Leadership Playbook - Part 4, COMPASSION

In part 4 of this short audio series, the focus is on COMPASSION. 

Here's my 4-step Leadership Playbook:
 1. Discover your strengths
2.  Understand the science of change
3. Practice compassion and
4. Take action.

Throughout my career, I've earned how important it is for leaders to practice compassion and self-compassion. It makes a difference in the workplace and at home.   But sometimes practicing self-compassion is easier said than done. 

Dr. Kristin Neff is a pioneer in the study of self-compassion.  She's on the educational psychology faculty at The University of Texas at Austin.  Dr. Neff shares some great resources about compassion on her website.  In this episode, I summarize the key elements of self-compassion.  You can read Dr. Neff's detailed description of self-compassion here.    

Topics:

Compassion vs. Self-Compassion
Self-care
Your role as a leader
Growth opportunities

In part 3 of this short audio series, the focus is on the science of change. 

Here's my 4-step leadership playbook:
 1. Discover your strengths
2.  Understand the science of change
3. Practice compassion and
4. Take action. 

Watch this short video by Dr. BJ Fogg.  

Topics:

Fogg Behavior Design
Fogg Behavior Model
B=MAP
Tiny Habit Recipe (A-B-C)
Emotions create habits
Thrive Global - Microsteps
Tiny Habits Academy

In part 2 of this short audio series, the focus is on discovering and understanding your strengths and natural talents.  

Here's my 4-step leadership playbook:
 1. Discover your strengths 
2.  Understand the science of change
3. Practice compassion and 
4. Take action.  

Topics:

Gallup CiftonStrengths Assessment 
Donald Clifton
The 4 Domains - Executing, Influencing, Relationship Bulding, Strategic Thinking
Dial up your strengths
Dealing with weaknesses
Communicating strengths

I'm excited to share this  5-part series, Create your Leadership Playbook.  Whether you're a seasoned leader looking to refine your approach or someone just stepping into your career, this short audio series is designed to empower you with actionable insights and strategies. Let me guide you through the process and help you generate some ideas for your journey.  

Here's my 4-step leadership playbook:
 1. Discover your strengths 
2.  Understand the science of change
3. Practice compassion and 
4. Take action.  

Topics:

Segment overview
What's your Why? 
What's your timeline? 
Leadership styles
Mindset
Your personal  advisory board

Nothing can change your life like an injury.  It’s challenging - both mentally and physically.  I’ve experienced this firsthand.   I fell and broke my ankle at the end of August and realized I had a lot to learn about recovery.  It became a creative challenge for me - so I reached out to an expert. 

On this episode I’m excited to share my conversation with Toronto-based functional exercise and health expert GEOFF GIRVITZ.  He’s also a Tiny Habits® certified coach.  Geoff and I talk via Zoom about the mindset and physical challenges that come with an injury and the rehab that follows.  He shares his proven framework for recovery along with some exercise and nutrition tips.  

BIO

Geoff is the host of The Dad Strength Podcast, the founder of Bang Personal Training in Toronto, and a father. He explores the topics of health, mindfulness, and fatherhood through writing, The Dad Strength Podcast, and by hosting weekly calls for men who want to be healthy, present, intentional dads.

https://dadstrength.com/

https://www.instagram.com/thedadstrengthpodcast/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffgirvitz/

For more information about Tiny Habits®, check out the book: 
Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything by BJ Fogg.  

Do you ever find yourself feeling stuck in your career? Longing for purpose in your work and life?  You're not alone. In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of playing to your strengths.   

On this episode our guest is CHARLOTTE BLAIR, a seasoned Gallup certified strengths coach and the author of "Career Unstuck: How to Play to Your Strengths to Find Freedom and Purpose in Your Work Again."  You can purchase the book on Amazon and various platforms.  

Charlotte Blair is one of the longest-established and most experienced Gallup®-accredited Strengths coaches in Australia. She works with individuals and teams across the world to discover and apply their strengths to meet their goals. Charlotte describes herself as a proud dyslexic with amazing superpowers.  She is a retired equestrian, a bee keeper, a mother of two grown boys, a wife and a social butterfly.

Charlotte's book, Career Unstuck, is born from her experience as someone who left the  corporate nine-to-five, and all the trappings that come with that, to discover her unique talents and strengths. 

BIO:

Charlotte has been a Gallup-Certified coach since 2014 and is also an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC). After transitioning from a sales role for one the world largest IT companies, she now runs two successful businesses and partners with other coaches and learning organizations to deliver great outcomes. Charlotte is a founding partner in The Strengths Partners, as well as a coach and mentor to other global coaches www.charlotteblair.com.au    She is dedicated to helping people get their career unstuck and love their work again.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotteblair/

www.careerunstuck.com.au 

How do we help our children succeed academically in a world that's increasingly challenging?

On this episode, I talk with JENNIFER LEE, Assistant Director of the Tiny Habits Academy, and Mom.  Jennifer takes us back to her journey as a young teacher, her transition into a behavior design specialist and her role at the Tiny Habits Academy, unpacking her experiences along the way. 

Jennifer's expertise comes to life as she discusses the importance of creating daily routines, tailored to each child's unique needs and preferences. Drawing from her own journey homeschooling her kids, she shares how she's used behavior design to  create 'Tiny Habit recipes' with her children.   To illustrate the impact of these methods, Jennifer gives us a glimpse into managing her son who grapples with strong emotions and her daughter who dealt with test anxiety.

Need more proof of how transformative Tiny Habits can be? Jennifer shares a personal success story. Her sixth-grade daughter picked up the violin, and through the creation of a small, specific practice habit and celebrating small wins, she went from panic to performing at the Kennedy Center. 

