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361 Tools For Change
Change is an unstoppable force of nature. From the great Rocky Mountains to the spring flowers, all of us are subject to change, whether it be for positive or negative is entirely up to you and the choices you make in utilizing your skills and natural talents.
In todayâs episode Sarah Elkins and her guest Sally Magee discuss how change can be dealt with in a constructive and helpful way to not only better yourself but those in your life as well.
Highlights
Personal experience affects professional experience, and we need to find balance.
Sometimes a language barrier or miscommunication can leave a humorous memory you can bond over.
Using every tool in your arsenal to help yourself and others.
Set a small but manageable goal.
Quotes
âI think sometimes people get short sighted in seeing the tool for; âOh, well this only applies at work, or it only applies in certain areasâ You know; âAt work Iâm this way, at home Iâm this way.â And your strengths apply to every part of your life and there is no separation.â
âOur strengths are our natural way of being.â
âDive into something where you can build relationships with other people who are on a similar path as you.â
Dear Listeners it is now your turn,
It doesnât have to be about sobriety necessarily, but a big goal in terms of redefining what you want out of life and how youâre gonna get it. Using your natural talents to first of all identify what that why is; Why do you want to make a change? And then using your talent to really be successful in making a significant change in your life. Iâm really curious, what will be your big change, what is the transformation youâre seeking? Is it to be sober? Is it to lose weight? Is it to start your own business?
And, as always, thank you for listening.
About Sally
Hi, Iâm Sally! Founder of Magee Coaching Solutions, a Strengths-Based Sobriety Coaching practice, that provides a judgment-free coaching services for âgray area drinkersâ to examine their relationship with alcohol. For the sober-curious, I run an Alcohol-Free Challenge and 31-Day Course, and for the âsober-seriousâ I offer a 6-month coaching experience. Iâm passionate about helping people experience life on the other side of alcohol and thrive alcohol-free.
Be sure to check out Sallyâs Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn! As well as her website Magee Coaching!
About Sarah
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What Iâve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people donât realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people theyâre sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Donât Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!
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360 Taking Your Own Advice
Sometimes in life we are told by those who come to us for guidance how valuable and insightful our input can be, however it is often difficult for us to take our own words to heart. This can be for a myriad of reasons, but if our personal board of directors insist that we have a good head on our shoulders, certainly we must turn inward and offer advice to ourselves.
In this episode, Sarah Elkins ruminates on the importance of taking your own advice and being mindful of how your stories impact those involved in it, especially when they arenât around to hear the story being shared.
Highlights
Appreciating the facets of the people in your life and how they influence your stories.
Finishing what you started, especially when you donât think you can.
Being mindful of how you share the stories about the people in your life.
Quotes
âYou have to finish the commitment you made (for the summer). Because if you don't, this challenging situation will come back to you in different forms until you learn the lesson the universe is trying to teach you.â
âIt doesnât require much criticism to believe the bad stuff.â
Dear Listeners it is now your turn,
What stories are you sharing with the intent to teach or learn or to grow, that might actually be hurting someone you care about? Can you see whether thatâs damaging the relationship with that person even if they havenât heard the story youâve been sharing? The stories we tell about other people say a lot about who we are. So please, the next time you start sharing a story; pay attention, figure out how you can share it in a way thatâs positive and shows the beautiful light of you and the people in your life.
And, as always, thank you for listening.
About Sarah
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What Iâve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people donât realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people theyâre sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Donât Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!
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359 What is Success?
Success and our paths to reaching it look different for every person, especially when it's to someone who isnât an achiever and doesnât care for titles. Our own personal success is often more meaningful than a trophy.
In todayâs episode Sarah Elkins and Robin Hamilton discuss their own personal definitions of success as well as the trials and hurdles on their paths to self discovery and success.
Highlights
Showing appreciation for your stories and the stories of others.
Donât forget to keep your eyes open and grateful to the opportunities presented to you.
What do you want to do? And what are the next steps in reaching that goal?
Are you presenting yourself in a way you can be proud of as well as those who rely on you?
Quotes
âYou need to take the blinders off, and you need to be careful of the story or the narrative youâre telling yourself of what should be and be open to what is in front of you.â
âYouâre doing all of this work anyway, why donât you just do it for yourself?â
âI always felt that when your talents can support you and sustain you, in the way you want them to, that is what I believe success to be.â
Dear Listeners it is now your turn,
One thing that really caught my attention was the story of the woman that was interviewing Robin and said âWe think much of ourselves donât we?â When do you get to be the woman that says, âDamn girl, you really know what your value is. We have this range in our salary and thatâs at the upper range, I can try to push this through but what if we start here?â When can you be the woman who says âYouâre right. You arenât asking enough.â We need to be that woman for the women around us. It should never be a woman who tells another woman, sheâs not the value she thinks she is.
And, as always, thank you for listening.
About Robin
Robin Hamilton is an Emmy-award winning journalist, television host, moderator and writer.
