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Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Aimee Bernstein, the President of Open Mind Adventures. In this episode, they discuss managing pressure in the workplace through breathwork and leadership presence. Aimee shares how being in one's head can disconnect us from our bodies and emotions and offers a guided meditation to help listeners settle into their bodies. She discusses embracing pressure as energy for change rather than stress and considering how decisions ripple out in a flow state. Aimee also believes women will lead humanity into a more compassionate future through expanded leadership presence and energy mastery.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Shifting from head-to-body awareness through mindfulness exercises and breathwork
• Redefining pressure as energy for change rather than stress
• Making decisions from a flow state and considering the ripple effects
• The role of women's leadership in creating a new world of compassion and equity
• Self-care, self-love, and internal rewards for accomplishments

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"Pressure is not stress, pressure is the energy of change" - Aimee Bernstein

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Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Alan Stein, the founder and CEO of Kadima Careers. This episode highlights career development strategies and salary negotiation. We discuss career development strategies and salary negotiation. We explore ways to identify your goals and build networks, Alan offers high-impact negotiation techniques. Additionally, we provide empowering advice on owning your career path and shifting to a mindset of control over your choices.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Alan's inspiration for Kadima Careers and helping underrepresented groups
• Career growth framework of goals, strengths, networks, and negotiation
• Owning one's career path and shifting to a mindset of control
• Amy's experience with gender pay inequality and negotiation challenges
• Increasing compensation through promotions or external offers
• Financial freedom allowing the outsourcing of unwanted tasks

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Quote: "Own your career. Those are three words that I always repeat, own your choices, and decide where you want to go." - Alan Stein

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Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, as I talk with the multi-hyphenate, incomparable Sandra Bargman about the importance of knowing thyself in leadership, recognizing the gifts anger can reveal, and how women are on the leading edge of a leadership paradigm shift. We also discuss impactful communication and storytelling, offering insights into anger, grief, and the power of reflection.

We cast a vision where hierarchical leadership is replaced by a more inclusive, courageous approach.

Here's what to anticipate:

▪ Learn about the evolving nature of leadership in the 21st century.
▪ Discover ways to tap into courage, self-awareness, and vulnerability in leadership.
▪ Get advice on dealing with toxic work environments and learn how to reframe challenges as gifts.
▪ Explore Sandra's insights on the "angry woman" and how you can embrace your anger.
▪ Find ways to connect with your spirituality, and purpose, and uncover the reason WHY you are here on Earth.

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"Leadership is the ability to model courage and to inspire people... Everything begins with a sense of the courage to look within." - Sandra Bargman

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Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Christopher Good, the Chief Creative Officer at One Workplace, the West Coast leader in workplace design solutions. Christopher shares his journey from interior design to shaping organizational beliefs and behaviors in this episode. He emphasizes the power of design to impact human experiences at work positively. A key takeaway from our discussion is the concept of propinquity—the physical and virtual closeness, frequency of connection, and shared values—that play a crucial role in fostering meaningful workplace connections. Christopher envisions a future of work where individuals take control of their work experiences, leaders prioritize human connections, and organizations embrace meaningful change.

Key Discussion Points:

• Christopher's background in design and shift to shaping organizational culture
• The impact of design on human experiences at work
• Discussion on propinquity: closeness, connection frequency, and shared values
• Envisioning a future where individuals control work experiences
• Encouragement to foster positive ripples in the workplace
• Information on connecting with Christopher and exploring his work

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"We should all get that intrinsic value of just feeling like I contributed to something today. I did it with great people and can't wait to do it again tomorrow." - Christopher Good

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Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Newton Cheng, the Director of Health + Performance at Google. We have a candid conversation about mental health at work.

Newton's insights offer a refreshing, no-BS perspective on aligning personal values with professional responsibilities, ultimately inspiring listeners to embrace authenticity and prioritize well-being in their leadership journeys.

What To Anticipate:

• Newton's raw and honest moment when he chose to remove his "mask" at work, sharing his true self with colleagues.
• The circumstances that led Newton to take a mental health leave, and how he bravely discussed it with others.
• Tips and advice for managing mental health struggles at work and finding support.
• Effective strategies for reducing burnout and creating a more supportive work culture.
• How to lead by example by prioritizing well-being and fostering a healthier workplace.

