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You want to have meaningful conversations with the people you love, but too many times, life gets in the way, and opportunities are missed. This is why I created the three-day conversation navigation challenge, and you can now join for free with this link. This is one step you can take to start new conversation habits. I will discuss each day in the next three episodes and why they are so impactful. I will be your guide to get the most out of your communication. As a bonus, you will grow stronger yourself. ALSO, you will get a 50% discount code for my Conversation Navigation Bundle that will give you both audio and video training and two courses and my book 30 Days to Higher Hopes sent to you. 

TEDx: How to Lead with Hope: Solution Focused Conversation Navigation https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=UpkdtqARLUcnPXaT 

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Start the free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge.

 You want to have meaningful conversations with the people you love, but too many times, life gets in the way, and opportunities are missed. This is why I created the three-day conversation navigation challenge, and you can now join for free with this link. This is one step you can take to start new conversation habits. I will discuss each day in the next three episodes and why they are so impactful. I will be your guide to get the most out of your communication. As a bonus, you will grow stronger yourself. ALSO, you will get a 50% discount code for my Conversation Navigation Bundle that will give you both audio and video training and two courses and my book 30 Days to Higher Hopes just for participating in the challenge.

TEDx: How to Lead with Hope: Solution-Focused Conversation Navigation: https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=avhmxOglpCBLtjZ8

Start the free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: 

https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge

Start the free Solution-Focused  3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge 

You want to have meaningful conversations with the people you love, but too many times, life gets in the way, and opportunities are missed. This is why I created the three-day conversation navigation challenge, and you can now join for free with this link. This is one step you can take to start new conversation habits. I will discuss each day in the next three episodes and why they are so impactful. I will be your guide to get the most out of your communication. As a bonus, you will grow stronger yourself. ALSO, you will get a 50% discount code for my Conversation Navigation Bundle that will give you both audio and video training and two courses and my book 30 Days to Higher Hopes just for bing a part of the challenge. 

TEDx: How to Lead with Hope: Solution Focused Conversation Navigation: https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=avhmxOglpCBLtjZ8

Start the free Solution-Focused  3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge 

You want to have meaningful conversations with the people you love, but too many times, life gets in the way, and opportunities are missed. This is why I created the three-day conversation navigation challenge, and you can now join for free with this link. This is one step you can take to start new conversation habits. I will discuss each day in the next three episodes and why they are so impactful. I will be your guide to get the most out of your communication. As a bonus, you will grow stronger yourself. ALSO, you will get a 50% discount code for my Conversation Navigation Bundle that will give you both audio and video training and two courses and my book 30 Days to Higher Hopes sent to you. 

TEDx: How to Lead with Hope: Solution Focused Conversation Navigation https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=avhmxOglpCBLtjZ8

Instagram: Cher Kretz The Focused Mindset Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/cherkretz_thefocusedmindset/

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Lead With Hope Conversation Navigation 3-Day Challenge is FREE: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge

Today I will help you avoid solving the wrong problem.  This can happen if we are in a hurry to move to a solution. To be helpful in a conversation we must slow down enough to truly hear what is happening and that takes next-level listening.  It's a balance to make sure you understand the real problem without getting stuck in problem talk. Let's talk about how you can do just that. 

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Why is Cher so passionate about helping others have good conversations? Find out by listening to the TEDx  Lead with Hope: Solution Focused Conversation Navigation  

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Take the Lead with Hope 3-day challenge free today. Based on the lessons found in Cher's TEDx How to Lead with Hope: Solution Focused Communication Navigation: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/  

Watch the TEDx How to Lead with Hope here: https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=bEnpCrdjuL2GmJSM

In this episode, we will talk about how to live our dash in life and lead both ourselves and others with a high level of hope. I will share about how this has changed my life and we will explore how it will also change yours. Action cultivates hope! 

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In this week's episode, you get to listen in to a webinar that I spoke at for Dr. Linda Metcalf and her group of solution-focused counselors at Solution Focused Schools Unlimited. It was part of her monthly free webinars that teach solution-focused skills to mental health professionals and educators. I share insight that you can use today in your family life and move toward your best hope this week. 