As a journalist, Ms. Hamilton has worked for network affiliates around the country, including Florida,
New York, and Massachusetts. Based in Washington, DC, she was the host for the public affairs news magazine program This Just In.In 2012, she founded the ARound Robin Production Company, where she creates videos for non-profits to help with fundraising, marketing and messaging.
In 2016, she was awarded a Fulbright grant to travel to Myanmar to help facilitate a communication campaign between local organizations and their government.
She received two masterâs degrees, one from New York University, with a concentration in broadcast journalism, and a second in public administration from Harvard Universityâs John F. Kennedy School of Government, with a focus on policy and media.
Her company has also produced five documentary films.
Check out Robinâs Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram! As well as her website Around Robin!
About Sarah
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What Iâve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people donât realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people theyâre sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Donât Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!
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358 Inner Leaders
No matter how much of a master we think we are at the things we do, we can always learn more. Whether that be in the form of learning a new hiking path, learning a new crochet stitch, or how to best use your behavior in the workplace to encourage others to thrive. In this episode Tanya Bugbee and Sarah Elkins discuss the importance of having a coach, and using the skills that connect us to others.
Highlights
Sometimes it takes time for us to accept and share the important details of our lives.
Practice and leaving reminders for yourself to work on the behavior you want to make an adjustment to.
We need someone pragmatic and straight to the point to coach us.
Quotes
âIt connects us, those stories. We make a connection when we share something vulnerable or whatever weâre sharing. Itâs a way to connect and to bond and to understand.â
âWe need to have strong inner leaders in our voices.â
Dear Listeners it is now your turn,
If you are a coach, who are you reaching out to for coaching to make sure you are bringing your best to your clients? If youâve considered hiring a coach, what are the outcomes you want as a result of working with them, because that can help inform which coach is going to be the best fit for you. Think about the people you admire and respect the most because of interactions with you and know that your best coach connection will be with somebody like that, someone you will listen to and feel confident and safe to be vulnerable with. I highly encourage you to consider hiring a coach especially if youâre a business owner and you just need somebody with really good ideas, and good listening skills, that can help you and make sure that they are in your corner.
And, as always, thank you for listening.
About Tanya
Tanyaâs clients donât just meet their goalsâthey soar beyond them. From earning promotions to becoming top producers, Tanyaâs clients achieve with confidence, courage, and a plan. Known for her skill in creating customized strategies that lead to measurable results, Tanya is the coach who transforms ambitions into achievements.
Her path to coaching is as vibrant as her approach: sheâs been a top-producing realtor in three states, a corporate trainer for Jenny Craig, a sailboat flipper, and even ran a flight school. Oh, and she earned her pilotâs license at 26. Her stories inspire and her strategies deliver, equipping every client with the tools they need to thrive.
Outside of work, Tanya is all about adventure and familyâwhether itâs taking her bike out on a new trail, enjoying live music, or savoring grandmotherhood.
Be sure to check out Tanyaâs Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn! As well as Tanyaâs Website!
About Sarah
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What Iâve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people donât realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people theyâre sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Donât Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!
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357 The Objects That Matter To You
Connection, especially in todayâs day and age, is becoming a lost art. Today we are given the unique and groundbreaking idea from Lisa Weiss, to ask about the objects that are held onto by the people around us, connecting with them through the shared love of holding onto pieces of the past that have shaped us into who we are today.
Highlights
What are you keeping from the past?
What commonality do you look for in others?
What do you surround yourself with that matters to you?
Quotes
âI donât want to live an unlived life.â
âI tend to like objects that make me feel like I matter to someone else.â
Dear Listeners it is now your turn,
One of the first topics in this conversation was considering the depth of the object youâre holding on to. So what is an object in your life that you can look at and tell a story about that includes other people, other characters in your story matter. How can you share that with people? Think about opportunities to use objects to connect with people around you, because right now in our global community with the polarization we are facing this is so critical. Asking a question, not to change somebody's mind, not to try to persuade somebody, but asking them with the intention of connecting. Ask the question that will bring depth and connection in that moment around you.
And, as always, thank you for listening.
About Lisa
Lisa Weiss is the 3X EmmyÂź Award-winning founder + CEO of Storybeat Studio, a storytelling and public relations company combatting invisibility, disconnection, and disengagement among individuals and organizations. She has more than two decades of experience as a media executive and writer for iconic brands, including Oprah Winfrey and CBS News. Through her work with Storybeat Studio, Lisa was named a Forbes Next 1000 entrepreneur (December 2021) and a Tory Burch Fellow (2021-2022). She is the creator of the Object Diaries project: Stories About Human Connection Told One Secret Object at a Time.
Be sure to check out Lisaâs LinkedIn! As well as Object Diaries, the adjoined Newsletter, and Story Beat Studio!
About Sarah
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What Iâve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people donât realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people theyâre sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Donât Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!
