Leader for Good

Oh, and I reveal why I'm quitting this Podcast! (At least for now...so perhaps saying I'm taking an indefinite pause is more accurate?)
While I'm taking a step away from this weekly Podcast, I'm still planning to create a ton of content.
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Find this episode's show notes (and a bonus video) here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/quitting
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If you'd like to apply this to create a new schedule for your weeks and days, I have a gift for you! I have created a free 1-page worksheet that you can get here: leaderforgood.com/podcast/schedule

To make it easier for you to put this into practice, I've also recorded a stand-alone video where I walk you through how to use this worksheet to create a great schedule from the ground up, even when everything's in flux.

This will allow you to structure your days and weeks in a way that allows you to make the most out of it.

I also give you a ton of helpful information in the video, including what to consider when it comes to scheduling blocks of time, how to use a non-linear approach to create a to-do list, and why digital calendars are not always the best thing to use.

You can watch the video and get access to the worksheet here: leaderforgood.com/podcast/schedule

In this ​episode, we explore how to overcome impostor syndrome (or imposter syndrome). 

What is impostor syndrome and what are its main causes? What does it mean to be competent and how can you be more confident about your own skills and abilities?

Related article "This Is How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome": https://leaderforgood.com/overcome-impostor-syndrome

If you want even more content about this topic, check out my past Podcast episode "3 Women Share Advice on How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome" which you can find as Season 2 Episode 2 or on my website here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/overcome-impostor-syndrome

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Think back to New Year's Eve. Back then, you probably had a number of things you wanted to accomplish this year. 

Then  2020 came along, and a lot of those goals and dreams got put on hold.  After all, can you really go for what you most want in the midst of a  pandemic?

In this episode, I  give you 5 reasons why now is the exact right time to pursue your goals, start you business, and live your passion. 

You can find the course I mentioned here: leaderforgood.com/passion-course

The Show Notes for this episode are available here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/the-right-time/

To follow up from last week's episode about the helpfulness of meditation especially in times of crisis, this episode contains another quick meditation.

Can you imagine how nice it would feel to fully appreciate and love yourself in the midst of this challenging situation we're in?

That's what this episode is about. In just over 7 minutes, the meditation I take you through will help you to experience more self-love and compassion.

You can find a video of just the meditation itself here (which will allow you to listen it again and again and again): leaderforgood.com/podcast/meditation

If you like this, please subscribe to this Podcast and sign up to my email list here: https://www.workyoulovecoach.com/meditation
If you're ready to turn crisis into opportunity, check out my webinar here: https://www.workyoulovecoach.com/webinar

If you would like to get a downloadable version of this meditation, you can do so for free here: https://www.workyoulovecoach.com/meditation

If you want to get more done with less stress, you can start with this free meditation: https://www.workyoulovecoach.com/meditation

2020 has brought a lot of uncertainty so far, both in terms of the  Coronavirus and the economy. Things that we used to take for granted have wxperienced drastic changes. In some ways, this period of social distancing might be the biggest social experiment humanity has ever undertaken.

In this episode, we share advice for how to deal with uncertainty. We  share why uncertainty is so hard for humans, what you can do to handle  it, and we also share how we're personally dealing with it.  Hopefully this is helpful for you.    

Stay safe!   

You can get the free anti-stress meditation I mentioned in my video  here: https://www.workyoulovecoach.com/meditation

​Apocalypse now? The Coronavirus pandemic is not the end of the world but it's the end of a world. 

In this episode, we share how we're holding up in the midst of the  Coronavirus situation and give you 5 tips for dealing with all the  changes that are happening.

Stay safe, everyone!

You can find out more about our course "Awakening in Times of Coronavirus" here​: https://bit.ly/3a2s9PD
You can find the show notes here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/coronavirus-apocalypse

In this episode, Elijah and I talk about how you can get better at handling rejection so that you can boldly create the life you most want.

We discuss
- why rejection is so uncomfortable and what your past has to do with it,
- how getting better at dealing with rejection will make you much more successful,
- how not getting what we want can be a blessing in disguise,
- my most recent rejections and how I'm handling them, and
- what kangaroos and Canada have to do with anything.

We also give you concrete advice for dealing with a rejection.

You can find the Show Notes for this episode at: leaderforgood.com/podcast/rejection
The video I mentioned in this episode is available at: www.workyoulovecoach.com/free-series

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If this topic (relationships, not your phone's DND mode) intrigues you,  you might be interested in our online course on this matter.


