Do That Well: Recent Episodes
Do That Well
A series of conversations where we explore every aspect of human interaction, and provoke each other to do life well.
In this closing episode of Do That Well, Karen Thrall and Brenda Brown reflect on the journey they have taken during the course of the podcast and how Do That Well served a Reason, Season, and Lifetime. They share some of the challenges that were faced as well as the lessons learned producing Do That Well.
Thank you to each and every person that ever tuned in to Do That Well, sent us a note of encouragement or shared feedback. We are forever grateful for the gifts Do That Well offered to us and couldn't have done it without all of you, our audience.
In this episode, Karen Thrall and Brenda Brown take a quiz "How Impatient Are You?"
Everything seems to make us impatient: the pace of our lives, new technology, drive-thru purchases, queues at the grocery store, the stress of taking on too many commitments. How do these questions relate to your patience? Listen in as Brenda and Karen explore their answers and see if you agree or disagree.
Quiz Link: How Impatient Are You?
In this episode of Do That Well, Karen Thrall and Brenda Brown introduce and discuss a few practical habits you can bring to the workplace to earn trust and camaraderie via an article discovered online. Through the framework of the article, they dive deeper into each suggestion while bringing additional tips and tricks of their own.
Inc.com: 7 Habits That Make People Take You Seriously
Karen Thrall and Brenda Brown take a quiz about social confidence which prompts an authentic conversation about what can hold one back from attending social events and steps one could take to try and reframe their approach and find more confidence.
"If you’re resisting getting back out there, take our test to find out the mindset tweak you need to reconnect with the joy of socializing."
Test: What’s undermining your social confidence?
Link to quiz on pyschologies.co.uk
Karen Thrall and Brenda Brown explore Toxic Traits in this episode of Do That Well. They discuss some common toxic traits and how to spot them in yourself and others as well what to do once you've identified toxic behavior.
Articles mentioned:
https://www.betterup.com/blog/toxic-traits?hs_amp=true#three
https://www.boredpanda.com/people-confess-toxic-traits-possess/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic
Karen Thrall and Brenda Brown tackle questions one may find themselves asking when thinking about whether or not to start their own business. Through the conversation Karen opens up about some of her own wins and opportunities as an entrepreneur and shares her insights on 12 important principles about owning a business.
Karen Thrall and Brenda Brown take a look at the nuance between being an empath, displaying empathy, and acting with sympathy in this episode of Do That Well. They discuss how they personally relate to these things while creating more understanding between them through analogies and examples.
Articles Mentioned:
https://mrsmindfulness.com/four-attributes-of-empathy-brene-brown/
https://drjudithorloff.com/quizzes/empath-self-assessment-test/
In part two of a two part series, Karen Thrall and Brenda Brown continue their conversation about Emotional Intelligence, also known as the Emotion Quotient. In this episode they discuss 3 more pillars of EQ and focus on how EQ is a muscle that can be flexed and grown. This is a topic that is truly for everyone!
Link to the article: positivepyschology.com
In the first part of a two part series, Karen Thrall and Brenda Brown have an honest conversation about Emotional Intelligence also known as the Emotion Quotient. They explore two key components of EQ and reflect on examples from their own lives of this complex topic in the hopes of inspiring listeners to embark on their own EQ learning journey.
Link to the article: positivepyschology.com
Next week we launch our 3.0 Do That Well! In the meantime, enjoy another archive favourite of Brenda and Karen’s.
Original air date: Season 2 Episode 33
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about how everyone is prone to gossip in some measure, tools on how to pivot from gossip, and why it's a good idea to avoid it all together. They also talk about the most common reasons for wanting to gossip; and share their personal confessions and experiences with gossip.
In two weeks we launch Do That Well 3.0! Enjoy one of Brenda's most favorite archived episodes
Original air date: Season 2. Episode 37
In this episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about how our perceptions can cloud our lens. How you perceive your reality can alter your experience with the people and events around you; and the conversations and feedback you hear. Most importantly, perceptions can cloud the view you have yourself.
