Bästa Professional Learning podcaster (2024)

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235: Four Years In: What’s Next for the improve it! Podcast, and How Can We Continue to Improve and Inspire You? 28:40

3d ago28:40

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Picture this: Erin sitting on a porch with a chicken on a laptop in the heat of the pandemic, asking herself how she was going to start a podcast. Yup, that’s the improve it! Podcast’s origin story and Erin is here today to tell you the tale. In today’s episode, Erin shares the logistics behind starting a podcast, the mistakes that she made so you …

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234: Tiffany Sauder on Dual Career Families: Can You Really Have It All Without Sacrificing What Matters Most? 44:39

10d ago44:39

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What does laundry have to do with giving yourself the space to love & serve and not just do? An awful lot, according to CEO, Keynote Speaker, and Scared Confident Podcast Host, Tiffany Sauder. Tiffany is an expert in how to actually live your existence, not just manage it. She helps high-achievers have a space where they can love and serve, not jus…

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233: In a World Filled with Distractions, How Can You Live with an Expansive Mind? Nate Klemp Answers 43:48

17d ago43:48

43:48

Nate Klemp, PhD, is a writer, philosopher, and entrepreneur. Most recently, Nate is the author of the new book OPEN: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World. The book explores how screen addiction and political polarization have closed the modern mind. Using new science, age-old practices, and life experiments, Open investigates tools w…

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232: Are You Missing Out on Team Building Opportunities? Discover the Power of a Leadership Book Club 19:54

24d ago19:54

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Yes, you know what book clubs are. You’ve seen them in action, been a part of them, maybe even organized them on your own. But what if we told you that a book club was how improve it! began? In today’s episode, Erin tells the story of the book club she joined early in her career and how the first book they read changed her life and helped her build…

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231: Ready to Negotiate Like a Pro in High-Stake Conversations? Tune in with FBI Insider Chris Voss 45:35

1M ago45:35

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Chris Voss worked as a Supervisory Special Agent for the FBI, specializing in negotiation. Now Chris is the World's #1 Negotiation Coach, Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author of Never Split The Difference, and CEO at The Black Swan Group, Ltd. In today’s episode, Erin and Chris discuss identification versus feeling when it comes to empathy, the powe…

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230: Ready to Land Your Dream Job? Matthew Sorensen Shares Insider Tips 52:23

1M ago52:23

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Matthew Sorensen is the Creator/Host of The Job Interview Experience podcast. An expert in his field, Matthew is going to share everything you need to know from the perspective of the next person who’s recruiting you for your dream job. In today’s episode, Erin and Matthew discuss how to say no at the right times because you know what you’re worth,…

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229: Can a Leadership Book Change Your Team's Culture? A Sneak Peek into Our Virtual Book Club 20:00

1M ago20:00

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As leaders, what if we thought about hitting key life metrics as much as we think about hitting key performance metrics? Sure, we want sales and production to increase, but we also want to see our teammates going to that pottery class after work because they have the capacity to do so, and because they want to do it. In today’s episode, Erin gives …

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228: Ever Wonder How to Master Storytelling? Ready for James Ontra’s Jaw-Dropping Presentation Tips? 43:10

2M ago43:10

43:10

James Ontra is the CEO and Co-Founder of Shufflrr. Shufflrr is AI Presentation Management, and gives users a fast, easy way to create and share a presentation. James joins Erin today to discuss the key components to every great presentation, why emotion is your most vital asset, and the difference between knowing the what of what you’re presenting …

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227: Imposter Syndrome Got You Down? Get On the Up with Jule Kim 48:05

2M ago48:05

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Jule Kim is an Executive Leadership Coach, imposter syndrome expert, and keynote speaker. Jule joins Erin today to discuss what we think imposter syndrome is versus what it actually is, the differences between imposter syndrome and people pleasing, and why her biggest lesson is to get your head on straight before you do anything. If you’re up for s…

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226: Want to Know My Author Story? Here’s How I Was Guided to Write My Book 28:22

2M ago28:22

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In today’s episode, Erin tells you about the three P’s (pivoting, people-pleasing, and pain) that she experienced as the pandemic began in 2020, and how the tools and strategies she developed in her healing cocoon led her to the message she received to write her first book. Erin explains how you can look to every external source you want to, but th…

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225: Want to Write a Book? Success Secrets from My Publisher & Editor Tess Newton 41:06

2M ago41:06

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Tess Newton is an Editorial Lead at Greenleaf Book Group, where she uses her love of words to transform manuscripts from a wide variety of genres—business, self-help, memoir, fiction, health—into polished, professional books. In today’s episode, Tess joins Erin to talk about the publishing process for Erin’s book that’s launching on February 20th (…

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224: How Do You Get Struck with Your Own Passion? John Miles Tells All 51:48

3M ago51:48

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John Miles is the Founder & CEO of Passion Struck, Podcast Host, Keynote Speaker, Author, and Navy Veteran. In today’s episode, John joins Erin to talk about the differences between your actual self, ought self, and ideal self; why he felt numb when he was at the height of his career; and what it means to pursue your passion versus a profession. Jo…

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223: How Do You Stand in Your Power to Draw Others In? Protect Your Vibes with Rita Buck 43:28

3M ago43:28

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Rita Buck is a certified sound bath instructor and brand ambassador for Erin Diehl. In today’s episode, improve it!’s Marketing Manager, Nicole Entzeroth, talks with Rita about how the only two things you can control are your attitude and your effort, the guilt we carry to “brighten each other up,” and why you should be asking for help as a leader.…

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222: Are You Ready to Stop Playing Small? Discover these Game-Changing Strategies to Elevate Your Leadership Presence 25:27

3M ago25:27

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You know what limiting beliefs, not going after your dreams, and the fear of failure have in common? Playing small. Then maybe talking yourself out of it for a bit. And then playing small again. In today’s episode, Erin walks you two activities from one of her dear friends that will help you set the tone for the year, get specific about what it is …

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221: Dissecting Perfectly Hidden Depression? Here Are the Secrets to Healing with Dr. Margaret Rutherford 47:01

3M ago47:01

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Dr. Margaret Rutherford is celebrating her 30th year as a psychologist in a private clinical practice that she loves in Fayetteville, Arkansas. In 2014, Dr. Margaret published an article on The Huffington Post that went viral. That article evolved into Perfectly Hidden Depression, Dr. Margaret’s debut novel which focuses on how destructive perfecti…

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220: Which Core Values Help You Hire and Retain Top Talent? 22:22

4M ago22:22

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As leaders we hear and think about core values more often than not, but do we actually know strategies to create the most aligned set of core values for ourselves and our teams? In today’s episode, Erin walks you through two activities from her newest book I See You!, to create your own set of core values solo and create your team’s set of core val…

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219: Crave Purpose in Your Life and Career? Rha Goddess Tells All 44:16

4M ago44:16

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Rha Goddess is THE entrepreneurial soul coach behind hundreds of breakthrough changemakers, cultural visionaries, and social entrepreneurs. Rha is also the Founder & CEO of Move The Crowd, an entrepreneurial training company dedicated to creative and cultural entrepreneurs working at the intersection of values, profitability, and social impact. Rha…

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218: Craving Routine? Habits that You’ll Actually Stick to? (Pssssst, It’s Just 4 Easy Steps) 27:56

4M ago27:56

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Consistency can be quite the buzzword these days. We hear it all the time—whether it comes to our personal routines, work habits, or relationships. In reality, there’s more to consistency than just talking about it. In today’s episode, Erin gives you the top four reasons why we lack consistency and the four solutions to creating a routine that work…

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217: How Do You Become a Selfless Leader? Pamela Lookingglass Spills the Tea 39:48

4M ago39:48

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Pamela is OUT and she is ready to PLAY. In today’s episode, improve it!’s Community Manager Nicole Entzeroth interviews Erin’s very own Brand Ambassador and Top Executive at Synergy Consulting, Pamela Lookingglass. They discuss what selfless leadership means (and what it doesn’t), habits to become a selfless leader, and how to attract a magnetic cu…

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216: How Does a Four-Day Work Week Impact Your Team? with Special Guest, Jenna McDonnell 45:21

5M ago45:21

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Working one less day a week sounds nice in theory, but is it actually possible? In today’s episode, Erin and VP of Client Experience Jenna McDonnell talk about the why behind improve it!’s decision to move to a four-day work week, how they did it, and the changes they’ve noticed since. If you're curious about a four-day work week—this is the episod…

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215: Why Does Your Feminine Energy Need Healing? with Laura Herde 49:50

5M ago49:50

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Showing up from a place of overflow versus showing up from a place of depletion...we’ve all experienced both. When it comes to leadership and personal development, how do we flow instead of force? In today’s episode, Erin and Mindset & Leadership Mentor Laura Herde talk about what it means to find the sweet spot in the dance between your masculine …

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214: How Can Meditation Impact Your Leadership Style? 31:31

5M ago31:31

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You know meditation can help us slow down, tune in, and be more present. But have you thought about how it might benefit your leadership style? In today’s episode, Erin takes you through her own leadership and meditation journeys, how she found meditation to be one of the most influential tools in her leadership toolkit, and how you can make it do …

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213: How Does a Navy SEAL’s Story Teach Us Self-Leadership? 51:06

5M ago51:06

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When we think about leadership, we often think about it as one person’s connection to a group of people. In today’s episode, Erin and Navy SEAL, best-selling author, speaker, and coach Jason Redman talk about how leadership must start with leading ourselves first. Jason shares about the five buckets to attain self-leadership and how being able to t…

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212: Brewing Balance: Reimaging Caffeine, Alcohol and Work 28:23

5M ago28:23

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Excess: something we infuse into our lives, but rarely step back from and wonder what can I take away rather than what can I add? In today’s episode, Erin shares about her own relationship with excess in the forms of caffeine, alcohol, and work. She'll give you her five steps for how she’s reimagined them to work for her as she is, not the version …

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211: The Art of Breathwork: Mastering Self-Love and Living Fully with Erin Telford 51:39

6M ago51:39

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The world we live in makes it easy to get caught up in—and stuck—in the small stuff. The overflowing inboxes, the relationships we outgrow, the fancy cars, the job titles...you get it. What would happen if we zoomed out from all of this? In today’s episode, Breathwork Facilitator & Trainer and 1:1 Mentor for Healers & Coaches, Erin Telford, tells a…

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210: Work Less, Achieve More: Tales from a 4-Day Workweek 35:10

6M ago35:10

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Imagine a workweek where you set achievable goals, don’t have meetings that could’ve been emails, and infuse efficiency and automation into everything you do. The best part? By doing so, you save an entire day, so three-day weekends become a regular thing. It sounds idealistic, but it can be your reality...today. Erin gives you improve it!’s 5-step…

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209: Mom-Guilt, the Mental Load, and How to Reclaim Your Mental Well-Being as a Parent with Dr. Morgan Cutlip 47:12

6M ago47:12

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Parenting is about as complicated and stressful as it gets, and Dr. Morgan Cutlip is here to free you from the guilt and help you reclaim your mental well-being by letting go of the noise we get from information overload. In today’s episode, Erin and Dr. Morgan talk about what mom guilt is and what it feels like, what rest really means as a parent,…

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208: Unlocking Your Potential: 4 Lessons from My Soulbbatical 30:46

6M ago30:46

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A soulbbatical – sounds a little different, right? The tried-and-true sabbatical gets an introspective makeover. In today’s episode, Erin gives you her four takeaways from her most recent soulbbatical and the formula for taking one of your own. If you’re feeling disconnected from yourself with no time to reconnect, this is the episode for you. ICYM…

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207: Overwhelm to Overflow: Conquer Burnout for a Balanced Life with Corporate Burnout Strategist, Dr. Raushannah “RJ” Verwayne 42:27

7M ago42:27

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“There are external factors that can compound what we’re dealing with, but y’all, it really is us, how we view the world, and how we teach people to treat us.” – Dr. Raushannah “RJ” Verwayne The fear we all have of not being enough, not having enough, or not doing enough—that’s the same fear that overwhelms us into burnout and inaction. In today’s …

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206: Love Yourself First: 7 Ways to Invest in You Today 34:50

