It’s Hard Because We Say It Is™ with Coach Reggie

We're under a lot of pressure to get things done. When we don't know what to do first, we get stuck. At times, we can even become paralyzed. Then we spiral like the buffering wheel on your computer or mobile device. Next comes judgement. Congratulations! You are now overwhelmed. In this episode, I talk a bit about overwhelm and what we can do about it.

It's not unusual to be interested in a lot of things. What gets tricky is when we confuse an interest with a commitment. Interests can be like the weather; warm and sunny, then cool and rainy. Life is like that sometimes. Being aware of the subtleties between an interest and a commitment can make all the difference. Knowing really IS half the battle. And once you know...you know.

The element of control is often grossly misunderstood and mishandled. There tends to be a lot of confusion with control. In many cases, control is actually manipulation; taking advantage of a situation that increases the likelihood of a certain outcome. But what do we REALLY control? It's been said we can only control ourselves. Some would argue we don't have the ability or wherewithal to...

We're not always comfortable saying yes or no to the things in our life. Sometimes, what's before us can be unnerving, unsettling, or just plain scary. Procrastinating or perhaps not even attempting to take action can turn into a paralyzing situation. At some point, we need to "make it happen". In this episode, I talk about a personal experience that had an incredible impact on my life and my busi...

Karen Freeman has over 30 years of information technology experience in progressively demanding positions. In 2018, she retired from the Internal Revenue Service as the Deputy Chief Information Officer, Operations. Currently, she is an Executive Advisor to several companies that provide information technology products and services to varying agencies within the U.S. federal government. Karen loves...

Cherie Harris is a certified Life and Career Coach who helps people navigate career decisions and create the life they want for themselves. Cherie has overcome growing up in a really hard New York neighborhood during the Crack Era. She was raised by a single praying mother who kept them grounded amidst their surroundings. Through it all, they walked proudly, went to school, kept their noses clean,...

Ian Markauskas is a tech worker, photographer, poet, activist, comic, and artist all rolled into one handy package who is terrible at writing bios (his words, not mine). As a physically disabled gay man with cerebral palsy, he has faced quite a bit of adversity in his lifetime. From learning to walk twice, to defying statistics and entering the workforce, he doesn't think he will ever get to a...

Lucy Shenouda is the founder of Foster Essence Inc., a leadership and systemic team coach, coach supervisor and Master Certified Coach (MCC). With a deep understanding of business processes, Lucy fosters coaching conversations across a variety of business contexts such as leader development, operational excellence, team alignment, and resilient leadership. She's also the author of ⁠Tending the...

Dr. Stephanie Brown is a Family Physician with over 25 years of clinical and leadership experience in academic medicine, primary care and urgent care settings. She’s also a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credentialed by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and is recognized as a Top 1% Life Coach by Yahoo Finance. In addition to being a published author, she specializes in working with...

Jessica Lightbourne is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credentialed by the International Coach Federation (ICF). She's also the author of "And the Day Came: Daily Transformational Journal",  and creator of the Bermuda Coaching Network, Co-founder and CEO of the International Coaching & Leadership Institute (ICLI), the first all-BIPOC Caribbean Women-Owned Coach Training School. Jessica speaks...

Rhonda Frederick-Stewart is a born-again Christian who embodies the essence of overcoming adversity. Our first conversation was a little over a year ago. I was blown away by her story and how she persevered despite the multiple medical issues she has battled over the years. December 2022 marks the first anniversary of her brain aneurysm surgery. This was the last of nine (9) separate conditions sh...

Chelese Perry is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credentialed by the International Coach Federation (ICF), the founder of Chelese Perry LLC, and the creator of her signature program, Aligned: Chakras for Business which is based on the work of Angela Raspass. Also a Reiki Master, she supports, empowers, and inspires busy entrepreneurs, senior executives, and women navigating midlife to live th...

Having gone through several bouts of cancer and chemo treatments, the diagnoses of multiple autoimmune diseases, and currently scheduled for surgery to address a brain aneurysm, to say Rhonda Stewart has faced adversity is putting it mildly! My time with her was an absolute joy. She is a blessing to the world and tells her story in such a way, you're guaranteed to be moved, touched, and inspired....

