The Right Questions

Margalit Grunberger’s mother, an Auschwitz Concentration Camp survivor, was a coach before coaching was even a thing. When the world wasn't going according to plan, she used to tell Margalit, "Don't worry, we just need to train our brains to see things differently." Margalit’s mother believed that each of us holds the power to create the life we want and she was steadfast in not allowing circumstances to determine happiness or outcomes. 

Adopting this mindset, Margalit became an incredibly successful entrepreneur while following her mothers sage advice: training her brain, questioning her thoughts, and ultimately becoming a coach. 

Margalit helps us answer today's question: What Would You Do If You Didn't Have to Do It Perfectly? She's a Professional Business & Life Coach who is deeply passionate about coaching, personal growth, and business success. Margalit co-founded Gotcha Covered; a multi-million dollar bedding company that she and her partner ran for over 20 years, finally selling it in 2016. Margalit holds a B.S. in Nutrition from Ohio State University, and is a certified coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Margalit’s vast business and life experience led her to discover that by letting go of the desire for perfection, we can begin to play with endless possibilities.

We had a fantastic conversation about self-confidence, resilience, removing the idea of perfection from our lives, and taking risks by stepping into the unknown. Margalit shared brilliant insights about how our own limiting beliefs stop us from doing what we want to do, and steps we can take to avoid allowing that to happen in the future. We also talked about not making excuses and her extraordinary story of finding the love of her life and getting married for the first time at age 60!

Some Questions We Ask:

• Would you tell us a bit about how your parents influenced some of your coaching concepts? (10:57)
• "Not being perfect gives you freedom." What did you do when your partner said that? (25:21)
• How do you help people to move through their fears? (27:38)
• What's the starting point for those that would love to retrain their brains to have a different mode of operating? Where do they start? (35:56)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Margalit's unique background (4:31)
• “Don't worry, I'm training my brain.” Some of Margalit's mother’s infinite wisdom (13:07)
• We are all masters of what is not possible (17:27)
• The power of giving up on perfection (23:44)
• How clarity can serve us to reach our goals through sustained action (29:59)

Resources:

• The Margalit Method website
• Book: Adam Grant - Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know

Connect with Margalit:

• LinkedIn

Connect With Bridget Sampson:

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Connect With Todd Parker:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Sampson Coaching and Consulting:

• Sampson Coaching and Consulting
• The Right Questions Podcast on YouTube
• Sampson Coaching and Consulting Videos on YouTube
• TED Talk
• Instagram
• Facebook

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Our self-concept is always relational, so how we see ourselves as little ones depends on those around us. Our brain adapts to what it understands as the best way for us to survive. Behaviors that we receive positive feedback for are maintained while those that generate criticism are suppressed. We grow up without a point of comparison, often making it difficult to identify any flaws in the ways we were molded. As a result, and without noticing it, many of us confine ourselves inside invisible walls that keep us stuck. And, until we recognize what’s not working for us and begin to consider the alternatives, we remain inmates living in our own invisible prisons. 

In this episode, we have an eye-opening and soul-touching chat with Dr. Angela Huebner; psychotherapist, executive coach, writer, and speaker. Angela holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Nebraska, as well as an MA and Ph.D in Family Studies & Human Development from the University of Arizona. 

We met and bonded with Angela when the three of us were students together in our wonderful International Coaching Federation Certification Training Program, FastTrack Coach Academy. 

Angela has over 30 years of experience working in the mental health field as a professor, researcher, and in private practice. For 17 years, she was a tenured associate professor in the Department of Human Development’s Marriage and Family Therapy Program at Virginia Tech University. Her work included teaching clinical and research courses, supervising graduate students in their clinical work, and publishing research related to military families and adjustment. Angela also has multiple mental health certifications; Internal Family Systems Therapist, Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, Tapping, Hypnosis, and Gottman Marriage Therapy, just to name a few. 

We had a deeply meaningful conversation about the invisible walls in our minds, including how to acknowledge and deal with them. Angela shared some brilliant insights on how our childhood experiences impact our lives without us noticing them. We spoke about our beliefs, the three planes of connection, intuition, the neural components of our emotions, and much more. Angela also described the difference between traditional therapy and coaching and asked an excellent question for our next guest. 