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357 Sarahâs Hike
Many times in life it feels like weâre in the plot of a movie franchise from 2003, hopelessly watching and waiting for the inevitable drop of the other shoe, the logs or cars to fly off of a semi-truck on a highway that we have to take. Often this stress and future-tense fear can become all-consuming, blinding us to the people we share the car and road with. However if we remember to take a breath and slow down, letting those in your car offer their insight and assurance, you will make it to your destination and this too shall pass.
In this episode, Sarah Elkins offers some insight she found on a hike in the beautiful snowy mountains of Montana, sharing her boundless optimism and valuable thoughts.
Highlights
Where do you find inspiration?
Are you in a place where you are waiting for the other shoe -or in this case car- to drop? Is that really the most healthy place for you to grow and learn?
Who is the company in your car as you are stuck behind the semi of unpredictability?
Quotes
âShe told me that sometimes when sheâs having a hard time she imagines that sheâs on a 2 lane highway, with a giant semi-truck -a car carrier- in front of her. And sheâs watching as that last car on the truck is bouncing and sheâs waiting for it to just fall off the car carrier and onto her car.â
âAs I give it some space, I realize there is beauty all around me. I just couldnât see it because I was too close.â
Dear Listeners it is now your turn,
Consider what is the semi that you are driving too close to. Consider who you want as company in the car. Who needs you to take that space between you and that truck?
And, as always, thank you for listening.
About Sarah
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What Iâve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people donât realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people theyâre sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Donât Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!
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Labels and judgment are an unfortunate symptom of society, more often than not people will be framed in a particular light without any chance to defend themselves or for a full explanation to be given. Because of one person saying something, one bad interaction, or one misinterpretation a person can be frozen in time under whatever label was given to them.
In todayâs episode Sarah Elkins ruminates on enlightening experiences that have recently occurred that have helped continue to shape her perspective on the damage of labels and unfair judgment.
Highlights
Art imitates life and more often than not, not for the better.
Labels and keeping someone frozen in time can warp our perceptions of others and ourselves.
Work on strategies to help yourself avoid judging another and labeling them unjustly.
Quotes
âTheir spouses, families, and friends are all shocked of course, and they say things like âMy whole life with you is a lie!â I desperately wanted to ask those family and friends, Did you feel loved and cared for all those years you were together? Are you going to ignore all that you know to be true about this person because of something they did over twenty years ago?! I want to shake them!â
âLabels are a form of judgment and no one likes to be judged, especially from someone elseâs limited information about us.â
Dear Listeners it is now your turn,
Do you have cringey moments you look back on, times that when you do look back on them realize they werenât too great? When have you been labeled and judged unfairly? Are their stories about people in your past that maybe itâs time to reconsider before sharing?
And, as always, thank you for listening.
About Sarah
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What Iâve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people donât realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people theyâre sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Donât Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!
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354 Amyâs Mess
Hunger, for the lucky among us, is an inconvenience, the final straw during a bad day that fuels a bad temper, or an awkward moment in a silent room. But for many in our community hunger is painful, difficult, and inescapable making it near impossible to do anything let alone attend school. Approximately 2.5 million children are homeless in the United States, many of whom somehow still have to attend school, often hungry. But we can help, whether it be through donations or time, we can help the children in our communities.
Today Sarah Elkins and Amy Adams discuss Amyâs Mess, a nonprofit organization that seeks to feed the children and families of the Helena Community and to spread awareness of the plight of homeless families.
Highlights
Acts of kindness can help your community.
Doing what you can within your means.
Working together with your community to help eachother.
Quotes
âI realize what Iâm doing is not a fix, but at the same time these kids have a lot of instability and insecurity in their lives, you know theyâre living in a hotel or a camper. Regardless of what the parentâs situation is these kids are still hungry.â
âI realize you donât know me, but I know I can help.â
Dear Listeners it is now your turn,
Amy started this just by understanding a need and figured out what she could do and what she could count on to help her make even a small difference in the lives of these students. Iâm a huge believer that food and giving in this way is a pathway to reduce drop-outs, to reduce criminal activity, to reduce addiction, to reduce violence at schools. Feeding people, nourishing and nurturing them, especially students is going to make a difference in our communities. What will you do and how do you see the change and the shift?
And, as always, thank you for listening.
About Amy
I am just an individual who cared to start something.
Be sure to check out Amyâs LinkedIn and Facebook!
Visit Amyâs Mess to find out more and donate to help feed hungry families.
About Sarah
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What Iâve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people donât realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people theyâre sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Donât Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!
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355 Create The Community You Need
Building a community can be a daunting yet very rewarding task, in order to find this community often you need to spread out and meet strangers, expanding both your world view and understanding of others.
In this episode Sarah Elkins and Emily Carlson discuss the importance of building community and making your very own personal board of directors to work together for a better tomorrow.
Highlights
Knowing what really matters to you and never compromising your values.
What you want from life changes over time.
Ask what someone has tried before exploring solutions to a problem.
