackie MulliganAs we navigate life, it can sometimes be tempting to live in a disintegrated way. How often do we “live for the weekends” or look at something so essential as our health as separate from our faith life.
One apostolate that is seeking to aid people in living a more integrated and whole life, is Reform. Founded by Jackie Mulligan, Reform is a wellness apostolate and functional health practice focused on helping individuals heal both body and soul.
I first learned about Reform from a friend of mine several years ago, and so I was excited to sit down with...2024-04-2639 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"How to Grow in Hope," An Interview with Constance HullHave you ever read a quote or story at just the right time? The type of writing that just speaks to what you’re walking through at that very moment?
That’s how I felt when I read Constance Hull’s article, “How Our Worldly Failures Lead Us to Grow in Hope” last year.
I had been praying for an increase in the virtue of hope and struggling with some recent disappointment. Reading Constance’s words was a gentle, yet firm, reminder on how to tackle life’s disappointments like the saints.
This episode is for...2024-03-2936 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"God is Beauty: A Hidden Retreat By JPII," An Interview with Bill DonaghyWhat was the last beautiful thing you saw? Was it the morning light as it danced across your windowpane? The face of your child or your beloved? Or the steam rising from your coffee as you reached for your favorite mug? Hold that memory for a second.
Did you know that deep down, at the essence of that very thing, is God? Bear with me for a moment.
The very depth of all things that are good, true and beautiful is God. He is Beauty. If you don’t believe me, then take a listen to...2024-03-1537 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"God's Design for Marriage," An Interview with Dana NygaardIn honor of Valentine’s Day, I have a very special episode for you. Whether you’re single and desiring marriage, recently engaged or have been married for 15 years, today’s episode is for you.
I’m joined by Dana Nygaard a Catholic Licensed Professional Counselor, speaker, and author of the book, “365 Dates to Renew Your Christian Marriage: Increasing Your Emotional Intimacy One Question at a Time.”
I stumbled upon Dana’s book last Fall, and my husband and I began using it on our date nights and it has greatly enriched our conversations. I knew I had to connect with D...2024-02-1447 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"There's Power in Your Tongue," An Interview with Maria VadiaToday’s my birthday and in gratitude for another year around the sun, I want to share this special episode with you.
I had the honor of speaking with Maria Vadia, an evangelist and founder of The Glory of God Foundation and was blown away. I know I say that about each guest but listening to Maria felt like walking on the road to Emmaus next to Jesus.
Maria is from Cuba and her and her family fled to Miami to escape the Communist regime when she was 10 years old. She is passionate about scripture an...2023-12-2257 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"Finding Peace in the Storm," An Interview with Dan BurkeThere are certain conversations I know I will remember for the rest of my life. This podcast episode is one of them.
I had the pleasure of speaking with Dan Burke, the President of the Avila Institute, about his new book, “Finding Peace in the Storm: Reflections on St. Alphonsus Liguori’s Uniformity with God’s Will”.
Dan and I first spoke last year about how to live an abundant life, and it was great to have him back on the show. His new book is a page-by-page reflection on a treatise first written by St. Alph...2023-11-0339 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast“Taking Care of Your Heart Through Deep Reading,” An Interview With Marcie StokmanWhat was the last good book you read? The kind of book that you couldn’t put down and you gave a satisfying sigh when you were done?
If it has been a while since you’ve read good literature that tickled your imagination and inspired you to reflect on the good, true, and beautiful, then this episode is for you.
I’m joined by Marcie Stokman, Founder and President of the international movement and book club, Well-Read Mom. Marcie, a nurse practitioner by trade with a focus in mental health, started this 501(c)(3) out of a d...2023-10-0644 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"Discerning God’s Will for Your Life,” An Interview with Deacon Harold Burke-SiversHave you ever had a plan and then watch things go in a completely different direction?
That’s how I felt with today’s interview. Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers and I had planned to talk about discernment (which we did), and the next thing we knew, the Holy Spirit led us in a different and richer direction.