Some Questions We Ask:

• Where does one even start in trying to recognize that they're in this invisible prison in the first place? (10:48)
• What's the challenge for us in giving up our old beliefs? Why are we hanging on to them? (20:03)
• Can you speak about how your work allows us to step into other pieces of self or get in tune with other fragments of self like our intuition? (23:56)
• What do you recommend as a starting point for breaking down these invisible walls? (44:15)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How to recognize your invisible walls (10:54)
• Why it’s hard to change beliefs that have seemingly served us well (19:42)
• The three planes of connection; self, source, and others (24:10)
• It is not about creating our vision; it is about remembering it (34:36)
• The gifts that come with getting our house in order and doing the work to sort out who we are (43:09)

Resources:

• Angela J. Huebner website
• FastTrack Coach Academy website

Connect with Angela:

• LinkedIn
• Email: [email protected] 

Connect With Bridget Sampson:

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Connect With Todd Parker:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Sampson Coaching and Consulting:

• Sampson Coaching and Consulting
• The Right Questions Podcast on YouTube
• Sampson Coaching and Consulting Videos on YouTube
• TED Talk
• Instagram
• Facebook

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There is a certain stigma around modeling, style, and the whole fashion industry: it’s a cold, superficial environment focused solely on perishable, shallow human characteristics... THE LOOK! And, although there are unwritten rules about how people present themselves and how they are perceived, style and clothing are so much more than mere looks; they can also help someone grow, rediscover themselves, and thrive. 

Today, we are joined by Lauren Messiah; she is a style expert,entrepreneur, digital influencer, and educator. Lauren combines personal styling and life coaching to change people's lives by changing how they see themselves. Her clients’ internal transformations are revealed and reflected in their new clothing; their new fit! It’s no wonder Google named Lauren #WomenToWatch on YouTube, and why she’s been featured in Marie Claire, Vogue, Elle, VH1, The New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and The Wall Street Journal, among many others.   

Lauren is the author of "Style Therapy: 30 Days To Your Signature Style." She is a dynamic entrepreneur and creator, with over 10 million views on YouTube. She has also designed and led workshops and training for Bloomingdales, Westfield Mall, Nickelodeon, THE OUTNET, and Luxury Garage, to name a few. 

Lauren is absolutely the expert to answer today's question, How Can I Unlock My True Self Through Style? She shares some impeccable and witty insights on self-image, confidence, fashion, and style. We talked about her journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur; she shared her experiences coming to LA from suburban Virginia and feeling like a freak when she was trying to get into a nightclub. We spoke about how our clothes can impact how we and others perceive ourselves and how to deal with both internal and external judgment. Finally, Lauren offers practical and productive tips for how you can step out of your comfort-zone and into your courageously styled true self.

Some Questions We Ask:

• Can you tell us about you and how you've climbed to where you are? (8:03)
• What do you find is the biggest challenge for people in trying to step into their true style? (13:12)
• What was the story that you shed and the new story you’ve stepped into? (15:20)
• We all have body image issues and body confidence challenges; what can you say to us to help with that?(29:00)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How having a degree is not synonymous with getting an excellent job that pays well (9:37)
• How its possible to see the detours in our careers as positives (11:37)
• The difference between working to style celebrities and ordinary people (13:59)
• To stop being afraid of success; Lauren talks about her journey of shedding negative beliefs about self to find success (17:29)
• The importance of confidence when we define our style (26:06)
• The impact of culture shock and “feeling like a freaking loser” as Lauren describes her first experiences in LA (41:46)

Resources:

• Lauren Messiah website
• Book: Lauren Messiah - Style Therapy: 30 Days to Your Signature Style

Connect with Lauren:

• YouTube
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Connect With Bridget Sampson:

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Connect With Todd Parker:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Sampson Coaching and Consulting:

• Sampson Coaching and Consulting
• The Right Questions Podcast on YouTube
• Sampson Coaching and Consulting Videos on YouTube
• TED Talk
• Instagram
• Facebook

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When we talk about creativity, the first things that come to mind are usually fine arts such as painting, drawing, or photography. The truth is that creativity looks different to every person. Today's guest, Van Lai-DuMone, teaches us that creativity is about thinking differently and being able to bring two ideas together that seemingly have nothing in common. 

