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Reimagining Work Beyond Time and Hierarchy with Brian Gorman Nov 17, 2025

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In a world obsessed with artificial intelligence, what if the future of work actually belongs to authentic intelligence?

In this episode, Amy Lynn Durham sits down with Brian Gorman, author of Leading Into the Age of Wisdom: Reimagining the Future of Work, to explore how leaders can reclaim humanity at the heart of business.

Together, they unpack three essential shifts:

💡 Reclaiming the Human Core: What truly separates wisdom from AI, and why empathy and discernment may be our most vital leadership tools.

🔄 Rethinking Work: How to move from time-based pay to energy- and results-driven work, and why flexibility creates more humane workplaces.

🔮 Leading Into the Age of Wisdom: What wisdom circles teach us about collective intelligence and how to lead from presence, not power.

Brian and Amy also discuss how fear of AI can become an invitation to rediscover purpose, how wisdom emerges from collaboration, and how unlearning old paradigms can open us to a more conscious, connected future of work.

Listen if you're ready to lead not to control, but to liberate.

📘 Grab Brian's book, "Leading Into the Age of Wisdom", and connect with him on LinkedIn.

🎧 Create Magic at Work® is hosted by Amy Lynn Durham, executive coach and founder of Create Magic at Work®, where spiritual intelligence meets modern leadership.

Additional Resources:

Get Brian's new book: "Leading Into the Age of Wisdom"
Connect with Brian on LinkedIn
Listen to Brian's podcast: Qonversations: Powered by Quantuvos
Learn more about Brian's work!
Connect with Amy Lynn Durham
Learn More About Create Magic at Work

Key Takeaways:

Wisdom guides how we use AI-driven intelligence.
We're entering a transformative Age of Wisdom.
Human connection and empathy are workplace essentials.
Measure productivity by energy, not hours.
Leadership thrives through shared, collective wisdom.

What Dead People (and Grief) Can Teach You About Living Fully with Medium, Deborah Hanlon Nov 14, 2025

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Today we are #LiveInTheHive with Transformational Guide, Medium, and Author, Deborah Hanlon.

What can our connections to death, loss, and grief teach us about living more fully?

Deborah is committed, in all of her work, to the understanding that Intuition is not a mystical gift reserved for only a few - it is our human birthright AND, by learning to tap into it intentionally, it becomes an extremely helpful tool in addressing our current levels of societal and cultural polarization, as well as contributing to the expansion of our global consciousness.

In this juicy conversation, we touch on…

What is fake humility and the power of sharing your talents with joy.
How we can raise our consciousness on what “dead people” really means. Who and what they become when they pass…
Deborah shares her story of the discovery and growth of her abilities.
Intuition and mediumship is a natural skill for everyone.
Her upcoming book: Reassembling Yourself: The Alchemy of Grief. Deborah shares her relationship with grief and how it informs her work – and – her 9-step process of turning grief into gold and growth.
The science of mediumship – consciousness exists after death and mediumship to coming into resonance with that energy.
Can someone experience fractured energy?
How we must look inward to find strength and clarity in these challenging times.

Deborah Hanlon is an intuitive, author, and teacher with a master’s degree in psychology and multiple mindfulness-based certifications. She is based in New York's Hudson Valley and holds workshops online for people all over the globe. For over 2 decades, she has guided thousands through grief, transformation, and personal awakening using her unique style of authenticity and intuitive knowing. She offers one-on-one intuitive coaching, live events, and international retreats. Her books include In the Presence of Proof and The Little Girl Who Asked Why. Her third book, ReAssembling Yourself, explores grief as a catalyst for healing and growth.

DeborahHanlon.com

hello@DeborahHanlon.com

www.facebook.com/DeborahHanlonIntuitive

www.tiktok.com/@deborahhanlon

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Stop Fixing Everything: The Courage to Let Go and Lead with Ashley Cox Nov 03, 2025

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What does it really mean to lead without falling into burnout?

In this episode, Amy connects with Ashley Cox, leadership mentor, author of "Transform Your Stories", and host of the Impact Ripple podcast, to unpack three common leadership traps that quietly sabotage even the most well-intentioned leaders.

