Thrive Hive Podcast

EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS SEPT 8th: Nancy’s Do The Thing Retreat On Cape Cod:⁠ **apply here.**⁠

It’s September, Podsters, and we are welcoming in sweata weatha with this juicy topic:  Charisma!

We are fired up, back in action and today we are spilling the tea on all things charisma: what is it, who has it and how can I get more of it?

We all have people in our lives who are simply magnetic.  They captivate the room, have that special “it factor” and draw people in without even trying.

Or so we think.

Why are these people so alluring? How are they different? Where does this charisma come from? Are they born with it or is charisma something you can develop over time?

Being charismatic comes down to many things:  warmth, human connection, powerful communication, competence and you guessed it – confidence.

How then, do we develop these skills?  The answer is easier than you think!

From quiet charisma (we’re looking at you introverts) to natural charisma (maybe she’s born with it), dark charisma (we don’t spend too long on this one) to simple allure – today’s the day we demystify the mystique and set you on your way to being the most captivating person in the room.  Yes, you.

You don’t have to be gorgeous, you don’t have to be rich and you certainly don’t have to know everything.   All you need is to let yourself be vulnerable in order to connect with another person.

We can agree on one thing:  You won’t develop charisma by playing it safe.

So, what are you willing to do today to step out of your comfort zone and make a connection?

Send us your feedback, topics you'd like us to cover, and of course, rave reviews of how the podcast is going. Here's how to reach us:

⁠⁠http://www.nancymedoff.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

http://www.thatsaspade.com⁠⁠

Learn more about POWER SKILLS. Hard Wired for Success: Women in Business EP62

Dig deeper into the Power of Authenticity: Authenticity - it's not something you do, it’s something you ARE

Our favorite SNL skit - Sweater Weather

Nancy’s Do The Thing Retreat On Cape Cod:⁠ **apply here.**⁠

Buckle up, Podsters, today we are talking about resilience.  People often associate resilience with grit or perseverance, but we've got it all wrong.  Resilience is not about grinding. It’s not about sucking it up and “toughing it out”.  In fact, the key to resilience is quite the opposite – it’s recovery.

Resilience: Having the mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility and ability to adjust to both internal and external demands (according to the American Psychological Association).

Think about it…

Nothing in this official definition of resilience says grind or grit.  Instead, it's about how you recover every day; at home, work, and with the myriad of daily stressors.  So then, how do we recover?

We rest.  Yes, it’s that simple.  Rest and recover.

At work this means taking a strategic pause during your work day. Work. Stop. Recover. Work. Stop. Recover.  Being intentional with pausing throughout your day, at work and at home will ensure you are creating equal time in your performance zone and your recovery zone.

And what about at home you ask? Equally as important as the need for recovery transcends all parts of your life.

How long has it been since you took a pause?  Do you remember how you spent your time? Short pause, long pause, a few minutes or an entire day – we MUST take time out for ourselves to create resilience and to LIVE OUR TRUTH.

Here's a challenge for you, Podsters: this week, see if you can build in a few daily breaks for yourself and when you do, take note of what comes up after that time of recovery.

Send us your feedback, topics you'd like us to cover, and of course, rave reviews of how the podcast is going. Here's how to reach us:

⁠⁠http://www.nancymedoff.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

http://www.thatsaspade.com⁠⁠

References:

HBR article- Resilience Is About How You Recharge, Not How You Endure

Nancy’s Do The Thing Retreat On Cape Cod: Early Bird pricing ENDS NEXT WEEK so learn more and⁠ **apply here.**⁠

Buckle up, Podsters, we are diving into a topic that might make you uncomfortable: the next chapter in your life and redefining your golden years. But first, let's take a look at the next chapter. Those fresh starts that come with transitioning from one chapter to another. With every chapter comes new opportunities for growth and exploration.

We're always evolving and adapting. You're not the same person you used to be. We have to be open to new opportunities and interests as they arise. As we leave familiar roles behind, pursue new interests, and embark on each new chapter, we have to embrace change. Growth and happiness come from embracing change. How we move forward is up to us.

Here's the secret: start living your golden years now.

"Golden Years: To me, it means you're golden. Literally. You can do what you want whenever you want. Nancy

Let's take a look at the golden years. We think of retirement as sitting in our rocking chairs and giving up on everything. Wouldn't those years be golden if you lived your happiest life? When you change your perspective on your golden years, you can live a fulfilling and enjoyable life regardless of your age.

