AgilEmpath

“Forgiveness does not deny pain or wrongdoing; it is a choice to let go of the person who hurt you.” ~Dr. Caroline Leaf A Mayo Clinic study found people who held grudges had increased muscle tension, feelings of being less in control, with elevated blood pressure and heart rates. The researchers asked the participants to imagine forgiving the person who harmed them. They reported feeling more posi...

“The first step in controlling emotions is to recognize that you have control over your emotions. The second step is to realize that you are not responsible for the cause of the emotion but rather for the management of the emotion.” ~Dr. Caroline Leaf There is a natural flow in our human system when we express our emotions in a healthy way instead of repressing them thus stopping this flow. We lea...

“These words contain power and reflect your thought life, influencing the world around you and the circumstances of your life. Your words are therefore very useful, since they provide insight into what is holding you back or propelling you forward.” ~Dr. Caroline Leaf Quantum Physics tells us we release energy with words. With negative words. we release negative quantum energy bringing upset to ou...

Happiness Studies have shown us the key to being internally happy is connection. This is a meaningful life with inner life satisfaction. Have you ever gotten that one thing you dreamed of having, and later felt empty realizing it did not bring you true satisfaction? Positive Psychology has redefined success as preceding happiness, not the vice versa that we thought: success brings happiness. To fi...

AGIORGIS church (View from Christiana’s Balcony) Christiana was raised in the Paralio Astros Arcadia region of Greece where her father brought the textile industry employing one thousand local residents. The factory closed after 20 years and he grieved over this. Christiana promised to continue his legacy by making the region productive. Christiana’s education includes a Fine Arts degree, Bachelor...

In Dr. Leaf’s book: “Think, Learn, Succeed,” 15 mindsets are explained that have been observed in participants to positively change brain chemistry. “You cannot control the events and circumstances of life. You can, however, control your reactions to the events and circumstances of life through the choices you make and the thoughts you think.” ~Dr. Caroline Leaf As human beings we are made of a sp...

Karl Shallowhorn is the President of Shallowhorn Consulting, LLC. He has a Master’s Degree in Student Personnel Administration from SUNY Buffalo State and is a New York State Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). Karl has worked in the field of addiction and mental health for over 19 years and has delivered well over 200 trainings, workshops and keynote addresses to divers...

Join us for Season 2: Diversity & Inclusion; Episode 1 Ben Roberts & the NowWhat!?Collective Ben Roberts has been convening and hosting both in-person and virtual conversations on a regular basis since March 2009, when he began leading a local weekly “Discussion Salon.” He specializes in making virtual events come alive, either as stand-alone events or in conjunction with in-person gatherings. Ben...

Teamwork virtually is key to morale, productivity, engagement and bottom line earnings for your organization. Learn tips to build a successful virtual team! This is a great episode to share with your colleagues. We are all adjusting to this new normal. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alexia.substack.com/subscribe

The crisis is not over and we are uncertain about the future. How do we communicate effectively with our teams and organizations, as well as take care of ourselves? Tune in! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alexia.substack.com/subscribe

When we are moved to action in the face of fear and change, we gain respect from those around us, as they are inspired to do the same. We talk about how to be effective in change management. How about being the creator of change? Shifts in society can occur with our courage. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alexia...

Leadership is becoming more about collaborative agile efforts where executives, managers & staff share information with equal responsibility for the whole. The traditional top-down models where a small group of executives control the flow of information is seen as a dinosaur by millennials. What is emerging is a team that seeks diversity of opinions to build strategies and solve problems. This emp...

Mirror Neurons Scientists have identified a group of cells in the brain that could explain how we share another’s pleasure or pain in the Anterior Cingulate Cortex. This area of the brain is active when we experience pain and when we observe when others experience pain. With higher empathy, the ACC region is more active! With any situation, it’s effective to have a step by step guide to follow. Th...

Our world is in unrest with conflict. On a smaller scale, there is conflict in families, between authority and subordinate, among peers and co-workers and during daily communication in the community ie. bank, grocery store, while driving. We wanted to help out with tools to use daily! Micro-aggression is a term used for brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities,...

When we are moved to action in the face of fear and change, we gain respect from those around us, as they are inspired to do the same. We talk about how to be effective in change management. How about being the creator of change? Shifts in society can occur with our courage. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alexia...

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alexia.substack.com/subscribe

Our world is in need of effective leaders who know how to communicate hope and a sense of safety to us. We are changing the way we do things as a society worldwide. We are talking about strategy for effective change management on a global scale! It begins with communication. From Abraham Lincoln, to Martin Luther King, and Winston Churchill; these leaders were great orators! What does communicatio...

“Situation Awareness (SA) is the perception of environmental elements and events with respect to time or space, the comprehension of their meaning, and the projection of their future status.” This is our picture mentally of what is going on around us. According to psychologist Mica Endsley , SA has 3 levels: ·      Perception- pick up information and cues from our environment ·      Comprehension-...

Leadership strengths are qualities that help leaders to manage and motivate their team. This includes what motivates us and our decision making. One of the top skills to develop as a leader is how aware we are of ourselves, according to multiple sources including the Harvard Business Review. Effective teams are made up of people who both understand and complement each other. Self-awareness seems t...

The Diversity & Inclusion training includes values, virtues, mindset, & emotions; how this develops culture, with tips to navigate change, while valuing diversity of thought. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alexia.substack.com/subscribe

The Diversity & Inclusion training includes values, virtues, mindset, & emotions; how this develops culture, with tips to navigate change, while valuing diversity of thought. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alexia.substack.com/subscribe

Humanity is socially distanced due to the COVID19 crisis, and suffering with a pre-existing pandemic of loneliness in our society. Prior to the shut-down of our nations, we were told by experts, ‘loneliness kills.’ We all need support, and this first needs to begin with ourselves. Why is jealousy a concern? When we are jealous of another person, we tell ourselves a story and that can lead us to ac...

Welcome to the AgilEmpath Episode 1. We introduce how empathy & creativity expand our potential in life by sharing a brief story! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alexia.substack.com/subscribe

The Diversity & Inclusion training includes values, virtues, mindset, & emotions; how this develops culture, with tips to navigate change, while valuing diversity of thought. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alexia.substack.com/subscribe

The Diversity & Inclusion training includes values, virtues, mindset, & emotions; how this develops culture, with tips to navigate change, while valuing diversity of thought. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alexia.substack.com/subscribe