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In this episode, Amy Lynn welcomes Vish Chatterji - a former engineer who once scoffed at astrology and now uses it to guide leaders around the world. Remarkably, Vish went from data-driven MBA to Vedic astrologer, and he's here to explain how this ancient practice offers way deeper insights into leadership than your standard personality tests. Vish breaks down how Jyotish (Vedic astrology) can he...

Todays episode is one of my favorites! Today we are #LIVEintheHIVE with author, Interfaith theologian, and dancer, Lynn Horan for a compelling conversation about the edges between spirituality and leadership, the edges between the wisdom of the body and that of the intellect - and - we will dive into her work on embodied social change in her contributing chapter, ACTIVISM, PERFORMANCE, and SPIRITU...

Forget everything you thought you knew about HR. Amy Lynn Durham welcomes the extraordinary Jill Katz , a trailblazer who's been revolutionizing the human capital game for over 20 years. Jill is the founder of Assemble HR and the creator of the Candor, Courage, and Care model—a refreshing approach to leadership that's all about radical honesty, brave feedback, and genuine empathy. Tune in for cand...

In this episode, Amy Lynn chats with Rivka Geoghegan, an executive coach and psychotherapist, to clear up a common question: What's the difference between coaching and therapy? With World Mental Health Day just around the corner, we're focusing on mental well-being in leadership. Rivka shares how to navigate the emotional ups and downs of entrepreneurship, avoid tying your self-worth to your busin...

Today’s episode was recorded in December of 2021 and it is a passionate conversation I had with friend and colleague, Everett Quinton, a versatile mainstay of the downtown theater scene in New York as an actor, director and, for a decade, leader of the Ridiculous Theatrical Company. I met Everett in 2004, working together in the Madison Square Garden National Tour of Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinde...

Unlock the secret to infusing your workplace with joy, connection, and purpose! In this re-released episode from the Conscious Habit (CH) podcast, Amy Lynn Durham, an innovator in blending spiritual intelligence with corporate leadership, sits down with CH host Amy Woodall for an inspiring conversation. Amy Lynn shares her journey from corporate leadership to becoming the founder of her executive...

Host Amy is joined by John Nieters from TestRxMD for part two of the Magic Formula series, and this time, we're diving into the deep end of resonance and frequency. What does that mean for leaders? It's not just about strategy or operations anymore. It's about harnessing your personal energy and spiritual intelligence to lead from a place of clarity, compassion, and purpose. John shares practical...

This isn't just a podcast episode. It's a milestone. Amy Lynn Durham is celebrating three years of Create Magic at Work by doing what she does best: tackling the tough stuff and creating space for magic in our work lives. In this special episode, Amy brings back Traycee Mayer —executive coach, former guest, and expert in all things leadership—for a deep dive into listener submitted questions. From...

If you think workplace abuse is rare, this episode will change your mind. On this episode, Amy sits down with guest Andrea Moorhead to unpack the reality of workplace bullying — a silent epidemic rarely discussed. Andrea shares her deeply personal experience of enduring years of abuse, retaliation, and even a health crisis brought on by relentless workplace stress. This episode isn't just about th...

Today’s episode was recorded in January of 2022 and it is a wonderful conversation I had with my college friend, Joseph Lee, Jungian analyst and creator of the wildly popular podcast, This Jungian Life. Joe and I met in our freshman year at Carnegie Mellon University in the BFA performing arts program, wide-eyed 18 year-olds fresh out of high school, tossed into an intense cauldron of creativity,...

What if your leadership could transcend the ordinary and tap into the power of quantum energy? In this episode of the Magic Formula, Amy and John discuss resonance and frequency and how they shape our leadership lives and work. They explore the concept of vibration and how everything, including thoughts, emotions, and colors, exists as a specific frequency. Learn how to harness your energy, shift...

Amy welcomes back Sandra Bargman, a dear friend and expert in leadership storytelling. Together, they explore the art of storytelling as a crucial leadership skill for the 21st century. Sandra shares profound insights on how leaders can harness the power of storytelling, not only to connect more deeply with their teams but also to navigate the evolving workplace dynamics. They discuss the importan...

