Change is inevitable. The question is, how can we use it as a reset moment for moving toward greater resilience? 2x Amazon Bestselling Author, Brenda K. Reynolds, asserts that certainty and stability aren't the answer to making great leaps—change and disorienting events are! Reynolds, a leadership and organization consultant and TEDx speaker, shares her latest work, The 5 FROGS Transformation Journal and 5 FROGS framework, and discusses strategies for embracing our "now what" moments as fuel for unleashing a "why not?!" and becoming ever more resilient, in the workplace and life space!

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Business meetings are inevitable in any team. Unfortunately, they are often boring, unnecessarily long, and somewhat unproductive. Executive coach and author of Momentum Mamie Kanfer Stewart joins Penny Zenker to discuss how to make meetings highly effective and deeply interesting. She shares two core reasons why most meetings do not work and how to maximize its three major phases. Mamie also explores other channels of communication that are sometimes much more efficient and impactful than meeting your team face-to-face for hours on end.

Stuck in the overwhelm cycle? Join host Penny Zenker as she chats with Sam Kabert, author of the #1 bestselling book SOUL/Life Balance and host of the Soul Seekr Podcast, about his powerful tool for overcoming the overwhelm: breathwork. Sam shares his transformative breathwork experience in his new book, Overcoming The Overwhelm. Gain insights on daily breathwork exercises for managing stress, powerful deep dives for emotional release, and the importance of present-moment awareness for overcoming overwhelm. You’ll even learn a practical tip to improve connection during conversations - all in one insightful episode!

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How does productivity look like in the higher echelons of business sales? Why do only 20% of sales people get the results we all desire? How can the rest of us catch up? Learn how to unlock the B2B time management code in this episode as sales philosopher and thought leader Mike Bosworth shares his best sales productivity tips. Tune in as he shares the wisdom he has gathered over the years and get ready to ramp up your sales productivity game!

We all face different kinds of fear. Some are rooted in our earliest childhood, and others are caused by our failures in life. Whatever it may be, fear is one of the reasons why we hold ourselves back from achieving our goals and unleashing our authentic selves. Penny Zenker chats with author Lynda Sunshine West about what it takes to break through fear using her very own seven-step method. They discuss how to courageously face abusive experiences and eliminate the unhealthy habit of procrastination. Lynda also shares the vital role of faith and a reliable support system in addressing your biggest fears.

Are you ready to rethink accountability and transform your productivity? Join Penny Zenker as she sits down with Jeffrey Klubeck, the unretired professor, world-class coach, and author of The Integrity Game, a book that’s evolving into a comprehensive soft skills development company. In this episode, Jeffrey discusses how integrating accountability with integrity can revolutionize the way we work and live. He shares his powerful 10-point model, starting with purpose, gifts, and potential, to help us understand and embrace accountability in a non-threatening, actionable way. Listen in to discover how you can make accountability a positive, empowering force in your life and work.

Feeling overloaded by constant change? Buckle up and take back time with host Penny Zenker and guest Anne Bonney, CSP, an author, speaker, and creator of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone Podcast. Anne shares her superpower – building resilience – to help you master change and uncertainty. Learn how to detach from those pesky unrealistic expectations that fuel frustration. Discover the secret to "mental toughness," the resilience-confidence combo that equips you to conquer change. Tune in to learn more from Anne's insightful perspectives on embracing discomfort, conquering challenging conversations, and leading with emotional intelligence. Don't miss this engaging conversation that could transform your approach to life's inevitable changes!

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We all crave certainty, but award-winning author Maggie Jackson argues in her acclaimed book Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure that embracing the power of uncertainty is the key to unlocking our full potential. Jackson, a renowned expert on social trends and technology’s impact on humanity, delves into the science behind why uncertainty fuels creativity, resilience, and a deeper understanding of ourselves and others. Uncertain is a powerful call to action, urging us to reframe our relationship with the unknown and harness its power for personal growth in a world that’s constantly changing. So, forget the comfort of having all the answers. Tune in to this thought-provoking episode with Maggie Jackson.

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