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Donna Karlin and Steve Harper have spent over 15 years percolating about life, business, and the myriad of perspectives we have about ourselves within it all and now we’re inviting you to listen in. Inquiring Minds is about life and the conversations we have to navigate it —Conversations to help us learn, evolve and challenge how we think about ourselves and others so we make better, more informed choices.
Reflect on a year of discovery with Inquiring Minds! Join Steve and Donna as we revisit the most enlightening conversations of the year. From enlightening revelations to thought-provoking discussions, we've covered it all. Tune in for a special episode where we delve into the highlights and insights that have shaped our thinking and a special year-end gift of reflective questions to contemplate. #YearInReview #MindfulReflections #InquiringMindsPodcast #InquiringMinds2023
Welcome to "Inquiring Minds" with Donna Karlin and Steve Harper, your guide to overcoming the most common obstacle to success: the fear of uncertainty. Join us as we uncover the secrets to breaking free from this paralyzing fear and taking meaningful action in your life. Discover practical strategies to conquer uncertainty and achieve your goals. Don't let fear hold you back any longer; it's time to step into your full potential. #OvercomingUncertainty #FearlessAction #SuccessMindset #InquiringMindsPodcast #EmbraceChange
Welcome to "Inquiring Minds" with Donna Karlin and Steve Harper, where we explore the fascinating journey of personal growth. Join us as we delve into the idea that one day isn't better than another; it's all part of a beautiful process. Discover valuable insights and stories that will inspire your own path to self-improvement. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion and practical tips to help you become the best version of yourself. #PersonalGrowth #JourneyOfSelfDiscovery #EmbraceTheProcess #InquiringMindsPodcast #SelfImprovementJourney
Ever felt like you're shouting into the void, struggling to be heard in a world that just won't listen? We get it, and we're here to spill the beans on "How to be heard when no one is listening." In this episode of Inquiring Minds with Donna Karlin and Steve Harper, we're tackling the age-old problem of dealing with a boss who's seemingly deaf to your ideas, creating chaos at work. So if you're navigating the labyrinth of a chaotic workplace or just trying to make sure your thoughts aren't falling on deaf ears, join us for some candid conversation and actionable advice. #InquiringMindsPodcast #SpeakUp #BeHeard #OfficeChaos #BossTroubles #ListenUp
Inquiring Minds with Donna Karlin and Steve Harper is the podcast that's all about spilling the beans on how not all advice is created equal. Join us as we kick back and dive into the wild world of advice, sifting through the real nuggets of wisdom while exposing the not-so-great tips we've all received. From "aha" moments to "uh-oh" moments, we're here to dish it all out. So grab your earbuds and let's chat about the good, the bad, and the downright curious advice out there. #InquiringMindsPodcast #GoodAdviceBadAdvice #WisdomNuggets #PodcastChat #AdviceTalks
Pause for a reality check: Have you considered the true cost of your daily actions on the environment? Are you mindful of the resources you consume and the waste you generate? Is your lifestyle aligned with the legacy you wish to leave behind? Join Donna and Steve for a thought-provoking podcast that dives deep into the realm of Radical Personal Responsibility.Let's explore how every decision we make, no matter how small, ripples out to create a greener, more sustainable world for generations to come. #SustainableLiving #ConsciousChoices #EnvironmentalStewardship #MindfulConsumption #InquiringMindsPodcast
"Resilience is not just about bouncing back; it's about bouncing forward." - Dhaval Chadha Join hosts Donna Karlin and Steve Harper in a dynamic discussion on cultivating resilience in our latest episode. In a world full of challenges, setbacks, and uncertainties, the power of resilience becomes a guiding light. Tune in as we unravel practical strategies that empower you to not only overcome obstacles but to thrive and evolve through them. #ResilienceMatters #BounceForward #ThrivingThroughAdversity #MindsetMastery #InquiringMindsPodcast
This week, we're delving into a powerful truth: every action you take holds significance. Join us as we explore how your daily actions, no matter how seemingly insignificant, shape the path to success. Discover the remarkable journey of successful individuals who consistently embrace actions that might appear inconsequential, yet create a profound impact over time through the magic of the compound effect. Tune in to uncover the keys to lasting success and learn how to harness the potential of your daily choices. #InquiringMindsPodcast #CompoundEffect #DailyChoicesMatter #PathToSuccess #ExcellenceJourney
