Making Space for Conversations That Matter with Laura Prisc

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  • Drowning in Anxiety? Receive Healing from Heather EP: 42

    What happens when everything in your life is running at warp speed for extended periods of time? Things begin to come apart. That's what happened in Heather Rider's life.

    Living in Austin, Texas, Heather worked in High Tech, and felt as if she needed to be always "on." Her marriage broke down and she went through a divorce. Her daughters were 2 and 5, at the time, and now she was a single mom. She developed an Autoimmune reaction and that was her wake-up call.

    Rather than taking antibiotics and hoping they would heal her, Heather started to research what else was available. She wanted a natural approach to healing, making diet changes, introducing supplements thoughtfully, and taking a chance on seeing an "energy healer."

    Her experience was amazing, as she describes it and she knew she needed 'more of that!' She realized she needed emotional healing, in addition to physical healing. Her journey led her to becoming a Reiki Master, offering healing to women who find themselves in situations similar to where she had been.

    Heather and Laura explore energy healing, Reiki, clairvoyance, empathic gifts, clairsentience, and spirit guides. It's an intriguing, thought-provoking conversation. We hope you enjoy it.

    Heather's Bio

    Heather Rider, known professionally as The Energy Synergist, is an anxiety specialist who personally overcame high-functioning anxiety while working in a demanding tech job. She now works with clients from all over the world who want to take a nontraditional, holistic approach to healing anxiety.

    She regularly writes and presents on the issues of perfectionism, high-functioning anxiety, and other anxiety related topics.

    For More:

    www.theenergysynergist.com

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrider/

    https://www.facebook.com/TheEnergySynergist/

    https://www.instagram.com/the.energy.synergist/

    51 min
  • What's in Your Self-Care Savings Account? EP: 41

    When anxiety creeps in – and even on peaceful days – self-care is crucial. Listen in as Kelley and Laura engage in a heartfelt talk about this basic need we all have.

    What is self-care? At its most basic, it's things like nutrition, hydration, good rest, medical and dental care. At a higher level, it's taking time daily to notice how you are actually feeling and attending to those feelings, as appropriate. Its practicing mindfulness, raising one's awareness of the little messages, hints, and clues our minds and bodies give us about the state of our being.

    "Little things add up," explains Kelley, as she tells Laura how she was introduced to mindfulness practices in her 20's… Her coach suggested she brush one tooth at a time! Developing this practice required her to slow down, be 'in her body,' and attend to what she was doing in the moment. It's paid dividends in multiple ways. And now she thinks of it as one way of making a deposit into her 'self-care savings account.'

    Laura and Kelley dive into how awakening happens when something no longer works for us and we have to step back and notice what's going on. They explore the practice of putting on 'body armor' each day in order to go out into the world and do whatever it is we do. And they touch on the concept of 'front stage vs. backstage' personas and the work we do around impression management.

    It might appear to be a casual conversation, but the topics are rich, deep, and thought-provoking. Listen in and let us know what you hear.

    Kelley's Bio

    Kelley is a professional coach, speaker and facilitator whose works with individuals, teams and organizations in a wide variety of industries including Healthcare, Technology, Higher-Education and Non-Profits. She is trained as a Certified Positive Psychology Coach (CPPC), Appreciative Inquiry practitioner and certified in the EQ-i suite of Emotional Intelligence Assessments through MHS.

    Kelley's background in sociology keeps her curious about the interplay of agency and structure and helps her to notice both institutional and self-imposed barriers to success. She is also a credentialed member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and served on her local ICF Board for five years, most recently as the Past President of the ICF-Greater Austin Chapter.

    When she's not working, you can find Kelley out on a run, volunteering in her community, reading and drinking coffee at the downtown library, spending time with friends, family, and neighbors, and traveling to new and exciting places. Although native New Englanders, Kelley and her husband call Austin, TX, home while their two adult sons now reside on opposite coasts.