✨ In this conversation, you'll hear about:

The "worker bee," "niceness," and "helicopter" traps that drain leaders
How reframing delegation as empowerment changes team dynamics
The role of self-trust in building high-performance cultures
Ashley's Fire Mapping method for getting to the root of issues
Why authenticity and human connection still outperform old-school tactics

🎧 Tune in for a refreshing reset on how to lead with clarity, courage, and compassion, without doing it all yourself.

Additional Resources:

Key Takeaways:

Delegation is empowerment, not abdication.
Leadership requires self-trust above all.
Worker bee habits lead to burnout.
Authenticity creates trust and consistency.
Clear expectations prevent recurring team issues.

A Special Halloween Episode with Leslie Ellis Oct 31, 2025

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Happy Anniversary to #TheEdgeofEverydayPodcast!

This month marks the 4th ANNIVERSARY of when I started this podcast at TalkRadio.NYC and the 2nd year Anniversary of moving the podcast to MaximizeU.Life. Of course, also streaming on all your favorite podcast platforms.

Happy Halloween – Happy Samhain - Happy Witches New Year!

On this night, in the place between the old and the new, all is possible. It is in this place of paradox where transformation lives.

And that place is the edge, the edge of everyday.

Today’s episode is a replay of one of my MOST favorite episodes, my special Halloween and Anniversary episode from last year, featuring my dear friend, Leslie Ellis, grammy award winning singer/songwriter and actor.

I share a bit about the history of Samhein, and about my own spiritual journey and pagan leanings. This episode was recorded right before the 2024 presidential elections - so it’s fascinating to revisit that headspace now that we are a year into this new regime.

And my conversation with my uber talented friend, Leslie, is absolutely divine. Let’s dive in.

Again, thanks for listening.

What is Halloween based on?
What is witchcraft?
What is the witch archetype?
My own spiritual journey and pagan leanings...
AND our special GUEST - Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter - and one of my best friends - LESLIE ELLIS!
Her journey playing Grizabella on Broadway in CATS, arguably a witch archetype in her own right.

We share Leslie’s song, We ARE WARRIORS. What does it mean to be a warrior for truth, for freedom?

https://music.apple.com/ca/album/we-are-warriors/1631590513?i=1631590514

All this and SO much more...

#TheEdgeofEveryday #TheEdgeofEverydayPodcast #TheFeminineRises #WitchesAreTheVeil #Halloween

Grammy® Award winning vocalist Leslie Ellis performs live across the USA and Europe with hit songwriter Casey Kelly in duo Kelly&Ellis. Leslie has sung with many artists including Celine Dion on “My Heart will Go On” – from the movie “Titanic” (for which Leslie won the Grammy) and Thomas Dolby on his latest album “Forty” (featured on “Hyperactive”). She sang the original soundtrack song, “Six Times Around the Sun” for the CBS mini-series, "Perfect Murder, Perfect Town" and she’s done countless TV/radio jingles and song demos for SONY Music.

In 2007 her self-penned “Flyer Song” was adopted by the US Navy and made into a video as a tribute to the troops and their families. She’s also written songs, dozens of which have been cut by artists including The Bellamy Brothers and NYC based recording artist David Ippolito.

Leslie has appeared on television and the Broadway stage - CATS, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and CITY OF ANGELS, among others - and in the films "The New True Charlie Wu" , "Happy New Year Mr. Kates" and the feature film "Unconditional" In 2007 she starred in an independent film called, “My Name Is Wallace” which was invited to the Cannes Film Festival.

Leslie also has a successful career as a voice over artist and a book narrator.

Watch on YouTube: https://app.maximizeu.life/podcast/edgeofeveryday

Find Leslie:

www.LeslieEllis.com | @asongliveshere

Connect with your host Sandra Bargman:

Why HR Isn't the Enemy with Jenn Ayala Oct 27, 2025

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What does it really mean to be a human-first leader in HR?

In this episode of Create Magic at Work, Amy connects with Jenn Ayala, a seasoned HR executive with over 25 years of experience, to explore what it takes to transform HR from a rule-enforcer role into a people-empowering force for good.

✨ In this conversation, you'll hear about:

Why Jenn believes kindness is the core of effective leadership
How she overcame burnout and reclaimed her own well-being
The powerful impact of "holding space" for employees in crisis
What HR looks like across different generations
Why praising others, especially when unexpected, builds powerful team culture

🎧 Tune in for a raw, grounded look at the emotional side of leadership, and how HR can be the heart of your organization.

