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  • Switching gears, we’re now focused on simplifying topics for those who work in all aspects of HR, human resources next. Recruiters - are you struggling to find and recruit great talent these days? Word on the street is that recruiters are inundated with hundreds of applications for open roles but that doesn’t always mean they are qualified candidates. The result? It’s making it really hard to source the right people, like trying to find a needle in a haystack.

    My special guest today is senior HR consultant and career coach, Kelly Simants and she’s simplifying how to find and recruit great talent. Here’s a peek behind the curtain to see how smart recruiters are sourcing great talent as she shares her very best tips.

    Here’s how.

    My special guest today is Kelly Simants and she’s simplifying how to find + recruit great talent. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

    Her take on what’s going on in the job market right now and why it seems so different in 2024.

    With the influx of candidates in the market and AI making it easier for them to submit applications faster (but might not be qualified for the role), how smart recruiters are weeding through the stacks of resumes to find the very best talent for the role.

    How to review a resume quickly to see great potential, especially if the candidate has a non-traditional career path. What she looks for.

    How recruiters can freshen up the interview process to improve the candidate experience.

    …and ultimately, she shares a couple of tools that she is using as a recruiter to help shorten the “time to fill” for a role.

    Q: Are you ready to learn how to find + recruit great talent? If yes, this one is for you.

    It’s time to #DoTheThing!

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    Show notes available with all links mentioned here:
    www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/342-how-to-find-recruit-great-talent---with-kelly-simants

  • Let’s do a guided visualization exercise together: here’s how to keep calm before giving a big presentation. It’s so easy to let your nerves get the best of you right before you take the stage or stand up to present.

    Ultimately, you want to do a great job, show up 100% authentically as you, and get your point across with charm, intelligence and grace.

    This episode is perfect to listen to about 30 minutes before your big presentation, to help you get centered, focused and in the zone.

    Listen and participate in a guided visualization exercise: how to keep calm before a big presentation.

    I hope this visualization sticks with you the entire week through. Do it again and again if you need clarity or fresh ideas on where you’re headed next… Because when you tap into your deep inner knowing, you’re accessing your deep inner wisdom. That electric energy that can be found inside all of us that connects us all together. It knows. You know. We all know if we are brave and we open ourselves to it.

    You can do this, I believe in you.

    It’s time to SIMPLIFY.

    Show notes available with all links mentioned here:
    www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/b138-how-to-keep-calm-before-a-big-presentation-guided-visualization

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  • Have you ever stepped back and thought about how similar the process is, of finding a job to buying a house? Like in nearly every single way - the parallels are eerie! So let’s talk about it…

    My special guest today is global talent acquisition leader, Shannon Taylor and he’s simplifying why you should treat your job search like buying a house. Because if this simple (yet profound!) reframe helps you feel more empowered and better equipped, then I’m calling that a WIN.

    Here’s how.

    My special guest today is Shannon Taylor and he’s simplifying why you should treat your job search like buying a house. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

    His take on what’s going on in the job market right now and why it seems so different in 2024.

    He breaks down all the reasons why he draws comparisons between buying a house and finding your next job

    Turnover low, job supply low, demand high and getting the timing just right.

    Using this house buyer analogy, he talks about where job seekers can go to find the “hidden job market,” as in, the roles that are rarely publicized or have less competition

    These are called “off-market pocket listings” in real estate or jobs that might be outside of what you typically go for.

    How job seekers can make their “offer” the most compelling when applying for roles, so they land the interview.

    In job seeking (as also in buying a house), there’s a bit of serendipity and magic to it… How a job seeker can increase their chances of getting the stars to align in their job search.

    Q: Are you ready to learn why you should treat your job search like buying a house? If yes, this one is for you.

    It’s time to #DoTheThing!

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    Show notes available with all links mentioned here:
    www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/341-why-you-should-treat-your-job-search-like-buying-a-house---with-shannon-taylor

  • Job seekers - do you need to prepare for a big job interview coming up? There’s nothing more stressful than feeling overly excited, totally under prepared, and wanting to make a good first impression. The truth is with a few simple steps, you can be more calm, cool, collected, and confident, which is EXACTLY what recruiters want to see.

    My special guest today is senior talent acquisition partner and recruiter, Cecile Webster and she’s simplifying how to prepare for a great job interview. Remember, you get a split second moment to effectively communicate why you’re the right fit for the role and how you’ll bring value to their organization.

