Create Magic At Work®

In this episode, host Amy Lynn Durham interviews renowned behavioral neuroscience expert Paul Zak, focusing on enhancing workplace productivity and well-being. Paul shares innovative strategy on creating extraordinary work experiences and emphasizes the importance of leaders fostering peak immersion for both employees and customers. Essential topics include clarifying organizational purpose, delivering empathetic feedback, ensuring psychological safety, and the benefits of walking meetings. Stay tuned as we unpack the ripple effect of delightful, immersive experiences, and learn how to create a workplace where people thrive Additional Resources: Connect with Amy Lynn Durham Learn More About Create Magic at Work Connect with Paul Zak on LinkedIn Paulzak.com Read Immersion: The Science of the Extraordinary & the Source of Happiness Tuesday App X: @pauljzak More on PeopleForward Network Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn

Is best selling author on your bucket list? Meet Michelle Fishering, an expert in authorship and publishing with a mission to amplify impactful ideas. Along with host, Amy Lynn Durham, Michelle emphasizes the significance of creating content that resonates and encourages your audience rather than chasing bestseller lists. Learn about the pitfalls of focusing on bestseller lists, particularly the manipulations surrounding the Wall Street Journal and New York Times listings. Michelle advocates for perennial sales and creating meaningful, transformational content instead. You'll receive practical advice on self-publishing and seeking independent publishers, along with tips on avoiding cutting corners on essential aspects like editing and proofreading. Additionally, you'll hear about the publishing industry's lack of transparency, the importance of educating authors about their options, and the significance of maintaining your book's relevance over time. This episode provides valuable guidance for both aspiring and experienced authors from a book industry expert. Additional Resources: Connect with Amy Lynn Durham Learn More About Create Magic at Work

In this enlightening episode host Amy Lynn Durham welcomes Bill Kirst, a thought leader and creator of the podcast "Coffee and Change." to dive deep into the intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence. The conversation begins with a reflection on the profound impact of poetry and human awareness, emphasizing slow progress and creativity that AI cannot replicate. The dialogue shifts to the intricacies of integrating AI responsibly into daily life. Bill recites his evocative poem "We Fight the Autofill," highlighting the struggle to maintain individuality amidst technological dominance. With poignant reflections on loneliness in AI interactions and the ethical implications, this episode is an essential listen for anyone navigating the crossroads of human emotion and artificial intelligence. Additional Resources: Connect with Amy Lynn Durham Learn More About Create Magic at Work Connect with Bill Kirst More on PeopleForward Network Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn

Host Amy Lynn Durham welcomes visionary guest Amy Woodall, the force behind Conscious Habit and High Vibe Tribe retreats. Together, they explore transformative frameworks for improving consciousness and taking radical responsibility over controllable aspects of life. Learn about a unique framework centered on awareness, presence, ownership, the subtraction of the ego's story, and the addition of love to enhance conscious behavior. Uncover insights into the spiritual intelligence necessary for distinguishing between the ego and the higher self. Amy categorizes common ego manifestations, such as the achiever, approval seeker, martyr, and perfectionist, and explains how these can either hinder or harmonize with one's highest self. She delves into the concept of "owning your 50," promoting self-awareness and accountability rather than blaming external factors for challenges. Amy shares her inspiration for women-only retreats aimed at healing feminine energy, creating intentional leadership, and fostering quantum leadership within organizations. Gain valuable strategies for seeking mentorship and sponsorship with confidence and clarity Additional Resources: Connect with Amy Lynn Durham Learn More About Create Magic at Work Support the Show Share you feedback here Connect with Amy Woodall More on PeopleForward Network Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn

Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, and Becky Morrison, Coach, Author, and Speaker - Untangle Happiness. Today we talk about finding happiness and purpose. Becky shares insights from her work as a happiness coach, discussing how focusing on daily meaning and gratitude can increase happiness more than external factors. She emphasizes aligning daily actions with personal values as a way to potentially discover one's purpose over time. Becky also provides perspective on building self-awareness and connecting with one's inner voice, especially for younger generations bombarded with external influences. Addtional Resources: Connect with Amy Lynn Durham Connect with Becky Morrison on LinkedIn Learn More About Create Magic at Work More on PeopleForward Network Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Key Discussion Points: Happiness determined by daily actions, not circumstances Finding meaning in everyday tasks over focusing on goals Discovering purpose through self-reflection and values alignment Managing energy sources that fuel or drain happiness Developing self-awareness by listening to inner voice

Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, and Evan Duby, Founder and General Partner of GoEx Venture Capital Investing. Evan shares insights from his diverse career path and discusses the future of AI, money, andS6. Ep. 13 - AI & Financial Empowerment with Evan Duby real estate. He offers advice on investing and building wealth early, even with small amounts. Evan also explores how to future-proof your career against changes from AI by focusing on relationship-building and empowering your team. Listeners learn practical tips for financial management and leadership lessons for unleashing innovation. Additional Resources: Connect with Amy Lynn Durham on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Key Discussion Points: Explanation of hedge funds and venture capital Women in finance and possible reasons for underrepresentation Starting to invest and build wealth, even with small amounts Importance of compound interest and investing early Impact of AI on the real estate industry and job security Using AI to find deeper meaning and impact social good Developing relationships and networks for career longevity Leadership lessons around empowering teams and letting go of control

Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, and Mark McFatridge, the Founder and CEO of Quade, a peer group for high-performing CEOs. Mark shares his experience of feeling isolated as a CEO and how joining a local YPO chapter changed his life. He discusses founding Quade to provide a supportive community for other CEOs and business owners. Mark emphasizes empowering leaders to be authentic and make decisions with empathy, awareness of others, and a focus on long-term impact. Listeners learn about Quade's mission and how embracing authenticity can benefit individuals and their organizations. Additional Resources: Connect with Amy Lynn Durham on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Key Discussion Points: Leadership experience and founding Quade Burden of CEO responsibilities and decision-making Amy's leadership journey embracing feminine energy Embracing authenticity and overcoming conformity Discovering one's true self and wearing masks Empowering conscious decision-making and positive change

Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, and Jasmine Bellamy, Love 101 Ministries- Founder & Spiritual Director as we discuss leading with love in the workplace. Jasmine shares her personal journey of transforming her life through the practice of love before helping others do the same. She discusses cultivating love through daily self-reflection and how this has helped her transform her leadership approach and company culture. Jasmine emphasizes practicing qualities like openness, curiosity and accountability to bring out the best in others and achieve thriving results. Addtional Resources: Connect with Amy Lynn Durham on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Key Topics Discussed: Cultivating love through daily self-reflection Applying love fundamentals like openness and curiosity Transforming leadership approach and company culture Incorporating spirituality into the workplace Recognizing colleagues' achievements with compassion

Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, and Karen White, Leadership Coach and Owner of Turn Two Coaching, as we discuss the challenges faced by new people managers and how to address them. Karen discusses how new managers' past strengths may not work in their new role and shares Linda Hill's perspective on early management experiences shaping future leadership. Karen also emphasizes the importance of developing self-awareness using techniques like Positive Intelligence to improve mindset and leadership approach. Addtional Resources: Connect with Amy Lynn Durham on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Key Topics Discussed: New manager role challenges and past strengths Early experiences shape future leadership styles Self-awareness improves using tools like Positive Intelligence Adapting to "I am enough" allowing overcoming fear creatively Embracing challenges and recognizing collective team achievements