I had the honor of sharing a message of hope at TEDx Ocala and it is live on YouTube right now. 

How to Lead with Hope: Solution Focused Conversation Navigation

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Find out more about Dr. Sarah Kirk's Yoga 4 Classrooms at https://yoga4classrooms.com/.

Enjoy this second part of my conversation with Dr. Kirk and hear part one jump over to episode 191. You won't want to miss it. In this episode, we discuss how movement helps us all, and how it helps kids in the classrooms and we end with a discussion about hope and perseverance in life. 

Join Cher Kretz's brand new How to Lead with Hope 3-Day Challenge where you learn how to implement the skills she talked about in her TEDx Talk How to Lead with Hope: Solution-Focused Conversation Navigation.  It is free and a wonderful way to start the next season of your life. https://thefocusedmindset.ck.page/cda3d258b2

Watch the TEDX https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=u6RrNRPhfyzYz0h7

Cher Kretz brings 20+ years of experience right to you with solution-focused products and coaching services. 

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MTSS is the acronym for Multi Tiered Levels of Support and to explain this best practice I invited Dr. Sarah Kirk. She is a school counselor and ASCA trainer who explains MTSS so clearly, as well as shares so much more about the best way to help kids grow and ensure their needs are met. It's all about focusing on what counts as well as what is needed and it works for families and companies as well. Let's talk about it in this informative episode. 

Learn more about Dr. Sarah Kirk on Instagram at Counselor_Kirk or head over to https://yoga4classrooms.com/ to learn more about her company. 

Tune in next week when we dive into the wonderful world of mindfulness and yoga with Dr. Kirk in part 2 of our conversation. 

Have you watched the TEDx talk by Cher Kretz How to Lead with Hope: Solution-focused Conversation Navigation? If not how about watching it right now?  https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=56N7zYGoOzTwmcY9

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Let's get right to the point...

My TEDx talk: How to Lead with Hope: Solution-Focused Conversation Navigation is now live on YouTube and ready for you to view! Listen by clicking this link: https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=of8EPIEZkSy-6ik_

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I hope that this message will help your holiday gatherings be calm and peaceful. I hope that you can make connections with new and old friends and loved ones in a new way using solution-focused strategies to navigate your conversation. 

After listening to the talk please let me know what you think by leaving a comment and feel free to share the alk on any of your social platforms. 

In this episode, Cher Kretz announces her upcoming TEDx talk and shares the unexpected lessons she learned throughout the process. She discusses the importance of humility, being teachable, and embracing the uncomfortable. Cher reflects on her TEDx talk experience and the support she received from her community.  The episode concludes with a preview of upcoming episodes and a reminder to live a solution-focused life. 

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Did you know that how you think about people matters. It affects how you discribe them and in the long run it affects how much posotive impact you are able to make with those you love. Learn how to change problem talk to solution talk in this episode. 

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In this episode, we have a special guest, Dan Gentry, a TEDx speaker and performance coach from Ocala, Florida. Dan is the founder of Third Power Performance,  https://thirdpowerlife.com/ a company dedicated to making the world a better place by helping individuals find their personal purpose.

Dan begins by discussing his mission to help people take command of their lives instead of drifting through life aimlessly. He introduces the concept of being a drifter or a commander, emphasizing that many of us find ourselves in the position of drifting without direction. Dan's passion lies in coaching and guiding individuals towards finding their purpose and providing them with the necessary tools and insights to avoid common pitfalls.

Dan opens up about his personal mission in life, which centers around the idea of breaking generational habits. He references the song "Cat's in the Cradle" to illustrate the importance of finding work-life harmony and not sacrificing precious time with family for the sake of work. He shares that he used to believe that working hard, getting promoted, and making more money was the ultimate plan, but he realized the emptiness of this pursuit.

