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Be honest, how often do you find yourself working hard to keep up appearances, be nice, and manage other people's perceptions of you? Do you do it to the point that you're not behaving authentically anymore? Is it beginning to create resentment or friction in your relationships? If so, realize...
The last 18 months have caused so many of us to reevaluate the way we live life, and most notably, the work we do. Because of this, experts are predicting that we are at the beginning of one of the biggest professional migrations we've ever experienced as people change jobs, companies, and even...
If you’ve listened to us for a while, you know that we have a very strong take on self-care. That it is necessary, non-negotiable, and that most times, people get a very incomplete view of what it encompasses. In a past episode linked below, we covered our take on self-care with...
A few years back, I made a change to my morning routine that has had a significant impact on the way I show up each day, on the level of control and confidence I feel in my work, and ultimately, in my professional success. This one small change was uncovered when I used the life design process...
What went well this week because of you? I was scrolling on TikTok, and that question stopped me in my tracks. I knew I had to get a hold of the creator in the video to have him on the show. Turns out, this week’s guest, Brian Fretwell is an author, facilitator, and the founder of...
The relationship we have with money and the value of the contribution we make in our professional life is so intricately related to our ultimate revenue or salary and consequently the lifestyle we can afford to live. In today's episode, we’re speaking with Michelle...
So many times when we’re facing the notion of doing something new, uncertain, big, etc., we resort to saying that we can’t do it. We point to reasons why we can’t, and we end up staying right where we are. Today, we’re talking about a slight shift in our...
Transitions are part of professional life. There’s no getting around it. Right now, many of us are facing the transition of returning to work as the COVID epidemic winds down. Here’s the thing: transitions are always difficult. One reason for this is the complex mixture of...
Peak Mind exists to support people in living their best lives possible through psychoeducation, hands-on work, and other educational content. Our flagship program Ascend covers 3 key areas: You, Your Mind, and Your Life. As part of that program our members get an exclusive invite to a set...
Being on the receiving end of negative feedback is never easy. We get defensive, we might feel guilty, we might even get angry. And, all of that mix of emotion can lead us to respond impulsively, rather than responding in a way that is effective and helpful in the long...
When was the last time you experienced a situation that was truly non-judgmental? Fully accepting of you, exactly as you are? Committed to your truth and helping you make progress? That’s what we’re focusing on in this week’s episode.
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Giving negative feedback is never easy. I can’t think of a single person I’ve ever met who is perfectly comfortable doing it....Yet, it’s an important part of being a leader. Today on the podcast, we’re digging into 2 components of emotional intelligence that can...
