Stories From Women Who Walk

Hello to you listening in Fremont, California!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.In college I was taught by lay faculty and Benedictine monks. Today I follow Joan Chittister, an American Benedictine nun, theologian, author, and speaker who is known for being an outspoken advocate of justice, peace and equality focusing on the empowerment of women.In her book, The Monastic Heart - 50 Simple Practices for a Contemplative and Fulfilling Life, Chittister writes, “A spirituality of work is that process by which you finally come to know that your work is God’s work, unfinished by God because God meant it to be finished by you.” I say my work is "to help women shape and share their story: Who am I? What’s my Why or work? How do I do my work differently?"But the notion of “spirituality of work” puts a different spin on things. Is this my work? Is it meant to be finished by me?Story Prompt: What’s your work and who will finish it? Write that story!You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by Quarter Moon Story Arts to:✓ Check out Services I Offer✓ For a complimentary conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today ✓ Stay current with Diane as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Seattle, Washington!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.Maybe like me there comes a time when you and your Life meet up on the road, stare at each other and say, “I know you from somewhere but who are you? When did we meet?” That’s happened to me. I have been so busy DO-ing I’ve neglected BE-ing. So much so that for the next 3 months I’ll be taking a “FallBattical” to reacquaint me with my Life. And, yes, I did coin that silly word right here, right now. I’m setting out with my Life to discover the next Chapter of I am * I can * I will. I’ll continue my podcast episodes to share my journey but most everything else will go on hold. If you’d like to come along e-mail me [[email protected]] your own "FallBattical" thoughts, insights, questions and stories; I’ll feature them here on my program. Meanwhile, discovery awaits: "But now I have spoken of that great sea, the ocean of longing shifts through me, the blessed inner star of navigation moves in the dark sky above and I am ready like the young salmon to leave his river, blessed with hunger for a great journey on the drawing tide." [A Song for the Salmon ~ David Whyte]You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by Quarter Moon Story Arts to:✓ Check out Services I Offer✓ For a complimentary conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today ✓ Stay current with Diane as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello, to you listening in San Lorenzo, California!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Maybe like me you’ve gotten stuck. Maybe you’re stuck now; you don’t know what to do.If you’re stuck, don’t watch what you think; watch what you do. You can walk your way clear. Walking activates a storehouse of strengths, experiences, helpful teachings, solutions gathered over your lifetime. Feeling connected with the earth liberates our imaginations.4 Steps:✓ Decide on the issue you want to bring on your walk,✓ Invite your Creativity to come along and fully expect it will show up,✓ Toss out possibilities, ideas or solutions for your Creativity to work on with you, and✓ As you walk let your mind wander but every now and again come back to the issue at hand.Sooner than you expect solutions will fall into your consciousness. Guaranteed! Because “All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.” [Friedrich Nietzsche] You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by Quarter Moon Story Arts to:✓ Check out Services I Offer ✓ For a complimentary conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today ✓ Stay current with Diane as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Castelo Branco, Portugal!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Recently, my sister told me about the disgust she felt listening to others continue to spread the unsubstantiated lie that legal Haitian immigrants living in Springfield, Ohio were stealing and eating their neighbors’ pets. She said she had to speak out for those who had no voice.Maybe it’s true and maybe it isn’t but once there was a teacher in a classroom of children who took a goldfish out of its bowl, set it on her desk, told the children that if they got out of their seat they would be punished, and left the room.The children sat and watched as the fish flopped around gasping for air.No one wanted to get in trouble. So there they sat.Until one little girl jumped out of her seat, picked up the fish and put it back in the bowl where it began to swim.The teacher who had been watching through the window in the door came back into the classroom. “Is there only one among you who has the courage to stand up to authority? This is the lesson you must learn: Never let the fear of getting in trouble stop you from doing what’s right.”Story Prompt: When has fear of getting in trouble NOT stopped you from doing what’s right? Write that story! You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer ✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello, to you listening in Marysville, Washington!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.It’s autumn and time for a change. Among other changes I’m downsizing my 45-minute Discovery Chat to 30 minutes. It’s a wise move.A 30-minute conversation is:✓ easy to fit into busy schedules,✓ efficient with a pre-completed questionnaire,✓ a two-way value exchange: I get to learn about you and you get to learn what it’s like to work with me,✓ a no-obligation time to hear what you desire, and gauge your interest, readiness, and willingness to achieve your vision or goals. At the end of our time together you’ll leave with potential next steps and an invitation to engage further. This is how relationships begin: we say hello, we build rapport, we open the door to future business. CTA: If you’re curious, please contact me with links in the Episode Notes.Question: Where can you downsize and still come out ahead? You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer ✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Cieszyn, Poland! Coming to you from Whidbey Island Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Women don’t often take the time to fully inquire into questions like:✓ Who am I?✓ What am I here for?✓ Am I living my life in alignment with my true self and purpose?✓ Am I willing to venture into an archeological dig on my story to leave behind my feelings of unfulfilment and get to the heart of the power I am?And yet, understanding and embracing your personal narrative can be the professional and personal breakthrough you’ve been searching for. Join Candice Snyder, host of Passion Purpose & Possibilities podcast and me, the Story Architect, to learn:✓ How authentic storytelling fosters vulnerability and genuine connection.✓ The powerful link between telling your story and living a meaningful life.✓ Diane’s proven method to help you discover and own your origin story.... and more for you to unlock your story possibilities!Tune in on Apple podcasts; you’ll enjoy the listening:[https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-purpose-and-possibilities/id1617133237]Please leave a 5-star review and some good words; your generosity helps us all!Contact Candice SnyderWebsite: https://hairhealthvitality.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyderFacebook: www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder.Simplecast: https://passion-purpose-and-possibilities.simplecast.com/You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer ✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Council Bluffs, Iowa!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.I’m revisiting my Camino de Santiago pilgrimage as I do at this time every year; but it’s a trip I almost didn’t make.As the pilot indicated our descent into Madrid, Spain I had made up my mind that I could not, should not, and would not walk the Camino de Santiago.I would pick up my pack and catch the next flight home.I was no pilgrim.What changed? Before we landed I opened a card from my friend Lorraine that I had tucked between the pages of my Camino guide book. She wrote, “Well done!” Her words continued: "As you read this thousands of feet above the earth (how could she have known that?) you may be wondering why I wrote “Well done!” before you set out on your Camino de Santiago journey. Regardless of what does or doesn’t happen from here on out, you will be forever changed simply because you showed up. And that, my friend, is “Well done!”Story Prompt:When has someone’s “Well Done!” moved you from fear to right action?What might happen if you said those words to yourself? Write that story! You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer✓ For a no-obligation conversation, get in touch with me today✓ Stay current with Diane on LinkedIn and as “Notes From an Island Lighthouse” on Substack Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello, to you listening in Salford, England!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.I practice the Five Remembrances as taught by Thich Nhat Hanh: I am of a nature to get old, get sick, and die, be separated from those I love, and there is nothing I can do about it. Sounds grim, right? Now what?Maybe the Five Remembrances serve as an invitation to ask ourselves:✓ What does my Life want?✓ Am I living my Life being true to who I am?✓ Am I doing what is most important to me?✓ How do I embrace the singular opportunity I’ve been given to live this Life, to be of use?✓ How do I summon the willingness and courage to set out on a different path to claim my true purpose? Question: It’s your story. Starting now, how do you want to write it? You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer ✓ For a no-obligation conversation, get in touch with me today✓ Stay current with Diane on LinkedIn and as “Notes From an Island Lighthouse” on Substack Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Ocean Shores, Washington!