Best Big Gorgeous Goals Podcasts (2024)

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The Neuroscience of Mindfulness and Meditation with Dorsey Standish 44:10

25m ago44:10

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How often do you pause to embrace the simple joys of the present moment? Could you integrate mindfulness into activities you already enjoy? Mindfulness is simply paying attention to the present moment with kindness and curiosity. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Dorsey Standish about the power of incorporating m…

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Margaret Coons: On Scaling Nuts For Cheese 32:57

5h ago32:57

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Send us a text Margaret Coons, the innovative mind behind Nuts For Cheese, takes us through her inspiring entrepreneurial journey, from selling her artisanal vegan cheeses at a local farmer's market to conquering the grocery aisles across Canada and the U.S. Margaret shares her grassroots approach to retail, revealing the trials of negotiating list…

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Healing Toxic Work Cultures Through People-First Leadership with Hamza Khan 53:56

10d ago53:56

53:56

Can leadership, grounded in authenticity and care, replace fear with collaboration? Are we ready to rethink what a healthy workplace truly looks like? While traditional leadership focuses on competition, we need love and compassion to create thriving workplaces. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Hamza Khan about …

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Meghan Walker: Learning to Fail Forward and Grow 32:21

14d ago32:21

32:21

Send us a text Join us on Figure Eight as we uncover the transformative journeys of women stepping into the entrepreneurial world from high-skilled professions. Our guest, Dr. Meghan Walker, a successful naturopath and business strategist, shares her unique insights on the challenges faced by "reluctant entrepreneurs," those who find themselves in …

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Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time 29:12

24d ago29:12

29:12

What one thing can you do today to boost your energy? It doesn’t matter how perfectly you plan your schedule; if your energy is drained, everything feels like a mountain to climb. Managing energy is about cultivating habits that recharge and sustain you. In this solo episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, Kristen discusses powerful habits…

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Trena White of Page Two: Navigating the New Age of Publishing 35:30

28d ago35:30

35:30

Send us a text In this episode Julie Ellis converses with Trena White, co-founder and co-CEO of Page Two, a non-fiction book publishing firm. Trena shares her journey from traditional publishing to establishing Page Two, emphasizing the shift to a hybrid publishing model that offers authors greater creative control. Trena also shares advice on adap…

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Building Leadership Skills for Modern Workplaces with Jevon Wooden 44:25

1M ago44:25

44:25

Are you ready to lead with empathetic leadership, collaborate, and build a workplace community? Modern workplace leadership requires more than just technical expertise; it calls for emotional intelligence, trust-building, and encouraging open feedback. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Jevon Wooden about his lead…

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Wendy Brookhouse: Helping Women Entrepreneurs Build Valuable Businesses 36:02

2M ago36:02

36:02

Send us a text In this episode of "Figure Eight," Julie converses with Wendy Brookhouse, an independent financial advisor specializing in women entrepreneurs. Wendy discusses her journey, the challenges of starting her own practice, and her unique approach to financial advising. Wendy also highlights the necessity of having a clear financial plan a…

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Transforming Leadership and Fostering Collaborative Success with Glain Roberts-McCabe 47:18

2M ago47:18

47:18

How empowered is your team, and do they feel supported by you and each other as a collective? Leadership is evolving, so shifting from a heroic leadership mindset and fostering collective impact through peer-based support is important. To become a strong leader, you must create space for peer support, collaboration, and growth. In this episode of t…

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Robin Todd: Journey of a Leader 41:47

2M ago41:47

41:47

Send us a text In this episode of "Figure Eight," Julie converses with Robin, a successful entrepreneur in the plumbing wholesale industry. Robin shares her journey from joining her father's business to purchasing and growing it to over $140 million in revenue. They discuss the challenges Robin faced, her lessons in financial management, and the im…

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Unlocking Unicorn Leadership for High-Performing Teams with Fahd Alhattab 46:40

2M ago46:40

46:40

What sets exceptional leaders apart in today’s fast-paced work environment? How do they inspire high-performing teams while balancing individual growth with collective success? Unicorn leaders are leaders who prioritize team success over individual achievements. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Fahd Alhattab abo…

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Marcia Dawood: Transforming the Funding Journey for Women Founders 35:09

3M ago35:09

35:09

Send us a text In this episode of Figure Eight, host Julie Ellis converses with Marcia Dawood about the funding challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. They discuss the importance of bootstrapping and strategic fundraising to avoid equity loss and the trap of constant fundraising. Marcia highlights the disparity in venture capital funding for wome…

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Jill Knittel: Transitioning from Day-to-Day Operations to Strategic Growth 35:20

3M ago35:20

35:20

Send us a text Julie interviews Jill Knittel, the founder of JK Executive Strategies. Jill shares her nearly 30-year journey in the recruiting industry, emphasizing the importance of building deep client relationships and understanding company culture. This discussion covers the challenges of scaling a business, transitioning from day-to-day operat…

