Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney

This episode will make you think!  There are no easy answers, nothing is black and white, and this week's guest Jess Pettitt (https://jesspettitt.com/) and I wander down a bunch of uncomfortable paths!  This is something she has been doing with her audiences and clients for decades, and she is a master at giving people permission to sit in the discomfort of commonly challenging topics like IN...

Sometimes it's great to connect with old friends and talk about...whatever!  In this case, I reconnect with Jacques Lopez ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueslopez/ ) , a friend I met while traveling to the Antarctica Marathon!  We found out that we had a very similar upbringing, growing up all over the world as gypsys (essentially) and this fabulous conversation hits on a bunch of topics, a...

In this episode, your host Anne Bonney (https://annebonney.ninja) chats about the difference between change and transitions, and how it's the transitions that are the hard part!  

Laurie Haley is a leader in her industry!  She has risen to executive level in the male-dominated industry of IT/Cyber Security.  She is raising 4 children as a single parent.  Se is juggling it all, and in this episode, we talk about raising young people, not only our own children, but the younger people in the workplace!  We talk about the responsibility of leadership raising children in today&a...

We humans like to know!  We like to know what's going to happen, what to expect, what's coming next, but the fact is, we usually don't, and when we think we do know, it's frankly, an illusion!  Author Maggie Jackson ( www.maggie-jackson.com ) dove deep into the world of uncertainty, how our brain deals with it, and how, even though it sucks when we're in the middle of it,...

Public Speaking: Most people would rather wear a tutu of angry bees than get up and speak on stage.  Addtionally, in this day and age, we're being asked to speak on camera a lot as well, for promotional and presentation purposes, and a lot of people are SUPER uncomfortable with that.  This week's guest Linda Ugelow ( https://www.lindaugelow.com/ ) was one of those people, so she overcame...

Breathing!  We do it every day!  Without even thinking about it.  But if we think about it, and do it in particular ways, it can make a huge difference in our lives!  Don't believe me?  Ask this week's guest Kimberly Faith ( Www.thebreathworkgirl.com ) Breakthrough Breathwork Healer and wonderful human being!  She speaks with great passion about breathwork, and how it can help you!  We t...

Meditation...something that makes a lot of people uncomfortable!  During a 10-day Vipassana Meditation Course (https://www.dhamma.org/) , you spend 10 days not interacting with anyone and meditation for 1-2 hours stretches for 10 hours every day!  It was hard, which is exactly why I went, but it was a much richer (and more hilarious) experience than I could have imagined!  Join me for the straight...

People may roll their eyes at pageants, but that will change after you listen to this episode.  Young people like Tori Leto ( https://linktr.ee/ToriLeto ) are changing the game by being courageously authentic, and preserving their sense of self…and still winning!  In this inspiring episode, we talk about the challenges and successes, the mental health challenges, the resistance and the victory!  Y...

As the nation continues to follow some of our national healthcare issues, one particular OBGYN has been at the frontlines witnessing minorities and women suffer to get dependable and affordable care. According to her, our system still has challenges because of a lack of understanding for Whole Person Care, meaning there isn't enough education and accessibility to preventative care. This goes...

HOW DOES SHE DO IT?  3 gorgeous, curious, healthy, energetic kids, one happy husband, getting an MBA AND Starting a new global business!  Victoria Tolbert-Ashley (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vta-ms/) seems to be holding it all together while making everything happen, so I invited her to the show to share her secrets, and she does not disappoint! In this episode we talk about How she's doing i...

Kindness.  Something we all enjoy and value from the people around us, and something some people may think is missing too often in human interactions, but this week's guest has a different perspective, and she has a great point.  Linda Cohen ( www.lindacohenconsulting.com ) is The Kindness Catalyst.  Author, speaker and Kindness consultant, Linda helps bring more kindness into the world!  In...

Alcoholism is a label that has interesting connotations.  For a busy mom, wife and entrepreneur, who has time for everything that comes with that label...but too soon, Darla Burns Cornett realized that if she didn't take on that label, everything was going to fall apart.  So she took a hard, honest look at her life, her values, and what she wanted for herself and her family, and made a huge c...

