If you’re a parent, then you know that some of the deepest connections you’ll ever experience are with your children. But so often, we focus on our role as correctors of behavior, when it’s the connection that should be nourished first. When we connect before correcting, whether it’s with our children, spouse, friends, or co-workers, we’re opening the door to better outcomes and better relationships. Today, Blake welcomes Jennifer Kolari, one of the nation’s leading parenting experts, sought-aft...
Apr 07, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 161
Are you feeling stuck by the circumstances of your life? When you know that something needs to change or a big decision needs to be made, that stuck feeling could be an indication that you’re not in the best place to make those changes with the resources you have at that moment. Today, Blake shares the keys to getting unstuck and how a few changes can help you move towards better outcomes for your life. She reveals the dangers of having too much certainty and how the experiences of those ahead o...
Mar 31, 2022•7 min
Asking for help isn’t always easy. But when you’re stuck in a job that doesn’t motivate or excite you, getting out of that rut requires looking at your skillset a bit differently and gaining a better understanding of what you’re truly looking for from a company. A fresh perspective can make all the difference. Today, Blake welcomes Sandra to the show to share her story. When Sandra first reached out, she knew she was ready for a change, but the dread of the job search had her feeling stuck and u...
Mar 24, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 159
Do you struggle when it comes to making important decisions about your life and career? Engaging in a lengthy process of decision-making, unfortunately, is all too common. We often (mistakenly) believe that the more time we spend making a decision, the more likely we are to make a GOOD or RIGHT decision. The truth? When it comes to making decisions, only 5% of logic actually comes into play. But those who over analyze spend drastically more time seeking information trying to rationalize what the...
Mar 17, 2022•7 min•Season 3Ep. 158
How often do you think you’re not doing enough , in spite of feeling completely depleted? If you’re always wanting more time for the things that matter to you, then you might have a self-care deficit. Our tendency to overproduce in an attempt to prove our worthiness is getting us nowhere . Today, Blake welcomes writer, podcaster, speaker, and self-care expert Suzanne Falter. After the sudden loss of her daughter, she happened upon a blueprint that changed the course of her life. Through the toug...
Mar 10, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 157
Could the things you’re prioritizing in your life actually be keeping you stuck? If after a hard day at work, the first thing you think about is planning a big vacation, focusing on your upcoming home remodel, or buying a new car, then you might be trying to distract yourself from the real problem. The key to living a more fulfilled life is knowing how to prioritize what you NEED in order to create the change you want. Today, Blake shares what it looks like when your priorities are misaligned wi...
Mar 03, 2022•14 min•Season 3Ep. 156
Are gaps in your resume holding you back from seeking something bigger and better for yourself? Whether you’re lacking a few requirements for the kind of work you’d really love to be doing or you feel like your level of formal education won’t cut it, that limited perspective isn’t going to get you what you want. Rather than sacrificing your potential success, get a different perspective. Today, Blake welcomes Sharon to the show to tell you about her experience in the program. Before The Bridge t...
Feb 24, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 155
Do you wake up in the morning with a deeply unsettled feeling that there's something more you should be doing? As you’re headed into work for the day, do you have the urge to turn the car around, but feel stuck by the fear of what might happen if you tried to change things? Today, Blake explains why so many people who aren’t happy in their lives tend to choose the certainty of misery over the misery of uncertainty. This type of inaction leads people to stay in situations where they’re unfulfille...
Feb 17, 2022•18 min•Season 3Ep. 154
Do you find yourself constantly going back and forth on how you feel about your job? One day you can’t leave the office fast enough, and others, you wonder if maybe things really aren’t that bad? Not only are these constantly changing beliefs creating stress in your life, but they are also keeping you stuck . Today, Blake shares why this emotional, yo-yo frame of mind is one of the most common mistakes women make in their careers and in their lives. She shares the evolutionary reasons why we do ...
Feb 10, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 153
Change doesn’t happen on its own. It requires taking responsibility for your circumstances and doing the deeper work to understand your values and what’s really important to you in your life and career. Today, Blake welcomes Jennifer McClure, an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and high-performance coach who works with leaders to leverage their influence, increase their impact, and accelerate results. Jennifer has decades of leadership and executive experience inspiring and motivating others to ta...