In this episode, the fantastic Van Lai-DuMone helps us tackle today's question, How Can You Incorporate Play & Creativity Into Your Work & Life? We had an enlightening conversation about creativity and the positive effects of introducing games and creative activities to the workspace. 

Van kindly shared her family's story; coming to America when she was 2 and escaping from the Vietnam war. She talks about how her mother's curiosity and perseverance helped her learn a new profession and get her manicure license. Thanks to Van's mother and her friends, other Vietnamese refugees learned the job and, more than 40 years later, turned it into an $8.3 billion industry.

Van followed her own curiosity and perseverance and is currently the Founder of worksmART advantage, Creativity Consultant at I Make Work Fun, Director of Arts Based Corporate Learning at All Star Teams, and a TEDx & Keynote Speaker. Van holds an MBA in Marketing from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School; she is a Team Prelude Certified Facilitator and a LEGO Serious Play Methodologies Facilitator. 

Some Questions We Ask:

• Can you tell us a little bit more about your story, your history, and your background? (5:51)
• How do you use your transition story and then take it with you to the work you're doing today? (10:53)
• What are other ways, aside from LEGOs, that you're bringing creativity and fun into the workplace for businesses? (19:47)
• Do you have any thoughts about this idea of how creativity is not just about playing with something but about tapping into parts of ourselves that come alive and bring meaning and purpose to the work we do? (27:30)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• The story of Van and her family coming to America and being transferred to different military bases (6:05)
• How Van's parents taught her one thing with their words and a totally different one with their actions (11:02)
• How LEGO Serious Play works and its effects at the workplace (14:45)
• What Van's mission as a Facilitator is (22:17)
• Van's brilliant answer to our previous guest's question, Lauren Nile (32:12)

Resources:

• worksmART advantage website
• TEDx Talk: Van Lai-DuMone - What If? The Life-Changing Power of Curiosity and Courage

Connect with Van:

• LinkedIn

Connect With Bridget Sampson:

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Connect With Todd Parker:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn



Sampson Coaching and Consulting:

• Sampson Coaching and Consulting
• The Right Questions Podcast on YouTube
• Sampson Coaching and Consulting Videos on YouTube
• TED Talk
• Instagram
• Facebook

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Humans  originated in Africa, then spread into the other continents by walking on land bridges that no longer exist. In fact, the Sans, a hunter-gatherer tribe from Southern Africa, has the oldest genetic pool on earth, suggesting that we all come from this small group of people. In other words, as our guest today says, we are all part of the human family. 

Today, we are honored to chat with Lauren N. Nile; she is an author, keynote speaker, organizational development trainer, consultant, retreat facilitator, and retired attorney. Lauren was born 9 years before President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964. As a Black child growing up in New Orleans, she experienced the American version of South African apartheid.

Lauren still remembers the day her mother told her why that law was such a big deal for them. She also remembers telling herself, "I've got to do something when I grow up, to teach people that judging each other based on our race, skin color, or class is just wrong." Today’s episode strives to further that mission and answer the very important question: How Can I Be an Antiracist?

Across her distinguished career, Lauren traveled to Jordan and Gaza to speak with members of the press, university groups, and Palestinian women's groups on cultural and gender diversity issues in the American workplace. She also delivered keynote addresses on workplace diversity in Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Lauren is a former radio and TV host. As a consultant, she has worked with governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, and Fortune 500 corporations. At the selection of the Equal Employment Opportunity Office of the Executive Office of the President, she conducted Equal Employment Opportunity training, which included members of the White House staff. Lauren holds a BA degree in Philosophy from the University of New Orleans, a MA degree in Philosophy from the University of Connecticut, and a Doctorate in Law from Cornell University. 

In this episode, Lauren helps us answer today's question through a masterclass on racism, equality, and humanity. We had a fantastic conversation about Lauren's childhood, science, and affirmative action. Lauren kindly shared a number of childhood lessons that she still leans on today, striving to respond with grace and dignity in the face of “daily indignities.” Finally, as an answer to our question, Lauren gifted us with a list of seven specific actions we can take to be antiracists.