Additional Resources:

Key Takeaways:

Kindness creates trust and empowers authentic conversations
Burnout is real, self-care must be intentional
Every employee has a story worth understanding
HR must evolve into strategic, human-centered partners
Praise often and unexpectedly to build morale and trust

One Conversation Away: Hope for Gen Z with JC Carr Oct 20, 2025

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What does the future of leadership look like through Gen Z eyes?

In this episode of Create Magic at Work, Amy sits down with JC Carr — an Territory Account Manager at World Emblem, entrepreneur, and social media influencer — to explore how the next generation is reshaping business, philanthropy, and work culture.

✨ In this conversation, you'll hear about:

How JC built a successful exotic car brokerage while still in college
Lessons Gen Z is bringing into traditional industries like manufacturing
Why philanthropy and giving back are central to JC's leadership approach
Lean management principles explained in a human-centered way
JC's words of hope for Gen Z professionals navigating today's workforce
The reminder that you're always one conversation away from a different life

🎧 Tune in for a refreshing, candid perspective from Gen Z and discover what the future of leadership might hold.

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Key Takeaways:

Gen Z brings fresh perspective and identifies overlooked issues.
Lean management enhances efficiency without eliminating people.
Change creates opportunities for growth and innovation.
One conversation can transform your entire career path.

Finding Treasures in the Trash: Leaning Into the Pain with Lisa Danylchuk Oct 16, 2025

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What if the parts of yourself you've tried to hide are actually the keys to your healing? 🌱

Cari sits down with her longtime friend and trauma therapist Lisa Danylchuk, founder of the Center for Yoga and Trauma Recovery and author of "Yoga for Trauma Recovery." Together, they dive deep into the messy, magical process of turning life's pain into purpose.

Lisa opens up about her experience with grief and how yoga became her lifeline, sparking a lifelong mission to help others heal through self-awareness and compassion. The two explore how even the so-called "trash," grief, shame, imposter syndrome, and the parts of ourselves we'd rather ignore, can actually hold the gold. 🧘‍♀️💛

If you're ready to start reclaiming the parts of yourself you've pushed aside, head to http://www.bravedirections.com.

Follow along on Instagram @cari_jacobs_sf for more inspiration!

Additional Resources:

Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn
Learn more about How We Can Heal
Listen to Lisa's podcast: How We Can Heal
Connect with Cari on LinkedIn

Key Takeaways:

Healing begins with gently approaching your pain.
Avoidance often masks deeper emotions needing attention.
Trauma recovery is unique for every individual.
Inner healing directly strengthens external leadership impact.
Self-awareness fosters genuine connection and resilience.

Share Your Love Note from Your Soul with Cynthia Gregory Oct 15, 2025

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Today we are #LiveInTheHive with award-winning author, book mentor, editor and leadership coach, Cynthia Gregory.“Allow your story to take up space in the world.” - Cynthia Gregory

The power of storytelling and the power of finding and sharing your VOICE in the world is at the heart of every aspect of Cynthias work. Sound familiar? No surprise that from the instant I met her, I was completely drawn to Cynthia and her soulful and creative work.

I’m thrilled to announce that I am a contributing author to Cynthia’s next book project, LOVE NOTES ANTHOLOGY 2.0 – Stories of Healing and Hope launching on November 1st.

My chapter is titled Ferocious Compassion. What is ferocious compassion? And how does compassion relate to finding your voice and sharing your story? Quite a lot, as it turns out.

I absolutely loved this conversation. We touch on…

Cynthia’s life-long love of stories and writing and the neuroscience behind storytelling.
Do NOT wait to tell/write your story. When your voice is gone, your stories are gone.
The 2 types of storytelling: Our vulnerable presence filled stories that empower VS. the negative self-narratives, the stories we tell ourselves that disempower.
Her first foray out of fiction into writing non-fiction, sharing her love of journaling in Journaling As a Sacred Practice.
What was her inspiration for Love Notes from the Soul Anthologies.
I share how I joined with Cynthia, choosing to be a part of Love Notes in writing my chapter, Ferocious Compassion, based on the incident with a friend that inspired the phrase.
Making Nice VS Being Kind.
I read the opening of Ferocious Compassion.
What is the highest expression of compassion? How does it support finding and sharing one’s voice.
The repercussions of the phenomena of reality tv on our political and cultural landscape.

