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Destination Unknown: A Field Guide

Linda Rossetti: expert on transition and its impact on our liveslindarossetti.com
Has your identity ever gotten upended? A variety of life's circumstances can deposit us at these moments; a job loss, a divorce, sudden success, the birth of another child, a geographic move, changes in gender identity or sexual orientation, sobriety, health crises, a miscarriage, a global pandemic!!! and much more. Destination Unknown explores these moments and how to navigate them successfully. Our host, Linda Rossetti, an expert on transition and its impact on individuals and organizations, helps us learn how to turn moments of uncertainty into positive inflection points in our lives. Join us for inspiring, honest and practical conversation that is sure to help you live - fully!
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Episodes

Operations Exec and Coach Kamrin Huban on Voice and Moving Beyond Crushing Workplace Conflict

Join Linda and her guest, Kamrin Huban, as they explore damaging workplace conflicts and the power of our own voices in navigating such obstacles. Discover how to respond differently by reframing emotions and turning up the volume on our own voices. Learn how our initial response is not the only way forward. Today's story illustrates how we can push the boundaries of our self-concept and access our untapped potential. Kamrin is certified on HAIL(TM), a powerful emotional reframing tool presented...

Oct 10, 202325 min

Trauma-Informed Leadership Consultant Carolyn Swora on Identity and Possibility

Join Linda and her guest, Carolyn Swora, as they discuss identity through the lens of love, loss, and the expansive gifts that await each of us in transition. Discover how our beliefs about who we are play a role in our response to upheaval in our lives. Learn how to reframe our experiences of major life shifts and access unshakable courage. Don't miss this very special episode. Carolyn's Bio Carolyn Swora is a certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, as well as a Trauma-Informed Leadership Consulta...

Sep 26, 202315 min

Purpose-driven Leader Lauren Goldberg on Belonging and Unlearning Shame

Join Linda and her guest, Lauren Goldberg, as they explore the opportunity to move beyond 'learned shame' and the pressure 'to be' a certain way. Discover how we can revolutionize our sense of belonging by reframing our understanding of who we are. Learn about forgiving ourselves and the incredible energy that such steps can enable. The conversation brings to life many of the stories from Linda's recent book, "Dancing with Disruption." More details on Linda's new book and Lauren's incredible wor...

Sep 12, 202314 min

Collaborative Attorney Joy Rosenthal on a New Lens into the Pandemic's Tragic Loss

Join Linda and her guest, Joy Rosenthal, as they explore the life-changing loss of Joy's spouse in the early days of the pandemic. Discover how understanding change and transition creates an opportunity to be with the layers of grief and fear differently. Learn about reinvention and its influence contributions towards unintended paths. Hold in your heart - always - Joy's and Linda's conversation about the enduring gifts we give and receive at times of growth. Don't miss this very special episode...

May 02, 202328 min

Author & Social Innovation Advocate Abby Davisson on Possibility & Choice at Life's Crossroads

Join Linda and Abby Davisson, co-author of Money and Love, as they talk about making choices that align with what really matters. Discover how Abby applied her book's methods to a decision about a geographic move for her and her young family. Learn how to reframe our choices and how this path can open the aperture on what's possible for us. LISTEN NOW! Abby's Contact Info: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbydavisson/ Twitter: @abbydavisson Instagram: @abby.davisson Webpage: https://www.ab...

Apr 18, 202313 min

Author and Care Giving Expert Connie Baher on The Secret Sauce to Life's Crossroads

Join Linda and Connie Baher as the two talk about reframing and its usefulness at life's biggest moments. Discover how Connie's role as a long-haul care giver to her 105-year-old mother transformed her thinking about herself and about her relationship to her mom. Learn how to reframe from real life examples shared by both Connie and Linda. Don't miss hearing about the extraordinary gifts that accrue to those who rely on reframing as they navigate transition, whether prompted by a caregiving or b...