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Erika MacKay’s Niche for Design: How Workplace Wellness Supports Employees 34:46

4M ago34:46

34:46

Send us a text In this episode, Julie interviews Erika MacKay, the founder and CEO of Niche for Design, about her journey in interior design and her focus on workspace wellness. They discuss the evolving office environment and Erika shares her experience of balancing entrepreneurship with maternity leave. Erika shares insights into creating healthy…

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Cari Kenzie’s Journey of Resilience and Empowerment 41:56

4M ago41:56

41:56

Send us a text Join Julie as she interviews Cari Kenzie, an entrepreneur and resilience coach, about growing and selling a multi-million dollar business, founding her leadership empowerment company iShft, and her journey of self-discovery after surviving the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. Cari is full of insights about healing, intuition, and empowe…

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Tina Sue Moser's Passion for Growth and Opportunity: Empowering Entrepreneurs 35:37

4M ago35:37

35:37

Send us a text In this episode of the Figure Eight podcast, Julie converses with Tina Sue Moser, a former entrepreneur who sold her business and now partners at Cultivate Advisors. Tina Sue recounts her journey from starting her business for flexibility as a mother, through the challenges of entrepreneurship, to successfully selling her company. Ti…

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Ensuring Every Voice is Heard and Valued in Your Workplace with Sara Dean 40:19

5M ago40:19

40:19

What steps can you take to ensure every voice is heard and valued in your workplace? Imagine walking into a room and knowing that no matter who you are, your ideas matter, your experiences are recognized, and your contributions are celebrated. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Sara Dean about the importance of cr…

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Women Funding Women: Sherry Shannon-Vanstone is Closing the Venture Capital Gender Gap 49:01

5M ago49:01

49:01

Send us a text In this episode of Figure Eight, Julie welcomes Sherry Shannon-Vanstone, US government mathematician turned award-winning Silicon Valley startup leader turned venture capital collective co-founder. Julie and Sherry discuss building inclusive work cultures, the complexities of launching a new data analytics venture, and Sherry's effor…

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Embracing Personal Growth for Organizational Success with Ashley Sardjoe 42:03

5M ago42:03

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How can your personal transformation serve as a catalyst for the overall organizational change? Continually challenging yourself and preparing for inevitable changes will help you embrace discomfort, build resilience, and foster a growth mindset in your personal and professional life. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak…

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Purposeful Entrepreneurship: Tara Milburn and Ethical Swag 41:15

5M ago41:15

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Send us a text Join us for another episode of Figure Eight where Julie talks with Tara Milburn, the founder and CEO of Ethical Swag. Tara recounts the challenges of promoting sustainable products in a traditionally non-sustainable industry, the decision to become a B Corp, and building a remote, geographically diverse team. Tara founded Ethical Swa…

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Finding Happiness Within Yourself 21:32

5M ago21:32

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Do you often find yourself thinking, "I'll be happy when...?" What if you discovered that's a trap many of us fall into? Waiting for external achievements to bring happiness is a never-ending cycle leading to unhappiness. In this solo episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, Kristen discusses the “I’ll be happy when” syndrome and how to fin…

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Jenn Harper and Cheekbone Beauty: Using Business To Do Good In The World 38:49

6M ago38:49

38:49

Send us a text Sustainability in beauty is not just a trend; it's a responsibility. In conversation with the award-winning Jenn Harper, founder of Cheekbone Beauty, we explored the innovation behind sustainable beauty. From establishing an Indigenous innovation lab blending traditional wisdom with modern science, to creating eco-friendly, biodegrad…

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Achieve Your Big Gorgeous Goals with Julie Ellis 42:23

6M ago42:23

42:23

Are you ready to achieve your ambitious goals and elevate your leadership skills? How do you pursue your big gorgeous goals confidently and clearly and approach life with intention and joy? Achieving personal and professional growth as a female leader involves setting ambitious goals, pushing beyond your comfort zone, embracing creativity, and plan…

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Brewing Success: Tonia Jahshan's Sipology, From Tea to Wellness 34:41

6M ago34:41

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Send us a text Ever wondered how to juggle the hats of entrepreneur, mother, and partner? Tonia Jahshan, Julie's guest on Figure 8, shared her incredible story of growing Steeped Tea (now Sipology), from a one-woman operation to appearing on Dragon's Den to being a regular on the PROFIT 500 Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies list. Tonia Jahshan emb…

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The 2024 Workhuman Conference Highlights: Insights, Inspiration & Impact 51:14

6M ago51:14

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Did you attend the 2024 Workhuman Live conference? The conference was brimming with meaningful conversations and impactful sessions. It was also a whirlwind of insights, laughter, and profound moments. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I invite Angela Champ on the show to discuss our individual experiences at the Workhuman co…

