Step into The Life You're Made For, I'm cheering you on!
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Music by Heather Penny and Andres Salomon
Produced by Cody Vermillion

Do you know how to get curious about the people you lead? This week, Ken Morton Jr and I talk about pursuing freedom and curiosity in leadership. So often we think that leadership is a one size fits all approach. Ken and I discuss how leading in every sphere requires letting go of control, embracing freedom, and getting curious about what makes our people thrive.

Ken is VP of Retail and Marketing at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex, Author of The Little Book of Big Golf Promotions, an award-winning photographer, a documentary screenplay writer, a volunteer firefighter, aspiring songwriter, and contributor to several country music publications, including Country Weekly and ThatNashvilleSound.com. Truly, a man of many interests!

Step into The Life You're Made For, I'm cheering you on!
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@heatherpennyphd
Music by Heather Penny and Andres Salomon
Produced by Cody Vermillion

This is a very special episode! Erica Dvorak and I talk about how we put the 7 Practices of Grace Space in action with our kids, in our professions, and even with each other! Want to know more? Have a listen!

Erica is a dear friend that I have had the pleasure of working with. She serves female Christian entrepreneurs and dreamers as a community builder, podcaster, writer, and business consultant. You can find Erica online at faithandgather.com

Step into The Life You're Made For, I'm cheering you on!
heatherpenny.com
@heatherpennyphd
Music by Heather Penny and Andres Salomon
Produced by Cody Vermillion

This week my dear friend, Laura Coostona and I unpack the idea of responding vs reacting when facing conflict or tension. When we inevitably experience conflict in our teams or relationships, the temptation for many of us is to react. We go on the defense, or sometimes even the offense. But what if we paused?... Pausing gives us the chance to have a measured response and give grace to the person we're having challenges with. Laura and I talk about how the seven practices in my book, Grace Space, really lean on that pause. Listen in as we give you some practical language to use when facing tensions that require heavy doses of grace for everyone involved. Including yourself!

Laura Cootsona operates a collaborative consulting firm called Good|Well Consulting. Laura is a founding board member of the Camp Fire Collaborative and lives in Chico, CA with her husband and two daughters. You can find Laura on LinkedIn.

Step into The Life You're Made For, I'm cheering you on!
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@heatherpennyphd
Music by Heather Penny and Andres Salomon
Produced by Cody Vermillion

This week, my friend Dr. John Harris and I discuss the challenges and rewards that come from leading with vulnerability and grace. We all have habits and patterns that can affect how we live and lead. Dr. Harris shares his experiences seeking feedback and pivoting as a leader in his professional and personal life. We also discuss the importance of running toward what you are seeking rather than constantly trying to outrun your weaknesses or bad habits. All of this hinges on grace for yourself and others!

Learn more about Dr. John Harris and his work at www.drjohnharris.com

Dr. John Harris has been coaching civilian and military leaders for the past 19 years. He especially enjoys helping leaders close the gap between the dream in their hearts and the reality in front of them.

Step into The Life You're Made For, I'm cheering you on!
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@heatherpennyphd
Music by Heather Penny and Andres Salomon
Produced by Cody Vermillion

This week I have a deep and truly meaningful conversation with Mike Liguori about reaching for grace in hard times. Mike shares about his experience during and after serving our country in the armed forces. Whether you have served or not, Mike's perspective will hit you like a breath of fresh air. Everyone will benefit form his insight on offering ourselves grace and love when facing unimaginable challenges. This conversation is also meaningful to me because my husband, brother, father, and uncle all served in the military. So I've seen the unique challenges those who serve can face. But I have to offer a trigger warning as Mike does discuss PTSD and Suicidal Ideation.

Mike is the Lead Architect of Live Your Truth Media where he empowers entrepreneurs to shape their narratives authentically through podcasting.

You can find Mike on Instagram @mike.liguori and online at Liveyourtruth.media

Step into The Life You're Made For, I'm cheering you on!
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Music by Heather Penny and Andres Salomon
Produced by Cody Vermillion

This is a very special episode on leading from grace space with my good friend, and an influential leader in my life, Don DeLair. Don and I go way back to my early days of teaching. When I asked the people in my life to endorse my book, Grace Space, I wanted people who exemplified grace in their life and leadership. Don was top of the list! Listen in as we talk about leading from grace space in every sphere of our lives!

Step into The Life You're Made For, I'm cheering you on!
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@heatherpennyphd
Music by Heather Penny and Andres Salomon
Produced by Cody Vermillion

Are you giving the grace to fail in your relationships, workplace, parenting, and even self-talk? Dr. Lisa Smith and I have an important conversations about giving permission to fail yourself and those around you. Because when we give permission to fail, we acknowledge that none of us are perfect. We signal that there will be grace when mistakes inevitably happen. This is at the heart of Grace Space. Lisa shares how she uses Grace Space in her classroom, and I share about my need to extend grace to my teenage son. So... give yourself permission to sit back and listen to this very important conversation!

You can learn more and check out Lisa's books on her website lisaraesmith.com

Step into The Life You're Made For, I'm cheering you on!
heatherpenny.com
@heatherpennyphd
Music by Heather Penny and Andres Salomon
Produced by Cody Vermillion