Apr 04, 202315 min

Care Provider and Author Connie Baher on Embracing Uncertainty & Joy

Join Linda as she continues her conversation with Connie Baher, author of the new book, Family Care Givers: An Emotional Survival Guide . Listen to how uncertainty envelopes care giving and how it impacts our energy, our identity, and our emotional well-being. Discover the joy and peace that can emerge from reexamining the expectations we hold for ourselves. Learn about the surprises - like peace and greater love - that await those who embrace this transformational role. Don't miss this one! Lis...

Mar 21, 202311 min

CEO And Innovation Expert Karen Williams on Reframing Our Emotions

Join Linda as she talks with her life-long friend, Karen Williams, about the role emotions play in our experience of upheaval. Learn how reframing emotions can help us occupy the world differently. Discover the power available to you as you begin to ask yourself new questions. Get a sneak peek into Linda's upcoming 2nd book, Dancing with Disruption . DON'T MISS THIS ONE! LISTEN NOW. Karen's contact information: LinkedIn Pre-order Linda's 2nd book, Dancing with Disruption: A New Approach to Navig...

Mar 07, 202315 min

CEO and Innovation Expert Karen Williams on Finding your Superpower

Join Linda as she talks with Karen Williams about what it means to have someone say, "I got you," at times of upheaval in our lives. Discover the value in turning up the volume on your own truth and the possibility it can create as you share it with others. Get a sneak peek into 'how to' respond differently to disruption in our lives as Karen asks Linda about her upcoming 2nd book, Dancing with Disruption . LISTEN NOW. Karen's contact information: LinkedIn Pre-order Linda's 2nd book, Dancing wit...

Feb 21, 202316 min

Innovation Expert and CEO Karen Williams on Permission & Possibility

Join Linda as she talks with guest Karen Williams about the risk we incur when we miss seeing the possibility in ourselves. Learn about the role our story plays helping us unearth our superpower. Discover more about Linda's own story from an isolating personal crisis to a place of strength and a desire to make an impact. Karen turns the interview tables on Linda for this honest and illuminating talk on transition. Don't miss it! Listen NOW. Karen's contact information: LinkedIn Pre-order Linda's...

Feb 07, 202314 min

Longevity Author Susan Golden on Your Renaissance

Join Linda as she talks with Susan Golden about the stages we are invited to explore as our lives extend to 100 years. Discover the non-negotiables, like community, that enable successful identity shifts to occur at any age. Learn about the new normal as it relates to redefining who we are and what we want to do. Don't miss this one! Susan's contact information: LinkedIn Her Book: Stage (Not Age): How to Understand and Serve People Over 60--the Fastest Growing, Most Dynamic Market in the World P...

Jan 24, 202315 min

A Gift of Joy & Light

Join Linda for a special episode featuring the incredible gifts resident within our experience of transition and renewal. Learn how to reach beyond common misconceptions about the crossroads of our lives. Explore how to lead with 'who you are' and unlock more of your untapped potential. Discover the true lynchpin to a successful 2023 - you! Don't miss this primer on Linda's research and how to succeed on your own terms. Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leav...

Dec 20, 202215 min

Care Provider and Author Connie Baher on the Power of Naming

Join Linda as she talks with Connie Baher about Connie's transition to caregiving for her 105-year-old mother. Learn how our growing awareness of change and our willingness to name our evolving circumstances can translate into a game-changing shift in our lives. Discover how reframing emotions, like frustration and resentment, leads to unlocking our capacity to succeed in the face of uncertainty. Don't miss this powerful illustration of transition and its many gifts, including O'mama care! Conni...

Dec 06, 20226 min

Fashion Stylist and Entrepreneur Elysha Lenkin on Tackling Fear

Join Linda for her conversation with fashion stylist and entrepreneur Elysha Lenkin as they explore entrepreneurship as a vehicle for self-expression and personal growth. Discover the real story on how great things happen as we make our way forward to live our dream. Learn about the risk of gating ourselves until we have it all figured out. A spirited 12-minute discussion. Elysha's Contact Info: elyshalenkin.com Join the Closet Shopping Collective Instagram: @elysha_nyc Please click the button t...

