SoundBits: Decision-Making Wisdom for Leaders in Motion

Kim introduces One Thing. One Decision.™ , formerly SoundBits. Shairose Gulamani shares her experience with pressure across education, business, and entrepreneurship. Why Shairose is passionate about helping leaders who feel pressure working against them. The difference between pressure and panic. A powerful story about facing a financial challenge while running multiple cafes. How focusing on wha...

Kim introduces the transition from SoundBits to One Thing. One Decision.™ . Dale Young discusses his upcoming book launch and his desire to get his message in front of the right people. Dale shares insights from approximately 15 years of coaching. Why trying to speak to everyone can weaken a message. The importance of identifying the one person you are trying to help. Dale explains that his ideal...

Kim introduces the transition from SoundBits to One Thing. One Decision.™ . Keren Kilgore shares what keeps her up at night: intuitive ideas about how she can better serve her clients. How intuitive insights can become practical tools for leaders and business owners. The connection between intuition, creativity, imagination, and leadership. Why some of our best ideas arrive when we're quiet, relax...

Have you ever walked away from a podcast interview thinking: "That went really well!" Then... Nothing happened. No calls. No referrals. No clients. The problem usually isn't your expertise. It's your clarity. In this episode, you'll discover the ONE Podcast Framework™ , a simple approach that helps podcast guests leave a lasting impression. You'll learn how to: • Identify your ONE Listener • Share...

Kim introduces Carol McGehe and the theme of leading through growth. Carol shares how her widows ministry rapidly expanded with new members and volunteers. Why organizational growth often reveals the need for stronger systems and processes. Kim explains how effective systems create clarity and protect an organization's mission. Carol discusses balancing compassionate ministry with the administrati...

Kim introduces Daral Boles and the theme of transformation through adversity. Daral shares his experience living through one of Portugal's longest-running wildfires. Why the wildfire became a metaphor for trauma, resilience, and personal growth. How writing helped Daral process difficult experiences and make sense of what happened. The importance of combining personal stories with research to deep...

Kim introduces Kristina & Herb Heagh-Avritt and the theme of courageous parenting. Kristina reflects on her experience as a classroom teacher and her passion for helping children receive an education that meets their individual needs. Why the most important question isn't whether a child is getting through school, but whether they are truly thriving. Understanding resistance to change and why unce...

Kim welcomes Vera Thomas and introduces the theme of transformation. Vera shares the personal significance of butterflies as symbols of remembrance, hope, and growth. How the loss of her mother, siblings, and brother shaped her outlook on life. Growing beyond childhood bullying and building confidence through personal growth. Why transformation begins with inner work rather than external success....

Kim introduces Lauren Wu and the theme of listening when your body demands change. Lauren shares her experience surviving a pulmonary embolism and living with ongoing uncertainty. The emotional journey of grieving the person she was before her illness. Learning to embrace rest as an essential part of healing rather than a sign of weakness. Why recovery is not linear and the importance of releasing...

Kim introduces Jennifer Young and her mission to support families affected by alcoholism. Jennifer shares how caring for her late husband inspired her life's work. The overlooked challenges faced by spouses, partners, and family members of people struggling with addiction. Why caregiving can become an isolating and invisible experience. Turning personal pain into a meaningful purpose. The importan...

What if the thing holding you back isn’t a lack of information? What if it is simply a decision you keep leaving open? In this episode of SoundBits , Kim Groshek shares the story of how a little notebook, a delayed flight, and one unexpected conversation with an eight-year-old boy helped set in motion a publishing journey that would eventually lead to 77 books. Kim didn’t know how to publish. She...

Kim introduces the episode's theme: shifting from fear to presence. Keith Greer reflects on becoming a grandfather and the unexpected emotions of loving his grandchildren. Why our greatest fears often stem from our deepest love. Understanding the connection between attention, energy, and emotional well-being. Appreciating the abundance of having family close while resisting anxious thoughts. The d...

Kim introduces the concept of the hidden load affecting modern health. Sue McKinley explains health through a systems perspective. Why today's unprecedented levels of physical, mental, and emotional load exceed our body's natural capacity. Understanding how symptoms can be signals rather than isolated health problems. The financial and organizational impact of chronic stress, absenteeism, and decl...

