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Send us a Message The average human makes more than 35,000 decisions every day. Not all decisions are big decisions, but every decision does take energy for us to make. Decision fatigue happens when decision-making becomes increasingly difficult. So how can we prevent decision fatigue? And what are the signs that we're dealing with it? That's what Kim, Louise, and guest, Amanda Neely of...

Send us a Message No matter what kind of work you do, you are always working for yourself. It doesn't matter whether you own your own company or are an employee of an organization. Being the CEO of your career means that you think of your professional life with passion and vision. You operate strategically, not focusing on building up your resume, but actually doing work that aligns with your...

Send us a Message There are certain times in our lives when we know exactly what we want, but no matter what we do, the universe just doesn’t seem to give it to us. What's up with that?! Why does it feel like such a struggle to get what we want? To paraphrase what we all grew up hearing the Rolling Stones tell us: "You can’t always get what you want. But you get what you need." Is t...

Send us a Message On the day of this recording, there are 50 days left in 2022. It is also Remembrance Day in Canada and throughout the British Commonwealth, Veterans Day in the United States, and we are less than two weeks away from Thanksgiving in the United States. So we thought it would be a great time to pause and reflect together.   Where has 2022 brought us so far? What is it we see ahead o...

Send us a Message We've been hearing from so many people recently that they are feeling like so much is at risk these days. Businesses are seeing changes in the marketplace and are considering pivoting or closing shop.   Individuals are afraid of losing their jobs or being down-sized and are considering jumping ship.  On both sides of the coin, the risk to continuing feels massive... and yet...

Send us a Message You've likely heard people talking about scarcity vs. abundant (or growth) mindsets. The topic has shown up from boardrooms to lunchrooms to sporting events. What was once thought of as a "soft" skill or a little "woo", is now mainstream and something people in all industries, roles, and types of organizations are looking at. At the heart of it, your mind...

Send us a Message "I'm just not happy at work." "My business isn't making me happy." "Why can't I just be happy with my job?" Do any of these sound familiar? We've been hearing a lot of these comments from our clients recently, so we thought it was the right time to dive into a discussion about what happiness has to do with work.  Join us as we tal...

Send us a Message When it comes to running a business or guiding your career, the relationships you make can help you find even greater success.   Partnerships occur when two or more people work together in order to accomplish common goals. It involves collaboration and is for the mutual benefit of all involved.   Learning how to form these types of relationships in business is the key to moving f...

Send us a Message VP, SVP, Owner, Founder, Emerging Talent, Retired, Coach, Consultant, Freelancer, Entrepreneur These are all titles we see over and over again. They can give us an immediate understanding of an individual's role, responsibilities, and even potentially tenure. But... has the time of the importance of titles run its course? Louise and Kim passionately dive into this topic in t...

Send us a Message Here's the icky truth. We all sabotage ourselves. Yup. We do it all the time. We don't mean to do it. We don't mean to get in our own way and prevent ourselves from moving forward. And yet... we do. By procrastinating, refusing to ask for help, criticizing or judging ourselves or others, avoiding, withdrawing, or blameshifting (to name a few), we are damaging ourse...

Send us a Message You've spent days, weeks, and endless hours preparing, ensuring everything is right and ready to go. And then, the day comes... and it all falls apart. ARGH! What do you do? How do you handle it in the moment? What are the stories you might tell yourself about why it fell apart? Kim & Louise dive into this juicy topic following three days of live trainings... where we&ap...

Send us a Message Community is central to the human experience. Being part of an engaging community gives us a sense of belonging. And yet, community isn't always how we would describe the feeling we have in our workplaces. On this week's episode, Kim & Louise dive into the importance of community with regard to how it can help you develop and maintain your own kickass career. Want m...

Send us a Message You are a superhero! Don't ever let anyone tell you you're not. What we (Kim & Louise) know, without a doubt, is that you have a unique set of incredible strengths (your superpowers) that you may not even be aware of or regularly tap into. The cool thing is... those strengths can help you design and maintain your kickass career regardless of whether you're an e...

Send us a Message There’s been a lot of hubbub about “Quiet Quitting” lately, so it feels like a timely discussion to have. On this week’s show, Kim & Louise talk about what quiet quitting really is, why they think there’s been so much press about it lately (thanks, TikTok!), and the pros and cons of it - from both a leadership and an employee perspective. Show Notes Hellos & Welcome 0:00...

Send us a Message We've all heard the old adage: “If you aim for nothing, you'll hit it every time.”  That's where goals come in. They give us something to aim for. A bit of direction and purpose.   The thing is... goals can be really scary. What if we don't meet them? What if we do? What if we set the wrong goal? What if... what if... what if?  Truth be told, one of us (tune i...

Send us a Message What did you say?! It happens to the best of us. Our words are misconstrued, the meaning is muddled, or our communication simply falls flat.  Need an example? Think of the last time you experienced a significant misunderstanding that stemmed from differing interpretations of one or two words. It might not even have been that long ago. It happens more than we care to admit - in bo...

Send us a Message We've been taught that we must avoid showing our emotions at work.    And yet, by overmanaging our emotions, we are cutting off creativity, and communication, and are creating workplaces that don't work for the humans that work there.    Whether you have emotional staff members or are someone who wears their emotions on your sleeve, it's important to understand how...

Send us a Message Each of us has a set of values that guides us. When we're in alignment with our values, the work we're doing and the relationships we have feel good and as though they are in sync with each other. When we're out of alignment with our values, things feel harder, we're faced with more struggle and turmoil. On this week's show, Kim & Louise will discuss...

Send us a Message “Stay positive!”  “Failure is not an option.”  “Everything will work out for the best.” “If I can do it, so can you!”  “It could be worse.” How many times have you heard (or said) these things? Frankly, it's pretty easy for so many of us to jump to the place of positivity when things get hard for ourselves or people we care about.  None of us like to be or see others in pain...

Send us a Message The term "meaningful work" gets thrown around a lot. It's something we're meant to work towards, and yet, how do we know when we've found it? In this week's show, Kim & Louise talk about what the term "meaningful work" means to them, how they've found it, and what you can look for in order to incorporate more meaningful work into Y...

Send us a Message While the world is always in a state of change, the past 2-1/2 years have thrown a spotlight on just how quickly things can (and do) change - in our lives, our workplaces, our communities... everywhere. We often hear the words adaptability and resiliency as being key components to success in this ever-changing world. Often, they are used interchangeably. And yet, they are differe...

Send us a Message Have you ever felt othered, that you don't belong or matter at work? Do you feel like your opinions aren't heard or that you need to say "yes" when you really mean "no"? Then it's possible you're working in a psychologically unsafe environment. This week, Kim & Louise take a peek behind the curtain at the idea of psychological safety at...

Send us a Message Summary: We hear the word "authenticity" and are asked to "show up as ourselves" quite often these days. But, what does it really mean and what does it take to do that - especially in a leadership capacity? Louise & Kim take a look at the topic of being authentically yourself at work and uncover some golden nuggets you can be more aligned with both your wo...

Send us a Message Too many of us have been taught that being kind, especially at work or in other positions of leadership is "weak". But, we will say that again. KINDNESS is a SUPERPOWER. How can you bring more kindness to your workplace, organization, or leadership style? And, what can get in your way and how to overcome that when you know kindness is the direction for you? Show Notes:...

Send us a Message What would be possible in your life, your career, or your business if you gave yourself permission to fail? On this week's show, Louise & Kim do exactly that... give you the permission you need to fail & make mistakes in all the nooks and crannies that makes up your life... including in the workplace and with your career. Don't forget to leave a comment and let...