Nov 01, 202212 min

Botanical Artist Ratna Dalal: Leading with Head and Heart

Join Linda and her guest Ratna Dalal for an inspiring conversation about identity shifts in adult life. Learn how 'being open to change' can serve as a precursor to living our fullest life. Discover how Ratna's embrace of her heart helped her learn, adapt, and greet uncertainty with unparalleled grace. Don't miss this chance to hear about her art and her multi-continent following. Ratna's contact information: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Blog Her book: The Watercolor of Life Her book: Nature Insp...

Oct 18, 20227 min

Parenting & Ambition Expert Yael Schonbrun: Unlocking Our Happy

Join Linda and her guest Yael Schonbrun as they talk about thriving as parents and as people. Yael and Linda talk about the roles we accrue over our lives - from sibling to employee/colleague to parent and more - and how shifts in our values invite us to rethink how we occupy each one. Learn a simple approach to navigating discomfort and unhappiness. Don't miss this one! ABOUT YAEL: Yael Schonbrun, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, assistant professor at Brown University, co-host of Psychologis...

Oct 04, 202212 min

Mind-Body Expert Ashley Betz: Normalizing Uncertainty

Join Linda and guest Ashley Betz as they talk about personal transitions and their impact on the body and mind. Learn about the important role awareness plays in our experience of stress. Discover how we reflexively apply 'meaning' to challenging moments, including that which works with us and against us. Get inspired as you listen to the facts about the unwavering strength available when we foster a connection between the mind and body. A great 10-minute investment in celebration of Mental Heal...

Apr 12, 202210 min

Food for Free CEO Sasha Purpura: Connections that Matter

Join Linda and guest Sasha Purpura, CEO of food-rescue organization Food for Free, for their discussion on transition and its role in catapulting you from a place of discomfort to one of joy. Learn about the role connections played in Sasha's journey from corporate America to a place of integration and meaning. Discover how you can build confidence through important connections available to you today. Sasha's words are an invaluable gift for the New Year! Please click the button to subscribe so ...

Jan 11, 202216 min

"Mutual Rescue" Author Carol Novello: How to Change the Trajectory of Your Career and Life

Join Linda and guest Carol Novello, author, animal advocate, and documentary filmmaker. Carol shares her story of transition from the corporate arena to the not-for-profit sphere. Discover how the unexpected can lead to an entirely new trajectory, both personally and professionally. Learn what is available if you allow yourself to be open-ended about what might be next. Don't miss this discussion that touches on value, relevancy, belonging and connection. Ways to connect with Carol and Mutual Re...

Nov 30, 202113 min

Ironman Athlete Patty Kolias: The Hidden Gifts in Major Life Changes

Join Linda and guest, Patty Kolias, as they talk about how a transition to full-time motherhood led to a new career as an elite athlete. Learn about the real battles that occur, not the miles-to-run or laps-to-swim but the challenge hidden in how to greet debilitating emotions, such as fear and anxiety, differently. Discover how shifts in identity progress over time and the incredible gifts they offer in terms of connection to ourselves and others. Please click the like button above and leave a ...

Nov 16, 202112 min

Changes that Change Everything with Jessie Harrold

Join Linda and her guest, Jessie Harrold, for an uplifting conversation about the shifts that rock our world. Discover what Jessie learned about personal transformation through the lens of motherhood. Learn how sadness, grief and 'not knowing' are normal steps in a process of expansion and growth that lead us to a new understanding of who we are. Don't miss this important conversation about how to set a new context for yourself in times of massive change. Listen NOW! Ways to connect with Jessie:...

Oct 26, 202115 min

Reinventing Ourselves with Lai Han Sam

Reinventing Ourselves with Lai Han Sam features corporate veteran and leadership coach, Sam, whose reinvention journey started with a blank slate and now is described with words like, "I cannot remember before..." Learn what to do when our hearts unexpectedly move in another direction. Discover how your skills and experience can come alive in another setting. Don't miss this powerful episode of how to find a new path that is all your own. Listen NOW! Ways to connect with Sam: https://www.linkedi...

