IGNITING COURAGE Podcast Episode 64: Samantha Mosley, choser of courage, taker of scary important steps.

Humans make mistakes!  It’s just one of the undeniable truths about being humans.  Sometimes they’re big mistakes, sometimes they’re small, but whatever the case, shame is a dark and moist bedfellow (ew!) of those mistakes, and in this episode, Dr Andrea Hollingsworth (www.hollingsworthconsulting.com) and I talk about how to own up to your mistakes, and how to move through them with strength and compassion for the damage we may have done, and compassion for ourselves as we recover from those mistakes and learn and grow from them so we don’t repeat unhealthy and destructive patterns.

We talk about

• Weak times that lead to weak responses
• How embracing the “Brutiful truth” (thank you Rachel Hollis) can help you build self compassion
• The 3 level structure of her self-compassion scaffold
• Parenting, and how great intent can turn into another mistake we need to recover from

 Want more from Dr Andrea Hollinsworth?  Here you go!

Website: www.hollingsworthconsulting.com
Vimeo https://vimeo.com/904573133?share=copy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-hollingsworth-ph-d-0644058b/

The Alcohol Experiment by Annie Grace https://thisnakedmind.com/the-alcohol-experiment/

Dr. Andrea Hollingsworth is a speaker, researcher, and seasoned psychotherapist who has spent decades studying the transformative power of compassion and self-compassion in life and leadership. Andrea’s articles on the science and spirituality of compassion have been published more than a dozen times in peer-reviewed journals, and she’s taught at prestigious institutions like Princeton and Boston University. Today, she spends most of her time helping leaders use her Compassion Advantage framework to boost emotional wellbeing, fight shame and perfectionism, increase resilience, and solve workplace problems. She lives with her family in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

For some reason, we all think we are supposed to know everything…and have it all figured out by the second rodeo, and as I saw posted on social media lately, that doesn’t seem like enough  rodeos!  This week’s guest Joshua Berry wrote a book called Dare to be Naïve (www.daretobenaive.com) and in this episode, we talk about curiosity, intentionality, and all the lessons along the way that show us how much we have to learn!  In this super fun and fast moving episode we talk about Joshua’s experience with a Vipassana retreat, and how it led him to listen to his gut (and the little creatures in there…I’m not kidding!), think very carefully about the should, and led so some of the amazing work he is doing now, helping people think more intentionally and problem solve for the issues of today rather than how we’ve always done it.  Enjoy this episode with Joshua Berry. 

Want more from Joshua?
Website: www.econic.co
Dare to Be Naive (Joshua's book): www.daretobenaive.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshberrygphr

Joshua Berry is a world-class facilitator of change. As an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and director of Econic, Joshua has spent the last two decades evolving the what, who, and why of Fortune 500 companies and venture-backed startups. For employees and leaders looking to grow themselves and their organizations, Joshua speaks on overcoming limiting beliefs, adaptive leadership, and the innovation systems and mindsets that create engines for growth.

Life is full of ups and downs.  Imposter syndrome is a real thing.  I always joke that we know too much about ourselves, everything we've messed up, gotten wrong and generally screwed up!  It makes confidence kinda hard!  This week I welcome James Robilotta, Professional Speaker and Improv Comedian, to talk about his journey and all the lessons he's learned!  He's frequently witty.  He's always fresh, and this episode does not disappoint!

@JamesTRobo on the socials if you want to get theRobo Giggles on the regular!

James Robilotta (https://jamestrobo.com/) is an author, speaker, personal coach, emcee, and entrepreneur.  His book, Leading Imperfectly is available wherever people buy books. He speaks internationally to willing and unwilling attendees about authentic leadership, vulnerability, and storytelling. His clients include AMEX, GE, and many others.  His podcast is called “Diner Talks with James” and it’s new so he’s a little insecure about it but it’s also pretty great.  To learn more, visit his website JamesTRobo.com.

Did you know that organizations with more women and people of color can have up to 30% more profits?  

Did you know that more inclusive workplaces have increased employee engagement and retention?  

Bottom line aside, the world is a better place when we can create equality, inclusion and belonging, so this week I've invited DEI speaker and consultant Bernadette Smith (www.BernadetteSmith.com) to demystify DEI for us!  In this we talk about

• What happens when we mess it up! (because we will!)
• How to communicate about DEI issues
• The huge role that curiosity plays
• Why Bernadette got into this work, and some of the transformational experiences that got her here!

