Unleashing YOUR Great Work

We are excited to bring you another encore presentation of a popular episode of Season 2. We hope you enjoy! Do you remember a time when a project took you so long to complete because everything needed to be “just right”? Maybe you’re a music composer, and you can’t quite finish that new song because something in the lyrics just refuses to make sense. Or, maybe you’re like me, and you were writing...

We are excited to bring you another encore presentation of a popular episode of Season 2. We hope you enjoy! Gratitude is a powerful practice that impacts your life, and the lives of those for whom you are grateful. And, did you know that there are THREE kinds of gratitude? It’s true! •    There is gratitude for what’s to come, called  anticipation. •   &nbs...

We are excited to bring you another encore presentation of a popular episode of Season 2. We hope you enjoy! Nothing I say gets more push back than what we are talking about on this episode. And yet, I believe it with all my heart. Great Work- the work that matters the most to us, the work that shares our unique point of view, in community with amazing people, that keeps you on your evol...

We are excited to bring you this encore presentation of one of our most popular episodes. We hope you enjoy! When you have a moment of success, do you feel like you need to hide? NO MORE. This is the encouragement you need to let success come to you. Join me as we discuss: Why we worry that our success will upset others How our friends can perpetuate our worries How our success inspires others Re...

We are excited to bring you another encore presentation of a popular episode of Season 2. We hope you enjoy! Have you noticed that some people really dislike setting resolutions, whether they are New Year or Q2? I used to find this very perplexing, but I think I’ve figured it out. When we look at our resolutions as opportunities to create deeper meaning and purpose in our lives, our resistanc...

We are excited to bring you this encore presentation of one of our most popular episodes. We hope you enjoy!  When the hustle and grind gets you down, you need RESILIENCE! When you feel burned out, that can feel like a monumental task… but I’ve got your back. Over the next 5 weeks you will receive two short episodes every week, each one with a resilience tip from someone who is striving—just...

In the past two seasons I have done 40 episodes with experts. Some were writers, musicians, coaches, therapists, and lots of them were authors. Here’s what I learned about Great Work from these interviews. Join us as we discuss: ·    How Great Work often comes out of our most painful and powerful experiences ·    How Great Work emerges from moments of courag...

This week I’m sharing the 40th interview on the Unleashing Your Great Work Podcast! One of my favorite parts of doing these interviews is how much I’ve learned about Great Work by hearing how other people are living theirs. Because Andrew and I share a love for the Muppets and a quirky, childlike sense of humor, his characterization of his Great Work really struck a chord with me! Andrew Davis is...

Charlie Gilbert is a writer, composer, educator, and theater maker specializing in musical theater. Given my lifelong fascination with musical theater, this made him an obvious choice as a guest for this podcast! And while this episode is chock full of little musical theater tidbits, it’s also a beautiful look at what a lifelong dedication to Great Work looks like. Charlie started doing musical th...

Have you ever heard an idea that you thought you understood, but the more you heard, the more profound it became? Paula White’s idea about “Side B” leadership is one such idea! When you first hear it, it sounds like a standard truism that it “takes all kinds” or is essential to “leverage your strengths,” which are two powerful ideas, but they are hardly new. But as she unpacks the idea f...

In December 2019, Amy Bermudez was feeling unsatisfied with her job. She worked in an industry she didn’t love, for people who stressed her out, doing work that was… fine. She wanted more, but she wasn’t sure what that “more” was. In a chance encounter with a relative, Amy learned about voiceover.  She signed up for a course, enjoyed what she learned and began to wonder: is voi...

Have you ever met anyone who seems effortlessly innovative or full of great ideas? If you have, you may have met a border-dweller. A border dweller is a term from sociology that refers to people who live close to a border between countries and experience a culture that reflects a both countries. In psychology, we borrow that term to refer to people who see connections between seemingly unconn...

Julie Ellis, a co-founder of Mabel's labels and the author of Big Gorgeous Goals, has a unique perspective on success. When she and her co-founders sold Mabel’s Labels to Avery, she felt both proud of the accomplishment and sad about losing what they had enjoyed building. This is a very common but rarely discussed part of Great Work.  So much of what we talk about focuses on getting...

