WifeMotherLeader Podcast
I gave a “career path” talk recently and outlined 4 key lessons that I had learned along the way. What I actually discovered was that those lessons had shaped me as a person and how I live my life. Alignment between work and life is so important and these lessons might help you: Plan in Pencil Trust Your Gut Create a Point of View Be Her/Him/Them
info_outline #86: Celebrating My 40th Birthday--Attitude is GratitudeWifeMotherLeader Podcast
When I was 30, I imagined a grand celebration (maybe an exotic trip or a huge party) for my 40th birthday. I imagined a different body, career, home, etc. As I look back on celebrating my birthday, the only word that comes to mind is gratitude. Tune in to this episode to hear what I am grateful for at age 40 and how I celebrated! www.wifemotherleader.com/coaching
info_outline #85: Two Questions I'll Ask Myself For the Next DecadeWifeMotherLeader Podcast
I am turning 40 this coming week so there’s been a lot of time for reflection on my life and choices. This episode isn’t going to focus on that. But, I have landed on a couple of questions that I want to keep asking myself this year and throughout the next decade. So, in this episode I am going to share these two questions in the hope that they might help you wherever you are on your own personal journey. What am I afraid of? What will I regret? www.wifemotherleader.com/coaching
info_outline #84: 5 Marriage Lessons Learned in a PandemicWifeMotherLeader Podcast
One casualty of the pandemic that we aren’t talking about is marital relationships. Living through a pandemic puts a strain on everyone and everything. In this episode, I share about the lessons that I’ve learned about marriage in 2 years of the pandemic. There are some important things that I’ll be taking with me from this season so help our marriage be even stronger. Looking to talk or connect. Check out my free 20 minute laser coaching: www.wifemotherleader.com/coaching
info_outline #83: Practical Ways to Get Relief in Your Home LifeWifeMotherLeader Podcast
We’ve been in this pandemic for nearly two years. Life still feels locked down/restricted and yet the work continues. Schools are back in session, but at any time your child could come for days or weeks either with COVID or with an exposure. In this episode let’s talk about practical ways for you to get some relief: meal prep, house cleaning, laundry, kids, mental health and physical health. Want to talk? Need some advice? www.wifemotherleader.com/coaching
info_outline #82: Setting an Intention for the YearWifeMotherLeader Podcast
I love goal setting and planning. I’ve shared on this podcast in years past my goal setting process and areas. I have goals for this year but in this episode I am focused on my intentions for 2022. Tune in to learn about the difference between a goal and an intention and how you can utilize both to become the person you want to be. This is about WHO you want to be in the world, not about what you want to achieve. Want to connect with me to talk about your goals or intentions for 2022? https://www.wifemotherleader.com/coaching
info_outline #81: Having a 4th Child--Crazy, Amazing or Both?WifeMotherLeader Podcast
Right as the pandemic started, we had been hoping to get pregnant with our 4th (and final) child. However, the uncertainty of a pandemic was too much for us to try and navigate along with remote schooling for our kids, remote work, and just trying to stay
info_outline #80: A Coach Was My Secret Weapon in 2021WifeMotherLeader Podcast
I’ve had more crucial conversations at work in this one year than I’ve had in my entire career. Part of that is because I lead a team and have a leadership role within my department. Part of it is because I lead with my values so I can’t sit by and
info_outline #79: Should You Quit Your Job?WifeMotherLeader Podcast
We’ve all heard the numbers about the Great Resignation. But, the real question is should YOU leave your job? What questions do you need to ask yourself to know if there is any hope where you are, if you should move to a new organization or if you should take a break from work altogether? Tune in to this episode to walk through each path to help determine your next move.
info_outline #78: I'm Tired and I Need To Tell Someone!WifeMotherLeader Podcast
Are you tired, exhausted, overwhelmed? Have you found yourself being more irritable, less focused, less patient, uninterested in things that you care about? This year has worn us down and many folks are at a breaking point and may be close to or experiencing burnout, mental exhaustion, and even physical symptoms. In this episode, we talk about being willing to share what you are experiencing with someone you trust and how to take steps to get the support you need. Resources: Review and Subscribe in iTunes Sign-up for a free 20 min flash coaching session
info_outlineHappy Mother’s Day!
In today’s episode, I share 6 things that have become clear and in-focus during this global pandemic. Some are lessons that I already knew that are being reinforced and a few are new things that want to take with me when this pandemic is over.
- God’s grace is sufficient to sustain me
- My children’s mental and physical health is a gift that I don’t take for granted
- My kids are not judging me, they are longing for me
- I need to be playing more
- In an effort to not helicopter, I was too hands off related to school
- I am a better mother when my cup is full
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