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In this inspiring episode from the archives, Louise and Kim sit down with the remarkable Aunia Khan, CEO of Rise Visible. Aunia opens up about her extraordinary journey from battling chronic illness to becoming a top-tier digital marketer, artist, and entrepreneur. This conversation dives deep into the complexities of motivation, self-identity, and the power of resilience in the face of life's challenges.

"Achievement is not my identity." - Aunia Khan

Episode Highlights:

• Aunia's Journey: From dental assistant to CEO of Rise Visible, and how unexpected life events shaped her career path.
• Overcoming Adversity: Aunia shares her experience of being bedridden for 11.5 years and how it influenced her perspective on life and work.
• Motivation and Action: The group explores the chicken-and-egg relationship between motivation and action.
• Neurodiversity and Motivation: Aunia discusses how being neurodivergent affects her motivation levels and work patterns.
• The "Potato Moment": Understanding and embracing periods of low motivation without self-judgment.
• Identity and Achievement: Breaking free from the notion that personal worth is tied to accomplishments.
• Self-Talk and Inner Critic: Strategies for nurturing positive self-talk and challenging the inner critic.
• Burnout and Self-Care: Recognizing the importance of rest and avoiding the glorification of burnout.
• Seeking Help: The importance of recognizing when professional help is needed for mental health and motivation issues.

Key Moments:[00:00] Celebrating meaningful conversation amid a challenging week.

[12:18] Universe redirects paths; childhood dreams reveal destiny.

[16:34] Resilience and self-compassion in face of challenges.

[24:02] Struggling with burnout and self-nurturing amidst illness.

[32:04] Extreme motivation vs. zero motivation, impacted by neurodivergence.

[34:22] Action creates motivation, don't wait to act.

[37:52] Seek help for depression; options are available.

[43:19] Achievement is not my identity. Inspiring realization.

Connect with Aunia:

• https://auniakahn.com
• https://risevisible.com
• Social Media: @auniakahn on all platforms
• Business: @risevisible on all channels

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In this episode from the archives, Kim and Louise dive into the fascinating world of blending business with playful creativity. Our guest, Jean Berry, a business game expert, shares her unique journey from corporate accounting to art school, culminating in creating innovative games that transform how entrepreneurs engage with their work. We explore the generational shifts in work dynamics and the impacts of integrating play into business. Jean also provides insights on crafting custom games to boost engagement and achieve business success. Get ready for an enlightening conversation that promises to leave you inspired and ready to bring more joy and creativity into your business endeavors.

"A task can be done seven times faster if you do it with play." - Jean Berry

Key Takeaways:

• The Power of Play in Work: Imagine transforming your daily work routine by incorporating playful and creative strategies, fostering innovative problem-solving.
• Integrating Play into Entrepreneurship: Consider how you can blend play with your business practices, ensuring that creativity and joy drive your path to success.
• Achieving Balance with Scheduled Time Off: Think about restructuring your life to achieve a balance aligned with your values.

Key Moments:
[06:23] From Accountant to Game Inventor: Solving Trust Issues Through Play
[11:57] A Healing Journey and the Path to Art School
[15:26] Discovering Artistic Inspiration and Following Your Creative Muse
[20:27] Using a Dice Game to Prioritize Your Task List Effectively
[23:20] Visibility Stretch: Balancing Personal and Professional Task Lists
[27:38] How Playful Methods Can Make Tasks More Enjoyable
[30:19] Boosting Productivity Through Play: A Strategy Most Businesses Overlook
[36:51] Creating Business Games for Engagement and Transformation
[40:18] The Process of Game Creation: From Concept to Monetization and Customization
[48:03] How Jean Successfully Takes Four Months Off Every Year

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In this episode from the archives, we’re joined by financial strategist Amanda Neely, who shares her inspiring journey from small-town roots to becoming a beacon of financial empowerment. We dive right into the power of decision-making, the impact of childhood influences on our career paths, and the importance of celebrating our wins along the way. This episode is full of practical strategies for managing cognitive load and avoiding decision fatigue, helping us all find more balance in our lives. Get ready for insightful tips on slowing down, setting priorities, and tuning into your body’s signals when you’re stretched too thin.

"Just a friendly reminder... research is not decision making." - Amanda Neely

Key Takeaways:

• Discover how the mental strain of endless decisions can drain your energy and impact your productivity.
• Uncover the hidden wisdom your body holds, offering subtle signals when you're reaching decision fatigue.
• Appreciate the importance of taking intentional pauses and creating space to process decisions, leading to clearer thinking and emotional balance.
• Learn how being part of open-minded communities can provide new perspectives and guide you through moments of decision overload.
• Explore practical techniques for slowing down your decision-making, reducing stress, and feeling more empowered in your choices.

Key Moments:[07:20] Activism and Entrepreneurship: A Coffee Shop Owner's Mission for Change
[11:21] How a Financial Planner Helped Us Achieve Stability and Growth
[16:52] The Impact of Growing Up Without Financial Literacy
[19:42] Thriving at Work but Struggling with Personal Life Planning
[21:49] Understanding How Cognitive Load Affects Decision-Making Capacity
[26:19] The Power of Slowing Down to Make Better, Aligned Decisions
[34:00] Combating Decision Fatigue: Listening to Your Body and Seeking Advice
[37:23] Pre-Decide During High Energy Periods to Avoid Decision Fatigue Later
[40:04[ Finding Agreement in Decision-Making or Knowing When Not to Proceed
[43:38] The Value of Open-Minded Communities for Fresh, Unexpected Feedback

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In this episode from the archives, we are delighted to chat with the multifaceted shaman, healer, spiritual guide, and artist, Atousa Raissyan. Discover how Atousa’s journey from electrical engineering to a heart-centered career offers profound insights into overcoming fears, embracing authenticity, and letting your inner light shine.

We'll dive deep into personal transformations, the power of practice, and how recognizing and facing your fears can unlock immense personal growth. If you're ready to break free from limiting beliefs and ignite your true passions, join us for an illuminating conversation that will leave you inspired to live fearlessly and authentically. Plus, stay tuned for tips on integrating these lessons into your professional life and details about our supportive community and upcoming events.

"That's all part of me. Who I am makes me who I am." - Atousa Raissyan

Key Takeaways:

• Discover how celebrating your unique inner light can dissolve fear and lead you toward your true passions.
• Learn to embrace fear as part of your journey, understanding that how you respond to it is a choice within your control.
• Explore practical ways to stay present and mindful, helping you uncover what truly excites and brings you joy.
• Gain insights on how to confidently own your decisions and pave your own path, free from comparison.
• Realize that it’s not just okay—it’s powerful—to let your light shine and allow yourself to be seen.
• Uncover what it means to enjoy the process, finding joy and fun in every step of the journey.

Key Moments:[00:00] Releasing things that no longer serve me.
[07:51] Following your heart, overcoming fear, and rejecting societal norms.
[13:49] Embrace all of your passions and learning to trust yourself.
[22:54] Focusing on external approval for sense of security.
[32:07] Embracing your light to overcome fear and pursue your uniqueness.
[41:54] Life is an ongoing practice, not perfection.

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In this inspiring episode from the archives, we’re joined by the insightful and accomplished Kari Schwebius, owner of Elevate Executive Coaching and co-owner of Lumilead, a leadership development company. Keri shares her remarkable journey from a 20-year career in public relations to becoming a certified executive coach and leadership expert. Through personal stories and professional experiences, Keri opens up about how she found her passion in leadership and emotional intelligence, and the pivotal moments that led her to start her own business.

We delve into the idea that change is a constant and necessary part of growth. Keri discusses her evolution from corporate life to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of taking control of your own journey, embracing uncertainty, and allowing change to happen as a process rather than an event. Whether you're at a crossroads in your career or seeking inspiration to take the next step, this episode offers valuable insights into how to navigate life’s unexpected turns with grace and resilience.

"Change is not a single event but a continuous process." - Keri Schwebius

Key Takeaways:

• The Power of Process: Change is not a single event but a continuous process. By embracing this mindset, we can grow and evolve more naturally.
• Taking Control of Your Journey: Don’t wait for opportunities to come to you. Seize the power to create the change you want in your life.
• Balancing Hard and Soft Strengths: Whether you approach challenges with toughness or adaptability, both are valid and necessary for navigating life’s ups and downs.
• Permission to Not Know: It’s okay not to have all the answers. Trust the journey and allow yourself the freedom to explore different paths.
• The Role of Practice: Just as in yoga, leadership and personal growth are practices that require consistent effort and self-awareness.

Key Moments:
[03:04] The Continuous Journey of Change
[06:29] From Public Relations to Coaching
[12:18] The Importance of Not Knowing
[16:09] Navigating Change and Embracing Growth
[19:30] The Fear of Change and Embracing the Process
[25:47] Crafting Your Career Journey
[29:33] The Power of Permission and Embracing the Unknown
[32:26] Change as a Journey, Not a Destination
[38:05] Taking Control and Creating Change

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In this episode from the archives, Kim and Louise sit down with Monica Morgan, a seasoned property management expert and serial entrepreneur. Monica shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder to launching nine successful businesses, emphasizing the importance of confidence, resilience, and self-reflection. She also opens up about battling imposter syndrome during the pandemic and how she's learned to push through self-doubt. Monica’s story is a powerful reminder of the strength that comes from embracing challenges and supporting others along the way.

"Rip the band-aid off and go for it—don’t let the 'what ifs' hold you back."- Monica Morgan

Takeaways

• Confidence can be built and maintained through self-reflection, authenticity, and resilience.
• Comparing yourself to others can undermine confidence, so it's important to focus on your own race and journey.
• Self-reflection and centering processes can help reconnect with yourself and build confidence.
• Confidence can be shaken, but it can also be rebuilt through self-awareness and learning from setbacks.

Key Moments
[03:24] Exploring Confidence and Self-Doubt
[09:07] Monica's Journey as a Serial Entrepreneur
[11:28] Building Confidence in Young Women
[19:20] Resilience and Confidence
[27:17] Valuing Ourselves and Creating Boundaries
[32:58] Rebuilding Confidence and Connecting with Ourselves
[37:00] Tips for Building Confidence
[45:18] Golden Nuggets

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In this enlightening episode, we’re joined by Adriana Baer, an accomplished public speaking coach with over 20 years of experience as a professional theater director. Adriana’s mission is to help leaders and rising stars claim their stage, exude confidence, and propel their careers forward. Together, we dive deep into the art of public speaking, uncovering how it’s not just about addressing a crowd but also about the inner work we must do to truly shine.

Adriana shares her unique perspective, drawn from her extensive theater background, on how to bring out the essence of who we are when we speak, rather than trying to become someone we’re not. She talks about the importance of understanding ourselves—our fears, our strengths, our energy—and how that self-awareness is key to becoming a compelling speaker. We also explore how introverts can find and harness their voice, how to navigate the pressure of speaking engagements, and the essential practice of energy management.

We also touch on practical tools, like Adriana's method of using structure to create freedom in presentations, and how knowing your audience can transform your delivery. Whether you’re an experienced speaker or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights into how to approach public speaking with authenticity and confidence.

"Public speaking isn't just about the audience; it's about understanding yourself first." - Adriana Baer

Key Moments:

[6:43] How to be an Introverted Leader
[13:06] What makes you Nervous About Public Speaking
[18:23] Is it ok to Go Off Script
[21:29] Key Points and the Structure of Presentations
[25:43] Understanding Who Is Your Audience?
[30:30] An Introvert's Guide to Energy Management
[36:57] How to Network Better
[45:15] With Structure Comes Freedom in Public Speaking

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Originally airing on December 15, 2023, we explore a behind-the-scenes look at self-awareness and personal growth with our guest, Michele Price, a seasoned leadership advisor and communication strategist. The discussion revolves around how self-awareness is the cornerstone of personal and professional development. Michele shares her insights on being a serial entrepreneur and how her non-traditional path has shaped her career. Touching on the importance of asking the right questions, both to oneself and others, we discuss how cultivating a relationship with oneself is key to unlocking our own potential. We also explore the concept of experimenting with "stackable wins" to create meaningful progress and the role of joyful curiosity in navigating life's challenges and opportunities. Whether you're looking to grow within your career or simply seeking a deeper connection with yourself, this episode offers valuable takeaways to inspire your journey.

Key Takeaways:

• Self-awareness and growth come from within: Asking meaningful questions and being honest with oneself are essential for personal and professional development.
• Experiment with stackable wins: Small, incremental successes can lead to significant growth and satisfaction.
• Cultivate a relationship with yourself: Building a strong, authentic connection with yourself is crucial for navigating life’s challenges and opportunities.
• Embrace joyful curiosity: Staying curious and open to new possibilities can lead to unexpected and fulfilling experiences.

Key Points:

• [06:33] Getting to Know Michele Price: Michele discusses her background, her journey as a serial entrepreneur, and how she discovered her passion for leadership and communication strategy.
• [17:41] Growth from Within and Self-Awareness: The conversation shifts to the importance of self-awareness and how true growth starts from within.
• [22:49] The Importance of Curiosity and Questions: The trio explores how asking questions and maintaining a sense of curiosity are critical for personal and professional development.
• [41:40] Key Takeaways and Conclusion: The episode wraps up with a reflection on the key lessons learned and how listeners can apply them to their own lives.

Meet Our Guest - Michele Price
Michele Price is a leadership advisor and communication strategist who works with business owners and CEOs to help them align their emotional rhythm with their business goals. With a unique approach that combines deep self-awareness and practical strategy, Michele guides her clients to achieve growth by tapping into their inner wisdom and experimenting with incremental wins.

Connect with Michele:

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In this episode, we revisit an inspiring conversation with Wendy Meadows we originally had on December 1, 2023. Wendy is an author, life coach, and attorney, who shares insights from her book Sparkle and Grit. Together, we delve into the importance of embracing both the inspiration of sparkle and the perseverance of grit to bring ideas to fruition. We discuss how we often get in our own way when striving for success and explore the tiny, consistent steps necessary to overcome these barriers. Wendy's journey from practicing family law to becoming a coach illustrates the power of recognizing when a change is needed and taking courageous steps toward a more fulfilling career.

Takeaways:

• The synergy between sparkle (inspiration) and grit (perseverance) is essential for success.
• Recognizing and aligning with your true values and passions is crucial for career fulfillment.
• Small, consistent actions can lead to significant changes and achievements.
• It's important to notice when a job or situation no longer serves your well-being and to take steps to change it.
• The words we choose and the mindset we cultivate significantly impact our resilience and overall well-being.

Key Points:

• [0:00] Introduction and Celebrating the Week
• [7:37] Wendy's Career Journey
• [8:07] Pivoting and Bringing Different Experiences to Your Career
• [12:36] Recognizing When It's Time for a Change
• [20:38] Defining Grit and Sparkle
• [28:46] Recognizing When You're in a Challenging Situation
• [37:18] The Synergy of Sparkle and Grit
• [41:06] The Power of Words and the Impact on Resilience
• [46:49] Our Golden Nuggets for This Episode

Notes about the Guest:
Wendy Meadows is a bestselling author of Sparkle and Grit, a family law attorney turned life coach, and a speaker. She specializes in helping clients get unstuck to achieve their professional and personal goals. With over 20 years of experience in litigation, mediation, coaching, and consulting, Wendy offers relatable and insightful advice. She enjoys spending time with her family, watching holiday movies, and planning her next travel adventure.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the balance between inspiration and perseverance. Wendy Meadows provides practical advice on recognizing when a change is necessary and how to take small, consistent steps toward a fulfilling career. You'll walk away with valuable insights on embracing resilience and finding your unique sparkle.

For more information and to connect with Wendy, visit her on:

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In this episode, Kim and Louise are joined by Sarah Noble, a mystic guide, spiritual mentor, and transformational coach. Originally airing on September 29, 2023, Sarah shares her journey of aligning her life with her values, spirituality, and intuition. We explore the importance of self-discovery, the process of ego death and rebirth, and how living authentically can lead to a purpose-driven life.

TAKEAWAYS:

• Embrace the duality of life to live fully.
• Trust yourself and live in alignment with your values.
• Self-discovery involves letting go of old beliefs and creating space for new opportunities.
• Purpose is connected to what we value and devote our time and energy to.
• Transformation requires breaking down old identities to rebuild a more authentic self.

Key Points:

[00:28] Introduction and celebration of small moments.
[09:28] The importance of aligning life with values and intuition.
[11:42] The metaphor of the chrysalis and the process of transformation.
[18:19] Building trust in oneself and living authentically.
[23:31] Letting go of old beliefs to create space for new opportunities.
[26:14] The concept of ego death and the cycle of rebirth.
[30:57] Embracing the duality of life to live fully.
[36:02] Living sensational lives through our senses.
[40:12] Connecting purpose with values and devotion.

Sarah Noble is a mystic guide, spiritual mentor, and transformational coach who lives in devotion to creating spaces that allow people to be fully alive and deeply connected to their intuition. She is passionate about inspiring you to live as your authentic self and create a life defined by your true desires. With a deep understanding of the spiritual journey, Sarah guides others in discovering their purpose and living more fully alive.

Join us on a deep dive into the journey of self-discovery, the importance of aligning your life with your values, and the transformative power of trusting yourself. Sarah Noble shares her personal experiences and insights on living a purpose-driven life, making this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking to live authentically and fully.

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In this episode from the archives, we are joined by Nadine Stille, a dynamic coach who has lived and worked in six countries. Originally airing on September 15, 2023, Nadine shares her journey of designing a career that aligns with her life, emphasizing the importance of self-care, curiosity, and divine timing. We explore how taking risks and following your intuition can lead to unexpected opportunities and personal growth. Nadine's story highlights the balance between work and personal life, creating stillness for self-reflection and the power of believing in oneself. We dive into the significance of curiosity as a superpower and how paying attention to discomfort can signal the need for change and touch on the theme of navigating transitions with grace.

Takeaways

• Prioritizing self-care and rest is essential for productivity and fulfillment in one's career.
• Finding a balance between work and personal life allows for more flexibility and freedom.
• Divine timing can play a role in career decisions and life transitions.
• Taking risks and following your intuition can lead to unexpected opportunities and personal growth.
• Curiosity is a superpower that can lead to new possibilities.
• Paying attention to our feelings and discomfort can signal the need for change.
• Creating stillness and space for self-reflection helps tap into our intuition.
• Believing in ourselves and exploring what is possible can lead to divine timing moments.
• Navigating transitions with grace is an important part of personal growth.

Key Points

• [00:27] Introduction and Celebrations: Road trips and new ventures.
• [03:48] Embracing Imperfection: Taking Risks and Trying New Ventures.
• [12:45] Nadine's Career Journey: From Hospitality to Coaching.
• [24:08] Divine Timing: Trusting the Journey.
• [27:11] The Power of Curiosity and Divine Timing.
• [28:22] Listening to Discomfort and Embracing Change.
• [29:21] The Role of Stillness and Self-Reflection.
• [34:30] Dreaming and Believing in What is Possible.
• [52:55] Navigating Transitions with Grace.

Living and working in six different countries, Nadine has transitioned from the hospitality sector to coaching. Her journey reflects her belief in the power of curiosity, self-care, and divine timing. She emphasizes the importance of balancing work and personal life and has created a social lounge for mothers to support each other. Nadine helps busy moms find joy and fulfillment in both their personal and professional lives.

This episode is a treasure trove of inspiration for anyone feeling stuck or looking to make a significant change in their life. You'll walk away with practical tips on creating stillness, recognizing discomfort as a signal for change, and navigating life's transitions with grace. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a busy mom, or someone looking to realign your career with your life, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement.

For more information and to connect with Nadine, visit her on:

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In this episode, which originally aired on August 18, 2023, we are joined by Phoebe Leona, an embodiment guide and founder of the nOMad Collective. Phoebe shares her journey of personal and professional reinvention, exploring the themes of empowerment and belonging. We dive into the transition from entitlement to empowerment, the importance of somatic work, and how our bodies can serve as gateways to greater self-awareness and power. With insights on overcoming failure, embracing transformation, and fostering a deeper connection with ourselves, this episode offers wisdom for anyone looking to reclaim their power and live more authentically.

Takeaways

• How failures can be reframed as learning experiences that foster wisdom.
• The significance of rites of passage and physical embodiment in personal growth.
• Strategies to move from a mindset of entitlement to one of empowerment.
• The role of somatic practices in connecting with and reclaiming personal power.

Key Points

[09:09] Introducing Phoebe Leona: Phoebe's bio highlights her diverse roles and sets up the discussion on her journey and focus.

[10:32] Reinvention and Refinement: Phoebe talks about her shift from dancer to embodiment guide and her constant reinvention.

[18:13] Moving from Entitlement to Empowerment: The discussion focuses on shifting from entitlement to reclaiming personal power.

[24:46] Struggles in Bringing Back Personal Power: Phoebe and the hosts discuss the challenges of reclaiming power from entitlement.

[28:28] Facilitating the Transition to Empowerment: They explore ways to help others, especially youth, move from entitlement to empowerment.

[38:27] The Role of the Body in Empowerment: Phoebe explains how somatic work enhances self-awareness and empowerment.

[45:58] Golden Nuggets and Conclusion: The hosts and Phoebe share key takeaways on somatic awareness and insights.

Phoebe Leona is an embodiment guide and the founder of the nOMad Collective, where she teaches leaders to lead with empathy and heart. She is a TEDx speaker, author, and contemporary dancer. Phoebe's work focuses on helping people find a sense of belonging and purpose through transformational experiences. She is passionate about her embodiment practice, Mvt 109, which helps individuals handle life's pressures and avoid burnout.

Listen in to learn how to step further into a sense of empowerment in your life and work. Throughout the conversation, you will gain insights into the importance of celebrating small wins, embracing failures, and using somatic practices to reconnect with your body and reclaim your personal power.

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The journey toward liberation is messy AF, and Taina Brown and Becky Mollenkamp are here for it! 💥

Join them for the Messy Liberation, a podcast about current events, politics, pop culture, and business through an intersectional feminist lens.

Taina and Becky aren’t perfect activists or allies, so don’t expect polished and perfectly formulated conversations with 3-step solutions (that’s toxic capitalist BS anyway).

📣 Instead, listen in on their real-time, messy thoughts as they make sense of the world around them. If you’re sick of superficial approaches to business and personal challenges, then you’ll love the nuance they bring to every discussion.

Messy Liberation will get you thinking, help you feel less alone in the mess of personal development and systems liberation, and educate and inspire you, no matter where you are on the journey.

If you also want to create a more equitable world, check out Messy Liberation, available wherever you listen to podcasts, including Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. 🎧

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Gabrielle Hayes, a visionary product leader renowned for her passion for efficiency and problem-solving, originally joined us on May 22, 2023 for an insightful conversation. In this rebroadcast episode, Gabrielle (also known as Gabs) shares her journey of letting go of societal expectations and embracing authenticity to create a career and life uniquely suited to her.

Takeaways

• Embrace the power of support systems and celebrate the people in your life who provide constant support.
• Let go of societal expectations and definitions of success, and instead focus on what feels right and aligned with your values.
• Embrace authenticity and show up as your true self in your career and life.
• Take ownership of your accomplishments and have confidence in your abilities.
• Script and manifest your ideal life, focusing on how you want it to feel rather than how it looks.

Key Points:

• [00:00] Introduction
• [05:16] Gabrielle's Career Journey: From Healthcare to Product Management
• [12:16] Embracing Change and Letting Go of Control
• [15:33] Challenges of Perfectionism and Owning Your Journey
• [19:36] The Power of Reclaiming Control and Focusing on Personal Growth
• [22:51] Aligning with Your True Self and Embracing Authenticity
• [25:16] Ideal Day Exercise and Dreaming Big
• [30:03] The Importance of Allowing and Beingness
• [32:56] Redefining Success and Career Crafting
• [35:12] Showing Up Authentically and Making an Impact
• [37:39] Golden Nuggets and Takeaways

From Corporate Ladder to Entrepreneurial Success

Gabrielle Hayes' entrepreneurial journey is a testament to the power of self-belief and perseverance. After years of side hustling, she took the bold step into full-time entrepreneurship, founding two successful startups. She is passionate about helping other founders avoid common pitfalls and achieve their dreams.

Gabs is driven to empower women to break free from societal limitations and create a life of freedom and fulfillment. Through her coaching programs, workshops, and engaging podcast, Gabs offers powerful strategies and unwavering support to help women conquer fear, replace self-doubt with confidence, and design an intentional, fulfilling life.

Tune in to learn how to let go of what no longer serves you, embrace your true self, and experience the magic of aligning your life with your inner desires. Don't miss this inspiring episode with Gabrielle Hayes.

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In this episode, which originally aired on May 26, 2023, we have a truly engaging conversation with Lisa Bragg about embracing self-promotion and authenticity. We talk with Lisa about her book "Bragging Rights: How to Talk About Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion," and its positive impact on readers, inspiring them to find courage and step out of their comfort zones.

We delve into the importance of celebrating achievements and the role of purposeful self-promotion, emphasizing the need for individuals to recognize their own remarkable qualities. Lisa shares her journey of helping people be seen and heard and touches on the cultural and societal reluctance to self-promote, stressing the importance of redefining bragging in a positive light. We explore how to define success based on personal values rather than societal expectations and discuss the significance of storytelling in conveying success and building a personal brand.

Lisa's extensive experience as a speaker, advisor, and professional mentor, combined with her background in journalism and founding Mediaface, a Toronto-based content and consulting firm, enriches the conversation. Her book, "Bragging Rights," is available in paperback, e-book, and audiobook formats at major retailers. Lisa can be found on her website (https://www.lisabragg.com) and on LinkedIn.

Takeaways

• Have the courage to take action and share your successes.
• Focus on your potential and future self, rather than solely on your reputation.
• Collect and celebrate your accomplishments to boost your confidence and self-worth.
• Authenticity is important, but be mindful of the context and environment in which you show up as your authentic self.
• Self-promotion is not about bragging or puffery, but about owning and sharing your strengths and how you can be of service to others.
• Cultural and societal norms often discourage self-promotion, but it's important to challenge these attitudes and redefine self-promotion as a way to be seen and heard.
• Storytelling is a powerful tool for self-promotion. Sharing the emotional impact and the journey behind your successes can be more compelling than just presenting data and facts.

Key Points:[02:33] Courage and Leaning into the Unknown
[04:29] Leading with the Divine Feminine
[06:46] Helping People Be Seen and Heard
[09:31] Defining Success Based on Personal Values
[11:18] Authenticity and Enthusiasm
[16:43] The Nuances of Authenticity
[20:03] Defining Success and Connecting Values
[22:54] Taking Action and Sharing
[25:31] Building Confidence and Overcoming Self-Doubt
[25:59] Embracing the Imposter Experience and Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
[26:57] Adapting to the Changing Job Market and the Need for Self-Promotion
[27:48] The Power of Storytelling in Conveying Success
[29:58] Redefining Bragging: From Modesty Norms to Purposeful Self-Promotion

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In this episode, which originally aired on April 17, 2023, we dive deep with Jen Vertanen, an inspiring life coach and project manager who masterfully weaves together her passion and profession. Jen takes us on a captivating journey through her experiences in coaching, mentoring, and project management, offering invaluable insights on how to balance a fulfilling day job with a calling that lights up your soul.

Jen opens up about her personal journey from the brink of burnout to a place of true fulfillment. She emphasizes the transformative power of self-awareness and the commitment to doing the work. We explore the profound impact of words, the importance of self-acceptance, and the liberating process of living authentically.

Along the way, discover powerful tools for self-inquiry, such as envisioning your vibrant 80-year-old self and the magic of sitting in silence to connect with your inner wisdom. We also shed a little light on the reality that not everyone is ready for this deep work, and the importance of meeting each of us where we are.

Join us as we let go of judgment and fully embrace the exciting and transformative journey of radical acceptance.

Key Points:

• [00:00] Introduction
• [06:43] Jen’s career journey and early mentoring experiences
• [13:27] Identifying and letting go of what's no longer serving you
• [16:29] Doing the work: what it means and how to approach it
• [18:51] Tools for self-inquiry and connecting with your future self
• [21:13] The power of language: avoiding 'should' and 'but'
• [25:54] Balancing being and doing, and finding freedom
• [30:44] The importance of continuous self-evaluation and adjusting your approach
• [42:21] Recognizing exhaustion and using it as a clue for self-inquiry
• [44:23] Key takeaways and golden nuggets

Jen Vertanen is a Coach + Consultant for gutsy, determined women tired AF by the status quo ready to give themselves unapologetic permission to do whatever it takes to make their Bold AF Goals a reality.

Not only is Jen a strategic project manager with 30+ years experience, she's also been on the frontlines with her own personal transformation (from loneliness and self-loathing to not only loving, but liking herself and her life) as well as the thousands of lives she’s helped through coaching and podcasting.

Using her signature candor, humor, and unique approach to doing the work, Jen wants the world to know it’s never too late but you do kind of need to get going.

When she’s not worrying about her three adult children or brainwashing women to fall in love with themselves, you can find Jen getting a massage or unwinding at the end of the day curled up on the couch with her hubby and newfs bingeing old episodes of The Amazing Race in Saint Paul, MN.

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In this special episode, Kim and Louise reflect on an incredible milestone:

111 episodes of inspiring conversations, one airing every week for over two years.

Two years of kickass conversations spanning a myriad of topics to support you on your career journey. Whether you are a C-suite, middle manager, pivoter, entrepreneur, or just trying to figure out what's next, we've been here each week to bring you thoughtful conversations to guide you on your way to a more meaningful connection with yourself and your career.

As we celebrate this milestone, we are also keenly aware of the need for rest. In this very special episode, we're sharing with you why we're taking a break, how we're re-energizing ourselves, and what to expect when we return. During this short hiatus, we're excited to share some of our favorite episodes from the archives, so you won't miss one juicy bit. Tune in to hear about how we made this decision, what we're looking forward to, and even what we're maybe even a little afraid of. Thank you for being a part of this journey with us!

Your support means the world to us, and we look forward to continuing to provide you with thoughtful content and meaningful support for your life and work. You can continue to follow us on

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Show Highlights

0:00 Hello And Welcome

4:02 Time to Transition

11:56 The Podcast Project

15:27 The Empower and Embody Rebrand

22:59 The Fear of Transitions

28:16 Reboot and Recovery

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You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

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Why do some people find happiness and fulfillment in their work and others don't? We've all heard that finding fulfillment in our work can significantly enhance our overall well-being and life satisfaction.

Sure, it's true.

But what if the work you do doesn't align with your greater purpose and meaning? In this episode, Kim and Louise are joined by Doug Barna, a former engineer who realigned his life teach others how to find success in their careers.

They dig deep on why some people thrive and find joy in their professional lives while others struggle, and discuss the dynamics of workplace interactions and cultivating a positive mindset.

You can learn more about Doug at:

https://dougbarna.acclaimedsummit.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougbarna/

https://www.youtube.com/@dougbarna

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcomes

4:11 When do you Know It’s Time to Make a Change?

12:13 Needing Humans

16:01 How to Help People Feel Like They Matter?

20:02 Self-Efficacy and Happiness

26:26 How to Be a Happy Person

30:29 Self-Awareness and Happiness

36:09 The Individual AND the Community

40:55 How Can We Be Strong and Not be Exhausted

45:08 What is it that Really Makes Us Happy?

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You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

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What does healing truly mean in the realm of leadership? We have learned that embracing the continuous journey of healing can lead to profound transformations in both our personal and professional lives, empowering us to become embodied leaders. In this episode, Kim and Louise are joined by Tanya Jaklis, a Leadership Coach who supports heart-centered leaders in rediscovering their core identity, prioritizing their well-being, and leading confidently.

This roundtable of leadership experts explore what healing looks like, the continuous nature of healing, and how it impacts leadership.

Tune in to uncover the transformative power of healing as part of your leadership journey, and how it can empower you to become fully embodied.

You can learn more about Tanya at:

www.tanyajaklis.com

https://www.facebook.com/tanyajakliscoaching

https://www.instagram.com/tanyajaklis/

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Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcomes

1:26 Celebrations

5:26 Tanya Jaklis Leadership Coaching

11:24 Where do you see yourself when you turn 50?

20:05 How to let go of stuff in your heard?

23:24 How to process your feelings?

32:03 Holding space for emotions

37:16 Letting go of knowing to trust yourself

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HowLeadersHeal #EmpoweredLeadership #EmbodiedLeadership #HeartCenteredLeadership #TanyaJaklis #LeadershipCoach #CoreIdentity #WellBeing #ConfidentLeadership #CorporateHealing #ContinuousHealing #PodcastEpisode #TransformativeLeadership #PersonalGrowth #HealingInBusiness

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Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

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Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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21% of millennials say they've changed jobs within the past year and 83% of recently surveyed Gen Z workers consider themselves job hoppers.

But does job hopping lead to higher satisfaction and happiness, or, is it a symptom of a deeper issue?

For the last decade, Jennifer Mulholland and Jeff Shuck, co-owners of Plenty Consulting, have helped thousands of conscious leaders, businesses, and non-profits grow in revenue, impact, and fulfillment.

Their new book, Leading with Light: Choosing Conscious Leadership When You’re Ready for More, offers a blueprint to help you make more intentional career choices and align your passions, talents, and dreams so that you can enjoy what you do.

In this episode, Kim and Louise sit down with Jennifer and Jeff to discuss how to stop job hopping and their three proven strategies to make more conscious career choices.

You can learn more about Jennifer, Jeff and Plenty Consulting at: https://plentyconsulting.com

And download a free chapter of their book Leading with Light here: https://book.plentyconsulting.com/leading-with-light

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcomes

0:26 Another Kickass Career Conversation

5:09 Leading With Conscious Leadership with Jennifer Mulholland and Jeff Shuck

812 Jeff and Jennifer: Trust Your Own Knowing

14:56 What is conscious leadership?

20:30 The Importance of Failing and Growing

28:18 Why I Should Try to Fail

34:22 What's the Difference Between and Intention and a Goal?

38:10 Your Enough is Enough

42:16 Your Life is a Choice

45:44 Jennifer and Jeff On Leading With Light

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You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

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Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

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Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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How often do you think you're using your imagination in your day-to-day life?

How creative do you consider yourself? We've all heard that tapping into creativity helps us face challenges head-on, explore alternative solutions, and become more open-minded.

But how and why is that so? In this episode, Kim and Louise are joined by Paul Pape, a professional speaker and visionary artist whose journey highlights the indispensable nature of creativity. He has two decades of experience with industry giants like Disney, Universal and Nickelodeon, and will share how fostering creativity not only empowers us individually but also drives innovation on a global scale. Tune in as we dive into the power of cultivating our creativity and imagination as essential aspects of our personal and professional growth.

You can learn more about Paul at:

https://paulpape.it/ https://paulpapedesigns.com/

https://www.instagram.com/paulpapedesigns/

https://www.youtube.com/paulpapedesigns

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpape

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcomes

4:04 Paul Pape as the Creative Pivoter

5:11 Bend Don’t Break

10:54 Sometimes Yes Leads to Burnout

13:31 Unleashing Creativity

17:49 3 Rules for a Creative Brain

20:21 Don’t Fear Failure

24:42 Creativity in Your Career

31:15 The Body Has Wisdom

35:09 Being OK With Being in the Moment

39:40 Failure as Momentum

40:51 Wisdom Comes From Everywhere

41:46 Paul Shares His Wisdom

45:14 What’s Happening with Kickass Career Conversations

EmbraceCreativity #UnlockInnovation #PaulPape #CreativeJourney #UnleashCreativity #EmbraceImagination #InnovationMindset #YKAC #YourKickassCareer #KickassCareer #KickassCareeConversation #KickassConversation #KimRomain #LouiseNeil

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Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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How often do you feel overwhelmed with the demands of work?

Have you ever wondered why it's so hard to break the cycle of stress and overwhelm and feel like you're able to regain control?

Join Kim and Louise as they sit down with the dynamic trio from Down Under - Jennifer Myers, Carol Reid, and Lucia Fritsche, also known as the 90-Day Divas. These phenomenal businesswomen share their insights and strategies for stepping out of overwhelm and reclaiming your personal power in the world of work. Tune in and discover how to navigate challenges, find harmony, and thrive in your career endeavours!

You can learn more about the 90 Day Divas at:

https://90daydivas.com/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diva-deep-dive/id1713597970

https://open.spotify.com/show/7i9ytjuGK81AMZidfaVYW9

https://www.instagram.com/90daydivas/

https://www.facebook.com/90daydivas

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcomes

1:17 Celebrating Stepping out of Your Comfort Zone and Being Grateful

3:56 Second Wind Workouts and Habit Forming

5:08 Feeling the Energetic Shift

7:31 The 90 Day Divas

8:38 The Power of Collaboration

13:54 Stepping out Of Overwhelm

18:05 Knowing Yourself and Your Creative Partners

24:26 Learning the Art of Receiving

28:52 Reframing Your Story and the Trickster Brain

34:01 The Steps and Tips for Getting Out of Overwhelm

39:33 Examining How You Are Dealing with Stress

42:48 Taking Any Kind of Action is Action

46:58 Listening to Your Intuition

49:43 Continue the Conversation with Us at yourkickasscareer.com

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You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

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Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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In this Kickass Career Conversations, Kim and Louise explore the importance of pausing and reflecting on one's career path and personal life, engaging in stillness to better understand oneself, and redefining one's identity in relation to your career.

They discuss the power of pausing to reassess life's direction, emphasizing how constant busyness can distract from deeper self-awareness. They also touch on the importance of knowing oneself to better align one's career with personal identity, suggesting that self-reflection and recognizing personal narratives can lead to significant personal and professional growth.

Kim and Louise highlight the benefits of creating a space for personal development, which can lead to a more fulfilling and directed life and career.

The conversation suggests strategies for engaging with one's personal and professional growth in a meaningful way, and the importance of making conscious choices about career paths and life decisions.

Show Highlights

0:00 Hello & Welcome

0:27 What is Career Empowerment

7:37 How to Redefine Your Career Identity

13:46 What Work Should Be and How It Feels

16:52 Work Life: Purpose, Control, and Fun

19:33 Reveal Your Own Career Story

26:27 The First Chapter of Self-Care

30:06 How to Heal Yourself Through Stillness

35:42 The Cracking Point of Career Talk

39:11 Disrupting Your Career

40:38 Join the Conversation at YourKickassCareer.com

RedefiningYourself #CareerIdentity #PerceptionVsReality #CareerTransformation #DiversityInMedia #CareerSuccess #EmbracingIdentity #EntrepreneurialJourney #YKAC #KickassCareer #YourKickassCareer #KickassCareerConversations #CareerConversations #CareerPivot

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You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

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Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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Struggling to balance multiple passions and commitments in your busy life? Join Kim and Louise in this episode as they dive into what it means to navigate a busy life and share some tips along the way.

We explore strategies for managing a busy life, what can help with finding focus amidst distractions, and leaning into what's most fulfilling even while pursuing diverse interests.

If you're feeling pulled in multiple directions and craving clarity and success in your own life, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration to help you navigate a busy life.

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcomes

1:46 Finding The Time for Retreat

4:09 Crazy Work Pivots and Burnout

10:40 The Inner Work of Work

13:55 Kim on Becoming an Entrepreneur

20:09 Pushing Yourself To the Limit

22:18 How to Hustle Your Way Through a Busy Life

30:33 How to Navigate the Hustle Culture

35:33 Step Off of the Hamster Wheel

41:21 What are the Benefits of a Business Retreat

4431 Continue the conversation by joining Kim and Louise at yourkickasscareer.com

BalancingPassions #BusyLifeStruggles #NavigatingChaos #MultiPassionateLife #NeurodiverseMind #FindingFocus #ClarityInChaos #NavigatingNeurodivergence #YKAC #YourKickassCareer #KickassCareer #KickassCareerConversationd #KickassConversations #Podcast

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You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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Are you feeling like your career path is a pair of shoes that just doesn't fit right? Join Kim and Louise for this episode as we dive into the complexities of crafting a career that fits.

Joined by Gillian Macgregor-Spurr, or Coach G as she's otherwise know, tune in to hear their insights on navigating career transitions and discovering the path that aligns with what you want most from your career. Whether you're feeling stuck in your current career or exploring new opportunities, this conversation offers practical advice and inspiration to help you pursue a path that aligns with your aspirations and values.

You can learn more about Coach G at:

https://gmacspurr.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianmacgregorspurr/

https://www.instagram.com/gmacspurr_coaching/

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcomes

0:27 Killing Your Career with Gillian MacGregor-Spurr

5:22 Kickass Career Conversations Goes On Retreat

8:01 Meet Gillian MacGregor-Spurr and MacSpurr Coaching

9:44 Gillian on Becoming a Running Coach

11:19 Listening to the Universe When Things Aren't Working

14:15 How I Learned To Love My Career

19:14 Listen to Your Body

20:08 How to Stop Bullying Yourself

25:51 Experts on How to Stop Criticizing Yourself

28:22 Gillian on Getting to Know Herself

31:12 The Small Wins of the Movement Challenge

38:36 There Is No Wrong Answer

41:30 Taking That First Step

45:01 Continue the Conversation with your special invitation to the Inspireize Network

CareerFit #CareerTransition #CareerJourney #FindYourPath #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerAdvice #CareerExploration #Aspirations #CareerGoals #PersonalGrowth #YKAC #YourKickassCareer #KickassCareerConversations #KickassCareer #CareerConversations #CareerPodcast

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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Finding that sweet spot where your passion aligns perfectly with profession isn't just a dream... it's a journey and it's absolutely achievable!

If you've ever found yourself wondering how to make your dreams a reality, or how to pivot away from burnout and towards work that matters and lights up your soul, this episode is your guiding star.

Join Kim and Louise as they chat with Laura Mickler, a mindset coach, yogi, and the founder of The Branch Collective and the Sacred Steps Yoga Studio. Laura is a champion of the "why not!?" attitude in the face of doubts and naysayers, guiding individuals through the process of identifying their dreams, manifesting them into reality, and navigating the challenges of aligning passion with profession.

Whether you're in the midst of a career transition, seeking advancement in your current role, or simply looking to infuse more passion into your professional life, this conversation can help you forge your path with confidence and clarity.

Discover more about Laura Mickler and her transformative work at:

www.lauramickler.com

https://instagram.com/lauratakesabreath

https://instagram.com/sacredstepsmuncie

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauradragoomickler

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcomes

1:04 Celebrating Women from Around the World

2:50 The Solar Eclipse 2024

8:21 What Happened to My Career Path

14:10 How to get out of a Bad Job

19:16 Discovering Your Talent

19:47 Pivoting From a Long-Time Career

25:45 The Secret to Finding Your Passion

34:06 How to Take a Pause and Find Stillness

40:19 Finding Your Purpose

45:20 Continue the Conversation with your special invitation to the Inspireize Network

PassionMeetsProfession #DreamsToReality #WhyNotAttitude #BeyondBurnout #MindsetMatters #CareerClarity #ForgeYourPath #LifeInAlignment #SacredStepsJourney #TheBranchCollective #ykac #YourKickassCareer #KickassCareerConversation #KickassCareer #KickassConversation

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You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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Ever notice how decluttering your space also declutters your mind?

In this episode, Kim and Louise explore the transformative power of decluttering for mental health with our guest, Caroline Thor. As a certified KonMari Consultant and Professional Organizer, Caroline brings a wealth of expertise in helping individuals achieve balance and clarity by simplifying their physical spaces.

On this very special 100th episode, we delve into the profound impact of decluttering and organizing on our overall well-being, discussing how it can alleviate feelings of overwhelm and create a sense of calm. You'll get valuable insights on navigating the challenges of unpredictability and the importance of flexibility in finding effective solutions for a more harmonious lifestyle.

If you're seeking practical tips and inspiration to declutter your mind and space, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in to discover how embracing minimalism and organization can lead to a happier, more peaceful life.

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcomes

3:30 The 100th Episode Celebration

4:23 The Power of Pivoting

4:59 How to get into Work Life Harmony

6:17 From Music Teacher to Konmari Consultant

17:45 Decluttering for Your Mental Health

18:30 The Power of Ownership

19:18 Do we Need a Cluttered Home

21:30 The Konmari Method

25:02 The Power of Visualization

28:09 How to help Your Kids with Clutter

28:49 How to Let Go of Sentimental Clutter

43:17 Living Clutter Free

44:09 The Power of Feelings

45:00 Continue the Conversation with your special invitation to the Inspireize Network

You can connect with Caroline at:

https://www.caroline-thor.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinethor

https://www.instagram.com/caro.thor/

https://www.facebook.com/carolineorganizer/

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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Have you ever experienced the daunting fear of the unknown when contemplating a career transition?

This week, Louise goes solo and takes a dive deep into the theme of "Facing the Fear of the Unknown" with our special guest Cory Kehler, who brings over two decades of experience in people development across various sectors.

This episode is chock full of invaluable insights into the challenges and triumphs of making a career transition with a focus on the profound impact fear can have on this journey.

Whether you're contemplating a shift in your professional path or navigating the uncertainties of change, this conversation offers practical wisdom and inspiration to help you navigate the uncharted waters of your career with confidence.

Tune in to discover how to embrace the unknown and turn fear into a catalyst for growth and success.

You can connect with Cory at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-kehler-60a5151b5/

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcomes

4:58 Feel the Fear and Do it Anyways

6:39 Cory on Pivots in Your Career

14:52 What Would I Do Different If I Had To Do It Over?

