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S2. Ep 13 - How To Practice Presence At a High Level w/ Aaron Tabacco Feb 19, 2024

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Are you able to support your employees fully when they disclose something personal to you? Are you able to be fully present for them in these moments or does it sometimes feel a little awkward? Aaron Tabacco, PhD, RN is an Executive Coach and the Director of Staff Experience in the Department of Medicine at the University of California San Francisco. A former professor of developmental pediatrics, Aaron transitioned into his current line of work three years ago, becoming a thought leader in the development of holistic workplaces, leadership development, DEI efforts, and internal institutional workforce research. He is a highly-skilled public speaker and communicator having been featured at numerous public and private professional engagements in his areas of speciality. Aaron has several professional publications in the US, Europe, Japan, and online, and is a graduate of the UC Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute at the Berkeley-Hass School of Business. Additionally, Aaron has engaged in high stakes healthcare and higher education conflict mediation for families and professionals over a thirteen-year period. He's a father of three young adult sons who live in Portland, Oregon. Aaron currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Join Amy and Aaron in this episode as they delve into how you can best support your employees during difficult times and be fully present for them.

In this episode, you will learn:

How being a nurse helped Aaron to harness his skills of being present
The four domains of thinking you should adopt when someone is sharing difficult things with you as a leader
How you can put your own ego to the side and truly be present for your employees

Quote from the show - ''My first rule of thumb, especially as you're building skill with really practising presence, is to remind yourself that you're probably going to say it best if you don't really say anything at all. ''

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S4. Ep. 21 - Edgewalkers & the Integration of Spirituality in the Workplace w/ Judi Neil Feb 12, 2024

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Take The Edgewalker Profile Work With Amy Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Judi Neal, the President of Edgewalkers International, a workplace spiritual community and the author of ten books on workplace spirituality and transformation. Her recent books are Personal, Educational, and Organizational Transformation, published June 2023, and Inspiring Workplace Spirituality, to be published in Fall 2023.

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating concept of being an Edgewalker and explore the profound spirituality accompanying this role. We discuss the importance of building bridges between two worlds within the workplace and how organizations that prioritize nurturing the human spirit experience more significant innovation, job satisfaction, and dedication. Our conversation highlights the criticality of spirituality in the workplace and investigates why some senior leaders ignore valuable data.

Today on Create Magic At Work®:

Learn what an Edgewalker is.
How you can connect different worlds together as an Edgewalker
How to be a change agent for the greater good.
The role Edgewalkers can play in soul-broken organizations.
Ways to cultivate playfulness at work and in life.

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If someone's negative all the time and only complains and never brings anything to the conversation, I think there's an opportunity for development there. If they can't change, they would help create a toxic workplace. - Judi Neal

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Ambition Unleashed: The Compassionate Climb From #2 to #1 w/ Jenny Mitchell Jan 29, 2024

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Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Jenny Mitchell, a professional fundraiser and Founder of Chavender. We expose the intricacies of the non-profit work world, dissect stigmas surrounding altruism, and provide practical insights into making a meaningful impact. Key Discussion Points:▪ Challenging Altruistic Stigmas: Explore common misconceptions about working for the greater good and how to overcome them. ▪ Creating Sustainable Ambition: Uncover strategies for establishing boundaries and structures that support long-term ambition and success. ▪ Philanthropic Decision-Making: Jenny shares tips on making informed decisions in philanthropy, ensuring your contributions have a meaningful impact. ▪ Empowering Women in Leadership: Discover inspirational approaches for women to ascend to the #1 position in the workplace, embracing leadership with confidence. ▪ Mindset Shift: Abundance Over Scarcity: Explore practical ways to transition from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset, fostering positivity and growth.

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Quote:"You can never give more than you are willing to give." - Jenny Mitchell Connect with Jenny Mitchell:

Podcast: Underdog Leaderships
Website: https://chavender.com/
Instagram: @jennychavender
Email: jenny@chavender.com

Chavender's vision is to help more people do more good. Founder and president of Chavender, Jenny Mitchell (CFRE, DMA) is the author of the collaborative book Embracing Ambition which showcases 12 women CEOs on their journey to leadership. Jenny's podcast, Underdog Leadership helps women move from #2's to #1's in their life and work. Trained as a professional fundraiser, she is passionate about working with heart-centred leaders who are ready to change the world – one mission at a time. Her company assists clients, across Canada and the U.S., with executive coaching, talent development at all levels of the organization, and facilitation and team building. Before completing her CFRE, Jenny trained as a classical musician and earned her Doctorate of Musical Arts. She brings her creative approach, her drive for excellence, and her passion for people to clients of all sizes.

