Best Danielle C Baker Podcasts (2025)

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Breaking The Pattern of Parentifying The Older Sibling with Danielle C Baker 41:34

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10d ago41:34

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Expecting a child to take on the adults' responsibilities is not a healthy home environment. This statement will sting for many of you, but that is a fact. Parentification has been a strong pattern for generations making it a reference for how we must raise our children. It is in fact so strong that parents who are now trying to break this cycle ar…

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Making Every Moment Count: How We Learn From Our Children with Ricardo Wilkins 1:04:06

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Ricardo joins me as a returning guest this week to talk about his experience as a new dad and how choosing to enter his son's world has given him a great understanding of what his son needs from him. Putting the emphasis on the importance of play for children's healthy overall development and how our children's play patterns reveal how they learn, …

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Making Every Moment Count: How We Learn From Our Children with Ricardo Wilkins 1:04:06

4d ago1:04:06

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Ricardo joins me as a returning guest this week to talk about his experience as a new dad and how choosing to enter his son's world has given him a great understanding of what his son needs from him. Putting the emphasis on the importance of play for children's healthy overall development and how our children's play patterns reveal how they learn, …

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#28 The Story Behind The Story Effect: Mike Hinn, founder & CEO of Knight Agency, joins Danielle for a conversation 15 years in the making 1:04:11

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In this episode, Danielle and Mike look back on how it all began — the projects that shaped their partnership, the lessons learned along the way, and the moments that made the work worth it. It's a rare behind-the-scenes look at the friendship, business, and belief system that built Knight—and inspired The Story Effect itself. The Story Effect: How…

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Breaking The Pattern of Parentifying The Older Sibling with Danielle C Baker 41:34

10d ago41:34

41:34

Expecting a child to take on the adults' responsibilities is not a healthy home environment. This statement will sting for many of you, but that is a fact. Parentification has been a strong pattern for generations making it a reference for how we must raise our children. It is in fact so strong that parents who are now trying to break this cycle ar…

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Teachable Tales For Our Life-Long Learners with Linda Harkey 32:58

18d ago32:58

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Linda Harkey joins me on this episode to share her wonderful approach to storytelling which weaves in life moments with colourful and lovable animals. With Linda, it is not just reading! Children and parents get to experience her stories through the senses, transforming story time into an incredible time for parents to connect with their child. Her…

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Teachable Tales For Our Life-Long Learners with Linda Harkey 32:58

18d ago32:58

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Linda Harkey joins me on this episode to share her wonderful approach to storytelling which weaves in life moments with colourful and lovable animals. With Linda, it is not just reading! Children and parents get to experience her stories through the senses, transforming story time into an incredible time for parents to connect with their child. Her…

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#27 The Executive Consigliere: The best c-suite advisor in the game, Arthur Baker, on leadership presence, authenticity and human connection 1:09:20

20d ago1:09:20

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If you've seen The Godfather, Arthur Baker is like Tom Hagen, the Corleone's right hand guy. He has worked with top executives, driven communications strategies and coached c-suite professionals. As the ultimate advisor, Baker knows how to cut through the BS to lead with authenticity and create real human connection. Additional Resources: Conect wi…

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The Homeschool Remix We Need with Chris Linder 32:50

24d ago32:50

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Homeschooling is not what it used to be. With access to the required remotely, programs that supplement what our children need to learn, and the option of getting the best of both worlds with hybrid homeschooling, parents now have even more control and influence on getting their kids to succeed with their education. Chris Linder joins me this week,…

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The Homeschool Remix We Need with Chris Linder 32:50

24d ago32:50

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Homeschooling is not what it used to be. With access to the required remotely, programs that supplement what our children need to learn, and the option of getting the best of both worlds with hybrid homeschooling, parents now have even more control and influence on getting their kids to succeed with their education. Chris Linder joins me this week,…

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Daring To Thrive: When You Choose To Not Let Trauma Define You with Greg Linkowski 31:13