20:38 Finding Excitement in Your Career

26:04 The Outward Mindset

32:40 Don't let fear be your Guide posts

36:10 Continue the Conversation with your special invitation to the Inspireize Network

FearOfTheUnknown #CareerTransitionJourney #NavigatingChange #EmbracingUncertainty #ProfessionalGrowth #OvercomingFear #CareerShift #FacingChallenges #CareerSuccess #InspiringConversations #YKAC #KickassCareer #CareerCrafting #KickassConversations #CareerConversations

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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We all want to excel in our careers and businesses, navigating challenges with resilience, but how can we engineer this mindset for success, particularly as a woman in a male-dominated industry? Join us in this episode of Kickass Career Conversations, where Kim and Louise explore the concepts of engineering resilience with their guest, Hannah Burns Dunham, founder of Climbing Trees Consulting.

Resilience extends far beyond technical competence; it encompasses the development of a flexible mindset and a diverse toolkit to work through challenges, adapt to changing landscapes, and thrive in a variety of environments. Whether you're a seasoned professional seeking to enhance your resilience or a newcomer stepping into the workforce, this episode promises a treasure trove of actionable items and empowering perspectives.

You can learn more about Hannah at:

https://climbingtreesconsulting.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahbdunham/

https://www.instagram.com/climbingtreeswithhannah

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcomes

4:02 Leading as a Female

8:26 How to Successfully Transition into a New Role

11:57 Building Women’s Resilience

18:11 Confidence, Salary Negotiations and More

24:40 The Fight for Equality in the Workplace

26:09 Take Control of Your Career

27:50 When we Personally Grow, We Professionally Grow

38:50 Continue the Conversation with your special invitation to the Inspireize Network

EngineeringResilience #ProfessionalSuccess #MindsetMatters #AdaptAndThrive #NavigatingChallenges #CareerEmpowerment #EmotionalIntelligence #ThrivingProfessionals #MaleDominatedIndustries #CareerExcellence

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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Whether you're fresh out of an educational program or a seasoned professional, there is always an opportunity for growth and development.

That's why it's so important to understand our unique ways of learning, especially as adults. Join Kim and Louise as they sit down with Learning Design expert Catrina Mitchum to explore the importance of understanding how we learn as adults and how this can help shape our professional development landscape.

Join us as we delve into the strategies and insights essential for optimizing skill acquisition, navigating career transitions, and fostering a growth mindset. Whether you're aiming for advancement in your current role or eyeing a new career path, this episode offers invaluable guidance to help you move the needle forward.

You can learn more about Catrina at:

https://www.cmlearningdesign.com

https://instagram.com/cmlearningdesign

https://www.linkedin.com/in/catrina-mitchum-learning-design/

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcomes

4:32 Open-Minded Design

6:39 The Process of Learning

12:37 Revolutionizing Online Learning

12:59 How Do We Learn as Adults

15:12 The Importance of Trust

19:25 Lessons on Qualifications and Education

26:06 What is The Core of Learning Design

29:01 How do you Become the Designers of Your Learning

38:34 The 3 Questions for Learning Your Way Forward

39:32 Continue the Conversation with your special invitation to the [Inspireize Network]

ProfessionalDevelopment #AdultLearning #GrowthMindset #CareerDevelopment #SkillAcquisition #CareerTransition #LearningStrategies #PersonalGrowth #EducationForAll #PodcastInsights #CareerAdvancement #LifelongLearning #YKAC #YourKickassCareer #CareerConversations #KickassCareer

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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thing we all have in common. We're all human. And yet, humanity in the workplace (and elsewhere) isn't always what we're focused on. Join Kim and Louise as they are joined by Behavioral Therapist Katheryn Bermann for an insightful episode where we delve into the importance of recognizing each other's humanity in the workplace, especially through the lens of neurodiversity. From enhancing collaboration to fostering a positive company culture and improving employee well-being, we explore how embracing empathy and understanding can lead to greater team success.

You can learn more about Katheryn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katheryn-bermann/

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcome

0:25 Career Conversations

2:54 The Intellectual and Development Disabilities Advocacy Corp.

4:01 The celebration of community

5:06 The Career Pivot from Warehouse Manager to Special Needs Advocate

6:02 What is it like being a Behavior Scientist

9:21 Teaching in Behavior Science

11:43 Neurodiversity in the Workplace

18:01 The Need for Neurodiversity in the Workplace

20:25 The Rigidity of the Job Description

28:04 Respecting Neurodiversity

31:40 Bringing More Humanity to the Workplace

35:56 The Need for Time Off

40:41 The Need for Experimenting Within the Office

41:18 Continue the Conversation with your special invitation to the Inspireize Network

WorkplaceEmpathy #HumanityAtWork #TeamSuccess #PositiveCulture #EmployeeWellBeing #PodcastInsights #CollaborativeWorkplace #EmpatheticLeadership #ThrivingTeams #InclusiveWorkplace #KickassCareer #KickassCareerConversations #YKAC #CareerConversations

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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Building confidence and belief in yourself is the cornerstone of crafting a career and life that truly aligns with who you are.This isn't about overnight transformations; it's a steady, intentional process. As you nurture confidence, you're essentially handing yourself the tools to design the life you envision. Confidence becomes a magnet, drawing in opportunities, influencing the way you approach challenges, and shaping the trajectory of your life and career.

The ripple effect is profound. Your confidence radiates into your work, relationships, and overall well-being. It empowers you to take risks, seek growth, and stand tall in the face of uncertainties. Crafting your career and life with confidence isn't just a personal victory; it's a gift to the world.

You have the opportunity to be your most authentic self, make a meaningful impact, and inspire others to do the same. In this episode, Kim and Louise invite Monica Morgan to the conversation. Monica has over 30 years in the property management sector, founded a nonprofit with her daughters, and is a newly minted digital nomad traveling the country.

This episode is chock full of stories, tips, and ideas on how believing in yourself is the path toward finding and getting what you want out of this lifetime.

You can learn more about Monica at:

ThePivotalCompanies.com

Or connect with her here:

https://www.facebook.com/monicamorgan.io/

https://www.instagram.com/monicamorgan5/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/callmonicamorgan/

https://youtube.com/@monicamorgan5379

Show Highlights

0:00 Hello and welcome

0:27 Career Conversations

6:12 How to Salvage a week from stress

8:20 Meet Monica Morgan

9:22 How to Be a Serial Entrepreneur and Property Management Veteran

11:08 How to Build Confidence in Your People

19:12 Building Resilience and a Practice of Self-Reflection

26:01 Where does Confidence Come From?

32:01 How to Rebuild Your Confidence in Your Midlife?

36:40 3 Tips for Building Confidence and Braving it Out

44:24 Continue the Conversation with your special invitation to the Inspireize Network

ConfidenceJourney #BelieveInYourself #CraftYourCareer #AuthenticLiving #CareerEmpowerment #RippleEffectOfConfidence #SelfBeliefMatters #DesignYourLife #ImpactfulLiving #CareerCrafting #YourKickassCareer #KickassCareerConversations #CareerConversations #YKAC #KickassCareer

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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Change isn't a swift event but a gradual, transformative process. Often, we anticipate change to occur like a sudden burst of fireworks, but the reality is more akin to tending to a garden.

It involves nurturing, patience, and a commitment to the incremental steps that pave the way for lasting transformation. Understanding that allows us a change in perspective. It acknowledges that meaningful shifts take time, encompassing moments of reflection, learning, and adaptation. This realization fosters resilience, as it encourages you to embrace the journey, navigate setbacks, and savor the small victories that collectively lead to significant change.

In this episode, Kim and Louise invite Keri Schwebius to the conversation. Keri is an author, speaker, consultant, and Certified Executive Coach. She is the owner of Ellevate Executive Coaching and co-owner of LumiLead, a leadership development company. Keri has a genuine desire to create positive change in the world, especially for her clients, and volunteers as Co-Chair of the Women in Leadership Foundation – Saskatchewan Chapter.

You can learn more about Keri here:

https://ellevatecoaching.com

And connect with her here:

www.linkedin.com/in/keri-schwebius

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcomes

0:41 Building a Reflective Practice Every Week

5:12 Getting to Know Keri Schwebius a little bit more

6:35 What do you want to do when you grow up?

16:16 How to Get Through a Change?

18:18 What We Fear Most About Change?

20:03 How do we get used to change?

22:13 How You Can Drive Change in Your Career?

27:01 The Importance of a Detour

32:52 How to Live a Life With Goals?

34:40 I Now Have Permission to Not Know

36:25 What is a Career Roadmap?

37:34 Change is a process

37:55 Continue the Conversation with your special invitation to the Inspireize Network

ChangeIsProcess #TransformationJourney #GrowthMindset #EmbraceTheProcess #PersonalDevelopment #ContinuousImprovement #ResilienceInChange #AdaptAndGrow #ChangePerspective #JourneyToTransformation #YourKickassCareer #KickassCareerConversations #KickassCareer #YKAC #CareerConversations

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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What would your life be like if it didn't feel like an endless list of tasks and responsibilities but a vibrant tapestry of purpose and happiness? Imagine crafting a life (including your work) where every moment is a brushstroke contributing to the masterpiece of your existence.

This comes from discovering your personal roadmap—a guiding light that reveals your true purpose, anchoring you to authenticity and steering you towards a life uniquely yours. In this week's episode, join Kim and Louise as they welcome Dr. Alexandra McDermott to the conversation.

Dr. McDermott ("Ali") is an award-winning Global Leader, International Book Publisher, and Motivational Coach most recently known for her work “Reframing Despair: Going from Stuck to Unstoppable.”

Listen in and learn how to begin to build a blueprint not just to navigate crises but to emerge resilient and joyful in your own life and career.

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcomes

0:45 Our Wins the week

4:05 Who is Dr. Alexandra McDermott

5:26 How to Start a New Life

8:25 The Secret to Finding Your Purpose

18:23 Is it ok to Go Off Script

13:37 The Search for Happiness and Joy

25:43 Understanding Who Is Your Audience?

26:16 What are the Keys to Growth?

32:31 How to Design your Own Life?

38:23 How to Cultivate Trust and Search for Your Purpose

41:21 Continue the Conversation with your special invitation to the Inspireize Network

You can learn more about Dr. McDermott at:

www.PenCrownPublishing.com

www.McDermottLeadership.com

https://www.facebook.com/alexandra.mcdermott.us

https://www.instagram.com/freetojustb/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandramcdermott-innovation-management-leadership-venturecapital-entrepreneurship-ai/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4WXRhrTw8YmrwPbZkfQZg

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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Public speaking is a strong skill that can open many doors. When you talk with courage, confidence, and clearness, you can inspire people around you, make a bigger difference, and help your career grow. A good speaker can motivate others and start changes. By connecting with people personally, you become more than a speaker; you become an inspiration.

Public speaking lets you reach more people and make a bigger impact. Whether you're fighting for a cause or sharing new ideas, your voice can change people's minds and have a lasting effect. It shows you're a leader, makes you more well-known, and can make you look like an expert. This can lead to new jobs, promotions, and meeting new people.

On this episode, Kim and Louise sit down to chat with Adriana Baer, public speaking coach for leaders and rising leaders about how each of us can harness the power of public speaking. Remember, all great speakers had to start somewhere. With practice and hard work, you can use public speaking to inspire, influence, and reach your goals.

You can learn more about Adriana here:

http://www.claimcenterstage.com/

and connect with her here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianabaer

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcomes

0:27 Our Wins the week

4:52 Who is Adriana Baer

6:43 How to be an Introverted Leader

13:06 What makes you Nervous About Public Speaking

18:23 Is it ok to Go Off Script

21:29 Key Points and the Structure of Presentations

25:43 Understanding Who Is Your Audience?

30:30 An Introvert's Guide to Energy Management

36:57 How to Network Better?

44:13 Know What You Need Before You Succeed

45:15 With Structure Comes Freedom in Public Speaking

47:33 Continue the Conversation with your special invitation to the Inspireize Network

SpeakWithImpact #CourageousCommunication #CareerGrowth #InspireWithYourVoice #PublicSpeakingMastery #ClearAndConfident #LeadershipInCommunication #HarnessThePowerOfSpeech #SpeakToInspire #CareerBoostThroughSpeaking #YKAC #YourKickassCareer #KickassCareer #KickassCareerConversation #PodcastConversation

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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Have you ever felt like you're deciphering a secret code in your quest for the perfect job? That's what we call the "Transparency Dilemma" – a tricky dance between wanting clear job details and the often murky realities of job listings. Navigating and decoding subtle nuances underscores the need for more straightforwardness in the job market. The clearer companies are with job descriptions, financial compensation, values and expectations, the more empowered you are to make informed career decisions. Transparency isn't just a buzzword; it's essential for matching individuals with roles that align with their aspirations, ensuring mutual satisfaction and success.

On this episode, Kim and Louise sit down to chat with Katie Latham, founder of Changemaker Careers, about restoring humanity to the job search process.

You can learn more about Katie at:

https://www.changemakercareers.com/

https://www.instagram.com/prideandjoybooks/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-latham/

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcomes

0:00 Welcome and Hellos

0:27 Acing the Career Conversation

6:46 Working in the Social Impact Space

8:54 The Challenge of Navigating a job Interview

18:27 The Importance of Choosing Your Next Step

25:39 Decoding the Job Search Process

28:21 The Myth of Giving 110%

34:13 Interviewing Skills for the Job Search

36:44 Where to Find the Career That Work for You?

40:06 Continue the Conversation with your special invitation to the Inspireize Network

CareerClarity #JobSearchConfidence #TransparencyMatters #EquitableJobHunt #FairEmployment #ConfidentCareerChoices #TransparentWorkplace #InformedJobDecisions #JobSearchEmpowerment #CareerSuccess #NavigatingJobMarket #JobSearchTips #Career #YKAC #YourKickassCareer #KickassCareer #KickassCareerConversations #PodcastConversation

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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Taking the leap to chase your dreams, no matter how old you are, is like diving headfirst into an exciting adventure. It's proof that passion and purpose don't have age limits. The real magic isn't just in reaching your goals, but in the amazing journey of growing and becoming the person you've always wanted to be.

Building a career that matches your dreams is a never-ending journey of learning more about yourself. This story, shaped by your adaptability, strength and resilience, includes both roadblocks and victories. It's a reminder to enjoy every step of the process because loving the journey is just as important as reaching the destination.

On this episode, Kim and Louise sit down to chat with Cheryl Pankhurst, entrepreneur and host of the Teen Minds Redefined Podcast, about what it's like to redefine yourself while finding a career that fits the new you.

You can learn more about Cheryl at:

https://www.instagram.com/cheryl.a.pankhurst/

https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.a.pankhurst/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-ann-pankhurst-1b611855/

Show Highlights

0:00 Welcome & Hellos

3:42 The New World of Work

4:02 Breaking Free From Expectations

6:12 Let’s Just do the Thing that we know we want

11:45 Discover Your True Calling

16:04 Helping your Kids Find Purpose

22:39 What Light’s You Up

23:01 Chasing Your Dreams at Any Age

28:53 Being Comfortable with Who You Are

35:05 Give Yourself Permission to Feel Good at Work

35:57 Finding Ease at Work

37:22 Chasing Your Dream

41:29 How to Chase Your Dream Job

42:00 Join the conversation in Your Kickass Career Collective

DreamChaser #PassionUnleashed #NeverTooLate #JourneyOfGrowth #CareerAdventure #AgelessPurpose #MagicInTheJourney #DreamCareerQuest #AdaptabilityStories #LoveTheProcess #CareerRedefined #PodcastConversations #PassionAndPurpose #CareerTransformation #ResilienceJourney #SelfDiscovery #CareerCrafting #TransformativeJourney #YKAC #KickassCareer #KickassCareerConversation

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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Becoming a lifelong learner is a commitment to perpetual growth and curiosity, a mindset that transcends formal education and values continuous development throughout life. This mindset not only fosters resilience in the face of change but also sharpens problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and creativity.

From reading and online courses to mentorship and diverse experiences, lifelong learners recognize that every moment presents an opportunity for growth. In this week’s episode, Kim and Louise sit down with French language and culture educator, Gigi Kuhn, to talk about what it takes to be a lifelong learner.

You can connect with Gigi on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gigi-kuhn-a28076178/

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcomes

2:42 Celebrating Rebellion

6:50 The Power of Bilingual Education

14:56 Language and Education

26:07 The Importance of Lifetime Learning

30:41 The Power of Lifelong Learning

36:30 The Power of Curiosity

37:41 Keeping Our Curiosity Awake

38:15 Join the conversation in Your Kickass Career Collective

LifelongLearning #CuriosityMatters #ContinuousGrowth #Adaptability #OpenMindedness #SkillsDevelopment #CriticalThinking #NeverStopLearning #EnrichingJourney #PersonalGrowth #LanguageLearning

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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Crafting success through failure is a transformative journey that reframes setbacks as stepping stones, encouraging individuals to embrace each stumble as an opportunity for growth and learning. In this paradigm, success is not the absence of failure but the ability to adapt, persevere, and innovate.

Those who navigate failure with resilience and a growth mindset discover hidden strengths, untapped potential, and a deeper understanding of themselves.

In this episode, Kim and Louise sit down with Alan Mueller, owner of Adaptive Challenge Consulting and Happy Place Designs, to talk about how each setback becomes a thread in the fabric of your success story, weaving a narrative of perseverance, adaptability, and the courage to embrace challenges.

You can learn more about Alan at:

https://www.adaptivechallengeconsulting.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Adaptive-Challenge-Consulting

https://www.instagram.com/adaptivechallengeconsulting

https://www.linkedin.com/company/adaptive-challenge-consulting

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/HappyPlaceDesign4you

Show Highlights

0:00 Welcome & Hellos

0:25 Killing Career Talk

4:00 All about Alan Mueller

7:28 How to get out of your Own Way

14:12 Why Failure Should Be Celebrated?

18:50 On Success and the Parenting Journey

25:26 What We Pay Attention To, We Attract

30:56 Louise on Failure

37:49 How to Get Through a Mistake With Compassion

46:13 Asking for Help

48:12 Getting Let go is a Journey

52:12 Being a Lifelong Learner

53:00 Join the conversation in Your Kickass Career Collective

SuccessThroughFailure #GrowthMindset #ResilienceJourney #Innovation #LearnFromFailure #EmbraceChallenges #Resilience #CraftingSuccess #AdaptabilitySkills #TransformativeJourney #YKAC #YourKickassCareer #KickassCareer #KickassConversations

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You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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Seemingly insignificant actions can have far-reaching and unpredictable consequences. This is known as the butterfly effect. In the context of living a good life, every positive choice and act of kindness can be likened to the gentle fluttering of a butterfly's wings, setting off a cascade of positive ripples in the world. In this episode, Kim and Louise sit down with owner and CEO of myLife Planners, Crystal Reynolds, to talk about how living your best life can cause ripple effects throughout your community and beyond. The butterfly effect serves as a metaphor for the profound and interconnected nature of our actions, and how the collective impact of numerous individuals living good lives can contribute to broader societal change.

You can learn more about Crystal at:

https;//myLifePlanners.ca

https://LinkedIn.com/crystalinkca

https://www.facebook.com/myLifePlanners

https://instagram.com/Planforwonder

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcome

3:30 Crystal Has Been a Lover of Stationery Since Grade School

4:44 Crystal's Journey into Life Planners

13:10 Creating Life at 50

13:41 The Future of Planning With a Planner

16:53 Reclaiming Your Wonder

19:55 A reminder of our autonomy

21:51 The Ripple Effect of Living a Good Life

27:25 The Good Life: Intentionality and Control

3214 In the Elevator With Purpose

36:30 What Keeps People From Living Intentionally?

39:20 Taking the Power Back for Yourself

46:52 Thank You for Your Tools

50:03 Join the conversation in Your Kickass Career Collective

GoodLifeRipple #KindnessMatters #PositiveImpact #EthicalLiving #CommunityWellBeing #SustainabilityJourney #InspirationForChange #CulturalShift #CollectiveWellness #RippleEffectOfGoodness #YKAC #YourKickassCareer #KickassCareer #KickassConversations

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You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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In the dynamic landscape of modern careers, the art of the pivot has become an invaluable skill. Pivoting involves an intentional and strategic shift, often in response to changing circumstances, personal growth, or evolving industry trends. It's not just about changing jobs but rather a thoughtful reassessment and redirection that aligns with individual passions, values, and goals. In this episode, Kim and Louise are joined by certified Life & Wellness Coach and Human Design Guide Kristell Court to chat about the art of the pivot. Whether prompted by a desire for a greater purpose, a passion for a new field, or a response to external factors, the art of pivoting empowers you to take control of your career trajectory.

You can learn more about Kristell at:

https://www.kristellcourt.ca

https://www.facebook.com/kristellcourtcoach

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristell-court-b4617b169/

https://www.instagram.com/kristellcourtcoaching

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcomes

8:21 What Did You Think You'd Be Doing In Your Career?

14:29 How to pivot from one job to another?

16:13 What to Do About Pivots?

17:54 Polarizing the Need for Pivot

18:43 Personal Pivots

25:04 When You Aren’t Interested in Climbing the Ladder

28:33 What Keeps People From Pivoting?

34:30 You Are Always in Control of Your Career

35:43 What is a Personal Pivot?

37:15 Understanding Your Energy Type

38:29 The Importance Of Personal Agency

42:54 The Importance of Pivots

45:38 Join the conversation in Your Kickass Career Collective

CareerPivot #ProfessionalGrowth #EmbraceChange #StrategicShifts #Adaptability #NewOpportunities #CareerResilience #PurposefulPath #ContinuousLearning #CareerEvolution #YKAC #YourKickassCareer #KickassCareer #KickassConversations

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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We cannot fully separate our personal selves from our professional selves (nor, in our opinion, should we).

Utilizing your personal development by cultivating self-awareness, enhancing skills, and seeking feedback allows you to be more productive and navigate challenges effectively.

We dove into an insightful conversation about the power of personal development in your career and on your leadership journey. We explored how cultivating self-awareness, enhancing skills, and seeking feedback can help us navigate challenges more effectively and be more productive in our professional lives.

Together, we discussed the importance of being curious, fostering self-questioning, and the concept of 'stackable wins' - making small changes or gains that stack up to significant growth over time.

We also shared our personal experiences with networking, both the ups and the downs, and provided strategies to make networking more comfortable and beneficial.

This episode is packed with valuable insights that can help you cultivate growth from within. Don't miss it!

Find out more about Michele here:

https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/Micheleprice

https://growbusiness.lpages.co/leadership/

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcome

0:27 Michele Price is Killing It!

1:28 Celebrating Failure

6:32 Being a Serial Entrepreneur

17:04 Growth From Within

17:41 Unlocking Personal Growth

21:32 The Importance of Self-Awareness

22:43 Inviting Questions into Your Life

30:58 Not Knowing Where to Start

34:35 In-Person Networking

39:07 Unlocking Networking Success

41:24 Knowing To Keep the Outcome in Mind

44:04 Your Kickass Career Collective - Join Us today!

