Ever wondered why some people smoothly transition through career changes while others struggle? Maybe it's not about working harder but tuning into the power of your mindset. Join us, Jodi and Judy as we unpack the secrets to aligning your mental state with your career aspirations. Our episode explores how a confident mindset can be your strongest ally during job transitions. We shed light on the natural brain wiring for safety that turns change into a threat and explore practical strategies to ...
Jun 26, 2025•29 min
Over the years, I found myself trapped in a cycle of self-doubt and overwhelming fear whenever career crossroads appeared. Reflecting on those moments, it became clear that the stories I told myself were barriers crafted from past experiences and societal expectations. Join us, Jodi and Judy, as we unravel these narratives, encouraging you to examine whether your internal dialogues serve as stepping stones or stumbling blocks in your career journey. Through personal anecdotes, we reveal how such...
May 30, 2025•24 min
Have you ever felt stuck in your career or anxious about a looming layoff? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive into the exhilarating yet challenging world of career transitions, guided by the powerful tool of mindset. As seasoned career coaches, we'll share our personal tales of overcoming imposter syndrome and the emotional whirlwind of job searching. We lay bare the essential role mindset plays in navigating these transitions, offering a fresh perspective on how small mental shifts can ...
Apr 24, 2025•40 min
Unlock the secrets to mastering your energy and transform your everyday interactions. This episode promises to equip you with the insights to harness the power of your mindset, using the transformative Energy Leadership Index (ELI) by Bruce Schneider. Join us, Judy and Jodi, as we explore the spectrum of energy levels, from the disempowered victim mentality to the uplifting state of universal alignment. Discover how understanding these levels can revolutionize your personal growth and enhance yo...
Mar 27, 2025•38 min
What if you could experience life without limitations and turn every challenge into an opportunity for growth? Join us, Jodi and Judy, as we explore the highest level of energy in the Energy Leadership Index, level seven, where pure awareness and boundless creativity flourish. Together, we'll uncover how this remarkable energy level transcends fear and judgment, allowing individuals to operate from a place of profound joy, unconditional love, and visionary leadership. Through compelling examples...
Feb 27, 2025•42 min
What if the secret to transforming your life and work lies within a single mindset shift?" Join us, Jodi and Judy, as we explore level six energy within the Energy Leadership Index framework—a powerful state characterized by vision, intuition, and a deep sense of interconnectedness. We discuss how embracing this mindset can revolutionize both personal and organizational growth, fostering a culture where collaboration and creativity thrive over competition. By aligning missions and values with a ...
Jan 30, 2025•21 min•Ep. 19
Can challenges really be the stepping stones to innovation and success? Join us, Jodi and Judy, as we unlock the transformative potential of Level 5 energy from the Energy Leadership Index. This episode is your guide to harnessing a mindset that doesn't just tackle obstacles but turns them into opportunities for growth and collaboration. We dive into the core thoughts, emotions, and actions that define Level 5 energy, highlighting its power to cultivate a culture of creativity and resilience bot...
Dec 26, 2024•18 min•Ep. 18
Empathy has the power to transform our relationships, but how often do we truly harness it in our daily interactions? Imagine a world where collaboration takes precedence over competition and where understanding others' needs is as important as achieving our own goals. In this episode we're going to take a journey through the compelling world of level four energy, part of the Energy Leadership Index (ELI), which focuses on empathy, compassion, and collaboration. We explore how this energy level ...
Nov 29, 2024•25 min•Ep. 17
What if your ability to influence and lead was rooted not just in your actions, but in your energy? Join us, Judy and Jodi, as we navigate the Energy Leadership Index (ELI) framework, focusing on the logical and rational state of level three, energy. This episode illuminates how recognizing our energy levels can transform our effectiveness, especially in stressful situations. We use the story of Sarah, a project manager, to show how level three energy can boost work performance by managing stres...
Oct 31, 2024•34 min•Ep. 16
In this episode, your hosts Judy and Jodi continue their series on the seven levels of energy, focusing on Level 2, known as the fighter energy. They discuss the characteristics of catabolic energy, including feelings of anger, frustration, and the drive for control and competition. The episode explores both the short-term benefits and the long-term costs of Level 2 energy, emphasizing how it can deplete physical and emotional resources. Personal anecdotes and practical strategies for shifting t...
Sep 26, 2024•27 min•Ep. 16
Can understanding your energy levels transform your life? Join Jodi and Judy on an enlightening journey as we unravel the mysteries of the Energy Leadership Index (ELI) and its powerful connection to mindset. Reflecting on our own experiences, we reveal how the ELI served as a catalyst for self-awareness and personal growth. While I initially felt overwhelmed by my assessment results, Judy saw it as an intriguing path to mastering mindset control. Created by Bruce D Schneider of the Institute of...
Sep 26, 2024•32 min•Ep. 14
Do you feel stuck in your career and overwhelmed by office politics? Join us as we dissect Brent's journey, a listener who found himself sidelined for promotions by a new boss with a preferred team. We'll show you how employing the SAGE Principles of Positive Intelligence can transform resentment and disappointment into a roadmap for career growth. Learn how questioning your assumptions and exploring multiple perspectives can lead to profound insights and a more constructive outlook. Ever wonder...
Jul 26, 2024•29 min•Ep. 13
When Jennifer first reached out to us, she was at her wit's end, overwhelmed by the demands of caring for her injured 85-year-old mother. Her story is one many of us can relate to—feeling trapped in a cycle of resentment, guilt, and anger. In this heartfelt episode, we unpack Jennifer's emotional turmoil, identifying the saboteurs like the Judge, Victim, Pleaser, and Stickler that amplify her struggles. We introduce the SAGE principles of Positive Intelligence, starting with the power of explora...