Some Questions We Ask:

• Could you please share your experiences growing up in the segregated South in New Orleans? (12:08)
• What do you think knowing humankind's origin does for people in confronting this idea of racism or of being an antiracist? (24:57)
• How do you show up in the way that you do, warm and compassionate, rather than any other alternative when dealing with contentious situations or discussions? (29:30)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How influential Lauren's family was in molding her character and teaching her how to respond to injustice and racism (15:03)
• The science behind the origin of the human race (18:53)
• Three valuable lessons Lauren carries with herfrom childhood about how to deal with racism (32:42)
• A list of seven things to do to be an antiracist (44:24)
• The importance of meeting people where they are, then acknowledge their pain and humanity (59:11)

Resources:

• Lauren N. Nile website
• Book: Race: My Story & Humanity's Bottom Line: More Than a Book.......It's an Experience
• What I Want White People To Know And Do - Lauren N. Nile
• Race And Racism: Going to the Core - Lauren N. Nile and Bridget Sampson
• Book: Ibram X. Kendi - How to Be an Antiracist
• TEDxMileHigh: Nita Mosby Tyler - What if white people led the charge to end racism?

Connect with Lauren:

• LinkedIn

Connect With Bridget Sampson:

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Connect With Todd Parker:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Sampson Coaching and Consulting:

• Sampson Coaching and Consulting
• The Right Questions Podcast on YouTube
• Sampson Coaching and Consulting Videos on YouTube
• TED Talk
• Instagram
• Facebook

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In his book, The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod talks about the dramatic impact our morning routines have in every area of our lives. According to him, "focused, productive, successful mornings generate focused, productive, successful days, which inevitably create a successful life." In short intervals, from 5 to 30 minutes, we can accomplish many little things that, in total, will have a massive impact on our days and lives. Creating intentional morning routines will make us feel grounded; it will increase happiness, reduce procrastination, boost our confidence, and improve our overall performance. And, the best part, it’s all within our control. 

In this episode, we talk about the power of morning routines and how they affect our day. We share our morning routines, what they generate in us, and why we are dedicated to them. We also discuss the relevance of including gratitude, positive identity statements, meditation, and self-care practices in our morning habits, and the importance of 'hearing' what our mind is doing.

To learn more about morning routines and their benefits, tune in to Episode 15 of The Right Questions!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Morning routines ground us; they're the foundation of our day (4:32)
• How having an intentional morning routine can change our lives (8:01)
• The impact of frequently saying the words "super" and "awesome" (9:15)
• Bridget's morning routine. How it molds her day and why she does it (10:14)
• Todd's morning routine. How nature grounds his experience (21:51)
• The power of stepping on grass and practicing gratitude every morning (40:19)
• Why we should pay attention to the way we talk to ourselves (43:50)
• Four simple steps to start an intentional morning routine (50:49)

Resources:

• Book: Hal Elrod - The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8 AM)
• Book: Hal Elrod - Miracle Morning Millionaires: What the Wealthy Do Before 8 AM That Will Make You Rich
• "How you wake up each day and your morning routine (or lack thereof) dramatically affects your levels of success in every single area of your life. Focused, productive, successful mornings generate focused, productive, successful days—which inevitably create a successful life—in the same way, that unfocused, unproductive, and mediocre mornings generate unfocused, unproductive, and mediocre days, and ultimately a mediocre quality of life. By simply changing the way you wake up in the morning, you can transform any area of your life, faster than you ever thought possible." - Hal Elrod.
• Enhanced Living Podcast with Adam Krueger
• Book: Robin Sharma - The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life.
• Book: Thich Nhat Hanh - The Art of Mindful Living: How to Bring Love, Compassion, and Inner Peace into Your Daily Life
• Sign up for the Mindful Steps 123 Newsletter
• Book: Julia Cameron - The Artist's Way Morning Pages Journal: A Companion Volume to the Artist's Way
• Book: Laura Vanderkam - What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast: And Two Other Short Guides to Achieving More at Work and at Home
• Cure For The Common Life Podcast with Joseph McClendon III

Connect With Bridget Sampson:

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Connect With Todd Parker:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Sampson Coaching and Consulting:

• Sampson Coaching and Consulting
• The Right Questions Podcast on YouTube
• Sampson Coaching and Consulting Videos on YouTube
• TED Talk
• Instagram
• Facebook

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Perhaps, one of the hardest things to do in life is to find balance. We often see very successful business people struggling in their personal lives, or people with a fantastic family struggling financially. There's no doubt that finding equilibrium in every aspect of life is challenging, but it's not impossible. Today's guest is a great example of this. She discovered the perfect formula for her to have a successful career, raise 4 children, and scale her business during the pandemic. Somehow, she still finds time to workout regularly and give back to her local community! 

