Jamming with Jason Mefford

Have you ever wanted to change something in your life, but try as you might you just can't consciously change it? I know I have. That's why I am excited to talk with my friend Ewelina Szczeblewska on this #jammingwithjason #podcast episode about #hypnosis, and lots of other things. Since 95% of what we do is subconscious, it's a broken strategy to keep trying to think our way into change. You can'...

If you haven't heard it from someone else already today, I like you just the way you are. Those are words I've heard many times from Mr. Rogers and is the inspiration for today's #jammingwithjason #podcast episode. It's OK to be who you are, in fact as Oscar Wilde would say" be yourself, everyone else is already taken." And really if some people are going to judge and not like you regardless of wh...

Each year and each day is a great opportunity for us to "turn the page" which is the topic of this #jammingwithjason #podcast episode. Since it's also the title of a song from Bob Seger, there just may be some music in this episode. There is something in this song for everyone and we discuss: gratitude for those who perform and entertain us, not giving up when you are three feet from gold, whether...

If you ever thought "I wish I felt better" or "I wish I was happier" then today's episode may be just for you!  In today's podcast we are joined by Andie Murphy who is here to help us improve our own mental well being. Andie has gone through quite a transformation after her son has come of age. After raising a child, the question arose of "what next?" Take a listen to Andie's journey and see...

In today's #jammingwithjason #podcast I talk with my friend Gina Hansen about her experience when the rug got pulled out from under her life. When you listen to this entire episode you will learn all that Gina experienced in the span of six months, and how she was able to find her voice again. An amazing story! Going from feeling sad and alone to feeling peaceful bliss, and enjoying the beauty tha...

Life sometimes gets complicated, and that often leads to unnecessary stress and anxiety. Whether you realize it or not, much of the #stress and #anxiety you feel when things are complicated are caused by YOU! In today's #jammingwithjason #podcast episode, Kathy Gruver and Jason Mefford take the time to discuss various practical ways to help reduce stress and to make your day to day life much easie...

A lot of people in the corporate world may find themselves entering into leadership roles, whether as their permanent position or just for a temporary amount of time.  Many of these people may only have had experience in the more technical aspects of their jobs, and may not be very prepared to lead others.  Stacey Graham has been helping many people adapt to leadership positions, and in...

Conflict seems like a dirty word, one most people want to avoid. Unfortunately it is a part of everyday life at work and in our personal lives, so we need to understand it and learn how to deal with conflict. In this #jammingwithjason #internalauditpodcast episode I discuss conflict concepts with Ken Cloke from his book: Resolving Conflicts at Work: Ten Strategies for Everyone on the Job. Ken Clok...

You probably already know how much harder it is now to be a leader. What used to work, doesn't work so well now, and you may find yourself feeling more isolated, having difficult conversations with your peers and co-workers, and feeling a lot more stressed. Chances are you may be still using traditional leader skills and haven't switched yet to more effective modern skills. In this #jammingwithjas...

This is a fun #jammingwithjason #podcast episode because I not only get to talk about music (which I love), but I also get to connect with a childhood friend who is an award winning musician, Joseph L. Young. From just listening to music you enjoy, to playing an instrument, music can provide many psychological benefits such as reducing stress or getting into your "flow" state.  Music provides...

How do you assess the value of learning opportunities? Perhaps you may look at it as a cost per hour type of expenditure.  Well in today's episode I'm here to discuss how that is a flawed mindset and in what ways one should be looking at the various opportunities that are out there. Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason174/

For a lot of people it can be easy to find themselves in a rut, feel stuck, or that the entire world has burned down around them.  I know I have felt this way before, and our guest, Staci Ogle, has felt this way also. Today we're going to discuss how compassion towards yourself can make large strides in repairing all the damage that life may deal to you. Reach out to Staci on Instagram ( http...