    Here’s how to do it right.

    My special guest today is Cecile Webster and she’s simplifying how to prepare for a great job interview. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

    Her take on what’s going on in the job market right now and why it seems harder to land an interview in 2024.

    What makes a great resume and how important a cover letter is…or isn’t.

    The very best ways that a job seeker can best prepare before their job interview - plus the resources and tools she recommends.

    The common mistakes that people make when they are having a recruiter screening call or on the job interview with the hiring manager.

    And the inverse, the GREAT experiences she’s had from top candidates that made them stand out and ultimately, land the job. What they did right.

    The most impactful ways to follow up with a recruiter after the first screening call, to help increase your chances to book a first job interview. How and when.

    Q: Are you ready to learn how to prepare for a great job interview? If yes, this one is for you.

    It’s time to #DoTheThing!

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    Show notes available with all links mentioned here:
    www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/340-how-to-prepare-for-a-great-job-interview---with-cecile-webster

  • Want to learn the secrets on how to stand out as a top candidate for a job? In this day and age when the market is flooded with great talent, how do you rise to the top and make a great impression all along the way?

    My special guest today is talent acquisition partner and recruiter, Shreya Mehta and she’s simplifying how to stand out as a top candidate for a job. It might simply be getting back to the basics on some things.

    Here’s how.

    My special guest today is Shreya Mehta and she’s simplifying how to stand out as a top candidate for a job. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

    Her take on what’s going on in the job market right now and why it feels different in 2024.

    With job postings getting 500 applications in the first 24 hours (especially remote roles), how to craft a compelling resume and application. What a recruiter wants and needs to see on your resume and cover letter to book a screening call.

    The secrets to building a relationship with a recruiter BEFORE they’ve posted a job that’s a match for you… and how to do that professionally.

    What the best way is for a candidate to follow-up with a recruiter after you’ve submitted your application. What does a recruiter prefer, exactly and how often should you ping them?

    How to stand out in the interview process, using the 3 P process:

    Prep

    Perform

    Polish

    …And finally, she shares what the number one mistake is that candidates make while on the first call with a recruiter.

    Anyone that’s looking for a job in 2024 is feeling the pinch right now and let’s be real… It can be incredibly discouraging.

    I heard a stat from my career coach that in this job market, most white-collar workers typically need anywhere between 3-9 months to find their next role.

    My goodness, that’s a long time and seems crazy to me. So friend, I hope that today’s episode helps you refine how you apply, how you follow up, and how you interview, so that you can shorten that time significantly.

    Q: Are you ready to learn how to stand out as a top candidate for a job? If yes, this one is for you.

    It’s time to #DoTheThing!

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    Show notes available with all links mentioned here:
    www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/339-how-to-stand-out-as-a-top-candidate-for-a-job---with-shreya-mehta

  • Let’s do a guided visualization exercise together: here’s how to nail a job interview. You know, when you get off that call or leave the building, immediately after a job interview, knowing you presented the very best version of yourself to the recruiter, hiring manager, or panel.

    Calm, cool, collected, confident… and you charmed the pants off of them!

    There was connection, great conversation, and you confidently showcased your expertise and yourself with grace and ease. Again, you SHONE bright, my friend as your true radiant self came through!

    Listen and participate in a guided visualization exercise: how to nail a job interview.

    Quick disclaimer: This one is a tiny bit different from other guided visualizations we’ve offered in the past. I recommend listening to this one, exactly 60-90 minutes *before* your interview. That way, you’re in the right mindset when it comes time to do the real thing. (And of course, you can listen to this one anytime you like, even if you don’t have a job interview coming up today… It still does wonders to your psyche and confidence!)

    Show notes available with all links mentioned here:
    www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/b137-how-to-nail-a-job-interview-guided-visualization

  • Would you consider yourself an excellent networker? You know, someone who can walk into any room and spark a conversation with a stranger with ease and grace. Or maybe someone who knows the ins and outs of how to build relationships on LinkedIn naturally and seems to know everyone? Well, if you’re in the middle of a job search right now, you know that these skills are vital, especially given the competition is high for those top-paying roles.