Join us on this week's episode of "Inquiring Minds" with Donna Karlin and Steve Harper as we dive deep into the intriguing topic of commitment and its unbreakable bond with excellence. Discover why true commitment cannot be compromised by rewards and how the pursuit of excellence is not a fleeting ideal, but a relentless, ongoing journey. Tune in to gain valuable insights and perspectives that will inspire you to embrace the constant pursuit of excellence in all aspects of life. Don't miss out! #InquiringMin
This week on Inquiring Minds, Donna Karlin and Steve Harper delve into the fascinating theme of hindsight and gratitude. The duo analyzes the concept of "One day you're going to look back and be grateful things played out the way they did and not YOUR way." They explore this through profound conversations, and personal experiences. Discover how life's unexpected turns can lead to unanticipated opportunities and growth, and how stepping out of your comfort zone can be life-changing. Tune in for inspiration and insights that will alter your perspective on life's happenstances." #InquiringMindsPodcast #Gratitude #HindsightWisdom #LifeLessons #PersonalJourney
In this week's podcast Donna and Steve delve deep into the intertwining themes of commitment and consistency. They tackle the key adages 'Without commitment, you'll never start' and 'Without consistency, you'll never finish.' Our discussions offer riveting perspectives and practical takeaways about achieving your personal and professional goals, and how perseverance and dedication are paramount in any journey to success. Join them for thought-provoking conversations that inspire and empower. #InquiringMindsPodcast #Commitment #Consistency #GoalSetting #PersonalGrowth
Join us for an enlightening journey on our podcast, "Inquiring Minds with Donna Karlin and Steve Harper," where we explore the profound impact of our thoughts on reality. Delve into the concept that 99% of harm is self-inflicted in our minds, while only 1% is caused by external factors. Discover why the problem itself isn't the true issue; rather, it's all about how we perceive and approach it. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking discussion that can transform the way you navigate life's challenges! Tune in now and unlock the power of your mind! #MindOverMatter #InquiringMindsPodcast #MasterYourThoughts #InnerPowerJourney #TransformYourReality
Today we'll delve into the reasons why you might not be reaching your financial goals. Is it due to limiting beliefs or a lack of resources? Join us as we explore the intersection of mindset and practical strategies to unlock your financial potential. We'll challenge common beliefs, uncover hidden barriers, and provide actionable tips to help you overcome financial obstacles. Join Steve and Donna and listen in to gain clarity, develop a growth mindset, and embark on a journey towards financial success. #FinancialGoalsUnlocked, #MindsetMatters, #ResourcesForSuccess, #FinancialEmpowerment, and #BreakThroughBarriers.
What are the key elements that contribute to resilience? Adaptability, mindset, and emotional well-being as starters. Tying into the concepts of permission we asked last week how does that intersect with how we make decisions? Resilient decisions? Building upon our previous exploration of granting ourselves permission and embracing empowerment, we now delve into the remarkable link between resilience and decision making. Tune in to gain practical insights and strategies for making resilient decisions, embracing the unknown, and unlocking your true potential. #ResilienceInDecisionMaking #PermissionEmpowermentResilience #EmbraceChallenges #ConfidentDecisions
Can you grant yourself permission to be who you are and know that it's enough?
That means challenging the boundaries of permission, exploring the fine line between permission and the power of empowerment, and delving into the dynamics of internal versus external validation.
Join us in a thought-provoking conversation as we dive into the powerful concept of granting yourself permission to be who you are and knowing that it's enough. We explore the boundaries of permission, question the fine line between permission and empowerment, and delve into the dynamics of internal versus external validation. #PermissionToBeYou #EmbraceYourAuthenticity #EmpowerYourself #ChallengeBoundaries #InternalVsExternalValidation #DecisionMakingJourney
Welcome to "The Impostor Syndrome" podcast, where we explore the fascinating world of self-doubt and insecurity. Join Donna and Steve as we delve into the roots, impact, and strategies to overcome the Impostor Syndrome, providing insight to empower listeners.
#OvercomingSelfDoubt, #EmbraceYourWorth, #BreakFreeFromImpostorSyndrome, #AuthenticityMatters, and #ImpostorNoMore
What constitutes them being successful?