    For More:

    Email Kelley

    Vantage Coaching

    Kelley on LinkedIn

    51 min
  • Altering Our Relationship with Fear Requires Awareness First EP: 40

    Having spent much of her younger life as a "force-aholic," Melissa is no stranger to fear. She often found herself thinking along the lines of "do this or else…" which I imagine we all would agree is not a healthy, inspiring, or strong beginning point for anything creative to emerge from.

    "We are not conditioned from a young age to reflect and see who we are," she explains to Laura in this episode. Going on, she shares a story of an experience in High School, when the students in her class took a career aptitude assessment. She wanted to go into Physical Therapy and the HS Counselor discouraged her, saying she wasn't cut out for that kind of work.

    Because she hadn't – yet – built her self-confidence and clear awareness of who she is and what she's capable of, Melissa went into the IT field instead, spending years there – mastering the work, but not loving it – before breaking free to do what she loves most: Serving entrepreneurs, coaches, trainers, and leaders build success as they define it.

    Through this deep conversation, both Laura and Melissa share stories, connections, and insights. Specifically, Melissa shares her process for recognizing and releasing fear when it shows up: 1-Recognize it, 2-Love on it, 3- Do a Truth rant, 4-Act!

    Fear is a universal experience; we won't eliminate it, but we can change how we experience and engage with it. We can reframe what it means for us, and Melissa offers a simple process for doing just that.

    Melissa's Bio

    Melissa V. West is the founder and CEO of Xtreme Results, LLC, a powerful catalyst for business and life transformation. She encourages business professionals to rediscover their purpose and passion and empowers them to create an amazing business and life of their dreams. She helps them get unstuck and out of their own way and so they can do the fulfilling work they are meant to do.

    She shares this message worldwide through coaching, training, mentoring, and keynote speaking. Melissa took her passion and level of contribution to a whole new level by becoming business partners with John C. Maxwell--the #1 leadership expert in the world.

    For five years she served as a faculty member for the John Maxwell Team where she helped over 12,000 professionals from more than 140 countries build their own coaching, speaking, and training businesses.

    Melissa is a 2x time author. Her first book was: Your Daily W.O.W. – Words of Wisdom That Will Inspire, Energize, and Empower You Every Day! Her second book was: Hot Pursuit: Chase Your Dreams With Passion and Live an Exceptional Life.

    She is an accredited Professional Certified Coach (PCC) which is recognized by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She graduated from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), where she earned her Certified Professional Coach and Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner accreditations. She also holds a bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Melissa lives with her husband, Chris, and two beautiful daughters in Raleigh, North Carolina.

    For More:

    XRCoaching.com

    Melissa on Facebook

    Melissa on LinkedIn

    Your Daily W.O.W. Book

    Hot Pursuit Book

    1 hr 6 min
  • Reframing the Way We Experience "Pain" EP 39
    Pain is so much in our worldview these days, as we are dealing with an opioid epidemic and pain management clinics and practitioners are everywhere we look. What if we could reframe what we understand about pain and recognize it for what it really is: Sensations in our bodies that we don't like…? That's the approach Greg Mack takes in his work, helping people who aren't fully responding to medical interventions, who are willing to try another approach through exercise and physical conditioning. As Greg explains, "pain" is a physical sensation we experience and describe… attaching a variety of words and meanings to, but it isn't an actual tangible thing we can measure. Each person's experience with it is unique and subjective. What I might consider a 10 on the accepted pain scale may be only a 3 for someone else. Greg experienced the "fitness spark" when he was a Navy diver and engineer on a nuclear submarine. There were rigorous fitness requirements attached to this position and divers were subjected to regular readiness reviews to retain their positions. As a result, Greg and a partner started a fitness business, teaching others how to retain readiness, define nutrition guidelines, and recommending specific supplements to meet individual goals. Eventually, Greg attained a personal trainer certification and began expanding his understanding of and expertise around fitness, including creating fitness processes for people with extensive restrictions to their mobility. A hard-wired learner, Greg learned from and blended techniques, processes, and modalities from a number of different health-related practices to create his own muscle restoration processes and practices. He's like the Sherlock Holmes of the human body, seeking a full understanding of the information available within each person who seeks his help. His goal is to help each individual regain control over their body, improve their ability to reach and hold certain positions, and develop strength to live a fuller life. Greg's Bio As Founder and CEO, Greg's vision for Physicians Fitness LLC was shaped 28 years ago while working as a lay assistant to chiropractic physicians in a sports medicine clinic. It was during this tenure that he noticed the unfortunate reality that most of the patients of the clinic were there, and frequently returned, as a result of poor physical conditioning. The medical and chiropractic staff encouraged these patients to participate in exercise and fitness programs but did not have the time nor resources to effectively assess, develop, and implement a safe, global health-fitness plan. Greg wanted to provide a solution. As a graduate of the Navy's Nuclear Engineering School, Greg used his foundation of engineering skills, his enthusiasm for fitness, academic certifications – Medical Exercise Specialist and Personal Trainer, and his experiences working with a wide variety of medical professionals (physical therapists, osteopaths, surgeons), to develop the "Mobility/Stability Profiling Method" of pre-exercise physical assessment. He has developed a variety of novel strategies and tactics for improving the motor control of individuals such that they move better, feel better, and live better. His experience working in such diverse venues as community gyms and medical practices enhanced his awareness of the wide gulf that exists between the medical community and fitness facilities, particularly for those individuals trying to recover from, and manage, a diagnosed disease. This led to the development of a comprehensive documentation and communication system that coordinates biomechanical improvement and fitness programs for individuals with diagnosed diseases from the medical community, the core of Physicians Fitness operations. Greg's involvement in the fitness industry includes authoring articles for fitness and medical publications, presenting relevant topics to fitness professionals at continuing education conferences, and achieving the "Master Level" designation as a personal fitness professional from IDEA. Greg received the IDEA International Personal Trainer of the Year Award for the year 2003 and is currently the Chairman of the IDEA Personal Trainer Committee, an influential body steering important issues related to fitness professionals. He is a member of the Medical-Fitness Network Education committee. Greg is also the Founder of, and Lead Instructor for, Exercise Professional Education, LLC, a Columbus, Ohio-based continuing education provider for several industry certifying bodies. Greg has been in full time practice for over 16 years and his involvement in the fitness industry includes authoring articles for fitness and medical publications, presenting relevant topics to fitness professionals at continuing education conferences, and achieving the "Master Level" designation as a personal fitness professional from IDEA (www.ideafit.com). Greg received the IDEA International Personal Trainer of the Year Award for the year 2003 and is currently the Chairman of the IDEA Personal Trainer Committee. For More: Physicians Fitness Austin Muscle Restoration – One of Greg's Students Greg on LinkedIn The Gift of Pain Book
