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  • #40: Part 1: Taking the High Ground with Adrea L. Peters

    Author, businesswoman, daughter, friend, no matter the title… Adrea’s worn it! In this special two-part series, Dan’l interviews her long-time friend, Adrea L. Peters, about her rich journey taking the high ground in life. Because Adrea lives life to the fullest and finds excitement at every one of life’s turns, she’s found the balance of combining art and science and using both parts of her brain to support her self-discovery journey. Tune in to this week’s and next week’s episodes to get to know this powerhouse of a human and be inspired by her story!

    Show Notes: 

    • Does your website need a facelift for 2023? Contact [email protected] and we’ll make sure your website is set up for success in the year ahead.
    • Remembering The Gates exhibit – NYC Parks
    • Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing book – Caroline Myss
    • Meet Adrea L Peters
    • Becoming Truitt Skye book – Adrea L. Peters

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    1 hr 13 min
  • #39: Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Passion for Being Self Smarter with Michelle Wewers

    This week on the Self Smarter Podcast, Michelle Wewers, owner and Chief Revenue Officer of Nexus Therapy Management, joins Dan’l in New York City to share her Self Smarter journey in entrepreneurship. You’ll walk away from this episode feeling encouraged and inspired as you hear both the highs and the lows of Michelle’s leadership journey and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Stay tuned for the music moment to hear what Michelle enjoys listening to, a recent concert featuring an all-star performance line-up and a showstopping true confession about her royal music highness, Adele.

    Show Notes: 

    1. #6: What Is The Enneagram & Why You SHOULD Care… episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    2. #15: The Damn Truth About Work-Life Balance episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    3. The Power of Positive Thinking book - Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
    4. Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking book – Malcolm Gladwell
    5. Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One book – Jenny Blake
    6. #5: Why You Need to Read Atlas of the Heart NOW episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    7. The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself book – Michael Singer
    8. #34: The Journey Of Armor, Agility & Acceptance episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    9. Broken Horses: A Memoir book - Brandi Carlile

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    1 hr 6 min
  • #38: Getting Rid of Annual Reviews FOREVER

    If you’ve ever felt the dread of an annual review… you’re not alone! In this episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan discuss why businesses should get rid of the annual review FOREVER and instead focus on more regular, “in the moment” feedback that builds trust amongst your team. Stay tuned for today’s music moment to hear about the constant supply of “music moments” available to Dan’l in NYC.

    Show Notes: 

    • Does your website need a facelift for 2023? Contact [email protected] and we’ll make sure your website is set up for success in the year ahead.
    • #37: Change Confrontation to Care-frontation NOW! episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • 37 Stats You Need To Know About Performance Reviews article – Manage Better
    • 17 Mind-Blowing Employee Engagement, Performance Review, and Performance Management Statistics article - ClearCompany

     

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    36 min
  • #37: Change Confrontation to Care-frontation NOW!

    It must be Halloween because we’re covering the *spooky* subject of “confrontation!” But don’t worry because in this episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan will help you flip the script to show up with “care-frontation” instead. They walk through the differences in approach, body language, tone, style, and outcomes between confrontation and care-frontation to help both parties WIN! Stay tuned for the music moment to hear what top Broadway show Dan’l surprised Megan with tickets for that night in NYC.

    Show Notes: 

    • Custom Marketing Plan – contact [email protected] and we’ll set up a call to make sure your company has a marketing plan in place for 2023. We’ll help you create, strategize, and execute a plan to reach buyers and consumers alike in the year ahead.
    • Psychology Today: Why Is It So Important to Be Right? article – Psychology Today
    • #10: Overcoming The Fear of Conflict episode – The Self Smarter Podcast

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    39 min
  • #36: Living Our Lives MORE in the Present

    The art of living a balanced lifestyle can be achieved when we live our lives in the present with intention. Whether you find yourself dwelling on the past or daydreaming about the future, focusing on the present isn’t something that comes naturally to most of us. In this episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan discuss the importance of living in the present and offer practical steps we can take to limit all the distractions that we’re surrounded by. Stay tuned for the music moment to hear about Dan’l’s weekly “Sing For Your Sunday Supper” in NYC.

     
    Show Notes: 

    • Social Media Style Guide – contact [email protected] and we’ll schedule a discovery call to learn more about your needs and how DMA Solutions can set your social media strategy up for success!
    • #34: The Journey Of Armor, Agility & Acceptance episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #35: Personal Growth Over the Decades episode – The Self Smarter Podcast

     

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    40 min
  • #35: Personal Growth Over the Decades

    Raise your hand if you thought you knew what your 30s would look like when you were a kid but woke up one day and realized it looked nothing like you expected! In this episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan break down what personal growth looks like through the various decades of our lives. You’ll be reminded that no matter what decade you’re in, there is always room to grow! Stay tuned for the music moment to hear about Dan’l’s adventures in New York City.

