Motherhood Equipped

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. This episode comes out right after Memorial Day when we honor and remember the men and women who have died in service to our country. It is a fitting reminder that life is fleeting and each day is a precious gift. Believe it or not: This could be one of the most important ties into leadership and yo...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. You are going to love this conversation so much with Debbie Neal. I don’t think she has a negative bone in her body, but I also know that her positive attitude and infectious spirit of belief has come with likely a lot of discipline and a lot of mental practice. She has an extensive resume from bein...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. Our society right now is in a bad habit of praising the final product, but not the countless hours of labor that led to it. We’re also experiencing this focus on so much self-care that it isn’t even leaving any time leftover for consistent diligence. This can get a little bit confusing for those of...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. Many of us have either chronic pain, chronic illness, emotional baggage, heartbreak, or repeated frustration that feels like we are sometimes walking with heavy chains dragging behind our feet and keeping us from fully living life. That heaviness and emotional burden from chronic struggle can seep i...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. Dr. Tanda Cook, ND is a naturopathic physician, farmer, author of a cookbook, and a teacher of all things food, nutrition, sustainable farming, and natural medicine. She has a special talent for breaking down complex medical ideas into more easily understood terms and shining a light on just how car...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. Part two of the six leadership traits for inspiring change at the heart level: Competency, consistency of character and of action, and honesty with self and with others. This six-part series has been so fun, and I also get the chance to introduce my new Leadership Launching Course! Until next episod...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. Centered, curious, and considerate : What do those traits look like expressed in a leadership setting and why are they important? What kind of impact can you expect to make on those around you when you lead with these three characteristics at your core? Listen to learn more! :) P.s. Thank you for yo...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. Let’s dive right into why we want to get out of comfort zone, what is on the other side of breaking free from its limitations, and how this will effect who you are and how you show up as a leader! I believe there is untapped potential waiting on the other side of just a few brave steps outside of ou...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. This question comes up a lot: “But how do I lead if no one follows me? How do I lead if no one listens?”  The good news is that you can lead when you don't feel like anyone listens to you, but the bad news is that it isn't always easy! A few takeaways: Remember your priorities Try to understand wher...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. "Insecurities don’t get conquered, they become understood, and when this happens they don’t have power over us any longer." This is a quote by Bob Goff that sets the stage for today's episode. Insecurities get in our way when we are trying to lead in any capacity. Not only is it important to underst...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. 2020 was crazy, but let's not overlook the many stories of amazing leadership exemplified in everything from taking initiative in acts of extreme generosity to giving time and lending belief to the man who became the first person with down syndrome ever to finish an ironman. My jaw dropped initially...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. In todays episode , we cover why it's normal to want to fit in and belong, some of the reasons why we tend to feel this way, and ideas of ways around this issue of never feeling like we fit in. No matter how old we are, we all crave relationships, friendships, and connection with others, but can be...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. As a tremendous amount of societal pressure is put on perfect plans and extreme success, how can we protect ourselves from that by having our own, solid understanding of success? How can we prepare ourselves for the best possible opportunities that could pop up along our journey?  Your definition of...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. Stephanie  Lanier — award-winning realtor, founder of The Inspiration Lab, and  trail-blazing mother to a son with special needs — is full of wisdom and  loving life in the little details. Her attitude of gratitude is  infectious, and her perspective given in response to our questions is  sure to gi...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. Emotional leadership is an approach to leading that will put you head and shoulders above others in no time. That doesn't mean it is easy to cultivate, but it definitely helps to understand the building blocks that make it so unique. Read more about the research that motivated this podcast episode h...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. Shannon Huffman Polson, a consultant, former military pilot, author, and speaker pulls from a wealth of personal testimony to train and educate on the topic of developing grit. She was in the first group of women to fly the Apache attack helicopter in the US army, an experience that gives her a uniq...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. Sharing stories paves the way for empathy, but only if we share our stories with the heart of an others-focused leader. Step 1. Ask yourself: Who am I sharing this story for? Am I sharing it to make myself look good or to benefit someone else? When we get into groups of friends and start exchanging...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. Know the story of your life so that you can know that you -- as the star and main character -- play in it! How does knowing your story benefit you in your journey of personal growth? One: it places you within your right context Two: it makes you more confident Three: it will help you be a better lea...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. Jerry Roisentul, certified coach, speaker and trainer with the John Maxwell Team, joins us to bring personal testimony and understanding into the challenges of breaking through our limiting beliefs to be our best selves each day. He breaks down one of his most referenced quotes, "are you mastering y...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. In this episode, we start with a brief definition of a strong mindset and discuss why it is so important for us as leaders to develop one. We progress into four different types of mindsets. Each of these four types of mindsets is on a spectrum, so you will get to see whether you fall more to one sid...

This episode is from the previous season of the podcast, focused on leadership and personal growth. We continue to lay the groundwork for a successful journey towards improving ourselves as leaders of others. But, before we can lead others, we must lead ourselves, and the very first step in leading ourselves is simply knowing who we are. https://www.bestyoucanb.com/post/know-yourself-before-you-le...