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Calm in the Chaos: Strategies for Mastering Change w/ Rev. Dr. Jim Lockard Jan 22, 2024

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Work With Amy Elevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Rev. Dr. Jim Lockard, as we explore strategies for finding calm amidst chaos and mastering change. Rev. Dr. Lockard draws on his experiences as a police officer and spiritual living to offer insights into building self-confidence, accessing inner wisdom, and navigating personal growth. Join us for a captivating conversation with Rev. Dr. Jim Lockard as we unravel the keys to finding calmness, mastering change, and fostering personal and spiritual well-being. Key Discussion Points:▪ Building Confidence & Resilience: Explore strategies to build self-confidence and foster resilience in the face of challenges. ▪ Spiritual Intelligence: Gain perspective on incorporating spiritual intelligence into daily life for a more positive and enriching experience. ▪ Navigating Challenging Days: Learn the secret for navigating challenging days and overcoming feelings of being stuck. ▪ Continuous Self-Development: Gain practical advice on preparing mentally and spiritually for chaotic situations. ▪ Accessing Inner Wisdom: Learn techniques for accessing inner wisdom and cultivating compassion during difficult times.

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Rev. Dr. Jim Lockard is an ordained minister, teacher, speaker, author, blogger, coach, consultant and thought leader. Raised in Baltimore, Maryland, he is currently living in Lyon, France with his wife, Dorianne Cotter-Lockard, PhD. They are frequent presenters at international conferences in the spiritual, business, and academic fields.

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Authenticity, Happiness and a Positive Work Culture. Is It Possible? w/ Sunny Grosso Jan 15, 2024

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Work With Amy Elevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Sunny Grosso, where we dive deep into the intricacies of authenticity, happiness, and creating a positive work culture. Join us as we challenge conventional views of happiness, explore the evolution of this elusive emotion, and unravel the more profound aspects that contribute to a fulfilling work life. What to anticipate:

Challenging conventional views of happiness and exploring its multifaceted nature
The evolution of happiness and its dynamic relationship with personal and professional growth
The profound layers of happiness, exploring the connections between meaning, purpose, and consecutiveness
Uncover practical happiness habits and understand how they contribute to a positive and authentic work culture
Understanding the significance of self-awareness and aligning personal values with work culture for authentic happiness
Discover an example of a workplace culture that embraces both highs and lows, viewing challenges as opportunities for innovation
Explore the paradigm shift required in workplaces to foster a positive and authentic work culture

If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote "There's really no change without courage, there's no evolution." - Sunny Grosso Connect with Sunny Grosso:

Website: https://www.sunnygrosso.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnygrosso/
Email: sunny@sunnygrosso.com

Sunny is the founder of Sunny Grosso Consulting, a founding member of Delivering Happiness, one of the first known happiness consultants, and global speaker with over a decade of success in wellbeing at work.

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A Global Exploration On Navigating Diversity & Communication w/ Cinzia Beretta Jan 08, 2024

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Join me. Amy Lynn Durham, with Cinzia Beretta, as we explore and understand the significance of diverse viewpoints worldwide.

We discuss the critical spiritual intelligence skill "the awareness of others' worldviews", the transformative power of internal growth, and the universal principles of communication that seamlessly bridge cultural gaps. Key Discussion Points:▪ Awareness of Others' Worldviews: Learn about cultivating awareness and appreciation for different cultural lenses. ▪ Power of Curiosity for Personal Growth: Explore how curiosity can fuel your development. ▪ Effective Communication through Asking Questions: Learn the importance of questions for genuine understanding. ▪ Navigating Assertiveness in Communication: Understand the balance between assertiveness and aggressiveness. ▪ Tips on Practicing Boundary Setting: Learn effective strategies to set boundaries and prevent communication from turning aggressive.

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Quote:"I believe that teams that have different backgrounds, that come from different places around the work, that have different cultures, they make a team richer in terms of engagement, ideas, and creativity" - Cinzia Beretta

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cinzia-beretta-089a003/

Cinzia Beretta is a multicultural global leader living in Italy. She is passionate about cultures, languages, inclusiveness and building meaningful human connections across the globe.

Her energy comes from leading and working with senior leaders, teams and individuals, enabling them to thrive, unleash their potential and stay engaged with experiential learning, transformative growth programs, coaching and culture communication.

She has spent her 20+ year career working in a variety of communication areas, focusing in particular on culture and employee engagement and more recently on leadership development in a big multinational company. On top of her communication activities, she currently leads multi-language learning, growth and coaching programs for emerging leaders, to accelerate their transformative growth in international environments and retain top talents during moments of change.

She believes coaching and emotional intelligence are key to help leaders (and people in general) connect with other human beings in an authentic way and pursue a fulfilled balanced and ultimately happy life. (Disclaimer: The views expressed in the podcast are the guest's independent thoughts).