You can find the course  "How to Have an Amazing Relationship While Being on a Spiritual Path" here: https://bit.ly/2UKmucw (use the coupon code "VALENTINE" to get it for 14 USD before 2/17).

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Find this episode's show notes (and the picture I mentioned in this episode) here: leaderforgood.com/podcast/success-secret 

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So often, people want to share their thoughts and ideas with the world but shy away from doing so. In this episode, I talk about the most common ways this shows up and give you 3 tips that can help you to share your wonderful gifts with other people.

Here's the video I mentioned in this episode: www.workyoulovecoach.com/free-series
Find this episode's show notes here: leaderforgood.com/podcast/gifts

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Take the quiz to find your superpower: https://leaderforgood.com/superpower-quiz
Get this episode's show notes here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/superpower

In this episode, I cover why we all stop stop consuming bad news and what I learned from a 5-year news consumption experiment.

I share about my Conscious Media Diet (and how it's different from the standard Fast Food Media Diet), what happened when I stopped reading the news, the good and bad side of positive news, and give recommendations on how you can liberate yourself from the detrimental effects of bad news.

If you want to read more about this topic, check out my article here: https://leaderforgood.com/stop-reading-the-news

I release a new episode each week. Subscribe to this podcast in your favorite app to make sure you don't miss it. 

I share how this is currently showing up in my life, the lessons I  learned from it and I issue you a challenge that can change your life!

You can get my book here: https://www.workyoulovecoach.com/work-you-love-revolution

This ebook summarizes a lot of the work I have done over the last half  decade or so and it feels so good to be able to share with you how you  can create work you love…

… at a fraction of the costs of a Starbucks coffee (1.11 USD, to be precise… or the equivalent in your currency)!

Pre-order now and get the lowest price plus a super-special bonus that is only available for the first 100 people.

Happy New Year!

Are you making New Year's Resolutions? Every  year when I talk to people about their resolution, I try to remembethree guidelines that I explain in this episode.

Check it out and then leave me a comment below.

Which resolution did you choose, and why?

Find the Show Notes here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/better-new-years-resolutions
Book your New Year's Resolution here: https://workyoulovecoach.as.me/new-years

Many people who want to make a difference wonder how to find true love.  They often really want to share their lives with an amazing partner if  they don't already have one.

For instance, a while ago, I was talking to a client who is very passionate about what he does for a living.

He  also felt that, after having been single for a while, it was time for  him to start dating again. After signing up for a dating platform, he  was wondering how on earth to find the right person.

In this  episode, I share something that hardly EVER gets mentioned in dating  advice but is SO CRUCIAL if you want to find the right person. When I  reveal what this is, you will probably think "oh yeah, now that you  mention it it's so obvious" but it's quite likely that you have never  actually heard someone give you that advice before.

If you want more relationship help, you can check out the free "Love Matters" bundle (https://www.workyoulovecoach.com/love-gifts) and the relationship course Elijah and I have created for you (https://bit.ly/2QFe2sY).

Get the Show Notes for this episode here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/true-love

More about Bere's story: https://www.workyoulovecoach.com/about
Show Notes: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/overworking

** Correction: Alexander the Great did age 32, not 31. **

In this "behind the scenes" episode, Elijah and I talk about my new book "The Work You Love  Revolution." I reveal why I wrote it and how it can help YOU have work you really love.  

You can pre-order the book (and get the bonus I mentioned towards the end of the video) here: https://www.workyoulovecoach.com/workyou

Book description:  

Over your lifetime, you will spend at least 80,000 hours at work. If that thought makes you feel utterly depressed, you’re far from alone.  According to an international study, only a small minority of people  worldwide (15 %) are engaged at work. 

If disliking one’s job was a  physical illness, authorities would have categorized it as a national  and international  emergency by now!  Clearly, meaningful work is extremely valuable to people. So much so  that according to one American study, on average people would trade in  about $21,000 a year in exchange for meaningful work (which is more than  they spend on housing!).  

When I work with clients on this individually, they often invest $2000  or more to have me help them create work they love.  Even if we only work together for a month, that is $400 that my clients  are happy to spend on their quest to have meaningful work.  Since individual coaching is not something that is financially  accessible to everyone, I am so happy that I can now offer my help in a  way that everyone CAN afford.  

