Like most people, I like to be prepared, especially when it comes to my professional life and commitments.&nbsp; However, in today’s face-paced, ever-changing business world and with the level of uncertainty and disruption that exists, it can often be even more important to be present.&nbsp; On this episode, I talk about why it makes sense that we’re obsessed with preparation and why it can be challenging to be present.&nbsp; I then share some specific things we can do to enhance our presence…thus putting us in the best position to respond effectively to the changing world around us. &nbsp; Resources:

Presence Over Preparation

Sometimes it’s important to suck it up, dig deep, and push forward with as much effort as possible.&nbsp; Other times, it’s essential to stop, take a break, and maybe even change course.&nbsp; Knowing when to do each of these things is both challenging and crucial to our wellbeing and success.&nbsp; On this episode, I talk about this dynamic and how it plays out for us - both individually and collectively.&nbsp; I also share some specific things we can do to find a healthy balance for us and our teams in this regard. &nbsp; Resources:

Knowing When to Suck it Up and When to Take a Break

Whether it’s leadership, teamwork, performance, navigating change, accomplishing goals, or anything else that matters to us at work and in life…it’s almost always all about relationships.&nbsp; How we relate to others, how we relate to circumstances, and how we relate to ourselves has so much to do with our level of success or fulfillment (or lack thereof).&nbsp; On this episode, I talk about why relationships are so important, what can make them challenging, especially these days, and some things we can do to enhance how we relate to those around us, what we’re going through, and to ourselves in the most effective way possible. &nbsp; Resources:

It’s All About Relationships

No matter how great or challenging things may be - personally and collectively - what’s happening right now will, at some point down the line, be the “good ole days.”&nbsp; On this episode, I talk about some of the many reasons it can be challenging to appreciate things as they are happening.&nbsp; I then share some ideas and perspectives on why it is important for us to do so and how we can appreciate life, others, and ourselves…right now, even and especially if things are difficult. &nbsp; Resources:             &nbsp;

Appreciating Now

There is quite a bit of challenge and chaos in our country and our world right now.&nbsp; Creating a true sense of inner peace can be difficult, especially when the external environment is as fraught as it is these days.&nbsp; On this episode, I talk about some of the collective dynamics that are causing quite a bit of stress and fear.&nbsp; I then share some specific things we can do to create peace within ourselves, regardless of what’s going on around us. &nbsp; Resources:            &nbsp;

Creating Inner Peace Amid Outer Chaos

Like millions of people around the country and the world, I’ve been feeling heartbroken by the devastating tragedy in Texas with the recent floods.&nbsp; On this episode I share some of my thoughts and feelings about what happened, and about how we can navigate uncertainty and even tragedy with as healthy a perspective as possible.&nbsp; Our ability to authentically make our way through pain, disruption, grief, and the unknown are both challenging and essential, especially these days. &nbsp; Resources:            &nbsp;

Navigating Uncertainty and Even Tragedy with Perspective

In today’s fast-paced, digital world, true connection is one of our most powerful yet overlooked assets. On this episode, I dive into why prioritizing human connection is essential—for personal well-being, effective leadership, and thriving teams.&nbsp; With all the great technology we have and even with the flexibility we have to work from anywhere, making sure we focus on human connection is so important. &nbsp; Resources:

Prioritizing Human Connection

Many of us, myself included, are focused on success.&nbsp; And while this is understandable and important, sometimes we erroneously think that greater success will lead to greater fulfillment, which often isn’t the case.&nbsp; On this episode, I talk about the paradox of success and fulfillment.&nbsp; I share some specific things we can do to both redefine success and enhance our capacity for fulfillment.&nbsp; Ironically, when we’re more authentically fulfilled, true success becomes much easier to achieve.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Resources:

The Paradox of Success and Fulfillment

Emotional freedom is about giving ourselves permission to feel all of our emotions in a healthy way, even the hard ones.&nbsp; While this can be challenging for lots of reasons, when we have the courage to authentically feel our emotions, it opens up so much capacity for us and deepens our ability to meaningfully connect with others.&nbsp; On this episode, I talk about some of what makes it difficult to feel certain feelings and some common misunderstandings we have about “positive” and “negative” emotions.&nbsp; I then share two powerful techniques that can help us access and transform our emotions in an empowering way. &nbsp; Resources:

Feel the Feeling…Drop the Story

There is so much change and disruption happening these days, whether we want to or not, we’re all being forced to learn, unlearn, and adapt on multiple fronts.&nbsp; On this episode, I talk about some of what makes this hard.&nbsp; I then share some specific things we can do to embrace change, growth, and adaptability in ways that serve us and those around us. &nbsp; Resources:

The Courage to Learn, Unlearn, and Adapt

Mike Robbins