Send us a Message We are all in such a hurry to move ahead. And yet, much like an arrow, our careers and businesses shoot forward with greater momentum by pulling (or looking) backward. This comes from doing something we love talking about here on Kickass Conversations... taking time for reflection. When we spend time reflecting on the past, we have greater information to be able to move forward the way we are meaning to. In this episode, Kim and Louise are joined by one of their former co-hosts...
Mar 24, 2023•51 min
Send us a Message Motivation is a powerful, yet tricky beast. Sometimes it's super duper easy to get motivated. Then there are those other times when it's nearly impossible to figure out how to motivate yourself. What's up with that?! Many people struggle to find the motivation they need to achieve the goals they have created for themselves. Often, they get stuck wasting time and energy on things that aren't moving them forward. On this week's episode, Kim and Louise will be joined by Rise Visib...
Mar 21, 2023•47 min
Send us a Message We often focus on how much time we have to complete things - tasks, projects, etc. However, most folks rarely address the question of how much energy they have to complete those same things. Very often, time isn't the hindrance. It's energy. While we think we have an unlimited supply of energy, and in many ways, we do for as long as we're alive, the reality is that if we're not resourcing it appropriately for ourselves, we will quickly deplete what we do have. This can take the...
Mar 13, 2023•44 min
Send us a Message “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is a success.” - Henry Ford Building a team is the easy part. Having the team work well together, that's the hard part. It takes synergy to make it work. What are the best ways to develop synergy for your team? That's what Kim and Louise will be discussing in this episode of Kickass Conversations. #yourkickasscareer #worklife #careerdevelopment #leadership #businessdevelopment #synergy #teamwork...
Mar 04, 2023•44 min
Send us a Message Is fear holding you back from making decisions or taking actions you really want to make? Then a healthy dose of courage is just what the doctor ordered. Courage doesn't always mean we're not afraid. Sometimes, it means being scared, worried, unsure AND finding a way to do what we need to do. Courage involves recognizing fear and embracing it. In this episode, Kim and Louise will be joined by their guest, Intuitive Voice Coach and Singer, Aideen Ni Riada Wolpe, to discuss what ...
Feb 26, 2023•52 min
Send us a Message Often, we allow perfectionism to get in our way. It can stymie our progress and keeps us from truly performing at our best. As recovering perfectionists themselves, Kim and Louise shared a mentor who instilled in them the idea that "it's ALL an experiment." That idea has become a keystone in both of their lives and their businesses. What's possible if you allow yourself to see life, work, everything as an experiment instead of something that needs to be perfected? In this episo...
Feb 20, 2023•50 min
Send us a Message “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi https://www.bigworldpub.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikabudhttps://www.instagram.com/authorerikabudhttps://www.facebook.com/planestrainskidsabroadtravelpodcast g are almost endless. Just ask someone who does it! Whether you're wanting to get stronger, make new friends and connections, or even fill out your resume - there are countless ways that serving others can also serve you. ...
Feb 13, 2023•37 min
Send us a Message In general, the workforce landscape has significantly changed over the past two years. And, with mass layoffs a regular occurrence these days, it's continuing to shift. Whether you're in the marketplace for a new job or not, brushing up on interviewing is a skill that can benefit you in many ways. In this week's episode, Kim and Louise are joined by Amber Brabrand, Global Chief People & Culture Officer at Spiro to discuss the key aspects of owning the interview to help you ...
Feb 06, 2023•46 min
Send us a Message Values help us live with direction and purpose. They are our guiding compass. Whatever is going on in our lives or businesses, our values can show us a path forward. They help us make aligned choices and inform our thoughts, words, and actions. In this episode, we're leaning into an exploration of our values - how we identify them, live into them, and adapt when they are challenged by others (directly or indirectly). Louise and Kim are excited to welcome their guest, Victoria M...
Jan 30, 2023•52 min
Send us a Message Through self-assessment, you are able to become more aware and gain a deeper understanding of who you are and what makes you tick, find out what your weaknesses and strengths are, and better understand your emotional triggers and your leadership qualities. Assessments are also powerful tools for organizations and teams. They can enable better hiring decisions and create individual development plans to improve performance. By identifying team members' individual strengths, the t...