Three more weeks! Do That Well 3.0 is soon to arrive! In the meantime, please enjoy another one of our favourite archived episodes.
Original air date: Season 2 Episode 4
In this episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about the importance of patting yourself on the back when you show progress with your goals. Do you find time to reward yourself on a weekly basis? If not, why not?
We're getting closer to our new launch! Enjoy Brenda and Karen’s most favorite archived episodes while they take a moment to revamp.
Original air date: Season 2. Episode .40
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about text message etiquette. How long should a text be? When can you use ALL CAPS? Does sarcasm work over texting? These are some of the questions they explore.
Brenda and Karen draw insights from "The 18 Unwritten Rules of Texting You Should Know"
One more month before we launch our 3.0 Do That Well! In the meantime, enjoy another archive favourite of Brenda and Karen’s.
Original air date: Season 2 Episode 3
In this episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about strengthening your positive inner voice. Do you have an inner critic? They talk about how to take negative self talk and turn it into positive self talk.
Something new is on the horizon! Enjoy Brenda and Karen’s most favorite archived episodes while they take a moment to revamp.
Original air date: Season 2. Episode 38.
In this week's episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall discuss why they are saying No to Gaslighting. They explore what Gaslighting is, and its' roots. How to identify if you are being gaslit, and some potential ways you can get out of it. They also explore why gaslighting can be an easy thing for one to fall into, and how awareness is crucial in the fight against Gaslighting.
Main article referred to in episode: https://www.vox.com/first-person/2018/12/19/18140830/gaslighting-relationships-politics-explained
Something new is on the horizon! Enjoy Brenda and Karen’s most favorite archived episodes while they take a moment to revamp.
Original air date: Season 1 Episode 6
Brenda and Karen talk about Forgiveness and how important it is when pursuing your dreams. This action is a powerful tool to allow you let go and follow your passion.
Something new is on the horizon! Enjoy Brenda and Karen’s most favorite archived episodes while they take a moment to revamp.
Original air date: Season 1 Episode 20
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall discuss how to be bold and self-promote. How do you convey the pride you have in your work and life, without sounding arrogant?
Prompted by International Women's Day, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall have an exploratory conversation about what it means to have Feminine Strength. They draw on their own experiences and begin to formulate a definition of feminine strength and how all humans can embrace it.
This episode is intended for everyone regardless of identity. International Women's Day was a catalyst for this conversation, and for me, women includes anyone who so chooses to identify as such. But femininity resides in us all.
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about the "triple crown" actor, producer and activist, Viola Davis. They explore her story, her accomplishments and her profound impact on the performing arts community, women all over the world, and her fans.
Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall continue to celebrate Black History Month while exploring the life of the late André Leon Talley. Brenda takes the lead to share why she feels Talley was such an influential human and both discuss the lessons we can all take away from Talley's life.
It's Black History Month! Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall have a candid conversation about why they feel Black History Month is important and why it's essential to be curious about our history. They explore their own knowledge of this celebration as well as their learnings in their commitment to continue their education when it comes to Black history.
Happy New Year! This week on Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall pay homage to Lunar New Year/Chinese New Year by sharing some of their learnings about this special holiday which is celebrated world wide. Listen in as they chat about some of the traditions of Lunar New Year and make new discoveries about how they currently view goal setting.
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall explore the topic of Emotional Eating. What is it? Is food always associated with emotions? What emotions do you experience around food? Psychology Today has an online test that they draw their thoughts from.
If you'd like to take the test, Emotional Eating Test.
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about the ways your body talks. How familiar are you with your signals? Can you always trust your gut? Do you slow down your mind and your world to listen to what your body is trying to say to you?
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder), a/k/a/ the winter blues. How are you doing this winter? Listen in as they share information they've gathered about some of the symptoms and the treatments.
Do That Well is back for their 3rd season! To start the year off, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall share their favorite episodes from 2021 as well as give you a sneak peek to what you can expect in 2022.
