Thinking Differently with Kathie Rotz

#94 - What is Imposter Syndrome? Do you think you suffer from Imposter Syndrome? Many people do. During this episode, we will define Imposter Syndrome and how you can master this ailment. We also reference the new online learning program: You Have Superpowers.  You can find out more details here:   https://unityconsultingllc.mykajabi.com/you-have-superpowers   Visit our YouTube chan...

#93 - Be a traveler in your community  What would you notice if you looked at your neighborhood as a tourist? I  do not truly appreciate the beauty where I live until someone points out my unique surroundings. During this episode, we will search for beauty in our neighborhood and connect this lesson to our working world.  We need to search for new perspectives and the people around...

#92 - The best way to learn There is no better way to learn than to experience. During this episode, we will talk about a powerful way to attach all of our senses to an experience.  Visit our YouTube channel and websites, too. www.youtube.com/channel/UCDeoBt7JU8QiQWfcYzYehDg unityconsultingllc.com kathierotz.com I look forward to connecting with you as we challenge your habits so that you are...

#91 - Goal Setting Lessons as a Vlogger Vacations are a time for adventures, relaxation, and capturing every moment so that you can relive the excitement after the trip is over. Have you ever considered vlogging to capture your memories? It's easier than you think. And, of course, there is a critical goal-setting lesson in this newfound hobby. I apologize for a few errors in my recording. These bl...

#90 - The un-power of fear Why are you not moving forward with your dreams and goals?  Chances are, you might be frozen in fear. We give fear a lot of power, but really, it does not and should not have any power over us.  We will define fear during today's episode and empower you to take control over this false story that you tell yourself. Visit our YouTube channel and websites, too. ww...

#89 - #1 Success Tip I want to give Mr. Krueger, my high school band director, credit for teaching me the importance of this success tip.  30+ years ago, he drilled into my head the importance of time.  Not just my time but the time that I request from others. By developing this success tip that we will define in this episode, you will be in the rare top 2% of people in the world. Create...

#88 - Love at Work Do you love your co-workers? Do you love your boss? Are you like my husband, John, and you tell them that you love them? Love is a tough word. Some people do not like to hear this heavy word from co-workers. During this episode, we will think differently about love and how it is a verb, not an emotion. Visit our websites, too, at unityconsultingllc.com & kathierotz.com. I lo...

#87 video - What should our priorities be? Have you ever considered everything that you should do every day? I once thought that creating this list would be fun and beneficial. I could add these priorities to my daily calendar to not forget anything. Wow! This was anything but helpful. It was stressful! I remember filling one page of daily responsibilities and feeling overwhelmed. I never finished...

#87 - What should our priorities be?  Have you ever considered everything that you should do every day? I once thought that creating this list would be fun and beneficial. I could add these priorities to my daily calendar to not forget anything. Wow! This was anything but helpful. It was stressful! I remember filling one page of daily responsibilities and feeling overwhelmed. I never finished...

#86 - For the Health of It Did you know that the USA is the sickest developed nation in the world?  We also happen to spend the most on medications.  I can't help but wonder how well the drugs are working!  If we want things to change, we must become aware, educated, and accountable for our own health.  No one cares for you as much as you do! During this episode, we will bring...

#85 - Turtles cannot run with the Hare In the past two years, we have seen the pace of our world move from fast to slow, almost to a halt!  In the past few weeks, we have switched gears again. Overnight we went from a steady, rule-enforced environment to a fast-paced, no-more-restrictions world. How are you adapting? This episode will share how our reaction to this change of pace is a normal...

#84 - Your brain is listening Zeigarnik effect, Reticular Activating System, Thought Cycle - these are just a few of the big words we use in today's episode.  John is joining me and I surprised him with our topic today.  He had no warning so you are receiving fresh content and revelations!   Have you ever KNOWN you'd get something?  Maybe it was immediate or maybe it took a lon...

#83 - Hot Failure Lessons Learned from an Amazing Week John and I are just returning from an amazing week in Orlando, Florida, at the International Maxwell Certification Conference.  We were given honoring opportunities to serve this team this week.  During this episode we share some of our highlights plus hot-off-the-press learning moments from John Maxwell about How to Receive a Return...