Explore the gritty truth behind success with Donna Karlin and Steve Harper. Unveil the raw, imperfect side of those who outshine the rest by embracing their quirks and internal struggles. What is your normal? #EmbraceYourNormal
#UnconventionalPaths #SuccessUnmasked #BadHabits #WeirdRoutines #InquiringMinds
Join hosts Donna Karlin & Steve Harper as they unravel the provocative art of "walking away". Explore why quitting is not just for quitters, but an empowering skill crucial for winners. They'll shatter misconceptions, reveal untapped potential & challenge you to rethink your own approach to success! #QuittingForVictory #BoldBeginnings #FearlessEndings #InquiringMinds #RedefiningSuccess #GameChanger
Steve and I had an insightful discussion on our podcast about how our self-perceptions can hold us back, as Dennis Waitley famously said, "It's not what you are that holds you back, it's what you think you're not." We explored how identifying and breaking free from limiting beliefs can lead to personal growth and success. Listen in! #SelfPerception #LimitingBeliefs #PersonalGrowth #SuccessMindset #PodcastDiscussion @InquiringMindsPodcast
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Words of wisdom from Albert Einstein.Steve and I had a great discussion about how Albert Einstein's words of wisdom still hold true today. and how to turn that around and look at our problems through new lenses. #ChangeYourMindset #EinsteinQuotes #ProblemSolving #ThinkOutsideTheBox #PodcastDiscussion @InquiringMindsPodcast
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else, is the greatest accomplishment. - Ralph Waldo Emerson. How often do we actually reflect on who defines us, who dictates the story we should live or who we should be? Join Steve and Donna in conversation about what it means to be our true selves. #authenticity #story #accomplishment #coaching @inquiringmindspodcast
The greatest gift we can give ourselves is the permission to ask the questions that linger in our hearts. Brené Brown stated something that exists for us all but do we listen to that inner voice and give it permission to be heard? Join Donna and Steve in the discussion about when this emerges, how we can address it and the myriad of ways it can help us reflect on who we are at any point. #permission #questions #realitycheck #coaching @inquiringmindspodcast
Don't feed your problems with thoughts; starve them with action. When we're faced with a problem or obstacle, it can be easy to get stuck in a cycle of worry or negative thinking. However, this often just reinforces the problem, rather than helping us find a solution. By taking action instead of ruminating, we can break out of this cycle and start making progress. Join Donna and Steve when they share a powerful reminder that we have agency in our lives, and that we can make choices that lead to positive outcomes. By focusing on what we can do, rather than what we can't, we can build resilience, confidence, and a sense of purpose. #TakeAction #ActionOverAnxiety #MindOverMatter #Coaching #Inquiringmindspodcast
How do you confront a liar, especially if that person is an integral part of your company? This was a question posed by a listener that we had a great conversation about. Join Steve and Donna in conversation about the multiple layers in the question that was posed and what we can do when we're faced with a similar issue, #DealingWithDishonesty #DifficultConversations #trust #integrity #inquiringmindspodcast
The right question at the right time can change everything! They are the creative acts of intelligence because they have the ability to challenge and transform our thinking. When has this occurred for you? When has someone asked you a question that lit your thinking up? Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how questions invite curiosity rather than judgment and how questions can bring about pivotal moments in your life.
The 5 Whys process was created by Sakichi Toyoda, the founder of Toyota as a method for continuous improvement. Donna and Steve take it up a notch and illustrate how we can use it to go deeper in our understanding of ourselves and how to get to the core dynamic of any situation. It starts by identifying the problem. Then there are 5 layers or more of why questions starting with the answer to the previous question. For example, I feel angry Why do I feel angry? Because my colleague won't honor his promise. Why won't your colleague honor his promise? Because he was busy with other projects. Why was he busy with other projects? Because he didn't prioritize mine. Why didn't he prioritize my project? Because he didn't see the value in it. Why didn't he see the value in it? Because he didn't have all the information he needed to understand its importance. The root being lack of communication and clarification. Listen in and try this to see how you can peel away the layers to figure out what's really going on.
"Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory". - Theodor Seuss Geisel, or better known as Dr. Seuss. He shared his wisdom in ways that went far beyond his beloved books. Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how we pay attention to moments in our lives (or don't) and how memory serves us a heaping portion of learning. #moments #learning #memories #coaching @inquiringmindspodcast
What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create. Join Donna and Steve in conversation about what we give off in demeanor, attitude and energy is what comes back 10 fold. #attraction #possibilities #coaching @inquiringmindspodcast
Join Steve and Donna in discussion about how we choose our paths and how sometimes they're hidden and we have to dig to find them, not to mention succeed! #choices #pathtaken #coaching @inquiringmindspodcast
Join Donna and Steve in discussion about how to approach leadership — are we enablers or detractors? And how does it apply to our home life as well? #leadership #enabler #roadblock #coaching @inquiringmindspodcast
What do people want thast others haven't given them? People will join in a conversation one-upping the angst or complaint to the nth degree as they weigh in. How many brainstorm for a solution instead? Join Steve and Donna in conversation to look at options rather than upset. #complaints #solutions #perspective #coaching @inquiringmindspodcast
When you follow the same path as everyone else, you're just a number When you're YOU, when you're in a category of 1, you can't help but stand out. Richard Bach said "Argue for your limitations, and sure enough, they're yours." We say, "Argue for your unique contribution, and sure enough, they'll be yours!" Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how we bring all of us to the world and stand out from the crowd, not to mention shine because we're doing what we love to do and do so well! #contribution #uniqueness #superpower #coaching @inquiringmindspodcast
If you want better mental health, start by looking at your mental diet. This means looking at what you read, spend your time with, who you surround yourself with, how you think....all of it! Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how to start removing the junk from your diet. #mentalhealth #diet #choices #coaching #inquiringmindspodcast
It doesn't matter if they're family. It doesn't matter if you're scared, it doesn't matter if you've known them for a lifetime! Toxic is Toxic and you MUST fight unapologetically to defend your health and well-being. Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how to get rid of the toxicity in our lives. #toxicity #wellbeing #standingup #coaching #inquiringmindspodcast
An indication of self-respect is when a person is selective about how they spend their time and with whom they spend it. Are you respecting yourself in relation to time? Join Steve and Donna in conversation about the choices we make, consciously and subconsciously and how it elevates trust and respect. #selfrespect #choices #time #coaching @inquiringmindspodcast
You are crafting a one-of-a-kind work of art with every decision you make, each and every day. Something that only you can do. Something beautiful and fleeting. You were born in order to leave an indelible mark on the world. That is your authenticity. Join Donna and Steve in conversation about your unique and authentic contribution and what that brings to your life and the world around you. #contribution #authenticity #workofart #coaching @inquiringmindspodcast
Are you putting limits on yourself? Do you even know what your full potential is? Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how we show up, why we show up the way we do and how we can step into our greatness by being who we truly are. #playingitsmall #greatness #superpower #coaching #inquiringmindspodcast
Showing up with courage and resolve — showing your strength of character — a mix of mental, emotional, physical and spiritual acts that express your total commitment. That's grit! Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how we navigate change and how we show up through it. #change #grit #navigatingchange #coaching #inquiringmindspodcast
It's not our abilities that show what we truly are. It's our choices. A great quote from Albus Dumbeldore of Harry Potter fame. Steve and Donna talk about our message, alignment with our values, the trust factor and consistency of approach and message. Listen in and let us know how this resonated with you.