    52 min
  • Reframing the Way We Experience "Pain" EP 39
    Pain is so much in our worldview these days, as we are dealing with an opioid epidemic and pain management clinics and practitioners are everywhere we look. What if we could reframe what we understand about pain and recognize it for what it really is: Sensations in our bodies that we don't like…? That's the approach Greg Mack takes in his work, helping people who aren't fully responding to medical interventions, who are willing to try another approach through exercise and physical conditioning. As Greg explains, "pain" is a physical sensation we experience and describe… attaching a variety of words and meanings to, but it isn't an actual tangible thing we can measure. Each person's experience with it is unique and subjective. What I might consider a 10 on the accepted pain scale may be only a 3 for someone else. Greg experienced the "fitness spark" when he was a Navy diver and engineer on a nuclear submarine. There were rigorous fitness requirements attached to this position and divers were subjected to regular readiness reviews to retain their positions. As a result, Greg and a partner started a fitness business, teaching others how to retain readiness, define nutrition guidelines, and recommending specific supplements to meet individual goals. Eventually, Greg attained a personal trainer certification and began expanding his understanding of and expertise around fitness, including creating fitness processes for people with extensive restrictions to their mobility. A hard-wired learner, Greg learned from and blended techniques, processes, and modalities from a number of different health-related practices to create his own muscle restoration processes and practices. He's like the Sherlock Holmes of the human body, seeking a full understanding of the information available within each person who seeks his help. His goal is to help each individual regain control over their body, improve their ability to reach and hold certain positions, and develop strength to live a fuller life. Greg's Bio As Founder and CEO, Greg's vision for Physicians Fitness LLC was shaped 28 years ago while working as a lay assistant to chiropractic physicians in a sports medicine clinic. It was during this tenure that he noticed the unfortunate reality that most of the patients of the clinic were there, and frequently returned, as a result of poor physical conditioning. The medical and chiropractic staff encouraged these patients to participate in exercise and fitness programs but did not have the time nor resources to effectively assess, develop, and implement a safe, global health-fitness plan. Greg wanted to provide a solution. As a graduate of the Navy's Nuclear Engineering School, Greg used his foundation of engineering skills, his enthusiasm for fitness, academic certifications – Medical Exercise Specialist and Personal Trainer, and his experiences working with a wide variety of medical professionals (physical therapists, osteopaths, surgeons), to develop the "Mobility/Stability Profiling Method" of pre-exercise physical assessment. He has developed a variety of novel strategies and tactics for improving the motor control of individuals such that they move better, feel better, and live better. His experience working in such diverse venues as community gyms and medical practices enhanced his awareness of the wide gulf that exists between the medical community and fitness facilities, particularly for those individuals trying to recover from, and manage, a diagnosed disease. This led to the development of a comprehensive documentation and communication system that coordinates biomechanical improvement and fitness programs for individuals with diagnosed diseases from the medical community, the core of Physicians Fitness operations. Greg's involvement in the fitness industry includes authoring articles for fitness and medical publications, presenting relevant topics to fitness professionals at continuing education conferences, and achieving the "Master Level" designation as a personal fitness professional from IDEA. Greg received the IDEA International Personal Trainer of the Year Award for the year 2003 and is currently the Chairman of the IDEA Personal Trainer Committee, an influential body steering important issues related to fitness professionals. He is a member of the Medical-Fitness Network Education committee. Greg is also the Founder of, and Lead Instructor for, Exercise Professional Education, LLC, a Columbus, Ohio-based continuing education provider for several industry certifying bodies. Greg has been in full time practice for over 16 years and his involvement in the fitness industry includes authoring articles for fitness and medical publications, presenting relevant topics to fitness professionals at continuing education conferences, and achieving the "Master Level" designation as a personal fitness professional from IDEA (www.ideafit.com). Greg received the IDEA International Personal Trainer of the Year Award for the year 2003 and is currently the Chairman of the IDEA Personal Trainer Committee. For More: Physicians Fitness Austin Muscle Restoration – One of Greg's Students Greg on LinkedIn The Gift of Pain Book
