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Send us Fan Mail We've all had those moments when your mind goes blank under pressure. You start to panic- trying to recall what you were thinking about, or what you were going to say or do next.  The harder you think about it, grasping for recollection, the worse it gets.  What if there was something you could do to regroup and calm down in that moment that didn't involve thinking at al...

Send us Fan Mail If you believe that your life will really improve once you achieve work-life balance,  you need to hear this week's Boldly Stated episode.  Whether you are running yourself in circles trying to find it, or holding it up as the ultimate goal,  you need to know the truth. Work-life balance isn't a real thing. Doesn't exist. Can't be achieved.  Listen in to learn...

Send us Fan Mail I could never have imagined what would happen when I finally quit Facebook. If only I would have known sooner.  Listen in for the true story behind what took me over the edge, and what happened next.  Get Strategic Unruliness on Amazon Curious what unwelcome rule is running your leadership? Take the 90 second quiz Connect with Kim: website LinkedIn Instagram

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered why so many people are hungry in a country that has an abundance of food, or examined your own beliefs about who deserves to be fed and who doesn't?  My conversation this week with Tracey Selingo, Founder of Fork Over Love, is bound to open your eyes and hopefully, your heart. Since its inception on January 8, 2021, Fork Over Love has recruited 64 resta...

Send us Fan Mail What if a decision you believe has nothing to do with you turns out to impact the person you love most in the world?  This conversation with Dr. Heather Kort will change the way you drive your car home today, and open your eyes to our interconnectedness in this moment- whether we like it or not. A must listen from beginning to end. Listen to your favorite episodes from Season 1 an...

Send us Fan Mail We are supposed to be on a break between seasons of Boldly Stated. But, I couldn't pass up the chance to have this powerful conversation, and I definitely couldn't wait to share it with you.  In one of my favorite episodes of all time, Sam, Nick, and Zoe share their unfiltered perspectives on navigating the "pandemic" school year as students and young adults. S...

Send us Fan Mail In the final episode of Season 2, Kim shares a unique perspective on the escalating battle over diversity and inclusion education in public schools. Some Rockwood parents really don't want it. The district is committed to providing it.  The truth is, the stakes couldn't be higher for the kids. Listen in. Get Strategic Unruliness on Amazon Curious what unwelcome rule is r...

Send us Fan Mail I invited my law partner and spouse, Raymond Bolourtchi to be a guest on the show to talk about immigration.  As I was about to press "record," we decided to spontaneously change the topic - to why it is difficult to work with your spouse.  Buckle up....  Get Strategic Unruliness on Amazon Curious what unwelcome rule is running your leadership? Take the 90 second quiz Co...

Send us Fan Mail Politeness is highly valued in American culture, and for generations, children have been taught to be polite at all costs. What happens, though, when research reveals a direct connection between politeness and sexual assault? This episode will make you question our cultural priorities, and the ways we instill fundamental values. CAUTION: This episode discusses sexual assault, and...

Send us Fan Mail A few years ago, I got a scary but necessary lesson about the ways we contribute to our own suffering, and what to do about it.  I hope it helps you as much as it helped me this week.  Listen in.  Get Strategic Unruliness on Amazon Curious what unwelcome rule is running your leadership? Take the 90 second quiz Connect with Kim: website LinkedIn Instagram

Send us Fan Mail I hated running my whole life. I was really bad at it. It was hard. So, like any rational person, I avoided it at all costs. Then, a year ago, I decided to try it again. The strangest thing happened.  Get Strategic Unruliness on Amazon Curious what unwelcome rule is running your leadership? Take the 90 second quiz Connect with Kim: website LinkedIn Instagram

Send us Fan Mail In the midst of a crisis, a  private citizen forms a non-profit that has served over 1500 meals in its first 3 weeks.  An elected official chooses to hop on a plane to the Ritz in Cancun.   Having a duty to serve doesn't mean you will, and an absence of one doesn't mean you won't. In fact, the title has nothing to do with it. Listen in to this week's episode of...

