In this episode, Laura T interviews legendary guitarist, Paul Richards of California Guitar Trio about how to live a passion driven career.

• When did you know you wanted to be a musician?  2:07

As a coach I hear a lot of people making HUGE assumptions around what it means to be a leader and often it’s based on their own leadership style. During the show I debunk 3 leadership myths and share the truth around ways you can lead.

• Defining leadership 05:16

As parents and students we don’t know the effects of today’s technology on the future of our kids…which means none of us have the “right” answer; in this episode I focus on education and communication to decide what is best for you and your family.  An added bonus to the show is hearing the perspective of a teenager - my daughter shares her thoughts technology and her feelings about my rules.  

• Statistics: 01:04

When we're young no one teaches us the power of language and as a result we grow up using words carelessly.  We apply gross general statements - like everyone, everything, all, nothing - to individual situations, we create and share strong stories around situations before we consider our own biased filter, and we make "statements of truth" that are more opinion than fact.  During this podcast Laura will share how:

• the "War on COVID” helped us in the beginning but may be hurting us now, 

As an executive coach observing the discourse on social media, the pattern I see is “me” instead of “we” in the way we communicate. The gift of technology is instant contact and immediate gratification, but the cost is the slow erosion of our ability to relate, empathize, and care for each other. During this episode I will discuss:

• how we got to this place of miscommunication,

In this episode, Laura is joined by her daughter Taylor T to talk about the Art of Happiness.  With suicide the second leading cause of death among young people, depression among Americans of all ages on the rise, and everything happening in today’s world, it’s important to know you have the power to create your own happiness.  

During the episode they:

• Discuss what you think makes you happy may not bring you happiness

In this episode, Laura is joined by special guest Taylor T to discuss 3 myths commonly held by parents of high school students.  The show includes interesting statistics and lively conversation between mother (coach) and daughter (high school student).  During the episode they discuss:

• Myth #1 - Getting into college is hard

In this episode, Laura discusses Mind Your Mindset - how to keep a positive mindset in these changing times because the only thing we have control of is how we think about our current circumstances.  During the episode she discusses:

• Behavior when at its extreme,

In this episode, Laura talks with Jessica Pels, editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan. With her fascinating background, amazing resume, and the coolest job ever, learn how Jessica has been storytelling her way to the top. 

During our interview Jessica shares:

• What it’s like to be storytelling across platforms;