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Let go, Lean InLGLI Interview with Megan Bunnell, Tantalum Coaching Episode 163Our guest today is Megan Bunnell of Tantalum Coaching. Megan is a generous soul whose desire is for all people to unleash their 10/10 lives! In fact she is hosting a podcast summit featuring Olympians, authors, and other stellar folks beginning this Monday. Find out more at the link embedded above.
2024-12-0329 minLet go, Lean InWhen Grief & Gratitude Link Arms Episode 162Loss and death is not an easy topic to discuss in toxic positivity culture we find ourselves. But reality is, grief affects everyone in subtle and time stopping ways. If you're like me, you might feel grief for a time but then "it's time to move on", right? Not so fast! Sitting with grief and asking "what is also true" can make space for gratitude to emerge within the losses.
2024-11-2719 minLet go, Lean InThink Globally, Act Locally Episode 161Let's talk about our actions, our choices to care for ourselves, our people and the planet. The aphorisms I use often are those pithy phrases that pack a big idea into a short phrase to help remember the big idea. Think globally, act locally is one of those aphorisms.
2024-11-1915 minLet go, Lean InGrounding Thoughts from the Whirlwind Episode 160Time and current events have been a whirlwind swirling around and within. Today I want to offer us three grounding thoughts, two resources and leave you with a blessing from John O'Donohue. My hope is that you will receive a moment of peace in the midst of the whirlwind of news in the US.
2024-11-1315 minLet go, Lean InGifts of Clarity Episode 159This episode is the last in our eight part series focused on self-leadership. We began in September with my book recommendation of How to Walk into a Room by Emily P. Freeman where I shared the clarity I received by reading her words. Courage, Curiosity, Creativity, Calmness, Confidence, Compassion, Connectedness and now back around to Clarity.
2024-10-2218 minLet go, Lean InPursue Connectedness Episode 158This is the penultimate episode of this eight part series about the 8 C's of Self-Leadership. In past episodes we've talked about courage, curiosity, creativity, calmness, confidence and compassion. Today we turn our attention to connectedness. Connectedness in our interior world and our exterior world. Why do we need to pursue connectedness?
2024-10-1516 minLet go, Lean InNurturing Compassion Episode 157Welcome dear Listener! We're in week 6 of our eight part series covering the 8 C's of Self-Leadership based on the tool developed by Foundations IFS. There will be a link to their pdf in the show notes on letgoleaninpodcast.com Today I want to focus on Compassion and specifically how do we nurture compassion in ourselves and for others?
2024-10-0814 minLet go, Lean InBuilding Confidence Episode 156We're half way through the 8 C's of Self-Leadership series. Today we take a look at confidence. Specifically, building confidence when yours might be wonky. What does confidence really mean? How do we build it? What's challenging about it? Let's find out!
2024-10-0119 minLet go, Lean InDeveloping Calmness Episode 155If there's one thing I've learned over the last four years, it's this: acting like an ostrich in the face of uncertainty doesn't get rid of anxiety. I have learned some helpful practices and have talked about many of them in previous episodes. Today, we'll look at developing calmness in your inner world.
2024-09-2421 minLet go, Lean InCreativity and Faith Hold Hands Episode 154We're in the middle of a series on Self-Leadership using the 8 C's of Self-Leadership Wheel from Foundations of IFS. Today's episode focuses on the fourth C which is Creativity. As a woman of faith, I view creativity as a spiritual practice. I'm hoping you will too after you consider what I share here.
2024-09-1718 minLet go, Lean InCultivate Curiosity Episode 153Our third C from the 8 C's of Self-leadership is Curiosity. We're hardwired to be curious but our culture does not support asking lots of questions or wondering about how things work or especially how we work. Curiosity needs to be developed, practiced and cultivated like a gardener. This begins with paying attention. What are the other steps to cultivate curiosity as you learn to lead yourself and others well? Listen in.
2024-09-1017 minLet go, Lean InCourage to Be Yourself Episode 152Courage is our second C from the 8 C's of Self- leadership that we're exploring in this series. Where do we find courage? What does taking courage look like in our lived experiences? How do we find the courage to be yourself? This episode tackles all these questions and more!
2024-09-0623 minLet go, Lean InThe Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away Episode 151This episode is both a book recommendation and personal application of the first C of the 8 C's of self-leadership: Clarity. Emily P. Freeman's recent book How to Walk into a Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away is the book recommendation and the resource I've applied to my life this summer to gain Clarity; the first C of self-leadership according to the IFS Foundations tool I shared last episode. Such a great book!
2024-08-2720 minLet go, Lean InPick One Thing Episode 150Welcome Welcome to Episode 150 of Let Go, Lean In podcast. This also happens to be the first episode of Year 4! I've been talking to you about leadership, development and leading through the lens of the Enneagram and sharing others' stories about their leadership journeys all this time. in today's episode I answer the 4th grade writing prompt: What did you do on your summer vacation? I also have a list of my takeaways and a tool for your own self-leadership journey.