This ebook summarizes a lot of the work I have done over the last half  decade or so and it feels so good to be able to share with you how you  can create work you love…  
… at a fraction of the costs of a Starbucks coffee (1.11 USD, to be precise… or the equivalent in your currency)!  

Pre-order now and get the lowest price plus a super-special bonus that is only available for the first 100 people: https://www.workyoulovecoach.com/work-you-love-revolution

Show Notes: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast

In this episode, I share a process that can help you stop feeling  disappointed in relationships. You will learn an important distinction  that can help you improve your relationships (even over the holidays!)  and I will also tell you how you can apply this in everyday life.

If you want more relationship help, you can check out the free "Love Matters" bundle (https://www.workyoulovecoach.com/love-gifts) and the relationship course Elijah and I have created for you (https://bit.ly/2QFe2sY).  

Get the Show Notes for this episode here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/stop-feeling-disappointed

In this episode, we talk about how to deal with that, the difference between giving and overgiving, the magical power of appreciation... and Bere's new book "The Work You Love Revolution" which you can pre-order here: https://www.workyoulovecoach.com/work-you-love-revolution

Get the Show Notes for this episode here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/emotional-labor

Get the free Leader for Good meditation here: https://leaderforgood.com

Get the Show Notes for this episode here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/location-independence

Get the free Leader for Good meditation here: https://leaderforgood.com

In this episode, we'll dive into how to develop a healthy relationship with money.

Here's what you'll learn:
- how to negotiate better using a little known teaching,
- how to figure out if a price is good or not, and
- how to reduce your expenses (and improve your life!) with the best money advice I've ever heard.

Get the Show Notes for this episode here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/healthy-relationship-with-money

Get the free Leader for Good meditation here: https://leaderforgood.com

In this episode, we'll dive into the topic of perfectionism. I combine two of my best pieces of advice for overcoming this pesky issue that can stop you from moving ahead. In just over 10 minutes, you will learn one powerful question as well as 3 words that can both make a huge difference. Bye-bye perfectionism!

Find this episode's show notes here: leaderforgood.com/podcast/overcome-perfectionism

Get the free Leader for Good meditation here: https://leaderforgood.com

Find this episode's show notes here: leaderforgood.com/podcast/money-or-meaning

Get the free Leader for Good meditation here: https://leaderforgood.com

Find me here: https://www.workyoulovecoach.com
Get the free Leader for Good meditation here: https://leaderforgood.com

Should you quit your job? In this episode, I introduce one highly unusual  perspective as well as 4 questions that can help you gain clarity.

Referenced article: https://www.workyoulovecoach.com/how-to-get-clarity-about-if-you-should-leave-your-work

Get this episode's show notes (and leave a comment) here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/quit-your-job/

Get the free Leader for Good meditation here: https://leaderforgood.com

Many people have a hard time getting clear on what they're passionate about. In this episode, we'll explore how to change that. I will give you  
5 simple questions that can make all the difference when you don't know your passion!

Based on this article here: https://www.workyoulovecoach.com/how-to-pick-a-focus-when-you-have-many-passions

Get this episode's show notes (and leave a comment) here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/when-you-dont-know-your-passion/

Get the free Leader for Good meditation here: https://leaderforgood.com

In this episode, you'll learn what it really takes to find your passion and why your previous attempts were probably futile. (Plus, what that has to do with the plight of a genius scientist whose colleagues have vanished from the surface of the earth.)

Get this episode's show notes here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/find-your-passion

Get the free Leader for Good meditation here: https://leaderforgood.com

In this episode, I discuss 5 key principles that make all the difference when you’re overwhelmed. Learn how to stop feeling overwhelmed so that you can handle your life like a champ!

Get my free mini meditation for stress relief here: https://www.workyoulovecoach.com/meditation

Get this episode's show notes here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/stop-feeling-overwhelmed

Hence, this episode where I cover: 
- what work even is, 
- what the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement gets wrong about work,
- the magical equation for creating work you love (hint: it involves passion and purpose), and
- how to get started with creating work you love if you have no clue where to begin (hint: it has to do with your passion).

