Choose & Become!

About this Episode: We don’t always get love right. At work, at home, in parenting — sometimes our reactions don’t reflect the love we want to give. That’s life. That’s being human. The gift is this: we always get to reset. To reflect on the choices we made, acknowledge what didn’t align with love the verb, and then make a different choice next time. Boundless love isn’t about perfection. It’s abo...

We cannot create enduring success if we are not committing to agreements with one another.   We make two-way agreements—formal or informal—when we care about something or someone, and the desired outcome depends on our actions AND the actions of someone else.  The problem is . . . too often people think they’ve made an agreement but what they have really made are assumptions.   Assumptions kill ou...

What does it really take to grow—not just in leadership or work, but in life? If you long for others to become all you know they can, this episode gently reminds you: we must walk with them, not just cheer from the sidelines.  About Trish :  To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make....

Inspired by Atomic Habits—what if choosing love became a daily habit? Not the emotion—the verb. Love, the action. We can stack it onto the moments we already have: A meeting. A hello. A moment of quiet. That’s how we create enduring success—for ourselves and for others. About Trish :  To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless rea...

What is the “want to” that is fueling your development journey?  That want to is what pushes us to grow—to learn, to choose, to become.

What are you an expert at?  Not THE expert. But an expert.  The kind of expert who doesn’t need to cite other people’s work—because it lives in you.  Because it is at the core of who you are.  For me?  I’m an expert in giving and receiving love—the verb.  And in making choices. Especially the kind that create enduring success.  What about you? 

We have all experienced something that requires resiliency to move forward.   A roadblock. A fear. A quiet voice telling us we’re not enough.  Resilience isn’t about comparing who’s had it worse—it’s about how we respond. Over and over again.  And through it all, we get to choose:  To grow.  To give all our love.  To receive the love others want to give us.  In Episode 98 of Trish Kendall Speaks,...

My sister Maria was 18 when she found out I was being abused too.  Her fierce love overpowered her pain—and she poured everything she had into protecting me.  She’s the reason I’m here.  She’s my hero.  Don’t mess with her.

Summary:

I observe people embrace the action of love in the workplace all the time. They lead with compassion, kindness, patience, and care.  But saying the word “love” in the workplace isn’t commonly accepted or embraced. The behaviors are embraced. But not the language.  I’m curious about this. Why is the word “love” not embraced like the words: caring or kindness or compassion?  I don’t have the answer....

“Be better, not bitter.”

⏰ Our calendar can control us—or we can control our calendar.  I had an introductory video meeting with someone I’d been really looking forward to… but I booked another meeting right after. No space to reflect, no time to reset.   I missed out on being fully present for the entirety of both conversations. I was really disappointed. I know better than that.   I explore with teams the choice to giv...

Episode Summary : Every Choose & Become keynote and workshop . . . I know what’s at stake. I always inspire my audience to believe we each have the power to choose who we become. That’s what I’m hired to do.  And when many people choose to take immediate action—when they choose differently, lead differently, love differently—that’s even better.   But it’s the one person who stays with me.  The...

Episode Summary : You have a personal brand—whether you’ve intentionally defined it or not.  The good news? You get to choose how you show up—in every interaction.  You can shape how people think and feel every time they interact with you.  What do you want others to think and feel when they interact with you?  And what do you do to create those thoughts and feelings?  Just a quick reminder from m...

Episode Summary : When a child or loved one takes their frustration out on you, take a breath. Maybe it’s because they feel safe with you. Love can hold space, even in the hard moments.  Who in your life needs that kind of love today? About Trish :  To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice t...

Episode Summary : Giving love, the verb, can simply be being there—creating a space where others feel safe to process, to breathe, to just be. Can you think of someone in your life who might need that kind of love today - just to be there? About Trish :  To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest cho...

Episode Summary : We never know when someone might be feeling nervous or unsure—wanting to feel welcomed. A smile, a hello, or opening the door could make all the difference. About Trish: To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.    Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   ...

Today’s Episode—Danielle Mikaelian - J.D. Candidate at Harvard Law School and Legal Fellow at the Federal Reserve, Advocate, Mentor, Ms. JD Fellow, Published Poet, Humanitarian Every time I sit down for these conversations, I go in thinking about how important it is to share someone’s story—to amplify their voice, their lessons, their experiences with both my community and theirs. But every time,...

This episode is a powerful reminder that age is irrelevant—her wisdom, experience, and lessons resonate with us all, no matter where we are in life.  About Trish:  To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.    Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.    Trish made five critica...

Episode Summary : The cycle of abuse stopped with me. That is what I am the proudest of in my life. I am reminded of this when Lilly busts out with this statement on the way home from school . . .  About Trish:   To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.    Trish inspires you to make...

Episode Summary : "A hard life creates strong people. Strong people create good lives." My Uber driver  I was reminded of this simple but powerful truth by my Uber driver in Florida. His journey, filled with hard work and love—the verb—has shaped not just his life, but the lives of his children and grandchildren.  About Trish :  To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create tru...

Today’s Episode—Matt Polefko - Healthcare Director, Leadership Developer, Mentor, Coach, Husband and soon-to-be Father I met Matt through my dear friend and business partner, Jennie Geise . After attending a Harnessing Potential workshop where Matt spoke, Jennie immediately texted me and said, "Trish, we HAVE to interview Matt for Choose & Become." And I’m so grateful she did and that Matt sai...

In this Trish Kendall Speaks episode, Trish reflects on her recent workshops, where she’s worked with teams to explore the five critical choices to creating enduring success. She shares the importance of love as a verb—showing up in real, tangible ways like being available and willing to change your mind. Trish celebrates the incredible feedback and insights participants have shared, emphasizing h...