"The biggest problem in communication is the illusaion that it has taken place" according to George Bernard Shaw. In this episode, Kristy covers the communication cycle and the different blockers that can prevent your message from getting through to your intended recipient.    If your team is ready to upskill workplace communication to make work easier, learn more about workshops and team training programs at kristyolinger.com   For more workplace communication tips, follow Kristy on Instagram at @ko.communication

Many people tend to believe that professional success is measured by the amount of money in their bank account and that the harder they work the more successful they’ll become, but what happens when that type of “hustle harder” mentality leaves you burned out and disenchanted?  This week’s guest suggests there is an alternative that offers a balance between hard work and success.  Today we speak to Matt LeBris on the topic of “Mindful Hustling.”  Matt suggests, through his own experiences, that he’s learned over the years, how to apply mindfulness to his natural mentality to hustle for what he wants and how the challenges he was facing five years ago personally, pursuing therapy for the first time, as well as the launch of his podcast were catalysts for his own transformational shift.   Work with Danielle: If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just want to learn more about the impact that coaching can have in your life, visit Danielle's website at www.daniellemccombs.com and schedule a complimentary exploratory session.  Work with Kristy: You can work with Kristy one-on-one or hire her to speak with your team to improve workplace communication. Visit Kristy’s website at www.kristyolinger.com Guest website: Matt Lebris – Award Winning Entrepreneur, Speaker, Podcast Host TALK BIG QUESTIONS Use these prompts to have the opposite of small talk in real life. What kind of reaction does the word “hustle” bring up for you? Would you consider yourself a curious person?  Are there certain subjects that spark more curiosity for you then others? Had you heard the term “mindful hustle” prior to this episode?  What are your thoughts on this concept?   

In this episode Danielle shares tips and ideas on how to stay authentic and true to yourself through all different stages of your career. By idenifying and reevealuating your core values, strengths and super powers throughout your life you can honor yourself at all stages of your career. 

When the clock strikes midnight on January 1st, each year, we often dedicate ourselves to resolutions or new habits, but what about dedicating ourselves to less burnout and more personal growth?  This week we speak to Kate Vanden Bos on the topic of the Soul Path Growth Cycle.  During our discussion Kate shares how through her work she encourages her clients to listen to their whole self – body, mind, and soul when facing burnout or looking for personal growth; she stresses the importance of balancing intuition and intellect; and we finish this insightful conversation with a deeper dive into the Soul Path Growth Cycle process. TOOST listeners can now get $100 off the Soul Path Growth Cycle by going to www.katevandenbos.com/growth.  Use code: DANIELLE at checkout.    Work with Danielle: If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just want to learn more about the impact that coaching can have in your life, visit Danielle's website at www.daniellemccombs.com and schedule a complimentary exploratory session.  Work with Kristy: You can work with Kristy one-on-one or hire her to speak with your team to improve workplace communication. Visit Kristy’s website at www.kristyolinger.com Guest website: Kate Vanden Bos | Leading with Intuition TALK BIG QUESTIONS Use these prompts to have the opposite of small talk in real life. Do you connect with the idea of needing to be in control or do it all? How often do you trust a colleague or loved one with a task that you would have otherwise completed yourself? Do you think you rely more on intuition, intellect, or an even balance of both, in your personal or professional life?  

REGISTER FOR THE 'CHOOSE YOUR LIFE' CHALLENGE - STARTING JAN 15 2024 Work shouldn't be this hard and it shouldn't be a barrier to living the life you want. In this episode, Kristy talks about why improving communication could be the key that unlocks a work life that is easier, more effective, and more enjoyable.    Follow Kristy on Instagram for more workplace communication tips.  

Register for the Choose Your Life Challenge - Use promo code LISTENER20 for a 20% discount! The new year is a great time to reflect on our personal goals and harness our strengths and emotions to reach them.  Today’s guest explains how even awkwardness, in social situations, can be a powerful tool to get where you want to go this new year.  In this episode we talk with Henna Pryor, a fellow University of Delaware alumna (go Fighting Blue Hens!), on the topic of Good Awkward.  During this entertaining and insightful discussion, Henna shares pieces from her book by the same name, “Good Awkward,”; discusses how awkwardness is unique from other emotions; and shares first-hand lessons she’s learned from her own awkward moments.      Work with Danielle: If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just want to learn more about the impact that coaching can have in your life, visit Danielle's website at www.daniellemccombs.com and schedule a complimentary exploratory session.  Work with Kristy: You can work with Kristy one-on-one or hire her to speak with your team to improve workplace communication. Visit Kristy’s website at www.kristyolinger.com Guest website:  Henna Pryor – Speaker, Strategist, + Leadership & Performance Coach – Modern Keynote Speaking, Performance Optimization, and Executive Coaching for High Achievers (pryoritygroup.com) Order her book: Good Awkward. Confidence and courage, a better way. BUY NOW! – Henna Pryor – Speaker, Strategist, + Leadership & Performance Coach (pryoritygroup.com) TALK BIG QUESTIONS Use these prompts to have the opposite of small talk in real life. Have you had an awkward moment in a social situation that stands out to you? Do you think you're more or less awkward than your friends or family? In the past have you tried to avoid awkwardness?  How did avoiding it work out for you?  

Register for the Choose Your Life Challenge - Use promo code LISTENER20 for a 20% discount! In this episode Kristy and Danielle review 2023; the themes, the milestones, and hopes for the future. Do you have an idea for a topic or guest? Contact Danielle and Kristy

In this episode of The Opposite of Small Talk, Danielle gives a quick talk about the importance of CELEBRATING! 

When the holiday season rolls around do you ever feel like singing, “deck the halls with stress and chaos?”  If so, you’re not alone, but there are solutions and in this episode we talk with Laura Vanderkam on the topic of Scheduling Intentionality.  We begin the conversation with Laura finding out what an average Tuesday looks like for her, we touch on the phenomenon of “revenge procrastination” particularly related to bedtime, we discuss how much free time we actually have available to us on an average day and the reflective work we can do through logging that time to maximize its potential.      Work with Danielle: If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just want to learn more about the impact that coaching can have in your life, visit Danielle's website at www.daniellemccombs.com and schedule a complimentary exploratory session.  Work with Kristy: You can work with Kristy one-on-one or hire her to speak with your team to improve workplace communication. Visit Kristy’s website at www.kristyolinger.com. TALK BIG QUESTIONS Use these prompts to have the opposite of small talk in real life. Do you ever find yourself practicing “revenge procrastination” around bedtime? What are some productive ways that you spend your free time? What are some unproductive ways? Have you ever thought about logging your free time to reflect on it at a later date?  

If you don't have enough time to do your work because you're always in meetings, this episode is for you.  Kristy walks through a series of simple steps that will help you reclaim your time and break up with bad meeting using a calendar audit.   WORK WITH KRISTY: Kristy helps mid-career corporate professionals to communicate better at work through interactive workships, team programs, and 1:1 consulting.  https://www.kristyolinger.com