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In this episode, we talk with Brent Ericson, a professor at George Mason University and a professional coach. In his capacity as a coach, Brent shares with us his journey in managing a personal and professional crisis and how he discovered the art of resilience, something many of us need during these difficult times of pandemic, war, and economic upheaval. 

To connect and learn more, you can contact Brent Ericson at [email protected]. 

Whether it´s asking for a need to be met, asserting a boundary, or asking for a raise, we all encounter conversations that we find challenging to have.

Have you ever tried to express yourself in one of these situations only to find yourself tripping over your words, not making your point effectively, or letting other not-so-relevant things get in the way? If you have you are not alone. In this episode, we share a nifty little tool with you that will help you communicate more effectively and with EASE! 

You can find a downloadable version of DEAR MAN here. If you found it useful there is also a more detailed worksheet on the site for further exploration.

Got comments, questions, or suggestions for things you´d like us to cover in future episodes? We would love to hear from you.

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Kendel http://www.purposedrivenlc.com/

Niamh https://www.niamhmitchell.com/ 

Women spend much of their time caring for other's needs, putting themselves last on the list. As a result, many of us lose our voice and our sense of value. Kendel takes us through her latest talk to the American Women's Business Association Maryland Capitol Chapter. In this presentation, she shared with the audience how we, as women, lose our sense of value and the 5 significant actions we need to take to regain our power! 

We´ve all heard of the inner critic but his equally problematic sibling the outer-critic doesn´t seem to get half as much airtime.  When we are operating from our outer critic, even as an internal dialogue, it separates us from other people. It´s us and them, me and that bunch of (fill in the expletive here) And to make matters worse, when we catch ourselves it can do a 180 and active the inner critic. 

But like any other thinking habit, and that´s all it really is, we can change it with a little bit of mindfulness, a lot of patience, and a few tips which we´ll share with you in this episode. 

To contact us or find out more about how to work with us check out our websites below 

Niamh https://www.niamhmitchell.com/
Kendel http://www.purposedrivenlc.com/

Have you ever tried to form a new habit only to start off strong and then have it fizzle out fast? Whether it´s going to the gym or starting to eat healthier, we often go in strong and give up before it´s had time to stick leaving us feeling deflated and demotivated. Min habits take the hardship out of habit-building, this week we talk about how you can break down any activity into the smallest possible size to really set yourself up for success. 

To contact us or find out more about how to work with us check out our websites below 

Kendel http://www.purposedrivenlc.com/

Niamh https://www.niamhmitchell.com/ 

Imagine if you could make your life a whole lot easier by agreeing to 4 simple yet powerful precepts? 

In this week´s episode, we talk about Don Miguel´s book The Four Agreements and how applying these simple yet impactful principles to your life you can invite in more eace and tranquilty. Simple yes, easy not always - but defintely worth a try. 

The Four Agreements is available for purchase anywhere books are sold!

To contact us or find out more about how to work with us check out our websites below 

Kendel http://www.purposedrivenlc.com/

Niamh https://www.niamhmitchell.com/ 

We can all get too serious, forgetting the importance of fun and lightness in our lives. We underestimate it´s impact and take for granted that it will arise of its own accord. 

In this week's episode, we talk about fun in the run-up to Thanksgiving. Yeah, we know Thanksgiving was a month ago but hey, life happens and we are learning to not take it so seriously. And well, the same lessons apply to Christmas or any part of the year really. 

Winter is a time for releasing, reflection, restoration, and renewal. It is a time for silence and solitude; a time to go within so why do we resist it so much? Why do we end up feeling depleted rather than restored?

This week we talk about what it´s like to embrace winter, to slow down and listen to the natural rhythms of our bodies so our internal energy supply lasts right the way through the season instead of getting burned up before we even reach the mid-point. 

Do you have a favourite way to embrace winter? Leave a message in the comments to share your rituals and traditions with others so we can all benefit from each other's sparks of inspiration. 

The American psychologist Albert Ellis is credited with coining the phrase 'stinking thinking' to describe the human tendency to persistently engage with thoughts that do not serve us. 

Stinking thinking language fosters a bad way of thinking that makes you believe you will fail, that bad things will happen to you, or that you are not a very good person. 

The good news is that you can combat your stinking thinking by making a few changes in your life by changing how you see your world through a positive lens of possibilities. 

To contact us or find out more about how to work with us check out our websites below 

Kendel http://www.purposedrivenlc.com/

Niamh https://www.niamhmitchell.com/ 

This week we talk to Lalia Helmer, leadership coach and author of The Entrepreneurs mindset; how to rewire your brain for business success. We talk about the trials and  joys of writing a book, what mental skills and mindsets the most successful entrepreneurs have in common and how you can start building those qualities in yourself.

Lalia Helmer is an organizational psychologist and leadership coach and the author of  The Entrepreneurs mindset; how to rewire your brain for business success out November 2021

If you would like to connect with Lalia you can reach her on LinkedIn or through her website https://laliahelmer.com/