If you are anything like me, you have a LOT of Great ideas! They flow in while you walk the dog, take your shower, and drive to the grocery store. How do we know which of these ideas are worth pursuing and which of these ideas will be a distraction from what really matters? Tune in as I share my process for choosing the best ideas and moving them forward without feeling overwhelmed. Join me a...

This interview with Mary Tess Rooney is the reminder that we all need that our joy and happiness matter at least as much as what other people expect of us. Mary Tess is the author of Heart Value, a book that helps us ensure we are making career and life decisions from the intersection of the value we offer the world that also lights us up.   What Mary Tess describes as Heart Value i...

In the United States, we have always lived with the history and realities of racism. Whether we have lived with it as an active part of our life or have had the privilege to ignore it and deny it, it has shaped our understanding of our country and each other.  Since racism has always been a loaded, hot-button, triggering topic to discuss, many leaders have flatly avoided talking about it.&nbs...

Join Tara McMullin and Dr. Amanda Crowell as we discuss: How our culture creates a need for more, more, more How to help our children avoid the burnout and overworking programming from the start How to use technological tools as tools, instead of as further indications that we aren’t doing things right Have you ever felt like you needed more? More money, more prestige, more status, and more accomp...

Join Amanda to explore: Why people struggle with new year resolutions How to set resolutions that are grounded in the absolute fact that we are good enough exactly as we are Three questions to help you discover what would help you create deeper meaning and purpose. Have you noticed that some people really dislike New Year’s resolutions? I used to find this very perplexing, but I think I’ve figured...

Join Melissa and Amanda as they discuss: How Melissa built the top podcast of 2022, MindLove from scratch How our own growth can fuel our business growth How authenticity is critical to resilience Resources https://mindlove.com/premium https://instagram.com/mindlovemelissa Come to our event on January 17th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/474101469257 SUMMARY: On this episode of Unleashing YOUR Great...

Join Amanda to explore: Why we need to build a practice to support our resilience How to create an active resilience practice as a sanity goal for 2023 Top tips from our resilience series Resources: Join me! Do you want 2023 to be the year you finally get to your Great Work? Join me on January 17th for Unleashing YOUR Great Work 2023, an online jumpstart to doing the work that matters the most to...

Join Kate and Amanda as they discuss: How to create a connection to nature How a connection with nature can create a feeling of groundedness that will serv you year-round How indigenous people greet a new year Resources: https://songtogaia.com Do you want 2023 to be the year you finally get to your Great Work? Join me on January 17th for Unleashing YOUR Great Work 2023, an online jumpstart to doin...

Join Lyle Benjamin and Amanda as they discuss: How to tap into your deepest, biggest "why" to build resilience How Lyle overcomes hardship and creates meaning Why 2023 is the year of one people, one planet Resources: Come to Amanda's event on January 17th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/474101469257 PlannedActs. Org , LyleBenjamin.com , TheWorkingDead. Us SUMMARY On this holiday episode of Unleashin...

Join Tessa Lynn Alburn and Amanda as they discuss: How to savor the present to create resilience How to build a connection with yourself through intention How groundedness improves relationships Resources: http://www.tessafreegift.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessaalburn http://tessalynnealburn.com/ Come to our event on January 17th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/474101469257 Summary: It will c...

Join Mary Scott and Amanda as they discuss: How to use accountability to create resilience Why connecting with existing groups and resources is critical for startups How to rebuild resilience when it's faded Resources: Welcome - BusinessRiff Come to our event on January 17th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/474101469257 SUMMARY: Creating your own company from the ground up is not easy by any means. S...

Laughter brings joy not only to ourselves but to others around us. It’s infectious! And who better to counsel us on the importance of laughter than the three-time winner of Toronto’s Most Infectious Laughter Competition, Lynn Himmelman? Lynn has been accelerating the healing and awakening of individuals through the powerful synergy of forgiveness and laughter for decades. A former opera singer, Ly...