Feb 03, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 152
How long does it take you to make big decisions? For many, it can be a lengthy process that not only takes a lot of precious time, but often, the decision we reach turns out to be what we knew to be true all along. But what if you believed in yourself and your success from the very beginning? If you could make big decisions in a matter of minutes? What if you could change your mindset right now and follow through on your desire for change? You’re capable of all of the above, and more. Today, Bla...
Jan 27, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 151
It was another record month for the Great Resignation. In November 2021, over four and a half million people quit their jobs. What’s happening in the workforce today, and what does it all mean for the workforce of tomorrow? Today, Blake shares her observations of the changes she’s witnessed in the workforce through the pandemic. She shares how she’s seen a greater understanding when it comes to career satisfaction and work-life balance when employees recognize that having more control over their...
Jan 20, 2022•8 min•Season 2Ep. 150
Have you spent enough of your years debating making a change? For women feeling stress and anxiety in their careers, feeling stuck becomes the norm all too quickly. When you just don’t know the right next step to take, the idea of change feels daunting. Overcoming that fear isn’t easy, but with the right direction and the unwavering support of a community that understands exactly what you’ve been feeling, the wheels of change start to move faster than you ever thought possible. Today, Blake welc...
Jan 13, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 149
Fear is a natural part of life. However, our fears don’t always represent the truth. Many times, they’re just beliefs that we allow to hold us back. If your fears are based on misbeliefs that you’re telling yourself, then you are allowing them to drive your decisions, your thoughts, your time, and ultimately, your future. Today, Blake reveals the true origins of our fears and explains how they are often based on lies we tell ourselves. If you’re ready to get past your fears and truly create the ...
Jan 06, 2022•8 min•Season 2Ep. 148
What if there was a secret formula that could help you maximize your productivity, boost your creativity, justify permission to rest, and help you gain a sense of balance in your life? Sounds great, right? It might surprise you to know that women were born with this ability to optimize our work/life balance, but cultural taboos have prevented us from talking about it. Today, Blake welcomes special guest, Renae Fieck. She is a mom of 3 and occupational therapist who helps women optimize their tim...
Dec 30, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 147
Are you tired of not having the balance you want in your life? Are you feeling stuck in a work environment that's toxic? Often when we feel this way, our first impulse is to change our environment. We start searching for new jobs and tell ourselves that things will get better. But it doesn’t take long until we recognize the same problems starting to return. A “change of scenery” or taking a step back in your career is rarely the answer. These are just short-term solutions to bigger problems, and...
Dec 23, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 146
Do you often wonder if you have what it takes to do what you really want to? Do you sometimes doubt that you’re qualified or strong enough to make a change? Doubts and questions about how and if we measure up are more common than most of us realize. But when you’re able to shift your perspective and see things from a different angle, you can finally start to identify the possibilities that have always existed…you just didn’t see them there before. Today, Blake welcomes Nicole to the program to s...
Dec 16, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 145
If you’ve ever suffered a toxic work situation, boss, or new leadership who just doesn’t seem to like you, it can be easy to lose all your confidence. Especially if your confidence is tied to other people’s perspective of you/the value you bring, degrees, certifications and qualifications, the money you make, or the things you own… But CONFIDENCE is perhaps one of the most important elements to creating a life you want. So if you’ve begun to doubt who you are, wondering if something else is poss...
Dec 09, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 144
Most people, particularly women and women of color, simply aren’t comfortable advocating for themselves at work. Maybe it’s because of how you were raised, or perhaps it’s generational. Or maybe you just don’t want to rock the boat. So, you wait…. hoping that one day, you’ll be recognized and get that raise or be given that promotion. The question is why? Why don’t we know our own self worth enough to use it to our advantage as a tool for change? The answer is simple: It’s because you just haven...
Dec 02, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 143
What do you dream for yourself and your life? A hassle-free day at work, fewer headaches, or simply a weekend free from checking emails or responding to work-related text messages? Perhaps even a job you actually enjoy and feel energized by (or does that seem too good to be true)? Those goals are really just the tip of the iceberg of what’s possible. For so many women, they’re the goals we strive for on a daily basis. But the truth is that most people don’t dream BIG enough. We tend to dream or ...