For more on Bernadette, check out her website www.BernadetteSmith.com
Or join her weekly e-mail list that brings good news and inspirational DEI policies!  https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/5-things
Or grab her book!  https://www.amazon.com/Inclusive-360-Solutions-Equitable-Organization/dp/1737635410

Bernadette Smith is founder and CEO of Equality Institute and award-winning author of four books, including the bestseller Inclusive 360: Proven Solutions for an Equitable Organization.

Bernadette has presented to enthusiastic audiences of CEOs, associations, entrepreneurs, leadership teams, sales professionals, account executives, marketing executives, human resource managers and more. Her expertise has been sought after by the New York Times, Forbes, the Washington Post, and Fast Company, among many others, and she’s appeared on the Today Show, the BBC, National Public Radio, and CNN.

Bernadette has been named one of Chicago’s Notable LGBTQ Executives by Crain’s Chicago Business and hosts the weekly podcast 5 Things in 15 Minutes: Bringing Good Vibes to DEI. When she’s not busy speaking, you can probably find her on a local pickleball court!

It's funny how old sayings often contradict facts, but often it's not the saying...it's the re-telling of the saying!   Science shows that cultivating your Curiosity is a VERY good thing...so did Curiosity actually kill the cat?  Listen to this quick shortie podcast, and then go get curious!  

Security....boy that would be nice!  Having a destination that we can strive for, and than will never change.  Well that's just not how this life works, so this week I welcome Kristen Henry (https://www.wideningyouraperture.com/) to talk about change, and navigating the challenge of imperminence!

In this episode we talk about

• Sacrifices we sometimes have to make, but when we have a why, they're much easier!
• The questions to ask yourself when you're ready for a change
• How saying  yes should be to YOURSELF as well as to other people!

Want more?  Check out Kristen's website https://www.wideningyouraperture.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wideningyouraperture/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100056873366812
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrykristen/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDgySiVcsbDKNO5_VewnZzQ

Enjoy my guest spot on her podcast!  https://ignitingyourcourage.com/blog/2024/01/05/ignite-your-shift-building-resilience-in-the-fires-of-change/

Thanks for listening!  

This episode will make you think!  There are no easy answers, nothing is black and white, and this week's guest Jess Pettitt (https://jesspettitt.com/) and I wander down a bunch of uncomfortable paths!  This is something she has been doing with her audiences and clients for decades, and she is a master at giving people permission to sit in the discomfort of commonly challenging topics like INCLUSION and CHANGE and LUNCH MEATS!  (ok, I added that last one.  I have baloney on the brain....you'll see why once you listen to this episode!)  Open your mind, set aside emotion, and engage in this brilliant academic exercise with us, to help make you stronger when the challenges aren't so academic...and they join you in your kitchen!

We chat about

• Self awareness being the first step to true change
• How change doesn't have to come in big leaps...in fact, it sticks better if it doesn't.
• War criminals
• spreadable cheese
• Inclusion
• Tough Conversations
• Bologna (baloney?)
• Prison Reform
• Abortion
• When to order more appetizers!

There's a little something for everyone, so buckle up and enjoy!

If you want more from Jess, go to https://jesspettitt.com/  

Thanks for wandering down this road with us!  

Sometimes it's great to connect with old friends and talk about...whatever!  In this case, I reconnect with Jacques Lopez (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueslopez/ ) , a friend I met while traveling to the Antarctica Marathon!  We found out that we had a very similar upbringing, growing up all over the world as gypsys (essentially) and this fabulous conversation hits on a bunch of topics, as Jacques shares some amazing insights on life, the power of curiosity and thriving despite unknowns.  

Jacques Lopez grew up as a global traveler in a US Embassy family. Born in Guatemala, family travels took him around the world where “normal” was less defined and imbued him with a strong sense of tolerance and gratitude! After years of diversity in work and residence, Jacques happily works in cybersecurity where he is now CRO at CodeLock. Jacques resides in NH with his wife, Jenny, their two kids, two cats, and a dog.

In this episode, your host Anne Bonney (https://annebonney.ninja) chats about the difference between change and transitions, and how it's the transitions that are the hard part!  

Laurie Haley is a leader in her industry!  She has risen to executive level in the male-dominated industry of IT/Cyber Security.  She is raising 4 children as a single parent.  Se is juggling it all, and in this episode, we talk about raising young people, not only our own children, but the younger people in the workplace!  We talk about

• the responsibility of leadership
• raising children in today's tech-infested world.
• Shifting your thinking and leading for the situation at hand rather than for your past!

Want more from Laurie?  Find her on LinkedIn.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriehaley/