"The Kitchen Table" Presented by TPI Canada

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In this episode, Gregg and Ron continue to explore the subject of subconscious creativity. However, this time in the context of significant life transitions.Changing careers. Empty nesting. Retirement. Maybe we’re in a state of constant transition. By the way, how do you define transition. Let’s look at the expert on transition: Dr. William Bridges https://wmbridges.com/about/what-is-transition/

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In this episode, Ron ad Gregg are joined by Doug Tames to discuss the mushrooming corona virus problem.

How do we protect ourselves mentally? Let’s take another look at the concepts of human agency, locus of control, and self talk.

How can they keep us safe, keep us well. And let’s add one more concept, "neutral thinking”. Take action!

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In this episode, Ron and Gregg explore the power of subconscious creativity. Through the process of exercising our creativity we discover the importance of writing things down, having patience, sleeping on our ideas. The result is often even more elegant ideas, refinements generated when we run insights through our creative subconscious one more time.

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In this episode, Gregg tells Ron a story about being engaged by a client, talking about comfort zones. Gregg recalls his journey into the subject,  pleasantly remembering what he knows…or re-remembers. Comfort zones connecting to gestalt, self-efficacy, forethought, and several other TPI concepts.

An old concept like comfort zones can become a new frontier with present day meaning

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In this episode, Gregg and Ron join with Doug Tames and Ali Rankin-Nash to discuss tennis, specifically the spectacular emergence of Canadian Bianca Andreescu as women singles champion at the 2019 US Open.

Start with talent, youth, shot-making, and poise,…then add imagery and visualization, self talk, and a unique savoring of the moment in victory..

And don’t forget respect and humility before the one and only Serena.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWvhpmn88Jk

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In this episode, Gregg and Ron welcome Ali Rankin Nash, a young partner at TPI Canada, to talk about the fast-emerging influence of the Millennial Generation.

Millennials soon will represent 50% of the workforce.This doesn’t need to be scary. What are the strengths of the different generations. We are now experiencing a different kind of diversity.

Let’s make it a constructive collaboration.

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In this episode, Gregg and Ron invite Doug Tames, a new partner of TPI Canada, to talk about Mindset and it’s relationship to Entrepreneurism. Doug’s unique view as a business advisor and a TPI consultant leads us into a conversation that considers the challenge of building a new business and the thinking skills of positive psychology

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In this episode, Gregg and Ron dive deep on the subject of ideals, more to the point, the "psychology of idealism". In a world that too often features angst and cynicism, how do we make idealism fashionable again? Cognitive psychology has some answers. Stretching goals, using our imaginations to envision, engage the brain in creative ways.

That unleashes the power of the subconscious, and the beginning of the adventure!

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In this episode, Ron and Gregg share the thinking behind the creation of six affirmations created expressly for a family member living with pancreatic cancer. Combined together and read daily, these six affirmations created a mindset both comforting and creative and shared with family and friends. 

Affirmations
   * I trust in God’s plan for me, no matter what.

   * My immune systems my powerful friend, it’s doing its job 24/7.

   * I feel the prayers and good thoughts coming my way, the love fills me with joy.

   * It’s my duty to live everyday to the fullest, engaging in life-giving activities large and small.

   * I am the managing doctor, I direct my talented team of specialists. I stay in charge.

   * I am surrounded by miracles, and have been all my life. I am blessed

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In this episode, Gregg interviews Ron on his strategies for mental health and productivity as he recovers from 3 surgeries over 6 months. Two knee surgeries and a heart by-pass surgery.

All were unexpected surprises, but Ron tested his resolve, creativity, and journaling expertise to maintain a positive attitude and make lemonade out of lemons.