The Lit Up Life with Debbie Heiser

Amira Alvarez is a powerhouse who is an influencer and game changer for women around the world.   Listen in as we discuss: The importance of taking accountability for mistakes we make as a leader  How blaming the system and not the person sets you up for success How hiring for judgement and teaching the skills is critical Honesty and clearness create trust in relationships  Leadership is seeing a...

A big part of stepping into a Lit Up life for me is centered on 12 Guiding Principles. In this episode we are taking a deep dive into Guiding Principle 1 and 2.   I will be 100% responsible for myself and to others 100% of the time. What is the different between for and to Codependency and the need to be needed – breaking this cycle Not taking things personally The choice to feel mad, sad, glad or...

Naomi and I met via zoom in 2020 through an international mastermind we are a part of and comes to us all the way from Marlborough, New Zealand.  We met one off and I feel like I've made a friend for life!  We speak each other's internal language, and both have a passion for doing what brings us joy.  Her energy, passion, and desire to make a difference in the world through her creativity allowed...

The world has gone through some massive changes since the pandemic and many of us have been on a journey of self discovery.  Throughout this season we will be talking about the tools, principles and concepts that have allowed me to change my life, love who I am, love others around me and lead a life filled with joy, peace and connection!   You'll notice a name change and listen in as Debbie shares...

What does it mean to heal?  As a leader why is this so important for us to heal and to help others heal?  Through my career, I have been in situations where emotions were not looked at as something that happened to people at work.  We are holistic people and so we come to our work with emotions.  When we are in the thick of things and are asked to keep it at bay, it does more harm to our productiv...

Michelle and I met through the International Mastermind of phenomenal women and we met in January of 2020 in Tucson, AZ.  She and I sat across the room from each other but there was an energy exchange…and we hit it off when we actually had the opportunity to speak to one another .  Michelle is a master strategist who helps other businesspeople work smarter not harder so they can have a blended lif...

Have you ever been intrigued by someone and the work they do?  I'm constantly wanting to know more about people and so when I read the book by Michael Welp, Four Days To Change I wanted to know more.  Michael and I live in the same small yet progressive town in North Idaho and have never really met…so what did I do, I reached out and asked him if we could meet for coffee because I was curious.   ...

When I think of my friend Katrina Doran, so many words come to mind.  Air, creativity, compassion, gentleness, beauty, playfulness…all those qualities that represent magnificence.  Katrina and I have known each other for a bit and every time I interact with her I feel like I've seen loveliness and been infused with a reminder to pause and receive what is present.  She describes herself as a breake...

With so many changes that have occurred over the course of 2020, this podcast felt like it was something to do a replay on!  Working at home, shifting back to working outside the home, children doing school at home...so many changes to shift.  How do we look at and determine how to have a deeply satisfying life? Listen as we discuss: How balance is a set up for failure Looking at our lives and det...

Leadership Lessons with Chantel Côté – The next generation. Chantal and I met through the International Mastermind that we are both a part of and she is someone to take note of.  She has been stepping into a higher calling with grit, determination and a giving and caring heart.   Hopefully we have all had at least one person in our lives (a teacher, mentor, coach) who took interest in us and made...

Listen and Silent Have the Same Letters. Throughout my career I have continued to learn more and more about what it means to truly listen.  Listening is so much more than the verbal and non-verbal rhetoric we've all heard.  Listening requires empathy and compassion along with self-awareness and the ability to remain silent. In this episode, I will be sharing the four levels of listening: Downloadi...

In this episode of Faith-Infused Leadership , listen in as we talk to Transformational Mindset Coach, Piper Dominguez, who works with women and mompreneurs, discuss how she transformed and is now helping others do the same! Piper is a transformation and mindset coach helping busy women and mompreneurs live a more guilt free life by helping them find greater harmony between their work and their fam...

Courageous Leadership Leadership requires us to care and love people and in order to do this we need to display and have courage.  Courage to do our own work and courage to lead others with authenticity and vulnerability. Listen as we discuss: Turning the lens of observation on ourselves. Looking through the lens of curiosity and not judgement for ourselves and others. Continually learning about o...

Important Work with Lauren Griffith In this episode of Faith-Infused Leadership, listen in to Lauren Griffith, mindset coach, health and fitness expert and creator of the 12 Week Transformational Program talk about how she is changing the world, leading women to transform their lives through health and wellness. Fitness and wellness expert Lauren Griffith is best known for her high-energy fitness...

The T word…TRUST.  Who do you trust?  Do you trust your team, your leaders and even more importantly, yourself? If not, what's stopping you from trusting?  Join us as we dig in and uncover the layers of trust and trusting yourself. Listen as we discuss: The meaning and definition of trust. What does faith have to do with trust? How trust shows up in our heads, our hearts and in our "gut". How maki...

Important Work with Shelley McNair What are some important aspects of leadership?  Listen in as we discuss: The shifts that have occurred during the 2020 year. Intentionality when engaging with those you lead. Coaching and the importance of knowing the person. Generational differences and similarities to keep in mind when leading people. The importance of listening and maintaining a calmness for p...

What does creativity, leadership and giving back to your community have in common? Listen as we discuss: An upcoming art auction event to support mental health.  To see silent and live auction items along with asking for an invitation to the event on this Saturday the 24th go to https://e.givesmart.com/events/iRl/   How utilizing your network in a creative manner can help you make a bigger impact...

    In this episode of Faith-Infused Leadership, hear how Ryan Sawyer, successful college football coach turned personal development coach, author and speaker looked fear in the eye and made lasting changes that saved his life and the life of his marriage and family! Listen as we talk to Ryan about his story of his battle with depression and anxiety as a national champion collegiate football coach...

In this episode we discuss the necessity of having fun in being a leader and in your work, and letting out your inner child. As well as bringing joy into your life to become a better leader.    Listen as we discuss:   What are some things that you do in your life that bring you joy? How can you add more consistent creativity into your life? How can we bring joy and humor into mundane things we do...

Being proactive in your leadership perpetuates positive consequences that change and shape your leadership, how you interact with employees and those you lead and create alignment and higher productivity.  Listen as we discuss: How maintenance of your employees is proactive and creates higher productivity. Understanding that leadership is about people - how much do you know your people so you can...

Sharing your opinions as a leader   With so many things changing in both our community and the world when is the right time to share our opinions or keep them to ourselves?   Listen as we discuss:   When is the time and place to share your opinion? If your organization implements a system or change you don't agree with, how can you be honest and still be true to yourself? When composing an opinion...

When things change, for better or for worse, how can we adapt our leadership styles, especially in times of COVID-19?   Listen as we discuss:   How does change affect our leadership? How, when everything is changing and shifting, can you find purpose in your new work? How can you find common goals with others you work with in times of uncertainty? How can you find selflessness in your work while s...

What is it with our tendency to overcomplicate things and create confusion? Find out if you are making things hard for yourself and your team and what to do about it.   Listen as we discuss:   The power of mindfulness around using the words "difficult" or "hard" The importance of stepping out of your life and getting perspective and distance How we carry data from the past, and past systems, forwa...

Making decisions as a leader is one of the most critical skills to develop. Hear how you can improve your decision-making skills and lead with certainty. Listen as we discuss: How tapping into Source helps us remember who we are and what we love Knowing who you are, becomes your North star for decision making If you are unclear what your next step is, it's likely because you've lost sight of your...

Strong leaders learn how to use various perspectives when making decisions -- hear how developing the skill of perspective will increase your leadership success.   Listen as we discuss: How perspective impacts us as leaders and impacts those we lead The importance of taking a moment before making a decision to reflect upon the people it will impact and how they will feel about it How you need to b...