Ask a Better Question: Recent Episodes
Jennifer Daily Gress
No matter where we look, asking better questions is the key to opening up new thinking, possibility, understanding and most importantly.....generating different ACTION! Want different results? Let's look close by- our thinking. Especially in the face of work, life or global challenges; let's use the principles of mindfulness to.....ask better questions and from there make positive change.
It's been more than a few minutes, and a lot has happened!
The climbing trip was amazing, and no I haven't even attempted climbing since, but that is no reflection on how great the experience was. I think it served other purposes actually...
Some reflections on joy.... experiencing it, appreciating it, and maybe even seeking it out.
Plus- a new yoga studio! Kali Yoga!
Thank you for listening...
xo, Jen
Wow, this sounds like a fun title, right?
I have a lot of thoughts about this. Alcohol is sold as the answer to pretty much everything: the way to have fun, be cool, connect with others, and conversely, also how to deal with sadness, disappointment etc. So, what does this look like when serious grief shows up? I'm sharing my experiences with this, and also highly aware that I do not want to be preachy on this subject. We all have to get through and manage in the best way we can.
I sincerely dislike 'Top 5' style episodes, but here we are. These are my best ideas for grievers and their supporters. I hope it is helpful, and please feel free to share further thoughts and ideas.
Thank you for listening.
Jen
If you are looking for grief support, a group of people who have gone through similar loss can be incredibly helpful. There is no shortage of groups you can find online- and some offer in person components too. My only suggestion is to keep trying to find your people- once you find them, it is worth it. Here are the ones that worked best for me.
Experience Camp for grieving kids through 12th grade. Cannot recommend this camp enough. (They also offer an adult program and family program.)
Heather Quisel- widow support
A milestone birthday and my thoughts and experiences on receiving signs from Alex. I'm a total believer by the way.
If you are curious about what signs look like and hearing more about them- please read this wonderful book: Signs by Laura Lynne Jackson It is a beautiful read, and I found it comforting and hopeful.
Thank you for listening.
If a tree falls in the forest, and no one hears it- does it make a sound? I like existential questions of philosophy, and this one resonates on a couple levels for me.
Also, there is a LOT of emphasis on the first year after losing someone, but what happens on day 366?
I’m sharing a few thoughts about why this question is so difficult when in the midst of grief, or really any challenging life stage. Also, I am a chronic over-thinker, so that doesn’t help in this scenario.
I also share the Buddhist parable , 'The story of the second arrow'. The message of this story is one that I revisit very frequently. It illustrates the difference between pain and suffering, which for me has been a helpful distinction in many moments.
Thank you for listening.
Flashback to…… International Women’s Day, March 8, 2020.
My friend and co-conspirator Judy @garagefitness and I dreamt of sharing The Class by Taryn Toomey live in Buffalo to honor and celebrate women. Thanks to generous support from @lululemon, it actually happened! We were blessed to have the inspiring and powerful @emilychristinemara travel to Buffalo from NYC and lead hundreds of women in an amazing group experience……..one week before the world shut down.
It was a pleasure to reconnect with Emily 5 years later to catch up on how she is continuing to inspire and support women now, and much more.
Connect with Emily on Instagram and through her website and online offerings:
@emilychristinemara
https://www.empowerbyem.com/
It’s now been 2 years since I took what I thought was a break for a few weeks. I considered starting again so many times, but it felt too overwhelming. I wasn’t sure how to begin and what to say.
Somehow, a few weeks ago I felt like starting, and so I recorded a 15 min. ‘ice breaker’. Trust me, it’s messy. But, guess what- that’s exactly where I’m at. I usually obsess over details and trying to make everything perfect, but I’m experimenting with going the other way here. I ramble, probably don’t make sense and likely contradict myself, but I think that is more real than any kind of perfectly scripted talk. Ultimately, I think there is some value in sharing messiness. It’s always connected with me when others shared their real story. And, I can’t just begin again here without acknowledging the loss and grief I’ve been going through in the past 20 months.
So, if you are interested in listening, here it is.
Hi Friends, today is my first solo episode. I share an experience that happened when I was growing up that was difficult for me to process. Now from my adult perspective, it illustrates how mindfulness helps me navigate big and small situations as well as why I'm so passionate about sharing it.
