Compared to your younger self, do you find yourself to be more or less expressive? More or less curious?

Today’s episode is an excerpt from Live Chat #9, Dealing with Judgment from Friends Family & Much More, where we discuss how external pressures and demands can stifle our inner voice and how we combat that through reflection. My goal for us is to reconnect with that child-like curiosity and fearlessness within all of us, so that we can live and express ourselves confidently and authentically.

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Live Chat #9 Dealing with Judgment from Friends, Family & Much More ▶️ https://youtu.be/T1O6oLn45Hk

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Have you ever thought about when, why and how you show appreciation? Are you aware of the impact of your engagement or lack thereof?

Today’s episode is an excerpt from Live Chat #28, The Benefits of Amplifying Your Positive Voice, where we discuss why it’s important to amplify our positive voice, through gratitude and appreciation, not only for the person on the receiving end, but also in encouraging, supporting, and getting more of what we want and enjoy.

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Live Chat #28 The Benefits of Amplifying Your Positive Voice ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/live/TqpY-Wd0Lfg?feature=share

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Have you ever wanted to express yourself but didn’t do so out of a fear of judgment?

There are many areas of our lives where the fear of judgment can hold us back from expressing ourselves authentically, connecting with other people, getting creative and reaching our potential. Today’s episode refers primarily to my experience within the dance community but it can easily apply to any other pursuit.

As you listen think about your life and how your fear of judgment might be holding you back. How are you confronting it? And do you still remember your why?

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Have you ever found it difficult to forgive someone?

Today’s episode is an excerpt from Live Chat 15 on Forgiveness & Ownership. Our past experiences and more importantly, the emotions attached to those experiences, can often interfere with our ability to acknowledge change and growth in the present moment. Our attachment to the past often clouds our view and impedes our ability to live and benefit from the present. As you listen to this episode, think about the relationships that feel stuck in your life. With which lens are you viewing that relationship? Might it be worth revisiting?

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Live Chat 15 - Forgiveness & Ownership ▶️ https://youtu.be/wRkBbPB7HPE

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Have you ever felt discouraged or unmotivated to continue?

Today’s episode is an excerpt from Live Chat #13 Is What You’re Chasing Worth It? We discuss the impact of comparisons, with others and ourselves, the importance of pinpointing the source of our discouragement, and the importance of reflecting on what we’re actually trying to achieve to overcome self-defeating beliefs.

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Live Chat #13 Is What You’re Chasing Worth It? ▶️ https://youtu.be/-adieojW4LY

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There are many types of addictions that we know of, observe, or that we have engaged in ourselves, that can have a huge impact on our relationships.

Most of the time we think about substance abuse but it could even be an activity like dance, which most people would consider harmless.

Today’s episode is an excerpt from Live Chat #18 Tips for Effective Communication. In this episode I talk about the impact of an addiction on other areas of our lives and other people in our lives and how understanding, increasing awareness of, and addressing the addiction is essential for restoring and strengthening our relationships.

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Live Chat 18 Tips for Effective Communication ▶️ https://youtu.be/n7kwLj39Q6Y

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Have you ever felt like you were asking too much?

We've all been in situations where we felt hesitant to demand what we truly need and deserve, be it in our professional lives, personal relationships, or friendships.

Today’s episode is an excerpt from Live Chat #17, Asking for Too Much or Asking the Wrong Person, where we discuss the importance of setting boundaries, clarifying our needs and wants, and not settling for less than what we deserve. I’ve had to grapple with this feeling numerous times in my career as a dance professional and also in my personal life and relationships. I hope today’s episode helps you understand, appreciate, and advocate for YOUR worth.

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Have you ever wondered why your style of communication works great with some but is completely ineffective with others?

Today’s episode is from a speech I delivered on the similarities of effective communication and relay races and how success at both requires you to perform at your best, adapt to your environment, and reframe your relationships.

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Have you ever felt disappointed by the way other people show up to something they said yes to? I sure have.

Today’s episode is an excerpt from Live Chat #17 Asking for Too Much or Asking the Wrong Person where we discussed the difference between just showing up, our presence, and how we show, the quality of our presence. We often have expectations and sometimes complaints about others, but we don’t take the time to reflect upon the quality of our own presence with our commitments. If we say “yes,” we need to understand what that means and what’s expected of us. Finding that clarity is the first step. The second step is reflecting on whether or not we can deliver. The third step is open and honest communication. Today’s episode goes into all of this in more detail.

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Accepting rejection is a necessary part of life in dance, relationships, and the pursuit of any goal.

Asking someone for something doesn’t always mean you’ll get a yes. Since we always have something to ask for, we all face the possibility of rejection.

The more comfortable we get with receiving it gracefully and delivering it gently, the more likely we are to reach our goals and have healthy relationships along the way.

Today’s episode is focused on dance but you can replace dance with a date, an activity, a job interview, or any other thing, and still benefit from the advice and suggestions you hear today.

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