The Growtality Podcast: Recent Episodes

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Do you ever feel the weight of the world is on your shoulders?  There is a lot going on in the world and in our own personal lives.  Sometimes it can feel very heavy taking on other people's struggles and brokenness.  Kerry shares how she was able to just be a listening ear to a complete stranger at the gym and provide that space for him to share.  There are many situations in our lives that our out of our control, however, take some time to focus on what you can control and how you can react.  Here are some techniques for you to incorporate into your everyday morning routine:

• Getting grounded
• Breathing techniques
• Finding gratitude
• Celebrating your wins, no matter how big or small

Kerry hopes you are able to find moments of joy and ask for help whenever it is needed (even if that is just a listening ear)

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One year ago I was preparing for my trip to Mexico to participate in my first full Iron-Man.  When I look back of course there were lessons learned, but when I look forward that is when dreams are created. 

"The moment in front of you is not bothering you... you are bothering yourself, so deal with it"  ~ Michael Singer

It reminded me of the power to have time to just think.

The 4 components of the power of momentum:

1. Clarity - what did you love most about this past year? What was a moment that you really enjoyed? What were some magical moments? What did you celebrate that you accomplished this year?

2. Certainty - What is a dream, wish, desire or hope? Be bold; what we focus on we find.

3. Get fired up - write down your goal and your plan to get there. What would be your 1 year goal? What do you want the most? 

4. Commitment - know your why; what are the things that really matter to you in this goal?

Every single day make decisions that honour your must goal.

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Your Brand... it starts with you when it comes to influencing others

How do you get others excited about your brand?  How do you organically share the vision, mission and passion to others?

On this episode of the Growtality Podcast, Kerry discusses how you can enhance your own brand and drive leadership. She covers the following areas:

• The Pareto principle (the 80/20 rule)
• Focus on the possibilities, the future
• Opportunities versus problems
• Empowering language and narrative
• Be brave and ask for feedback

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Are you feeling fulfilled in all areas of your life?  Is your life feeling illuminated? Are you connected to your purpose?

Over the past few months in my coaching, I have noticed a general overall feeling of being over-committed, where the days and weeks are getting away and you are not finding the time to connect with what really matters to you.

In this episode, I cover the 5 Ways to Thrive:

1. Assessing Your Bigger Picture
2. Look at Your Purpose - Set an Intention
3. Clarity Your Values
4. Set Specific Goals
5. Monitor Your Progress - Achieve and Celebrate

Have a listen and follow the framework above so you can find your true purpose and make time for what really matters to you.

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Individual commitment is what makes a group work well. With that in mind, how can we design our teams to be more effective? That's what Kerry talks about on today's Growtality Podcast episode. Faith in team members, a focus on shared goals, and a belief that the team can accomplish those goals are all critical to team success. It is also very important that your team can communicate with ease so incorrect assumptions aren't made.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Kerry talks about what it means to have work-life balance, ensuring that your work does not become your life and consume you. She discusses the importance of fulfillment and feeling that your life has an impact. At the end of the day, it boils down to designing your life so that you are happy. Nonetheless, nothing ever goes completely according to plan, and the most important skill of all is the ability to adapt to a situation and bounce back.

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In this episode, Kerry talks about growth, vitality, and transformation. She discusses how being content with your life is an essential part of success. She then explores some of the ways she witnesses growth, vitality, and transformation in her own life. Finally, she reminds us that nobody is perfect, transformation is a process, and it is important to be patient with yourself.

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Many of us think of achievement as accomplishing a goal, or going from one point in your life to another. But what is an "achievement shift"? Kerry explains in today's episode that it could be about finding the areas of your life you may be lacking some satisfaction in, and looking for ways to increase your achievement in those areas.

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Imagine you are thinking about something you want to achieve. But it isn't putting you in the best mental state because you're concerned about the possible challenges along the way. How can you solve problems in your daily life while showing up as your best self mentally?

Key points from the episode:

• Problems are a part of life. You can tackle challenges every day.
• You have a choice. Do you want to embrace positive or negative thinking? Scarcity or fulfillment?
• Start your day with gratitude, good habits, and choosing what you want to achieve.
• Success is a science, and fulfillment is an art. Why have one without the other?

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In today's episode, Kerry discusses the importance of being aware of your own personality. She introduces a tool known as the Johari window to help with this self-analysis. Not only is it important to consider your opinion of your personality, it is also important to get feedback from others. Your friends, family, and/or strategic business partners can all be helpful in this process.

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Kerry discusses setting up your year by design to ensure success. She recommends starting out with an audit of last year, followed by planning the experiences you want to have this year and determining your daily structure.

Yearly Compass resource: https://yearcompass.com/en/

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This week we chat about doing nothing. Finding some space to be without over thinking, problem solving and growing. Reminders:

• Carve out space to take a break

• Take time to recover

• Be intentional and aware of doing nothing

• Replenish your mind, body and soul and listen to the clues

• Wander around and have some fun

• Find a day and block it off for being

• Personal declaration

• Be where your heart wants to be

• Ask for help and enjoying the moments of nothingness

Maya Angelou reminds us: "Each person deserves a day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions are searched for."

Wishing you all the best!

xoxo,

Kerry

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In today's episode, Kerry talks about her recent Ironman experience in Cozumel, Mexico. She shares the acronym S.M.I.L.E. which was one of her main focuses while preparing for the event.

Kerry is grateful for all the support from family and friends on this journey!

The insights learned are easily applicable to everyday situations! What resonates most with you when it comes to conquering your goals?

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In today’s episode, Kerry talks about stress and burnout. She focuses on explaining the difference between stress and burnout and the actual definitions of the two. She lists some signs and symptoms that you may be experiencing at least one of them. Finally, she provides some helpful tips on what to do if you find yourself feeling extremely stressed or burned out.

Shownotes:

• Stress occurs when you have too much demand placed on you mentally.
• Common sign of burnout are a feeling that every day seems to be a bad day, lack of motivation, self-doubt, and feelings of loneliness.
• Symptoms of stress are very obvious, and you usually know you are stressed.
• Burnout tends to be less noticeable and drains you more subtly.
• There are some triggers which you may want to look for as potential causes of burnout, such as your work not seeming valued or having an imbalance between work time and downtime.
• One of the best ways to help yourself through burnout or stress is to know what you want/where you want to be.
• Have a support system in place of people who understand you and can help you.
• Limit the time you spend among people or with activities that are “energy suckers”.

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Kerry discusses self-leadership without fear on today's Growtality podcast.  A common theme in Kerry's workshops and coaching sessions recently has been demands and life balance.  Kerry reminds us that ultimately what we focus on we find.  Join Kerry to learn the tactics and techniques to support you in driving self-leadership.

Shownotes:

• Self-motivation in terms of "gaining" - focusing on doing things that will produce a significant result, get us closer to a goal, move us forward.
• Self-motivation in terms of "preventing pain" - focusing on doing tasks that will prevent future pain. These are tasks that you have to do but that do not produce a significant result.
• The importance of ensuring you have "gain" activities in your week.
• Being intentional about blocking time in your schedule for these "gains"
• Planning your conversations to make the most optimal use of your time
• Opening up your mind to diverse thinking styles and listening to others' point of view

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In today’s episode of The Growtality Podcast, Kerry discusses presence and communication. She gives 10 tips for how to be a better communicator, a few of which are listed below.

Shownotes:

• Know your goal for a conversation before you have it.
• Be aware of what traits you can bring to a discussion that make it more likely to be successful.
• Remember 80/20 principles and try to be concise – avoid talking about too much at once.
• Make sure you perceive a situation for what it is – not something much better or worse. Keep things realistic.

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Today’s bonus episode is about reviewing 2021. Kerry shares a worksheet which guides you through determining what moves you, what the wins/losses are that you experienced, and what lessons you have learned overall. She also provides some insight from her own experience over the last year.

