AgriMinds: Personal & Professional Development In Agriculture

Have you ever finally caught up… only to feel anxious that you must be missing something? That’s where I’ve been lately. For the first time in my career, I feel “caught up” — and instead of feeling relaxed, I’ve been restless and a little on edge. In agriculture, we’re conditioned to believe our worth is tied to what we produce. If we’re not filling every minute with output, we start to wonder if...

You’re doing all the things—so why do you still feel like you’re failing? In this episode, I’m sharing the real reason burnout might not be going away (even after the checklist is done). Spoiler: it’s not a productivity issue. It’s your nervous system stuck in fight or flight. I’ll share the story of how I realized my son’s behavior wasn’t defiance, it was dysregulation, and how it mirrored what w...

Welcome back to The AgriMinds Podcast — where we talk about real life, real growth, and the real challenges that come with being in agriculture. In today’s episode, your host Kacee Bohle takes a deep dive into something we all face: comparison . We ask the hard questions: Is comparison always a bad thing? Can it be used as a tool for growth? And how do we reframe it so that it makes us better — no...

You can love your farm, your business, and your people… and still feel completely burnt out. In this episode, we’re getting real about the kind of burnout that shows up even when you’re doing what you care about — and why rest or time off isn’t always the solution. If you’ve ever thought: “I chose this — so why does it feel so heavy?” “I can’t take a break — everything depends on me.” “I’m tired,...

You’ve asked it quietly. Maybe you’ve even googled it late at night: Should I quit my job? In this episode, we’re digging into the real reasons that question shows up—burnout, misalignment, shifting seasons—and how to know whether it’s time to walk away or simply realign. I’ll walk you through how to unpack what’s really behind your desire to leave, how to know if you’re running from something or...

We often blame time for the things we’re not doing — “If I just had more time, I’d finally ______.” But in this powerful episode, Kacee flips the script and asks a different question: What if time isn’t the issue at all? What if what you really need… is clarity? Drawing from her coaching experience in the ag industry, Kacee explores how misaligned priorities, mental clutter, and decision fatigue m...

In this episode, Kacee dives into one of the most common challenges she sees in her coaching clients: feeling stuck and unsure of what to do next. Through the real-life story of a former client, Kacee shares how taking one small, aligned step—not overthinking—led to a career shift filled with purpose. She introduces the Ikigai framework as a tool for finding fulfillment and reminds listeners that...

In this episode, Kacee shares a life and business update after taking an intentional pause from the podcast. She opens up about following her own advice — the importance of stepping back, reflecting, and using the Pause, Push Through, Pivot framework to navigate seasons of change. Kacee talks about the shifts she's made in her personal and professional life, how aligning decisions with your values...

Dustin Toberman of Omni Ag Consulting joins me today on the AgriMinds Podcast. This conversation focuses on the need for better leadership and company culture in the agriculture industry, and the solutions that can be implemented to break the cycle of poor management. We also talked about the changing perspective of young candidates in the agriculture industry and if companies need to adapt to thi...

Mark Jewell, a professional speaker, thought leader, business owner and coach, joins the AgriMinds Podcast to chat all things intentionality. Not only has he been on a mission to help those in the professional agribusiness space thrive, he is doing this work in his own personal life too. Mark shares on how we can decide to go from merely surviving to actually thriving and living life with intentio...

Greg Martinelli is a sales trainer for professionals in the agriculture industry helping to build confidence and a strategy before driving to the farm and going from "just another sales person" to a trusted advisor. In this episode we talk about how literally everyone, in every role does sales. Whether it is trying to convince your partner to go to your favorite restaurant, meeting with your boss...

Ali Cox, CEO of Noble West, discussed her background as a fifth-generation farmer and how it inspired her to start her own ag marketing agency. In this episode, Ali shares on her passion for marketing and her mission to improve agriculture and food communication. Ali emphasized the importance of understanding consumer insights and adapting to the changing landscape of agriculture, and how her agen...

