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Recently I started off a Monday morning by reading a very mean-spirited and hurtful email. It left me feeling upset and slighted, and I had to work really hard to find the positive in that experience.

In this episode of the Leading Lady Podcast, I chat about this experience, what I did to turn it into an opportunity for growth, and my suggestions for how YOU can do the same.

Looking back now, I can see blessings in that challenge that I would not have if I hadn't received that nasty email. I hope that you can take these tips I share and use them to find the opportunity in a challenge that you're facing. There's always a choice to find the good in every situation.

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Recently, I came upon a beautiful quote by Marianne Williamson. It said, "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to realize how good things really are."

What does it mean to have joy in your life? It is so easy to confuse joy and happiness as the same thing - but are they? This month, I spent some time coaching a client on how to bring more joy into the everyday activities of her life. This is one of my favorite topics to coach on since I strive to live my life with the intent of having joy - extreme happiness, fulfillment, and savoring moments of bliss.

Listen in as I discuss easy ways to find joy in the everyday tasks where you spend your time so that you can feel greater satisfaction in your daily life.

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When you are building a new business and marketing yourself, you will be networking with other business owners quite frequently. In these encounters, it is so important to present yourself as professional and prepared.

In this episode of the Leading Lady Podcast, I discuss a recent business call that I had and how it left me feeling sour and disappointed. I share this conversation not to rant, but to share an example for any aspiring entrepreneurs about how to show up and share your best abilities.

After listening to my experience, I hope you understand the importance of showing up with professionalism. If you can't put your best self forward, it may be best to hold off on promoting yourself until you are able to be prepared. I invite you to look at the ways you show up in your life. If something is suffering, what can you do to shift your alignment so you show up as your best self in any situation?

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We've all been affected by COVID in different ways. Recently, I found myself feeling exhausted and burnt out because of the emotions and stress of leading a business during this time of uncertainty.

My feelings led me to seek out some coaching for my own mindset. Listen in for a raw and vulnerable conversation about how COVID has impacted my mindset - and how coaching led me to new ways of regaining hope.

As you listen to this episode, I'm away at a wellness retreat for some rest and rejuvenation. My hope is that you will reflect on your own feelings and take the time to rest. We all need and deserve a bit of that right now.

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When we feel frustrated or angry, it is human nature to want to "vent" and share our challenges with others. It helps us feel less alone in our trials and relieve some stress, but is it always helpful?

In this episode, I share my perspective about "venting" conversations and when they are helpful and when they become simply gossip.

After listening in, I hope that you will pause and think about the purpose of your venting before your next conversation with a friend. It will definitely make a positive impact on your mindset and your relationships.

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We all experience struggles and trials -especially in 2020. Despite the struggles, it is possible to find ways to celebrate every day.

In this episode, I share ways that I am choosing to celebrate even though this has been a difficult year for our society, my life, and my business.

My hope in sharing the small and simple ways that I am celebrating each day is to help you see the things in your life that are worthy of notice. We all have things that we can be grateful for, so I hope you can choose to focus on those things more often in order to feel more joy.

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The definition of kindness is the quality of being generous, considerate, and friendly. It's a simple concept, but one that can be difficult to put into action at all times. Have you ever stopped to think about WHY it's so important to be kind and how it can impact you as the giver?

In this episode, we chat candidly about kindness and altruism. We also dive into the vast amounts of research about kindness and how it can impact our physical health as well as our life satisfaction.

If you weren't already convinced of the value of being kind, then I hope that this episode does the trick. Kindness truly is a quality that benefits the giver as much as it does the receiver. In the uncertainty of our current situations, one thing that we can all control is the choice to be kind. I hope that you will choose kindness and impact the world around you for good.

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One of the most enriching experiences of life is creating strong relationships with the people that are important to us. That is why relationships are such a large focus of my work with many of my coaching clients.

One fascinating tool that we often use for strengthening relationships is in regards to a person's response style.

Tune in to learn what response style is, the types that people fall into, and which type is the most beneficial to strengthen YOUR relationship.

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If you are one of the 2 billion people who use Facebook, then you may have seen or participated in a Facebook group. Maybe you even run one yourself like me or my guest on today's Leading Lady Podcast - Dr. Syretha Storey. Groups can be such a great way to build a community of like-minded people, and I'm thrilled to chat with Dr. Storey about how her Facebook Group has done just that.

Dr. Storey has been in the field of early childhood education for more than thirty years. In this time, she has been a Teacher, Child Care Center Director, Trainer & Family Child Care Director. She also has significant experience as a post-secondary educator. She runs a Facebook group directed toward early childhood directors and educators that I enjoy being a member of myself.

Listen in to our conversation about how to bring a group of people together online to share ideas in a way that is respectful and encourages discussion. Groups are especially valuable now as people and business owners are learning how to navigate the world post-COVID 19.

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In last week's episode, I shared with you the concept of a growth mindset and that you are either winning or learning through life's experiences.

As a followup in this episode, I share with you a personal story about my little lemon tree and how it has helped me keep a growth mindset. Often, growth is internal and can't be easily measured. However, it still has great value.

Listen in for a loving reminder -especially during this difficult season of COVID-19 - that growth is not always linear. I hope after tuning in, you will be able to spot the situations in your life where you are actually experiencing growth that may not be easily seen.

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