Quote: “Leaders are struggling with culture, how to maintain a culture and closeness and some kind of sense of intimacy that’s good for business as well, remotely.” Bernie Dyme
At this point in time, we’re all looking for some return to “normalcy”. As the pandemic continues, (and it doesn’t seem like there is any end in sight) we continue to struggle through the challenges and are doing our best to keep moving forward. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome EAP expert, Bernie Dyme to share his thoughts about the increase of EAP and mental health services being utilized and helping leaders design a safe and mentally healthy workspace for their teams.
Bernie gave us so much great information that we are splitting this into a two-part series, so be sure to tune in again next week for Part II.
Since co-founding Perspectives Ltd in 1981, President and CEO Bernie Dyme has helped developed an organization committed to delivering the highest-quality workplace resource programs. Bernie continues to create a balanced approach between cost savings and safe, healthy, and productive workforces.
Authentic Touch Points:
- We bring our whole selves to work. 2:30
- Creating a safe workspace in person or virtually. 6:30
- We’re utilizing EAP more now than ever! 13:00
- Establishing relationships in the “new abnormal”. 17:30
- Show up to create a mentally fit workplace. 20:30
Throughout his career, Bernie has used his formal clinical training and business experience to provide consulting services to hundreds of organizations. He is an active member of more than a dozen professional and community organizations. Bernie has also served as the president of the board of the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless. Bernie is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). He has a master’s degree in social work from The University of Chicago.
As we move toward reopening workspaces and gathering again, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic self to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict as I offer executive coaching. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to Chat with Roxanne!
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Bernie’s website
Bernie’s LinkedIn profile
Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile
Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com
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I had such a wonderful and information-filled chat with Sarah McVanel last week that we decided to turn it into a 2-part series. In case you missed last week, here’s the link to Part I
It’s not mandatory that you listen to it first, but I recommend that you do. There’s so much amazing content, it would be a shame for you to miss out on any of it.
Creating a work environment where people feel appreciated and can connect with their leadership is of the utmost importance at this time. When so many people have been fighting through the pressures of the pandemic and working through really tough circumstances, we must make sure they know their efforts are valued and recognized. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne we welcome back Canada’s Recognition Expert, Sarah McVanel to share her thoughts about how you can ensure your team is getting what they need to feel the gratitude that they so richly deserve.
Sarah is a Certified Senior Organizational Development Professional (CSODP), Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL). She is one of 1500 Certified Professional Speakers (CSP) worldwide and Past-President of the Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS). She has a BA in Psychology, MSc in Family Relations, and Diplomas in Human Resources and Healthcare Administration. She helps individuals leverage the exponential power of recognition to retain top talent, fuel healthy teams and sustain healthy bottom lines. She speaks nationally on the topic, leads workshops, coaches leaders, and conducts organizational recognition program reviews.
Authentic Touch Points:
- A look behind the curtain. 1:00
- Undercover Boss shouldn’t just be a TV show. 7:00
- Creating a culture of caring. 10:30
- Coming from a place of service. 15:00
- Leading to leave a legacy. 20:00
- Using recognition to design a more meaningful purpose. 24:30
Sarah has 20 years of experience including at a senior leadership level and now owns boutique firm Greatness Magnified. She is an author of peer-reviewed journals, articles, five books, “Forever Recognize Others’ Greatness: Solution Focused Strategies for Satisfied Staff, High Performing Teams and Healthy Bottom Lines” (2015), “The FROG Effect: Tools and Strategies to Forever Recognize Others’ Greatness” (2016), #GreatnessBizHacks: 100+ Tips to Grow a Profitable, Service-Based Biz you Love, FLIP Side of Failing: How to Recognize and Leverage Greatness in Work and Life (2019) and ROCKSTAR: Magnifying Your Greatness in Times of Change (2020).
As we move toward reopening workspaces and gathering again, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic self to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict as I offer executive coaching. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to Chat with Roxanne!
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Sarah’s website
Find Sarah’s Books Here
Sarah’s LinkedIn profile
Sarah’s TikTok profile
Roxanne's LinkedIn profile
Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com
Chat with Roxanne
Roxanne’s previous podcasts
Quote: “When people are struggling, that is when we need to put them first and the task list has to come second. That’s what we’re seeing right now, that’s the latest trend.” Sarah McVanel
Creating a work environment where people feel appreciated and can connect with their leadership is of the utmost importance at this time. When so many people have been fighting through the pressures of the pandemic and working through really tough circumstances, we must make sure that they know their efforts are valued and recognized. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne we welcome back Canada’s Recognition Expert, Sarah McVanel to share her thoughts about how you can ensure your team is getting what they need to feel the gratitude that they so richly deserve.
Sarah is a Certified Senior Organizational Development Professional (CSODP), Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL). She is one of 1500 Certified Professional Speakers (CSP) worldwide and Past-President of the Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS). She has a BA in Psychology, MSc in Family Relations, and Diplomas in Human Resources and Healthcare Administration. She helps individuals leverage the exponential power of recognition to retain top talent, fuel healthy teams and sustain healthy bottom lines. She speaks nationally on the topic, leads workshops, coaches leaders, and conducts organizational recognition program reviews.
Authentic Touch Points:
- The Gratitude Effect. 2:00
- Showing our human side. 7:00
- The Great Resignation. 12:00
- Keeping authentic recognition alive through COVID. 14:00
- Tearing down the hierarchy barrier. 20:00
- The secret shopper. 25:00
Sarah has 20 years of experience including at a senior leadership level and now owns boutique firm Greatness Magnified. She is an author of peer-reviewed journals, articles, five books, “Forever Recognize Others’ Greatness: Solution Focused Strategies for Satisfied Staff, High Performing Teams and Healthy Bottom Lines” (2015), “The FROG Effect: Tools and Strategies to Forever Recognize Others’ Greatness” (2016), #GreatnessBizHacks: 100+ Tips to Grow a Profitable, Service-Based Biz you Love, FLIP Side of Failing: How to Recognize and Leverage Greatness in Work and Life (2019) and ROCKSTAR: Magnifying Your Greatness in Times of Change (2020).
As we move toward reopening workspaces and gathering again, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic self to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict as I offer executive coaching. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to Chat with Roxanne!
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Sarah’s website
Sarah’s Books
Sarah’s LinkedIn profile
Roxanne's LinkedIn profile
Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com
Chat with Roxanne
Quote: “If we’re training these leaders and equipping them with the skills to really be collaborative problem solvers, to think deeply on the situation before acting, then that’s going to give you a higher probability of them pulling a plan together that’s going to work for the parties involved and come to a successful resolution.” Jason Cochran
Last week, we aired Part I of my conversation with Jason Cochran. If you missed it, you CLICK HERE to listen. It’s not necessary to hear it before you listen to Part II, but you’ll want to catch all the great information that was shared.
This week we continue our chat where Jason and I discuss even more great ideas about how leaders can keep their team engaged by teaching them effective leadership strategies.
Jason is a licensed psychologist of 15+ years and the co-founder of technology companies iAspire and Dulead in Indianapolis. Fascinated with the exploration of human potential, Jason has devoted his life to building scalable solutions that attract, develop, and retain talent. He also has hands-on experience working with organizations in education and business leading people, change, process improvement, and digital transformation in consulting roles.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Are you causing the stress in your team? 2:00
- Grounding queues to create a good mindset. 6:30
- Finding your leading alter ego. 9:00
- A constellation of mentors. 12:00
- Valuable feedback comes from everyone in your life. 14:00
- Are you offering psychological safety for your team? 17:00
- Your employees are your first customers. 22:00
Jason devised the 4 Principles of Connection ™️ model (connecting with self, others, role, and organization) which is used to design impactful employee and leadership experiences throughout the employment lifecycle - addressing the innate needs for why people desire meaningful work in their lives. His passion is to help organizations build growth cultures where people elevate to their potential and organizations fulfill their missions in the world.
As we move toward reopening workspaces and gathering again, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic self to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict as I offer executive coaching. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to Chat with Roxanne!
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
iAspire
Dulead
Jason’s LinkedIn profile
Roxanne's LinkedIn profile
Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com
Chat with Roxanne
Roxanne’s previous podcasts
Quote: “Even though our inner dialogue tends to be negative, we don’t really like to have conversations with other people who are negative.” Jason Cochran
In order to have a productive team and retain your best talent, you must have strong leadership. Strong leadership is created when you maintain a good relationship with your employees. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne we welcome psychologist and connection expert, Jason Cochran to share his strategies on how leaders can keep their employees engaged by teaching them effective leadership skills.
Jason gave us so much great information that we are splitting this into a two-part series, so be sure to tune in again next week for Part II.
Jason is a licensed psychologist of 15+ years and the co-founder of technology companies iAspire and Dulead in Indianapolis. Fascinated with the exploration of human potential, Jason has devoted his life to building scalable solutions that attract, develop, and retain talent. He also has hands-on experience working with organizations in education and business leading people, change, process improvement, and digital transformation in consulting roles.
Authentic Touch Points
- How leaders can stay authentic. 2:00
- Biases and cultural ideals. 5:00
- Recalibrating to practice reflective listening. 9:30
- Crooked thinking. 12:30
- Let’s get everyone involved. 15:00
- Finding your stress signature. 18:00
Jason devised the 4 Principles of Connection ™️ model (connecting with self, others, role, and organization) which is used to design impactful employee and leadership experiences throughout the employment lifecycle - addressing the innate needs for why people desire meaningful work in their lives. His passion is to help organizations build growth cultures where people elevate to their potential and organizations fulfill their missions in the world.
As we move toward reopening workspaces and gathering again, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about presenting their authentic self to develop an improved workplace for everyone with less conflict as I offer executive coaching. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to Chat with Roxanne!
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
iAspire
Dulead
Jason’s LinkedIn profile
Quote: “You have to be authentic and understanding toward yourself. That will help you to be authentic and bring that forward to other people.” Evelina Riguer
We have had to adapt to living and working virtually due to COVID and sometimes it feels like we’ve lost some connection along the way. How can we present our true selves while we’re connecting online? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Evelina Riguer who will share some great techniques on how to share your authentic voice when you can’t be together in person.
As a Marketing Coordinator at Velbix Films, Evelina finds her passion when working and connecting with business-minded people, networking and expanding her knowledge in the Film Industry.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Moving forward when the world stopped. 2:30
- Being authentic via video. 5:00
- Authentic mindset strategies. 9:00
- Connecting to your authentic message. 12:30
- The screening process for leaders. 16:30
- Considerations when creating your video. 19:30
- Finding your on-camera focus. 22:00
- Giving your attention to create connection. 27:30
Evelina speaks about how to integrate videos for your business and why adding video can greatly enhance your company image. She obtained her BA in Women Studies from York University and has gained valuable skills throughout the years by working in administration, sales, and marketing.
As we move toward reopening workspaces and gathering again, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about developing an authentic and improved workplace for everyone with less conflict. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to Chat with Roxanne!
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Evelina’s LinkedIn profile
Evelina’s email: evie.riguer@gmail.com
Velbix Film Production
Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com
Chat with Roxanne
Roxanne’s previous podcasts
Quote: “Some countries have only 1 psychiatrist per 1 million people! There are over 270 million people in developing countries with no mental health care.” Matthew Dickson
There are many people out there who advocate for those with mental health issues, but not all of them lead by experience. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Matthew Dickson who has suffered with his own mental health issues and now takes his lived experience to help those in developing countries receive the help that they so desperately need.
Matthew gave us so much great information that we are splitting this into two episodes, if you missed Part I, CLICK HERE to listen.
Matthew is a Mental Health Advocate who works to help people in impoverished countries with no mental health care. His heart goes out to people in developing or war-torn countries who experience not only the torment of mental illness but the traumas of poverty or the horrors of war as well. It's not fair. Some countries have only one psychiatrist per million people. They have no medications. No counselling. No support groups.
Authentic Touch Points:
- One benefit of COVID. 1:00
- How leaders can help their team. 4:00
- Showing up & getting it done. 7:30
- Structure is so important. 9:00
- Finding mental health resources in developing countries. 12:00
- Helping those who can’t help themselves. 16:00
- Creating healing connections around the world. 20:00
As someone who went through mental illness in one of the most advanced countries in the world, Matthew could not believe how painful mental illness is. Canada has some of the best mental health resources in the world. What some people go through in other countries is unthinkable. Matthew works to restore their hope, their dignity and help them to regain good mental health. He has successfully overcome schizophrenia, has bicycled across Canada, and has an engineering degree. He loves the outdoors, making people laugh, and dancing!
As we move toward reopening workspaces and gathering again, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about developing an authentic and improved workplace for everyone with less conflict. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complimentary call with me.
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Matthew’s website
Mind Aid Facebook Group
Matthew’s articles
#BreakTheChain
Verbal Judo: Canada US
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There are many people out there who advocate for those with mental health issues, but not all of them lead by experience. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Matthew Dickson who has suffered with his own mental health problems and now takes his lived experience to help those in developing countries receive the help that they so desperately need.
Matthew gave us so much great information that we are splitting this into two episodes, so be sure to tune in again next week for Part II.
Matthew is a Mental Health Advocate who works to help people in impoverished countries with no mental health care. His heart goes out to people in developing or war-torn countries who experience not only the torment of mental illness but the traumas of poverty or the horrors of war as well. It's not fair. Some countries have only one psychiatrist per million people. They have no medications. No counselling. No support groups.
Authentic Touch Points:
- How it all started. 2:30
- Not everyone has the same symptoms. 5:45
- Fighting through the feeling of overstimulation. 8:15
- Seeking help when needed. 12:15
- Finding the path to recovery. 14:00
- Sometimes you just get better. 17:00
- We’re so much more open about it now. 21:30
As someone who went through mental illness in one of the most advanced countries in the world, Matthew could not believe how painful mental illness is. Canada has some of the best mental health resources in the world. What some people go through in other countries is unthinkable. Matthew works to restore their hope, their dignity and help them to regain good mental health. He has successfully overcome schizophrenia, has bicycled across Canada, and has an engineering degree. He loves the outdoors, making people laugh, and dancing!
As we move toward reopening workspaces and gathering again, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about developing an authentic and improved workplace for everyone with less conflict. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complimentary call with me.
Be sure to tune in again next week for Part II.
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Matthew’s website
Matthew’s articles
Verbal Judo:
Canada
US
Quote: “If conflict seems to be happening, you’ll be so well served and so will the people experiencing this if it’s addressed early on.” Charmaine Hammond
Creating an atmosphere of trust and authenticity for your team is never an easy task, but it’s especially difficult now in these unprecedented times. With virtual workspaces and the uncertainty as to what the future of many businesses and workplaces will look like as we move toward “returning to work”, leaders have to work harder than ever to facilitate effective communication and resolve conflict in their teams whether it’s online or in person. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Conflict Management Expert, Charmaine Hammond to share ideas on how leaders can create a respectful and peaceful work environment.
Charmaine is a Certified Speaking Professional (1 of 1200 speakers in the world to hold this designation) is a highly sought-after business keynote and workshop speaker, entrepreneur, author and educator who teaches and advocates the importance of developing trust, healthy relationships and collaboration in the workplace. She helps her clients build resilient and engaged workplaces, develop high trust/high accountability relationships, and solve workplace issues and conflict that gets in the way of success and profitability. She is respected as a "no fluff" and "rich content" speaker who delivers tangible tools to step into action immediately.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Charmaine’s journey from correctional officer to speaker/trainer. 2:00
- Establishing trust in the jail system. 4:00
- Mediation, conflict, and communication. 7:30
- Overcoming unresolved issues virtually and in person. 11:30
- Returning to the office and regaining trust. 17:00
- Restoring psychological safety. 21:00
- Back Home Again - healing from disaster. 24:30
- We’re all together in this shared crisis. 29:00
- The ongoing trauma of COVID. 32:00
Passionate about helping people build resilience, Charmaine draws on a near-death sailboat accident, many near misses as a Correctional Officer, and most recently surviving a stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis in 2018. Charmaine says that her passion projects over the years have carried her through tough times. Her work as an Executive Producer of the Back Home Again film project was her beacon of light, hope and inspiration while going through surgeries and chemo in 2018. The movie will be released in the fall of 2021 and features an all-star cast including Jeremy Renner, Catherine O'Hara, Howie Mandel, Michael J. Fox, Mena Suvari, Martin Short, Tantoo Cardinal to name a few.
As we move toward reopening workspaces and gathering again, I encourage leaders to reach out for guidance about developing an authentic and improved workplace for everyone with less conflict. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complimentary call with me.
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Charmaine’s website
Charmaine’s Conflict Blogs
Back Home Again – the movie
Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com
Book a complementary Call with Roxanne
Roxanne’s previous podcasts
Quote: “We need to have the courage to apologize, otherwise trust or any of those other types of attributes that are critical for organizations will never be built, no matter what you do.” Mohammad Anwar
In the corporate world, the bottom line is usually the first thing leaders consider at the forefront of everything they do. Worrying about keeping “the powers that be” as well as shareholders happy and looking at dollars before people. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome back Mohammad Anwar for Part II of this podcast to talk about how he transformed his company culture from poisonous to peaceful and profitable in just one quarter!
If you missed Part I of this podcast, I invite you to listen here: https://roxannederhodge.com/corporate-culture-with-mohammad-anwar/ It’s not necessary but is recommended. You will learn great strategies either way.
Mohammad is the President and CEO of Softway. He started the business with his family at the age of 20 while pursuing his B.S. in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics at the University of Houston. The youngest of five children, he was born and raised in Saudi Arabia to Indian parents from Bangalore. He attended high school in Atchison, Kansas, before moving to Houston for college.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Seeking forgiveness and regaining trust. 1:00
- Cleaning house to create a new business model. 9:30
- Creating a cultural transformation is essential during COVID. 15:00
- Leaders must step up and listen. 20:00
Mohammad is celebrated for creating and sustaining a humanity-centred culture at Softway based on the philosophy that love is a business strategy. However, there was a time when the company culture at Softway was so toxic that it almost caused the enterprise to fold. He took full responsibility for the problems at Softway and knew that, as the leader, he needed to change for the company to survive. After deep introspection, he eventually turned the company around. From this experience, Softway created Seneca, a product that helps other companies change their workplace culture.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about your own self-awareness and creating a healthier mindset through connection.
I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life and get more connected to your authentic self. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complimentary call with me.
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Mohammad’s website
Mohammad’s book: Canada US
Mohammad’s LinkedIn profile
Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com
Book a complementary Call with Roxanne
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Quote: “Championship teams are not made up of all “star players”. It is players who care and love one another that make an all-star team.” Mohammad Anwar
In the corporate world, the bottom line is usually the first thing leaders consider at the forefront of everything they do. Worrying about keeping “the powers that be” as well as shareholders happy and looking at dollars before people. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Mohammad Anwar to talk about how he transformed his company culture from poisonous to profitable in just one quarter!
Mohammad is the President and CEO of Softway. He started the business with his family at the age of 20 while pursuing his B.S. in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics at the University of Houston. The youngest of five children, he was born and raised in Saudi Arabia to Indian parents from Bangalore. He attended high school in Atchison, Kansas, before moving to Houston for college.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Mohammad’s leap up the corporate ladder. 3:00
- Making a comeback. 6:30
- What is your attachment style of leadership? 11:00
- Implementing LOVE as a strategy. 13:00
- Regaining trust when it’s lost. 19:30
Mohammad gave us so much great information that we are splitting this into two episodes, so be sure to tune in again next week for Part II.
Mohammad is celebrated for creating and sustaining a humanity-centred culture at Softway based on the philosophy that love is a business strategy. However, there was a time when the company culture at Softway was so toxic that it almost caused the enterprise to fold. He took full responsibility for the problems at Softway and knew that, as the leader, he needed to change for the company to survive. After deep introspection, he eventually turned the company around. From this experience, Softway created Seneca, a product that helps other companies change their workplace culture.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about your own self-awareness and creating a healthier mindset through connection.
I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life and get more connected to your authentic self. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complimentary call with me.
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Mohammad’s website: https://www.softway.com
Mohammad’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manwarsoftway/
Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com
Book a complementary Call with Roxanne
Roxanne’s previous podcasts
Looking at the last year and a half, we see how the pandemic has affected businesses and teams. Remote work has been the norm for many, and we are reaching the point where some will be returning to the office. How did leaders fare while their teams were working remotely? How can we make that transition easier for those who are used to working from home?
On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are thrilled to welcome back Human Resources Expert, Dr. David Miles to share his thoughts on how to help leaders create connection to increase productivity and enhance engagement throughout their teams. He gave us so much great information that we are splitting this into two episodes, so happy you tuned back in for Part II. If you missed Part I, CLICK HERE to listen.
David is a leadership author, experienced trainer, and professional speaker who is passionate about developing people at all levels of an organization from executives and management to professionals and staff. Dr. Dave holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Human Resource Development. His research compared the learning style of adult learners to their effectiveness as leaders.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Channels of communication are essential. 2:30
- Integrating teams back to the office. 5:00
- Keeping the lines of communication open. 13:00
- How your stress can affect the team. 19:15
- The boundaries between work and home are blurred. 23:00
- Finding your work/life balance. 25:15
David has conducted training and presented professionally across the United States at numerous different venues, events, and conferences and has had the privilege of speaking by invitation on the topics of leadership and human resource development in both Oxford, UK on multiple occasions and in Singapore. He is also a Professional Member of the National Speakers Association (NSA), a Board member of the local NSA-DC chapter; a John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Coach, and Trainer; a Certified Stakeholder-Centered Executive Coach through Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, and certified in multiple behavioural assessment suites through TTI Success Insights. Dave is the President of the Winchester Toastmasters Club, former Area Director for Toastmasters District 18, and is President of the Winchester Area chapter of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about your own self-awareness and creating a healthier mindset through connection.
I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life and get more connected to your authentic self. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complimentary call with me.
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
David’s website: https://drdavemiles.com/
Visit David's website for your FREE Reboarding Guide
Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com
Book a complementary Call with Roxanne
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Quote: “How do I figure out ways to help increase engagement, reduce turnover and make a better workplace to help leaders create amazing teams?” Dr. David Miles
Looking at the last year and a half, we see how the pandemic has affected businesses and teams. Remote work has been the norm for many, and we are reaching the point where some will be returning to the office. How did leaders fare while their teams were working remotely? How can we make that transition easier for those who are used to working from home?
On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are thrilled to welcome Human Resources Expert, Dr. David Miles to share his thoughts on how to help leaders create connection to increase productivity and enhance engagement throughout their teams. He gave us so much great information that we are splitting this into two episodes, so be sure to tune in again next week for Part II.
David is a leadership author, experienced trainer, and professional speaker who is passionate about developing people at all levels of an organization from executives and management to professionals and staff. Dr. Dave holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Human Resource Development. His research compared the learning style of adult learners to their effectiveness as leaders.
Authentic Touch Points:
- David’s journey to leadership. 3:00
- Qualities of a great leader. 8:00
- The 2 Clipboards. 12:00
- Creating connection at all levels. 15:00
- Channels of communication are essential. 18:00
For full show notes including links, visit: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
Quote: “For me to believe what you are saying as a leader, I need to know and trust that you will hold yourself accountable for your actions and inactions.” Kemi Ogunkoya
What does it take to be an effective leader? The answer to this question has changed a great deal since the onset of COVID. Now that we are seeing things starting to open back up and people returning to the workplace, it’s imperative to have solid leadership. The past 18 months have taught us so much about what’s important. Whether at home or work, we all need to feel a connection with those around us. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Kemi Ogunkoya to share her thoughts on what it takes to be a successful leader.
Kemi is a renowned Leadership Development Strategist, Management Consultant, and author. For close to a decade, she has conducted and facilitated high-impact leadership development workshops across, Africa, North America, and Asia. She is an alumna of The Said Business School, University of Oxford, and a member of The Forbes Business Council. She is a Certified Management Consultant, and a Masters Neuro-Linguistics Programming Practitioner certified by the INLP Centre in California, USA. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education & Economics from the University of Ibadan and has an MBA in Management Consultancy from the University of Wales, Cardiff UK.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Kemi’s path to leadership coaching. 2:00
- Possible blocks in effective leadership. 4:00
- The dancefloor and the balcony. 7:00
- Competence vs trust. 12:30
- Is trust essential? 18:00
- Post-COVID leadership support. 21:30
- Leaders need compassion now too. 25:30
Kemi prides herself in the ability to help corporate organizations enjoy seamless leadership transitions and executive onboarding to eliminate deficiencies that invariably minimize their costs and let them focus on growth. She is the originator of “The Dozen Model” for raising visionary leaders, a model that has been adopted by numerous corporate organizations and political structures for effective leadership development. She is the Founder of Rellies Works, a leadership consultancy firm; Chairman board of trustees of The PowerWoman Network and The Lead Africa Now Initiative. She is the author of The Leadership Guardian, Goal Mastery Book, and Magical Pills.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about your own self-awareness and creating a healthier mindset through connection.
I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life and get more connected to your authentic self. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complimentary call with me.
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Kemi’s website: https://kemiogunkoya.com
Kemi’s books: https://kemiogunkoya.com/shop/
Kemi’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kemiogunkoya/
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Quote: “The fundamental building block of Flow is this idea of an emotional high.” Omer Aziz
What is Flow, why do we need it and how do we achieve it? A Flow State, also known as being in the zone, is the mental state in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Omer Aziz to discuss how to increase productivity by achieving a state of Flow.
Omer is a strengths-based coach who uses an engineering approach. He has a background in Engineering and HR both in education and experience. He obtained his Masters in Engineering from Carleton University and certificates in HR Management from the University of Toronto and the University of Michigan. He has over 30 years of experience working for Canadian telecommunications and hi-tech companies.
Authentic Touch Points:
- What is Flow? 2:15
- Is Flow quantifiable? 5:45
- How to track and build Flow. 11:00
- Silencing your inner critic. 14:30
- How to trigger your Flow. 19:45
- What can restrict Flow? 24:00
- Flow is contagious. 28:30
- The research of Flow. 31:30
Omer has presented at various conferences including TEDx (Thunder Bay), DisruptHR (Ottawa and Niagara region) and HR Redefined (NYC). He also achieved his coaching certification with the Flow Genome Project, and he currently consults with companies and individuals on achieving the state of peak performance called Flow.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about your own self-awareness and creating a healthier mindset through connection.
I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life and get more connected to your authentic self. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complimentary call with me.
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Roxanne
Links:
Omer’s email: omer@peakperformance.engineering
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As we’ve been moving through the pandemic, there’s been a greater demand for a shift in leadership. Leaders find themselves needing to be more connected to their teams than ever before. Meeting the needs of their employees in these tumultuous times has been a bigger challenge than it was before COVID started and retaining their top talent is essential. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Hema Crockett to share her thoughts on how to develop a healthier corporate culture while leading through a crisis.
Hema is a military spouse, entrepreneur, and recovering HR executive, who worked in the private sector as well as for the DOJ and State Department for 18 years before becoming an entrepreneur. She is the co-founder of Gig Talent, a modern talent collective connecting high-caliber HR consultants and leadership coaches with forward-thinking organizations.
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Quote: “How would the mental load shift if the lens of success and the metric of accomplishment became an internal concept rooted in authenticity, rather than an external driver?” Dr. Erika Michalski
Authentic leadership is a topic that is very near and dear to me. My upcoming book is based on this very idea and is due to be released in the Fall of 2021. I have a great affinity for discussing authentic leadership so on this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Dr. Erika Michalski to discuss her thoughts on creating a more productive and cohesive workspace by leading authentically.
Dr. Erika Michalski has a robust history of providing energetic keynotes, developing large-scale educational programming, and facilitating engaging workshops dedicated to empowering participants and cultivating new ideas about professional development through a lens of authenticity. Erika is passionate about creating environments where individuals feel equipped to tackle new challenges as they move forward in personal and professional endeavours.
Authentic Touch Points:
- An authentic sign-off. 2:30
- How Authentically Strategic was founded. 6:00
- Not everyone is ready to be their authentic self. 11:00
- Finding an opening to empower authenticity. 14:00
- Everyone needs to feel valued. 18:00
- Our authenticity is constantly evolving. 22:30
- The advantages of being a trusted leader. 28:15
To further her work, Erika founded Strategically Authentic, a consulting company dedicated to helping people leverage who they are to get where they want to be. She proudly serves as the company's CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer), embracing her roots as a competitive cheerleader and collegiate cheerleading coach to the benefit of everyone she encounters. Dr. Michalski is known by clients and colleagues as the one who believes in even the most ambitious possibilities as long as there is a plan!
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about your own self-awareness and becoming a more authentic leader through connection.
I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life and get more connected to your authentic self. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complimentary call with me.
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Erika’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-michalski/
Erika’s Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/consultantbarbie/
Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com
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Quote: “What if we could fill our cup so full that it was overflowing, and we could give from the overflow? We would never be giving from depletion.” Patti Kay Hanrath
Everyone handles stress and difficult times differently, but some find the strength and wherewithal to push through without losing themselves in the mess. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Patti Kay Hanrath to share her story of how she decided to not just survive a crisis, but to thrive when she learned her husband was afflicted with Early Onset Alzheimers.
Patti, Founder of Kinergy Leadership, is an outgoing and enthusiastic Personal Success Coach. At the heart of her business, she supports Professional Women to Grow Through What They’re Going Through to Live Life Fully and Boldly. She is a passionate, caring coach and strategic thinking partner for small business owners and women in leadership.
Patti enjoyed a successful career managing customer service teams for over 20 years in the financial industry before discovering her true passion for helping others in their journey of transformation.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Patti’s path from banking to leadership coaching. 2:00
- The ongoing grieving process. 5:30
- Relishing the small things. 11:15
- When the coach needs a coach. 18:00
- Messy times behind the scenes. 25:00
- Never compare our journey to someone else's. 31:30
- The culturalization of women. 33:30
- Words of encouragement. 38:00
Patti has been personally mentored and trained by some of the masters in the personal development industry, most notable of which is the world’s leadership expert, John C. Maxwell. Patti always continues to learn and up-level and is currently studying her NeuroCoaching Certification™ to further support her clients with more lasting transformation.
When Patti is not coaching and training, she enjoys time with family and friends, in the great outdoors, reading, watching movies and doting on her 4 Grandies.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about your own self-awareness and creating a healthier mindset through connection.
I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life and get more connected to your authentic self. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complimentary call with me.
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Patti’s website: https://kinergyleadership.com/
Patti’s Summit: https://kinergy-leadership.mykajabi.com/offers/5jtkMDNk/checkout
Patti’s email: patti@kinergyleadership.com
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Quote: “The definition for healing for me is pretty simple. The more that you can get the darkness out, the more room you’re going to make for light.” Allan Kehler
There are many mental health issues and forms of addiction prevalent in our society and finding a path back to good mental health can be overwhelming. Often when support is offered the person struggling isn’t ready to take that first step. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne we welcome Allan Kehler who has been through his own struggles with mental health and addiction and now helps others find their way back to good mental health.
Allan is a mental health advocate, international keynote speaker, best-selling author of four books. His writing has been published in countless national magazines and he has been featured on several television and radio programs. He has also instructed various mental health-related courses at the college level and spent years working as an addiction counsellor and clinical case manager. Allan is one of Canada’s most sought-after speakers when it comes to the topic of mental health and wellness. He has stood on more than 500 stages and is recognized for his engaging style and captivating approach.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Allan’s path from chaos to calm. 3:00
- How thoughts can impact behaviour. 7:15
- Running from the pain. 10:15
- Words of support that can make a difference. 13:15
- What helped create change for Allan. 17:00
- A safe space helps build trust. 21:30
- Men need communication and connection too. 25:30
Having persevered through his own mental health issues and substance use, Allan speaks from a place of experience. His moving stories tug on heartstrings, inspire a new perspective, and allow people to connect with themselves and others at a deeper level. He uses humour and compassion to create a safe space where people feel seen, heard and supported. Allan has developed a genuine appreciation and passion for learning and working with Indigenous people and communities. This has played a key role in his own recovery and these cultural teachings can be found in his presentations. Allan currently resides in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He shares his life with his beautiful wife, four boys, four dogs, and a tank of fish.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about your own self-awareness and creating a healthier mindset.
I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life and get more connected to your authentic self. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complimentary call with me.
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Allan’s website: https://www.allankehler.com
Contact Allan: https://www.allankehler.com/contact/
Allan’s books: https://www.allankehler.com/shop/
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Quote: "As a leader, our job is not to be the superhero and save the day for everyone else. Our job is to make them the superheroes of their own stories." Jaime Taets
In this unprecedented time, effective and compassionate leadership is essential. More now than ever before, we find that the uncertainty of the pandemic has many of us on edge and wondering what’s next to come? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome fellow Forbes Council Member Jaime Taets to share her thoughts on how leaders can manage with empathy to help to calm the fears of their team and position them for success.
Jaime is a CEO, public speaker, author, podcast host, and thought leader… in every one of these roles, she helps people reach their potential. She isn’t afraid to have “get real” conversations about the things that often limit people from achieving success. Jaime is CEO of Keystone International Group, host of “Superpower Success Podcast,” and a keynote speaker.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Leading with influence. 1:30
- Starting from scratch. 4:00
- COVID creates caring in leaders. 7:30
- Emotional intelligence is necessary. 10:30
- Transparency in leadership is key. 16:30
- Leading vs managing. 19:00
- Self-care is essential. 23:00
Harnessing her own leadership experiences, Jaime inspires frank and sometimes challenging discussions about the crossroads between high-performance and healthy change. Ultimately, her solution-focused insights help people go from stuck to success every day—at work, home, and in their personal lives. She, her husband, and their four children live in Mound, Minnesota.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about your own self-awareness and creating a healthier mindset.
I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life and get more connected to your authentic self. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complimentary call with me.
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Jaime’s websites:
https://jaimetaets.com/
https://www.keystonegroupintl.com/
Superpower Success podcast: https://www.keystonegroupintl.com/podcasts/
Preorder Jaime’s book: https://forms.zohopublic.com/keystonegroupinternational99/form/ReserveYourCopyofYouAreHere/formperma/hewFbt6foyPkS2yhS7YMLomxUP_fwZsYHicR9hLIX6I
Jaime’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimetaets/
Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com
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Quote: “The more I progressed on my journey, the more I realized that those skills that I described at the time as “soft skills” are the most important skills in life.” Tatiana Poliakova
Are you doing what you’re meant to be doing in business? Are you where you want to be in life? If you are, you are very fortunate and should be commended. Many of us find ourselves wondering if we should be changing careers, making big life changes, searching for a more content way of being. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Tatiana Poliakova who made her way from a very successful corporate job to finding her passion and authentic self in coaching.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Growing up behind the Iron Curtain. 2:00
- Living up to expectations. 7:30
- The perception of perfection. 15:00
- The path to leadership. 20:00
- Why soft skills are so important. 28:30
- Creating your sense of belonging. 34:30
- Small changes to make your shift. 41:30
- Tips to align your SELF. 46:00
Tatiana is an accredited Executive and team coach, with extensive international leadership experience. She worked for 20+ years as an Investment Banker and Management Consultant in NYC, London and Frankfurt. She left the city, whilst a Managing Director at Nomura. Tatiana helps powerful people to look beyond their fears to make an impact in the world they desire and to move from SuccessEmpty to SuccessFull.
Tatiana’s approach is anchored in Compassionate Leadership, Inside Out approach and systemic coaching. Tatiana is a Trustee on the SmileTrain UK board, a charity putting smiles on children’s faces with cleft palates around the world. Tatiana is inspired to support her clients on their journeys to unlocking their full potential and growing in their personal leadership style while creating a balanced life. Her approach is anchored in the Compassionate Leadership practice and leading from the inside out.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about your own self-awareness and creating a healthier mindset.
I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complimentary call with me.
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Tatiana’s website: https://tatianaceo.com/
AdaptAA: https://adaptaa.co.uk/
Tatiana’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatiana-poliakova-she-her-11837515/
Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com
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Being a present and effective leader is challenging at the best of times, but the past year has presented obstacles that we could never have imagined we would be facing. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Betska K-Burr to discuss why you should reach into your subconscious to turn your unconstructive thoughts into permanent positive thoughts.
Betska is Co-President at Coaching and Leadership International Inc. Having developed 80+ award-winning coaching methodologies which enrich a Leader’s competencies and bring peace into their life, she leads the Instructor Team at the CLI school where Leaders learn a profound coaching skillset. Betska is an industry pioneer in the development of Whole Brain Mind Coaching methods which generate high-level ROI - a very rewarding return on investment.
Authentic Touch Points:
- What is Mind Kinetics? 3:00
- Betska’s path to coaching. 5:30
- Seeking answers in the subconscious. 17:00
- The hidden messages that we carry. 20:00
- Elements of the boardroom. 25:45
- The “Mirror Law”. 34:00
- Currently, the biggest struggle in the workplace. 36:00
- Tips for creating real change. 41:00
Affectionately called The Guru Coach® by her students and clients, Betska is a Canadian best-selling author of many books including Creating Champions, Flying by the Seat of Your … Plans, Build a Boooooooming Business and The “God” in Coaching – The Key to a Happy Life. As former International Head of Accreditation for a global governing body in the coaching industry, Betska led the team that assessed Coaches around the world on their coaching skills.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about your own self-awareness and creating a healthier mindset.
I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complimentary call with me.
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Betska’s website: https://www.coachingandleadership.com/
Betska’s books: https://www.coachingandleadership.com/store/index.php?l=product_list&c=3
For complimentary coaching, reach out to Betska by email: betska@coachingandleadership.com
Andropause: https://medbroadcast.com/condition/getcondition/andropause#
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Quote: “I think people are really scared and they’re anxious and part of that has to do with living in a time that no one has lived in before.” Dr. Karyne Messina
This past year has thrown many of us into a state of chaos. With the pandemic, US election controversy, racial tensions and lockdowns, people are looking for coping mechanisms and ways to move through the negative feelings that the constant stream of adverse news has created. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Dr. Karyne Messina to have a frank discussion about how we can start the healing process and move forward.
Dr. Karyne Messina is a psychologist and psychoanalyst. In addition to having a private psychotherapy practice in Chevy Chase, MD, she is a faculty member of the Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis. She is also on the medical staff of Suburban Hospital, a Johns Hopkins Medicine facility in Bethesda Maryland. She is also the Dean of Students for the China American Psychoanalytic Affiliation (CAPA) and is the editor of the CAPA newsletter. Prior to her work as a psychologist and psychoanalyst, she worked at George Washington University (GW) as the Director of Counseling Services in the Division of Continuing Education.
Authentic Touch Points:
- How Karyne found her way to psychology. 2:00
- Projective Identification or Blame Shifting. 7:00
- Can you believe what’s happening? 13:00
- How do we start to heal? 19:30
- Moving through the fear. 28:30
- How people are coping…or not. 32:30
- Lessons we’re learning from slowing down. 37:30
- Tips for moving forward. 42:00
Karyne’s first book published in 2019 is entitled, Misogyny, Projective Identification and Mentalization: Psychoanalytic, Social and Institutional Manifestations. Her second book, Aftermath: Healing from the Trump Presidency is available on Amazon. Her third book, Aftershock: How Trumpian Projective Identification and the Resurgence of Populism are Changing the Political Landscape Around the Globe will be published by Routledge in the Fall of 2121. Her fourth book, It's Not Me, It's You! How Narcissists Get What They Want and How to Stop Them focuses on the relationship between narcissism and projective identification. It will be available in 2022.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about your own self-awareness and creating a healthier mindset.
I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complimentary call with me.
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Karyne’s website: http://drkarynemessina.com
Karyne’s books: https://karyne-messina.com
Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com
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Quote: “What I’m seeing across the board, companies are looking at diversifying their makeup.” Phyllis Reid-Jarvis
The events of the past year have led to some very frank discussions about systemic racism and the effects it has on today’s society. This in turn has created the space for conversations directed around diversity and inclusion at home and in the workplace. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Phyllis Reid-Jarvis to have a conversation about how leaders can guide their teams through tough conversations and what employees can do to help themselves.
Phyllis is an experienced international executive coach who works with organizations and individuals to realize their full potential. With a focus on employee and organizational success, she helps businesses sharpen their skills by coaching them on how to operationalize what they have learned in training.
Authentic Touch Points:
- From health and wellness to diversity and inclusion. 2:15
- BIPOC in 2020. 8:15
- Taking steps to improve D & I. 15:45
- One question to ask. 20:00
- The system of racism. 24:00
- The pillars of racism. 30:00
- Are we getting to the root cause? 37:30
- What employees can do for themselves. 45:30
Phyllis holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Foods & Nutrition from the University of Manitoba and a Diploma in Dietetics from the Health Sciences Centre. She also holds a Master’s of Public Health degree through the University of Manitoba, as well as a graduate certificate in ageing from the Centre for Aging in Manitoba. She received her professional coach training at the International Coach Academy (ICA) and is a member of the College of Dietitians of Manitoba, Dietitians of Canada, International Coaching Federation (ICF), and the Consulting Dietitians Network.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about your own self-awareness and creating a healthier mindset.
I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complimentary call with me.
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Roxanne
Links:
Phyllis’ website: https://www.ultimatepotentials.com
Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com
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Quote: “I’m going in and having these conversations and making connections based on a genuine desire to connect to understand and how it’s going to help someone other than myself.” Paul Gunn
People today are demanding better. At home, in the workplace as well as the companies we deal with. We want to know that what we spend our money on is going to deserving and caring companies. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome servant leader Paul Gunn to share his thoughts on how we can all become more empathetic in life and in business.
Paul has developed a career around procurement, logistics and supply chain. He is highly skilled in this domain with proven results as evidenced by the firms he has owned and the stellar delivery performance records of each firm. Some of his capabilities include consulting, training and project management implementing quality management, continuous improvement and technology solutions for global organizations leading cross-functional teams in Asia, Europe, Middle East, and America. He is a proven skilled leader in lifecycle and business process management.
Authentic Touch Points:
- A little about Paul. 3:00
- Serving as a lifestyle. 5:30
- The impact of what we do. 8:30
- Different types of empathy. 14:15
- The demand for more trustworthy companies. 19:00
- What it takes to create an empathetic company. 24:15
- Tips to run a successful and empathetic company. 28:15
As a leading role in the firms he has owned, Paul is a servant leader and SME driving all project phases from proposal generation, requirements gathering, to planning and execution. He led one of his former firm’s largest Quality Management System implementation and certification projects for multi-million-dollar Sustainment Maintenance programs for highly visible DoD end-users. His previous firm was listed as one of Inc's Fastest Growing Privately held firm at #67. Paul holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Georgia State University and a Master of Science in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. He is also the Founder of Watertusk Corporation and E-Commerce sites Watertusk Tactical and Lefoni Black.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about your own self-awareness and creating a healthier mindset.
I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complimentary call with me.
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Pauls’ website: http://www.kuoginc.com/
Watertusk: http://watertusk.com/
Watertusk Tactical: https://watertusktactical.com/
Lefoni Black: https://lefoniblack.com/
Extreme Ownership: https://www.amazon.ca/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs-ebook/dp/B0739PYQSS
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Quote: “Anxiety is driven by an anxious mind, the thoughts we believe and rabbit holes we go down.” Katherine Jansen-Byrkit
How are you coping? That is a question we should be asking those around us and especially those who are living alone at this unprecedented and uncertain time. Many are struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, and a whole host of other issues. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne we welcome Katherine Jansen-Byrkit to share her insights about moving through the pandemic and beyond by living consciously.
Katherine Jansen-Byrkit, MPH, LPC is an author, speaker, educator and Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of clinical experience. She brings a holistic approach to her work with a focus on personal growth, relationship transformation and embodied wakefulness as part of one’s spiritual path.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Katherine’s path from law to psychology. 2:30
- The wake-up call of COVID. 6:30
- Anxiety and body practices. 10:30
- Self-care can bring clarity. 15:00
- Finding healthy diversions. 20:00
- Listen to the message of your subconscious. 26:30
- Start to live consciously. 28:00
Katherine has dedicated her professional life to helping others. She brings warmth and honesty to her work and brings the ideals of Public Health together with powerful elements of psychotherapy with a focus on personal growth, relationship transformation and embodied wakefulness as part of one’s spiritual path. She lives and works in Portland, Oregon.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about your own self-awareness and creating a healthier mindset.
I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complimentary call with me.
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Katherine’s website: http://www.harborglowholistic.com/
Katherine’s book:
Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/River-Ocean-Living-Flow-Wakefulness/dp/B08HCPJ466/
US: https://www.amazon.com/River-Ocean-Living-Flow-Wakefulness/dp/B08HCJG6XD/
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Quote: “We are hardwired to connect with others. How can I use my day to be more effective in my connections with others?” Loubna Noureddin
What does it take to be a great leader in these uncertain times and what as leaders can we do to ensure that we are serving our teams in the most authentic way? One thing is for certain, we must first be self-aware and take a look inward before we can be our best self to lead our team. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Loubna Noureddin to share her expertise regarding leadership training and how to effectively lead through the pandemic.
Loubna is the CEO of Mind Market Consulting. She has extensive experience coaching teams and groups, from boards to C-Suite executives and their teams. She brings global experience in healthcare, higher education and government. She is known for her work with Harvard ManageMentor to design customized leadership development programs. Her passion for talent development has positioned her training programs at the Top 10 in North America by Training Magazine. As a thought leader in culture and change, Loubna partners with leaders to problem solve, get to the root cause, and identify talent solutions that are practical, measurable and sustainable.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Loubna’s incredible journey. 2:00
- Finding the path to resilience. 7:30
- Why self-awareness is necessary. 11:00
- Self-doubt is very prevalent right now. 14:00
- Losing our connection through Zoom. 22:00
- Take time to reconnect with yourself. 27:00
- Self-awareness makes you more aware of others. 37:00
- Change starts with one conversation. 43:00
Loubna holds a doctorate in organizational leadership with an emphasis on culture change. She serves as faculty at Barry University's HRD program and serves as Past President of the International Coaching Federation in South Florida. She is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Certified Master Practitioner in NLP. Loubna supports the Humanitarian Coaching Network which offers leadership programs in less developed countries across the globe. Her dream is to support 100 orphans from West Africa through college and career transitions.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset.
I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complimentary call with me.
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Loubna’s website: https://mindmarket.org/
Loubna’s email: loubna@mindmarket.org
Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com
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Quote: “Too often I’ve seen middle managers that don’t have leadership skills that service their people. They don’t think that serving their people is what leadership is all about.” Tom Lawrence
What does it take to be a good leader? We have all seen it before…someone in the company gets promoted to management level and lacks the skills to be an effective leader. Just because you’re great at your job, doesn’t automatically make you a good leader. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome (all the way from the UK) Tom Lawrence to share his knowledge about what it takes to become a highly effective leader.
Tom began his career in 1999 as an apprentice mechanical engineer, working for an automotive company in Liverpool, UK. After completing his apprenticeship, he was made redundant from that company and had to find other work, which is when he joined the rail industry working for Merseyside’s train operator. He worked there for six years, and during that time he achieved his degree in mechanical engineering, his master’s degree in maintenance engineering, and he started his first leadership role as a project manager in 2009. After leaving Liverpool in 2011, he has worked in Edinburgh, Glasgow and London where he currently lives. Tom became a chartered engineer in 2013 and is a mentor for new and upcoming engineers working towards their chartership. Working in these different cities he had remained within the rail industry and led different types of engineering teams, learning and practicing different leadership styles.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Tom’s journey to leadership. 1:30
- Does the industry matter in regard to people skills? 4:00
- Manager vs Leader. 8:30
- It’s all about connection. 11:30
- Virtual leadership & trust. 14:30
- Use the pandemic as an opportunity to improve. 18:30
- It’s okay to make mistakes. 22:30
- Step to help you become a great leader. 24:30
Tom has vowed to make it his life’s work to develop leaders and aspiring leaders into highly effective leaders so that, they can develop leaders and aspiring leaders into highly effective leaders. He hopes the information that is provided through his books, goes some way towards helping you achieve all you ever wanted from your career as a leader. Tom can see a world in which our leaders create environments that focus on people and help them to learn to lead, grow, and increase their influence for the good of us.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset.
I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complimentary call with me.
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Tom’s website: https://highlyeffectiveleader.com
Tom’s articles: https://highlyeffectiveleader.com/blog/
Tom’s book: https://www.amazon.ca/Manager-Leader-Become-Highly-Effective/dp/183832951X/ Tom’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZwCOV4JzaXUAX1WOtcqEA
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Quote: “We’re going to forget this stuff unless we use it, within 6 days, 2 weeks, 30 days…the research changes. But the important thing is we do forget it unless we use it and keep using it.” Darren Smith
Have you ever taken a course and felt fantastic after and thought, wow…this is going to make a difference only to find that nothing changes or improves? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne we welcome (from all the way across the pond) Darren Smith who will share some great insight about how we need to take a look at a better way to learn and how we can ensure that we implement and utilize the knowledge after a training session.
Darren has been working in the world of UK Supermarkets & Suppliers for over 30 years. He began his career as a buyer at big 4 UK supermarket (as an Assistant Cottage Cheese Buyer) and after 13 years he decided to leave to set-up Making Business Matter because he saw the opportunity to enable supermarkets and suppliers to work better together. He founded MBM and has spent the last 14 years working with suppliers on People Development to enable them to get the best from their people with their retail accounts through Sticky Learning ®.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Darren’s journey from Assistant Cottage Cheese Buyer to Trainer. 2:15
- Creating connection for the buyer. 4:15
- Small bites are better than one big one. 7:30
- Micro vs macro learning. 11:30
- What companies need right now. 17:00
- Creating separation between home and office. 21:00
- Connection at the water cooler vs Zoom. 25:00
- Online communication is so much harder. 28:00
- Talking is essential to connection. 31:30
Darren has a love for human behaviour and helping people to become the best version of themselves. MBM claims to have the stickiest learning in the world. When he’s not working, you’ll find him living in Thame with his wife, Gayle, and children, Gabby and Jack, creating memorable experiences because he believes ‘life is for the taking’.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset.
I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complimentary call with me.
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Darren’s website: https://www.makingbusinessmatter.co.uk
Free stuff: https://www.makingbusinessmatter.co.uk/free/
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Quote: “Enlightenment is the recognition that the source of life for you is the source of life for everyone and everything. We are all one thing expressing itself with infinite variety.” Matthew Ferry
Are you a spiritual being? Many of us struggle to find our spiritual self and the ability to believe in a “higher power”, whether it be God, the universe or just our inner self. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Matthew Ferry who will share his ideas about learning to listen to that voice and hear the messages your subconscious mind is sending to help you live a happier and more fulfilling life.
Matthew is a Spiritual Teacher, Songwriter and Best-Selling Author. For the last 26 years, he has coached thousands of top performers to achieve Enlightened Prosperity™. His books, videos, audios, songs, meditations and seminars all utilize his street-tested methodology called The Rapid Enlightenment Process™.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Matthew’s path to enlightenment. 2:00
- When your dad is a famous sales guru. 4:30
- Receiving guidance in childhood. 7:30
- Slow down and listen to your subconscious. 10:30
- Syntropy vs entropy. 15:00
- Where The Rapid Enlightenment Process™ takes you. 18:30
- Embracing your “drunk monkey”. 21:30
- Learn to simplify to transform. 24:45
Among his many projects, Matthew manages a blog and spearheads The Ignite Mastermind. Matthew Ferry is also the author of Quiet Mind Epic Life, an Amazon Self Help and Spirituality best-seller in the US, Canada, Australia and Japan. Matthew and his family live in Southern California.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset.
I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complimentary call with me.
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Matthew’s website: https://matthewferry.com
Matthew’s FREE app: https://matthewferry.com/app
Hidden Messages in Water: https://www.amazon.ca/Hidden-Messages-Water-Masaru-Emoto/dp/0743289803
David Hawkins: https://veritaspub.com
Quote: “Most people don’t understand how seniors’ care works. They don’t know what they don’t know, other than what they’ve read about. Deborah Bakti
There comes a time in many of our lives when we must help make the decision for our loved ones regarding their care. Whether it be for an elderly parent, grandparent, other family member or a younger person; a spouse or child, it’s never an easy decision. For those who face the need to move a loved one into long term care, there hasn't been much focus on the impact - physically and emotionally - for them. As well, LTC is a bit of an unknown - and particularly since COVID, there is a LOT more fear and anxiety around making this decision. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Deborah Bakti to share her expertise about helping families navigate this difficult and emotional time.
Deborah is the owner of THINK Breakthrough Inc., a consulting and training company that helps Seniors Care organizations build stronger, healthier relationships with their residents' families. Deborah's the author of two books - RECIPE for Empathy; Six Strategies to Transform your Families into Fans in Seniors' Care, and her newest book Now What? Managing the Emotional Journey of Long-term Care for Families.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Deborah’s journey to long-term care consulting. 3:00
- Navigating the system. 9:00
- Admission anxiety. 14:30
- Relational vs transitional. 18:00
- Checking in can make all the difference. 24:00
- Admissions during COVID. 25:00
- Struggling to make the tough decisions. 29:00
- How leaders can support family members returning to work. 32:00
Deborah was a corporate executive in Seniors' Care for 11 years, and during this time she became a family member three times, with her husband, mom and dad all becoming residents in Seniors' Care. Deborah is a certified corporate coach and positive psychology practitioner.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset.
I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complementary call with me.
Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Deborah’s website: https://deborahbakti.com
Deborah’s latest book: https://deborahbakti.com/now-what-book/
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Do you ever have the urge to just throw in the towel and create a whole new life for yourself? Change from a high stress, fast paced world to one where you can slow down, enjoy life and feel more fulfilled? Well, our guest on Authentic Living with Roxanne did just that! Today we welcome ClaireYvonne Naisbitt who will share her journey from corporate leader to coach and how she created a much happier and more authentic life.
Before Coaching, Claire was a Senior Level Leader in the oil and gas industry for over 20 years, where she was responsible for leading teams to solve and deliver complex technical work. She understands the challenges of working in a fast paced, male dominated, demanding technical workplace and has always been drawn to getting the best out of people teams, as Team Lead and through organisational design.
Authentic Touch Points:
- ClaireYvonne’s “Healing Soulbbatical”. 4:00
- From Geologist to Coaching. 8:00
- Finding space for the creative side. 10:30
- Looking beyond the bottom line. 13:30
- Taking the time to slow down. 15:30
- Listening to the universe. 20:30
- Everyone must take time to heal and process. 25:00
ClaireYvonne is a transition pro having changed her whole life in less than 2 years. She loves deep personal work so she can serve her clients powerfully and go wherever they need and want to go. ClaireYvonne thrives in the land of duality, where we can have humour and be serious, be artistic and scientists, introverted and extroverted, celebrating and integrating our unique wholeness. ClaireYvonne’s clients love being in her vibrant energy and are inspired to transition into powerful leaders, live empowered lives and have successful and fulfilling careers.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset.
I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complementary call with me.
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
ClaireYvonne’s website: www.brightcatalyst.net
ClaireYvonne’s email: Clairehayward@brightcatalyst.net
ClaireYvonne’s Linkedin link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theexecutivecoach/
Soulbbatical: https://www.amazon.ca/Soulbbatical-Corporate-Rebels-Guide-Finding/dp/1982131330
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Quote: “It’s so much easier to pull “BAD ASS” out of someone than it is to try to stuff it into someone who has never had it.” Robert Foster
When tragedy strikes, how do you handle it? Do you curl up and wallow in self-pity or do you stand up and fight for what you have lost? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Resiliency Expert, Robert Foster who joins us to share his story of overcoming adversity.
Robert finds fulfillment in helping others discover their calling in life and turn it into a thriving career. He also speaks regularly on the principles that have helped him build extraordinary resilience to weather the storms of life and come out victorious. Robert has grown into a highly sought-after inspirational speaker and life coach who regularly (pre-COVID, now virtually) inspires crowds at schools, business conferences, forums, and company training classes. He is vibrant, fun, and inspiring as a keynote guest and can fire up intimate crowds as well as large audiences.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Robert’s path to becoming a champion. 2:00
- The core mindset of an athlete. 4:30
- Loving the first taste of victory. 9:30
- The agony of injury. 11:30
- Down, but not out. 15:30
- Where resilience training starts. 20:30
- Envision your goals to achieve greatness. 25:30
- Pivoting from track champion to business coach. 29:00
Robert is a father, speaker, athlete, coach, and entrepreneur who looks to increase his reach through his virtual platforms, programs, and speaking events, allowing him to impact others' lives. He has a FREE gift for you which is his tried-and-true blueprint to become better at telling the stories of your life straight from his coaching program - Speak About Yourself Out Loud!
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset.
I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complementary call with me.
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Robert’s website: http://www.robertbfoster.com/home34166190
Robert’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/RBF7499
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Quote: “When people change the focus on where they want to get to, what they want to do, things work for them.” Clint Adams
As we keep plodding along through the pandemic some have been more negatively affected by it than others but make no mistake…it has touched pretty much everyone in one way or another. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Resiliency Expert, Clint Adams to talk about how we can all find the motivation to create our own resilience.
Clint is a former Victorian police officer who studied psychology and later, Rehabilitation Counselling. His police, counselling, injury management, senior HR roles and working with asylum seekers have made him develop insights into the psychology and social interactions of individuals in trying conditions. He has developed various behavioural and leadership programs to help people deal with various issues from PTSD to bullying and harassment.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Clint’s journey from cop to counsellor. 1:45
- Teaching resilience during crisis. 9:30
- Why we need to learn resilience in adolescence. 17:00
- Finding your motivation to be mindful. 25:00
- Guidance for anyone struggling. 30:30
Clint is a keynote speaker on Suicide Prevention and Diversity and runs programs on mental health and wellbeing for corporate organisations and organisations for teens. He is the author of a book called Lighting the Blue Flame, which is also aimed at suicide prevention and developing resilience in both children and adults. Blue Flame Projects is a consultancy firm which helps organisations, and individuals improve their mental health, increase their leadership and enhance their teamwork.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset.
I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complementary call with me.
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Clint’s website: http://blueflameprojects.com.au/
Clint’s book: https://www.amazon.ca/Lighting-Blue-Flame-Clint-Adams-ebook/dp/B084X8V35M
Roxanne’s NEW Create Authentic Relationships course
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Quote: “There is a desire to create diversity of thought and diversity of experience. Since this past year, it’s absolutely looking at the race perspective as well.” Kanchan Prinsloo
As we watched the events of the past several months unfold, we see how race relations are at the forefront in all aspects of our society. Leadership is no exception, so today we’re thrilled to welcome Diversity expert, Kanchan Prinsloo to discuss her thoughts on how to be more inclusive and diverse when leading.
As a leader who worked in various senior positions for over twenty-five years, Kanchan has experienced first-hand the unique pressures associated with being at the intersectionality of race and gender in a leadership role. It is these experiences along with ongoing work, that shape Kanchan’s approach to coaching and built her practice in supporting culturally diverse leaders and organizations.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Kanchan’s journey to finding her passion. 2:00
- Growing up in a diverse vs non-diverse society. 5:00
- Learning the political landscape around you. 9:30
- Looking at diversity in leadership. 13:15
- Adding cultural traditions to leadership. 20:00
- The history that you carry with you. 24:00
- Creating a marriage of cultural and corporate values. 27:00
- We’re all just people. 30:00
Kanchan holds a Master of Arts in Leadership, Certification in Executive Coaching and Professional Certified Coach designation with International Coaching Federation. As the founder of KaPri Consulting Inc., she is a commitment to women of color leading powerfully. She has extensive diversity program training experiences internationally along with Executive Coaching practices in UK and Canada. Her personal commitment to giving back, is steeped in ten plus years in Executive Board work in UK and Canadian with organizations empowering women and children in India.
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Kanchan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanchanprinsloo/
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Quote: “The single greatest prevention that we can take to avoid depression is our good old social connection.” Pete Bombaci
Being in the midst of a global pandemic and currently in lockdown doesn’t make it easy to stay connected with people outside of your immediate household and for those who live alone, it’s nearly impossible to connect with others on a daily basis. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Pete Bombaci to discuss how we can all work to feel more connected in a time when we’re literally bound by law to stay apart.
Pete is an expert in the field of human connection and the founder of The GenWell Project - a Canadian organization dedicated to making the world a healthier and happier place by educating people about the importance of proactive face-to-face social connection and inspiring them to take action. Following a successful career in the beverage industry, Pete ventured into the world of charities and not-for-profits by heading up Movember Canada.
Authentic Touch Points:
- What inspired Pete to leave corporate for non-profit. 2:30
- Why we all need human connection. 6:00
- The barriers we have created. 11:00
- Re-learning to create attachment. 15:00
- Remember when everyone used to say hi? 19:00
- The inspiration for the creation of GenWell. 20:45
- How you can become involved in creating connection. 25:00
Under Pete’s leadership, Movember Canada grew to become the number one fundraising country in the world, raising 142M dollars. After nearly five years, Pete left Movember Canada and has since focused on the roll out of his passion project, The GenWell Project. Although society was in need of a Human Connection Movement prior to the global pandemic, Covid-19 has raised the collective consciousness about the need for greater human connection in the world and The GenWell Project is the catalyst that hopes to make that a reality.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complementary call with me.
You can find more information about me and how I can help you live a more authentic and resilient life at RoxanneDerhodge.com
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
The GenWell Project: https://genwellproject.org/
Roxanne’s New Create Authentic Relationships course: https://roxannederhodge.com/coaching/
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“Days of uncertainty are designed for creativity.” Natalie Nixon
As we move into 2021, we are still in the middle of the pandemic and facing another lockdown as COVID rages throughout our nation and the rest of the world. In these uncertain times, we need to find new and creative ways to keep moving forward and find our footing. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Natalie Nixon who will share her ideas on creative strategies that will help combat uncertain times.
Natalie changes lives through ideas so that people build their creative confidence for years to come, get paid their worth and make an impact. As president of Figure 8 Thinking, she helps leaders apply creativity and foresight to achieve transformative business results and amplify value.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Creativity loves a hot mess. 1:45
- When work and home blur together. 4:30
- People crave connection. 9:00
- Defining creativity and rigor. 11:00
- The value of the pause. 13:00
- Uncertainty can breed creativity. 16:30
- Finding the benefit of uncertainty. 20:45
Natalie is the author of The Creativity Leap: Unleash Curiosity, Improvisation and Intuition at Work, is a regular contributor to INC. and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. She is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and is certified as a Foresight Practitioner by the Institute for the Future.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complementary call with me.
You can find more information about me and how I can help you live a more authentic and resilient life at RoxanneDerhodge.com
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Natalie’s website: https://www.figure8thinking.com
Free chapter of Natalie’s book: https://www.figure8thinking.com/the-creativity-leap-free-download/
Natalie’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Leap-Curiosity-Improvisation-Intuition/dp/B07Y4JNH26
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We are looking at 2020 in our rear-view mirror, but we’re still in the thick of COVID. With lockdowns, social distancing, virtual work and online schooling, some of us are experiencing higher levels of stress and finding both parenting and leadership challenging. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Marriage and Family Therapist, Kristin MacDermott to share some of her ideas about how resilience can help to improve relationships with your kids, spouse, family and team members.
Quote: “The root of most interpersonal conflict is unmet needs.” Kristin MacDermott
Kristin is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a decade of research in resilience. Her resilience-training programs have been validated in four studies with researchers from the Duke Clinical Research Institute, published in peer-reviewed journals, and proven to improve key mental health and resilience outcomes, including anxiety, depression, distress, self-efficacy, and PTSD. Kristin has designed resilience-training programs for some of the highest-performing people on the planet, including Navy SEALS and the LAPD. Her programs have been used in more than 20 hospitals across the country, including at the Duke Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health. She has also designed programs for school, corporations, and non-profits that support at-risk kids.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Scale it down to make it accessible. 2:00
- Unplug to find your inner wisdom. 6:00
- Use resilience to build relationships. 10:30
- Have meaningful conversations. 15:00
- Teach your kids responsibility early. 20:15
- Resiliency strategies for parenting. 25:30
- COVID is affecting everyone! 30:00
- Ask what others’ need. 33:00
Kristin is the author of It Takes Two Minutes to Shift Your Mindset and Build Resilience, a book that breaks resilience down into bite-size skills you can apply to your life immediately. She has recently launched two online courses for parents, one called Resilience-Based Parenting and the other called Parenting Through Divorce. She has a private practice in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida where she lives with her husband of 28 years and her three children.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complementary call with me.
You can find more information about me and how I can help you live a more authentic and resilient life at RoxanneDerhodge.com
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Kristin’s website: https://www.macdermottmethod.com/
Kristin’s Special Offer and Free Resources
Kristin’s books:
It Takes Two Minutes Canada
It Takes Two Minutes USA
Two Minute Mindset Shifts Canada
Two Minute Mindset Shifts USA
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There’s no doubt that the 2020 holiday season is going to be different than any other year. The global pandemic has caused an unprecedented interruption in all of our lives. The second wave has descended upon us creating a disconnect with friends and family that we’ve not seen before in our lifetime.
On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are thrilled to welcome Clinical Psychologist and Roxanne’s long-time friend, Sue Lymburner to talk about how people are struggling to keep their spirits bright. With the current lockdowns, social distancing, restrictions for visiting loved ones and colder weather, she will share some strategies to help everyone to stay a little jollier throughout the holidays.
Authentic Touch Points:
- The exponential effects of COVID 2:00
- The second wave and seasonal restrictions 5:30
- Holiday traditions, expectations and the humdrums 7:30
- Acknowledge the grief and loss 13:30
- Sharing memories can be helpful 19:00
- Kids are very adaptable and resilient 26:15
- The upside of restrictions 27:15
- Be creative and adapt your traditions 32:30
Sue has been a clinical psychotherapist for more than 20 years. She helps her clients deal with difficult life events such as abuse, addiction, a job or relationship loss, mental illness or unresolved trauma. She works with her clients to gain insight into the challenges they face so obstacles that might seem insurmountable can be overcome.
Sue has extensive experience in the areas of child, family and couples counselling as well as sexual and crisis counselling. By learning about how her clients’ experiences have impacted their life and identifying tools and coping mechanisms that work, they learn to approach their issues with a new perspective, take action to address them and get back to leading a peaceful, healthy life.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic and the upcoming holiday season, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complementary call with me.
You can find more information about me and how I can help you live a more authentic and resilient life at RoxanneDerhodge.com
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Sue’s website: https://www.suelymburner.com/
Distress Centre: http://www.dcontario.org/
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Do you ever think about what people will say about you when you’re gone...how you will be remembered? What if you started acting the way you want to be remembered - right now - and shared your unique gifts with the world? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome keynote speaker and author, Codi Shewan to discuss how you can start to LIVE your legacy today.
Codi Shewan is a professional speaker, trainer, consultant, and in 2020, became the best-selling author of the critically acclaimed, Everyday Legacy: Lessons For Living With Purpose, Right Now. His passion for empowering others to see the best in themselves and to redefine their legacy - from something they leave to something they live, every day - is the driving force behind his work!
Authentic Touch Points:
- Learning about life while surrounded by death.2:30
- Shifting to living a legacy.6:00
- Adapting in uncertain times.12:00
- Echoes of regret.15:00
- What will people say when I’m gone?19:00
- Keeping yourself full.22:00
- Simple but powerful exercise.24:30
- Make a difference every day!27:30
Codi’s mission is to inspire and help others establish a clear path to success. He’s a motivational powerhouse; his lively talks champion excellence, inspire unconventional thinking, and energize crowds! He is also passionate about giving back and in 2021, he'll take the helm as the President of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers - Toronto Chapter.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic and the upcoming holiday season, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complementary call with me.
You can find more information about me and how I can help you live a more authentic and resilient life at RoxanneDerhodge.com
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Codi’s websites: https://www.codishewan.com/
https://www.everydaylegacy.com/
Codi’s email: codi@codishewan.com
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Have you ever felt marginalized for being different? Maybe you’re a person of colour, over or under weight, female, have a disability...the list really does go on and on. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are fortunate to welcome an expert on the topic of Diversity and Inclusion, Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman. Dr. Abdulrehman is joining us to share his insight on how we can create a better workplace and in turn a better world. It all starts by having a difficult conversation.
Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman is a clinical and consulting psychologist with a unique and well-honed ability to harness the application of psychology to help catalyze insight-oriented change. A Canadian of Zanzibari descent, he draws on his extensive professional expertise as a consulting and clinical psychologist – and his life as an immigrant from an ethnic, cultural and religious minority – to illustrate the necessary concepts and actions for lasting change. In addition to speaking, he coaches, consults and delivers compelling experiential learning events, all designed to create a bridge of understanding and compassion across common human experiences and activate potent human transformation.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Why Dr. Abdulrehman got into diversity consulting. 2:30
- How some senior leaders approach inclusion. 7:00
- Slapping a band-aid on a gushing wound. 9:00
- Kids aren’t born seeing colour. 12:30
- What’s in a name? 17:30
- Making the shift from unconscious bias. 21:30
- How D & I can impact mental health in the workplace. 29:15
- The problem with NOT seeing colour. 36:00
With well over 15 years of experience in the innovative application of psychology to develop creative yet practical solutions to dilemmas that arise in addressing diversity and inclusion, Dr. Abdulrehman has worked with a broad range of organizations including the CBC, the RCMP, the Mastercard Foundation, Kaplan, the Government of Canada, is a subject matter specialist for Google/YouTube on unconscious bias, and is a member of the Conference Board of Canada’s Council of Inclusive Work Environments. He is also an assistant professor at the University of Manitoba, has been a visiting professor at the State University of Zanzibar, Zanzibar University and Muhimbili University over the past decade, and was a TEDx speaker on the topic of “Resolving Unconscious Bias”. He is also a lover of cakes, bakeries, and is the Robin to a 7-year-old Batman.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic and the upcoming holiday season, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complementary call with me.
You can find more information about me and how I can help you live a more authentic and resilient life at RoxanneDerhodge.com
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Dr. Abdulrehman’s website: https://www.leadwithdiversity.com/
Dr. Abdulrehman’s TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk1e2zCuy_I&feature=youtu.be
Dr. Abdulrehman’s podcast: https://differentpeople.ca/
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Our first love relationship is with our biological mom. It’s our earliest understanding of connection, trust, and commitment. The first time we will feel supported or abandoned. It’s how we learn to bond with others. It’s how we learn about boundaries or the lack of them. When this relationship is imbalanced, it creates a Mother Wound that, when left unhealed, can profoundly and subconsciously affect your relationships, friendships, career, finances, fertility, parenting, and health. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne we welcome Rev. Chelle who joins us to discuss how we can move through past trauma and administer self-care through uncertain times.
Rev. Chelle is a Metaphysical Minister, Family Constellation Facilitator & Clinical Hypnotist. She guides women as they connect the dots from their mother wound to issues in their relationships, career, finances, fertility, health and parenting. She does this with a paradigm shifting, evidence based, trauma informed healing experience that breaks generational and subconscious cycles of pain between daughters and their mothers.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Explaining the Mother Wound 3:00
- Finding the familial link 6:00
- Connecting the trigger(s) 9:30
- Hypnosis & how it can help disconnect the trigger 12:30
- Fear and uncertainty 20:00
- How to regulate our response 25:00
- What you can do to help yourself 29:45
Most of these lessons are unconscious; beginning in the womb, the lessons lay in our body on a cellular level. Later in life, they show up as the framework for our relationships, friendships, career, fertility, parenting, and our understanding of money and abundance. Rev. Chelle helps guide you through ending the cycle of your Mother Wound.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complementary call with me.
You can find more information about me and how I can help you live a more authentic and resilient life at RoxanneDerhodge.com
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Rev. Chelle’s website: https://revchelle.com/
How to work with Rev. Chelle: https://revchelle.com/how-to-work-with-me/
Rev. Chelle’s workbook: https://revchelle.com/store/Workbook-Your-Body-Holds-Your-Mother-Wound-p176376111
Rev. Chelle’s email: chelle@revchelle.com
It Didn’t Start with You by Mark Wollyn: https://www.amazon.com/Didnt-Start-You-Inherited-Family/dp/B01ELP3ACY/ref=sr_1_2?crid=AMOFHUGR3B14&dchild=1&keywords=it+didnt+start+with+you&qid=1586877523&sprefix=it+didnt+s%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-2
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Accidents happen...that's a fact of life, but it’s how we deal with the outcome of an accident that shows our true strength. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Cristabelle Braden who shares her harrowing story of how a traumatic brain injury changed her life forever and the journey to find her way back uncovered hidden talents that she now shares to inspire and help others.
Cristabelle is an award-winning singer/songwriter, keynote speaker, author, and podcast host. After suffering a traumatic brain injury, she began to write music. Since then, she has surpassed medical expectations and thrived in her newfound gift of music; she has come from re-learning daily life tasks in brain injury rehabilitation to setting her feet firmly on the ground as a songwriter, speaker, and artist with a message of hope. Releasing multiple albums of original music and touring all over the United States, she brings her powerful testimony and a message of freedom, healing, and love wherever she goes.
Authentic Touch Points:
- The day everything changed. 2:15
- The misconceptions of traumatic brain injuries. 8:45
- Needing a checklist for everything. 13:00
- Discovering amazing new abilities after injury. 18:15
- Performing became my therapy. 22:00
- Finding the gift through the struggle. 25:15
- Keeping it all together. 31:15
- Offering support to brain injury victims. 35:30
- Inspiring and helping others. 42:30
Cristabelle has continually persevered through the daily challenges that come with living with a brain injury, and through her setbacks, re-injuries, and struggles, discovered a stronger and clearer voice and message. She is a sought-after speaker, both in Christian ministry and brain injury events. In 2020 she launched a podcast called Declaration Life, which coincides with her new album Declaration. Her journey has inspired her to become a passionate advocate for brain injury, lobbying on a statewide and national level with the Brain Injury Association of America, as well as personally working hard to provide support and encouragement to brain injury survivors and their families through her online community Hope After Head Injury.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complementary call with me.
You can find more information about me and how I can help you live a more authentic and resilient life at RoxanneDerhodge.com
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Cristabelle’s website: https://cristabellebraden.com/
Cristabelle’s podcast: https://cristabellebraden.com/declarationlife
Cristabelle’s music & book: https://shop.cristabellebraden.com/
Cristabelle’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CristabelleBraden
Hope After Head Injury: https://www.hopeafterheadinjury.com/
Camp Cranium: http://campcranium.org/
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Being an effective leader at any time is no easy task. The uncertainty of job loss, leading virtually and the economic realities of the global pandemic are making it so much more difficult. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Leadership Expert, Jenna Shellman to discuss her experience as a millennial, leading others and dealing with the fallout of the pandemic.
Jenna is passionate about millennials and believes that her generation received the short end of the stick when it comes to managing student loan debt, building financial stability, and having the confidence to travel down the road less travelled. The challenges that millennials face have been systematically brought on by the financial crisis in 2008, inflated college tuitions, and the constant need to feel validation. Boomer parents raised them hoping that there would be more relative economic and financial stability so their generation could prosper more than they did. However, this is not necessarily the case for many millennials.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Collectively fighting the pandemic.2:15
- The comparison between Boomers and Millennials.7:45
- Millennials must become adaptive.12:30
- Finding your “why”.19:00
- Millennials have never been “offline”.30:15
- Finding purpose as a millennial.35:00
- Embracing uncertainty and being resilient.43:30
Jenna created a podcast- Leading With Your Gut, a show that featured other individuals who embraced fear and had the confidence to listen to their inner voices. The podcast inspired her to start her own business: Leading With Your Gut Coaching & Consulting: Smart coaching for Millennials who want to boost their confidence, pivot from burnout, and live a purpose driven life.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complementary call with me.
You can find more information about me and how I can help you live a more authentic and resilient life at RoxanneDerhodge.com
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Jenna’s website: https://leadingwithyourgut.com/
Jenna’s podcast: https://leadingwithyourgut.com/podcast/
Free Discovery Call: https://leadingwithyourgut.com/discovery-call/
Jenna’s email: leadingwithyourgut@gmail.com
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We’ve been dealing with the pandemic for 8 months now and it doesn’t look like it’s going away any time soon. Research has found that the number one thing people associate with being recognized is feeling valued. While so many people continue to work remotely, leaders need to embrace the idea of making their teams feel appreciated in these uncertain times. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Christopher Littlefield who will talk about how to have the conversations that really matter and drive performance.
Chris is an International and TEDx Speaker specializing in Employee Appreciation, Recognition, and Workplace Culture, and the founder of Beyond Thank You. He has trained thousands of leaders, across six continents, on how to understand what their people want and need to be at their best. His clients include Accenture, Lebanese Postal Service, Boston Medical Center, Reserve Bank of Australia, Salesforce, the U.S. Army & Air Force, the United Nations, and more.
Authentic Touch Points:
- The virtual shift becomes our new reality.1:30
- Realizing we’re all having a common struggle.4:30
- Don’t forget, this isn’t normal.9:30
- Continuing recognition through the pandemic.16:00
- Creating and maintaining trust with your team.21:30
- Check-ins are more important now than ever!25:45
- Relationship building tips for leaders.29:30
- Getting your team back on track.36:30
Chris’ work has been featured in New York, Mindful, and British Psychologies Magazines, and profiled in Harvard Business Review. Chris is a regular contributor to Forbes and Harvard Business Review Ascend and the author of the bestselling book, 75+Team Building Activities for Remote Teams .
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complementary call with me.
You can find more information about me and how I can help you live a more authentic and resilient life at RoxanneDerhodge.com
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Chris’ website: https://beyondthankyou.com/
Email Chris for your Team Assessment at: chris@beyondthankyou.com
Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-littlefield-88b36b5/
Chris’ TEDx video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4Og5tFNiaU
Chris’ Forbes link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherlittlefield/?sh=129550b87924
Chris’ book: https://beyondthankyou.com/book
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Success and happiness don’t always come easy and sometimes we have to work a little harder to create the space to welcome good things into our life. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome GW Cliver who will share his ideas about shifting your mindset from victim to conqueror.
GW’s expertise and calm common-sense teachings are welcome in the challenging, complex environment of today. GW inspires professionals to achieve their goals and purpose by showing how to use the mind (both subconscious and conscious) to achieve their wildest dreams by using universal set principles.
Authentic Touch Points:
- GW’s path to mindset.2:30
- Your philosophy drives your behaviour.6:00
- Success is a path, not a destination.9:00
- Doing the groundwork.15:15
- Hope looks forward.21:00
- From victim to conqueror.25:00
- Always keep your goals top of mind.33:30
- Overcoming fear and anxiety.37:45
GW has been featured in newspapers, on his own PBS radio show, podcasts, and even television. He has written over 50 booklets on self-help as well as two books, Answers For Life and Secrets Of Life and now working on his third—Conquering Life—From Victims To Conquerors! GW encourages others to achieve their dreams and is inspiring others through his example of following his own dreams and living a great life!
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complementary call with me.
You can find more information about me and how I can help you live a more authentic and resilient life at RoxanneDerhodge.com
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
GW’s website: https://gwcliver.net/
Contact GW by email with subject "Free Booklet" to receive his booklet, 7 Keys to Success and Happiness
GW’s email: gwcliver@gwcliver.net
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Living through a global pandemic in modern times is unprecedented and no one is really sure how to navigate all that’s happening. With 24-hour newsfeeds and social media, we need to exercise our resiliency muscles more now than ever! On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are thrilled to welcome singer, songwriter and speaker, Peter Katz to talk about finding his resiliency and the pivot he made when his calendar was wiped clean.
Peter is a JUNO Award & Canadian Screen Award-nominated singer-songwriter as well as one of Canada’s most in-demand keynote speakers. For the past decade, he has toured the world in support of his music, sharing the stage and studio with legendary musicians like Academy Award winner and Grammy nominee Glen Hansard, and Garth Hudson from The Band.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Peter’s path from music to speaking.2:30
- In the right place at the right time.10:00
- Staying connected through COVID.15:00
- Self-care and support systems are necessary.23:00
- Cultivating lifelines with vulnerability.28:30
- Peter’s COVID pivot.39:00
Peter’s music has been streamed over 4.5 million times, his music videos have over 16 million views on YouTube, and his songs have been featured on countless TV shows and movies including the 2016 Rio Olympics/Paralympics. A gifted storyteller and a four-time TEDx fellow, Peter uses his work to inspire people to create their own path, overcome obstacles, and find success in whatever they desire.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complementary call with me.
You can find more information about me and how I can help you live a more authentic and resilient life at RoxanneDerhodge.com
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Peter’s website
Peter’s email: hellopeter@peterkatz.com
Peter’s new song, Paper Thin
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As we continue to move through this unprecedented time of COVID, it’s critical that we take the time to recognize and appreciate the efforts of all employees. Most have adjusted to the current landscape (whether working virtually or on site) and deserve our profound thank you and to feel valued...now more than ever! On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Recognition Expert, Sarah McVanel to share some great ideas for leaders about creating acknowledgment and gratitude.
Sarah is a recognition expert, sharing her knowledge and client stories through professional speaking, coaching, training and her co-authored books “Forever Recognize Others’ Greatness™: Solution Focused Strategies for Satisfied Staff, High Performing Teams and Healthy Bottom Lines” and “The FROG™ Effect Workbook: Tools and Strategies to Forever Recognize Others’ Greatness” as well as her recently published, “Flipside of Failing”.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Work/life balance – are they really separate? 3:00
- Speaking live during COVID. 5:00
- Moving through COVID with recognition. 9:45
- Recognition tips for leaders. 16:00
- Inviting collaboration to create harmony. 21:00
- Differing leadership styles. 26:30
- Looking at everyone’s perspective. 29:15
- Share authentic stories. 32:30
Sarah has put her psychology undergrad and MSc in family therapy/dynamics to good use and has excelled the field of Organizational Development, Training and Communications for over 15 years. She is a lifelong learner and continues to educate herself so she can better serve her clients. Sarah has inspired, challenged, and focused her audiences, leaving them with a powerful new understanding of their work, their colleagues and their lives!
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complementary call with me.
You can find more information about me and how I can help you live a more authentic and resilient life at RoxanneDerhodge.com
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Sarah’s website: Greatness Magnified
Contact Sarah: https://greatnessmagnified.com/contact/
Sarah’s books: https://greatnessmagnified.com/store/
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We all know that traumatic events in our lives can print an indelible mark on our psyche, but how do we move through the aftermath to see a better outcome on the other side? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Heather Reid who will share her stories of pain, the damage it did and how she moved beyond her own issues to become an example and a voice for her own children in their times of need.
Heather is no stranger to change and challenges in her personal life. She is a survivor of sexual trauma in her youth, and the mom of two adult children with thought-provoking life stories of their own! By candidly sharing the lessons she has learned throughout her life, Heather hopes to help others on their own journeys of change and challenges.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Defining success – it’s different for everyone.2:45
- Dealing with childhood trauma.9:00
- Coping when there’s no help available.14:15
- Finding the steps to get beyond it.19:00
- Seeing your kids through their trauma.24:15
- Giving your kids a voice.29:00
- We all need to be heard.33:30
- Turning the tables on trauma.38:15
With more than 25 years' experience in the Canadian meetings and events industry as an entrepreneurial event planner and an award-winning industry consultant, Heather is no stranger to change and challenges in her professional life too. Since 1994, she has owned a full-service event planning agency, and in 2016 founded the award-winning consulting agency known as Planner Protect Inc. – a company dedicated to addressing the niche need for education and consulting services for event contract negotiations. Heather has received awards for her thought leadership and commitment to the events industry including a Smart Women in Meetings award in the "Innovator" category, and the Meetings & Incentive Travel Canada's Hall of Fame award - also in the "Innovator" category.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complementary call with me.
You can find more information about me and how I can help you live a more authentic and resilient life at RoxanneDerhodge.com
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Heather’s website: https://plannerprotect.ca/
Heather’s phone: 519-318-5194
Heather’s email: heather@plannerprotect.ca
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I think at one time or another, we all have setbacks in trying to keep up a positive and resilient mindset. Especially now after dealing with COVID for so long and another wave hitting and causing more setbacks. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome speaker and trainer, Shahab Anari to share some of his best tips on staying mentally resilient.
Shahab Anari, MD is an international speaker and author on resilience and personal branding. He is a living example of mental toughness himself. Although he was categorized as ‘non-gifted’ as a kid, he came first among more than one million contenders in the fierce nation-wide University Entrance Exam in his country of birth in 1997.
Authentic Touch Points:
- The path from physician to speaker/trainer. 3:30
- Searching for a better life. 8:20
- Creating a resilient mindset. 10:30
- Finding a new perspective. 15:00
- Cultural differences and limiting beliefs. 18:30
- Overcoming blocks in mindset. 24:00
- Tips to becoming more resilient. 28:45
Shahab trained as a medical doctor, but he was not passionate about medicine as a career. So, after graduation, he made the big transition to become a speaker/trainer, now having served people in 19 different countries. Although he had a very difficult first couple of years after immigrating to Canada, he was recognized as one of the Top 25 Canadian Immigrants in 2020. Shahab is also the founder of North Star Success, a world-class Personal Branding Agency in Toronto.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complementary call with me.
You can find more information about me and how I can help you live a more authentic and resilient life at RoxanneDerhodge.com
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Shahab’s websites:
Personal website: https://shahab.website
Company website: https://northstarsuccess.com
Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com
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As we continue to work and lead through the pandemic, we all run the risk of burning out. With the added expectations that we place on our leaders, it’s no wonder. Keeping morale up, retaining great employees and navigating through the constant changes that have been expected for the past six months can lead to extreme fatigue and more. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne we welcome Leadership Expert, Cate Collins who will share her insights on how leaders can demonstrate self-care to avoid burnout.
Cate Collins is the CEO of Powerful Journey Consulting. She is a former burned out leader with an extensive counseling background who lost her way some years ago. Her mission is to be a guide to support leaders and their teams to be more resilient, courageous and confident by rediscovering the powerhouse within them. She has been facilitating transformative leadership and team retreats for over 15 years.
Authentic Touch Points:
- It all starts with the leader. 4:00
- The wear and tear on our leaders. 7:30
- The Four Rooms. 12:00
- The foundation...what brings you joy? 21:30
- Playing referee and finding the triggers. 25:00
- Do we hold leaders to a higher standard? 29:00
- Where leaders deplete first. 32:30
- H-A-L-T 34:00
Cate’s keynotes, training and coaching truly connect with her audiences at a heart level because of her authentic, playful and high impact strategies. Her four rooms framework has travelled the globe as she has worked with senior leaders and their teams including the US Army, Ontario Shores Mental Health Centre, international Associations, Ministry of Transportation, not-for-profits and many other organizations. Cate’s “The Powerhouse in You: How to Lead with greater Resilience, Courage and Confidence” book will be released October 22. 2020.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click here to book a complementary call with me.
You can find more information about me and how I can help you live a more authentic and resilient life at RoxanneDerhodge.com
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Cate’s website: https://www.powerfuljourney.com/
Cate’s meditation: https://www.powerfuljourney.com/Resources
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We’re now into our 6th month of COVID! Some of us are still working from home, some are just going back to the office and others have been on the front line the entire time. This got me thinking about everyone whose goals have been put on the back burner in this time of uncertainty and is it possible to keep our future dreams alive while the present is in such turmoil? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Melissa Hartley to share her wisdom and thoughts on how to stay connected with your goals while coping with the uncertainty of what our new normal will look like and when it may happen.
Melissa brings over 20 years-experience in designing and delivering talent management solutions for leaders and professionals at all levels and is a Professional Development Guru who has a reputation for excellent consulting, partnering and facilitation skills which have gained her the trust of professionals and leaders alike.
Authentic Touch Points:
The current climate in the workforce. 2:15
Coping strategies. 6:00
Overcoming the feeling of being stuck. 12:15
Should I stay or should I go? 17:00
Holding on till we get to our “new normal”. 24:30
Keeping your dreams alive. 30:00
Be as kind to yourself as you are to others. 34:30
Advice for leaders to meet the needs of their team. 36:30
Melissa has a Masters’ in Leadership and Masters’ Certificate in Executive Coaching from Royal Roads University and is certified in many OD tools and assessments such as Strengths Deployment Inventory (SDI), EQi 2.0, Trust Catalyst Inventory, Belbin Team Roles, conversational Intelligence, MBTI and High Impact Evaluation. Melissa is passionate about bringing innovative, leading practices to developing you and your teams in your work.
With many of us working from home and spending most of our time with family, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click the link below to book a call with me.
You will also find more information about me and how I can help you at RoxanneDerhodge.com.
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links
Melissa’s email: evolution_in_learning@outlook.com
Melissa’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissajhartley/
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We talk a lot about resilience and how to move forward when life throws us a curve ball. My guest today is the living embodiment of what resilience truly is. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Carob Mars who is a former foster child and despite the odds has found her way to happiness.
Carob is a veteran of the foster system, who despite many obstacles has found her way to Happy. On her new blog, podcast and YouTube channel, she shares practical doable ideas and stories to help you too, put your past behind you, Rise Up! and succeed at life on your terms.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Carob’s journey through the foster care system.2:30
- The impact of trauma as a young child.6:00
- How to keep moving forward.10:00
- Learning to give to yourself.18:00
- Finding your support system.22:30
- Don’t let trauma define you.26:00
- There’s no “right way” to recover.31:30
- The past is gone...34:00
A survivor of every kind of abuse, Carob walked to her local police station at just 8 years old and started the foster care process. She was never adopted and aged out at 18 years of age. Over the years Carob has overcome many obstacles to create her own slice of a modest "good life" and believes that we are all capable of thriving. She created the platform 'Age Out Rise Up" to reach out to former fosters of all ages and encourage them to move past their bad histories and choose to rise!
With many of us working from home and spending most of our time with family, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click the link below to book a call with me.
You will also find more information about me and how I can help you at RoxanneDerhodge.com.
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Carob’s website: https://ageoutriseup.com/
Carob’s podcast: https://anchor.fm/carob-mars/episodes/An-Introduction-to-Age-Out-Rise-Up-eb43k2
Carob’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJoX-ugFf-sqYUIBxsFgvFDIUO6eBkNrg
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Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
We recorded this podcast just a few weeks into COVID but the content is more relevant now than ever! This week on Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Delegation Expert, Maree Burgess all the way from Australia to share her wisdom on creating an authentic work culture in the office or virtually from home.
When team performance and organizational excellence are vital, it is a must to engage a people, project and change specialist. Since 2003, Maree Burgess has been a trainer, coach, facilitator, author and speaker whose practicality guides leaders and teams to create the culture you desire, and importantly, they want to be part of – which greatly improves performance. Obsessed with the art of delegation and the way it drives results; Maree knows exactly what is required to equip leaders with advanced delegation techniques and to create environments where staff turn up invested in common success.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Maree’s journey from nursing to coaching. 1:30
- There’s always one or two that don’t sync. 4:30
- How to begin the process. 8:15
- Look at the past to create a better future. 12:30
- Leveling up can be a struggle. 20:00
- Adding in the stress of COVID. 26:00
- Communication is more important now than ever! 30:00
- Ideas for leaders to implement. 33:30
Maree is renowned for bringing out the best in teams and individuals alike. Like you, Maree knows there can be occasional challenges, and draws upon a vast skill set developed throughout her career of over 30 years. From being a registered nurse at a major Melbourne trauma hospital, followed by several senior roles in banking to over 16 years as an expert behavioural consultant, she is equipped with the resolve and knowledge to connect with and inspire any mix of people. Author of 2 books, The XX Project - Giving Women the Skills and Confidence to Step Up in the Corporate World and Connecting Us, develop the ideal close-knit, engaged, goal-kicking team you've always dreamed of.
With many of us working from home and spending most of our time with family, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click the link below to book a call with me.
You will also find more information about me and how I can help you at RoxanneDerhodge.com.
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Maree’s website: https://mareeburgess.com/
Maree’s email: maree@mareeburgess.com
Maree’s white papers: https://mareeburgess.com/white-papers#
Maree’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burgessmaree/
Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com
Book a call with Roxanne: https://calendly.com/roxanne-8/15min
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
In the current employment climate, the opportunity for change is abundant...whether we want it or not is another question. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Career Strategist, Melissa Llarena to talk about making positive changes in your job which in turn will create positive changes throughout the rest of your life.
Melissa Llarena helps proven marketers rediscover what makes them unique so that they can land their dream job in a forward-thinking company where their ideas are listened to, valued, and supported. She has worked in 16-business units and on billion-dollar brands for P&G and on IBM for Ogilvy & Mather. She's been featured in Forbes, Financial Times, WSJ, The Huffington Post, Fox Business, and others.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Melissa’s journey from NYC to Sydney.3:20
- Choosing your own adventure.12:00
- Imprisoned by a paycheck.19:20
- The main stumbling block.25:05
- Making the connections.29:00
- What’s your why?33:00
- Making the leap.42:00
Melissa’s podcast, An Interview with Melissa Llarena is for executives who go after what they want with curiosity, creativity, and courage. As a career strategist, Melissa is committed to helping her listeners shift their focus from landing a job at a Fortune 500 company to finally figuring out how they can build their own billion-dollar career. A billion-dollar career is one where you are in control of your destiny rather than one where an employer limits your career decisions.
With many of us working from home and spending most of our time with family, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click the link below to book a call with me.
You will find more information about me and how I can help you at RoxanneDerhodge.com.
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Melissa’s website: https://www.melissallarena.com/
Melissa’s complementary call: https://www.melissallarena.com/sessions/
Melissa’s podcast: https://www.melissallarena.com/podcast/
Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com
Book a call with Roxanne: https://calendly.com/roxanne-8/15min
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
How has your job faired throughout COVID? With the unemployment rate up to levels that we haven’t experienced since 1982, there are many vying for every available position. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome career expert, Martin Buckland to share his vast knowledge of successfully finding and transitioning into a new position.
Martin is a globally acclaimed Executive Career Coach and Executive Resume Writer and has helped thousands of individuals across the world manage their careers, climb the corporate ladder, and land the job they deserve. Martin is a Subject Matter Expert in nurturing the careers of EMBA candidates and alumni, ambitious professionals, mining executives, and the C-Suite community in over 74 countries since 1993.
Authentic Touch Points:
- The current landscape of employment. 2:50
- It’s all about personal branding. 7:15
- Thinking of pivoting your career? 10:30
- What employers are looking for. 15:15
- The current issues in coaching. 17:00
- Getting prepared for a transition. 21:15
- Be proactive, make it a full-time job! 26:30
After a distinguished Law Enforcement career, specifically with the renowned London Metropolitan Police and Scotland Yard, Martin retired and started Elite Resumes. Martin has earned 20+ certifications and provides career management services customized to the client’s job level, sector and career goal. He enjoys helping young clients in all functions advance their career! Martin is a sought-after presenter, coach and resume/cv writer. He frequently presents to large and small audiences and facilitates intense workshops around the world as an authority in all pillars of career management.
With many of us working from home and spending most of our time with family, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click the link below to book a call with me.
You will also find more information about me and how I can help you at RoxanneDerhodge.com.
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Martin’s website: https://aneliteresume.com/
Martin’s book: https://aneliteresume.com/how-to-recession-proof-your-career
Martin’s Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbuckland/
Contact Martin: Martin@aneliteresume.com
Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com
Book a call with Roxanne: https://calendly.com/roxanne-8/15min
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
There are many fears and differing opinions being stated about sending our kids back to school in September. With so many unknowns and options offered, what is the right thing to do? I wanted to get an informed opinion, so I asked Mental Health Expert, teacher and mother of 3, Charle Peck to speak with us again and offer her unique perspective.
Charle speaks to you with a genuine passion for making this world a better place to live. As the host of the new podcast, Advancing Humanity, making its appearance in March 2020, she holds intriguing conversations with people who contribute to this quest and is willing to challenge the status quo. Her background also brings a unique perspective as a seasoned educator, clinical therapist intern, and parent of three boys.
Authentic Touch Points:
- There is no perfect plan. 1:40
- Isolation vs. socialization. 6:00
- Mental health is as important as physical health. 8:00
- Getting ready, either way. 11:45
- Planning tips for leaders. 16:30
- Getting your kids ready. 18:45
As an American living in Canada, Charle’s worldly understanding of cultural diversity allows her to have an open-mind and equitable discussion around a large variety of topics. Her teaching and mental health training makes her an expert on helping people thrive, especially in the teen years. She aspires to blend these exciting professions to promote healthy life practices through community education.
With many of us working from home and spending most of our time with family, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click the link below to book a call with me. You will also find more information about me and how I can help you at RoxanneDerhodge.com.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Charle’s website: http://humanityspeaker.com/
Charle’s podcast: AdvancingHumanityPodcast.com
Contact Charle: http://humanityspeaker.com/contact/
Book a call with Roxanne: https://calendly.com/roxanne-8/15min
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
Have you found yourself struggling to find feelings of happiness throughout the COVID 19 lockdown? Please know that you’re not alone. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome (all the way from Germany) Mental Health and Happiness Expert, Julie Leonard to share some strategies on how to deal with anxiety and find happiness even in times of uncertainty like what we are all living in now.
Julie is a Scotland native currently living in Germany. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge, skills and tools and supporting people as they make positive changes in themselves and in their lives. Her whole career of 30 years has been focused on empowering women to reach their full potential. She studied psychology and worked in mental health before making the natural move into coaching.
Authentic Touch Points:
- 30 years of working in happiness.2:00
- The concept of happiness.6:00
- Slow down and capture the moment.11:00
- Tips for dealing with anxiety through COVID.15:00
- Heightening your senses with mindfulness.26:30
- Making happiness a habit.29:00
Julie’s personal story of transformation from being shy and anxious with low self-esteem to becoming the confident woman, Life Coach and speaker she is today resonates with, and inspires, many. She can relate to people who feel stuck, unhappy, and unfulfilled and to date has worked with over 1,000 people to transform their lives. Julie considers herself to be a Happiness Evangelist, as she wants to spread the message that we do not have to be defined by our past or held back by limiting beliefs. Julie believes that we can be proactive in our lives, get clear on what we want and live the lives we truly desire.
With many of us working from home and spending most of our time with family, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click the link below to book a call with me.
You will also find more information about me and how I can help you at RoxanneDerhodge.com.
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Julie’s website: http://julieleonardcoaching.com
Julie’s email: hello@julieleonardcoaching.com
Julie’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HappinessClubVIP/
Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com
Book a call with Roxanne: https://calendly.com/roxanne-8
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
We are well into COVID and some businesses have reopened, but there are still many people working virtually. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, I am happy to welcome my friend and Communication Expert, Lindsay Lapaquette who shares some great advice on keeping the lines of communication open when we can’t be together.
Lindsay Lapaquette, M.Sc.(A) works with organizations who want to invest in elevating team performance by refining leadership communication skills. Lindsay’s background as a former Speech-Language Pathologist, specialized in working with clients with social interaction challenges, brings a unique perspective that helps leaders and organizations get to the root of complex communication issues so they can save time, money and sanity.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Have the needs of communication changed with the pandemic? 1:50
- How stress plays into communication in this uncertain time. 4:30
- Communication working virtually vs. working in the office. 10:15
- Reading non-verbal queues in virtual meetings. 16:45
- Tips for better communication. 22:30
- Resolving conflict in a virtual world. 29:00
- Ideas for leaders to address stressors. 33:30
- Make sure to factor in “real life”. 39:00
- A little empathy goes a long way. 42:00
Lindsay’s approach has been profoundly influenced by her work with First Nations organizations, her experience as a parent to two children with pervasive mental health challenges, and the premature loss of both of her parents. These experiences have taught Lindsay great lessons about the power of excellent people skills that extend well beyond her professional expertise.
With many of us working from home and spending most of our time with family, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click the link below to book a call with me.
You will also find more information about me and how I can help you at RoxanneDerhodge.com.
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Lindsay’s website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/
Lindsay’s Free eGuide: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/difficult-conversations/
Contact Lindsay: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/contact/
Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com
Book a call with Roxanne: https://calendly.com/roxanne-8
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
In this time of uncertainty, many of us are struggling with feelings of anxiety and uneasiness. We worry about what the “new normal” might look like, how our jobs will be affected, if schools will reopen in September, and so much more. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Mindset Expert, David Richards to talk about how we can alleviate some of the worry by being more mindful of our thoughts.
David is a business professional, life coach, yoga instructor, and speaker on self-development. He spent his early childhood living in various parts of the United States and three years living on the island of Okinawa, Japan. After graduating university with a degree in English, he was commissioned an officer in the Marines. He served fifteen years on active duty before deciding to break out from the path his father and brother had followed in making the military a career and left the Marines to pursue life as a civilian.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Getting comfortable with stillness. 3:00
- Learn to slow down and actively listen. 8:30
- David’s path to coaching. 15:00
- Whiskey and Yoga? 19:00
- Focus on what you can control. 27:20
- The Lighthouse Keeper. 34:00
- Meditation tips and techniques. 36:20
- Open your 3rd eye to see the law of attraction. 42:20
David joined Cisco Systems in 2006 and shortly thereafter discovered yoga. A year later, he taught his first yoga class. Realizing the fulfillment that came from helping others see their vision more clearly, he became a certified life coach. He works with individuals and organizations conducting training through private coaching engagements, speaking events, and workshops.
Down to earth, insightful, and sometimes silly, he blends elements of yoga with quantum physics to bring the esoteric together with the practical for a truly unique perspective of how the mind works, in turn creating easily understood self-development plans that create lasting change for a more fulfilling life.
With many of us working from home and spending most of our time with family, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click the link below to book a call with me. You will also find more information about me and how I can help you at RoxanneDerhodge.com.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
David’s website: https://www.davidrichardsauthor.com/
David’s blog: https://www.davidrichardsauthor.com/blog-feed
David’s books: https://www.davidrichardsauthor.com/books
Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com
Book a call with Roxanne: https://calendly.com/roxanne-8
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we’re taking a close look at what it takes to be an authentic leader. I am happy to welcome my friend, colleague and Leadership Expert, Lisa Schmidt.
A seasoned coach, speaker and leadership development expert, Lisa helps executives and organizations gain clarity and act with courage in crafting compelling, powerful strategies, along with the necessary culture that allows people to make meaningful and powerful contributions through their work.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Lisa’s journey to leadership development.2:00
- Leading without theatrics.4:45
- Don’t dismiss the personal connection.10:15
- Tips to help leaders grow.16:00
- Is it possible for leaders to be truly authentic?24:30
- Having difficult conversations.27:45
- Just start asking questions.32:00
- Living in the current culture shift.38:30
Lisa is certified in the Strengths Deployment Inventory, Leadership Circle Profile, Lego Serious Play and The Leadership Styles and Climate. She works in both English and French, and has experience coaching and facilitating in international contexts through her role as a coach at the Kaplan Performance Academy, and with the Mastercard Foundation in Rwanda and Ghana.
With many of us working from home and spending most of our time with family, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click the link below to book a call with me. You will also find more information about me and how I can help you at RoxanneDerhodge.com.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Lisa’s website: https://worksphere.ca/
Lisa’s email: lisa@worksphere.ca
Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com
Book a call with Roxanne: https://calendly.com/roxanne-8
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
For my very first LIVE podcast, I invited my friend and former colleague, Rensia Melles to join me in a discussion about current return to work strategies. Listen while we chat and share ideas for leaders to plan and implement a mentally safe and healthy approach for their employees to return to the workplace.
Rensia Melles. M.A. is the founder of Integral Workplace Health. She is a certified Psychological Health and Safety advisor and brings over 20 years of experience managing and designing international employee support programs. Has collaborated with multinational and fortune500 employers on the introduction and implementation of successful employee support for a global workforce. Rensia is passionate about supporting mental health in the workplace.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Returning to work in uncertain times. 2:40
- Moving from “hero mode” to anxiety. 6:00
- Online pole and results. 9:30
- Leaders need to be role models. 15:00
- Developing a clear mental health strategy. 21:00
- Rethinking the current work model. 25:30
- Good Practice instead of Best Practice, at least for now. 29:15
- Signs that your staff may be struggling. 32:00
Over the course of her career, Rensia has published and presented internationally on a wide range of employee support topics, including leveraging the workplace for health, global trauma support, mental health, and employer liability. She also holds an M.A. in Social Psychology from The University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
I hope you find the content of this podcast helpful in creating a return to work strategy for your entire team. If you would like to connect, please feel free to reach out by email or book a call with me. You’ll find the links for both below.
You will also find more information about me and how I can help you at RoxanneDerhodge.com.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Rensia’s website: https://integralworkplacehealth.com/
Rensia on Linkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/rensiamelles
Rensia’s email: rmelles@integralwh.com
Roxanne’s email: roxanne@roxannederhodge.com
Book a call with Roxanne: https://calendly.com/roxanne-8
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
I think it’s safe to say that many of us struggle with dark thoughts at one time or another but just how bad does have to get to take you to the point of suicide? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are talking with Amanda Webster about her battle with depression that put her on the ledge of a hotel room window and what brought her back.
Amanda is a fitness model and certified wellness coach who overcame depression on her own terms after years of being guinea-pigged on anti-depressants, losing her parents and succumbing to addiction and self-harm led her to a ledge in a Canadian hotel room where she almost took her life.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Amanda’s path to rock bottom.2:30
- The turning point, or is it?12:15
- Standing on the ledge.15:00
- There’s no quick fix.20:40
- The steps toward happiness.28:30
- Getting honest with yourself.32:45
- Finding that illusive happiness.37:30
- Watching for symptoms of back sliding.41:30
After a year and a half of self-discovery and making healthy changes in her life, Amanda was decertified as having a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) by the professionals that told her it wasn’t possible. Now, she is passionate about helping others who struggle find balance and live their most fulfilling lives.
With many of us working from home and spending most of our time with family, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click the link below to book a call with me. You will also find more information about me and how I can help you at RoxanneDerhodge.com.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Amanda’s website: https://amandawebsterhealth.com/
Amanda’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-_vo54D0yt2u508ZrqWq2Q
Amanda’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandawebsterhealth/
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
Book a call with Roxanne: https://calendly.com/roxanne-8
Are you feeling stressed out through the COVID crisis? Are you taking measures to try to minimize your stress levels? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome back Deanna Won who will share some ideas on how to keep stress levels down and some nutritional advice to help keep your body healthy and strong.
Deanna is the Founder of Keynotes to Life, international bestselling author, speaker, leadership consultant, and holistic health coach who inspires people to reach their highest potential through integrating leadership principles with purposeful and healthy living.
A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, former Colonel and physicist Deanna Won has 30 years of experience in lasers, electro-optics, satellite launch, missile defense, NATO operations, and chemical, biological, and nuclear defense. Deanna is an ovarian cancer survivor, miraculously recovering by God’s grace from hospice when given only 4 weeks to live. Having a second chance at life is what fuels her passion to inspire and empower others.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Deanna’s journey to health.2:00
- How inflammation and stress can impact the body.10:40
- A “force field” around your cells and organs.16:45
- Ways to protect yourself.21:30
- Creating cellular balance with nutrition.25:00
- The Stress Factor.36:10
- Turning uncertainty into a gift with mindfulness.41:40
- Where the mind goes, the body follows.41:40
Deanna’s leadership scenarios are featured at the Stanford Graduate School of Business Leadership in Focus Training. She speaks at Georgetown University School of Medicine, enabling the next generation of medical practitioners toward earlier diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Deanna is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and the Essential Oil Institute. Additionally, Deanna received the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics’ First Place Award in Public Policy and was honored as Woman of the Year 2015-2016 by the National Association of Professional Women.
With many of us working from home and spending most of our time with family, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click the link below to book a call with me. You will also find more information about me and how I can help you at RoxanneDerhodge.com.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Deanna’s website: http://deannawon.com/
Deanna Won's Passion Journal: https://deanna-won.mykajabi.com/passion-journal-full-page
Dr. Masaru Emoto regarding the science of water: https://www.masaru-emoto.net/en/
Deepak Chopra: https://www.deepakchopra.com/
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
Book a call with Roxanne: https://calendly.com/roxanne-8
As we move toward businesses slowly opening up again, I thought this would be a good time to reflect on what it takes to be an authentic leader in troubled times. The past few months have been unprecedented in terms of a global shutdown. We have never seen a time when the world essentially stopped and most of us were forced to work from home. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are happy to welcome back HR Expert, Neil Cosby.
Neil Cosby is a seasoned Senior Human Resources professional with HR generalist experience spanning over 20 years. Neil is a true believer in the necessity for solid HR infrastructure in any organization that must be aligned with the overall business goals and objectives.
Authentic Touch Points:
- What it takes to be an authentic leader.2:00
- Leading in the private vs. public sector.6:45
- Planning is key to leading in uncertain times.12:00
- Relational transparency is necessary in a great leader.15:45
- Good leaders are strong enough to make unpopular decisions.18:45
- How leaders have risen up during COVID.25:00
- The best leaders are constantly learning.28:30
- Accepting feedback, the good and the bad from your employees.32:55
Neil is an Adjunct Professor at Niagara College and Humber College where he teaches HR in respective institutions’ School of Business. The passion Neil has for HR has been instrumental in educating those not familiar with HR fundamentals and securing their “buy-in” so HR is represented in their organizations. Neil is the ideal business development executive for HRprimed Inc.
With many of us working from home and spending most of our time with family, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click the link below to book a call with me. You will also find more information about me and how I can help you at RoxanneDerhodge.com.
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Neil’s website: https://www.hrprimed.ca/
Neil’s webinars: https://www.hrprimed.ca/pages/webinars
Neil’s email: neil@hrprimed.ca
Neil’s phone#: (905) 929-5075
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
Book a call with Roxanne: https://calendly.com/roxanne-8
I recorded this podcast before the protests started. With all of the unrest that’s been in the news surrounding the senseless murder of George Floyd, and the hundreds of years of systemic racism and injustice, we must stand up, speak out and let our voices be heard if we truly want to make a difference. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne we are so privileged to welcome Journeyer, Nikita Burks-Hale who is with us to discuss how to create a more authentic life journey for people of colour.
Nikita Burks-Hale, also known as the "JourneyCoach" is a “journeyer” in every sense of the world and has dedicated her life and life’s work to guiding and supporting women in their journey to live more imperfect, authentic, and intentional lives.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Nikita’s path to journeying. 2:15
- Resilience for women of colour. 6:45
- “The Invisible Cape”. 10:30
- Microaggressions, what they are. 12:45
- Resiliency in a less tolerant society. 15:15
- The 5 steps of your imperfect journey. 19:00
- You have choices...take control. 23:00
When Nikita is not journeying or building the JourneyGurl Magic empire, you can find her on the couch playing 20 questions with her wife Jessica or Mickey Mouses's “hot dog dance” with her 2-year old son Adonis.
With many of us working from home and spending most of our time with family, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click the link below to book a call with me. You will also find more information about me and how I can help you at RoxanneDerhodge.com.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Nikita’s website: https://www.journeygurlmagic.com
Nikita’s podcast: https://www.journeygurlmagic.com/podcast
Nikita’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeygurlmagic/
Nikita’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeygurlmagic/
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
Book a call with Roxanne: https://calendly.com/roxanne-8
Now that we have been in quarantine for more than 2 months, I’m sure that people are feeling stressed inside as much as they are when leaving the house. Everything is different and much more stressful. Just a regular trip to the store can be very intimidating and cause distress in many of us. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, I am happy to welcome Dr. Stephanie Stanfield who will talk about Energy Healing and managing stress naturally.
Dr. Steph is THE stress management mentor. She uses her degrees, post graduate qualifications and diplomas to support people to live a life of thriving. She has coached countless people establish a strong core of thriving and healing from health conditions such as sleep issues, headaches, immune system issues as well as relationship issues.
Authentic Touch Points
- Steph’s path to energy medicine.2:30
- Why external energy affects us all.9:20
- The physiological symptoms of stress.13:15
- Overcoming symptoms of external energy.20:30
- How self-talk can breed fear.25:10
- Tips to avoid stress while going out.28:15
- Remind yourself to feel positive emotions.35:15
Dr. Steph utilizes various methods to address shifting from surviving into thriving so that limiting beliefs are eliminated. She is a world-wide published author, accomplished teacher and energy medicine expert. She has a private practice as well as online educational programs that are affordable and easy to use. She is currently the only integrative therapy practitioner in the Colorado Roaring Fork Valley who had Dr. C. Norman Shealy as her adviser while earning a Doctorate of Theology (Th.D.) in Spiritual Counseling from Holos Graduate Seminary and her Ph.D. in Energy Medicine at Greenwich University.
With many of us working from home and spending most of our time with family, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click the link below to book a call with me. You will also find more information about me at RoxanneDerhodge.com.
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Dr. Steph’s website: https://makingshiftshappen.com/
Free course: https://makingshiftshappen.com/courses/calmmoms/
So many of us were instantly thrown into an unknown world of working virtually from home. Some have embraced it with open arms while others are struggling to stay on task. This is completely understandable...trying to get things done while you’re also homeschooling your kids or have your spouse or other household members at home is not an easy task.
On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Valerie and Johnna of Online Business Gurus to talk us through some of the difficulties you may be facing while working virtually and offering suggestions that may help.
VALERIE JENNINGS has a BA in Communications and over 25 years’ experience in the administrative and computer Fields. She was also an Advertising Director for TIF Instruments, an instrument measuring company in Miami, FL for over 7 years. There she won many awards from many of the trade magazines for her Advertising Designs.
JOHNNA LONDEN has an Associate Degree in Computer Networking. She has worked many years in Logistics and helped manage a shipping company in Texas. She has over 15 years’ experience in General Administration and several years in Management.
After working together since 2001...in 2018, they founded The Online Business Gurus. The OBGs mission is to show start-up businesses who want an online presence or well-established businesses that want to expand their online sales, the foundational steps they need in the online world. The OBGs teaches how build and/or manage their teams, install systems in their business and market their products and services business owners can create the strong foundation they need to build their success.
Authentic Touch Points:
- We booked this podcast before the quarantine...honest! 2:45
- What’s different about working virtually since the inception? 7:30
- Some great tracking tools to help you stay on task. 10:00
- Going from the office to working from home. 16:30
- Great programs that you can use for free. 20:20
- When you know it’s time to hire some help. 30:20
- Where and how to hire a VA or Freelancer. 35:20
Together, Valerie and Johnna currently have over 13 certifications in the marketing and automation areas. With Johnna’s assistance we also helped a client to rank number 9 in the Twitter’s Global Gurus Brand Top 30.
With many of us working from home and spending most of our time with family, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click the link below to book a call with me. You will also find more information about me at RoxanneDerhodge.com.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Online Business Gurus Website: https://theonlinebusinessgurus.com/
OBG’s Free Checklist: https://theonlinebusinessgurus.com/free-checklist/
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
Book a call with Roxanne: https://calendly.com/roxanne-8
Apps mentioned in the podcast:
Asana TeamWork Loom Lucid Chart Canva Buffer Hootsuite Facebook Google Drive Dropbox Back Blaze Last Pass Zoom Temi What’s App Skype Slack YouTube Infusionsoft
Leadership can be daunting and while becoming a great leader for your team is no easy task, going in with the right mindset will carry you a long way. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome CEO, Shelley Butler who shares her story about how a small shift in thinking helped her to become the leader that she is today.
By title, Shelley is the newly minted CEO of Dovico! She spreads a message of compassion, health and love like no other. While her day-to-day work has her doing various operational tasks and making CEO-like decisions, her greatest work comes from ensuring that everyone has a stake in Dovico’s direction.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Shelley’s path to leadership.1:30
- Putting trust in and learning from your team.6:30
- The “Awakening”.9:45
- When does integrity begin?17:00
- Paving the way for new leaders by serving first.20:30
- Making the shift to servant leadership.28:30
- Put people where they find their joy.34:30
- Can we create a “new normal”?40:00
In every great organization, there’s a powershifter—someone whose purpose is to transfer power from one person to another. Shelley is Dovico’s powershifter. But instead of taking power from one person and moving it to another, Shelley helps everyone she meets to see the power they have within, and she does it with nothing more than love, dignity and respect.
With many of us working from home and spending most of our time with family, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click the link below to book a call with me. You can also learn more about me at RoxanneDerhodge.com
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
TUBA: https://www.tuba.co/
Dovico: https://www.dovico.com/
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
Book a call with Roxanne: https://calendly.com/roxanne-8
We’re now 2 months into the quarantine and as we see the curve flattening, we’re hopeful that we can soon move on to our “new normal”. A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of meeting with a fellow therapist to talk about different ways there are to help people to cope throughout the pandemic and isolation. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, I am thrilled to welcome my friend Edy Nathan.
Edy Nathan MA, LCSWR is an author, public speaker and licensed therapist. She is an AASECT certified sex therapist, hypnotherapist and certified EMDR practitioner with more than 20 years of experience. Edy earned degrees from New York University and Fordham University, with post-graduate training at the Ackerman Institute for Family Therapy. She practices in New York City.
In her expertise as a grief therapist Edy interweaves her formal training as a psychotherapist with breathwork, guided imagery, ritual and storytelling. Trauma, abuse, and grief cause the soul to become imbalanced: The goal of the work is to find emotional calibration or balance to defy the depth of darkness and the grip grief often has on the psyche. She believes that everyone experiences grief throughout their lives. Grief is not just about the death of a loved one, but the losses we experience in life.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Edy’s career path took a turn.2:40
- Take your fears and put them into gear.6:25
- Listen to your “self-talk”.12:00
- Learning to slow down.15:45
- Creating connection without contact.20:35
- Virtual touches help when you’re alone.25:00
- Changing ineffective coping methods.31:20
- Stepping into mindfulness.37:30
Grief is hard to talk about. Edy teaches you to dance with your grief, to know it as a way to know yourself. An essential element in her practice is to offer clients the chance to combine psychotherapy with a deeper, more spiritual understanding of the self. She is dedicated to helping people understand their grief, cope with the fear and struggle that holds them back and learn to live fully.
With many of us working from home and spending most of our time with family, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click the link below to book a call with me.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Edy’s website: https://edynathan.com/
Edy’s book: https://edynathan.com/its-grief-self-discover-through-trauma-loss/
Sign up for Edy’s newsletter and mention hearing this podcast with Roxanne to receive Edy’s CD download at no charge!
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
Book a call with Roxanne: https://calendly.com/roxanne-8
We are more than 6 weeks into the quarantine and are now seeing some of the issues that leaders and managers are experiencing while leading a virtual team. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are fortunate to spend some time with Neil Cosby to discuss what’s happening and some helpful ideas and strategies that you may find useful.
Neil is a seasoned Senior Human Resources professional with HR generalist experience spanning over 20 years. Neil is a true believer in the necessity for solid HR infrastructure in any organization that must be aligned with the overall business goals and objectives.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Are we getting burnt out from being cooped up? 1:45
- Virtual isn’t “in person”. 7:45
- Why some are feeling fatigued. 10:15
- Supporting your team is Job 1! 15:00
- Creating a “Virtual Wellness Day”. 18:15
- Issues that can arise during quarantine. 24:35
- Recognizing the stress that leaders are facing. 31:30
- Take the opportunity to take care of yourself. 33:20
Neil is an Adjunct Professor at Niagara College and Humber College where he teaches HR in respective institutions’ School of Business. The passion Neil has for HR has been instrumental in educating those not familiar with HR fundamentals and securing their “buy-in” so HR is represented in their organizations. Neil is the ideal business development executive for HRprimed Inc.
With many of us working from home and spending most of our time with family, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click the link below to book a call with me.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Neil’s website: https://www.hrprimed.ca/
Neil’s email: neil@hrprimed.ca
Neil’s phone#: (905) 929-5075
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
Book a call with Roxanne: https://calendly.com/roxanne-8
Great teams don’t just happen, they need to be cultivated, nurtured and cared for. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome CEO, Yves Doucet who will share his inspiration and ideas for creating a team that is highly functional, greatly motivated and enjoys the atmosphere and culture that has been created by using some basic principles of energy and quantum physics.
By official title, Yves is the CEO and co-founder of a thriving timesheet company called Dovico, but he would preferably be named a "Culture Coach." As Dovico's "Culture Coach," Yves helps his team find their passion and matches it with business. He genuinely believes that if the team is working aligned with their values, there is no obstacle to ingenuity and growth -both personally and professionally.
Fast forward 26 years later, Dovico has world-class customers from all over the world! We have a flexible work environment and are committed to work-life balance. Working with a fun and passionate team every day, driving results, and creating meaningful work experiences. Our culture centers around values of Leadership, Getting Customers Back to Work, Courage and Respect.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Why Yves is passionate about leading authentically.2:00
- Rising up again.11:45
- Why people follow even bad leaders.18:50
- How to attract and retain staff in todays’ job market.22:00
- Creating a conscious space for leading.31:30
- Gauging the authenticity of others.41:45
- COURAGE creates connection.50:20
Yves' ambition in life is to make every day and everyone a little better than the way he found them. It's this energetic passion that makes his time and life meaningful and an influencer of change.
With many of us working from home and spending most of our time with family, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click the link below to book a call with me.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Yves website: https://www.yvesdoucet.com/
Yves book: https://www.blurb.ca/b/9974466-i-am-a-seed-softcover-book
or https://www.blurb.ca/b/9974424-i-am-a-seed-hardcover-book
Dovico Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DovicoSoftware/
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
Book a call with Roxanne: https://calendly.com/roxanne-8
Well, we’ve been in quarantine for over a month now. How are you getting along with your significant other, kids, family, roommate...etc??? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are talking with Relationship Expert, Jed Jurchenko about keeping it all together, communicating and connecting well, while in isolation.
Jed graduated from Southern California Seminary with a Masters of Divinity and returned to complete a second degree in psychology. He’s a licensed marriage and family therapist, adjunct psychology professor, coach, and author. Jed has written over 20 books filled with straight-forward, easily applied marriage wisdom. He specializes in helping couples transform their bond from average to a high-performing relationship.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Jed’s path to becoming a couples’ therapist.2:40
- “Marrying” Religion and marital systems.8:00
- How much faith is used in therapy?14:55
- Putting connection habits into practice.22:30
- Intimacy doesn’t start in the bedroom.26:30
- Managing unresolved issues throughout the quarantine.31:15
- Steps to help improve your relationship.37:15
- Connect like Velcro.49:00
Jed resides with his wife Jenny, four daughters, and two foster-daughters in Minnesota. In his free time, he enjoys reading, running marathons, barbequing, and doing life with his incredible family.
With many of us working from home and spending most of our time with family, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click the link below to book a call with me.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Jed’s website: http://www.coffeeshopconversations.com/
Jed’s courses: https://www.coach.me/jed?ref=A9rQL
Jed’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Jed-Jurchenko/e/B00OU2OTG0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?qid=1548524589&sr=8-2-ent&linkCode=sl2&tag=coffeshopco0f-20&linkId=dc1c8bb5645452be31b7293d1c0d30df&language=en_US
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
Book a call with Roxanne: https://calendly.com/roxanne-8
With all that’s going on and being inside for so long now, it gets hard to focus on anything else. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are going to take a look at how to slow our mind and focus on experiencing this downtime as a gift while we look forward to celebrating Earth Day on April 22nd! Today we welcome Environmental Expert and author, Jerry Yudelson.
Known worldwide as a leader in the green building movement, Jerry is the author of twelve previous professional books on green building, sustainable development, water conservation, green homes, building performance, and green marketing.
Authentic Touch Points:
- How Jerry fell into the environmental movement. 2:25
- Struggling to slow down. 7:40
- Viewing this downtime as a gift. 10:00
- Meditating and being mindful. 14:25
- Shifting from overachieving to peacefulness. 19:15
- Our relationship with the Earth. 26:30
- The 7th Generation Philosophy. 33:50
- How can we make a difference? 35:20
Jerry’s new book, The Godfather of Green: An Eco-Spiritual Memoir, will be published on Earth Day, April 22nd. In the book, as a young environmentalist, Jerry meets a powerful Indian spiritual master who shows him how a serious practice of meditation and mindfulness can work hand-in-hand with protecting the planet. The master’s message is simple: change yourself before you try to change the world. Jerry takes this message to heart and strives to incorporate it into his busy life as an environmental activist, teacher, and business leader.
With many of us working from home and spending most of our time with family, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click the link below to book a call with me.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Jerry’s website: https://jerryyudelson.net/
Jerry’s books: https://jerryyudelson.net/books or https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=Jerry+Yudelson&ref=nb_sb_noss
Blink by Malcolm Gladwell: https://www.amazon.ca/Blink-Power-Thinking-Without/dp/0316010669
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
Book a call with Roxanne: https://calendly.com/roxanne-8
With everyone being cooped up inside together as we battle COVID 19, I thought this would be the perfect time to share some information about personality types so that we can work toward being a little more tolerant and understanding during this crisis. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne we welcome Sandra Etherington to talk about the different personality types and how we can gain a greater understanding of how our family members think and feel.
Sandra [pronounced Sondra] is the owner of Family Personalities, a business that aims to help families change the way they parent through the use of Personality Type. With a background in Mathematics and Big 4 Accounting, Sandra uses her talent for analysis and data, combined with her training and passion for Myers-Briggs personality type, to help families work together more effectively to raise their uniquely wired children to be the best versions of themselves that they can be.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Sandra’s journey from accounting to personality types. 2:35
- The categories. 6:35
- How do I figure out what my personality type is? 11:00
- How to cope when everyone is home. 19:20
- Assessing your kids...how early can you start? 27:00
- Checking in with the whole family and helping each other through this. 35:00
- Tips for staying patient with the kids. 38:25
Sandra is starting a podcast and invites you to join her for fun, casual discussions about family, parenting and personality type (see link below). Sandra brings her expertise of the Myers-Briggs type model, her love of Enneagram and her sarcastic views on parenting.
With many of us working from home and spending most of our time with family, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience or click the link below to book a call with me.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Sandra’s website: https://familypersonalities.com/
Sandra’s podcast: https://familypersonalities.com/podcast/
Sandra’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familypersonalities/
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
Book a call with Roxanne: https://calendly.com/roxanne-8
With all that’s happening with COVID 19 and social distancing, many people are working virtually. This is an unprecedented time for many work teams and leaders. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Leadership Expert Deborah Connors to share some ideas about keeping your team positive virtually.
Deborah is a prominent figure in the story of how Canadian workplaces have become better places to work through her development of The Better Workplace Conference, which she successfully led for 17 years. This powerful initiative created a whole generation of workplace health professionals and a huge community of practice.
In her book “A Better Place To Work: Daily Practices That Transform Culture” (2018), she has distilled the knowledge of hundreds of thought-leaders she brought together each year, combining it with her own leadership experience to provide practical advice for transformative workplace change. Deborah holds a BSC and an MPE (Health Promotion). She is a certified CMHA Psychological Health & Safety Advisor and Mental Health Works Facilitator, and a member of Wellness Works Canada and the Canadian Management Consultants (CMC).
Authentic Touch Points:
- Creating a workplace for people to flourish.3:30
- Communication expectations in leaders today.8:55
- The impact of working virtually on work teams.15:45
- Ideas for creating a positive outlook for your team.18:15
- Increasing mindfulness for your team.45
- Do’s and Don’ts for leaders.29:30
- Small things can make a big difference.34:10
- Take it all back to the office.37:45
A captivating speaker, storyteller, author and workplace coach, Deborah researches the latest breakthroughs in workplace health and culture around the globe. She has interviewed many of the leading organizational health experts, which forms the basis of her work: teaching leaders how to radically shift culture so that people can flourish.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Deborah’s website: www.deborahconnors.com
Deborah’s book: https://deborahconnors.com/books-news/
Contact Deborah: https://deborahconnors.com/contact/
Roxanne's previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
Book a call with Roxanne: https://calendly.com/roxanne-8
Don’t forget to mention Roxanne’s podcast to receive a 15% discount on the single rate for Deborah’s “8-Weeks To A Better Place To Work” course that starts on April 16th, 2020!
Working virtually is a new concept that many people have been pushed into this week. How do we cope when we are used to going to an office each day, surrounded by people with a clear work structure? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are joined by Leadership Expert, Pam Griffiths who will share some of her thoughts and ideas on how to help your team transition into working from home.
Pam is a graduate of Royal Roads University in Victoria, holding a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching. She has also obtained her Professional Certified Coach designation from the International Coach Federation. Pam brings over 20 years of experience in leadership roles both in the Corporate and Entreprenerial world. She has coached, trained and mentored hundreds of sales leaders toward achieving maximum results.
Authentic Touch Points:
- What leaders are struggling with today.4:45
- How do leaders get the support they need?8:25
- How to lead authentically.10:40
- Working virtually for the first time.13:30
- Finding the positive in an overwhelming sea of negative.16:55
- Taking stock of our accomplishments.19:45
- Dealing with conflict that was there before the quarantine.22:50
- How to structure your virtual meetings.27:25
Pam partners with leaders, coaches and entrepreneurs with a desire to increase performance both personally and professionally. Her focus is coaching and providing leading edge coach training programs. This lays the groundwork to support corporations to gain a deeper level of employee engagement impacting measurable results for sustainable change.
Listen in to hear some great advice and tips to help your team make the shift to working from home.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Pam’s website: http://pamgriffithscoaching.com/
Pam’s book: https://www.amazon.ca/Leadership-Unleashed-Awaken-Your-Extraordinary-ebook/dp/B07MHB62K1/r
Zoom: https://zoom.us/
Slack: https://slack.com/intl/en-ca/
Current news is creating a bleak outlook, and no one can predict what the coming weeks or months will bring. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Resiliency Expert, Ana Tajder who will share her story and discuss how she overcame a difficult life of living through war and health issues to creating the happy and healthy life she has today.
Ana was born in Zagreb, Croatia, to actress/artist Jagoda Kaloper and architect Radovan Tajder. When bombs reached Zagreb in 1991, she fled to Vienna, where she graduated with an MBA and collected extensive work experience in diplomacy, marketing and advertising. Her first novel “From Barbie to Vibrator” was published in Croatia in 2008 and Austria in 2009.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Ana’s journey. 4:30
- The diagnosis.8:30
- Finding safety in the face of war.16:15
- Keeping a positive mindset.21:15
- What’s the prize?24:15
- Finding the creativity inside.26:30
- Thank you, Mama.31:45
In 2010, Ana was awarded the prestigious “Austrian State Grant for Literature” for “Titoland”. The book was published in Austria in 2012 and Croatia in 2013. It received extensive media coverage and was nominated for various awards. Ana writes for German, Austrian and Croatian newspapers and magazines and is finishing a PhD in Sociology about singles and capitalism.
Never giving up on ballet, her first passion, Ana is a certified New York City Ballet Workout instructor. She is currently at work on her next book while splitting her time between Vienna and Los Angeles. Ana is a member of IG Autorinen Autoren, Presseclub Concordia and Literar-Mechana. Ana is married to American bestselling author and screenwriter Nic Kelman. They have one son.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Ana’s website: http://www.thankyoumama.net/
Ana’s podcast: http://www.tajder.com/podcast
Are you a leader in business or someone who has a leader? Either way there are most definitely stressors and fears on both sides of the table. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Leadership Expert, Mary Ann Baynton who will share her thoughts regarding a positive mindset and how it helps both leaders and team members to overcome fear and negativity.
Mary Ann’s areas of expertise include workplace mental health, psychological safety, resolving conflict, and building resilience. She is the principal of Mary Ann Baynton & Associates where she consults with organizations across the country.
Highlights you won’t want to miss:
- Looking at the fear that Coronavirus is causing.2:00
- The common enemy mistake.6:35
- Are industry leaders becoming more authentic?11:00
- Key resiliency factors that you can implement.14:30
- The Four A’s.20:45
- Protecting yourself against bullying.25:00
- The common stressors of leaders today.27:00
Mary Ann also serves as the Director of Strategy and Collaboration for Workplace Strategies for Mental Health which produces free resources for all Canadians with support from Canada Life. She is the author of several books including The Evolution of Workplace Mental Health in Canada and Mindful Manager. She strives to help people eliminate unnecessary suffering and improve lives.
Join us to hear Mary Ann share her insight and ideas on reducing stress and keeping a more positive outlook.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Mary Ann’s website: https://maryannbaynton.com/
Workplace Strategies website: ttps://www.workplacestrategiesformentalhealth.com/
The 4 A’s: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044476
Protecting Ourselves Against Bullying: https://www.workplacestrategiesformentalhealth.com/employee-resources/protecting-ourselves-against-bullying
Becoming a great leader is no easy task and there has never been a more important time to understand this fast paced, global economy. Companies operating in the same style and pace as before are a great disadvantage. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Serving Leadership Expert, Dan Owolabi.
Dan has always believed that Authentic Leaders are servants first. That’s why he has made it his mission to help others achieve exceptional results by leading from a mindset of serving.
Drawing upon his talent for storytelling and his passion for connecting with others, Dan has spent the past 15 years working to empower those around him. For nearly a decade, he served as a public-school teacher and pastor in Northeast Ohio. The work, while demanding, was incredibly rewarding—so in 2017, Dan decided to take his passion for developing leaders to a wider audience.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Dan’s journey. 2:20
- Serving leadership...what it means and what to consider. 4:30
- Tips to be a better serving leader. 8:05
- How you can help your leader move to a more serving place. 12:15
- Serving in personal vs corporate relationships. 14:00
- Serving leadership around the world. 18:20
Dan’s immediate success and subsequent speaking invitations eventually led him to start The Owolabi Leadership Company dedicated to training and inspiring leaders around the world. By guiding them to build stronger relationships, he has been able to share his fiercely held principle that leadership isn’t a status you get, but a service you give.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.
Roxanne
Links:
Dan’s website: https://www.danowolabi.com
Branches Worldwide: https://www.branchesworldwide.org
Domestic violence is not physical violence alone. Domestic violence is any behavior of which the purpose is to gain power and control over a spouse, partner, girl/boyfriend or intimate family member. Abuse is a learned behavior; it is not caused by anger, mental problems, drugs or alcohol, or other common excuses. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Author, Kendra Weenie who will share some of her story and talk about her journey of self-care and healing.
Kendra is a Cree woman from Sweetgrass First Nation, Saskatchewan. She is an author and inspirational speaker and facilitates self-care workshops for women and youth.
Authentic Touch Points
- Kendra’s journey. 2:15
- Seeking love to fill the void. 5:10
- Looking past the red flags. 8:55
- Feeling trapped. 11:00
- When my attitude shifted. 12:35
- Watching for red flags and trusting your gut. 20:00
- Learning and implementing self-care. 23:15
- Talking honestly with children about domestic violence. 27:20
Kendra’s book Surviving Domestic Violence is a memoir that outlines the challenges of breaking out of the intergenerational cycle of violence. She shares her experience of growing up in poverty on Sweetgrass First Nation, being raised by a single mother, and circumstances leading up to her former abusive relationship. She also talks about how her life changed after giving birth to her daughter Kalayah. Most importantly, she explains how she was able to take control of her life and learn the importance of self-love.
Join us to hear Kendra’s messages of hope and self-care while discussing her healing journey.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Kendra’s website: www.kendraweenie.com
Kendra’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/kendrahtw/
What is TRE: https://traumaprevention.com/what-is-tre/
With the distraction of technology, addiction to screens and lack of social integration, kids and teens today are facing new and challenging mental health issues. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Family Development Expert, Charle Peck who will share her ideas about the issues that kids and teens face and offer advice for parents and teachers on how to deal with them.
Charle speaks to you with a genuine passion for making this world a better place to live. As the host of the new podcast, Advancing Humanity, making its appearance in March 2020, she holds intriguing conversations with people who contribute to this quest and is willing to challenge the status quo. As an American living in Canada, her worldly understanding of cultural diversity allows her to have an open-mind and equitable discussion around a large variety of topics.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Charle’s journey.4:00
- What are teens missing today?5:15
- Why kids today don’t ask for help.10:20
- Teaching kids resilience and social skills.13:10
- Charle’s new podcast will be starting soon.20:00
- Recognizing mental health symptoms in kids and how to help.24:10
- Getting parents to understand and participate in their kids’ mental health.27:45
- Charle’s podcast goals.29:55
Charle’s background also brings a unique perspective as a seasoned educator, clinical therapist intern, and parent of three boys. Charle's teaching and mental health training makes her an expert on helping people thrive, especially in the teen years. Eventually, she aspires to blend these exciting professions to promote healthy life practices through community education.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Charle’s website: https://optimalwellnessniagara.com/charle-peck
Charle’s podcast to begin March 3rd, 2020: http://advancinghumanitypodcast.com/
“Diversity is who’s on the team, inclusion is who gets to play.” Tina Varughese
Successful organizations today understand that being able to communicate cross-culturally in the workplace will lead to enhanced productivity, performance and employee engagement. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Diversity Expert, Tina Varughese to discuss how managing diversity promotes an inspiring workplace culture.
Tina is the President of tWorks and is a professional speaker and trainer specializing in diversity and inclusion, inclusive leadership and work-life balance. She has previously worked with Alberta Employment and Immigration where she spearheaded international recruitment missions as well as ran her own successful relocation and settlement firm.
Authentic Touch Points
- Tina’s claim to fame. 2:05
- Tina’s evolution. 4:40
- When, where and why? 7:55
- Diversity today. 9:40
- Integrating into Canadian companies and cultural differences. 12:40
- Unconscious bias and how they influence us. 16:30
- Working to recognize cultural bias. 21:15
- Tina’s advice for leaders. 24:10
Tina is a contributing writer for numerous publications including the Human Resource Institute of Alberta’s Network magazine. She was the President of her provincial chapter of Canadian Association of Professional Speakers. Tina has been the face of diversity, literally, when she was chosen to be in Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty representing beauty in diversity. With two kids, four fish and one husband, she resides in Calgary where she recently began hip hop classes.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Tina’s website: https://www.tworksforyou.ca/
In today’s fast paced world, we rarely find the time to do all that is required of us in our daily lives, let alone taking the time to think about how we feel or listen to our bodies for signs and symptoms that something is amiss. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Holistic Health Expert, Tammy Rigg who will talk about how our blocked emotions will manifest in other areas of our body and life.
Tammy was originally a dental hygienist and after having 4 children, she decided to go back to school in 2012 to become a massage therapist. While going through school, she was diagnosed with uterine and cervical cancer but did not give up...she graduated in 2014 with amazing grades.
Authentic Touch Points
- Tammy’s journey. 1:45
- Experiencing emotion through touch. 4:20
- Biofeedback, what it is and how it works. 7:45
- Treatment protocol for Biofeedback. 17:45
- Finding the issues and helping to rebalance the body with Qigong. 25:25
- Recognizing the signs and symptoms within the whole person. 32:30
In order to feel her connection to the universe and to help people to feel it too, she began to study Komyo Reiki Kai. While completing her Reiki studies, she also started to study a very in-depth form of Eastern Reflexology, which then led her to getting registered at the Ontario College of Reflexologists, so she has a beautiful mix of both studies.
Tammy has also studied Qigong and hot stone massage, making her a very well-rounded Holistic Health Expert!
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Tammy’s website: https://www.spirituallyintune.ca/
Tammy’s contact info: https://www.spirituallyintune.ca/contact-us
The workplace today is richly diverse and brimming with people of all personality types. Some we get along well with and others we just can’t seem to gel with. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Diversity Expert, Jessica Pettitt who will share some of her ideas about creating a more collaborative environment with those we have to spend our time with each day.
As a College Administrator, Social Justice Training Institute Alumna, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, and a Certified Speaking Professional, Jessica has taken the typical diversity talks to the next level of social justice conversations examining privilege, oppression, entitlement, and our collective responsibility to make change while connecting difficult topics with employee retention, crisis management, and increasing innovation and profits.
Authentic Touch Points
- Being real instead of being perfect.3:05
- Working with teams to create collaboration.7:30
- Dealing with difficult people.10:20
- The conception of Good Enough Now. 15:30
- Jessica’s comedic background.26:30
- Confronting the elephant(s) in the room.28:35
- Jessica’s bonus offerings.32:35
Jessica blends politics, humor, identity, and local flair with big city passion and energy through direct, individualized, and interactive conversations. Her workshops, seminars, and keynotes don’t just leave participants invigorated but inspired and motivated to follow through with action to create change.
Having traveled and lived in a variety of communities and environments, while also engaging with education as student, teacher, administrator, and active community member, Jessica uses her take on life to lead participants through a safe but confrontational process of examination, self-reflection, and open dialog that is as challenging as it is rewarding.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Jessica’s website: https://goodenoughnow.com
Jessica’s email: jessica@goodenoughnow.com
Jessica’s offerings: https://goodenoughnow.com/freebies
Do young people today have a more difficult time taking on leadership roles in the workplace or is it that we don’t allow them the time, space and respect to do the job at hand? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Leadership Expert, Shane Malcolm who will discuss his path to leadership and the trials that young people face today.
Shane Malcolm has been the Executive Director of Leadership Niagara since 2016. As Executive Director Shane has led the organization through brand redevelopment, governance reform and spearheaded the incorporation of the organization as a not-for-profit after 10 years of existence. He is recognized as a community leader who is passionate about transportation, the youth voice and inclusion & diversity among peoples and communities.
Authentic Touch Points
- Shane’s journey to leadership.3:00
- The struggle to get the job without the credentials.8:41
- Navigating the path to employment today.13:35
- Getting your foot in the doorway.20:00
- Are young people equipped to take on a leadership role?29:10
- Making the shift to today’s job market.37:30
- Allowing the younger generation to redevelop the workplace.44:00
Shane believes strongly in community and civic activation and that passion has driven his involvement in both local and provincial advocacy efforts. Shane has a passion for governance and currently sits on the board for the St. Catharines Club, Boys & Girls Club of Niagara and is a past Board member of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce and past chair of the NEXTNiagara Council.
Shane is very proud to have created roots in Niagara and is inspired by the great people strength and potential within the Region and is a proud recipient of Niagara College’s Distinguished Alumni Award, received a 2018 Ontario Premier’s Award nominee, 2017 recipient of the 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Award and 2018 Pride Niagara ED Eldred Award winner.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Shane’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemalcolm/
Shane’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/shane__antonio
Leadership Niagara: http://leadershipniagara.ca
We are all born into different circumstances. Some are born privileged and some deal with more challenges as we grow...but one thing we all have in common is that we have to learn to deal with whatever life throws at us. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Resiliency Expert, Kendal Netmaker.
Kendal is one of Canada’s leading entrepreneurs and speakers, from Sweetgrass First Nation, SK. He was raised by a single mother who cared for Kendal and his three younger sisters while growing up in poverty and few chances for opportunity.
In grade 5, Kendal’s life changed forever when his best friend from South Africa helped him to play soccer by paying for his soccer fees and driving him to games/practices. This act of kindness opened up a whole other world for him that he would have never otherwise experienced. The incredible generosity of his childhood friend’s family inspired Kendal to give back when he launched his company, Neechie Gear® – a lifestyle apparel brand that empowers youth through sports. A percentage of all Neechie Gear® profits go toward funding underprivileged youth to take part in sports.
Authentic Touch Points
Kendal’s journey. 3:50
The key to resilience. 9:45
Creating a positive mindset. 14:15
Striving to become a role model. 17:05
Busting some of the myths about starting a business. 18:00
Finding your focus and staying driven. 21:00
Kendal’s advice for success. 27:00
To date, Kendal has founded and invested in 5 businesses, the author of Driven to Succeed and won over 25 business awards, including runner-up at the YBI Global Entrepreneur of the Year & one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40®. Kendal speaks professionally to thousands of people each year on resilience, leadership and the power of telling your story.
He lives with his wife and two children in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, where he continues to run his company and provide executive leadership coaching to organizations across the country.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.
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Roxanne
Links:
Kendal’s website
Kendal’s book
Kendal’s clothing company
The One Thing
Technology has increased exponentially in the past decade...we are constantly bombarded with information and non-stop communication with our phones, computers, TV, etc... but are we as humans equipped to deal with it? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne we welcome Dr. Rick Csiernik who will talk to us about the role that technology plays in addiction and mental health today.
Rick Csiernik BSc, MSW, PhD, RSW, CCAC, Professor, School of Social Work, King's University College has written and edited fifteen books, including Just Say Know: A Counsellor’s Guide to Psychoactive Drugs, Homeless, Housing and Mental Health, Practising Social Work Research: Case Studies for Learning, The Drug Paradox, and Responding to the Oppression of Addiction.
Authentic Touch Points
- Why are addiction and mental health issues on the rise? 3:00
- Are our patience levels dropping? 5:50
- Is technology taking away our ability to communicate affectively? 7:55
- Are anxiety and depression more prevalent in the workplace? 12:20
- ..is it biological, situational or environmental? 19:20
- How “social norms” factor into addiction. 24:00
- The role that human connection plays. 25:10
- The ROI is in prevention. 27:30
Rick has authored over 200 peer reviewed articles and book chapters and has presented at over 200 conferences, workshops, and seminars. He has been part of research teams that have received over 3.8 million dollars in funding and has been recipient of both the King's University College and McMaster University Continuing Education Teacher of the Year awards as well as the Hugh Mellon Excellence in Research Award.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.
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Roxanne
Links:
Rick’s email: rcsierni@uwo.ca
Rick’s Info Online: https://socialwork.kings.uwo.ca/people/faculty-and-administration/member-profile/?doaction=getProfile&id=rcsierni
Emotional Intelligence...what is it and how does it impact our everyday life? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Leadership Expert, Lesley Calvin who will explain EI and help with some strategies to create a more positive outlook.
Lesley is a Leadership Development Consultant, Coach and Trainer, and is highly revered as an Emotional Intelligence Specialist with a warm, dynamic, and impactful approach to her coaching, facilitation and speaking engagements.
Lesley is one of few Leadership Development Master Practitioners with the expertise and certification to administer and facilitate both the Energy Leadership Index (ELI) Assessment and the Emotional Intelligence Assessment (EQi-2.0) both recognized by Forbes in their top 10 as must take assessments for Professionals/Leaders. With her unique and specialized approach, Lesley works with individuals and teams to identify strengths, triggers, and development areas, in to deliver elevated results, fuel positivity and foster engagement.
Authentic Touch Points
Lesley’s path to leadership. 2:25
What is Emotional Intelligence and how does it impact our energy? 5:40
The perception of connecting with leaders. 11:00
Explaining the 7 levels of energy. 17:50
Identifying the energy in your team. 24:30
Tips for leaders to enhance their EI. 31:10
Strategies for leaders dealing with employee mental health issues. 36:20
Lesley’s coaching and training approach is rooted in positive psychology and aims to support the healthy development of balance between self and others, personal and professional and work and life.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.
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Roxanne
Links:
Lesley’s website: https://lesleycalvin.ca
Lesley’s contact info: https://lesleycalvin.ca/social-and-blog
Lesley’s email: lesleycalvincoaching@gmail.com
Anger...it’s an emotion that we all try to control and is quick to rear itself anywhere and at anytime. Whether we’re at home, at work or out in public, it is often hard to contain our anger. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Psychotherapist, Julie Christiansen who will share her thoughts on Anger Solutions and tell us why anger “management” is an outdated concept.
Julie is a seasoned Psychotherapist with a lifelong mission to leverage people and organizations into open communication so they can live free of conflict, tension, anger, and fear. With her in-depth understanding of human behaviour and clinical expertise, Julie has become a much sought-after public speaker and corporate trainer in the specialized area of anger management.
Authentic Touch Points:
- Where Julie’s career path began.2:10
- Anger is a feeling to express, not a behavior to manage.6:15
- Why anger “management” is a false concept.10:15
- T-S-A...some helpful tips for when you are triggered.14:00
- Dealing with anger (yours and others) in the moment.21:10
- What leaders need to know when dealing with employee anger.27:55
- Respect needs to come from both management and employees.35:40
- Creating the space for conscious conversations.40:40
Julie has built a reputation as a dynamic, inspirational and humorous speaker who can handle sensitive topics with tact and grace. Employees, students, clients, and corporate audiences embrace her passion to help people create radical, positive, lasting change in their lives.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.
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Roxanne
Links:
Julie’s website: http://www.angersolution.com
Julie’s practice site: https://juliechristiansen.com
The world has become so much smaller in this digital age. Communication can easily break down through email, text and the unspoken word. There is simply no emotional context in digital interaction. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Communication Expert, Ron Tsang.
Following a successful career as a stock analyst on Bay Street, Ron Tsang is a professional speaker who also teaches business and leadership communication at Centennial College’s School of Business. Using concepts from his book From Presentation to Standing Ovation: 15 Actionable Ideas to Achieve Massive Influence, Ron helps executives, employees, and entrepreneurs present even better than Steve Jobs.
Authentic Touch Points:
How Ron got his start in the speaking world. 2:00
Influencing others in communication. 9:10
Are you “communicating with” or “speaking to”? 12:20
Looking at your capacity to communicate. 18:15
Virtual/remote vs. face to face communication. 21:50
Intercultural communication. 31:20
Tips for communicating up the chain of command. 36:50
How companies can improve cross-cultural communication as they expand globally. 39:15
Ron is the 2020 President of the Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS). He is also the co-founder of the Share, Love, Celebrate annual charity fundraiser, and the Toronto Entrepreneurs of Passion and Purpose Awards. Some of his Ron’s clients include Global Fortune 500 banks, insurance companies, tech companies, professional associations, and non-profit organizations.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.
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Roxanne
Links:
Ron’s website: http://rhtsang.com
Ron’s book: https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=Ron-Tsang&tag=rontsa00-20
Share Love Celebrate: https://www.instagram.com/sharelovecelebrate
The TEPP Awards: http://tepp.community
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rontsang
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RonTsangMedia
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rhtsang
Workplaces today take more care to create an inclusive and empathetic atmosphere for employees to feel safe, accepted and able to ask for help when needed. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Employee Engagement Expert, Jackie Faulkner.
Jackie is the President and Co-founder of Thrive State Inc., a management consulting company with a vision to create a world in which everyone loves Monday mornings.
Authentic Touch Points:
Taking a look at the psychological health & safety of employees. 6:00
Guarded Minds at Work. 8:00
Steps to starting the conversation. 11:25
Mediation can be very effective. 15:00
Assumptions usually create misunderstandings. 17:20
What is Transformational Team Building? 20:00
The rise of mental health issues in the workplace. 27:20
With over 15 years of leadership experience in community and mental health care, Jackie has an unwavering passion for investing in employee mental health as the ultimate strategy for businesses to flourish. Jackie is an insightful and diplomatic leader with expertise in developing organizational culture and performance management. She is also a skilled facilitator and mediator.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Jackie’s website: http://www.thrivestate.ca/
Guarding Minds at Work: https://www.guardingmindsatwork.ca/
Deloitte article about ROI for employee mental health: https://www2.deloitte.com/ca/en/pages/press-releases/articles/significant-roi-for-workplace-mental-health-programs.html
Municipal Purchasing Opportunities: https://secure.bidsandtenders.ca/
Years ago, mental health discussions between leaders and employees just didn’t happen. Thankfully we are moving toward a more empathetic and inclusive time where employee health and welfare are taken much more seriously and there are systems in place to help with most stressful situations. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are talking with Yvonne Nasri who will share her experience and knowledge regarding HR and approaching mental health issues at work.
Yvonne is the Founder & Chief Human Resources Officer of Victory & Co. and Partner at DisruptHR Niagara. A dynamic and innovative executive with a head for business and a heart for community, Yvonne combines her strengths of strategic leadership, human resources and operations to work with leaders to build great workplace cultures through talent acquisition, total rewards programs and high-performance coaching.
Authentic Touch Points:
It’s often not work related. 4:10
Employee Assistant Programs are not just for mental health. 6:50
Are leaders more comfortable now starting a conversation about mental wellbeing? 9:30
Equipping leaders to understand and help. 12:05
Putting a strategy in place. 14:55
Keeping employees engaged at work. 18:30
Important questions to ask when interviewing potential employees. 22:10
Yvonne believes in supporting the community and is the Vice Chair of the Niagara Community Legal Clinic Board of Directors and is on the HR Advisory Committee for Bethlehem Housing & Support Services. Yvonne attended ESADE University's Strategy & Innovation Executive Program and is a Niagara College's Business Administration graduate. Yvonne was recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 Professional in 2016 and nominated for Community Leadership in 2018. She is an explorer, optimist and infinite thinker!
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.
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Roxanne
Links:
Yvonne’s website: https://victoryandco.ca/
Yvonne’s email: yvonne@victoryandco.ca
Networking for business is an important approach to create mutually beneficial relationships that can help move you forward in your career...or is it? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are so fortunate to welcome (all the way from London England) Networking Expert, Andy Lopata.
Labelled ‘Mr. Network’ by The Sun, Andy Lopata was called ‘one of Europe’s leading business networking strategists’ by the Financial Times and ‘a true master of networking’ by the Independent.
A very experienced international speaker, Andy is the author of three books on networking, has been quoted in a number of other business books and is regularly quoted in the international press. His fourth book will be published by Bloomsbury Publishing in 2019.
Authentic Touch Points:
Where Andy’s journey began. 2:15
The discomfort of networking. 4:30
Am I doing it right? 7:35
Build, then nurture. 14:25
Just ask – sharing, opening up & being authentic. 18:05
Keeping the relationships healthy. 23:55
Ideas for becoming more authentic. 27:10
Authenticity is key. 31:20
Andy is a Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association (PSA) and of the Learning and Performance Institute and a Master of the Institute for Sales Management. He is also one of just 23 recipients of the PSA’s top honour, the ‘Award of Excellence’.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.
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Roxanne
Links:
Andy’s website: https://lopata.co.uk
Andy’s email: enquiries@lopata.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/networkingstrategy
Taking a hard look at mental health in the workplace, is it on the rise and why? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Mental Health Specialist, Sue-Ann Maislin who will share her strategies to create a more empathetic and supportive workplace.
Sue-Ann is passionate about improving mental health and occupational safety in the workplace. She has successfully partnered with over 200 leading Canadian employers, introducing practical strategies to improve mental health, including an informed response to challenging workplace health, safety and performance issues. Sue-Ann’s expertise helps employers mitigate risk and remain current with legislative requirements.
Authentic Touch Points:
What is causing the increase of mental health issues in the workplace? 3:30
The shift from employers when it effects the bottom line. 10:00
How small companies can help their employees. 16:55
Employers and leaders struggle too. 21:00
Training leaders to be authentic and connected is essential. 24:15
Creating a safe and compassionate environment. 27:30
Let’s talk. 33:05
Reaching out to Sue-Ann and how she can help. 38:10
Sue-Ann obtained her Master’s in Counselling Psychology and Adult Education from the University of Toronto and has a post-graduate certificate in Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion from Centennial College. Sue-Ann has over 20 years’ leadership experience in the private and not-for-profit sectors and has been a senior consulting member of Morneau Shepell’s Workplace Learning team since 2007.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.
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Roxanne
Links:
Sue-Ann’s website: https://sueannmaislin.com
Canadian Standards Association: The National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (Provides employers with guidelines for promoting mental health and psychological safety in the workplace): https://www.csagroup.org/article/cancsa-z1003-13-bnq-9700-803-2013-r2018/
Not Myself today - an evidence-based program to reduce stigma and build mental health literacy in the workplace (free and low cost educational options for employers): https://www.notmyselftoday.ca
Bell Let’s Talk Toolkit - a free toolkit for improving conversations about mental health in the workplace: https://letstalk.bell.ca/en/toolkit
We are taught from a young age that in order to be successful we must do well in school and move on to higher education. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are joined by Bruce Outridge who discovered that this isn’t always true.
Bruce is an artist, author, consultant, and speaker. He has been a professional cartoonist for over a decade, author of four books on business and leadership, business and marketing consultant, and speaker for creative entrepreneurs and the transportation industry.
Authentic Touch Points
Bruce’s journey. 2:00
Taking the time to slow down doesn’t mean having to stop. 6:20
Doing what you love. 10:50
Keeping the content machine running. 17:40
Keeping on track & keeping it fun. 21:20
Keeping it real. 26:50
Keeping it going and paying it forward. 30:40
So, you want to be creative... 35:45
Bruce is the host and producer of two podcasts, the Inspiring Youth television show and has been a columnist and social media expert for industry since 2007. This all began after a 25-year driving career as a professional truck driver and fleet supervisor.
Bruce is also a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, the Hamilton Niagara Fleet Safety Council, Oakville Arts Council, the International Society of Caricature Artists, Association of Canadian Cartoonists, and the Burlington Chamber of Commerce.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Bruce’s websites:
https://bruceoutridge.com
https://bruceoutridgeproductions.com
There seems to be an alarming rise of mental health issues in youth today. Is it a case of being more aware of the issues and the options for help or is it actually more prevalent today than ever before? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne we welcome Mental Health Practitioner, Natasha Halliday, MA, CYC.
Natasha is a Child and Youth Care Practitioner and Speaker. She has worked for over 20 years with youth in a variety of settings, including group homes, schools, community agencies and hospitals.
Authentic Touch Points:
Are mental health concerns in children on the rise? 3:00
As entitlement increases...resilience decreases. 9:50
From Helicopter to Snowplow parenting. 13:00
Being in the rain with an umbrella. 18:10
Strategies for young people who are struggling. 25:30
Ideas for parents with kids having issues. 30:50
Suicide – how to talk about it. 39:00
Natasha currently works in two GTA hospitals. She received her BA in Child and Youth Care from the University of Victoria, and recently completed a Master's in Child and Youth Care at Ryerson University. She has worked with ‘at risk’ youth in Toronto’s east end. She has focused the bulk of her practice, working with mentally ill youth at several GTA hospitals. She also teaches in the Child and Youth Care Program at Centennial College.
Natasha is an advocate for fostering resilience and has spoken at mental health forums addressing drug-induced psychosis and mental health in the black community. She is currently in the process of developing programs to help youth function and live optimally through developing resilience and practicing mindfulness.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Natasha’s website: https://www.natashahalliday.com
Natasha’s email: info@natashahalliday.com
Are there more mental health issues today or are we just more aware of them due to the stigma being lessened, more coverage in the media and more celebrities speaking out about their own mental health struggles? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Mardi Daley who is a Young Adult Peer Specialist.
Mardi is a person with lived experience of the complexities of homelessness and mental illness. With a permanent smile and contagious laugh, she considers herself an anomaly within the system, determined to impact multi-level change by advocating for holistic youth engagement.
Authentic Touch Points
Mardi’s work and how she got her start. 1:30
The level of support available to post-secondary students. 5:00
Peer support – then and now. 8:50
Looking for a connection. 15:40
Key factors that contribute to homelessness in young adults. 21:10
Learning to maintain independence. 26:40
Education vs experience. 32:10
How to get involved. 39:00
Mardi recently founded the Lived Experience Lab, a by-youth, for-youth consulting firm to leverage the principle of co-design within the youth wellness system.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Mardi’s email: daleymardi@gmail.com
Mardi’s Linkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/mardi-daley-51263ba2
Many of us have experienced the feeling of being alone, but can you imagine the fear of being alone in the water in the dark of night and critically injured? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are joined by Resiliency Expert, Trent Theroux.
Trent is an inspirational speaker who talks to conferences and companies about leadership's role in the Organization's Heartbeat. Trent is also a Chief Financial Officer, a graduate school professor, an author, and an endurance athlete. According to well-placed sources he is a passionate lover and after an accident which left him paralyzed, he created a foundation to provide durable medical goods for those with spinal cord injuries.
Authentic Touch Points
The accident that changed my life. 5:00
The Rescue. 16:05
Then I woke up. 21:50
The List. 24.20
When the feeling returns. 28:00
How my story helps me train others. 33.45
Back in the water. 41.10
A passion to help others. 50:15
Trent was alone in the dark waters of Narragansett Bay touching what he thinks is an exposed rib. Seconds earlier a motorboat ran him over, severing all the major muscles on the left side of his back and carved out five pieces of his spine, leaving him paralyzed. Lying in a hospital bed unable to feel his legs, Trent creates a list of ten things he pledges to accomplish in his life. The first: walk again.
The List, as Trent comes to call it, ranges from physical to emotional challenges and includes completing an Ironman. Follow Trent’s inspiring, humorous and touching journey from dark waters to the doorsteps of the Ironman.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Trent’s website: https://trenttheroux.com
Trent’s email: info@trenttheroux.com
Do you remember watching the Olympics as a kid and imagining yourself on the podium? I’m sure many of us thought “wow, I wish that was me!”. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, I am so happy to welcome Mariah Kelly who will share her journey to becoming an Olympic hopeful.
Mariah is a New Balance sponsored athlete and the recent Canadian Bronze Medalist in the 1500m event. She is currently training at Canada's Olympic Development West Hub and is in pursuit of representing Canada in the upcoming 2020 Olympics.
Authentic Touch Points
From OFSSA to the Olympics. 2:00
Creating the structure to become an Olympian. 4:30
Dealing with the pressure to succeed. 7:50
Learning to divert negative thoughts. 11:30
On the cusp of becoming world-class. 17:10
The mental training. 21:45
Why resilience is necessary. 22:20
Great support...where it comes from and what it means. 25:10
Mariah holds multiple Niagara Regional club records, is an NCAA All American, a Big 12 champion and Baylor University School record holder. Prior to joining the West Hub, she accepted a full athletic scholarship to Baylor University where she was named Captain of both the track and cross-country teams.
Upon completing her bachelor’s degree in health science, she moved out West to chase her Olympic dream. She is currently ranked 71st in the World and has plans of reaching the top 40 in this upcoming year heading into the Olympics.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.
Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Mariah’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mariah.kelly7
Mariah’s Go Fund Me Page: https://www.gofundme.com/manage/mariah-kelly-to-tokyo-2020