Bethany Conway

J.K. Rowling states, "It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not lived at all. In which case, you've failed by default." Failing can be scary, risky, and disappointing, but it is also the very thing that leads to growth, innovation, creativity, and breakthrough. In this week's podcast, Bethany talks about the power of creating environments where your teams can fail fearlessly; resulting in exponential success.

As a leader, whether in business, a high school coach, or church ministry lead, we can easily get in the habit of problem-solving and bringing solutions all by ourselves. It may seem quicker and easier. But is it going to have the buy-in and sustainability from the people doing the work, or the teams we are coaching? In this week's podcast, Bethany shares the value of bringing the whole team to the table to be innovative, creative, and tap into the energy needed to reach our goals and accomplish the mission!

It can be a challenge to be the same exceptional people that we model at work, on the job, as we are at home. As soon as we walk through the door at home, why is it a challenge to actively listen, to be present, to be gracious; when we can do it so well with our boss and co-workers? In this week's podcast, Bethany shares her struggles with being the same exceptional person behind closed doors; its time to be exceptional in those same skills and qualities at home!

Trying to help your teen figure out what they want to do after high school? So many interests, so many careers, so many paths to choose from. Figuring out how to ask the right questions, without creating unwanted pressure and expectations, often opens up great conversations of opportunity. In this week's podcast, listen as Bethany shares some great ideas to help you and your teen discover the next step to their future.

We are naturally forward thinkers; looking to the future for the next significant accomplishment and milestone. Whether with our careers, family life, finances, or personal dreams and goals, remaining present to the process we are in can be difficult, and at times, feel totally restrictive. Yet, it is in the process, the pathway of our journey, that prepares us for our future. In this week's podcast, listen as Bethany shares the importance of staying present and stopping to smell the roses along the way.

Wowsers! What an amazing six weeks of great interviews with some inspiring women. Their courageous stories of taking the leap, confronting their fears, and embracing every moment of life was their weekly challenge. In this week's podcast, be empowered as Bethany talks about how we too can 5-4-3-2-1 our way into action and move forward in our passions.

In today's podcast, I have special guest Jennifer Piala with me. As a mom, wife, nurse, pet owner, and entrepreneur, Jennifer shares some of the keys to her success. Filling your mind with good things and being able to say 'no' enables us to live healthy full lives. The power of positive thinking is more than breaking a habit of negative thoughts, its embracing gratitude and being thankful for the journey you are on.

In today's podcast, I have special guest Maile Shulfer with me. As an entrepreneur in the hair industry, Maile shares some of her story about taking the leap into owning her own business. Yes, it was a risk; yes, she was afraid, but she did it anyways. Now a successful hair stylist, she believes the best path to follow is to pursue what you love.

In today's Courage to Live in Your Trueness podcast, I have special guest Carrie Fleury with me. As a former member of the Air Force, she shares her zig-zag journey to finding her passion as a therapist and counselor. Challenged with others expectations, and this concept called 'should-ing', she describes how fear can be the very thing that empowers us to move forward.

In today's podcast, I have special guest Georgianna Halverson with me. As the owner and an instructor of Elite Nail School, she shares her inspiring journey of overcoming mommy guilt as an entrepreneur. By stepping out in business, she did not foresee the impact she would have in government. Her story empowers others to not overthink it when opportunity comes knocking.