Are you excited about your next chapter?

grinning High 5 Strengths Quiz: Free Strengths Test | Find Your Unique Talents and Character Traits

pencil Next Chapter Vision exercise: Sign Up

briefcase Beth’s Application to join Women’s Business League: Apply to WBL - Women's Business League

Send us your feedback, topics you'd like us to cover, and of course, rave reviews of how the podcast is going. Here's how to reach us:

⁠⁠http://www.nancymedoff.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

http://www.thatsaspade.com⁠⁠

Nancy’s Do The Thing Retreat On Cape Cod: Early Bird pricing ENDS NEXT WEEK so learn more and⁠ **apply here.**⁠

Hey there, Podsters!  Get ready for some serious inspiration and the playbook to live a limitless life.  My special guest, Brenda Johnston left her corporate job at the age of 45 and turned her side gig into an incredibly successful business. She’s a highly sought-after performance coach and subconscious mindset strategist - and today she’s sharing all the things with us for how to unlock new levels of success in your business and in your LIFE.

SPOILER ALERT: Deep inner work doesn't have to take years or be hard AND - there is no “block”… YOU are the block. Yikes!

Energy hacks, kicking away limiting beliefs, and how four minutes per day will connect you back to your own inner warrior - just a few of this episode’s nuggets.

Brenda's #1 secret to success? Simple visualization. Well, visualization combined with action - but still, simple visualization. Here’s what we mean:

Before Brenda quit her job, she visualized ditching her 9-to-5 and starting her own business. She would spend time every day envisioning what it would be like to go into her boss' office and hand in her resignation. She got specific…what did the desk look like? How did the paper (remember paper?) sound sliding across the desk, what did the carpet smell like… This “mental movie” kept her motivated and helped her walk into her boss' office to resign.

Our subconscious minds run the show without us knowing and with a daily 4-minute practice, Brenda changed her life.  Today she’s sharing all the deets on what that looked like, how she did it, and what four minutes a day will do for YOU. Would you be willing to spend 4 minutes a day to create limitless life?

Brenda boldly took control of her destiny, launched her own company, and hit the jackpot. And you can too if you commit to take action.

What actions will you take to start living your limitless life?

Join Brenda’s Community: https://www.brenda-johnston.com/expansion-community

Nancy’s Do The Thing Retreat On Cape Cod: Early Bird pricing ends soon so learn more and⁠ **apply here.**⁠

Send us your feedback, topics you'd like us to cover, and of course, rave reviews of how the podcast is going. Here's how to reach us:

Nancy: http://www.nancymedoff.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

Beth: https://www.thatsaspade.com/

Nancy’s Do The Thing Retreat On Cape Cod: Early Bird pricing ends soon so learn more and⁠ **apply here.**⁠

Let's talk power skills, Podsters.

We used to call collaboration, empathizing, and advocating for others “soft skills”. And this never sat very well with us. These “soft skills” are what makes a great leader and more often than not – “soft skills” is a term used when discussing the skills that women bring to the table. Soft.

Really?

Collaborating, empathizing, and advocating for others are 100 percent your power skills.

Power. Not soft.

Human connection has never been more important. A leader with conflict resolution, empathy, and creativity is highly sought after. Emotional Intelligence is highly valued when choosing who will lead a company, organization, or team. (More on emotional intelligence in an upcoming episode).

Women are inherently better negotiators. We're hard-wired to seek a resolution, advocate for others, and create a win-win situation. This is scientifically proven. Despite this, women do not have the same success as men when negotiating. Many women are coached or told to “be tough”, and “act like a man"; which actually backfires because they're not being their authentic selves. By doing this women are perceived as too aggressive or cutthroat.

Remember, professional doesn't always mean tough. It's about finding your authentic self and recognizing your strengths. Don't be afraid to be vulnerable and embrace your emotional intelligence. This superpower will take you far both personally and professionally.

What are your power skills?

Fall is almost here, and we're ready to kick it into high gear. Get ready for some powerful topics and game-changing guests. Let us know what you want to hear, and we'll make it happen!

Nancy’s DO THE THING RETREAT: ⁠⁠https://nancymedoff.com/do-the-thing/

Beth’s Application to join Women’s Business League: Apply to WBL - Women's Business League (Mansfield Chapter)

Send us your feedback, topics you'd like us to cover, and of course, rave reviews of how the podcast is going. Here's how to reach us:

Reach out to Nancy: http://www.nancymedoff.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

Reach out to Beth: http://www.thatsaspade.com⁠⁠

DO THE THING RETREAT - Early Bird pricing ends soon so learn more and apply here.

Join Beth for the New Chapter Launch, Women's Business League in Mansfield, MA (August 7th)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mansfield-ma-chapter-launch-womens-business-league-tickets-677641703577?aff=oddtdtcreator

MENTIONED: Forensic Networking

Attend Nancy’s ⁠DO THE THING RETREAT by CLICKING HERE

Podsters, it's time to calm down and stop panicking about AI taking over your job!

Is AI capable of fully replacing you? That's a BIG NO!

Regardless of how you use AI, it is important to keep your unique voice and branding. AI cannot replace you or your creativity. There is no way to ask ChatGPT to write your content like "Nancy or Beth" would. The same applies to you.