We covered topics such as identity and how to stay rooted and grounded in who you are, how to build a solid marriage and raise well-adjusted children, and also race and his upcoming book, “Building a Civilization of Love: A Cath...2023-06-091h 01
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"The World Needs Your 'Yes'," An Interview with Katie Hile PatrickI feel incredibly blessed to know so many amazing people. One such person is Katie Patrick who lives in my favorite town of Lincoln, Nebraska (yes I’m biased).
Katie is the Executive Director of Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska, and the Founder of Totonga Bomoi, a non-profit educating artisans and entrepreneurs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
She is an exceptional leader and was recently awarded the “Young Nonprofit Professional of the Year,” due to her outstanding contribution to the Lincoln community. Katie is also a wife, a mother of twin girls and on...2023-05-0537 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast“Personal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father’s Love,” An Interview with Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B.We each yearn to be seen, loved and accepted. We value when others acknowledge our strengths, our contributions, and even our presence. That desire to be loved and received as we are, is stamped in our DNA.
Can I propose that God wants to meet that desire for intimacy and fill you to the brim with His love?
If that has not been your experience and if instead you experience God as distant and disinterested, I invite you to take a listen to today’s episode.
I’m jo...2023-04-1444 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"The Art of Storytelling," An Interview with Claire Dwyer, Writer, Marketing Manager of the Avila FoundationHave you ever wanted to be a writer?
I remember being a child and sitting on our back step, scribbling reflections and stories on mini notepads as I overlooked our neighbors’ yards. Writing was a gateway to another world and a way to make sense of the jumbled thoughts in my head.
Fast forward several years, and I am still enamored by the art of writing and crafting a good story.
This is why I was thrilled to interview today’s guest, Claire Dwyer. She is a best-selling author of the book, “This Presen...2023-03-1742 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"How to Create a Rule of Life," An Interview with Amber Ezeani, Wife, Mother, Business OwnerIn AD 516, the Rule of Saint Benedict was written by St. Benedict of Nursia. This book of precepts details how monks living communally should live their lives in virtue and with order. What is shocking is this same rule is still being used in Benedictine communities today, 15 centuries later.
Why does a book of “rules” carry so much appeal?
Could it be that at the core, we all crave structure and stability? That knowing our boundaries and living with intentionality can actually lead to greater freedom and growth?
My guest today is Amber Ezeani...2023-02-1743 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"How to Hear God's Voice," An Interview with Fr. Stephen Graeve, PriestWhat does God’s voice sound like? Does He still speak today? What if I can’t hear Him?
These are the questions my guest, Fr. Stephen Graeve, and I discuss on today’s episode. Fr. Graeve is a priest in a country parish in Nebraska and someone I have known since I was a wee lass in high school.
He is wise, hilarious, and the kind of priest that inspires you to live an authentic life in Christ.
In this episode, we discuss:
Fr. Graeve’s journey to becoming a priest
The diff...2023-01-0549 min
The Authentic Uprising ShowEp 3:30: Hearing God in the Gift of ProphecyIn today's episode, Jill talks with another one of her personal mentors, Valentina Imhoff, about the gift of prophecy and how hearing from the Lord in prophecy helps build up and encourage others. In this episode Jill and Valentina take a risk and share a prophetic message for the audience, and we encourage you to reach out to us in the comments or via email if these prophecies resonate with you. God knows you're listening! If you'd like to learn more about Encounter School of Ministry, where both Jill and Valentina received their training, head...2022-12-1335 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"Healing Through Art," An Interview with Diane Reiber, Artist & AuthorDiane Reiber is an artist and author residing in Lincoln, Nebraska whose paintings immediately took my breath away the first time I saw them.
I have always been fascinated by artists. Their freedom with medium such as oil and watercolor that seem to transcend space and reality has always inspired me.
However, unlike other artists whose paintings leave you merely appreciating the subject at hand, Diane’s paintings draw you upward and outwards towards God.
