The Simplifiers Podcast

Raise your hand if you've been through a layoff. Keep your hand raised if you kept your job through it and are faced with the reality of attempting to rebuild the company culture after a massive layoff. You are what people call a "survivor" and my goodness, that's a lot of pressure on your shoulders to help the organization recover, eh?

My all-star special guest today is culture lead and event planner, Daniel Stokes and he's simplifying how to rebuild company culture after a massive layoff. Both Daniel and I have recently been through a layoff at a large organization and we come to the table with practical advice that you can begin to implement at your own company immediately.

Here's how.

• What the very first step is that your HR or People & Culture team must take immediately after a layoff has been announced at your organization.

• Why he believes that "culture repair is everyone's job," and not just the responsibility of HR.

• Let's face it - Trust is lost after a layoff… He talks about the ways that managers and senior leadership can work together to rebuild that trust with their workforce, one conversation at a time.

• One major mistake that organizations tend to make after announcing a layoff that is a massive blunder.

• How to create a safe space for employee listening (through forums, surveys, town halls), where employee feedback can be captured and then actioned upon.

• …and ultimately, we implore everyone listening to this to consider one simple idea: instead of cutting People & Culture budgets after a layoff, what a better solution would be to improve employee engagement and rebuild company pride.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/386-how-to-rebuild-company-culture-after-a-massive-layoff---with-daniel-stokes-all-star

Question: Ever find that when you've got a big, looming deadline, you're doing everything else BUT the thing that's due? "Oh, look at those dishes over there! Man, I should clean out this junk drawer. Hmm, wonder what's happening over on Instagram?" Sound familiar?

My all-star special guest today is Sam Bennett and she's simplifying how to stop procrastinating and get it done. When your to-do list is a mile long and the things that you really, really want to do in work and life seem further and further away from reality, the secret might be found in 15-minutes a day. No really!

Here's how.

• If you're feeling any sort of frustration or overwhelm that is causing the procrastination, she recommends "The 15-Minute Method." What it is and how it works.

• What the typical excuses are that we tell ourselves that keep us from getting stuff done and how to squash them.

• How The 15-Minute Method helps those with ADHD, neurospicy and highly creative people, especially when dealing with perfectionism.

• How to tap into the "Alchemy of Effort" and why it helps us create momentum.

• …and ultimately, for those with long COVID or chronic fatigue, how this advice can particularly help you to get things done.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/385-how-to-stop-procrastinating-get-it-done---with-sam-bennett-all-star

Time for a guided visualization exercise: How to calm your nerves, especially if you're about to do something big in life. Maybe you're about to take the stage and deliver a presentation… or maybe you've got to have a crucial conversation and want to get your point across calm, cool, collected and confident. I mean, there are so many times our emotions and anxiety get the best of us, so how do you get yourself centered? It has everything to do with your central nervous system and today's episode is especially good to listen to 20-30 minutes before that big moment happens.

So, how does it work? Simple! Let my voice be a guide for you as you focus inward to help you tap into your inner wisdom and Intuition for answers.

Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/b156-how-to-calm-your-nerves-guided-visualization

The seasons are changing and it's time to (ever so slowly) re-emerge again after hibernation! Thank goodness. If you've felt like you've gone in a cave, either figuratively or creatively these last few months, this episode is especially for you.

My all-star special guest today is Carrie Contey, Ph.D. and she's simplifying how to re-emerge after hibernation with grace. If you've been hit with a big, massive life change recently or maybe you're in a creative funk and not sure how to snap out of it, Carrie shares her very best secrets that have helped her and her clients align, allow, and appreciate... so you can step into the next chapter of your life with confidence and ease.

Here's how.

• How to handle the uncertainties of life changes, big and small and what she learned along the way through a horrific storm, caring for her aging parents, plus working & traveling as a nomad

• What it means to feel in "deep alignment with yourself" and how to do this in simple, simple ways

• What the four pillars are when navigating change:

• Clarify

• Steady

• Appreciate

• Tend

• Why it's important to clarify how you want to feel in life and what role writing and journaling can play in your re-emergence process

• What the "7-year Project" is that Carrie is currently creating… so exciting!

Carrie is one of my favorite people on the planet, hands down. She was on the podcast previously, simplifying what conscious parenting is all about and that one is still one of our top five most downloaded episodes to date!