A great quote from Christian D. Larson was "Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle." Donna and Steve look at this concept from so many angles. Listen in and let us know your perspective on this. We'd love to hear!
Steve and Donna talk about the ramifications of putting yourself last and how, when turning that around, sets you apart from those who can't, Join us in conversation in realizing that if in taking care of yourself lets someone down, what does that say for how they honor you?
This was one of many quotes from the wise wizard, Albus Dumbledore. There were many nuggets to take away and consider from the Harry Potter books and films. Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how to turn the dark things in life to those of light and great energy. It all starts with your attitude and how you view your world and yourself within it.
Which do you trust more? We have so much access to data, but do we validate it? Is our gut telling us something else and do we pay attention to it? Join Steve and Donna in a conversation about how our gut guides us (or not) and how we can be more in tune with what our intuitive nature tells us.
Is it making time for everything or do you make time for what's truly important? Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how we choose to make time, the conversations we have with ourselves and whether or not we do a periodic reality check to honor those choices.
Are we even paying attention to how protective we are of what's comfortable and how we can stretch well beyond it. Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how we create a protective bubble around us and when we let go of that need, great things can happen!
What would I observe if I watched myself? What would I want people to observe when they see me interact with others? Join Donna and Steve in conversation where we look at who we are through multiple lenses and how we can be true to who we really are.
Warren Berger said, "Questioning is the ability to organize our thinking around what we don't know." Questions often bring up more questions than answers. Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how questions create a foundation for learning, growing and discovering.
You're as much a somebody as any ody. Look beyond, not backwards. Stand tall, look others in the eye and be all of who you are. Donna and Steve talk about stepping into your powerful presence. When you're confident, you don't measure yourself by others' standards. Join us in this impactful conversation!
Success is always on the table when you show up and never when you don't. Pay attention to and strengthen the parts of you that no one can take away. Showing up is really a super-power. Join Steve and Donna in conversation about what showing up means and what it can look like for you.
There will never be enough timel. There will never be a BETTER time! We all have the same time available to us but do we respect ourselves in relation to time? Join Donna and Steve in conversation about the choices we make. After all. many tell us that we have a hard time saying no to people, but have you thought of the fact that when you say yes, you're
As you're shifting, you will begin to realize you're not the person you used to be. Where you once remained quiet, you are now speaking your truth. You're beginning to understand the value of your voice, and there are some situations that no longer deserve your time, energy, and focus.
What are you aiming for? Are you looking at achieving an end result or creating a behavioral change which will get you closer to your ultimate goal? Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how to kick off the new year.
They batter you trying every which way to get you to relent and give in. But what happens when they can't get away with it any longer? Join Donna and Steve in conversation about ways to deal with these kind of people in your life.
Henry Ford said, "Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right." Our mindsets are our truths and our actions support them.
What if the assumptions you hold of yourself aren't valid? What if the rest of the world doesn't see you in the same light? Are you too stubborn to see that the direction you set is going to take you on a path that won't serve you? Join Steve and Donna in conversation about your mindset and how you can realign it to serve you better.
It's there, and happens for a reason. You don't need to know those reasons since that would be overwhelming, but if something keeps entering your life experience, there is a significant reason why. Life is asking you to pay attention. Join Steve and Donna in a conversation about the opportunities that show up or coincidences (or are they?) that occur with no rhyme or reason. What is it trying to tell you? What if you'll never understand the why?
Happiness isn't a new relationship, a new job, not a completed goal, a new car or new house. Until you give up the idea that happiness is somewhere else or conditional upon something or someone, it will never be where you are. Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how happiness isn't a destination. It's a choice and how can we "be" there?
The secret, according to Bill Murray, is to have a sense of yourself, your real self, your unique self. And not just once in a while,or once a day, but all through the day, the week, and life! Join Steve and Donna in discussion of what it means to really know who you are and life in alignment with that.
