Adopting Joy Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/adopting-joy The Adopting Joy podcast was created to help you overcome adversity, follow your fate, and find joy, so you can create your best life. Join Colleen Seward Ryan as she shares inspirational insights and actionable tips, tools, and techniques on topics like dealing with difficult people, how to get and stay motivated, transforming your past into your purpose, inspiring dog stories, and more. An international speaker and author, Colleen has entertained thousands with her energetic and inspirational keynotes in 48 states and six countries. She loves helping others overcome adversity, deal with difficult people and elevate their confidence. Colleen has made it her mission to inspire others to transform their struggles into successes Copyright © 2023 Colleen Ryan 3c1f9e59-1a21-52b5-8c09-298e18216c37 no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:08:10 -0800 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:21:09 -0800 https://podcasts.thatmatter.co/podcast/adopting-joy/ https://img.transistor.fm/Nks60yoL-j6kJ3jog0bntgT13zfsnP0bGnUJeziPvM4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMxMjAvMTU2Mjgz/NTU2Mi1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg Adopting Joy https://podcasts.thatmatter.co/podcast/adopting-joy/ episodic Colleen Seward Ryan The Adopting Joy podcast was created to help you overcome adversity, follow your fate, and find joy, so you can create your best life. Join Colleen Seward Ryan as she shares inspirational insights and actionable tips, tools, and techniques on topics like dealing with difficult people, how to get and stay motivated, transforming your past into your purpose, inspiring dog stories, and more. An international speaker and author, Colleen has entertained thousands with her energetic and inspirational keynotes in 48 states and six countries. She loves helping others overcome adversity, deal with difficult people and elevate their confidence. Colleen has made it her mission to inspire others to transform their struggles into successes The Adopting Joy podcast was created to help you overcome adversity, follow your fate, and find joy, so you can create your best life. Colleen Seward Ryan adoptingjoy@thatmatters.org No No 27. Tips for Stress Management, Energy, and Encouragement 27. Tips for Stress Management, Energy, and Encouragement full 77e1a6dd-7d02-4cc8-b75e-abef867bd7b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/33217eb5 🧠 First things first: think about what you're thinking about. 01:12

🌞 Three things that may help you refresh your spirit. 03:32

😇 Pressure and lack of self respect: be friend to yourself. 06:46

👉 The productivity killer is indifference, but there is burnout as well. 07:58

❗ Feelings are not facts: growing pains. 11:15

🤯 Uncertainty is a natural part of life: triggers and panic. 13:16

🚶‍♀️ Get moving: Exercise is one of the best antidotes to stress and anxiety. 16:03

🐕‍🦺 Walking with a dog in a different way: pet owners have higher self esteem.  17:46

⚡ Gratitude vs comparison: practicing games.  20:24

🚪 People pleasing and performing at your best: push perfectionism out the door. 22:32

✨ Procrastination, self-awareness and taking action. 25:45

🤗 Benefits of practicing kindness: you affect others and YOU!  27:53

🎵 Music therapy: music will energize you.  31:50

🤩 Don't be afraid of making mistakes. 32:36


👍 Connect with Colleen:

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]]> 🧠 First things first: think about what you're thinking about. 01:12

🌞 Three things that may help you refresh your spirit. 03:32

😇 Pressure and lack of self respect: be friend to yourself. 06:46

👉 The productivity killer is indifference, but there is burnout as well. 07:58

❗ Feelings are not facts: growing pains. 11:15

🤯 Uncertainty is a natural part of life: triggers and panic. 13:16

🚶‍♀️ Get moving: Exercise is one of the best antidotes to stress and anxiety. 16:03

🐕‍🦺 Walking with a dog in a different way: pet owners have higher self esteem.  17:46

⚡ Gratitude vs comparison: practicing games.  20:24

🚪 People pleasing and performing at your best: push perfectionism out the door. 22:32

✨ Procrastination, self-awareness and taking action. 25:45

🤗 Benefits of practicing kindness: you affect others and YOU!  27:53

🎵 Music therapy: music will energize you.  31:50

🤩 Don't be afraid of making mistakes. 32:36


👍 Connect with Colleen:

🖼️ Instagram: @AdoptingJoy_

👩‍💼 LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/colleenspeaks

🐦 Twitter: @AdoptingJoy

]]> Tue, 03 May 2022 13:10:06 -0700 Colleen Seward Ryan Colleen Seward Ryan 2077 If you have a need to change the situation you are in, boost up encouraging thoughts and your energy, Colleen provides easy tips, memorable quotes and techniques to get you through high-stress times. Some of these tips will take you from good to great, and help you experience positive changes in your life! And don’t forget to jot down your biggest key takeaways, and how you'll apply them. If you have a need to change the situation you are in, boost up encouraging thoughts and your energy, Colleen provides easy tips, memorable quotes and techniques to get you through high-stress times. Some of these tips will take you from good to great, an No 26. Public Speaking Tips in a Virtual Environment 26. Public Speaking Tips in a Virtual Environment full 0e19c485-f145-4b3d-8094-c9f03d34917f https://share.transistor.fm/s/18fb414a 🤓 Preparing and practicing for meetings or presentations: This really works! 01:11

🖥️ You can’t control technology 100% of the time.  02:58

⚡ You will need a lot of energy for a quality presentation in the virtual form. 06:09

😉 Know your technology 100% and keep your audience engaged. 07:34

😇 Practice with your peers so everything can run smoothly with the clients. 08:52

🤷🏼‍♀️ Make it about your audience: What’s in it for me? 10:23

❗ The work is in the preparation. The fun is in the presentation. 14:36

✌🏼 Two very important questions the audience always has on their minds. 15:24

🙌🏼 Knowing your audience is crucial. 16:36

🙃 Prepare for the people who will not agree with you. 17:11

🔠 Importance of having a closed captioning for international presentations. 18:57

🤔 Think about what you want your audience to feel, think, say or do differently.. 20:14

⏳ Wait for people who are late? 20:44

🎥 Cameras on or off? 21:54

😎 How to engage with “the quiet” participants? 24:36

😮‍💨 Breakout sessions are great for debriefing. 26:06

🌞 The importance of polls. 28:16

🎤 Let everyone talk about their favorite topic. 28:55

✂️ What if your speaking time gets cut short. 30:22

🖥️ Have one or more backup devices for each meeting. 31:30

🔄 Importance of rebooting your computer on time. 33:05

👍🏼 Updating of your software and browser. 33:55

🔇 Don’t be afraid of the silence. 34:34

🛤️ The Q & A period: getting the conversation back on track. 37:00

☝🏼 Have a point person: participating in multiple speaker presentations. 38:05

🧐 What to do when your participants drop out of the meeting. 39:23

🎞️ Using slides: in less is more.  39:55

🏁 Think about your ending: don’t lose your audience. 41:24

👋🏼 Opener: don’t start with boring and obvious things within the first two minutes. 42:40

🤝 Remember: some people are not going to like your message. 43:32

 

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🐦 Twitter: @AdoptingJoy

]]> 🤓 Preparing and practicing for meetings or presentations: This really works! 01:11

🖥️ You can’t control technology 100% of the time.  02:58

⚡ You will need a lot of energy for a quality presentation in the virtual form. 06:09