Listen to the episodes mentioned:
Do That Well: Ancient Greek Love (Part 1)
Do That Well: Ancient Greek Love (Part 2)
Do That Well: Stop Gossip
Do That Well: No Gaslighting
Do That Well: "Nice"
Do That Well: May Globus
Do That Well: Family Dynamics (Part 1)
Do That Well: Family Dynamics (Part 2)
To close out the year, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall share their top lessons from 2021 and what they hope to bring into 2022.
Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall explore childlike qualities through stories of their own childhoods and discuss which qualities they hope to maintain in their adult lives, as well as the benefit of doing so.
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about how to create a habit that you want as a rhythm in your life. They also ponder about how to break a habit you no longer want.
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about being a host, some good tips and tricks they've learned along the way and new ideas they've gleaned from others.
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall share some ideas and good practices for being a great guest at someone's house.
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall interview Sound Therapist, May Globus from Vancouver, British Columbia. Listen in as May talks about the science and the soul of a person's sound journey and its powerful healing component.
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May Globus | Oto Healing
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otohealing/
Website: https://www.otohealing.com/
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall discuss the topic of Messiness. What it looks like to be messy, how everyone has their own baseline for messiness, and some of the pros and cons to being a messy person.
You can take the quiz mentioned in this episode here:
https://www.psychologies.co.uk/tests/does-mess-work-for-you.html
While Karen is out, Brenda brings on her partner, Victor as a special guest to discuss 36 Questions to fall in love. Developed by psychologists Arthur Aron, Ph.D. and Elaine Aron, Ph.D., and others these questions are supposed to foster closeness. Hear Brenda and Victor's take on these questions as two people that already know each other very well. 😂
Episode mentioned: O.E. Questions
Articles that inspired us:
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/36-questions-to-fall-in-love
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0146167297234003
In this episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about the internal monologue , also called self-talk or an inner voice. A running verbal monologue while you are conscious. There's also the abstract! Which one are you? Inner-monologue or abstract or both?
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about de-stigmatizing having conversations around mental health in the workplace. They explore how to have these conversations and steps you can take to prepare yourself for them.
Article Mentioned: https://hbr.org/2021/10/its-a-new-era-for-mental-health-at-work
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about the healthy and unhealthy ways people are "nice". They also talk about the importance of being assertive, direct, clear and confident. Can you be nice and assertive? And how does a person be direct and nice at the same time?
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about email etiquette and some best practices in sending emails. How long should emails be? What about emojis? Are using emojis useful?
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about text message etiquette. How long should a text be? When can you use ALL CAPS? Does sarcasm work over texting? These are some of the questions they explore.
Brenda and Karen draw insights from "The 18 Unwritten Rules of Texting You Should Know"
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall engage in an inspiring conversation with Crystal Ellefsen. If you're interested in growing your audience and sharing your creativity with others, this is the podcast for you! Build Your Author Platform is a roadmap for authentic author marketing on the internet in 8 video lessons. Part strategy, part pep talk.
These links are mentioned in the podcast. After you've listened to Crystal's insights, come back here to get these resources
DIRECT LINK TO COURSE: Build Your Author Platform
COUPON CODE: DOTHATWELL will give you 40% off Build Your Author Platform
Link to "5 Things" worksheet: https://consultingforauthors.com/5things/
Website: ConsultingForAuthors.com
Follow Crystal on Instagram @crystal.ellefsen
In this week's episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall discuss why they are saying No to Gaslighting. They explore what Gaslighting is, and its' roots. How to identify if you are being gaslit, and some potential ways you can get out of it. They also explore why gaslighting can be an easy thing for one to fall into, and how awareness is crucial in the fight against Gaslighting.
Main article referred to in episode: https://www.vox.com/first-person/2018/12/19/18140830/gaslighting-relationships-politics-explained
In this episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about how our perceptions can cloud our lens. How you perceive your reality can alter your experience with the people and events around you; and the conversations and feedback you hear. Most importantly, perceptions can cloud the view you have yourself.
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall have a light-hearted conversation about pet peeves, inspired by the article, "50 Things You Do Every Day That Annoy Other People". Listen in as they talk about different things people do that can be annoying and share some of the things they are guilty of doing.