    My special guest today is talent acquisition strategist and recruiter, Melissa Grabiner and she’s simplifying how to be an excellent networker and land the job. She shares the secrets of how to stand out amongst the competition.

    Here’s how.

    My special guest today is Melissa Grabiner and she’s simplifying how to be an excellent networker + land the job. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

    Her take on what’s going on in the job market right now and why it feels different in 2024.

    She suggests that “every CEO or Head of HR should apply for a job right now at their own company” and why.

    What key steps you should take to leverage your network to get more internal referrals inside a company and why that’s crucial to land the interview.

    How to stand out to recruiters when there are 500+ applicants for the same job and how to follow-up after you applied, either with the recruiter or the hiring manager.

    …and she shares her favorite tools that she recommends to job seekers that will help you be a better networker and track more efficiently your job search efforts.

    Job seekers, this one is a great conversation with lots of tangible tips and tricks, so grab a pen and paper to take notes.

    I hope this helps spark a new idea in you this week and helps you #dothething! Q: Are you ready to learn how to become an excellent networking and land the job of your dreams? If yes, this one is for you.

    It’s time to #DoTheThing!

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    Show notes available with all links mentioned here:
    www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/338-how-to-an-excellent-networker-land-the-job---with-melissa-grabiner

  • Job seekers, are you feeling frustrated with your job search so far and feel like you are hitting a wall? Oh man, I know that feeling. It seems like you’re pounding away at applying for jobs, taking the time to tailor each and every one of your applications, and getting zero interviews. If this sounds familiar, don’t give up… the answers are on their way!

    My special guest today is client success executive Sahara Alexis and she’s simplifying how to navigate a job search with success. Spoiler alert: it’s all about relationship building and she shares all the very best secrets that will help you open doors that were once locked, stand out amongst the hundreds of other applicants, and make tangible progress in your job search this week.

    Here’s how.

    My special guest today is Sahara Alexis and she’s simplifying how to navigate a job search with success. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

    How to utilize the principles of Customer Success in your own job search and come off auto-pilot.

    If you’ve been labeled a “fixer” or “rescuer” at your last job, how to instill better boundaries to help you stay focused on results and less on rescuing others.

    Her favorite AI tools and resources that have helped her along her own job search.

    …and when she was a hiring manager herself, what made candidates stand out for her as someone who she definitely wanted to interview and ultimately hire.

    If you’re going through a job search right now, you know the roller coaster of emotions you experience any given week, or even hour by hour. Getting ghosted by a recruiter (whether deliberate or not), feels horrible when you’ve gotten your hopes up on a job or opportunity. I feel you - it stinks.

    That’s why our aim is to provide you with tangible, simple how-to advice for your job search that you can try out today.

    I hope my conversation with Sahara helps you strip it all back to the basics, remembering the key strengths you already have that have helped you build strong working relationships in past jobs… and how to leverage those connections now.

    Q: Are you ready to learn how to navigate a job search with success? If yes, this one is for you.

    It’s time to #DoTheThing!

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    Show notes available with all links mentioned here:
    https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/337-how-to-navigate-a-job-search-with-success---with-sahara-alexis

  • Are you looking for a job right now? If so, there are some incredible AI tools that you can use to help you along your job search.

    Let me tell you about the top 5 AI tools out there that will help you get a job. If you’ve been laid off recently or just looking to move into a different job at a different company, let me tell you… the job market has COMPLETELY changed!

    Smart and savvy job seekers are using AI tools to help them in all aspects of their job search, including:

    Finding jobs that match your experience level for you to apply to

    Identifying your key skills for a particular job posting

    Tailoring your resume specifically for each job you apply for

    Helping you craft your cover letter

    So, let’s talk about the top 5 AI tools that people are using to help them be more efficient in their job search and reduce the headache of being between jobs.

    Bottomline, you are very smart to brush up your skills in AI because your future employer is looking for people who’ve got these skills as they begin to implement AI and automation into their workflows this year. Well done you, keep doing the thing!

    You can do this, I believe in you. It’s time to SIMPLIFY.

    Show notes available with all links mentioned here:
    www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/b136-top-5-ai-tools-to-help-you-get-a-job

  • Let’s do a guided visualization exercise together: here’s how to see yourself in a new job this year. Whether you’ve been impacted by a recent layoff or just ready to move on to a different role at a different company, this episode will help you get crystal clear on what you want, so you can begin to take action on it.

