Random Ramblings

This actual statement was said to me maybe three years ago and I think my brain exploded. In this episode, I want to unpack this lesson. I’ll share with you the story of how this statement came to be said. Then we will chat about the significance of Rome and our inability to articulate it. Then finally we will talk about why we must be present in the journey and less focused on the destination.

I couldn't wait to share the content for this episode with you - so much so that I recorded it on the drive home (forgive the white noise). In this episode,  I share with you a recent experience that gently reminded me that I still struggle with trusting myself. Despite all the personal and professional development over the last five years, I still cannot trust my intuitive guidance. I even share a blatant sign from the universe that still did not provide enough assurance. 

In this episode, we are chatting about hiring with retention in mind. We are talking about the significance of turnover rates, why you need to make your job descriptions sexy and why canned interview questions might be your retention downfall. But, when it comes to retention sometimes our biggest challenge as an HR practitioner is fear. We are either afraid of what our organizational culture truly is or we know what our organizational culture truly is but we are afraid of what that means.

Welcome to the official relaunch of The HRart of It Podcast. In this episode, I share with you what's to come in 2020. We also explore this concept of HRart by sharing my five core beliefs. We then look to Ms. Marie Forleo for some wisdom on how we can make sure our brain is trained for growth by shifting our perspective when certain thoughts begin to creep in. 

In this episode, we chat about reflection and why it is one of the most significant tools for personal and professional development.

She is one of my go-to brainstormers and probably the queen of helping me manifest my off the wall training visions.

This man took the time to see me for everything that I was and everything that I could be.

Katie entered my life when Leadership Arts was just born. She pushed me to move beyond the default responses with a motivation to truly understand what I was trying to build. The reality at that moment was I didn’t really have a clue. But her presence and thought-provoking questions began to plant the seeds for the clarity I have today.

I was definitely in a place where the world of entrepreneurship had beaten me down and I was struggling to find my footing again. I was struggling to believe that my why was strong enough and that my vision was even possible. Marvin got me back up, dusted me off and sent me back out into the world, ready for whatever was coming next.

She gave me a voice that I thought was long lost and she gave me the courage to use my voice and share it with the world.

Triggers are a symptom of a bigger lesson we must learn. It is a sign of healing that must occur. It is anything that appears that causes a strong emotional response. In this episode, learn how life truly is only one big classroom where we are a student.

A google search on giraffe produces findings of the following: it is time to allow your foresight to lead the way; listen to your heart and allow your awareness to lead the way; ask for help and guidance in all matters; the gift of higher perception and inner awareness; consider the overall picture. In this episode, I dive in a little deeper on how exactly this giraffe manifested for me in 2017.

I have a free gift for you. I am giving you the audio track that I have talked so much about from last year’s Vision Fest. Enjoy!

Before the taping of this podcast, Becky and I hadn't actually had a conversation with each other. I quickly found out that once we did, her and I both felt like this was something long over-due. Becky is in a position I kind of hope to be in one day.

Here in Pennsylvania, I like to use this metaphor, it's like jumping off a high cliff into a quarry. It's scary and it's exciting, and when you hit the water, you are going to come up for air and you are going to keep swimming. I've gotten pretty good at deciphering if a client or a friend should take that leap of faith. And, even though I've had a positive experience, I don't advise everyone that it's right for them. Listen as Meredith tells her vision board story and what actually manifested for her. It will give you hope that you too can take that leap and come up still swimming.

In this week's episode, Katie opens up about how her childhood showed up on her Vision Board, unexpectedly. Katie discusses her 'Ah-ha' moment when she relates a childhood memory to events of 2017 and her plans for the future. You will be drawn to her story of family and farm life, just as I was, in this week's episode.

This week, Kim shares her vision board story of self-care and living with PTSD. The images she was drawn to manifested in a completely different and amazing way than she ever expected. Her story will inspire you to listen to your own body and trust your instincts in ways you may not realize.

In this week's episode of The HRart of It, Kathi shares her story of an amazingly successful year and how she changed focus from starting one business to growing another. Her passion and drive even manifested an amazing vacation for her and her husband!

Coincidentally, Amanda and I started our entrepreneur journey at about the same time and as a result have been able to enjoy this rollercoaster ride together. We are there to comfort and affirm each other as we chug up the chain of our next big adventure. We also can cry, scream and laugh on the way down – as we learn the lessons, only being a small business owner can bring. Many people, desperately seek and sometimes hire an accountability partner, I was fortunate to find mine so easily. In fact, after recording this episode, I learned that she actually found me.

So I don’t believe that this is a secret, or even an unknown fact…that coaches have coaches. I am no exception to this rule. I coach and consistently get coached. In fact, I have almost a team of coaches that help immensely with keeping me aligned with my path so I may do the work that I love. During one of my more recent coaching sessions, I was finally able to articulate in a few words how I describe my life before Leadership Arts Associates. It was one very productive but totally massive detour. Also, just a minor disclaimer for this episode – I share my religious beliefs. If that doesn’t float your boat, then this is probably not the episode for you.