    Show Notes: 

    • Custom Messaging Guide – contact [email protected] and we’ll set up a call to make sure your company messaging is clear, concise, and set up to best reach your audience 
    • #2: The Culture Conundrum episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #3: Remodeling Our Culture episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #15: The Damn Truth About Work-Life Balance episode – The Self Smarter Podcast

     

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    1 hr 13 min
  • #34: The Journey Of Armor, Agility & Acceptance

    In this episode of Self Smarter, you’ll hear a special story about armor, agility, and acceptance from Dan’l as she shares more about the journey she is currently on and what’s on the horizon. Stay tuned for the music moment to hear more about the music takeover that happened during Dan’l and Megan’s recent presentation in Nashville.

    Show Notes: 

    • Custom Messaging Guide – contact [email protected] and we’ll set up a call to make sure your company messaging is clear, concise, and set up to best reach your audience 
    • Download Dan’l & Megan’s presentation about self discovery from Southern Innovations 2022
    • #23: Growing up Self Smarter With Mackey Payton episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • #5: Why You Need to Read Atlas of the Heart NOW episode – The Self Smarter Podcast

     

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    58 min
  • #33: Part 2: Healthy Integration of Your Blind Spots

    Description: Are you ready for part two of our Enneagram Blind Spots series? In part one (Episode #32), Dan’l and Megan shared the blind spots that each Enneagram number possesses. In today’s episode, the hosts go a step further to share what success looks like for each Enneagram type when living in awareness and full integration of the blind spots, turning them into bright spots of your life. You’ll hear today’s music moment a bit earlier than usual as Dan’l and Megan can’t help but jump in to talk about one of their favorite artists, Brandi Carlile.

     

    Show Notes: 

    • Custom Messaging Guide – contact [email protected] and we’ll set up a call to make sure your company messaging is clear, concise, and set up to best reach your audience 
    • #32: Part 1: Blind Spots for Your Enneagram Type episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • RHETI Enneagram assessment - The Enneagram Institute 
    • How the Enneagram System Works - The Enneagram Institute 
    • Episode 25: Enneagram Superpowers and Blind Spots (Part 1) episode - Your Enneagram Coach, The Podcast
    • #5: Why You Need to Read Atlas of the Heart NOW episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    • Feelings Wheel – feelingswheel.com
    • The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery book – Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile

     

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    44 min
  • #32: Part 1: Blind Spots for Your Enneagram Type

    Have you ever had lettuce in your teeth and wondered why no one pointed it out? Blind spots in our personality can be a lot like that – easy to see in others but difficult to recognize about ourselves. In today’s episode of Self Smarter, we’re using the Enneagram to help you uncover the blind spots in your personality so you can turn them into bright spots as you lead your team, organization, or friends. In today’s music moment, Dan’l shares her passion and what she’s learned about musical therapy.  

    Show Notes: 

    1. Custom Messaging Guide – contact [email protected] and we’ll set up a call to make sure your company messaging is clear, concise, and set up to best reach your audience 
    2. #6: What Is The Enneagram & Why You SHOULD Care… - The Self Smarter Podcast 
    3. #18: All About Your Enneagram Wing With Marci Allen - The Self Smarter Podcast
    4. RHETI Enneagram assessment - The Enneagram Institute 
    5. How the Enneagram System Works - The Enneagram Institute 
    6. Episode 25: Enneagram Superpowers and Blind Spots (Part 1) episode - Your Enneagram Coach, The Podcast
    7. #23: Growing up Self Smarter With Mackey Payton episode – The Self Smarter Podcast
    8. Shivers and Timbres: Personality and the Experience of Chills From Music article - Sage Journals 
    9. Music Moves Brain to Pay Attention article - Stanford Medicine 

     

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    1 hr 5 min
  • #31: Covering The 5 Languages Of Appreciation in the Workplace

    Whether you want to admit it or not, everyone likes to feel appreciated. But as Self Smarter leaders, showing appreciation is step one. Step two is actually showing appreciation in a way that means the most to the people around you. In today’s episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan discuss Dr. Gary Chapman’s book, “5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace” and walk through the various ways we can show meaningful appreciation to our teams. Stay tuned for the music moment to hear about Dan’l’s takeaways from the movie, “Where the Crawdads Sing.”

     

    Show Notes:

    • Social Media Style Guide – contact [email protected] and we’ll set up a call to chat about how DMA Solutions can set your social media strategy up for success!
    • The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace book – Dr. Gary Chapman & Dr. Paul White
    • The 5 Love Languages book – Dr. Gary Chapman
    • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People book – Stephen Covey
    • Appreciation At Work system

     

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    45 min

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We’re Dan’l and Megan, the hosts of this conversation-centric podcast for leaders seeking to be better every day. Whether you choose to be a leader in the workplace, at home, or in your community, we…