In this short episode, Kacee defines accountability, why it used to feel like a taboo word, and how now being held accountable can be empowering and help you accomplish your goals in a positive way. We will walk through a few steps to hold ourselves accountable and how it can be a game changer for you in all of the best ways. Mentioned in this episode: Finally Learn How To Set Boundaries...Without...

John Sachse, a farmer, rancher, father, Army National Guard Officer, and Men's Mindset Coach joins me today on The AgriMinds Podcast to dive deep into all things resiliency, the power of one more, knowing when to rest, and how focusing on how far you've come rather than how far you have left to go can be a game changer for you both personally but professionally, too. Mentioned in this episode: Fin...

Michelle Miller, also known as The Farm Babe, joins me again for another episode (Check out Episode 1: Paving Your Own Path In Ag ) to dive into the different myths and misconceptions that people may have around the ag industry. Is it a cult? Once you leave can you come back? Does the style of shirt you wear define you? Is FFA required to work in the industry? Michelle is a speaker, author, podcas...

Kayla Josefiak, a Christian Mental Heath & Life Coach, Farmer's Wife, Mama, and Fitness Junkie, joins me today to discuss what happens when things don't go the way you had planned them to and what we can actually do about it. Kayla also shares her story and how what may appear as a tragedy might just be God working behind the scenes. In this episode you will also gain tips on how to rephrase w...

Shaye joins the AgriMinds podcast today for a casual conversation around thinking outside of the box, challenging the traditional way of doing things, and trusting yourself enough to do what is ultimately best for you, your operation, your career etc even though others might try and encourage you otherwise. You can follow along with Shaye: Instagram C asual Cattle Conversations Podcast Mentioned i...

Aly Robins is joining me for the second time (check out episode 5 where we dove into entrepreneurship) to discuss all things leadership. What is leadership? How can it impact the farm? How to do a self-assessment to determine if we are a good leader or if we are just managing people/tasks. This is fantastic episode for employers AND employees. You can connect with Aly Robins here: Instagram Linked...

In this episode with Jessie Jarvis, Founder + CEO at Of The West, she shares some of the best secrets for job seekers on building a killer resume and even some interview tips. This is an awesome episode for anyone stepping into the workforce for the first time or entertaining the idea of changing jobs. Follow Jessie Jarvis: Jessie Jarvis- Website Of The West Instagram: Jessie Jarvis | Of The West...

Jana Earp joins me in this episode to discuss all things professional development. Jana shares some tips from her time as a manager for employees to take into consideration as they try and develop their skills and how going above and beyond can actually create a huge backlash. This is an episode you may need to have a pen and paper handy to capture some notes because this episode is FULL of golden...

Today we talk about the power of mentorship, the difference between a mentor and a coach, and how to make the most of your mentor relationship. Mentioned in this episode: Finally Learn How To Set Boundaries...Without Feeling Guilty, Letting People Down, or Damaging Your Relationships. Register for the free virtual webinar here: https://agriminds.captivate.fm/guilt-free-boundaries-webinar Guilt Fre...

Ashley Runholt and I discuss how she got into retail ag and became an agronomist, the importance of setting expectations and boundaries around the different farming seasons, and how she balances her passion for crops and her love for her family. Ashley gave me several points to think about and many laughs as well. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it! Follow Ashley on TikTok...

Jackie Nix is an animal scientist turned children's book author. She has taken her passion for educating and agriculture and shares both with the world through her "ag accurate" children's books. In this episode, Jackie shares how she discovered this opportunity and grabbed it by the horns. Jackie gets personal and shares some of the struggles and mindsets that she had to overcome to get to this p...

Tanner Winterhof, co-host of the well known Farm4Profit Podcast, joins me today on the AgriMinds podcast. We dive deep into just how difficult but powerful it can be to let go and delegate tasks, how we can lean on others as a support system rather than viewing them as competition, and how even though you might get advice and encouragement from someone that does not mean you have to do exactly wha...

AgriMinds is a place where you can find different resources and tools to help in your personal growth and professional success. In several of the AgriMinds Podcast episodes, Kacee mentions a tool called The Working Genius. In this episode, Kacee will break down what the 6 Types of Working Genius are and how you can use this information about yourself to increase productivity and decrease burnout....