Thank you for listening and please connect with your thoughts or feedback:
jenniferdailygress@gmail.com
I'm taking a break from the podcast for a couple of weeks and will be back with more great guests, mindfulness and......better questions!
If you live in Buffalo you have probably heard about Unapologetic Coffee- they have a shop at 1375 Main St. in the city and their coffee is proudly served at many local business. Today I get to talk with Alisa Officer, who with her twin sister founded Unapologetic Coffee. The thing that hits me most about this brand is the authenticity and personality reflected in it. The logo, branding and vision is all real and authentic to them.
Alisa shares some great advice for new entrepreneurs, talks about being comfortable in uncomfortable spaces and also her bigger visions for her business and Buffalo.
Listen here and then order online or go visit Unapologetic Coffee in person!
https://unapologeticcoffee.us/
Today's conversation might just change everything you thought about accounting and accountants....
It was a pleasure to talk with Dawn Scott, CPA about being a disrupter in the professional services field and how she has created her firm with her own rules. Hearing how she interacts with her clients and cares about their business is a breath of fresh air in a field which isn't always known for personality and connection. Dawn is also the host of the podcast 'The Empowered CPA' where I was a guest several episodes ago.
We talk about Dawn's unique approach to how she works with her clients and that being a female in this industry doesn't have to mean changing anything about yourself in order to succeed.
(There was a little bit of white noise in the background as we were recording, so thank you for bearing with me!)
Check out her business here:
https://www.gratiamconsulting.com/
And podcast here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-cpa/id1608812953
It is a rare opportunity to speak with such an accomplished scientist and hear her break down practical wellness information is a way we can all apply! Impressively, Heather is ranked in the top 1% of most influential scientists in the world (PLOS Biology). (See below)
‘This ranking, considered the most prestigious worldwide, is based on the bibliometric information contained in the Scopus database and includes more than 160,000 researchers from the more than 8 million scientists considered to be active worldwide, with 22 scientific fields and 176 subfields taken into account.’
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31404057/
Heather and I connected in a Speaker’s Course for women (https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/ ) and I appreciate not only the work she is doing in wellness, but the barriers she is breaking as a female scientist.
About Heather
I'm the founder and CEO of Wellness Discovery Labs (WDL). My company provides scientific research to health industries; and helps people have healthy, happy, and energy-filled lives. I have my PhD in health psychology and my research, writing, and speaking focuses on the science of healthy living. I'm ranked in the top 1% of most influential scientists in the world (PLOS Biology). I'm also a best-selling author, an international award winning researcher, and podcast expert.
Contact Information
Website: www.wellnessdiscoverylabs.com
Email: hhausenblas@wellnessdiscoverylabs.com
Instagram: hhausenblas
Facebook: heatherhausenblasphd
Linkedin; heather-hausenblas
Amazon: Heather-A.-Hausenblas
Links to Books
Invisible Illness: Subtitle: An Insider’s Guide to Eliminating Overwhelm and Rediscovering the Path to Health and Happiness with an Autoimmune Disease
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737717905
Gut: Daily Health and Symptoms Tracker for Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Digestive Issues https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JR7ZK3N
Calm: Your Daily Journal to Calm Your Anxiety and Break the Cycle of Worry https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JVKRPYG
Thanks: The Five Minute Daily Gratitude Journal to Cultivate Happiness, Health, and Positivity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CRSP3T7
Food: Food Sensitivity and Health Journal for Optimal Wellness https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LGPML2C
Move: Sweat, Step, Stand, and Sleep for Health: Your Daily Fitness and Exercise Journal to Track Your Movement Goals https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09244ZCVB
Move More, Sit Less, Sleep Better: 24 Hour Movement Journal for Kids and Teens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B381LM2
Ashley Middleton has been a corporate diversity facilitator since 2014 and she also has a great podcast entitled 'Figuring it Out'. She recently released an episode called 'Being Black in America' and we unpack more of the ideas she shares. Ashley and I also crossover in the wellness fields and tie this all into our understanding and practices of mindfulness.
It goes without saying that racism and all its manifestations are very complex. Speaking for myself, I know this is a journey that I'm relatively new at- so I know I'm not getting everything right. I'm learning along the way and doing my best to share what I'm learning. Fortunately, I have some great people in my life like Ashley who are willing to share their time and energy to have these conversations.
