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Root Down to Rise Up

A wide variety of teaching tools ranging from my own interests to musings from experts I trust.
Support your whole-person wellness. Enjoy!

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Retirees Miss This (even more than their paycheck)

When crossing the bridge to retirement there are numerous aspects of life that will dramatically change. Many people look forward to no more commute, or emails, or stressful deadlines. Some employees may recognize that they’ll likely miss their benefits or sense of identity within their workplace.

In the May 2023 Retirement Perspectives and Attitudes Survey conducted by (Gilbert and Weigel) a startling insight was found on the main thing retirees miss about working.

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Coaching or Counseling - How to Decide?

A client sits across from you sharing their concern for the future. As you listen compassionately, it’s clear that they’re feeling rather “stuck”. They’re quite frustrated and distraught about what to do. You notice a lack of excitement expressed about what’s next for them.
Do they need a Counselor? A Coach?
Let’s distinguish the 3 key differences of Coaching and Counseling.

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Ep #7 - Brooke Seiz

Physical wellness is a dimension each one of us has unique challenges in from time to time. I know for me, it was really disheartening when I felt like I was trying everything, yet still feeling crappy and not getting relief from my health symptoms.

Brooke has been in the wellness space for the last decade. She has expertise around the proper tests, questions, and approaches that will support your healthiest path.

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Ep #5 - Ben Katzner

I am thrilled to share with you the 5th episode of Quarantine Conversations. We all know the healing powers of laughter. In this strange and tough time it may be wise to tap into more laughter as a vehicle for that thing we all crave - connection.

This is a super fun one as it's with one of my best friends from college, Ben Katzner.

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Ep #3 - Brett Simpson

Brett's short and effective assessment ALIGNWELL helps your team mind the gap. You may know how to work together from other tools such as DISC or StrengthsFinder or Enneagram....but are you clear on what needs to be addressed in terms of strategy and alignment? Tune in to learn more and confidently support your team during these rapidly changing times.

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Ep #2 - Jon McGraw

This topic of emotional awareness and mindfulness is dear to my heart as it has truly been life changing for me to embrace. No matter your experience with mindfulness or meditation, we can all dramatically improve our Life Experience by re-training our brains in relation to the way we engage with - and respond to - our emotions.

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