If you are still concerned about AI replacing your job, you should listen up. We're talking to you copywriters, bloggers, social media managers, and other jobs that require you to write copy, nothing will match the human ability to write content with emotion and your unique tone. This means you can stop worrying about being replaced.

Since you don't have to worry about AI taking over your job, you need to think about how much time AI can save you. Despite appearing to save you time upfront, rewriting and editing may actually cost you more time. Alternatively, if you just copy and paste, you lose what makes you unique and no longer stand out from the crowd. In either case, AI can be more harmful than helpful.

Think about the pros and cons of AI use, and make a decision based on your specific needs. AI has been around for a long time, "Alexa, turn down the music", and isn't going anywhere. We need to know how to use it in our lives and businesses and understand the potential risks of using AI.

Come hang out in Nancy’s Confidence Community: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/gWU7owR

Join Beth’s Better Content Write Now Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2353746448088809/

Send us your feedback, topics you'd like us to cover, and of course, rave reviews of how the podcast is going. Here's how to reach us:

⁠⁠http://www.nancymedoff.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

http://www.thatsaspade.com⁠⁠

Grab these amazing Freebies:

OWN YOUR WHY ⁠https://bit.ly/ownyourwhy⁠

FUTURE YOU ⁠https://bit.ly/futureyoubynancy⁠

Join the DO THE THING RETREAT

Join Nancy’s ⁠⁠DO THE THING RETREAT by CLICKING HERE

Hey Podsters, buckle up because we're about to give you some tough love about work-life balance. It doesn't matter if you work for yourself or for someone else. Work-Life Balance is a myth - in fact, it’s a mythical unicorn. So rather than kill ourselves chasing the dream let’s instead focus on Work-Life Blending or as we like to call it "live your life, do the right thing, and at the end of the day - you do you."

Remember: “You get to decide. You can't bitch about working too much because you're choosing to work that much. Yes, you can complain about a boss who might have unrealistic expectations, but who's killing themselves to meet those expectations? You are. And you’re the boss of you” - Nancy

In life, it is all about living in the moment, and if you are not blending and instead trying to be in balance, you will never succeed. Achieving a true work-life balance is unrealistic and impossible. By going for balance, you end up doing everything average, and we don't do average here. So it’s all about setting boundaries and protecting your energy.

Are you allowing downtime after a rigorous work day or an event that takes you on the road? This isn't your plane ride home. This is specific hours or days where you get to recharge, regroup and come back to you. By doing this, you're creating space for yourself to re-energize so you can approach the next task, interaction, or project with more energy.

How are you going to blend this summer?⁠

Come hang out in Nancy’s Confidence Community: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/gWU7owR

or

Join Beth’s Better Content Write Now Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2353746448088809/

Send us your feedback, topics you'd like us to cover, and of course, rave reviews of how the podcast is going. Here's how to reach us:

⁠⁠http://www.nancymedoff.com⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠http://www.thatsaspade.com⁠⁠

Grab these amazing Freebies:

OWN YOUR WHY ⁠https://bit.ly/ownyourwhy⁠

FUTURE YOU ⁠https://bit.ly/futureyoubynancy⁠

COACHING https://bit.ly/levelupwithnancym

Join the⁠ DO THE THING RETREAT BY CLICKING HERE⁠

Buckle up, Podsters! We've got a hard pill for you to swallow today but don't worry, we're coming at you with humor and kindness as we talk about tolerations - and how what you are tolerating could be impacting your life.

Even the tiniest annoyances can drain your energy and these tolerations can be those sneaky little things you deal with every day that have a massive effect on your well-being. The wet towel on the floor, the way someone important to you continues to put something off, or maybe it’s repeatedly pronouncing your name wrong. We're talking about everything from that pile of jackets cluttering up your favorite chair to those stubborn pounds you've been carrying around for years.

Think of it this way: tolerations are like grains of sand. A tiny grain becomes a pebble, which grows into a boulder. It's all about the ebbs and flows of what you can and are willing to tolerate. Take it from us, a pound gained here and there, letting things slide in your relationships, the friend who is passive-aggressive about your success… As they happen, they may not seem like a big deal - but they add up, and eventually…BOOM!

It's time to deal with those small irritations and tolerations before they turn into huge, life-sucking boulders. Think about what you're tolerating and what might happen if you continue to let these things slide.

Send us your feedback, topics you'd like us to cover, and of course, rave reviews of how the podcast is going. Here's how to reach us:

⁠http://www.nancymedoff.com⁠⁠

⁠⁠http://www.thatsaspade.com⁠

Join the DO THE THING RETREAT BY CLICKING HERE

Join Nancy’s Confidence Community: lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/gWU7owR

Do The Thing Retreat: nancymedoff.com/do-the-thing/