What If It Works

We wish you didn't have to go to the betrayer after a breach of trust occurs, but sometimes we have to control what we can control.

In this episode, What If It Works host, Ann Vote, is joined by Relationship Coach, Sara Gagnon, as part of their Trust Mini-Series, sharing some actions steps you can confidently take to gain back control and rebuild trust. Learn a system to courageously have a conversation with your "betrayer" to get clear on the situation and begin a way forward.

We've covered a lot and want to give you access to the Statements to Ask Yourself if Trust is Broken and the Trust Conversation Flow Chart.

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That negative situation you have with one of your coworkers; is that a trust issue?

Your staff won't give you constructive feedback when you ask; is that a trust issue?

You don't feel like you can pass along tasks to your partner; is that a trust issue?

What If It Works podcast host, Ann Vote, is joined with special guest Sara Gagnon, Relationship Coach with Empath Counseling, to bring you a series all about TRUST.

In this episode, Ann and Sara discuss the importance of trust in relationships and how to recognize signs of broken trust. While you listen, they will help you identify if a negative situation you are experiencing could be due to a lack of trust.

Follow throughout the whole month of August for this Trust Mini-Series where Ann and Sara will give you the action steps to rebuild trust after you've been betrayed or when you've been the one to break the trust.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Anniversary Celebration

00:27 Guest Introduction: Sarah Gagnon, Relationship Coach

04:27 Exploring the Definition of Trust

05:52 Signs of Broken Trust

12:18 The Importance of Trust in Relationships

14:08 Building Trust Takes Time and Consistency

14:59 Trust in the Workplace

16:08 Trust in Personal Relationships

18:26 The Nature of Trust

19:15 Signs of Trust Issues

21:53 Taking Action to Rebuild Trust

30:33 Wrap-up and Next Episode Preview

Learn more about Ann Vote and her IMPACT presentations at www.annvote.com.

Did you know the act of creating art stimulates dopamine production and can decrease cortisol levels? In this episode, Host Ann Vote interviews Richelle Norton, owner and instructor at North Star Art Club in Minneapolis to discuss the benefits that art and creativity can have on your life.

Adding time in your day or week to create art provides an outlet for processing experiences and promotes mental health. If you feel stressed, uncreative, or a lack of motivation, you may find picking up a pencil or grabbing out that old watercolor set is exactly what your brain needs!

Listen in as Ann and Richelle discuss multiple ways to incorporate art in your life and the benefits it could have on your work and home life. Learn how Richelle has created a safe space for all kinds of art students to relax, connect, and create.

Visit www.northstarartclub.com to learn more about programming opportunities and to register yourself or your students for classes.

Follow North Star Art Club on Instagram, Facebook, Linked In, and Twitter @northstarartclub

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Exploring the Connection Between Art and Culture

01:38 Childhood Memories: The Influence of Art

07:21 Creating a Space for Creative Expression: The Birth of North Star Art Club

14:08 The Benefits of Art for Everyone: Processing, Relaxation, and Reflection

22:14 Programs and Classes at North Star Art Club: From Camps to Teen Open Studio

30:03 The Power of Art: Processing Experiences and Promoting Mental Health

32:39 Fostering Creative Problem-Solving Skills Through Art

38:42 North Star Art Club: A Safe Space for Creative Exploration

Ann Vote, host of the What If It Works podcast, is a Culture Coach and Motivational Speaker. Learn more about sharpening your leadership skills and creating a positive workplace culture shift at www.annvote.com.

There is a way for you to reduce stress, procrastination, and inefficiencies! It's time to create structure within the workplace and home so that you can help increase confidence in others (or yourself), efficiency, and productivity.

In this episode, Ann provides multiple real-life examples of creating more structure and seeing positive results! Whether it's overcoming the mound of laundry or creating more productive meetings, putting more structure in your life will allow you to get back your time and energy!

00:00 Introduction: Importance of Structure in the Workplace

06:57 Implementing Structure in Various Areas of Life

10:18 Overcoming Procrastination with Structure

15:34 The Importance of Structure in Meetings

17:54 Conclusion: Reducing Stress and Increasing Positivity through Structure

Getting the opportunity to sit down with Minnesota's First Lady for 1 hour and converse with her about the past, present, and her purpose was priceless!

In this episode, Ann connects with her former American Literature teacher, who just happens to now be the First Lady of Minnesota. This personal conversation starts with memories from 25 years ago as Mrs. Walz led in the classroom and transitions through time to her leading with purpose as the First Lady of Minnesota today!

Chapters

03:15 Building Confidence in Students

09:58Transitioning from Teaching to Government

29:32 Believing in Second Chances: The Bard Initiative and the Transformative Power of Education

38:32 Fostering Meaningful Work and Relationships as a Leader

43:08 Finding Purpose and Creating Positive Change in Communities

If you're new to the What If It Works podcast, welcome! It is our mission to help you create thriving cultures where your people can feel valued, trusted, and confident. Learn more at annvote.com.

When team members are out on vacation or taking Fridays off because of weekend tournaments, your workplace culture can get inconsistent. When things are inconsistent, people tend to be reactive and a nervous energy seems to fuel the office.

There is a way for your team to stay focused and productive at work and it starts with consistent energy at work.

In this episode, Ann gives 3 tips to keeping the energy level up and your team effective during the summer time vacay season!

Share your favorite ways to energize the office in the comments!

What are you saying "no" to that could be shifting your trajectory in the future?

What if you started saying yes to more opportunities, adventure and fun?

In this episode, Ann shares how new opportunities help us learn, grow, and thrive! Before you're done listening, we hope you have a list of opportunities that you are ready to jump on, or at least get your opportunity glasses on to seek them out as they present themselves!

This episode includes a nice little glitch, which reminds us that not all opportunities are smooth sailing!

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Who knew a Pixar movie could inspire an entire episode about workplace culture and how our emotions drive us, but here we are!

Listen in as Ann reflects on Inside Out 2 and how interacting with joy, anxiety, and fear could completely shift your personal and workplace culture!

You'll walk away with energy and a few strategies to utilize these emotions (or avoid them) to truly create change.

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There's always that one. That one employee. That one teammate. That one student.

They are constantly seeking the attention of others and straying from their actual work tasks.

In this episode, Ann breaks down the behaviors an attention-seeker may exude, the why behind their behavior, and some strategies to eliminate this attention-seeking behavior.

There is an important message toward the end of this episode regarding mental health, both yours and this employees. As leaders, we lead with compassion and empathy, but also guard our boundaries so we can thrive as can our teams.

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