Quotes
âI knew I needed to do something in this world and I knew I didn't want to leave my baby.â
âComplete strangers when you begin a call can become apart of your community when you leave.â
Dear Listeners it is now your turn,
Youâve heard a lot of inspiring moments in this conversation, what will you take away from it? Maybe youâll reach out to someone you admire and respect and ask for a 15 or 30 minute conversation just to find out how you can support them and how they can support you. Will you start to build exactly the personal board of directors, the community you need to take you to wherever you plan to be in the next few years. What will you take from this conversation and what will you do in the next 24 hours to move you in the right direction?
And, as always, thank you for listening.
About Emily
Emily Carlson is a leading executive and mentor in the Healthcare IT consulting industry. Emilyâs 30-year career in Information Technology and Project Management realms has focused on supporting her passion for the healthcare industry by delivering best-in-class quality projects to aid strategic initiatives and grow revenue for her clients.
Emily is a coach and mentor to organizations, the technology industry, and throughout her community. Her podcast, Powered by Authenticity, advocates to change the trajectory of equity and inclusion for females through insightful, inspiring conversations from women who are forging ahead in careers that do not have a balanced female representation. Emily travels the country as a conference and event keynote speaker focusing on topics ranging from her technical expertise to equity and inclusion.
Among her many accolades, Emily is most proud of being chosen in 2021 as one of the Top Women Leaders in Technology, Excellence and Innovation by Consulting Magazine. In 2022 Consulting Magazine awarded her Mentor of the Year acknowledging the unrelenting work she has down in support of other females.
Be sure to check out Emilyâs Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram! As well as her podcast!
About Sarah
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What Iâve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people donât realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people theyâre sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Donât Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!
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353 Food Stories Revisited
Revisiting episode 292 âFood Storiesâ Sarah Elkins reminisces on the importance of love languages and how important it is to show those you love how much you care.
Love languages come in many different forms; gift giving, words of affirmation, and for todayâs episode specifically, the act of cooking and giving a good meal to those you hold close. It is vital to the health and continuation of relationships that we discover these languages and think about how these actions impact how others view us.
Highlights
Spending time with those you love, nurturing them and being nurtured in turn.
Donât wait for the perfect time to use something you love.
Finding direction.
Quotes
âHow do you want to see yourself? What do you want to see in yourself?â
âWhen you want people to see you in a certain way but canât demonstrate it through your actions; What stories can you share so they experience you that way?â
Dear Listeners it is now your turn,
What is your love language? What stories can you share that demonstrate it so you donât have to say, âmy love language is-â When you heard my very first story about feeding people, about the food that I lovingly created, you heard my love language in my voice, and that story tells alot about who I am at work and at home. So Listeners, figure out which stories demonstrate those qualities you want people to know about you.
And, as always, thank you for listening.
About Sarah
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What Iâve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people donât realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people theyâre sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Donât Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!
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352 Human Curriculum
Human connection is imperative to our growth and success as people, however if we do not take time to work towards creating a community to feed our social needs we will end up stunted and spinning our tires unable to continue.
In this episode Sarah Elkins and Christopher Filipiak discuss the importance of community and growth, which often comes with the fact we must allow ourselves to be vulnerable by loving and being loved in return.
Highlights
Growth often means vulnerability.
Creating community and passing those skills down to those who look up to you.
We need hugs. We need to know we are wanted and loved.
Bringing community and love to everything you do.
Quotes
âBeing able to find the people you resonate with, and I think so much of it is getting clear and creating the life that you actually want, whatever that looks like, and being able to be honest about that.â
âIt helps me to lean in to creating a community that I want.â
Dear Listeners it is now your turn,
How can you flip the equation so youâre spending more time in that place where you feel connected, sometimes that can be outside by yourself, but particularly when youâre in community, when youâre not lonely. Think about how you can spend more time finding that community and choosing that community. Embracing outliers and bringing them into community so they feel it too. We need to shift that equation so more of our time is spent there instead of loneliness.
And, as always, thank you for listening.
About Christopher
Iâm a sales coach and consultant who helps CEOs succeed at their own sales work. My experience is unique in that it combines a foundation in engineering, solid business principles, plus a focus on mindset. The result is an integrated approach that comprehensively transforms sales organizations. I have helped businesses 12x their sales growth, increase deal flow by 500%, and bring on 500% more clients.
Iâm a strong believer that mastering a sales skillset helps us create the life we want. And what could be more important than that? So many CEOs dread sales work; I teach them that itâs a loving act. Ultimately, getting what you want in life is up to you.
While I work with clients all over the country, Iâm based out of Asheville, NC, where I enjoy mountain biking, dancing, laughing, learning, and raising four amazing kids with my wife Karen.
Be sure to check out Christopherâs LinkedIn and Facebook! As well as his website!
About Sarah
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What Iâve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people donât realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people theyâre sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Donât Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!
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351 Communication Is In Everything We Do
We are always communicating in everything we do, from overtly talking to or texting someone, to smiling and nodding to strangers you pass on the street, itâs human nature to want to be seen and heard and to give that to others.
In this episode Sarah Elkins and Jim Collison discuss the importance of communication and how understanding your strengths leads to better communication not just with others but with yourself.