LeadershipJourney #PersonalDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership #EmotionalIntelligence #SuccessMindset #LeadershipSkills #LeadershipWisdom #ContinuousGrowth #YKAC #YourKickassCareer #KickassCareer #KickassConversation

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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Being a lifelong learner is essential for adapting to change, staying relevant in your career, fostering intellectual stimulation, promoting personal growth, and contributing to innovation and creativity.

It empowers individuals to navigate a dynamic world, cultivate resilience, and achieve economic mobility.

In this episode, Kim and Louise sit down with teacher-trainer Donna Fields to talk about the learning journey.

We'll dive into how frameworks set the stage, outlining the overarching structure and objectives acting as a compass for learners. Within this framework, we'll unravel the role of scaffolds, those temporary supports designed to assist learners as they engage with specific components. Join us as we uncover how this dynamic duo collaborates to create a robust, engaging, and supportive lifelong learning environment.

You can learn more about Donna at:

https://linktr.ee/scaffoldingmagic

https://scaffoldingmagic.com

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcome

1:14 Celebrations

5:29 Donna on Her Octopus Career Journey

9:17 The Big Pivots in Your Career

13:53 Magical frameworks for high school students

19:16 The Need for Co-Creation in Education

25:44 What is a learning scaffold?

30:44 Questions for Co-creation

37:19 Resistance to Freedom

41:36 In the Elevator With Leaders

43:04 When Is It Appropriate to Leave Your Company?

46:16 Talking Too Long

46:54 The Power of Asking Why

49:26 Your Kickass Career Collective - Join Us today!

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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Resilience is the superhero within us, the power to bounce back from challenges stronger than ever.

It's the secret sauce that turns setbacks into stepping stones, guiding us through the twists of our professional journey.

And here's the magic: when we combine resilience with radiance, our careers truly sparkle. Resilience becomes the bedrock, fueling our inner light, while radiance is the vibrant glow that turns our work into a beacon of positivity. Together, they create a dynamic duo that not only helps us endure challenges but empowers us to thrive, making our careers a source of joy and inspiration. In this episode, Kim and Louise are excited to chat with attorney, life coach, and author Wendy S. Meadows about how both resilience and radiance can light up your professional path.

You can learn more about Wendy at:

https://www.sparkleandgrit.com

https://www.facebook.com/wendy.s.meadows/

https://www.instagram.com/wendy_s_meadows/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-s-meadows/

Show highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcome

0:49 Celebrations

6:27 Meet Wendy Meadows

7:33 Pivot: Working as a Coach

12:14 When Do You Know When Enough's Enough?

20:24 Grit and Resilience - Sparkle and Grit

22:52 4 Fears Why People Stay In Their Jobs

28:15 How to Help People Realize They're Stuck?

33:15 How to Journal in the Morning?

35:45 Sparkle and Grit

40:39 Golden Nuggets

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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Discovering an aligned professional fit is the key to a fulfilling and thriving career.

When you're in sync with your work, you'll find joy, purpose, and increased productivity. It's a recipe for success and personal growth, leading to a more satisfying and dynamic career journey.

In this episode, Kim and Louise sit down with Chuck Allworth, Director of Gift Planning at NPH USA to talk about the importance of finding the right fit for your professional life - and some ways in which you can start doing that if you’re feeling out of alignment with your career.

You can learn more about NPH USA and connect with Chuck at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-allworth-322470/

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcome

0:54 Celebrations

6:54 Skipping the Rock - Finding your Career

8:09 Career Journey Insights

14:10 Interviewing Yourself

16:09 The Life of a Professional Fundraiser

19:56 How to Talk About Your Career with Your Kids

22:35 Taking Control of Your Career

24:35 The Rough Patches in Your Career

28:27 Leading a Team through Career Conversations

34:18 Follow Your Passion

38:55 Finding Work That Feels Great

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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Embracing your true self is the key to unlocking a world of professional success and personal fulfillment.

When you let your light shine, you not only build trust and inspire others, but you also stand out in a crowded market.

It's about being authentic, innovative, and a beacon of positivity in your career. Your unique strengths are the secret sauce that sets you apart and fuels your creativity. In this episode, Kim and Louise sit down with Shaman, Transformational Heart-Centered Healer and Spiritual Guide Atousa Raissyan to talk about how to celebrate the power of being true to ourselves and how doing so leads us to new heights of achievement and satisfaction in our personal and professional lives.

You can learn more about Atousa at:

AtousaRaissyan.com

https://www.facebook.com/soulystic

https://www.instagram.com/atousar

https://www.linkedin.com/in/atousaraissyan

https://www.youtube.com/channel/@AtousaRaissyan

Show Highlights

0:00 Welcomes And Hellos

0:47 Celebrating Breathing

2:06 The First Sunrise In North America

5:50 Meet Atousa Raissyan

7:19 How Did you Career Craft your Journey

10:25 The Perpetual Career Pivot

15:44 Owing Your Resume

16:20 How to Build Trust in Yourself

22:21 The Light Within us

25:10 How to Deal with Fear

32:07 The Power of Owning Your Light

37:13 Taking Responsibility for You

41:56 The Perfectionist's Guide to Practice

45:58 Finding the Right Fit

AuthenticityInCareer #ShineBright #ProfessionalSuccess #InnovationMatters #EmbraceYourLight #CareerFulfillment #InspireOthers #BeYourBestSelf #PersonalBrandMagic #StandOutProfessional

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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Your personal brand is your unique fingerprint in the professional world. It's what sets you apart, builds trust, and opens doors to exciting opportunities.

By defining your brand, you're not just showcasing your skills, but also crafting a distinct identity that leaves a lasting impression. It's a powerful tool for standing out and making a mark in your field. In this episode, Kim and Louise sit down with photographer and professional branding expert for women over 40, Jennifer Schuman, to discuss the journey of creating your personal and professional brand.

You can learn more about Jennifer at:

www.horizonportraits.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jschuman100/

And on Instagram and Facebook @horizonphotographychicago

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcomes

1:15 Celebrations

5:51 Let’s Meet the Real Jennifer Schuman

8:44 What is your Heart Singing?

10:15 Exploring Your Zone of Genius

16:01 Taking a Leap of Faith

19:32 Stepping into New Places

24:53 Pivoting Your Career

25:48 Permission to Feel

26:27 How to Get Connected with Yourself

32:39 The Art of Authenticity 3

6:38 What is Personal Branding

46:36 Seeing Your True Self

OwnYourBrand #StandOutProfessional #CareerSuccess #PersonalBrandMagic #ProfessionalIdentity #CareerGrowth #UnlockOpportunities #BrandBuilding #TrustedExpertise #ElevateYourCareer #YKAC #YourKickAssCareer #KickAssCareerConversations

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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We're not sure who gave us the idea that life should be straightforward and predictable... but it's not. It comes with all kinds of bumps, twists and turns. Many are wonderful. Some mundane.

And others are flat out challenging.

Every step of our journey holds valuable lessons, like hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.

These lessons aren't just checkpoints; they're catalysts for personal growth and development.

They empower us to navigate challenges, make wiser decisions, and build resilience in the face of adversity.

Embracing these insights isn't about dwelling on the past, but about illuminating our path forward with newfound wisdom.

In this episode, Kim and Louise sit down with life coach for working moms, Jocelyn Auyeung to talk about the ups and downs, twists and turns that each has taken on their career journey. And how slowing down long enough to reflect on where they’ve been allows them to be more intentional about where they’re going.

You can learn more about Jocelyn at:

www.empoweredworkingmomrevolution.com

https://www.instagram.com/jocelyn.auyeung/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelynauyeungcoach/

YourKickassCareer #ykac #WorkLife #WorkLifeBalance #career #CareerDevelopment #mindset #inspiration #EmbraceTheJourney #LearnAndGrow #WisdomFromWithin

Show Highlights

0:00 Hello and Welcome

1:01 What are you celebrating

7:28 A Little About Jocelyn

8:28 How to Find Balance in Your Career

9:58 Why I Became a Working Mom Coach?

16:22 Follow the Breadcrumbs

24:42 Taking a Step toward Freedom

29:28 How to Start Trusting?

34:50 We Need to Trust the Breadcrumbs

39:01 The Space for Personal Reflection

47:18 Golden Nuggets of Trust

53:55 Coming Up with your Personal Brand

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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Embracing the wisdom of our bodies is like having a trusted guide on our journey to wellbeing.

Our bodies are remarkable communicators, giving us early signs of both our physical and mental needs.

By tuning in, we create a powerful foundation for self-care, stress reduction, and resilience.

It's a practice that not only fosters a deeper mind-body connection but also empowers us to make choices that support our holistic wellbeing. In this episode, Kim and Louise are joined by Health Coach and candida overgrowth expert, Kaisha Lawrence to talk about how and why listening to our bodies is such an incredible way to guide us to where we really want to go.

You can learn more about Kaisha at:

www.calmingcandida.com

https://www.facebook.com/kaisha.schmelzle

https://www.instagram.com/kaisha.lawrence/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaisha-lawrence-29a75777/

YourKickassCareer #ykac #WorkLife #WorkLifeBalance #Work #Life #inspiration #BodyWisdom #HolisticWellbeing #ListenToYourself

Show Highlights

0:00 Welcome and Hellos

0:55 Celebrations

6:21 Keisha’s on Her Soul Sucking Life

12:14 Listening to Your Body

15:16 Embracing Stress

18:22 Breaking through the Logic Barrier

24:21 How to Bring Your nervous system back to normal?

29:21 Box Breathing for Stress

35:27 The Truth about Beliefs

37:52 Golden Nuggets

40:13 Keisha’s Bonus offer for Listeners

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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Embracing our authentic selves in our careers is like unlocking a treasure trove of fulfillment and innovation. It's about finding joy in what we do and letting our unique perspectives shine. When we're genuine, trust and credibility naturally follow, paving the way for strong professional relationships and open, honest communication.

This authenticity isn't just about personal growth; it's a game-changer for the entire workplace culture.

Being true to ourselves fosters creativity, resilience, and positive mental health. It empowers us to pursue opportunities that truly resonate with our passions. Plus, it's an inspiration for others, creating a ripple effect of authenticity and inclusivity.

In this episode, Kim and Louise are joined by Heather Battle to talk about how to stay authentically ourselves, particularly in our chosen careers and professions.

To learn more about Heather, check out:

http://linkedin.com/in/heather-battle-5a27b0b

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcomes

0:52 Celebrations and Connections

6:03 Meet Heather

12:29 How to Realize That You Want More of This?

20:55 Brave Women Take a Radical Step

28:44 How to Craft Your Career?

30:20 Heather on Jumping Off a Cliff

36:35 Shout out to Pink - Move before Your Ready

Authenticity #TrueToYou #GenuineLiving #AuthenticSelf #UnapologeticallyYou #AuthenticityMatters #StayTrueToYourself #LiveYourTruth #ykac #YourKickassCareer #KickassCareerConversations

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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As we know, the status quo doesn't serve the global majority. That's why it's so important that we create opportunities to move ourselves into positions that empower us. Financial literacy is a powerful tool that does just that, enabling women and other marginalized genders to take charge of their economic destinies.

Financial literacy is about much more than just dollars and cents; it's about independence, breaking cycles of poverty, and bridging the wealth gap. With financial know-how, individuals can confidently navigate the financial landscape, make informed decisions, and secure their futures. It's a key to entrepreneurship, wise investing, and protecting against financial exploitation.

Plus, it's a cornerstone for advocating for economic rights and participating in policy discussions. In this week's episode, Kim and Louise are joined by co-founder of investHER Academy + Startup Smart Kids, Angel Padulo.

Frustrated with the scarcity of women investors in the room, Angel is determined to help women and children learn about the financial freedom that comes from being an investor.

You can learn more about Angel at:

https://www.startupsmartkids.com

https://www.facebook.com/startupsmartkids

https://www.instagram.com/startupsmartkids

https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-padulo-18949810

https://www.youtube.com/@startupsmartkids/videos

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcomes

1:20 Weekly Celebrations

4:43 An introduction to Angel

6:48 Angel Pivots

9:38 Overcoming the Fear of Failure

11:24 How to get over your fear of money

18:33 How to Manage your Money

19:11 Escape the Money Stories

25:54 How to Talk to your Money

44:44 Money and Financial Literacy

45:03 The Power of Embracing Change

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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Expectations are a part of life, but if we take them too much to heart, it can have negative effects.

It can stir up anger and resentment, making it hard for us to make our own choices. This can even lead to mental health struggles like depression and anxiety. So, it's important to shed the burden of societal expectations and fully embrace our genuine selves. Instead of letting others dictate who we "should" be, let's tune into our own thoughts, desires, and beliefs.

That's where our true authenticity shines through.

It's like crafting a personalized suit for your soul, one that fits just right and feels perfectly you.

In this episode, Kim and Louise are joined by social change instigator and founder of Tapas Movement, Malik Turley, to dive into the ways to move beyond expectations.

You can learn more about Malik at:

https://tapasmovement.com

https://www.facebook.com/tapasmovement

https://www.instagram.com/tapasmovement

https://www.linkedin.com/in/malikturley

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkNDuLgTYxCKZyeAdrhWHpA

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcome

1:26 Celebrations

5:51 Being a Change Instigator

9:33 How I Learned to Balance Work and Family

16:01 Living Beyond Expectations

25:07 What's the Secret to Moving Beyond Expectations?

25:44 Expectations in Diet Culture

29:40 Is It Bad if You're Old?

42:18 Malik on Financial Literacy

42:27 Powerful Visuals for Personal Growth

YourKickassCareer #ykac #WorkLife #WorkLifeBalance #career #CareerDevelopment #leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #business #BusinessDevelopment #mindset #inspiration #BeyondExpectations #DefineYourself #AuthenticityMatters #EmbraceYourUniqueness #DietCulture #DismantlingDietCulture #AntiHustle

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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Life has this funny way of evolving, and so do we. (Re)discovering your purpose is like embarking on a lifelong treasure hunt for the essence of who you are.

It's not a one-time, "set it and forget it" kind of deal. It's about honoring the shifts, the growth spurts, and the gentle nudges from the universe.

This process isn't about flipping a switch; it's more like adjusting the volume knob until the melody feels just right.

In this episode, Kim and Louise are joined by mystic, spiritual guide, and transformational empowerment coach, Sarah Noble, to dive into all the ways you can embrace this journey of (re)discovery.

You can learn more about Sarah at:

https://sarahnoble.com

https://www.facebook.com/TheModernDayIntuitive

https://www.instagram.com/themoderndayintuitive

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-noble-the-modern-day-intuitive

https://www.youtube.com/@sarahnoble-moderndayintuitive

Show Highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcome

1:00 Celebrations

5:31 Sarah’s Career Journey

15:28 Listening to the Voice Inside

25:25 The Search for Self

30:40 The Idea of Self Death

39:40 How do we realize our purpose

45:14 Our Golden Nuggets

46:50 The Importance of Connection

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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Let's face it. Change can be really hard. Change is also the only constant, and mastering the art of navigating transitions is key to personal and professional growth. Whether it's a career move, a new project, or a life milestone, transitions shape our journey.

In this episode, Kim is joined by the owner of My HR Firm, Celine Perez, where they hone in on what it takes to successfully navigate change. If you're currently at a crossroads or just curious about the art of career evolution, you're in the right place. Every transition is a chance to grow, learn, and redefine success.

You can learn more about Celine at:

https://www.myhrfirm.com

https://www.facebook.com/myhrfirm

https://www.instagram.com/myhrfirm

https://www.linkedin.com/in/celinesperez

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeL2hWk2sajKFc2_wCGd9HQ

Show Highlights

0:00 Welcome & Hello

0:27 Celine on her career

0:58 Celebrations

6:07 The ladder of intention

8:55 The right stuff

9:35 Startup women in HR

12:32 When are you ready to make the next step

18:22 How to help others navigate their transition

25:16 How to get out of the how

30:13 How to connect with people

32:08 How to build a team

38:10 Transitioning into purpose

42:54 Keep going with intention

YourKickassCareer #ykac #WorkLife #WorkLifeBalance #leadership #inspiration #NavigatingTransitions #KickassCareerConversations #CareerShift #HRInsights #ProfessionalChange #CareerGuidance #NewBeginnings #WorkplaceTransitions #HRExpert #CareerDevelopment #SmoothTransitions #AdaptAndThrive #ChangeManagement #CareerSupport #HRStrategies #TransitionTips #CareerTransitions #WorkplaceAdvice #CareerSuccess

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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What is divine timing? Well, basically, it’s the belief that everything happens exactly when it's meant to.

Have you ever had several different and unrelated people mention a book or movie to you multiple times or run into the same person again and again?

That's divine timing giving you a nudge to take inspired action on the things you’re being called to.

In this week's episode, Kim and Louise are going to be joined by their guest, coach Nadine Stille, as they dive head first into the concept of divine timing and how not to use it to spiritually bypass (i.e. sit back and wait for things to happen).

You can learn more about Nadine's work at:

https://www.nadinestille.com

https://www.instagram.com/nadinestille

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadinestille

Show Highlights

0:00 Welcome & Hellos

0:49 What are we celebrating

7:08 A day to rest for yourself

13:51 Moms of Joy

15:46 Nadine’s Career Journey

24:07 Divine Timing

41:25 Somatic Acknowledgement

47:37 Golden Nuggets

YourKickassCareer #ykac #WorkLife #WorkLifeBalance #mindset #inspiration #DivineTiming #KickassCareerConversations #BurnoutRecovery #CareerMoms #Mompreneur #SelfCareJourney #CareerRevival #EmpowerWorkingMoms #HolisticWellness #CareerCoaching #MomLife #StressRelief #TimeForYou #RenewAndThrive #EmpoweredMoms #ReclaimYourTime #MindfulCareer #MomSelfCare

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find all things Louise here.

Wanna get started on crafting your own kickass career? Download Your Career Clarity Assessment here

You can also get Kim's Mindset Magic Cards here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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Welcome to September! The air is crisp. The apples are ripe. The school year has started. It's a time of new beginnings!

It's also a time of overwhelm for so many folks - maybe even you.

Louise and Kim have been helping many of their clients through this season of overwhelm and are bringing you this special episode to share with you their ideas on how to use this season as a time to reflect, reset, and recalibrate yourself so you're not drowning in overwhelm as we head into the last quarter of the year.

YourKickassCareer #CareerDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerCrafting #KickassCareer #Career #Leadership #Overwhelm #Autumn #Fall #BackToSchool

Show Highlights

0:00 Hello and Welcome

0:25 Getting Out There

0:33 Fall Out Of Overwhelm: Career Conversations

5:41 Self-Care for the New Week

12:16 How to Fall Out of Overwhelm?

20:30 When You're in the Middle of a Shit Storm, Experiment.

24:10 Is It Our Brain That Makes Us Overwhelm?

33:21 How to Step Out of the Overwhelm?

39:23 What to Do About Overwhelm?

40:54 How to Fall out of Overwhelm.

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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Together, these dynamic forces of learning and unlearning guide us along the path of personal discovery so we can continue to upgrade ourselves for our highest good.

In this episode, Louise and Kim are joined by multi-passionate entrepreneur Régine Théodat as they unravel the secrets of this transformative journey.

You can learn more about Régine and her fabulous adventures at:

https://www.isseandlo.com

https://https.www.instagram.com/regine.theodat

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiYMAOrpTKybciwhSEeZnCA

Show highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcome

0:51 Celebrations

4:04 Regine’s Passion for Haiti

10:53 The Challenges of Living Your Own Life

15:54 The Learning and Unlearning Process

23:52 How To Grieve?

32:38 The Need to Unlearn

37:05 Setting a high standard

38:04 Where Do You Play In Your Career?

43:34 How to Listen to Your Gut

44:34 Falling our of Excitement

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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We've all heard about the importance of rest. And yet, many (or maybe even most) of us feel like we struggle to get enough of it. Most people think rest synonymous with sleep. In fact, they serve somewhat different functions - both incredibly important to our overall functioning.

While both rest and sleep support your mental, emotional and physical health, rest also soothes, calms and regulates your nervous system. Whereas sleep gives your body (and brain) time to repair itself.

Learning how to incorporate more rest into your already busy schedule is key to better mental health, increased concentration and memory, a healthier immune system, and reduced stress.

In this episode, Kim & Louise are joined by Kaley Medina. Kaley is a Certified Sleep Consultant in Dallas, TX helping babies and families get the rest they need by using gentle sleep training methods. They dive into what creates rest and how to encourage sleep, even when those zzz's feel elusive.

You can learn more about Kaley at:

https://www.livelovesleep.com

https://facebook.com/livelovesleep

https://instagram.com/baby.sleep.help

https://www.linkedin.com/company/live-love-sleep

yourkickasscareer #worklife #career #careerdevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #mindset #inspiration #rest #restoration #restore #resting #restorative #sleep #sleeptime #sleepwell #sleeptight

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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Entitled and empowered are two distict mindsets and ways of approaching life. Entitlement is marked by a belief in unearned privileges and expectations, while empowerment is characterized by a sense of agency, accountability, and the pursuit of personal and collective growth. The journey from entitled to empowered involves a shift in mindset, focusing on self-awareness, accountability, gratitude, and a willingness to embrace challenges and opportunities for personal development.

In this episode of Kickass Career Conversations, we're diving deep into what we can do to lead ourselves from places of entitlement that may still exist within us to embodying the fullness that empowerment can give us.

Join us as we explore practical insights and inspiring stories, guiding you through the process of shedding entitlement and embracing a mindset of growth, accountability, and compassion. Kim and Louise are excited to have author, TEDx speaker, contemporary dancer, yoga teacher, entrepreneur, and Embodiment Guide, Phoebe Leona, at the table with them for this conversation.

You can learn more about Phoebe at:

https://www.thenomadcollective.org

https://www.facebook.com/phoebeleona.love

https://www.instagram.com/phoebeleona.love

https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoebe-leona

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvpPbo40Wv8cKJr0fEgRVWQ

yourkickasscareer #worklife #career #careerdevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #mindset #inspiration #empowered #empowerment #empoweredlife #empoweredliving #beempowered #empoweredwomen #selfempowered

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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Doubting your creativity? Time to reconsider! Creativity isn't limited to grand art or major breakthroughs; it takes various forms. We often hold back from creative things due to comparison or fear of failure.

In this episode, Louise and Kim have a conversation with Creativity Doula, Hollis Citron. They discuss how everyone has their own creative spark and explore ways to nurture and embrace our unique creative expressions.

Hollis is on a mission to make creativity accessible to everyone by exposing new possibilities. She is passionate about helping people build the confidence to recognize, encourage, and express the innate creativity that they are born with. She not only believes but KNOWS that YES! You ARE creative!

