Owning the Wait

How often do you feel overwhelmed in your life? Is this something that is chronic or comes and goes with the seasons? In either case, there are likely steps that you can take to help mitigate this feeling and allow yourself to push forward.   Jillian and Cyd will share some of the tactics that they use to help them when they are feeling overwhelmed and how they manage to move projects forward, des...

Last episode we talked about 6 tips to help you be successful in delegation. However, those tips will not necessarily be very helpful to you if you have a hard time delegating.    The significance of delegation cannot be overstated when it comes to the success of any leader. The process of delegation begins with the leader themselves, as they hold the key to its success within the organization.  ...

Our episode today brings us a unique situation involving Jillian's experience from last year, where she encountered a notable failure in the realm of effective delegation.    The significance of delegation cannot be overstated when it comes to the success of any leader. The process of delegation begins with the leader themselves, as they hold the key to its success within the organization.   Maste...

Cyd and Jillian discuss the importance of workplace culture and how it impacts both individuals and the overall success of a company. They explore what a good work culture should feel like for employees and offer insights on identifying when the culture is off. Embedding a positive culture within a team and a business is crucial, and Cyd and Jillian provide practical tips on how to create the desi...

We are tackling a topic that many managers struggle with, how to motivate and connect with an unengaged employee. It's common knowledge that a team composed of high-performing, engaged individuals can produce quality output. However, what happens when you have an employee who isn't meeting their potential or lacks motivation?   As a manager, it's your responsibility to identify the root cause of t...

We are discussing professional growth and what you can do to take control of your own career development.   We delve into the importance of having a growth mindset and taking ownership of your career development. It's crucial to have a desire to grow individually and constantly seek to improve ourselves. By doing so, we can become more valuable to our organizations and achieve greater success in o...

Building a great team is integral to any successful business. At some point in your career, you wont have the skills, time, or time to learn the skills necessary to get everything accomplished on your own. This is where having a great team comes in.   Cyd and Jillian will discuss the importance of having a team with different comparative advantages, some tips on how to build a team that is aligned...

Let's dive into conflict resolution... with a no-nonsense approach. We take a holistic approach to leadership and share strategies that can be applied to both your personal and business life. To start, it's crucial to be aware of personal reflection and acknowledge when you're wrong to move forward and solve the issue.   Next, we explore the root cause of the conflict using the "5 why" exercise, e...

Become an ego-free leader and let go of the need to be right!   As a leader, it can be tough to admit when we're wrong or to acknowledge our ego, but it's essential to become an ego-free leader. In this conversation, hear from Jillian, who made a commitment to work on her ego when she noticed it coming through. We also discuss the connection between the need to be right and the inability to have r...

Feedback is a valuable tool for growth for you and those around you, but it takes effort and practice to deliver and receive it effectively. With so many different personalities out there, we have to understand how to adapt so that productive feedback is received.   Jillian and Cyd share their communication tips, experiences, and examples to help listeners become more confident in giving and recei...

When you start a weight loss or fitness journey, you typically understand that you have to change your, diet, move your body more, and change a few other habits. There's a process. The same is true of other projects in your life or your business! So how do you manage a big project in your business or in life? You may find yourself just reacting to the circumstances instead of taking a proactive ap...

Time management is the skill that can make or break you. If you don't work at developing it, you will likely reach a point where your schedule is no longer sustainable. In the early days of Fit-Flavors, time management was fun for me, almost like a game, but as time went on my schedule got increasingly complicated to the point that I was drowning in it. I had to learn and adapt to all of the thing...

Get ready for some real talk. We're diving into the topic of accountability! Accountability is about meeting the expectations you set for yourself and those set for you. Achieving your goals shouldn't be left to chance. Instead, design systems that ensure your success by holding you accountable. Staying accountable can help you reach any goal, whether it be personal, health, relational, or work-re...

It can be incredibly frustrating when you have this big idea in your head but it feels like it's still in "la la land" and you're not quite sure how to bring it to life. That's where a standard comes in. It's the key to taking your vision and making it something tangible and achievable. And there's one exercise that I've found to be extremely helpful in bringing that vision to life: the "5 Why" ex...

Fit-Flavors is going through a rebirth of sorts in terms of our standards. We're working to elevate and reset all the standards across the board in every department. Why? Because standards are often one of the most critical, yet overlooked aspects, of successful project management. They provide a crucial foundation for everything within a project, serving as guiding principles for all team members...

Tired of lacking leadership skills and feeling unsure? Cyd and I are talking about the key traits and strategies for impactful leadership. We are exploring the world of leadership and what makes a great leader. Gain insight into the essential qualities of a good leader, including humility, confidence, self-discipline, empathy, and a love of learning. Learn how to use these characteristics to impro...

Acne affects everyone at some point in their life; whether it be the odd pimple or a battle with breakouts for their whole lives. Jillian is joined by Lucy Greene to explore what may be causing your acne and what you are doing right now to get it under control. Lucy is a certified acne specialist who has made it her life's mission to assist people in overcoming their acne and living less stressful...

When we go on vacation, we constantly tell ourselves that we are not going to overindulge and wreck our diet and healthy lifestyle. However, we often fail to keep our promises and feel guilty about it. Jillian discusses what she does to maintain her healthy lifestyle when traveling, as well as the importance that good habits play in making it feasible. If you're trying to find the correct balance...

Insurance is a nightmare when it comes to determining what it will pay for and what it will not pay for, as well as what services you may use on your plan.   Jillian is joined once again by her friend Mindy Musselman to explore the interactions your insurance has when it comes to working with a registered dietitian, as well as other services you may be losing out on with your insurance despite pay...

We've all heard that after you hit 40, your body begins to decline in terms of how you feel and how you view yourself. However, this doesn't have to be the case. There are things we do in our lives that are harmful to us and our bodies and will create damage in the long run.   Jillian discusses the importance of listening to your body in order to make healthier lifestyle decisions. She also explai...

We've all heard of new health buzzwords or trends that emerge to grab people's attention. They are frequently merely fads that will pass as quickly as they arrived. Adaptogens, on the other hand, are here to stay as they have been proven to benefit people's health and well-being.   Jillian is joined by Maryann Walsh in today's episode to explore what adaptogens are, what they do, and how to find o...

As parents, our children are the most important thing to us. When something is vital to you, you must look after it, and your children's nutrition is no exception. In today's episode, Jillian lets you in on what she's been doing with her kids to ensure they're getting a balanced diet rich in micronutrients! We're all struggling to ensure that our children's diets are high in protein, healthy carbo...

Everyone has different organizational techniques and levels of organization in their lives. Most individuals are unaware that having clutter and disarray in front of them causes them mental distress. This is because your brain is not biologically capable of dealing with out-of-place objects.   Jillian is joined by Belinda, co-founder of The Organized Benefit, to discuss the mental health benefits...

Today I will be answering some of the questions that you guys have sent in to the podcast. The main topics today that I will be discussing are:   Did you ever think you would be a boy mom, and what's your favorite thing about it? [01:26] How do I strengthen my relationship with God to more than Sunday Church? When I started to read the Bible, where did I start? [07:01]   Faith and motherhood are t...

Sal Frisella, president of 1st Phorm and former professional baseball player, shares his wisdom on how to manage people, give feedback to your manager, and build people of character. Do you know the best way to give your manager feedback? "I always tell people there's never a wrong time to do the right thing, and the right thing is to have the tough conversation right now." Sal Frisella is the pre...