    52 min
  • Healthy Employee Engagement is Not Rocket Science! EP 38
    While trust and engagement are crucial to any enterprise in the best of times, at the time of this episode's recording (March 2020), the world is struggling to deal with the COVID-19 virus, and these foundations of business and relationships are truly being tested beyond the norm. David and Laura enjoy an insightful, engaging, and laughter-filled conversation about principle-centered leadership and employee engagement. Each share stories of companies they've worked with whose values – both good and less-than-desirable – are on full display in how they treat employees, their communities, and even how they engage with suppliers. David outlines the 4 Pillars of Engagement as taught and implemented through Blaze Performance Systems when working with clients: Feeling Valued, Connected, Understanding Contribution, and Growing. David and Laura also discuss the most common waste in business: Human Talent. You can tell the two are in their element in this episode, as they speak from years of experience, with insight, wisdom, and obvious joy in the work they get to do with companies large and small, near and far. David's Bio David is an achievement-oriented professional with extensive experience in organizational development, operations management, and human resources. He has served as a Business Owner, Executive, and Leader at some of the world's best organizations. He received his undergraduate and Master's degrees in Human Resources Management from Liberty University and also holds a Master's in Philosophy. David is the co-author of the new book "The 3 Keys of Execution. Simple Ideas. Extraordinary Results," which was recently listed #6 on INC's Summer Must-Read Books list. He has worked in the Execution space for 15 years with organizations as diverse as Wal-Mart, Toyota, Samsung, Marriott, Clayton Homes, and HCA. Thousands of people have been touched by David's ability to help them grow and improve their results. David maintains a close relationship with virtually all of the clients he was worked with over the years. Organizations, when engaging David, will see immediate results. David will be quick to tell you, there is no such thing as a former Marine. David overcame a life-threatening spinal injury while serving in the Marines and he has a love for veterans, which is motivating and contagious. He is always going out of his way to serve those who have served and spends a lot of his free time volunteering in Veteran's homes and in the local VA Hospital. Another thing you will find when working with David is his contagious laugh. David has an innate ability to connect with all levels in an organization and it all begins with his smile. He gets people and he is a master at getting results. For More: Blaze Performance Solutions David on LinkedIn 3 Keys of Execution Book
    56 min
  • Finding Your Way Through Uncertainty with Coach, Author, Trainer, and Consultant, Dr. Dorothy Bonvillain EP 37
    "Once you've tasted significance, success will never be enough." ~ John C. Maxwell That statement, made by leadership expert, John C. Maxwell, near the end of a transformational leadership mission trip to Guatemala, really had an impact on Dr. Dorothy Bonvillain. She's been contemplating it ever since and is using it as the foundation for the work she does today. Dorothy has lived one of the most interesting lives I've heard stories from. She's been a military wife for 50 years, having traveled the world, raised her children, earned her PhD in Leadership & Educational Administration, and built a career that allows her to use her considerable gifts and strengths in a way that's making a difference in the world. Today's conversation begins by touching on an article Dorothy wrote recently describing a particular challenge in today's world, and especially for military spouses. What do you do when you are alone, because your spouse is on some extended deployment, you feel lonely and abandoned, and in the course of your work a member of the opposite sex finds you attractive and propositions you? In her case, she was working in a shop as a salesperson and men were coming in to purchase gifts for their sweethearts (Valentine's Day, perhaps?). As Dorothy was helping them make appropriate selections for wives and girlfriends, some of the men took an interest in Dorothy and attempted to seduce her. Knowing what mattered most to her, Dorothy remained strong and resisted the temptation, but she understood that for many others, the temptation may be too strong, and some would fall. Today, she's focused on helping military spouses define their core values, which is how one discerns what's ok and not ok when faced with a choice. She works to help them discover their gifts and interests so they can find fulfilling work or build a business that allows them some sense of consistency and value when their lives are frequently unsettled through relocations and new assignments. She's asked herself: "What would I have wanted a Sr. Military person or wife to have told me when I was young and just starting this life?" And as she comes