Keeping It Real with Tiff and Carl

How did we ever manage with a cell phone, a laptop, or Wi-Fi? It was not that long ago that we got through our day in a more analog way. In this episode, Tiff and Carl explore different factors of the advancements in technology that have become ingrained, and have defined today's society.

That's the key question isn't it? How we respond to it very often sets the tone for how we interact with each other. This episode dives into the various factors that contribute to our judgements and how they foster our personal and professional connections, and lack thereof.

That's the key question isn't it? How we respond to it very often sets the tone for how we interact with each other. This episode dives into the various factors that contribute to our judgements and how they foster our personal and professional connections, and lack thereof.

This episode discusses the art and dynamics of Public Speaking: Why it is difficult for many and why it is so important to master. Tiff and Carl discuss their journeys to becoming Keynote speakers, as well as the different techniques they use to deliver meaningful presentations. Additionally, you'll learn our hosts' top 5 public speakers.

This episode discusses the art and dynamics of Public Speaking: Why it is difficult for many and why it is so important to master. Tiff and Carl discuss their journeys to becoming Keynote speakers, as well as the different techniques they use to deliver meaningful presentations.

Howdy folks! This week's guest is a distinguished coach, leader and mentor to both our hosts, Michele Tevis. You'll hear about Michele's journey to coaching, as well as discussion on the ever-evolving climate coaches work in, as well as dynamics faced in working with coaching clients from different generations and levels of responsibility, and why relationship currency is such an impor...

Howdy folks! This week's guest is a distinguished coach, leader and mentor to both our hosts, Michele Tevis. You'll hear about Michele's journey to coaching, as well as discussion on the ever-evolving climate coaches work in, as well as dynamics faced in working with coaching clients from different generations and levels of responsibility, and why relationship currency is such an impor...

You're in for a treat folks. This episode features the first part of our conversation with Lamar Henderson Jr. Lamar is an author, keynote speaker, community activist and human services advocate, who provides trainings throughout the state for UC Davis and Fresno State University, while also holding down his day job as a Family Services Supervisor for Merced County’s Nationally recognized All...

You're in for a treat folks! This episode features the first part of our conversation with Lamar Henderson Jr.. Lamar is an author, keynote speaker, community activist and human services advocate, who provides trainings throughout the state for UC Davis and Fresno State University, while also holding down his day job as a Family Services Supervisor for Merced County’s Nationally recognized All...

There is plenty of discussion to be heard regarding the differences and perceived divisions between the generations, most notably the challenges associated with integrating Generation Z into today's workplace. In this episode, we hear from a member of Gen Z, who happens to be Tiff's son, Eric Del Toro. You'll hear his take on today's workplace, challenges faced in hiring and what h...

There is plenty of discussion to be heard regarding the differences and perceived divisions between the generations, most notably the challenges associated with integrating Generation Z into today's workplace. In this episode, we hear from a member of Gen Z, who happens to be Tiff's son, Eric Del Toro. You'll hear his take on today's workplace, challenges faced in hiring and what h...

How do you motivate the unmotivated? Better yet, how do you motivated those who are motivated to a point? This episode focuses on moving past the Hygiene factors, like pay and benefits, and accessing the factors that lead to true engagement and improved performance.

How do you motivate the unmotivated? Better yet, how do you motivated those who are motivated to a point? This episode focuses on moving past the Hygiene factors, like pay and benefits, and accessing the factors that lead to true engagement and improved performance. First you'll hear Tiff and Carl's Top 5 Summer Jams and the answers to their questions of the week.

You're in for a treat this week! This episode comes to you from the 2025 National Tribal TANF Institute held at the Pechanga Casino and Resort. In this episode, you see our hosts back together in the same room sharing their insights and thoughts from their experiences speaking and teaching Tribal Welfare staff member attendees. We also were honored to be joined by to keynotes and speakers, Karalee...

Having the right environment can make a difference at work, and in life. This episode discusses what it means to have the environment to succeed and thrive in whatever you do! You'll also learn our hosts' top five TED Talk/ Leadership videos.

Having the right environment can make a difference at work, and in life. This episode discusses what it means to have the environment to succeed and thrive in whatever you do!

This episode is all about stepping up and grabbing opportunity by the horns! Tiff and Carl discuss the importance of acting boldly and how, when appropriate, can be crucial in addressing issues and creating opportunities for improvement. Our hosts also discuss the challenges that keep leaders and organizations as a whole from moving forward in a meaningful way. Part Two sees our hosts talk about w...

This episode is all about stepping up and grabbing opportunity by the horns! Tiff and Carl discuss the importance of acting boldly and how, when appropriate, can be crucial in addressing issues and creating opportunities for improvement. Our hosts also discuss the challenges that keep leaders and organizations as a whole from moving forward in a meaningful way.

Recognizing and utilizing your strengths can be an important advantage that can help you maximize your skills and abilities both at work and in life. In this episode, Tiff and Carl explore the benefits of being Strength-Based, and why it is not something everyone is able to access. You'll learn about StrengthsFinders and how it can be applied to help set goals that can lead to the future you want.

Recognizing and utilizing your strengths can be an important advantage that can help you maximize your skills and abilities both at work and in life. In this episode, Tiff and Carl explore the benefits of being Strength-Based, and why it is not something everyone is able to access. But first, you'll hear our hosts answer questions about which songs energize them and the Top 5 strengths they br...

Human Services professionals have a very impactful, as well as tough job. Treating clients with due care, empathy and respect is crucial to building the type of relationship that can help them achieve success. That being said, it can be hard to stay objective and supportive when dealing with challenging behaviors of the relatively few clients and not have that affect how the vast majority of famil...

Human Services professionals have a very impactful, as well as tough job. Treating clients with due care, empathy and respect is crucial to building the type of relationship that can help them achieve success. That being said, it can be hard to stay objective and supportive when dealing with challenging behaviors of the relatively few clients and not have that affect how the vast majority of famil...

This episode is for all our trainers in the back! You'll hear our hosts share some of what makes them in such high demand, including a breakdown of how they create their class design, develop engaging content and activities, and keep participants involved and energized in both the in-person and virtual classroom.

This episode is for all our trainers in the back! You'll hear our hosts share some of what makes them in such high demand, including a breakdown of how they create their class design, develop engaging content and activities, and keep participants involved and energized in both the in-person and virtual classroom. But first, You'll hear Tiff and Carl share their Top 5 Topics to teach, their most ch...

We all have behaviors that are difficult to others. Be it nervous ticks, to interrupting others to say something before you forget, to chewing with your mouth open. It's important to recognize not only your behaviors, but how other's behaviors affect you.