Has it occurred to you that you're right in the middle of what you used to look forward to? What are you doing to honor that? Join Donna and Steve to discuss how we view our achievements and contributions and what happens when we actually achieve what we had set out to do.
A great discussion isn't one where you're on the same page and agree. That's an easy discussion. A great discussion is when you explore divergent viewpoints. A magical discussion happens when you take bits and pieces of all viewpoints and co-create something new and powerful.
You have to let go of things that stop you from growing. Whether past successes, points of view or that which is comfortable. Join Donna and Steve in conversation about what letting go can bring to your life and open you up to amazing growth.
You have to let go of things that stop you from growing. Whether past successes, points of view or that which is comfortable. Join Donna and Steve in conversation about what letting go can bring to your life and open you up to amazing growth.
We often try to change ingrained habits that aren't serving us and more often than not, don't succeed. What if we made tiny habit changes instead? Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how to make tiny habit changes that create massive shifts.
We often try to change ingrained habits that aren't serving us and more often than not, don't succeed. What if we made tiny habit changes instead? Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how to make tiny habit changes that create massive shifts.
Donna and Steve discuss 4 reality check questions that can help you focus on what you want to achieve, learn and integrate in a way that will help you see well beyond your present awareness.
Donna and Steve discuss 4 reality check questions that can help you focus on what you want to achieve, learn and integrate in a way that will help you see well beyond your present awareness.
There will always be someone who questions your value, ignores your talents, overlooks your skills and sells you short. Just don't let that person be you!
There will always be someone who questions your value, ignores your talents, overlooks your skills and sells you short. Just don't let that person be you!
Mistakes are stepping stones and just a bump in the road which you can navigate. Join Donna and Steve in conversation as they discuss how to use mistakes to fuel success.
Mistakes are stepping stones and just a bump in the road which you can navigate. Join Donna and Steve in conversation as they discuss how to use mistakes to fuel success.
It's actually incredible what you'd be able to do, see, experience, and feel if you'd be willing to let go of: The past The outcome The need to know Those are all tethers holding you back or possibly steering you in the wrong direction. Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how to identify roadblocks and tethers, let go of narratives that aren't serving you so you can FLY!
It's actually incredible what you'd be able to do, see, experience, and feel if you'd be willing to let go of: The past The outcome The need to know Those are all tethers holding you back or possibly steering you in the wrong direction. Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how to identify roadblocks and tethers, let go of narratives that aren't serving you so you can FLY!
Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how not to let mistakes slow you down and take your eye off the ball of success.
Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how not to let mistakes slow you down and take your eye off the ball of success.
How is each individual impacting your culture? Team cohesiveness? What can you do when you have a Bully in your midst or someone who just won't take direction? Join Donna and Steve in an in-depth look at how to dance in real time with situations where you might feel blindsided, sidestepped or minimized. #crucialconversations #bullying #leadership #coaching
How is each individual impacting your culture? Team cohesiveness? What can you do when you have a Bully in your midst or someone who just won't take direction? Join Donna and Steve in an in-depth look at how to dance in real time with situations where you might feel blindsided, sidestepped or minimized. #crucialconversations #bullying #leadership #coaching
Steve Bartlett said, "LIfe taught me that the thing you want to do but you're scared to do is what you MUST do! Everything I'm most proud of started with fear and ended with happiness"
Join Donna and Steve in conversation about our comfort zones, what will get us past the roadblocks fear puts in front of us and how getting to the other side of that brings such a sense of personal pride! #proud #perspective #comfortzone #coaching
Steve Bartlett said, "LIfe taught me that the thing you want to do but you're scared to do is what you MUST do! Everything I'm most proud of started with fear and ended with happiness"
Join Donna and Steve in conversation about our comfort zones, what will get us past the roadblocks fear puts in front of us and how getting to the other side of that brings such a sense of personal pride! #proud #perspective #comfortzone #coaching
Have you ever pressed 'SEND' on that email and immediately knew it was going to dig you in deep? Have you ever blown a gasket because you reacted instead of responding in a way that didn't cause conflict? Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how to redirect your anger and respond instead of blow! #reaction #temper #response #coaching #inquiringminds
Have you ever pressed 'SEND' on that email and immediately knew it was going to dig you in deep? Have you ever blown a gasket because you reacted instead of responding in a way that didn't cause conflict? Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how to redirect your anger and respond instead of blow! #reaction #temper #response #coaching #inquiringminds
Donna and Steve talk about Intentions and how they equal results. If something is really important to you, you'll make it happen. If not, you'll find every excuse to not do it. Listen in! #intentions #results #coaching #excuses #inquiringminds
This quote from Tony Robbins says so much. Is the goal the desired end result or is it how it helps us grow, be better, stronger, better informed so we can be more and do more? Join Steve and Donna in conversation about what goals really do in our life or what they can do to help us become more of who we are. #goals #growth #viewpoint #coaching #inquiringminds
Is our self talk helping move us closer to our dreams, success, growth? Or is it holding us back? Are you giving yourself permission to self-bash and limit what you even try to do just in case you might fail? Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how our thinking can be our worst enemy and how to turn that around. #negativity #coaching #selftalk #inquiringminds
Are you so focused on getting that promotion or bonus that it's all about you? What if your impact could make a huge difference in someone else's life, to your team, the planet as a whole? Join Donna and Steve in conversation about finding that WHY. Looking at what has meaning to you but to so many others as well. When we look beyond ourselves, the rewards that come back to us increase exponentially.