2024-08-2020 minLet go, Lean InThe Art of Letting Go Episode 149Have you ever read a work of fiction that was so well written you experienced events with the characters? Kristen Hannah's The Women did that for me. Such an amazing writer! But this episode is not a book recommendation; it's a transparent confession of how complex PTSD landed in my life. I also share how I've worked to let go of the emotions that accompany the somatic experiences. I talk a bit about EMDR and therapy in general.
2024-06-2517 minLet go, Lean InThe Art of Living Episode 148In which I read aloud my favorite children's book and share reflections on it's continuing inspiration.
2024-06-1117 minLet go, Lean InSome Positive Effects of Reading Episode 147It's been more than a few minutes since my last episode 146 encouraging you to read David Brooks' latest book How to Know a Person. I've been thinking a lot about the ways books have enhanced my life. I chose four positive effects of reading to remind you of today. Whether you are leading a group, a team, an organization or your own self, reading is essential. I've talked about the research supporting the value of reading in several episodes. Listen in to hear some positive effects of reading that will make you want to go read!
2024-05-2115 minLet go, Lean InHow to Know a Person My Reading Recommendation Episode 146I just finished a delightful book by David Brooks titled How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen. It is a delightful book because it aligns with the messages of growth and listening as well as so many other points I've shared here on the podcast. Listen to learn why you need to read this book!
2024-03-1514 minLet go, Lean InLGLI Interview with Holley Gerth Episode 145Our conversation guest today is Holley Gerth. Holley is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, licensed counselor, and life coach. She imagines a world where we all become who we’re created to be, use our strengths to serve, and grow for a lifetime. Holley cofounded the groundbreaking blogging community (in)courage and cohosts the popular podcast More Than Small Talk.
2024-02-2733 minLet go, Lean InLet Go, Lean In During Lent Episode 144Establishing new rhythms for my work, life and faith in 2024 have taken longer than they used to! All of January I was discerning what to keep, what to let go and where to lean in so I was ready to really get going in February.
Turns out in this season of my life I am more easily distracted than I used to be. The biggest culprit is EMAIL.
2024-02-2213 minLet go, Lean InCollect. Connect. Correct. Episode 143What does it mean to connect the dots if we don't have the dots collected in one place? This adds a Why to the What and How of living a dot to dot life.
2024-02-1213 minLet go, Lean InWhich Way Now? Episode 142Please tell me I'm not alone with the kind of day I had today! Distractions that appeared like emergencies took two hours of my time and took my emotions outside my window of tolerance. Ever had that happen?
2024-01-3018 minLet go, Lean InLet Go, Lean In an Interview with Kristen Stockton, The Caregiver Coach Group Episode 141Kristen Stockton is the Founder of the Caregiver Coach Group, under JASKAP Consulting LLC, where Kristen is the Principal Managing Partner. During our conversation we talk about leadership as a throughline in life. Kristen's unique background spans 30 years of working with non-profit, private and public sector organizations.
2024-01-2346 minLet go, Lean InHow do You get to Carnegie Hall? Episode 140It's the beginning of the third week of January and I thought we needed a joke.
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, Practice, Practice. No one knows the origin of this joke including the folks at Carnegie Hall. The reason I chose this joke is this episode is all about Practice, Practice, Practice but not necessarily musical instruments.
2024-01-1618 minLet go, Lean In(page turn) New Year, Same Me Episode 139Welcome to the first episode of 2024! Ta da! (page turn) New Year! Same me. I'm guessing same you as well. This episode invites you to slow down and pay attention to what is drawing you forward rather than to the external values of other voices. There are several resources as well as a suggested practice to help you learn to lead yourself well so that you can lead others well.
2024-01-0915 minLet go, Lean InMusings on the Subtleties of Influence Episode 138Ideas simmer, they don't bubble over. Reflecting on influence as a leadership value has been a simmer that took a lot of time to bring out the subtleties of influence.
2023-12-1215 minLet go, Lean InDevelopment is the Key Leadership Value Episode 137Learning-Growing-Changing-Sharing-Encouraging-Equipping are all elements of Development. Not the fundraising kind of Development. The leadership value of personal and professional development that is the key to lifelong learning and the key of Transformational Leadership.
2023-12-0514 minLet go, Lean InLet Go, Lean In an Interview with Judy M. Baker, Book Marketing Mentor Ep 136Judy M. Baker founded Book Marketing Mentor to support authors at every stage in
their journey, guiding them on the path to success and sustainable sales.
Judy is the President of the Redwood Writers Club and co-hosts the Grand Authors
Group.