Check out Ashley's podcast: Figuring it Out
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/figuring-it-out/id1590186650
Higher Learning podcast with Van Lathan Jr & Rachel Lindsay
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/higher-learning-with-van-lathan-and-rachel-lindsay/id1515152489
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from a Birmingham Jail
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letter_from_Birmingham_Jail
Buffalo Prep: An amazing civil rights and social justice organization that she and I support!
https://buffaloprep.com/
If you are curious about the dynamics of power, influence, getting what you want and being a better negotiator- do not miss this conversation with Professor Alison Fragale, Ph.D. Alison. Alison is an expert in these areas and presents it all with expertise and humor.
We discuss our origin story of growing up in Pittsburgh, the differences between women and men when it comes to negotiations and some fascinating insights into power and power dynamics.
As someone who does not feel like negotiating is a strength, I'm encouraged that she describes it as a skill that can be learned!
I especially was intrigued by her answers about power dynamics and short vs. long term consequences for how people act when in positions of power.
Alison will be releasing a book in 2024 and in the meantime you can find her at:
https://alisonfragale.com/
If you have thoughts or feedback, I'd love to hear from you!
Message me at jenniferdailygress@gmail.com
A quick few minutes to check in and share where I'm at at the start of 2023 and also some greater clarity on the direction of the podcast.
Connect with me: jenniferdailygress@gmail.com
@JenniferDailyGress (IG and LinkedIn)
A festive holiday conversation with my sister Colleen Simonds before my holiday break….
Tree flocking…..what is it and why do it? Are you a supporter or consider it holiday sacrilege?
Where do we come down on holiday folklore? Santa, Elf on the Shelf…..why not include the Easter Bunny and The Tooth Fairy too?
‘Loves Entertaining’ Is this something to aspire to or a recipe for anxiety? (do people really need food bat this things, or could we leave that part out?)
Do structured activities make for more fun?
Colleen’s holiday message for people begins with ‘This might sound bleak……’ :)
Eat red & green M&Ms in your PJs on the couch late at night (snuggling with a baby if you have one nearby).
Follow Colleen @colleensimondsdesign
Happy Holidays to all!
Thank you for listening xoxoxo
Jen
Thank you Dr. Bethany Lema for taking on what is a personal and sometimes scary subject for so many people (myself included)....hair loss. UGH. I share my own struggles and approach to dealing with this and I'm so grateful to Bethany for sharing the medical science behind all of this. As you'll hear, this is not an easy situation to diagnose and treat- but hopefully you'll come away armed with more knowledge and some possibilities if you're dealing with hair loss too.
Bethany also discusses her experience of the relationship between stress and dermatological issues. (spoiler....might there be a mindfulness link here too?)
We also talk about other top derm. questions for women especially such as anti aging treatments and products, sun protection and what are the best drug store brands to use?
Also- how does Botox work? What is the history of Rogaine?
***What is Dr Lema's top piece of advice?
Dr. Lema at the Skin Cancer Care Team @ Roswell Park:***https://www.roswellpark.org/cancer/skin/team
Article from The Atlantic: 'The Year America's Hair Fell Out'
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/11/pandemic-hair-loss-treatment-products/620696/
Low level laser devices:
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Laser HairMax wand of cap. The difference between them is really how many times a week it has to be used and for how long. https://hairmax.com/collections/laserbands
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Theradome: https://theradome.com/
Lisa Prefontaine is a licensed mental health counselor and shares so much important information in this conversation. I've been wanting to talk to a professional about this subject for a while after seeing one news article after another about how alcohol use and dependency among women is increasing, especially since the pandemic. Let me say that her approach is a wonderful combination of science, research, experience and compassion.
We talk about habits, will power, physiology, cultural pressure, marketing, and she offers some self reflective questions to consider when we're curious about our relationship with alcohol. This is a complex issue and she reflects that nuance in all that she shares. If you're interested in connecting with Lisa or working with her, you can find her here: https://www.lisa-prefontaine.com/
She also speaks to the mind and body connection around substance use and healing.
A few of the questions she shares- with kindness.
- What is my intention with this drink?
-Is this the healthiest way for me to cope?
-Where does alcohol fit into the person I want to be?
Resources.....