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"So the mask is completely off. I have smashed it into bits, swept it up, and thrown it in the garbage. So it's completely out there.” - Newton Cheng

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Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Nikki Lewallen Gregory, the head of the People Forward Network, where we dive deep into creating a healthier, more nurturing work environment. We're getting real about the challenges many face in toxic workspaces. Together, we'll explore the crucial role of self-awareness in leadership, the importance of unlearning toxic behaviors, and the challenging decisions leaders must make – should they stay to reform or redirect their energies elsewhere? So, whether you're leading a team or part of one, ready your minds for an episode that will empower you to engage with your work life in a meaningful and positive way.

What To Anticipate:

• Learn ways to tap into your unique skills & open new doors for yourself.
• Hear personal experiences with toxic leadership and the new shift arising on how to confront toxic behaviors.
• How to recognize innovation in chaos.
  
  
• Additionally, tune in to hear a special message of support for those struggling in toxic environments and draw a card from the Create Magic At Work® journal prompt deck, for those seeking liberation from toxic workplaces.

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"There are great leaders, there are leaders that can be changed and want to be different, and then there are terrible toxic leaders." - Nikki Lewallen Gregory

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Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Nikki Lewallen Gregory, the head of the People Forward Network. Nikki shares her vision for a healthy workplace, emphasizing the importance of employee engagement and experience. She discusses her journey, highlighting the significance of using strengths and creating a meaningful work experience. Nikki's unique approach to leadership and team culture is truly inspiring, and she provides valuable insights for leaders looking to make a positive impact in the workplace. Tune in to discover more about Nikki's mission, vision, and innovative leadership style.

What to anticipate:

• We cast a vision for healthy workplaces.
• How to break away from soul-crushing workplace norms.
• Prioritizing the collective well-being in decision-making.
• Tips on how to utilize team strengths to create meaningful work experiences.
• Ways to connect with others at a high level to get results.

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"The epicenter for me is when I can do business through relationships with people and grow or affect the cause that something needs." - Nikki Lewallen Gregory

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Elevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment

Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Aaron Tabacco, in Part 1 of a 2-part episode, we delve into workplace feedback, focusing on its potential for transformation over crushing the spirit.

We explore going beyond constructive feedback and tap into utilizing transformational feedback as a catalyst for growth. Strategies for providing feedback that inspires change are offered.

We tackle the challenge of conducting difficult conversations with self-awareness, compassion and address how to stay receptive on the receiving end of feedback.

What to anticipate:
▪ Ways to approach feedback as a transformational conversation.
▪ Why practicing the skills of Spiritual Intelligence plays a crucial role in transformational feedback.
▪ How to develop presence and self-reflection as the provider and recipient.
▪ Navigating difficult conversations with self-awareness and compassion.
▪ How to receive feedback with curiosity.

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"I think many negative stories of feedback experiences at the heart of it is that people are leaving the conversation in some way, feeling that their very identity, Being, strengths, skills, or knowledge, etc. has been attacked. Instead of feeling approached from a perspective of curiosity." - Aaron Tabacco

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• https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-tabacco-phd-rn-83359b9/

Aaron is an RN with a PhD, an Executive Coach, and the Director of Staff Experience in the Department of Medicine at the University of California San Francisco. A former professor of developmental pediatrics, Aaron transitioned into his current line of work three years ago, becoming a thought leader in developing holistic workplaces, leadership development, DEI efforts, and internal institutional workforce research. He is a highly skilled public speaker and communicator, having been featured at numerous public and private professional engagements in his areas of specialty. Aaron has several professional publications in the US, Europe, Japan, and online, and is a graduate of the UC Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute at the Berkeley-Hass School of Business. Additionally, Aaron has engaged in high-stakes healthcare and higher education conflict mediation for families and professionals over thirteen years. He's a father of three young adult sons who live in Portland, Oregon. Aaron currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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