More about my own journey to having work I love: https://www.workyoulovecoach.com/about

Get this episode's show notes here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/work-you-love/

Hence, this episode where I cover:
- why meaningful work is so important,
- what Viktor Frankl (psychiatrist, bestselling author, and concentration camp survivor) taught about the relationship between work and meaning,
- why it's so hard to have meaningful work and what might hold you back from having it,
- why it's so important to redefine success.

More about my own experience to finding work I love: https://www.workyoulovecoach.com/about
Get this episode's show notes here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/meaningful-work-matters/

In this brief episode, I talk about how you can overcome fear and anxiety so you can do the things you most want to do.

Here's what I cover:
- why fear is actually a good thing,
- the two types of fear, and
- a brief process that can help you lower your fear.

Get this episode's show notes here:
https://leaderforgood.com/overcome-fear-and-anxiety

Get the free Leader for Good meditation here:
https://leaderforgood.com

Here's what I cover:
- what passion is and how it's different from purpose,
- why you need to bring passion and purpose together to have work you love,
- how to get clearer on your passion and purpose, and
- how to gain insights on what to focus on first.  

Get this episode's show notes here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/passion-and-purpose

Get the free Leader for Good meditation here: https://leaderforgood.com

In this episode (my first Solo Show!), I talk about the art of saying no.

Here's what I cover:
- the secret reasons why it's so hard to say no (this never gets talked about!),
- why the word no is both dangerous and powerful (and how it has shaped the world we live in),
- the impact of culture and types on our ability to say no, and
- a process that can help you get more comfortable with saying no.  

Get this episode's show notes here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/saying-no

Get the free Leader for Good meditation here: https://leaderforgood.com

In this episode, I talk to award-winning scientist and spiritual teacher Elijah Petersen about work-life balance.

Having this in our lives helps with maintaining good relationships with the people we care about, being less stressed, feeling happier, being more productive at work and having a richer, fuller life.

However, getting to this place is not easy. How can we find time for all of the things that are important so that we can show up fully at work and in other areas of our lives?

In this episode, we talked about:
- our best advice for having the life you want while also being productive at work,
- why you need a different approach to work-life balance depending on whether you are an employee or entrepreneur,
- the impact of your culture on your work-life balance (and why we should probably all move to the Netherlands...),
- a simple practice that can help you be more productive, and
- our suggestions for leaving work at work.

Important stuff!

Get the show notes for this episode here:
https://leaderforgood.com/work-life-balance
 

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In this episode, Dewi Cardenas and Charusila Grace join me for an insightful discussion about impostor syndrome. 

We talked about our own experiences with impostor syndrome (and how it might show up differently for entrepreneurs and employees), adjacent  topics (such as how to deal with fear, anxiety, and worry), and shared our best strategies for overcoming impostor syndrome. 

Important topics!

Get this episode's show notes here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/overcome-impostor-syndrome
You can also leave us a comment there! We'd love to hear from you.  

Get the free Leader for Good meditation here: https://leaderforgood.com

In this episode, I talk to spiritual teacher, shaman and PhD-level scientist Elijah from Trillium Awakening about how to practice self-care during tough times.

How can we take care of ourselves when life is hard, whether it's because of things happening at the macro-level (news, politics, or natural disasters etc.) or because of more personal situations (such as family arguments or grief and loss)?

We talked about the impact the news, social media, and marketing can have on us and how to avoid being manipulated by them. We also discussed strategies for dealing with low-energy days, how to handle interactions with other people during challenging times and the importance of being more compassionate with oneself.

Important stuff!

Get the show notes for this episode here:
https://leaderforgood.com/self-care-when-life-is-hard

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During this episode: 
I interview Vicki Cook, author of "Bliss: Raw Desserts and Seasonal Nourishment." Join us for a nourishing and deep conversation!

Some of the many interesting things we talked about:
- what the food we reach for can tell us about ourselves,
- the impact that the seasons have on us, and
- some of our thoughts on body image. 

Get this episode's show notes here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/raw-food-fairy
You can also leave us a comment there! We'd love to hear from you.  

Get the free Leader for Good meditation here: https://leaderforgood.com

During this episode: 
I interview Valeria Lopez, founder of Onbeat Consulting. Join us for a restful and relaxing conversation!

Some of the many interesting things we talked about:
- servant-leadership and the importance of service,
- learning and growth mindset,
- emotional intelligence
- leaving one's comfort zone, and
- dealing with the challenges of early entrepreneurship. 

Get this episode's show notes here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/servant-learner
You can also leave us a comment there! We'd love to hear from you.  