7M ago34:50

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“Once you start to recognize all of the support that you have in your life, that anxiety, that worry, that fear is going to disappear.” – Erin Diehl In the moments when you feel most alone, it’s also the most essential to remember all of the support you have around you. In today’s episode, Erin gives you the low-down on how to fill The 7 Buckets. Y…

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205: Investing in a Stylist to Empower You to Show Up More Confidently with Elizabeth Martin 39:17

7M ago39:17

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“What I’m super passionate about is passing on my belief in other people to help them believe in themselves–and that fills me up more than anything else.” – Elizabeth Martin You know what Amazon shoulder pads, the true definition of vulnerability, and not needing to come out of your comfort zone have in common? Episode 205 of The improve it! Podcas…

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204: How to Build Trust with Yourself and with Others with Justin Patton 43:04

7M ago43:04

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“I will never be one of those speakers or coaches who tells people that they need to change. I actually believe the opposite. I don’t think people need to change–I think they walked out of the truth of who they really are.” -Justin Patton We live in an age of toxic self-improvement culture. Adding a daily 30-minute meditation, new skincare gadget, …

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203: Energize: Make the Most of Every Moment with Simon Ong 43:24

8M ago43:24

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“People do not buy your product, your services, or your ideas as much as they buy your energy.” -Simon Ong We talk about energy all the time, or as the kids say, “it’s giving...” As an international keynote speaker, bestselling author of Energize and award-winning coach, Simon Ong is the energy expert you need in your life. In this episode, Simon a…

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202: Self Worth = Net Worth: How to Live in Abundance 28:35

8M ago28:35

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Self-worth isn’t just a fun phrase to throw around, it’s a way of being. In this episode, Erin gives you her go-to six steps for living in abundance rather than in scarcity. If you’ve been focusing on the negative lately, this episode is for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: If this episode resonated with you, please consider writing a revie…

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201: Reduce Stress with Meditation and Comedy with Paula Jane Newman 43:20

8M ago43:20

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You know that feeling when something just feels right and there’s no other way to explain it? It’s almost like your mind and your body say, “Ahhh yes. Finally! This is it.” That’s how Paula Jane Newman felt when she experienced meditation for the first time. The rest is history! Erin and Paula Jane talk about everything from what it means to develo…

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200: How to Get Comfortable Talking About Menopause with Podcast Host Selene Yeager 37:05

8M ago37:05

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It’s high time we talk about periods, perimenopause, and menopause on The improve it! Pod… And who better to do it with than Selene Yeager: Owner of FitChick, Ink, Content Creator for Feisty Menopause, and Host of Hit Play Not Pause podcast. Selene has made it her mission to live what she writes as a certified personal trainer, USA Cycling certifie…

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199: When the Anxiety Hits: My Ten Step Mental Health Checklist 34:46

8M ago34:46

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When s*** hits the fan, it’s hard to stop and think, “Wow I better do this meditation right now.” Taking proactive care of ourselves is not an easy feat—but it’s essential to have a bank of techniques to pull from so that you don’t have to use any brain power that you don’t have when the anxiety hits. Erin has gone to depths of burnout and back to …

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198: Let’s Talk about Anxiety, Perimenopause, and Mental Health with Mandi Graziano 39:10

9M ago39:10

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The way you wake up is the way your day goes, unless you do something about it. Whether it’s in a furry, in a funk, or in fervor for life—it will continue to run through your day like a leaky sink you don’t have time to fix. Hospitality expert and women’s health advocate Mandi Graziano has come to this realization, and has insight to share with you…

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197: How I’m Battling Burnout: Ten Tips for Coping When You Just Can’t Quit 24:45

9M ago24:45

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Have you ever experienced a regular ole Tuesday where sending an email feels arduous? Picking up a phone call feels like a side gig? Sharing about your day at the dinner table feels as stressful as an open mic night? You’re not alone. Burnout—as we know it—comes in as many forms as it can sneak itself into. In this episode, Erin shares her most rec…

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196: Your Presence Has a Purpose: A Mind-Blowing Conversation with Jade Simmons 41:15