Jan 23, 2023•48 min
Send us a Message On this week's episode, Kim and Louise are joined by their guest coach and author Sabrina Lindner as they discuss what it looks like to create a plan forward. Chock filled with stories, anecdotes, and some tangible tips and techniques on how to do just that, you won't want to miss this joyfully kickass conversation. Known for her impactful work as a creative life coach, growth mentor, author, and podcaster, Sabrina supports people from diverse backgrounds in unshackling themsel...
Jan 10, 2023•54 min
Send us a Message Authenticity is all the buzz. Many workplaces are encouraging employees to bring their best, most authentic selves to their jobs. But what does it actually mean to be authentic? Kim and Louise are joined this week by their guest, author and realtor Serena Holmes, as they explore ways to develop and maintain authenticity, why it’s hard to live an authentic life, and the benefits of being true to yourself. Prior to becoming a realtor, Serena ran her own multi-award winning brand ...
Jan 07, 2023•43 min
Send us a Message The year 2022 brought it's fair share of ups and downs. Join us on this special episode as Kim and Louise take time to pause and reflect on the past year. Starting as they always do with celebrations and ending with their golden nuggets for the entire year - this juicy episode incorporates the benefits of taking regular time to reflect as a way to stay present while creating momentum in our personal and professional lives. #reflect #reflectionpoint #pause #powerofthepause #look...
Jan 03, 2023•38 min
Send us a Message We are living in a topsy-turvy world - one that feels like it's filled with uncertainty around every corner. So, even at this time of year that feels cozy and celebratory for so many, how can we show up when the uncertainty has us feeling out of sorts? In this episode, Kim & Louise settle in and talk about what uncertainty looks and feels like and how to navigate the raging waters of uncertainty. What are you celebrating this week? (0:10) Today’s Topic: Navigating uncertain...
Dec 23, 2022•34 min
Send us a Message Emotions. We all have them. It's part of being human. However, some folks are really good at not showing them or letting them out at work. Others feel challenged dealing with the myriad of emotions that rise up throughout the day. Which way is right? And how do we start to manage our emotions in the workplace in a way that doesn't siphon our humanity along with it? These questions, and more, are what Kim and Louise dive into in this episode of Kickass Conversations. Whether you...
Dec 19, 2022•50 min
Send us a Message We have heard numerous times good leaders are characterized by their ability to empower their teams to achieve maximum success. But what does it actually mean to empower others? On this episode, we're joined by our guest Gianna Rahmani (often referred to as "G"), co-founder of Day Hustle, an angel employment company, as we discuss what it means to empower others, why it's important, and how to do it. This lively discussion centers around empowering others in our teams, our busi...
Dec 12, 2022•47 min
Send us a Message The average human makes more than 35,000 decisions every day. Not all decisions are big decisions, but every decision does take energy for us to make. Decision fatigue happens when decision-making becomes increasingly difficult. So how can we prevent decision fatigue? And what are the signs that we're dealing with it? That's what Kim, Louise, and guest, Amanda Neely of Wealth Wisdom Financial discuss on this Kickass Conversations. Amanda is a small business and financial profes...
Dec 05, 2022•49 min
Send us a Message No matter what kind of work you do, you are always working for yourself. It doesn't matter whether you own your own company or are an employee of an organization. Being the CEO of your career means that you think of your professional life with passion and vision. You operate strategically, not focusing on building up your resume, but actually doing work that aligns with your mission, vision, and values. In this episode, Kim and Louise dive into this topic and talk about how to ...
Nov 25, 2022•47 min
Send us a Message There are certain times in our lives when we know exactly what we want, but no matter what we do, the universe just doesn’t seem to give it to us. What's up with that?! Why does it feel like such a struggle to get what we want? To paraphrase what we all grew up hearing the Rolling Stones tell us: "You can’t always get what you want. But you get what you need." Is this true? Or is it something we've conditioned ourselves to believe? In this episode, Kim and Louise discuss how it...
Nov 21, 2022•38 min
Send us a Message On the day of this recording, there are 50 days left in 2022. It is also Remembrance Day in Canada and throughout the British Commonwealth, Veterans Day in the United States, and we are less than two weeks away from Thanksgiving in the United States. So we thought it would be a great time to pause and reflect together. Where has 2022 brought us so far? What is it we see ahead of us in the next 50 days leading into 2023? How can we find moments to give gratitude, thanks, and rem...