Get the free Leader for Good meditation here: https://leaderforgood.com

Bere interviews Jillian Rothschild-Scholar, founder of Feng Shui in Motion. Join us for an inspirational and energetic conversation!

Some of the many interesting things we talked about:
- the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui,
- the impact of our environment,
- the importance of giving, and
- Effective Altruism. 

Good times!

Get this episode's show notes here:
https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/feng-shui-fairy/
You can also leave us a comment there! We'd love to hear from you.    

Get the free Leader for Good meditation here:
https://leaderforgood.com

I interview Sondra Kornblatt, founder of Restful Insomnia. Join us for a restful and relaxing conversation!

Some of the many interesting things we talked about:
- the importance of rest,
- what to do when we have trouble sleeping, and
- the importance of connecting to nature (and what pets may have to do with that). 

Get this episode's show notes here:
https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/restful-insomniac
You can also leave us a comment there! We'd love to hear from you.    

Get the free Leader for Good meditation here:
https://leaderforgood.com

During this episode:
I interview Brinda Ramaiya, founder of Samadhi Solutions. Brinda is a power house who is both at home in a corporate environment and in a yoga studio. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation!

Some of the many interesting things we talked about:
- how extroverts and introverts can get along and understand each other better,
- how business can be a force for good, and
- what it's like to be a corporate dropout.

Get this episodes show notes here:
https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/corporate-dropout
You can also leave us a comment there! We'd love to hear from you.  

Get the free Leader for Good meditation here:
https://leaderforgood.com

During this episode:
I interview my good friend Pavita Singh, founder of pavEDITa. Pavita is what I'd call a Renaissance Activist: a multi-passionate person with a cause. Join us for a dose of purposeful inspiration!

Some of the many interesting things we talked about:
- how close Pavita was to losing her father during 9/11--and how her dad's boss inadvertently saved his life,
- how the Sikh community (that Pavita is a member of) got affected by prejudice in the aftermath of 9/11 and how Pavita got to speak at the White House,
- how a disappointment can sometimes be a blessing in disguise,
- how Social Media has actually helped Pavita become more mindful, not less,  and
- how Pavita pursues her many different passions and how she started her own business.

Get this episode's show notes here:
https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/renaissance-activist
You can also leave us a comment there! We'd love to hear from you.

Get the free Leader for Good meditation here:
https://leaderforgood.com  

During this episode:
I interview Cara Wilde, founder of The Sensitive Revolutionary and host of The Way of the Sensitive Podcast.  Join us for a dose of thoughtful, heart-centered revolution!

Some of the things we talked about:
- the magical beauty of Cornwall,
- the difference between rebellion and revolution (and what a much-needed internal revolution look like), and
- how the drama triangle shows up in relationships.

Get the Show Notes here:
https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/sensitive-revolutionary
You can also leave us a comment there! We'd love to hear from you.  

Get the free Leader for Good meditation here: https://leaderforgood.com  

A fireside chat with four women inviting YOU to join us in redefining humility so we can shine in the world without shame.  

We're a diverse group from all over the world so you can expect different expectations, opinions and viewpoints.

In our discussion, we'll be talking about female empowerment, self-esteem, cultural differences---and how to stop apologizing all the time. Also, be prepared to hear quite a bit about peacocks!

Join the conversation at https://leaderforgood.com/women-confidence.

Conversation Participants:

Maria Mar, the Dream Alchemist and the midwife for the concept of Peacock Humility, is an author, storyteller and shaman. She engages the transformational potency of story and art to empower spiritual, creative women in breaking free from their story of limitations so that they fully embody their purpose, share their gifts and live their brilliance now, just as they are.

Melanie is a conscious entrepreneur, television and business consultant, perspective coach, yoga and meditation teacher specializing in helping other Entrepreneurs, Leadership and Small Businesses transform from the inside out to increase revenue, have a bigger impact and make effective business and life decisions that feel good. She is a clarity maven and joy bearer that believes our most important responsibility is to achieve inner freedom and happiness, one experience at a time.

Shahad is a heart-based, soul-centered emotional processing coach, writer and alchemist, she helps those feeling "empty" and disconnected connect back to their hearts again, embodying who they fully are and feeling their whole sense of vitality and aliveness.

Conversation Host: 

Bere, the founder of Leader for Good and host of this Podcast.