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Every year at this time I revisit my Camino de Santiago pilgrimage: 5 weeks, 500 miles across Spain. This year I got to share my Camino with other women who have walked The Way or who help those who walk by staffing the albergues or hostels we shelter in.Join us on Donna Cravotta’s the Real 50 over 50 Wisdom Panel as we share our experiences about the walking the Camino de Santiago. The hour-long event is available on many platforms detailed in the Episode Notes:Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/3mdPHdjBMAxjo7aR/]LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/events/thewisdompanel-walkingthecamino7235846516790218752/theater/] YouTube [https://youtube.com/live/BfJ-gRlXGuA?feature=share]The Wisdom Panel Real 50 over 50 Spotlight Page [https://cravottamediagroup.com/camino-de-santiago/] YouTube Playlist with full video and shorts [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR9v9tcvFP7QxOPuIENCCeCfEQ4APfOQD] If you enjoyed this program, please give it 5 stars, some really good words, and share it because your generosity helps us all! You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today✓ Stay current with Diane on LinkedIn and as "Notes From an Island Lighthouse" on Substack Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Recently, I was told to stop using a script for my podcast. I was told to take off the training wheels. I was told to fly free. I said “No!” Ever wonder why top speakers and broadcasters often use scripts? It's not a crutch—it's a tool for excellence. 10 ways your script serves you:✓ Precision: Scripts ensure every word counts, especially in time-constrained formats.✓ Clarity: Writing helps organize thoughts, resulting in a more coherent message.✓ Concision: Scripting allows for editing, cutting fluff, and honing key points.✓ Consistency: Regular scripting develops a recognizable style and voice.✓ Preparation: Scripts reduce anxiety and boost confidence before recording or speaking.✓ Professionalism: Well-crafted words reflect dedication to your craft and audience.✓ Time Management: Scripts help maintain pacing and hit crucial points within time limits.✓ Flexibility: A good script serves as a guide, not a cage, allowing for natural delivery.✓ Quality Control: Writing enables review and refinement before going live.✓ Respect: Preparing thoroughly shows you value your listeners' time and attention.Story Prompt: A script isn't about reading robotically—it's about crafting your message with intention. The best speakers make their carefully prepared words sound spontaneous. How do you embrace your script, not as training wheels, but a launchpad for powerful communication? Write that story! You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your Origin Story & communication challenges, get in touch with me today✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music

Hello to you listening in Port Talbot, Wales!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.Maybe like me you forget how dusty and musty your landing page story has become.My story was out of touch with my WHO, WHY, and HOW.I took my own medicine and rewrote my entire LinkedIn profile as a step toward restructuring my Quarter Moon Story Arts website and creating my QMSA Notes on Substack so that all 3 pillars of my story communication enterprise align!In a world where connection is currency, your Origin Story—how you got from There to Here—is your most valuable asset.As a Lawyer Turned Story Architect I mentor professional women and leaders like you who are committed to genuine SELF-EXPRESSION, Origin Story TRANSFORMATION, and effective COMMUNICATION for CONFIDENT Problem-Solving, Credibility, and Influence.If you are feeling:✓ stuck finding words for your WHO, your WHY, and your HOW ,✓ uncertain about how to articulate your Origin Story,✓ self-doubt expressing yourself, your vision, or your ideas,✓ all at sea in your leadership role, or✓ finally(!) ready to step into the power of your Origin Story and singular voice... let’s work together to find the words you didn't know you had.My Quarter Moon Story Arts harbor is a safe space to share and grow your story. CTA:Check out my "new & improved" Profile today.If it speaks to you and the challenges you're having, direct message me on LinkedIn OR e-mail me for a no-sales conversation about how to rewrite your story to “say what you mean and mean what you say!"NEW & IMPROVED LINKEDIN PROFILE Diane Wyzga Lawyer Turned Story ArchitectMENTORING Professional Women & Leaders COMMITTED to genuine SELF-EXPRESSION, Origin Story TRANSFORMATION & effective COMMUNICATION for CONFIDENT Problem-Solving, Credibility, Influence. Podcaster & SpeakerAboutCould This Be What You’re Feeling?✓ Stuck finding the words for your WHO, your WHY, & your HOW ✓ Difficulty articulating your Origin Story✓ Lacking confidence in self-expression; struggling to be seen, heard, understood, & listened to ✓ Uncertain about how to inspire & motivate others with your ideas✓ Imposter syndrome & self-doubt in leadership rolesWhat I Know:As a Story Consultant with over 30 years of experience, I mentor professional women & leaders to uncover & articulate their powerful Origin Stories. My journey from nursing to business to law has equipped me with unique insights into the transformative power of story & genuine self-expression. In a world where connection is currency, your Origin Story—how you got from There to Here—is your most valuable asset. It's the key to being seen, heard, understood, & listened to in boardrooms, on stages, & across digital platforms.Who I Serve: professional women, leaders, entrepreneurs & activists✓ Stuck at a crossroads✓ Seeking to break through the noise & make their mark✓ Aiming to build cohesion & collective narrative✓ Eager to inspire with powerfully engaging storytellingWhat I Offer:✓ My Winning "Who + Why + How Formula": Uncover your WHO to align with your WHY & reveal your HOW✓ Origin Story Mentoring: Turn your journey challenges into compelling chapters that resonate with your audience✓ Transforming personal narratives into influential stories for personal & professional use✓ Effective Communication & Voice Skills: Develop the confidence to use your voice to speak your truth, ideas & vision with clarity & conviction✓ Story Influence: Learn to use your story to sway decisions, build markets, change attitudes, behaviors, & the status quoMy Approach: Drawing from my diverse background—from swaying juries to podcasting global stories—I blend analytical precision with creative storytelling. We'll work together to:✓ Get unstuck to clarify your ideas & amplify your unique voice✓ Craft your one-of-a-kind Origin Story to inspire & persuade✓ Transform personal experience into professional leverage✓ Develop communication skills to command attention & inspire actionCall to Action:Are you finally ready to step into the power of your singular voice to say what you mean & mean what you say? Let's work together to harness the strength of your story, to create lasting impact, & move your audience to action. Today!Contact me:Quarter Moon Story Arts E-mailDirect Message me on LinkedInYou’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your Origin Story & communication challenges, get in touch with me today✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Wa

Hello, to you listening in Anchorage, Alaska!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Today marks the launch of episode number 1,100! As a podcaster with 1100 episodes under my belt, I understand the value of preparation and the impact of well-crafted words. Communication is currency. My commitment to clarity, creativity, concision, and compelling communication— especially in the challenging 60 Seconds format— is also what I provide to my Quarter Moon Story Arts clients.Yes, there is cause for celebration today! I had no idea I’d get here. I just kept putting one word in front of another. I persisted. Word by word. Learning more about WHO I am, WHY and HOW I do what I do for you.Question: It can be a long way to find out who you are. What are you working on? What milestone have you achieved that, at one time, seemed so far off? How is your persistence rewarding you? You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your Origin Story & communication challenges, get in touch with me today✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello, to you listening in Saarlouis, Saarland, Germany!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.The old ones tell a story about a man on a horse galloping down a road. His friend shouts, “Where are you going?” And the man shouts back, “I don’t know! Ask the horse!”What galloping horse are you on? What is carrying you away? Away from yourself, your loved ones, from Nature, from what really matters in your life? Story Prompt: What do you want even more than holding on to that galloping horse? How might you set yourself free from the situation that’s carrying you away, out of control? What’s at stake? What will it take? Write that story! You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me TODAY✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Brno, a city in the Czech Republic! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.Even the best of us could use a refresher when it comes to sharing the podcast mic. After almost 5 years on the airwaves I have a few tips for hosts and guests alike.Hosts✓ Prepare your guest ahead of time with agreed-upon topics and talking points✓ Treat your guest with dignity and respect; they’re providing their time and expertise - for free✓ Deeply listen to your guest with appreciation✓ Do not belittle, humiliate or personally challenge your guest✓ Avoid offering unsolicited advice, criticism or unexpected questions to show how smart you are or to impress your listeners Guests✓ Timely provide all the requested details to the host✓ Show up ahead of time prepared and ready to do your very best in service to the listeners✓ Be respectful, polite and professional when you share the mic✓ Answer questions in a clear, concise manner; sometimes less is more ✓ You have the right to ask the host to edit out any material you don’t want aired. The host has a duty to respect your request - no questions asked. If the host declines to make the edits you are well within your rights to stop the episode from being aired.Above all, let’s enjoy what we’re doing, sharing a conversation with another human being for the benefit of people we don’t know and may never meet. As I always say “Each One Lift One” is the way we roll here! Question: What other valuable tips can you share from your podcasting experience?You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me TODAY✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Salford, England!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Recently I had the pleasure of sharing the mic with my friends and fellow veterans, Keith McNally and Jody Holeton on Trail to Transformation, a podcast devoted to helping military and veteran families like yours. Join us for an informative show! Highlights✓ Military and veteran families face unique challenges, especially the care and well-being of their children. ✓ The military is its own community taking care of each other in times of need.✓ The importance of community to military and veteran families.✓ The many benefits and services available through the Veterans Administration.Click HERE to watch on YouTube. Please be generous with your likes and comments; they help us all! And while you’re in the Episode Notes check out some resources to help you get started and consider donating to Hiking for Hope and Healing, organized by Keith McNally: RESOURCESThe Veterans Administration (education to home loans to crisis line to employment and more): [https://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/character_of_discharge.asp]Your state might offer more or different benefits in your area.Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs: Veterans may be eligible for a broad range of programs and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). [https://www.va.gov/opa/persona/index.asp]Military Banks and Credit Unions: [https://www.nerdwallet.com/best/banking/military-banks-and-credit-unions]Personal Finance & Military https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/banking/best-banks-and-credit-unions-military-and-families]You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me TODAY✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Santa Clara, California!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.They say that a woman can stand most anything except a succession of ordinary days. [Adapted from J.W. von Goethe]What does a succession of ordinary days look or feel like to you?What about that makes you want to “Do Something!” on your own behalf? Story Prompt: Where and how are you striving for the UNordinary, maybe even edging toward EXTRAordinary in your days? What might it feel like to live a succession of powerful, brilliant, beautiful, and brave days? Write that story! You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Cape May, New Jersey! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.We all know the importance of presenting information; but are we equally aware of the skill involved in presenting ideas and facts in a manner that is engaging, that makes a lasting impression on our audience?I help women align who they are with the work they do or want to do so that they unlock the potential in their professional ambitions and workplace relationships.CTA: If you are curious to learn how to sharpen your self-expression and communication skills so that:✓ your words carry weight to persuade others to see their merit, ✓ you have the tools to articulate your ideas and plans with confidence, and✓ you make your message count to ready yourself for opportunities that align with your professional goals... let’s have a conversation! You can reach me on LinkedIn or E-mail me ([email protected]). I look forward to working together to solve your problem and advance your career goals. You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Purmerend, North Holland!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga. Recently I was privileged to share the mic with my friend, colleague, podcaster, and author Kristin Aurelia on SHE Wise - Surviving the Human Experience podcast. It’s a wonderful place created to share human experience stories about health, wellness, healing, spirituality, and more!Join us as we unpack the power of heartfelt stories to witness, connect and heal.Highlights✓ Walking 500 miles on the Camino de Santiago as a pilgrim.✓ How story takes place in the listener’s imagination to engage and integrate with our shared values and truths.✓ How adventure, self-expression and your Origin Story leads to being seen, heard, understood and listened to.✓ How Kristin’s Origin Story became her podcast program.✓ Using your voice and putting your WHO before your WHY is the perfect combination to powerfully delivering your story! Click HERE to access the podcast on Dreamvisions 7 => go to All Episodes on Demand.Click HERE to watch our show on YouTube: Contact Kristin AureliaKristin, CNC, CWCSHE Wise Publications, LLCPhone: (240) 927-3323Email: [email protected]: www.shewisepublications.comFacebook: SHE Wise Publications, LLCInstagram: she_wise_publicationsYouTube: SHE Wise @survivingthehumanexperienceSHE Wise Wellness:Website: www.shewisewellness.comEmail: [email protected]: https://dreamvisions7radio.com/surviving-the-human-experience/Books Available at Amazon.com, Audible, iTunes and shewisepublications.comYou’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the good word with a generous 5-star review and nice comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Wallingford, Connecticut!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Back in the day we wrote thank you notes, letters, and sent picture postcards when we traveled. Things changed - as they do - with the digital age. We were suckered into thinking that family and friends would be satisfied with a text message and a silly emoji. Not so! I’m here to tell you what lightened and brightened my day when I walked out to the mailbox was to find a picture postcard - from my dear friend and podcasting (Take It From the Iron Woman) colleague and author Susanne Mueller - mailed from her hometown Thune, Bern, Switzerland - where she had been visiting family - with a few handwritten lines to say, “Hello!” I have the card on my dining room table because it makes me smile. Thank you, Susanne!Story Prompt: When have you received something unexpected that lightened and brightened your day? When have you lightened and brightened someone else’s day. How did it feel? Write that story! You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Arrange your no-sales, Discovery Chat with me today, and ✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Martinsburg, West Virginia!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.Why do I do the work that I do? Because I believe with all my heart that clear, concise, and confident self-expression opens the doors to personal and professional opportunity and possibility that becomes reality. Your words carry weight. They land with intention. Your message has the strength to inspire and mobilize.To learn what I’m talking about click HERE to listen to Tim Walz’s acceptance speech as Vice President of the United States of America.Never underestimate a teacher or a football coach. Never underestimate the power of an uncomfortable conversation to advance progress. Never underestimate who you are and what you can achieve when you use the power of your voice to confidently express yourself.Starting today, “Do Something!” wonderful for your neighborhood, for your community, wherever your feet touch the ground with the singular power of your confident voice.CTA: If you want to excel with the power of your voice, arrange a Discovery Chat with me. Direct message me on LinkedIn or e-mail me at [email protected]. Together let’s create your confident self-expression reality.You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Arrange your no-sales, Discovery Chat with me today, and ✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Arlington, Oregon!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories from Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Some time ago I had the pleasure of sharing the mic with podcasting colleague Jill Hart on her program, The You World Order Showcase. Our conversation embraced the many ways that our stories ground us in personal and professional relationships, as well as the importance of the Origin Story to empower women. How? By aligning WHO you are with the work you do or want to do (your WHY). Tune in when you can! You’ll enjoy and benefit from the listening! Highlights✓ Connect with and influence your audience to action with imagination, sensory images and memories.✓ Public speaking, problem solving and amplifying your message rely on well-crafted stories.✓ Embarking on an archeological dig into your earlier years results in creating your Origin Story so that you are seen, heard, understood, and listened to.✓ Unearthing our narrative relieves our pain, heals, transforms, and empowers us to confident self-expression.Click HERE to watch the episode on YouTubeClick HERE to listen on Apple podcastClick HERE to listen on Spotify podcastI’m inviting you to please go to YouTube and Apple to leave a 5 star review and some nice words because it helps us all. Contact Jill Hart, Founder of The You World Order Community Website: https://jillehart.comThe Coach's Alchemist: https://thecoachsalchemist.comE-mail: Jill Hart [email protected]’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Arrange your no-sales, Discovery Chat with me today, and ✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Midrand, South Africa!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.For over 4 years now two really smart, savvy, and creative friend/colleagues and I have spent a weekly 90 minutes in a wonderfully supportive, encouraging, questioning, critiquing, hot seating, provocative, and brainstorming MasterMind group. Before we get together we exchange our 4Rs from the prior week: Result, Reach, Resistance, Resource.Ah, Resistance! Thy name is Fear. Making a move is a step we often don’t want to take because we feel afraid, bored, uncertain, anxious, tired, or just plain disgusted. It’s true that when the way ahead is unclear, Time can be the best guide. But it’s also true that we might begin by taking the first step, the one right in front of us, the one close in as poet David Whyte reminds us in his poem, Start Close In. Maybe like me you are learning that the sooner you face up to your Resistance and take that first step toward your task or project the more confident you’ll feel making progress and then asking yourself, “What took me so long?”Story Prompt: Remember a time when you faced your Resistance and despite your fear boldly took that next step, and the next, and the one after that until ... What happened next? Write that story! You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Get in touch with me today to arrange your no-sales Discovery Chat, and✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Cordoba, Spain!