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Scaling Yourself While Scaling Your Business: Anna-Vija McClain’s Growth Journey 39:09

7M ago39:09

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Send us a text Did you know that systems, processes, and delegation are essential to scaling your business? Ten years after accidentally starting her business, Anna-Vija McClain and her team have helped hundreds of business owners scale and grow their brands. Anna-Vija McClain is an expert in small business efficiency and growth. She is the Founder…

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Empowering Workplace Diversity with Systemic Change – Viva Asmelash 43:39

7M ago43:39

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How do you foster diversity and inclusion to drive positive organizational change? Imagine a workplace where every voice is celebrated, and everyone feels a sense of belonging. In an empowered workplace, everyone can take ownership of their journey toward equity and inclusion and feel supported. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podca…

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Erica Paolicelli and Three Brothers Winery's Story of Resilience and Adaptability 37:35

7M ago37:35

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Send us a text Imagine reinventing your business so it can survive the pandemic and then the next year, navigating the chaos of a total loss fire on your business property. In this week's episode of Figure Eight, Three Brothers Winery partner Erica Paolicelli discusses the critical importance of resilience, ambitious adaptability, and a solid disas…

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How to Reach Your Full Potential and Uplevel Your Life 23:15

8M ago23:15

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What are your important goals, and are you willing to take the time to achieve them? Reaching your full potential requires an investment, but most of us are stuck in an instant gratification mindset. The truth is, it is through the process of working towards your goals that you feel meaning, purpose, and satisfaction. In this solo episode of the In…

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Entrepreneurship, Fulfillment and Purpose with Alyssa Kerbel 48:13

8M ago48:13

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Send us a text Alyssa Kerbel, the founder of mini mioche, built her business on sustainable, ethical practices and when the time was right, exited mini mioche in order to continue making the impact she craved. Success isn't one-size-fits-all and Alyssa and Julie discuss how redefining success to align with personal values can lead to fulfilling wor…

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Mandy Friend Gigliotti: Scaling Up by Building Multiple Businesses 42:21

8M ago42:21

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Send us a text Ever wondered how a former Team Canada lacrosse player turns into a thriving entrepreneur? In Julie's conversation with Mandy Friend Gigliotti, they unpack her fascinating transition from athletics to real estate mogul to being the owner of multiple successful businesses. Mandy leads The Friend Team, a team in the top 1% of Realtors …

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Healing Past Traumas for Better Leadership with Kelly L. Campbell 44:19

8M ago44:19

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Are you aware that your leadership style is rooted in your past traumatic experiences? Many leaders are operating from a place of distracting themselves from experiencing the full spectrum of human emotions. But to become a more centered, rooted, grounded, and well-resourced leader, you must do the work needed to heal your trauma experiences. In th…

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Marnie Rabinovitch Consky's Thigh Society: Redefining Comfort, One Leg at a Time 44:42

9M ago44:42

44:42

Send us a text Ever dealt with that annoying thigh chafing? Julie had a heart-to-heart with Marnie Rabinovitch Consky, Founder and CEO of Thigh Society, who turned her personal struggle into a thriving business. Thigh Society is the leading direct-to-consumer brand of size-inclusive long leg undergarment solutions to sweating, chafing and modesty d…

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Gina Schaefer's Recovery Hardware: Culture, Values, and Doing the Unexpected 40:06

9M ago40:06

40:06

Send us a text From hiring previously incarcerated folks and those in addiction recovery to implementing an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Gina Schaefer's story of entrepreneurship demonstrates what it can look like to understand and support the community you serve. When Gina moved into a forlorn neighborhood that needed a hardware store, sh…

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How To Ditch the Drama and Improve Productivity with Cy Wakeman 47:18

9M ago47:18

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Are you ready to let go of the drama and restore sanity in the workplace? Drama in the workplace is a time and emotional waste, but with tools like self-reflection and accountability, it can be eliminated. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Cy Wakeman about how the ego works, embracing self-reflection, and diffusi…

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Hillary Parnell on Leadership and Expansion in the Creative Arts 45:10

10M ago45:10

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Send us a text Let's talk about the art of transition – moving from doing to overseeing. It's a challenge many entrepreneurs, including Julie's guest Hillary Parnell, have had to face. Hillary Parnell has been the owner of the Academy for the Performing Arts and Preschool for the Arts in Apex, NC for the past two decades and more recently founded t…

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Resilience, Exits, and Venture Capital: Jackie Dinsmore's Entrepreneurial Odyssey 35:39

10M ago35:39

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Send us a text Did you know that mature entrepreneurs bring a wealth of diverse experiences to the table? In this episode of Figure Eight, Jackie Dinsmore highlights the value of founders with life experience. Her venture capital firm, Extra Innings Ventures, embraces this philosophy by investing in seasoned individuals. Jackie and Julie also discu…