Through Jennifer's experiences and insights, we learn that academic success goes beyond textbooks and classrooms. It's about creating Tiny Habits that stick, recognizing each child's unique learning style, and most importantly, celebrating the wins along the way. 

BIO

Jennifer Lee is the assistant director of the Tiny Habits Academy, where she helps train and certify coaches in the Tiny Habits method. She has an M.Ed in teaching and learning and 20+ years of experience in childhood, secondary, and adult education. She has a life-long fascination with how our learning shapes our behavior and our behavior shapes our learning.

Don't we all want to feel younger?  I know I sure do.  Aging is part of life. But HOW we age makes a difference.  Community is also an important component of aging younger.  On this episode, I talk with Tiny Habits Certified Coach JULIE BERGFELD about her journey into the world of wellness coaching.  I also ask Julie to share some tips for growing younger.   

JULIE BERGFELD coaches adults 50 years and older to feel their youngest.  She changes their relationship with food, movement and mindfulness. Through her signature SOAR methodology, Julie guides her clients to lasting success. 

An accomplished marathon and ultra-marathon runner, she was once the USATF Women’s 50K Trail champion. The cumulative stress to both body and mind took its toll and she vowed to learn to heal herself. Although her degrees in French Literature and Journalism hadn’t prepared her for it, as an avid learner she became a Human Potential coach, Certified Personal Trainer, Yoga Teacher, Nutritionist and Human Movement Specialist in addition to being a Certified Tiny Habits coach. Ultimately, she founded her own yoga studio Metro Power Yoga where she applied all her wisdom and was considered THE place for athletes to chill out.

                 "I want to be fully functional until my dying day." - Julie Bergfeld

Julie has been a guest on the podcast Mindful Money and a guest expert on several Tiny Habits Academy Panels. She is a sought-after teacher, workshop facilitator and speaker on topics related to sustenance, mindset, movement and sleep.

Related Links:

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-bergfeld-8a9138/

Facebook - Facebook.com/juliebergfeldcoaching

instagram - instagram.com/juliebergfeldcoaching

Tiny Habits Academy

Julie Bergfeld's Tiny Habits Coach Listing

Join me for a conversation with  Anna Orenstein-Cardona, a certified financial educator, author, and Puerto Rico native.  We discuss how her personal experience with Hurricane Maria inspired her heartwarming children's book, The Tree of Hope. Anna shares her emotional journey of witnessing the hurricane's destruction from afar and its impact on her family back on the island.

Discover the powerful intersection of Puerto Rico's culture, history, and U.S. citizenship as Anna opens up about her unique path from grief and loss to writing a children's book that celebrates hope and the human spirit. Hear how her hard work and determination secured her a job on Wall Street and how it fueled her passion to help others learn about finance. We also dive into Anna's creative process, her experience with Faber Academy, and valuable insights into the world of children's book writing and publishing.

Finally, we discuss the ongoing impact of The Tree of Hope and the joy it brings to children and readers alike. Anna reflects on the supportive community that came together to rescue the famous Banyan tree in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the powerful message of hope it represents.

BIO:

Anna Orenstein-Cardona was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is an alum of Faber Academy (Writing a Novel and Writing for Children). She is active in the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).

Anna is an NFEC-certified Financial Educator (CFEI) and Wealth Coach with over 22 years of experience working in global financial markets. In 2020, she founded Wear Your Money Crown® - an empowering, woman-owned financial education and coaching firm that is passionately dedicated to bridging the financial inequality gap.

Her debut picture book, The Tree Of Hope, was published by Beaming Books in 2022.
Currently, Anna is working on developing various projects, including more children books. She lives in London with her two very special furbabies and her Southern Gentleman husband, although spends as much time as she can in Puerto Rico. Where she regularly gets involved in rescuing abandoned animals and supporting local charities.

Learn More About Anna's Author Journey and The Tree Of Hope:

 http://www.annaorensteincardona.com/

Purchase the Book:

 Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Indiebound, and/or your local bookstore!

Follow Anna:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoricuaAnna
IG: https://www.instagram.com/wearyourmoneycrown/

Are you caring for an aging parent?  If so, you'll appreciate this podcast episode featuring Kim and Mike Barnes, founders of Parenting Aging Parents. 

Award-winning Austin journalists Kim & Mike Barnes provide actionable solutions about how to care for aging parents.   Their mission and passion is called Parenting Aging Parents.  While sharing their own experiences and providing guidance from experts,  Kim and Mike help others navigate the journey. 

5 Important Conversations you need to have about your aging parents.

1. Talk with your siblings. Get on the same page. 
2. Housing. Where do your parents want to live?
3.  Finances. (Pensions, Debt, Expenses)
4.  Legal.  (Wills, POA, Medical Directives)
5. Passwords. (Cell phones, computers, accounts)

About Parenting Aging Parents

Over the past five years, Kim and Mike Barnes found themselves navigating problems they never saw coming from their parents: Alzheimer’s, pacemakers, COVID pneumonia, and the tough decision to move parents into retirement communities. They’ve learned to balance the many facets of parenting aging parents, including medical, financial, and everyday-life decisions, emotional rollercoasters, protecting their parents from scams, and more, all while parenting college-age kids and building their own careers. Many struggle in silence—which is why Parenting Aging Parents provides information, resources, and support.

Through their free Facebook Group, expert interviews, and guide for gathering essential information, Kim and Mike provide access to the knowledge desperately needed for adult children. Parenting Aging Parents is a safe space and a second family for anyone in a position of support and caregiving for the elder relatives in their lives, and especially those who are struggling. Caregiving happens in the margins of life and tugs people (especially women) in so many directions – being a supportive child, a good parent, a productive employee – that it’s too easy to forget yourself in the mix. Parenting Aging Parents strives to provide content, connection, and community for its members so that adult children know how to be better prepared for the challenges ahead as their parents get older.

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