I hope you'll find today's conversation illuminating for your path of re-emergence ahead.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/384-how-to-re-emerge-after-hibernation---with-carrie-contey-all-star

Part of being a truly radiant person is to learn how to shine bright, yet without that pesky ego getting in the way. Many times you hear about people who "suck all the oxygen out of the room" or others who feel destined to be a wallflower forever. And in both scenarios, I find it fascinating that these are fear-based perceptions… Comparing yourself to others is the quickest way to dim your own light inside. So how do we avoid this fear loop and instead show up to life as our full, vibrant selves?

My all-star special guest today is Sarah Hagstrom and she's simplifying how to shine bright and reclaim your radiance. Her personal story battling with chronic pain, digestive issues, overworking and people pleasing is one that I'm sure many of us have grappled with at some point in our own lives.

The good news is… it doesn't have to be your "forever story." Sarah shows us a better way to do less and focus on the things in life that truly light you up… and as she puts it, she teaches us to remember the simple phrase of "let's try easier" to help you lighten the load when things feel heavy, stressful or overwhelming. It seems that the secret to radiance is here, too.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Some insight into her childhood and how that affected her health as an adult - what she did to reverse the chronic pain and tackle the digestion issues once and for all

• What she means when she says "prune for progress" to reclaim your radiance and to truly live your purpose

• When we realize nothing is "good or bad" or "right or wrong" in life, how that simple, yet profound truth helps us shine brighter

• How to put an end to "people-pleasing" tendencies and focus more on doing the things that truly light you up first

• …and ultimately, she shares simple, practical tips that have helped her live with more grace, ease and flow both personally and professionally.

I am a firm believer that when we each do the inner work like this, tackling the deep-rooted identity anchors that we dropped down when we were a child that helped us understand who we are, how we show up and what roles we do (and don't) play in the world… healing begins. Because as you uncover these subconscious beliefs and anchors, you begin to acknowledge them… work through them… and ultimately, decide if they are still serving you or not.

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://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/383-how-to-shine-bright---with-sarah-hagstrom-part-one---all-star

Real talk time: Is your career where you want it to be? When you think of your career mobility (as in how one role opens up other opportunities down the line), are you satisfied with where you are now and where you are headed? If things have veered off course, let's talk about it!

My all-star special guest today is Susan Collins and she's simplifying how to leverage your network to drive career mobility. Because, let's face it… your greatest advocate is in fact, YOU. And that requires you to build strong working relationships (based on trust and respect) to help you get where you want to go next.

Here's how.

• When you're feeling disengaged and unhappy at work, how to uncover the root cause.

• In her words, "if you're happy and you know it, think ahead." What that means and how to do it simply.

• What "self-authoring" means and how it might be holding you back.

• What the 8 career narratives are that we should consider when crafting our own narrative of where you want to head next.

• How to leverage your network to help you open doors of opportunities and equally, why it's important for you to help open doors for others, as well.

• … and ultimately, she shares her advice to the introverts of the world listening today who feel nervous about networking and making bold asks to people, in order to move their career along.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/382-how-to-leverage-your-network-to-drive-career-mobility---with-susan-collins-all-star

Time for a guided visualization exercise: How to let it go. Whatever it is that you're holding onto right now, today's episode will help you release, process, and move on from here. Whether it's a tough conversation that didn't quite go the way you thought it would, a situation where you might have fumbled a bit, or a life change that has come unexpectedly… whatever is sitting on your heart right now that needs to be released, this one's for you.

So, how does it work? Simple! Let my voice be a guide for you as you focus inward to help you tap into your inner wisdom and Intuition for answers.

I hope this visualization sticks with you the entire week through. Do it again and again if you need clarity or fresh ideas to help your spirit feel refreshed once again… because when you tap into your deep inner knowing, you're accessing the 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:https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/b155-how-to-let-it-go-guided-visualization

Are you ready to stop yo-yo dieting once and for all? Lord knows, it doesn't work but we get woo-ed by the bright, shiny object syndrome of magic pills and "5 steps to the body you desire" nonsense that's shoved down our throats especially in these months leading up to summer. Enough. Let's make a choice to try something different.

My all-star special guest today on this all-star episode is author Jovanka Ciares and she's simplifying how to stop yo-yo dieting and instead, reclaim your wellness. She shares age-old practices from around the world that help us all lead a healthy, happy and beautiful life, regardless of our age, gender, ethnicity, income or social status. So, if you're tired of bouncing from one doctor's office to the next and packing on more prescription pills and pounds around the midsection than ever before… Jovanka shares a better way to create your own wellness journey that works specifically for you and your body.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• How she defines what "wellness" is, especially in this day and age when fast food and instant gratification is slowly killing us all

• Have you noticed? Why people of color are rarely represented in the billion-dollar industry of health and wellness and how to make a positive change here

• What are some practical ways we can incorporate more plant-based whole foods into our meals, especially when we're limited on time

• Why herbs are an important, secret weapon to healing and to a healthy lifestyle - as part of what she calls the Reclaiming Wellness Method

• …and ultimately, when people are ready to stop yo-yo dieting, she talks about the role that music and community plays in all of this.