He concludes by emphasizing that achieving great things requires a work-life harmony rather than a strict balance. He encourages individuals to focus on their goals with a determined mindset, even if it means being temporarily out of balance. Dan finds fulfillment in helping others break generational patterns and witnessing the positive impact it has on their lives.

Join us for this inspiring conversation with Dan Gentry as we delve into finding purpose, breaking generational habits, and embracing a focused mindset.

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Listening is a skill that many people feel like they have.  However, very few actually listen in a way that focuses on the other person's strengths. This is a key solution-focused skill and the one we cover in this episode. 

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Time to unpack exactly how to eliminate bullying using narrative therapy and the solution-focused approach to have 100% success in stopping bullying behaviors. Michelle and Stephanie share examples of how this works so well. 

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Find out more about the unique bullying intervention taught by Stephanie Fletcher and Michelle Myers from www.eliminatebullying.com. 

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The Eliminate Bullying training I got with these two ladies was by far the most relevant and effective training I have ever had on bullying.  I am so excited to welcome Michelle and Stephanie to our show to talk to us about this subject.  This conversation is going to be published in three parts.  You will be enriched and full of ideas with each and every topic we cover in this three-part series. 

To get their free resource and to learn more go to eliminatebullying.com 

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In this episode, we will talk about how to communicate well with every person in your family when times are busy or stressful. Nobody can avoid busy seasons. So, the way we communicate can make all the difference. 

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In this episode, we welcome Matt Cameron, a solution-focused expert and teacher from New Zealand. Matt's expertise lies in guiding individuals toward effective communication that centers on solutions. This episode is packed with valuable insights and real-life examples that showcase the power of solution-focused thinking.

Key Highlights:

• Matt Cameron introduces himself and his background as a solution-focused expert and teacher.
• Solution-focused communication is about shifting focus from problems to solutions, fostering positive thinking and progress.
• Matt shares practical techniques that guide conversations toward solution-oriented outcomes.
• Real-life examples illustrate how solution-focused communication has transformed teams and individuals, leading to change.
• The key takeaway is that we have the ability to shape conversations and outcomes by adopting a solution-focused mindset.

Connect with Matt Cameron on his website https://discoversolutions.nz/ and learn more.

Tune in to this enlightening episode for a deep dive into the art of focusing on solutions with Matt Cameron, and discover new ways to communicate that can drive meaningful change in various aspects of your life.

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Fear is a universal emotion that we all encounter at different points in our lives. In this episode, we explore a powerful approach to dealing with fear: facing it head-on. Instead of running from fear, what if we turned around to acknowledge its presence and ask, "What does it mean?"

💡 Main Takeaways:

• Hello, Fear: Acknowledge fear when it arises within you. Take a moment to pause and reflect on its significance.
• Reflect on Past Success: Consider how you've tackled similar feelings in the past. Draw inspiration from your past successes and strategies.
• From Fear to Hope: Imagine fear and hope in a conversation – fear represents an unsolved problem, while hope offers a solution. Embrace hope as a catalyst for growth.
• Powerful Self-Care: Practice self-care by breathing deeply and acknowledging your emotions. Extend self-love to nurture inner strength.
• Promoting Hope: Engage in conversations that shift perspectives from fear to hope. Empower yourself and others through supportive dialogue.

🌟 Action Steps:

1. When fear arises, pause and say, "Hello, fear." Reflect on its significance and potential solutions.
2. Recall past challenges you've overcome. Envision the version of yourself that conquered those obstacles.
3. Practice self-care: Take a moment to breathe deeply and extend self-love to yourself.
4. Engage in powerful conversations that promote hope and positivity.
5. Lead with courage and inspire others to embrace fear as a pathway to hope.

Remember, fear can be transformed into a stepping stone for growth and courage. By acknowledging it and facing it head-on, we can promote hope and positivity in our lives and the lives of those around us. Share your thoughts on embracing fear for hope and courage in the comments below!

Listen to the full episode for insightful discussions on embracing fear and transforming it into a source of hope and empowerment. 🎧🌈

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