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Living with lifelong trauma does not have to be your norm. When you dare to overcome your darkest moments, great moments of strength comes out of it. Greg Linkowski joins me this week to share his journey in disrupting generational patterns in order to make sure his children would not have to do it for him. The lessons he shares in his book: Dare T…

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Daring To Thrive: When You Choose To Not Let Trauma Define You with Greg Linkowski 31:13

1M ago31:13

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Living with lifelong trauma does not have to be your norm. When you dare to overcome your darkest moments, great moments of strength comes out of it. Greg Linkowski joins me this week to share his journey in disrupting generational patterns in order to make sure his children would not have to do it for him. The lessons he shares in his book: Dare T…

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#26 The 5 Pillars of a Fulfilling Life: How to win big, care about people and still have fun with CEO of Service Express, Ron Alvesteffer 1:02:54

1M ago1:02:54

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Stop thinking you have to pick one: big business success or happy life. Ron proves you can have both. He's a successful President and CEO of a growing, global company. He's won awards for his caring leadership and great company culture. And he's a real human being who knows how to drive performance while never losing sight of what it's all about. A…

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When Parents Scroll: The Screen Time Crisis That Is Wrecking Our Kids with Danielle C Baker 41:03

1M ago41:03

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As we are getting more concerned with our kids' screen time addiction, we are completely avoiding the real issue... our kids are simply mirroring us! With the average daily screen time for adults ranging from 6 to 13 hours a day (globally), we are now forced to admit that, before we can address our kids' screen time problem, we need to confront our…

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When Parents Scroll: The Screen Time Crisis That Is Wrecking Our Kids with Danielle C Baker 41:03

1M ago41:03

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As we are getting more concerned with our kids' screen time addiction, we are completely avoiding the real issue... our kids are simply mirroring us! With the average daily screen time for adults ranging from 6 to 13 hours a day (globally), we are now forced to admit that, before we can address our kids' screen time problem, we need to confront our…

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Phoebe Robinson Shows Her Work 31:45

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Comedian Phoebe Robinson is a girl boss in recovery. As the creator and star of projects like 2 Dope Queens and Everything’s Trash, she’s long been one of the hardest-working voices of her generation. But in her new comedy special, I Don’t Wanna Work Anymore, Robinson takes a sharp, self-aware look at the millennial hustle-culture mentality. In thi…

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#25 What Taylor Swift Can Teach You About Connection: With the author of Taylormaking, Ken Hughes 1:07:57

2M ago1:07:57

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If you really want to understand how to build a tribe of loyal followers, this is your episode. Ken Hughes is an expert on customer experience, modern consumer behavior and brand engagement. He just launched his book, Taylormaking, which is an incredible case study in emotional connection. He's a performer and one of the best storytellers in the bu…

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Building A Life Beyond The Box You're Expected To Fit Into with Victor Lopez 28:28

2M ago28:28

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Victor "Victorious" Lopez joins me this week to share how you can get past people's opinions on you wanting to get more out of life than what they expect for you. From hearing you will not get far in life in high school to co-workers roasting you about wanting to make a career change, Victor gives us gold on how to block our that negative backgroun…

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Building A Life Beyond The Box You're Expected To Fit Into with Victor Lopez 28:28

2M ago28:28

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Victor "Victorious" Lopez joins me this week to share how you can get past people's opinions on you wanting to get more out of life than what they expect for you. From hearing you will not get far in life in high school to co-workers roasting you about wanting to make a career change, Victor gives us gold on how to block our that negative backgroun…

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Fantasmas: Julio Torres on Art Surviving in Late-Stage Capitalism 34:20

2M ago34:20

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Hi all! We're taking a break from our usual episodes of Creative Spark this week to share a podcast from our friends at The Peabody Awards and the Center for Media and Social Impact. Their show is called We Disrupt This Broadcast. Host Gabe Gonzalez introduces us to the brilliant, absurdist, hilarious Peabody Award-winning HBO series Fantasmas. In …

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Important Life Lessons From The Unqualified Hockey Coach with Craig Colby 32:51

