improve it! Podcast – Professional Development Through Play, Improv & Experiential Learning

*TOP 1% GLOBAL PODCAST* Hi friend, it’s Erin Diehl. I’m meeting you here to help you see yourself so that you can truly see those around you. Empathy = unlocked. Join me every Wednesday as I speak with personal and professional development gurus about the things that make this life pesky and beautiful. And with an improv-infused twist–thanks to my 13+ years of improv experience–this show will give you tangible techniques for transforming yourself through play to, above all, remember that no one is you and THAT is your superpower. Oversharing and knee-slappers guaranteed. Welcome to the improve it! podcast. Learn how to transform your team using improv: www.learntoimproveit.com Connect with us: [email protected]

235: Four Years In: What’s Next for the improve it! Podcast, and How Can We Continue to Improve and Inspire You? 04/24/2024

234: Tiffany Sauder on Dual Career Families: Can You Really Have It All Without Sacrificing What Matters Most? 04/17/2024

234: Tiffany Sauder on Dual Career Families: Can You Really Have It All Without Sacrificing What Matters Most? What does laundry have to do with giving yourself the space to love & serve and not just do? An awful lot, according to CEO, Keynote Speaker, and Scared Confident Podcast Host, Tiffany Sauder. Tiffany is an expert in how to actually live your existence, not just manage it. She helps high-achievers have a space where they can love and serve, not just do. In today’s episode, Tiffany joins Erin to explain the moment when she decided to demand to love her days, her own personal journey to rebuilding the systems that ran her life, and why we cannot live an eternally additive existence. Tiffany shares the one thing that you may be forgetting about that could make your life so much easier: affordable outsourcing. If you’re looking for ways to work (and live) smarter, not harder – this is the episode for you. Special sprinkles on top of this episode: what “Change Moments” are and what it means to be “wired to do something.” Show Links: Purchase Erin’s newest book, Purchase the Get our free here Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a for a chance to win a self-care package from us Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here. Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more Connect with Tiffany Sauder: Link to for laundry service Tiffany’s Tiffany’s Tiffany’s podcast, Tiffany’s free Connect with Erin Diehl: @itserindiehl on , and Erin’s Email Erin: “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click , click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :) /episode/index/show/faileditpodcast/id/30854593

233: In a World Filled with Distractions, How Can You Live with an Expansive Mind? Nate Klemp Answers 04/10/2024

233: In a World Filled with Distractions, How Can You Live with an Expansive Mind? Nate Klemp Answers Nate Klemp, PhD, is a writer, philosopher, and entrepreneur. Most recently, Nate is the author of the new book OPEN: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World. The book explores how screen addiction and political polarization have closed the modern mind. Using new science, age-old practices, and life experiments, Open investigates tools we can use to cultivate a more open mind. In today’s episode, Nate joins Erin to discuss what it means to open ourselves up to the other side, to really try to experience for ourselves the opposing belief system, and what that can create. Nate explains why he never experienced politics the same way after writing Open, what he means by “behavioral architecture” and “dopamine dessert,” and why overindulgence might be the answer sometimes. If you’re looking for a mindset shift on what it means to be curious in a world that banks on certainty and distraction addiction – this is the episode for you. Show Links: Sign up for the FREE for I See You! Happening on April 17th Purchase Erin’s newest book, Purchase the Get our free here Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a for a chance to win a self-care package from us Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here. Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more Connect with Nate Klemp: Nate’s Nate’s Nate’s Nate’s Connect with Erin Diehl: @itserindiehl on , and Erin’s Email Erin: “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click , click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :) /episode/index/show/faileditpodcast/id/30756088

232: Are You Missing Out on Team Building Opportunities? Discover the Power of a Leadership Book Club 04/03/2024

231: Ready to Negotiate Like a Pro in High-Stake Conversations? Tune in with FBI Insider Chris Voss 03/27/2024

230: Ready to Land Your Dream Job? Matthew Sorensen Shares Insider Tips 03/20/2024

229: Can a Leadership Book Change Your Team's Culture? A Sneak Peek into Our Virtual Book Club 03/13/2024

