A Forged Life

Conact me: email:   kevinparido@me.com website:  kevinparido.com  intro brad, me talking over it --- The WorthPlace Collective is about creating and holding place for people to more fully experience their worth.    Join us on the journey. Email:   team@worthplacecollective.com Website:  www.worthplacecollective.com Instagram:    https://www.instagram.com/worthplacecollective/ Facebook:  https://ww...

A bit of my story - what it looks like for me to walk through IT and in IT. Pep talk - what you can do when you are in IT If you need help and coaching, here is how to contact me: email:   kevinparido@me.com  website:  Kevinparido.com  intro brad, me talking over it --- The WorthPlace Collective is about creating and holding place for people to more fully experience their worth.    Join us on the...

These tools will help you as you help people.   Here are the 4 main points: Seeing everyone as a person that has potential and possibility  Be curious, not judgmental - resist autobiographical listening People need space and place - coaching is about creating and holding space for another person  These are all built on a person has worth -  You can reach me at: Kevinparido@me.com  www.kevinparido....

Things from this podcast you will need or want: O Me! O Life! BY WALT WHITMAN Oh me! Oh life! of the questions of these recurring, Of the endless trains of the faithless, of cities fill’d with the foolish, Of myself forever reproaching myself, (for who more foolish than I, and who more faithless?) Of eyes that vainly crave the light, of the objects mean, of the struggle ever renew’d, Of the poor r...

Part 2, enjoy - here is the list: The Alchemist Author: Paulo Coelho - Published: 1988 Publisher: Originally HarperTorch (English edition 1993) Description: A spiritual allegory about a shepherd named Santiago pursuing his “Personal Legend.” It explores destiny, listening to one’s heart, and recognizing meaning in the journey. Simple in form, but deeply symbolic and reflective. Turning Pro Author:...

WorthPlace Collective Podcast: Books for Coaches, C-Suite Leaders, Clergy, Colleagues, and Other Collaborators Turn the Ship Around! Author: L. David Marquet Description: A leadership model built on giving control rather than taking it, developed from Marquet’s experience turning around a struggling submarine crew. It emphasizes leader-leader structures over leader-follower systems. The result is...

In this episode, Kevin Parido explores what life coaching is, what coaches actually do, and the idea that both lives and knives are not made by accident—they are shaped with intention. Drawing from his experience as a coach and a knife maker, Kevin reflects on the process of forging a meaningful life. He closes the episode by offering a few questions that may have significant implications for wher...

In this podcast we meet Carvel Norman.     I love getting to hear people's stories and their life experiences.   Carvel has a great story to tell and tells that story well.    Give this a listen and you will not regret it.    If you want to see Carvel's work - check out his website:    dirtysouthpottery.com Or go and visit him in person at 38 North Main Street in Winchester, Kentucky. --...

This interview is so, so good — you're going to love listening to Katherine Golub. She’s a kind and thoughtful soul with a powerful story to share. In our conversation about worth and work, Katherine explores some deeply meaningful topics, including: A coaching framework she uses with her clients: What is your call? What are the gates in your life? Who are your allies? A profound reflection o...

Exciting Announcement: Your Invitation to "Your EPIC TURN" In today’s podcast, Dr. Russell West joins Kevin Parido to introduce a special opportunity, brought to you by the WorthPlace Collective. This is the first-ever online gathering, and you’re invited to be part of it! Introducing Your EPIC TURN : A Professional Renewal Circle (PRC), where a group of 12 individuals will embark on a t...

During this podcast I get to sit down with Tyler Montgomery and talk about his life, his work, and his deep passion to CREATE.    You will not want to miss this, I know you will appreciate his honest and vulnerability.    __________ You can find Tyler here. Abettor Brewing: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JiRrF9EPY/?mibextid=wwXIfr Brewer Magazine: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AQdYjPw4C/?mibext...

in this episode Kevin talks about ways you can reflect and write and plan for the next year during this amazing season of New Year's-Mas.    Very short, but I think this will help you as you end this year and begin the new one well. --- The WorthPlace Collective is about creating and holding place for people to more fully experience their worth.    Join us on the journey. Email:   team@worthp...

To kick off season two, I got to sit down with my good friends Greg and Marrianne Russel and explore their journey with work and worth.  So many insights, wisdom, stories of perseverance and stewardship.   You will deeply enjoy this one.     Here is where you can connect with them: Website: https://www.rockbridgefarmstead.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/rock_bridge_farmstead/ FB: https://www.fa...

In this, the final episode of the first season we dive deep into our story and I invite you to participate with us in the WorthPlace Collective.   If you like a movie that explains the origin story, this is for you! Lots of links associated with this episode:  Here you go: Email:   team@worthplacecollective.com Website:  www.worthplacecollective.com Instagram:    https://www.instagram.com/worthpla...

In this episode we interview Kevin Parido.   Kevin shares his journey with worth, with making, with living on his father's land and with coaching.     Russell West is the host for this podcast - I hope you enjoy. --- The WorthPlace Collective is about creating and holding place for people to more fully experience their worth.    Join us on the journey. Email:   team@worthplacecollective.com W...

This week we dive into an interview with Jonathan Crabtree - he is a co-founder here at the WorthPlace Collective (WPC).    Jonathan calls himself and wears the name "BrewPastor".  We will dive into that reality and much, much more in this podcast.   It might be too easy, but I am calling this one "The Brewer" - brewing is a matter of measured patience that must be practiced.  ...

Today we explore a wonderful conversation with my friend Katie Clarke.   In this podcast she gets really honest and really vulnerable about the great loss and grief she experienced/is experiencing.  She tells us how she walked through it, moments she has been carried, and finally what she knows that she knows that she must do for others: give them hope. You will not regret this listen. If you want...

This is part 2 of a 2 part series in an interview with one of the co-founders of the WorthPlace Collective, Dr. Russell West.   I can not put into words what a gift West has for inviting you to think and see and ponder the world and life, work and worth from a different perspective.  I think you will greatly enjoy his journey with worth.  West is a reformer.   I invite you to listen and experience...

This is part 1 of a 2 part series in an interview with one of the co-founders of the WorthPlace Collective, Dr. Russell West.   I can not put into words what a gift West has for inviting you to think and see and ponder the world and life, work and worth from a different perspective.  I think you will greatly enjoy his journey with worth.  West is a reformer.   I invite you to listen and experience...

In this episode we talk to Aziza Binti.  What an amazing story!!!  She brought it with honesty and vulnerability.   Aziza is a person who makes you know and understand your worth at a deeper level because she has walked through the fire, knowing both the light and the heat.  You will better because you listen to this episode!!!! Check her out in all of these places: IG: CYOA Coaching  LinkedIn: Az...