Work-Life Brilliance with Denise R. Green

#030: What is the difference between coaching and therapy? How can you be free of the pain of your past? What are the goals and methods of various types of therapies? Denise explains why coaches are present and future-focused versus past-focused. You will learn the true source of pain when it comes to your past, and how you have the power to free yourself of that pain, allowing you to heal mentall...

#029: This episode is all about the emotion we know as "offended". The truth is, no one can hurt your feelings. Only you can hurt your feelings. Taking things personally is optional. When you decide not to take things personally, you experience tremendous freedom. In this episode Denise brings in teachings from Don Miguel Ruiz, author of The Four Agreements, to help inspire you to let go of the pa...

#028: We get overwhelmed because of lies we tell ourselves about our capacity, thoughts that create confusion about priorities, and distractions that steal valuable time. Denise offers new ways of thinking and acting that will help you transform your next day into one that is productive and fulfilling.  She also shares tips and tools from three of her favorite books on the topic.  We hope you enjo...

#027: Why is it so fricken hard to make a decision? Chalk it up to pain...and change...and self-doubt (how could I ever make it without this job, person, habit…?). In this insightful and practical episode, Denise gives you new ways to think about decision making, along with simple, proven techniques to help you make decisions more quickly and confidently.  We hope you enjoyed the Work-Life Brillia...

#026: It's easy to feel and use guilt as a motivator. But it feels awful and makes it hard to sustain new habits. In this episode, Denise offers a simple, fun, and effective 3-step process for becoming your best self while feeling genuine pride.  We hope you enjoyed the Work-Life Brilliance podcast and Denise R. Green's trademark storytelling, expertise, experience, vulnerability, and irreverent h...

#025: You are not your personality. And your personality is not an excuse to behave in a certain way. In this episode, Denise bunks some personality myths and introduces you to the one personality assessment that she trusts to help people understand not only how they behave, but why. You'll learn the different motivations and fears that drive our behaviors, and how to grow into the best, most vers...

#024: Our brains were not wired for our modern lifestyles -- commuting, sitting, addictive technology, office politics, email, 24/7 availability -- all create a perfect storm for stress. But there are simple ways to reduce stress now, so you can get out of monkey-brain mode and feel composed. Listen and get relief now! We hope you enjoyed the Work-Life Brilliance podcast and Denise Green's tradema...

#023: Denise talks about persistence: what it is, why you need it, and how to develop it. You'll learn how to trick your brain from giving up when things get hard, to digging in instead. To illustrate her own brain's transformation, Denise authentically tells the story of her 2018 vision, and how she persisted despite huge, unpredictable obstacles to finish the year having achieved her goal.  We h...

#022: Denise shares genius and inspiration from two of her favorite books to recommend and reference. She shares the key insights, models, teaching, and quotes that make these books so amazingly useful and potentially transformational. 

#021: Not all appreciation is...well, appreciated. You'll learn the various ways people like to feel appreciated. And you'll learn how to figure out what their "appreciation language" is, so you can deliver appreciation that lands, instead of appreciation that causes distance, distrust, disengagement, and potentially, resentment. 

#20: Focused, non-judgmental, curious listening (what I call SCUBA listening) is one of the greatest gifts we can give another. And most of us are terrible at it. This skill is so rare, people will pay for it. You can build your skill at listening, so you become an inspiring person who people come to when they want to feel better, or want to solve problems. 

#019: Good ideas and intentions are enough. You have to get those good ideas and intentions implemented. You can't be effective at work and your personal life unless you learn to effectively influence in ways that actually improve your relationships and reputation. In this episode, you'll learn what makes a great influencer. You'll ditch the Golden Rule for the Platinum Rule and gain other strateg...

#18: How to say no with grace, not guilt. Part 2.  

#017: Denise explains why it's so very important that we manage our brains, so we say no to things that don't serve us, and conversely, say yes to that which helps us become our best selves. She explains why our brains don't want us to say no, and how to redirect our brains to make it easier to decline requests and avoid distractors. She offers tools to help you get clear about how you're spending...

#016: Resilience isn't about being tough; it's about bouncing back from adversity. We aren't born with it: we cultivate it (or not) depending on the story we tell about our circumstances when seemingly bad stuff happens. Resilience is necessary to live your most brilliant life. In this episode, you will learn the mindset you need to develop true, lasting resilience, so you become the hero of your...

#015: There is one word that will keep you from ever becoming a better version of you. We say it and think it all the time and it keeps us stagnant. The word is 'should'. When we say it about ourselves, we feel guilt and shame. When we say it about others, we feel resentment. When you catch the 'should' and upgrade to a must (or drop it entirely), you propel yourself forward. You go from guilt for...

#014: Forgiveness is so misunderstood. And our misconceptions of it cause us to hold onto old resentments, sapping our energy and harming our health, mental state, relationships, and reputation. In this episode, Denise explains what forgiveness is and why it's a brilliant gift to give you yourself and why it's hard to decide to do, and steps to dropping grudges of any age or weight. 

#013: Everyone feels fear. But not everyone is triggered by the same things. In this episode, Denise uses the SAFETY to help you understand what triggers your brain and body with fear, and how to use the model to understand others better. In order to be a more effective leader, parent, partner, friend, and overall influencer, you have to be able to put people at ease, because frightened brains go...

#012: Few people life receiving feedback. And few like giving it. And most of us have been tought or conditioned to deliver it in ways almost guaranteed to create defensiveness and resistance in others. In this episode, you will learn a simple framework for delivering corrective feedback so it lands and actually prompts behavior change. You will learn what not to say, and when not to give it, so y...

#011: Parenting is hard. It has the potential to trigger our primitive brains into striving for impossible perfection and feeling guilt, fear, and anxiety on a regular basis. We owe it to ourselves, our children, and the world, to back off perfection, and instead parent mindfully, joyfully, and imperfectly. In this episode, Denise shares parenting lessons from Dr. Brene Brown, Denise's own life, a...

#101: Denise lets you in on a recent event that has challenged all that she has learned, and that has proven that constant practice at managing thoughts has created a different brain than the one she had during a similar crisis over 25 years ago. You will learn how she is making meaning, and how you can, and must, make meaning in your life that helps you be your best self. 

#009: When you ask people to name their top fears, public speaking often ranks among them. In this episode, Denise shares both practical and surprising tips for developing genuine confidence and an ability to communicate in ways that connect, inform, and inspire a room of any size. If you want to be a vessel for positive change, you have to learn to courageously converse with, and influence any si...

#008: So many people struggle to make meaning of their lives. And too many feel like they will never achieve their life purpose. In this episode, I demystify the concept and give you three keys to finding meaning in your life, each and every day. If you don't want to coast through life and want practical suggestions to begin feeling fulfilled today, listen in. Plus, I share with you some of my fav...

#007: Did you know that technology gurus have designed apps to be as addictive as gambling (while shielding their own children from its impact)? You’ll learn the impact tech addition has on our health, productivity, and relationships, and tips you can do to manage your relationship to your phone and email.

#006: Learn why perfect doesn’t exist outside of math and engineering. You’ll learn the brain’s sneaky reasons for telling you to keep striving for impossible ideals. You’ll learn the deep costs of perfectionism, and how to overcome its pull, so you can contribute your gifts with grace and pride. You’ll learn how to drop the ball and chain called “perfectionism” and become the masterpiece you were...