We have recorded almost 150 episodes of the Intentional Greatness Podcast, and we are beyond grateful for your continued support, enthusiasm, and feedback. During this special announcement episode, Sue discusses what to expect from the show in the coming weeks, as well as changes that you will hear in our upcoming spring episodes.  

What You Will Learn:

• What can you expect from the show in the next few weeks
• The exciting changes coming later this year
• Why you should continue to share your feedback and thoughts about the podcast
• Where you can find continued support and resources from Sue

Resources:

• Chasing Perfection Book
• 2-Day Intentional Greatness® Immersive Experience: https://suehawkes.lpages.co/smart-start-2-day-8-31-21
• Website: https://www.sayyess.com/
• Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS

“Clarity is the elimination of mental clutter, agility is the elimination of physical clutter, and tranquility is the elimination of spiritual clutter,” says author James Clear. In this episode of the podcast Sue and her daughter, Ali Stieglbauer, discuss decluttering to create mental, spiritual, and physical space. During their conversation, Sue and Ali share thoughts about why we tend to declutter during transitional periods and how saying no allows us to create more space.

• The importance of removing mental, physical, and spiritual clutter
• You must declutter your mind, not just your physical space
• Why you must declutter your calendar to create mental space
• How to restore order in chaos
• What inner tranquility means
• Why you must say “no” more often in order to create space
• Why how you dress impacts how you show up internally
• How to declutter to remain engaged online
• How to have an elimination diet for your life

• Chasing Perfection Book
• 2-Day Intentional Greatness® Immersive Experience:
  https://suehawkes.lpages.co/smart-start-2-day-8-31-21
• Website: https://www.sayyess.com/
• Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS

Clarity is the elimination of mental clutter, agility is the elimination of physical clutter. and tranquility is the elimination of spiritual clutter, says author James Clear. My daughter, Ali Stieglbauer, is joining us again to discuss decluttering to create mental, spiritual, and physical space. During our conversation, Ali and I share thoughts about why we tend to declutter during transitional periods. We also explain how saying no allows us to create more space.

As our work culture has changed throughout the pandemic, many people believe that the rules have changed regarding physical appearance and showing up. However, not showing up in a professional wardrobe or with your physical presence on screen, does not allow for a level playing field. This may be an old school belief system, but you have to dress for the game you want to play.

When you’re pondering what things to eliminate — it’s really about knowing when to say no. Decluttering your life is about saying no to things, in order to elevate and level up. It can be difficult to say no, but it’s an essential part of being a leader. Ultimately saying no allows you to reach an ideal state of tranquility, agility, and clarity.

As a bestselling author, keynote speaker, Expert EOS Implementer, Certified Business Coach, WPO Chapter Chair, and globally recognized, award-winning seminar leader, Sue brings over twenty-five years of experience to her clients. She is the CEO of YESS! and has designed and delivered dynamic, transformational programs for thousands of people. Sue has received numerous awards including the Dream Keeper award recognized by the Governor’s Council for her leadership program, the Regional U.S. Small Business Administration Women in Business Champion of the Year award, the Exemplary Woman of the Community award, WomenVenture’s Unsung Hero award, Women Who Lead from Minnesota Business Magazine, NAWBO Minnesota’s Achieve! Vision Award and named a 2018 Enterprising Woman of the Year. Sue has been featured in publications including Inc., Entrepreneur, Thrive Global and The New York Daily News.

• Why you must change your mindset in order to combat burnout
• Why you need to pause and remember you are in control
• How to form effective, lasting habits
• How to determine your recipe for success
• Why this is the year to do what makes you happy
• Why you should take five quiet minutes in the morning to be present

• Learnworlds Online Learning Community: https://yess.learnworlds.com/
• Unf♥https://www.sayyess.com/shop/
• Whole Life Challenge: https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/
• Daily Blog Sign-Up: https://www.sayyess.com/blog-signup
• Website: https://www.sayyess.com/
• Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/
• LinkedIn:
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/
  • https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/

As we continue battling a pandemic we are finding that more and more people are beginning to experience a feeling of burnout. People are just tired. Tired of their current circumstances and mentally exhausted. While there have been many discussions surrounding burnout - there has not been a lot of talk focused on ways to combat it. During our conversation, my daughter, Ali, and I share insights into what we really need when we’re experiencing burnout and how to avoid it altogether.

If you’re experiencing burnout due to overexertion or being overworked, one of the first things you should do is take better care of yourself. It may feel impossible to dedicate time to things like movement or meditation - but it’s necessary. You have to choose what you say "yes" and "no" to in order to experience positive change. When forming habits it’s important to look back and think about how you’ve felt doing this in the past. Healthy habits are not about instant gratification.

When you feel burned out, it’s likely because you are sick of doing the same things that don’t fuel you or fulfill you. When you feel this way, it’s important to remember that you are in control. You have the power to change your behavior, surroundings, or anything else that does not serve you. We put too much emphasis on what we think we should be doing, instead of what we need. In order to truly exile burnout - we must start paying attention to the things that make us feel good and do more of that.

Small businesses, ranging from 10 to 200 employees realize that a wrong person can change the course and trajectory of your business. This makes it critical to find the right person for your company. During this solo episode, Sue shares her thoughts about the importance of raising our standards and hiring the ideal talent for a business.

• What does right person, right seat mean
• Why outsourcing work may be the best fit when looking for new talent
• Why you should not lower the bar when hiring
• Why all businesses should slow down
• How employers should handle in-office vs remote employees

• Website: https://www.sayyess.com/
• Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/
• LinkedIn:
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/
  • https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS
• Share the Goodness: yess.learnworlds.com

Small businesses, ranging from 10 to 200 employees realize that a wrong person can change the course and trajectory of your business. This makes it critical to find the right person for your company. During this solo episode, I share thoughts about the importance of raising our standards and hiring the ideal talent for a business.

It’s common to struggle in the hiring department in most businesses. The key is to find the right person and the right seat. This means having an employee that is not only good at performing the required skills, but also a good fit within the company culture. It’s good business to raise your standards and take the proper amount of time needed to locate the best employee. While searching — outsource work to contractors to meet short-term needs.

Some businesses are set up to thrive as an online company, while others, myself included, have some level of our business in person. The workplace in 2021 has been disrupted with some employees wanting to work from home, others wanting higher compensation for commuting to the office, and some are looking for a hybrid work solution. Businesses must find a healthy intersection between the well-being of employees and the well-being of the company. In this episode of the Intentional Greatness Podcast, I explain why I think remote employees need to operate at a 25% higher productivity rate and how businesses should consider adjusting benefits for their employees.

Often people see others who they deem successful, and they think, “of course, it happened for them.” The truth is that success doesn’t come without hard work and intention. Intentionality is like a math equation. You set an intention of certain results and then determine what practices you need to reach it. In this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue shares her thoughts on what it means to be intentional, how intentionality shows up in your life, and how to design an intentionally great life.

• What does intentionality mean and how does it show up for you
• Why you need to redefine who you are to become what you intend
• Why you should reassess when things are working well and not working
• How often you should evaluate what’s important in your life
• How to find an accountability partner to help you achieve success

• Chasing Perfection Book
• 2-Day Intentional Greatness® Immersive Experience:
  https://suehawkes.lpages.co/smart-start-2-day-8-31-21
• Online Learning Community: https://yess.learnworlds.com/
• Website: https://www.sayyess.com/
• Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS

Often people see others who they deem successful, and they think, “of course, it happened for them.” The truth is that success doesn’t come without hard work and intention. Intentionality is like a math equation. You set an intention of certain results and then determine what practices you need to reach it. In this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue shares her thoughts on what it means to be intentional, how intentionality shows up in your life, and how to design an intentionally great life.

In our current world, we are used to instant gratification. Whether that’s getting groceries delivered within hours or merchandise shipped to our home in days–we are used to the immediacy of things. Overall, the persistence and patience to be intentional about something over time is a somewhat lost art. Achieving Intentional Greatness requires intention and a lot of hard work. Sue shares how her upbringing taught her to work hard and remain persistent and patient on this episode of the Intentional Greatness podcast.

When designing your life, it’s important to exaggerate your strengths and minimize your weaknesses. However, it can be difficult to even understand what those are when you are never taking the time to look closely. Re-evaluate and reassess your life when things are not working, and also when things are working very well. Doing this process regularly allows you to course-correct your life and reach the intentions you set.

The world gives us what we need, but unfortunately, it’s not always what we want. When we are forced to learn a lesson or go through things that are not what we expected, how do we remain resilient enough to learn? During this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue and Ali discuss remaining open and keeping a positive mindset during challenging times. Sue also explains what your negative emotions and thoughts mean, and what she does to shift her mindset.

• How to remain resilient and receptive enough to remain open and learn lessons
• Why you should set intentions and efforts only on the things you can control
• How to change your mindset when you are thinking negative thoughts
• Why your negative feelings are about being disappointed in yourself, not reality
• The question to ask yourself when you are feeling down or sad
• How to avoid arguing with the reality of situations and outcomes

• Chasing Perfection Book
• 2-Day Intentional Greatness® Immersive Experience:
  https://suehawkes.lpages.co/smart-start-2-day-8-31-21
• Website: https://www.sayyess.com/
• Books: https://www.sayyess.com/books/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehawkes/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/suehawkesyess/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESScoaching
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueHawkesYESS

The world gives us what we need, but unfortunately, it’s not always what we want. When we are forced to learn a lesson or go through things that are not what we expected, how do we remain resilient enough to learn? During this episode of the Intentional Greatness® podcast, Sue and Ali discuss remaining open and keeping a positive mindset during challenging times. Sue also explains what your negative emotions and thoughts mean, and what she does to shift her mindset.

If you were to look back on your life and ask yourself, how often have things turned out exactly as you expected, the answer would likely be close to never. Sometimes we miss the mark, while other times we exceed it. We tend to live in a false hope that we know what the future holds when in truth we do not. This allows us to feel liberated and free, knowing that we are not responsible for the outcome. We are only responsible for our efforts.

Byron Katie says, “when I argue with reality I lose 100% of the time.” When life offers circumstances that are neither for or against you, you can choose to become irritated and blame others or you can look for the opportunity of what this situation is offering you. Arguing with reality does not serve you. Focus on where you put your efforts and only put your emotions into where you set your intentions.