Grow Further

How do you keep getting better and growing further in a world that keeps changing? By staying curious. Michelle Peluso learned that from a young age. She tells us about the importance of her parents giving her independence, including letting her go to the Soviet Union as a teenager. She also tells us why leaders should be "Learn-It-Alls" not "Know-It-Alls."   Curious about what else is in this epi...

You work out your body to stay fit, but what other parts of you need flexing?  Just in time for Thanksgiving, Paul Carroll returns to talk about the importance of starting a gratitude routine to keep those gratitude muscles strong.  He and Chris geek out over the neuroscience behind gratitude.  They talk about why it’s so hard to express gratitude and the impact it could have on your team (and you...

Was it natural talent, her con artist father, or her principal asking her to give an impromptu speech that made Diana Nyad a storyteller?  Find out in chapter two of Diana’s story.  Diana also shares how cinema inspired her and how her own story is heading to Hollywood. Our hosts also talk to Diana about: Why we pursue our natural talents Being authentic and avoiding cliches Tips for better storyt...

Armed with only ear pods, our listeners take a deep breath, press play, and look to the horizon of possibilities before them as they embark on a journey to grow further in their professional lives.  In this episode, swimmer and storyteller, Diana Nyad shares with us how intros like that and the stories we share can help bring listeners into our presentations.  She tells us how starting in the midd...

Are you conning yourself with every “can’t”?  Join us for part two of our interview with Kevin Carroll, where he reminds us that we’re our own worst enemy, setting unrealistic goals for ourselves and telling ourselves opportunities aren’t available to us.  Kevin talks about looking for clever ways to reimagine those “cons” so that we can “maximize our day” in order to thrive instead of just surviv...

You didn’t get where you are by yourself. That’s one of many takeaways from Kevin “the Katalyst” Carroll, who is on a mission to empower greatness in individuals and organizations through the power of positivity, creativity and play. In this episode, find out how Kevin created a support network through sports, the library, and his neighbors; and how that network gave him the “grit, grace and grati...

Many people believe that apologizing is a sign of weakness and intentionally do not use the words, "I'm sorry". It is likely that someone comes to mind for us all in our personal and/or professional lives that fits this category. Apologizing, in actuality, takes a great deal of strength and self-worth. Join us for part two of our interview with NYT best selling author and relationship expert, Dr....

Do you make one of the top 4 apology mistakes when saying , "I'm sorry"? Join us for part one of this interview with NYT best selling author and relationship expert, Dr. Harriet Lerner, where she gives us a crash course on how to sincerely apologize including the top 4 mistakes we commonly make.  Our hosts discuss the following with Dr. Harriet Lerner: Why apologizing matters  Ingredients of a goo...

Have you ever had a moment that left you thinking W-T…and, you know the rest? A moment which may have otherwise sent you into a tailspin? You were in reactive mode and you knew it. Last time, the hosts talked about the benefits of responding to situations like this. Join the duo in this episode where they give you a strategy for mitigating your reactive reflexes and coming back to center. This tim...

Reacting to a situation is what we are programed to do as humans. It might come as a surprise that acting according to the way we are wired is not necessarily going to get us the outcomes we’re hoping for in most situations. Join the hosts as they explore an alternative to reacting and provide tips for how to respond to situations in an effort to build connection and trust. In this episode, we dis...

While we can’t control how often others should on us, we can be aware of how frequently we should on others. “You should do this” or “you shouldn’t do that” finds its way into day-to-day conversations all too easily. Join the hosts as they explore the impact should-ing could have on relationships with those we love, lead, and serve. Let’s Grow Further together by empowering others to be in control...

Have you ever been misunderstood? Have you had a conversation and what you intended for the other person to hear is nowhere near what they actually heard? Words certainly matter, but so do our tone, body language, and actions. The things we say without actually saying them are called unspoken messages; and we send them all the time whether we want to or not. Listen to this episode, where we collab...

How often have you thought or said “I should” when it comes to making decisions? This is how "I should" live...this is who "I should" love...this is how “I should” look. While it seems fairly harmless, should’ing all over ourselves can be downright detrimental. Should’ing can bring us further from who we truly are and what we truly want. Join us as we cut ties with the “should” and start exploring...

Let’s face it...we all like to feel appreciated! How often, though, have we found ourselves feeling underappreciated by someone we care about? How many times have we realized we’ve taken someone else for granted? It happens and, the good news is, it can be avoided! Join us as we explore appreciation and how to effectively show it in this episode.  In this episode, we discuss...  The normalcy of ta...

Setting goals is hard; achieving them is even harder. How can we bring these into our reach? How can we create simplicity around a process that hasn’t always gotten us across the finish line? The answer could be simple...set identity-based goals. In this episode, we try to demystify the goal-setting process and provide some simple tips on how you can cast a vote for yourself and your goals. As you...

When our check engine lights come on, it's an indication something needs attention. Unfortunately, it is much more obvious when something isn't quite right with our cars than when something isn't quite right within ourselves… or is it? Well-being and self-care have been the main topics of our discussions lately. Many of our listeners have asked a great question: how do you know when you should be...

In this episode, the hosts, along with Dr. Darria Long, discuss... The definition of burnout The potential impact of burnout Tips to bounce back from or prevent burnout, including how to triage your life and designing for chaos To learn more about Dr. Darria and her work, listen to her TED talk (https://youtu.be/nLjchFPvcQo) or visit drdarria.com/truevelab Connect with us at growfurtherpodcast@gma...

Life is filled with choices. How often do you make choices that support your well-being? In this week’s episode we unpack the complex topic of well-being and why making it a priority can lead to impactful changes in your life. We highlight 3 tips to bring well-being into your life - every day. In this episode, we discuss… The definition of well-being Research and statistics surrounding the topic o...

Striving to put people first cannot be achieved without ensuring you are also a priority. Let's shift the mindset around self-care and using tips to put ourselves and our needs in the forefront so we can be the best versions of ourselves for those we love, lead, work with and serve. In this episode, we discuss… Why we charge our phones more than we charge ourselves Benefits of self-care 3 things w...

Welcome to Grow Further! In this teaser episode, you can take the first dive into the minds of our hosts, two human growth enthusiasts, as they share about themselves, how they got here, and what they hope to do throughout this journey. We welcome you to come as you are and enjoy the conversation. Any opinions expressed by the host are solely their own and do not express the view or opinions of CV...