    Listen and participate in a guided visualization exercise: how to see yourself in a new job this year.

    I hope this visualization sticks with you the entire week through. Do it again and again if you need clarity or fresh ideas on where you’re headed next… Because when you tap into your deep inner knowing, you’re accessing your deep inner wisdom. That electric energy that can be found inside all of us that connects us all together. It knows. You know. We all know if we are brave and we open ourselves to it.

    You can do this, I believe in you.

    It’s time to SIMPLIFY.

    Show notes available with all links mentioned here:

    www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/b135-how-to-see-yourself-in-a-new-job-this-year

  • If you’ve been in a rut lately, maybe it’s time to rewire your thinking patterns. Our brains are a fascinating thing… We are so quick to believe that our thoughts are all real. That what swirls in our brain is the truth that your entire perception of your life experience is built upon. But what if it isn't fully true?

    My special guest today is author Thomas Sterner and he’s simplifying how to rewire your thinking patterns. You’ll gain a better understanding of your conscious and unconscious thinking to open your mindset to new ways of perceiving what’s happening in your life and all around you.

    Here’s how.

    My special guest today is Thomas Sterner and he’s simplifying how rewire your thinking patterns. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

    Why humans are “victims of automated thinking” vs realizing that we are the master creator of our thoughts.

    How to better understand the language of your subconscious thoughts.

    What “deliberate thinking” is and why he believes it can give us emotional freedom.

    How to tell the difference between a reaction and a response.

    …And ultimately, he shares a concept called “Heartmath” and how it can help you to effectively communicate with others.

    Q: Are you ready to learn how to rewire your thinking patterns? If yes, this one is for you.

    It’s time to #DoTheThing!

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    Show notes available with all links mentioned here:
    www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/336-how-to-rewire-your-thinking-patterns---with-thomas-sterner

  • This week, we are talking about the 5 Love Languages and how to put them into action. For a book that’s sold over 20 million copies and has been reprinted in 50 languages around the world, I have a feeling most people have heard of this concept of ‘finding your Love Language’ but not exactly sure how to make it make sense in your own work or life.

    My special guest today is author Dr Gary Chapman and he’s simplifying how to put the 5 Love Languages into action. If you’ve got strained relationships where you feel like you’ve tried everything but can’t seem to get through to them, this episode is especially for you.

    Here’s how.

    My special guest today is Dr. Gary Chapman and he’s simplifying how to put the 5 Love Languages into action. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

    A brief overview of what the 5 Love Languages are and how they work. He also shares why he believes that “love has to be more than something you feel… It has to be something you do.

    Words of Affirmation

    Quality Time

    Receiving Gifts

    Acts of Service

    Physical Touch

    Details about his latest book, “Love is a Choice” which compiles 28 extraordinary stories of the 5 Love Languages in action and we zoom in on 3 of those special stories.

    Talks about a time when a random act of kindness made an incredible difference to a stranger.

    Decide if the word “compromise” is a negative word in a friendship or relationship - why or why not

    …and ultimately, he shared his advice for couples where one person’s natural response is to try to “fix” the other person, instead of simply loving them in their Love Language and how to navigate those waters.

    This book has been pivotal to so many relationships around the world. I mean it’s the one book that is most given as a wedding present to new couples than any others.

    And I think at the heart of it is that it gives us a simple framework to remember how to show our appreciation for another person in a way they like to receive it. You can write thank you letters and buy people gifts all day long, but if Quality Time is their primary Love Language, they really just want to spend time with you… Nothing else matters.

    Learn the secrets on today’s episode to avoid making the same mistake over and over again in your most cherished relationships. Q: Are you ready to learn how to put the 5 Love Languages into action? If yes, this one is for you.

    It’s time to #DoTheThing!

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    Show notes available with all links mentioned here:
    www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/335-how-to-put-the-5-love-languages-into-action---with-dr-gary-chapman

  • On today’s episode, I wanted to share what’s next for The Simplifiers Podcast and how it will look and feel moving forward. As you know, we’ve been featuring the very best of our all-star episodes recently on the podcast as a way to take a walk down memory lane and showcase some of my favorite conversations. I’ve spoken to quite a few brilliant people including Danielle LaPorte, Naz Beheshti, Dan Millman, Jovanka Ciares, and so many more since 2018… And we are only just getting started!

