The Still Space Podcast

Many of my clients encounter strong willed leaders and interacting with them takes great presence. But, when the other party steps over the line of appropriateness and leaves you feeling disrespected, disregarded and has you questioning your worth, you have been bullied. In this episode we talk about what to do in such n instance. Recently, I had an encounter with a bully myself. I will walk you t...

If your career is consuming too much of your life, you will not achieve what you desire. You’ll burn out, feel tired and empty then begin to distance yourself from personal relationships. In this episode we target specific strategies to have life integration – where you value are integrated into every aspect of your life so you are satisfied beyond what you thought possible. For more career and li...

Some people don’t understand what you bring to the table until they watch you from anther table. In this episode we talk about when it is time to leave an organization because after self-discovery and careful career planning it becomes clear that there either isn’t room for you to grow there, or leadership hasn’t identified your unique talents as essential for personal or organizational advancemen...

We spend much time worrying about what others think of us when that energy could be productively used understanding what we stand for and holding to it such that if we’re wrong we admit it, if we’re right we’d rather get it right with everyone involved and if we’re not sure, we listen and wait. In this episode we talk about how to do that even with all the doubt the circles in our minds. For more...

When you start taking care of yourself you start feeling better, looking better, and attracting better. In this episode we see that as this New Year unfolds, we will want to assess our commitment to taking care of ourselves first, before we commit to other goals. We’ll talk about practical self-care practices you can start doing right now. For more career and life tools and to learn more about CAR...

Are we so mired down in going to work, paying the bills, taking children to practice, cleaning, fixing things, tending to the yard, and making dinner that our routine has become the first thing we think of when it comes to life? In this episode we talk about how to step off the treadmill of mindless routine and enjoy life again. For more career and life tools and to learn more about CAREER/ LIFE C...

The holidays bring a sense of rebirth, joy and gratitude. Sometimes they also bring stress too. In this episode we talk about how to manage yourself, set clear boundaries, what to do with expectations and how to prepare to have ease for yourself this holiday season. For more career and life tools and to learn more about CAREER/ LIFE Coaching or EPOCH Discovery Coaching go to www. MaryLeeGannon.com...

The Latest Still Space Podcast #79 How Will I Make This Transition? One of the hardest things about making a transition from one phase of life to another is reorientation. Moving from corporate leadership to a new career or retirement is reorientation, hearing a new diagnosis, anticipating the end of a marriage – all of these are scary. In this episode we discuss how to move past the impediments w...

It’s interesting how much hope and wisdom comes from having lived a full life. Yet often with all our accomplishments we feel we’ve missed something. In this episode we talk about what gets in the way of clarity around a transition and what we can do to clear the uncomfortable thoughts out of the way so we can see the opportunities along the way. For more career and life tools and to learn more ab...

How we walk with the broken speaks louder than how we sit with the great. In this episode we discover how to bring our compassion forward for ourselves, even in life’s lowest moments, so that we have it to offer others who need us. The reward is fulfilling for both of you. For more career and life tools and to learn more about ACT2 Retirement Discovery Coaching go to www. MaryLeeGannon.com

After three decades as a CEO, and currently running a $33 million organization, there are distinct lessons I have learned over time. In this episode I share with you my top 10. Here is an exclusive link that I don’t share anywhere to the Career and Life Planning Tool I share with my clients. This will help you prepare for the New Year. https://www.maryleegannon.com/Your-Yearly-Career-and-Life-Plan...

You want to let go of that nasty, debilitating thought that gnaws at your peace, ambition and ability to show up for people you care about. You try. But doubt keeps weaseling itself back to the front of your mind and taking up more space every time it resurfaces. In this episode we explore what isn’t working and what you can do right now to shift that. This episode also includes a short meditation...

We all have an ego. It is our friend. It keeps us safe by scouting for danger. It’s why we aren’t extinct as a species. Humans are very good at protecting themselves. When our ego doesn’t feel safe our actions can be devastating. In this episode we talk about managing our ego so that we may have better relationships, fulfillment and lives. For more career and life tools and to learn more about ACT...

We all love our favorite barista and our favorite streaming service but if you’re not sure what direction to go, spend time in a bookstore. In this episode I share how the bookstore equipped me to be in the C-suite and how to make the most of your local bookstore. For more career and life tools go to www. MaryLeeGannon.com

Weak leaders surround themselves with people like themselves – same strengths, same philosophies, same style. Strong leaders want to be challenged by people who are aligned with them on their mission and vision. They want someone to tell them what they can’t see. They want their team to think and express themselves freely. They want their team to anticipate what they might miss. In this episode we...

There is a lot written today about finding a mentor or a sponsor or an advocate for your career. In this episode I discuss some non-traditional methods of developing deep relationships with people whereby you are helping each other learn and grow. If you are truly ready to move forward in your career and life, apply to work with Mary Lee and set up a consultation call to answer your questions so t...

If you don’t know where you are going, you are already there. Every goal I have ever had for myself I have sketched on paper and hung where I will see it every day. I look at it and I believe in it. My vision is concrete. I take action around it. That is how I went from welfare to CEO, wrote two books, built an executive coaching business, learned to paint and crochet and found the love of my life...

Most everyone has had to start over in their life just as everyone has conquered firsts in their lives. In this episode I begin to share with you how I conquered the challenges of starting over on the heels of a difficult divorce that landed my children and me on welfare, food stamps, medical assistance, homeless and without an automobile from where I reinvented my life, run a $33 million organiza...

Anxiety is a feeling of worry nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. Symptoms include edginess, restlessness, tiring easily, impaired concentration, irritability, increased muscle aches, and difficulty sleeping. Lack of structure can contribute to anxiety. A recent American Psychological Association poll found that 68% of adults reported t...

In this episode we dig deeply into what is going on behind the scenes when you fell that other people who don’t like you. Most of the time it has nothing to do with you. Find out what’s going on underneath the other person and what to do with the discomfort you feel when you know you are not liked. Be sure to head over to MaryLeeGannon.com for lots of free tip sheets, plans and trainings on career...

The Latest Still Space Podcast #66 Six Important Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Career and Life Often we assess what to do next in our lives by looking at others and sizing ourselves up to them. This comparison never works because your ideal life is yours – not somebody else’s. In this episode we talk about key questions that put the spotlight on you, not others, no social media, not any ext...

In this episode we discuss the single biggest mistake I see people make when it comes to their happiness and their future. Learn why we do it, how to undo it and what to replace it with to have the life, relationships and career you want. This episode is actionable so you can put good practices to use right away. If you are truly ready to move forward in your career and life, apply to work with Ma...

No one has ever been crueler to me in me entre life than I have been to myself in my own head. In this episode we learn to be kind to ourselves and exactly what to do with the voice of doubt that holds us back so that we can have the life, career and relationships we want. If you are truly ready to move forward in your career and life, apply to work with Mary Lee and set up a consultation call to...

The Latest Still Space Podcast #63 - Five Things I learned on My Family Vacation Recently my family was together for a summer vacation and get-together inn my hometown. Some of my family live in town. My oldest daughter and her husband and two children came to visit and four other children who live here got together in some form nearly every day over a 10 day timeframe. There was a lot of laughter...

In this episode I share experiences, challenges and insight I gained from experiencing life from completely different cultures. I share lessons on leadership I learned, wisdom I brought home with me and the clearing I discovered in this most enchanting part of the world. Let the clearing work for you too. If you are truly ready to move forward in your career and life, apply to work with Mary Lee a...