It’s the time of year again, where we start a quest for the mythical “work-life balance”. The season is changing, and so are our moods and the pulls on our time. Balance is important as we move into a time of heightened expectations, of fun and leisure, all while trying to stay productive.

Here are some practical steps that you can take to lower stress and tension while trying to juggle it all during this energetic time, so that you can ride the wave of change without being thrown for a loop.

Have you ever put a brave face on for the world so that you wouldn’t look weak? Whether you’re afraid of being judged, or you’re protecting someone's emotions, this can be toxic, for you.

What would the world look like if we didn’t put on a brave face?

Dr. Jill Weber, a Clinical Psychologist, who specializes in self-esteem, anxiety, and relationship issues, sits down with us to talk about how we deal with conflict, what our emotions are telling us about ourselves, and how to deal with them.

When I say most women know what it’s like to experience bullying by another woman in the workplace, I’m not kidding.

In fact, a study has shown that 95% of women feel they have been undermined by another woman in the workplace.

And it’s having a drastic impact on women’s professional growth. There’s all kind of ways that bullying in the workplace can take place, whether it be covert or overt.

We’re going to look at what things you can do if it’s happening in your workplace.

Have you ever felt the pain of being ignored by someone? Whether it be a once close friend who suddenly cuts contact or a past lover who dropped off the face of the Earth.

But what about in your professional life? Have you ever had a client, a subcontractor or an employer not show up to work or simply become unresponsive?

Ghosting is on the rise. When all your attempts to communicate go unanswered. It’s becoming commonplace - where people choose to ignore or avoid dealing with hard conversations.

Prepare yourself for the best investment you’ll ever make. An investment in yourself.

Beginning a journey of self-inquiry can bring on a variety of adventures. A whirlwind of emotions, breakthroughs, and experiences that all lead to preparing you for the next step along your path... And the next... And the next.

It’s an endless journey you undertake. Once you start to develop self-awareness, it never really stops.

Have you ever found yourself wrapped up in a social media debate with strangers, that leave you feeling wound up, defensive and maybe even a little defeated?

If you haven’t, I’m sure you’ve seen countless examples of back and forth unconscious victim bickering in the comments sections of news outlets, viral posts or in group forums.

In the online world, we often see clear examples of conflict-personality types clashing - whether that be victims, avoiders, perfectionists or pleasers.

Have you ever gone into a situation completely ignorant or unaware and you have a completely different experience with it because you didn't know something?

I share a story with you, about an experience I had where I ended up at the wrong event. And because of my naivety, I made some incredible connections.

But it all came to a crashing halt when I realized I wasn’t where I was meant to be… that I didn’t belong, and uncomfortable feelings of embarrassment quickly washed over me.

In many industries employees are exposed to all kinds of hazards in the workplace. When it comes to known hazards like asbestos or radiation, employers can follow OSHA regulations to protect their employees from harm.

In this episode, I’m going to share the reasons and studies to support why I think OSHA should adopt my ‘proposed’ standards for toxic behavior. But there is one thing that I think has been overlooked - or unaddressed. And that is the known dangers of a toxic work environment.

It’s time to shine the light on your triggers! Many people aren’t aware of what causes an emotional reaction - either positive or negative - within them.

Let’s look at how to recognize your own triggers - so that when you start seeing physical reactions or feel emotion building in the body, you can then begin to slow down and be more purposeful in the way you act and react.

Did you know there are tools you can use to help you navigate a difficult situation or conflict?

Let’s look at a technique used by the military called the OODA Loop. It’s format can be applied by anyone in any situation, especially when you personalize it for yourself, and your situation.

It’s the cycle of observe-orient-decide-act.

In this episode, we go into each stage of the cycle, and how you can use this tool both proactively and preemptively.