😉 Know your technology 100% and keep your audience engaged. 07:34

😇 Practice with your peers so everything can run smoothly with the clients. 08:52

🤷🏼‍♀️ Make it about your audience: What’s in it for me? 10:23

❗ The work is in the preparation. The fun is in the presentation. 14:36

✌🏼 Two very important questions the audience always has on their minds. 15:24

🙌🏼 Knowing your audience is crucial. 16:36

🙃 Prepare for the people who will not agree with you. 17:11

🔠 Importance of having a closed captioning for international presentations. 18:57

🤔 Think about what you want your audience to feel, think, say or do differently.. 20:14

⏳ Wait for people who are late? 20:44

🎥 Cameras on or off? 21:54

😎 How to engage with “the quiet” participants? 24:36

😮‍💨 Breakout sessions are great for debriefing. 26:06

🌞 The importance of polls. 28:16

🎤 Let everyone talk about their favorite topic. 28:55

✂️ What if your speaking time gets cut short. 30:22

🖥️ Have one or more backup devices for each meeting. 31:30

🔄 Importance of rebooting your computer on time. 33:05

👍🏼 Updating of your software and browser. 33:55

🔇 Don’t be afraid of the silence. 34:34

🛤️ The Q & A period: getting the conversation back on track. 37:00

☝🏼 Have a point person: participating in multiple speaker presentations. 38:05

🧐 What to do when your participants drop out of the meeting. 39:23

🎞️ Using slides: in less is more.  39:55

🏁 Think about your ending: don’t lose your audience. 41:24

👋🏼 Opener: don’t start with boring and obvious things within the first two minutes. 42:40

🤝 Remember: some people are not going to like your message. 43:32

 

👍 Connect with Colleen:

🖼️ Instagram: @AdoptingJoy_

👩‍💼 LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/colleenspeaks

🐦 Twitter: @AdoptingJoy

]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:21:35 -0700 Colleen Seward Ryan Colleen Seward Ryan 2769 Giving a presentation without having to prepare sounds like a dream come true, but in reality, there are so many things that can go wrong in a virtual environment. Thorough preparation is the key and today we are covering its steps and sharing speaking skills that are important in a virtual environment. Starting from the technology that has a mind of its own to the closing of your meeting, each step counts. In a virtual meeting we need more energy for keeping people engaged, so getting all things prepared will ensure a comfortable environment for attendees. Only then, they will feel comfortable sharing and participating. Don’t forget to jot down your biggest key takeaways, and how you'll apply them. Giving a presentation without having to prepare sounds like a dream come true, but in reality, there are so many things that can go wrong in a virtual environment. Thorough preparation is the key and today we are covering its steps and sharing speaking sk No 25. 15 Strategies for Overcoming Burnout 25. 15 Strategies for Overcoming Burnout full f3ad6297-ad45-4ef8-b29c-7da8f8e41ff3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/390864eb 😫 Burning out can easily sneak up on you like a slow burn. 01:12

✍️ Why it is important to write down the takeaways and goals. 02:17

🔙 When to take a step back even if you love what you’re doing. 03:05

❗ You are not alone. 04:44

🚦 The signs of burnout. 06:03

🌀 The challenging aspect of burnout is that it often becomes cyclical. 07:13

🙋 Recognizing the signs of burnout. 13:34

🤔 Know when to take a step back. 14:52

🌞 Don’t focus only on productivity. 15:30

😇 Don’t live in a purposeless vacuum. 16:08 

🤷‍♀️ Why we are not motivated. 17:07

🧩 Doable chunks are important. 18:21

1️⃣ Start with one thing. 18:56

🥳 Why we are not celebrating small wins. 19:19

😎 What is a gratitude attitude? 20:13

🤩 Reassessing is important. 21:12

📋 Decision making: pros vs. cons.  22:11

🔋 Meet and recharge with dear people. 23:00

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]]> 😫 Burning out can easily sneak up on you like a slow burn. 01:12

✍️ Why it is important to write down the takeaways and goals. 02:17

🔙 When to take a step back even if you love what you’re doing. 03:05

❗ You are not alone. 04:44

🚦 The signs of burnout. 06:03

🌀 The challenging aspect of burnout is that it often becomes cyclical. 07:13

🙋 Recognizing the signs of burnout. 13:34

🤔 Know when to take a step back. 14:52

🌞 Don’t focus only on productivity. 15:30

😇 Don’t live in a purposeless vacuum. 16:08 

🤷‍♀️ Why we are not motivated. 17:07

🧩 Doable chunks are important. 18:21

1️⃣ Start with one thing. 18:56

🥳 Why we are not celebrating small wins. 19:19

😎 What is a gratitude attitude? 20:13

🤩 Reassessing is important. 21:12

📋 Decision making: pros vs. cons.  22:11

🔋 Meet and recharge with dear people. 23:00

👍 Connect with Colleen:

🖼️ Instagram: @AdoptingJoy_

👩‍💼 LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/colleenspeaks

🐦 Twitter: @AdoptingJoy

]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2022 14:33:07 -0800 Colleen Seward Ryan Colleen Seward Ryan 1646 Sometimes it's easy to dismiss our thoughts, feelings, and a general sense of fatigue, hoping that it's all temporary and will go away. Sometimes we hope the way to make it all go away is to ignore the unease or assume it's all in our head. But inevitably, the side effects of energy depletion, lack of enthusiasm, and activities that used to be interesting, can lead to exhaustion. Today, Colleen talks about how to recognize burnout and provides tips on building a life that includes scheduling breaks and getting your life back. Don’t forget to jot down your biggest key takeaways, and how you'll apply them. Sometimes it's easy to dismiss our thoughts, feelings, and a general sense of fatigue, hoping that it's all temporary and will go away. Sometimes we hope the way to make it all go away is to ignore the unease or assume it's all in our head. But inevitably No 24. The Top Leadership Traits for Your Professional and Personal Life, Part 2 24. The Top Leadership Traits for Your Professional and Personal Life, Part 2 full c2ed37b2-75ea-463a-a056-34493324dc31 https://share.transistor.fm/s/33734834 ✨ A short recap of leadership characteristics we discussed in part one. 02:31

🤗 Without honesty, other traits don’t matter. 03:55

🦅 Colleen has presented in 48 states. Find out why leadership is all about perception. 04:22

📋 The list of other important common threads shared by successful leaders. 05:43

🤓 Why it is important that others see you as credible. 05:56

📚 Providing resources for learning. 06:51

🙃Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable. 07:39

🌞 Giving and receiving honest feedback. 11:02

😩 How to recognize burnout in others and yourself: the lines are blurred between their personal and professional lives. 13:58

❓ Being available and approachable: what is TLC? 19:50

5️⃣ Five core competencies of emotional intelligence. 21:55

🗣️ Sharing confidential information is never a good thing. 25:36

😇 Having the courage to say no. 26:20

🤩 A sense of belonging is so important. 27:26

💎 Recognition is a gem. 28:55

👉 The Platinum Rule. 30:02


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]]> ✨ A short recap of leadership characteristics we discussed in part one. 02:31

🤗 Without honesty, other traits don’t matter. 03:55

🦅 Colleen has presented in 48 states. Find out why leadership is all about perception. 04:22