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.Is my Origin Story work positioned as a Vitamin or an Advil? "Vitamins are nice to have but not urgent. Whereas if you’re in pain you want an Advil - and fast!" These wise words came from my dear friend and colleague, Anke Herrmann (Strategic Partner, Author, Podcast Host & Dog Lover). To answer that question I need a little sounding board help because, as Anke says, “How do you expect to read the label when you’re sitting inside the jar?”This much I know: each of us needs a sounding board. Perhaps I can be that for you.This is what else I know about how I can help:✓ Stories have shaped you and brought you to this point but you might need help to find the words you didn’t know you had.✓ You came into the world with a voice. Your voice is your power. Your story is an expression of your power; but you might lack the awareness or confidence to express yourself or tell your story. ✓ Your Who + Your Why + Your How - in that order - sets you above the noise in the marketplace; but how do you get there? ✓ Much contemporary storytelling focuses on content at the expense of context; if you’re telling just the facts you’re missing the emotional story.✓ Stories must engage us with imagination, sensory images, and memories to be meaningful; I can teach you to teach yourself to be that storyteller. Question: What stories do you, your clients and audience need right now to ease pain, heal, and transform?CTA: It’s time for you to take those steps to relieve the pain of confusion, anxiety, uncertainty, and lack of confidence about using your voice to say what you mean and mean what you say in any personal or professional setting, to nail that interview, clarify your ideas, and influence your listeners while transforming the lives of those you serve. Arrange for a Discovery Chat with me today: DM me on LinkedIn or e-mail me at [email protected]. Sound me out! You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Get in touch with me today to arrange your no-sales Discovery Chat, and✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Lankaran, Azerbaijan!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Time out of mind I shared the mic with my friend, colleague, and fellow backpacker, Keith McNally on Coach’s Corner podcast. We talked about the ways in which I help women discover and communicate their Origin Story. If you are curious about how to clearly and confidently reply to questions such as, What’s your purpose? Who do you help? Why does it matter?, and What sets you apart from all the others?, this truly powerful episode is for you.HighlightsHelping women through their personal journey so that they are seen, heard, understood, and listened to.What comes BEFORE the mechanics of Your Why (what you do). While everyone has a story, I believe that everyone is a multitude of stories waiting to be discovered and shared to connect, engage, influence and transform.Click HERE to watch and listen to our conversation on YouTube!Please be sure to leave a 5-star review and a nice comment; it helps us all.While you’re in the Episode Notes take a moment to check out Keith McNally and all the wonderful work he does as The Question Guy podcast, Trail to Transformation podcast (helping veterans), and consider making a Go Fund Me donation to Hiking for Hope and Healing, Keith’s upcoming 2,190+ mile hike on the Appalachian Trail to help mitigate the impact of suicide in the veteran population and provide needed support for families because “Each One Lift One” is the way we roll here.You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Get in touch with me today to arrange your no-sales Discovery Chat, and✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Hinton, Alberta, Canada!Coming to you Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga."...human history is a history not only of cruelty but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness.What we choose to emphasize in this complex history will determine our lives. If we see only the worst, it destroys our capacity to do something. If we remember those times and places - and there are so many - where people have behaved magnificently, this gives us the energy to act, and at least the possibility of sending this spinning top of a world in a different direction.And if we do act, in however small a way, we don't have to wait for some grand utopian future. The future is an infinite succession of presents, and to live now as we think human beings should live, in defiance of all that is bad around us is itself a marvelous victory." [Dr. Howard Zinn, inspired by the life & spirit of Fannie Lou Hamer]Story Prompt: You have the power to influence human history: to speak out, solve problems, shed light on inequality, invest in compassion, tell inspiring stories and more, in defiance of all that is bleak, bad, grim. What is your marvelous victory? Write that story!You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Arrange your no-sales, Discovery Chat,✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in the Methow Valley, Washington!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.My client turned to me and said, “I feel like an archeologist unearthing a buried body of knowledge - about myself - that’s always been there - within reach. Who I am is ready and waiting to be uncovered under the dirt so long as I am willing to go on a search to discover who I am.”When we take the time to unearth our true self we reconnect with our core essence. Down here in the dirt we can get reacquainted with our passions, values, interests, and talents we may have forgotten we possess. It’s all there for the taking!What do we get from a journey of self-discovery? A deep sense of coming home, of belonging to choices that fulfill us while pointing the way to our Why, our Divinely-ordained mission or purpose. Once we know Who we are our Why becomes aligned with what’s inside us creating personal and professional harmony for life.You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Arrange your no-sales, Discovery Chat,✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Safety Harbor, Florida!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Have you ever wondered how a successful Origin Story can transform your life and the lives of those you serve? Recently I had the privilege to share the mic with Might in Motion podcast host Marianna Kinnee to answer that question and more. If you’re curious about how to discover your Origin Story to genuinely connect with clients, audiences, team members, and others with comfort and authenticity, this episode is for you!Highlights:✓ Finding Your Voice: Your story is most effective when it creates sensory images to engage the listener’s imagination and bring them on a journey with you to break down barriers, find common ground, solve problems, shift attitudes, behaviors, even cultures, and even upset the status quo.✓ Connecting Through Universal Truths: Building your story on a foundation of Universal Truths encourages deeper, more meaningful relationships that engage, connect with, and influence your listeners to action in business or personal life.✓ Comfort and Authenticity: If you lack confidence telling your story, your Who of true self and values may be disconnected from your Why of mission or purpose.Click HERE to listen or watch on Spotify, Apple, YouTube or here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOmyyADudYMGet in touch with Marianna KinneeBioMarianna Kinnee is the founder of Might In Motion, LLC. Marianna leverages her podcast to mentor corporate America managers who need help navigating the perils of leadership and team building. She spent over two decades as a leader at a Fortune 50 company. Her passion is helping others build legacies. She hosts the Might In Motion podcast and recently published her first book Might In Motion: Motivation Momentum Mindfulness Might.Contact InfoMight In Motion: www.mightinmotion.comE-mail: [email protected]: 404-556-5469Might in Motion podcast: We focus on the Four M’s - Motivation, Momentum, Mindfulness, and Might. We bring you leaders from Fortune companies, doctors and entrepreneurs. Their stories of living their own Might In Motion will inspire you to create your own action plan and achieve your goals.You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Arrange your no-sales, Discovery Chat,✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Lusaka, capital of Zambia, Africa! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.We’ve all heard it said: “What goes around comes around.”But how does it work?We lend a hand to someone in need. Maybe a smile, a sandwich, a nice word. I call it “Each One Lift One.”When you lend a hand to someone in need fortune and providence gravitate toward each other.It’s as simple as that.Story Prompt: Think for a moment about a time when you lent a hand to someone. Unexpectedly, you experienced fortune and providence gravitating toward each other. What was that like? Write that storyYou’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Arrange your no-sales, Complimentary Coaching Consult,✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Woodburn, Oregon!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.Does this sound familiar:✓ I want to find the words to express myself and my story.✓ I want to be able to answer that frequent business or social setting question “So, what do you do?” in an engaging, heartfelt way.✓ I want to feel fully comfortable and confident in my response.Can you help me?Yes. I know how to solve your problem. Listen to the words of one satisfied client: “There is a school of thought that says overuse of a word cheapens its meaning, however, I don’t believe that applies to thanks and gratitude. So, I’ll say it again. THANK YOU for helping me with my origin story and guiding me back along the paths once trod to find the juicy bits that (of course) have been guiding my thinking and work all along, albeit so intuitively that I had almost forgotten. By bringing them to the forefront again in my crafted origin story/s, I have unearthed the ways in which my Who drives my Why and my How.”Here's another: “I shared recordings of our work with my CEO to demonstrate the communication progress I’ve made. He graded me a 9/10, which is just under his highest rating of 9.5. I am beyond thrilled and grateful to you for helping me clarify my thought processes, re-consider my approach, and ask the right questions of my clients to know how to best listen out their needs, and offer spot on solutions. Working with you loosened up the knots blocking my creativity and curiosity.”CTA: If you’re curious about how to find the words to express yourself and your story so that you are seen, heard, understood, and listened to, arrange a no-sales Discovery Chat with me today. Direct message me on LinkedIn or e-mail me at [email protected]. Your communication and story solutions start right here, right now! You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Arrange your no-sales, Complimentary Coaching Consult,✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Trenton, Ontario, Canada!