You can learn more about Hollis at:

https://www.iamcreativephilly.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTs1wZk9sGbzwcHxB_GbfqQ

yourkickasscareer #work #life #career #careerdevelopment #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #mindset #ingenuity #innovation #inspiration #creativity #creativityeveryday #creativityunleashed #cultivatecreativity

Show highlights

0:00 Hellos and Welcomes

0:47 Weekly Celebrations

7:34 Unleashing Your Creative Potential

13:24 Discovering Authenticity and Creativity in Crafting Your Own Career

22:11 Creativity or Curiosity

33:19 Unleashing Your Creative Potential

35:09 What's Your Take on Creativity?

36:01 The Power of Pause

39:55 The Dangers of Perfectionism

41:24 Looking Like an Expert

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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Life can be messy. We are mistake-making beings. And yet, the other F word (failure) lurks around every corner and can prevent us from showing up fully in our lives.

Join us as we talk with photographer Shannon MacFarlane about the ups and downs, ins and outs of living a mistake embracing life without caving to the fear of failure.

You can learn more about Shannon at https://www.slobberedlens.com/

failure #fword #mindset #yourkickasscareer #mistakes #makingmistakes #makemistakes #human #humanlife

Show Highlights

0:00 Welcome & Hellos

0:49 What Are We Celebrating This Week?

5:13 A Little About Shannon

12:12 Photography's Fight for Self-Realization

23:43 Amplify the Passion

27:14 A Lesson on Celebrating Mistakes

35:51 Celebration of Knowledge

41:27 The Importance of Community

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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95% of us would say we have a bucket list, but how many of us have written our list down and intentionally crossing items off it? Join us as we talk with Roger Williams, author and host of the Crossing It Off podcast, about what it means to truly live with a bucket list mindset.

You can learn more about Roger at: https://crossingitoffpodcast.com/

mindset #bucketlist #crossingitoff #intentionality #intentional #dothething

Show Highlights

0:00 Welcome & Hellos

1:30 Celebrations

5:10 Who is this Roger Williams Guy

6:27 The Secret to a Happy Career

11:03 Unlocking Personal Joy

11:25 What Would I Tell My Former Self About The Bucket List?

16:44 Creating Your Own Ted Lasso Bucket List

21:29 The Camino de Santiago

29:38 Roger Williams on His Career pivot

38:37 The Power of Micro Accomplishments

40:19 The Fluidity of Bucket Lists

44:12 Bucket List and Your Career

47:26 Finding Joy Through Control

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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Work-life balance is something we all strive for, in one way or another. It's this concept of creating enough energy so we can excel at work and still enjoy all of the elements that make up our lives.

When it comes down to it, it's really about creating boundaries around how work shows up for us in our lives. In this week's episode, Kim and Louise get a chance to talk with Conscious Launch Strategist & Copy Coach For The Internet Rich And Famous, Sage Polaris.

Sage is one of those amazing people who has figured out how to set and maintain those boundaries - to the tune of taking four months off every year! Who wouldn't want to learn how to build more time off in our work so we can truly enjoy our lives?

You can find out more about Sage at: https://sagepolaris.com/3xopenrateshttps://www.facebook.com/CreativeCustomWritinghttps://www.instagram.com/sagepolaris

Show Highlights

0:00 Welcome & Hellos

1:28 Celebrations

4:46 Sage on LinkedIn

5:28 How Content Creators Found Their Career Paths?

10:00 Choosing To Write Made a Career Choice

13:58 How to Craft Your Life and Your Career?

20:34 How to Make Better Career Choices with Human Design.

28:58 How to Plan Your Life on Your Own?

37:23 How to Manage Your Business During Time Off

42:03 The Search for Your Golden Nugget

https://sagepolaris.com/3xopenrates

https://www.facebook.com/CreativeCustomWriting

https://www.instagram.com/sagepolaris

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective  at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective  at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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"You are such a badass!" When's the last time someone said that to you? When's the last time you believed it about yourself?

And what does it even mean to say you're a badass?!

We dive into all those questions... and more... on this episode of Kickass Career Conversations with Louise & Kim.

This episode, we're joined by business consultant and bestselling co-author of The Pursuit of Badasserie series, Amanda Furgiuele to discuss what it means to be a badass and how to own it for yourself.

You can learn more about Amanda at:

https://www.afconsultingteam.com

https://www.instagram.com/afconsultingteam

https://www.facebook.com/AFConsultingTeam

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-furgiuele

https://www.youtube.com/@thepursuitofbadasserie

Show Highlights

0:00 Welcome + Hellos

2:11 Celebrations and Gratitudes

6:28 Living in the Juicy Bits

7:47 Amanda Furgiuele

8:37 Serial or Cereal Business Advice

9:19 The Journey of an Entrepreneur

13:55 The Definition of Freedom

15:08 How to Write a Book in 6 Months

20:40 The Pursuit of Badassery

21:02 Unapologetic Authenticity: Embracing Your Inner Badass

24:02 What is the Realityof being a Bold Person

26:44 Simon Sinek on Success

31:17 Finding Joy in Your Work

32:19 Finding Joy and Letting Go

38:33 The Emotional Journey of Letting Go

42:58 The Power of Embracing Failure

45:16 Your Destination

Next Up: Transformation Through Play with Jean Berry

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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Butterflies are beautiful. They've transformed themselves from caterpillars (also beautiful, but in a different way).

And, when butterflies land in your stomach they can be downright annoying and even debilitating.

It can be particularly challenging when those butterflies show up at work. But what can you do about them? Well, that's what Kim and Louise are talking with Heidi Pauer, founder of Kind Finds, this week. Heidi's background in education and the arts has let her experience the butterflies from all angles.

You can learn more about Heidi and her work at:

https://www.heidikindfinds.etsy.com

https;//www.instagram.com/heidikindfinds

anxiety #worry #butterflies #career #careerdevelopment #careerchange #entrepreneurship #sidehustle #sidegig #ykac #yourkickasscareer

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You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career? Check this out...

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation?

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Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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Life is a rollercoaster. And sometimes, those dips can start to veer us off course.

But, they don't have to. In fact, those dips can often open doors we never knew existed.

In this week's episode, Louise and Kim chat with Kylie Travers about how to turn obstacles into opportunities and create a life you love.

You can learn more about Kylie's amazing story at

https://kylietravers.com.au

or find her on the socials at KylieTraversAus.

Show Highlights

0:00 Welcome & Hello

1:12 The Importance of Celebrating Small Milestones

2:33 Louise is Finding her Voice

4:25 From Homeless to CEO

5:16 Kylie’s Journey

6:56 From High School Drop out to Success

8:26 From Surviving to Thriving

15:56 The Power of Asking Better Questions

17:39 Maximizing Your Opportunities

20:24 How to Craft a Career

22:30 The Power of Data

32:23 The Power of Personal Mantras

Next Episode - Working Through The Butterflies with Heidi Pauer

yourkickasscareer #ykac #work #life #worklife #worklifebalance #career #leadership #businessdevelopment #mindset #ingenuity #innovation #inspiration #obstacles #opportunity #opportunityknocks

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career? Check this out...

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation?

Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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Being the best-kept secret in your industry doesn't help anyone - least of all yourself.

So why do you keep putting yourself in the corner and expecting someone to come ask you to dance?

On this week's episode, Kim and Louise are joined by Mackenzie Armstrong of Armstrong Virtual Solutions, where they're going to talk about ways you can stand out from the crowd.

You can learn more about Mackenzie at:

https://armstrongvirtualsolutions.com

https://www.instagram.com/mackenzie.armstrong_avs

https://www.linkedin.com/in/armstrongvirtualsolutions

Show Highlights

0:00 Welcome and Hellos

0:55 Celebrations

5:45 Mackenzie’s Career Journey

10:11 The Power of Pintrest for Business

13:20 Entrepreneurship and Parenthood

18:09 How to Find Your Place in the World

19:58 Breaking Away from Obligation

24:40 Choosing the Right Path For Yourself

34:49 Don’t Limit Yourself

35:38 The Obstacle is the Way

Next Time - Kylie Traverse Turning Obstacles into Opportunitites

yourkickasscareer #ykac #work #life #worklife #career #leadership #businessdevelopment #mindset #ingenuity #innovation #inspiration #pinterest #bestkeptsecret #visibility #visibilityhack #nobodyputsbabyinacorner #entrepreneurs #coaches #strategy #strategist

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career? Check this out...

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation?

Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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It often feels as though we're living in a pressure cooker. People are restless, volatile, and tempers are blowing up left and right.

And, most of us don't want to live this way. We are looking for a way out, a way that feels more stable, secure, and grounded.

That's where emotional freedom comes in.

There are a multitude of ways we can approach finding emotional freedom in our lives, including EMDR, EFT (or "tapping"), and somatic awareness.

On this week's episode, Kim and Louise are joined by Life Coach and Master EFT Practitioner Jennifer "Taz" Vazquez to discuss how the importance of reclaiming our emotional freedom and how we might go about doing just that.

You can learn more about Taz at: https://tazvazquez.com

Additional Links mentioned in our show:

The Tapping Solution - https://www.thetappingsolution.com/

EFT Universe - https://eftuniverse.com/

The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel Van der Kolk https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score

yourkickasscareer #work #worklifebalance #career #leadershipdevelopment #careerentrepreneur #mindset #inspiration #EmotionalFreedom #Emotions #Freedom #Tapping #EFT

Show Highlights

0:00 Welcome and Hello

1:06 What are we celebrating?

4:49 Taz’s Career Journey

15:52 What the heck is EFT?

24:45 Tapping for Anxiety and PTSD

27:49 Tapping along with others

28:44 Accepting yourself when you have self-doubt

38:39 A day of rest for your body

39:49 The Power of Tapping

43:32 EFT: The Affirmation Process

46:48 Golden Nuggets from today

48:15 Tapping: What works for you resources

Coming up Next - Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner with Mackenzie Armstrong

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career? Check this out...

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation?

Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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No one wants to feel like an imposter. But the truth is, many of us do. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong or you don’t deserve your job, know that you’re not alone.

In fact, according to a recent research study, nearly two-thirds (62%) of workers worldwide reported experiencing imposter syndrome at some point in their careers.

If you’re personally struggling with imposter syndrome or are working with others who are exhibiting some of the common traits, there are a lot of things you can do to reduce those feelings.

On this episode, Louise and Kim are joined by Michele Delgado, founder of Harmetrics Consulting, where her mission is to empower leaders who find themselves navigating the complexity of imposter syndrome by helping them implement systems to achieve their desired outcomes for positive growth. You can learn more about Michele and the work she does at: https://www.hartmetrics.com

Show Highlights

0:00 Welcome and Hellos

0:53 Celebrations

5:36 Michele’s Heart Metrics

7:18 Start your own business with a passion

14:09 Unmasking the Impostor Syndrome

19:13 Michele on Perpetual Perfectionism

37:39 The Courage to Say I Don't Understand

39:12 The Importance of Playing Bigger

43:32 Where Can People Find Michele

Next week: Taz Vazquez and Emotional Freedom

yourkickasscareer #worklife #career #leadership #mindset #impostersyndrome #EmbracingYourTrueSelf #SelfAcceptanceJourney #EmpowerYourself #ReclaimingYourWorth #UnleashingYourPotential

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career? Check this out...

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation?

Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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Have you ever wondered why it seems so difficult to actively promote yourself?

You know, sharing your successes, achievements, and wisdom without holding back?

In this episode, Louise and Kim are joined by Lisa Bragg, the woman who literally wrote the book on the subject! In her book, Bragging Rights: How to Talk about Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion, Lisa examines why so many people are afraid to speak up about their work, illuminates why bragging is a catalyst of positive change, and offers practical advice on embracing and applying the art of authentic self-promotion.

You can learn more about Lisa and Bragging Rights at:

https://LisaBragg.com

Show Highlights

0:00 Welcome + Hellos

0:46 Celebrations in the Goddess World

4:47 Lisa Brag on Self-Promotion

6:16 The Secret of Success

10:14 Be Your Authentic Self

16:03 What makes you REMARKABLE

21:58 What Can We Do to Gain More Confidence at 40?

27:23 How to Tell a Story in 2023?

30:30 Being Real: The Fight for Your Superpowers

36:21 Bragging and Self-Promotion

42:52 The Difference Between Servitude and Servant Leadership

45:39 Golden Nuggets

Next up: Unmasking the Imposter Within with Michele Delgado

YourKickassCareer #work #life #career #leadership #mindset #innovation #inspiration #BraggingRights #LisaBragg #SelfPromotion #PurposefulPromotion #CareerBoost #SuccessStories #OwnYourAchievements #ElevateYourVoice #WorkplaceVisibility #CelebratingAccomplishments #SelfPromotionStrategies

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career? Check this out...

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation?

Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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Letting go holds immense power in our lives. It is the art of releasing attachments, expectations, and burdens that no longer serve us.

When we learn to let go, we create space for growth, healing, and transformation.

By relinquishing control and surrendering to the natural flow of life, we free ourselves from the shackles of the past and open ourselves up to new possibilities. Letting go is a profound act of self-liberation, allowing us to embrace the present moment fully and pave the way for a brighter future.

On this episode, Kim and Louise are joined by visionary product leader Gabrielle Hayes, co-founder of Product x Agile, LLC, as they channel their inner Elsa's and talk about all the ways to "Let it go!"

You can learn more about Gabrielle and Product X Agile at:

https://www.productxagile.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielleahayes

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

0:00 Welcome and Hello

1:19 Celebrations in May

4:37 Embracing and learning from uncomfortable experiences

5:30 Celebrating scary places

8:00 Gabrielle had an aha

9:58 The Career Journey of Gabrielle

12:17 The teacher’s path

14:47 Let go of expectations

16:17 Overcoming perfectionism

18:16 The Secret to Recovering From Perfectionism

20:53 What do you need to let go of?

26:25 Manifesting the Perfect Day

33:33 No More Boxes

36:57 The life of Chasing Your Dreams

39:10 The Importance of Authenticity and Locus of Control in Work

41:33 Next week: Lisa Bragg and Bragging Rights.

YourKickassCareer #ykacCollective #WorkLife #WorkLifeBalance #career #leadership #business #mindset #innovation #inspiration #ProductXAgile #LettingGo #LetItGo #Elsa #Transformation #MovingForward #movingon

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career? Check this out...

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation?

Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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We're all aware that communication is a critical component of interpersonal effectiveness.

We communicate to get our ideas across, to connect with others, to negotiate, and inspire.

And yet, many of us still struggle with our communication skills. That's where empowered communication comes in. Empowered communication is a way of speaking that can help us identify shared values, encourages us to use language that increases goodwill, and avoid language that contributes to resentment or that lowers self-esteem.

It helps us focus our attention on compassion as our motivation, rather than fear, guilt, blame, or shame.

On this episode, Kim and Louise chat with litigator, legal strategist, educator, and collaborative leader, Carla Madeleine Kupe. Carla is also the founder and CEO of The Impact Alliance LLC, a diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism/colonialism consulting enterprise.

You can learn more about Carla at czl-pc.com

Show Highlights

Welcome and Hellos 00:00

What are you celebrating 01:05

Embracing doubt and inquiry 04:20

Carla Kupe’s Career Story 09:34

How to Impact the World From Within the System 20:19

Impacting Change Through Various Career Paths 22:50

Exploring Empowerment in Communication 24:53

Addressing Biases and Embracing Growth 37:52

Golden Nuggets 41:42

YourKickassCareer #ykac #ykacCollective #TheCollective #work #life #worklife #WorkLifeBalance #career #CareerDevelopment #leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #business #BusinessDevelopment #mindset #innovation #inspiration #integrity #inclusivity #EmpoweredCommunication #Communication #LeadershipCoaching #Transformation #TransformationalCoaching

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career? Check this out...

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation?

Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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Society places immense value on "staying in control." We're constantly told how to create a life that is organized, structured, and planned. However, if you're like most folks we know, this ends up creating stress and overwhelm in our lives, instead.

The reality is... none of us is really ever in control.

It can be tricky to learn how to release control (and the desire for it). And, when we do... we are greeted by the freedom so many of us are yearning for.

In this episode, Kim and Louise talk with their guest Lisa Guillot, author of the book Find Your Clear Vision, about how to let go of the desire for control and instead learn to start trusting that the universe does, in fact, have your back.

Lisa is a certified transformational life and leadership coach and branding expert. You can learn more about Lisa at:

https://bebrightlisa.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisagguillot

https://www.instagram.com/bebrightlisa

Show Highlights

Welcome and Hellos 0:25

Celebrations 0:53

Delegating tasks outside your zone of genius 2:35

Lisa’s Clear Vision 7:35

Trusting the Universe to take a step forward 16:07

Overcoming the Paradox of Perfectionism and Control 18:55

Getting Out of the Trap of Stuck 19:33

Going Into the Void 20:34

How to Take That First Step? 22:57

Trusting the Universe by Trusting Ourselves 30:28

Trust Your Intuition 40:44

The Power of Attention, Awareness, and Allowing 44:03

The Path to Manifestation 46:48

Golden Nuggets & Goodbyes 46:48

YourKickassCareer #work #life #career #CareerDevelopment #leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #business #BusinessDevelopment #mindset #ingenuity #innovation #inspiration #integrity #inclusivity #universe #TrustTheUniverse #LeadershipCoaching #Transformation #TransformationalCoaching

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career? Check this out...

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation?

Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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If you hear a voice within you say you cannot paint, then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced." - Vincent Van Gogh

We all have that little voice in our heads that can either lift us up or bring us down. But here's the thing: our thoughts are just thoughts.

They're not good or bad, they just are. So let's learn to accept them without letting them control us.

On this episode, Kim and Louise discuss how to create a kinder inner dialogue.

Show Highlights

Welcome 0:00

What are you celebrating 0:52

Trusting Yourself 7:25

Exlporing the Inner Dialogue of the Human Mind 10:48

Unhooking from judgement to Recognize Inner Dialogue 17:17

Exploring the Inner Critic and Saboteurs 20:50

Interpreting the Mean Voices INside Us 24:57

Updating Internal Dialogue with New Data 28:52

Exploring the Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trusting the Universe 32:32

Where is the evidence that the thought is true? 38:51

Next episode - Trusting the Universe

#YourKickassCareer #ykac #ykacCollective #work #life #worklife #WorkLifeBalance #career #CareerDevelopment #leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #business #EntrepreneurMindset #mindset #ingenuity #innovation #inspiration #integrity #inclusivity #InnerDialogue #kindness #BeKindToYourself #InnerVoiceMatters #PositiveSelfTalk #AcceptanceNotControl

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career? Check this out...

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation?

Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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We are so excited to be celebrating our one-year anniversary of Kickass Conversations with Louise & Kim on this week's episode!

Join us as we talk about "Where Your Attention Goes" and how that can lead to great things - you know, like creating a podcast, a Collective of amazing humans, and so much more!

And it's not just "woo"! There is science behind the concept that where your attention goes, energy flows. It's connected to the idea that neurons that fire together, wire together.

The more you focus your attention, the more your neurons light up, transmitting your thoughts faster and with more clarity - and bringing into reality that which you are focusing on. Cool, huh?

ykac #YourKickassCareer #TheCollective #AttentionGoes #EnergyFlows #Focus #FocusedAttention #MainfestYourReality #ItsScience

Show Highlights

Introduction to this episode. 0:00

The importance of visioning sessions. 4:15

Mindfulness meditation to help with habitual thoughts. 11:54

The difference between attention vs. intention. 17:32

Stop and pay attention to the simple things. 24:07

The importance of setting boundaries. 29:04

Showing up and moving towards your goals. 35:34

Next time on the podcast Creating a Kinder Innner Dialogue with Meris Gebhardt 38:00

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career? Check this out...

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation?

Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

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Do you dread annual performance reviews (giving and/or receiving them)? Do you prefer to focus on what needs to be done versus taking the time to go inside yourself and understand why you're doing what you're doing?

Enter self-evaluation.

This term goes by many names - self-awareness, self-assessment, self-inquiry.

No matter how you phrase it, though, the bottom line is it plays an important role in your overall development - personally AND professionally. In this week's episode, Kim and Louise are joined by Certified Life Coach and creator of The SELF Method™, Jen Vertanen to talk about all things self-awareness - even about how it's okay if you're not ready to dive in deep to get to know yourself.

Jen is one of those rare birds that loves both her day job as a software development project manager AND being a life coach ("on the side"). You can learn more about Jen at:

https://jenvertanen.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenvertanen

https://www.instagram.com/its.jenvertanen

Or follow her over on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifervertanen

Show Highlights

What I am celebrating this week. 0:02

How did you decide to become a life coach? 4:58

Blending the career and the calling. 7:51

How to figure out when it’s time to put things down. 11:58

Paying attention to the words you're using on yourself. 19:37

Self Evaluation and radical acceptance. 22:56

Self-awareness and self-evaluation. 26:33

How to overcome overthinking about flexibility. 28:23

It gets super sticky in the how. 32:00

The importance of awareness and readiness. 32:55

How to turn down the volume on your superpower? 38:13

The work is never done. It’s always work in progress. 42:44

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career? Check this out...

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation?

Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads unsure of which direction to turn? It can feel heavy and overwhelming to make a decision from that place. Which one is the "right" choice? What happens if you make the "wrong" choice? It can be downright debilitating and keep you stuck for quite a long time.

In this episode of Kickass Conversations with Louise and Kim, we dive into the topic of how to get through challenging times when you are needing to make a decision about which way to go. We're joined by author and book midwife Nikki Starcat Shields as we take a look at ways we can get ourselves unstuck and create forward momentum again.

You can learn more about Nikki at:

https://nikkistarcatshields.com

https://www.instagram.com/nikkistarcatshields

https://www.youtube.com/@nikkistarcatshields

Show Highlights

What changes have you noticed with yoga? 0:00

Nikkie’s career history and how she became an author. 4:03

How to pivot into something new. 10:03

What is the triple self? 13:34

How to learn to trust ourselves. 17:46

The collective part of trusting our intuition. 20:45

We’re all creative. 25:09

Where to find Niki? 25:54

Next week - Self Evaluation with Jen Vertanen

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career? Check this out...

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation?

Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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What would it be like to have deep, unshakeable belief in yourself?

Pretty amazing, huh? That's what it means to have inner strength. It's that range of behaviors, skills and attitudes that keep you both stable and adaptable throughout life.

So how does someone get that kind of inner strength?

That's what Kim and Louise are going to be talking about in this episode with their guest, Sabrina Osso, CEO of Osso Safe. Sabrina is a TEDx Speaker and author promoting safety and preventing violence in the workplace, schools, and in places of residence.