Judy and I had a lovely conversation about the Leadership Value of Development, both of self and your people.
2023-11-2838 minLet go, Lean InHonesty & Transparency as Leadership Values Episode 135In my conversation with Dr. Jill Richardson (ep. 134) she chose Honesty & Transparency from the list of Leadership Values she was sent. We discussed these values as well as the Enneagram and her upcoming course called The Enneagram for Writers. In this solo episode I thought I would model these values through a personal story or two. I had fun with this; hope you enjoy it.
2023-11-2114 minLet go, Lean InLet Go, Lean In an Interview with Dr. Jill Richardson Episode 134My dear listener, I am so happy to share this conversation with the Reverend Dr. Jill Richardson. We had a delightful time!
Dr. Jill Richardson pastors in suburban Chicago, as well as writing and speaking. Her passion is to work with the next generation to create a healthy church and to teach pastors. She has written or contributed to 8 books, and her articles have appeared in leading national magazines and websites. Jill has three adult daughters and one unruly cat. She also enjoys traveling, gardening, volunteering with World Relief, breaking out in random musical numbers, emerging victorious in LO...2023-11-1440 minLet go, Lean InRespect: A CoRe Leadership Value Episode 133In our series on leadership values have you noticed the overlap of some of the values?
I thought I would take some liberties with word play in this solo episode. Today's leadership value is Respect. I'm putting it together with another leadership value Communication. The first two letters of Communication are Co. The first two letters of Respect are Re. Putting those letters together in one word, we get a CoRe value.
See what I did there?
2023-11-0717 minLet go, Lean InLet Go, Lean In an Interview with Molly Hegenderfer Episode 132Molly Hegenderfer is a seasoned Project Manager -- most recently with a non-profit. Proven process design skills, development support, Email marketing (constant contact, mailchimp), CRM mangement (bloomerang, zapier), Event Management (eventbrite), technology managment for small business. Strong skills -- Business Analysis, Sales, Team Building, and Public Speaking. Hold a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Washington State University.
Personally she is a friend, sister, wife, mother and Christ follower who is a joyful encourager In all situations. Molly chose respect as the leadership value she wanted to discuss. It's a powerful one!
2023-10-3137 minLet go, Lean InAccountability takes Courage Episode 131In this solo episode on the leadership value of Accountability, I talk about the courage it takes to ask for even one person to hold you to your commitments.
Accountability is not easy and frivolous. Asking someone to watch your work, your words, your growth is inviting scrutiny as well as being vulnerable to failure.
If you never share the risk you take then no one knows the leap you make.
Accountability takes Courage and it is worth it!
2023-10-2424 minLet go, Lean InLet Go, Lean In an Interview with Ruthie Gray, Author & Coach Episode 130Today's conversation is with Ruthie Gray, whose book Empty Nest Awakening launches TODAY!
Ruthie Gray is a wife, Gigi, empty nester, and content marketing consultant for Christian entrepreneurs, specializing in community building for Instagram and newsletter growth. Her hobbies include Florida beach walks, RV-ing with hubby, and reading historical fiction. Ruthie is the founder of Authentic Online Marketing School where she teaches her Community Marketing Framework, and podcasts at Authentic Online Marketing (so easy, your mom – or Carol Brady - can do it). Connect with her on Instagram or her website authenticonlinemarketing.com.
2023-10-1726 minLet go, Lean InIntegrity as a Leadership Value Episode 129"The absence of integrity erodes trust" Allison Priola
Picking up from our conversation around integrity as a leadership value I share more about what Integrity looks like in the life of a leader through the ideas of identity, community and love.
2023-10-1017 minLet go, Lean InLet Go, Lean In an Interview with Allison Priola, Vocational Coach Episode 128Allison Priola is a high capacity leader with over 20 years of organizational experience in creating, equipping and leading teams. As a seasoned organizational leader, developer, facilitator and coach, she helps teams bring simple solutions to complex problems through guided collaboration and maximizing talents. She is skilled in leading through strategic planning, creative solutions, and managing projects. Additionally, she is an ICF certified coach with a desire for individuals and teams to make and execute upon clear steps towards organizational goals, as well as growth as whole leaders doing meaningful work. She is passionate about facilitating opportunities for individuals to...2023-10-0331 minLet go, Lean InPassion & Commitment; The Energy and Engine of Leadership Episode 127We are in our sixth week of this series on leadership values. If you're new here you can head back to episode 121 to hear the entire series.
Today we'll take a closer look at Passion and Commitment. I see these paired values as the energy and the engine of leadership.
2023-09-2613 minLet go, Lean InLet Go, Lean In an Interview with Melody Box Episode 126
Melody is a cancer survivor, author, trainer, speaker, marriage counselor, comedian and professional napper.
Melody and Phil live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas have been married for 44 years, have 3 kids and 5 grandchildren.