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From Kitchen Stove to Business Growth: Kristy Miller's Path to Entrepreneurial Success 39:21

10M ago39:21

39:21

Send us a text Have you ever been branded a failure for choosing a path less traveled? On the latest episode of the Figure Eight podcast, Julie had the pleasure of chatting with Kristy Miller. Kristy shared her journey from dropping out of university to becoming the founder of The Scented Market. Despite the resistance, her unwavering determination…

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Breaking the Ice: Nicole Mahoney's Bold Path to Business Growth 37:28

10M ago37:28

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Send us a text "Strategy is a marathon, not a sprint." This philosophy rings true in Julie's conversation with Nicole Mahoney, CEO of Break the Ice Media, as they delve into the long-term vision for her business. Nicole Mahoney is an entrepreneur, speaker, and podcast host with a passion for business. She’s the founder of Break the Ice Media, a PR …

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Unleashing the Power of Women Entrepreneurs: The Figure Eight Podcast 23:22

10M ago23:22

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Send us a text Ever wondered how a simple idea scribbled on a napkin can evolve into an eight-figure empire? In this introductory episode of the Figure Eight podcast, host Julie Ellis will take you through the incredible journey of Mabel's Labels and moving beyond it. From a light-bulb moment to the nail-biting experience of scaling up for major re…

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How To Build a Results-Only Work Environment with Julie Cole 38:34

10M ago38:34

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How do you lead with empathy and build a team of people that align with your core values? When you support and add value to your team without micromanaging them, you enhance their efficiency and productivity, and they become your best brand ambassadors. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Julie Cole about her entre…

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The Power of a Speak-Up Culture with Stephen Shedletzky 41:43

11M ago41:43

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Have you established a speak-up culture as a leader in your organization? For teams and organizations to thrive, it’s crucial to create a speak-up culture where everyone feels psychologically safe to share their ideas, concerns, feedback, and vulnerabilities. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Stephen Shedletzky, …

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Giving Yourself Permission to Slow Down 22:34

11M ago22:34

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Is your never-ending busyness a way to avoid reflecting and hearing answers to your big questions? Slowing down forces you to get clarity on whether the choices you’re making are aligned with what you say is important to you. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, Kristen discusses the power of intentionally slowing down and focus…

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How to Increase Efficiency and Achieve High Performance in Teams with Liane Davey 42:18

12M ago42:18

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What are some of the things you can do as a leader to make your teams more effective? The major reasons why teams fail to be high-performing are alignment-related and dynamic-related issues. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Liane Davey about her experience working with teams and what leaders need to do to improv…

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Adopting a Growth Mindset 29:01

1y ago29:01

29:01

Are you in a fixed mindset or a growth mindset? A fixed mindset is when you have scarcity thinking, while a growth mindset is thinking from a place of possibilities. You can shift from a fixed mindset at any point; it’s just a matter of choosing and allowing yourself to create new patterns. In this solo episode of the Inspirational Leadership podca…

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The Power of Knowing and Owning Who You Are with Paru Radia 42:55

1y ago42:55

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Do you know who you truly are deep inside? Knowing who you are deep inside and your experiences will guide you to your why, and it will stop you from settling with what you think your why is or what other people tempt you to think it is. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Paru Radia about relationship-building wit…

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Setting Healthy Boundaries 24:54

1y ago24:54

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How strong are your boundaries at work and in your personal life? Setting healthy boundaries is something most people struggle with due to self-limiting beliefs and patterns you can unlearn. To reap the fruits of setting healthy boundaries, you have to get clear about your needs and stay committed to them. In this solo episode of the Inspirational …

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How To Navigate Good Awkward to Grow Purposefully with Henna Pryor 37:28

1y ago37:28

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When you feel awkward, do you allow it to keep you stuck or to grow? The difference between good and bad awkward is that good awkward allows you to grow when experiencing uncertainty. To start navigating the good awkward, it’s important to understand how you experience it and reframe its role by naming it. In this episode of the Inspirational Leade…

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Roadmap to Trauma-Informed Leadership with Carolyn Swora 43:36

1+ y ago43:36

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Do you utilize your head, heart, and body as centers of intelligence when showing up as a leader? How do you allow people to show up? Do you create safe spaces where people can evolve despite their traumas? In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Carolyn Swora, a certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, as well as a Trauma…

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Why I Stopped Drinking Alcohol 24:52

1+ y ago24:52

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It’s been over two years now since I stopped drinking alcohol, and I’m loving it and don’t miss it at all! Are you, like me, curious about your relationship with alcohol, or are you recognizing how your unconscious choices are stopping you from showing up as the best version of yourself? In this solo episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast,…

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