To read the entire list, please visit: https://bestlifeonline.com/annoying-things-everyone-does/
SPECIAL EDITION (a/k/a/ Brenda's on vacation)😁
In this episode, Karen Thrall interviews sports psychologist, Dr. Eric Bean, on the importance of having a healthy competitive mindset. Listen in as Eric talks about what competition really means and how it helps you thrive in your personal and professional life.
📧 to register for our free webinar with Dr. Eric Bean, please email us at dothatwellpodcast@gmail.com
In this episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall explore the concept of urgency - where it comes from, and the emotional state it can leave us in. They talk about questions you can ask yourself to identify whether or not urgency is actually there or if you can take a moment to slow down and the benefits of doing so.
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about how everyone is prone to gossip in some measure, tools on how to pivot from gossip, and why it's a good idea to avoid it all together. They also talk about the most common reasons for wanting to gossip; and share their personal confessions and experiences with gossip.
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about Forest Bathing and why they think everyone should give it a try. If you find yourself feeling stressed with the hustle and bustle of city life or simply need to reconnect with yourself and your surroundings, then Forest Bathing is for you. They discuss best practices for Forest Bathing and offer some fun findings on the benefits.
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall empower you to get comfortable with Confrontation. What happens when we approach confrontation without anger or excess emotion? Do you avoid confrontation? They'll explore these questions as well as why learning to be effective at confrontation is beneficial and a very important skill to have to deepen relationships.
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about accountability. There's self-accountability and then there's mutual accountability. Listen in to hear what strengths (and weaknesses) are associated with mutual accountability.
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about the benefits of "open-ended questions" and the best ways to keep a conversation engaging and interactive. Have you ever asked a question, got a yes/no answer and, then, silence? How do you keep a person interested in talking with you? Listen in to hear four key tips that will enhance your communications with others.
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall explore the theory of 'complexity bias'. As the expression goes, why do we make mountains out of molehills? Are you an over-thinker? Do you feel sometimes it's hard to make a decision? How do you simplify your life?
To read the article, click this link.
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about what it means to be competitive. What does it look like, when is it healthy and when is it not healthy? They talk about how to enjoy being competitive in a way that helps you excel without feelings of negativity towards others.
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall conclude their conversation on Ancient Greek Love. What does it mean to have a crush on someone? What is self-love so important? What is toxic love and how do you know you're in an unhealthy relationship? And find out why unconditional love is a choice but can be a difficult choice to make. This episode is an extended version.
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about four of the eight different types of ancient Greek love that you find amongst friends, families and lovers. Part 1: Philia, Pragma, Storge and Eros.
The article that inspired this conversation can be readhere.
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall continue their conversation about the six most common family dynamics; as well as the strengths and weaknesses of these different family types. In part 2, they talk about the final three: childless family, stepfamily and grandparent family.
The article that inspired this conversation can be read here:
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/family/there-are-6-different-family-types-and-each-one-has-a-unique-family-dynamic/
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about the six most common family dynamics and the strengths and weaknesses of these different family types. In part 1, they talk about the first three: nuclear, single and extended. How would you describe your upbringing?
The article that inspired this conversation can be read here.
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about the five love languages: words of affirmation, receiving gifts, quality time, physical touch and acts of service. What order would you place these in for yourself? Brenda and Karen talk about the different ways you can love others through these five love languages.
In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about who you are when no one's watching; and share stories about others who have had a profound impact on their lives without the people even knowing it. What if, when you're being your natural self, you're impacting the lives of strangers? What if you're making a difference without even trying to make a difference? What if you can live a purpose-filled life by simply being your natural you?
In this episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall share the life-changing influence you can have on another person's life when you pass to them the baton; the incredible impact there is when you choose to invest your talent and strengths for the sake of someone else's growth and success. And equally impacting is when you choose to pursue someone as a mentor for your personal growth and the long lasting relationships that form through mentorship.
In this episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about why we don't always finish what we start; especially when it's something we want to finish! Listen in as they describe different forms of procrastination and ways to overcome blocks you might be experiencing.