A popular and frequently requested trainer, speaker and motivator, she addresses audiences from ten to thousands and uses laughter and lessons from her life, her business and her faith to inspire every audience.
Author of 3 books:
“He can Be Trusted, Discovering God’s Presence in Your Darkest Moments”
“The Couples Prayer Journal - a digital weekly devotion and prayer guide” (co-authored with husband Phil)
“Connecting with God through praye...2023-09-1939 minLet go, Lean InWhy is Resilience a Leadership Value? Episode 125In the previous episode conversation with Andrea Stunz, she identified Resilience as an important value of leadership. Today I unpack more about Why Resilience in on the Leadership Values list.
2023-09-1217 minLet go, Lean InLet Go, Lean In an Interview with Andrea Stunz Episode 124Andrea Stunz is back to have a deep conversation with us about the leadership value of Resilience.
Andrea is a well-traveled, born-and-raised Texan who longs for adventure - especially if it requires a passport. As a Christ-following sojourner, she is a lover of stories and a connoisseur of sunrises and coffee - best when served up together. When she's not supporting others by editing and mentoring, she can be found writing or spending time with the joys of her life, her grandchildren.2023-09-0538 minLet go, Lean InStyles & Values How They Impact Leadership Episode 123Did you know that there are seven different leadership styles? The one I focus on is Transformational Leadership. There has been a considerable amount of research on leadership skills and values; this season we are going to focus on the 14 leadership values. This episode focuses on Empathy.
2023-08-2911 minLet go, Lean InLGLI Interview with Dominica Lumazar Episode 122To kick off the 3rd year of Let Go, Lean In podcast, I had a conversation with Dominica Lumazar, business development specialist and executive coach. This is Dominica's third time as a guest on LGLI and she shares the leadership value she believes most important: Empathy.
2023-08-2227 minLet go, Lean InThree Years, Three Goals, Three Questions Episode 121Welcome to the 3rd year of Let Go, Lean In Podcast! After taking the summer off for rest, getting out in creation and completing some creative projects, I'm excited to begin talking with you about Transformational Leadership again.
Thanks for being here!
2023-08-1508 minLet go, Lean InBook Recommendation: How It Feels to Find Yourself by Meera Lee Patel Episode 120I love to make a book recommendation when I know there is value for you in reading it. Author Meera Lee Patel has written such a book: How It Feels to Find Yourself. This is a new book and I simply love it! Listen in to hear more of why I am recommending this book to you.
2023-06-0613 minLet go, Lean InLet Go, Lean In an Interview with Amanda Cleary Eastep Episode 119Amanda Cleary Eastep is not related to Beverly Cleary but
wishes she were. She is, however, a children’s author, and the
Tree Street Kids is her middle grade series for readers 8-12.
Amanda knows kids because she’s still one at heart. When she
is forced to act like an adult, she edits nonfiction books by
grownup authors. Amanda lives and writes in the mountains of
North Carolina but has spent most of her life in the suburbs of
Chicago, the home of the Tree Street Kids.
2023-05-3044 minLet go, Lean InInvestments in Your Well-being Episode 118A few weeks ago, our pastor posed a question that I've been mulling around: how do I intentionally invest in my well-being? In light of the loneliness epidemic and the isolation that can come with the second half of life, it's important to be intentional in investing in our well-being so that we can live healthy, helpful and fulfilling lives. He gave us four categories to consider being intentional about investing: Faith, Family, Friendships and Meaningful work that benefits others.
2023-05-2316 minLet go, Lean InLet Go, Lean In an Interview with Andrea Stunz Episode 117Andrea is a well-traveled, born-and-raised Texan who longs for adventure - especially if it requires a passport. As a Christ-following sojourner, she is a lover of stories and a connoisseur of sunrises and coffee - best when served up together. When she's not supporting others by editing and mentoring, she can be found writing or spending time with the joys of her life, her grandchildren.2023-05-1649 minLet go, Lean InSimply.Be.Creative Episode 116Creativity can feel like a lot of pressure. You might be like me; having a hard time thinking of yourself as a creative person. Listen and be encouraged (hopefully!)
2023-05-0912 minLet go, Lean InLet Go, Lean In an Interview with Hillary Bennett, Managing the Motherload Coach Episode 115Hillary Loveland Bennett has all the credentials necessary to achieve greatness in the business world of coaching. In our conversation you'll find out why those achievements were not enough and what was missing.
2023-05-0242 minLet go, Lean InHow Can We Learn to See From Another Perspective? Episode 114It's a challenge to learn to see from another perspective! There are tools you can gather to help you. Three immediately come to mind and I identify them and unpack them a bit in this episode.
Awareness
Curiosity
Practice
Listen to learn how these three elements can help you learn to see from another perspective.