If you have ever desired to be an artist or are curious about how art can heal, take a lis...2022-12-0237 min
Fiat Career Coaching PodcastMy 10 ThingsIn honor of American Thanksgiving this week, I wanted to share my 10 things with you, regarding this business- Fiat Career Coaching, that God gifted me with almost 3 years ago. These are the 10 things I am grateful for over the last year, in no particular order.
What are your 10 things for a specific area of your life? I would love to hear it. Please send me a message at valentina@fiatcareercoaching.com to let me know.
Have a blessed Thanksgiving!2022-11-2205 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"The Discernment of Spirits - Setting Captives Free," An Interview with Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMVIf you have ever felt discouraged in your spiritual life or feel like you fall into the same patterns of behavior and don’t know how to get out of them, today’s episode is for you!
I’m so excited to share with you my conversation with Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V., on the 14 Rules of the Discernment of Spirits by St. Ignatius of Loyola. If you’re not familiar with the rules, think of them as the coach’s game plan in a football game.
Now bear with me, as I’m not a footba...2022-11-1151 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others: A Practical Guide"“Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today.”- Jordan B. Peterson, Canadian Clinical Psychologist2022-10-2805 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"Jenny's Pearls"The following story had a tremendous impact on me when I first heard it several years ago and helped change the trajectory of my life. I hope it blesses you too.
To connect with Valentina, visit fiatcareercoaching.com.2022-10-1407 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast“Following Your Dreams as an Entrepreneur,” An Interview with Shana Martin, Chief Cat Officer of Club CatHave you ever thought about running your own business?
If the idea of pursuing your passion or being your own boss has ever crossed your mind, I encourage you to listen to my interview with Shana Martin, Chief Cat Officer of Club Cat, the first luxury cat boarding hotel in Orange County.
I first met Shana over 10 years ago while living in California and was immediately struck by her vivaciousness and tenacity. She launched Club Cat in 2019 and has built a thriving business blessing felines and those that love them. (And yes, cats are better tha...2022-09-1640 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast“Remembering a Woman Who Labored and Loved Well”As we celebrate Labor Day here in the United States, today the Catholic Church also recognizes Mother Teresa of Calcutta, a woman who labored and loved well.
Born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in Macedonia, she left home at the age of 18 to join the Sisters of Loreto in Rathfarnham, Ireland. After a year there learning English, she was transferred to Darjeeling, India where she took her vows in 1931 and choose the name Teresa.
Fifteen years later on a train ride to a retreat, she heard Christ calling her to a new mission to serve the poorest...2022-09-0505 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"How to Live an Abundant Life," An Interview with Dan Burke, Author, Founder and Radio HostSome of the thoughts in your head aren’t yours and you shouldn’t listen to them.
When was the last time you paid attention to the thoughts in your head? We tend to accept every thought, positive or negative as coming from us, however that is not the case, according to today’s guest, Dan Burke.
Oftentimes these negative thoughts are seeded by the enemy of our souls, seeking to discourage us and pull us away from the abundant life we are created for.
Dan is an author of over 15 books on authen...2022-09-0241 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"A Message to Women," An Interview with Sarah Kaczmarek, Pastoral Director, Encounter MinistriesYou are unstoppable. You have a unique role to play in your sphere of influence and the world needs you.
If you don’t believe me and instead feel bogged down by self-doubt and anxiety, remember this- “The enemy works hard on women because he’s afraid of women.”
These powerful words come from today’s guest, Sarah Kaczmarek, the Pastoral Director of Encounter Ministries. Sarah reminds us that we are unstoppable when we live out of our identity as beloved daughters of God.
In today’s episode Sarah shares about:
Encounter Ministries and how...2022-08-191h 00
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"The Secret to Better Sleep," An Interview with Dr. Carleara Weiss, Ph.D, MS, RN, Clinician-ScientistAre you getting enough sleep? Do you find yourself prioritizing other things above rest, either by choice or by circumstance?