Some thoughts from the episode:

• Having someone to support you through tough moments is helpful.
• It’s easy to say you can’t, when you can, if you choose to.
• Sometimes what you perceive as a loss may actually have been very beneficial in the long run.
• Be willing to reach out to people who believe in you and support you, and that you can also help in return.
• Learn to expect the unexpected – things won’t always go as planned. You won’t necessarily like the situation, but you’ll feel more prepared.

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In today’s episode, our theme is “celebrate what’s right”. Too often we become so overloaded with our own fears and negativity that we forget about staying positive.

Today’s challenge: take another look at the world. There’s a lot more that’s “right” with it than you think.

Shownotes:

• There is often more than one perspective you can take towards a situation. Choosing to view something from a position of love and interest rather a position of hate can make a difference.
• Try to have fun and be creative with whatever you’re doing. Don’t be too focused on there only being “one right way” to do something.
• Be willing to push yourself and go beyond your boundaries. Still, remember that this doesn’t happen overnight – it takes preparation.
• Find ways to break up your routine and put small moments of joy into your day.

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This week’s episode features Jennah-Louise Salked, a mindset coach, youth mentor, and host of the To Be Human Podcast.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Jennah-Louise’s story and endurance mindset
• Keeping your mental health under control even when you feel driven to accomplish a task
• The experience of winning, losing and getting back up
• Communication success strategies
• Taking the time to think about why you do what you do
• The idea of being pulled towards doing a task (of your own will), rather than being pushed to do it because of circumstances
• The importance of truly listening to what other people are saying, even if you don’t agree

You can connect with Jennah-Louise at one of the links below.

Website: https://www.jennahlouise.com.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennah_louise/?hl=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennah-louise

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For this week's podcast episode, Kerry is answering questions she's received from listeners of the show.

Shownotes:

• Be yourself when communicating with others.
• Recognize that you are not being yourself when you are in a reactive state.
• When dealing with an audience that has varying opinions on a topic, it is best to know at least some of the opinions in advance, and address them near the beginning of your talk. This builds rapport and makes people feel that they are being listened to.
• Sometimes giving a blunt answer like "no" in response to a request is not a good strategy. Try to be more verbose about why you can't accommodate the other person's needs.

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In this week’s podcast, Kerry discusses conflict and some strategies for resolving it. Dealing with conflict is one of the most important skills needed in order to work with a team effectively. There will always be something team members disagree on.

Conflict resolution can be simplified into five different “styles”, which are:

• Accommodation – putting aside your needs and fully accept the demands of the other party.
• Avoidance – ignoring the conflict (neither agreeing nor disagreeing).
• Compromise – conceding some needs/demands to reach a fair deal
• Competing – seeking to maintain your position at the expense of the other party
• Collaborating – works best when both parties have a common problem, they come up with a common solution that benefits them both

The exact style you use is heavily dependent on two things: the value you place on the relationship with the other party, and the value you place on the problem itself.

Listen to the episode to learn more about these styles, as well as tips for when and when not to use specific styles.

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In this week’s episode, Kerry discusses the importance of team relationships. As businesses start to shift towards a hybrid work model, effective communication has never been more important.

Summary:

• To improve the quality of your discussions, try to view things from other people’s perspectives, rather than just seeing the conversation as a “your perspective vs. my perspective” battle.
• Being open and honest is the secret to success in teamwork.
• Accountability is very important in a team. If your team is finding it hard to get things done, having a discussion about how team members can hold each other accountable may help.
• Behaviors that can destroy a team relationship include:
  • Avoiding blame at all costs
  • Trying to push blame onto others
  • Trying to make yourself look good at the expense of others

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Donna Dube is the founder and CEO of Productivity Plus. She helps business owners increase their productivity, save time, and most importantly boost their revenue. Her services help business owners offload their day-to-day tasks, freeing them to work on the more important aspects of their business (e.g. their strategy). In today's episode, Donna chats with Kerry about how to be a more productive individual. She gives a wealth of practical examples and advice - definitely worth a listen! Summary:

• Resist multitasking - studies show we are actually not more productive when we multitask. Instead, focus on just one task to completion. If the task is too big to finish in one setting, break it down into parts.
• Email is a great way to communicate, but can drive our whole day if we allow it. Set specific times in your calendar for checking and responding to emails (2 to 3 times a day).
• Learn your optimal focus time and take frequent, short breaks. Allow a buffer around meetings to have that short break, and actually take the break. The human body is not a machine, and it will collapse with too much pressure.
• Learn how to delegate and pass tasks on to others to help you stay on track and be more productive.
• Set long-term goals for your business, then break them down into smaller goals. In addition to giving you more manageable chunks of work, this also makes it easier for you to determine whether you are on track to finish your goal in a reasonable timeframe.

You can get in touch with Donna here:

Website: https://www.productivityplusva.ca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donna.dube.96/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-dube/

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Siddharth Vaze (Sid) is Founder & CEO at Bearing Strategy, a corporate & strategic communications advisory firm.

He's also the CEO's Chair Talk Show host, one of India's first business-focused talk shows. With a global community of over 40,000 viewers, they've surpassed both Forbes (India & Asia) & Fortune India in their online (YouTube) subscriber numbers.

He started his career in the hospitality industry and led diverse teams across 5-star luxury hotels in North America for over a decade.

Summary of topics discussed on the show:

• The disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on women and people of color
• How to be inclusive towards others
• Open dialogue
• Acknowledge what people have said – make it clear you are listening
• Giving feedback and forward-facing direction
• As a leader, give space for others to share their point of view and their needs
• Think outside the box
• Reduce friction on teams and encourage collaboration and inclusion
• Be humble

Connect with Sid on his socials below.

Linkedin: https://in.linkedin.com/in/siddharthvaze

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialSiddharthVaze/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siddharthvaze/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Siddharth_Vaze

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In today’s episode, Kerry talks about results and the power of focus. She also mentions her recent completion of a 70.3 Ironman triathlon and the lessons she learned from training and the actual race. 

Results come from discipline, regular habits, and tracking your progress towards your goals.

Summary:

• Our greatest difficulties often lead to our greatest results.
• Accountability is very important. You are much more successful when you have someone who can hold you accountable.
• Look at the reality of a situation. Don’t try to hide the truth, but don’t exaggerate it either.
• By the same token, if it motivates you to view a situation as better than it really is, do that!
• Have a plan for things that could go wrong while trying to complete a goal. That way, you already have a solution prepared when something does go wrong.
• Ask questions of yourself to get where you want to be

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As the first quarter of 2021 is behind us, Kerry joins us to talk about resiliency and how to build resiliency in our current environment.

Summary:

• What techniques are you using to manage your mindset and energy? (exercise, meditation, planning, connections, humor, being present, using the practice of gratitude).
• Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react. We must manage our attitude.
• Building a plan for resiliency (support system, strategies you have used in the past, insights or wisdom that has worked for you in the past, required skills).
• The Bridges Model of managing transitions by William Bridges
• Managing transitions is a process and can feel like a rollercoaster
• You are not alone, find the community and resources that will support you
• Believe in yourself and your capabilities!
• Find the space and time to just "be". Slowing down to speed up
• Be curious, learn, ask questions. Keep your eyes wide open
• Get creative
• How are you doing with flexibility, innovation, tolerating stress and taking risks?
• Being busy is a choice

Tips for managing and prioritizing your time:

1. Remember those ANTS (automatic negative thoughts). Recognize those voices, notice them, label them and reframe them.

2. Getting feedback. Seek to find out what the priority is and do not assume deadlines.

3. Allocate time. Blocking, attacking and chunking on your calendar. Be realistic in what will get done. Delegate when you can.

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• Do you want to increase your focus, stay present and manage your emotions?
• Are you a leader who wants to grow your team to be more connected, collaborative and creative?
• Let us help you train your brain for success through knowledge & practice!

