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Episode 61: Well-being and Work, with Mari Ryan
Kristy Olinger Kristy Olinger

Episode 61: Well-being and Work, with Mari Ryan

The meaning of work has been forever changed by our experiences over the last couple of years. Now more than ever, there is broader recognition of the importance of wellbeing to help individuals and businesses thrive. Danielle and Kristy talk with Mari Ryan, author and speaker, about workplace wellness and what individuals and companies can do to ignite engagement and fuel results.

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Episode 59: 7 Paths to Happiness, with Dr. Elia Gourgouris
Kristy Olinger Kristy Olinger

Episode 59: 7 Paths to Happiness, with Dr. Elia Gourgouris

Danielle and Kristy talk with Dr. Elia Gourgouris, the happiness doctor, about the paths to lasting happiness. We contemplate being grateful in the midst of adversity, why forgiveness equals freedom, and the influence of our personal brand on our lives.

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Episode 56: Holistic Wellness, with Dr. Tomi Mitchell
Kristy Olinger Kristy Olinger

Episode 56: Holistic Wellness, with Dr. Tomi Mitchell

In this episode Danielle and Kristy talk with Dr. Tomi Mitchell, a physician and a Mental Health & Wellness Coach, about holistic wellness. We cover what burnout looks like, ideas to care for all aspects of your wellness, and how to encourage others in your life to do the same.

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Episode 55: Changing the Culture of Racism is a Long Game, with Janese Murray
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Episode 55: Changing the Culture of Racism is a Long Game, with Janese Murray

In this episode Danielle and Kristy talk with Janese Murray, a thought leader in the field of diversity and inclusion, about race in the United States. We touch on critical race theory; what it is, what it isn’t, and what you can do about it. We talk about why laws are important but not enough, and how personal stories can make big impacts in the hearts and minds of individuals.

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Episode 54: The Visibility Factor, with Susan M. Barber
Kristy Olinger Kristy Olinger

Episode 54: The Visibility Factor, with Susan M. Barber

Susan M. Barber, the author of The Visibility Factor, shares how a pivotal conversation with her mentor opened her eyes to the importance of visibility and changed the trajectory of her career. In this episode we talk about what it means to be visible at work and why it’s important, Sue shares the process that worked for her, and we discuss how to embrace visibility in a way that works for you.

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Episode 53: Reclaim Your Lost Superpowers, with Lynae Steinhagen
Kristy Olinger Kristy Olinger

Episode 53: Reclaim Your Lost Superpowers, with Lynae Steinhagen

In this episode, we talk with Lynae Steinhagen, co-author of the new book The Five Lost Superpowers. We talk about appreciative inquiry (looking for what is working), the lifelong practice of ‘both/and’, and the importance of understanding your locus of control. We also all share the advice we would give to our younger selves.

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Episode 52: Unfollow Your Passion, with Terri Trespicio
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Episode 52: Unfollow Your Passion, with Terri Trespicio

Confucius told us that if we choose a job we love, we’ll never work another day in our lives. This idea that we need to find our singular passion is a message that starts in our childhood and weighs on us as adults. Terri Trespicio is challenging us to rethink the conventional wisdom around what we need to succeed in her new book, Unfollow Your Passion. In this episode we talk about owning your story, the value of staying in your comfort zone, and why embracing boredom could be your path to creativity and passion.

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Episode 51: Are You Saying ‘No’ Enough?, with Becky Morrison
Kristy Olinger Kristy Olinger

Episode 51: Are You Saying ‘No’ Enough?, with Becky Morrison

We’ve all been there. That feeling of complete overwhelm and too much to do, when you say ‘Yes’ to every opportunity that comes towards you. In this episode we talk with Becky Morrison, author and happiness coach, about untangling the mess of your to do list so you can make intelligent decisions on what to let go of and then make better decisions moving forward. We cover why it’s so hard for most people to say no, the ways we can say no, and how to set yourself up to do more of what matters to you and less of all the rest. Later, Kristy shares a life hack about in-person networking in the digital age and we wrap with our pluses and deltas.