To learn more about the work Sabrina is doing in the world, check out the following links:

https://www.ossosafe.com

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sabrina-osso/75/894/36b

https://www.instagram.com/ossosafe

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1od-a0g-dbIkn_glUWkXWw

Show Highlights

What are you celebrating this week? 0:00

How she got into dance. 4:07

The importance of finding the right career. 9:19

Empowerment and choice. 12:43

Cultivating inner is a practice. 17:13

The importance of therapy. 21:34

The importance of being seen and heard. 27:58

The size of the t in trauma. 30:13

Sometimes it comes from somebody outside of yourself, saying that's not okay. 34:23

We know when things aren’t right. 41:05

yourkickasscareer #work #life #career #leadership #mindset #innerstrength #resiliency #adversity #adaptability #flexibility #wisdom

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career? Check this out...

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation?

Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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We are all in such a hurry to move ahead.

And yet, much like an arrow, our careers and businesses shoot forward with greater momentum by pulling (or looking) backward.

This comes from doing something we love talking about here on Kickass Conversations... taking time for reflection.

When we spend time reflecting on the past, we have greater information to be able to move forward the way we are meaning to.

In this episode, Kim and Louise are joined by one of their former co-hosts of The Best Parts Podcast, Sara Doell. Sara is a life coach, college golf coach, lifetime member of the Ladies Professional Golf Association, and an Amazon Best Selling Author of the book Your Future Self Will Thank You.

Curious to learn more about Sara? Check the links below: https://saradoellcoaching.com https://instagram.com/saradoellcoaching

Show Highlights

What are we celebrating this week? 0:00

Sara's background. 3:56

How did you decide to become a life coach? 12:24

The power of asking the powerful question. 17:37

The power of writing a letter to your future self. 23:19

Work hard, play hard. 28:46

We do the best we can with the resources we have. 35:49

Golden Nuggets 41:48

Next Week Inner Strength with Sabrina Osso 53:10

yourkickasscareer #work #life #worklifebalance #career #leadership #mindset #momentum #progress

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career? Get started here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective.

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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Motivation is a powerful, yet tricky beast. Sometimes it's super duper easy to get motivated.

Then there are those other times when it's nearly impossible to figure out how to motivate yourself. What's up with that?!

Many people struggle to find the motivation they need to achieve the goals they have created for themselves.

Often, they get stuck wasting time and energy on things that aren't moving them forward.

On this week's episode, Kim and Louise will be joined by Rise Visible CEO Aunia Kahn to talk about how to create momentum and how not to lose it once you have it.

You can learn more about Aunia at:

https://risevisible.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/auniakahn

https://www.instagram.com/risevisible

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Dw_5-kOBdtXP8IrUvWzbQ

Show Highlights

What are you celebrating today? 0:00

Who is Aneela and how did she get started? 3:01

How to pivot your career. 8:44

How to pull yourself out of the muck. 14:07

Finding motivation in the midst of burnout. 19:40

The difference between motivation and action. 27:31

Taking the step of taking action. 32:41

The importance of self-awareness. 37:46

Why achievement is not my identity? 41.39

Next week on Kickass Conversations - Looking Back to Move Forward with Sara Doell

yourkickasscareer #work #life #careerdevelopment #leadership #mindset #motivation

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career? Get started here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective.

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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We often focus on how much time we have to complete things - tasks, projects, etc. However, most folks rarely address the question of how much energy they have to complete those same things. Very often, time isn't the hindrance.

It's energy.

While we think we have an unlimited supply of energy, and in many ways, we do for as long as we're alive, the reality is that if we're not resourcing it appropriately for ourselves, we will quickly deplete what we do have.

This can take the form of burnout and other maladies that keep us from being able to keep moving forward.

In this episode of Kickass Conversations, Kim and Louise are joined by Shelley Smartly of The Smartly Comedy TV & Podcast Series to talk about resourcing your energy. You can learn more about Shelley and The Smartlys at https://thesmartlys.com

Show Highlights

• What are you celebrating this week? (0:00)
• Shelly’s Introduction and career path. (5:24)
• The importance of having an optimistic outlook. (11:45)
• The importance of having a growth mindset. (13:19)
• Why pick the most challenging instead of the low hanging? (16:35)
• Why laughter is so energizing. (20:37)
• Finding the one thing that brings you energy. (25:27)
• There is your CAPITAL P purpose and your small p purpose too. (31:03)
• We can’t do the heavy work if we’re weighed down. (34:30)
• Where to find the Smart lease? (38:13)

Next episode Creating and Maintaining Motivation with Aunia Kahn

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career? Get started here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective.

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is a success.” - Henry Ford

Building a team is the easy part. Having the team work well together, that's the hard part. It takes synergy to make it work.

What are the best ways to develop synergy for your team? That's what Kim and Louise will be discussing in this episode of Kickass Conversations.

yourkickasscareer #worklife #careerdevelopment #leadership #businessdevelopment #synergy #teamwork

Show Highlights

• What are you celebrating today? (0:00)
• Step away from the thing that’s sticky and find the flow. (3:31)
• Where are the synergies coming from? (8:35)
• The definition of the word synergistic. (13:59)
• Accountability as part of the synergy bucket. (19:04)
• The power of having divergent perspectives on work. (25:20)
• How do you start to accept help from others? (31:23)
• Synergy thrives with a growth mindset. (37:23)

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career? Get started here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective.

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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Is fear holding you back from making decisions or taking actions you really want to make?

Then a healthy dose of courage is just what the doctor ordered. Courage doesn't always mean we're not afraid. Sometimes, it means being scared, worried, unsure AND finding a way to do what we need to do.

Courage involves recognizing fear and embracing it. In this episode, Kim and Louise will be joined by their guest, Intuitive Voice Coach and Singer, Aideen Ni Riada Wolpe, to discuss what it takes to cultivate courage in our lives.

Aideen blends her knowledge of psychology, spirituality and voice training to uncover the hidden treasure within your voice and helps you transform your self-doubt into self-confidence.

To learn more about Aideen, check out:

www.confidenceinsinging.com

www.linkedin.com/in/aideenniriada

www.youtube.com/@confidenceinsinging5100

Show Highlights

• Aideen’s celebrations. (0:00)
• How to take your voice into speaking. (3:40)
• Becoming a business owner. (10:01)
• How we block off the creative side of our brains. (17:15)
• Taking yourself more seriously. (20:44)
• How courage shows up in your voice. (27:53)
• The power of taking a moment to pause. (34:03)
• The importance of being significant in your own life. (39:45)
• Golden Nuggets (44:38)

Next Episode - Developing Synergy with Sarah Ahrendt

yourkickasscareer #worklife #careerdevelopment #leadership #businessdevelopment #mindset #courage #courageous #courageousleadership

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career? Get started here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective.

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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Often, we allow perfectionism to get in our way. It can stymie our progress and keeps us from truly performing at our best.

As recovering perfectionists themselves, Kim and Louise shared a mentor who instilled in them the idea that "it's ALL an experiment."

That idea has become a keystone in both of their lives and their businesses.

What's possible if you allow yourself to see life, work, everything as an experiment instead of something that needs to be perfected?

In this episode, Louise and Kim will explore this idea with their guest Jacinthe Koddo of Koddo & Co. Consulting Inc., a serial entrepreneur with 6 businesses started, 4 failures, and 2 growing successes. Jacinthe learned the ins-and-outs of business finance over the last decade—and not always the easy way!

You can learn more about Jacinthe at:

https://www.koddoandco.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacinthekoddo

https://www.instagram.com/jacinthekoddo

yourkickasscareer #ykac #ykaccollective #thecollective #work #life #worklife #worklifebalance #career #careerdevelopment #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #business #businessdevelopment #mindset #inspiration #comfortzone #motivation #success #goals #growth #life #business #entrepreneur #growthmindset #comfortable #change #successmindset

Show Highlights

• What are you celebrating this week? (0:14)
• Marketing is a great word. (2:47)
• How she got into management accounting and business finance. (7:40)
• Learning about money in high school. (12:41)
• How to craft an experiment. (19:12)
• It’s all about the data. (25:44)
• The importance of beta-mode. (27:42)
• How to enter the mindful liminal space. (32:27)
• Finding your own way is an experiment. (38:41)
• What’s your golden Nugget? (43:58)
• Next Episode: Cultivating Courage with Aideen Ni Riada (48:59)

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career? Get started here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective.

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi

https://www.bigworldpub.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikabudhttps://www.instagram.com/authorerikabudhttps://www.facebook.com/planestrainskidsabroadtravelpodcastg are almost endless. Just ask someone who does it! Whether you're wanting to get stronger, make new friends and connections, or even fill out your resume - there are countless ways that serving others can also serve you.

On this week's episode, Kim and Louise are joined by author Erika Bud to share their experiences with volunteerism and how it's supported them on their journeys in countless ways.

Erika created her travel book series for kids as well as her Planes, Trains, & Kids Abroad travel podcast with the hope to ignite a passion for travel in both children and adults. You can learn more about Erika at:

https://www.bigworldpub.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikabud

https://www.instagram.com/authorerikabud

https://www.facebook.com/planestrainskidsabroadtravelpodcast

yourkickasscareer #careerdevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #businessdevelopment #mindset #ingenuity #innovation #inspiration #integrity #inclusivity #volunteering #socialchange #socialimpact #bethechange

Show Highlights

• Welcome to the Show. 0:00

• What I’m celebrating. (2:00)

• The search to be fulfilled. (6:00)

• The importance of having a five-year plan. (10:32)

• Understanding the power of giving your time. 14:57

• How to change your mindset about volunteering? (19:26)

• Volunteering and giving your time can look different than you think. (25:36)

•Golden Nuggets (32:20)

• Next Week Jacinthe Koddo and Crafting the Experiment (35:26)

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career? Get started here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective.

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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In general, the workforce landscape has significantly changed over the past two years. And, with mass layoffs a regular occurrence these days, it's continuing to shift.

Whether you're in the marketplace for a new job or not, brushing up on interviewing is a skill that can benefit you in many ways.

In this week's episode, Kim and Louise are joined by Amber Brabrand, Global Chief People & Culture Officer at Spiro to discuss the key aspects of owning the interview to help you deliver your story and value proposition with confidence.

interview #interviewskills #yourkickasscareer #confidence #value #storytelling

Show Highlights

Amber’s introduction. 0:36

Celebrating coming together. 2:13

Tell us a little bit about your career journey. 5:47

Understanding what you want to achieve. 13:08

The importance of knowing your why. 15:23

Do not be a supporting actor in your own career. 21:08

How do you show up in the interview? 24:49

The importance of following up on interview responses. 29:36

How to leave people feeling right by telling stories. 34:31

How to extend your personal life to work? 35:45

Own the totality of the experience. 40:39

Golden Nuggets 43:16

Next Week: Volunteering our Time with Erica Bud 45:19

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career? Get started here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective.

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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Values help us live with direction and purpose. They are our guiding compass.

Whatever is going on in our lives or businesses, our values can show us a path forward. They help us make aligned choices and inform our thoughts, words, and actions.

In this episode, we're leaning into an exploration of our values - how we identify them, live into them, and adapt when they are challenged by others (directly or indirectly).

Louise and Kim are excited to welcome their guest, Victoria M. Gallagher, a worldwide leader in Hypnotherapy, a best-selling author, international speaker, life success coach, and renowned authority on the Law of Attraction, to this week's conversation.

You can learn more about Victoria at:

https://victoriamgallagher.com

https://www.instagram.com/victoriamgallagher

https://www.youtube.com/hyptalk

Here is a link to the values worksheet Louise mentioned from Pivoting Point Career Solutions

Here's a link to the VIA Assessment Kim mentions.

Show Highlights

What we’re celebrating this week. 3:41

Introduction to our guest Victoria Gallahger? 9:59

Victoria's crazy journey from stockbroker to hypnotherapist 12:05

How did you become profitable? 16:22

The overarching intention and finding opportunity 19:23

The importance of letting go and trusting the path. 23:16

How do you identify your values? 26:46

Owning your value. 31:50

The value of the cozy space. 33:47

The importance of integrity in relationships. 40:54

Getting help defining your values? 42:13

When values hit home. 48:40

Using your value to drive you forward. 49:37

The winter cohort of Your Kickass Career is opening soon 52:54

Up Next: Owning the Interview with Amber Brabrand 54:33

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career? Get started here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective.

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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Through self-assessment, you are able to become more aware and gain a deeper understanding of who you are and what makes you tick, find out what your weaknesses and strengths are, and better understand your emotional triggers and your leadership qualities.

Assessments are also powerful tools for organizations and teams. They can enable better hiring decisions and create individual development plans to improve performance.

By identifying team members' individual strengths, the team can create more synergy and it may even improve professional relationships.

On this episode, Kim and Louise are joined by Catherine Mattice, founder and CEO of Civility Partners, a consulting firm focused on helping organizations create respectful workplace cultures and specializing in turning around toxic cultures. Catherine’s award-winning book, BACK OFF! Your Kick-Ass Guide to Ending Bullying at Work, was hailed by international leadership-guru, Ken Blanchard, as, “the most comprehensive and valuable handbook on the topic.”

We're excited to welcome Catherine in for this Kickass Conversation!

You can learn more about Catherine at:

https://civilitypartners.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinemattice

https://instagram.com/civilitypartners

https://twitter.com/CivilityCP

https://www.youtube.com/@civilitypartners

yourkickasscareer #ykac #ykaccollective #thecollective #work #life #worklife #worklifebalance #career #careerdevelopment #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #business #businessdevelopment #mindset #ingenuity #innovation #inspiration #integrity #inclusivity #assessments #civilitypartners

Show Highlights

• Hello & Welcome (0:00)
• What are you celebrating this week? (0:04)
• How did you get to where you are? (4:39)
• What is the power of assessments? What comes from them? (11:03)
• The power of assessments in business. (14:50)
• The real power of an assessment isn’t the first time you do it, it’s all the other times. (22:14)
• The problem with surveys that don’t work. (25:16)
• How do we help people get the resources that they really need? (32:16)
• The most important part of any organization is the human capital. (35:07)
• The collective is about helping people find their voice. (38:44)
• Workplace bullying is abuse at work. (40:39)
• Assessments that sit on the shelf is missing the point. (43:27)
• Catherine’s big takeaway from today. (44:39)
• Next week on Kickass Conversations Exploring Values with Victoria Gallagher (45:00)

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career? Get started here.

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective.

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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On this week's episode, Kim and Louise are joined by their guest coach and author Sabrina Lindner as they discuss what it looks like to create a plan forward. Chock filled with stories, anecdotes, and some tangible tips and techniques on how to do just that, you won't want to miss this joyfully kickass conversation.

Known for her impactful work as a creative life coach, growth mentor, author, and podcaster, Sabrina supports people from diverse backgrounds in unshackling themselves from whatever it is that holds them back from living the life they truly dream of. You can learn more about Sabrina at:

https://sabrinalindnercoach.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrina-lindner-lifecoach

https://www.youtube.com/@sabrinalindnercoach

https://www.instagram.com/sabrinalindnercoach

yourkickasscareer #ykac #ykaccollective #thecollective #worklife #careerdevelopment #leadership #mindset #innovation #inspiration #movingforward #thepathforward

Show Summary

• Welcome & Hellos (0:00)
• Celebrate living your dreams. (0:42)
• How to have it all without losing ourselves. (3:30)
• When one area of your life is not working, it leaks into all the other areas. (5:55)
• Sabrina’s life and career journey. (10:05)
• How to make a change when you are stuck in a situation. (16:22)
• What does it take to take the next step? (22:01)
• Is it okay not to have all the answers? (28:46)
• Sometimes we don’t know what we know. (34:05)
• Tips and techniques for moving forward from centeredness. (39:38)
• What does it feel like to be in alignment with your values? (40:35)
• The practicality of dreaming and the importance of pausing. (47:51)
• Coming Up Next Week - Catherine Mattice and the Power of Assessments (52:43)

Join Kim and Louise and their guest each Friday at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT to discuss topics such as the future of work, leadership development, and creating mindset shifts so you can create your own unique Kickass Career.

Find us here on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/75728636

If you're ready to think outside the box when it comes to how work fits into your life (and not the other way around), this show is for you!

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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Authenticity is all the buzz. Many workplaces are encouraging employees to bring their best, most authentic selves to their jobs. But what does it actually mean to be authentic?

Kim and Louise are joined this week by their guest, author and realtor Serena Holmes, as they explore ways to develop and maintain authenticity, why it’s hard to live an authentic life, and the benefits of being true to yourself.

Prior to becoming a realtor, Serena ran her own multi-award winning brand experience agency called Tigris Events. Her book chronicles how she went from surviving a troubled childhood to a self-styled, multi-faceted entrepreneur. She can be found on social @serenaholmesrealtor & @serenaholmesauthor (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube) and LinkedIn at

https://www.linkedin.com/in/serena-holmes-realtor-author-ceo

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For more about Serena, check her out at:

https://linktr.ee/serenaholmes

https://linktr.ee/serenaholmesauthor

yourkickasscareer #ykac #worklife #mindset #inspiration #authenticity

Show Highlights

• Hellos & Welcome (0:00)
• What are you celebrating (2:06)
• Serena’s celebration of 2019. (2:34)
• How did you get from there to here? –. (6:43)
• What do you love about what you do? (10:51)
• How do you authentically start to think about making shifts if that’s what interests you? (15:32)
• The importance of being authentic in your business. (20:33)
• The more authentic you are, the more impactful you will be. (25:39)
• Owning who we are and what we do. (30:42)
• The importance of alignment and authenticity in relationships. (37:28)
• Serena’s code of authenticity (41:00)
• New week on Kickass Conversations Sabrina Lindner and Creating a Plan Forward

Join Kim and Louise and their guest each Friday at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT to discuss topics such as the future of work, leadership development, and creating mindset shifts so you can create your own unique Kickass Career.

Find us here on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/75728636

If you're ready to think outside the box when it comes to how work fits into your life (and not the other way around), this show is for you!

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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The year 2022 brought it's fair share of ups and downs. Join us on this special episode as Kim and Louise take time to pause and reflect on the past year.

Starting as they always do with celebrations and ending with their golden nuggets for the entire year - this juicy episode incorporates the benefits of taking regular time to reflect as a way to stay present while creating momentum in our personal and professional lives.

reflect #reflectionpoint #pause #powerofthepause #lookback #22inreview #2022 #newyear #momentum #presence #inthemoment

Show Highlights

· Hellos & Welcome 0:00

· There is quite the party happening over at Louise's right now that involved Charlie! 0:14

· Welcome to Your Kickass Career. 1:08

· We all have our own experiences, we create our own lives. 5:49

· What are some of the things that came out of 22 that got you excited about where the world of work is going? 9:52

· The term “quiet quitting” and how it gets in my craw. 12:07

· We can’t go back, we can only move forward. 16:25

· How do I stop holding on so tightly? 21:16

· Be brave and be okay with the F-word. 24:09

· What is your golden nugget? 29:47

Join Kim and Louise and their guest each Friday at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT to discuss topics such as the future of work, leadership development, and creating mindset shifts so you can create your own unique Kickass Career.

Find us here on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/75728636

If you're ready to think outside the box when it comes to how work fits into your life (and not the other way around), this show is for you!

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/ykac-ccquiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective at https://www.yourkickasscareer.com/

Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

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We are living in a topsy-turvy world - one that feels like it's filled with uncertainty around every corner.  

So, even at this time of year that feels cozy and celebratory for so many, how can we show up when the uncertainty has us feeling out of sorts? 

In this episode, Kim & Louise settle in and talk about what uncertainty looks and feels like and how to navigate the raging waters of uncertainty.   

uncertainty #overwhelm #stress #endofyear #holidays #emotions #wellbeing #mentalhealth

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Emotions. We all have them. It's part of being human.

However, some folks are really good at not showing them or letting them out at work. Others feel challenged dealing with the myriad of emotions that rise up throughout the day.

Which way is right? And how do we start to manage our emotions in the workplace in a way that doesn't siphon our humanity along with it?

These questions, and more, are what Kim and Louise dive into in this episode of Kickass Conversations. Whether you're used to being the "emotional one" or you have a team member who seems to have more emotions than you know what to do with, this is a great episode to tune into.

This week, our guest is Kim Downey, Feng Shui Advisor and the owner of Elevate Your Space Feng Shui (previously known as Lake Life Feng Shui). Kim works with clients across the globe, helping them to identify areas in their homes and offices that may be holding them back from creating their best lives. She is like a fairy godmother who helps you turn stagnant and lifeless areas into rooms full of active and healthy chi. Come learn a thing or two about how your environment can help support the emotions of your entire team!

Hellos & Welcome 0:00

Weekly Check-in time 0:58

Introduction of our Guest 4:03

Kim D’s Career Journey 5:42

When the Passion becomes the Paycheck 10:13

What is Fung Shui 11:34

Managing Emotions 14:20

Resourcing Your Emotions 16:40

Resourcing your Environment through Fung Shui 22:33

It all starts with Awareness 28:24

Find the Power to shift to something more accessible 34:41

The Power you have to make the change 38:19

Golden Nuggets 40:00

The Steps to Managing Emotions 42:34

The Emotion Wheel 43:57

Next Up on Kickass Conversations - Navigating Uncertainty 46:57

You can learn more about Kim Downey at:

https://www.instagram.com/elevateyourspacefengshui/

https://www.lakelifefengshui.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimdowneyfengshui/

Show Notes

managingemotions #emotions #work #worklife #careerdevelopment #careerpivot #yourkickasscareer #fengshui #fengshuilifestyle #fengshuiadvisor #mindsest #coaching

Join Kim and Louise and a guest each Friday at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT to discuss topics such as the future of work, leadership development, and creating mindset shifts so you can create your own unique Kickass Career.

If you're ready to think outside the box when it comes to how work fits into your life (and not the other way around), this show is for you!

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective

Interested in joining the conversation? Reach out and let us know you want to be a guest at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com

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We have heard numerous times good leaders are characterized by their ability to empower their teams to achieve maximum success.

But what does it actually mean to empower others? On this episode, we're joined by our guest Gianna Rahmani (often referred to as "G"), co-founder of Day Hustle, an angel employment company, as we discuss what it means to empower others, why it's important, and how to do it.

This lively discussion centers around empowering others in our teams, our businesses, and our lives.

G is on a mission to spread the word about angel employment to help others break free from their golden handcuffs.

You can learn more about G at:

https://dayhustle.com

https://www.instagram.com/gmrahmaniofficial

https://www.linkedin.com/in/g-m-rahmani-entrepreneur-investor-903771b

Show Notes

Hellos & Welcome 0:00 Weekly Check-in time 1:04

Introduction of our Guest Gianna Rahmani 5:09

G’s Career Journey 6:36

Today’s topic Empowering Others 12:45

My Favourite F Words 13:13

Faith in yourself 14:00

Freedom when you’re empowering others 15:06

Fulfillment in doing what you’re meant to be doing 16:17

Bring more Fun to the surface 16:48

The Fundamentals of Empowering yourself first 18:06

Angel Employment brings focus 20:47

How do we best empower others as leaders 23:46

What’s the challenge that holds people back 25:31

The Freedom of letting it go 28:07

Important V Urgent Just like Stephen Covey 32:05

The Investment of time 34:32

Golden Nuggets 39:49

Your Kickass Career Collective 43:06

The Feasts of Persia 44:47

Next Week on Kickass Conversations - Kim Downey and Managing Emotions

Join Kim and Louise and a guest each Friday at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT to discuss topics such as the future of work, leadership development, and creating mindset shifts so you can create your own unique Kickass Career.