In this episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about their favourite four letter F word... FOOD! Listen in as Karen quizzes Brenda on some fun food facts, and how eating together bonds us together. Whether you're a flexitarian, vegetarian or vegan, we look at all types of styles of cooking. Let's build community through food.
In this episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about the three different ways people show or express their stress: I get quiet. I get busy. I get honest. Which one are you? Listen to hear what each one means and also some practical ways to minimize the stress in your life.
In this week's episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about Imposter Syndrome. What it is, their relation to it, and how you can combat the feelings that mark it, such as feeling like a fraud.
In this episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about how to navigate uncomfortable disagreements' why disagreeing is valuable; and tools that can help us disagree with each other without jeopardizing relationships.
In this episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about dance, their connection to it, and why they believe that everybody is a good dancer.
"Slow and steady wins the race" is one of the more popular interpretations of Aesop's Fables Tortoise and The Hare. In today's episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall use the tale of Tortoise and Hare as a catalyst to discuss the different energies we approach things with and how deepening our understanding of these energies helps create stronger relationships.
In this episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about the various stages of friendship and how to thrive in each category. What is the difference between being friendly and being a friend? Are there different levels of friendship? If so, how does it apply to your life? Listen in as Brenda and Karen use colors to depict unique forms of friendship.
Ummm, like, so, do you use a lot of filler words? If so, this is the episode for you! In this Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about filler words - how we can lessen our fillers, alternate options, and why being aware of the words you use can help strengthen bonds. Hint: it has to do with rapport!
What do you want to be when you grow up? We all remember this question from our childhood, but what age did you have in your mind when you pictured yourself as a grown up? In this episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall explore why many of us think all of our life milestones need to be accomplished by the age of 30 and how this could not be any further from the truth!
Small Talk. Do you consider yourself a good conversationalist? Do you know how to engage in small talk? What's the difference? In this episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall dig into these questions and more while exploring the topic of Small Talk. Listen along to discover if you already have the skills it takes to Do small talk Well.
In this episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about your Emotional Tank. How to identify when it's low, and steps you can take to fill back up and recharge.
Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall share some of the inspiring stories they've learned in honor of Black History Month. Their conversation also extends a call to Allyship and what they're learning about the overarching need to bond together.
A resource Karen mentions at 24:20 in the podcast can be read here.
Thank you to author, Tyrone McKinley Freeman | @MckinleyTyrone
In this episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall discuss the power of saying NO and the importance of practicing this skill to improve confidence. Do you feel comfortable saying no?
In this episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about the value of a mutual exchange. Social Reciprocity is described as givers, takers and matchers. How would you describe yourself?
In this episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about the importance of patting yourself on the back when you show progress with your goals. Do you find time to reward yourself on a weekly basis? If not, why not?
In this episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about strengthening your positive inner voice. Do you have an inner critic? They talk about how to take negative self talk and turn it into positive self talk.
In this episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall look at goals from a different angle. What's the difference between an intention and a goal? They talk about how being intentional is a process, it is consistent and thrives within a 'buddy system'.
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Our first episode of 2021! And our first time offering both video and audio! (Watch the video here)
Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk New Years resolutions - why reaching goals can be difficult and how to find your motivation.
In our final episode of 2020, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall take a short trip down memory lane and share a bit of their vision for 2021.
We did it! A whole year under our belt! What a learning curve, a growing experience, and a lot of fun! Thank you for supporting our grassroots podcast. We are beyond grateful!
In the final episode of Do 'Staying Connected' Well, Brenda Brown gets Karen Thrall to play the holiday game. Afterwards they reflect on other ways to connect this unique holiday season.
In episode three of Do 'Staying Connected' Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall continue to play the holiday game with friends. There's also a surprise guest that is back by popular demand. Can you guess who they will be?
The questions from the episode can be found HERE.
Would you like to play the game with us? If so, email us: dothatwellpodcast@gmail.com or message us: Instagram @dothatwell
In episode two of Do 'Staying Connected' Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall phone four friends to play the holiday game. Listen to join in on the laughter and be serenaded by one of the guests. Who will you be connecting with this holiday?