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories from Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Have you ever wondered about the power of storytelling as medicine? Recently I shared the mic with my Canadian friend, colleague, and podcaster, Elizabeth Nicholas of Your Employment Detective podcast to reveal some answers. Imagine that you are struggling with self-doubt, instability, or just plain frustrated. Where to look for help? Meaningful clues to help you can be found in your very own story so you can take your next great step. Together, Elizabeth and I went on a metaphorical journey gaining deeper insights into the power of story to heal and show us the way much like a lighthouse guides ships at sea. Let’s get started because as always, the clues await.Highlights✓ How your WHO (who you are) precedes your WHY (the mission or purpose of your life);✓ The importance of marrying story content and context; ✓ Teaching yourself the power of storytelling;✓ Elizabeth’s “ah ha!” that our stories are far more powerful than we tend to give them credit for; and✓ The radically human need for the art and craft of storytelling in today’s world.Click HERE to listen to our podcast conversation on Spotify OR here => https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JUqPIPgRgSn2ofPCKpSo3Get in Touch With Elizabeth Nicholas BIOElizabeth Nicholas, CHRP/CHRL, CCDP, CHATP, Career Specialist and host of Your Employment Detective, a podcast for Military and Veteran Spouses seeking to solve their career mysteries. As the Virtual Employment and Education Specialist at the Trenton Military Family Resource Centre, Elizabeth enjoys creating and offering award-winning employment and entrepreneurial training to Canadian Military and Veteran families worldwide. Elizabeth blends her background in marketing with designations as a Certified Human Resource Professional, Certified Human Resource Leader, Certified PLAR Practitioner, and Certified Career Development Practitioner to provide tools, skills, resources and strategies to help people reach for and discover their true potential. She actively volunteers and is a board member of CAPLA (Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment). Always game to bring her skills and talents to create fun, interactive, and valuable training opportunities for others, Elizabeth honors each client exchange as an investment for everyone involved.Contact LinksElizabeth Nicholas, CHRP, CHRL, CCDP, CHATP - Virtual Employment & Education Specialist / HR Support Spécialiste virtuel dans l'emploi et l'education/ Services en ressources humainesE-mail: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethnicholas1/Podcast: Your Employment Detective / Votre détective de recherche d'emploi balado: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vgoM1N202yisluImR7ZW4More info and Resource Packs: https://trentonmfrc.ca/employment-detective-podcast/Trenton Military Family Resource Centre / Centre de ressources pour les familles des militaires de Trenton50 Rivers Drive East, P.O. Box 1000Station Forces Astra, Ontario K0K 3W0TrentonMFRC.CFBTrenton.comTéléphone|telephone 613-392-2811 ext. 3852 / Télécopieur|Facsimile 613-965-7371You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Arrange your no-sales, Complimentary Coaching Consult,✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Halmsted, Sweden!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga. For those who have followed my global podcast for over 4 years you know that Fridays are all about Story Prompts. It’s an opportunity for you to “Write THAT Story!” based on your ideas and creativity after listening to the episode, the question, and the prompt. But what if you don’t know how to begin?At its most basic a story is 3 parts: beginning, middle and end. But you knew that, right?What you might not know is my storyteller secret: a story is something was (beginning) + something happened (middle) + something is (end).3-Step Tip: Step 1: Enjoy 15 minutes of free writing just to get your creativity going. Step 2: Start your story at the end, the place where something is as a result of what happened, what came before. Now you have a conclusion, a finale, a resolution to write toward. It’s like having a goal or a destination. Step 3: Once you have a sense about where you’re headed, your task is to get there.Story Prompt: 3 parts to a story, 3 steps to how to create it. Write that story! You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Arrange your no-sales, Complimentary Coaching Consult, and✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Walla Walla, Washington!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.What are three key take-aways from your business or entrepreneurial journey that made you who you are? Does your business narrative inform and inspire audiences to change their perceptions or behavior in relation to the solutions you offer to their problems? Do prospective clients see Who you are?Do they understand the Why of your mission or purpose?Most importantly, do they know the unique way you have of doing business - your How - that’s as singular as your fingerprint?CTA: If you’re ready to dust off and re-write your narrative so that your Who, your Why, your How come together in a clear, concise and cogent message to say what you mean and mean what you say, get in touch with me today to learn how you can unearth your narrative and amplify your voice. Direct message me on LinkedIn OR e-mail me! You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Arrange your no-sales, Complimentary Coaching Consult, and✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Arlington, Virginia!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Have you ever wondered how stories can bridge gaps between conflicting viewpoints? Recently I had the privilege to chat with a favorite entrepreneur, colleague and fellow podcaster, the remarkable Erin Marcus of Conquer Your Business and your Ready Yet? podcast. Erin and I shared the mic to trade ideas and insights about how to transform your business with storytelling. If you’re curious about doing business a bit better with storytelling and human connection to engage, influence and inspire your audience to action, this episode is for you!Highlights:✓ The profound impact of storytelling in fostering empathy, connection, and authenticity both in personal development and in the business world.✓ Diane shares compelling anecdotes, including historical contexts and personal experiences, to illustrate the transformative power of stories in breaking down barriers and finding common ground.✓ We also discuss how embracing and owning our stories can help build genuine human connections that are crucial in today's noisy and competitive marketplace.Click HERE to watch the episode on YouTubeClick HERE to watch the episode on Conquer Your BusinessGet in touch with Erin MarcusBio:Erin Marcus is the founder and CEO of Conquer Your Business, an international company helping entrepreneurs and small business owners get out of reaction mode, be in charge of their businesses and in charge of their lives, and reach heights they never dreamed possible. Contact Info:Website: https://conqueryourbusiness.com/Ready Yet? podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ready-yet-with-erin-marcus/id1535555147Facebook: @erin.marcus.3Instagram: @erinmarcusconqueryourbusinessLinked In: @erinmarcusconqueryourbusinessSubscribe to Erin's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLFD-aM6LmA10FQrFC_QchQ You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Arrange your no-sales, Complimentary Coaching Consult, and✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Sebastopol, California!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga. I have been following legendary singer/songwriter, actress, teacher, and broad-coalition activist Holly Near for decades and decades. Once upon a time I sat in on a concert she gave at the Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church in Costa Mesa, California. My life was never the same. I felt then that music can be a vehicle for empathy, understanding, introspection, and social evolution in a rapidly changing world.Of her many songs that speak to me and millions of listeners like me Planet Called Home never fails to resonate. It’s the kind of earth-moving inspirational that will make your socks roll up and down and get you using your creativity to help this planet called home. How? “If each one did just one thing beautifully * Complex life on Earth might not die.”Click HERE to listen to Holly Near sing Planet Called Home/The Souls Are Coming Back on her recording of the same name.Click HERE to watch and listen to Holly Near’s performance of Planet Called Home given at the 2003 Bioneers National Conference.Story Prompt: What is the one thing you can do beautifully? Are you ready to brave what it will take to do that for our Planet Called Home? Write that story! Planet Called Home [Song by Holly Near]… Can you call on your imaginationAs if telling a myth to a childPut in the fantastical, wonderful, magicalAdd the romantic, the brave and the wild… Once upon a time there was a powerSo great that no one could know its namePeople tried to change it and rule with itBut always such arrogance ended in shame.