Join me as I sit down with Sandra Ford Walston, The Courage Expert, as she explains how individuals can claim their courage. An author, a global speaker, and certified coach, she has written three books: Courage: The Heart and Spirit of Every Woman, The Courage Difference: A Unique Guide for Women, and FACE IT! 12 […]
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Revealing the Amazing Source of My Work
Join me as I sit down with Sheila Kelly in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for an interview on her show, Shift with Sheila—Real People, Real Inspirations. I’ll share the remarkable events and experiences that inspire my books, talks, and coaching, which have impacted thousands of people across the U.S. and Canada. Sheila Kelly is the founder of The Big […]
Enlightened Leadership–A Summary from The Illuminated Workplace
Leadership is one of the most pivotal elements of any organization, influencing not just its productivity but also its overall culture and the well-being of its people. In her insightful book, The Illuminated Workplace, Danna Beal, M.Ed. offers a profound framework for reimagining leadership, shifting away from traditional ego-driven models toward a more enlightened and […]
Profound Leadership: Lessons from Rodney Edward Gannon
Healthcare News, Aug. 8, 2023- I have worked both as an employee and a consultant in various sized corporations and I have been a speaker and workshop leader for thousands of people. Although I have interacted with many kinds of leaders, one deeply rooted and profoundly authentic leader was my boss in my early 30s—Rodney […]
Illuminating the Path to Personal Freedom and Satisfaction
Calm Business, in their 2023 Workplace Mental Health Trends Report: The Future of Work, reported that forty-two percent of respondents to a workplace mental health survey said that workplace challenges are the top reason they seek mental health support. This is followed by personal illness, dealing with the illness of a family member, losing a […]
Refresh Your Viewpoint
As we emerge from the pandemic many organizations want to return to normal. But changes in attitudes, motivations, and goals for employees and their desires for workplace environments have changed in ways that few could have been predicted. The Great Resignation and Quietly Quitting are results of many people during the pandemic having the chance […]
Finding Relief from a Toxic Workplace: Why We Must Shine a Light on this Difficult Problem
Healthcare News- May 10, 2022 I was feeling trepidation as I stood on a stage before a national audience of 800 business leaders in Denver, Colorado. I felt angst about the words I was about to speak in sharing my experiences as an author and consultant in a wide variety of businesses and industries. Although […]
Previous Speaking Engagements
Previous Engagements: Swedish Science Foundation, Orthopedic Spine Surgeons, Seattle, WA WSAE-Annual Conference, Yakima, WA OR Regional Conference, Seattle Science Foundation Sound Women’s Clinic, Edmonds, WA Overlake Hospital, Bellevue, WA Swedish Medical Clinics and Hospital Departments AHRA, Orlando, FL, Los Angeles, CA, St. Louise MO Grand Rounds- Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, CA Bastyr University, Seattle, WA Emeritus […]
Uplifting Yourself and Others During Tumultuous Times
After over a year and half of a pandemic, I don’t need to cite data to validate that this has been an incredibly difficult time for millions of people in our own country, not to mention worldwide. It has affected healthcare in ways that are immeasurable and more impactful than most any other industry. Front […]
Do You Ignite Passion in Those You Lead?
Passion is a powerful, intense emotion. When we feel passion, we are energized and moved to create with enthusiasm. Passion leads to great inventions, art, music, sports, and other extraordinary endeavors. Some describe this desire as being in the “zone.” I attribute this space to a free-flowing consciousness that occurs when we are in alignment […]