229: Can a Leadership Book Change Your Team's Culture? A Sneak Peek into Our Virtual Book Club As leaders, what if we thought about hitting key life metrics as much as we think about hitting key performance metrics? Sure, we want sales and production to increase, but we also want to see our teammates going to that pottery class after work because they have the capacity to do so, and because they want to do it. In today’s episode, Erin gives you the 411 on how to create a work culture that honors human beings, not human doings and the inside scoop on one of improve it!’s newest offerings: virtual book club. If you’re looking for a change at work but you’re not sure what it is yet – this is the episode for you. Show Links: Sign up for the FREE for I See You! Purchase Erin’s newest book, Purchase the Get our free here Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a for a chance to win a self-care package from us. Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more Check out an organization led by Erich Kurschat. Using the DiSC model of behavior as a foundation since 2006, Erich focuses on natural behaviors and learned adaptability to create roadmaps for the relationships and connections that matter most to us. He facilitates a process of learning that is at once deeply introspective and highly interactive. Whether you’re learning how to navigate and manage personalities, seeking direction in your career, or simply looking to connect more successfully with the person directly in front of you, let Erich and Harmony Insights help you define your own path to achievement… one insight at a time! Connect with Erin Diehl: @itserindiehl on , and Erin’s Email Erin: “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click , click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :) /episode/index/show/faileditpodcast/id/30347908

228: Ever Wonder How to Master Storytelling? Ready for James Ontra’s Jaw-Dropping Presentation Tips? 03/06/2024

228: Ever Wonder How to Master Storytelling? Ready for James Ontra’s Jaw-Dropping Presentation Tips? James Ontra is the CEO and Co-Founder of Shufflrr. Shufflrr is AI Presentation Management, and gives users a fast, easy way to create and share a presentation. James joins Erin today to discuss the key components to every great presentation, why emotion is your most vital asset, and the difference between knowing the what of what you’re presenting and the why. If you’re looking for a refresh on your presentation style – this is the episode for you. Show Links: Purchase Erin’s newest book, Purchase the Get our free here Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a for a chance to win a self-care package from us. Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more Check out an organization led by Erich Kurschat. Using the DiSC model of behavior as a foundation since 2006, Erich focuses on natural behaviors and learned adaptability to create roadmaps for the relationships and connections that matter most to us. He facilitates a process of learning that is at once deeply introspective and highly interactive. Whether you’re learning how to navigate and manage personalities, seeking direction in your career, or simply looking to connect more successfully with the person directly in front of you, let Erich and Harmony Insights help you define your own path to achievement… one insight at a time! Connect with James Ontra: James’ Connect with Erin Diehl: @itserindiehl on , and Erin’s Email Erin: "I love this podcast and I love Erin!!" If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click , click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :) /episode/index/show/faileditpodcast/id/30244543

227: Imposter Syndrome Got You Down? Get On the Up with Jule Kim 02/28/2024

227: Imposter Syndrome Got You Down? Get On the Up with Jule Kim Jule Kim is an Executive Leadership Coach, imposter syndrome expert, and keynote speaker. Jule joins Erin today to discuss what we think imposter syndrome is versus what it actually is, the differences between imposter syndrome and people pleasing, and why her biggest lesson is to get your head on straight before you do anything. If you’re up for some hard truths to examine about yourself (and strategies to improve!) – this is the episode for you. Show Links: Purchase Erin’s newest book, Purchase the Get our free here Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a for a chance to win a self-care package from us. Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more Check out an organization led by Erich Kurschat. Using the DiSC model of behavior as a foundation since 2006, Erich focuses on natural behaviors and learned adaptability to create roadmaps for the relationships and connections that matter most to us. He facilitates a process of learning that is at once deeply introspective and highly interactive. Whether you’re learning how to navigate and manage personalities, seeking direction in your career, or simply looking to connect more successfully with the person directly in front of you, let Erich and Harmony Insights help you define your own path to achievement… one insight at a time! Connect with Jule Kim: Jule’s Jule’s Jule’s Jule’s Jule’s Self-Love Affirmations & Reflections Connect with Erin Diehl: @itserindiehl on , and Erin’s Email Erin: “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click , click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :) /episode/index/show/faileditpodcast/id/30140558

226: Want to Know My Author Story? Here’s How I Was Guided to Write My Book 02/21/2024

225: Want to Write a Book? Success Secrets from My Publisher & Editor Tess Newton 02/14/2024

224: How Do You Get Struck with Your Own Passion? John Miles Tells All 02/07/2024

223: How Do You Stand in Your Power to Draw Others In? Protect Your Vibes with Rita Buck 01/31/2024

222: Are You Ready to Stop Playing Small? Discover these Game-Changing Strategies to Elevate Your Leadership Presence 01/24/2024

221: Dissecting Perfectly Hidden Depression? Here Are the Secrets to Healing with Dr. Margaret Rutherford 01/17/2024