… Thousands of years would pass in a momentHundreds of cultures would come and goEach generation with a glorious callingEven when they were too busy to know… And then one day after two millenniaWhich after all was a small part of timeHundreds of souls found their way out of nowhereTo be on earth at the threat of decline… Let's all go, they moved as one beingEven though each would arrive here aloneThey promised to work in grace with each otherTo brave the beautiful planet called home… Now, there was no promise that they could save itBut how exciting to give it a tryIf each one did just one thing beautifullyComplex life on Earth might not die… And so they arrived in a spectrum of colorsThe population on earth did explodeSome threw themselves in front of disasterAnd others slowly carried their load… Some adopted small girls from ChinaSome lived high in the branches of treesSome died as martyrs, some lived as healersAnd, some bravely walked with a dreadful disease… They mingled among each class and each cultureNot one of them could be identifiedBut together they altered just enough momentsTo help the lost and the terrified… To step outside of our egos and bodiesTo know for once that we truly are oneThen quickly we would forget to rememberBut that's okay, their job was well done… And earth went on for another millenniumNow its time for this song to endThis magical story of hope and wonderInvites you all to wake up and pretend to be… Fabulous creatures sent from the powerSouls that have come with one purpose in mindTo do one thing that will alter the outcomeAnd maybe together we can do it in time… Can you call on your imaginationAs if telling a myth to a childPut in the fantastical, wonderful, magicalAdd the romantic, the brave and the wildThe souls are comin backThe souls are comin backThe souls are comin back!You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Queens, NYC, New York!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.Recently I enjoyed a nourishing conversation with my friend, colleague and fellow podcast host, jeannette meier, Ph.D. of Leadership CiRCLE who lives by “.... freedom, being who i am and creating what i love. i invite you to be the same. This earth is co-created by people, you and me, not corporations, governments or nations.... jeannette is a true leader who applies her wisdom to everything she creates and is what she wants to see in the world.”Together jeannette and I created memorable moments to share so that you can feel renewed, refreshed, and restored with ideas for co-creating harmony, imagination and creativity in freedom.What you can expect:✓ Easing into the day by centering yourself into your Self✓ Anchoring who you are by sharing stories with others✓ The power of pausing, giving and receiving in harmony.✓ How fear blocks people from showing their uniqueness, and how by daring to explore beyond your comfort zone it finally shines through✓ Co-creation using heart, voice, work, and human connection in loveIf you are curious about the power of gratitude, true leadership skills, social consciousness, and limitless possibilities, this episode is for you. Join us and feel the freedom to live life in co-creation!Click HERE to listen to the Leadership CiRCLE Podcast:Click HERE to watch our conversation on YouTube:Click HERE to read our conversation: jeannette meier, Ph.D.'s Bio:Jeannette Meier Ph.D. guides you into uncovering your uniqueness and leadership power by listening to your heart and connecting to your freedom to be who you are and create what you love.She co-creates with you, dancing in the harmonious giving and receiving, nurturing each other through the heart, and creating relationships that grow you.Jeannette graduated in 1996 with a degree in Systems Engineering and has worked in the IT SAP world since then.In 2012, she founded a social enterprise to serve those making a positive impact worldwide. In 2018, it developed into the Positive iMPACT Movement, which today integrates the Leadership CiRCLE for the New Earth.The CiRCLE is a space to reclaim the world through true leadership, encompassing love, uniqueness, and co-creation.Jeannette envisions a world led by people who are their own leaders, who grow their uniqueness, and who share their wisdom and truth through who they are and what they love to create, changing the world from the inside out and for whom co-creation is the doorway to their highest potential.The CiRCLE inspires and empowers people to be their leaders, expand love from the inside out, grow their uniqueness, and co-create a new society. Jeannette believes in the limitless potential that men and women have, not in governments, corporations, or nations.She is a Doctor of Philosophy specializing in Conscious-Centered Living. She also has a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in metaphysical science.First and foremost, she is a true leader who applies her wisdom to everything she creates and is what she wants to see in the world.Today, she co-creates conversations with like-hearted others for the Leadership CiRCLE podcast. On this platform, she delves with her guests into the essence of true leadership, sharing personal experiences and insights.Get in Touch With jeannette via WEBs & SMAbout me: https://jeannettemeier.com✓ The Positive iMPACT Movement: https://pimov.earth✓ Leadership CiRCLE subscription: http://eepurl.com/g-MZUD✓ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannettemeier/✓ YouTube: https://youtube.com/jeannettemeier✓ Instagram: https:/instagram.com/leadership.circle✓ Leadership CiRCLE Podcast✓ Spotify: https://bit.ly/spotify-leadership-circle✓ Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/apple-leadership-circleYou’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Piscataway, New Jersey!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Recently my friend, colleague and fellow podcaster, Anke Herrmann and I sparked the story airwaves with 10 very fast-paced, humor and content driven minutes that covered storywork like you’ve not heard it before.What you can expect: ✓ What's your story?✓ How does your story influence and impact the work you do?✓ How do you tell that story in a way that's engaging and gets the right point across?✓ Your Who, Your Values, Your Why, and Your How ..... and more!If you want the inside track on tips to say where you came from and how you got to where you are in life in a way that gets you heard in the right places, this episode is for you! Join us for a delightful, thought-provoking and inspiring conversation that might just spark you to share YOUR story in a whole new way. Click HERE to watch the videoClick HERE to watch What's Your Story? Diane Wyzga Listens It Out of You on YouTube Anke Herrmann's Bio:In 2004, she quit her software developer career in London, moved to Spain, and turned her passion for sewing into a business, specializing in flamenco dance costumes."Let's see what happens," was her business plan.It felt like riding a wild elephant until she realized that building a business is a CREATIVE PROCESS, the same as developing software or sewing a dress - a magical mix of vision, skill, and soul.Now, she brings her background in tech and everything she's learned over the years about business, marketing & psychology to help passion-driven coaches and educators build a Boutique Business that allows them to grow without burning out or scaling the joy out of it.She's a certified Clarity Coach, author of Taming the Tech Monster and founder of Soul Touched by Dogs."Get in touch with Anke Herrmann:https://ankeherrmann.comhttps://soultouchedbydogs.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anke-herrmann/https://www.facebook.com/herrmann.anke/https://www.instagram.com/ankeherrmannbusinessgrowth/You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you Patrice (long-time follower and supporter) listening in Big Bear, California!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.“Happiness is pretty simple: someone to love, something to do, something to look forward to.” [Rita Mae Brown, Hiss of Death]Said another way, “The three grand essentials of happiness are: Something to do, someone to love, and something to hope for." [Alexander Chalmers, Scottish writer whose papers are held at the National Library of Scotland]Either way, it all comes down to the same thing, right? Do what WAKES you happy!You heard that right. If you WAKE happy with something to do, someone to love, and something just around the corner on its way to you, there will be relatively few problems, obstacles, and other situations that truly interfere with your growing sense of esteem and well-being.Story Prompt: Who are you and what WAKES you happy? Write that story! You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Arrange your no-sales, Complimentary Discovery Consult,✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Kirkland, Washington!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.My Camino de Santiago pilgrimage is never far from my thoughts. Folks ask me all the time about the courage it took to walk 500 miles across Spain. But the courage was preceded by curiosity: What’s out there? Who might I meet? How will I manage? Do I have what it takes? What if I quit? Following are some good words to help you step into the adventure that’s waiting for you:“You can't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” [A.A. Milne]“One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight, for a very long time, of the shore.” [Andre Gide]“Within all of us is a varying amount of space lint and star dust, the residue from our creation. Most are too busy to notice it, and it is stronger in some than others. It is strongest in those of us who fly and is responsible for an unconscious, subtle desire to slip into some wings and try for the elusive boundaries of our origin.” [ K.O. Eckland]Question: What are you curious to know? What courage will it take? What are you waiting for? You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Arrange your no-sales, Complimentary Coaching Consult,✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening on Camano Island, Washington!