Nov 11, 2022•35 min
Send us a Message We've been hearing from so many people recently that they are feeling like so much is at risk these days. Businesses are seeing changes in the marketplace and are considering pivoting or closing shop. Individuals are afraid of losing their jobs or being down-sized and are considering jumping ship. On both sides of the coin, the risk to continuing feels massive... and yet the risk to making a change feels even scarier. When it comes down to it, every decision we make (or don't m...
Nov 07, 2022•39 min
Send us a Message You've likely heard people talking about scarcity vs. abundant (or growth) mindsets. The topic has shown up from boardrooms to lunchrooms to sporting events. What was once thought of as a "soft" skill or a little "woo", is now mainstream and something people in all industries, roles, and types of organizations are looking at. At the heart of it, your mindset is what it sounds like... a set way your mind naturally operates or thinks about things. Research has shown that positive...
Oct 28, 2022•39 min
Send us a Message "I'm just not happy at work." "My business isn't making me happy." "Why can't I just be happy with my job?" Do any of these sound familiar? We've been hearing a lot of these comments from our clients recently, so we thought it was the right time to dive into a discussion about what happiness has to do with work. Join us as we talk about where happiness and work intersect (or not). If you would like to be a guest on an upcoming episode, please contact us at yourkickasscareer@gma...
Oct 24, 2022•33 min
Send us a Message When it comes to running a business or guiding your career, the relationships you make can help you find even greater success. Partnerships occur when two or more people work together in order to accomplish common goals. It involves collaboration and is for the mutual benefit of all involved. Learning how to form these types of relationships in business is the key to moving forward through sometimes complex and layered environments with a bit more ease and support. In this week...
Oct 17, 2022•35 min
Send us a Message VP, SVP, Owner, Founder, Emerging Talent, Retired, Coach, Consultant, Freelancer, Entrepreneur These are all titles we see over and over again. They can give us an immediate understanding of an individual's role, responsibilities, and even potentially tenure. But... has the time of the importance of titles run its course? Louise and Kim passionately dive into this topic in this episode and come out on different ends. SHOW NOTES: Hellos & Welcome 0:00 Weekly Check-in time 1:...
Oct 07, 2022•34 min
Send us a Message Here's the icky truth. We all sabotage ourselves. Yup. We do it all the time. We don't mean to do it. We don't mean to get in our own way and prevent ourselves from moving forward. And yet... we do. By procrastinating, refusing to ask for help, criticizing or judging ourselves or others, avoiding, withdrawing, or blameshifting (to name a few), we are damaging ourselves and others (and our prospects, when it comes down to it). Why we do it and how we stop... that's where the mag...
Sep 30, 2022•36 min
Send us a Message You've spent days, weeks, and endless hours preparing, ensuring everything is right and ready to go. And then, the day comes... and it all falls apart. ARGH! What do you do? How do you handle it in the moment? What are the stories you might tell yourself about why it fell apart? Kim & Louise dive into this juicy topic following three days of live trainings... where we're sure at least one thing won't go to plan. How will we handle it? Tune in and find out! Have any stories ...
Sep 23, 2022•32 min
Send us a Message Community is central to the human experience. Being part of an engaging community gives us a sense of belonging. And yet, community isn't always how we would describe the feeling we have in our workplaces. On this week's episode, Kim & Louise dive into the importance of community with regard to how it can help you develop and maintain your own kickass career. Want more? Check out https://yourkickasscareer.com . #community #yourkickasscareer #career #careerdevelopment Show N...
Sep 16, 2022•34 min
Send us a Message You are a superhero! Don't ever let anyone tell you you're not. What we (Kim & Louise) know, without a doubt, is that you have a unique set of incredible strengths (your superpowers) that you may not even be aware of or regularly tap into. The cool thing is... those strengths can help you design and maintain your kickass career regardless of whether you're an employee, business owner, leader, or entrepreneur! So how do you determine your superpowers and how to harness them?...
Sep 09, 2022•38 min
Send us a Message There’s been a lot of hubbub about “Quiet Quitting” lately, so it feels like a timely discussion to have. On this week’s show, Kim & Louise talk about what quiet quitting really is, why they think there’s been so much press about it lately (thanks, TikTok!), and the pros and cons of it - from both a leadership and an employee perspective. Show Notes Hellos & Welcome 0:00 Weekly Check-5:05 Intro to main discussion Quiet Quitting- 11:50 The 70 Hour Work Week - 14:10 Stop ...
Sep 05, 2022•39 min