up with the answers to that question, she fills in the blanks and shares the wisdom with those who are now in the shoes she once wore. Dorothy's Bio Dr. Dorothy is a Certified Coach and Founder of Warrior Family Legacy Foundation (WFLF). The mission of WFLF is to Build Families and Create Legacy for military families through Personal Growth & Development, and to connect the philanthropic community to veteran and active-duty families for additional support. Dr. Bonvillain earned her PhD in Leadership & Educational Administration at American University, Washington, DC. and has continued to invest in herself as a Coach, Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur. With fifty years of service as the wife of an Army Ranger, Dr. Dorothy has a passion to serve as a 'Voice of Wisdom' for our global military community and people who love them. Her mission is building stronger families and inspire them to go from 'surviving to thriving.' In her book, Loving Your Life: 7 Steps for Military Wives, Dorothy offers practical steps in seven key areas of life. Her children's book, Wally Goes to School, introduces children (age 7-11) to leadership principles and the value of mentorship by parents, grandparents, and teachers. Dorothy's experience crosses a broad, global spectrum, in part:
    • Television Producer/Host: Access Tucson TV: "Military Wives: Serving Those Who Serve" (2015), "Learning to Live on Purpose" (2013-2014).
    • Presenter/Keynote Speaker: Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program, Intercultural Management Institute, American University, 'Women in Business' Cochise College, 'Sisters & Brothers in Arms', Ft. Huachuca, AZ
    • Special Consultant to Minister of Education, Sultanate of Oman: Team Lead and sole American, International Research Team.
    • Program Manager: Embassy of Saudi Arabia & National Council on US- Arab Relations, Washington, DC.
    • Trainer/Curriculum Developer: General Dynamics Information Technology, Cultural Awareness/Cultural Competence.
    • Chief of Partnership: TRADOC Culture Center, ISC Consulting Group.
    • High School Principal, Sierra Vista, Arizona.
    Dr. Bonvillain's published work includes: Loving Your Life: 7 Steps for Military Wives; Traditional Handicrafts of Oman; Wally Goes to School; and What's in Your Wiggle, as well as articles in professional journals. She can be contacted at: www.warriorfamilylegacyfoundation.com or [email protected]. For More: Megan Macedo Man's Search for Meaning -- Book Christian Simpson
    1 hr 7 min
  • "Relentless Forward Motion: Just Keep Moving…" with Ultramarathoner, Evan Jensen EP: 36
    "Success requires a certain amount of discomfort, pain, and suffering. If you want results, you have to be OK with that." ~ Evan Jensen While he'd been interested in health and fitness for a long time, writing for health and wellness newsletters and magazines was his day-job, Evan Jensen shifted into running because of a friend. It was in St. George, Utah, and the friend was talking a "big game" about running the local marathon. Evan thought, "It can't be that hard!" And decided to give it a try. He discovered there was a powerful draw for him in running and kept at it. After 30-40 marathons, it had become easy to him. He was sure there must be something more than that… There was – is! It's called Ultramarathon Running and while there are a few routes/races that are somewhere in between 26.2- and 100-mile runs, Evan prefers the long runs! In his first 100-mile run, near Seattle in 2011, he dropped out at 88 miles – having been attempting to compensate any way he could for some excruciating shin splints that made themselves known at the 60-mile mark! Not wanted to do permanent damage to his body, he did the smart thing and dropped out. But it ate at him. He knew he could do it; he'd just have to take a different approach to his training, nutrition, and preparation. To-date, he holds the record for the Most Finishes at the 100-Mile Mountain Lakes Run, held south of Portland, and he's not interested in relinquishing that distinction anytime soon. Listen in as he tells the story of his literal, mental, and emotional journeys of these runs and how they help him maintain his inner equilibrium in times of stress and hardship. Evan's Bio Evan Jensen is a freelance copywriter for health and fitness businesses. He's the editor for MakeaLivingWriting.com, a blog about the business and craft of freelance writing. He's also an award-winning journalist, personal trainer, and ultramarathon runner. Evan holds the record for the most finishes at the Mountain Lakes 100-Mile Ultramarathon in Oregon. When he's not on a writing deadline or catching up on emails, he's chasing his three kids around or training for another 100-mile race. And there's one more thing…Evan and I worked together when he was a communications intern at a health insurance company about 20 years ago! For more: The Healthy Copywriter https://thehealthycopywriter.com/wellnotes-wellness-newsletter/ Make a Living Writing www.makealivingwriting.com email: [email protected]
    1 hr
  • Why Sharing Your Story Matters with Phyllis Nichols EP: 35
