The Sow to Speak Podcast with Kristy Mandour

Many leaders struggle with the persistent need to be the fixer—the one with all the solutions. While well-intentioned, this mentality can actually disempower your team and hinder growth. In this episode, we'll highlight five powerful questions to help shift your mindset from enabler to empowerer.

You'll learn:

Drawing from personal experience, I get candid about overcoming the allure of the fixer identity. You'll walk away with a fresh perspective on empowered leadership - creating environments for your people's solutions to emerge.

True leaders don't just have all the answers. They empower others to find their own. Ditch the fixer role and unlock exponential impact with the insights and tools shared in this episode.

Share your biggest "aha!" moments with me on social after listening.

Interested in bringing Sow to Speak's communication programs to your team? Set up a free chemistry call with me here to learn more.

Welcome back to The Sow to Speak Podcast!

This June, we’re diving into focus, the magical topic that can transform our hectic schedules. Today’s episode addresses the number one listener request: avoiding daily distractions. We’ll walk through a step-by-step process to help you uncover what matters most so you stay focused on what you want and not what you don't.

Some of the key steps we cover to hone your focus:

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In today's episode, we're diving into the first installment of our new monthly series. Each month, we’ll explore a subtopic of communications with practical ways you can use emotional intelligence to enhance it.

For June, it's all about focus. Every week this month, I'll share strategies to help you master your focus. Because let's be honest, this is the time of the year when our calendars are jam-packed with activities and plans, causing our brains to feel like they're melting faster than a bomb pop left out in the sun.

Today, we’re kicking things off by exploring how to start noticing where your focus is and sharing three powerful ways to help you do just that:

Join us each week in June as we explore more tips and techniques for enhancing your focus.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Julia Cameron's Morning Pages

Dan Siegel's book The Mindful Therapist: A Clinician's Guide to Mindsight and Neural Integration

Today, we’re wrapping up our Mental Health Awareness Month series with a deep dive into empathy and compassion in leadership.

Here’s the lowdown:

And guess what? I’ve got exciting news for June! 🎉

I'm kicking off a new monthly theme focused on communications and emotional intelligence. Get ready for more relieving insights and practical tips!

Thanks for tuning in! Stay tuned for more inspiring episodes, and remember to spread the word!

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In today's episode, we're diving into the power of talking to yourself in the third person. Now, I'm not talking by your first name, unless that's your thing, go for it. More of creative ways that you can look at parts of yourself with more curiosity, creativity, and maybe even humor. As always, there's science-backed research on how powerful this technique is in regulating your emotions and different ways that you can put it into practice.

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Today's episode is special because we're diving into a topic that's close to my heart: "Bring Your Inner Child to Work Day" and its profound impact on mental wellness. This is a concept I coined that works instantly to chill out your nervous system and amp up your presence and creativity.

In this episode, we'll explore how reconnecting with our inner child in a simple way can significantly decrease anxiety and create a safe internal space for self-leadership. We'll discuss the benefits of embracing curiosity, joy, and self-awareness in our daily work lives, and I'll even share a personal story of how visualizing my inner child with a box of crayons helped me conquer my nerves before a big presentation.

So, whether you're a leader looking to enhance your team's well-being or simply someone seeking inspiration to infuse more playfulness and authenticity into your workday, this episode is for you.

And hey, if you're intrigued by the idea of bringing more emotional intelligence and energy leadership into your team, why not set up a chemistry call with me? Let's explore how we can work together to create a more vibrant and resilient workplace.

Set up your free chemistry call today.

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"Why can't I just..." If you've found yourself asking this question when working to change any behavior for the better, from fitness to finances to relationship dynamics, you're so not alone.

In today's episode, we are joined by Britt Frank, clinician, trauma specialist, and author of The Science of Stuck: Breaking Through Inertia to Find Your Path Forward and the upcoming Getting Unstuck workbook, which offers practical tools for overcoming fear and doubt and moving forward with your life,

Britt joins us to discuss the intricacies and relationship between behavior change and the human mind.

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In this episode, we welcome Paige Appel, a circle facilitator, founder of spiritual center Riverbank, and wellness boutique owner. Paige is a true grounding force amidst the hustle and bustle of our world. Having experienced the challenges of scarcity in a city known for its glitz and glam, Paige understands firsthand the toll it can take on one's soul. Determined to help others break free from this mindset, she has dedicated herself to creating spaces for deep-souled individuals to rediscover their inner abundance.

As the owner of Midland, a wellness boutique in Century City, CA, and a circle and retreat facilitator, Paige invites you to explore the depths of your being individually and as part of a community.

Together with her best friend, Alli Webb, she co-founded RIVERBANK, a sanctuary nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, where authenticity reigns supreme.

Join us as we delve into Paige's journey and uncover her wisdom to guide you back to your center.

Episode Highlights:

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In this solo episode I'm carrying on the celebration of 100 episodes (!!!) to share with you the story on how the podcast came to be. Not only is this a story to entertain you but also to inspire you to bring whatever "that thing" is that keeps tapping your internal shoulder out into the world.

I also, as usual, end with an actionable mental wellness tip that will instantly support you in embracing your strengths in a whole new way.

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Today, we're celebrating a milestone—it's our 100th episode! To mark this special occasion, we're excited to spotlight a leader who is doing remarkable work in the world.

Our guest today is Grace Zuncic, the Chief People and Impact Officer at Cotopaxi, an outdoor gear and apparel company with a mission to do good. Grace's journey is one of dedication and passion, as she's committed herself to leading Cotopaxi's charge toward sustainability, impact, and philanthropy.

Grace brings a wealth of knowledge from her time at Chobani, where she spent 10 years prior in various executive leadership positions championing the Company’s people, culture, and strategy. From her roles as Chief People Officer to Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategy and Chief of Staff and Strategy, Grace has left an indelible mark on the company's ethos and success.

Now, she's taken on the challenge of aligning Cotopaxi's values with action, ensuring that every step they take leaves a positive footprint on the planet and its people.

In our conversation, we'll explore a new way to look at ambition, how to be a true champion for culture in your organization no matter what role you're in, and how to hit the sweet spot of compassion and competitive edge.

Get ready to be super inspired on this special 100th episode of The Sow to Speak podcast.

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Learn more about Grace here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracezuncic/

Learn more about Cotopaxi here: https://www.cotopaxi.com/

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