What If It Works

The usual advice is: Be Proactive Instead of Reactive In episode 60, Ann Vote, Culture Coach & Motivational Speaker actually suggests the opposite. Listen in as she describes the advantages of being reactive! Want to see more success and more momentum? Get reactive. Want to make positive changes that get better results? Get reactive. Ann shares a coaching client's story about her reacting...

If you feel like your employees don't even care to get promoted or strengthen their leadership skills, this episode is for you! There is a way to inspire your team to invest in themselves and grow their leadership skills. It starts with you. In this episode, podcast host Ann Vote shares 3 simple actions steps YOU can take to shift your employees mindsets about stepping into their potential and...

Would a new vision and new results help your team thrive? Is it time to start a workplace revolution? In this episode of the What If It Works podcast, host Ann Vote shares practical tips and easy action steps for you to see drastic changes in your workplace culture. You'll learn a 10-minute exercise to help you create your dream culture and get clear on the actions YOU can take to make it a re...

In this final episode of the Trust Mini-Series, Ann and Sara dive into what actions to take to rebuild that trust bridge and the structure and support to make it last! Ann Vote, Culture Coach and podcast host, partners with Sara Gagnon, Relationship Coach, to provide you with multiple ways to grow trust while you follow through on your actions and commitments. This episode is filled with ideas for...

What should you do when you know you've broken the trust with someone or your team and you want to repair it? In this episode, Culture Coach Ann Vote and Relationship Coach Sara Gagnon share the steps to take to build back the trust bridge after it has been severed. Listen in and take notes as Sara provides the 5 steps to an Authentic Apology. This message is for leaders, partners, and parents...

We wish you didn't have to go to the betrayer after a breach of trust occurs, but sometimes we have to control what we can control. In this episode, What If It Works host, Ann Vote, is joined by Relationship Coach, Sara Gagnon, as part of their Trust Mini-Series, sharing some actions steps you can confidently take to gain back control and rebuild trust. Learn a system to courageously have a co...

That negative situation you have with one of your coworkers; is that a trust issue? Your staff won't give you constructive feedback when you ask; is that a trust issue? You don't feel like you can pass along tasks to your partner; is that a trust issue? What If It Works podcast host, Ann Vote, is joined with special guest Sara Gagnon, Relationship Coach with Empath Counseling, to bring you...

Did you know the act of creating art stimulates dopamine production and can decrease cortisol levels? In this episode, Host Ann Vote interviews Richelle Norton, owner and instructor at North Star Art Club in Minneapolis to discuss the benefits that art and creativity can have on your life. Adding time in your day or week to create art provides an outlet for processing experiences and promotes ment...

There is a way for you to reduce stress, procrastination, and inefficiencies! It's time to create structure within the workplace and home so that you can help increase confidence in others (or yourself), efficiency, and productivity. In this episode, Ann provides multiple real-life examples of creating more structure and seeing positive results! Whether it's overcoming the mound of laundry...

Getting the opportunity to sit down with Minnesota's First Lady for 1 hour and converse with her about the past, present, and her purpose was priceless! In this episode, Ann connects with her former American Literature teacher, who just happens to now be the First Lady of Minnesota. This personal conversation starts with memories from 25 years ago as Mrs. Walz led in the classroom and transiti...

When team members are out on vacation or taking Fridays off because of weekend tournaments, your workplace culture can get inconsistent. When things are inconsistent, people tend to be reactive and a nervous energy seems to fuel the office. There is a way for your team to stay focused and productive at work and it starts with consistent energy at work. In this episode, Ann gives 3 tips to keeping...

What are you saying "no" to that could be shifting your trajectory in the future? What if you started saying yes to more opportunities, adventure and fun? In this episode, Ann shares how new opportunities help us learn, grow, and thrive! Before you're done listening, we hope you have a list of opportunities that you are ready to jump on, or at least get your opportunity glasses on to...