Book: Sober Curious by Ruby Warrington (on IG too)
Podcasts:
Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-of-the-matter/id1534813640
Sober Curious, Ruby Warrington
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sober-curious/id1460377009
Sober Yoga Girl :
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sober-yoga-girl/id1552867068
Huberman Lab: Andrew Huberman, Stanford scientist
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/huberman-lab/id1545953110?i=1000576901433
For help in struggling with substance abuse, contact SAMHSA helpline at:
1-800-662-HELP (free, 24 hours, 365 days)
This is a fun conversation with Janna Willoughby-Lohr about the magical creations she makes out of paper to make people happy and 'bring meaning to people's lives'. Janna is an artist, business founder, sustainability entrepreneur, Buffalonian and mom.
Check out her website here to see her creations.....
https://www.papercraftmiracles.com/
We talk about the origin story of her business, poetry and art as a connecter to emotions, the power of words, taking rest, and one of my favorite sentiments she shares is about Art Affecting Change in the World:
"...confront the ways that we treat the Earth, the ways we treat each other and the ways that we treat women."
Janna also introduced me to the organization NAWBO which is the National Association of Women Business Owners. I'm a new member and looking forward to learning and networking with women locally and across the country.
Check out NAWBO here: https://nawbowny.org/
More Buffalo Networking...... https://www.buffalobossbabes.com/
It was a privilege to hear directly from WNY Women’s Foundation CEO Sheri Scavone about the state of child care in our region and her work in that area to support women and families.
I learned so much from this conversation and came away with seeing it as a two-fold challenge. On one side, there is a need for economic resources to increase availability, access and affordability of child care. Additionally, child (and all) care workers need to be paid a fair wage that reflects how important this work is. That piece leads me to the other challenge which I see as a changing of hearts and minds. The reality is that care giving still has a way to go in the US as far as being seen and invested in as critical economic and societal infrastructure- though post pandemic it is more obvious than ever before. Asking Sheri why this work isn’t valued more highly, she links it back to sexism and racism.
The good news is that there is evidence of progress and there are supporters in Erie county working hard on this issue.
Sheri has both the data and the experience to speak to all of this and I hope that you’ll listen to the episode and then stay connected to the latest work in our community and state to support child care and families. Maybe even advocate for child care solutions yourself at your place of work? See the link below to connect with and support the WNY Women's Foundation.
https://wnywomensfoundation.org/
What happens? Judy is an incredible human being and champion for women. Her heart and energy go into everything she does and nobody is left the same after an interaction with her!
We talk about her business: Garage fitness, being vulnerable, communication, supporting women, a little politics and more!
Here’s a question we’d love your take on:
How can you turn a complaint about your body into appreciation instead?
DM us and let us know your answer or other thoughts about the conversation...
@jenniferdailygress
@garagefitnessstudio
This will not be our last conversation……..
Here are a couple links to things we mention in the podcast:
theclass.com
Amazing Book: ‘The Body is not an Apology’ by Sonya Renee Taylor
I thoroughly enjoyed the chance to speak with Lesline and talk about yoga, being a nurse and mom, her business and how all those things connect.
Trigger warning that there is talk of mental health challenges, suicide and postpartum depression. She shares this to encourage women who think they may need help or are struggling with mental health to reach out to a professional or in a crisis situation the hotline: 988.
Work or practice yoga with Lesline over Zoom or locally in Orlando:
https://www.leslinepittman.com/
Shop at all these women owned businesses !
https://www.wearewomenowned.com/
A few of my favorite ideas from this conversation:
“Reframe the word busy to ‘full’”
“Shoot your shot”
Also…. we met through Carol Cox @ Speaking Your Brand!
https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/
This episode with Buffalo writer and workshop facilitator Nanette D. Massey jumps right into the conversations we do and don't have about race.
Next Saturday Nov 5th, Nanette and renowned author Robin DiAngelo (White Fragility) will co-host an event at Canisius College entitle 'Real Talk About Race'. We talk about the event, the nature of Robin's work in this space and the importance of walking away..... uncomfortably. Just like in the gym or at yoga class, we know that physical discomfort in training is necessary to build strength and grow. Same here.
Nov 5th Event Registration here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/real-talk-about-race-robin-diangelo-and-nanette-d-massey-registration-416799216677?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse
Nanette shares a lot of food for thought in this episode and it may produce some discomfort, which I think means that we're having a real conversation. A few of the things I'm thinking more about that she shared are....
"It's not about White people as individuals, it's about the system as it's set up."