2023-04-2516 minLet go, Lean InLet Go, Lean In an Interview with Dr. Cindy Kizanis Episode 113Cindy Kizanis, M.A. MFT, Doctor of Intercultural Studies, is an adjunct professor of Marriage and Family
Therapy at Western Seminary and co-founder of Be.loved Ministries. She has been encouraging, teaching,
and equipping women for over 25 years. She loves reading, music, painting and creating, and is always ready
for a good kitchen dance party! Since deciding to close her therapy practice, she has been happily spending
time on writing projects, and most recently has learned how to tattoo eyebrows! She is turning the chapter on
a new season of life as an empty...2023-04-1841 minLet go, Lean InResurrection comes: The Writing of Justin McRoberts Episode 112Today I want to introduce you to a voice I've been listening to for several years.
Justin McRoberts is an author, coach, speaker, and songwriter. He is the author of six books, including the upcoming, Sacred Strides (May 2023).
For over 20 years, Justin has helped artists, ministers, and entrepreneurs find their way. From the stage, through his stories in books or during coaching sessions, he leans on his years of work and expertise as a minister and artist to help individuals and teams solve problems in their creative processes.
When he’s not writing, speak...2023-04-1110 minLet go, Lean InLet Go, Lean In an Interview with Carole Duff Episode 111Carole Duff completed a 34-year career in education, as an award-winning high school history and social studies teacher, mid-management administrator and curriculum technologist. She is also an accomplished presenter, serious flutist, and avid naturalist.
Carole has written articles for the professional journals Educational Leadership and Momentum. After pivoting to writing narrative nonfiction, her short works have appeared in:
The Perennial Gen
Streetlight Magazine
Brevity’s Nonfiction Blog
Mockingbird
An adapted chapter from her to-be-published manuscript Wisdom Builds Her House: A Memoir of Finding Grace in the Third Stage o...2023-04-0446 minLet go, Lean InWhat is Also True? Episode 110Today we learned of another mass school shooting. Monday, March 27, 2023 six people were killed at school. Three children. Three adults. And the gun woman.
I am overwhelmed. I share a blessing from The Lives We Actually Have by Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie called For This Grief-stricken Day. I also talk about what is also true for each of us.
Listen in...
2023-03-2812 minLet go, Lean InLet Go, Lean In an Interview with Andrea M. Nyberg Episode 109Today is the launch day of Andrea's first book, I'm Such a Messterpiece
We talk about writing, life and faith sprinkled with dealing with anxiety and depression. It's a great conversation with my friend who is now a published author!
About the book: Battling anxiety and depression, along with the shame and stigma of mental illness, Andrea Nyberg was drowning in hopelessness. With her physical, mental, and spiritual health in a downward spiral, Andrea reached out for help—an act of courage that saved her life and set freedom and healing in motion. Mindful that we...2023-03-2139 minLet go, Lean InWhat Am I About? Episode 108I love to share conversations I'm privileged to have recorded for you where you get to learn what the guest is about. In this episode you get to hear a bit of what I am about in the realm of my faith journey.
2023-03-1418 minLet go, Lean InLGLI Interview with Dorothy Littell Greco Episode 107In today's episode you hear my conversation with Dorothy Littell Greco. Dorothy is the author of two books on marriage, the most recent one, Marriage in the Middle, is one I'm grateful to have read. Dorothy's bio is a first person account; here's part of how Dorothy introduces herself:
"I’m a story-teller. Sometimes I use words and sometimes I use images. I pay attention to what happens on the sidelines and in the margins. I feel compelled to challenge hypocrisy, mend broken systems, and reveal beauty. Practically speaking, that means my work is fiercely honest and so...2023-03-0739 minLet go, Lean InWhat If...? Four Questions and a Blessing Episode 106Do you ever wonder about or ponder questions beginning with the words "What if...? Do you find you listen to a negative voice instead of a voice of encouragement?
This episode is for you.
Important links and questions will be posted in the shownotes on Let Go, Lean In Podcast
2023-02-2818 minLet go, Lean InThe Life I Actually Have: Practices for Lent Episode 105Happy Tuesday! Happy Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras! In fact, laissez le bon temps rouler! Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent.
Lent is an interesting season in the church calendar. If you are familiar with lenten practices you know it's typical to do without something during this season. Some people practice adding in something such as volunteering in the community.
I share some ideas and practices I've found helpful as I practice my word for the year Restore.