📋 The list of other important common threads shared by successful leaders. 05:43

🤓 Why it is important that others see you as credible. 05:56

📚 Providing resources for learning. 06:51

🙃Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable. 07:39

🌞 Giving and receiving honest feedback. 11:02

😩 How to recognize burnout in others and yourself: the lines are blurred between their personal and professional lives. 13:58

❓ Being available and approachable: what is TLC? 19:50

5️⃣ Five core competencies of emotional intelligence. 21:55

🗣️ Sharing confidential information is never a good thing. 25:36

😇 Having the courage to say no. 26:20

🤩 A sense of belonging is so important. 27:26

💎 Recognition is a gem. 28:55

👉 The Platinum Rule. 30:02


👍 Connect with Colleen:

🖼️ Instagram: @AdoptingJoy_

👩‍💼 LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/colleenspeaks

🐦 Twitter: @AdoptingJoy

]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2022 02:32:16 -0800 Colleen Seward Ryan Colleen Seward Ryan 1968 We are continuing our talk about the top leadership traits necessary for success whether you are a person in a leadership role, such as a director, manager, or a team leader without direct authority, or simply someone retired doing volunteer work in a leadership capacity. Today you’ll find a NEW list of other important characteristics successful leaders must master. Find out why ‘Rules without relationship equals rebellion’ and what is the Platinum Rule of leadership. Don’t forget to grab your pen and paper to write down all your key takeaways, and how you'll apply them both professionally and personally. We are continuing our talk about the top leadership traits necessary for success whether you are a person in a leadership role, such as a director, manager, or a team leader without direct authority, or simply someone retired doing volunteer work in a lea No 23. The Top Leadership Traits for Your Professional and Personal Life, Part 1 23. The Top Leadership Traits for Your Professional and Personal Life, Part 1 full e7e29bfc-425b-4734-8fff-ed7eaa189f2e https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a934f05 👍 Excellent leadership traits can and should apply to anyone and anywhere. 01:12


😷 Even COVID affected the way we work, people still want to see these traits in leaders. 05:05


🤓 Why integrity is so important? 07:04


👂 Listen to understand, not to respond. 08:26


❗ You never know what someone is going through. 09:39


😉 What motivates people to work better? 10:52


🤔 What can make you lose the respect of the people who depend on you? 12:11


🤗 Leadership is a lot like parenting. 13:18


😎 Why do people want to follow competent leaders. 14:26


👀 Why planning and forward-looking is important. 15:15


❓ What to do when macro and micro mission is lost? 17:22


🌞 People want to feel inspired. 18:47


✨ Do you have an open mind and is that possible with aging? 21:26


🚦 Are we open to change? 24:25


🙃 Can you admit your mistakes? 25:46


🤩 We are all human beings, patience is very important. 27:06


🫂 EQ is a predictor of success: five competencies of emotional intelligence 28:23


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🖼️ Instagram: @AdoptingJoy_

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🐦 Twitter: @AdoptingJoy

]]> 👍 Excellent leadership traits can and should apply to anyone and anywhere. 01:12


😷 Even COVID affected the way we work, people still want to see these traits in leaders. 05:05


🤓 Why integrity is so important? 07:04


👂 Listen to understand, not to respond. 08:26


❗ You never know what someone is going through. 09:39


😉 What motivates people to work better? 10:52


🤔 What can make you lose the respect of the people who depend on you? 12:11


🤗 Leadership is a lot like parenting. 13:18


😎 Why do people want to follow competent leaders. 14:26


👀 Why planning and forward-looking is important. 15:15


❓ What to do when macro and micro mission is lost? 17:22


🌞 People want to feel inspired. 18:47


✨ Do you have an open mind and is that possible with aging? 21:26


🚦 Are we open to change? 24:25


🙃 Can you admit your mistakes? 25:46


🤩 We are all human beings, patience is very important. 27:06


🫂 EQ is a predictor of success: five competencies of emotional intelligence 28:23


👉 Connect with Colleen:

🖼️ Instagram: @AdoptingJoy_

👩‍💼 LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/colleenspeaks

🐦 Twitter: @AdoptingJoy

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:25:06 -0800 Colleen Seward Ryan Colleen Seward Ryan 1898 Today we are talking about leadership skills at all levels even at the personal level. What are the traits, qualities, and characteristics that people want to see in their leaders? Excellent leadership skills can apply to anyone, anywhere and those can be applied not just to leaders, but how you are as a colleague, a parent, a friend, a significant other, and much more. With our behavior, we are setting an example for people around us, for our children or siblings because someone is always watching us. Grab a pen and paper because you will find these tips extremely useful. Today we are talking about leadership skills at all levels even at the personal level. What are the traits, qualities, and characteristics that people want to see in their leaders? Excellent leadership skills can apply to anyone, anywhere and those can be No 22. What is a Successful Mindset? 22. What is a Successful Mindset? full f6f5cde9-6ea6-4186-92d2-b6d6acb85baa https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d647b8e 🔎 What is your definition of success? 01:12


🤔 What is a successful mindset? 01:53


😇 Learning about yourself and your limits. 02:41


🌎 Toastmasters International is a worldwide group. 03:32


🫂 Surround yourself with supportive people. 05:21


🤩 The conversation between lifelong learners is different. 06:22


🌺 What is success to you: Responses Colleen received from her followers. 08:45


🤓 What happens when we feel supportive and encouraged. 11:00


🎯 What happens when you are happier and true to yourself? 13:46

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🐦 Twitter: @AdoptingJoy

]]> 🔎 What is your definition of success? 01:12


🤔 What is a successful mindset? 01:53


😇 Learning about yourself and your limits. 02:41


🌎 Toastmasters International is a worldwide group. 03:32


🫂 Surround yourself with supportive people. 05:21


🤩 The conversation between lifelong learners is different. 06:22


🌺 What is success to you: Responses Colleen received from her followers. 08:45


🤓 What happens when we feel supportive and encouraged. 11:00


🎯 What happens when you are happier and true to yourself? 13:46

👉 Connect with Colleen:

🖼️ Instagram: @AdoptingJoy_

👩‍💼 LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/colleenspeaks

🐦 Twitter: @AdoptingJoy

]]> Fri, 04 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0800 Colleen Seward Ryan Colleen Seward Ryan 960 Everyone has different views on what success is but in order to be successful you have to have a success mindset. People with a success mindset make things happen in spite of obstacles. Today we talk about how to adopt a successful mindset, how to build it and how is it connected with our will to learn, with our self-reflection, courage, connections with people, and inner happiness. Everyone has different views on what success is but in order to be successful you have to have a success mindset. People with a success mindset make things happen in spite of obstacles. Today we talk about how to adopt a successful mindset, how to build No 21. An Inspirational True Story – Don’t Quit Before the Miracle! 21. An Inspirational True Story – Don’t Quit Before the Miracle! full 5a9b1dc9-60a6-471e-83b5-68d08ea424ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/97ee2394 😿 I had to put down my beloved cat Tigger.  01:10

🐈 My visit to a local no-kill animal shelter: a Tabby kitten named Forrest. 03:14