Highlights
Choose to put yourself into situations where you can tell a great story afterwards.
Live a life bigger than the one you have.
Strengths are sometimes seen as a weakness before you learn how to use them.
Be patient enough to let things happen.
Quotes
âYou canât take people places youâve never been.â
âI think some people miss on Clifton Strengths, it does explain who you are, but it is also a productivity tool. How do you get better?â
Mentioned in this podcast
National Suicide Hotline, Text or Call 988
Help is available. You are cared for.
Dear Listeners it is now your turn,
This whole Clifton Strengths, any assessment, maybe this isnât the answer to our global communication issues but it can be an answer to your individual communication. And the reality is that each of us are responsible for our own communication and how itâs received by the people and environment around us. You are communicating with everything you do; every like, every comment, every share, every honking of your horn, you are communicating who you are, your character. And when you can take responsibility with it, the world changes. So listeners, what are you going to do, today, tomorrow, over the next few days, to figure out what it is you want to work on.
And, as always, thank you for listening.
About Jim
CliftonStrengths Top 5: Arranger | WOO | Maximizer | Communication | Activator
I am the CliftonStrengths Community Manager for Gallup and Produce Gallup's Called to Coach and CliftonStrengths Webcasts found at http://gallup.com/cliftonstrengths. In my role I manage the global community of Gallup-Certified Coaches and help those customers who are engaged with our CliftonStrengths Assessment worldwide. In prior years I have managed IT resources, managed a high school and college internship program for Gallup and was a member of the Omaha STEM Ecosystem managing board. I have been at Gallup since 2007.
Be sure to check out Jimâs LinkedIn!
About Sarah
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What Iâve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people donât realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people theyâre sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Donât Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!
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350 Growing Through Failure
It is vital to our success to fail, we need to try things that are new and be comfortable in the fact failure is normal and expected. By letting ourselves be uncomfortable and fail at new things, we leave room for growth and success.
In this episode Sarah Elkins and Paige Arnof-Fenn discuss the importance of trying new activities and accepting our failures as opportunities to grow.
Highlights
Building a community of people who know when to reach out for help and who you can reach out to.
Don't just do what youâre great at, try things that are new, especially if you suck at them at first.
Explore outside your comfort zone to learn new and amazing things about yourself and the world around you.
Quotes
âBe brave enough to start something you kind of suck at when you really haven't sucked at stuff in a long time.â
âPart of being an adult is being comfortable being uncomfortable.â
Dear Listeners it is now your turn,
We covered a lot of ground today, but the thing that just came back to me is that I would love to challenge you to take on something that youâve always been curious about but never tried. Maybe you wonât be good at it, maybe youâll find that you have a natural talent for it. Maybe itâs taking a pottery class, throwing clay on a wheel or hand sculpting things, maybe itâs taking up knitting or Tai Chi, maybe itâs something as simple as walking around your neighborhood in a way you havenât done before, with great intention.
And, as always, thank you for listening.
About Paige
Paige Arnof-Fenn is the founder & CEO of global branding and digital marketing firm Mavens & Moguls based in Cambridge, MA. Her clients include Microsoft, Virgin, The New York Times Company, Colgate, venture-backed startups as well as non profit organizations. She graduated from Stanford University and Harvard Business School. Paige serves on several Boards, is a popular speaker and columnist who has written for Entrepreneur and Forbes.
Be sure to check out Paigeâs LinkedIn, as well as her website Mavens and Moguls, their recent articles, and their speaker programs!
About Sarah
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What Iâve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people donât realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people theyâre sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Donât Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!
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349 Community Building
How we choose to spend our time directly impacts the way we live both in our careers and in our day to day lives, however if we are spending our precious time surrounding ourselves with negativity and naysayers we are very unlikely to succeed. Which is why it is so important to find a community that encourages and supports each other.
In this episode Sarah Elkins ruminates on the path that led her to success and satisfaction, the importance of the individuals that helped her along the way, and the community they built.
Highlights
Identifying paths and the advocates who encourage you and see the best in you.
What is your role? And are you in a place that helps you thrive in that role?
Belonging and inclusion.
Quotes
âThereâs no way I couldâve known this path before I took any of the steps on it. Some people know what they want to do at a very young age, I was not one of those people. What I did have, and continue to have, are people in my life who believe in me, who often see more in me than I see in myself.â
âFeeling so supported and valued, changed the way I spend my precious time and energy.â
âRemember you canât really build community if you donât allow and encourage others to contribute. And that means you canât always be the one giving, you have to be someone who can ask for help and receive it with grace.â
Dear Listeners it is now your turn,
I encourage you to take time this week to consider who is in your circle. Do you have a diverse group of friends and colleagues who support and encourage you? Who ask you the hard questions, and who believe in you, sometimes more than you believe in yourself? Are you that person to others and do you receive that help with grace? If you canât jot down at least 3 names off the top of your head, you might have some work to do. Hereâs one idea to help you find and nurture that community: Look back at the times in your life that you felt confident, when you felt like you were contributing, when you felt like you were contributing and found satisfaction in the work you were doing. Now look for local activities where you are likely like hearted, not like minded necessarily but like hearted people. Maybe thatâs joining a book club, spending time at the library or a local bookstore, getting outside for walks -hikes-, or maybe take a walking tour of your community, if youâre feeling really brave maybe itâs time to join us at our next No Longer Virtual Summit.
