27 Minutes with Sheila and Wayne!

27 Minutes with Sheila and Wayne!

By Wayne Applewhite

Tips on being a better "you" while at work, play or life!
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27 Minutes with Sheila and Wayne! Jul 17, 2025
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Score

Score

Score has a place in athletics, business and as Sheila's husband would say: "How to score points with women!" Sheila counters with: "How to score points with men!" Join us and see what they have to say!

Thanks for listening!!!


Jul 17, 202528:01
Illuminate

Illuminate

Illuminate is quite the spectacle in a positive way. We see it in Biology, Statistics, and Physics each and every day.

Join us as Sheila brings dispersion into the conversation as she describes dancing lights, rainbows and raindrops with a magical flare.

Thanks for listening!


Jul 10, 202528:09
Decide

Decide

How do you make decisions? What is your go-to formula? Join Sheila and I as we list a few tips from experience, family, friends, workmates, and experts alike.

Have a fun and safe weekend everyone and thanks for listening!


Jul 03, 202528:07
Pass

Pass

Pass is a verb that has so many uses and Sheila calls it a 'shape shifter'.

Sheila also taught us a new term, "Credential Stuffing"; listen in and see what that is all about!

Join us as we have so much fun with such an incredibly diverse and useful verb!

Thanks for listening!!!

Jun 26, 202527:49
Conjure

Conjure

Conjure initially was a challenge for me to separate magic and fluid thinking from my thoughts; Sheila, not so much, she did not even think of magic at first thought! However, she did focus on smell and invoking meaning as we had fun with the verb "Conjure!"

What have you "Conjured" lately?

Join us and see if you can Conjure any thoughts that you might deem worth pursuing as you Follow and or Lead in your activities today or in the future.

Thanks for listening!!!

Jun 19, 202527:48
Facilitate

Facilitate

Wow!!! We had so much fun with the verb "Facilitate!" As has happened many times, Sheila had her teaching hat on again today and I was listening. Do you know that ED = RD x CD? Me either. Truth be told, I had no idea what the letters stood for.

Join us as Sheila tells us what it means and how to use it!

Thanks for listening!!!

Jun 12, 202528:04
Cut

Cut

Cut is one of those verbs that can be used in a multitude of ways! Listen in as Sheila describes a "Phantom Load" in cutting costs and I help you cut the perfect brownie!

Thanks for listening and see you next week!


Jun 05, 202527:44
Harmonize

Harmonize

Harmonize is a verb that we can use in many settings; voice, teams, work, play, and so many others.

Join us and listen in as Sheila explains Cognitive Crescendo!

So much fun and thank you for listening!!!


May 29, 202527:27
Visit

Visit

Visit is such a great verb and as Saint Augustine said, "The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page".

Wow. Think about it, the curious traveler (and mind) visits many places and therefore reads many more pages of the world!

Listen in as Sheila teaches us not to be a member of the self-imposed hostage crisis.

Thanks for listening!

May 22, 202527:56
Coach

Coach

Coach is a verb that has many connotations. The verb "Coach" was selected by our special guest Rhonda Tagg!!! Join us as we learn and discuss the "mysteries" of the verb Coach and the 5 Skills that Rhonda says we can all practice on our own!

Thanks for listening and again, thank you Rhonda for joining us today!

May 15, 202527:07
Whisk

Whisk

We had a lot of fun with the verb "Whisk"! Join Sheila and I as we discuss the culinary arts, tools, tips, and fun ways to "Whisk" away the minutes with all types of (Warning! Noun coming your way!!!) whisks, lol.

Enjoy and thank you for listening!!!

May 08, 202527:33
Transform

Transform

Transform is one of those verbs that bring many thoughts,emotions and incredible excitement with it! Join Sheila and me as we learn about ourselves in such a fascinating way.

Repeatable is the key. As my dad taught me, “Practice makes good and good makes consistent!”

Thanks for listening and have a great weekend everyone!!!

May 01, 202527:37
Explore

Explore

Join Sheila and I as we "Explore" the exciting discoveries our world has to offer; people, places, cuisines, habits, laws, ethics, customs, celebrations, and sights, just to name a few!

The verb "Explore" is so vast and so meaningful and yet, we sometimes underutilize it and what it has to offer. Embrace it. Let it happen. Let it help you find what you are looking for and sometimes serendipitously not what you are looking for.

Enjoy, thank you for listening and go "Explore!"

Apr 24, 202527:52
Amaze

Amaze

What a wonderful verb for this episode!!! Today Sheila and I have the privilege of sharing the verb “Amaze” with you.

Join us as we discuss the amazing things happening around us and then take Sheila’s challenge if you dare!

Thanks for listening.

What an “Amazing” world we live intoday!!!