🐈‍⬛ Little black fluffy George Bailey: Signs and synchronicities. Go with your gut! 06:13

🏡 He came home with me and I named him Ryley. 09:43

🤩 Getting something better around the bend: Pay attention to your intuition! 11:03


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🐦 Twitter: @AdoptingJoy

]]> 😿 I had to put down my beloved cat Tigger.  01:10

🐈 My visit to a local no-kill animal shelter: a Tabby kitten named Forrest. 03:14

🐈‍⬛ Little black fluffy George Bailey: Signs and synchronicities. Go with your gut! 06:13

🏡 He came home with me and I named him Ryley. 09:43

🤩 Getting something better around the bend: Pay attention to your intuition! 11:03


👉 Connect with Colleen:

🖼️ Instagram: @AdoptingJoy_

👩‍💼 LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/colleenspeaks

🐦 Twitter: @AdoptingJoy

]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:05:41 -0800 Colleen Seward Ryan Colleen Seward Ryan 827 This is a story about my beloved cat, kittens from the shelter, staying patient for something better and not quitting before the miracle. Enjoy this upbeat story about signs, synchronicities, and going with your gut. This is a story about my beloved cat, kittens from the shelter, staying patient for something better and not quitting before the miracle. Enjoy this upbeat story about signs, synchronicities, and going with your gut. No 20. Easy Communication Tips in 4 Minutes 20. Easy Communication Tips in 4 Minutes full 2ca08537-2210-4fe9-b786-65331f7377a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/17b8dad8 🤔 Refrain: Think before speaking or sending an email. 01:12

😮‍💨 Refocus:  Reboot your brain.  02:49

🎯Rephrase your thoughts using the T.H.I.N.K. exercise. 04:11


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]]> 🤔 Refrain: Think before speaking or sending an email. 01:12

😮‍💨 Refocus:  Reboot your brain.  02:49

🎯Rephrase your thoughts using the T.H.I.N.K. exercise. 04:11


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🐦 Twitter: @AdoptingJoy


]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:59:05 -0800 Colleen Seward Ryan Colleen Seward Ryan 361 Are you or your emails getting misconstrued? Recognizing how we communicate with others, we can take steps to improve our communication skills. Here is a 3R method that will help you with building your communication skills because “The art of communication is the language of leadership. Are you or your emails getting misconstrued? Recognizing how we communicate with others, we can take steps to improve our communication skills. Here is a 3R method that will help you with building your communication skills because “The art of communicatio No 19. Coronavirus Pandemic: Dealing with Uncertainty 19. Coronavirus Pandemic: Dealing with Uncertainty full 24d67eb8-472e-4b32-a318-cab4071cb719 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c1fccb6 Global pandemic – fear and trepidation 01:58
Educate yourself and stay informed 04:41
Why is focusing on facts essential?  07:50
Why do people want leaders who are honest and straightforward? 09:14
We’re in this together 10:42
Adopting Joy on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook 12:04

]]> Global pandemic – fear and trepidation 01:58
Educate yourself and stay informed 04:41
Why is focusing on facts essential?  07:50
Why do people want leaders who are honest and straightforward? 09:14
We’re in this together 10:42
Adopting Joy on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook 12:04

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0700 Colleen Seward Ryan Colleen Seward Ryan 775 How to stay calm during the Coronavirus pandemic? How to stay calm during the Coronavirus pandemic? No 18. Improving Productivity 18. Improving Productivity full 9c93919f-1c97-46a4-aaa8-d3d0427b1712 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48eedb63 Top five behaviors employers consider to be important in the workplace today. 01:12

Why is it important to study and master your core competencies? 02:07

Why is it beneficial to write down the specific areas and skills you identified for improvement? 03:47

Work with your natural biorhythms on your most important tasks.  06:03

Take time to write down your goals and affirmations every morning. 10:51

Understanding the compounding effect of improving your skills and how it pays off. 16:25

Why is eliminating distractions and low-value activities the key to success? 18:14

Make every attempt to create the working style that best suits you. 22:48

Stay focused on your end goal. 24:25

]]> Top five behaviors employers consider to be important in the workplace today. 01:12

Why is it important to study and master your core competencies? 02:07

Why is it beneficial to write down the specific areas and skills you identified for improvement? 03:47

Work with your natural biorhythms on your most important tasks.  06:03

Take time to write down your goals and affirmations every morning. 10:51

Understanding the compounding effect of improving your skills and how it pays off. 16:25

Why is eliminating distractions and low-value activities the key to success? 18:14

Make every attempt to create the working style that best suits you. 22:48

Stay focused on your end goal. 24:25

]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0800 Colleen Seward Ryan Colleen Seward Ryan 1586 About the strategies that can help us to manage our time more effectively in order to become more productive. About the strategies that can help us to manage our time more effectively in order to become more productive. No 17. What Bosses Want 17. What Bosses Want full d8315378-c8b6-4102-af9f-7b3ee3ff91cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e5192d5 What in-depth conversations with managers, supervisors, HR personnel and CEOs show? 01:13

Why attendance and punctuality are on top of the employers’ list? 03:30

Why is it important to be a team player? 06:16

Be willing to help others by sharing job knowledge, skills, and ideas. 08:00

Attempt to resolve issues on your own first, without always running to the person in charge. 09:20

It makes a huge difference if you like the people you work with. 11:25

Why some managers and supervisors lack “soft skills”? 12:40

]]> What in-depth conversations with managers, supervisors, HR personnel and CEOs show? 01:13

Why attendance and punctuality are on top of the employers’ list? 03:30

Why is it important to be a team player? 06:16

Be willing to help others by sharing job knowledge, skills, and ideas. 08:00

Attempt to resolve issues on your own first, without always running to the person in charge. 09:20

It makes a huge difference if you like the people you work with. 11:25

Why some managers and supervisors lack “soft skills”? 12:40

]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0800 Colleen Seward Ryan Colleen Seward Ryan 1047 What bosses don't like to see in their teams? What are soft skills? How to survive your teammates and how to help them? What characteristics employers like and so much more... What bosses don't like to see in their teams? What are soft skills? How to survive your teammates and how to help them? What characteristics employers like and so much more... No 16. Improving Public Speaking Skills 16. Improving Public Speaking Skills full 3460ebc1-11b3-4278-b96b-bbf669aaee7c https://share.transistor.fm/s/c656e87a The work is in the preparation; the fun is in the presentation 01:12