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.Social media platforms can feel like echo chambers with everyone clamoring for the same thing: attention to their product. But you are not a product; you are a Presence. Your work, your message, your origin story is your You. It's the message of your heart. The message that says this is me! This is what I stand for! This is how I express myself! This is how I serve for the good!What would it take to reclaim your Presence whether you have a case to win, an origin story to tell, a keynote to shape, or a vision to sell? I believe that you know what you want to say; you just need someone to listen it out of you.As a story guide that is precisely what I do. How? Using traditional storytelling techniques and methods plus 30 years of story work in law, healthcare, business, education, and public speaking I help you get to the heart of your message and the message of your heart to reveal the You in your work. It’s a radical shift in mindset because my approach recognizes that you are not a product - you are a Presence. And, you are what the world needs and wants.CTA: If you’re curious about getting to the heart of your message and the message of your heart so you are seen, heard, understood, and listened to, contact me on LinkedIn or by email at Quarter Moon Story Arts to schedule your free Discovery Chat. You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Arrange your no-sales, Complimentary Coaching Consult,✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Helena, Montana! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Recently Sarah Elkins of Elkins Consulting asked me a question on her podcast: would you share a story about a client who came to you with an Origin Story challenge and how you solved it based on the process you’ve developed.Challenge: My client was launching her consultancy business providing corporate managers with solutions for creating sustainable positive change in the workplace; but she felt she had no clear story to share about what she was offering and why.Solution: We spent several weeks on an archeological dig of her life to uncover clues in her memories, experiences, values, education, ideas, and achievements. The archeological dig is the place where all the hidden treasures are found to manifest the Origin Story. It was an “ah ha!” moment for my client when she stepped into her power and confidently created her Origin Story that embraced her Who, her Why and her How - in her own words, her own voice.Process: Your Who + Your Why + Your How => Your Origin Story - the story of how you got from There to Here as well as the roadmap for how you’ll get from Here to There.Your Who: Who am I? What are my values, character traits, ideals, voice, purpose, and so on?Your Why: What’s my Why? What’s the work I offer, who’s it for, what’s it for, and why does it matter?Your How: What’s my How? How do I do my work in a way that is uniquely mine, that sets me apart and above all the rest?Question: Why is this step-by-step process key to creating a robustly authentic Origin Story? Because until we know Who we are we cannot understand our Why; and until we know our Why we cannot understand our How. It works together in a orderly process. Benefit: What did my client gain apart from a deep understanding of herself? A successfully solid Origin Story for her About page, marketing, branding, and keynote material, communication strategies, engaging story examples, and most importantly the power of her voice to say what she means and mean what she says so she is heard and listened to. CTA: If you’re curious about how you might benefit from gaining communication insight tools and skills for your Origin Story, let’s have a discovery chat. DM me on LinkedIn or e-mail me: [email protected]. You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Arrange your no-sales, Complimentary Coaching Consult,✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.The Camino de Santiago de Compostella is fairly well marked with yellow arrows painted by volunteers and images of scallop shells pointing the way West. But every once in a while - like life - the way is unclear, unmarked, hidden even. You can get lost. I learned this the hard way. Now what?You must stop and listen to your own voice. Silence the noise, the chatter, the distractions about which way to go. Your own knowing will help you out when you ask. And your guidebook. And your experience. Breathe. Quiet. Listen. Choose. Walk on. Eventually the Camino taught me that there is always a yellow arrow; but it might not be where I was looking.Story Prompt: When have you walked your way from lost into the clear? What happened next? Write that story! Practical Tip: The magic of stories is also in the sharing. If you wish share your story with someone or something. All that matters is you have a story.You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Arrange your no-sales, Complimentary Coaching Consult,✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Bedford, New York!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.Have I got something special just for you! It’s the brainchild of my long-time friend and colleague, Donna Cravotta CEO of Cravotta Media Group: => BeVisible Club.Problem:✓ Are you confused about how to creatively use AI to advance your professional visibility?✓ Have your marketing strategies stopped working for you?✓ Do you want to enhance your visibility in your business but are unsure what to do and how?✓ Is your valuable content gathering digital dust so it’s invisible?Solution: For a very limited time (24 hours!) you can activate this offer to get in on the ground floor of the BeVisibleClub. What do you get?✓ Strategies to take you to the future✓ Storytelling Skills✓ Audience Development✓ PR/Media Masterclass✓ AI Tools✓ 155-page Coursework Workbook Roadmap✓ Braintrust to support your individual visibility plan✓ Like-minded community of professionals✓ Meetings online twice monthly✓ and, there’s more!When: The Community kicks off on Thursday 11th July 2024 at 2PM EDTLearn more:https://bevisible.clubhttps://cravottamediagroup.com/be-visible-club/TIME-LIMITED CTA: Anyone who joins by Thursday 11th July 2024 at noon EDT will be locked in for renewals at $1500 per year. Payment plans are also available. This offer will NOT be repeated. Jump on it right now!ResourcesDonna Cravotta, CEO and Founder, Cravotta Media GroupBio:Donna Cravotta is the CEO and Founder of Cravotta Media Group and the creator of BeVisible.club mastermind, and The Real 50 over 50: The Wisdom Revolution, a visibility project featuring 100+ women over the age of 50 who are quietly, or not so quietly, making a difference.After years of creating marketing strategies and building customized online platforms, Donna saw a recurring theme. Clients had gaps in their own stories. They left out parts of the journey that got them to where they are today. This gap created a disconnect in their work and in their marketing.So she flipped her own story, spent more than a year evaluating 40 years of working experience, listened to and learned what small businesses need, and redesigned her business. Now, her focus is on guiding clients as they pull together all of the parts of their stories and mix tried-and-true strategies with new technology to be visible and connect with their perfect audiences.Get in touch with Donna:Website: https://cravottamediagroup.comE-mail: [email protected]’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Arrange your no-sales, Complimentary Coaching Consult,✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Slatina, Romania!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga. I was asked the other day if Quarter Moon Story Arts (my consulting practice) and Stories From Women Who Walk (this podcast) are the end of the road for me. When might I begin to wrap things up?In the immortal words of Al Pacino’s Academy Award winning character, Lt. Col. Frank Slade: “I’m just getting warmed up!” This much I know: some folks spend the first half of their lives building a life and the second half trying to keep it from falling apart. As for me I’d like to be Under Construction when it’s my time to go.Question: What about you? How are you getting warmed up for what’s next in your Life?You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Arrange your no-sales, Complimentary Coaching Consult,✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Lake Worth, Florida!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Working with my clients I become deeply involved in their Creation or Origin Stories. Creation stories provide important information about culture, values, ancestors and so forth that are passed down from generation to generation through storytelling. These stories inform our lives and help us create our own professional and personal stories.Often we imagine that only our good, wise, best choices and opportunities deserve to be part of our Creation story. Not so! I’m here to tell you, “Out of a whole lifetime, by God, sometimes the only thing that saves a person is error, and I know that we shall not be saved so long as our error is not precious to us.” [Clarice Lispector, from the story “Mineirinho”]You see, when we embrace our wrong turns, dead ends, mistakes and missteps as being precious to us, we can learn who we are not, who we are not meant to be, what we are not called to do. In our errors we find our very own powerful Creation story. My clients ask me how to find the powerful Creation story that belongs to them and where to start. I tell them: “Just pretend like it will all make sense if you simply begin.” And. It. Does.Story Prompt: When have your errors and missteps guided you to the heart of your narrative? Write that story!Practical Tip: The magic of stories is also in the sharing. If you wish share your story with someone or something. All that matters is you have a story.You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Arrange your no-sales Complimentary Coaching Consult today,✓ Opt In to my NewsAudioLetter for bonus gift, valuable tips & techniques to enhance your story work, and✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved

Hello to you listening in Utica, New York! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.Recently, I had the pleasure of sharing the mic with my Story Sisters, memoirist Gail Harris, poet Gina Mazza, and podcast host Mark O’Brien who had the idea to bring us together because: “From my perspective, it was like watching a fireworks display. Their energy was brilliant, spontaneous, and joyful. I dubbed them The Magic Mavens. And I invited them to join me to share their amazing energy with a wider audience.” Please join us!Highlights• Calling to purpose,• New ways to look at narratives,• Healing power of human connection in the sharing of stories,• How unexpected questions and insights can lead to nontraditional approaches to story, and• Spiritual creativity.Click HERE to watch the broadcast on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM183hKG55I]Please be sure to spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment; it helps us all.ResourcesIf you enjoyed the show, please follow Mark O’Brien on The Anxious Voyage. https://dreamvisions7radio.com/the-anxious-voyage/Broadcasts Weekly Monday 1am/1pmETLive 1st & 3rd Mondays 1pmETYou can find Gail Harris and her work here:https://lnkd.in/erKk7rXYhttps://lnkd.in/eRMJHZdNhttps://lnkd.in/e7yxanMHYou can find Gina Mazza and her work here:https://ginamazza.com/https://lnkd.in/efsexCDwhttps://lnkd.in/er_-9iwQYou’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today,✓ Opt In to my NewsAudioLetter for bonus gift, valuable tips & techniques to enhance your story work, and✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello, to you listening in Genoa, Italy!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Recently, I had the pleasure of talking with my friend and colleague women’s mid-life coach Miri Taub, founder of Spark Her Midlife. Together we created magic talking about finding your voice and storytelling excellence. If you are feeling at a loss for words, curious about communication tips, or the power of unearthing your Origin Story to authentically connect with your audience, this episode is for YOU! Highlights: • Your origin story for personal & professional success• Tips to elevate your communication skills• The power of your voice to be seen, heard, understood and listened to• Close the gap between who you are & what you say• Story presence creates possibilityClick HERE to catch the replay of our 45-minute engaging, inspiring, and value-packed conversation on Streamyard: ResourcesContact Miri Taub to inquire about her coaching and counseling servicesWebsite: https://www.sparkhermidlife.comE-mail: [email protected] You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe, share a 5-star rating + nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer✓ Arrange your no-sales, complimentary Coaching Consult on Zoom,✓ Opt In to my NewsAudioLetter for bonus gift, valuable tips & techniques to enhance your story work, and✓ Stay current with Diane on LinkedIn.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Schaarbeek, Brussels, Belgium!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.After 4 years, almost 1,100 episodes 5 days a week to my global audience, and maintaining the top 3% of podcasts worldwide I’m stepping back. I’ll continue to offer 60 Seconds on Motivate Your Monday, Wednesdays on Whidbey, and Story Prompt Friday. Freeing up some creative broadcast time allows me to offer story workshops, story retreats, public speaking, podcast guest spots, and writing on Substack as “Wyzga on Words,” my current work in progress.Story Prompt: Perhaps like me you are examining goals, dreams, desires, and visions. What’s new for you? What happens next? Write that story!You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe, share a 5-star rating + nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ Arrange your no-sales, Complimentary Coaching Consult,✓ Opt In to my NewsAudioLetter for bonus gift, valuable tips & techniques to enhance your story work, and✓ Stay current with Diane on LinkedIn.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Colville, Washington!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.Recently I was asked: How are you disrupting the status quo narratives? How and where are you sharing your stories, and encouraging others to tell theirs?I believe that I listen keenly to stories and then tell the world something it needs to hear. How do I do that? I’ve designed my daily 60 Seconds podcast episodes to help shift the status quo narratives so we - especially women - are seen, heard, understood, and listened to. Whether it’s words of poetry, a page from my life story, something to ponder as you wander, or a story prompt to invite you to begin your own writing, I now have over 1,100 global episodes inviting us to shift attitudes, behaviors, and even culture. As Quarter Moon Story Arts I help women discover and uncover their origin or personal brand story because it's the most consequential one they will ever tell: how they got from There to Here. I'm a storyteller who believes in the power of the spoken word. There are few words more powerful than those spoken by women. I help professional women find the words they didn't know they had to connect with, engage and influence their audience while transforming the lives of those they serve. That’s what I stand for.CTA: If you are curious about how to create a ruckus with your words, disrupt the status quo narratives with your story, connect and engage with the power of your voice, contact me for a no obligation, no sales, no pressure Discovery Chat at [email protected] or on LinkedIn. There are stories waiting to be told and heard. They are yours. You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe, share a 5-star rating + nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out What I Offer,✓ Arrange your free Story Start-up Session,✓ Opt In to my monthly NewsAudioLetter for bonus gift, valuable tips & techniques to enhance your story work, and✓ Stay current with Diane on LinkedIn.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Chesaning, Michigan!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Recently, I had the pleasure of sharing the mic as co-host with my friend, colleague, podcast host, author, and genuinely curious human being, Jeff Ikler, Quetico Coaching about the mission of Casting for Recovery. CFR is a national nonprofit serving women with breast cancer using the therapeutic sport of fly fishing. Our guest is Susan Gaetz, the executive director for Casting for Recovery.If you are curious to learn how this remarkable idea was launched, and how 30 years later CFR continues to help comfort, support, and heal women battling breast cancer, this very special episode is for you. Join us! Three Highlights:• Healing Through Nature: Casting for Recovery offers unique retreats specifically designed for women breast cancer survivors. By combining fly fishing with oncology support, these getaways provide a chance for women to reconnect with nature, build confidence, and find solace in a supportive community.• The Power of Fly Fishing: More than just a hobby, fly fishing offers therapeutic benefits for recovering women. The gentle act of casting helps with physical rehabilitation and provides a welcome distraction, keeping both mind and body active.• Beyond the Reel: Casting for Recovery goes beyond the basics of fly fishing. Their approach focuses on empowering women, building competence and comfort in the outdoors, and fostering lasting connections among survivors.Click HERE to listen to our conversation on Jeff Ikler’s website, Quetico Coaching. Click HERE to listen to our conversation on Apple Podcasts Please be sure to spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment; it helps us all.RESOURCESSusan Gaetz is the executive director for Casting for Recovery, a national nonprofit using the therapeutic sport of fly fishing to serve women with breast cancer. Susan has been a fixture at CfR for many years. She began volunteering for the organization 25 years ago. She joined the national staff in 2010 as Regional Program Manager and became Program Director in 2016. She lives in Austin, TX, and holds degrees from Vanderbilt University and the University of Texas at Austin.Contact Susan:Website: www.castingforrecovery.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/castingforrecoveryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/castingforrecoveryJeff Ikler is the Director of Quetico Leadership and Career Coaching. “Quetico” (KWEH-teh-co). He works with leaders in all aspects of life to identify and overcome obstacles in their desired future. He came to the field of coaching after a 35-year career in educational publishing. Prior to his career in educational publishing, Jeff taught high school U.S. history and government.Jeff has hosted the “Getting Unstuck—Cultivating Curiosity” podcast for 5 years. The guests and topics he explores are designed to help listeners think differently about the familiar and welcome the new as something to consider. He is also the co-host of the Cultivating Resilience – A Whole Community Approach to Alleviating Trauma in Schools, which promotes mental health and overall wellness.Jeff co-authored Shifting: How School Leaders Can Create a Culture of Change. Shifting integrates leadership development and change mechanics in a three-part change framework to help guide school leaders and their teams toward productive change.Contact Jeff:Executive Coach - Personal Leadership: https://www.queticocoaching.com/Podcaster: Getting Unstuck – Cultivating Curiosity https://www.queticocoaching.com/blogCultivating Resilience: A Whole Community Approach to Alleviating Trauma in Schoolshttps://www.queticocoaching.com/trauma-in-schoolsAuthor - Shifting: How School Leaders Can Create a Culture of Changehttps://www.amazon.com/Shifting-School-Leaders-Create-Culture/dp/1544381395/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?keywords=shifting%3A+Hpw+School+Leaders+Can+Create+a+Culture+of+Change&qid=1580215015&sr=8-2-fkmr0Instagram - @jeff.iklerYou’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today✓ Opt In to my NewsAudioLetter for bonus gift, valuable tips & techniques to enhance your story work, and✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

Hello to you listening in Invercargill, New Zealand!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.From the novel Love in the Time of Cholera: “He allowed himself to be swayed by his conviction that human beings are not born once and for all on the day their mothers give birth to them, but that life obliges them over and over again to give birth to themselves.” [ ~ Gabriel García Márquez]Our rebirth manifests as a story, and another, and another, and another.In my very earliest days as a beginning storyteller I learned 3 lessons that helped develop my role as a “story doula” or midwife to stories.One. Each person knows the story they want to tell; all they need is someone to listen it out of them.Two. When we listen the story out of another we do so with respect, delight, and appreciation.Three. Listening out the story in this way awakens the creative intelligence of the storyteller.Story Prompt: What rebirth are you listening for? Write that story!You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today!✓ Opt In to my NewsAudioLetter for bonus gift, valuable tips & techniques to enhance your story work, and✓ Stay current with Diane on as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.