Thinking Differently with Kathie Rotz

#119 Thinking differently about genders I am preparing for a service trip to Papua New Guinea and learning about the different culture on that side of the world. During this episode I will share some enlightening thoughts, especially about genders. Visit our YouTube channel and websites, too. * unityconsultingllc.com * kathierotz.com * www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeoBt7JU8QiQWfcYzYehDg I look forwar...

#118 – Thinking Differently about Values According to a new book “Change Your World” by John Maxwell and Rob Hoskins, “values” are defined as principles that guide your decisions and behaviors.  What are your personal values?  Have you ever thought about defining the principles that guide your behaviors?  They exist whether you have defined them or not.  During this episode, I...

#117 – Thinking Differently about your value. How do you value yourself? Do you feel you have high value?  Life will throw a variety of challenges at us that can change how we see ourselves.  Tip:  No one cares about you as much as you do.  No one will value you more than what you value yourself. My value has been challenged through the years - particularly in jobs where I have...

#116 Thinking differently about event-generated anxiety There is chronic anxiety and temporary anxiety.  Temporary anxiety happens, especially this time of year, when we have numerous upcoming events to plan.  Besides the normal holiday tasks like shopping, wrapping, and baking, I also have a few unique events on my calendar over the next six weeks.  My son is getting married, my da...

#115 Thinking differently about Our End-of-Year Routine These last two months of the year tend to be crazier than other months.  Besides the normal work expectations, we add the holidays, family celebrations, extra shopping, and baking to our schedules. Rather than letting life happen to us, let’s be intentional about how we want to end 2022.  During today’s episode, my friend and coach...

#114 Thinking differently about dreams and goals.  Can they be too lofty? Michelangelo said, “The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” If our dreams are too low and we reach them, we stop striving for more.  Maybe we have more in us! Is it possible to create goals that are too lofty?  No!  True s...

#113 - Thinking Differently about our mind and brain We all have a brain, body, heart, and mind.  I can physically see the brain, body, and heart (well, with the right equipment I can see all of these organs.)  However, where is the mind?  What is the mind? Neuroscientists are proving that our thoughts (which occur in our mind) are creating our brain. Negative thinking, in particula...

#112 - Thinking Differently with a Triathlete - Kassandra Rotz I love to push my body physically to see what it can do.  I have always admired those who push their bodies through significant challenges!  I am excited to interview a triathlete during this episode.  In the past two months, she has participated in two strenuous events.  Learn how she thinks differently to conquer...

#111 - Thinking differently about a Popular Addiction (Sugar) Hi, my name is Kathie, and I definitely LOVE sugar!  I don't enjoy chocolate, but I could have ice cream three times a day.  There's a little problem with this addiction.  My scale and cholesterol increase the more sugar I eat, I get sugar headaches, and my breathing is tighter.  This is an issue! During this episode...

#110 - Thinking Differently about Your Personal Growth  Do you play an instrument? Have you ever wished you could play an instrument? Why not learn how? Deciding to learn and grow is a commitment that we should not take lightly. However, we should strive never to stop learning and growing. During this episode, I share The Rule of 5 for Personal Growth, originally shared with me by Mark Cole a...

#109 - Thinking Differently about How We Work (& Quiet Quitting) Have you heard of the new trend called "Quiet Quitting?" It's actually not new, it's an old, bad work habit with a new name.  During this episode, we will talk about how Quiet Quitting is a leader's problem and the employee's problem.  I will share how I have been guilty of quietly quitting and how we all can conquer th...

#108 - Thinking Differently about Experiences It has been said that "experience is the best teacher."  True, however, John Maxwell says it better - "Experience is not the best teacher; evaluated experience is."  All of our amazing experiences will quickly be lost if we do not take the time to evaluate the stimulating opportunity.  How do you evaluate your experiences?  During t...

#107 - Thinking Differently about Authors During this episode, I share my experience from a conference I attended a few weeks ago. At this conference, I was blessed to connect with John Maxwell, Jeff Henderson, Tim Elmore, and Don Yaeger. These men are all authors of powerful leadership and development books. Join me in this episode where I share some connections and experiences that I had wi...