Ways of practicing for your presentation 03:45

The best ways to reduce nervousness 05:56

Why can recording yourself help you get better? 07:20

Practice self-love 08:36

Focus on helping others with your message 11:06

Know your audience and your purpose 12:27

Practice in front of safe and supporting people 13:12

Have an outline that's in bullets and phrases, listing your main points 14:31

Practice deep breathing before you begin 15:10

You never look as nervous as you feel 15:23

Don't be afraid of silence 16:25

  Number one thing your audience will remember is your closing 18:03

  Starting with a story or a question that engages the audience 18:47

Wrapping up with punch 19:22

]]> The work is in the preparation; the fun is in the presentation 01:12

Ways of practicing for your presentation 03:45

The best ways to reduce nervousness 05:56

Why can recording yourself help you get better? 07:20

Practice self-love 08:36

Focus on helping others with your message 11:06

Know your audience and your purpose 12:27

Practice in front of safe and supporting people 13:12

Have an outline that's in bullets and phrases, listing your main points 14:31

Practice deep breathing before you begin 15:10

You never look as nervous as you feel 15:23

Don't be afraid of silence 16:25

  Number one thing your audience will remember is your closing 18:03

  Starting with a story or a question that engages the audience 18:47

Wrapping up with punch 19:22

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0800 Colleen Seward Ryan Colleen Seward Ryan 1369 Tips on how to face a fear of public speaking and improve your skills. Remember: the importance of practice in order to perform better is essential. Tips on how to face a fear of public speaking and improve your skills. Remember: the importance of practice in order to perform better is essential. No 15. Building Confidence 15. Building Confidence full 5c2fb37e-6f6f-4760-9f13-2b2a7f82cf07 https://share.transistor.fm/s/42643199 Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement 01:12
Why must you take stock in yourself, your experience and your abilities? 02:22
The importance of believing in yourself 03:35
Are you practicing negative self-talk? 04:03
How to mitigate your weaknesses and turn them into your strengths? 06:57
Bounce back when mistakes happen 08:57
Remember to be thankful and to appreciate the skills and talents you possess 09:51
Don’t seek validation elsewhere 10:35
What is The Imposter syndrome? 11:49
Surround yourself with encouraging positive people 12:52

]]> Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement 01:12
Why must you take stock in yourself, your experience and your abilities? 02:22
The importance of believing in yourself 03:35
Are you practicing negative self-talk? 04:03
How to mitigate your weaknesses and turn them into your strengths? 06:57
Bounce back when mistakes happen 08:57
Remember to be thankful and to appreciate the skills and talents you possess 09:51
Don’t seek validation elsewhere 10:35
What is The Imposter syndrome? 11:49
Surround yourself with encouraging positive people 12:52

]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0800 Colleen Seward Ryan Colleen Seward Ryan 907 About finding your self-esteem and feeling good about yourself. You will hear in what ways you can strengthen and build confidence. About finding your self-esteem and feeling good about yourself. You will hear in what ways you can strengthen and build confidence. No 14. Joy in Managing Change 14. Joy in Managing Change full cbfe0326-7abc-4e20-8845-8427bfee9bb1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8c16677 Whatever the outside circumstances, we can make a change from the inside 01:12

 

  We're given challenges on purpose, to change our lives 03:58

 

How to go from surviving to thriving? 06:12

 

Anticipate the unexpected, be open to change and be willing to readjust 08:03

 

Everything is hard before it is easy 13:03

 

Why must we take action and not let fear paralyze us? 16:22

 

  Know when It's time to step back 18:54

 

Be service-oriented, ask for feedback, listen and make a plan 19:10

 

Give up excessive complaining and stop making excuses  22:23

 

You can't change the circumstances or other people, but you can change yourself 24:32

 

You are adjusting, going after your dreams and making your own changes 27:05

]]> Whatever the outside circumstances, we can make a change from the inside 01:12

 

  We're given challenges on purpose, to change our lives 03:58

 

How to go from surviving to thriving? 06:12

 

Anticipate the unexpected, be open to change and be willing to readjust 08:03

 

Everything is hard before it is easy 13:03

 

Why must we take action and not let fear paralyze us? 16:22

 

  Know when It's time to step back 18:54

 

Be service-oriented, ask for feedback, listen and make a plan 19:10

 

Give up excessive complaining and stop making excuses  22:23

 

You can't change the circumstances or other people, but you can change yourself 24:32

 

You are adjusting, going after your dreams and making your own changes 27:05

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0800 Colleen Seward Ryan Colleen Seward Ryan 1745 Tips on dealing with changes in life, and how to focus on finding solutions while going through times of uncertainty. Tips on dealing with changes in life, and how to focus on finding solutions while going through times of uncertainty. No 13. Finding Balance: 8 Essentials 13. Finding Balance: 8 Essentials full e004b374-e588-481d-8c32-f32099254bcf https://share.transistor.fm/s/87aa78e9 To perform well you first need to feel well and stay motivated 01:12

Focus on what you have not on what you don’t have 02:15

Feed your strengths, starve your weaknesses 04:22

🕴️Practice self-control, self-discipline, and a strong work ethic 06:06

Decide what really matters, what gives you energy and makes you laugh 07:43

Focus on having fun no matter how busy and stressful your days are 09:27

Spend time in silence and make an effort to get more sleep 11:13

Learn to say “no”, but also recognize when you need to ask for help 12:27

Concentrate single-mindedly on one task until it is completed 14:57

Eight things to practice in order to thrive 16:09

]]> To perform well you first need to feel well and stay motivated 01:12

Focus on what you have not on what you don’t have 02:15

Feed your strengths, starve your weaknesses 04:22

🕴️Practice self-control, self-discipline, and a strong work ethic 06:06

Decide what really matters, what gives you energy and makes you laugh 07:43

Focus on having fun no matter how busy and stressful your days are 09:27

Spend time in silence and make an effort to get more sleep 11:13

Learn to say “no”, but also recognize when you need to ask for help 12:27

Concentrate single-mindedly on one task until it is completed 14:57

Eight things to practice in order to thrive 16:09

]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0800 Colleen Seward Ryan Colleen Seward Ryan 1139 How changing your thinking and the way you view your circumstances, can help you change your life. She gives eight essentials for creating and finding balance. How changing your thinking and the way you view your circumstances, can help you change your life. She gives eight essentials for creating and finding balance. No 12. Positive Daily Habits 12. Positive Daily Habits full b0aa3b96-497e-45e7-93ef-75966909f418 https://share.transistor.fm/s/52b46a08 Bouncing back from failure: our mindset makes a difference 01:12

Positive morning routine: focusing on what you are grateful for 02:04

How does making your bed in the morning set the tone for the whole day?  02:59

Adopt a morning routine and plan your day 03:36

Embrace routine and practice consistency 04:44

Get outside and get moving 06:05

Be kind to yourself and others - become an encourager 08:28

Stepping outside of your comfort zone 11:10

Make an effort to eat healthy 11:56

Passion is the fuel for your daily habits: maintaining a positive attitude 13:31

Why positive thinking isn't always practical? Feel your feelings 15:46

Spend time outdoors with nature and animals as often as possible 18:16

Staying away from technological “time suckers” 21:06

Connect with Colleen 22:17

Cultivate y...

]]> Bouncing back from failure: our mindset makes a difference 01:12

Positive morning routine: focusing on what you are grateful for 02:04

How does making your bed in the morning set the tone for the whole day?  02:59

Adopt a morning routine and plan your day 03:36

Embrace routine and practice consistency 04:44

Get outside and get moving 06:05

Be kind to yourself and others - become an encourager 08:28

Stepping outside of your comfort zone 11:10

Make an effort to eat healthy 11:56

Passion is the fuel for your daily habits: maintaining a positive attitude 13:31

Why positive thinking isn't always practical? Feel your feelings 15:46

Spend time outdoors with nature and animals as often as possible 18:16

Staying away from technological “time suckers” 21:06

Connect with Colleen 22:17

Cultivate y...