And, as always, thank you for listening.
About Sarah
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What Iâve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people donât realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people theyâre sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Donât Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!
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348 Artistry in Community
Art has always brought people together, even in the darkest times of human history there is always a creative trying to give the world just a little bit of light.
In todayâs episode Sarah Elkins and Al Swanson discuss how community and artistry often go hand in hand, as well as the importance of giving back to your community.
Highlights
Community.
Passion for the path you chose.
People will fall in love with the creator, not the product.
Quotes
âThough the challenges are there I think because you are allowed to go down that path you chose, itâs the more Iâm interested in something the more I want to talk about it.â
âPick your medium, and you have to love it, and youâre gonna have to want to give it.â
Mentioned in this episode
Sarah Yaeger
George McCauley
Dear Listeners it is now your turn,
What are you going to explore today, tomorrow, the next day, in your creative outlet? What small thing can you take on, it might be picking up a coloring book and starting to color, just start to explore that. It might be picking out a recipe youâve never tried or maybe itâs finding your community at the library, a hiking group, maybe itâs the land trust near you to help with trail maintenance, maybe itâs something as simple as volunteering to read to children or seniors. What will you do to find your community, to contribute to it, to better yourself and keep yourself in alignment?
And, as always, thank you for listening.
About Al (bio from his website)
A.L. grew up on a small farm in Maine, surrounded by a beautiful forest, and raised by a father who loved working with wood. Watching his father create extraordinary pieces with his own two hands, with trees harvested from their land, left an impression on A.L. and sparked a passion that continues to this day.
After spending time studying business and agronomy at respective universities, he decided to follow the passions he discovered as a boy and pursue the fine craft of woodworking. He apprenticed under several elite cabinetmakers in Maine, mastering the traditional craft.
In 2000, he packed up his tools and gave in to the lure of the wide-open spaces of Montana, where he now calls home. Today he shares the passion he discovered as a boy with the folks who enjoy his collections of fine hardwood gifts for the home, exceptional hand-crafted furniture, and his line of wooden fly boxes, landing nets, and fly rod cases.
When heâs not in the studio creating something that will last for generations, youâll find him out on the river casting for trout, spending time with his son, and dreaming up the next big project to exceed his patronsâ expectations.
Be sure to check out his website! As well as his Twitter and Facebook!
About Sarah
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What Iâve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people donât realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people theyâre sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Donât Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!
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347 Find The Hidden Prize In Failure
Everything you do, starts and ends with you. From habits we try to make consistent, to our careers, everything we do comes from ourselves, and sometimes we fail which is just as important as success. Often we must fail and learn from those mistakes in order to succeed.
In this episode Sarah Elkins and Charles Clark discuss the importance of the evolution of the self, accepting our successes and failure, as well as the importance of stopping to check in with yourself and ensure you are still in alignment.
Highlights
Show up for the one. Embody your word of impact.
Take care of yourself, find time to regroup.
You need to live what you teach, be a good example not just to others but yourself.
You need to be willing to accept when itâs time to look in the mirror and confront yourself.
Accept your failure AND your successes.
Quotes
âThereâs that one person out there who really needs it and it kind of reminds me of this whole idea like; Hey just think about the one because we get so focused on the millions, the tens of thousands, the hundreds, but what about that one? Because I truly believe that one can become the million.â
âItâs painful day one, but if you do it enough you begin to love your imperfections.â
âI see myself changing, Iâm not perfect but I know Iâm worth it. Iâm worth showing up and being consistent, Iâm not there yet but look at what Iâve done.â
âFind The Hidden Prize In Failureâ
Dear Listeners it is now your turn,
I would really encourage you to think about one thing; shameful or hurtful or disappointing or painful that you experienced in your younger years, anytime pre-15 or 16. Something that happened to you, maybe it happened to you alot, you know what I mean, your traumatic childhood experiences. Many of us try to ignore them or we think because we had a generally good childhood that we donât have any trauma to deal with - I promise you everyone has something to deal with. Think about that moment, and think about how it has impacted who you are today, and do one thing that reminds you that you have the responsibility, that you have the power to show up how you want to show up in the world. Regardless of what happened in your childhood, YOU are responsible for your behavior in this moment. What are you going to do with this critical knowledge.
And, as always, thank you for listening.
About Charles
From the adrenaline of the racetrack to the exhilaration of the speaker's podium, Charles Clark's journey is a testament to the power of resilience.