f you strive for perfection and are so focused on that end state, it takes all the joy and magic of realizing your dreams. You're so busy beating yourself up that it's not good enough that you can't enjoy the realization of having embarked on achieving that dream. What's standing in your way of going after your dream? Do you feel it might not measure up? That you won't measure up? Join Steve and Donna in conversation about perfection and how it's not that end state you should be striving for, but how it stands in the way of what you do want.
If you're going to be spending most of your waking hours at work, then why not on your dream? When you're doing what you love to do, want to do, and honor that which has the most meaning to you, it's not work at all. It truly is what we call, "Living the dream" Join Donna and Steve in conversation about what that looks like and how you can choose YOUR dream!
If it's someone else's fault, then we don't own our contribution to what happened or desire to change to make things better in some way. Join Steve and Donna in conversation about what happens when it's everyone else's fault and how we can turn it around.
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We can rationalize what we did or change things for the better. We can strive for more and always measure ourselves against people and status or we can want less and be happier. We can compare ourselves against others or against who we were yesterday and stretch and grow today. Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how we think, what serves us and what doesn't.
Weekends are your charging stations. Do you disconnect from the chaos of the week so you can replenish? Join Steve and Donna in our conversation about what it means to disconnect and be at peace with not always "being on"
Do something you're already successful at and become masterful at it. Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how to achieve mastery, what to focus on and what NOT to focus on.
You can believe that or you can approach life from a place of curiosity and inquisitiveness and then ACTUALLY be the smartest person in the room. Join Steve and Donna in conversation about what it looks like when you turn the camera back on yourself and truly look through an honest lens.
You can read as many books or take as many courses as you want but if you're unable to read yourself, you'll never learn a thing. Join Donna and Steve in conversation about what you really need to look at in order to learn and move forward in your life and your work.
Do you act out of obligation because you haven't set boundaries? Have a difficult time communicating no? Do others know that when you say yes, you're doing it by choice and respect the 'Nos' more because of that? Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how we approach life from this viewpoint and, in turn, strengthen relationships at the same time.
Often, we protect ourselves from seeing beyond what we'd planned or are on track to do and get stuck rather than look around the edges at what is possible. It's so much easier to default to why something won't work rather than, "What if it could?" Join Steve and Donna in conversation where we discuss all angles of this and how it's present in how we navigate life and what we can do to approach it from multiple perspectives.
Is it to support? Advocate? Demolish someone? Be supportive? How do you want to be seen and heard? Join Donna and Steve in conversation about presence, contribution, point of view and all the other facets of what this question brings to mind.
What would you like to discover about yourself? Are you pushing yourself to be a certain way, do something you always thought you should be doing? Or are you curious about what you don't know about yourself and set off on a journey to find that out?
Are you living life looking at what was rather than what is or what can be? So many of us rest on our laurels or lament how things in the past were so much better. Join Donna and Steve in conversation to look at when we do this and how we can (literally) turn it around.
How do you see the world? The world as a whole and your place within it? Everything is about interpretation. What if things weren't exactly as you initially saw them? If you make decisions, judgments and take actions based on interpretations it can get you and so many others into trouble. Join Steve and Donna in conversation about our viewpoints and how we can validate or challenge them.
Are you aware of how much you criticize yourself? Are you placing limitations on what you can do because of that? Or are you embedding an idea in someone else's mind that you're sub-par? Join Donna and Steve in a conversation about how you can be your worst critic and the ramifications of it.
Is it by the promotion you just got? Size of your bank account? Status? Join Donna and Steve in a conversation about success and all its facets.
We are encouraged to meditate and find space in our lives to think, but how can we not think, or think of nothing? Is it possible? Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how our minds work and some tips to disconnect at a fundamental level.
How many courses and trainings have you been on? Have you changed anything because of them? Some people are serial course-takers and yet haven't integrated any of the learning into who they are or what they do. How are you integrating change into your life?
When has someone told you, "I hope to be there" and never showed up. That's because hope is a way to hedge your bets or get out of a commitment. What does that do to relationships?
Your plan is affected by the inclinations, choices and actions of the other player. You must modify constantly But to what end? For you? For the greater good? Somewhere in-between? Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how one has to learn to dance in real time with whatever the moment brings.
Each has a power or impact all on its own. Listen in with Donna and Steve to when and where either are appropriate and how it can turn confrontational communication into a collaborative one.
Think of a moment when you had to make a tough decision. What might have happened if you made a different decision? What would the consequences have been? Who would you have become as a result? Donna and Steve discuss decision making and, in reflection, what did we learn about ourselves in making them? How can that guide us in making future critical decisions?
