Thriving Matters Podcast

Don't Expect Perfection, Strive For Action

Have you ever get caught up in a situation where you cannot move forward because you keep aiming for unattainable perfection?

In this episode, I discuss with my guest Jeff Summers, and EI expert, on the topic of getting over your obsession for perfection, which is keeping you from moving fast and forward. We also talked about being present in your listening to others to learn new, better ideas everyday.

Jeff and I chat about his interesting insights on managing and leading with an active brain for someone with ADD, and his favorite reads and so on. For more about me and my work, visit: www.carriebenedet.com

#execute #action #launch #ADD #focus #leadership #leadershipcoach #gratitude #emotionalintelligence #eitools

Reflecting Backward To Move Forward

"Yesterday's the past, tomorrow's the future, but today is a gift. That's why it's called the present" - Bil Keane

In this episode, I discuss with my guest Debbie Muno, on the topic of reflection. We talk about how you can reframe your mind to embrace your positive and negative experiences and to use them to your advantage for your growth and transformation. We exchange views on taking hold of your emotions, spirit, and talent, as well as feeding yourself positive thoughts.

Debbie is a former gymnast and EI expert, and we talk about how every experience she encountered as a child has shaped her into the person she is today. She also shared the one mindset that has driven her to excel in her profession, relationships, and life. For more about me and my work, visit: www.carriebenedet.com

#mindsetshift #positivity #positivethoughts #reflection #experience #leadership #leadershipcoach #gratitude #emotionalintelligence #eitools

Finding Your Intellectual Property

"Imitation is the most sincere form of flattering" - Nikki Langman

In this episode, I discuss with my guest on the topic of finding your intellectual property by learning from the leaders that you admire. We talk about various traits of an effective leader, such as being courageous and vulnerable; having gratitude, and having regards for others' voices. Listen in as we discuss how to learn from the best of the best and use these lessons as guides for you to lead a fulfilling life everyday.

I talk with Nikki Langman, a leader with a strong background in human resources and developing high-performing teams about the traits that she identifies as her intellectual property and how these traits have helped her to become the best leader she can be. For more about me and my work, visit: www.thrivingmatters.com.au

#intellectualproperty #highperformance #leadership #leadershipcoach #gratitude #courage #trust #generosity #emotionalintelligence #eitools

Building Grit and Resilience

"Spectacular outcomes are proceeded by unspectacular preparations." - Nikki Langman

I am starting a new series, interviewing leaders from different fields to share with you the most practical and actionable pieces of advice. In this episode, I discuss with my guest about the importance of grit, perseverance, and taking action. We talk about how to prompt yourself for action, how to stay on top of your own emotions and the actionable steps you can take to live to the fullest every single day.

I talk with Nikki Langman, a leader with a strong background in human resources and developing high-performing teams about the things she learned throughout her journey - and how you can apply these lessons in your daily life. For more about me and my work, visit: www.thrivingmatters.com.au

#productivity #grit #highperformance #leadershipcoach #leadership #grit #perserverance #emotionalintelligence #eitools

Building Your Personal Brand

A brand is an emotional connection. Your personal brand is not only how people see you but also how you see yourself. It's much more than just surface level.

In this episode, I talk with my guest on our experiences building our personal brands and how every little thing that we do can affect the brand that we are. I believe being mindful and conscious about what you do and where you go, as well as recognizing you are in control help tremendously on your journey to design your personal brand.

I talk with Scarlett Vespa, brand-maker, transformation coach, and CEO of The Conscious Agency about our journey to discover our brand, our mission and how we learn to shine our light. For more about me and my work, visit: www.thrivingmatters.com.au

#personalbrand #leadershipcoach #leadership #selfreflection #emotionalintelligence #eitools

Starting Your Dream Business

As entrepreneurs and business owners, it is so easy to attach our values and self-worth to our ventures - which can be unhealthy for both you and the business!

 

In this episode, I sit down with my guest Scarlett Vespa, Brand Maker, Transformation Coach, and CEO of The Conscious Agency  to talk about the mindset shifts that helped us get to where we are. Listen on as we talk about clarity, building confidence, self-care and the importance of patience. It's time to rethink how you grow with your business. For more about my business visit www.thrivingmatters.com.au

#startups #leadershipcoach #businesstips #newbusiness #bizideas #emotionalintelligence #eitools

Being Open To Change

"Change is inevitable. Growth is optional." - John C. Maxwell

Have you ever felt stuck in the face of change? Have you ever struggled to keep up with changes? Often in our lives, we get so caught up in changes that we let them get the best of us. That is why I'm sitting down today to talk about how you can flip your perspective and leverage the changes for your best benefit. Listen on as I share how I manage myself in times of changes and how you can apply these practices into your life.

I talk with Scarlett Vespa, brand-maker, transformation coach, and CEO of The Conscious Agency to explore how dealing with changes the right way led us to where we are. For more about me and my work, visit: www.thrivingmatters.com.au

#change #transformation #leadershipcoach #thrive

Taking A Leap Of Faith Into The Unknown

Uncertainty is scary. But life happens in the unknown space outside of your comfort zone.

 

In this episode, I talk about the things to consider when you are planning to take a leap of faith into the unknown, and what to keep in mind when you bite the bullet and do it. My guest and I shared about how we learned to trust our intuition, how to be patient, and how we built our own support community when we are working towards our goals.

 

I sit down with Scarlett Vespa, a transformation coach, and a branding expert to share about how we conquered our fears and doubts of uncertainty to do what we believe in. For more about me and my work, visit: www.thrivingmatters.com.au

 

#leadershipcoach #comfortzone #culturechange #intuition #goaltips #trustyourself

Leading Yourself Through Ambiguous Times

The best leaders out there are the ones that can facilitate the performance of others and can lead themselves well from within.

In this episode, I discuss traits of effective and ineffective leadership and how you can study other leaders to look into yourself. I talk about self-reflection techniques, interpersonal growth and taking responsibilities. I also discuss with my guest practical exercises so you can learn what you stand for and how you can strive to be a great leader, not only for the people in your lives but also for your own self.

I talk with Scarlett Vespa from The Conscious Agency to share about our personal experiences and our own insights. For more about me and my work, visit: www.thrivingmatters.com.au

EI Tools with SCARF

“There's only one corner of the universe, you can be certain of improving and that's your own self.” Aldous Huxley

You can develop all the EI competencies by daily check in techniques like the body scan, self-coaching questions, using the SCARF prompts and many more.

I talk with Susan Judd from Dare to Care & HR Culture and we share our tool kit for shaking things up! For more about me and my work, visit: www.thrivingmatters.com.au