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Closing the Gaps: A Fresh Start for Your Business in the New Year with Stephanie German Jan 01, 2024

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Work With Amy Elevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Stephanie German, author of So Your Boss Can't Lead?: A Practical Guide to Be the Leader You Want where we start the new year with a fresh perspective on business leadership. Join us in this insightful episode as we explore insights on where to turn when individuals feel their leaders are ineffective or when proper leadership education is lacking and practical strategies for empowering individuals and fostering effective leadership. What to anticipate:

Tips are shared from, So Your Boss Can't Lead?: A Practical Guide to Be the Leader You Want
Ways to empower yourself to grow in business and leadership
How to navigate leadership challenges
Resources for effective leadership
How to address a lack of clarity in your organization
Advice for overcoming avoidance

If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote "The end goal is creating a business that you love, creating a business that when you first started thinking about what you wanted to do and you had this grand vision, you're able to see this vision come to life and able to fulfill the mission you feel called to and not stress about it every day" - Stephanie German Connect with Stephanie German:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniegerman/
Website: https://checklist.germanbusinessconsulting.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniegerman/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniegerman/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YXF7RKQ

Stephanie German is the owner and Executive Strategist at German Business Consulting, adjunct professor at Fresno Pacific University, and speaker. She holds a master's degree in organizational leadership and loves giving back to her community in various ways. When she's not consulting and coaching clients or writing about business, Stephanie usually heads to the mountains or the beach with her family, drinks savory wine, or works on the latest project with her husband. She lives in Fresno, California with her husband Blake and three spunky daughters, Cara, Kinsey, and Peyton. She is the best-selling author of So Your Boss Can't Lead?

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Unlocking the Wisdom of Your Dreams for Greater Success with Megan Mary Dec 25, 2023

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Work With Amy Elevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Megan Mary, as we unravel the mysteries of dreams and their profound impact on success. Join us as we delve into the role of dream analysts, tapping into the subconscious mind and the transformative benefits of unlocking the wisdom of your dreams. This conversation unveils the untapped potential within your dreams, providing a roadmap to tremendous success and self-discovery. What to anticipate:

Understanding dream analysis and connection to higher self
Unveiling the subconscious mind
Benefits of tapping into your dreams
Interpreting dreams for personal insight
Dreamwork for leaders
The power of intention and affirmation in dream work
Dreamwork's impact on problem-solving
Tapping into creative moments through dreams
Decoding nightmares
Exploring the relationship between alcohol intake and dreams

If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote "Getting solutions to problems or creative approaches is one of the greatest applications of dreamwork" - Megan Mary Connect with Megan:

Website: http://womensdreamanalysis.com/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/womensdreamanalysis/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganmaryi/?
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@womensdreamanalysis
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeganMaryAuthor

Megan Mary is a dream worker who specializes in the analysis of women's dreams to promote transformative personal growth and enlightenment. Founder of Women's Dream Analysis and the Women's Dream Enlightenment podcast, she is an intuitive, introvert, mystic, and writer. After being diagnosed with three chronic illnesses, she experienced a spiritual awakening. She now works with women all over the world offering dream interpretation, transformative journeys, and enlightened guidance. She lives in Idaho with her rockstar drummer husband and two cats.

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Ancient Wisdom For Leadership Transformation w/ Elen Sentier Dec 18, 2023

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Work With Amy Elevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Elen Sentier a shamanic business coach who weaves British native shamanism, modern psychology, science, and storytelling into a process that helps 21st-century leaders get the edge they need by thinking out of the box.

Dive into the ancient wisdom that shapes not only personal growth but also facilitates positive change within the realm of business. What to anticipate:

Tips on how to escape overwhelm in decision-making
Walking between Different Worlds: The Shaman's Perspective
How to be present and tap into positive outcomes
The faith-neutral system of Spiritual Intelligence
Ways to seek guidance from the higher self in leadership

If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote "People say a garden is a work in progress, a continuous work in progress. Well, so is life, and so is your business; you have to think it's growing." - Elen Sentier Connect with Elen Sentier:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elensentier/
Website: https://www.elensentier.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyesWomenShamans/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elensentier009/

Elen Sentier is a successful practising business witch who combines modern transpersonal psychotherapy with ancient witchery. She helps open-minded, forward-looking, solopreneurs, SMB owners, team leaders (and their teams), who want to make a difference in the world.

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The Journey From Corporate to Creating Magic At Work – Amy Gets Interviewed by Seyyida Dec 11, 2023

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Work With Amy Elevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, as I am interviewed by Seyyida. This episode will outline the profound journey that led me to transition from a corporate job to becoming a coach. In this episode, you will discover what sets Create Magic At Work® apart in the coaching industry. We will explore the unique qualities and approaches utilized in the practice. Join us for a thought-provoking and transformative conversation that explores the depths of coaching, decision-making under stress, and the inspirations that drive personal and professional transformation. What to anticipate:

Amy's journey from corporate to coaching inspiration
Unique qualities setting Amy apart in coaching
Boundaries within the transformative coaching industry
Insights into the Dynamics of Spiritual Narcissism
Making compassionate decisions amidst significant stress
Practicing guidance from the higher self daily
Practical tools for resetting and maintaining balance
Amy's Coaching Toolbox: techniques for client support
The purpose and inspiration behind Amy's transformative workbook

If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote 'This is like a white glove experience, boutique style. What sets me apart, I think, is that I incorporate this holistic approach of seeing all of you authentically and tapping into your deeper sense of purpose and meaning in life." - Amy Lynn Durham

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