Visit Create Magic At Work® Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, and Karen White, Leadership Coach and Owner of Turn Two Coaching, as we talk about the challenges faced by new leaders and innovative ways to support them. Karen and I discuss how the strengths that new leaders relied on in the past may not be effective in their new roles. We bring a fresh perspective on how intentionally shaping early management experiences can dramatically impact future leadership. Additionally, we highlight the importance of developing self-awareness using techniques like Positive Intelligence to improve mindset and leadership approach. What To Anticipate: Why the strengths that got a new leader the position won't work in their new role. How early mentoring experiences shape future leadership styles. How to use tools like Positive Intelligence to improve self-awareness. Why the phrase "I am enough" can help you release the fear of failure. Tips on embracing challenges and recognizing collective team achievements. Take a listen and join us in building more courage and character through challenging circumstances.If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote: "Unless you believe you are enough, you will rely on achievements, praise, and external validation to feel complete. This dependence on the outside world diminishes when you start from a position of enoughness." - Karen White Connect with Karen White: Check out Karen's Leading with Courage and Character program here. Website LinkedIn Share Your Feedback HereSupport the Show.Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

New Summer Coaching Packages Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, as I get interviewed by Dr. Judi Neal. This was uncomfortable for me because I'm used to being the one asking the questions... but this week I share my own personal journey into spirituality, discussing how traumatic events and synchronicities led me to blend spirituality into my corporate life. The best part about this is Dr. Judi Neal, the President of Edgewalkers International, is the one asking the questions and sharing her insights along the way. Dr. Judi Neal's primary focus is workplace spirituality, transformation, and global consciousness, and one of my cherished mentors. Join us as we uncover the magic of Edgewalking in revolutionizing workplace dynamics. WHAT TO ANTICIPATE: Ways to tap into hope and inspiration during difficult times. Leadership shifting from hierarchies to circular structures. How to build connection & community for growth and expansion. Ways you can create an environment for unexpected magic to happen. Discover what a private client experience looks like with Amy. Cutting-edge perspectives for new ways to lead and succeed. If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote: Corporate Spirituality in Practice: "What I started doing was I started incorporating these spiritual activities with my team. I didn't call them that, but we were at the time doing EQ, emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence activities to sort of help connect everyone together during these times that were difficult, and I saw how transformational they were." - Amy Lynn Durham Connect with Judi: https://edgewalkers.org/ https://www.gci.earth/ https://www.facebook.com/judineal, https://twitter.com/Edgewalker22, https://www.linkedin.com/in/judi-neal-99a1027/ Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Steffanie Sadler, a results-oriented Director of Sales with over 18 years of experience in the wireless retail and sales industry. Steffanie shares her experience building successful teams through mentorship and a positive workplace culture. She discusses practical tips for remote leaders looking to foster human connection, even across distances. We also delve into imposter syndrome and women in leadership, as Steffanie offers insights from her role leading the Women in Business Group. This inspiring conversation will motivate you to acknowledge those around you and help others achieve their full potential through compassion and belief. Addtional Resources: Connect with Amy Lynn Durham on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network

Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Aimee Bernstein, the President of Open Mind Adventures. as we discuss how embracing pressure as an energy for change can place you into a flow state. WHAT TO ANTICIPATE: ▪ A live exercise that helps you shift from head-to-body awareness. ▪ Learn how to redefine pressure as an energy for change rather than stress. ▪ Discover how to make decisions from a flow state. ▪ Learn about the role women will play in leading humanity into a more compassionate future through expanded leadership presence & energy mastery. ▪ Explore ways to tap into self-care, self-love, and internal rewards for your accomplishments. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach to pressure and stress. If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote: "Pressure is not stress, pressure is the energy of change" - Aimee Bernstein Connect with Aimee Bernstein: LinkedIn Twitter Personal Facebook Open Mind Adventures Facebook Website - Open Mind Adventures Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Work With Amy Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Alan Stein, the founder and CEO of Kadima Careers. This episode highlights career development strategies and salary negotiation. We discuss career development strategies and salary negotiation. We explore ways to identify your goals and build networks, Alan offers high-impact negotiation techniques. Additionally, we provide empowering advice on owning your career path and shifting to a mindset of control over your choices. Key Topics Discussed: Alan's inspiration for Kadima Careers and helping underrepresented groups Career growth framework of goals, strengths, networks, and negotiation Owning one's career path and shifting to a mindset of control Amy's experience with gender pay inequality and negotiation challenges Increasing compensation through promotions or external offers Financial freedom allowing the outsourcing of unwanted tasks If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote: "Own your career. Those are three words that I always repeat, own your choices, and decide where you want to go." - Alan Stein Connect with Alan Stein:LinkedIn Kadima Careers Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Visit the Website If someone is avoiding working through a problem, what advice would you give them? That's the question posed to Sandra Bargman, and her answer is powerful and eye-opening. Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, as I talk with the multi-hyphenate, incomparable Sandra Bargman about the importance of knowing thyself in leadership, recognizing the gifts anger can reveal, and how women are on the leading edge of a leadership paradigm shift. We also discuss impactful communication and storytelling, offering insights into anger, grief, and the power of reflection. We cast a vision where hierarchical leadership is replaced by a more inclusive, courageous approach. Here's what to anticipate: ▪ Learn about the evolving nature of leadership in the 21st century. ▪ Discover ways to tap into courage, self-awareness, and vulnerability in leadership. ▪ Get advice on dealing with toxic work environments and learn how to reframe challenges as gifts. ▪ Explore Sandra's insights on the "angry woman" and how you can embrace your anger. ▪ Find ways to connect with your spirituality, and purpose, and uncover the reason WHY you are here on Earth. If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote: "Leadership is the ability to model courage and to inspire people... Everything begins with a sense of the courage to look within." - Sandra Bargman Connect with Sandra Bargman: LinkedIn Facebook @sandrabargman @ThePlumatTH2Live Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Visit the website Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Christopher Good, the Chief Creative Officer at One Workplace, the West Coast leader in workplace design solutions. Christopher shares his journey from interior design to shaping organizational beliefs and behaviors in this episode. He emphasizes the power of design to impact human experiences at work positively. A key takeaway from our discussion is the concept of propinquity—the physical and virtual closeness, frequency of connection, and shared values—that play a crucial role in fostering meaningful workplace connections. Christopher envisions a future of work where individuals take control of their work experiences, leaders prioritize human connections, and organizations embrace meaningful change. Key Discussion Points: Christopher's background in design and shift to shaping organizational culture The impact of design on human experiences at work Discussion on propinquity: closeness, connection frequency, and shared values Envisioning a future where individuals control work experiences Encouragement to foster positive ripples in the workplace Information on connecting with Christopher and exploring his work If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote: "We should all get that intrinsic value of just feeling like I contributed to something today. I did it with great people and can't wait to do it again tomorrow." - Christopher Good Connect with Christopher Good: LinkedIn Youtube www.oneculture.works www.powerofpropinquity.com Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Visit the website Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Newton Cheng, the Director of Health + Performance at Google. We have a candid conversation about mental health at work. Newton's insights offer a refreshing, no-BS perspective on aligning personal values with professional responsibilities, ultimately inspiring listeners to embrace authenticity and prioritize well-being in their leadership journeys. What To Anticipate: Newton's raw and honest moment when he chose to remove his "mask" at work, sharing his true self with colleagues. The circumstances that led Newton to take a mental health leave, and how he bravely discussed it with others. Tips and advice for managing mental health struggles at work and finding support. Effective strategies for reducing burnout and creating a more supportive work culture. How to lead by example by prioritizing well-being and fostering a healthier workplace. If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote "So the mask is completely off. I have smashed it into bits, swept it up, and thrown it in the garbage. So it's completely out there." - Newton Cheng Connect with Newton Cheng: LinkedIn Website Instagram Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Nikki Lewallen Gregory, the head of the People Forward Network, where we dive deep into creating a healthier, more nurturing work environment. We're getting real about the challenges many face in toxic workspaces. Together, we'll explore the crucial role of self-awareness in leadership, the importance of unlearning toxic behaviors, and the challenging decisions leaders must make – should they stay to reform or redirect their energies elsewhere? So, whether you're leading a team or part of one, ready your minds for an episode that will empower you to engage with your work life in a meaningful and positive way. What To Anticipate: Learn ways to tap into your unique skills & open new doors for yourself. Hear personal experiences with toxic leadership and the new shift arising on how to confront toxic behaviors. How to recognize innovation in chaos. Additionally, tune in to hear a special message of support for those struggling in toxic environments and draw a card from the Create Magic At Work® journal prompt deck, for those seeking liberation from toxic workplaces. If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes!Quote"There are great leaders, there are leaders that can be changed and want to be different, and then there are terrible toxic leaders." - Nikki Lewallen Gregory Connect with Nikki Lewallen Gregory: LinkedIn PeopleForward Network Share Your Feedback HereSupport the Show.Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Nikki Lewallen Gregory, the head of the People Forward Network. Nikki shares her vision for a healthy workplace, emphasizing the importance of employee engagement and experience. She discusses her journey, highlighting the significance of using strengths and creating a meaningful work experience. Nikki's unique approach to leadership and team culture is truly inspiring, and she provides valuable insights for leaders looking to make a positive impact in the workplace. Tune in to discover more about Nikki's mission, vision, and innovative leadership style. What to anticipate: We cast a vision for healthy workplaces. How to break away from soul-crushing workplace norms. Prioritizing the collective well-being in decision-making. Tips on how to utilize team strengths to create meaningful work experiences. Ways to connect with others at a high level to get results. If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote "The epicenter for me is when I can do business through relationships with people and grow or affect the cause that something needs." - Nikki Lewallen Gregory Connect with Nikki Lewallen Gregory: LinkedIn PeopleForward Network Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Work With Amy Elevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Within every critique lies the potential for growth or disheartenment. A workplace where growth is nurtured, not souls crushed is on my heart this week at Create Magic At Work®... Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Aaron Tabacco, in Part 1 of a 2-part episode, we delve into workplace feedback, focusing on its potential for transformation over crushing the spirit.We explore going beyond constructive feedback and tap into utilizing transformational feedback as a catalyst for growth. Strategies for providing feedback that inspires change are offered.We tackle the challenge of conducting difficult conversations with self-awareness, compassion and address how to stay receptive on the receiving end of feedback. What to anticipate:▪ Ways to approach feedback as a transformational conversation. ▪ Why practicing the skills of Spiritual Intelligence plays a crucial role in transformational feedback. ▪ How to develop presence and self-reflection as the provider and recipient. ▪ Navigating difficult conversations with self-awareness and compassion. ▪ How to receive feedback with curiosity.If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote "I think many negative stories of feedback experiences at the heart of it is that people are leaving the conversation in some way, feeling that their very identity, Being, strengths, skills, or knowledge, etc. has been attacked. Instead of feeling approached from a perspective of curiosity." - Aaron TabaccoConnect with Aaron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-tabacco-phd-rn-83359b9/ Aaron is an RN with a PhD, an Executive Coach, and the Director of Staff Experience in the Department of Medicine at the University of California San Francisco. A former professor of developmental pediatrics, Aaron transitioned into his current line of work three years ago, becoming a thought leader in developing holistic workplaces, leadership development, DEI efforts, and internal institutional workforce research. He is a highly skilled public speaker and communicator, having been featured at numerous public and private professional engagements in his areas of specialty. Aaron has several professional publications in the US, Europe, Japan, and online, and is a graduate of the UC Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute at the Berkeley-Hass School of Business. Additionally, Aaron has engaged in high-stakes healthcare and higher education conflict mediation for families and professionals over thirteen years. He's a father of three young adult sons who live in Portland, Oregon. Aaron currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.Share Your Feedback HereSupport the Show.Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Vish Chatterji, an accomplished executive-turned-coach with a spiritual twist, and author of The Business Casual Yogi. In this episode, we discuss how to find meaning and purpose behind where you are in your career. Learn ways you can release suffering within yourself and exercise wisdom and compassion towards yourself and others while navigating corporate life. Today on Create Magic At Work®: Why you will experience karmic patterns in the workplace and what to do about them. Ways to exercise self-compassion and forgiveness as a leader How the planetary energies can lead to a deeper understanding of self Why leaders benefit from going beyond EQ (emotional intelligence) In parallel to his twenty-year leadership career spanning the automotive, technology, and startup industries, Vish has studied and practiced yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda (mind-body medicine). He coaches and advises corporate leaders, blending Western management thinking with Eastern wisdom traditions, and speaks on a variety of topics at the intersection of business and personal development. Quote "In the yoga system, you practice these things in order to connect your inner wisdom. You also practice self-compassion. Can you be compassionate to yourself? And usually, when we're not compassionate to others, it's because of something in our own lives that we haven't learned to forgive ourselves for. If you can't forgive yourself for something, chances are you're not going to forgive somebody else for it." - Vish Chatterji Connect with Vish: https://www.headandheartinsights.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/vish-chatterji-b3b2681/ https://www.facebook.com/businesscasualyogi https://www.instagram.com/thebusinesscasualyogi/ The Business Casual Yogi: Take Charge of Your Body, Mind, and Career - Book Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Join me, Amy Lynn Durham with Mark Travis Rivera, The Professional Storyteller, Founder, and Consultant, in this 2 part podcast as he shares his story dating back to early childhood leading to him being the storyteller he is today. He shares where he got his courage and bravery and how he implements it in many aspects of his life, including his experiences in the corporate space. We talk about what it's like to show up as your authentic self in the workplace, spirituality, inclusion and so much more! Today on Create Magic At Work®: How to use fear as a compass Ways to show up as your full authentic self Transforming your fate into destiny Religion in the workplace Telling stories is at the core of Mark Travis Rivera's purpose in life. He is an award-winning creative– founder + lead storyteller + consultant of The Professional Storyteller.As a writer, Rivera's bylines include The Bergen Record, Herald News, The Star-Ledger, Fox News Latino, and The Huffington Post. He was also a contributing author in the anthology, Crisis and Care: Queer Activist Responses to a Global Pandemic (PM Press, 2022), edited by Adrian Shanker. His debut collection, Drafts: An Imperfect Collection of Writing, was published in August 2017. He was also a contributing writer for Imagining: A Gibney Journal, where he shared his experience as a disabled choreographer and dancer. Connect with Mark: https://linktr.ee/marktravrivera Quote "Every day I get up and choose to be myself in any space I enter, whether I'm dressed up in fully femme gender conforming makeup, dress heels or I'm dressed down in yoga pants and a t-shirt with no makeup. I show up as myself and something that I've had to interrogate over the last couple of years, especially in the workplace, is yes, I show up at my full self all the time, but that's going to cost me opportunities. That's going to cost me not to be invited to certain boardrooms or meetings or companies to speak at because they don't like what I'm serving. Guess what? If you don't like what I'm serving, there's plenty of tea out there. If you don't like the tea that I'm spilling, they don't take a sip of it." - Mark Travis RiveraShare Your Feedback HereSupport the Show.Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Work With AmyElevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Megan Mary, as we unravel the mysteries of dreams and their profound impact on success. Join us as we delve into the role of dream analysts, tapping into the subconscious mind and the transformative benefits of unlocking the wisdom of your dreams. This conversation unveils the untapped potential within your dreams, providing a roadmap to tremendous success and self-discovery. What to anticipate: Understanding dream analysis and connection to higher self Unveiling the subconscious mind Benefits of tapping into your dreams Interpreting dreams for personal insight Dreamwork for leaders The power of intention and affirmation in dream work Dreamwork's impact on problem-solving Tapping into creative moments through dreams Decoding nightmares Exploring the relationship between alcohol intake and dreams If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote "Getting solutions to problems or creative approaches is one of the greatest applications of dreamwork" - Megan Mary Connect with Megan: Website: http://womensdreamanalysis.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/womensdreamanalysis/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganmaryi/? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@womensdreamanalysis Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeganMaryAuthor Megan Mary is a dream worker who specializes in the analysis of women's dreams to promote transformative personal growth and enlightenment. Founder of Women's Dream Analysis and the Women's Dream Enlightenment podcast, she is an intuitive, introvert, mystic, and writer. After being diagnosed with three chronic illnesses, she experienced a spiritual awakening. She now works with women all over the world offering dream interpretation, transformative journeys, and enlightened guidance. She lives in Idaho with her rockstar drummer husband and two cats.Share Your Feedback HereSupport the Show.Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Experience the transformative power of spiritual intelligence with the Create Magic at Work podcast. Join host Amy Lynn Durham as she explores the intersection of spirituality and leadership, offering wisdom, compassion, and inner peace in the face of workplace challenges. In partnership with the People Forward network, season six brings cutting-edge interviews that provide inspiration and insights for aligning with life's ebbs and flows. Tune in to Create Magic at Work for unique perspectives, courageous conversations, and a community dedicated to fostering healthy leaders and fulfilling lives. Subscribe now and embark on a journey of personal and professional growth. Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Work With AmyElevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, as I am interviewed by Seyyida. This episode will outline the profound journey that led me to transition from a corporate job to becoming a coach. In this episode, you will discover what sets Create Magic At Work® apart in the coaching industry. We will explore the unique qualities and approaches utilized in the practice. Join us for a thought-provoking and transformative conversation that explores the depths of coaching, decision-making under stress, and the inspirations that drive personal and professional transformation. What to anticipate: Amy's journey from corporate to coaching inspiration Unique qualities setting Amy apart in coaching Boundaries within the transformative coaching industry Insights into the Dynamics of Spiritual Narcissism Making compassionate decisions amidst significant stress Practicing guidance from the higher self daily Practical tools for resetting and maintaining balance Amy's Coaching Toolbox: techniques for client support The purpose and inspiration behind Amy's transformative workbook If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote 'This is like a white glove experience, boutique style. What sets me apart, I think, is that I incorporate this holistic approach of seeing all of you authentically and tapping into your deeper sense of purpose and meaning in life." - Amy Lynn Durham Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Are you able to support your employees fully when they disclose something personal to you? Are you able to be fully present for them in these moments or does it sometimes feel a little awkward? Aaron Tabacco, PhD, RN is an Executive Coach and the Director of Staff Experience in the Department of Medicine at the University of California San Francisco. A former professor of developmental pediatrics, Aaron transitioned into his current line of work three years ago, becoming a thought leader in the development of holistic workplaces, leadership development, DEI efforts, and internal institutional workforce research. He is a highly-skilled public speaker and communicator having been featured at numerous public and private professional engagements in his areas of speciality. Aaron has several professional publications in the US, Europe, Japan, and online, and is a graduate of the UC Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute at the Berkeley-Hass School of Business. Additionally, Aaron has engaged in high stakes healthcare and higher education conflict mediation for families and professionals over a thirteen-year period. He's a father of three young adult sons who live in Portland, Oregon. Aaron currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Join Amy and Aaron in this episode as they delve into how you can best support your employees during difficult times and be fully present for them. In this episode, you will learn: How being a nurse helped Aaron to harness his skills of being present The four domains of thinking you should adopt when someone is sharing difficult things with you as a leader How you can put your own ego to the side and truly be present for your employees Quote from the show - ''My first rule of thumb, especially as you're building skill with really practising presence, is to remind yourself that you're probably going to say it best if you don't really say anything at all. '' Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Take The Edgewalker Profile Work With Amy Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Judi Neal, the President of Edgewalkers International, a workplace spiritual community and the author of ten books on workplace spirituality and transformation. Her recent books are Personal, Educational, and Organizational Transformation, published June 2023, and Inspiring Workplace Spirituality, to be published in Fall 2023. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating concept of being an Edgewalker and explore the profound spirituality accompanying this role. We discuss the importance of building bridges between two worlds within the workplace and how organizations that prioritize nurturing the human spirit experience more significant innovation, job satisfaction, and dedication. Our conversation highlights the criticality of spirituality in the workplace and investigates why some senior leaders ignore valuable data. Today on Create Magic At Work®: Learn what an Edgewalker is. How you can connect different worlds together as an Edgewalker How to be a change agent for the greater good. The role Edgewalkers can play in soul-broken organizations. Ways to cultivate playfulness at work and in life. QuoteIf someone's negative all the time and only complains and never brings anything to the conversation, I think there's an opportunity for development there. If they can't change, they would help create a toxic workplace. - Judi Neal Connect with Judi: https://edgewalkers.org/ https://www.gci.earth/ https://www.facebook.com/judineal, https://twitter.com/Edgewalker22, https://www.linkedin.com/in/judi-neal-99a1027/ Share Your Feedback HereSupport the Show.Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Work With AmyElevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Jenny Mitchell, a professional fundraiser and Founder of Chavender. We expose the intricacies of the non-profit work world, dissect stigmas surrounding altruism, and provide practical insights into making a meaningful impact. Key Discussion Points:▪ Challenging Altruistic Stigmas: Explore common misconceptions about working for the greater good and how to overcome them. ▪ Creating Sustainable Ambition: Uncover strategies for establishing boundaries and structures that support long-term ambition and success. ▪ Philanthropic Decision-Making: Jenny shares tips on making informed decisions in philanthropy, ensuring your contributions have a meaningful impact. ▪ Empowering Women in Leadership: Discover inspirational approaches for women to ascend to the #1 position in the workplace, embracing leadership with confidence. ▪ Mindset Shift: Abundance Over Scarcity: Explore practical ways to transition from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset, fostering positivity and growth. If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote:"You can never give more than you are willing to give." - Jenny Mitchell Connect with Jenny Mitchell: Podcast: Underdog Leaderships Website: https://chavender.com/ Instagram: @jennychavender Email: [email protected] Chavender's vision is to help more people do more good. Founder and president of Chavender, Jenny Mitchell (CFRE, DMA) is the author of the collaborative book Embracing Ambition which showcases 12 women CEOs on their journey to leadership. Jenny's podcast, Underdog Leadership helps women move from #2's to #1's in their life and work. Trained as a professional fundraiser, she is passionate about working with heart-centred leaders who are ready to change the world – one mission at a time. Her company assists clients, across Canada and the U.S., with executive coaching, talent development at all levels of the organization, and facilitation and team building. Before completing her CFRE, Jenny trained as a classical musician and earned her Doctorate of Musical Arts. She brings her creative approach, her drive for excellence, and her passion for people to clients of all sizes. Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Work With AmyElevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Rev. Dr. Jim Lockard, as we explore strategies for finding calm amidst chaos and mastering change. Rev. Dr. Lockard draws on his experiences as a police officer and spiritual living to offer insights into building self-confidence, accessing inner wisdom, and navigating personal growth. Join us for a captivating conversation with Rev. Dr. Jim Lockard as we unravel the keys to finding calmness, mastering change, and fostering personal and spiritual well-being. Key Discussion Points:▪ Building Confidence & Resilience: Explore strategies to build self-confidence and foster resilience in the face of challenges. ▪ Spiritual Intelligence: Gain perspective on incorporating spiritual intelligence into daily life for a more positive and enriching experience. ▪ Navigating Challenging Days: Learn the secret for navigating challenging days and overcoming feelings of being stuck. ▪ Continuous Self-Development: Gain practical advice on preparing mentally and spiritually for chaotic situations. ▪ Accessing Inner Wisdom: Learn techniques for accessing inner wisdom and cultivating compassion during difficult times.If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote: "Serious spiritual work requires radical self honesty" - Rev. Dr. Jim Lockard Connect with Rev. Dr. Jim Lockard: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimLockardAuthor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimlockard?lang=en New Thought Evolutionary Blog Creating the Beloved Community: A Handbook for Spiritual Leadership Being the Beloved Community: Spiritual Leadership to Master Change Sacred Thinking Awakening to Your Inner Power, Oneness Books Rev. Dr. Jim Lockard is an ordained minister, teacher, speaker, author, blogger, coach, consultant and thought leader. Raised in Baltimore, Maryland, he is currently living in Lyon, France with his wife, Dorianne Cotter-Lockard, PhD. They are frequent presenters at international conferences in the spiritual, business, and academic fields. Share Your Feedback HereSupport the Show.Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Work With AmyElevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Sunny Grosso, where we dive deep into the intricacies of authenticity, happiness, and creating a positive work culture. Join us as we challenge conventional views of happiness, explore the evolution of this elusive emotion, and unravel the more profound aspects that contribute to a fulfilling work life. What to anticipate: Challenging conventional views of happiness and exploring its multifaceted nature The evolution of happiness and its dynamic relationship with personal and professional growth The profound layers of happiness, exploring the connections between meaning, purpose, and consecutiveness Uncover practical happiness habits and understand how they contribute to a positive and authentic work culture Understanding the significance of self-awareness and aligning personal values with work culture for authentic happiness Discover an example of a workplace culture that embraces both highs and lows, viewing challenges as opportunities for innovation Explore the paradigm shift required in workplaces to foster a positive and authentic work culture If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote "There's really no change without courage, there's no evolution." - Sunny Grosso Connect with Sunny Grosso: Website: https://www.sunnygrosso.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnygrosso/ Email: [email protected] Sunny is the founder of Sunny Grosso Consulting, a founding member of Delivering Happiness, one of the first known happiness consultants, and global speaker with over a decade of success in wellbeing at work. Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Work With AmElevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Join me. Amy Lynn Durham, with Cinzia Beretta, as we explore and understand the significance of diverse viewpoints worldwide. We discuss the critical spiritual intelligence skill "the awareness of others' worldviews", the transformative power of internal growth, and the universal principles of communication that seamlessly bridge cultural gaps. Key Discussion Points:▪ Awareness of Others' Worldviews: Learn about cultivating awareness and appreciation for different cultural lenses. ▪ Power of Curiosity for Personal Growth: Explore how curiosity can fuel your development. ▪ Effective Communication through Asking Questions: Learn the importance of questions for genuine understanding. ▪ Navigating Assertiveness in Communication: Understand the balance between assertiveness and aggressiveness. ▪ Tips on Practicing Boundary Setting: Learn effective strategies to set boundaries and prevent communication from turning aggressive. If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote:"I believe that teams that have different backgrounds, that come from different places around the work, that have different cultures, they make a team richer in terms of engagement, ideas, and creativity" - Cinzia Beretta Connect with Cinzia Beretta: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cinzia-beretta-089a003/ Cinzia Beretta is a multicultural global leader living in Italy. She is passionate about cultures, languages, inclusiveness and building meaningful human connections across the globe. Her energy comes from leading and working with senior leaders, teams and individuals, enabling them to thrive, unleash their potential and stay engaged with experiential learning, transformative growth programs, coaching and culture communication. She has spent her 20+ year career working in a variety of communication areas, focusing in particular on culture and employee engagement and more recently on leadership development in a big multinational company. On top of her communication activities, she currently leads multi-language learning, growth and coaching programs for emerging leaders, to accelerate their transformative growth in international environments and retain top talents during moments of change. She believes coaching and emotional intelligence are key to help leaders (and people in general) connect with other human beings in an authentic way and pursue a fulfilled balanced and ultimately happy life. (Disclaimer: The views expressed in the podcast are the guest's independent thoughts). Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Work With AmyElevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Stephanie German, author of So Your Boss Can't Lead?: A Practical Guide to Be the Leader You Want where we start the new year with a fresh perspective on business leadership. Join us in this insightful episode as we explore insights on where to turn when individuals feel their leaders are ineffective or when proper leadership education is lacking and practical strategies for empowering individuals and fostering effective leadership. What to anticipate: Tips are shared from, So Your Boss Can't Lead?: A Practical Guide to Be the Leader You Want Ways to empower yourself to grow in business and leadership How to navigate leadership challenges Resources for effective leadership How to address a lack of clarity in your organization Advice for overcoming avoidance If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote "The end goal is creating a business that you love, creating a business that when you first started thinking about what you wanted to do and you had this grand vision, you're able to see this vision come to life and able to fulfill the mission you feel called to and not stress about it every day" - Stephanie German Connect with Stephanie German: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniegerman/ Website: https://checklist.germanbusinessconsulting.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniegerman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniegerman/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YXF7RKQ Stephanie German is the owner and Executive Strategist at German Business Consulting, adjunct professor at Fresno Pacific University, and speaker. She holds a master's degree in organizational leadership and loves giving back to her community in various ways. When she's not consulting and coaching clients or writing about business, Stephanie usually heads to the mountains or the beach with her family, drinks savory wine, or works on the latest project with her husband. She lives in Fresno, California with her husband Blake and three spunky daughters, Cara, Kinsey, and Peyton. She is the best-selling author of So Your Boss Can't Lead? Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Work With AmyElevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Megan Mary, as we unravel the mysteries of dreams and their profound impact on success. Join us as we delve into the role of dream analysts, tapping into the subconscious mind and the transformative benefits of unlocking the wisdom of your dreams. This conversation unveils the untapped potential within your dreams, providing a roadmap to tremendous success and self-discovery. What to anticipate: Understanding dream analysis and connection to higher self Unveiling the subconscious mind Benefits of tapping into your dreams Interpreting dreams for personal insight Dreamwork for leaders The power of intention and affirmation in dream work Dreamwork's impact on problem-solving Tapping into creative moments through dreams Decoding nightmares Exploring the relationship between alcohol intake and dreams If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote "Getting solutions to problems or creative approaches is one of the greatest applications of dreamwork" - Megan Mary Connect with Megan: Website: http://womensdreamanalysis.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/womensdreamanalysis/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganmaryi/? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@womensdreamanalysis Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeganMaryAuthor Megan Mary is a dream worker who specializes in the analysis of women's dreams to promote transformative personal growth and enlightenment. Founder of Women's Dream Analysis and the Women's Dream Enlightenment podcast, she is an intuitive, introvert, mystic, and writer. After being diagnosed with three chronic illnesses, she experienced a spiritual awakening. She now works with women all over the world offering dream interpretation, transformative journeys, and enlightened guidance. She lives in Idaho with her rockstar drummer husband and two cats. Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Work With AmyElevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Elen Sentier a shamanic business coach who weaves British native shamanism, modern psychology, science, and storytelling into a process that helps 21st-century leaders get the edge they need by thinking out of the box. Dive into the ancient wisdom that shapes not only personal growth but also facilitates positive change within the realm of business. What to anticipate: Tips on how to escape overwhelm in decision-making Walking between Different Worlds: The Shaman's Perspective How to be present and tap into positive outcomes The faith-neutral system of Spiritual Intelligence Ways to seek guidance from the higher self in leadership If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote "People say a garden is a work in progress, a continuous work in progress. Well, so is life, and so is your business; you have to think it's growing." - Elen Sentier Connect with Elen Sentier: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elensentier/ Website: https://www.elensentier.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyesWomenShamans/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elensentier009/ Elen Sentier is a successful practising business witch who combines modern transpersonal psychotherapy with ancient witchery. She helps open-minded, forward-looking, solopreneurs, SMB owners, team leaders (and their teams), who want to make a difference in the world. Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Work With AmyElevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, as I am interviewed by Seyyida. This episode will outline the profound journey that led me to transition from a corporate job to becoming a coach. In this episode, you will discover what sets Create Magic At Work® apart in the coaching industry. We will explore the unique qualities and approaches utilized in the practice. Join us for a thought-provoking and transformative conversation that explores the depths of coaching, decision-making under stress, and the inspirations that drive personal and professional transformation. What to anticipate: Amy's journey from corporate to coaching inspiration Unique qualities setting Amy apart in coaching Boundaries within the transformative coaching industry Insights into the Dynamics of Spiritual Narcissism Making compassionate decisions amidst significant stress Practicing guidance from the higher self daily Practical tools for resetting and maintaining balance Amy's Coaching Toolbox: techniques for client support The purpose and inspiration behind Amy's transformative workbook If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote 'This is like a white glove experience, boutique style. What sets me apart, I think, is that I incorporate this holistic approach of seeing all of you authentically and tapping into your deeper sense of purpose and meaning in life." - Amy Lynn Durham Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Work With Amy Elevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Ollie Lingwood-Craddock where we unravel the dynamics of building an equitable feedback culture that propels innovation. In this episode, we explore the inspiration behind "Rungway" and dive deep into creating a psychologically safe environment for giving and receiving feedback. Explore the inner workings required for leaders to maintain openness to feedback, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. What to anticipate: Inspiration behind "Rungway" Providing feedback in a psychologically safe manner Diverse approaches for leaders to seek feedback Navigating change in the feedback process Ensuring safety in providing and receiving feedback Alternative approaches to the "my door is always open" approach Creating channels for comfortable feedback and idea sharing Knowing what's going wrong as a leader and taking action Inner work for leader's openness to feedback If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote "You don't hear the real truth from people because people either don't engage at all, or they feel that they can't, they aren't fully safe so they can't share everything" - Ollie Lingwood-Craddock Connect with Ollie Lingwood-Craddock: Website: https://rungway.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craddocko/?originalSubdomain=uk Ollie Lingwood-Craddock is a passionate leader with a focus on growth through people. With extensive experience in scaling SaaS business models, B2B revenue growth, talent/learning/edtech sector knowledge, content development, and subscription business growth, Ollie is a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the industry. As the CEO of Rungway, Ollie is at the forefront of employee listening platforms that guide constructive conversations, enable stronger connections with leadership, and accelerate employee-based decision-making. With over 100,000 employees worldwide using the platform, Rungway is changing the way organizations manage change by providing a continuous feedback loop that fosters a psychologically safe environment for employees to speak up and contribute to creating a more open and inclusive culture. Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Work With Amy Elevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Gaining a deeper understanding of our unconscious scripts and their significance in shaping our responses and behaviors, is on my heart this week at Create Magic At Work.® Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Jeffrey Besecker, a seer, a healer, and a guide who helps others understand how unconscious behaviors influence life. WHAT TO EXPECT: ▪ How to spot an unconscious pattern or script you may be living with. ▪ How to rewrite our automatic ego scripts. ▪ How to embrace anger and express it in a healthy way ▪ Ways to create psychological safety in the workplace. If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes. Quote "One key aspect is always step to the forefront. That's that aspect of creating partnerships and creating that visionary approach to understand how we grow and change as individuals, how we connect and communicate, and how we form a whole as a community." - Jeffrey Besecker Connect with Jeffrey Besecker: Instagram: @jeffreybesecker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-besecker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelightinsidepodcast Jeffrey is a seer, a healer, and a guide - who also helps other people understand how unconscious behaviors influence life. In this regard, both a coach and a mentor. But first and foremost - educator. Jeffrey is a holistic behavioral coach who influences the balance of our conscious existence. Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Work With Amy Elevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Cari Jacobs-Crovetto an Executive Coach and Advisor specializing in leadership development as we explore the art of turning frustration into leadership serenity. Be a part of this thought-provoking and transformative conversation with us as we explore the realms of leadership serenity, soul retrieval, and a live exercise where we release challenging energies such as frustration. WHAT TO ANTICIPATE: ▪ Assertiveness vs. Aggressiveness: Discover effective communication strategies, understanding the fine line between assertiveness and aggression. ▪ Mindful Living: Learn techniques to slow down and genuinely experience your daily encounters, fostering a heightened awareness of your surroundings. ▪ Soul Rewiring: Explore the profound connection between leadership and soul fulfillment, with insights into rewiring for long-term satisfaction. ▪ Live Exercise: Immerse yourself in a live exercise designed to release frustration and cultivate a sense of peacefulness. Let's commit to embracing a deliberate pace, savoring each life moment rather than hurriedly moving on to the next. If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes. Quote: "We get so fixated at work on where we're getting to next that there are times when I think we actually lost touch with why we began the whole journey in the first place." - Cari Jacobs-Crovetto Connect with Cari Jacobs-Crovetto:Website: https://www.carijacobs.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CariJacobsSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Cari_Jacobs_SF LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carisf/ Cari Jacobs-Crovetto is an executive coach and advisor specializing in leadership development. She built a career at ad agencies in the 90s, working with prominent brands like Levi's, P&G, and Lexus. She then moved into the entertainment industry with NBC and CBS and contributed to Bay Area startups, including Sunrun and ModCloth. In the early 2000s, Cari pivoted towards promoting personal growth, earning mindfulness certifications from Google and UC Berkeley. She eventually founded The Force Majeure, offering executive coaching to startup CEOs and founders, including clients from LinkedIn, Coinbase, and Twitch. Additionally, she is an active coach at Stanford University and regularly published in Forbes, as a Forbes Council Member. Cari's personal achievements are equally impressive. She spent three months in silence in the Himalayas and accumulated over 5,000 hours in silent meditation. She was part of the founding teams of two solar startups and played a role in launching a new category of co-investing. Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Work With Amy Elevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment In the high-pressure corporate world driven by relentless achievement reframing what resilience truly means is on my heart this week at Create Magic At Work®. Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Cherini Ghobrial, a Somatic Experiencing practitioner, as we discuss how some current workplace definitions of resilience may be doing more harm than good. Also, we explore the mind-body connection, the demands of hyper-achievement, and the vital importance of giving yourself permission to rest. WHAT TO ANTICIPATE:▪ How to explore subtle body signals before burnout. ▪ Ways to have energy consciousness in a world of hyper-achievement. ▪ Tips for those struggling to rest. ▪ Redefining resilience in the workplace. Let's challenge the norms of resilience in the modern workplace as you listen in on valuable insights for living a healthier, more playful, and aligned life.If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes. Quote "Connecting with the sound of something or the taste of something to really ground you into the present, helps keep the body online so it hasn't completely gone offline." - Cherini Ghobrial Connect with Cherini Ghobrial: Website: www.cherinighobrial.com unCURATED: www.uncuratedco.com Cherini Ghobrial, PharmD. is a licensed pharmacist, Berkeley Certified Executive Coach, and Somatic Experiencing practitioner (Intermediate level). She has experienced firsthand the physical and emotional challenges that come from living a life as a high achiever, but disconnected from herself. But in 2020, she experienced a physical health crisis that brought her to rock bottom. Her health crisis began her journey of reconnecting to her body, learning to hear her body's wisdom, and developing embodied self-regulation skills. Her goal with her clients is to help them reconnect to the wisdom of their body's intelligence and increase their capacity to regulate their emotions. By doing so, they can experience embodied resilience by remaining present through life's ups and downs, greater aliveness, and restored choice, instead of living overwhelmed, burn-out, and stuck in survival mode. Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Work With Amy Elevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Join me, Amy Lynn Durham and Dr. Anne Welsh, a Clinical Psychologist, Executive Coach, & Consultant, as we delve into the experiences, challenges, and successes of working parents. In this enlightening episode, we navigate the intricate journey of balancing career growth and family life. Come along with us as we explore the profound effects of flexibility, wise and compassionate leadership, and the biases that often surround the lives of working parents. What to anticipate: ▪ Mitigating Talent Drain in the Workplace Caused by Flexibility Concerns. ▪ Overcoming Stereotypes Associated with Working Parents ▪ Addressing Preconceived Notions about Childbearing Age ▪ Promoting Flexibility-Supportive Initiatives in the Workplace ▪ Establishing Effective Parental Leave Policies ▪ Rethinking the Notion of Balance for Working Mothers If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote"I think a lot of times moms walk into my office thinking that balance is this kind of nirvana state that they're going be able to find if they can just get the right formula and there's often a lot of guilt and shame that they haven't figured it out and assumptions that everyone else has and so first we just start by breaking apart the idea that balance is even achievable or that balance is somehow a thing you find." - Dr. Anne Welsh Connect with Dr. Anne Welsh: Website: https://www.drannewelsh.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drannewelsh/ Instagram: @dr.welsh.coaching After leaving a career at Harvard, Dr. Anne Welsh launched her own practice to support women and mothers through therapy, executive coaching and consulting. With a specialized focus in working with women in STEM, healthcare and law, she is an expert in the transition from working person to working parent. Dr. Welsh combines her research background with practical experience to help women grow their careers, and advise employers on generating impactful policies and practices to support them. Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Get your copy of The Leadership Contradiction here. Work With Amy Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Traycee Mayer, an expert in helping leaders leverage the strengths of human connection, as we embark on an insightful journey of the intricate world of leadership, choices, and acceptance. Traycee introduces the concept from her book about the choices we encounter throughout our lives and how they shape our leadership. Discover valuable advice and reflective insights on letting go of regret and finding peace with your decisions. What to anticipate: Ways to incorporate acceptance of choices we've made in the past. Letting go of regret gracefully. Contradictions in leadership are named and discussed. How to hold accountability and kindness in the same space at work. Ways to increase acts of kindness in your leadership that inspire productivity. If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote "It's really about not just taking those slippery slopes and those rocky paths and the ones that are dark and scary, but what can we learn from that so that we can improve our lives and the lives of the people we lead?" - Traycee Mayer Connect with Traycee Mayer: Website: https://beyouleadership.com/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trayceemayer YouTube: @beyouleadership Instagram: @trayceemayer Traycee is an expert in helping leaders leverage the strengths of human connection to achieve explosive success in their own careers and with those they lead. She unapologetically believes people don't need to be treated fairly, they need to be treated as the unique individuals they are in order to thrive and succeed. She has led teams of hundreds and helped to create paths for dozens of great leaders. Traycee can help you drive accountability, productivity, and positive financial results while guiding you in leadership presence, growth mindsets and new tools to help you attract and retain individuals with exceptional talent. Plus, she can help you get the very best from everyone on your team. She's experienced great triumphs as an entrepreneur, executive coach, leadership trainer and as an author of her soon to be released book, The Leadership Contradiction. Traycee has over 40 years of Leadership success in many areas of hospitality, business development and facility operations, and has demonstrated a uniquely authentic ability to relate to and develop all levels of employees and model excellence in a 360-degree fashion. She is known to be transparent, trustworthy and intuitive in guiding you to your best path forward. Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Work With Amy Elevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Dr. Sandra Upton, Founder + Chief DEI Strategist at Upton Consulting Group, where we delve into Cultural Intelligence in the workplace. Dr. Upton shares her extensive insights and expertise, shedding light on the importance of cultural Intelligence and inclusion in today's organizational landscape. Discover Dr. Upton's wisdom and experience that will inspire you to broaden your cultural intelligence skills for the workplace. What to anticipate: Discover the personal benefits of Cultural Intelligence\ Cultivate skills for effective cross-cultural collaboration Unlock opportunities for inclusive work and compensation Learn why the spiritual intelligence skill, 'awareness of other's world views' can help you become more successful. Quote "I understand and I teach organizations all the time that it's not enough to just make people aware or sensitive to cultural differences but none of them actually guarantee that I'm going to be effective in those interactions so that's where cultural intelligence comes in because it's capability. It's a form of intelligence that can be measured." - Dr. Sandra Upton Connect with Dr. Sandra Upton: Website: https://uptonconsultinggroup.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drsandraupton Email: [email protected] As Founder and Chief DEI Strategist with Upton Consulting Group (UCG), Dr. Upton brings 25+ years of DEI experience consulting, coaching and training with businesses, educational institutions, governmental agencies and non-profits to this work. Prior to launching UCG, Dr. Upton was Vice President, Global Diversity Practice with the Cultural Intelligence Center and was responsible for providing strategic leadership and expertise on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) matters for hundreds of clients across the globe. She led organization's response to the growing demand from global and Fortune 500 companies to Ivy-League universities. She is also a subject matter expert in unconscious bias training. Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Work With Amy Elevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Sean Harvey as we engage in a profound conversation on a transformative journey that Sean provides in healing hyper-masculinity in business. Sean provides examples of superficial leadership training, shedding light on the need for more meaningful and transformative approaches to leadership development. Discover what led Sean to his mission of working with men, helping them navigate and transcend hyper-masculinity in a rapidly evolving world. What to anticipate: Transitioning from the shadow to embracing one's essence. Examples of superficial leadership training. Sean's journey to working with men and addressing hyper-masculinity. The three touch-points that ignited Sean's passion for this work. Exploring workplace spirituality. Components cultivating compassion in the workplace. The role of storytelling and understanding personal histories. Characteristics of a hyper-masculine workplace. Drawbacks of being in a hyper-masculine environment. Tapping into shared humanity for greater compassion. The transformative impact of Sean's work. If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote "When I talk about the work of spirituality in the workplace, I really translate it to, it's just the concepts of love, compassion, and, deeper humanity" - Sean Harvey Connect with Sean: Website: https://www.warriorcompassion.com/ Instagram: @warrior_compassion LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanharvey/ Book: Warrior Compassion: Unleashing the Healing Power of Men Sean Harvey, MSOD, MSEd, is Chief Compassion Officer and Founder of the Warrior Compassion Men's Studio. His work in personal, organizational, and societal transformation is inspired by twenty-five years of organization development consulting combined with his past and current academic affiliations at Cornell University, New York University, Baruch College CUNY, and George Washington University. In 2021, Sean received the Saul A. Silverman Award for Conflict Resolution and Healing from the International Organization Development Association for his healing work with men in hyper-masculine systems. As an interfaith minister, he co-founded Project Compassion, a national initiative to deepen compassion in police departments. Sean is also a TEDx Speaker with his talk, "Compassion Makes the Warrior." Learn more about his work at www.warriorcompassion.com. Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Work With Amy Elevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Aaron Tabacco, in part 2 of a 2-part episode, where we continue our conversation around transformational feedback and utilizing it to foster meaningful relationships through curiosity. We start by emphasizing the importance of curiosity and information exchange in building connections as a leader and a recipient. Skill 16 of Spiritual Intelligence was discussed, highlighting the significance of seeking guidance from a transformational feedback perspective. We explore the concept of holistic reception, emphasizing self-generosity and self-exploration as crucial elements. Additionally, we considered the value of generational conversations, focusing on understanding feedback from a Gen Z colleague's perspective. This episode encourages listeners to embrace curiosity and self-exploration to build more profound and enriching relationships when giving and receiving feedback. Today on Create Magic At Work®: Ways to tap into curiosity in difficult conversations How to practice presence during feedback interactions Ways to prepare yourself as a recipient of feedback Why the practice of self-awareness offers exponential growth How to approach requesting feedback Ways to prompt feedback conversations Quote "A space of setting aside and wanting to be a very high level practitioner of self-reflection is the key to development." - Aaron Tabacco Aaron Tabacco is an RN with a PhD, an Executive Coach, and the Director of Staff Experience in the Department of Medicine at the University of California San Francisco. A former professor of developmental pediatrics, Aaron transitioned into his current line of work three years ago, becoming a thought leader in developing holistic workplaces, leadership development, DEI efforts, and internal institutional workforce research. He is a highly skilled public speaker and communicator, having been featured at numerous public and private professional engagements in his areas of specialty. Aaron has several professional publications in the US, Europe, Japan, and online, and is a graduate of the UC Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute at the Berkeley-Hass School of Business. Additionally, Aaron has engaged in high-stakes healthcare and higher education conflict mediation for families and professionals over thirteen years. He's a father of three young adult sons who live in Portland, Oregon. Aaron currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Connect with Aaron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-tabacco-phd-rn-83359b9/ Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Visit the website Within every critique lies the potential for growth or disheartenment. A workplace where growth is nurtured, not souls crushed is on my heart this week at Create Magic At Work®... Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Aaron Tabacco, in Part 1 of a 2-part episode, we delve into workplace feedback, focusing on its potential for transformation over crushing the spirit. We explore going beyond constructive feedback and tap into utilizing transformational feedback as a catalyst for growth. Strategies for providing feedback that inspires change are offered. We tackle the challenge of conducting difficult conversations with self-awareness, compassion and address how to stay receptive on the receiving end of feedback. What to anticipate:▪ Ways to approach feedback as a transformational conversation. ▪ Why practicing the skills of Spiritual Intelligence plays a crucial role in transformational feedback. ▪ How to develop presence and self-reflection as the provider and recipient. ▪ Navigating difficult conversations with self-awareness and compassion. ▪ How to receive feedback with curiosity. If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote "I think many negative stories of feedback experiences at the heart of it is that people are leaving the conversation in some way, feeling that their very identity, Being, strengths, skills, or knowledge, etc. has been attacked. Instead of feeling approached from a perspective of curiosity." - Aaron TabaccoConnect with Aaron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-tabacco-phd-rn-83359b9/ Aaron is an RN with a PhD, an Executive Coach, and the Director of Staff Experience in the Department of Medicine at the University of California San Francisco. A former professor of developmental pediatrics, Aaron transitioned into his current line of work three years ago, becoming a thought leader in developing holistic workplaces, leadership development, DEI efforts, and internal institutional workforce research. He is a highly skilled public speaker and communicator, having been featured at numerous public and private professional engagements in his areas of specialty. Aaron has several professional publications in the US, Europe, Japan, and online, and is a graduate of the UC Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute at the Berkeley-Hass School of Business. Additionally, Aaron has engaged in high-stakes healthcare and higher education conflict mediation for families and professionals over thirteen years. He's a father of three young adult sons who live in Portland, Oregon. Aaron currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Take The Edgewalker Profile Visit the website **I offer private 1:1 coaching experiences that incorporate the Edgewalker skills & qualities. Reach out to me if you are interested at [email protected]. Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, in the final episode of Season 4! I share my journey as an Edgewalker and discuss the exciting news about an upcoming Edgewalker group coaching program. We'll explore the qualities and skills of an Edgewalker, how I discovered this aspect in myself, and how it can do the same for you. Today on Create Magic At Work®: A peek inside my personal Edgewalker journey Ways to discover your Edgewalker within The vision and mission behind Create Magic at Work® Navigating change and transformation Risk-taking responsibly to manifest your dreams Quote"It can be positive to risk take. However, you want to stay on the edge, not fall over the edge" - Amy Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Take The Edgewalker Profile Work With Amy Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Judi Neal, the President of Edgewalkers International, a workplace spiritual community and the author of ten books on workplace spirituality and transformation. Her recent books are Personal, Educational, and Organizational Transformation, published June 2023, and Inspiring Workplace Spirituality, to be published in Fall 2023. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating concept of being an Edgewalker and explore the profound spirituality accompanying this role. We discuss the importance of building bridges between two worlds within the workplace and how organizations that prioritize nurturing the human spirit experience more significant innovation, job satisfaction, and dedication. Our conversation highlights the criticality of spirituality in the workplace and investigates why some senior leaders ignore valuable data. Today on Create Magic At Work®: Learn what an Edgewalker is. How you can connect different worlds together as an Edgewalker How to be a change agent for the greater good. The role Edgewalkers can play in soul-broken organizations. Ways to cultivate playfulness at work and in life. Quote If someone's negative all the time and only complains and never brings anything to the conversation, I think there's an opportunity for development there. If they can't change, they would help create a toxic workplace. - Judi Neal Connect with Judi: https://edgewalkers.org/ https://www.gci.earth/ https://www.facebook.com/judineal, https://twitter.com/Edgewalker22, https://www.linkedin.com/in/judi-neal-99a1027/ Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Work With Amy Elevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Working and thriving in chaos can be challenging, but it is certainly possible. With practice and resilience, you can turn chaos into an opportunity for growth and success. Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Shawn Comboy, the Founder of Shawn Comboy Executive Coaching and Consulting and Executive Coach/Leadership Team at GILD Coaching. She works with executive leaders who are navigating transition and change. She assists them in achieving their goals, maximizing their effectiveness as leaders, and operating in a sustainable way that inspires others. Today on Create Magic At Work®: How to work and thrive in chaos. How to be a wise and effective change agent Ways you can simplify chaos for sustainability and burnout prevention. How to set boundaries in your workplace. How to seek support. Quote "There's an element of confidence that comes from experience. So to me, as a coach and leader, to see that, put the mirror down, hold your breath, and challenge them to take that step because I know they're going to be amazing at it." - Shawn Comboy Connect with Shawn: https://www.instagram.com/shawncomboy/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-comboy-771b7560/ https://twitter.com/ShawnComboy https://scexecutivecoaching.com/ https://scexecutivecoaching.com/ Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Work With Amy Elevate Your Life With The SQ21 Assessment Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, on the Chakras & Chardonnay Podcast hosted by Maria Mayes. Maria is an Intuitive Meditation Teacher and Well-Being Coach. She specializes in Stress Management and Mental Wellness for small businesses and 1:1 coaching for individuals with high-stress occupations. She was gracious enough to let this interview live on the Create Magic At Work podcast. Join the conversation and get a peek behind the curtain to see what it's like to work with me. In this episode, we discuss stepping into my work world with genuine authenticity and why starting with compassion towards yourself is a game changer. Today on Create Magic At Work®: The secret to having self-compassion What it's like for clients to step into my world Questions to ask yourself that bring self-awareness Understanding when ego vs. higher self is in charge Quote "Can you practice treating yourself with the same kindness, concern, and support that you would offer to a good friend? Can you be understanding and supportive of yourself even when things are tough?" - Amy Lynn Durham Connect with Maria: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-noll-mayes-61202b5/ https://www.take5.health/ Chakras Chardonnay Podcast Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Paul McCarthy, a speaker on disruptive leadership, a positive disruptor of the status quo, a guide to address organizational toxicity, a catalyst, and author of Fired Leadership. We discuss why the status quo needs to be disrupted in a positive way regarding leadership and how this disruption needs to be normalized and embraced to lead to growth and innovation. Also, we discuss showing up as your authentic self in the workplace, removing the mask, and putting your ego aside for a shift in leadership. Today on Create Magic At Work®: Why the status quo needs to be disrupted Toxic positivity in the workplace explained Importance of putting your ego as a leader aside Leading with purpose, passion, and vision for the greater good Five leadership qualities for the future Normalizing disruptive leadership Quote "On this journey that I've been on for about three or four years now, I have had a number of people who play it safe in organizations, be very uncomfortable when I talk about fired leadership and the reason they're uncomfortable is because… and I'm about to link two concepts here at a macro level and so I'm going to talk about the way we treat being fired is a taboo subject. Nobody wants to hang around with a leader who's been fired." - Paul McCarthy Connect with Paul: paulmacleadership.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmacleadership/ Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1