Nov 25, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 142
Finally laying your head down on a pillow at night should be a welcome relief. But for many working women, it’s become a place where our worries gather. Your body tosses & turns while your head feels like a circus of anxiety. If you’ve ever found yourself struggling to fall asleep, or you wake up in the middle of the night with your mind racing, you’re not alone. Worry, stress, & anxiety are all too common sleep companions keeping us from getting the rest we need to wake up recharged. Bu...
Nov 18, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 141
Sometimes life gives you lemons, and other times, it delivers them by the truckload. When the unexpected happens, and it feels like we’re just not catching any breaks, that’s a good indication that you’re ripe for a transformation. Today, Blake welcomes Brittany to the program to share her story of change, and how this program has helped her recognize and step into her unique potential. A newly single mom who was suddenly forced out of her job, Brittany was doing her best to support her daughter...
Nov 11, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 140
If you’ve often felt pulled toward making a career change, but think you’re just too deep in your current line of work to risk transitioning, you’re not alone. For many women, mid-career transitions often feel too risky, but the truth is that the skills and experiences you’ve already gained in your position are actually adding more value to what you have to offer. With such an abundance of experience and knowledge to share, mid-career may even be the BEST time for you to make a change. Today, Bl...
Nov 04, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 139
What if, instead of constantly feeling overwhelmed, you were finally able to breathe a sigh of relief and celebrate your success? What if, rather than never feeling like you have enough time to do something just for yourself, you actually had “me” time to refresh and rejuvenate? Imagine a life where you finally felt like you were in control, you could sit back and celebrate your achievements, and life didn’t feel so….overwhelming. If that sounds great, but you’re thinking “that’ll never be me,” ...
Oct 28, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 138
Do you ever feel like you could be doing so much more, but your company just isn’t seeing your potential? Feeling undervalued or underutilized is an issue many women are experiencing. Perhaps you feel like your skills or efforts are constantly being overlooked. It leaves you second-guessing what you’re capable of and questioning whether you’re in the right role. In order to be seen and fulfill our potential, we have to know what we’re good at. Knowing where your strengths lie holds the key to un...
Oct 21, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 137
Sitting and hoping for change is a familiar story for so many women. In the rare moments you have to daydream on your morning commute, or between leaving the office for the day and picking the kids up from school, hope feels like the only thing you have time for. That hope, unfortunately, is part of the reason why only 14% of C-suite leaders in the United States are women. In order to see that number increase, we’ve got to do more than simply hope. If you want to move from hoping to making thing...
Oct 14, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 136
You work hard to perfect the act of juggling everything in your life and career. You try to be a great mom, a supportive spouse, a reliable friend, a helpful daughter, and a knowledgeable leader at work. But sometimes, being on double, triple, even quadruple duty every day starts to take its toll. With little to no time for yourself, you wonder how much further you can bend until you break. In today’s world, women continue to increase our responsibilities at work while simultaneously retaining r...
Oct 07, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 135
You have a good job. On paper, everything about your life looks like success—you’re making a great income, performing at the top of your field, and quickly climbing the ladder. The only problem is that you don’t feel happy, but the thought of change has you feeling scared of what you might have to sacrifice. So instead, you keep trudging along, sucking it up at work, and hoping that the next achievement will FINALLY make you happy. If this is how you’ve been feeling about your life and career, y...
Sep 30, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 134
Often, we feel like we need to settle in our careers. We think that if we have ONE desirable thing, we can't possibly ask for more (OR that we have to trade one for the other). For example, if you already have the flexibility you need, you might be afraid to reach for the growth you desire out of the fear of sacrificing what you already have. But with clarity, confidence, and support, you really can achieve that growth, without sacrificing the flexibility, if you just know how to communicate and...
Sep 23, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 133
When we feel unfulfilled or undervalued in our careers, it can be easy to believe that our job is the problem. More often than not, it’s actually a lack of confidence that comes from not knowing how to advocate for ourselves that is really holding us back. Gaining the knowledge and skills to advocate for ourselves is the key to escaping the endless cycle of unfulfillment and discovering the value of the talents we possess and tools that help us explain our value to others. In today’s episode, Bl...
Sep 16, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 132