2023-02-2117 minLet go, Lean InLGLI Interview with Jessica Richie, producer and writer Episode 104Jessica Richie is a producer and writer. She serves as the executive director of the Everything Happens Initiative at Duke University and the executive producer of the Everything Happens podcast, which hosts wise, funny, and tender conversations between Dr. Kate Bowler and guests about lives that don't always work out. Based on their work together, Kate and Jess co-wrote a book of spiritual reflections called, GOOD ENOUGH: 40ish DEVOTIONALS FOR A LIFE OF IMPERFECTION and a book of blessings called THE LIVES WE ACTUALLY HAVE: 100 BLESSINGS FOR IMPERFECT DAYS. Jess received her M.Div. from Duke Divinity School and...2023-02-1437 minLet go, Lean InMaking Space for Self-Care Episode 103The concept of self-care has been complicated for many women, myself included. Some teachings have emphasized the self in self-care labeling the concept selfish and anti-Christian. I bought into that line of thinking for many years; not taking care of the sacred vessel God has blessed me with. My health suffered as did my relationships. Self-care is NOT selfish. Self-care is essential and each of us will benefit when we make space for self-care in four specific areas as a regular set of practices.
2023-02-0721 minLet go, Lean InTwo Books, Two Voices. What I Learned from Their Lives Episode 102I've come to Audible slowly. Not an early adopter because I struggled with the legitimacy of reading. I had to talk myself through the process of learning a language whether your heart language or a second or third or more. We learn listening. Reading is actually the third stage of language learning: listening, speaking, reading and then writing.
All that to say, I've made peace with reading books on Audible by working this developmental process through in my head. See what it's like in my head? Complicated!
I just completed two memoirs on Audible and I...2023-02-0329 minLet go, Lean InAre Affirmations WooWoo? Episode 101Moving toward the next milestone in episodes, beginning again with one. One hundred one to be exact.
Sharing with you the value of practicing affirmations and the kinds of fruit that can be born in your life: mind, heart and body being supported and encouraged by helpful, authentic words.
Research is behind this episode! Check it out.
2023-01-2721 minLet go, Lean InCelebrate Perseverance! Episode 100*Applause* Woohoo! 100 Episodes! I'm sharing the fun with you; Top 5 Episodes, Top 5 Books Read and Top 4 Things I've Learned as a Podcaster. Plus there is a gift for you in the show notes at letgoleaninpodcast.com
2023-01-1724 minLet go, Lean In99 Episodes? How Does This Happen?!In this unique episode, I pull back the curtain to reveal who and what is behind Let Go, Lean In Podcast.
I also have a reminder of the invitation to join a coaching group using the Enneagram wisdom for growth and development.
Thanks again for being here!
2023-01-1014 minLet go, Lean InEyes to See Blind Spots with the Enneagram Episode 98Happy New Year!
It's been a rainy start in California but today there is a break in the rain! Can't complain; we desperately need the rain but there is also the tragic loss of lives due to flooding in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mourning for those families who have lost loved ones.
In this podcast episode I want to help you see each of our blind spots for the nine types of the Enneagram. Listen to see if you already are aware of your blind spot!
2023-01-0322 minLet go, Lean InHow Can Using Your Imagination Be a Spiritual Practice? Episode 97You're not invited to use your imagination a lot as an adult. In fact, imagination can be called a bad thing in certain circles.
What would growth and change be like if you were invited to imagine releasing the things you want to change into the hands of the One who created you? What if you put into practice casting your cares into the Eternal River of God's Grace?
That is what this episode is about and more! Plus, this is the week to sign up for Group Coaching through the En...2022-12-2717 minLet go, Lean InPay Attention! Change is on the Way! Episode 96There are 12 days until the new year 2023. When I was ten that year was so far off it was part of science fiction writing! I hope you are making space to reflect on this past year and are setting some intentions for what you'd like to see and be a part of in the coming year.
Making lasting change takes practice and learning what tools you already have to move forward is what this episode is about.
Listen to the very end where I share details about my new offer of Group Coaching through the E...2022-12-2017 minLet go, Lean InLet Go, Lean In an Interview with Michelle Van Loon, founder of The Sage Forum and author of Becoming Sage Ep 95Michelle Van Loon is the author of 7 books including Becoming Sage: Cultivating Maturity, Purpose, and Spirituality in Midlife. She is the founder of the website and newsletter for women in the second half of life, TheSageForum.com. She's been married to Bill for 43 years, and is mom of three and grandmother to two teen boys. Midlife spiritual formation is a focus of her work and the passion of her heart.
2022-12-1340 minLet go, Lean InLet Go, Lean In an Interview with Gem Fadling, author, Hold That ThoughtIn this episode I have the privilege of introducing you to Gem Fadling.
Gem Fadling, CLC, is a founding partner of Unhurried Living, a non-profit that trains people to rest deeper, live fuller and lead better. She is a Certified Life Coach and a trained Spiritual Director who coaches women at the intersection of spiritual leadership and soul care. Gem is the host of the I Can Do That! Podcast as well as the co-author of What Does Your Soul Love? Eight Questions That Reveal God's Work in You, and author of Hold That Thought: Sorting Through...2022-12-0640 minLet go, Lean InChapter Endings, New Beginnings Episode 93Our lives are full of endings and beginnings. Some endings are joyful like moving from an apartment into your first home. Or completing your education and finding your first career job. Some endings are hard and challenging to navigate like finding out your company is downsizing and you didn't make the cut. Or hearing news of the death of a loved one. Sudden endings that we don't choose can be the most challenging to walk through. Learning to pause and give space for acknowledging the ending is what I touch on in this episode.