Apr 17, 202526:49
Envy

Envy

Envy is a verb we have all used or heard someone else usefrom time to time. Did you know the verb “Envy” can be either benign or malicious?

Which form of the verb do you relate to, benign or malicious? Listen in as Sheila explains the difference.

Thanks for listeningand hopefully you use the verb “Envy” as a motivator for positive results!!!

Apr 10, 202527:10
Spiral

Spiral

Have you ever heard of the "5-4-3-2-1 Exercise"? Join Sheila and I today as we discuss the literally and metaphorically fun verb, "Spiral" and learn how to personally use the exercise!

Thank you for listening and whenyou have time, please give us feedback.

Have a great day everyone!

Apr 03, 202524:58
Reinvent

Reinvent

Reinvent is a great verb pointing us to different products, different processes and sometimes different makeovers of ourselves.

When was the last time you reinvented yourself? How did you do it? Not sure how to start, listen in!

Thanks for listening!

Mar 27, 202526:31
Whisper

Whisper

Join us today as Sheila and I have fun learning about ASMR and Misophonia as we discuss today's verb, "Whisper."

When was the last time someone whispered to you? When was the last time you whispered to an individual or a group and why did you "Whisper?"

Thanks for listening!!!

Mar 20, 202527:27
Modify

Modify

What a fun verb, "Modify!" Join Sheila and I as we have fun with the verb “Modify!”

Ever heard of ‘Accountabilibuddy’ or ‘Syntactically’? No!!! Join in and let Sheila tell you what it is, lol.

Thanks for listening!!!


Mar 14, 202527:35
Increase

Increase

Increase is such a fantastic verb! It is a motivating goal within a goal. You can "Increase" many things such as, education, knowledge, size, number, heart rate, wellness, intensity, and the list goes on!

Listen in as we talk about Health Span vs. Life Span and that incredibly motivator itself, Self-Efficacy!

Thanks for listening!

Mar 06, 202528:08
Translate

Translate

Translate is so helpful in so many ways and forms, and leads us to understand how diversity is one of our best friends! Translation and communication is so impactful in helping us convey crucial elements of thoughts, dreams, and goals so everyone 'gets it' or at least has the opportunity to!

Thank you for listening to our 156th episode!!!

Feb 27, 202527:30
Stand

Stand

Stand is one of those verbs that leads us towards commitment, integrity and strength.

Join us as Sheila and I discuss the verb "Stand". We really had a fun time with this verb and hope you enjoy this podcast as much as we did preparing it for you!

Thanks for listening!!!

Feb 20, 202527:58
Speak

Speak

Speak is a verb we use in so many forms and ways today. Join us as we have fun with the verb "Speak" and learn about Glossophobia which goes down on our list of words we have learned while doing our podcast.

Thanks for listening and enjoy the day!

Feb 13, 202526:59
Ask

Ask

Ask is a verb that is often underutilized. Have you ever thought to yourself, "All they had to do was ask!" Ask is a verb that either starts a new communicative process or completes it.

Join Sheila and I today as we enter 'new territory' for some, the simple art of communication and the one verb that can stop the guessing game; because as many of us know, "You can't get a 'Yes' answer, if you don't ask the question!"

Thanks for listening and enjoy!!!

Feb 06, 202527:23
Have

Have

First, know that our hearts and prayers are with all those personally affected by the tragedy near the DC Airport yesterday.

Have is one of those verbs that brings us joy, skills, and dislikes all at the same time!

Who has not heard the phrase, you have all the skills we need but you don't have.....?

Enjoy the episode as we offer insights to fun times and embarrassing times.

Thanks for listening.

Jan 30, 202527:09
Survey

Survey

Survey is another one of those verbs we use to do several things. Join us today as we talk about "Survey" without the use of 3D Laser Scanners, Levels and Tripods.

Listen in and pick up some tips on why it might be important to conduct an informal "Survey" of a listening audience!

Thanks for listening!


Jan 23, 202528:08
Care

Care

Is there a way to show that you "Care" in the workplace? Listen in to our 151st Podcast and find out!!!

Care is such a soft and loving verb that should be matched by action and energy! How do you as a follower, leader or partner show those around you that you "Care!"? You do don't you?

Thanks for listening!

Jan 17, 202527:05
Start

Start

Start is one of those verbs that sounds easy and can bring with it, procrastination! How many of you have ever found yourself wanting to...but did not? How many of you know what a Tongue Drum is? Join us today and find ways to start, overcome and spill tea at the same time!!!

Thanks for listening!

Jan 09, 202528:27
Talk

Talk

Talk combined with the action is powerful and sends a positive example for all to see; much like, if you say you are going to complete your project by the end of the week, do it!

Thanks for listening and see you next week!