Who knew a Pixar movie could inspire an entire episode about workplace culture and how our emotions drive us, but here we are! Listen in as Ann reflects on Inside Out 2 and how interacting with joy, anxiety, and fear could completely shift your personal and workplace culture! You'll walk away with energy and a few strategies to utilize these emotions (or avoid them) to truly create change. Lov...

Today, we're giving out New Expectations like hotcakes! In this episode, Ann shares a company example of how to raise the bar for the new employees while holding the bar steady for veteran staff. Sometimes, we allow small situations get brushed under the rug, but then they add up to a slacking culture where people are not accountable. Ann reassures you that this is normal, but doesn't have to be!...

There's always that one. That one employee. That one teammate. That one student. They are constantly seeking the attention of others and straying from their actual work tasks. In this episode, Ann breaks down the behaviors an attention-seeker may exude, the why behind their behavior, and some strategies to eliminate this attention-seeking behavior. There is an important message toward the end...

Picture this...it's September and summer has just ended. Someone asks you, "how was your summer?" You respond with just one word that brings a smile to your face. In this episode, investigate what kind of summer you want to have and then take action to create that "perfect" summer for you! Is the Summer of '24 going to be...joyful? Adventure-filled? Relaxing? Goal-focus...

What if I were to tell you there was ONE simple action to help your teammates be: happier? healthier? more energized? more productive? more engaged? In this episode, Ann explains how going all in on a teammate's strengths helps them achieve more and for both of you to see success sooner! Listen in as Ann walks you through a 3 step exercise to capitalize on your employee/teammates strengths to...

There is a way for you to see your team bought in to your high expectations and independently owning their role! The best part, it's all within your control! In this episode, Ann shares how you can create the culture shift that you want with your own actions, beliefs, and words. With one simple consistent action, you could see results within 1 week! Be sure to send your challenge or your wins...

"Annnnn...I've tried everything!" I hear this often from my clients in my culture coaching sessions. Sometimes when we can't figure out how to change someone's behavior or get a more positive result we need to...go to the source. Ann shares a professional and personal example of how going to the source can shift behaviors, increase buy-in for a behavior shift, and help you se...

Sometimes problems seem too big to even confront. So we don't confront them. We just let them take up space, time, and our mental energy. In this episode, we confront the biggest challenge when trying to solve a problem. --> Figuring out what the actual problem is. If you're ready to hit challenges head on and create a solution that you and your team can get behind, this episode is for...

I just love a great inspirational story of following your heart and serving others! In this guest episode, Ann interviews Brie Taralson, founder of Lykke Communities and owner of Lykke Books about how she found her way from healthcare to bookshop ownership! This episode is filled with conversation around finding your purpose, taking action, creating a community safe space, and the opening of Lykke...

Last week was National Grilled Cheese Day (Apr 12) so we have to celebrate what it means to have a tilt and create some fun in your environment! How do those two things connect? Listen in and learn about Ann's famous phrase! This episode may seem a little random but let me tell you finding your tilt and implementing it WILL shift your culture, allow you and your team to have a little fun, and...

One little scratch changed Chris Gordon's life, forcing him to become a survivor. However, it was a few very important questions that led him to transform himself and become a striver! In this episode, Ann welcomes her first guest to the show, author and speaker, Chris DT Gordon. Listen in as he shares his journey and his strategy of playing Tag, so that you too can transform your life and your re...

Sometimes our workplace challenges can feel like they are the size of an elephant! And how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. In this episode, Ann walks you through an exercise to take that big workplace elephant, slice it up, and take one bite at a time! You'll feel empowered with the actions to take and excited to see the results of your consistency! Leadership starts with you, even if...

Recently, at an IMPACT presentation, a client asked, "When our company focus is on customer satisfaction, how do we prioritize employee satisfaction?" This question sparked incredible discussion and promoted collaborative problem-solving. If you're looking for a way to keep your team and your customers feeling like the first priority, take a listen! Local to New Ulm, MN? Learn more about the Lead...