If you had to let go of 3 things today, what would they be?
What would you gain by letting them go? Donna and Steve talk about what we really want to let go of and what that would bring to our lives. #lettinggo #decisions #choices #freeing #coachingtips #inquringminds
Nothing other people do is because of you. It's because of THEM! Join in with Donna and Steve who discuss how we view what other people think and say and how we internalize it.
Decide what kind of life you actually want and say no to everything else that doesn't contribute to it. Join Steve and Donna in looking at how to honor the life we choose to have and make decisions accordingly.
Taking no risks will end up being your biggest risk. You have to risk to fail in order to succeed. Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how to take chances and what stops us from risking in the first place.
Do we think we deserve some things but don't others? Take risks? Live by someone else's story of you? Join Donna and Steve in conversation about what enables us to take a leap towards a life we love — and — what holds us back!
We will be viewed and judged within each and the person who will judge the most is me. But who counts more? Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how we view ourselves and are viewed by others depending on the roles we play and how to dance with them all as they all occur at the same time.
We will be viewed and judged within each and the person who will judge the most is me. But who counts more? Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how we view ourselves and are viewed by others depending on the roles we play and how to dance with them all as they all occur at the same time.
Visualizing your dreams and doing nothing about them is like getting into your car, setting the GPS and not turning the engine on.
Donna's Quote: “How we dream is what gives our lives value. How we choose to live is what determines whether our dreams have value. I believe we each carry a dream of a life we were born to realise which shows up through desire. And I believe that we all have the ability to realise our personal and professional dreams if we commit ourselves to not settling for anything less than what we really want. It is when we move toward our passions that we experience our own greatness, and it is then an incredible contribution to ourselves and to the world is made by being who we truly are.“
Steve and Donna talk about how our podcast evolved and some of the lessons learned along the way.
Donna and Steve look at the attributes and skills from multiple professional backgrounds that we can adopt to be stronger, more positively impactful leaders.
Listen in and let us know what your experiences have been.
Who have you witnessed as a great leader that you want to give a shout out to?
Learn more about Margaret Heffernan: mheffernan.com
#leaders #leadership #perspectives #presence #attributes #coaching #inquiringminds
Why can utilizing a Coach be a game-changer for your life and career?
Coaches aren't just for sports any more. Steve and Donna discuss a coach approach for life, for the workplace and how coaches help people become more of who they are and embrace their talents and strengths.
Listen in and let us know your thoughts on the subject!
#coaching #growth #mindset #partnerincrime #perspective #inquiringminds
If you make “this” choice, what would be different?
How do we live with the choices we made, (or do we)?
And once we've made them, how do we overcome the fear that we made the wrong choice?
Donna and Steve look at decision making, the thinking behind how we make decisions and what do we do when they don't turn out so well.
Listen in and let us know when you've conquered the doubts that plagued you after a difficult decision. We'd love to continue the conversation!
The term disagreement has negative connotations. When we have divergent viewpoints, how can we turn a disagreement into a conversation?
Donna and Steve talk about how to deal with differing views and choices through curiosity rather than judgement or having to be 'right'.
Listen in and then let us know how you've dealt with these kinds of situations.
#viewpoints #disagreements #pointsofview #conversations #inquiringminds #coaching
If you strive for perfection and believe you’ve reached it, then no more growth is possible. That goal of perfection by definition is the end result.
Donna and Steve discuss what it means to be a perfectionist and whether or not that's what most people truly want. Listen in and let us know your experience with perfectionism or perfectionists. #perfectionism #standards #judgment #goodenough #inquiringminds #coaching
There are many ways at looking at how to answer this. Donna and Steve discuss whether or not being happy is conditional or a choice no matter what. Listen in and let us know what your perspective is. #happiness #choice #conditional #perspective #inquiringminds #coaching
Are you listening inside your true self and paying attention to what your gut is telling you? What is your inner barometer that guides you when you have to make a decision or take action? Listen in on Donna and Steve's conversation and let us know what guides you in the moment. #callingyou #perspective #paying attention #gutresponse #innervoice #guide #inquiringminds #coaching
Put yourself in the shoes of a gate-keeper - one who protects those in a community, a building, a relationship - any type of gatekeeper. They're there to make sure you're safe and protected and those you see are people you want to spend time with. They make sure all the rest stay out to the best of their ability. Now what if you did that for your own life; surrounded yourself with those who wanted you to succeed and told the others to take a hike?
Donna and Steve discuss this and more in today's Inquiring Minds. Listen in and tell us how this might impact your life! #relationships #supporters #gatekeeper #choices
People take jobs because of people. And people leave jobs because of people. Everyone wants to feel they're contributing something valuable and in order to do that, they can't feel anonymous or just a faceless number in the scheme of things. Steve and Donna talk about the power of connection and ways you can truly and authentically create and strengthen relationships #relationships #connections #leadership #valueingpeople.
