The Simplifiers Podcast

Are you looking for a job right now? If so, there are some incredible AI tools that you can use to help you along your job search.

Let me tell you about the top 5 AI tools out there that will help you get a job. If you've been laid off recently or just looking to move into a different job at a different company, let me tell you… the job market has COMPLETELY changed!

• Finding jobs that match your experience level for you to apply to

• Identifying your key skills for a particular job posting

• Tailoring your resume specifically for each job you apply for

• Helping you craft your cover letter

Bottomline, you are very smart to brush up your skills in AI because your future employer is looking for people who've got these skills as they begin to implement AI and automation into their workflows this year. Well done you, keep doing the thing!

Show notes available with all links mentioned here: www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/b136-top-5-ai-tools-to-help-you-get-a-job

Let's do a guided visualization exercise together: here's how to see yourself in a new job this year. Whether you've been impacted by a recent layoff or just ready to move on to a different role at a different company, this episode will help you get crystal clear on what you want, so you can begin to take action on it.

I hope this visualization sticks with you the entire week through. Do it again and again if you need clarity or fresh ideas on where you're headed next… Because when you tap into your deep inner knowing, you're accessing your deep inner wisdom. That electric energy that can be found inside all of us that connects us all together. It knows. You know. We all know if we are brave and we open ourselves to it.

You can do this, I believe in you.

It's time to SIMPLIFY.

Show notes available with all links mentioned here:

www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/b135-how-to-see-yourself-in-a-new-job-this-year

If you've been in a rut lately, maybe it's time to rewire your thinking patterns. Our brains are a fascinating thing… We are so quick to believe that our thoughts are all real. That what swirls in our brain is the truth that your entire perception of your life experience is built upon. But what if it isn't fully true?

My special guest today is author Thomas Sterner and he's simplifying how to rewire your thinking patterns. You'll gain a better understanding of your conscious and unconscious thinking to open your mindset to new ways of perceiving what's happening in your life and all around you.

Here's how.

• Why humans are "victims of automated thinking" vs realizing that we are the master creator of our thoughts.

• How to better understand the language of your subconscious thoughts.

• What "deliberate thinking" is and why he believes it can give us emotional freedom.

• How to tell the difference between a reaction and a response.

…And ultimately, he shares a concept called "Heartmath" and how it can help you to effectively communicate with others.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/336-how-to-rewire-your-thinking-patterns---with-thomas-sterner

This week, we are talking about the 5 Love Languages and how to put them into action. For a book that's sold over 20 million copies and has been reprinted in 50 languages around the world, I have a feeling most people have heard of this concept of 'finding your Love Language' but not exactly sure how to make it make sense in your own work or life.

My special guest today is author Dr Gary Chapman and he's simplifying how to put the 5 Love Languages into action. If you've got strained relationships where you feel like you've tried everything but can't seem to get through to them, this episode is especially for you.

Here's how.

• A brief overview of what the 5 Love Languages are and how they work. He also shares why he believes that "love has to be more than something you feel… It has to be something you do.

• Words of Affirmation

• Quality Time

• Receiving Gifts

• Acts of Service

• Physical Touch

• Details about his latest book, "Love is a Choice" which compiles 28 extraordinary stories of the 5 Love Languages in action and we zoom in on 3 of those special stories.

• Talks about a time when a random act of kindness made an incredible difference to a stranger.

• Decide if the word "compromise" is a negative word in a friendship or relationship - why or why not

• …and ultimately, he shared his advice for couples where one person's natural response is to try to "fix" the other person, instead of simply loving them in their Love Language and how to navigate those waters.

This book has been pivotal to so many relationships around the world. I mean it's the one book that is most given as a wedding present to new couples than any others.