Oct 12, 202113 min

Entrepreneurship as the Answer to Uncertainty with Emma Bates

With the pandemic and the great resignation, many are turning to entrepreneurship. Join Linda and her guest Emma Bates, founder of DM, as they talk about the transformation to owning your own business. Discover how you make the decision to finally take that step. Learn about identifying your source of power and greeting it with the richness of who you are. Don't get stuck on the question, "If not this, then what?" Take 12 minutes NOW to listen. Please click the like button above and leave a revi...

Sep 28, 202113 min

A Celebration of Unplanned Directions with Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui

Join Linda for her conversation with Sumbul Siddiqui, Mayor, Cambridge, MA as they explore transition and the possibility hidden in our non-linear, difficult life moments. Learn how the Mayor's failures, like not passing the bar exam on her first try, enabled her to ignite passions and reframe difficulty such that it did not define her. Discover the role of our voices and the opportunity to integrate our lived experience in our everyday roles. Guaranteed to help you rethink belonging and the opp...

Sep 14, 202113 min

Revising Our Life's Journey with Elena Breese

Join Linda as she talks with Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor and mental health advocate Elena Breese. Learn about healing and the milestones that are a part of our journey in the aftermath of a crisis. Discover what roles letting go and tapping our wisdom play in the incredible opportunity awaiting you in transition. Listen NOW!. I'd really appreciate it if you would click the like button above and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! Learn more here - https:...

Aug 24, 202115 min

Transitioning Beyond Toxic Work Environments with Kayla Gross

Join Linda and her guest, Kayla Gross, former member of the coaching staff for the Oregon State University's Football team, as they talk about decoupling from a negative work environment and reigniting our own truth. Learn how anger and profound loss give way to possibility! Understand the phases of mourning and recovery that are involved in a spirited and invaluable transition cycle. Don't miss this episode that offers an unprecedented view into how it feels to restart your career on a path tha...

Aug 10, 202112 min

The Expansive Power of Your Voice

Join Linda as she talks with Nina Goswami (@NinaTheScoop) of the BBC about the life-changing power available to those willing to trust their own voices. Learn about Nina's groundbreaking work with the BBC's 50/50 Project and its impact on bringing the voices of underrepresented populations into the newsroom. Discover the connection between confidence and voice, and how to identify the barriers that impede the use of our voices. Learn how you can become a new voice with the BBC! Don't miss this i...

Jul 08, 202113 min

The Miracle in You

Join Linda for the second of a two-part interview with Katie Mahon and Joan Louise Hill, authors of The Miracle Collectors , as they explore the enlivening experience of owning it and stepping into our own voices. Learn about Katie's and Joan's experience and how they struggled to get a grip on their new vision for themselves. Discover the surprising resources we all have at our fingertips - particularly in our ability to be a miracle for one another! Are you ready to be a miracle? Don't miss th...

Jun 25, 202113 min

The Miracle of Transition

Join Linda as she talks with Katie Mahon and Joan Luise Hill , authors of The Miracle Collectors , about the courage of engaging our voices and saying yes to who we are. Learn about the importance of connections and the role they play as we navigate empty nests, invasive breast cancer, and other life altering circumstances. Discover what Katie and Joan learned about seeing the common in an uncommon way, and how to find the courage to give voice to our own stories. Part 1 in a two-part series. An...

Jun 14, 202111 min

The Courage to Expand Who We Are!

Join Linda and Elise Buie, family law attorney, as they discuss major life changes and the courage to be more. Learn how Elise navigated multiple transitions, including Hurricane Katrina, geographic moves, serious illness, and her own divorce and remarriage. Discover the gifts available to those who are willing to shift their assumptions about who we are! Don't miss this 10-minute episode of courage, honesty, and personal victory!

May 25, 202111 min
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