Bri Waterman joins us today for an inspiring conversation to help answer the question, From Overachieving To Overthinking: How Do You Balance It All? A self-made Real Estate Broker & Entrepreneur currently aligned with Compass, Bri earned her Real Estate License in 2002, at the young age of 18. The oldest of her family's grandchildren, Bri took on a leadership role from an early age. She got her first job at age 12 and started working in the real estate industry during high school. Two years after getting her realtor's license, her mother passed away, leaving Bri in charge of her business. A short time after her mother's death, the 2008 real estate market crash happened. The young realtor went from making 6 figures to working at Costco to put food on the table. 

Focusing on a creative problem-solving approach and with a tenacious mindset, Bri managed to reactivate her business, and has achieved 30% growth every year for the last 6 years. She achieved $80 million in sales last year, generating 1.5 million in revenue! 

We had a fantastic conversation about her journey as a mother and entrepreneur, and the difficulties she's faced in her career. Bri kindly shared her vision of happiness, fulfillment, purpose and how to live a meaningful life.

To learn more, tune in to Episode 14 of The Right Questions!

Some Questions We Ask:

• You lost your mom at a young age. Could you talk a bit about that transformative experience? (7:32)
• Was there a point for you where it hit you, and you had to address the loss, the changes, the responsibility in your life, and confront it all? (17:54)
• After the massive 2008 real estate crash, what did you do when the chips were down? (27:51)
• What have you gotten from coaching? And, can you explain how powerful coaching can be? (35:28)
• What do you recommend to the people inspired by your story? Where should they begin their journey? (1:00:01)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How Bri decided to become a realtor and how she learned the business through sticky notes (7:56)
• The massive teachings of going through humbling times during the real estate crisis in the late 2000s (13:49)
• How Bri managed to stay grounded and her discovery of how coaching could help her (18:05)
• We can't numb the drive, but we must slow down our thoughts. Some of Bri's learnings from coaching (35:38)
• The challenging moment when Bri realized she needed to delegate to succeed (43:53)

Resources:

• Compass Website

Connect with Bri:

• Bri's profile at Compass
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Facebook
• YouTube

Connect With Bridget Sampson:

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Connect With Todd Parker:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Sampson Coaching and Consulting:

• Sampson Coaching and Consulting
• The Right Questions Podcast on YouTube
• Sampson Coaching and Consulting Videos on YouTube
• TED Talk
• Instagram
• Facebook

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We each have a definition of success that is unique and dynamic; how success looks to us today could be different from how it looks in a month. And we know, achieving that success is virtually always the making of one person, ourselves. We tend to tell ourselves that we don't deserve what we want, we are not worthy, nor good enough. We rarely stop to think that to succeed, there must be alignment in our lives; there must be joy, love, self-compassion, integrity, good health, and not simply a seven figure bank account. 

In this episode, we chat with Kalika Yap, the ideal guest to answer today's question, Can I Really Have IT All? Kalika is a serial entrepreneur, author, podcast host of two different shows, speaker, inventor, and mom. She is also the CEO of the award-winning brand agency Citrus Studios, CEO & Founder of Orange & Bergamot, CEO of Luxe Link, Founder of the Waxing Company, MyCommerce investor, and Board of Trustee at Seven Arrows Elementary School. 

Kalika is one of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) Los Angeles Chapter leaders, currently serving on the EO Global Communications Committee. She is the host of The Juicery Podcast and EO Wonder Podcast. 

The daughter of immigrants who struggled to make their way in the United States, Kalika earned her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from the University of New York. She worked as a journalist at CNBC and Bloomberg, getting several minutes 'on-air' -- her definition of success at the time. But an unexpected shift in her life would leave her homeless, far from her friends and relatives, and with no other choice than to embrace the process of radical acceptance and allow herself to pursue the joy and adventure of thriving in uncertainty. 

Kalika kindly shares her vision of success, happiness, acceptance, courage, integrity, openness, and much more in this enlightening conversation. 