Jun 27, 2024•35 min•Ep. 12
Discover the keys to unlocking a more positive and resilient mindset as we kick off the first episode of our transformative three-part series. Join us, Jodi and Judy, as we support Miranda, a listener grappling with job loss and the heavy emotions that come with it. This episode promises to guide you through the first SAGE power, Explore, teaching you how curiosity and understanding multiple perspectives can unravel the partial truths and saboteurs that hinder personal growth and success. Throug...
May 30, 2024•29 min•Ep. 11
Ever felt like your own worst enemy? We’ve all been there, grappling with inner critics that seem hell-bent on sabotaging our success. But what if you could train your mind to be your greatest ally? Join Jodi and Judy as they summarize the prior episodes focused on the Positive Intelligence program. The synopsis is a great aerial view of the individual episodes that exposed the our saboteurs and helped us to learn to arm ourselves with mental resilience. With anecdotes and insights, they reveal ...
Apr 25, 2024•40 min•Ep. 10
Join me, Judy Gelniak, as I take you through the step-by-step process of the technique to get the most out of your visualization to properly unlock the "activate" superpower. It may seem a little tough at first but stick with it and the more you practice the better you're going to get. Enjoy!
Mar 29, 2024•12 min
Have you ever found yourself paralyzed by the whispers of self-doubt, or felt the unnerving pressure of your internal critics holding you back? That's exactly what we tackle head-on in this episode, where we reveal the secrets to unlocking your 'activate' superpower – courtesy of the sage within us all. Together we'll journey through the concept of calm focus, sharing invaluable strategies that help you slice through life's challenges like a hot knife through butter. Say goodbye to inaction and ...
Mar 29, 2024•26 min•Ep. 9
Join me, Judy Gielniak, as I walk you through the step-by-step process of the technique to get the most out of your visualization. Please understand this may take some time to master but you will get there, I promise.
Mar 01, 2024•7 min
Continuing our series on "Positive Intelligence," in this episode we'll unlock the secrets of aligning your life choices with your deepest values and purpose. We will guide you through the transformative power of the sage tool, Navigate. Imagine possessing an unwavering inner compass that consistently directs you towards your true north, enabling you to confidently make choices when challenged that resonate with your authentic self. This episode is your ticket to understanding how to play the fl...
Feb 29, 2024•22 min•Ep. 8
Ever find yourself staring at a blank canvas, wishing for a spark of creativity? Join us, Jodi and Judy, as we apply Positive Intelligence with Shazad Shamine's wisdom at our side. We start by tackling those inner critics that love to stifle our innovative spirit. We'll refresh how to sidestep those saboteur messages and level up to the sage mindset using the 'PQ rep' technique. It's not magic; it's about turning the brainstorming dial up to eleven, in every facet of your life, from resolving co...
Jan 26, 2024•25 min•Ep. 7
Have you ever felt like you're just going through the motions, not fully engaged with the world around you? Judy and I certainly have, and that's why we're thrilled to introduce you to the Explore Power tool of the Sage Strategy, a life raft in the sea of mental autopilot. In this episode, we dissect how curiosity is your secret weapon against the internal saboteurs that threaten your mental fitness. It's not just about asking questions, but about becoming the fascinated anthropologist in your o...
Dec 28, 2023•30 min•Ep. 6
We know what empathy is, but have you ever thought about how it can improve you quality of life? Join your hosts, Jodi and Judy, as they explore the power of empathy and how it can shine a light on those dark corners of our minds. They'll share experiences with empathy, its transformative power for handling challenges, and how a simple exercise involving a childhood photo can improve your perspective on life's challenges. Recognize that there are times when we all fall into the trap of self-sabo...
Nov 30, 2023•27 min•Ep. 5
Ever wondered why sometimes, in the midst of chaos, your mind suddenly gives you a fresh, positive perspective? That's your 'sage perspective' at work, a powerful tool hidden in the right hemisphere of our brain associated with positive emotions, peace, creativity, and clear-headed focus. We're going to unlock this tranquil corner of our minds contrasted with the left side, the analytical and reasoning part of our brains, also home to our saboteurs. Understanding these two contrasting aspects ca...
Oct 26, 2023•30 min•Ep. 4
Mindfulness, or being in the moment is more than just a courtesy to those around you, it's a necessity for mental fitness, remaining calm and maintaining a positive attitude. In this episode Judy and Jodi discuss the concept of mindfulness and the practice of PQ reps (Positive Intelligence repetitions). Hear how mindfulness involves being present, aware of one's surroundings, emotions, and the current moment. Learn the various types of PQ reps, such as tactile and breathing exercises, to help sh...
Sep 28, 2023•19 min•Ep. 3
We all face doubt, fear failure and are challenged by those little voices in our heads telling us what is or isn't going to happen. Maybe a little imposter syndrome as a result. But did you you know, those "inner critics" actually have names? We'll identify the saboteurs for you in our conversation to help you more properly deal with them going forward. As promised in the episode, here is the link to the "Positive Intelligence" assessment we referenced. We hope you enjoy the process! https://ass...
Aug 31, 2023•21 min•Ep. 2
Positivity or Negativity? How you navigate your day is a choice. How your mindset is going to be for the day is up to you. You can maneuver your thoughts and choices of how you choose to make the necessary decisions to move yourself along in a direction that is encouraging and supportive. Easy, not so much. But understanding the process and getting started is the appropriate message for this first episode from Jodi and Judy as they introduce you to getting hold of your mindset.
Jul 27, 2023•18 min•Ep. 1
Judy Gielniak and Jodi Hallerman are just two professional career women, moms, and mental growth gurus who want to help people get out of their own way so they can live the life they desire with empowerment and intention. Hear about how the program will address mindset to help you learn skills and use tolls to achieve what you deserve and help you to do what you do best.
Jul 20, 2023•3 min
