Grow Further

Change isn’t easy.  In this episode, Paralympic medal winner Bonnie St John and Chris bond over their recent moves to new homes. During this gold medal interview, they discuss what it takes to thrive in times of transition and take some control of the chaos change brings.

Also in this episode:

• Tips on being resilient
• How identifying what brings you joy can give you energy
• Who inspires one of the most inspirational women

Bonnie's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bonnie-St.-John/author/B001IGNTYY?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Bonnie's TED Talks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO3XAVx8kW8

In a world where we are often told “New Year, New You!”, Chris and Ellie challenge the construct of the traditional New Year’s resolution. Exploring a twist on goal setting for 2023, the duo talks about the upcoming year as one of re-discovery instead of re-invention. Chris and Ellie will also share their tip on how each of us can get back to “me” in 2023.
 
 Also in this episode:

• Why traditional goal setting can lead to burn out
• The importance of getting back in touch with yourself
• How to leverage the strengths we already possess to achieve goals

Interested in hearing more about goal setting? Listen to Episode 6: That time I Cast a Vote for Me

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So many people believe they need to change who they are to meet the demands of the expectations, the goals, the boss, etc. Imagine having a learn-it-all leader who is also themselves no matter what pressure they are under. You always know you are seeing the real “them”. Michelle Peluso returns to tell us how she inspires trust with the demonstrated consistency of being herself. She also explains how confidence and being humble can make you more authentic and the life lessons she learned while on school visits with her daughter.

Michelle also talks to Chris about:

• Why you should ask great questions instead of just reacting to something
• How genuine curiosity about your team can make you a better leader
• How to bring authenticity to high pressure moments
• The importance of playing with joy

How do you keep getting better and growing further in a world that keeps changing? By staying curious. Michelle Peluso learned that from a young age. She tells us about the importance of her parents giving her independence, including letting her go to the Soviet Union as a teenager. She also tells us why leaders should be "Learn-It-Alls" not "Know-It-Alls."

Curious about what else is in this episode? Michelle and Chris discuss:

• Why Leaders need a "To Learn" list
• Tips for being a "Learn it All"
• What's on Michelle's "To Learn" list
• What she's been reading

 Connect with Michelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellepeluso/

You work out your body to stay fit, but what other parts of you need flexing?  Just in time for Thanksgiving, Paul Carroll returns to talk about the importance of starting a gratitude routine to keep those gratitude muscles strong.  He and Chris geek out over the neuroscience behind gratitude.  They talk about why it’s so hard to express gratitude and the impact it could have on your team (and you).

Also in this episode:

• Why you should scan your environment for positive things
• How to make time for gratitude
• How to create intentional gratitude routines
• The power of a handwritten thank you

Was it natural talent, her con artist father, or her principal asking her to give an impromptu speech that made Diana Nyad a storyteller?  Find out in chapter two of Diana’s story.  Diana also shares how cinema inspired her and how her own story is heading to Hollywood.

Our hosts also talk to Diana about:

• Why we pursue our natural talents
• Being authentic and avoiding cliches
• Tips for better storytelling
• Picking one person to talk to

Find out more about Diana's books, her past appearances and social media at: 
diananyad.com

Armed with only ear pods, our listeners take a deep breath, press play, and look to the horizon of possibilities before them as they embark on a journey to grow further in their professional lives.  In this episode, swimmer and storyteller, Diana Nyad shares with us how intros like that and the stories we share can help bring listeners into our presentations.  She tells us how starting in the middle of the story engages audiences and why it doesn’t take any more time to add some color when talking about our teams.

Our hosts also talk to Diana about:

• Why she wants to be known as a storyteller
• Why you should avoid cliches
• Telling the story of your team in an impactful way
• When and why you should tell a story

Check out Diana's TED TAlk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx8uYIfUvh4

Are you conning yourself with every “can’t”?  Join us for part two of our interview with Kevin Carroll, where he reminds us that we’re our own worst enemy, setting unrealistic goals for ourselves and telling ourselves opportunities aren’t available to us.  Kevin talks about looking for clever ways to reimagine those “cons” so that we can “maximize our day” in order to thrive instead of just survive.  

Our hosts also talk to Kevin about:

• How freely does your team play?
• Why “Simple Truths” last longer
• Why leaders should always stay in Beta
• The importance of reverse mentoring
• Being still and “seeing with your ears’

To find out more and/or to connect with Kevin, check out his website:
https://kckatalyst.com/

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You didn’t get where you are by yourself. That’s one of many takeaways from Kevin “the Katalyst” Carroll, who is on a mission to empower greatness in individuals and organizations through the power of positivity, creativity and play. In this episode, find out how Kevin created a support network through sports, the library, and his neighbors; and how that network gave him the “grit, grace and gratitude” he needed to not become a statistic.

Our hosts also talk to Kevin about:

-Competing with yourself

-What motivates you to do your best at work

-How to define a leader

-Making deposits in the “goodwill bank”

-The importance of one team

-Paying attention to your intention

To find out more and/or to connect with Kevin, check out his website:
https://kckatalyst.com/

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Many people believe that apologizing is a sign of weakness and intentionally do not use the words, "I'm sorry". It is likely that someone comes to mind for us all in our personal and/or professional lives that fits this category. Apologizing, in actuality, takes a great deal of strength and self-worth. Join us for part two of our interview with NYT best selling author and relationship expert, Dr. Harriet Lerner, where she explains what is takes for us to apologize and take accountability for things we have done that unintentionally hurt others. 

Our hosts discuss the following with Dr. Harriet Lerner:

• Why some people won't or can't say, "I'm sorry"
• What it takes to offer a sincere apology 
• The importance of striking while the iron is....cold

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Want to learn more from and/or about Harriet?
https://www.harrietlerner.com