Practicing Connection

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever struggle to stick to your goals? Discover the WOOP method, a powerful tool that uses obstacles as stepping stones to success. In this replay episode, one of our most popular from 2025, discover WOOP: a science-backed goal-setting practice that helps you overcome obstacles and achieve your goals.  Learn how to apply this simple yet powerful tool to transform your habits...

Send us Fan Mail Before you set new goals for 2026, take a pause.  This episode guides you through a gentle two‑part reset - honoring what you’re completing and choosing one honest intention for how you want to move through the year, without pressure or over‑planning. The new year often comes with pressure to have a clear plan, big goals, and a “new you.” In this episode of Practicing Connection,...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re exhausted but time off hasn’t really helped, the problem might not be how much you rest, but what kind of rest you’re getting.  This episode explores four different kinds of rest - physical, mental, emotional, and creative - and offers simple ways to notice what you actually need right now. “Get more rest” is common advice, but it can feel discouraging when sleep or a da...

Send us Fan Mail Before rushing into big resolutions, what if you paused to ask: "What needs to stop, what deserves to stay, and what small experiment could actually support the life and work I want?"  In this reflections episode, Coral and Jessica get honest about boundaries, comparison, joy, and work rhythms - and invite you to do the same, in three simple prompts. In this special refl...

Send us Fan Mail Leading in uncertainty is not about having all the answers; it’s about how you show up when you don’t.  In this episode, explore two simple practices that help you anchor in what matters and keep moving, even when the path ahead is anything but clear. Ambiguity is not just a strategy or org‑chart issue; it is a human constant in modern work. In this conversation, Jessica and Coral...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling between versions of yourself - no longer who you were, not yet who you’re becoming?  In this episode, learn two simple practices to release what no longer fits and take aligned, micro‑actions that move you forward with clarity and steadiness.  Professionals who navigate this “liminal” space well build resilience and better decisions during change. Identity shifts don’t hap...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Practicing Connection, Coral and Jessica explore empathetic listening: what it is, why it matters, and how a few simple shifts in how you listen can deepen your relationships and improve how you work with others. This practicast explores empathetic listening as a practical communication skill. We compare empathetic listening with familiar active listening techni...

Send us Fan Mail Ever find yourself juggling tough projects or caring for others while your own energy dips? In this episode, discover three practical gratitude habits you can use to find steadiness and clarity - no matter what your day brings. This week on Practicing Connection , Jessica and Coral move past “feel-good” gratitude to share three real-world practices for professionals dealing with h...

Send us Fan Mail If you feel like your emotional 'gas tank' is running empty, this episode is for you. We're diving into savoring - an intentional, evidence-based skill for actively amplifying the joy and positive feelings that are already there.  We'll share the Catching Joy practice, showing you how to capture that positive energy and use it for renewal. Is there a way to mak...

Send us Fan Mail When the complexity of your work leads to burnout and tunnel vision, where do you find the energy to create solutions?  Today, we're exploring the science of awe - that powerful feeling we experience in the presence of something vast. We'll share simple, evidence-based practices for weaving micro-moments of wonder into your busiest days, helping you downshift your nervou...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling stretched thin?  Try this simple 5-minute daily practice to get yourself untangled and take small steps to move out of overwhelm, help you notice what fuels you, and set you up for a calmer tomorrow.  In this episode of the Practicing Connection podcast, Coral and Jessica discuss how to combat overwhelm through a quick, consistent reflection habit. Jessica introduces a fiv...

Send us Fan Mail What if three minutes a day could transform your relationships- and your whole sense of connection?  Discover how tiny, intentional gestures can spark big ripples across your community. In this episode of the Practicing Connection podcast, Jessica and Coral spotlight the overlooked power of small, intentional outreach. Inspired by the “3-Minute Rule,” they explore how three minute...

Send us Fan Mail How do teams build real momentum and commitment together?  Discover how small shifts - like rotating leadership and showing authentic presence - can spark engagement and creativity in group projects. In this episode of the Practicing Connection podcast, Coral and Jessica take a real-life approach to cultivating an engaged attitude - essential for building commitment and making gro...