"Everyone has a role to play"
"We're not talking about 'issues' we're talking about humanity and people."
I also respect and feel her conviction in what she is up to:
"I am up to no less than moving the needle for racism in Buffalo and in the world."Find out more about Nanette and her work here:https://nanettedmassey.com/
Dr. Angela McLellan-Desai is a friend and Ob/Gyn MD in Buffalo. This can be an emotional and complex topic and I appreciate her expertise, straightforward approach and empathy along the way.
My intention was to ask the questions on the topics that we often don't! I think we did that and I hope that you'll feel interested to learn more, support your friends, family, partner as they navigate physical changes and maybe even become more involved in supporting women's health.
Here are some resources recommended by Dr. McLellan-Desai:
Practice Website: https://www.gppconline.com/locations/women-s-health-buffalo
American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology: https://www.acog.org/
Blog: https://vajenda.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-vajenda (Dr Jen Gunter)Books: Both by author Dr. Jen Gunter 'The Vagina Bible' and 'The Menopause Manifesto'. Rated 'super funny and amazingly informative' by Dr. McLellan-Desai.
Ezra Klein Podcast: Michelle Goldberg Grapples with Feminism After Roe
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/michelle-goldberg-grapples-with-feminism-after-roe/id1548604447?i=1000569246636
Who better to kick off the second series of the podcast than my incredible sister Colleen Simonds! She is an accomplished interior designer after beginning her career in merchandising at Gap Inc and J Crew. We talk about career evolution, the second (or 3rd) chapters of careers, hair issues, beauty, aging and how this all ties back to Mike Brady. Yes.
Here are a few highlights…..
- Innate talents vs. learned skills
- What is an editor? A chooser and a picker!
- Closet clean out tips and ruthlessness.
- Hair issues for both of us. Only scratching the surface here…..
- On design……Environments matter. How do spaces impact the way we feel?
Follow Colleen @colleensimondsdesign
I love a good summary! It just feels so.....complete.
Just me today for this summary and wrap-up episode of the first series.
Mindfulness in the Corporate World.....what are some of the best questions to come out of these conversations?
PS- I feel I have to add this: I bring up Donald Trump in an example about bias towards women seeking leadership positions and I need to say that I acknowledge there are a multitude of serious issues associated with him which I do not cover in this podcast! For the purposes of this example, I picked one siloed micro point.
I'll be taking a couple weeks off from the podcast and then returning with another series....see you then!
jenniferdailygress@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-daily-gress-646444193/
https://www.jenniferdailygress.com/
What would happen if we expanded our definition of leadership? Who is a leader? What qualities do they have? What qualities would we want them to have differently than what we see now?
Linkage Women in Leadership Conference: November 1-4 Orlando 2022
https://www.linkageinc.com/
Key Ideas and Questions:Internal v External obstacles to advancement for women in professional leadership
The ‘Inner Critic’ and what are the ways to get back to your center.
Being likable v being credible as a double bind for women PLUS the third element of intersectionality for women of color makes it a third bind.
Being a ‘good’ women v a ‘good’ leader
Women are evaluated on performance while men are evaluated on potential.
Building ‘relationship currency’. Bias in connecting with people who are like us.
Who are the leaders you admire?
‘The Authority Gap’
https://www.maryannsieghart.com/
How do we move the needle on people's perceptions of women in leadership roles?
Podcast Interview on ‘Speaking Your Brand’ with Mary Ann Seighart
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-your-brand-a-public-speaking-podcast/id1207649390?i=1000561763815
Katharine Graham was the first female CEO of a Fortune 500 company in 1973 when she took over at the Washington Post.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katharine_Graham
Fun conversation with my friend Steve Procknal! A semi-official ambassador for Buffalo, I can't think of anyone who loves this community more. He gives back through his natural enthusiasm and creativity whether it is organizing memorable large scale events at the Bills Stadium or showing up in costume to cheer on the Shamrock Run.
Today we talk about what it takes to create community and Steve has some great experience in this area, co-founding the free fitness November Project here in Buffalo over 5 years ago. It's still going on every Wednesday morning (no cost) at 6:10 am at Hoyt Lake, 52 weeks a year!