Sometimes it's important to press the pause button, to reflect, think, absorb and clear the clutter of everything bombarding your brain! Donna and Steve talk about this from so many perspectives. Listen in and then share your three cents with us! #pause #rest #contemplate #reflect #self-reflection #cleartheclutter
Have you ever asked people around you what stands out about you to them? What have they experienced about you and blew them away? What are you known for? And...how do you receive that information? Steve and Donna discuss all aspects of asking for feedback and how to accept a compliment when it comes your way. #feedback #dictinction #conversation #coaching #compliment #inquiringminds
Are you measuring yourself based on what others think or say or are you true to yourself? Donna and Steve discuss what it means to identify your point of distinction and stand out. Listen in and share your experiences and perspectives about this with us. #judgment #opinions #perspectives #authenticity #truetoyourself #distinctions #coaching #inquiringminds
"What can I do to regain my confidence after I've lost it?" was a question posed by one of our listeners. Steve and Donna discuss all aspects of that question and pose a few reality questions of their own. Join in to the conversation! #confidence #judgment #perspective #coaching #empowerment #personalempowerment #pointofview #inquiringminds
Do we view ourselves through the same lens as others do? We talk about labels, what we're blind to, how to truly be ourselves and the power of doing just that. Listen in and tell us what your perspectives on this are. We'd love to hear!
Donna and Steve discuss a question posed by one of our listeners. We look at the difference between driving ourselves vs. being driven by an external factor or person. It's a powerful conversation that will continue in many contexts and situations. Join in, share your three cents and we invite you to continue the conversation in your worlds. Let us know what your perspectives are!
Before you speak back and perhaps start an argument, whine about something or let someone else define you, we talk about this question and how powerful it is when we ask it of ourselves before diving into the deep end of stickiness or mediocrity. Listen in and tell us how this question just might have saved you a lot of grief and helped you stand tall!
One of our listeners asked how we met and how we keep our friendship so tight especially as we live in 2 different countries and rarely get a chance to see each other in person. Are you honoring your friendships? We talk about the secret to the success of ours and how you can do the same. Join us and tell us what your secrets to successful friendships are.
Are you telling yourself you're not good enough? Strong enough? Asking yourself, "Who am I to be chosen for this?" or "I can't do this because (with the lie that follows)?" Donna and Steve talk about the lies we use as caveats, disclaimers or so we don't take risks or shine. Join us and keep the conversation going.
You absolutely believe something to be true. But are you REALLY sure about it? Would you bet your career, your relationship, your life on it?
In this segment we discuss assumptions we make and a few ways to challenge them before we take a deep dive in making a decision.
#assumptions #betonit #perspective #inquiringminds #lifechanging
We keep taking on more and more, juggling, trying to prioritize.
The question is not about what we can take on, it's what do we need to let go?
Listen in to our conversation where we highlight perspectives and approaches to do just that!
#lettinggo #perspective #inquiringminds #conversation #priorities
Not who you were told to be, who you think you should be based on external pressures. Who are YOU meant to be according to you? Steve and Donna discuss this question from a myriad of perspectives. #inquiringminds #coaching #criticalconversations #podcast #identity #perspective #empowerment
Are you acting out of obligation or choice? Acting out of obligation is usually an external driver where we feel we have no choice but to do something (or aren't sure how to say no). Acting out of choice is internally driven. Have you ever wondered how to act from choice all the time and how that impacts your relationships? Donna and Steve discuss this and more in today's segment. Let us know how this resonates and what you're perspectives are! #obligation #choice #perspective #podcast #YouTube #pointofview
Acting out of obligation is usually an external driver where we feel we have no choice but to do something (or aren't sure how to say no). Acting out of choice is internally driven. Have you ever wondered how to act from choice all the time and how that impacts your relationships? Donna and Steve discuss this and more in today's segment.
Donna and Steve look at the complex perspectives of responsibility and a way to view it that will simplify our lives.
In this episode Donna and Steve discuss change. Are we really against change or just against change being done TO us?
Steve and Donna discuss making and keeping commitments, working from a place of listening, gratitude and grace and whether or not we're open to be helped.
Inquiring Minds: The Power of Even One Connection Are you paying attention to the people you come across in your life? How can making even one connection \take you on a whole new path forward? Steve and Donna bring their personal experiences and perspectives to the table with tips on how you can reach out and change 2 peoples lives for the better.
Inquiring Minds: The Domino Effect of The Ripple How does the Ripple effect impact people way beyond our knowing, and what if we could make that happen every, single day? Steve and Donna discuss how profoundly it can impact people with a myriad of backgrounds.
Inquiring Minds: Are you counting down or counting up?
Are you waiting for everything to be perfect for you to do something new or embark on a change in your life? Or are you drawing a line in the sand and saying, "Now's the time to dive in!" Join Donna and Steve who will be percolating on this and so much more!
In this premiere episode, Donna and Steve dive right in with an important topic. Who is in your head when you are facing an important decision, challenge or crisis of confidence. Sometimes how we perceive things and what and how we guided by something bigger that doesn't always support what we should really do next.