Send us a text Listen in on my conversation with LeRoy Thompson, a DEI and resiliency consultant and pastor. Among the topics we discuss are self-regulation, the hidden cost of stress on productivity, handling trauma, and resiliency as the new version of stress management. LeRoy and I had a thought-provoking conversation and we also discussed how "hurt people hurt people." To hear more about that from another podcast guest, listen to episode 9: The Impact of Trauma with David Dawdy . I hope you ...
Mar 22, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us a text Listen in on my conversation with Sarah Marikos, executive director of ACE Resource Network. Among the topics we discussed: ACEs, PACEs, how our systems can best support people whether they have been traumatized or not, and why we need storytellers. The mission of the ACE Resource Network is to build awareness of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and to help people and communities prevent and address the effects of ACEs and childhood toxic stress. This was a wonderful conversat...
Mar 15, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text Listen in on my conversation with Jacob Kendall, a social worker, speaker, and coach. We discuss resiliency from both personal and population-level perspectives, and how to walk alongside someone who is dealing with something difficult. Jacob has a unique perspective as someone who has had two open-heart surgeries and has worked as a social worker. You can find Jacob on LinkedIn or via email: jacobevanskendall@gmail.com Go to https://betterhelp.com/resilience or click Notes on Res...
Mar 08, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text Listen in on my conversation with David Dawdy, a clinical psychologist, speaker, and certified instructor for SAMHSA's trauma-informed curriculum for criminal justice. We discuss self-compassion, the need to be aware of the impact of trauma, and the importance of being mentally healthy. Talking to David about trauma and the justice-involved population is always thought-provoking and I walk away feeling informed and grateful for mental health professionals who work so hard to care ...
Mar 01, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text Listen in on my conversation with Sarah Hope Marshall, a speaker and consultant in community development and leadership. We discuss resiliency as a mindset, and from an organizational perspective, and companies that do, or don't, support employees, and what success really looks like. Her personal perspective as a person living with a lifelong non-apparent disability and her socially conscious work informs Sarah's commitment to diversity and enabling her clients to have a greater i...
Feb 22, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send us a text Listen in on my conversation with Joey Drolshagen, a coach and consultant. Among the topics we discuss mindset, living a life of passion, and how to empower employees. Also, we talk about the freedom of soaring--in our own way, using our own unique gifts. Joey, who literally soars as a pilot, has a method to inspire, motivate, and lead people to live better lives. We had a great conversation I think you will enjoy. You can find Joey at his website IFGT Coaching/Consulting or book ...
Feb 15, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Send us a text Listen in on my conversation with Jay Thompson, a speaker, business culture coach, and consultant. Among the topics we discuss: organizational culture and creating value, and how we all have to hike our own path, even through the muddy bits. Jay is an engaging speaker and an expert on organziational culture and I had a fabulous time talking with him. You can find Jay at his website, HiketheMoutain.org , Instagram , Facebook , or via email: jay@hikethemountain.org Listen to Jay's p...
Feb 08, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Send us a text Listen in on my conversation with Kyla Cofer, transformational leadership coach and host of the podcast Leadership School. We discuss burnout, boundaries, and other topics that don't start with the letter B, like self-compassion and asking ourselves the question: Am I well? It's always a joy talking with Kyla, no matter the topic, and this episode is no exception. Special thanks to Kyla for helping launch this podcast by sitting in the interviewer chair for episode 1. Find Kyla on...
Feb 01, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send us a text Listen in on my conversation with Aimee Gindin, keynote speaker, mental health crisis clinician, and head of branding and communications at Lifespeak. We discuss belonging, soft skills, the importance of self-worth, and how the pandemic has shown people and organizations that mental health and well being is a must-have, not a nice-to-have. It was such a thrill to get to talk to Aimee--we've worked together in other capacities and it was fun to delve into this aspect of her life an...
Jan 25, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Send us a text Listen in on my conversation with Dr. Dan Franz, a therapist, speaker, consultant, and organizational health coach. We discuss many topics including mental health, resilience, logotherapy and the search for meaning, and how most of our systems are missing the boat. Any day talking with Dan is a good one and I think you'll learn a lot listening to this episode. And...thanks to Dan I've put Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning on my reading list for this year. Find Dr. Dan on hi...
Jan 18, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us a text Listen in on my conversation with Cam Beaudoin, a digital inclusion and disability accessibility expert. We discuss many topics related to disability and resiliency, including how he got started thinking about accessibility, visible and invisible disabilities, and how leaders can create safe spaces. Cam is thoughtful and funny and not afraid to answer (or ask) hard questions. He really got me thinking during this conversation. The best way to reach Cam is on LinkedIn , where he sh...
Jan 11, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send us a text Listen in to learn about resilience and what you can expect from this podcast. Thanks to special guest Kyla Cofer for helping me launch the podcast. KylaCofer.com Leadership School podcast Follow Kyla on LinkedIn and Instagram Go to https://betterhelp.com/resilience or click Notes on Resilience during sign up for 10% off your first month of therapy with my sponsor BetterHelp. Support the show __________ Producer / Editor: Neel Panji Invite Manya to inspire and empower your teams a...
Jan 04, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 1