221: Dissecting Perfectly Hidden Depression? Here Are the Secrets to Healing with Dr. Margaret Rutherford Dr. Margaret Rutherford is celebrating her 30th year as a psychologist in a private clinical practice that she loves in Fayetteville, Arkansas. In 2014, Dr. Margaret published an on The Huffington Post that went viral. That article evolved into Perfectly Hidden Depression, Dr. Margaret’s debut novel which focuses on how destructive perfectionism can act as an unconscious camouflage for silent despair, loneliness, and even suicidal thoughts. Dr. Margaret joins Erin to discuss how we’ve learned to camouflage our emotional pain with accomplishments, what's underneath it all (the way we show up, our sense of humor, our personality, our energy) that needs attention, and the difference between constructive perfectionism and destructive perfectionism. Dr. Margaret explains why perfectionism is highly regarded in corporate culture and tools we can use to heal. If you’re looking for a science-backed understanding of perfectly hidden depression and perfectionism, this is the episode for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Share this episode with a friend. Show Links: · Purchase the · Pre-order Erin’s newest book, · Get our free here · Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a for a chance to win a self-care package from us. · Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe · Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more Connect with Dr. Margaret Rutherfod: · Dr. Margaret’s · Dr. Margaret’s podcast, · Dr. Margaret’s · Dr. Margaret’s Connect with Erin Diehl: · @itserindiehl on , and · Erin’s · · · · · · · Email Erin: “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click , click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :) /episode/index/show/faileditpodcast/id/29518588

220: Which Core Values Help You Hire and Retain Top Talent? 01/10/2024

219: Crave Purpose in Your Life and Career? Rha Goddess Tells All 01/03/2024

219: Crave Purpose in Your Life and Career? Rha Goddess Tells All Rha Goddess is THE entrepreneurial soul coach behind hundreds of breakthrough changemakers, cultural visionaries, and social entrepreneurs. Rha is also the Founder & CEO of Move The Crowd, an entrepreneurial training company dedicated to creative and cultural entrepreneurs working at the intersection of values, profitability, and social impact. Rha joins Erin to discuss what magnetic cultures are really about and how to achieve them, her six-step framework for people to find their calling (and where people get stuck the most), and her four-step ritual for forgiving yourself and letting go of what no longer serves you. Rha explains that being present this year is where the revolution is and asks about the moments in our lives that force us to confront our own mortality - have we done everything that we’ve said we were going to do? Can we recognize that the ceiling really is limitless? If you’re looking for a launchpad into your best year yet, this is the episode for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Share this episode with a friend. Show Links: Purchase the Pre-order Erin's newest book, Get our free here Did today's episode resonate with you? Please leave us a for a chance to win a self-care package from us. Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe . Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more . Connect with Rha Goddess: Rha’s Rha’s Move the Crowd Rha’s , The Calling: 3 Fundamentals to Stay True, Get Paid and Do Good Connect with Erin Diehl: @itserindiehl on , and Erin’s Email Erin: “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click , click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :) /episode/index/show/faileditpodcast/id/29316253

218: Craving Routine? Habits that You’ll Actually Stick to? (Pssssst, It’s Just 4 Easy Steps) 12/27/2023

217: How Do You Become a Selfless Leader? Pamela Lookingglass Spills the Tea 12/20/2023

216: How Does a Four-Day Work Week Impact Your Team? with Special Guest, Jenna McDonnell 12/13/2023

215: Why Does Your Feminine Energy Need Healing? with Laura Herde 12/06/2023

214: How Can Meditation Impact Your Leadership Style? 11/29/2023

213: How Does a Navy SEAL’s Story Teach Us Self-Leadership? 11/22/2023

212: Brewing Balance: Reimaging Caffeine, Alcohol and Work 11/15/2023

211: The Art of Breathwork: Mastering Self-Love and Living Fully with Erin Telford 11/08/2023

211: The Art of Breathwork: Mastering Self-Love and Living Fully with Erin Telford The world we live in makes it easy to get caught up in—and stuck—in the small stuff. The overflowing inboxes, the relationships we outgrow, the fancy cars, the job titles...you get it. What would happen if we zoomed out from all of this? In today’s episode, Breathwork Facilitator & Trainer and 1:1 Mentor for Healers & Coaches, Erin Telford, tells all about one of her most essential lessons that zooms out from the world’s markers of success: what a gift it is to be alive, and I’m just going to go all in. If you're looking for a re-awakening of your spirit, a return to yourself, or a nudge to level up to the next highest version of yourself, this is the episode for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Go to Erin Telford’s and enter your email to receive her free 10-minute breathwork meditation. Show Links: · Use the code IMPROVEIT to get 50% off Erin Telford’s Liberation Breathwork recording . Code expires on 12/31/23. Pre-order Erin’s newest book, · Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a for a chance to win a self-care package from us. · Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe · Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more Connect with Erin Telford: · Erin Telford’s · Erin Telford’s Connect with Erin Diehl: · @itserindiehl on , and · Erin’s · · · · · · · Email Erin: “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click , click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :) /episode/index/show/faileditpodcast/id/28548740

