What if you could stop letting past performance set the limits for what’s possible next year?

In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with mentor and recurring guest Brian Kavicky of Lushin to talk about what really keeps leaders stuck: the belief that the past predicts the future. Together, they unpack why incremental goals drain energy, how to set “stupid big” goals that reignite belief, and how to get people around you aligned with the vision instead of just following instructions.

They also explore why waiting for the perfect time to start only prolongs anxiety, how to translate goals into team priorities, and what it looks like to connect ambitious vision to daily action through Brian’s “goal–how–what” framework.

You’ll walk away with a framework to:

• Set goals based on possibility, not past performance.
• Align your team by connecting outcomes to shared purpose.
• Turn procrastination into decisive momentum.
• Use your “cookbook” system to translate goals into daily behaviors.

Wish you could talk it out with BK? Good news, you can! Book time with Brian Kavicky here.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• 286: Why You Need To Stop Apologizing

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:16) Listener feedback and real-time coaching

(03:07) Setting bigger goals to break out of ruts

(06:14) Reframing how we set and anchor goals

(10:28) The what and how framework for goal setting

(14:16) Pruning and refocusing for growth in 2026

(16:31) Balancing ambition with family and personal values

(19:40) Aligning vision with team outcomes

(28:03) Understanding procrastination and action

(35:57) Tiffany’s reflection on partnership and growth

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• This episode is sponsored by Lushin. As part of our ongoing content partnership, Brian Kavicky joins the podcast monthly to share insights on leadership and sales. No compensation is received for referrals.
• Created in partnership with Share Your Genius

In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with Kelly Hiller, CMO of Purdue University, to talk about what it looks like to hold ambition and family in the same hand. Kelly opens up about preparing for Purdue’s most significant media moment, the expedition to confirm the discovery of Amelia Earhart’s plane, and the personal conflict of leaving her family behind for the most extended work trip of her career.

From the weight of mom guilt to the courage it takes to pursue once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, this conversation is an honest look at how to chase big dreams without losing yourself in the process. Kelly shares what she hopes her daughters learn from watching her, and how to reframe guilt into living your values differently, not abandoning them.

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What You’ll Learn:

• How to navigate ambition and family responsibilities without regret
• Why guilt is often more about perception than values
• What it means to model courage and resilience for the next generation

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(03:13) The Amelia Earhart expedition

(05:51) Navigating work and family responsibilities

(08:58) Preparing the family for the trip

(11:36) Support systems and emotional preparation

(14:55) Logistics and practical solutions

(23:02) Family meetings and communication

(29:52) Reflecting on the experience

(33:11) Planning Thanksgiving and birthday celebrations

(35:19) Reflecting on past mistakes and learning

(36:42) Importance of family presence and support

(39:16) Balancing work and family responsibilities

(45:20) Preparing family for temporary absence

(47:43) Maintaining family connections during absence

(01:02:53) Courage, legacy, and the Boilermaker way

For more from Kelly, check out these links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-hiller/

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When “doing it all” starts to feel impossible, it’s easy to believe your only option is to quit.

In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany shares a raw, real story about helping her teenage daughter, Aubrey, navigate the overwhelm of school, swimming, and show choir — and how a Friday night meltdown turned into a masterclass in renegotiating what matters.

Through the Life of And framework, Tiffany shows how to reframe guilt, lead with values, and find practical solutions when life feels too heavy to hold. It’s a relatable parenting moment — and a reminder that you can have it all, just not all at once… and never without intention.

If you’re an executive interested in joining a one day mini-retreat focused on the Life of And framework, shoot us an email at tiffany@tiffanysauder.com

What You’ll Learn:

• How to tell when you’re actually overcommitted vs. just emotionally drained
• A step-by-step way to renegotiate your commitments with clarity and agency
• Why values, not guilt, should guide your decisions about what stays and what goes

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(00:57) The Sauders’ big move

(01:44) Finding humor in the daily mess

(03:30) The Life of And Toolbox

(04:23) Aubrey’s overloaded schedule of school, swim, and show choir

(09:02) Breaking down Aubrey’s hours

(11:16) Applying the LOA framework to regain balance

(17:43) How small changes created significant relief for Aubrey

(19:19) Details about the Life of And Academy

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What if you could keep your edge in busy seasons without apologizing for your power away?

In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with mentor and recurring guest Brian Kavicky of Lushin to discuss the hidden cost of reflexive apologies and how to replace them with ownership, clarity, and momentum. They get into why “I’m sorry” often functions as self-protection (and subtle manipulation), when a genuine apology is warranted, and what to say instead so that relationships can strengthen and move forward.

Then, Tiffany and Brian connect this mindset to execution: the “cookbook” system for daily behaviors, scheduling what matters on your calendar, and using year-end energy to set meaningful goals for 2026. They also offer a virtual, two-part goal-setting experience built around Life’s Roadmap, bucket-list thinking, and friction-removal, so you don’t just dream; you do.

You’ll walk away with a framework to:

• Ditch reflexive apologies and replace them with facts, ownership, and gratitude (“Thanks for your patience…here’s where I’m at”).
• Spot real vs. faux guilt so you only apologize for actual value violations.
• Run your “cookbook” like a pro. Block it on the calendar, measure it, and adjust fast when you slip.
• Finish 2025 strong & set up 2026 with a practical plan.