Kim introduces the concept of energy debt and sustainable leadership. Adam Barney explains why burnout is often caused by energy mismanagement rather than a lack of time. The hidden cost of unresolved decisions, postponed conversations, and mental overload. How entrepreneurs and leaders unintentionally create energy debt. Adam shares his experience balancing coaching, writing a book, launching a p...

Kim welcomes Dr. Brett Hill to SoundBits. Why time is life's most valuable and limited resource. Balancing family, business, and personal health. Avoiding the trap of missing life's biggest moments while staying busy. The importance of being fully present with family and loved ones. The inspiration behind Experience Life Chiropractic. Creating lasting memories through outdoor adventures, backpacki...

Kim welcomes guest Ann Vanino to SoundBits. Ann discusses the challenge of managing competing priorities and finding balance. Why seeking clarity is often more important than simply finding more time. The role of silence in quieting the mind and accessing intuition. How automatic writing became a powerful tool for self-discovery and guidance. The benefits of free-form writing and creating space fo...

In this episode, Kim Groshek welcomes Shannon Coulter for an inspiring conversation about rediscovering presence in a technology-driven world. Shannon shares her vision of creating neighborhoods filled with laughter, children playing outside, and families reconnecting through intentional living. She discusses her upcoming initiatives designed to help both children and adults use technology as a to...

What happens when being helpful turns into carrying what is not yours? In this episode of SoundBits, Kim Groshek is joined by Alyssa Utecht for a conversation about boundaries, power, nervous system safety, and the decisions we keep reopening because discomfort feels too hard to hold. Kim and Alyssa unpack: Why boundaries are not just walls, but decision lines How over-helping can take away someon...

Energy is not something you chase. It’s something you build. In this conversation with Jennifer Hough, we explore the real drivers behind energy—and why so many leaders feel depleted despite doing “all the right things.” Jennifer shares her experience navigating severe fatigue after toxic exposure, and how that led her to rethink health, performance, and the way we generate energy at a cellular le...

In this episode of SoundBits, Kim Groshek welcomes Mitzi back for a conversation about what happens when a decision finally turns into action. Mitzi shares how reading Kim’s work on decision-making helped her recognize that the stress she was carrying was not just from being busy. It was from decisions she had made but never acted on. For years, Mitzi wanted to finish her book. Once she stopped wa...

Welcome to  Soundbits —an exploration of what’s not said and what may be misunderstood. In this episode, Kim Groshek speaks with Ryan Clark about student loan debt, family expectations, and the hidden decisions behind higher education. What you’ll hear in this episode: A real story of how student debt impacts families over time Why “doing everything right” doesn’t guarantee financial support The d...

In this episode, Kim sits down with Neil Taylor for a thoughtful conversation about family, time, boundaries, creativity, and the power of preserving personal stories. They talk about what it means to be fully present in the moments that matter, especially when family calls us away from work and back into what is most important. Kim shares reflections on time boxing, sacred boundaries, and how bei...

Gemma celebrates crossing 1.3 million downloads on her show Real Talk Real Women The emotional impact of sharing real stories—and why people are listening A joyful detour into catios, feline personalities, and the healing power of animals Why cats are more than their fur color—they're individual, intuitive companions Kim and Gemma swap childhood memories of growing up with pets How animals like ca...

Jaclyn shares what it’s like to juggle entrepreneurship with life as a new mom Why time feels like a luxury and how to prioritize what matters most The myth of “figuring it all out”—and why seasons of life require flexibility Kim introduces the 15-minute time box method to reclaim time and peace How the concept of “intentional results” helps shift away from overwhelm Lessons in grace, self-compass...

Eleanor reveals the secret behind her impactful, often misunderstood work as a high-conflict divorce coach Why the word “divorce” often silences conversations—and why we need to talk about it The harsh reality of emotional abuse and recognizing the hidden signs Kim shares her own experience with internalized self-bullying and how it reflects outwardly The role of self-forgiveness, grace, and compa...