Beth Hyjek is one of the Co-founders and the COO of TeachingHorse, LLC. TeachingHorse is an international leadership development company specializing in experiential learning with horses, helping leaders and teams learn how to move through uncertainty and share leadership.    Beth talks about the steps of the Diamond Model™ and focuses on attention and direction in this podcast. She reminds us that she is on this journey with us, walking the path with you. Beth reminds us of the importance of looking up and noticing the direction you are going. Then ask yourself, is it where you want to go? And if not, what new steps might you take.   Learn about the Diamond Model™ and more of the gifts that TeachingHorse offers! And, don't worry, we will bring Beth back to complete the Model.   More about Beth Hyjek: Beth holds an MFA in Playwriting from St. Mary's College of California and a BFA in writing for the stage and screen from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. She is passionate about the power of story, how it can create connections, transformation, and possibilities. Who we are and how we lead shows up when we are with horses. Our stories become visible for us to notice, shift, and expand.  [email protected], www.teachinghorse.com

Beth Hyjek is one of the Co-founders and the COO of TeachingHorse, LLC. TeachingHorse is an international leadership development company specializing in experiential learning with horses, helping leaders and teams learn how to move through uncertainty and share leadership. 

Beth shares that when she listened to the recording of our last podcast, she immediately went to a place of judgment in "her story" of what she did wrong. 

She also shares that she was able to shift from a negative story to a story of empowerment when she chose to "Notice" what had her attention.  

Beth's tool, The Diamond Model™, created by TeachingHorse, helped her to quickly, course-correct, spiraling down into an old and habituated story, while simultaneously offering new perspectives. The choice to shift is the difference between living an inspired life or living a life of doubt and not feeling enough.

Learn about the Diamond Model™ and more of the gifts that TeachingHorse offers!

More about Beth Hyjek:

Beth holds an MFA in Playwriting from St. Mary's College of California and a BFA in writing for the stage and screen from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. She is passionate about the power of story, how it can create connections, transformation, and possibilities. Who we are and how we lead shows up when we are with horses. Our stories become visible for us to notice, shift, and expand. 

[email protected], www.teachinghorse.com 

Inspiring guest - and distant cousin - Emily Trinkaus gives us hours of information in less than a 1/2 hour! Emily's passion for astrology has helped her with self-acceptance, and the connection of something much bigger.

  Emily's clients feel validated with who they are and where they are in their life after she has read their birth chart. Emily reminds us that the planets are conspiring in our favor, and always supporting our growth and healing.   Emily has practiced astrology for more than 20 years. Her gift is to translate the complex language of astrology into practical, inspiring information to support growth and healing.    Find out about readings and online classes at www.emilytrinkaus.com.

 

Beth Hyjek is one of the Co-founders and the COO of TeachingHorse, LLC. TeachingHorse is an international leadership development company that specializes in experiential learning with horses, helping leaders and teams learn how to move through uncertainty and share leadership.    Beth reminds us of the importance of looking at the stories we are telling our selves. When we are willing to look at our stories, we have the choice to keep the story or let it go. Does the story we tell ourselves keep us stuck and unsure?  What becomes possible when we let go of an old story and explore the possibility of a new narrative?   The horses are potent teachers that reflect back to us what we are telling ourself, and how we might want to live. She reminds us to pause, breathe, ground your energy, and just BE YOU! There's so much freedom in that...   More about Beth Hyjek: Beth holds an MFA in Playwriting from St. Mary's College of California and a BFA in writing for the stage and screen from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. She is passionate about the power of story, how it can create connections, transformation, and possibilities. The stories we tell ourselves about who we are as leaders and how we lead shows up when we are with horses.  This is also true when we are in a meeting or sitting around the dinner table, and when our stories become visible to us, then we are truly empowered to shift, expand and create a new story that meets us in this moment.    [email protected], www.teachinghorse.com

Kaye Saunders has been making music and helping others to make music for most of her life. She is a singer, pianist, composer, choral conductor, and Director of Music and organist at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Durham, NC. Kaye has an active private voice and piano studio here in the Triangle, and one of her favorite things is when friends or family gather around her piano to make music together.   Okay, it's Easter week. No one is going anywhere during this pandemic. Her choir and church family are reaching out and expressing their feeling of sadness and loss. Kaye isn't sad. She is glad. Then she is feeling guilty. Then she speaks up, and then she is free.   Kaye reminds us of the importance of being in silence, listening to what we need, quieting the inner guilt-judge, speaking up, and taking time for yourself. She also reminds us to embrace this challenging time as much as possible, and find creative ways to bring more play into your day.   Reach out to Kaye Sunders through Facebook to schedule your online piano or voice lesson!

Limit your news. Mind your mind. Be in acceptance.

And, for those "secretly" loving their quarantine, here's your permission slip to love it. It doesn't mean you don't feel bad for those who are sick, have lost their jobs, and are struggling. Take action to help others... and enjoy. Let these be two different things.

Don't let guilt steal your peace -- don't look back and wish you had enjoyed this time.

Practice a quick, guided visualization each day. Experience its positive effects. Be safe. Be inspired. Be hopeful. We will join hands again soon...

Tracey O’Connell is a self-proclaimed “Recovering Physician.” After more than two decades as a radiologist, she realized she had been on a path that was not in alignment with her deepest, most authentic self.  Lots of self-study and the work of Brené Brown helped her to rediscover her Truth.  She became a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator and now helps others incorporate Brené's tools for wholehearted living into their own lives to bring more self-love, authenticity, vulnerability, and resilience.   In our podcast, Tracey shares how leaving her job was not easy and a real leap of faith. As a radiologist, she found herself evolving - as a person in the dark - and chose to embrace vulnerability (uncertainly, risk, and emotional exposure) and make soul-affirming changes.   If you feel out of alignment with your true Self, ask for help. It actually is possible to acquire new tools to take better care of YOU to be able to live and love with your whole heart.   Reach out to Tracey O’Connell - www.fertilesoul.com

This is podcast #2 with Leslie Chauncey. She shares the miracles that can happen when you get un-stuck in your mind, and live in your heart. And, she is a living example of that. Our stories are so important, and Leslie reminds us all to ask for help, you are not alone, and to never give up!

Leslie: [email protected]

Leslie Chauncey shares her stories of transformation — from trying to end her life in college, to rescuing a dog who attacked her, to the willingness to get help!

She talks about the importance of self-care, boundaries, and how energy is everything.   Leslie’s stories are inspiring and remind us all what we can do if we are willing to ask for help, receive help, and apply powerful tools to our daily lives.

• Canine Caregiver/Handler with DogOn Fitness and FreshStart DMV Representative with Frank Ortiz.  
• DogOn Buddy Pack Walker, House & Dog Sitter
• Created the Pack Walk, Play and Relaxation Division for DogOn Fitness.  
• Liaison for Frank Ortiz of FreshStart to connect him to families in our area who need help with unwanted canine behaviors that are happening in their relationship with their dogs. 

Reach out to Leslie: [email protected]

Ep. 24: COVID-19 Guided Visualization To Lower Stress

Elizabeth Trinkaus shares tools to get you out of your head, into your heart, and to feel more grounded. What we focus on grows. Stress lowers our immune system. Remember to shift from fear to calm when possible. Here’s how...