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Connect the Dots - Lead the Way

Heather Balcerekthepolkadotdesk.substack.com
Are you trying to be a better leader, change industries, reset after a layoff, or looking for ways to bring your whole self to work? Connect the Dots - Lead the Way  is focused on helping you through these situations and more by sharing real life stories and practical tips. Heather is here to support you through coaching and mentorship, along with some amazing guests along the way.

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Episodes

Day 73: Divergent Mind - Part 2

Send us a text We are continuing the conversation about the book, Divergent Mind. I am really enjoying diving back into this book and giving you some of the insights I am learning. Find the book here . Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscr...

Mar 23, 202218 min

Day 72: Divergent Mind - Part 1

Send us a text Hello Everyone! Today I am starting a review of the book, Divergent Mind: Thriving in a world that wasn't designed for you. I am talking about why the topic of neurodiversity is very top of mind of me currently. Hopefully you are ready to come on this journey with me. Find the book here . Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conn...

Mar 22, 202220 min

Day 71: What is neurodiversity?

Send us a text We are starting a new topic set today. I am going to talk about a few topics I have been learning more and more about recently. Today we are talking about neurodiversity. Here is the article I referenced in the show: https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/features/what-is-neurodiversity Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedots...

Mar 22, 202213 min

Day 70: Packing Tips

Send us a text Since I'm going on a trip next week, I thought it would be good to see if my packing tips line up with some I found on the internet. I reviewed the article below and gave my commentary. https://www.self.com/story/packing-tips Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would...

Mar 21, 202222 min

Day 69: The Joy of Traveling

Send us a text Today's podcast was totally inspired by a quote I heard on another podcast this morning. I love to travel and make memories with friends. If it weren't for them, I don't know that I would honestly go anywhere. I talked about how traveling can help your health too. Article I referenced: https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/yoga-wellness/ways-travel-is-good-for-your-health Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk...

Mar 19, 202215 min

Day 68: Places I want to revisit

Send us a text There are always places that we want to go back and visit so today I'm talking about 5 of mine. Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotdesk.substack.com Support the show...

Mar 19, 202216 min

Day 67: Reminiscing Rambles about Italy

Send us a text Today is a long one as I am talking through my trip to Italy. I am extremely blessed to have been able to have this type of trip with a great friend. Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...

Mar 18, 202240 min

Day 66: Favorite Beaches

Send us a text We are talking about our favorite sandy beaches today! Jay’s Favorites https://www.vinow.com/stt/stt-b/brewers-bay/ https://www.aruba.com/us/explore/eagle-beach Heather’s Favorites https://www.gotobermuda.com/article/tobacco-bay-beach-slice-paradise-st-georges https://www.royalpalmisland.com https://www.visittci.com/grand-turk/pillory-beach Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com --- Support this ...

Mar 17, 202213 min

Day 65: All about cruising

Send us a text Today I'm talk about the 4 reasons I love to cruise. I've been on 17 cruises since 2006 so it's safe to say I'm a fan. You can find my food and travel blog here: itsasaltylife.com / @saltylifefft Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with oth...

Mar 16, 202216 min

Day 64: Travel coming out of Covid

Send us a text Today we are talking my travel plans coming out of Covid. I'm excited to get back to planning bigger trips and different countries. Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkado...

Mar 15, 202212 min

Day 63: Traveling during Covid

Send us a text Today, I'm giving a recap of where we traveled during Covid and what it was like. Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotdesk.substack.com Support the show...

Mar 14, 202219 min

Day 62: Our last trip pre-covid

Send us a text Today we are recapping our last trip pre-covid that happened just 2 weeks before everything shut down! Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotdesk.substack.com Support th...

Mar 13, 202222 min

Day 61: Let's Travel

Send us a text Today is short and sweet! Just giving you a quick rundown of what's to come over the next 9 episodes. See you tomorrow for more. Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotde...

Mar 12, 20223 min

Day 60: Shows I'd watch over and over and over again

Send us a text Today, I'm reminiscing over some of my favorite TV Shows. There seems to be a theme...detective shows are my favorite. Come laugh along with me. Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vis...

Mar 11, 202220 min

Day 59: What's on my DVR?

Send us a text Spending a little time talking about what's on my DVR and why I like it. Hope you enjoy! Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotdesk.substack.com Support the show...