Send us Fan Mail If you have ever had an idea- but didn't pursue it because you didn't know how to make it happen- you MUST hear this story. Tracey Selingo, founder of Fork Over Love, shares how her idea to support restaurants struggling in the pandemic and feed the hungry in her community has resulted in 1100 meals being served just 6 weeks after organizing- and they are just beginning....

Send us Fan Mail My grandpa used to say "it doesn't matter if you win or lose, it's how you play the game." And I was like, "um, nope.  Winning matters. Otherwise, what is the point of playing?"   Listen in for an inspiring perspective on winning at all costs, and losing with grace.  Get Strategic Unruliness on Amazon Curious what unwelcome rule is running your leader...

Send us Fan Mail Deanna Dikeman started taking pictures of her parents' waving goodbye from their driveway in Iowa in 1991. What started as simply "a picture" has turned into a body of deeply impactful work that gently encourages us to capture the moments that matter.  Deanna's photos have been showcased by Eren Orbey in the New Yorker magazine , and will be the subject of her...

Send us Fan Mail The fear of being a failure can be paralyzing -  maddeningly so. This week's episode might just be the thing you need to to hear to put things in a new perspective.  Listen in.  Questions, comments, thoughts? You can always reach me at: kim@boldlystated.com. I love hearing from you.  Get Strategic Unruliness on Amazon Curious what unwelcome rule is running your leadership? Ta...

Send us Fan Mail A must listen episode about taking a stand and choosing sides when you don't want to do either.  Get Strategic Unruliness on Amazon Curious what unwelcome rule is running your leadership? Take the 90 second quiz Connect with Kim: website LinkedIn Instagram

Send us Fan Mail Josef Scherer is not your typical dog trainer. He specializes in working with aggressive dogs, and he has the scars to prove it.  In our conversation, Josef reveals why he risks his own safety to train dogs that bite, and shares stories that will both shock you, and fill you with gratitude.  You can reach him at:  josef@topdog.com  Get Strategic Unruliness on Amazon Curious what u...

Send us Fan Mail If you are struggling to stay positive, and maybe feeling anxious and depressed but not wanting anyone to know, you aren't alone. My student bravely started a conversation that many others have eagerly joined. Listen in.  Get Strategic Unruliness on Amazon Curious what unwelcome rule is running your leadership? Take the 90 second quiz Connect with Kim: website LinkedIn Instag...

Send us Fan Mail The Season 2 premiere of Boldly Stated reveals why staying neutral on important issues is far from noble. A respectful conversation doesn't require you to mute yourself- quite the contrary is true. Tune in for some blunt truth about why you must speak up.  Get Strategic Unruliness on Amazon Curious what unwelcome rule is running your leadership? Take the 90 second quiz Connec...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been really desperate to be positively judged? You want to prove that you are worthy, and you are certain that will happen through recognition and approval. You are probably willing to do whatever it takes- if someone will just tell you exactly what that is.  The truth is that chasing approval will not land you anywhere good.  This week, I share my journey as a compe...

Send us Fan Mail Last week, I allowed a class discussion to go off the rails. I didn't mean for it to happen- but it's amazing how quickly things can deteriorate when emotions are involved. And let's be honest- right now- EMOTIONS ARE INVOLVED!  In this week's episode, learn what I did wrong, and 5 steps to position yourself for a really great conversation with .... are you rea...

Send us Fan Mail Are you noticing that your old ways of dealing with stress and anxiety are simply NOT WORKING right now? If you feel a bit like hitting your head on a brick wall- my friend Jill Farmer is here at the perfect time.  In this week's episode, Jill shares 3 proven strategies for staying steady even as the world feels increasingly chaotic - and- she assures us- we are made for time...

Send us Fan Mail I used to think that healing required "special" gifts and powers; that certain people were chosen and the rest of us were destined to be, well, basic. So imagine my shock when I learned that was a total fucking lie. In this week's episode, Tracey Selingo tells the truth about healing... and explains how you, yes you, have the power to heal yourself. Today. Right now...

Send us Fan Mail Our young people are missing out on a chance to develop grit and resilience- and while we have  time to course correct,  we need to get to it.  Get Strategic Unruliness on Amazon Curious what unwelcome rule is running your leadership? Take the 90 second quiz Connect with Kim: website LinkedIn Instagram