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Inquiring Minds with Donna Karlin & Steve Harper

Donna Karlin and Steve Harper have spent over 15 years percolating about life, business, and the myriad of perspectives we have about ourselves within it all and now we’re inviting you to listen in. Inquiring Minds is about life and the conversations we have to navigate it —Conversations to help us learn, evolve and challenge how we think about ourselves and others so we make better, more informed choices.

Episodes

A complaint is a demand for a solution to a problem

What do people want thast others haven't given them? People will join in a conversation one-upping the angst or complaint to the nth degree as they weigh in. How many brainstorm for a solution instead? Join Steve and Donna in conversation to look at options rather than upset. #complaints #solutions #perspective #coaching @ inquiringmindspodcast...

May 23, 202320 minSeason 3Ep. 21

Are You Following The Same Path As Everyone Else?

When you follow the same path as everyone else, you're just a number When you're YOU, when you're in a category of 1, you can't help but stand out. Richard Bach said "Argue for your limitations, and sure enough, they're yours." We say, "Argue for your unique contribution, and sure enough, they'll be yours!" Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how we bring all of us to the world and stand out from the crowd, not to mention shine because we're doing what we love to do and do so well! #contr...

May 16, 202322 minSeason 3Ep. 20

What are you consuming?

If you want better mental health, start by looking at your mental diet. This means looking at what you read, spend your time with, who you surround yourself with, how you think....all of it! Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how to start removing the junk from your diet. #mentalhealth #diet #choices #coaching #inquiringmindspodcast

May 09, 202324 minSeason 3Ep. 19

Toxic is Toxic

It doesn't matter if they're family. It doesn't matter if you're scared, it doesn't matter if you've known them for a lifetime! Toxic is Toxic and you MUST fight unapologetically to defend your health and well-being. Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how to get rid of the toxicity in our lives. #toxicity #wellbeing #standingup #coaching #inquiringmindspodcast

May 02, 202326 minSeason 3Ep. 18

Sign of Self-Respect

An indication of self-respect is when a person is selective about how they spend their time and with whom they spend it. Are you respecting yourself in relation to time? Join Steve and Donna in conversation about the choices we make, consciously and subconsciously and how it elevates trust and respect. #selfrespect #choices #time #coaching @ inquiringmindspodcast...

Apr 25, 202325 minSeason 3Ep. 17

Your Unique Work of Art

You are crafting a one-of-a-kind work of art with every decision you make, each and every day. Something that only you can do. Something beautiful and fleeting. You were born in order to leave an indelible mark on the world. That is your authenticity. Join Donna and Steve in conversation about your unique and authentic contribution and what that brings to your life and the world around you. #contribution #authenticity #workofart #coaching @ inquiringmindspodcast...

Apr 18, 202319 minSeason 3Ep. 16

How do you stop playing it small in your life and reach your full potential?

Are you putting limits on yourself? Do you even know what your full potential is? Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how we show up, why we show up the way we do and how we can step into our greatness by being who we truly are. #playingitsmall #greatness #superpower #coaching #inquiringmindspodcast

Apr 11, 202327 minSeason 3Ep. 15

Change Isn't Easy. It means showing up and accepting the change as the challenge it is.

Showing up with courage and resolve — showing your strength of character — a mix of mental, emotional, physical and spiritual acts that express your total commitment. That's grit! Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how we navigate change and how we show up through it. #change #grit #navigatingchange #coaching #inquiringmindspodcast

Apr 04, 202326 minSeason 3Ep. 14

It's Not About our Abilities

It's not our abilities that show what we truly are. It's our choices. A great quote from Albus Dumbeldore of Harry Potter fame. Steve and Donna talk about our message, alignment with our values, the trust factor and consistency of approach and message. Listen in and let us know how this resonated with you.

Mar 28, 202316 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Believe In Yourself

A great quote from Christian D. Larson was "Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle." Donna and Steve look at this concept from so many angles. Listen in and let us know your perspective on this. We'd love to hear!

Mar 21, 202322 minSeason 3Ep. 12

If taking care of yourself means letting someone down, the let someone down!

Steve and Donna talk about the ramifications of putting yourself last and how, when turning that around, sets you apart from those who can't, Join us in conversation in realizing that if in taking care of yourself lets someone down, what does that say for how they honor you?

Mar 14, 202320 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.

This was one of many quotes from the wise wizard, Albus Dumbledore. There were many nuggets to take away and consider from the Harry Potter books and films. Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how to turn the dark things in life to those of light and great energy. It all starts with your attitude and how you view your world and yourself within it.

Mar 07, 202322 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Instincts or data?

Which do you trust more? We have so much access to data, but do we validate it? Is our gut telling us something else and do we pay attention to it? Join Steve and Donna in a conversation about how our gut guides us (or not) and how we can be more in tune with what our intuitive nature tells us.