If you're ready to think outside the box when it comes to how work fits into your life (and not the other way around), this show is for you!

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective

Interested in joining the conversation? Reach out and let us know you want to be a guest at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com

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The average human makes more than 35,000 decisions every day. Not all decisions are big decisions, but every decision does take energy for us to make.

Decision fatigue happens when decision-making becomes increasingly difficult.

So how can we prevent decision fatigue? And what are the signs that we're dealing with it?

That's what Kim, Louise, and guest, Amanda Neely of Wealth Wisdom Financial discuss on this Kickass Conversations.

Amanda is a small business and financial professional who shares her experiential knowledge through podcasting and developing personalized financial strategies for individuals and couples, in addition to profitability strategies for businesses. Her goal is to work with people to take charge of their cash flow, leverage their assets, and increase their profitability in ways that would make their grandma proud.

You can learn more about Amanda and her work at:

https://www.wealthwisdomfp.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandaneely

https://www.instagram.com/wealthwisdomfp

https://www.youtube.com/c/wealthwisdomfinancial

https://www.facebook.com/WealthWisdomFinancial

Download the Wealth Wisdom Financial Special Report to help you SECURE your financial future outside a W-2 in 5 simple steps! https://www.wealthwisdomfp.com/report

Show NotesHellos & Welcome 0:00

Weekly Check-in time 1:01

Introduction of our Guest Amanda Neely 6:21

Amanda’s Career Journey 7:31

Wealth Wisdom 15:02

Connection to You Why 16:03

Decision Fatigue 18:55

Being in Control 19:46

The Invisible Threshold 21:12

Our Bodies are Wise 23:34

Strategies to Navigate Decision Fatigue 24:43

Let’s take a Beat 27:23

If it’s Right Now, It will be Right Later 28:39

Finding Wise Counsel 32:07

Right Size the Choice 35:59

Pre-Decisions: Time and Space and the Power of Choice 38:17

Decision Agreement with Significant Partners 40:33

Golden Nuggets 42:31

Your Kickass Career Collective 43:39

Research is NOT Decision Making 46:22

Next Episode : Gianna Ramani and Empowering Others 47:32

Join Kim and Louise and a guest each Friday at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT to discuss topics such as the future of work, leadership development, and creating mindset shifts so you can create your own unique Kickass Career.

If you're ready to think outside the box when it comes to how work fits into your life (and not the other way around), this show is for you!

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective

Interested in joining the conversation? Reach out and let us know you want to be a guest at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com

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No matter what kind of work you do, you are always working for yourself.

It doesn't matter whether you own your own company or are an employee of an organization. Being the CEO of your career means that you think of your professional life with passion and vision. You operate strategically, not focusing on building up your resume, but actually doing work that aligns with your mission, vision, and values.

In this episode, Kim and Louise dive into this topic and talk about how to cultivate a CEO mindset regardless of your title.

Kim and Louise are excited to have this Kickass Conversation this week with Tina Baxter, an advanced practice registered nurse and a board-certified gerontological nurse practitioner through the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), and owner of Baxter Professional Services, LLC, a consulting firm that provides legal nurse consulting services for attorneys and insurance professionals; wellness and chronic disease management coaching; and customized educational and operational resources to healthcare organizations.

In addition to all of this, Tina provides a weekly Facebook live program on business and health topics and teaches stress management strategies to clients of all ages. Listed as “Best Lessons” for 2019 and 2020 from Lessons.com, Tina is the founder of The Nurse Shark Academy where she coaches nurses to launch and scale their businesses.

It's sure to be an exciting conversation you won't want to miss!

You can learn more about Tina at:

https://www.baxterprofessionalservices.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/baxter-professional-services-llc/

https://www.youtube.com/@thenursesharkacademy

Show notes

Hellos & Welcome 0:00

Weekly Check-in time 0:51

Introduction of our Guest Tina Baxter 2:48

Tina’s Career Journey 5:04

Not Leaving a Profession when you Leave a Job 10:04

Taking Charge as CEO 12:28

Being a CEO has it’s advantages 16:15

CEO mindset is somebody who's courageous enough to try 22:34

The Characteristics of the Successful CEO 27:33

Making the Conscious Connections 32:32

Your Kickass Career Collective 33:33

There's always growth to be 37:55

Golden Nuggets 39:26

NEXT Guest on Kickass Conversations Amanda Neely and Decision Fatigue

kickassconversation #ceomindset #growthmindset #vision #creatingavision

Join Kim and Louise and a guest each Friday at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT to discuss topics such as the future of work, leadership development, and creating mindset shifts so you can create your own unique Kickass Career.

If you're ready to think outside the box when it comes to how work fits into your life (and not the other way around), this show is for you!

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective

Interested in joining the conversation? Reach out and let us know you want to be a guest at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com

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There are certain times in our lives when we know exactly what we want, but no matter what we do, the universe just doesn’t seem to give it to us. What's up with that?! Why does it feel like such a struggle to get what we want?

To paraphrase what we all grew up hearing the Rolling Stones tell us: "You can’t always get what you want. But you get what you need."

Is this true? Or is it something we've conditioned ourselves to believe?

In this episode, Kim and Louise discuss how it's possible to get what you want in your business, your career, and your life.

Hellos & Welcome 0:00

Weekly Check-in time 1:54

Getting What You Want 7:12

Wants VS Needs 8:51

Connecting with your Why 12:41

Vision Boarding 14:29

Where you have the most control 17:03

Craft it and Practice it 18:58

From an idea to reality 23:13

Using the Vision with teams 25:45

Your CEO Sticker 27:56

The Juicy Bits When you start to see it happen 29:58

Next : Guest Tina Baxter and How to Cultivate a CEO Mindset 34:03

mindset #growthmindset #worklife #worklifebalance #getwhatyouwant #findyourwhy

Join Kim and Louise and a guest each Friday at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT to discuss topics such as the future of work, leadership development, and creating mindset shifts so you can create your own unique Kickass Career.

If you're ready to think outside the box when it comes to how work fits into your life (and not the other way around), this show is for you!

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective

Interested in joining the conversation? Reach out and let us know you want to be a guest at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com

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On the day of this recording, there are 50 days left in 2022. It is also Remembrance Day in Canada and throughout the British Commonwealth, Veterans Day in the United States, and we are less than two weeks away from Thanksgiving in the United States.

So we thought it would be a great time to pause and reflect together. Where has 2022 brought us so far? What is it we see ahead of us in the next 50 days leading into 2023? How can we find moments to give gratitude, thanks, and remembrance for ourselves, our loved ones, and our ancestors (those that came before us)?

Join us for an introspective and Ryan Reynolds heavy discussion on the importance of taking time to pause and reflect while we practice it for ourselves and together.

Show Notes

Hellos & Welcome 0:00 Weekly Check-in time 1:31 Intro to Reflection is Intentionality 3:55

Creating Space 5:25

Getting Hooked on a Goal 7:41

Fine-Tuning Your Reception 12:10

What the Hell Just Happened Moments 14:05

Pause before the Cliff

It’s Not About What Anyone Else is Doing 19:30

Your Weekly Wrap Up 21:28

Kickass Conversations 23:03

The Ryan Reynolds Rebrand 25:39

Career Changers on LinkedIn Sidetrack 27:35

Golden Nuggets 31:10

Join Us for Kickass Conversations Starting November, 18 2022

introspection #remembrance #pause #reflect #gratitude #givethanks #ryanreynolds

Join Kim and Louise each Friday at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT to discuss topics such as the future of work, leadership development, and creating mindset shifts so you can create your own unique Kickass Career.

If you're ready to think outside the box when it comes to how work fits into your life (and not the other way around), this show is for you!

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective

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We've been hearing from so many people recently that they are feeling like so much is at risk these days.

Businesses are seeing changes in the marketplace and are considering pivoting or closing shop. Individuals are afraid of losing their jobs or being down-sized and are considering jumping ship. On both sides of the coin, the risk to continuing feels massive... and yet the risk to making a change feels even scarier.

When it comes down to it, every decision we make (or don't make) comes with some level of risk.

So, what is one to do?

On this episode, Kim & Louise talk about the skill of right-sizing your risk so you can start to make aligned decisions with less stress.

risk #riskmitigation #riskmanagement #career #entreprenuerlife #mindset

Hellos & Welcome 0:00

Weekly Check-in time 2:08

Intro to main discussion Risk 6:44

Starting the Day is Risky 8:33

The Risky Business of Career Change 9:32

The Definition of Risk 10:05

What are your Really Afraid of 13:03

We Evaluate Risk with Every Decision 14:37

The Brain Science of Risk 18:52

Our Risk Tolerance 20:47

Using Optionism to Find Solutions 21:47

Re-evaluation and Reflection 27:08

The Risk of Risky Business 28:42

It Takes Courage 31:59

Golden Nuggets 34:18

Next Time - Pause and Reflect 38:37

Join Kim and Louise each Friday at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT to discuss topics such as the future of work, leadership development, and creating mindset shifts so you can create your own unique Kickass Career.

If you're ready to think outside the box when it comes to how work fits into your life (and not the other way around), this show is for you!

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective

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You've likely heard people talking about scarcity vs. abundant (or growth) mindsets. The topic has shown up from boardrooms to lunchrooms to sporting events.

What was once thought of as a "soft" skill or a little "woo", is now mainstream and something people in all industries, roles, and types of organizations are looking at.

At the heart of it, your mindset is what it sounds like... a set way your mind naturally operates or thinks about things.

Research has shown that positive or growth mindsets allow us to be better able to overcome challenges, have a better sense of overall well-being, and can even prolong your life!

And yet, so many of our clients and folks we talk with are showing up from a place of scarcity, unable to even start opening the door to abundance and growth.

In this episode, Kim & Louise go straight to the heart of the matter and talk about what it's like operating from a scarcity mindset and share some ideas on how to start to shift to a growth mindset.

Show Notes Hellos & Welcome 0:00

Weekly Check-in time 0:56

Intro to main discussion The Scarcity Mindset 6:34

The Scarcity Myth 7:55

Trying to Control Our Limiting Resources 10:05

The Scarcity of Pessimism and Positivity 15:20

Your Infinite Number of Options 16:30

Where can You Make some Changes 19:24

How do You Recognize Scarcity 24:03

Celebrating the Win 29:33

What’s your Limiter 31:56

Golden Nuggets 34:17

Next Time - Right Sizing Your Risk 37:47

Join Kim and Louise each Friday at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT to discuss topics such as the future of work, leadership development, and creating mindset shifts so you can create your own unique Kickass Career.

If you're ready to think outside the box when it comes to how work fits into your life (and not the other way around), this show is for you!

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective

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"I'm just not happy at work." "My business isn't making me happy." "Why can't I just be happy with my job?"

Do any of these sound familiar?

We've been hearing a lot of these comments from our clients recently, so we thought it was the right time to dive into a discussion about what happiness has to do with work. Join us as we talk about where happiness and work intersect (or not). If you would like to be a guest on an upcoming episode, please contact us at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com. Thanks!

Show Notes

Hellos & Welcome 0:00

Weekly Check-in time

Intro to the main discussion - What’s Happiness Have To Do With Work 3:25

What does it mean to be happy at work 6:13

Is Happiness your driver 7:29

Be careful you don’t give it away 9:29

What does it mean to you 15:00

Is being satisfied enough for you 17:10

How can work not contribute to your happiness 22:10

What can you do to uncover what happiness means 26:20

Golden Nuggets 28:04

How to be a guest here on the show 31:11

Next time - Scarcity and Abundance Mindset 32:01

Join Kim and Louise each Friday at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT to discuss topics such as the future of work, leadership development, and creating mindset shifts so you can create your own unique Kickass Career.

If you're ready to think outside the box when it comes to how work fits into your life (and not the other way around), this show is for you!

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us Your Kickass Career Collective

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When it comes to running a business or guiding your career, the relationships you make can help you find even greater success. Partnerships occur when two or more people work together in order to accomplish common goals. It involves collaboration and is for the mutual benefit of all involved. Learning how to form these types of relationships in business is the key to moving forward through sometimes complex and layered environments with a bit more ease and support. In this week's episode, Kim & Louise define what it means to develop business and workplace partnerships, describe how they work, and offer steps you can take in building these relationships for your own career and business.

SHOW NOTES:

Hellos & Welcome 0:00

Introduction to Topic Creating Partnerships 6:51

Divorcing Yourself 8:01

How To Utilize a Partnership 9:57

It’s a Two-Way Street 11:55

How to be Curious 14:37

Starting the Conversation 16:24

If it’s not Curiosity, Could it be Interest? 18:48

Partners are People 20:45

Tick Box Life 22:19

You’re not Going to Marry Everyone you Date 25:56

Your Human Design Helps Out 26:42

Golden nuggets time 30:43 Up Next: What Does Happy Have to Do With Work

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VP, SVP, Owner, Founder, Emerging Talent, Retired, Coach, Consultant, Freelancer, Entrepreneur

These are all titles we see over and over again. They can give us an immediate understanding of an individual's role, responsibilities, and even potentially tenure. But... has the time of the importance of titles run its course? Louise and Kim passionately dive into this topic in this episode and come out on different ends.

SHOW NOTES:

Hellos & Welcome 0:00

Weekly Check-in time 1:22

Why are Titles Important? 6:38

What Am I? Who Am I? 6:59

Is it Really the Title You're After 9:27

Showing up as your Business Card 10:51

Is Being an Entrepreneur a Career 13:15

When There’s no Standard 13:53

My Title Matters to Me 13:48

Do Titles bring Clarity or Confusion 18:21

Does Impact Matter 22:24

Wearing the Crown of the Monarch 23:45

Kim & Louise Disagree 25:31

Job Crafting 27:26

Business Crafting 29:09

Golden nuggets time 30:03

Up Next: Creating Partnerships

Resources

Your Kickass Career Quiz

Your Kickass Career Collective

Join Kim and Louise each Friday at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT to discuss topics such as the future of work, leadership development, and creating mindset shifts so you can create your own unique Kickass Career.

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Here's the icky truth. We all sabotage ourselves. Yup. We do it all the time.

We don't mean to do it. We don't mean to get in our own way and prevent ourselves from moving forward. And yet... we do.

By procrastinating, refusing to ask for help, criticizing or judging ourselves or others, avoiding, withdrawing, or blameshifting (to name a few), we are damaging ourselves and others (and our prospects, when it comes down to it).

Why we do it and how we stop... that's where the magic happens.

When we start to understand those two things, we can change the behaviors that keep tripping us up.

In this episode, Kim and Louise dive deep into the idea of self-sabotage and how to break those habits that keep us stuck in our work and life.

Hellos & Welcome 0:00

Weekly Check-in 1:44 I

ntro to main discussion - Self-Sabotage 8:09

Unpacking the Sabotage 13:27

Solving for X 14:16

Staying on Course 19:13

Controlling Distractions 21:46

It’s Not Pushing, It’s Joining Forces 24:46

It’s All Okay 28:40

Your Kickass Career Collective 32:42

Golden Nuggets 33:13

Next week - Why do titles matter? Or do they? 34:49

Resources

Your Kickass Career Quiz

Your Kickass Career Collective

sabotage #selfsabotage #saboteurs #worklife #discussion #livestream #podcast

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You've spent days, weeks, and endless hours preparing, ensuring everything is right and ready to go. And then, the day comes... and it all falls apart.

ARGH! What do you do? How do you handle it in the moment? What are the stories you might tell yourself about why it fell apart?

Kim & Louise dive into this juicy topic following three days of live trainings... where we're sure at least one thing won't go to plan. How will we handle it? Tune in and find out!

Have any stories you'd like to share on an upcoming episode? Drop us an email at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know what you'd like to share or have us talk about.

Show Notes

Hellos & Welcome 0:00

Weekly Check-in 1:26

When plans fall apart 5:26

The F-Word 7:18

The Stories we Tell Ourselves 10:22

Grace and Love 12:47

All the Worlds a Stage 15:30

When the plan doesn’t go according to the plan 18:14

Practice is Progress 22:05

Mindfulness Practice 23:47

Golden Nuggets 27:39

Join the Kickass Career Collective 30:17

Up Next: Getting Out of Our Own Way 31:18

Resources

Your Kickass Career Quiz

Your Kickass Career Community

Opening music: A Vital Sign by Marc Torch

planning #bestlaidplans #failure #resilience #mindset

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Community is central to the human experience. Being part of an engaging community gives us a sense of belonging. And yet, community isn't always how we would describe the feeling we have in our workplaces.

On this week's episode, Kim & Louise dive into the importance of community with regard to how it can help you develop and maintain your own kickass career.

Want more? Check out https://yourkickasscareer.com.

community #yourkickasscareer #career #careerdevelopment

Show Notes Hellos & Welcome 0:00

Weekly Check-in time 4:23

Intro to main discussion - The Importance of Community for a Kickass Career - 6:23

The spheres of Community 7:10

We only know what our Network Knows 9:28

When we take the outside in 10:37

How do we hear our own voice 11:30

Community Change up 13:31

How could you leave? 16:56

The inspired and the Inspiring 19:01

Your Kickass Career Community Support 20:59

Jumpstart Your Kickass Career 20:24

What does it mean to have a Kickass Career 29:06

Up Next: When Plans Fall Apart 29:58 Golden nuggets time 31:39

Resources Your Kickass Career Quiz

Your Kickass Career Community Waitlist

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You are a superhero! Don't ever let anyone tell you you're not.

What we (Kim & Louise) know, without a doubt, is that you have a unique set of incredible strengths (your superpowers) that you may not even be aware of or regularly tap into.

The cool thing is... those strengths can help you design and maintain your kickass career regardless of whether you're an employee, business owner, leader, or entrepreneur!

So how do you determine your superpowers and how to harness them?

Listen now to find out!

superpowers #superhero #career #kickasscareer #yourkickasscareer #worklife

Show notes

Hellos & Welcome 0:00

Weekly check-in 1:51

Yourkickasscareer.com launch 8:36

Intro to Main Discussion - Harnessing Your Superpowers 9:41

Kid Loves 11:22

The Place of Play 12:04

The Career Renovation 16:38

The Magical Re-Do 19:25

Your Origin Story 20:47

Nothing is Perfect 22:15

Intuition is Powerful 23:16

Getting More Clarity 25:53

What’s your Kryptonite 28:19

Up Next: The Power of Community 34:46

Golden Nuggets 35:22

Resources

Your Kickass Career Quiz

Your Kickass Career Community Waitlist

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There’s been a lot of hubbub about “Quiet Quitting” lately, so it feels like a timely discussion to have.

On this week’s show, Kim & Louise talk about what quiet quitting really is, why they think there’s been so much press about it lately (thanks, TikTok!), and the pros and cons of it - from both a leadership and an employee perspective.

Show Notes Hellos & Welcome 0:00

Weekly Check-5:05

Intro to main discussion Quiet Quitting- 11:50

The 70 Hour Work Week - 14:10

Stop Being Quiet - 15:11

The Role Work Plays in Our Lives - 16:59

Diminishing Ambition - 19:14

You Aren’t Alone - 22:39

Diminishing Resources - 24:48

Take Control Back - 28:15

Your Kickass Career Community - 31:32

Golden nuggets - 34:23

Up Next: Uncover Your Superpowers - 36:06

RESOURCES:

yourkickasscareer.com

Do Nothing: How to to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving by Celeste Headlee

When the Body Says No: Understanding the Stress-Disease Connection by Gabor Maté

Healing Burnout: A Journal to Find Peace and Purpose by Charlene Rymsha

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We've all heard the old adage: “If you aim for nothing, you'll hit it every time.” That's where goals come in. They give us something to aim for. A bit of direction and purpose. The thing is... goals can be really scary. What if we don't meet them? What if we do? What if we set the wrong goal? What if... what if... what if? Truth be told, one of us (tune in to find out who) really can't stand the terminology around goals and goal-setting. And yet, has learned how to work with goals for herself and her clients in meaningful ways that create momentum.

There's a lot more to goals than meets the eye. On this week's show, Kim & Louise talk about goals, how to set them, what to do with them, and what happens when you do or don't achieve them.

Show Notes: Hellos & Welcome 0:00

Weekly Check-1:36

Intro to main discussion - 3:15

Four Tendencies - 4:02

Gamification of Goals - 5:16

Attaching Goals to Outcomes - 7:37

Woop my Life Tool - 9:27

Values and Goals - 14:03

The Missing Link - 15:25

Setting Goals at Work - 17:09

How to Begin - 20:10

Being an Inner Scientist - 24:01

Your Kickass Career Website - 25:37

YKAC Community Launch - 27:08

Up Next: Quiet Quitting - 28:13

Golden nuggets time - 28:50

Resources:

Michael Bungay Stainer, How to Begin

Woop My Life

Imogen Roy, How to succeed with your goals as a Rebel

Your Kickass Career - Who is your Career Change Superhero

Gretchen Rubin - Four Tendencies Quiz

Values at Work, YKAC episode from August 5, 2022

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What did you say?!

It happens to the best of us. Our words are misconstrued, the meaning is muddled, or our communication simply falls flat. Need an example? Think of the last time you experienced a significant misunderstanding that stemmed from differing interpretations of one or two words. It might not even have been that long ago.

It happens more than we care to admit - in both personal and professional settings.

Words are a significant way we communicate with each other. And yet, creating intentionality around shared language or rules about language are rarely discussed, especially in the workplace. In this episode, Kim & Louise jump down the rabbit hole of language in an effort to support you on your quest for a Kickass Career. Since Louise is an NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) practitioner, this is a doozy of an episode!

SHOW NOTES:

Hellos & Welcome 0:00

Weekly Check-in 1:43

Intro to main discussion - Why Words Matter 4:34

Language Barriers 5:02

Communication is a Multi-Step Process 6:00

Speaking Without Thinking and Being Intentional 7:06

Words Are Sticky 10:36

The Crossroads of Should and Must by Elle Luna 13:14

The Ambiguousness of Better 13:51

The Meaning and Intention Behind the Words 16:43Values and Language 16:17

Microaggressions and Language 17:08

Owning Your Words 20:31

Golden nuggets time 24:10

Up Next: Goal Setting 25:59

RESOURCES:

Words that Change Minds, Rose Shelle Charvet

The Crossroads of Should and Must; Find and Follow Your Passion, Elle Luna

August 5, 2022 Episode of Your Kickass Career Weekly Wrap-Up, Values at Work

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We've been taught that we must avoid showing our emotions at work.