    It’s hard to believe that we are entering into season 7 on the podcast this year!

    We’ve released 334 full-length interview episodes and 133 bonus, shorter form episodes so far. So if you’re a new listener, my goodness, you’ve got a treasure trove of a library ready for you to explore.

    The premise has always been simple.

    We take one topic either in work or in life… and simplify it! Breaking it down into easy-to-understand ways, so you not only know the “what” (what is it, why is it important right now) but also the “how” (simple, practical tips on how to test it out in your own work or life.

    And we’ve covered a wide range of topics so far… everything from managing your budget to managing panic attacks. Simplifying how to say no to “hustle culture” to how to sleep better at night. And we’ve also covered many topics in business from strategy to leadership development to planning impactful events that drive your greatest goals. There’s so much in our archives to dive into, listen, and learn.

    But you might be curious about where we are headed next. Well, here’s what we learned from you, our listeners.

    You guys loved the episodes where we focused on one of these four key areas:

    Time management - How to prioritize and focus on what’s most important and get things done without the overwhelm.

    Goal setting and vision casting - How to define your goal, create an action plan, and do the thing.

    Simplified self-care - How to look after yourself when working in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment and avoid burnout.

    Belonging in the workplace - How to create a thriving employee experience, especially with the rise of AI and automation in the workplace.

    And I want to take a deeper dive into that last pillar for the next few months…

    Let The Simplifiers Podcast be your go-to resource for information, inspiration and a spark of creativity. You can do this, I believe in you. It’s time to SIMPLIFY.

    Show notes available with all links mentioned here:
    https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/b134-whats-next-for-the-simplifiers-podcast-season-7

  • Happy New Year, friends - to kick things off on the right foot, here’s how to create a vision board to help guide you in the year ahead. This has been a tool I’ve used for at least the last four years and let me tell you, it works! I create mine right at the beginning of the new year and it serves as a visual guide to help me remember what is most important in my life.

    Let me explain… it’s a visual representation of my core values, my desires, and my goals. Every single element I put on my vision board has been carefully picked and prayed over to ensure it feels right… and it’s actually what I want to create in the year ahead.

    As such, I wanted to share my top 5 tips on creating a vision board, so if you want to make one for yourself this year, it’ll be a simple process.

    Here goes…

    You can do this, I believe in you.

    It’s time to SIMPLIFY.

    Show notes with all links mentioned available here:
    https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/how-to-create-a-vision-board-all-star-133

  • Let’s do a guided visualization exercise together: here’s how to visualize a new path for your life. Something that I love doing with my coaching clients is to lead them through guided visualization exercises and the thought occurred to me, “why not do these on the podcast, as well?!” So in today’s mini episode, I’m going to lead you through a guided meditation and visualization that’s going to help you tap into your inner wisdom and Intuition for answers.

    Listen and participate in a guided visualization exercise: how to visualize a new path for your life. One final whisper

    This year, I want to encourage you to remember… most answers that you seek are already inside you now. Whether you believe in God or a higher power or something else at play here, just remember this deep inner wisdom can be found inside you now… and any time you feel lost, overwhelmed or stressed.

    Just slow down, tune in with your body and your breath, do this visualization exercise whenever you need it, and ask.

    Gone are the days of looking outside yourself for a magic pill or a guru on a pedestal to fix us.

    This year, consider the simple idea that your Intuition knows. Your body knows. Your brain and your heart know. And it’s all waiting for you to simply ask, trust, and then decide to take daily, imperfect action by making Bold Asks.

    To visualize a new path for your life, it’s just a matter of slowing down and listening to what your soul truly wants and where Source truly needs you next.

    You can do this, I believe in you.

    It’s time to SIMPLIFY.

    Show notes available with all links mentioned here:
    https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/guided-how-to-visualize-a-new-path-for-your-life-all-star

  • Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to be loving. Her latest book takes a deep dive into seven virtues that are at the root of this work: Divine Love, compassion, forgiveness, wisdom, loving kindness, resiliency, and radiance. We touch on quite a bit of this today, too as we unpack what Love really is with a whole new perspective.

    Now, if you haven’t heard part one, go back and listen to that one first. But if you’re ready to continue on, let’s pick back up here with my all-star conversation with author Danielle LaPorte as she simplifies how to be loving.