]]> Fri, 27 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0800 Colleen Seward Ryan Colleen Seward Ryan 1504 Learn how adopting positive daily habits can improve your quality of life. Learn how adopting positive daily habits can improve your quality of life. No 11. Overcoming Procrastination and Eliminating Overwhelm: Nine Simple Steps 11. Overcoming Procrastination and Eliminating Overwhelm: Nine Simple Steps full 4c0ecd0e-52cc-478b-91f1-4ba116a73031 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e7db2d4 Why people procrastinate? 01:12
Seven simple steps to accomplish your goals 02:09
Don’t wait until you are motivated 02:25
People who typically procrastinate, are especially hard on themselves 03:50
Remember your ABCs – Action, Baby Steps, Confidence 05:00
Why is getting started the hardest part? 06:53
Wasting time in thinking about what needs to be done 07:35
Having an accountability partner helps! 09:00
Writing down your goals 10:31
Is fear holding you back? 11:56
What is “coffee and journaling”?  12:53
Remember your MDTs - Must Do Today 14:41
Celebrate small wins and plan your award ahead of time 16:08

]]> Why people procrastinate? 01:12
Seven simple steps to accomplish your goals 02:09
Don’t wait until you are motivated 02:25
People who typically procrastinate, are especially hard on themselves 03:50
Remember your ABCs – Action, Baby Steps, Confidence 05:00
Why is getting started the hardest part? 06:53
Wasting time in thinking about what needs to be done 07:35
Having an accountability partner helps! 09:00
Writing down your goals 10:31
Is fear holding you back? 11:56
What is “coffee and journaling”?  12:53
Remember your MDTs - Must Do Today 14:41
Celebrate small wins and plan your award ahead of time 16:08

]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2019 19:00:00 -0800 Colleen Seward Ryan Colleen Seward Ryan 1207 A useful, actionable, easy tips on personal accountability, overcoming procrastination and eliminating overwhelm. A useful, actionable, easy tips on personal accountability, overcoming procrastination and eliminating overwhelm. No 10. What To Do When Things Go Wrong? 10. What To Do When Things Go Wrong? full 1351554c-0763-4051-8e80-a24ad7ae0f33 https://share.transistor.fm/s/60ccd267 What to do when things go wrong? 01:12
Why you should not make assumptions that your employees know what to do? 04:25
When things go wrong, you end up learning a lot–15 quick tips and takeaways 05:19
Let go of the mistake, but don’t lose the lesson 05:34
🧭 You learn by doing–you learn what works and what doesn’t. 06:23
🛌 Why is it important to set aside a time for rest? 07:11
Make time for the important things. 11:14
Regroup, reorganize, and do only “I-must-do-today” items 13:40
How a sense of humor will get you through almost anything? 15:36
You may need to delegate more of your work. 16:21
🤔 Don’t overthink – good is good enough. 18:13
What is the coffee-journaling technique? 20:39
☯️The silver lining moments. 23:08
⚖️ How “future tripping” prevents you from living in the present? 23:41
Focus on what you have to offer the world. 25:57



]]> What to do when things go wrong? 01:12
Why you should not make assumptions that your employees know what to do? 04:25
When things go wrong, you end up learning a lot–15 quick tips and takeaways 05:19
Let go of the mistake, but don’t lose the lesson 05:34
🧭 You learn by doing–you learn what works and what doesn’t. 06:23
🛌 Why is it important to set aside a time for rest? 07:11
Make time for the important things. 11:14
Regroup, reorganize, and do only “I-must-do-today” items 13:40
How a sense of humor will get you through almost anything? 15:36
You may need to delegate more of your work. 16:21
🤔 Don’t overthink – good is good enough. 18:13
What is the coffee-journaling technique? 20:39
☯️The silver lining moments. 23:08
⚖️ How “future tripping” prevents you from living in the present? 23:41
Focus on what you have to offer the world. 25:57



]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0800 Colleen Seward Ryan Colleen Seward Ryan 1666 Had those days when everything around you goes wrong? How to deal with fears, stress, work, questions, doubts and get up on your feet. 15 quick tips and takeaways for everyone-and business owners too! Had those days when everything around you goes wrong? How to deal with fears, stress, work, questions, doubts and get up on your feet. 15 quick tips and takeaways for everyone-and business owners too! No 09. How to Deal with Difficult People 09. How to Deal with Difficult People full 55d22296-c9ba-42cd-9a56-cc732832d002 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2e7089b How to love your life-the secrets to adopting joy 00:33
How change or stress can make somebody difficult temporarily? 02:07
You can’t control difficult people; you can only control how you react. 02:07
Why is it important to understand the behavior patterns of difficult people? 04:43
Why you shouldn’t argue with overly aggressive or excessively difficult people? 05:23
Do not take the behavior of difficult people personally. 06:04
Why “complainers” have an excessive need to be liked? 07:00
How to be tactfully direct with “complainers” at work?  07:28
How to deal with a “know-it-all” person? 09:51
Dealing with difficult people while working in customer service. 11:50
How to deal with an “exploder”? 12:38
Dealing with “sniper” people; accusing you of having no sense of humor. 13:54
🗣️  The “gossips”. Why do people gossip? 16:45
Sixteen reasons why difficult people are difficult; contributing factors. 19:20

]]> How to love your life-the secrets to adopting joy 00:33
How change or stress can make somebody difficult temporarily? 02:07
You can’t control difficult people; you can only control how you react. 02:07
Why is it important to understand the behavior patterns of difficult people? 04:43
Why you shouldn’t argue with overly aggressive or excessively difficult people? 05:23
Do not take the behavior of difficult people personally. 06:04
Why “complainers” have an excessive need to be liked? 07:00
How to be tactfully direct with “complainers” at work?  07:28
How to deal with a “know-it-all” person? 09:51
Dealing with difficult people while working in customer service. 11:50
How to deal with an “exploder”? 12:38
Dealing with “sniper” people; accusing you of having no sense of humor. 13:54
🗣️  The “gossips”. Why do people gossip? 16:45
Sixteen reasons why difficult people are difficult; contributing factors. 19:20

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0800 Colleen Seward Ryan Colleen Seward Ryan 1780 Tips on how to deal with difficult people. We all can be difficult sometimes as well. How to recognize difficult people and protect your self. Easy tips and tools for everyone. Tips on how to deal with difficult people. We all can be difficult sometimes as well. How to recognize difficult people and protect your self. Easy tips and tools for everyone. No 08. How to Overcome Rejection 08. How to Overcome Rejection full 76657cf1-7c41-43b5-a49c-662a0d2ac16d https://share.transistor.fm/s/27e9d9eb The best ways to overcome your fears 00:10
How not to take failure and rejection personally? 04:27
Why you should celebrate if the failure is your fault? 06:17
The 3 life-changing ideas to help you in overcoming rejection 12: 50
Focusing on your strengths and your talents and not on what you fear about the future 18:55
Five tips for overcoming any feelings of rejection and feelings of failure 23:50
Avoid blaming – let go of the mistake you made, but don’t lose the lesson 24:09
Overcoming adversity creates maturity. 26:36
Find mentors - model yourself after people you admire 29:09
Why you mustn’t isolate yourself 31:01
Get at the root causes of procrastination 32:25
Do what you can to the best of your ability and promise yourself you'll get back to it later 35:23
The lesson of picking ourselves up and starting all over again 37:40