Jan 02, 202525:44
Anticipate

Anticipate

Anticipate has a very positive side to it and we can all learn from children what some of us have forgotten; it can be sweet!

Join us as we remind us all of the magical, the sparkle, the excitement, the twinkle, the belief that something fantastic can happen, and when it does, oh boy!!!

Thanks for listening!

Dec 26, 202427:28
Anticipate

Anticipate

Anticipate has a very positive side to it and we can all learn from children what some of us have forgotten; it can be sweet!

Join us as we remind us all of the magical, the sparkle, the excitement, the twinkle, the belief that something fantastic can happen, and when it does, oh boy!!!


Dec 26, 202427:28
Stop

Stop

Stop is such a healthy and useful verb! We can prevent a lot of issues and situations from happening if we just "Stop!" Stop eating all those carbs, stop beating yourself up, stop waiting for the perfect time...and the list goes on!

What would you like to stop doing that you have in your habit of things to do?

Thanks for listening!!!

Dec 19, 202427:48
Wonder

Wonder

Wonder is one of those verbs that can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Wonder is a tool used by the curious minds. Given the time to think, ponder and innovate, one who "Wonders" can have a huge impact on any industry or thought process! Be it relatively small or huge in shape, size or form, the curious mind that is used to wonder is the start of something big. When was the last time you wondered and found success at the end of the journey?

Dec 12, 202427:05
Introduce

Introduce

Ever been in the awkward position to have to introduce someone or yourself and did not quite know what to say or how to say it? Listen in as we offer some tips on how to do that!

Dec 05, 202427:51
Negotiate

Negotiate

Have you ever had to “Negotiate” with someone or a group of individuals? How did you do? Listen in as Sheila and I talk about the verb “Negotiate” and offer articles on the verb, much like “How to Negotiate Nice”.

Thanks for listening and have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!

See you next week!

Nov 27, 202425:54
Squirm

Squirm

Squirm is a fun verb that has both positive and not so positive meanings. Join Sheila and I and our Special Guest Lydia as we laugh, reflect and remember how the verb "Squirm" has touched us in many ways!

Nov 21, 202426:43
Support

Support

Support is a great verb that we could all take note of. Listen in to learn what are some of the worst offers of support we can say to others. Remember, when it comes to support, it is all about them and not about you!

Nov 14, 202427:33
Collect

Collect

Welcome to Episode 142! Join Sheila and I as we gather or "Collect" our thoughts on various aspects of the versatile verb "Collect!"

Thank you for listening and enjoy!

Nov 07, 202429:09
Generate

Generate

Generate is a very fun verb with many uses. Want to know 6 ways of discerning if a picture has been AI generated? Listen in and Sheila will let us know what those 6 hints are!

Oct 31, 202428:23
Find

Find

Join us and learn about the "Facial Scar Experiment" as we "Find" what we are looking for!

Oct 24, 202427:33
Save

Save

Save is such a versatile verb! We use it in so many different ways and forms. Join us as we talk about "Save" from 2 different perspectives, one of which is a "Spending Plan!"

Thanks for listening!

Oct 17, 202427:33
Complete

Complete

Complete is a verb with many associated tasks that most of us consider before we start! These tasks can be (and are not limited to) prioritizing all the tasks that make up the challenge; goals to help us stay on track; and deciding what is urgent or not; needed or not; as well as important or not.

Oct 10, 202428:03
Heal

Heal

Heal is such a powerful verb! There are many reasons we use the verb "Heal" and this episode touches several. Did you know many people run as a part of healing? Learn why from our special guest Susan White. Thank you for listening!

Oct 03, 202428:09
Advise

Advise

Advise is one of those verbs many shy away from for fear of being wrong. It really comes with a responsibility as Sheila suggests in our show; listen in to hear what she says!

Sep 26, 202427:18
Hear

Hear

There is more to "Hear" than meets the ear!

Sep 19, 202428:20
Report

Report

So many ways to use the verb "Report!" Join us as we talk about some of those ways.

Sep 12, 202427:55
Seek

Seek

Seek is such a small verb with a huge impact on most of what we all do!

Enjoy and thank you for listening!!!



Sep 05, 202428:22
Seek

Seek

Seek is such a great verb that most of us have used since early childhood! Listen in to learn how.

Sep 05, 202428:22
Meander

Meander

Did you know when our minds wander, our thought process acts as the verb "Meander"? There is no clear direction or goal, we just think about things, lol. Which also means, we are not focused...is that good or bad? Listen in to find out more!

Aug 29, 202428:01
Inquire

Inquire

Did you know the verb "Inquire" is a very important skill used in the communication process? In a word, it's "Huge!!!"

And, it is (sadly) sometimes neglected.

Aug 22, 202427:38