Wish you could talk it out with BK? Good news, you can! Book time with Brian Kavicky here.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• 278: When Everything Feels Like Too Much—Start Here
• 282: The Formula for Finishing the End of the Year Strong

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:47) The impact of unnecessary apologies

(04:04) Alternatives to apologizing

(12:06) Real-life examples and reflections

(16:52) The trap of apologizing in sales

(19:10) Struggles with maintaining goals

(22:38) Managing a busy schedule

(24:30) The importance of goal setting

(28:36) Avoiding burnout and embracing adventure

Check out the apps and sponsor of this episode:

• This episode is sponsored by Lushin. As part of our ongoing content partnership, Brian Kavicky joins the podcast monthly to share insights on leadership and sales. No compensation is received for referrals.
• Created in partnership with Share Your Genius

In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany shares two deeply personal lessons that are shaping her journey right now: learning to honor the emotions tied to leaving her family home and discovering a formula for meaningful networking. From the hard pause of packing up a decade of memories to the courage of showing vulnerability in professional settings, she opens up about the messy and the practical sides of growth.

Through stories of transition, connection, and reframing what progress really looks like, Tiffany highlights why letting yourself feel is just as important as moving forward with intention. She also offers her simple yet powerful formula for networking (proximity plus vulnerability equals progress) and shows how it can change the way we build relationships in life and business.

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What You’ll Learn:

• Why giving yourself space to feel emotions can unlock new momentum
• How proximity and vulnerability together create real progress
• Practical tools to make networking authentic, approachable, and sustainable

Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro

(01:36) Facing struggles while moving homes

(07:28) Why networking shapes real progress

(12:52) Practical strategies for stronger networking

(22:45) Key networking takeaways to remember

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In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with keynote speaker and author Nicole Kalil to discuss the real engine of confidence. It’s not the polished image or the applause, but firm, bold trust in yourself. Nicole shares the “confidence derailers” that quietly chip away at us (overthinking, perfectionism, comparison, people-pleasing, and external validation) and offers a practical path back to action and self-trust.

From navigating image, aging, and norms without losing authenticity to parenting confidence in a feedback-saturated world, this conversation is an honest look at how to build confidence that lasts, and what to do when achiever mode burns you out.

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What You’ll Learn:

• Why “firm, bold trust in self” beats external validation every time
• The five confidence derailers and how action becomes the antidote
• How to model and parent confidence without creating a validation dependency

Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro

(02:04) Nicole’s crash after “faking confidence”

(09:21) Defining confidence as firm self-trust

(16:21) The five derailers that chip away at confidence

(20:37) Why validation feels good but becomes addictive

(22:22) Navigating the line between authenticity and appearance

(29:06) How Nicole models and parents confidence at home

(34:11) What she’d add to Validation Is For Parking today

(35:32) Hard lessons from burning out on book promotion

(38:00) On achiever mode, scarcity thinking, and abundance

(41:11) Nicole’s podcast and workbook for building confidence

For more from Nicole, check out these links:

• Website: https://nicolekalil.com/
• Confidence Quiz & FREE 40+ Page Confidence Building Workbook: https://nicolekalil.com/confidencequiz
• This Is Woman's Work Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-womans-work-with-nicole-kalil/id1493225373 on Apple (or wherever you listen to podcasts)
• Validation Is For Parking Book: https://geni.us/ValidationIsForParking
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nicolekalil
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolemkalil/
  
  

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In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany shares her lifelong love for clothes and the lessons they’ve taught her about confidence, self-expression, and feeling comfortable in your own skin. From growing up sewing in 4H to navigating fashion on a budget, she reflects on how clothing can be less about vanity and more about freeing yourself to show up fully in the world.

Tiffany walks through seven practical tips, from column dressing and photo albums of outfits to buying things before you need them, making dressing up simpler and more joyful. Along the way, she offers candid stories from her own life that show how the right clothes can help you forget yourself and focus on what matters most.

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What You’ll Learn:

• Why dressing to forget yourself helps you focus on your talents and energy
• How to use simple systems like column dressing and outfit albums to save time and stress
• Why knowing what looks good on you—and putting it on repeat—frees you from decision fatigue

Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro

(01:11) Growing up with fashion and sewing

(03:15) The concept of 'dress to forget yourself'

(04:32) Seven tips for finding clothes you look great in

(05:48) Tip 1: Follow influencers with similar features

(07:03) Tip 2: Column dressing

(09:20) Tip 3: Create an outfit album

(11:31) Tip 4: Know your style and stick to it

(13:21) Try-on sessions and closet organization

(15:27) The benefits of mail ordering

(16:40) Buy before you need

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In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany opens up about the tug-of-war between ego-driven choices and values-driven living. From moments of comparison on social media to big decisions about family and career, she shares candid reflections on how to stay grounded in what matters most.

Through stories of collaboration, vulnerability, and even navigating her family’s upcoming home transition, Tiffany highlights the small but powerful choices that shape not only her own experience, but also the people around her.

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What You’ll Learn:

• Why values-driven choices lead to more joy than ego-driven decisions
• How collaboration and vulnerability accelerate growth
• The ripple effect your reactions have on others in work and life

Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro

(00:50) Honest reflections on self-care and routines

(02:21) Choosing values over ego in decisions

(04:04) Supporting others’ success without comparison

(08:54) Collaboration and vulnerability that spark growth

(14:03) Family choices during home transition season

(18:14) Leading teams with steady reactions

(21:50) Reflections on growth and gratitude

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