2M ago32:51

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In celebration of his latest book "The Unqualified Hockey Coach", Craig Colby joins me this week to talk about life lessons we carry through our lives from the most unusual and "out-of-box" moments of our lives. From reflections on what we learn from watching our aging parents to showing up even when we don't feel qualified for the task at hand, Cr…

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Important Life Lessons From The Unqualified Hockey Coach with Craig Colby 32:51

2M ago32:51

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In celebration of his latest book "The Unqualified Hockey Coach", Craig Colby joins me this week to talk about life lessons we carry through our lives from the most unusual and "out-of-box" moments of our lives. From reflections on what we learn from watching our aging parents to showing up even when we don't feel qualified for the task at hand, Cr…

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#24 Turn Jobs into Careers: Learn the secrets of building a high performing culture and a business you love with Charlie Malouf and Manny Rodrigues 1:08:58

2M ago1:08:58

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Broad River Retail is one of the largest and fastest growing licensees of Ashley Stores. Working for the company could easily be seen as just a retail job. But Charlie, CEO, and Manny, President, engage their team in such a meaningful way, people stay with them for decades. In this episode, you'll hear how they do it. Additional Resources: Connect …

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From Daily Chaos To Lasting Calm: Transformative Parenting That Works with Todd Sarner 45:08

2M ago45:08

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Todd Sarner joins me this week to open up an important conversation on what parenting really is all about. In a world where debates continuously occur between gentle parenting and disciplinary parenting, Todd reveals a more important topic that both are right! Devoting his practice to transformative parents where building a healthy connection with …

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From Daily Chaos To Lasting Calm: Transformative Parenting That Works with Todd Sarner, MFT 31:59

2M ago31:59

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Todd Sarner joins me this week to open up an important conversation on what parenting really is all about. In a world where debates continuously occur between gentle parenting and disciplinary parenting, Todd reveals a more important topic that both are right! Devoting his practice to transformative parents where building a healthy connection with …

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Sarah McLachlan: Making Music to Connect and Heal 37:19

2M ago37:19

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Singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan says, “we need opportunities to feel connection and to feel less alone.” For her, music is the salve. The three-time Grammy Award winner is back with her tenth studio album, Better Broken. Amidst our tense collective cultural moment, McLachlan aims to create music that bridges divide. In this episode, Sarah McLachl…

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Education With Impact: Bridging The Gap In Language Development with Anne Laurie, PhD 38:16

2M ago38:16

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Anne Laurie joins me this week to talk about the impact culturally sensitive assessments have on our children's academic success and overall language development. Co-founder and president of TRICOAST Education has devoted her work do developing a more effective way to assess multi-lingual students. She shares how this method gives a clearer view of…

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Education With Impact: Bridging The Gap In Language Development with Anne Laurie, PhD 38:16

2M ago38:16

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Anne Laurie joins me this week to talk about the impact culturally sensitive assessments have on our children's academic success and overall language development. Co-founder and president of TRICOAST Education has devoted her work do developing a more effective way to assess multi-lingual students. She shares how this method gives a clearer view of…

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#23 Culture Isn't a Formula, It's a Practice: Ideas and inspiration for every great leader from Brandon West of Phos Creative 1:03:03

3M ago1:03:03

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Brandon West is Founder and Chief Purpose Officer of Phos Creative, as well as an author and keynote speaker. He shares specific practices, ideas and actions that create a great culture where people feel inspired and purpose-driven. His team is making an incredible impact on the world—with their mission to open care centers that fight extreme pover…

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Not Today Frank: Helping Our Teens Take The Lead with Jennifer LeClair 40:17

3M ago40:17

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With the release of her new book: Not Today Frank, Jennifer LeClair reaches our teens in a unique and interactive way. She shares the challenges of presenting important information to our teens in a format that they are not naturally reaching out for, the importance of making information available to our teens in an appealing way so that they do no…

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Not Today Frank: Helping Our Teens Take The Lead with Jennifer LeClair 40:17