Personally, I've gained so much from participating which I initially only did to be polite to Steve . As it turns out, I ended up meeting new and wonderful people AND running two half marathons. November Project is a special thing and I highly recommend checking it out. As they saw- come as you are....just show up.
https://november-project.com/buffalo-ny/
A few key questions we discuss.....
What is the responsibility of leaders to create community?
What are the obstacles to creating community?
How can we contribute to the communities we are a part of?
Also- Endurance Events! Namely Badwater 135
Known as 'The World's Toughest Foot Race' 135 mile run in Death Valley,Steve has crewed for this race not once but twice! What are the lessons we can learn and apply about community that is created at endurance events?What qualities do these events bring out in those who participate, support and spectate?
https://www.badwater.com/event/badwater-135/
DEI: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. This episode is about that, but really so much more. As you may have concluded by now, I'm a believer in mindfulness as a way to transform our thinking. And why? Ultimately, because I think that we'll have a better world for doing so.
A kinder, more dynamic and interesting world if we all have the ability to bring and be our full, best selves.
Catherine Earle is in Project Management for the Delaware North Corporation and also serves the Buffalo community on several Boards including City Year, Western New York Women's Foundation and girls school Buffalo Seminary. She is an accomplished corporate professional, a busy mom and a wise voice on this subject and more.
I've benefitted from being Catherine's friend and having many conversations about the state of the world over long walks. If you're interested in learning more for yourself about Equity in our City of Buffalo and getting involved, here are some links to explore:
https://www.cityyear.org/buffalo/
https://buffaloprep.com/
https://wnywomensfoundation.org/
https://www.uwbec.org/
https://sayyesbuffalo.org/
https://www.cfgb.org/
Part 2 with Steve Bell!
We didn't quite complete this conversation after one round, so we come back for more.
A few highlights from my notes.....
-Leadership and what is the responsibility of people with platforms and us as individuals ?
- To establish trust through communicating.
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Communication doesn't have to be grandiose or institutional- it is also powerful 1:1.
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Taking responsibility for what goes wrong. It's easy for leaders to take responsibility for wins and what goes right.
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How do companies decide to respond to social issues? (or not) What is the Edelman Index?
- How do a company's principles factor into this equation?
-**Listening: 'We don't come by it naturally, we have to learn it. Listening conveys respect, interest and trust."
-**Power of truth vs. Power of propaganda
-Wanting to believe something provides the fertile ground for propagandists.
Connect with Steve@stevebellcommunications.com
Who better to speak with about mindfulness as it relates to communicating than Steve Bell?
His professional career is all about communicating, whether in journalism with the Buffalo News, marketing and PR at Mower or as an independent voice to shepherd clients through a crisis situation.
Beyond that, Steve is a good friend, engaged citizen in Buffalo and a fighter for civil rights. I value his opinion and perspective always and appreciate his measured demeanor and wisdom. (Especially over the past few years.)
A few of my favorite questions from our conversation are....
- What is more important, the message or the messenger?
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What is the role of silence in communication?
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How do we achieve the intersection between the self interest of an organization and an individual's self interest?
Who are some great communicators to learn from?
- Simon Sinek https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action?language=en
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Seth Godin https://seths.blog/
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Dr. Ibram X Kendi https://www.ted.com/speakers/ibram_kendi
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Ann Richards https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Richards
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Winston Churchill
-Dr Martin Luther King Jr.
Colleen Heidinger is a proud champion of Buffalo and the President of 43North, a startup accelerator and incubator based here in Buffalo, NY. She is also the owner of a yoga studio, Space on Seneca and a yoga instructor. Here are some of the highlights of our conversation and links to check out!
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What is THE most important question for entrepreneurs to ask?
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What is a key to problem solving?
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What results from 'time on the yoga mat'?
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What are you willing to 'eat, breathe, sleep'?
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https://www.43north.org/
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Looking to be a part of the tech startup scene? Use the link below to find your next career move.
https://forgebuffalo.com/startup-careers/
-Yoga at Space on Seneca on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spaceonseneca/?hl=en
- Seneca One Newsletter: https://senecaonebuffalo.com/
Most of us have probably heard that mindfulness is helpful for stress management. And it is- but what can mindfulness look like beyond just stress management? Could it be a key to transformational thinking and positive change? I think so!
In this introductory episode I share my 2-step hypothesis about how mindfulness practices can reveal different thinking. And a big part of that is asking better questions. (Although my nature is to prefer answers over questions.)