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Episode 50: Reflection and Gratitude to Reach New Heights, with Karl Staib
Kristy Olinger Kristy Olinger

Episode 50: Reflection and Gratitude to Reach New Heights, with Karl Staib

When something negative is weighing you down, your first instinct might not be to show gratitude. But that’s exactly what Karl Staib has found helpful in his life and recommends to clients with his Dig to Fly method. Karl is a speaker and coach that helps people understand their struggles and turn them into stepping stones. We talk about reflection and gratitude, meditation and journaling, and the benefits of an evening routine and managing your thoughts right before bed.

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Episode 49: Embracing your Everyday Creativity, with Dr. Caroline Brookfield
Kristy Olinger Kristy Olinger

Episode 49: Embracing your Everyday Creativity, with Dr. Caroline Brookfield

Creativity is our elemental human gift and has been proven to influence resilience, confidence in the face of uncertainty, critical thinking, empathy, and more. Dr. Caroline Brookfield is a speaker who leverages research and data to help audiences realize the value of embracing everyday creativity. In this episode we discuss what creativity is, the benefits of being creative, how our inner critic and fear of judgement hold us back, and the ways to tap into your creative self.

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Episode 48: 9/11; A Story of Resilience and Rebuilding, with Ed Zier
Kristy Olinger Kristy Olinger

Episode 48: 9/11; A Story of Resilience and Rebuilding, with Ed Zier

On September 11, 2001, sixteen employees of Baseline Financial Services remained on the 77th and 78th floors of Two World Trade Center not knowing that a second plane targeting the towers was about to crash directly into their offices. Twelve would survive. On this 20th anniversary of that tragic event, Ed Zier, former COO of Baseline joins us to tell the story that day and what followed. It is a true story of leadership amid growth and adversity.

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Episode 47: Setting Goals Your Way, with Kelly Travis
Kristy Olinger Kristy Olinger

Episode 47: Setting Goals Your Way, with Kelly Travis

Danielle and Kristy have very different approaches to setting goals. We speak with Kelly Travis, a health and success coach, about how she works with clients to help them realize what they actually want for themselves and create a sustainable action plan to achieve their big scary goals. We cover why knowing your core values is foundational to setting goals, how your personality and preferences influence the process, and why to ask yourself ‘why’ you’re even interested in a specific goal in the first place. Through our discussion we recognize that there is not one right way to set goals. You can be a focused checklist person like Kristy or a more flexible achiever like Danielle.

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Episode 46: Showing your Self-Talk Bully who is the Boss, with Todd Sylvester
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Episode 46: Showing your Self-Talk Bully who is the Boss, with Todd Sylvester

Danielle and Kristy talk to Todd Sylvester, a Mindset Coach for those struggling with with drug or alcohol addiction, anxiety, depression, self-hatred, and more. Todds helps clients to recognize their self-talk bully and replace those thoughts. In this episode we talk about why you should give your negative thoughts a name, how to create a champion playlist of thoughts, and what a Kairos moment is.

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Episode 45: Finding your Core Values
Kristy Olinger Kristy Olinger

Episode 45: Finding your Core Values

Core values are the fundamental beliefs of a person. Knowing your unique core values is a powerful tool to align your time and resources to what is important to you. This helps you let go of things that don't align with your principles so that you feel less overwhelmed. Danielle and Kristy talk about what core values are, why they are important, and how to apply this information in real life.

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Episode 44: Re-entering the Workplace, a discussion
Kristy Olinger Kristy Olinger

Episode 44: Re-entering the Workplace, a discussion

Many of us are finding ourselves excited about re-entering the world, while at the same time feeling hesitant. This next phase of the pandemic has brought a new set of circumstances to navigate and questions to ponder.

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