    On today's episode of Making Space for Conversations that Matter, an interesting thing happened. We began a conversation about one thing and along the way took a few sharp turns and ended up on a completely different topic! But isn't that the way great, organically-unfolding conversations go? We started with this: How does one become the magician behind the curtain, turning voice-based sound recordings into something powerful, audiologically attractive, and easy to listen to? If you're Phyllis Nicholls, Founder of SoundAdvice Strategies and the woman leading the production team that produces this – and numerous others – podcast, you take a bit of a circuitous route! Prior to the rise and global expansion of the internet and all its relevant technology, it would have been nearly impossible for someone like me – someone who felt compelled to share her message with a much larger audience – to have her voice heard beyond a local speaking engagement I might book. Today, thanks to technology and Phyllis' following the dots along her journey, this podcast has been heard around the globe. From the US to China, from India to South Africa, from Ghana to the Philippines. We ended up discussing leadership, communication, emotional intelligence… and several other topics near and dear to my heart. The bottom line: Always be in the process of learning, growing, reinventing yourself and you'll be ready to adapt to whatever curveballs life sends your way. Phyllis' Bio Phyllis Nichols is the founder of SoundAdvice Sales and Marketing and the co-creator of the SoundAdvice podcast. She's on a mission to help women business owners build connections with great messaging through podcasts. Connect with Phyllis here: Website
    1 hr 11 min
  • Learn to do Life from Right to Left with Dr. Robert Rohm EP: 34
    Dr. Robert Rohm had an experience I think many of us have faced at some point in time. He was absolutely confounded by the behavior of one of his daughters… and in his attempt to figure it out, he got received some really clear guidance, which led him to focus his time, effort, and energy on understanding others. That spark moved him into a whole new focus for his life and work. Dr. Rohm is the Founder of Personality Insights, a company that has him traveling the globe working for organizations and companies large and small helping people learn about personality. While there's certainly a depth of self-awareness hidden in what he teaches, his purpose and recommendation to participants is to help us see, hear, and understand others better. His teachings on the DiSC Profile allow his students to understand others better so they are able to communicate with the people around them in a manner that will lead to better outcomes. Essentially, the idea is to meet others where they are; don't expect them to come to you or adopt your style. While it's masquerading as a meaningful conversation, today's episode is really a MasterClass in understanding others and effective communication. So prepare to take notes, and likely you'll want to listen to this one more than once because there are so many golden nuggets. Enjoy! Dr. Rohm's Bio Dr. Robert A. Rohm is a world-class communicator and keynote speaker who entertains and enlightens audiences with his keen insight into relationships and personal development. Dr. Rohm has profoundly impacted the lives of millions through his presentations designed to raise people's awareness and appreciation of differing perspectives. For nearly 30 years, people have laughed and learned with Dr. Rohm as he pours himself into his high-energy, high-impact presentations that continue to enable people around the world to develop and improve their communication and leadership skills. His powerful presentations continuously evolve to offer greater insights into enduring principles for understanding self and others. Since earning his Ph.D. at the University of North Texas in Higher Education Administration and Counseling, he has conducted seminars and training for audiences as large as 70,000 people. He has shared the platform with other great speakers like Zig Ziglar, Les Brown, President George Bush, Rush Limbaugh, Charlie "Tremendous" Jones, Peter Lowe and Lou Holtz; as well as celebrities including Joe Theisman, Johnny Cash, Tricia Yearwood, Glen Campbell, Howie Mandel, Miss America Heather Whiteston, and Dionne Warwick. He is known as the most "invited back" speaker, because his message applies so well for business as well as for personal use. He is a bestselling author who has written or co-written over twenty books. Dr. Rohm has conducted workshops and seminars on human relations and behavior for numerous schools, churches, businesses and international companies. In 2011, Dr. Rohm gave a live presentation for PBS Television. Connect with Dr. Rohm here: Dr. Rohm Online Personality Insights Connect by Phone: 770-509-7113
    50 min

About Making Space for Conversations That Matter with Laura Prisc

From the publisher's feed

I believe we are all longing for deeper connection with the people in our lives. We crave acknowledgment that what we do makes an impact. That who we are matters. And I'm tired of the superficial, shallow interactions that permeate most relationships. So, I am stepping off the well-beaten path to create the space to listen and explore.