Ask a Better Question

Dr. Angela McLellan-Desai is a friend and Ob/Gyn MD in Buffalo. This can be an emotional and complex topic and I appreciate her expertise, straightforward approach and empathy along the way.  My intention was to ask the questions on the topics that we often don't! I think we did that and I hope that you'll feel interested to learn more, support your friends, family, partner as they navig...

Who better to kick off the second series of the podcast than my incredible sister Colleen Simonds! She is an accomplished interior designer after beginning her career in merchandising at Gap Inc and J Crew. We talk about career evolution, the second (or 3rd) chapters of careers, hair issues, beauty, aging and how this all ties back to Mike Brady. Yes. Here are a few highlights….. Innate talents vs...

I love a good summary! It just feels so.....complete. Just  me today for this summary and wrap-up episode of the first series. Mindfulness in the Corporate World .....what are some of the best questions to come out of these conversations?  PS- I feel I have to add this: I bring up Donald Trump in an example about bias towards women seeking leadership positions and I need to say that I acknowledge...

What would happen if we expanded our definition of leadership? Who is a leader? What qualities do they have? What qualities would we want them to have differently than what we see now? Linkage Women in Leadership Conference: November 1-4 Orlando 2022 https://www.linkageinc.com/ Key Ideas and Questions: Internal v External obstacles to advancement for women in professional leadership The ‘Inner Cri...

Fun conversation with my friend Steve Procknal! A semi-official ambassador for Buffalo,  I can't think of anyone who loves this community more. He gives back through his natural enthusiasm and creativity whether it is organizing memorable large scale events at the Bills Stadium or showing up in costume to cheer on the Shamrock Run. Today we talk about what it takes to create community and Ste...

DEI: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. This episode is about that, but really so much more. As you may have concluded by now, I'm a believer in mindfulness as a way to transform our thinking. And why? Ultimately, because I think that we'll have a better world for doing so. A kinder, more dynamic and interesting world if we all have the ability to bring and be our full, best selves.  Cathe...

Part 2 with Steve Bell! We didn't quite complete this conversation after one round, so we come back for more. A few highlights from my notes..... -Leadership and what is the responsibility of people with platforms and us as individuals ? - To establish trust through communicating. - Communication doesn't have to be grandiose or institutional- it is also powerful 1:1. - Taking responsibil...

Who better to speak with about mindfulness as it relates to communicating than Steve Bell? His professional career is all about communicating, whether in journalism with the Buffalo News, marketing and PR at Mower or as an independent voice to shepherd clients through a crisis situation. Beyond that, Steve is a good friend, engaged citizen in Buffalo and a fighter for civil rights. I value his opi...

Colleen Heidinger is a proud champion of Buffalo and the President of 43North, a startup accelerator and incubator based here in Buffalo, NY.  She is also the owner of a yoga studio, Space on Seneca and a yoga instructor.  Here are some of the highlights of our conversation and links to check out! - What is THE most important question for entrepreneurs to ask? - What is a key to problem solving? -...

Most of us have probably heard that mindfulness is helpful for stress management. And it is- but what can mindfulness look like beyond just stress management? Could it be a key to transformational thinking and positive change? I think so! In this introductory episode I share my 2-step hypothesis  about how mindfulness practices can reveal different thinking. And a big part of that is asking better...