Being a person of grace isn't as tall an order as you might think. My friend Jason Squires and I unpack how he tries to intentionally live with grace in every space he finds himself. Even when calling the customer service line! Jason offers practical ways to show grace towards everyone he interacts with. We also talk about how we fight fatigue by returning to our "why", doing the things that fuel us, and saying no the things that drain us.

You've got to get to know Jason! Find him at: jsmusic.net
Or follow his podcast The Table on Instagram: @worshipleaderpodcast

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In this episode I invite one of my favorite interviewees, my Husband Darren Penny. Darren and I talk about how our 2023 word for the year played out for us. Then we move into a great conversation about self-talk and how we tame our inner critic to be patient and kind for ourselves. Listen in as we explore the tension of making progress in the face of perfectionism and the role relationships play in our forward momentum!

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My new book, Grace Space is here! So I decided to give you a little sneak peak of the content. Listen in to learn how you can start practicing grace space in your life and leadership today! I give a summary of the seven practices that will help you create spaces of grace.

Don't forget to order Grace Space: Creating Spaces We Want to Live and Lead In 

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I am back with my good friend and Author, Stephanie Nelson. You might remember Stephanie from our episode last year titled "Aging vs Saging". Stephanie and I are all about contributing to the world in ways that move humanity forward. In this conversation we unpack how living your purpose can actually be a gift to the people around you and, really, the world. Stephanie shares more of her backstory along with incredible nuggets of wisdom about how to step into the life you are made for by finding your passion and purpose and then using that to help others. A winning combination! Let's dive in.

Stephanie is the author of Imagine More: Do What You Love. Discover Your Potential
She is also the host of the Pivotal People Podcast
You can follow Stephanie on Instagram @stephanie_nelson_cm 

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Seeing the title of today's episode probably has you wondering "what is at that crossroads of play, curiosity, and grace? Those three words aren't often lumped together. But my good friend, Jodi Davis and I dive in to this conversation feet first. Listen in to see how curiosity can act as a crucial connecting point between play and grace. Then throw in a whole lot of leadership insights and even interpersonal relationship advice, and you have all the ingredients for a great conversation!

Jodi Davis is a good friend of mine who recently offered me some incredible feedback on a couple of my podcast conversations with Laura Haver and Sharon McMahon. In addition, she wrote a wonderful endorsement for my upcoming book, Grace Space.

Jodi has extensive experience in non-profit leadership and consulting and is a powerhouse of wisdom and grace! I can't wait for you to meet her.

P.S. We talked about an Emotional Categories Chart that I use as a tool for Coaching, my family, my work, and for life in general. Click below to download that!
Emotional Categories PDF

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Do you feel stuck in your current career or life situation? Perhaps you need permission to hit the reset button. Tammy Alvarez and I sit down and talk about stepping out in courage to find the life you were made for. Once you get the clarity that you aren't on the path you want to be, you are ready to trust yourself, make the leap, lean into who you are, and begin to thrive!

Tammy Alvarez is CEO and Founder of Career Winners Circle where she helps leaders build a career without compromise. You can find Tammy on Linkedin and learn more at the Career Winners Circle website

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This week I am flying solo with a follow up conversation about my word for the year, patience. Over the last few months, I have learned that patience, presence, and slowing down are all interconnected. AND they're all connected to clarity, confidence, and courage. I recently attended a weekend speaking event where I was able to intentionally put these practices of patience, presence, and slowing down in place. Let me tell you, it made for a much more enjoyable and fulfilling time for everyone involved. When you are able to show up rested and filled up, that is when you show up as your best self. And I am learning that it requires a lot of patience and presence and slowing down! 

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The permission to meet your needs starts with you. Sure, you might have a great boss or a supportive partner who encourages you to do something for yourself. But the permission to meet your needs has to first come from within. Vanessa Rodriguez and I dive deep into this conversation on this week's show. I met Vanessa at a conference where I spoke recently. She came up to me afterwards and I was so taken by her feedback and takeaways that I decided to invite her on the show! I am so excited because you're about to get another real life example of how 3C Living and Leading can show up in someone's life in a positive way. You'll get to hear how Vanessa is applying the concepts in her personal life and as a leader with her team. Plus, Vanessa has a lot of wisdom of her own to share! 

Vanessa is a wife and mother and works as the Director of Social Work at Children's Hope Foster Family Agency.

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I am a huge advocate of "me retreats" and contemplative rest to help gain clarity, confidence, and courage. What are "me retreats" and contemplative rest? Well,  this week I speak with Erica Dvorak about her recent "me retreat" and how she uses contemplative rest to keep her refreshed and ready to tackle the life of an entrepreneur, wife, and mother. 

Erica Dvorak is the founder of Faith & Gather and host of the Faith Inspired Podcast. Erica is also an expert in branding, communications, and marketing.

Follow Erica on Instagram @faithandgather 

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Susan Salenger and I have a dynamic conversation all about advocating for YOU. Especially when it comes to your health. Susan is the author of Sidelined which examines the many ways in which women have been conditioned not to act in their own best interest when it comes to their health. In addition to some invaluable tips on how to advocate for YOU, we share stories of times when we had to advocate for our own health as well as the history and research behind her book.

You can find Susan on TikTok and Instagram teaching women how to navigate a broken healthcare system.

Connect with Susan at susansalenger.com

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