Today we are #LiveInTheHive with Sal Celly, Founder of MaximizeU.Life + Sunil Rawat, Founder and Managing Director of Softude, Int Can you believe it? We are fast approaching the one year anniversary of #TheEdgeofEverydayPodcast finding it’s current home on MaximizeU.Life! Through my travels with Sal + Laura Celly of MaximizeU, I had the great fortune to meet Sunil Rawat, the Founder and Managing...

In this kickoff episode of The Magic Formula, host Amy Lynn Durham welcomes John Nieters, entrepreneur, recovery advocate, and founder of TestRxMD. Together, they introduce a special series designed for leaders looking to elevate their personal and professional lives through spirituality, frequency, and personal transformation. John shares his incredible journey—from high-level tennis to battling...

Dr. Josh Plaskoff, founder of the interhuman group, discusses the importance of the employee experience and creating environments of dignity and respect in organizations. Explore the intricacies of human connection within organizations, the evolution of the employee experience and how it has shifted post-pandemic. Dr. Plaskoff shares his unique approach to co-creating environments where both indiv...

Change is hard but not changing is even harder. Guest, Ryan Berman, founder of Courageous , discusses the importance of courage in the workplace and how it can lead to greater happiness and success. He shares examples of companies that have embraced courageous ideas and made significant transformations. Ryan spoke on this topic at Google, Snapchat, Kellogg's Europe and many others. Learn to priori...

Today, on the heals of my recent special 2-part series with Amy Lynn Durham, in which I read from my chapter, Anger and The Reluctant Leader from the #1 Best-selling book, On The Shoulders of Mighty Women by Lesley Michaels, I am re-releasing my episode from June 2022 that featured Lesley. On The Shoulder of Mighty Women had just been released, and Lesley and I spoke about her unique life journey,...

Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Wellbeing at John Hopkins Medicine, discusses the importance of creating a wellbeing culture in the workplace. He emphasizes that culture is the shared behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes of a group of people, and that a wellbeing culture is essential for employee engagement, happiness, and retention. Dr. Safir also highlights the hig...

In this episode, host Amy Lynn Durham interviews renowned behavioral neuroscience expert Paul Zak, focusing on enhancing workplace productivity and well-being. Paul shares innovative strategy on creating extraordinary work experiences and emphasizes the importance of leaders fostering peak immersion for both employees and customers. Essential topics include clarifying organizational purpose, deliv...

In today’s episode, join host Sandra Bargman and Amy Lynn Durham for part II chatting about anger, leadership, and storytelling. Sandra shares her personal journey of discovering and confronting her own anger, which she had been socialized to suppress as a young woman. They discuss how ignoring anger in girls can lead to poor mental and physical health outcomes, and how Sandra has learned to embra...

Is best selling author on your bucket list? Meet Michelle Fishering, an expert in authorship and publishing with a mission to amplify impactful ideas. Along with host, Amy Lynn Durham , Michelle emphasizes the significance of creating content that resonates and encourages your audience rather than chasing bestseller lists. Learn about the pitfalls of focusing on bestseller lists, particularly the...

In this enlightening episode host Amy Lynn Durham welcomes Bill Kirst, a thought leader and creator of the podcast "Coffee and Change." to dive deep into the intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence. The conversation begins with a reflection on the profound impact of poetry and human awareness, emphasizing slow progress and creativity that AI cannot replicate. The dialogue shif...

Host Amy Lynn Durham welcomes visionary guest Amy Woodall, the force behind Conscious Habit and High Vibe Tribe retreats. Together, they explore transformative frameworks for improving consciousness and taking radical responsibility over controllable aspects of life. Learn about a unique framework centered on awareness, presence, ownership, the subtraction of the ego's story, and the addition of l...

Today we are #LIVEintheHIVE with actor and activist, ME, Sandra Bargman, for a compelling narration from my chapter in the #1 Best-selling book, On The Shoulders of Mighty Women by the late Lesley Michaels. I will be reading from my chapter entitled, Anger and the Reluctant Leader. And I have asked my good friend, Amy Lynn Durham to be my wing woman. Amy and I have a conversation post narration, t...

Join me, Amy Lynn Durham , and Becky Morrison , Coach, Author, and Speaker - Untangle Happiness. Today we talk about finding happiness and purpose. Becky shares insights from her work as a happiness coach, discussing how focusing on daily meaning and gratitude can increase happiness more than external factors. She emphasizes aligning daily actions with personal values as a way to potentially disco...