Feb 28, 202317 minSeason 3Ep. 9

What did I NOT find time for?

Is it making time for everything or do you make time for what's truly important? Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how we choose to make time, the conversations we have with ourselves and whether or not we do a periodic reality check to honor those choices.

Feb 21, 202316 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Great things never come from our comfort zones.

Are we even paying attention to how protective we are of what's comfortable and how we can stretch well beyond it. Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how we create a protective bubble around us and when we let go of that need, great things can happen!

Feb 14, 202310 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Is my behavior reasonably consistent from one situation to the next?

What would I observe if I watched myself? What would I want people to observe when they see me interact with others? Join Donna and Steve in conversation where we look at who we are through multiple lenses and how we can be true to who we really are.

Feb 07, 202320 minSeason 3Ep. 6

The Power of Questioning

Warren Berger said, "Questioning is the ability to organize our thinking around what we don't know." Questions often bring up more questions than answers. Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how questions create a foundation for learning, growing and discovering.

Jan 31, 202319 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Confidence has no competition

You're as much a somebody as any ody. Look beyond, not backwards. Stand tall, look others in the eye and be all of who you are. Donna and Steve talk about stepping into your powerful presence. When you're confident, you don't measure yourself by others' standards. Join us in this impactful conversation!

Jan 24, 202323 minSeason 3Ep. 4

JUST SHOW UP!

Success is always on the table when you show up and never when you don't. Pay attention to and strengthen the parts of you that no one can take away. Showing up is really a super-power. Join Steve and Donna in conversation about what showing up means and what it can look like for you.

Jan 17, 202322 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Never Enough Time

There will never be enough timel. There will never be a BETTER time! We all have the same time available to us but do we respect ourselves in relation to time? Join Donna and Steve in conversation about the choices we make. After all. many tell us that we have a hard time saying no to people, but have you thought of the fact that when you say yes, you're

Jan 10, 202317 minSeason 3Ep. 2

You're not the person you used to be

As you're shifting, you will begin to realize you're not the person you used to be. Where you once remained quiet, you are now speaking your truth. You're beginning to understand the value of your voice, and there are some situations that no longer deserve your time, energy, and focus.

Jan 03, 202325 minSeason 3Ep. 1

New Year's Resolutions won't work without resolve

What are you aiming for? Are you looking at achieving an end result or creating a behavioral change which will get you closer to your ultimate goal? Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how to kick off the new year.

Dec 27, 202222 min

Mindset Sets Direction

Henry Ford said, "Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right." Our mindsets are our truths and our actions support them. What if the assumptions you hold of yourself aren't valid? What if the rest of the world doesn't see you in the same light? Are you too stubborn to see that the direction you set is going to take you on a path that won't serve you? Join Steve and Donna in conversation about your mindset and how you can realign it to serve you better....

Dec 13, 202220 min

Everything in your life serves a purpose

It's there, and happens for a reason. You don't need to know those reasons since that would be overwhelming, but if something keeps entering your life experience, there is a significant reason why. Life is asking you to pay attention. Join Steve and Donna in a conversation about the opportunities that show up or coincidences (or are they?) that occur with no rhyme or reason. What is it trying to tell you? What if you'll never understand the why?

Dec 06, 202219 min

Happiness is not a destination

Happiness isn't a new relationship, a new job, not a completed goal, a new car or new house. Until you give up the idea that happiness is somewhere else or conditional upon something or someone, it will never be where you are. Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how happiness isn't a destination. It's a choice and how can we "be" there?

Nov 29, 202219 min

What's the secret to having a successful, fulfilled life?

The secret, according to Bill Murray, is to have a sense of yourself, your real self, your unique self. And not just once in a while,or once a day, but all through the day, the week, and life! Join Steve and Donna in discussion of what it means to really know who you are and life in alignment with that.

Nov 22, 202228 min

Are you constantly worrying about the next part of your life?

Has it occurred to you that you're right in the middle of what you used to look forward to? What are you doing to honor that? Join Donna and Steve to discuss how we view our achievements and contributions and what happens when we actually achieve what we had set out to do.

Nov 15, 202218 min

A Great Discussion Isn't An Easy One

A great discussion isn't one where you're on the same page and agree. That's an easy discussion. A great discussion is when you explore divergent viewpoints. A magical discussion happens when you take bits and pieces of all viewpoints and co-create something new and powerful.

Nov 08, 202223 min

Letting Go

You have to let go of things that stop you from growing. Whether past successes, points of view or that which is comfortable. Join Donna and Steve in conversation about what letting go can bring to your life and open you up to amazing growth.

Nov 01, 202222 min