The Opposite of Small Talk

For many of us, life is all about the routine and sometimes we have to remind ourselves to shut off autopilot, challenge ourselves, and start living.  In this episode we talk with Arielle Estoria on the topic of Letting Yourself Unfold.  Arielle shares the sources of inspiration and influence for her book of poetry, "The Unfolding:  An Invitation to Come Home to Yourself," reads a stirring excerpt...

It is well documented that strong relationships and friendships can extend your life. In this episode Danielle talks about the power of connection in her life and how we should rethink measuring it. 

As the to-do list gets longer each day, at work and home, we sometimes forget to prioritize fun, joy, and creativity.  In this episode we talk with Kristina Eisenhower about Creativity:  How to Stop Working and Start Playing.  We cover Kristina's commitment to live a creative life, how she inspires others, and ways anyone can get started on prioritizing creativity, right now! Work with Danielle :...

Some of the most productive and valuable meetings happen between two people, this is because 2-person meetings create an environment that requires engagement. In this episode, Kristy shares three kinds of 2-person meetings that should be on your calendar and how to get the most from them.   Work with Kristy : You can work with Kristy one-on-one or hire her to speak with your team to improve workpl...

Today's guest has worked for the likes of the Pentagon and Butterball Turkey discovering along the way how human behavior and leadership intersect.  In this episode, we talk with Catie Campbell about Taking Ownership of Your Life.  We find out how her psychology degree and a doubting professor were the beginning of a dynamic career in business, how she coaches business leaders to take ownership by...

On this International Women's Day, when we celebrate the achievements of women from around the globe, embrace and celebrate your own personal power!  In this episode we speak with Melissa Martin, a Business & Embodiment Coach, on the topic of personal power, why it's important, how to harness it, and ways to make it an everyday practice in your personal and professional life. Work with Danielle :...

It's been said many times that life's a journey and for the majority of us that journey will include its fair share of joy, heartache, love, and loss.  In this episode we talk with Matt Gilhooly about the topic of "life shifts,"  and how through sharing his personal story and that of his guests on his podcast, he's found purpose, hope, and healing. Work with Danielle : If you are ready to start wo...

Just when we started to figure out virtual meetings, we have a new variation – the hybrid meeting; where a portion of the group are gathered in person and others are remote. This format is here to stay, and requires thoughtful facilitation strategies to be effective. In this episode, Kristy shares three tips to improve participant's experience during hybrid meetings.   Visit: kristyolinger.com for...

 A chance encounter with Oprah, yes that Oprah, led to a life shifting hobby for this week's guest.  In this episode we talk to Jill Donovan about the power of hobbies.  Jill discusses how she got started on this now decades-long journey, the ways she encourages those around her to do the same, as well as the tricks she uses to keep herself on track. Work with Danielle : If you are ready to start...

In this episode, Danielle talks about what intuition is. She gives an example of how following her intuition has enhanced her life and shares some ways to tap into your own intuition.  If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just want to learn more about the impact that coaching can have in your life visit Danielle's website at www.daniellemccombs.com and schedule a complementary ex...

  There's never a wrong time to bet on yourself!  In this special episode Danielle interviews Kristy covering the topic of career transition, the lessons Kristy's learned during this process, and how her own career transition into development, after two decades, has been a breath of fresh air for her professionally. Work with Danielle : If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just w...

Have you ever felt like it's too late to make a change in your life? Like the clock has run out on following your dreams? Even smaller dreams, like trying a tap dance class or visiting a new place, get pushed aside and never move into action. You worry about what others will say and that you'll look stupid if it doesn't work out. You struggle to start. In this episode Danielle and Kristy talk abou...

A New Year brings talk of resolutions, goal setting, and fresh starts… could the key to achieving what you want in 2023, whether personally or professionally, be your mindset?  In this episode, we talk with Nicole Cramer about her experiences as a high school educator and a corporate sales professional and how they both helped to shape her, her mindset, and the services she provides to her clients...

Email is one of the primary communication channels at work. If you're consistently missing due dates or work requests because you mismanage your inbox, you get a reputation for being disorganized and unresponsive. It can hurt your work relationships. The email systems you have in place and how well they work drive your ability to communicate and build relationships and influence at work. In this e...

Danielle and Kristy reflect on the episodes released in 2022. We share the ideas that impacted our lives most. If you're behind on listening, be sure to catch these episodes.   Episode 65: Improving Filter Quality to Protect Your Time, with Dr. John Tuders Episode 66: Visual Communicating, with Todd Cherches Episode 63: Finding Your Feminine Genius, with Gina Marotta Episode 58: Addiction Recovery...

Danielle shares the talk that she wrote, crafted and presented through a 30 day Speaker Intensive. The Talk is called Connect The Dots of Your Life for Confidence in Your Future.  If you are interested in participating in a future speaker intensive please visit: www.territrespicio.com to sign up for her next cohort starting in January 2023.   

You can care about a cause deeply and at the same time be overwhelmed into inaction. When the issues are big and complex, like racial injustice and reproductive healthcare rights, it's easy to feel like you can't make a difference. In this episode we talk with with feminist author and activist Kate Schatz about how to start where you are with what you have in order to take action for social change...

From giving feedback to communicating a project delay to saying no to someone… there are many conversations that can make us uncomfortable. In this solo episode of the podcast, Kristy shares 6 tips for having a difficult conversation. If you're looking to improve your workplace communication, you can hire Kristy to work with you one-on-one to build your skills. Visit www.kristyolinger.com to learn...

As we enter a holiday season of increased expectation and decreased time, stress happens. Caitlin Donovan, Author of the book The Bouncebackability Factor and host of FRIED the burnout podcast says stress in and of itself is not a bad thing. However, burnout is a different story. In this episode, we talk about our own burnout stories, the role that companies play, and why beautiful spaces matter....

Working with a coach can provide immense benefits to your life.  In this episode Danielle talks about the way her life has changed as a result of working with a life coach. By taking time to reflect on who she is, how she shows up in the world with the help of a coach has led her to make more intentional choices and steer her life in the direction she wants and help others in the process.  If you...

Though the average person is not likely to hit the Powerball in their lifetime, financial health and freedom is attainable as long as you heed this wake up call and realize that financial ignorance is not bliss. In this episode, Danielle and Kristy talk with financial expert Kimberlee Davis about why you should care for your financial health with the same effort you put into your physical health,...

Workplace communication is a skill and skills get better with practice. This is great news. It means that no matter where you are in terms of communication ability, you can improve. In this episode, Kristy shares the 10,000 hour rule, the difference between practice and intentional practice, and a sports example of dramatic improvement without investing more time practicing and instead paying bett...

Nicole Kalil was playing an Oscar-worthy performance as a confident leader at a fortune 100 finance company while on the inside she was having a totally different experience. Now she is a confidence sherpa, leading people to discover how to build their own confidence. In this episode we talk about how to grow the trust in ourselves, letting go of the idea of being all things to all people, and why...

The podcast turns 3 today! In this mini-episode we reflect on lessons learned and talk about the future. We announce a format change. In addition to our regular episodes, which we launch every other week, Danielle and Kristy will be doing shorter, solo episodes. In these episodes Kristy will share workplace communication strategies and Danielle will share insights from life coaching.   ** If you n...

Inclusive Teaming is not defined by a team with differences, but by a team that actively and productively manages those differences—a team that is in the habit of Inclusion. In this episode, we talk with Kimberley Lewis Parsons and Shea O'Neil Adelson about the team norms that detract from inclusion and what to do instead. We are all part of teams, wether it's a neighborhood association, the PTO,...