210: Work Less, Achieve More: Tales from a 4-Day Workweek 11/01/2023

210: Work Less, Achieve More: Tales from a 4-Day Workweek Imagine a workweek where you set achievable goals, don’t have meetings that could’ve been emails, and infuse efficiency and automation into everything you do. The best part? By doing so, you save an entire day, so three-day weekends become a regular thing. It sounds idealistic, but it can be your reality...today. Erin gives you improve it!’s 5-step framework for implementing a four-day workweek and the results that have come with this shift. If your team is feeling burnt out and you’ve tried everything, this is the episode for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Follow on Instagram and lookout for the giveaway of Shorter: Work Better, Smarter, and Less—Here's How by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, listen to last week’s episode with , and share today’s episode with someone who could benefit from its message. Show Links: · Use our to inspire your team. Pre-order Erin’s newest book, · Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a for a chance to win a self-care package from us. · Take to download your free Wellness Workbook. · Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe · Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more Connect with Erin Diehl: · @itserindiehl on , and · Erin’s · · · · · · · Email Erin: “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click , click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :) /episode/index/show/faileditpodcast/id/28477517

209: Mom-Guilt, the Mental Load, and How to Reclaim Your Mental Well-Being as a Parent with Dr. Morgan Cutlip 10/25/2023

208: Unlocking Your Potential: 4 Lessons from My Soulbbatical 10/18/2023

207: Overwhelm to Overflow: Conquer Burnout for a Balanced Life with Corporate Burnout Strategist, Dr. Raushannah “RJ” Verwayne 10/11/2023

207: Overwhelm to Overflow: Conquer Burnout for a Balanced Life with Corporate Burnout Strategist, Dr. Raushannah “RJ” Verwayne “There are external factors that can compound what we’re dealing with, but y’all, it really is us, how we view the world, and how we teach people to treat us.” – Dr. Raushannah “RJ” Verwayne The fear we all have of not being enough, not having enough, or not doing enough—that’s the same fear that overwhelms us into burnout and inaction. In today’s episode, Erin talks with Dr. Raushannah “RJ” Verwayne about how we already have what it takes to be our highest selves, that our best ideas are downloaded when we rest, and the journaling techniques that allow you to "dump.” If burnout is something you know a little too well, this is the episode for you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: Identify if you have any signs of burnout in your life or if you notice any signs of burnout in one of your team members' lives. Then really check in with that employee, “Hey, you didn't show up as much today in our meeting. Are you doing okay?” And really listen to that answer. Show Links: · Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a for a chance to win a self-care package from us. · Take to download your free Wellness Workbook. · Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe · Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more Connect with Dr. Raushannah “RJ” Verwayne: · Dr. RJ’s · Dr. RJ’s · Dr. RJ’s Connect with Erin Diehl: · @itserindiehl on , and · Erin’s · · · · · · · Email Erin: “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click , click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :) /episode/index/show/faileditpodcast/id/28285547

206: Love Yourself First: 7 Ways to Invest in You Today 10/04/2023

206: Love Yourself First: 7 Ways to Invest in You Today “Once you start to recognize all of the support that you have in your life, that anxiety, that worry, that fear is going to disappear.” – Erin Diehl In the moments when you feel most alone, it’s also the most essential to remember all of the support you have around you. In today’s episode, Erin gives you the low-down on how to fill The 7 Buckets. You’ll come out of this episode feeling inspired to invest in yourself and remember all of the love that surrounds you. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: If this episode moved you, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. These reviews help us to bring you expert guests so we can all keep improving “it.” Show Links: · Gabby Bernstein on · Simon Ong on · Dr. Nicole LePera (The Holistic Psychologist) on · The Daily Victorian on · Gabby Bernstein’s · Gabby Bernstein’s · Jane Atkinson’s · Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a for a chance to win a self-care package from us. · Take to download your free Wellness Workbook. · Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe · Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more Connect with Erin Diehl: · @itserindiehl on , and · Erin’s · · · · · · · Email Erin: “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click , click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episo /episode/index/show/faileditpodcast/id/28211783

improve it! Podcast – Professional Development Through Play, Improv & Experiential Learning

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