Join us today as Kerry talks with Kim Zoller, CEO and founder of ID360 (formerly Image Dynamics).  Kim recognized that individuals who had strong competencies but lacked strong interpersonal skills needed to develop that area if they truly wanted to succeed.

Kim’s strength is her ability to be a true strategic partner by assessing needs, delivering sustainable solutions and implementing measurable results. She is also a dynamic facilitator and coach. Kim’s passion and goal is to make a positive and measurable impact in her clients’ lives.

Podcast Questions:

Tell us a little about who you are and what you do?
What’ working, and what’s not working in workplace cultures around mindfulness?
What’s your “why” with mindful rewiring?
What are some best practices for listeners?
What is your go-to resource for embracing mindful rewiring?
How can listeners best connect with you?

How to connect with Kim:

Website:  https://www.ID360inc.com

Email: info@id360inc.com

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In today’s episode, Kerry talks with Ashley Rosebrook, Chief Creative Officer at e.l.f. Beauty. Ashley Rosebrook is a results-driven, creative leader with 25 years of experience in global brand creation and revitalization. Her focus areas are beauty, lifestyle and sustainability with specializations in trend and concept development, product collection design and multi-channel storytelling.

Rosebrook has conceived and launched brands for: Calvin Klein, Vera Wang, MoMA, Donna Karan, Gucci, Kenzo Takada, Bruce Mau, Aveda and Avon. She has worked for global beauty brands, private equity-backed brands, start-ups and has run her own agency.

A proven leader who attracts and grows talent, Ashley inspires and directs multi-disciplinary teams to build brands across all consumer touch points; from sustainable packaging and in-store experiences to 360 digital activations and social media campaigns.

Rosebrook is a graduate of The Rhode Island School of Design and holds four U.S. design patents. She lives in Westchester, NY with her family.

e.l.f. Beauty can be reached on numerous social media channels:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elfcosmetics/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/elfcosmetics

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elfcosmetics/ Summary:

• One of the most important parts of your career is your first impression.
• Always seek to understand the full picture of what you’re doing and why you’re doing it.
• Make sure when explaining ideas to teammates that you give the big picture/the objective, not just the details.
• Your work environment matters! Figure out what type of atmosphere makes you the most productive.
• Think outside the box! If you’re struggling to find a solution, look at other players in the industry. See how they might have solved a similar problem.
• Finding it difficult to get inspiration? Get hands-on with a project. In Ashley’s case, her team visited several stores to figure out what type of packaging would be best for a product. Later, she ended up working directly alongside the packaging manufacturers.
• If you think you have a good idea, and you’ve evaluated the risks already, don’t listen to someone telling you “this won’t work” until you finish trying it!
• Give your mind BREATHING SPACE: sleeping, walking, SWITCHING GEARS gives your subconscious a chance to make creative links and leaps.
• Be CURIOUS: if you’re not hearing the ‘why’ or the business reason, ASK. Understanding the full picture is critical to achieving the highest creative vision.
• VISUALIZE the vision you have for your teams: “I have a Pinterest board for everything...!”
• Never stop at ‘THAT WON’T WORK’: Use the ‘no’ to drive further

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Kerry had the pleasure of sitting down and speaking with Maricarmen Farias, a world triathlon champion who has an incredible energy and passion for serving others.

Known as MC, Maricarmen did her first triathlon back in 2011 at the age of 22, something that at the time seemed quite impossible. Crossing that first finish line brought so many valuable lessons and a huge desire to explore new possibilities.

Triathlon quickly became a vehicle for MC to set new standards, face fears, inspire, grow and gain confidence and belief in herself.

She is living proof that dreams are possible, that with hard work, relentless determination and support you can achieve anything you desire. Whether your goal is to do your first triathlon or take your current performance to the next level.

Summary:

• What's your why around fitness? No goal is too big or too small. Don't compare yourself to others.
• It's not where you were, it's where you want to go forward.
• Life is a journey of growing and overcoming obstacles. Sport has taught MC this in so many ways.
• What are the little things you do in your day to set yourself up for success?
• Personal development - making time for yourself (journaling, meditating, reading, filling up your cup).
• Movement is vital to your growth and vitality. Does not need to be a triathlon, just add regular movement to your day.
• Positive affirmation: Be your own hero.

