Talent Optimization may sound big, fancy, and complicated, right?

This week’s episode is about the people through and through; in every business, and how to get the most of them. What CrisMarie and Susan do in organizations is blend the “Be Smart and Healthy” ideas from their previous episode and today’s content regarding Talent Optimization. Using these tools and consulting will help you and your organization bring the best out of your team and smooth the roughness of some processes. 

We hope this episode is helpful!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/talent-optimization

In this episode, you will get to know Susan and CrisMarie’s framework of what they do with companies and teams. Being smart and healthy is what they teach together and it is actually really simple. The “be smart” part is about applying your knowledge to the workflow. The healthy part is based on the human dynamics that are involved. Teams and relationships need a balance between the smart and the healthy side. Listen to this episode and get to improve your relationship dynamics!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/be-smart-and-healthy

This episode is packed with tips and advice from CrisMarie and Susan on this topic because this is one of the main reasons why sometimes teams and couples don’t work. In most cases, one side of the party isn’t aware that trust has been broken. How we react is usually a way of showing how we understand, process, and interpret our world. Tune in to this interesting discussion.

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/when-trust-breaks-down

Today we want to share with you a couple of tips to rewire your brain. Our everyday life is built upon habits, and the first step is to identify which ones can be harmful. Being kind to ourselves is a process that we can start working on every single morning. Whenever you feel in the weeds, try to switch your brain by playing some music, or watching a funny video on Youtube. Tune in to this episode and let us know if you were able to change your habits!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/tips-for-re-wiring-the-brain

In this episode, CrisMarie and Susan chat about how they have recovered strength and space by using their own voice, and they also share their Speak Up Kit. Sometimes people omit their own thoughts just to not engage in disagreements or conflict. In teams, trying to be vulnerable can be hard, but once someone speaks up, a lot of conversations flourish. 

Please tune in and get some tips and tricks to speak up and build trust!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/increase-your-influence-speak-up

We are back doing a book preview! This time, we are chatting about Whole Brain Living, by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D. Susan has been binging this book lately and discussing it with CrisMarie. They discuss in depth how the author describes the brain in its entirety, the circuitry, and the non-divisiveness of our bodies and minds. There are multiple ways of knowing the parts that are inside of us, and this is a fun one.

We hope you are encouraged and excited to grab this book after hearing this episode!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/whole-brain-living-our-take-on-jill-bolte-taylor-s-new-book

Susan’s book “Crazy, Cracked, Deep, & Warm” is finally here! Join us during this episode in which we do the virtual launch of this amazing achievement of our host. We start by having CrisMarie’s take on the book and then Susan starts reading a prose part of it. She shares how this book has been a transformative process in which the material itself has changed through time and space. Susan also introduces some friends and colleagues that shared the journey with her. 

We are incredibly happy for Susan, go check out her book!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/crazy-cracked-warm-deep-book-launch-special

With a very special guest, CrisMarie and Susan go through a wonderful conversation about those things that are often not talked about and kept kind of a secret. Carolina Reid, their niece, joins them and shares her perspective and reflections on her own family’s history regarding Susan’s book: Crazy, Cracked, Warm, and Deep. They also encourage you to find out which activities help you digest emotions, events, and whatever crosses your mind. No one knows why some topics are taboo for a person, but what we know is that we can slowly start talking about them.

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/taboo-topics-how-to-talk-about-them-special-guest-carolina-reid

This guest’s mantra is “advance others to advance yourself.” Dominique found his voice and turned out to be a pretty fun mix of introvert and extrovert. As a certified leadership expert with the John Maxwell team, he now helps people create their own little piece of immortality. He also reflects on networks and his own ecosystem.

Dominique is a coach that has a coach and provides coaching services to people, get to know him in this episode, and grab pen and paper! You’ll love a couple of his quotes!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/interview-with-dom-brightmon

Welcome, 2022! New years are usually a time to start setting new resolutions or practices for the upcoming year. In this episode, CrisMarie and Susan tell you about how they navigate the start of the year. They usually do a reflection exercise and set up a word and theme. These two can help you set your groove or vibe for the year, or at least the start. Dreams, desires, and goals are important, but their journey is way more fun. Tune in!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/