And I think at the heart of it is that it gives us a simple framework to remember how to show our appreciation for another person in a way they like to receive it. You can write thank you letters and buy people gifts all day long, but if Quality Time is their primary Love Language, they really just want to spend time with you… Nothing else matters.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/335-how-to-put-the-5-love-languages-into-action---with-dr-gary-chapman

On today's episode, I wanted to share what's next for The Simplifiers Podcast and how it will look and feel moving forward. As you know, we've been featuring the very best of our all-star episodes recently on the podcast as a way to take a walk down memory lane and showcase some of my favorite conversations. I've spoken to quite a few brilliant people including Danielle LaPorte, Naz Beheshti, Dan Millman, Jovanka Ciares, and so many more since 2018… And we are only just getting started!

We've released 334 full-length interview episodes and 133 bonus, shorter form episodes so far. So if you're a new listener, my goodness, you've got a treasure trove of a library ready for you to explore.

We take one topic either in work or in life… and simplify it! Breaking it down into easy-to-understand ways, so you not only know the "what" (what is it, why is it important right now) but also the "how" (simple, practical tips on how to test it out in your own work or life.

And we've covered a wide range of topics so far… everything from managing your budget to managing panic attacks. Simplifying how to say no to "hustle culture" to how to sleep better at night. And we've also covered many topics in business from strategy to leadership development to planning impactful events that drive your greatest goals. There's so much in our archives to dive into, listen, and learn.

But you might be curious about where we are headed next. Well, here's what we learned from you, our listeners.

• Time management - How to prioritize and focus on what's most important and get things done without the overwhelm.

• Goal setting and vision casting - How to define your goal, create an action plan, and do the thing.

• Simplified self-care - How to look after yourself when working in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment and avoid burnout.

• Belonging in the workplace - How to create a thriving employee experience, especially with the rise of AI and automation in the workplace.

And I want to take a deeper dive into that last pillar for the next few months…

Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/b134-whats-next-for-the-simplifiers-podcast-season-7

Happy New Year, friends - to kick things off on the right foot, here's how to create a vision board to help guide you in the year ahead. This has been a tool I've used for at least the last four years and let me tell you, it works! I create mine right at the beginning of the new year and it serves as a visual guide to help me remember what is most important in my life.

Let me explain… it's a visual representation of my core values, my desires, and my goals. Every single element I put on my vision board has been carefully picked and prayed over to ensure it feels right… and it's actually what I want to create in the year ahead.

Here goes…

You can do this, I believe in you.

It's time to SIMPLIFY.

Show notes with all links mentioned available here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/how-to-create-a-vision-board-all-star-133

Let's do a guided visualization exercise together: here's how to visualize a new path for your life. Something that I love doing with my coaching clients is to lead them through guided visualization exercises and the thought occurred to me, "why not do these on the podcast, as well?!" So in today's mini episode, I'm going to lead you through a guided meditation and visualization that's going to help you tap into your inner wisdom and Intuition for answers.

This year, I want to encourage you to remember… most answers that you seek are already inside you now. Whether you believe in God or a higher power or something else at play here, just remember this deep inner wisdom can be found inside you now… and any time you feel lost, overwhelmed or stressed.

Just slow down, tune in with your body and your breath, do this visualization exercise whenever you need it, and ask.

This year, consider the simple idea that your Intuition knows. Your body knows. Your brain and your heart know. And it's all waiting for you to simply ask, trust, and then decide to take daily, imperfect action by making Bold Asks.

You can do this, I believe in you.

It's time to SIMPLIFY.

Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/guided-how-to-visualize-a-new-path-for-your-life-all-star

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to be loving. Her latest book takes a deep dive into seven virtues that are at the root of this work: Divine Love, compassion, forgiveness, wisdom, loving kindness, resiliency, and radiance. We touch on quite a bit of this today, too as we unpack what Love really is with a whole new perspective.

Now, if you haven't heard part one, go back and listen to that one first. But if you're ready to continue on, let's pick back up here with my all-star conversation with author Danielle LaPorte as she simplifies how to be loving.

