As we get closer to the holidays and Thanksgiving just around the corner, many families are planning and readjusting their gatherings and celebrations. We are EVOLVING our celebration methods. In this episode, I share with you some ideas on how to safely celebrate the holidays. I will share with you how my family and I are going to celebrate with our family and friends but still make sure we are staying healthy and safe.

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Coaching is one of the most important aspects of a leader. Coaching determines your leadership abilities and your abilities to develop talent that contributes to your organization's success. It is also a great way to give back to the community. Tune in to episode 14 to learn about the effective steps to coaching.

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In honor of LGBTQ History Month, this episode is on authentic identity and I share with you my journey of coming out. Authenticity is something that I value and hold near and dear to my hear. I believe that the power of autunitic does make a difference in people’s lives and in our world. Tune in to episode 13 to listen to my story.

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It is so important for us to stay in touch with family and friends. Not only is it healthy for us, but believe me, your friends and family will also appreciate it. It is so important that we check-in regularly even if it’s just a quick text message that says “hi” or a message that says, “Hey, I am just thinking about you, I hope all is well.” Tune in to episode 12. I talk about the importance of staying connected with family, friends, and colleagues during these difficult times.

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People get stressed out for different reasons and people handle stress differently, in different situations. Sometimes we need to recognize that certain things that cause us to stress out are out of our control. The key to handling stress is acknowledging that it exists but also being able to understand what causes you to stress out and implement best practices or behaviors to help you deal with the stress.

References mentioned in the episode:

The American Institute of Stress, 2019, https://www.stress.org/

American Psychological Association, 2018, https://www.apa.org/

MindTools, Managing Stress Create Calm in Your Career from https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/managing-stress.htm

Julie Potiker, Training Industry, November 2019 Stress Less at Work With These 5 Mindfulness Tips from https://trainingindustry.com/blog/professional-development/stress-less-at-work-with-these-5-mindfulness-tips/

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We must value each moment in our life, every event that happens. No matter the situation, good or bad, we must learn to accept it and appreciate it for what it is worth. When we encounter challenging problems, we must make every attempt to learn from the situation, learn a lesson that will come with it.

Resources referenced on the episode:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800 - 273 - TALK or (8255) Veterans you can press 1.

Text the word TALK to 741741 you can text with a trained counselor from the crisis text line for free 24/7

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/suicide-statistics/

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

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Often times we associate vulnerability as being weak, and the thought of being vulnerable is even scary for many. Being vulnerable allows us to take risks and expose ourselves emotionally to other people. Although being vulnerable is often referred to as something negative we need to understand that by being vulnerable you are NOT weak. Tune in to this week's episode to learn more about vulnerability.

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It takes a lot to be resilient. Some people are just naturally resilient, while others struggle. The key is not to give up. I personally believe that resilience is a skill that needs to be developed. It’s a muscle that you have to develop. Listen to this episode as I share with you how to build resilience.

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Listeners Stories Vol 1.

Episode 7 is EWB's first listener's story and it is a story that is powerful and courageous. The message of this story is that you are not alone.

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EWB has its first guest speaker! Listen to Ray Bronski's experience of the time that he was targeted at work for being gay. He shares how he found the courage to leave a toxic environment and get in involved to help make a difference in the LGBTQ community.

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