Send us Fan Mail What powers you at work: pressure or purpose? This episode gives you one simple language hack to turn daily obligations into energizing opportunities. In this episode of the Practicing Connection podcast, Jessica and Coral explore the powerful impact of language on motivation and energy at work.  Building on last episode's Motivation Mapping, they introduce the "Should-t...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever wanted more ownership in your work or home life, this episode is for you.  We’ll walk through a quick autonomy audit - a simple way to discover and grow your personal agency, starting today. In this episode of Practicing Connection, Coral and Jessica dive into what it means to be a “manager of one” - someone who brings autonomy and ownership to even the smallest dai...

Send us Fan Mail When was the last time work truly energized you?  Today, discover how to pinpoint what’s fueling you and learn practical ways to reconnect with your deepest motivators - so your work supports both your goals and your values. In this episode of the Practicing Connection podcast, Jessica and Coral reveal how you can use the Motivation Mapping tool to transform your work from simply...

Send us Fan Mail Feedback and mentorship aren’t just buzzwords - they’re the shortcuts to better skills, stronger confidence, and real momentum.  Discover a simple, practical approach that makes getting feedback and finding a mentor less intimidating - and highly actionable! In this episode of the Practicing Connection podcast, Jessica and Coral dig into the roles of feedback and mentorship in pro...

Send us Fan Mail What if the fastest way to master any skill was to teach it to someone else?  This episode reveals how sharing your learning not only helps others – it solidifies your own growth, strengthens your team, and can transform your workplace culture. Are you holding on to valuable insights, or passing them along? In this special round-up episode, Jessica and Coral explore why teaching o...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to move from  “learning” into doing ?  Today we're sharing 5 strategies that can help you integrate new skills into your daily practice, to reduce that overwhelm and remember what you've learned. Co-hosts Jessica and Coral are here to show us how to keep that momentum going, so those skills don't just stay in a notebook, but actually begin to show up i...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of Practicing Connection explores the incredible bridge-building work happening in Texas with guest Karrie Calloway - military liaison, educator, chef, and advocate - who doesn’t just connect resources, but transforms lives. Join host Jessica Beckendorf and guest co-host Rachel Brauner for a compelling conversation today with Karrie Calloway, Texas 4-H Military Liaiso...

Send us Fan Mail Professional development isn’t just about the content - it’s about the people. Whether it’s a quick follow-up question, a shared takeaway, or an invitation to debrief, connecting with others during a learning event can spark fresh ideas, deepen your understanding, and expand your network in a meaningful way. In this episode of the Practicing Connection podcast, Coral and Jessica e...

Send us Fan Mail When a redistricting proposal put military children’s routines at risk, two communities came together, transforming crisis into collaboration. Discover how a proactive partnership made all the difference. Jessica Beckendorf welcomes Mark Paolicelli (former Deputy Base Commander for joint base Meyer-Henderson Hall) and Dulce Carrillo (Supervisor of Community Partnerships and Engage...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever sit through a workshop, scribble endless notes, and then never look at them again?  Discover a notetaking method that helps you capture what matters - and actually use it. Get ready to spark ideas, shift your mindset, and share your growth with others! In this episode of the Practicing Connection podcast, Jessica and Coral introduce the Spark-Shift-Share notetaking str...

Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of leaving conferences or trainings feeling overloaded - like you missed what mattered most?  Today, we reveal a simple, powerful practice that can turn every professional development opportunity into meaningful, actionable growth. Get ready to take charge of your learning with intention! In this episode of the Practicing Connection podcast, Coral and Jessica dive de...

Send us Fan Mail Are you moving through the year on autopilot, or making the most of your intentions? Take a purposeful pause with us with this guided mid-year check-in designed to help you reflect on the year’s journey so far, realign your goals, and reset your intentions for a thriving second half of the year. In this episode of Practicing Connection, Jessica and Coral invite listeners to hit “p...