The Courage Effect

#67: Suzanne explores themes of grief, transformation, and the power of courage with April McCormick. April shares the heart-wrenching story of her son’s passing and how it shaped her leadership approach, highlighting the importance of understanding others, finding meaning in pain, and the strength to confront incredibly difficult challenges.

April is a wife, mother, coach, and senior manager for flight test engineering at a major aerospace company who uses her story to inspire others as the host of the Uncomfortable Friend podcast.

Referenced in this episode:

April’s Uncomfortable Friend podcast episode 1: My Story - Lincoln

The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

The Courage Effect #12: Owning Your Story

Father Richard Rohr

Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief by David Kessler

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#66. Roger Kastner (organizational development practitioner, leadership coach, and host of the What Do You Know To Be True? podcast) joins Suzanne for an exploration into the fluid nature of personal truth and the journey from fear to courage. They discuss how purpose, joy, and organizational development can shape meaningful change in the workplace, with Roger sharing powerful insights on accountability, feedback, and the courage to disrupt the status quo for a better future.

Referenced in this episode:

First, Break All the Rules book from Gallup

Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness by Dr. Jamil Zaki

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#32: Now we’re in the holiday season, there’s a good chance we’ll be having hard or awkward conversations with family, friends, or colleagues.  Suzanne talks through some ways to prepare for what she calls a “courageous conversation” so we can transform these dreaded discussions into empowering, mutually beneficial exchanges.

#65. Suzanne is joined by visionary leadership coach Stacy Harris for a conversation about the tough realities leaders are facing right now – from navigating uncertain markets to managing remote teams and engaging a diverse workforce. They also share insights on their upcoming leadership mastermind Outsight <> Insight, and the importance of seeking diverse viewpoints to grow and lead effectively. A powerful episode, packed with tips to help you stay courageous and resilient as you open up to new perspectives.

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#64: Join our October “Courage Up!” Challenge to practice mindfulness with our special guest, Allie Siegel. She challenges us to dedicate just 5 minutes a day to connect our mind and body through mindful meditation, using our senses to break the autopilot mode. Your path to greater presence and balance starts now!

Allie's new drop-in series (starting in December) is for anyone interested in exploring/playing with some personal practices to thrive, using your natural mind-body connection. Registration details are at Practice 2 Thrive | Tula Creative or contact Allie at [email protected]

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#63 Suzanne dives deep into emotional resilience, sharing insights on how to balance emotions, recognize anxiety as unmet needs, and turn stress into positive outcomes. We explore the power of emotional literacy and the courage to turn anger, stress, and anxiety into catalysts for growth and creativity. 

Referenced in this episode:

Emotions Wheel

Permission to Feel by Mark Brackett, PhD

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Suzanne speaks with rabbi/cantor Judy Greenfeld, whose journey is a testament to the power of courage and resilience. Judy shares how she found strength in Judaism after her father's tragic murder (despite her earlier drift  away from her faith), the transformative power of sharing personal stories, and the importance of community support.

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#61: Join our October “Courage Up!” Challenge to Conquer Procrastination.   Suzanne shares insights on understanding why we procrastinate – whether it's a daunting task or breaking a bad habit – and invites you to join her 30-day challenge to conquer what's been holding you back. Let's face it together and get some serious stuff done before the year's end!

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#60. Founder, CEO, and executive coach Mikaela Kiner talks with Suzanne about the importance of kindness, patience, and understanding in both personal and professional interactions. They touch on the courage it takes to address toxic behavior in the workplace, each leaders’ responsibility to create healthy, inclusive cultures, and shares her recent experience of working remotely from Costa Rica: debunking the myth that you can't be productive in a beautiful setting. 

Mikaela Kiner’s company Reverb helps organizations create healthy, inclusive cultures. She enjoys coaching leaders at all levels and working with mission-driven organizations. Mikaela is the author of Female Firebrands: Stories and Techniques to Ignite Change, Take Control, and Succeed in the Workplace.

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#59: Suzanne invites you to join our September “Courage Up!” Challenge to Learn Something New

Suzanne reflects on the stories of last month’s challenge to make one new connection, and invites you to join her new 30-day challenge: learning something new. Whether it's reading a book, taking a class, or exploring fresh perspectives, let's commit to expanding our minds this fall (which is even more important with the upcoming election!). 

Join us on this journey, share your stories using #CourageUp, and let's keep the courage contagion alive!

Referenced in this episode: 

From Reimagine Growth: Redefining Networking: Cultivating Meaningful Connections for Personal and Professional Growth

The Courage Effect #24 Leveraging Your Invisible Network with Michael Melcher

The movie Cast Away

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