You can get in touch with Maricarmen Farias on social:

Instagram: @maricarmenfarias1

Facebook: Maricarmen Farias

Recommended Resource:

Untamed by Glennon Doyle

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Kerry interviews Dr. Victoria Grinman, an integrative therapist, speaker and transformation agent about the art of the struggle and how to leverage growth and resilience.

Victoria Grinman is a therapist, consultant, speaker and transformation agent that has been dubbed “the parent whisperer” and “the secret weapon relationship Spanx” by those that have been touched by her work. She has delivered relationship success between parents and their children, partners and team members for 15+ years. Victoria is a dual licensed clinician and a doctoral researcher with expertise on experience of posttraumatic growth in parents of young adult children with Autism. She is the founder of Growing Kind Minds LLC, a private practice and global community platform where she is a speaker, trainer, contributing adjunct professor and consultant to educational and corporate institutions. Victoria believes that people want to be seen, hear and understood as the whole person, and is passionate about being an expert companion to people as they authentically connect to their inner strengths so that they can achieve the connections and relationships they desire with the people that matter most to them, at home and in the workplace.

She is dedicated to being a facilitator of joy and positive change by highlighting the possibility and power in our struggles.

Website: www.growingkindminds.com

Other ways to connect and follow me: https://linktr.ee/victoriagrinman Show Summary:

• Planting seeds, managing expectations, families, parent whisper, can’t be 100% at everything
• Emotionally regulate - avoid the unravel
• Common sense not always common practice

Podcast Questions:

1. Tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do?
2. How did you come up with the name of your practice?
3. What’s your “why” with growing kind minds?
4. When have you leveraged growth and resilience?
5. What are some best practices in your day?
6. What is your go to resource for embracing the art of the struggle?
7. How can listeners best connect with you?

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In this episode we are going to explore what's next. Everything from what's possible, to finding flexibility to pursuing your passion and thinking about how you can narrow things down. Kerry interviews Ellen Jacobson who is transitioning from one career to another.

Live life on your terms and trust in yourself, imaging the best possible day in the life of you!

Summary:

• Explore what’s possible
• Finding flexibility
• Pursue passion
• So many thoughts and how do I narrow it down
• Keep it simple and start with one thing and do it well
• One objective and then another lesson will follow
• Let go of perfectionism and find your why
• Life on your terms
• Trust in yourself
• How have you been successful in the past?
• Follow your heart and block negativity
• Doubt, assumptions and self sabotage
• Future state - imagine a day in the life of you
• Colour sparks creativity - use paper and markers
• Evolve - create a vision and a first draft

Resources:

Taming your Gremlin book by Rick Carson

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It has been said that goals are simply dreams with a deadline.

Do you have any goals for 2021? Goal planning is something that is on everyone’s mind as we start a new year. Why do goals matter? How can you ensure you start off strong in January and keep up the momentum well into February and beyond.

To get you started, grab my Goal Planning Worksheet here and let your pen hit the paper! In this episode, I give an overview of what goals are, why they matter and how we can best optimize our own human potential and performance. You will work on a real-life drill and exercise and get tangible action items, so you can get started on successful goal planning today!

How to set goals and a 5-step framework for being successful at setting and reaching your goals:

Here is a snapshot of a few things I talked about….

• Set the intention: Take a moment and pick one word for 2021. What is one word for this year?

• The power of writing down your goals.

• A 5-step framework and strategy plan around setting goals and getting clarity.

• Knowing your “why” is crucial to success.

• Creating a road map.

• Tools to use to be successful at achieving your goals.

• How your thoughts and feelings affect your success (TFAR acronym).

• Goal setting exercise.

• Wisdom from Mark Twain: “how to eat a frog”.

Resources discussed in today's episode:

Dr. Joe Dispenza

Values inventory

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Brandon Burchard High Performance Planner

The Passion Planner