    It’s time to simplify… Here’s how.

    My all-star special guest today is Danielle LaPorte and she is simplifying how to be loving.

    We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

    How she simplified her life over the last few years to clear the way and find her way home to Love

    What it means (to her) to lead a “heart-centered life and how to have self-compassion

    Where her belief systems have evolved from writing “The Desire Map” to where she is now, focused on embodiment

    Why she sees healing as a non-linear process, especially as it relates to forgiveness

    …and ultimately, how to trust the heart intelligence of Love (rather than fixating on a guru) to make wise decisions, calm your nervous system, and experience greater peace.

    As always, ping me over on Instagram @thesimplifiers - and tell me your thoughts:

    What new ideas did this conversation spark for you?

    What does Love mean to you?

    Q: Are you ready to learn how to be (more) loving? If yes, this one is for you.

    It’s time to #DoTheThing

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    Show notes available with all links mentioned here:
    https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/danielle-laporte-how-to-be-loving-part-two-all-star-334

  • Today (I dare say) we are talking about the single-most important topic that we’ve covered on the podcast to date… Love. Divine Love. How to be loving… not only to others but equally to yourself. I mean, it’s the eternal life force and energy source at the root of all existence, right? So let’s talk about it.

    My special guest today is Danielle LaPorte and she’s simplifying how to be loving in this all-star episode. She believes that “Love is not a feeling or an emotion, but rather a state of consciousness.” It’s the glue that connects us all together collectively… In fact, we are never (really) alone or separated from Source.

    And I have to say, this gentle, countercultural approach to living your life is not what you hear normally… to truly realize that you aren’t broken or need fixing or needing to buy more stuff to feel Loved. As D puts it, “What would change if you saw yourself––and others, through a Loving gaze? Everything. Everything would change.”

    Here’s how.

    My all-star special guest today is Danielle LaPorte and she is simplifying how to be loving.

    We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

    How she simplified her life over the last few years to clear the way and find her way home to Love

    What it means (to her) to lead a “heart-centered life and how to have self-compassion

    Where her belief systems have evolved from writing “The Desire Map” to where she is now, focused on embodiment

    Why she sees healing as a non-linear process, especially as it relates to forgiveness

    …and ultimately, how to trust the heart intelligence of Love (rather than fixating on a guru) to make wise decisions, calm your nervous system, and experience greater peace.

    As always, ping me over on Instagram @thesimplifiers - and tell me your thoughts:

    What new ideas did this conversation spark for you?

    What does Love mean to you?

    Share this episode with a friend and discuss it together. The accountability found in just one trusted friend or colleague is immeasurable in helping you make forward progress.

    You can do it, I believe in you… it’s time to simplify!

    Q: Are you ready to learn how to be (more) loving? If yes, this one is for you.

    It’s time to #DoTheThing

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    Show notes available with all links mentioned here:
    https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/danielle-laporte-how-to-be-loving-part-one-all-star-333

  • Are you finding it harder and harder these days to stick to your boundaries? Whether it’s a lack of physical space at your house (hello, homeschooling)… or a lack of breathing room and space in your calendar, causing you to overwork, strive, and feel flustered with it all. Or maybe it’s a Boundary Destroyer in your life, which is a whole other ball of wax.

    My all-star special guest today is psychotherapist Terri Cole and she’s simplifying how to stick to your boundaries. In her book, Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free is a must-read for me and so many girlfriends of mine as we are looking to break free from the nonsense. And more importantly, live a more authentic, fulfilled life by mastering how we create and maintain healthy boundaries.

    Here’s how.

    My all-star special guest today is Terri Cole and she’s simplifying how to stick to your boundaries.

    We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

    Through her research, what she found are some common myths that women believe when setting boundaries

    What the psychological aspect is behind why we DON’T set boundaries for ourselves? What’s happening, really?

    How to understand what your internal ‘Boundary Blueprint’ is and how to communicate our desired (more positive) boundaries are to other people

    In a work setting, what to do if you’re afraid you’ll be seen as a “bitch” or if you fear being fired by your client after you state your boundaries

    And ultimately, at home… what you must do when it’s a family member (a parent, spouse or child) who you cannot remove from your life entirely and you’re having to constantly state and restate your boundaries all the time?