A good night’s sleep is the greatest gift we can give ourselves and others, according to Dr. Carleara Weiss, Ph.D, MS, RN. Dr. Weiss is a clinician-scientist at the University at Buffalo and has over fifteen years of experience as an Adult-Geriatric Nurse Specialist, focusing on Behavioral Sleep Medicine and Circadian Rhythms.
She is originally from Brazil and is our guest today in this 2-part series on rest.
In today’s epis...2022-08-0532 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast“The 7 Types of Rest,” An Interview with Dr. Dalton-Smith, Physician, Author & Work-Life Integration ResearcherDid you know there are 7 types of rest? According to physician and work-life integration researcher, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, most people lack rest in one or more of these 7 areas: physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, social, sensory, and creative.
Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is the author of “Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity”. In today’s episode, she explains why you may still feel exhausted after 8 hours of sleep or often totter on the verge of burn-out.
By knowing which of your ‘buckets’ are low, you will be able to focus your energy on repleni...2022-07-2236 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"People Centered Leadership", An Interview with Lawrence Hicks, Retired Air Force Colonel & Executive PastorToday I had the pleasure of interviewing Lawrence Hicks, a retired Air Force Colonel & Executive Pastor of Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas.
Lawrence has a wealth of leadership experience and shared advice from his 25 years of military service on how to become more resilient and how to motivate your people. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Lawrence and I know you will too.2022-07-0831 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"Overcoming the Hustle Mentality", An Interview with Jill Simons, Founder of Pink Salt RiotWhat if I told you that your worth isn’t in your job or marital status? What if I told you that you, as you are, right now, is enough. Would you believe me?
That no amount of striving, or posturing is going to make you any more loveable, valuable and worthy of respect. You are already all of those things.
Today, I’m joined by a woman I’ve gotten to know through a class I facilitate through Encounter Ministries. Jill Simons is an articulate and vibrant mother of four, who is the Founder and Crea...2022-06-1040 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"How to Have More Joy," An Interview with Karen Dwyer, Ph.D., Author & PodcasterHow is your joy bucket today? With all the saddening news in the world and our own personal struggles, it can be hard to maintain joy.
Today, we’re joined by Karen Dwyer, Ph.D., an award-winning speaker, author, podcaster, and Professor Emeritus of Communications at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, on how to create a joy-filled life. Karen’s mission is to help people find joy and fight fear using God’s Word.
Join us as Karen shares tips on how to have more joy and also how to improve your public speaking skills, tapping into her...2022-05-2741 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"How to Grow in Trust", An Interview with Barbara Heil, Speaker, Missionary & Founder of From His Heart MinistriesIt is not every day you get to meet someone you’ve admired from afar, in person (or via Zoom). I first heard Barbara Heil speak at a women’s conference in New Orleans three years ago and I was blown away. She is a woman who speaks with authority and compassion and has the experience to back it up.
For over 30 years she served as a Pastor and ministered all over the world, from Hong Kong to Jerusalem before becoming Catholic in 2013. She now leads conferences, retreats, and worship seminars all around the U.S. and the w...2022-05-1340 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"Healing From Past Wounds", An Interview with Janet Constantine, Psychotherapist“The body remembers what the mind forgets.” This is a phrase that I first heard our guest today share almost a year ago that I have never forgotten.
As a product of being human, we all experience pain and suffering, some of which we hope to forget or ignore yet find that it creeps up in unexpected moments. If you’ve ever found yourself activated or triggered by a statement someone has said, reliving a particular memory or injury, or seemingly ‘stuck’ in certain patterns of behavior, then I invite you to listen to this episode.
Our gues...2022-04-2952 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"Discovering Your Personal Vocation", An interview with Joshua Miller, PhDHave you ever felt unsure about your calling in life? Does your mind turn up blank when you try to think of things that you’re good at or that give you joy? If so, then tune in to today’s episode on “Discovering Your Personal Vocation”.