LOVE NOTES ANTHOLOGY 2.0 launches on November 1st. To register for the virtual launch, go to https://bit.ly/4nuVich

Cynthia Gregory is an award-winning writer and author of Journaling as Sacred Practice: An Act Of Extreme Bravery, What Is Possible From Here, and LOVE NOTES Anthology. She was also editor of the California Writers Club, Redwood Writers’ Annual Anthology: ON FIRE (2023).

With a bachelor's degree in journalism from Gonzaga University and a master's degree in literature from Mills College, Cynthia’s mission is to expand the body of modern literature. When she’s not helping execs and entrepreneurs write their professional memoirs, she helps business leaders use digital media to easily and strategically expand their brand to new audiences.

Cynthia’s enigmatic short stories have appeared in a range of publications, including The Sun, Glimmer Train and The Briar Cliff Review, among many others. She took second place in the Writer's Digest Fiction Contest and first place in the Glimmer Train family matters competition for “Melting at Both Ends,” and first place in the Mark Twain Short Fiction Prize for her story, “Baby Blood.”

She is a member of the California Writer’s Club, Redwood Writers Chapter, and the International Coaching Federation.

CoachCynthiaGregory.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorycynthia/

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Your Story Matters: Love Notes for Leaders with Cynthia Gregory Oct 13, 2025

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We've all read the data on how storytelling drives connection and empathy. But what happens when people go beyond storytelling and put their most vulnerable, transformative experiences on the page?

In this episode, I sit down with Cynthia Gregory—award-winning writer, journaling advocate, and publisher of "Love Notes from the Soul" and the upcoming "Love Notes 2.0"—to talk about how personal narrative can reshape workplace culture, inspire human connection, and even shift our physical and emotional well-being.

✨ Why vulnerability on the page can create power in real life

✨ How storytelling acts as a catalyst for healing, empathy, and impact

✨ What happens when nonprofit leaders and corporate professionals share their truths

✨ The surprising neuroscience behind journaling and emotional regulation

✨ How Cynthia's own silent retreat sparked an anthology movement of everyday miracles

This one hits deep. Together we explore why "Love Notes" isn't just a book, it's a movement for more compassionate leadership.

If you've ever wondered whether your story matters, this episode is your sign.

📖 Grab your copy of Love Notes 2.0 Here > https://www.coachcynthiagregory.com/

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Key Takeaways:

Vulnerability creates powerful connections at work and beyond.
Personal stories can spark healing and transformation.
Journaling improves emotional regulation and empathy.
Authentic storytelling builds compassionate leadership.
Every story shared gives others permission to share too.

Is Money Mindset Coaching Empowering Women… or Exploiting Them? with Suzanne Longstreet Oct 06, 2025

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We've all seen the programs promising to "fix" your money mindset. But are they truly helping women step into power, or just selling us the same story in a shinier package?

In this conversation with Suzanne Longstreet, master mindset coach, NLP trainer, and co-author of The Millionaire Codes, I ask the questions many of us are secretly thinking:

✨ Do women actually need more money mindset coaching, or do we need a new system altogether? ✨ How much of our struggle is "limiting beliefs" vs. systemic barriers like patriarchy and pay inequity? ✨ Why confidence often trumps competence in the workplace (and how that leads to narcissistic leaders). ✨ What it takes to stop apologizing, start owning your authority, and rewrite the rules of leadership.

This one gets real. I bring the spice, Suzanne brings the strategies, and together we unpack what it really means for women to lead, earn, and receive with clarity and confidence.

🔮 Plus: Suzanne shares insights from The Millionaire Codes, how NLP can shift trauma and phobias, and the one simple daily practice that can rewire your brain to receive more.

If you've ever wondered whether "money mindset" is a tool or a trap, this episode is for you.

Additional Resources:

Key Takeaways:

Clear mental blocks with NLP to boost confidence.
Confidence often outweighs competence in leadership perception.
NLP enables fast transformation and bold action.
Systemic barriers still limit women, often reinforced by other women.
Practice receiving. Ask for help to prevent burnout.

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