Notes on Resilience

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on this conversation with 'Tine Zekis, a software engineer, keynote speaker, and champion of diversity, equity, and belonging in the tech industry. We discuss imposter syndrome, personal resiliency versus organizational resiliency, what it will really look like when we reach equity, and what it means to lean into discomfort. 'Tine helps Black women professional...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on this conversation with Carrie Speranza, an emergency manager, and a key part of the IAEM Stronger Stories initiative. We talk about the importance of the support of our systems and institutions when it comes to resiliency, how to be prepared for an emergency but not live in fear, and the importance of telling our stories in building resilience. Learn how the concept o...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on this conversation with Jolie Wills,  a leading psychosocial expert in disaster and disruption. We talk about supporting psychosocial recovery after disaster, the triple responsibility of resiliency, and building a culture of caring in your organization. Jolie is the cofounder and CEO-Americas of Hummingly, which provides tools and workshops to help people perform unde...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on this conversation with Rayna, speaker and training and leadership consultant. We discussed how it is ok not to be ok, why we need to remind ourselves of that fact so often, and the role of setting boundaries in being a resilient person. You can make a change now or later. You have the ability to make life better for yourself and the people around you and the little th...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on my conversation with Terry Fossum, leadership expert, coach, speaker, author, and adventurer. We discussed how to overcome fears and doubts, find strength in others when you can't find it in yourself, the power of mindset, and the value of giving people grace and love. He also share with us the importance of focusing on the solution, not the problem--there is alw...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on my conversation with Kim Guevara, an emergency management and development professional, and founder and CEO of Mozaik Solutions. We discussed emergency management and emergency manager stress, the importance of planning before an emergency to be ready to deal with it when it happens, and the need for policy to help achieve these goals . In a disaster, people don'...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on my conversation with Dan Griffin, an author, thought leader, and expert on men’s relationships and masculinity. We discussed the complex reality of male trauma, how to help men heal, and what it really means when we talk about toxic masculinity. We had a fabulous conversation and I really appreciate Dan's perspective on the topic of trauma and on feminism.    Dan...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on my conversation with Garth Smelser, co-founder and manager of  Mindful NOAA and co-founder of Mindful FED. We discussed resiliency in the workplace, the power of community, and mindfulness--your life is right now, in this moment. Since the start of the pandemic, Garth helped build Mindful NOAA as a means of bringing the personally and organizationally transformative p...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on my conversation with Matthew Lostaglia, a speaker, and podcast host. We discussed resilience and preventative resiliency, the value of meaningful and  transparent communications within an organization, and work-life harmony. Matthew's purpose is to assist businesses to reduce burnout and optimize resources invested in attracting and retaining talent. Thanks to hi...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on my conversation with Laura Olinger, a scientist, fitness and wellness teacher, and a certified Gems of Excellence teacher. We discussed neuroscience and energy fields, resiliency, and being one's authentic self within an organization. Laura lives where science and mysticism meet and combines her loves of moving, music, science, and humor into all Vintage Moves pr...

Send us Fan Mail April 15, 2023 is the ten-year anniversary of an event that changed Michael Chase's life. He is a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing. He and I were a few hundred feet apart that afternoon and we met for the first time two months ago. Listen in as he talks about what he has learned over the past decade about resilience, the willingness to ask for help, and how to prioriti...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on my conversation with Xu Simon, coach, consultant, and speaker.  Among the topics we discuss: building capacity, the way that resiliency is context-dependent, science as a global good, and how the external environment can either support a person's growth or add microtraumas and problems. Xu helps technical talent and executive leadership resonate together in high-...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on my conversation with David Barber, an emergency manager at MIT and chair of IAEM's USA mental health and wellness caucus. We discussed compassion, empathy,  mindfulness, and the role of organizations in supporting resiliency. David and I met several years ago at an emergency management conference and became instant friends because we both think about and work tow...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on my conversation with LeRoy Thompson, a DEI and resiliency consultant and pastor. Among the topics we discuss are self-regulation, the hidden cost of stress on productivity, handling trauma, and resiliency as the new version of stress management. LeRoy and I had a thought-provoking conversation and we also discussed how "hurt people hurt people." To hear more...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on my conversation with Sarah Marikos, executive director of ACE Resource Network. Among the topics we discussed: ACEs, PACEs, how our systems can best support people whether they have been traumatized or not, and why we need storytellers. The mission of the ACE Resource Network is to build awareness of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and to help people and communit...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on my conversation with Jacob Kendall, a social worker, speaker, and coach. We discuss resiliency from both personal and population-level perspectives, and how to walk alongside someone who is dealing with something difficult. Jacob has a unique perspective as someone who has had two open-heart surgeries and has worked as a social worker. You can find Jacob on LinkedIn o...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on my conversation with David Dawdy, a clinical psychologist, speaker, and certified instructor for SAMHSA's trauma-informed curriculum for criminal justice. We discuss self-compassion, the need to be aware of the impact of trauma, and the importance of being mentally healthy. Talking to David about trauma and the justice-involved population is always thought-provok...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on my conversation with Sarah Hope Marshall, a speaker and consultant in community development and leadership. We discuss resiliency as a mindset, and from an organizational perspective, and companies that do, or don't, support employees, and what success really looks like. Her personal perspective as a person living with a lifelong non-apparent disability and her s...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on my conversation with Joey Drolshagen, a coach and consultant. Among the topics we discuss mindset, living a life of passion, and how to empower employees. Also, we talk about the freedom of soaring--in our own way, using our own unique gifts.  Joey, who literally soars as a pilot, has a method to inspire, motivate, and lead people to live better lives. We had a great...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on my conversation with Jay Thompson, a speaker, business culture coach, and consultant. Among the topics we discuss: organizational culture and creating value, and how we all have to hike our own path, even through the muddy bits. Jay is an engaging speaker and an expert on organziational culture and I had a fabulous time talking with him. You can find Jay at his websit...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on my conversation with Kyla Cofer, transformational leadership coach and host of the podcast Leadership School. We discuss burnout, boundaries, and other topics that don't start with the letter B, like self-compassion and asking ourselves the question: Am I well? It's always a joy talking with Kyla, no matter the topic, and this episode is no exception. Specia...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on my conversation with Aimee Gindin, keynote speaker, mental health crisis clinician, and head of branding and communications at Lifespeak. We discuss belonging, soft skills, the importance of self-worth, and how the pandemic has shown people and organizations that mental health and well being is a must-have, not a nice-to-have. It was such a thrill to get to talk to Ai...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on my conversation with Dr. Dan Franz, a therapist, speaker, consultant, and organizational health coach. We discuss many topics including mental health, resilience, logotherapy and the search for meaning, and how most of our systems are missing the boat. Any day talking with Dan is a good one and I think you'll learn a lot listening to this episode. And...thanks to...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on my conversation with Cam Beaudoin, a digital inclusion and disability accessibility expert. We discuss many topics related to disability and resiliency, including how he got started thinking about accessibility, visible and invisible disabilities, and how leaders can create safe spaces.  Cam is thoughtful and funny and not afraid to answer (or ask) hard questions. He...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in to learn about resilience and what you can expect from this podcast.  Thanks to special guest Kyla Cofer for helping me launch the podcast. KylaCofer.com Leadership School podcast Follow Kyla on LinkedIn and Instagram Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Support the show __________ Producer / Editor: Neel Panji Invite Manya to inspire and emp...