How we treat our physical body, what we ingest, how we let stress affect our day-to-day living… all of it is a choice. And I think today's conversation is another data point to show you and I that there is a different, more simpler and ultimately, BETTER way to live.

I hope that today's episode will help bring you clarity as you decide how to get into a better relationship with your own body. And I hope it'll empower you to take the leap, once and for all. Do yourself a favor and go ahead and hit that subscribe button now in your podcast player, so you don't miss a thing.

I'll say it again… The world doesn't want you to know the simple fact that you've got everything you need right now in order to leap. You're fully supported and while it may be super scary looking over the edge of the unknown… I'm here to whisper in your ear, "your inner circle has got you. Make a choice, do the thing!"

It's time to #DoTheThing ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/381-how-to-stop-yo-yo-dieting---with-jovanka-ciares-all-star

Do you wish you could simplify your wardrobe a little bit? More importantly, when you open your closet, do you feel like you've got NOTHING to wear? Girl, I feel ya. If your personal style could use a bit of a refresh or you're finding the task of getting dressed in the mornings totally tedious and borderline stressful, this one is for you!

My all-star special guest today is Sarah Jackson and she is sharing easy ways to simplify your wardrobe and personal style. Like it or not, how you feel in the outfit you wear today directly influences how you show up in the world… and especially, how people will perceive you.

So, it's important to know that the clothes you wear today (even if you work from home and your cat is your only co-worker) will have an impact on how confident you are, if you hit your sales goals and how you #dothething. But here's the good news… Sarah promises that (more than likely), you won't need to go out and purchase loads and loads of new clothes to do it.

Here's how.

• Why it's important to define your personal style through fashion and what you'll gain along the way

• How to begin to clarify what your personal style is - what questions she asks her personal styling clients that helps them find theirs

• How to create a capsule wardrobe per season, so getting dressed in the mornings is a cinch

• How to be strategic about what you where to certain work functions and what colors are best for certain situations (such as a sales pitch meeting, conferences, networking, or when you speak onstage)

• What to do if your career evolves over time and how to evolve your personal style with it

• How to shop more ethically and reduce the amount of "fast fashion" we all purchase and consume in the world

I loved this conversation because I know I've got a few outfits in my wardrobe that are guaranteed to make me feel like a million bucks when I wear them. This stuff works!

Q: Are you ready to learn how to simplify your wardrobe & personal style? If yes, this one is for you.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/380-how-to-simplify-your-wardrobe-personal-style---with-sarah-jackson-all-star

What if you could tap into your Intuition to make better decisions… would you try? Many believe you decide with either your head, your heart or your gut… that deep, inner knowing when grappling with a situation. But what if you could better tune into that voice inside you to gain clearer insight and a solid path to follow in the months ahead?

My all-star special guest today is Kim Chestney and she's simplifying how to tap into your Intuition to make better decisions. As we all gear up for back to school and saying goodbye to the summer break, I'm reaching back into the vault for some of my favorite conversations on the podcast that'll help you simplify and feel empowered moving into the new season ahead.

So this week we are focusing on clarity and now more than ever, we need a guide to lead us through. Spoiler alert, that guide is YOU… and your deep, inner wisdom. Kim teaches us how to tune in to what your Intuition is trying to say.

• How she defines "Radical Intuition" - what it is and isn't, so you can identify your own Intuition and how it's working in your life right now

• Why your Intuition can help you become a better entrepreneur - in what ways can it help you with decision-making at work?

• What the 4 types of Intuition are and how to harness and tap into them today in your daily decisions

• The Healer - physical

• The Sage - mindful

• The Visionary - creative

• The Mystic - transcendental

• It feels like we as humans are collectively waking up - she calls it the "Intuition Revolution" and her insight on what the next step is for all of us to rebuild and reimagine life as we know it

• …and ultimately, she shares some ways we could utilize our Intuition for better self-care, so that we can choose the next right step to finish the year strong.

Kim is an absolute delight and I loved chatting with her. She believes that the truth is within you and that when you surrender to it, you begin to own your inner power. Bottomline, radical change can be found when you are true to yourself… that's where we gain deep insight.

And when we do that, we all rise together.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/379-how-to-tap-into-your-intuition-to-make-better-decisions---with-kim-chestney-all-star