My good friend Mick Carbo is a quiet soul that speaks volumes! His experience with facing adversity is definitely one you don't want to miss. He'll talk about being arrested in 2017 for selling drugs, and as a result, Mick is now a convicted felon. In the process, he "did a little jail time", lost two incomes, and at age 27, he had to move his family of four into his mother's basement. For some, t...

Dee Bowden the founder of BCS Solutions has built her small business helping other businesses perform one of their most important functions - collecting (ageing) accounts receivable. Her success was born out of a similar adversity when the company she was employed by tasked her with collecting unpaid invoices to the tune of more than 8 million dollars. She captures this three step process in " Col...

Patrick Chapman wears many hats - all of them equally well. First of all, he is the founder and owner of Inward Action Coaching where he uses his coaching, conflict management, and mindfulness expertise to help professionals design a more fulfilled and balanced work-life. He is recognized by the International Coaching Federation as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), credentialed as a Co-Active...

Sis Spence is a well-known singer on the island of Bermuda, and also known for being the Bermuda Idol 2005. But after 20 years of singing, she decided to "jump" and see what was waiting outside of the turquoise waters, pink sand, and 21 square miles that was her home. A self-proclaimed "people pleaser", Sia suffered at the hands of those who would take advantage of her good hearted nature and stro...

Rodney Damon Collins is an Award-Winning American Actor, Author, Producer, Speaker, and Humanitarian. Presently, he's an actor on the Dhar Mann Facebook series with over 10 billion views and 40 millions subscribers. In addition, he has appeared in more than (40) Film/TV projects. Earlier in his career, he modeled for American Greetings, local print ads, and several independent films and theater pr...

Ron Godfrey is no stranger to adversity and has even grappled with what he calls the "darkness of depression". In his autobiography, " Crying Out In The Dark ", Ron walks you through the heartaches and struggles of how he broke through his own silence and found his voice. As the creator of Grind & Conquer Apparel, he has captured the essence of his triumph in a brand new clothing line. Another...

Jakeya Parker Ministries, LLC was founded by its namesake to help women clarify who they are so they can live the life they want. When you consider the hardships of separating from her daughter's father, being evicted from her home, and having her car repossessed, one can only imagine how tough that must have been. In spite of giving herself permission to have her own "pity parties", Jakeya choose...

We did it again! Welcome to Part 2. We HAD to continue this conversation... After surviving the unexpected tragedy of her last pregnancy and a stinging divorce not long after, Jennifer Speed talks about how she was able to navigate two of the most devastating circumstances a woman can face. While some would have spiraled into depression or uncontrollable overwhelm, she did just the opposite. Jenni...

This is Part 1 of a riveting two part conversation.  After surviving the unexpected tragedy of her last pregnancy and a stinging divorce not long after, Jennifer Speed talks about how she was able to navigate two of the most devastating circumstances a woman can face. While some would have spiraled into depression or uncontrollable overwhelm, she did just the opposite. Jennifer speaks to wome...

While she's been celebrating her sobriety for more than 35 years, Jenifer Madson is still paying forward the support she received that allowed her to overcome her alcohol and substance abuse. Now she helps her corporate and private clients live their life in a more powerful way. As the best-selling author of Head to Heart: Mindfulness Moments for Every Day (purchased directly from her) a...

Mother,  chef, doctor, lawyer, author, musician, lover seeker. Christine Kamienski wears a lot of hats and wears them all incredibly well. While she would never consider herself a force to be reckoned with (although those who know her would say otherwise), she definitely recognizes her power. Chris is a prime example of how to meet life head on without batting an eye. Also known as Chef Chris...

Lori King is the Amazon best-selling author of Come Back Strong: Balanced Wellness after Surgical Menopause and a two-time contributor to the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. A few years ago she found herself going through surgical menopause after an unexpected, unexplained surgery. That brought about times when she mourned, cried, and maybe even kicked a bit. In time, Lori learned to release the...