    Terri is a brilliant bright light in this field of study and she’s going to show us a better way of sticking to our boundaries. In our conversation today, you’ll gain a glimmer into her work, teaching each of us how to stop abandoning ourselves for the sake of others without guilt or drama. But rather, she shows us a way that healthy boundaries can help us gain better communication and better relationships… more satisfaction, abundance, and success. All of it is a result of doing the work, gaining clarity on our subconscious beliefs, and sticking to our boundaries.

    Q: Are you ready to learn how to stick to your boundaries better? If yes, this one is for you.

    It’s time to #DoTheThing!

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    Show notes available with all links mentioned here:
    https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/terri-cole-stick-to-your-boundaries-all-star

  • Let’s talk about cooking, more specifically, let’s simplify how to cook lighter with your Instant Pot! It’s happened, I too have jumped on the bandwagon of cooking with an Instant Pot… and can I say, I LOVE IT. It makes batch cooking a cinch and the versatility of what you can make, my goodness, I feel like I’m just scratching the surface!

    My special guest today is celebrity cookbook author, Jeffrey Eisner and he’s simplifying how to cook lighter with an Instant Pot. While yes, you could make super gooey, creamy and decadent meals like mac-n-cheese in your Instant Pot, Jeffrey is also going to show us a way to lighten it all up, cooking to your specific eating lifestyle. Whether it’s Keto, Paleo, Gluten-free, or vegetarian and vegan, it’s all about eating wholesome, real food that raises your vibration rather than ones that sink you into a food coma and total brain fog… but here’s the caveat: he promises we won’t lose any of the flavor along the way.

    Here’s how.

    My special guest today is Jeffrey Eisner and he’s simplifying how to cook lighter with an Instant Pot.

    We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

    For those just getting started using their Instant Pot, the 2-3 tips that would help you feel less intimidated, so you can get going with experimenting, playing and cooking food with it this week

    What “cooking lighter” looks like for him these days and which recipes he’s enjoying making right now, which might give you a few ideas on what to cook tonight

    Which must-have staples you need stocked in your pantry, specifically for pressure cooking

    Lawry’s seasoned salt

    beef, chicken, vegetable stock, specifically Better than Bouillon concentrated stock base

    dried beans (black, pinto, white beans)

    quinoa, rice (white, brown, wild), and farro

    herbs & spices - TIP: buy one new spice each week to build your pantry and experiment with new flavors!

    How to cook for kids or picky eaters with an Instant Pot - he shares his best advice for parents without much time to cook, but want happy bellies around the dinner table

    …and ultimately, he shared a little bit about his own wellness journey - what he wished he knew earlier on when it comes to eating lighter and maintaining his weight.

    Like Jeff, I’ve struggled with my weight since I was a little girl. The number on the scale would go UP and it’d go down in waves. 20 lbs here, 30 lbs there… ugh. And like Jeff, recently I’ve started to really pay attention to the food I put into my body. Ask yourself: what is life-giving food for me and my lifestyle? And what isn’t?

    I hope that wherever you are in your health and wellness journey, you’ll find this lighthearted interview inspires you to try something new with your Instant Pot cooking this week.

    Q: Are you ready to cook lighter using an Instant Pot? If yes, this one is for you.

    It’s time to #DoTheThing!

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    Show notes with all links mentioned available here:
    https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/jeffrey-eisner-cook-lighter-instant-pot-all-star-331

  • Time for a guided visualization exercise: I want to simplify how to keep calm during the holidays. It’s so easy to get caught up in the frenzy at this time of year. It feels like things are cranked to 11 no matter where you go, that it’s certainly counter-cultural to buck the system and to do something different. Remain calm, do less, stay present in the moment and choose a better way.

    Therefore, I’ve chosen the theme of CALM for the month ahead. That will be our focus for all episodes on the podcast this month. By tuning in, let’s intentionally slow down this month and focus inward

    So to kick off the month, today is another guided visualization episode, which we’ve decided to release on the first Tuesday of every month this season. How does it work? Simple! Let my voice be a guide for you as you focus inward to help you tap into your inner wisdom and Intuition for answers.

    Listen and participate in a guided visualization exercise: how to keep calm during the holidays.

    Show notes available with all links mentioned here:
    https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/guided-how-to-keep-calm-during-the-holidays