]]> The best ways to overcome your fears 00:10
How not to take failure and rejection personally? 04:27
Why you should celebrate if the failure is your fault? 06:17
The 3 life-changing ideas to help you in overcoming rejection 12: 50
Focusing on your strengths and your talents and not on what you fear about the future 18:55
Five tips for overcoming any feelings of rejection and feelings of failure 23:50
Avoid blaming – let go of the mistake you made, but don’t lose the lesson 24:09
Overcoming adversity creates maturity. 26:36
Find mentors - model yourself after people you admire 29:09
Why you mustn’t isolate yourself 31:01
Get at the root causes of procrastination 32:25
Do what you can to the best of your ability and promise yourself you'll get back to it later 35:23
The lesson of picking ourselves up and starting all over again 37:40

]]> Sat, 16 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0800 Colleen Seward Ryan Colleen Seward Ryan 2499 What are the best ways to overcome your fears? Find out easy tips to overcome any feelings of rejection and feelings of failure How not to take failure and rejection personally? Easy tips and tools to start all over again. What are the best ways to overcome your fears? Find out easy tips to overcome any feelings of rejection and feelings of failure How not to take failure and rejection personally? Easy tips and tools to start all over again. No 07. How You Can Get Motivated and Stay Motivated! 07. How You Can Get Motivated and Stay Motivated! full 67f9b68e-c5db-431a-a073-c5ad5e8193e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ea4ee38  How to make the most of your days. 1:12

How to practice patient persistence. 3:01

Why there is no perfect time. 6:54

The importance of failing forward. 9:03

Why you need to get up 30 minutes earlier on your busiest days. 10:34

Why you need to take a break before you can have a breakthrough. 13:46

Why you need to arrive to all of your meetings at least 5 minutes early. 16:40

How to let go of the multitasking myth and learn to focus. 17:54

How to stop overthinking your to-do list. 20:20

How to use discouragement to fuel your dream. 21:58

How to start your day when you’re feeling blue. 24:40

🏼‍⚕ Why we need to care for our minds and not just our bodies. 27:10

Why going outside will change your day. 27:50

How to practice gratitude. 28:30


How to be EXEMPLARY. 31:09

‍♀ How to let your learning lead to action. 42:28

 

]]>  How to make the most of your days. 1:12

How to practice patient persistence. 3:01

Why there is no perfect time. 6:54

The importance of failing forward. 9:03

Why you need to get up 30 minutes earlier on your busiest days. 10:34

Why you need to take a break before you can have a breakthrough. 13:46

Why you need to arrive to all of your meetings at least 5 minutes early. 16:40

How to let go of the multitasking myth and learn to focus. 17:54

How to stop overthinking your to-do list. 20:20

How to use discouragement to fuel your dream. 21:58

How to start your day when you’re feeling blue. 24:40

🏼‍⚕ Why we need to care for our minds and not just our bodies. 27:10

Why going outside will change your day. 27:50

How to practice gratitude. 28:30


How to be EXEMPLARY. 31:09

‍♀ How to let your learning lead to action. 42:28

 

]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Colleen Seward Ryan Colleen Seward Ryan 2677 Tips and tools on how to get motivated and stay motivated Tips and tools on how to get motivated and stay motivated No 06. Is Comparison Stealing Your Contentment 06. Is Comparison Stealing Your Contentment full aebff454-aead-45a4-8d3a-7781ff06b938 https://share.transistor.fm/s/30e5a728 🤳 How social media amplifies our comparison tendencies. 1:12
😟 Why we compare our worst with others’ best. 3:11
💌 Why we need to focus on adding value to others, not on our competition. 5:54
😶 How comparison erodes our confidence. 7:55
🎨 Choosing to be inspired by others. 9:20
💪 Why we should only compete with ourselves. 10:34
🛡️ How to set boundaries and respect the people who criticize us. 11:53
☠️ Why resenting others will ultimately only poison yourself. 14:08

]]> 🤳 How social media amplifies our comparison tendencies. 1:12
😟 Why we compare our worst with others’ best. 3:11
💌 Why we need to focus on adding value to others, not on our competition. 5:54
😶 How comparison erodes our confidence. 7:55
🎨 Choosing to be inspired by others. 9:20
💪 Why we should only compete with ourselves. 10:34
🛡️ How to set boundaries and respect the people who criticize us. 11:53
☠️ Why resenting others will ultimately only poison yourself. 14:08

]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Colleen Seward Ryan Colleen Seward Ryan 1049 Social media amplifies our comparison tendencies. Who is having a better life than me, looks better than you, making us all competition, full of criticism. What is going on with our confidence in the fake online world? How to stop it and make a better life for your self? Social media amplifies our comparison tendencies. Who is having a better life than me, looks better than you, making us all competition, full of criticism. What is going on with our confidence in the fake online world? How to stop it and make a better lif No 05. Interview With Filmmaker Caden Butera on Going For Your Dream 05. Interview With Filmmaker Caden Butera on Going For Your Dream full 857e07b0-3c89-4336-bc02-add5a1f0f798 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c97fefe8 🎙️ Introducing Caden Butera. 1:12

⏲️ Why you don’t need to wait for the “right time” to pursue your dream. 2:23

🖇️ Why connections are huge… but they aren’t everything. 5:07

How to transform discouragement into the determination to succeed. 7:29

🏘️ The power of surrounding yourself with people more successful than you. 8:23

Why success is more about your attitude than your talent. 11:25

🤝🏼 Why you should always make a human connection before a business connection. 17:06

🧘 How to give yourself value outside of the work you’re doing, even when you fail. 19:22

🗯️ Learning from negative criticism and the comment section. 24:19

🦸 Why you’re not the main character in the world. 30:31

🤸 Don’t wait for permission—take the leap of faith. 34:55

]]> 🎙️ Introducing Caden Butera. 1:12

⏲️ Why you don’t need to wait for the “right time” to pursue your dream. 2:23

🖇️ Why connections are huge… but they aren’t everything. 5:07

How to transform discouragement into the determination to succeed. 7:29

🏘️ The power of surrounding yourself with people more successful than you. 8:23

Why success is more about your attitude than your talent. 11:25

🤝🏼 Why you should always make a human connection before a business connection. 17:06

🧘 How to give yourself value outside of the work you’re doing, even when you fail. 19:22

🗯️ Learning from negative criticism and the comment section. 24:19

🦸 Why you’re not the main character in the world. 30:31

🤸 Don’t wait for permission—take the leap of faith. 34:55

]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Colleen Seward Ryan Colleen Seward Ryan 2270 Here are the life story and tips about: When is the “right time” to pursue your dream? Why talent is not the most important for success? What is important for success? "Don’t wait for permission!" says my today's guest, young filmmaker Caden Butera from Paradox Studios. Find joy in taking a leap of faith. Here are the life story and tips about: When is the “right time” to pursue your dream? Why talent is not the most important for success? What is important for success? "Don’t wait for permission!" says my today's guest, young filmmaker Caden Butera from P No 04. How to Overcome Procrastination: 5 Easy Tips 04. How to Overcome Procrastination: 5 Easy Tips full 96db6778-2a34-41ce-ac62-0fb6410cc1c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c13648f How to Overcome Procrastination: Five Easy Tips