9M ago41:15

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Are you the type of person who thinks about your life’s purpose all day, every day or someone who goes with the flow? Either way, Erin speaks with Jade Simmons about purpose in a light you’ve never thought of before – and concrete, non-intimidating strategies you can use to discover yours. From what it means to “learn as you go” to how presence shr…

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195: Be Here Now: Five Steps to Becoming More Present in Your Life 31:02

9M ago31:02

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You know how the universe has that way of slapping you in the face when you least expect it? Erin is here to tell her most recent wake-up call that all started when she jumped off of a 40-foot cliff in Costa Rica. Oh yeah, you’re in for a treat. From this leap of faith that ended in something not so cute, Erin realized that she was being called to …

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191: Love Your Online Presence: A Conversation with Comedian Nick Smeriglio 47:38

10M ago47:38

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Want to know what Christopher Walken’s favorite podcast is? You’re in for a treat. In today’s episode, Erin talks with impressionist and comedian Nick Smeriglio about his journey from corporate to comedy, how posting his impression of Sebastian Maniscalco on TikTok led to a phone call from Jimmy Kimmel, and the realization he came to about letting …

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190: Ask Me Anything: Best Practices for First Time People Leaders 23:17

10M ago23:17

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Instructions for how to put an Ikea table together? In the manual. How to grow the perfect green beans? In that one gardening Youtube channel you follow. A playbook on how to manage people? Now that’s a bit dicey. Managing teams and leading people does not have to be overwhelming. And in this Q&A episode, Erin gives you her 5-step guide for managin…

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189: Imagine Belonging at Work with Rhodes Perry 38:28

10M ago38:28

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Creating a culture of belonging at work – we talk about this all the time as people leaders, but do we consider what the concrete building blocks are to ensuring that each team member feels seen, heard, and valued? In today’s episode, Erin talks with award-winning social entrepreneur, best-selling author, and nationally recognized DEI expert Rhodes…

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188: Seven Ways to Practice Self Love 28:17

10M ago28:17

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Imagine a life where you’re too exhausted to grab the newspaper for your next-door neighbor. Where you snap at your best friend instead of letting them finish their story. Where you don’t offer to help plan your team’s end of year event because you’re maxed out. Imagine a life where you can’t care for others because you’re not taking care of yourse…

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187: Ditch the Workplace Drama with Cy Wakeman 41:37

11M ago41:37

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Leaders don't manage people, they manage energy. Drama researcher, thought leader, and New York Time best-selling author Cy Wakeman joins Erin to discuss what it means to manage the energy of your team & the individuals you lead by analyzing emotional waste and how to replace it with good mental processes. If your team is burning out quickly and yo…

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186: Your Evening Routine: An Essential Five Step Guide for Busy Leaders 25:03

11M ago25:03

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What happens when you try to go to bed after being on go-mode from the time your alarm went off that morning? You have trouble turning off your brain. And then because you have trouble turning off the brain, you have trouble falling asleep. And because you have trouble falling asleep, you have trouble staying asleep. You’re not alone in knowing tha…

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185: Want to Create Connection with Yourself & Others? Here is your action plan! With Jay Fields 19:08

11M ago19:08

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The secret to becoming a great leader? Setting a timer on your phone to go splash water on your face. Yup, you heard that right. On her final episode on the improve it! Podcast (for now heehee), Jay Fields talks with Erin about what it means to spend more of your time thinking about yourself than experiencing yourself, how to develop a “felt” relat…

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184: Feeling Challenged at Work? How to Reduce Stress and Have More Control with Jay Fields 18:44

11M ago18:44

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Ever feel like your work week is like jumping into a pool of piranhas and there’s never going to be any healing? Us too. In her second episode with Jay Fields, Erin dives into what it means to feel challenged at work, how to reduce the resulting stress (actually this time), and have more control over what you can control. If you’re feeling stressed…

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183: Your body and nervous system – Why they are critical to creating lasting behavioral change with Jay Fields 19:26

11M ago19:26

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Ever wondered why you have a hard time going from doing it all to doing nothing? Today, Jay Fields joins Erin on the improve it! Podcast to show us why. If you’re in an immobilized state (i.e., watching Netflix), there are things you can do to sort of “warm your body back up” instead of going straight into an intense run. On the other hand, if you’…

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