Work, Love, Pray

On this episode, Elizabeth Knox, founder of MatchPace , shares simple steps to keep in mind when giving in to the "nudge" to make a big career change and talks about a couple of helpful tools MatchPace has developed to help women set themselves up for success, no matter where they are in their career. Click here to access this episode's links and resources!

On this episode, Lauren Milsaps , a 4word mentor living in Miami, graciously talks about how the death of her grandfather was made even more unbearable by years-long rifts within her family and how she is working to help her loved ones find unity.

When something unexpected pops up (we're looking at you, pandemic!), how we respond is incredibly reflective of the level of emotional intelligence we possess. "Emotional intelligence" is a term you've likely heard of but maybe don't know exactly what it means. Dr. Katherine Pang , licensed psychologist, founder/Clinical Director/Managing Psychologist of Lakewood Wellness Partners, founder of the...

You know those quizzes that randomly show up on our social media feeds that inevitably draw us in? They reveal incredibly important information about you like, "Which color matches your personality?" or "Which pizza topping best describes you?" While those quizzes are just fun and games, there IS an underlying truth to them: we all want to know what makes us unique.  We continue this month's conve...

Confident leadership (no matter how big or small your leadership role is) just makes you feel good as a person, and yet it's something that so many professionals struggle with. Why? How do we change that?  In this episode, Jill Perrin , an executive coach and a 4word mentor from Dallas, Texas, shares best practices for learning to be more confident and why vulnerability is a big determiner in whet...

How often do you find yourself wishing for just a few more hours in your day? It's OK to wish for that when you're on vacation (no one ever wants that to end!), but your everyday life shouldn't routinely leave you wishing for longer days. In today's COVID-19 workplace, time management is even more crucial than it was before, since you may be working outside the structure of an office but still nee...

Talk to any professional woman and she will have heard the term "work life balance." It's something we've talked about many times at 4word, and it's likely one of the top things discussed among professionals. But what about "work/life integration?" What's the difference? Emma Sharma, the Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Company Secretary of Valiant Integrated Services and 4word Ad...

When something really exciting happens in your life, or you stumble across something new and interesting or just plain fun, you tell people about it, right? The same feelings of excitement and wanting to tell others should be true of our faith, too. There's one big hurdle that many of us have met or anticipate coming up against, though: where do you even begin to share your faith at work? Nicole A...

As Christians, we are called to be the hands and feet of Christ every day. For some of us, that may be easy to do. But what about when you're at work? Dr. Denise Daniels and Shannon Vandewarker, co-authors of Working in the Presence of God: Spiritual Practices for Everyday Work , share their research to help us all become more confident in living out our faith at work everyday.

Hearing God and being able to follow His guidance in your life is a massive part of growing spiritually. So how do we get some quiet in our lives? Predictably, it's not an easy thing to do, but it is possible and it is worth the effort in the end. Patty Ross, former executive with Nike and Apple and 4word Board Member, talks about what silent retreats and making time for daily quiet have helped he...

How often do you think of your workplace as your mission field? If you said, "Not very often," don't worry; you aren't alone. Kim Vastine, a Dallas/Ft. Worth area realtor and the Chaplain for 4word: Southlake, explores why we struggle to bring our faith to work and the advantages we have as Christians in the workplace.

In this episode, we hone in a little more on the lies we believe and discuss limiting beliefs. These go slightly beyond the lies we believe and dive into deeper, potentially more detrimental thought patterns and behaviors. Kristen Stockton, a business performance consultant, executive coach, and the chair of 4word: Washington D.C., coaches us through how to release ourselves from limiting beliefs.

Have you ever felt inadequate? Have you ever questioned the true value you bring to the world each day? Have you ever found yourself avoiding risky situations or big "next steps" because the fear of failing was greater than the hope of succeeding? Susan Tolles, 4word's Director of Local Groups and Member Insider, talks about the lies we all believe and how their shared foundation is fear.

JoAnne Baldwin, marketer at PitchBook and marketing co-director for 4word: Seattle, discusses why she goes into a networking situation with the intent to encourage others rather than simply use them for their connections and shares tips for you to reinvent the way you network.

At work, you're likely surrounded by people with tons of experience and business savvy that could truly help catapult you to your career dreams…but how do you even begin to approach the topic of getting their help? Diane Paddison, founder of 4word, shares her advice for utilizing the people in your circles and creating a network of allies. Click here to access this episode's show notes!

Conflict is an unavoidable part of life; we will all be in some kind of disagreement before we die. Maybe at work, maybe in a relationship, or maybe even at church. Lisa Adams, coach and leader of 4word: Saratoga Springs, talks about conflict and how you can try to avoid it with better communication. Click here to access this episode's show notes!

Have you ever had a disagreement with someone and you thought there was literally no way either one of you was going to make it out alive? Conflict pops up anywhere and everywhere and doesn't really care about swarming into your life at a convenient time. Conflict also has this knack for twisting the truth and warping the reality of the situation. Sandi Mitchell, CEO of Apex Catalyst Group, joins...

Trina Lee, a non-profit professional and manager of the 4word Mentor Program, joins the podcast to talk about belonging culture and why it's important for any size company to prioritize. Hosted by Jordan Johnstone. Click here to access this episode's show notes!

What makes a good boss? What makes a bad boss? If you are a boss, how can you know where you lie on the spectrum? Kelly Thurman, speaker, facilitator, acute strategist, and 4word's Board Chair, joins the podcast to share her "platinum rule" anyone can follow to improve the quality of their leadership. Hosted by Jordan Johnstone. Click here to access this episode's show notes!

When you show up to work each morning, do your feet suddenly feel like two giant bricks? Have you lost track of time just staring at your computer screen, unmotivated to move onto the next task? Lori Berry, a woman in finance and co-founder of 4word: Southlake, joins the podcast to talk about ruts in life and how to pull yourself out of them. Hosted by Jordan Johnstone.

Lisa Lewis, Transformational Leadership Coach and 4word mentor, walks us through the journey to finding your purpose and how it involves a lot of "trying on."  Hosted by Jordan Johnstone.

This time of the year, giving usually means swapping presents with loved ones. But giving can (and should) go way beyond presents. So what does that look like? Melissa Hinnant, owner of Grace and Lace and a Shark Tank entrepreneur, talks about why she built an entire business centered on her desire to always give. Hosted by Jordan Johnstone.

If you were asked to define "scarcity mindset," what would you say? Is it something you think you struggle with? Is it a bad thing? S. Renee Smith, advisor, coach, and strategic partner, joins the podcast to discuss why the scarcity mindset is prevalent and what type of mindset we should all focus on having. Hosted by Jordan Johnstone.

All of us will experience grief in some way in our lifetimes, but grief is a special phenomena in that we will all walk through it in our own unique way. Kristin Brown, vice president of communications for the Institute for Faith, Work and Economics, shares her raw and real journey through grief and why she has come to liken grief to an empty canvas. Hosted by Jordan Johnstone.

Many of us long for community, and when you find it, that community can be one of the most enriching parts of your life. Your role in your community, however, should not be a passive one. You should be looking for ways to influence your community, so they can turn around and influence the world. In this episode, Dina Dwyer-Owens , Brand Ambassador and Board Member of Neighborly (formerly Dwyer Gro...