In this fascinating episode, Ryan Alin, Software development manager gives us his perspective on AI!  He provides a ton of fascinating metaphors and parallels involving artificial intelligence and the future!  Listen with an open mind and even if you're not convinced of anything, or even ifyou don't agree, it will definitely make you think about things you might not have considered! Want...

Jenn Donahue ( www.jenndonahue.com ) has been succeeding in male-dominated environments for a long time!  She has overcome those voices in her head to reach great heights in her career!  In this episode we hit on a boatload of compelling and helpful topics! Imposter Syndrome Leadership Authenticity Military vs Civilian life and leadership Building trust and Blowing things up!! It's fun, it&ap...

Overwhelmed. Burned out. Over it HELP! Some of the words I hear from people these days as we navigate this understaffed, overworked, everchanging world!  Have no fear, Russell Harvey ( https://www.theresiliencecoach.co.uk/ ) is here!  In this delightful episode he talks about his resilience wheel and some fabulous ways to buikd your own resilience, so you can deal with life's wrecking balls w...

Natalie Jobity ( https://www.theunveiledway.com/ ) Helps people find their strengths.  She helps people find that zone of brilliance where not only are they totally jamming through life and professional accomplishments, but they're also making a huge impact on the world around them!  IT CAN BE EASY, and YOU CAN BE BRILLIANT!!!  So knock out that imposter syndrome, because as she says on the f...

Lisa Demmi (https://lisademmi.com/) Speaker, author, artist, philanthropist, hurricane auntie and dog lover knows belonging.  She's been without it, knows that pain, and knows how to help create an inclusive environment.  In this episode we talk about why it's important, and her opinions on the impact a culture of EXclusion has on the people.   Want more from Lisa?  Here are the handles!...

Hurricanes are a part of living in FL.  Michigan has snow, Kansas has tornados, California has earthquakes, DC has politicians....it's just the facts!  Here in Florida, for 8 weeks a year, it might get windy.  I've lived here for a little over a year, and have experienced 2 major hurricanes.  SPOILER ALERT: everything worked out beautifully for me in the end, but I was sure dancing in th...

Becoming a professional artist takes talent, courage and tenacity!  Jacqueline Bruce (https://jacquelinebruce.com/) has all 3 and more!  In this episode she shares her journey, her losses and the power of believing in yourself to move forward!  She also talks about her physiological evolution, and how she embraced the new developments that her instrument displayed!  A great message to us all to le...

Becoming a gold medalist in the Olympics is a feat in and of itself, but doing it after doctors tell you you'll never ski again is a whole nother ballgame!  How do you know when it's right to go with your intuition and continue to push towards your dream?  Nikki Stone (https://www.nikkistone.com/) tells us about her journey doing just that!  She's danced in MANY discomfort zones, an...

Andy grew up like Huck Finn with a motor on the intercoastal waterways of Savannah, Georgia. He spent eight months a year at sea serving in the US Navy out of Japan launching jets off the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. As a bestselling author and speaker he openly shares his story of fighting a six year battle to save his son’s life and the powerful lessons he has learned along the way. Want...

Every time I teach an Emotional Intelligence workhop, someone asks "Ok, but how do I get my boss/co-worker/staff/spouse to be more self-aware?".  So I welcomed Dr Erika Michalski ( www.stratauth.com ) back to the show to share her educated opinions and perspectives on how to help others realize that their actions and words are NOT having the desired impact!  We go through some amazing st...

Sam Demma https://www.samdemma.com ) , best-selling author of Empty YourBackpack (https://www.amazon.com/Empty-Your-Backpack-Beliefs-Consistent/dp/1778272509) and one of the youngest keynote speakers in the education and association space joins us today to share his metaphor of the backpack that we all carry that's full of the weight of everyone elses opinions and words!  He shares strategies...

A friend once said "Grief is love with nowhere to go."  It's a winding road with no end and no logic, especially when dealing with the death of your child after a long battle with mental health challenges and addiction.  Barbara Legere, ( http://barbaralegere.com ) courageously tells her story, and provides guidence on talking to people who are grieving.  Her book "Talk To Me,...