Close your eyes and allow this meditation to prepare you for delivering a difficult conversation. Pay attention to your breath and focus on your inhales and exhales. Feel the stress dissipate and a sense of calm rush over you.

In this show I talk to a wonderful thought leader and executive coach Clifton Carmody. He gives us advice on how to have difficult conversations and be more present in our day-to-day. We unpack the difference between coaching and therapy, the value in different styles of coaching, and how to get out of our heads, and be the best humans we possibly can. I felt warm and inspired after this conversation and I hope you do too! To learn more about Clifton and his work, check out: Website: https://www.mndflldr.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliftoncarmody/ Article: https://community.thriveglobal.com/20-mindful-thought-leaders-guiding-us-into-a-better-2021/

In this episode, I am joined by Monica Bodurka, a Certified International Health Coach, yoga therapist, and co-founder of the Leadership Wellness Group. Monica shares everyday tips and tricks on how to build resilience and find a “new way to be”. Start to build healthy habits and begin your journey to resilience. Enjoy!  To learn more about Monica and her work, check out: Leadership Wellness Group - https://www.leadershipwellness.ca/  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-bodurka-7a60532/?originalSubdomain=ca 

World renowned researcher, associate professor and author, Dr. Khalsa joins me for a peek into the effects of yoga on the brain, the power of yoga in shifting societal norms, and how yoga can evolve into a spiritual practice. If you’re on the fence about whether yoga can increase your performance at work and at home, this episode may persuade you to give it a try. More about Dr. Khalsa: Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, Ph.D. is the Director of Yoga Research for the Yoga Alliance and the Kundalini Research Institute, a Research Associate at the Benson Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine, a Research Affiliate at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He has conducted research on yoga and yoga therapy since 2001 and has been a practitioner/instructor of Kundalini Yoga since 1973. His research has evaluated yoga for insomnia, chronic stress, and anxiety-related disorders, and in workplace and public school settings.  He works with the International Association of Yoga Therapists promoting yoga research as scientific director for the annual Symposium on Yoga Research and as editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy.  He is medical editor of the Harvard Medical School Special Report Introduction to Yoga, and chief editor of the medical textbook The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care. To learn more about Dr. Khalsa and his work, check out: Books: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7509849.Sat_Bir_Singh_Khalsa Research: https://connects.catalyst.harvard.edu/Profiles/display/Person/59415

Close your eyes and let this guided meditation talk you through your upcoming presentation. Focus on your breaths and watch your stress melt away. 

In this high-energy episode, I interview chartered psychologist, award-winning author, and media personality, Dr. Audrey Tang. We talk about our persona at work vs. home, how to avoid toxic positivity, the beauty of positive affect, and putting our values into action. She is a total pro and I had a blast speaking with her - enjoy! To learn more about Dr. Audrey Tang and her work, check out: Website: https://www.draudreyt.com/ Books: Leaders Guide to Resilience & Leaders Guide to Mindfulness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draudreyt/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnn8-Waxrg6TmuNPHL1NQmg Podcast: https://www.draudreyt.com/podcast

This week, I am joined by Rudi Riekstins, entrepreneur, international speaker, author, and coach, to unpack ways to become the best versions of ourselves as leaders. Rudi shares tips on how to overcome imposter syndrome, awaken the subconscious mind, celebrate our strengths, and show up as whole beings in the workplace. Rudi was truly an inspiration to speak with and I cannot wait for everyone to hear the wisdom he has to share about mindfulness within corporate culture. Be sure to share the show with someone who will benefit and don’t forget to download your FREE copy of Rudi’s new book How To Scale Your Business By Aligning Your Team With Your Vision, only 50 copies available! To learn more about Rudi and his work, check out:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rudiriekstins/?hl=en Website: https://www.rudiriekstins.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudi-riekstins/ Get your FREE copy of “How To Scale Your Business By Aligning Your Team With Your Vision”: https://go.rudiriekstins.com/howtoscale-ebook

Catherine Bell teaches us that joy and empathy in the fabric of a company can be a superpower. She talks about customizing culture and measuring the north star values of a business, the Enneagram, and future generations of leaders. Get your notebook and brace yourself, this episode is jammed with inspiring leadership gems of advice! To learn more about Catherine and her work check out: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theawakenedcompany/?hl=e Book - https://awakenedcompany.com/the-awakened-company-book/#buybook  Website - https://awakenedcompany.com/ and https://catherinerbell.com/

Take a moment and let this guided meditation relieve stress and anxiety as you move toward a decision in your life. 

In this epi, I speak with registered psychologist and author, Erika Horwitz, and discuss MBSR as a practice, female empowerment, and questioning the beliefs we have as women. From mindfulness techniques to parenting tips, Erika encourages us to wonder why we live the way we do.  To learn more about Erika and her work check out:  Website: https://mindfulnessyvr.com/dr-erika-horwitz/  Book: Through the Maze of Motherhood: Empowered Mothers Speak