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122. How to Have Everyday Awakenings with Catherine Duncan
In this episode we talk with Catherine Duncan about How to Have Everyday Awakenings. Catherine shares her unique perspective on living in the moment – not only having experienced two near-death experiences of her own, but also while serving as a hospital chaplain.
#Kristy: How to sound interesting (and confident)
In this episode, you’ll learn the characteristics of the voice, how to use vocal variety to sound more interesting and confident, and an easy practice activity to improve your voice.
120. Living a Sabbatical Life with Lori Saitz
In this episode we talk with Lori Saitz about Living a sabbatical life. Lori shares how following a month-long sabbatical, of her own, which included a roadtrip with her beloved cat, showed her the benefits of taking a sabbatical. We discuss how to live a sabbatical life without leaving our jobs and obligations and the steps we can take to begin.
119.#Danielle - Surprising Creativity
In this episode of The Opposite of Small Talk, Danielle shares a her experience of opening up her creativity through writing. She reads a piece that she wrote while in a Gateless Writing Salon about a time she was surprised.
118. Creating Deeper Connections with Tony Martignetti
In this episode we talk with Tony Martignetti about Creating Deeper Connections. We discuss the positives of creating deeper connections in the workplace, how connecting with yourself is a critical first step, and how Tony encourages clients to share their “weird” to open up or deepen those connections.
117. #kristy: How to Hold People Accountable (Without Being a Jerk)
In this episode, Kristy shares why she lets the person closest to the work name the deadline whenever possible and why in some situations a less assertive approach could make sense.
Episode 116: Harnessing Your Sense of Smell, with Helida Dodd
In this episode we talk with Helida Dodd, an engineer by trade who fell in love with the art and science behind scents, about Harnessing Your Sense of Smell. Helida shares with us how an extreme sensitivity to perfumes during her pregnancy brought her to the work she does, why an engineer would be drawn to this work, and how we can ignite memories, both good and bad, from what we smell.
Episode 114: Getting to Know Your Inner Child, with Tina Hamilton
In this episode we talk with Tina Hamilton on the topic of Getting to know your inner child. Tina shares some examples of how experiences from our childhood can impact how we now react or parent; how she recognized in herself the need to reconnect to, reflect and work on healing her inner child; and ways she now helps her clients to do the same.
Episode 113: Uncomfortable questions about race, with Melina Cordero
In this episode we talk with Melina Cordero on the topic of Uncomfortable Questions About Race. We discuss her approach to uncomfortable questions and phrases; some of the barriers that we face in trying to understand one another’s human experiences; and how a conversation can sometimes be more effective than any other action.
112. #Kristy: How to Manage Up
Managing up is also about managing your manager to do the things you need them to do to make your job easier. Managing up has been one of the key concepts that has improved both my work experience and work outcomes. In today's podcast, Kristy shares examples for how to manage up.
Episode 111 Understanding Gray Area Drinking, with Nell Hurley
In this episode, we talk about the terms Gray Area Drinking and sober curiosity and advice for anyone who may think they fall into these categories.
Episode 110: Trust Yourself to Be All In, with Amanda McKoy Flanagan
In this episode, we talk with Amanda McKoy Flannagan about Trusting Yourself to be All in. Amanda shares how the grief and losses in her life, her almost two decades of sobriety, and the global pandemic helped her to do the work to heal from generational family dysfunction and discover her true self.
#Kristy: The Empowering Benefits of Journaling, an interview with The Life Shift Podcast
In this interview Kristy shares the story of a very specific moment that changed the trajectory of her life. It woke her up from living a life on auto-pilot and was the catalyst for restarting a journaling practice.
Episode 108: Imposter Syndrome and Societal Expectations with Kim Meninger
In this episode we talk with Kim Meninger about Imposter Syndrome and Societal Pressures. We cover the phenomenon of imposter syndrome in the workplace, discuss the ways it’s both a personal and systemic problem and how some of its causes could be rooted in childhood.
#Danielle - Tuning In
In this episode Danielle talks about her experience of tuning into her sense of hearing after reading Gretchen Rubin's latest book "Life in Five Senses" and forgetting her airpods on a trip to New York City.
Episode 106: Ability Privilege with Diana Elizabeth Jordan
n this episode we talk with Diana Elizabeth Jordan on the topic of Ability Privilege. Diana shares her unique perspective, how to create space to discuss difficult topics, and how we can all be more inclusive of one another’s experiences and needs, in particular the 25% of people who have disabilities.
#Kristy: How to handle a micromanager
In this solo episode of the podcast, Kristy shares tips on what to do if you have a micromanager.
Episode 104: Living your best life when you’re the f-ing worst, with Laura Belgray
In this episode we talk with Laura Belgray about Living your best life when you’re the f-ing worst. She talks about her journey from copywriting to finding her own authentic voice in her new book
Episode 103: The Introvert Who Could, with Andreea Sandu
In this episode we talk with Andreea Sandu on the topic of introverts. She shares her own first-person experience as an introvert in an extroverted world, some ways she learned to advocate for herself professionally, and guidelines that an extrovert can use, to better communicate with their introverted colleagues.
Exploring the Mixed Race Experience, with W. Kamau Bell
In this episode we talk with W. Kamau Bell about his new documentary, 1000% Me; Growing Up Mixed, released this month on HBO Max. We touch on some of the insightful things he learned from the mixed kids and families featured in the documentary including his own children, and how they give him hope for the future.