2022-11-3017 minLet go, Lean InGifts of Grace When You’re Hurting Episode 92We all have experienced so many losses over the past several years; loss of jobs, loss of revenue and even loss of loved ones. That's where I find myself today. In this personal reflection I point out the practice of being quiet, of having eyes to see and ears to hear the gifts of grace that are offered when you're hurting.
2022-11-2215 minLet go, Lean InWhat Difference Does a Small Change Make? Episode 91Starting this episode a bit differently with a personal reflection on my computer use; connecting this anecdote to the question What difference does a small change make? You'll learn more than you want to know about me but I also share a practical tool and the insight I've gleaned in relationship to the posture toward time.
2022-11-1515 minLet go, Lean InDiscernment in the Second Half Episode 90Quiet here since August. Why? I've been practicing Discernment in the Second Half. Listen in to hear what that is and the tool that I've been using to let go and lean in.
2022-11-0821 minLet go, Lean InCelebrate Your Resilience! Episode 89Celebrations! My husband's birthday was this past week AND Let Go, Lean In Podcast is TWO years old! It's important to celebrate milestones but it's also important to celebrate your resilience. This episode is about just that. Listen in!
2022-08-2417 minLet go, Lean InEpisode 88 Standing Still or Moving Forward?It's mid-August when schools around the country are gearing up for the new school year so your summer may be coming to a close. Perhaps you are just returning from vacation to realize those projects you thought were getting accomplished while you were gone haven't been accomplished. What ever your circumstances right now, my question to you is are you Standing Still or Moving Forward?
2022-08-1014 minLet go, Lean InDo You See the Creative Fingerprint You Wear? Episode 87This solo episode is a follow on to last week's talking about a specific way you bear the imago dei through creativity. I know not everyone sees themselves as creative yet the truth is we all wear the fingerprint of God as a creative person; the question is do we see it?
2022-08-0516 minLet go, Lean InHow Do You Bear the Imago Dei? Episode 86I am naturally curious and I love asking questions. The title of this episode is the reflective question I'm inviting you to ponder: How do you bear the Imago Dei? If you haven't thought much about your answer to this question I hope this episode sparks your curiosity to learn your answer!
2022-07-2615 minLet go, Lean InLet Go, Lean In an Interview with Annie Perdue-Olson Ep. 85Allow me to introduce you to an amazing leader whose resume is full, yet the resume behind the resume is what this conversation focuses on.
2022-07-1949 minLet go, Lean InSurprised by Change? Episode 84Are you Reactive or Responsive in the face of a surprise change? What clues does your body give when you have something come out of left field? In this episode I share a quote, a resource and a tool for your growth as a leader of yourself and others.
2022-07-1213 minLet go, Lean InThe Book I Just Read (and the Value of Reading as a Leader)This episode is a book recommendation. I simply want to share my reading habit and recommend to you a wonderful biography: A Burning in My Bones by Winn Collier. This is the authorized biography of Eugene Peterson, pastor, professor, husband, father and the author of The Message version of the Bible.
2022-07-0615 minLet go, Lean InThree Poems and an Epiphany Episode 82In a follow on solo episode Lisa pulls back the current on how true Growing is Slow Going is in her own transformational journey. Hope you're encouraged to keep moving forward one step, one breath at a time.
2022-06-2917 minLet go, Lean InGrowing is Slow Going Episode 81Mary Oliver wrote these now famous words: Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?
For twenty years I have been growing away from doing to grow into simply being.
If you were to write a To Be list, what would be on it?
2022-06-1415 minLet go, Lean InPracticing Perspective Taking Episode 80In this solo episode, I try to navigate between my educator voice and my soul care voice to help bring awareness to the practice of perspective taking. Not only is this a well-researched leadership skill, perspective taking can help in all relationships and interactions.
2022-06-0817 minLet go, Lean InLGLI an Interview with Kathy Hamilton Ep 79Kathy Hamilton is a dear friend who continues to practice intentional personal, professional and spiritual growth. In our conversation you will hear several nuggets of practical, actionable wisdom and you'll be encouraged for your own journey!
2022-06-0135 minLet go, Lean InWhat is Your Through Line? Episode 78A term from story writing sticks with me: through line. It's the theme of the story. It's the thread that weaves all the way from beginning to end and holds the story together. You have a through line. Listen to learn how to identify your through line and begin to live aware of how you can support and develop your through line.