It's time to simplify… Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• How she simplified her life over the last few years to clear the way and find her way home to Love

• What it means (to her) to lead a "heart-centered life and how to have self-compassion

• Where her belief systems have evolved from writing "The Desire Map" to where she is now, focused on embodiment

• Why she sees healing as a non-linear process, especially as it relates to forgiveness

• …and ultimately, how to trust the heart intelligence of Love (rather than fixating on a guru) to make wise decisions, calm your nervous system, and experience greater peace.

As always, ping me over on Instagram @thesimplifiers - and tell me your thoughts:

• What new ideas did this conversation spark for you?

• What does Love mean to you?

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/danielle-laporte-how-to-be-loving-part-two-all-star-334

Today (I dare say) we are talking about the single-most important topic that we've covered on the podcast to date… Love. Divine Love. How to be loving… not only to others but equally to yourself. I mean, it's the eternal life force and energy source at the root of all existence, right? So let's talk about it.

My special guest today is Danielle LaPorte and she's simplifying how to be loving in this all-star episode. She believes that "Love is not a feeling or an emotion, but rather a state of consciousness." It's the glue that connects us all together collectively… In fact, we are never (really) alone or separated from Source.

And I have to say, this gentle, countercultural approach to living your life is not what you hear normally… to truly realize that you aren't broken or need fixing or needing to buy more stuff to feel Loved. As D puts it, "What would change if you saw yourself––and others, through a Loving gaze? Everything. Everything would change."

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• How she simplified her life over the last few years to clear the way and find her way home to Love

• What it means (to her) to lead a "heart-centered life and how to have self-compassion

• Where her belief systems have evolved from writing "The Desire Map" to where she is now, focused on embodiment

• Why she sees healing as a non-linear process, especially as it relates to forgiveness

• …and ultimately, how to trust the heart intelligence of Love (rather than fixating on a guru) to make wise decisions, calm your nervous system, and experience greater peace.

As always, ping me over on Instagram @thesimplifiers - and tell me your thoughts:

• What new ideas did this conversation spark for you?

• What does Love mean to you?

Share this episode with a friend and discuss it together. The accountability found in just one trusted friend or colleague is immeasurable in helping you make forward progress.

You can do it, I believe in you… it's time to simplify!

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/danielle-laporte-how-to-be-loving-part-one-all-star-333

Are you finding it harder and harder these days to stick to your boundaries? Whether it's a lack of physical space at your house (hello, homeschooling)… or a lack of breathing room and space in your calendar, causing you to overwork, strive, and feel flustered with it all. Or maybe it's a Boundary Destroyer in your life, which is a whole other ball of wax.

My all-star special guest today is psychotherapist Terri Cole and she's simplifying how to stick to your boundaries. In her book, Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free is a must-read for me and so many girlfriends of mine as we are looking to break free from the nonsense. And more importantly, live a more authentic, fulfilled life by mastering how we create and maintain healthy boundaries.

Here's how.

My all-star special guest today is Terri Cole and she's simplifying how to stick to your boundaries.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Through her research, what she found are some common myths that women believe when setting boundaries

• What the psychological aspect is behind why we DON'T set boundaries for ourselves? What's happening, really?

• How to understand what your internal 'Boundary Blueprint' is and how to communicate our desired (more positive) boundaries are to other people

• In a work setting, what to do if you're afraid you'll be seen as a "bitch" or if you fear being fired by your client after you state your boundaries

• And ultimately, at home… what you must do when it's a family member (a parent, spouse or child) who you cannot remove from your life entirely and you're having to constantly state and restate your boundaries all the time?

Terri is a brilliant bright light in this field of study and she's going to show us a better way of sticking to our boundaries. In our conversation today, you'll gain a glimmer into her work, teaching each of us how to stop abandoning ourselves for the sake of others without guilt or drama. But rather, she shows us a way that healthy boundaries can help us gain better communication and better relationships… more satisfaction, abundance, and success. All of it is a result of doing the work, gaining clarity on our subconscious beliefs, and sticking to our boundaries.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/terri-cole-stick-to-your-boundaries-all-star