This week I am joined by Joshua Miller, PhD who is the Executive Director of Inscape, an organization dedicated to cultivating the unique calling of every person. He is a leader in the field of narrative based motivational assessment and is also the Director of Coaching & Programming at Franciscan University of Steuben...2022-04-1537 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"How to Optimize Your Work", An Interview with Bruno Ferrari, Director at OptimalWorkThis week I’m joined by Bruno Ferrari, a Director at OptimalWork, a company using cognitive-behavior therapy and neuroscience to help individuals increase their productivity and effectiveness at work.
In this episode, Bruno shares tips on how to overcome distraction (oh look a squirrel!) and procrastination, and the power of setting a clear intention before you begin working.
To learn more about OptimalWork, visit https://www.optimalwork.com/.
To connect with Valentina, contact her at fiatcareercoaching.com.2022-04-0132 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"Are You an Effective Leader?", An interview with Jon Harrison, Leadership Trainer & Executive CoachAre you currently a people leader or aspire to be one? If so, this episode is for you.
I’m joined by Jon Harrison, a Leadership Trainer and Executive Coach who is a former Executive of Caterpillar, Inc., a Fortune 100 company. Jon revitalized manufacturing plants across the world and was known for his ability to get various groups of people under the same goal to achieve remarkable results.
In this episode, Jon walks us through the VIP Way of leadership (being values driven, informing your employees through training and fueling passion). He also explains why se...2022-03-1855 min
Fiat Career Coaching PodcastWhen God Says "No", An interview with Meg Hunter-Kilmer, Catholic Speaker, Author and MissionaryWhen was the last time someone told you ‘no’? Whether ‘no’ to a job you applied to, or ‘no’ to a relationship you thought was going to go somewhere but ended? What do you do when that ‘no’ comes from God?
Do we rush into believing He doesn’t care, or do we begin to doubt His existence? It’s a tender place to be, as we wrestle with His goodness in the midst of our disappointment and suffering.
If you find yourself in this situation, I encourage you to take a listen to my conversation with Me...2022-03-0448 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"Is Scripture Still Relevant Today?" An interview with Vern Steiner, The Emmaus InstituteWe all experience moments of anxiety, fear and confusion, however it doesn't have to end there. What if I told you that text written over 2,000 years ago has relevance for your life and the particular situation you're in today?
Are you joyful? Well, there's a Psalm for you. Are you lost? Well, there's a Proverb for you. Are you in need of comfort and healing? There's an encounter with the One who loves you, waiting to happen.
So, grab a cup of coffee and join Vern and I as we unpack how the Bible is sti...2022-02-181h 08
Fiat Career Coaching PodcastYou are "Called & Gifted". An interview with Katherine Coolidge, Catherine of Siena InstituteDo you know that you were created and baptized with unique and supernatural gifts? These free gifts from God, also called charisms, allow you to accomplish things with a level of greatness and in such a way that only you can do! The world needs you to operate in your charisms!
Click "play" to learn about some of the documented charisms and how you can discover yours!
For more information on the Catherine of Siena Institute visit: https://siena.org/
For information on the Called & Gifted Inventory visit: https://siena.org/called-gifted-step-one
To con...2022-02-0435 min
Fiat Career Coaching Podcast"Why Work?" An interview with Mike Aquilina, Author & SpeakerWhat is the purpose of work? Why do we need to work? Are we better off sipping mojitos on a beach every day instead of laboring somewhere?
If you've ever wondered whether your work has meaning, look no further. In this episode, Mike shares with us how we actually image God through our work, big or small.
Mike Aquilina is an award-winning author of more than 50 books. His works have been translated into many languages and he has hosted eleven television series and several documentary films.
To read his article referenced in this vide...2022-01-2145 min
Fiat Career Coaching PodcastNeed Hope?Are you disappointed with a certain area of your life? Are you uncertain as to where to go next or if things will ever improve in your relationships or with your career? Well, tune in, because God has a promise for you today.2022-01-1405 min
Fiat Career Coaching PodcastWelcomeWelcome to my channel! I'm so glad you're here. Each episode is designed to draw you closer to discovering your calling and stepping out into your unique giftings!2022-01-0702 min