A three-time National Champion and ten-time All-American, Charles was once ranked the sixth fastest man in the world at the IAAF World Championships in Berlin. His athletic career was a dream in motion until a devastating injury changed the trajectory of his path forever. Overnight, Charles went from the triumphs of athletic achievement to the depths of injury-induced despair, leading to an intense battle with anxiety and depression. Yet, what seemed like a catastrophic setback became the cornerstone of a profound transformation during which Charles learned to master and sustain optimal mental well-being.
Eleven years later, Charlesâ message goes further than the mere pursuit of achievement; it's about cultivating a mindset of growth, starting first and foremost with mental health. Charles is passionate about helping others become mentally strong, discover their purpose, and develop the habits that will allow them to make their dreams a reality. His philosophy is grounded in the belief that there are valuable lessons hidden in hardship that teach us exactly what we need to know to find fulfillment in life. For Charles, to truly thrive is to relentlessly push beyond the confines of failure and success, to reach unprecedented heights.
Today, Charles is a best-selling author and an award-winning speaker. His books, The 'I' in Team: The Playbook To Create A Winning Culture & A Thriving Business and Become your Ideal Self: How to Heal Through Self Therapy made the Amazon best selling list for leadership & motivation. Annually, he captivates audiences at over 50 events worldwide, ranging from educational institutions and sports teams to Fortune 500 companies. To date, his client list includes Google, Farmers Insurance, the NFL, the MLB, NCAA, Johnson & Johnson, Raymond James, Amazon, Nike, iHeart Radio, PepsiCo, and more. With his infectious energy and inspiring insights, Charles has reached and uplifted more than 600,000 people globally, instilling in them a newfound zest for life and leaving an unforgettable mark on hearts and minds alike.
Be sure to check out Charlesâs Facebook, LinkedIn, and Website! Order his new book!
About Sarah
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What Iâve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people donât realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people theyâre sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Donât Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!
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346 The Words You Use
You lead from wherever you sit, which is why it is so important to be intentional with your thoughts, words, and motives as you go through life.
In this episode Sarah Elkins and Erin Diehl discuss the importance of picking the right words for yourself and being intentional with the energy we bring to any situation.
Highlights
Picking the right mantra for yourself. Nothing is one size fits all.
Letting others voice their thoughts so they feel seen and heard.
Give yourself grace.
Quotes
âRituals, and prayer, and mantras, and affirmations, and words mean a lot, but we have to really believe them and internalize them, in order to make a difference in our own life and then we can therefore change others once we have shaped ourselves.â
âI look back at past versions of me, that didnât have some of the knowledge I have, and I just give her grace because she was just figuring it out and Iâm still figuring it out.â
Dear Listeners it is now your turn,
What can you do in the words that you use, how can you shift to a âYes, andâ with your team, your children, your partner, with your friends, how can you support the people around you and make sure you are living in alignment with how you live in the world.
And, as always, thank you for listening.
About Erin
Erin âBigâ Diehl is a Business Improv Edutainer, Failfluencer, and Professional Zoombie. Through a series of unrelated dares, Erin created improve it!, a unique professional development company rooted in improv comedy, that pushes leaders and teams to laugh, learn, play, and grow.
She is the proud host of The improve it! Podcast, a Top 1% Global Podcast, which helps develop leaders and teams through play, improv and experiential learning, and first time author of the Amazon Best Seller & Top New Release: I See You! A Leaderâs Guide to Energizing Your Team Through Radical Empathy.
Among her many accolades, Erin is most proud of successfully coercing over 36,000 professionals to chicken dance.
Be sure to check out Erinâs LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Erinâs websites Itâs Erin Diehl, Itâs Erin Diehl - I See You, and Learn To Improve It!
About Sarah
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What Iâve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people donât realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people theyâre sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Donât Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!
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345 Staying Embodied As An Artist
Like everything in existence, we change and grow and it can become difficult to stay involved in the things that make our lives fulfilling and enjoyable. Our passions can come and go which is normal, but it is always important to remember to take care of yourself and what makes you thrive in order to return to your passions.
In this episode Mary Riitano and Sarah Elkins discuss how acting has come and gone in Maryâs life and how honing numerous skills can help us return to the passions that spark joy in our lives.
Highlights
Itâs normal to be terrified of something youâve done before.
Cocktail of chemistry.
You can pick up different things to discover -or rediscover- yourself.
We all grow and change at our own unique rate, there is no deadline to spread your wings.
Create a rich tapestry of skills.
Quotes
âThat mask we wear on the outside; weâve got to get through this in a brave way, and you donât want to show any of the stuff on the inside. But remembering that itâs there is what makes us real.â
âI think as a small town artist your call to the arts kind of comes in these waves and clarities, and then you go back into the fog. Because where I was at the time, there was a small theater, and then when my family moved from Minnesota to Montana there, was no theater.â
âIt was the same feeling I had when I was 9. I walked onto the stage and I said, âoh Iâm homeâ.â
Dear Listeners it is now your turn,
If youâre one of those big girls sitting on a couch, thinking about that dream youâve been holding onto, whether thatâs as Mary said; starting a garden, growing your own food, maybe itâs being in a movie, maybe itâs being a guest on a podcast, maybe itâs grand, maybe itâs quiet, maybe itâs I donât know being the next president of the United States, We have your back. You have women in your corner. So, what will you do? Whatâs your first step? Iâd love to hear from you.