I'm talking today with Sam Osbourne about how to beat imposter syndrome.  Imposter syndrome is the fear that your own inadequacies (whether real or not) will be exposed to your peers and thus discredit your accomplishments. Does this sound like you? Well this may sound a bit cliche, but YOU ARE NOT ALONE. So tune in to todays episode to learn how you can beat imposter syndrome!   Learn m...

Sometimes when you're trying to make changes in life, it can be easy to get in your own way. Today we have Ashrita Tiwari on the show to discuss with us how we can work on our own self conscious tendencies in order to help make more positive changes in our lives.   Learn more and connect with Ashrita at: ashritatiwari.com and on Instagram @ashrita_coach Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.c...

Today we bring back an old one from the ancient age of 2019. Give the episode a listen and let's see how the current world of Internal Audit compares to what was mentioned those 3 years ago!  I spent the last several months interviewing many chief audit executives (CAEs) from all over the world to gain a better understanding of the current state of internal audit. What I found is that not onl...

Many people think it's a waste of productive time to sit and meditate for a few minutes each day, or take the time to get a good night sleep. I understand. I used to feel the same way. But what if what you think is actually not true? What if science actually proves that take a few minutes each day to choose to train your brain can actually make you more productive, less stressed, and more healthy....

You may already be familiar with personality profiles like Myers-Briggs or DISC that you can use to learn more about yourself and others as ways to relate and communicate better with others. Have you heard of Human Design? In this #jammingwithjason #podcast I talk with Stefanie Elias about this new option of getting to know yourself better. When we know ourselves better, accept our own uniqueness,...

In this #jammingwithjason #podcast I speak with my friend Mo Issa about his journey of self discovery and finding what is really important in life. I met Mo many years ago when we were both trained to be coaches by Brian Tracy and we have continued our friendship as our paths keep crossing. Mo is one of the most authentic, reflective and wise people I know, so thought it was perfect to have him on...

In this #jammingwithjason #podcast episode we are talking tools, and even Tim "the Tool Man" Taylor from Home Improvement would be proud of all the tool references. But the tools you need to be successful now are not circular saws, hammers, or screwdrivers. They are the mental, emotional, and even spiritual tools to help you navigate the ups and downs of life and keep you from experiencing the fea...

You probably already know how much harder it is now to be a leader. What used to work, doesn't work so well now, and you may find yourself feeling more isolated, having difficult conversations with your peers and co-workers, and feeling a lot more stressed. Chance are you may be still using traditional leader skills and haven't switched yet to more effective modern skills. In this #jammingwithjaso...

What came happen when you are committed to investing in your growth, and you have a fire to learn? You can speed up your career by years. But don't take my word for it, listen to this #jammingwithjason #podcast episode and hear a real life case study of what Rashelle Herrera has been able to accomplish in less than a year. You will hear about the importance of establishing, maintaining and sustain...

Have you ever got up from bed and wondered "what am I doing?", "why am I doing this?", or "am I doing the right thing?" Our guest Chenise Iwamasa is a lawyer based in Hawaii that has a great story on how she was able to find meaning within her career. If you have ever felt a little lost on why you are where you are, or frustrated with your current job, then today's episode is a great listen for yo...

Influence is a big part professional success, and many people conflate it with manipulation. Because Influence is not a negative thing, becoming an influential person comes from a place of goodness within ourselves. Building success and happiness is rooted in influence. Whether it be you influencing others, or others influencing you.  So tune in to today's episode with our special guest Brian...

A little out of the ordinary for this podcast, but today we will be talking about grief and loss. Something that all of us either have felt or will feel in our lives. It may be hard to stay on the positive side during situations like these, but we have Debbie here with us to discuss how we can turn these emotions around for the better.  Reach out to Debbie at: parentslivingbeyondgrief@gmail.c...

Who would want to listen to a podcast featuring 2 CPAs?  Yeah, me either. But today's episode does not have anything to do with taxes or any of that boring stuff!!!  Michelle is here with us to discuss how we can form deep and more meaningful conversations with other people, whether they be with co-workers or others outside of work. So here's to throwing out all the "technical jargon" an...