#106 - Thinking Differently with Five Friends This past week I attended a powerful leadership conference in Orlando,  Florida. Many of the speakers challenged me to think differently.   During this episode, you'll hear from five of my friends who were also challenged to think differently - Kelly Jo Larson from Phoenix, AZ, Sheri Glew from Balltown, IA, Kimberly Hambrick from Winfiel...

#105 - Don't ever retire - even though I have twice! What does it mean to retire?  Or, better yet, what does "retire" NOT mean? When I retire from a career or activity, it does not mean that I will have more time on my hands to sit around eating bon bons.  Instead, I will use my time for a new adventure!  In this episode let's THINK DIFFERENTLY about work & retirement. Visit our...

#104 - Top 3 Least Favorite Requests   Thank you, Pastor Tews, for asking us this interesting question.  What are our top 3 least favorite training/speaking requests?  Please join us in this episode where we will THINK DIFFERENTLY about what we want and need to learn. Please excuse (or enjoy) some noise interruptions for our newest family members - Oskee (10 months old) and Simba (3...

#103 - Is it easier for you to slow down or speed up? For me, it's easier to speed up rather than slow down. However, both are stressful and create some anxiety. Maybe we need a little anxiety. Sometimes our anxiousness gets us to take a chance and do it. Without the anxiety, we would have never tried! Today we're going to THINK DIFFERENTLY about why we need to change our pace, often. Visit our Yo...

#102 - 3 Ways to Improve Your Focus   In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, we have all successfully taught ourselves how to be UNfocused. In other words, we are not as focused on our thoughts and tasks because of numerous distractions and poor habits.   Today we're going to THINK DIFFERENTLY about our focus,  how we focus (or don't focus!), and why it even matters. Visit...

#101 - Two topics that I cannot speak about, and neither should anyone else Time Management & Work/Life Balance - those are the two topics!  (I thought I would just give you the two topics for everyone who wants to know before you listen!) I am all about efficiencies, and life hacks to use time more wisely. However, we cannot manage time.  Work/life balance is a myth, too.  The...

#100 - The Speed of Success How fast do you need to go to get where you want to go? Does speed matter? During this episode, we celebrate our #100 episode, share some speed records, and relate speed to our success.  Visit our YouTube channel and websites, too.   * unityconsultingllc.com   * kathierotz.com * www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeoBt7JU8QiQWfcYzYehDg I look forward to connecting...

#99 - The Power in our Steps I love to challenge and to be challenged. Usually in our thinking and habits. Last month John and I were challenged physically! We took a trip out west and enjoyed a lot of nature, including some challenging hikes. During this episode, I will share a life lesson that I was reminded of during one particular hike in Custer State Park. Thank you, Alison Levine, an America...

#98 - Enough is Enough!   I am concerned about a word I hear often related to the Millennial generation and I heard it while on vacation and I heard it from a local business owner. The word is "entitled".  Are you entitled? Do your actions show entitlement? Enough is enough! Assume the best, please.  You'll save yourself from looking like a fool.   During this episode, I refer...

#97 - Top 3 Requests Thank you, Pastor Tews, for giving us a question to answer this week.  We were asked: "What are the top 3 things people come to us for?" Great question!  During this episode John and I will share with you these top 3 requests plus we'll give you some action steps you can take if you ask these questions, too! We also reference the new online learning program: You Have...

#96 - Phone hack that will increase your productivity & peace of mind Turn off one simple setting on your phone, and you will be more productive and peaceful. How much better can life get than that? Tune in to see what this hack is and how to implement it into your habits. We also reference the new online learning program: You Have Superpowers.  You can find out more details here:  ...

#95 - What is frozen growth? You won't find this definition in a dictionary or Google. This is a  common occurrence that I have found when speaking, training, and coaching. During this episode, we will define frozen growth, define when our brain causes frozen growth, and give suggestions on how to unfreeze your growth. We also reference the new online learning program: You Have Superpowers. &...