Mar 10, 202227 min

Day 58: Musicals…Recent Favorites

Send us a text Reviewing some of my favorite musicals from 2000 til now. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotdesk.substack.com Support the show...

Mar 09, 20229 min

Day 57: Musicals...the beginning

Send us a text Where did my love of musicals start? I absolutely give my Grandmother 100% credit for this. I do sing a little bit in the episode. Apologies in advance for that. I just couldn't help it. Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscr...

Mar 08, 202216 min

Day 56: Love Actually

Send us a text This movie has such a great cast, great story lines, and great music. It's definitely my favorite movie. The opening monologue from Hugh Grant's character says, "Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport. General opinion's starting to make out that we live in a world of hatred and greed, but I don't see that. It seems to me that love is everywhere. Often it's not particularly dignified or newsworthy, but it's always ther...

Mar 06, 202215 min

Day 55: That Thing You Do

Send us a text Recapping one of my favorite movies with Jay. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotdesk.substack.com Support the show...

Mar 06, 202219 min

Day 54: Resetting after my trip

Send us a text Quick debrief of how I reset my mind after traveling and working remotely. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotdesk.substack.com Support the show...

Mar 04, 202210 min

Day 53: I gave my first talk

Send us a text A few weeks ago I gave my first talk ever. It wasn’t about career or talent though. It was about my journey through chronic pain with migraines. I am sharing this story today on the podcast. I want you to know if you deal with anything similar, I see you and I understand. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, ...

Mar 03, 202216 min

Day 52: Need some encouragement?

Send us a text Today I’m taking 2 minutes to offer up some encouragement to my friends. ❤️ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotdesk.substack.com Support the show...

Mar 02, 20222 min

Day 51: Random Thoughts

Send us a text Today it’s random thoughts and inside jokes. Come and learn about my favorite old man drink. Laughter, Love and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotdesk.substack.com Support the show...

Mar 02, 20227 min

Day 50: The music that brought us together

Send us a text Listen in to hear my rambles about the music that brought Jay and I together. Jay even chimes in a bit. Come reminisce with us and have a laugh. Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vis...

Feb 28, 202217 min

Day 49: Ryan Ellis

Send us a text I discovered Ryan's music at the end of 2021. His voice is beautiful and the words God has given him to share with the world are too. I didn't know much about his background until today when we read through it. God has big plans for him. I just know it. Official Website: https://www.ryanellismusic.com Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/...

Feb 27, 202220 min

Day 48: Postmodern Jukebox

Send us a text You know there is just some music that makes you smile, dance, and groove...well Postmodern Jukebox definitely makes me do all three. Official Website: https://postmodernjukebox.com Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postmodern_Jukebox Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCORIeT1hk6tYBuntEXsguLg Bonus - Wayne Brady Thriller: https://youtu.be/td-_pUPVjdo Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotde...

Feb 27, 202212 min

Day 47: Pause

Send us a text Today we are pausing on our music theme to pray for Ukraine. Join me as we pray. Link to Prayer: https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/news-and-events/news/2022/articles/a-prayer-for-ukraine Love and Blessings, Heather --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepolkadotdesk.substack.com Support the show...

Feb 25, 20226 min

Day 46: Train...Oh so good!

Send us a text Today I'm gushing about my all time favorite band, Train. Been a fan since I heard "Meet Virginia" on 107.7 The X out of Birmingham, AL. I do sing a little in this episode so apologizes in advance. I just can't help it. I love their music! Here's the link where I was getting all my dates and such from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Train_(band) Here is the Live from Daryl's House episode: https://www.livefromdarylshouse.com/currentep.html?ep_id=46 Hope you enjoy this little trip d...

Feb 24, 202227 min

Day 45: The Marfa Tapes

Send us a text If you are a fan of real and raw music, then I highly recommend The Marfa Tapes with Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram, and John Randall. the documentary on Paramount+ is great and the album is phenomenal. Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connectthedotspodcast/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wit...

Feb 23, 202214 min

Day 44: Ed Sheeran

Send us a text We are reviewing the works of Ed Sheehan today. I had forgotten how much I really enjoyed his music. Come along and review his musical journey with me. Links I mentioned: Perfect w/Andrea Bocelli Video: https://youtu.be/eiDiKwbGfIY BLOW Music Video: https://youtu.be/s93NCuXt7x4 Ed Sheeran’s Website: https://www.edsheeran.com Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com --- Support this podcast: https:/...

Feb 22, 202214 min
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