3M ago40:17

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With the release of her new book: Not Today Frank, Jennifer LeClair reaches our teens in a unique and interactive way. She shares the challenges of presenting important information to our teens in a format that they are not naturally reaching out for, the importance of making information available to our teens in an appealing way so that they do no…

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Not On The Same Page: When Parents Disagree On Their Child's Diagnosis with Dr. Norrine Russell 55:40

3M ago55:40

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An episode packed with valuable information for parents with neurodivergent children! From getting on the same page with your co=parent on your child's diagnosis, understanding the variations in your disciplinary approach, conversations to have with your neurodivergent teen on impulsivity, how to handle the extended family's opinions on your child'…

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Not On The Same Page: When Parents Disagree On Their Child' Diagnosis with Dr. Norrine Russell 55:40

3M ago55:40

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An episode packed with valuable information for parents with neurodivergent children! From getting on the same page with your co=parent on your child's diagnosis, understanding the variations in your disciplinary approach, conversations to have with your neurodivergent teen on impulsivity, how to handle the extended family's opinions on your child'…

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#22 How to Own Your Story: A lesson in audacious optimism with former Chiefs cheerleader, Shanna Adamic 41:31

3M ago41:31

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There is a difference between 'think positive' and a mindful choice to live boldly and create endless possibilities. Shanna Adamic gives you the playbook to own your story. She's a former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader, a brain tumor survivor and now an Executive Leader at Oracle, where she helps people use their story to achieve greater health out…

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How Natasha Rothwell’s Life Brought Her to “The White Lotus” 33:40

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Actress Natasha Rothwell returns as Belinda in The White Lotus Season 3, a role that’s earned her two Emmy nominations and cemented her status as the show’s moral center. In this episode, Rothwell shares how she connects to Belinda’s journey of self-discovery and how she collaborated with creator Mike White to bring greater nuance to the character.…

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Creating More Time For Your Family... Guilt Free with Stephanie Applejohn 31:09

3M ago31:09

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Stephanie Applejohn, owner of Merry Maids of Ottawa, joins me this week to talk about a side of self-care that we don't talk about enough. Knowing that we spend, on average, 6 hours a week cleaning our home, I have to ask... what would you do if you had an extra 6 hours? Finding productive ways to free up some time to create memories with your fami…

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Creating More Time For Your Family... Guilt Free with Stephanie Applejohn 31:09

3M ago31:09

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Stephanie Applejohn, owner of Merry Maids of Ottawa, joins me this week to talk about a side of self-care that we don't talk about enough. Knowing that we spend, on average, 6 hours a week cleaning our home, I have to ask... what would you do if you had an extra 6 hours? Finding productive ways to free up some time to create memories with your fami…

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#21 How To Forgive Yourself and Others: Mark Whitacre, VP of Culture & Care at Coca-Cola Consolidated, shares his story 1:02:31

3M ago1:02:31

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His story was first told in the movie, The Informant, played by Matt Damon. But it's only part of the story. In this episode, Mark Whitacre shares how he learned to forgive loved ones and himself after a life-changing chapter with the FBI and a prison sentence. He talks about how to regain happiness and rebuild a life you love. It's the ultimate st…

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Daniel Dae Kim Leads Spy Drama and Fights for Industry Change 21:48

4M ago21:48

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Actor Daniel Dae Kim is no stranger to breaking barriers. From his groundbreaking role on Lost, to his Tony-nominated turn in Yellow Face, Kim continues to affirm his title as one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people. With his new show, Butterfly, he steps into the spotlight as the leading man of a high-stakes international spy thriller. …

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Knowing Better, Felling Worse: Releasing Parent Guilt After Survival Mode with Danielle C Baker 27:04

4M ago27:04

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Mistakes do happen in parenting but forgiving ourselves for how we showed up (or didn't show up) for our children can be a challenge. In this episode, Danielle get raw and real about her parental guilt journey and shares the main reasons that can provoke parental guilt, some of the causes for it, and how to cope with it to move forward in a positiv…

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Knowing Better, Feeling Worse: Releasing Parent Guilt After Survival Mode with Danielle C Baker 27:04

