The Pausecast

In Ep. 85, join Rachael for an integrative breathwork session for corporate leaders - a chance to practice the power of breathwork that's in service to all our doing. Our mantra is a simple one and it's easier said than done: "I let go."  That's where the power of breathwork comes in - we get the mental side out of the way, and pay attention to our breath and how our bodies e...

In this Ep. of 153 of The Pausecast... - Pause led by Pam, and how to remember who you are - Pam's story and how she wound up being expert in leadership and marketing - Why most business leaders fail when they try to do it all themselves - What it means to show up #authentically as a business leader - The No. 1 attribute for business success and how to think about it - #trust - What Pam's...

In this Ep. 152 of The Pausecast... - My story of my client Julie and what she overlooked when she started her job search. - What approach is usually taken and we think about, and the approach that is often overlooked - How to have an effective job search and what can keep you inspired - How to think about your next adventure or stepping stone in your career even if you aren't currently interv...

In Ep. 151 of The Pausecast... - Learn what social intelligence is (SI) and how it differs from emotional intelligence (EQ) and how it can help you be a better leader as you incorporate more aspects of it. - What the 2 sub-types of SI are - How do we manage our EQ in relationship with others - how transformational leaders use SI in service to whom they lead - The history of Social Intelligence - i...

In Ep. 150 of The Pausecast... - Join Rachael for a 30 minute gudied meditative breathwork session for corporate leaders who are ready to shine! - Our mantra "I am awake" How are you awake to who you are become as a corporate executive who feels ready for their next level of leadership and still feel sustained? This practice will bring you closer to that. - Breath Pattern & flow Body...

In Ep. 149 of the Pausecast... - Join Kerri in a guided pause and learn the high empathy questions to ask yourself - Why we should care about empathy - Kerri's story of #burnout - Two techniques to strengthen your #empathy muscles - The best way to check in with colleagues and how recognition plays a part - Self-empathy vs. self-compassion and why they're different - Feminine values and wh...

In Ep. 148 of The Pausecast... - Understand what EQ really means as a transformational leader - Why we need transformational leaders, and what makes them difference from change agents. - What the 4 "I"s framework is for every transformational leader to know Idealized Influence Inspirational Motivation Intellectual Stimulation Individualized Consideration - Which researchers and authors c...

" The body is a tuning fork. " - Dr. Candace Pert In Ep. 147 of The Pausecast learn about Dr. Candace Pert and her research how emotions are stored in the body at a cellular level, what it imacts, and how it affects everything form your stress to your hormones to your immune system. As a high functioning corporate leader, it's important to know your body EQ and how your body can regu...

In Ep. 146 of The Pausecast... We go through a meditative breathwork session using the mantra, "I am the healer" along with the breath pattern: - Halo Active - Bliss Breath repeat 3x and then 2 top holds 1 bottom hold After this practice, I invite you to journal or write down anything that comes up in your mind. Verbal processing sometimes isn't always available when we practice, so...

In Ep. 145 of The Pausecast... - Join Scott in a Compassion Pause, and why compassion helps your ROI at work. - Scott's LinkedIn story and how it ties in with mindfulness and leadership - What it means to have a Full Body Yes - How Scott witnessed his Orange Rhino as a sign and why it's on the cover of his book - 4 steps to get more change from work, and how to do it from the inside out -...

💪 Let's break the cycle of procrastination and lead with action like the corporate leader you are meant to be. 👩‍💼 In Ep. 144 of The Pausecast... - Rate yourself how you are as a procrastinator for a baseline to know where you are (1-5) - Understand the pyschology and neuroscience behind what's happening when you procrastinate. - What to ask yourself to get in front of procrastination a...

In Ep. 143 of The Pausecast... - learn the 5 signs you qualify as a lonely leader - How many signs do you have? - How to get out of lone wolf mode and how women leaders tend to fall into LLS - Next steps you can take for exiting lonely leader syndrome, once and for all Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xJUCZrY2kqc #podcast #emotionalintelligence #leadershipdevelopment #executivewomen #leadershipc...

In Ep. 142 of The Pausecast... It's all about the 3 steps to 10x your downtime - whether it's this weekend, a summer trip, or time to think. Have you ever found yourself anticipating joy and fun for an upcoming holiday trip, only to find yourself pre-occupied with thoughts or issues before jetting off? The entire trip seems like a blur and you realize you are no more rested or refreshed th...