2022-05-1719 minLet go, Lean InWhat Do You Mean by ”False Self”? Episode 77William Shakespeare penned "All the World's a stage" and many of us live as actors in our own story, playing a role rather than being engaged in our lives. Living a role is likened to the False Self which the Enneagram helps us both identify and find our way to our True Self.
2022-05-1018 minLet go, Lean InLearning What Holds You Back Episode 76Learning to simply BE has been a journey of unlearning and reconnecting. In this solo episode I share my reflection on being versus doing.
2022-05-0316 minLet go, Lean InLGLI Interview with Emily Nelson, founder of The Flourish Collective Ep.75The first interview of Season 4 is with Emily Nelson, founder of The Flourish Collective. You'll hear so much wisdom in Emily's experiences with leadership, discernment and developing community.
2022-04-2648 minLet go, Lean InWhat Came Up in the Quiet? Ep.74Six weeks of pause from external voices and distractions made space for listening, clarity and freedom. In this episode I share a bit of what came up in the quiet.
2022-04-2126 minLet go, Lean InEpisode 73 Getting Quiet During LentPart of transformation is making intentional choices that bring about lasting change. In this episode you're invited to consider the practice of finding stillness within your busy life.
2022-03-0319 minLet go, Lean InEp 72 Let Go, Lean In an Interview with Dr. Kenya Ayers-PalmoreThis conversation with Dr. Kenya Ayers-Palmore highlights the power of investing in your people and the vital role faith plays in learning to lead yourself and others well.
2022-02-2235 minLet go, Lean InEpisode 71 How Did I Get Here?After eight weeks of quiet from the podcast, I am taking the next step in offering encouragement to let go of what is holding you back and lean in toward Jesus to learn to lead yourself well.
2022-02-1518 minLet go, Lean InEpisode 70 Taking Inventory: Making Room for What‘s NextIn the final episode of 2021 and the final episode of the four part series Taking Inventory, Lisa asks you to consider what you need to let go of in order to make room in your work, life and faith for what's next.
2021-12-1517 minLet go, Lean InEpisode 69 Taking Inventory Part 3 To Do vs. To BeContinuing the series titled Taking Inventory, this episode is part 3 of 4 and is called To Do vs. To Be.
In this second week of Advent the theme for this week is Peace. Lisa encourages you to make a comparison list similar to a Pros/Cons list but titled To Do vs. To Be. Lisa is uncharacteristically candid about faith practices and shares a bit about getting quiet and the benefits of the meditative, contemplative practice.
2021-12-0819 minLet go, Lean InEpisode 68 Taking Inventory: What Isn‘t Working Well?This is part two in the four part series Taking Inventory. In this solo episode Lisa talks about the negativity bias and how to work with yourself in identifying what isn't working well and then taking steps to make change.
2021-12-0116 minLet go, Lean InEpisode 67 Taking Inventory: What is Working?As the year 2021 winds up before it winds down, Lisa put together a final series titled: Taking Inventory. Today's episode is the first in the series and is sub-titled What is Working? The invitation is to begin a list of what is working right now in three areas: work, life and faith.
We have a natural negativity bias and are able to point out what isn't working in each of these areas; the challenge is to set aside your growing list of what needs attention or improvement to acknowledge and write down the things that a...2021-11-2715 minLet go, Lean InEpisode 66 Let Go, Lean In an Interview with Coach Jon McLernon, Freedom Nutrition CoachingCoach Jon is a weight loss coach and emotional eating expert who has lost 100lbs. From nanotechnology researcher, to Navy marine engineer, to globetrotting nomad, Coach Jon spent most of his life running from his true calling, until one question changed his life. Now he's on a mission to help others lose weight for good and leave BS diets in the rearview mirror.
With Freedom Nutrition Coaching he marries the Science of Metabolism with the Psychology of Behavior Change and the Compassion of Human Connection to create life-changing transformations with his clients.
2021-11-1636 minLet go, Lean InHow Do You Know You‘re Heading in the Right Direction? Episode 65In this solo episode, Lisa addresses the question for clarity: How do you know you're heading in the right direction as you lead yourself and others?
Lisa reminds us of the Enneagram wisdom of the Three Centers of Intelligence: Head/Thinking; Heart/Feeling; and Body/Gut. We receive clues through these Centers if we're willing to pay attention.
Earlier this fall, Lisa watched a couple of Adam Grant's TED Talks while on her indoor cycle trainer. The one she identified with most was about languishing. She mentions how she identified she was languishing and how...2021-11-1512 minLet go, Lean InLet Go, Lean In an Interview with Rhonda Peterson, Executive CoachRhonda Peterson is an executive coach helping people shift their focus from ROI to ROE. What is that you ask? Return on Energy. We talk about the tools she uses to move people from surviving to thriving.
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