4M ago27:04

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Mistakes do happen in parenting but forgiving ourselves for how we showed up (or didn't show up) for our children can be a challenge. In this episode, Danielle get raw and real about her parental guilt journey and shares the main reasons that can provoke parental guilt, some of the causes for it, and how to cope with it to move forward in a positiv…

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#20 The Real Story Behind Reality TV: A conversation with Emmy Award-winning producer, Meri Haitkin about unscripted storytelling 1:12:20

4M ago1:12:20

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If you are a reality TV addict, especially for shows like Project Runway and Top Chef, then you will love this behind-the-scenes storytelling with Meri Haitkin. She's an Emmy winner, a Webby winner and a brilliant story architect who breaks it down and reveals the secrets. Thank you to my sister Alex for the coolest interview yet. Additional Resour…

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#19 Why Human Connection Matters: How to create connection and drive performance 13:16

4M ago13:16

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In Danielle's 3rd solo episode, she breaks down the 4 connection types and 4 storytelling types that you need to know to create human connection at work and drive individual and business performance. Additional Resources: Take the free Connection Quiz: https://thestoryeffect.com/quiz/ Connect with Danielle: The Story Effect http://thestoryeffect.co…

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The Power of Play: Sparking Innovation And Productivity with Lacey Artemis 36:11

4M ago36:11

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Play is just as important to adults as it is to children! Lacey Artemis joins me this week to talk about the benefits of playfulness for adults, the realities (and challenges) neurodivergent people face in the coaching/speaking business, and the beauty of going after what makes you happy. You can find out more about Lacey's work here: https://www.l…

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The Power of Play: Sparking Innovation And Productivity with Lacey Artemis 36:11

4M ago36:11

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Play is just as important to adults as it is to children! Lacey Artemis joins me this week to talk about the benefits of playfulness for adults, the realities (and challenges) neurodivergent people face in the coaching/speaking business, and the beauty of going after what makes you happy. You can find out more about Lacey's work here: https://www.l…

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Rediscovering Your Dream Life with Jennifer Rigley 25:13

5M ago25:13

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Jennifer Rigley joins me this week, talking about how women can rediscover who they are once the kids are grown and our many responsibilities taper down. When you are left with that life-changing questions: "What now?", and "Who am I now?", Jennifer offers great information and resources to help rediscover yourself. This information can also be pas…

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Rediscovering Your Dream Life with Jennifer Rigley 25:13

5M ago25:13

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Jennifer Rigley joins me this week, talking about how women can rediscover who they are once the kids are grown and our many responsibilities taper down. When you are left with that life-changing questions: "What now?", and "Who am I now?", Jennifer offers great information and resources to help rediscover yourself. This information can also be pas…

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#18: Any Dumbass Can Do It - A conversation with former 25-year CEO of WD-40, Garry Ridge, about culture, purpose and performance 1:01:10

5M ago1:01:10

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Garry Ridge cracked the code on how to grow business by putting people in the center of the strategy. He led the WD-40 company into extraordinary global success and shares some of his secrets in the book, 'Any Dumbass Can Do It." On this episode, he shares a little more of the story behind the story. Additional Resources: Connect with Garry: https:…

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Books, Pencils, and Big Dreams: A Young Author With A Mission featuring Siona Talekar 20:54

5M ago20:54

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Join us this week as my guest, Siona Talekar, gives us a glimpse of how our youth are ready to take the lead! Author, artist, and humanitarian are just a few of the titles she already holds. At the age of 13, she published her book: I Know What You Do When I Go To School, which she also illustrated! Already winning awards and getting recognition in…

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Books, Pencils, And Big Dreams: A Young Author With A Mission featuring Siona Talekar 20:54

5M ago20:54

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Join us this week as my guest, Siona Talekar, gives us a glimpse of how our youth are ready to take the lead! Author, artist, and humanitarian are just a few of the titles she already holds. At the age of 13, she published her book: I Know What You Do When I Go To School, which she also illustrated! Already winning awards and getting recognition in…