Research tells us that cultivating a sense of calm and presence through breathwork, you can make better decisions, communicate more effectively, and lead with authenticity and compassion. Here's a few more research-backed benefits to know about the power of conscious breath: Stress Reduction : Significantly reduce stress levels by activating the body's relaxation response. This can lead to...

In Ep. 140 of The Pausecast... - Join a Pause led by Jessica - Jessica's story and her "crisis of purpose" - How to take a long pause from work and feel even more purposeful - How Jessica's book, Reimaging Workplace Well-Being works for culture and purpose - The biggest 50th birthday gift Jessica gave herself in 2021 - The No. 1 Question to ask yourself if you're looking for...

In Ep. 139 of The Pausecast... - What and why you need to know about wEQ as a high EQ leader - The evolution of going from IQ to EQ to wEQ in the workplace, and why wEQ is necessary now more than ever in the business world. - How IQ doesn't cut it anymore as a corporate leader, period. - How EQ doesn't cut it anymore as a corporate leader, but wEQ does. - What systems thinking is, and how...

In Ep. 138 of the Pausecast, I delve into the common struggle of not staying focused as a corporate leader. In other words, stop chasing all the things, aka shiny objects. Are you constantly jumping from one task to the next, feeling overwhelmed by the myriad of distractions at work? I share insights on why we leaders tend to scatter our attention and offer practical strategies for regaining focus...

In Ep. 137 of The Pausecast... Join me in this meditative Breathwork Session - 33 minutes of intro, breathing and knowing I've got you and you've got you through the twists and turns of life! What gets to be here today? Our Breath Pattern I'll guide and lead you through: Halo active (inhale nose, exhale mouth audibly) Blow breath (shorter breath in and out thru mouth, snapping belly on...

In Ep. 136 of The Pausecast... - Learn why Yoga Nidra is such a great go-to Pause - Lisa's story in the book, "Go!" which is part memoir, part career toolkit, part ethics - How Lisa made her career move from corporate to 'accidental entrepreneur' and founding Minor Guard - an app to prevent humantrafficking. - How Lisa's 2016 plunge into AI as an Intrapreneur at Intel has...

Years ago, this topic scared the crap out of me because I couldn't imagine for the life of me how to show up at work and still show up as a very spiritually connected person at work. Today, I can look back and know that both of these qualities can co-exist and uplevel you as a leader - but we need to know we can show up this way - which is what this episode is all about! In this Ep. 135 of The...

Ever wonder what you're really telling yourself when you don't feel like learning something new, can't be bothered to develop yourself in some way? 🤔 Tune in to Episode 134 of The Pausecast, because we're diving deep into some juicy topics! 🎧💡 We'll uncover those sneaky limiting beliefs that are holding you back from growth and success. 🚫 But fear not! We've got the sec...

In Ep. 133 of the Pausecast... This mantra will help you know that you are ready for the day, and feel invigorated and ready for whatever's on your agenda. - Keep focused with this mantra "I am ready" as we breathe in our integrative breathwork session (< 7 minutes of actual breathing). - Follow the breath pattern of the halo-active (long inhale/exhale) and then the blow breath (s...

In Ep. 132 of The Pausecast... Learn all about the Future of Work and how it rewards a cross-pollinating hive mind & how not to get left behind as a Corporate Leader. - Join Priscilla McKinney on a guided pause visualization exercise - Meet Priscilla, one of five girls and how the pandemic shaped her book and what's next - What collaboration is, and what it isn't - What a good example...

In Ep. 131 of The Pausecast - Hear about a recent client who makes a great case study for how to navigate change. - What to do when you feel stuck and how EQ can change that - what's your 'brick wall' ? - How to change your narrative to be in your favor instead of against it. - The 3 step recipe to navigate change and come out in front of it more resilient: vision, updated narrative, a...

In Ep. 130 of The Pausecast... - Understand why it's a choice to belong - What key aspects contribute to a sense of belonging to foster - What to do differently if you feel alone or that you don't belong. - How highly effective teams are better because of belonging References: Tracy Brower, PhD and her book: The Secrets to Happiness at Work: How to Choose and Create Purpose and Fulfillment...