#82 - Books I read in 2021 Here is a quick review of the 10 books that I finished reading in 2021.  What good non-fiction books have you read in the past year?  Please share so that I can add them to my future reading list! The Third Option by Miles McPherson Analyzing Performance Problems by Robert Mager The Pampered Chef by Doris Christopher Harmonic Performance by Pamela Mumm Believe...

#81 - What caused me to jump My fear of trading security for the unknown kept me staying safe for years!  What caused me to jump?  My brain!  Join me in this episode to see how my brain saved me from myself. Remember to Share this with your friends!   Visit our websites, too, at unityconsultingllc.com & kathierotz.com  I look forward to connecting with you as we challe...

#80 - Thinking Differently about Jealousy Who are you jealous of? What does this person have that you want?  Jealousy is a tricky emotion to have. It can be perilous if you do not know how to use it. During this episode, let's lean into our jealousy after we learn how to think differently about this envious response. Remember to Share this with your friends!  Visit our websites, too, at...

#79 - Create a habit of preparation  How long do you take to prepare for a presentation? Does it matter if it is a 2-minute or 1-hour presentation?  Common speaking mistakes include winging it and not preparing or reading your presentation.  During this episode, I share a 7-step process to creating a perfect presentation.  Remember to Share this with your friends!  Visit o...

#78 - Do you live in abundance or scarcity? Of course, we want to live with abundance, however; I have had a recent revelation about the definition of "abundance."  Come learn and grow with me in this episode where I compare abundance to the ocean, rivers, and reservoirs. Remember to Share this with your friends!  Visit our websites, too, at unityconsultingllc.com & kathierotz.com&nb...

#77 - Secondhand Sadness As of one week ago, I had no idea there was such a thing as Secondhand Sadness. Now I know that I have had this and we all need to be intentional in handling it. During this episode, we will share ideas on how to react when Secondhand Sadness sets in.  Please share how you handle it, too! Remember to Share this with your friends!  Visit our websites, too, at unit...

#76 - Creating Quick-Thinking Habits Mistakes are great teachers of many of life's best lessons. The Miss Wisconsin Pre-Teen Pageant taught me the value of Quick-Thinking Habits!  Remember to Share this with your friends!  Visit our websites, too, at unityconsultingllc.com & kathierotz.com  I look forward to connecting with you as we challenge your habits so that you are more ef...

#75 - What I would tell my younger "D" self Do you ever wish you could go back to a younger age and coach yourself to be better, quicker?  Here are John and my thoughts about what we would tell our younger "D" self.  ("D" is a behavioral description within the DISC assessment.  Listen to episodes 5 & 6 to learn more about DISC.) Remember to Share this with your friends!  Vi...

#74 - Review/Preview Podcast Series #3 - Personal Development Plan Today we are going to PREVIEW into 2022. We started to preview into 2022 a few weeks ago when we talked about choosing a word for 2022.  Have you chosen your 2022 Word yet?  The next step of this PREVIEW is to create Personal Development Plan for next year. If you've never done this before then this episode will define Pe...

#73 - Review/Preview Podcast Series #3 - Number Crunching This week we are going to again REVIEW 2021. For this episode, you will need a calculator, a spreadsheet (ie: MS Excel), and access to your numbers.  What numbers?  Anything you can put a number to!  This episode will give you ideas of what to tabulate and analyze to prepare you for 2022. Remember to Share this with your frie...

#72 - Review/Preview Podcast Series #2 - Review your Calendar & Photos This week we are going to REVIEW 2021. For this episode, you will need some tools. Calendar Cell Phone Journal & pen REVIEW 2021 – what did you do this year? Rather than depend on your brain to answer this question let’s look at the facts on your phone. Remember to Share this with your friends!  Visit our websites,...

#71 - Review/Preview Podcast Series #1 - Word of 2022 Welcome to the first episode of the 2021 Review/Preview Podcast Series !  This week we are going to PREVIEW ahead to next year.  Have you thought about 2022 yet?  What do you hope 2022 has in store for you?  What are your goals? What do you want to focus on next year? Instead of picking a New Year's Resolution related to you...