Inquiring Minds with Donna Karlin & Steve Harper

The 5 Whys process was created by Sakichi Toyoda, the founder of Toyota as a method for continuous improvement.   Donna and Steve take it up a notch and illustrate how we can use it to go deeper in our understanding of ourselves and how to get to the core dynamic of any situation.   It starts by identifying the problem. Then there are 5 layers or more of why questions starting with the answer to t...

"Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory". - Theodor Seuss Geisel, or better known as Dr. Seuss. He shared his wisdom in ways that went far beyond his beloved books.    Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how we pay attention to moments in our lives (or don't) and how memory serves us a heaping portion of learning.   #moments #learning #memories #coachi...

What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.   Join Donna and Steve in conversation about what we give off in demeanor, attitude and energy is what comes back 10 fold.   #attraction #possibilities #coaching  @ inquiringmindspodcast

Join Steve and Donna in discussion about how we choose our paths and how sometimes they're hidden and we have to dig to find them, not to mention succeed!   #choices #pathtaken #coaching  @ inquiringmindspodcast

Join Donna and Steve in discussion about how to approach leadership — are we enablers or detractors? And how does it apply to our home life as well?   #leadership #enabler #roadblock #coaching  @ inquiringmindspodcast

What do people want thast others haven't given them?    People will join in a conversation one-upping the angst or complaint to the nth degree as they weigh in. How many brainstorm for a solution instead?   Join Steve and Donna in conversation to look at options rather than upset.   #complaints #solutions #perspective #coaching  @ inquiringmindspodcast

When you follow the same path as everyone else, you're just a number   When you're YOU, when you're in a category of 1, you can't help but stand out.   Richard Bach said "Argue for your limitations, and sure enough, they're yours."   We say, "Argue for your unique contribution, and sure enough, they'll be yours!" Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how we bring all of us to the world and st...

If you want better mental health, start by looking at your mental diet. This means looking at what you read, spend your time with, who you surround yourself with, how you think....all of it!   Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how to start removing the junk from your diet.   #mentalhealth #diet #choices #coaching #inquiringmindspodcast

It doesn't matter if they're family. It doesn't matter if you're scared, it doesn't matter if you've known them for a lifetime!  Toxic is Toxic and you MUST fight unapologetically to defend your health and well-being.   Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how to get rid of the toxicity in our lives.   #toxicity #wellbeing #standingup #coaching #inquiringmindspodcast

An indication of self-respect is when a person is selective about how they spend their time and with whom they spend it. Are you respecting yourself in relation to time?   Join Steve and Donna in conversation about the choices we make, consciously and subconsciously and how it elevates trust and respect.   #selfrespect #choices #time #coaching  @ inquiringmindspodcast

You are crafting a one-of-a-kind work of art with every decision you make, each and every day. Something that only you can do. Something beautiful and fleeting. You were born in order to leave an indelible mark on the world. That is your authenticity.   Join Donna and Steve in conversation about your unique and authentic contribution and what that brings to your life and the world around you.   #c...

Are you putting limits on yourself? Do you even know what your full potential is?   Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how we show up, why we show up the way we do and how we can step into our greatness by being who we truly are.   #playingitsmall #greatness #superpower #coaching #inquiringmindspodcast

Showing up with courage and resolve — showing your strength of character — a mix of mental, emotional, physical and spiritual acts that express your total commitment.   That's grit!   Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how we navigate change and how we show up through it.   #change #grit #navigatingchange #coaching #inquiringmindspodcast

It's not our abilities that show what we truly are. It's our choices. A great quote from Albus Dumbeldore of Harry Potter fame.   Steve and Donna talk about our message, alignment with our values, the trust factor and consistency of approach and message.   Listen in and let us know how this resonated with you.

A great quote from Christian D. Larson was "Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle."    Donna and Steve look at this concept from so many angles. Listen in and let us know your perspective on this. We'd love to hear! 

Steve and Donna talk about the ramifications of putting yourself last and how, when turning that around, sets you apart from those who can't, Join us in conversation in realizing that if in taking care of yourself lets someone down, what does that say for how they honor you?

This was one of many quotes from the wise wizard, Albus Dumbledore. There were many nuggets to take away and consider from the Harry Potter books and films.   Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how to turn the dark things in life to those of light and great energy. It all starts with your attitude and how you view your world and yourself within it.    

Which do you trust more?    We have so much access to data, but do we validate it? Is our gut telling us something else and do we pay attention to it?   Join Steve and Donna in a conversation about how our gut guides us (or not) and how we can be more in tune with what our intuitive nature tells us.  

Is it making time for everything or do you make time for what's truly important?   Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how we choose to make time, the conversations we have with ourselves and whether or not we do a periodic reality check to honor those choices.

Are we even paying attention to how protective we are of what's comfortable and how we can stretch well beyond it.   Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how we create a protective bubble around us and when we let go of that need, great things can happen!  

What would I observe if I watched myself? What would I want people to observe when they see me interact with others?   Join Donna and Steve in conversation where we look at who we are through multiple lenses and how we can be true to who we really are.  

Warren Berger said, "Questioning is the ability to organize our thinking around what we don't know." Questions often bring up more questions than answers.   Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how questions create a foundation for learning, growing and discovering.

You're as much a somebody as any ody. Look beyond, not backwards. Stand tall, look others in the eye and be all of who you are.   Donna and Steve talk about stepping into your powerful presence. When you're confident, you don't measure yourself by others' standards. Join us in this impactful conversation!

Success is always on the table when you show up and never when you don't. Pay attention to and strengthen the parts of you that no one can take away. Showing up is really a super-power.   Join Steve and Donna in conversation about what showing up means and what it can look like for you.

There will never be enough timel. There will never be a BETTER time! We all have the same time available to us but do we respect ourselves in relation to time?   Join Donna and Steve in conversation about the choices we make. After all. many tell us that we have a hard time saying no to people, but have you thought of the fact that when you say yes, you're