And, as always, thank you for listening.
About Mary
Mary Riitano recently appeared as love interest Cassie in the tv episodic âHeebuckâ (currently on festival tour) directed by Michael Polish. Her work is noted for vibrant energy, strength, versatility, and is referred to as captivating.
She garnered a Best Actress for short film romantic comedy âSwingâ at the WY International Film Festival + three best actress nominations for this film. Riitano is a skilled dramatic actress receiving Best Supporting Actress award for âWuthering Heightsâ at the Idyllwild Festival of Cinema. Other films on Amazon Prime are "Useless" & "We Burn Like This."
Maryâs acting journey includes 19+ years of theatre, seven independent films, western series, several professional short films, and two documentaries. She's trained with some of LAâs best: Margie Haber Studio, Lindsay Frame AMAW Portland/LA, Crystal Carson LA/Atlanta, Christine Horn, BGB Studios, and Josh Pais Master Acting Series. Mary is active in Montana film communities and loves mountain time snowboarding and hiking!
Be sure to check out Maryâs LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram! As well as her website Mary Riitano!
About Sarah
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What Iâve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people donât realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people theyâre sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Donât Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!
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344 Evolving Stories
Returning for his second episode, Tom Jackobs and Sarah Elkins discuss how storytelling has changed for both of them since their last conversation, how their tools and strategies have changed, as well as how important storytelling is as a medium for both of them.
Highlights
It is okay to look for coaches, especially when you yourself are a coach.
Find your own strategies and tools for writing and working.
You can be good at things and not be the best at them.
Quotes
âAt least I started writing, because that is the hardest part.â
âIâm not a chef, but Iâm a good cook.â
âWe need the ones that are going to slow us down and make decisions better.â
Dear Listeners it is now your turn,
Youâve listened to this whole conversation about how Tom started his book, how he wrote his book, why he wrote his book, why he started his podcast, and some of the challenges he experienced in that time. What is something you want to take on that youâve been considering for a long time that you are now ready for that maybe you werenât ready for a year ago or five years ago. What will be your first step? Are you the kind of person that needs a template to get started or are you a person that looks at a blank page and gets inspired?
And, as always, thank you for listening.
About Tom
I am a Coach of Fitness Health, Entrepreneur, Public Speaker, Improving Sales, Customer Service.
Be sure to check out Tomâs LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! As well as his podcast on Spotify and Apple podcast!
About Sarah
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What Iâve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people donât realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people theyâre sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Donât Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!
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343 Incremental Improvements
Our environments influence how we function and how we are able to deal with the things in our life mentally and emotionally so that we can choose to rearrange or shed the stories or things that no longer serve us.
In todayâs episode Sarah Elkins and Mark Ainley discuss the importance of giving everything our own style, facing the parts of ourselves we hold onto that need to be reframed or allowed to rest, and finally how we all collect little trophies of our adventures and that these âimperfectionsâ should be treasured.
Highlights
Give your own style to whatever you do. Make it unique, make it You.
What part of your story that you arenât dealing with needs to be reframed so that you can move on?
How your environment shifts your roles.
What are your adventure dimples?
Quotes
âWhen we have that resistant, usually thereâs something behind that resistance. Thereâs a reason for that, And if we cannot push but follow through with shall we say gentle persistence, we can get to the root and that expression can change.â
âWeâre so busy trying to change behavior, trying to change the face of things, rather than the root.â
âClutter is the sign of a nonintegrated relationship of how something expresses.â
Dear Listeners it is now your turn,
What will you do, which room will you start in, where you stand there for 60 seconds. Close your eyes for a moment, sense what youâre feeling or hearing in that room. Are there any noises? Is there a hum, do you have wind chimes outside? What are you hearing? Are these sounds that are agreeable, do they light you up, do they inspire? Then open your eyes, look around you, does that room make you feel good or does it make you feel dizzy and heavy? What can you change today, in that room, something small, that will inspire you to make more changes. Incremental improvements.
And, as always, thank you for listening.
Mentioned in this episode
Atomic Habits by James Clear
When by Daniel Pink
About Mark
A professional Feng Shui consultant since 2001, Mark Ainley of Sense of Space has consulted and taught all over the world, particularly in Japan, where since 2003 he has had an active practice both in person and on Zoom. Well-known and respected for his practical, easy-to-grasp approach to Feng Shui principles (which he refers to as Contemporary Feng Shui), he writes, teaches, and consults internationally, bridging the ancient wisdom of Feng Shui with common sense and aligned insights from the latest environmental psychology research.
Be sure to check out Sense of Space! As well as Markâs Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!
About Sarah
"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."
In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What Iâve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people donât realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people theyâre sharing them with.
My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.
The audiobook, Your Stories Donât Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!
Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.
Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!
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