To learn more, tune in to Episode 13 of The Right Questions!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Doing our best is within our power (10:56)
• Mastering the art of letting go of our expectations (15:06)
• Our "lows" don't define who we are (26:18)
• Branding is a feeling (34:13)
• We have to lift others as we rise (45:05)

Resources:

• Kalika Yap Website
• Kalika's Podcasts
• Citrus Studios Website
• Orange & Bergamot Website
• The Waxing Co. Website
• Luxe Link Website 
• Book: Kalika Yap - Little Brand Book
• Book: Bob Nease - The Power of Fifty Bits: The New Science of Turning Good Intentions into Positive Results

Connect with Kalika:

• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Pinterest

Connect With Bridget Sampson:

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Connect With Todd Parker:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Sampson Coaching and Consulting:

• Sampson Coaching and Consulting
• The Right Questions Podcast on YouTube
• Sampson Coaching and Consulting Videos on YouTube
• TED Talk
• Instagram
• Facebook

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Nowadays, companies are filled with overachievers. We see ambitious, passionate, and well-meaning people who turn the work environment into a super productive space. This infectious atmosphere encourages people to push themselves, improve, and grow constantly. While this work ethic propels companies to achieve extraordinary levels of profit and productivity, some workers pay a high price in the form of exhaustion, frustration, depression, or even burnout. 

In this episode, speaker, writer, facilitator, and coach, Connor Swenson, enlightens all of us by answering today's question, how can you practice mindful productivity? Connor has a deep commitment to helping us rethink our definition of productivity to create happier and healthier organizations. In his 7 years of experience as a Googler, Connor taught internal programs on productivity, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence, including the highly regarded Search Inside Yourself course. Connor now shares that knowledge with businesses and entrepreneurs around the world. 

We talked about mindful productivity and how it can help people in their workspace and personal lives. Connor shared some techniques we can add immediately to our routines to have outstanding results in both the short and long term. We also talked about a manager's role in helping their employees to have healthy experiences at work.

To learn more, tune in to Episode 12 of The Right Questions!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• The prize we get and the price we pay when we say yes to everything that falls in our laps (6:58)
• The VUCA world we live in. Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous (13:50)
• Starting with ourselves when looking for a change (21:32)
• Mindfulness, productivity, and how can we combine both concepts (25:57)
• Making time for what is really important, putting time aside to do it, and protect it (28:38)
• The rule of the thirds. Accepting and embracing every moment in our daily routine (41:39)

Resources:

• Connor Swenson website
• Connor's newsletter - One Percent Wisdom
• Book: John Zeratsky, Jake Knapp - Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day
• Book: Alexi Pappas - Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas

Connect with Connor:

• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Email: [email protected]

Connect With Bridget Sampson:

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Connect With Todd Parker:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Sampson Coaching and Consulting:

• Sampson Coaching and Consulting
• The Right Questions Podcast on YouTube
• Sampson Coaching and Consulting Videos on YouTube
• TED Talk
• Instagram
• Facebook

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Change is not only a constant in our lives, it also tends to be charged with many emotions. Nearly all change can be unsettling. This mixed bag of emotions can be difficult to navigate. The challenge becomes even greater when we experience negative changes, or changes caused by an unexpected event. What makes it so hard is the feeling of loss that comes with change and the fear of losing friends, access to places, moments, and much more. 

In today's episode, we explore how to build change resilience. We propose reflecting to evaluate what changes affected us recently and how we managed our responses to these life shifts. We’ll also talk about Bill Bridges' fantastic tool, The Transition Model, and how it can help us be resilient in change. Using this tool, we’ll identify which one of the three stages of change we are in, giving us more clarity on what we can do now and what to expect in the future. 

To learn more, tune in to Episode 11 of The Right Questions!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How to react to a world that seems to be going back to normal (3:02)
• the value of taking time to look at the recent changes we have faced (4:24)
• Bill Bridges' transition model (7:49)
• The sense of loss attached to change (10:53)
• The importance of getting some perspective by looking at ourselves and our issues from a certain distance (18:23)
• Our challenge to you (24:44)

Resources:

• Book: William Bridges, Susan Bridges - Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change
• William Bridges website

Connect With Bridget Sampson:

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Connect With Todd Parker:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Sampson Coaching and Consulting:

• Sampson Coaching and Consulting
• The Right Questions Podcast on YouTube
• Sampson Coaching and Consulting Videos on YouTube
• TED Talk
• Instagram
• Facebook

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