🏼 Answering a frequent question: how to overcome procrastination. 1:12

🗣️ A lesson from the haters: the only one standing in your way is you. 2:16

Action produces transaction: never wait until you “feel like it.” 8:35

Why you should always do your least favorite task first. 11:13

🥵 What you procrastinate today only compounds tomorrow’s pressure. 14:54

Remembering your ABCs: Action, Baby Steps, Confidence! 18:02

]]> How to Overcome Procrastination: Five Easy Tips

🏼 Answering a frequent question: how to overcome procrastination. 1:12

🗣️ A lesson from the haters: the only one standing in your way is you. 2:16

Action produces transaction: never wait until you “feel like it.” 8:35

Why you should always do your least favorite task first. 11:13

🥵 What you procrastinate today only compounds tomorrow’s pressure. 14:54

Remembering your ABCs: Action, Baby Steps, Confidence! 18:02

]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Colleen Seward Ryan Colleen Seward Ryan 1281 5 easy tips on how to stop procrastination in your life. ABC easy steps and you don't want to miss it. 5 easy tips on how to stop procrastination in your life. ABC easy steps and you don't want to miss it. No 03. No Coincidences 03. No Coincidences full 6e883713-d6ea-4a28-a602-5ae5b79f8a77 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b826725 How Joy taught me to pay attention to the synchronicities in life. 1:12

🖼️  📷A snapshot of Joy and my life with her. 3:31

The sign I received after posting a picture of Joy on Instagram. 6:21

The meaning of my experiences and why I share my messages. 10:14

What story can you share that would bring hope to others? 15:02

Key Takeaways:

Your beloved pets are waiting for you.

We rise by uplifting others.

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🖼️  📷A snapshot of Joy and my life with her. 3:31

The sign I received after posting a picture of Joy on Instagram. 6:21

The meaning of my experiences and why I share my messages. 10:14

What story can you share that would bring hope to others? 15:02

Key Takeaways:

Your beloved pets are waiting for you.

We rise by uplifting others.

]]> Wed, 28 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Colleen Seward Ryan Colleen Seward Ryan 984 An about a strange "coincidence" that happened to me. There are NO coincidences, but there are signs and synchronicities that guide us along the way. I received a sign and it was the strangest one but at the right time. Life is full of miracles and I believe my adopted dog Joy is still with me somehow. An about a strange "coincidence" that happened to me. There are NO coincidences, but there are signs and synchronicities that guide us along the way. I received a sign and it was the strangest one but at the right time. Life is full of miracles and I beli No 02. A Story about Hope, Happiness and Healing 02. A Story about Hope, Happiness and Healing full c2d114d4-9af3-4e5c-bced-334a920d625c https://share.transistor.fm/s/edd0ad2f

🏖️ My reflections from Cannon Beach, the Disneyland for dogs. 0:00

The story behind Adopting Joy. 3:40

How fate brought Joy into my life. 7:26

Why I embrace the unexpected. 11:50


Key Takeaways:


🤲 We get what we need, not necessarily what we think we want.


🕯️ Look for the light in every dark situation. 


🗣️ What is a story YOU could share with others of turning your pain into purpose? 


Adapting to change is one of the secrets to adopting joy.

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🏖️ My reflections from Cannon Beach, the Disneyland for dogs. 0:00

The story behind Adopting Joy. 3:40

How fate brought Joy into my life. 7:26

Why I embrace the unexpected. 11:50


Key Takeaways:


🤲 We get what we need, not necessarily what we think we want.


🕯️ Look for the light in every dark situation. 


🗣️ What is a story YOU could share with others of turning your pain into purpose? 


Adapting to change is one of the secrets to adopting joy.

]]> Wed, 14 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Podcasts that Matter, Colleen Ryan Podcasts that Matter, Colleen Ryan 923 Turning your pain into purpose. The joy that adopting a dog brought into my life. Talk about the healing power of a puppy. Turning your pain into purpose. The joy that adopting a dog brought into my life. Talk about the healing power of a puppy. dogs, adopting dog, puppy, accident, pain, purpose, joy, healing, No 01. My Personal Story On How to Deal with a Chronically Difficult Person 01. My Personal Story On How to Deal with a Chronically Difficult Person full 608b14c7-b3d9-4d52-89c6-20ab1c6280a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ff77907 My personal story of how to deal with difficult people, and how to turn that struggle into success. 0.00
🏜️ What I learned speaking on emotional intelligence at a leadership event in the Grand Canyon. 1:30
Learning to be the “bigger person” and the story behind changing my last name. 5:04
The lessons I learned from my dad, and why I don’t worry about what other people think of me. 20:43
Living a life of no regrets: my mountaintop experience. 24:10

Points to remember…
No matter what you do to resolve a situation with a chronically difficult person, you may never please them.

🤕 Hurting people hurt others.

Some people are miserable and misery loves company. Don’t accept the invitation.

Life lessons…key takeaways
🗯️ Stop worrying what other people think. You will never please everyone.
It is often not about you. It is about what is going on with THEM.

Know your triggers. Often the folks closest to you know all the right buttons to press! Know your triggers so you can plan ahead. React proactively not reactively.

‍ Your worst role models will serve as your greatest teachers.

]]> My personal story of how to deal with difficult people, and how to turn that struggle into success. 0.00
🏜️ What I learned speaking on emotional intelligence at a leadership event in the Grand Canyon. 1:30
Learning to be the “bigger person” and the story behind changing my last name. 5:04
The lessons I learned from my dad, and why I don’t worry about what other people think of me. 20:43
Living a life of no regrets: my mountaintop experience. 24:10

Points to remember…
No matter what you do to resolve a situation with a chronically difficult person, you may never please them.

🤕 Hurting people hurt others.

Some people are miserable and misery loves company. Don’t accept the invitation.

Life lessons…key takeaways
🗯️ Stop worrying what other people think. You will never please everyone.
It is often not about you. It is about what is going on with THEM.

Know your triggers. Often the folks closest to you know all the right buttons to press! Know your triggers so you can plan ahead. React proactively not reactively.

‍ Your worst role models will serve as your greatest teachers.

]]> Wed, 31 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0700 Colleen Ryan Colleen Ryan 1700 Colleen reveals inspirational insights on how she turned her biggest struggle into a successful mountaintop experience—literally, in the grandeur of the Grand Canyon. Join Colleen as she shares the top five secrets for dealing with a critical, narcissistic naysayer, and discover how to take control of your self-confidence while maintaining your sanity and a still-sunny disposition. An international speaker and author, Colleen has entertained thousands with her energetic and inspirational keynotes in 48 states and six countries. She loves helping others overcome adversity, deal with difficult people and elevate their confidence. Colleen has made it her mission to inspire others to transform their struggles into successes Colleen reveals inspirational insights on how she turned her biggest struggle into a successful mountaintop experience—literally, in the grandeur of the Grand Canyon. Join Colleen as she shares the top five secrets for dealing with a critical, narcissisti No