And yet, by overmanaging our emotions, we are cutting off creativity, and communication, and are creating workplaces that don't work for the humans that work there.

Whether you have emotional staff members or are someone who wears their emotions on your sleeve, it's important to understand how to work with emotions when they show up at work.

On this week's show, Kim & Louise explore the world of emotions at work. It's sure to stir up some emotions in many of us!

SHOW NOTES:

Hellos & Welcome 0:00

Weekly Check-in 01:35

Intro to main discussion - Emotions at Work 5:12

What does it mean to be "emotional?" 8:33

Does crying at work ruin your career? 12:22

Emotional regulation 20:49

What's your EQ - emotional quotient or emotional intelligence - got to do with it? 23:08

Is it possible to check your emotions at the door? 26:19

Highly sensitive people in the workplace 27:39

Bringing your whole self to work 31:42

Golden nuggets 32:22

Up Next: Why Words Matter - The Power of Language 34:05

RESOURCES:

Liz & Mollie

No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work

Why Highly Sensitive People Make The Best Leaders, Forbes Magazine, April 13, 2020

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Each of us has a set of values that guides us. When we're in alignment with our values, the work we're doing and the relationships we have feel good and as though they are in sync with each other.

When we're out of alignment with our values, things feel harder, we're faced with more struggle and turmoil.

On this week's show, Kim & Louise will discuss the importance of values in their work and help you start to identify and live into your own unique set of values so you can continue to develop Your Kickass Career.

RESOURCES

YKAC Core Values Workbook

VIA Character Strengths

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“Stay positive!”

“Failure is not an option.”

“Everything will work out for the best.”

“If I can do it, so can you!”

“It could be worse.”

How many times have you heard (or said) these things? Frankly, it's pretty easy for so many of us to jump to the place of positivity when things get hard for ourselves or people we care about.

None of us like to be or see others in pain.

And yet, this type of default can actually cause more harm than good.

In this week's show, Kim & Louise are going to share their thoughts on toxic positivity, and how non-toxic positivity is only part of the story of good mental health.

RESOURCES

The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown

Adaptability and Resiliency, YKAC Weekly Wrap-up - July 15, 2022

Emotion Wheel Example

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The term "meaningful work" gets thrown around a lot. It's something we're meant to work towards, and yet, how do we know when we've found it?

In this week's show, Kim & Louise talk about what the term "meaningful work" means to them, how they've found it, and what you can look for in order to incorporate more meaningful work into Your Kickass Career.

Show Notes:

Welcome and hellos 00:00

Weekly Wrap-Up 00:50

Using intentional energy for focused actions. 11:05

Introduction to this week's topic: Creating Meaningful Work 20:50

Difference between the cause and the purpose when doing meaningful work. 25:35

Ask yourself “Why are you doing what you're doing?”. 28:27

“The 5 biggest myths about meaningful work” 31:21

RESOURCES:

The Genius Zone: The Breakthrough Process to End Negative Thinking and Live in True Creativity by Gay Hendricks

The Five Biggest Myths About Meaningful Work, Rebecca Fraser-Thill, Forbes Magazine, August 7, 2019

VIA (Values In Action) Character Strengths Assessment

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While the world is always in a state of change, the past 2-1/2 years have thrown a spotlight on just how quickly things can (and do) change - in our lives, our workplaces, our communities... everywhere.

We often hear the words adaptability and resiliency as being key components to success in this ever-changing world. Often, they are used interchangeably. And yet, they are different and serve different purposes.

In this week's show, Kim & Louise talk about what adaptability and resiliency are, how they overlap, and how they are different yet both important to thriving in times of change and transition.

Show Notes:

Welcome and hellos:

*Weekly Wrap-Up (00:45)

*Introduction to this week's topic: Adaptability and Resiliency (8:42)

*Creativity and flexibility help you bend in a difficult environment instead of break. (10:33)

*Resilience is being self-aware of what you need and then being able to express that to the world. (17:22)

*Adaptability and resiliency are yin and yang. (19:43)

*There are ways to practice building resiliency as an individual (22:07)

*Optimism considers all options and is a skill you can learn. (24:49)

*Organizations are historically adaptable but not resilient. To make an organization resilient the workforce must thrive. (29:39)

*Golden Nuggets (35:16)

*Next week's topic: Creating meaningful work (38:05)

RESOURCES:10 New Traits of Emotionally Resilient People, Brad Waters, Psychology Today, 12/8/2018

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Have you ever felt othered, that you don't belong or matter at work? Do you feel like your opinions aren't heard or that you need to say "yes" when you really mean "no"?

Then it's possible you're working in a psychologically unsafe environment.

This week, Kim & Louise take a peek behind the curtain at the idea of psychological safety at work. What does it mean to feel psychologically safe? What are some ways leaders (at all levels) can help to create a culture in which courage and vulnerability are the norm?

Take a listen and share your thoughts with us on this incredibly important topic.

Show Notes:

Welcome and hellos:

*Weekly Wrap-Up (00:09)

*Introduction to this week's topic: psychological safety at work. (5:39)

*Workplaces can't fix feelings but leaders can lead from a place of inclusivity and create a psychologically safe environment. (13:16)

*Leadership can be stepping in and showing vulnerability by taking action in different ways to inspire psychological safety. (18:38)

*What do you do when you don't know where to begin? (20:49)

*Micro-aggressions are becoming actionable offenses and that helps people feel psychologically safe at work. (25:52)

*Consider how you can use your own courage and vulnerability to impact change in the workplace. (28:58)

*What changes have you seen when someone or an individual takes an action? Share your stories. (29:21)

*Golden Nugget (32:49)

*Next week's topic: adaptability vs. resilience. (34:17)

RESOURCES:Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant

Creating Psychologically Safe Workplaces For LGBTQIA+ Folks by Change Catalyst

The Case for Psychological Safety and Better Teams - Dr. Rafael Chiuzi at TEDxMcMasterU

Psychological Safety: Clear Blocks to Innovation, Collaboration, and Risk-Taking - LinkedIn Course by Amy Edmundson

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Summary:

We hear the word "authenticity" and are asked to "show up as ourselves" quite often these days. But, what does it really mean and what does it take to do that - especially in a leadership capacity?

Louise & Kim take a look at the topic of being authentically yourself at work and uncover some golden nuggets you can be more aligned with both your work and your company or organization.

Show Notes:

Welcome and hellos:

*Looking back on personal and professional goals and the weekly wrap-up (2:27)

*Introduction to this week's topic: Showing up as yourself. (9:38)

*What does it mean to be authentically you? (10:04)

*Your values change throughout your life. (10:57)

*Your values in action and tools to assess that (11:53)

*How do you bring your values forward in leadership and show up as your authentic self at work? (13:16)

*There are different leadership styles. Find which one works best for you and your situation. (17:51)

*"True leadership stems from individuality" - Cheryl Sandberg (18:47)

*Authenticity makes a great leader so emulating someone else's leadership style won't work. (19:42)

*Show up as yourself by leading with your values. (22:55)

*Tools to help uncover your authentic self. (24:47)

*All great leaders were pioneers of their time. (28:29)

*We need those who are willing to be those nonconformists and authentic in their values to progress as leaders and in leadership. (31:60)

*Golden Nugget time. (33:49)

*Next week's topic: Psychological Safety (35:39)

RESOURCES:You Are a Badass by Jen SinceroDaring Greatly by Brené Brown

Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Grant

Think Again by Adam Grant

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Too many of us have been taught that being kind, especially at work or in other positions of leadership is "weak".

But, we will say that again. KINDNESS is a SUPERPOWER.

How can you bring more kindness to your workplace, organization, or leadership style? And, what can get in your way and how to overcome that when you know kindness is the direction for you?

Show Notes:

Welcome and Hellos:

*Short discussion on time and energy management. (1:40)

*Introduction to this week’s topic. (4:34)

*Louise and Kim’s thoughts on the word kindness. (5:43)

*What does James Rhee say about kindness at work in his TedTalk The Value of Kindness at Work? (11:10)

*What is kindness truly about? how do we communicate from a place of authenticity and humanity? (14:45)

*Louise recommends Julie Adam’s book “Imperfectly Kind” as a great resource for kindness as it relates to leadership. (15:13)

*Kim recommends the "Doing Good Business Podcast” with Laura Heacock and Kelly Stewart as another resource for how to implement kindness into your business and leadership. (16.36)

*What can random acts of kindness and plays into kindness in the workplace? (18:00)

*Discussion on the importance of language when creating a culture of kindness in your business. (21:18)

*What do you see as kindness in leadership? Please share how kindness shows up in your workplace or give examples of what you consider a kind leader. Leave a comment on our LinkedIn or YouTube page. (22:23)

*Golden Nugget (23:45)

RESOURCES:Doing (good) Business Podcast with Lara Heacock and Kelly Stewart

The Value of Kindness at Work - Ted talk by James Rhee

Imperfectly Kind: Why Kindness is the Must Have Superpower You Need to Lead by Julie Adam

Join Kim and Louise each Friday at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT to discuss topics such as the future of work, leadership development, and creating mindset shifts so you can create your own unique Kickass Career.

If you're ready to think outside the box when it comes to how work fits into your life (and not the other way around), this show is for you!

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You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

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What would be possible in your life, your career, or your business if you gave yourself permission to fail?

On this week's show, Louise & Kim do exactly that... give you the permission you need to fail & make mistakes in all the nooks and crannies that makes up your life... including in the workplace and with your career.

Don't forget to leave a comment and let us know your golden nuggets from this episode.

Show Notes:

• Who remembers what Betamax is? (:56)

• Challenges when things are a bit different in your routines (4:50)

• Introduction to this week's topic - Permission to Fail (7:10)

• What does the word fail mean to you? (8:25)

• What does Elizabeth Day say about failure? All "should's aside" (10:25)

• Where did you take risks? (15:00)

• What words come up or feelings when you are about to fail? (16:20)

• What does it mean to fail faster? (17:00)

• How have work environments fueled failure? (19:55)

• What it feels like to be in an environment where you’re allowed to fail. (21:50)

• How do you approach failure when you are a "perfectionist or recovering perfectionist"?(23:40)

• How do you handle failure with your kids?(27:40)

• The difference between "fact" or "feeling". (32:32)

• What can I learn from this so called failure? (34:45)

• You are the scientist not the experiment. (35:50)

• Simple is not always easy. (36:19)

• Golden Nugget time. (36:40)

RESOURCES:

Fail Fast, Fail Often: How Losing Can Help You Win by John Krumboltz and Ryan Babineaux

How to Fail: Everything I’ve Ever Learned From Things Going Wrong by Elizabeth Day (podcast)

Give Yourself Permission to Fail - Mindfulness for Beginners (audio)

Join Kim and Louise each Friday at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT to discuss topics such as the future of work, leadership development, and creating mindset shifts so you can create your own unique Kickass Career.

If you're ready to think outside the box when it comes to how work fits into your life (and not the other way around), this show is for you!

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

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If you dream of being a billionaire (like Bruno Mars) but are working 9-to-5 (like Dolly Parton), and money is what you want (like Barrett Strong said back in the 1960s), then you're playing the Compensation Game.

There are studies abound that try to teach us the rules of engagement for the Compensation Game, such as getting a new job every 3-5 years vs. staying in a position can lead to higher compensation. But is that really the game you want to play?

This week, Kim and Louise unpack some of the rules (as we understand them) and start to identify ways you can create your own Compensation Game play that works for you as you design Your Kickass Career.

Show Notes:

*Kim and Louise Welcome everyone to the show and do a quick weekly wrap up. Do you think they accomplished the intentions that were set for themselves this week?

*Find out what "Cave day" is, you are going to love it. (3:15)

*Did you accomplish your intentions for this week let us know (5:00)

*Introduction to Topic "The Compensation Game" (5:28)

*What do you think of when you think of compensation (6:30)

*How does recognition look? How can companies define growth with their employees?(7:40)

*What about the idea of co-creating with your workplace and what that looks like (9:25)

*Find out what the 3 key opportunities when negotiating. (11:50)

*Are you are setting your future self up for success as well what you should expect to increase, and is it worth it? (14:20)

*Have you ever thought about what it costs to replace you if you leave ? What can that mean for your negotiations and thinking out of the box? (17:30)

*Find out where we are headed in regards to transparency in pay how that looks recently (18:50)

*Is it good to tell a company what your salary need are? find out why? (20:10)

*woman seem to under negotiate themselves and their value (21:40)

*What tips for woman do they have for when they go into negotiations? (23:17)

*Learn what a companies budget cycle means and why that is a good time or not to discuss your future with the company. (24:27)

*What questions do you think Kim has as a follow up when denied that raise or recognition you are asking for? (25:10)

*Have you said out loud what you want in your career path? (27:35)

*Discuss the resources to turn to reframe your value and negotiation. (29:35)

*Discuss getting to a place of fact, and do you leave if you dont get what you want. (31:15)

*Golden Nuggets (32:15)

*What's coming next week? (33:55)

RESOURCES:

Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher, William Ury, and Bruce Patton

Success Strategies for Women in the Workplace (LinkedIn Learning) by Kristy Hulse

You're a Badass at Making Money, by Jen Sincero

Join Kim and Louise each Friday at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT to discuss topics such as the future of work, leadership development, and creating mindset shifts so you can create your own unique Kickass Career.

If you're ready to think outside the box when it comes to how work fits into your life (and not the other way around), this show is for you!

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

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Should I stay or should I go?

The Clash asked this important question back in 1981. It's something we should all ask ourselves on a regular basis. Is this job, organization, project, relationship, or environment serving me? Can changes be made to make work for me? Or, should I just go?

Very often, leaving can be hard and painful, even if it's leaving a circumstance that no longer serves us. Endings are hard. And knowing when to leave - before it gets to the point of toxic and damaging - is a skill worth learning.

This week, Kim and Louise dive into the heart of the matter and share thoughts on how to know when, prepare for, and take steps to leave a situation that is no longer serving you so you can step into your next level of growth and expansion.

Show Notes:

• Weekly Wrap-up - did we reach our intentions for the week?

• Louise discusses giving herself grace this week. (00:48)

• Kim talks about allowing herself to feel what she needed to in the heaviness of the week. (2:04)

• Weekly Topic - "I QUIT!" - How do you know when it's time? (4:55)

• Why do you think it is so hard to leave a job/company/whatever? Kim and Louise uncover how it felt for them and how they knew when it was time to leave. (5:23)

• Kim notes "turning the tables" and asking why should I stay instead of why should I go. (6:40)

• Feeling "disconnected" before asking the question. (9:05)

• Realizing that at times you may not even be aware you were asking "the" question. (11:20)

• What is your responsibility to your team? (20:35)

• Putting on your oxygen mask first. (21:15)

• Why are you crying in the bathroom? (25:15)

• Whatever is wrong in one position/job will follow you to the next unless you deal with it first. (29:40)

• Find out what golden nuggets Louise and Kim took away from today's discussion. (34:05)

Join Kim and Louise each Friday at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT to discuss topics such as the future of work, leadership development, and creating mindset shifts so you can create your own unique Kickass Career.

If you're ready to think outside the box when it comes to how work fits into your life (and not the other way around), this show is for you!

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

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What would it mean to you to be able to fit work into your life, instead of fitting your life around your work? Last week, we took a quick dip into the idea of work-life balance, how to be intentional with your time, and starting to develop a sense of having your work work for you, instead of banking time to live your life when work allows.

This week, we take a deeper dive into the subject as we discuss what has worked for each of us (both as entrepreneurs and working for others), as well as share actions you can take to start developing your own plan for shifting from a work-centered life to a life-centered life that incorporates the work you want to do in the world.

What was your golden nugget from today's conversation? Listen to this week's episode to hear what we are taking away from the discussion.

Show Notes:

• Weekly Hellos & Wrap-up

• Louise talks about integrating back into the weekly routine / staying present (1:52)

• Kim shares the goals she set for the week and not getting those done (and why she is proud of that given everything that's going on in the world right now) (3:30)

• Setting intentions is a "best guess "/ how they can change / importance of flexibility with our intentions or goals (6:08)

• How does work fit into our lives (7:45)

• The dynamics of working from home (8:45)

• Kim shares her thoughts on how Balance is BS and how to stop aiming for it (14:00)

• What does the word "work" mean to you (15:40)

• "Slogging" as a synonym for work (16:00)

• Using the word "service" instead of "work" since "work" is not only what we do for money (17:10)

• Bringing joy to the work you do, even when it's not fun. (17:00)

• How do you get to where you do what you enjoy doing. (21:49)

• Leaning into choice when dealing with "all the things". (23:20)

• Thoughts on boundaries (27:02)

• Kim & Louise share their golden nuggets for this week. (36:00)

• Sneak peek for next week's episode. (38:00)

Resources:

The Assertiveness Guide for Women: How to Communicate Your Needs, Set Healthy Boundaries, and Transform Your Relationships, by Julie De Azevedo Hanks

Join Kim and Louise each Friday at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT to discuss topics such as the future of work, leadership development, and creating mindset shifts so you can create your own unique Kickass Career.

If you're ready to think outside the box when it comes to how work fits into your life (and not the other way around), this show is for you!

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

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Quick Summary:

What would it mean to you to be able to fit work into your life, instead of fitting your life around your work?

Since we're both on vacation, but we didn't want to miss a chance of being together and chatting with you, we take a quick dip into the idea of work-life balance, how to be intentional with your time, and start to develop a sense of having your work work for you, instead of banking time to live your life when work allows.

See you next week for Part II of Fitting Work Into Your Life.

Show Notes:

*Weekly Hello's and Wrap-up / Did we meet our intentions for the week? (2:34)

*Kim's wrapping her head around still being on vacation and being home at the same time - "Should" she be working? (2:40)

*Louise discusses how she set her intention to not worry about her business work while on vacation. (4:25)

*Making work fit into your life instead of your life fitting into work. (6:10)

*Looking ahead to next week discussing - "slogging" and "should'ing"/ (12:30)

*Our Golden Nuggets from today's episode (13:00)

What was your golden nugget from today's conversation? Listen to this week's episode to hear what we are taking away from the discussion.

Join Kim and Louise each Friday at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT to discuss topics such as the future of work, leadership development, and creating mindset shifts so you can create your own unique Kickass Career.

If you're ready to think outside the box when it comes to how work fits into your life (and not the other way around), this show is for you!

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

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Quick summary:

What does it mean to make a career pivot? Does it sound thrilling, or terrifying?

As so many folks are starting to consider what's next for themselves we take a deep dive into the idea of making a career pivot, including stories of our own pivots, and share tips and ideas on how to step more confidently into your next pivot.

We are joined this week by Nikki Baker Wulf, Spiritual Awakening Coach & Sacred Business Consultant, as we talk about our three different experiences with career pivots and what we learned along the way.

This week's episode is full of golden nuggets! Be sure to listen in for yours.

Show Notes

• Weekly wrap-up - did we meet our intentions for the week? (1:00)

• Introducing Nikki Baker Wulf (7:33)

• Nikki's career journey and her "pragmagical" approach (7:40)

• Kim's career journey and why it looked the way it did (12:34 )

• Louise's career pivots and how they shaped her life along the way (14:46)

• Collective insight on why career pivoting can seem so scary (18:30)

• The importance of recognizing transferable skills (20:40)

• Exploring the difference between a "new job" and a "pivot" (22:35)

• Knowing your zones of excellence and genius and really leaning into them (26:40)

• The importance of goal setting and 30 60, and 90 days goals when starting a new position (32:37)

What was your golden nugget from today's conversation? Listen to this week's episode to hear what we are taking away from the discussion.

Resources:

Pivot by Jenny Blake - https://bookshop.org/a/22507/9780143129035

Guest Info:

Nikki Baker Wulf, Spiritual Awakening Coach & Sacred Business Consultant - https://nikkibakerwulf.com/

Join Kim and Louise each Friday at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT to discuss topics such as the future of work, leadership development, and creating mindset shifts so you can create your own unique Kickass Career.

If you're ready to think outside the box when it comes to how work fits into your life (and not the other way around), this show is for you!

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

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We all have them. Whether we like it or not. Money stories.

Made up of your beliefs, thoughts, and feelings about money, your unique money story is the personal narrative about money that you carry with you throughout your life.

The good thing about stories is they can always be re-written.

Think you're being undervalued? Want to negotiate a better salary or start charging higher rates but you break into a cold sweat just thinking about it? Or are you part of an industry, culture, or family unit that feels shame or guilt around receiving money?

Whatever end of the spectrum you are on, having a money story that fits with your values and is un-bundled from your self-worth is key to creating a beautiful relationship with money... on your terms.

Show Notes

• Weekly Wrap-up

New employees are ghosting employers at a record rate (1:30)

Has the Great Resignation hit Canada yet? (4:01)

*Start navigating what the future of work looks like for you (7:06)

*How do you treat money and how does money treat you? (8:57)

*The motherhood penalty (11:25)

*Why are money stories important (12:25)

*How do you unpack money stories (15:00)

*What does money bring you (18:23)

*How to build a relationship with money (21:28)

Mentioned on the podcast:

The Art of Money by Bari Tessler - https://bookshop.org/a/22507/9781946764102

The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist - https://bookshop.org/a/22507/9780393353976

The Best Parts Podcast - Idioms, A Flight of Fancy - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-da35b-f74e91

Here are some of our other favorite books on the topic:You're a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero - https://bookshop.org/a/22507/9780735223134

The Abounding River Personal Logbook by Matthew Engelhart - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/2102660.The_Abounding_River_Personal_Logbook

Happy Money by Ken Honda - https://bookshop.org/a/22507/9781501188374

Money, a Love Story by Kate Northrup - https://bookshop.org/a/22507/9781401941765

We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers - https://bookshop.org/a/22507/9781400221622

Join Kim and Louise each Friday at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT to discuss topics such as the future of work, leadership development, and creating mindset shifts so you can create your own unique Kickass Career.

If you're ready to think outside the box when it comes to how work fits into your life (and not the other way around), this show is for you!

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil

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Co-hosts Kim Romain and Louise Neil kick off their weekly wrap-up show by taking a moment for reflection.

What is the importance of reflection in our work and lives? Kim and Louise discuss this and so much more in this week's episode. If you're looking for ways to incorporate a little more reflection in your life, give a listen.

Show highlights include:

• A discussion of what reflection means and how it can be used in all areas of our life and work (:52)

• Why creating opportunities for regular reflection is important for both work and life (3:31)

• Ideas and ways in which you can incorporate regular reflection practices into your work and life (6:50)

• How reflection creates and relates to self awareness (15:55)

• Bringing reflection practices into the workplace (19:06)

• Reflection practices in working with teams (23:52)

Join Kim and Louise each Friday at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT to discuss topics such as the future of work, leadership development, and creating mindset shifts so you can create your own unique Kickass Career.

If you're ready to think outside the box when it comes to how work fits into your life (and not the other way around), this show is for you!

Connect with us directly:

You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain

You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil