The Corporate Yogi Podcast

When you truly care about the work you do, it can be hard to give it away. Imagine you created a new project, and then had to hand it off to someone. Would that be easy or hard for you? What would it feel like? Well, this is exactly what we’re discussing today. It’s known in the tech world as “Giving away your LEGO” and it can be hard to do. In this episode we explore the scenarios where it happen...

Have you ever heard of a successful CEO at an established company who spends all their time in the weeds, and micromanages their team members? I don’t think so. In this episode you will learn what reflection is and why it’s so important as a leader. You’ll also learn key tips to help you reflect regularly. So, get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about the art of reflection.

Your leadership legacy is the culmination of every single interaction you have with others. Becoming intentional about your leadership legacy is perhaps the most important mindset shift you need to make as a leader. However, most leaders don’t spend any time thinking about it, or they misunderstand what it really means. The truth is, whether you’re intentional about your leadership legacy or not,...

It is our destiny to be fulfilled by our work and feel like we’re having an impact. When we know what’s inside our zone of genius it helps us understand how and why we feel fulfilled. Our zone of genius includes activities we are uniquely suited to do, which is a combination of our unique gifts and strengths. It is where our superpowers live. In this episode you’ll learn the exercise to discover y...

Welcome to part 2 of this two-part series on shifting your beliefs. You’ll learn how to shift your beliefs and trade in those low vibe beliefs for new ones that are more empowering. This is an important process that will enable you to start living your big, beautiful life. In the first part of this series, episode 205, you learned how to uncover your core beliefs through the Belief Mapping process...

Did you know your beliefs dictate your reality? It’s true. Most people go their entire lives without understanding this. Welcome to this two-part series where you’ll learn how to shift your beliefs and trade in those low vibe beliefs for new ones that are more empowering. This is an important process that will enable you to start living your big, beautiful life. In this episode (Part 1 of 2) you’l...

I’m often shocked how few people use vision boards to achieve their goals, or even understand exactly what a vision board is. In this episode you’ll learn what they are, why to use them and most importantly the process to create one. If you’ve never made one, you’re about to learn everything you need to know. If you have dabbled in the past, then get ready to learn some fresh tips to step up your...

A Daily Practice is a dedicated time each day where you invest in learning, personal development, reflection, physical and mental conditioning, and visioneering for the future. It’s a daily investment in YOU where you gain clarity on who you are, what you’re doing and where you’re going. In this episode you’ll learn how to create one based on your personality, and 5 key tips to set yourself up for...

In this episode we’re talking about layoffs, specifically how to respond after your colleagues depart the company. You’ll learn the best way to respond, what to say and most importantly, what not to say. So, get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about layoffs.

Ever hear the saying, “People don’t leave companies, they leave managers”? This means that sometimes we – as the leaders – are the problem. This episode is full of tough love as we talk about HOW you show up as a leader, and how your presence impacts everyone around you. Spoiler alert, if you’re trying to act too competent, you may be inviting your team to be lazy. Whenever your team isn’t showing...

To honor Women’s History month, this episode is dedicated to women across the globe and their amazing accomplishments. In this episode you’ll learn the 5 biggest myths about self-promotion, and you’ll gain a new perspective on how to self-promote and receive compliments. You’ll also learn 5 powerful tips to build your self-promotion muscle and 10 quick ways to sing your own praises. So, get out of...

This February we recognize Black History Month in Canada and the US and I’d like to address a pattern I’ve noticed with clients and peers. In this episode you’ll learn how your sneaky Saboteurs prevent you from having courageous anti-racism conversations, and from telling others about your lived experiences. So, get out of your head, into your heart and let’s get conscious about your Stay Quiet Sa...

Relationship Design is an alignment tool to co-create an empowered, intelligent, and dynamic relationship. By using this tool you fast track trust, connection and psychological safety. You’ll learn how to reflect on your relationships and determine if they’re performing on track. With Relationship Design, you don’t leave the relationship to chance, you intentionally design the relationship and cre...

Well, that’s a wrap on 2020. Thank goodness. In this episode I share an important powerful question to use in 2021 that demonstrates your empathy and kindness. I also share 10 key reflection questions you can use to do a personal review of 2020. So get out of your head, into your heart and let’s close out 2020.

In today’s episode I talk about cultural appropriation and changing my business name. Sigh. This was a tough decision and I consulted with experts and people I admire. I walk you through the entire process and explain what criteria I used to make the decision. So, get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about the importance of cultural appropriation.

Guess what? We’re celebrating the 5 year anniversary of this podcast. Woo hoo. In this episode you’ll learn the top 5 lessons that helped me hit this milestone. I challenge you to pick one that applies to you. I also recap the top 5 most popular episodes of all time. So get out of your head, into your heart and put your party hat on to celebrate 5 amazing years.

If you’re climbing the corporate ladder, you’ll likely do a 360 review at some point. This episode explains what a 360 is, how and why we do them, and is chock full of tough love, wisdom and a few personal confessions. After listening you’ll know how to mentally prepare yourself, avoid common pitfalls, and you’ll have 5 key tips to get you through the process. So get out of your head, into your he...

In this episode you’ll learn 5 reasons why the job market is heating up, how recruiters are wooing top talent, and strategies to keep your team loyal and engaged. So get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about competitive job offers.

How much time and effort do you spend trying to show others that you’re perfect? In this episode we’ll explore your freak flag and you’ll learn how to introduce others to parts of yourself you thought you had to hide. So get out of your head, into your heart and let your freak flag fly!

In this episode I want to focus solely on the Black Lives Matter movement, pledge my support as an ally and state my commitment to learn and educate myself. I do recognize this podcast is a channel of influence, and although I am not an expert on the topic of anti-racism, I am a leader and some of you look to me as a teacher. So I will share my experience over the last few weeks and what I am pled...

In this episode I’ll introduce you to escape fantasies. Do you have one? Escape fantasies are a secret longing to do something different with your life. It might be a big, bold adventure or it could involve making drastic changes to live a more simplified life. Exploring your escape fantasy will reveal important changes for your life today, and direction for your future. So get out of your head, i...

As a result of this global pandemic we are experiencing change fatigue in a new and more dangerous way. Every single aspect of our lives has changed and we are exhausted and overwhelmed. In this episode we explore growth hangovers and 4 key tips to deal with change fatigue. So get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about change fatigue.

Many leaders are struggling through this global crisis and it’s been hard on many different levels. We feel like we’ve lost control and have no idea how long we’re going to be here. This episode will guide you how to show up through this crisis and lead your team. You’ll learn to select 3 words to define your leadership through this crisis and 5 tips to help lead your team. So get out of your head...

This episode is dedicated to leadership blind spots. Like it or not, we all have them. The question is, do want to address them or do you want to live in ignorant bliss? You’ll learn 3 important truths about feedback and 3 tips to uncover your blind spots. So get out of your head, into your heart and let’s talk about leadership blind spots.

Trust is one of the critical elements of building a strong team. If trust isn’t present on a team or in a relationship, you can’t really know each other at a deep level. I strongly believe that if you don’t have trust, you don’t have a relationship. And yes, that’s a bold claim. In this episode you’ll learn why I don’t believe in doing trust falls, and I also reveal a powerful trust-building exerc...