The questions from the episode can be found HERE.
Would you like to play the game with us? If so, email us: dothatwellpodcast@gmail.com or message us: Instagram @dothatwell
In the first episode of Do 'Staying Connected' Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall take a different approach during the holiday season. How do you stay connected when you feel miles apart from the ones you love? Listen in to hear one of their ideas!
The questions from the episode can be found HERE.
We will be calling people on Friday, December 4. Would you like to play the game with us? If so, email us: dothatwellpodcast@gmail.com or message us: Instagram @dothatwell
In Do 'Boasting' Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall discuss how to be bold and self-promote. How do you convey the pride you have in your work and life, without sounding arrogant?
In Episode 3 of Do 'Hungry for Change' Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about how change can really take its toll with either your colleagues, friends, family or intimate partners. What do you do when you're hungry for change and it causes a strain in some of your relationships?
ps. Here's the link to the book that Karen refers to by author, Dr Joseph Shrands.
In Episode 2 of Do 'Hungry For Change' Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about how to increase your earnings. How you relate to money can affect how you view your worth. Do you know how much you're worth? (and not just what's in your bank account)
Some of the inspiration in this episode was drawn from these two articles: theladders.com and entrepreneur.com
In Episode 1 of Do 'Hungry For Change' Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about the first step to seeing real change is accepting that a lifestyle change will be required. What lifestyle change might you need to do?
In the final episode of Do 'Being A Leader' Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about what it means to be an influencer without being a leader as well as how to strengthen the leader that may be hiding within.
In Part 3 of Do 'Being a Leader' Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about potential weaknesses of each leadership type and how understanding these weaknesses can help us create buy-in and strengthen our rapport with fellow leaders and teams.
In Episode 2 of Do "Being A Leader" Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall discuss three ways to inspire others with your leadership. Are you a storyteller? A teacher? A community builder? How do you draw in your audience? How do you provoke a response? What sets you apart?
In Part 1 of Do 'Being A Leader' Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about three distinct leadership styles. Which one are you? What sets you apart? How does your leadership style thrive? What are your strengths?
Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall continue the conversation on the pros and cons of workplace friendships. Some of the questions that came up were: is it ever ok to 'burn bridges', what does likability really mean, what do you do when you're shy by nature, and what if you feel excluded?
The stats say that professionals who have friends in the workplace have higher levels of performance, engagement, and happiness. Is it true? Join us in part one of Do 'Workplace Friendships' Well where Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall discuss different types of workplace friendships and the positives and negatives that come along with them
In the final episode of Do 'Speaking Your Mind' Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall discuss why being open to learning perspectives that vary from your own fosters healthy conversations. (This also led them to talk about Black Lives Matter and prejudice)
Produced by: Madison Padgett
In episode two of Do 'Speaking Your Mind' Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about the importance of taking responsibility in how we communicate, how we honor our voice, how we handle our emotions, and how to coach others who want to do the same.
Produced by: Madison Padgett
Brenda and Karen are back with another series. In part one of Do 'Speaking Your Mind' Well, Brenda and Karen discuss the importance of honoring your unique voice and allowing space to find your true message.
We finish our series, Do 'Tackling Your Dreams' Well with a Q&A. Listen in as we recap the series and answer the questions that have been presented to us.
In the third installment of Do 'Tackling Your Dreams' Well, Brenda and Karen talk about Forgiveness and how this action is a powerful tool to allow you let go and follow your passion.
In the second installment of Do 'Tackling Your Dreams' Well, Brenda and Karen discuss the many ways Fear can come between you and your dreams and how to address it.
In part one of Do 'Tackling Your Dream' Well, Brenda and Karen discuss practical solutions as well as why it's important to find the Time to tackle your dreams.
Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about four important principles that empower you to thrive in your life.
Brenda and Karen talk about how to be your best self during a time of uncertainty, for us today that would be the COVID-19.
This is our very first podcast episode. Thanks for joining us on this 'live' learning curve.
Brenda and Karen talk about social quirks, the best place to be at a party, and bringing your happiness..