The WORKP2P Sidekicks explore the complexities of saying no and setting personal boundaries both professionally and socially, sharing personal anecdotes and strategies for maintaining balance and authenticity in various aspects of life.

Key Takeaways:

1. Learning to Say No: The importance of setting personal boundaries to avoid overcommitment and maintain well-being.
2. Balancing Commitment: Strategies to manage expectations and prioritize important tasks while respecting one’s own limits.
3. Honesty and Communication: The need for clear and respectful communication when declining requests to foster stronger relationships.

Guests:

Our WORKP2P sidekicks are Tamar Medford, show producer; Libby Sundgren, content development manager; Alysse Bryson, VP of community development; and BEATS WORKING contributors Mark Wright and Elan Olsen.

Resources Mentioned:

1. Contributors Corner September 2024: "Why Saying 'No' is Good For You (and How to Do It!)"
2. Events: Secret Sidekick Suppers
3. Organization: BEATS WORKING & WORKP2P
4. Guests: Bios & LinkedIn

Quotes:

-"It shouldn't be a job requirement to always project energy and positivity." – Alysse Bryson

-"The key to saying no is understanding the real reasons behind your yes or no." – Mark Wright

Listener Challenge:

This week, practice saying no to a non-essential request and notice how it affects your stress levels and workload. Share your experiences with us on social media using #BEATSWORKINGShow.

Connect with Us:

-Website: www.beatsworkingpodcast.com

-LinkedIn: @BEATS WORKING Show

-Instagram: @beatsworkingshow

-Facebook: @Beats Working Show

-YouTube: @BEATSWORKINGPODCAST

Support the Show:

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners.

BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email producer Tamar Medford at tamar@workp2p.com.

In this episode, Renee Metty explores how mindfulness and the power of pause can transform both personal lives and leadership roles. From dealing with stress to creating mindful educational environments, Renee shares insights and practical strategies for connecting with our true selves and making conscious choices.

Key Takeaways:

1. Mindfulness in Everyday Life: Mindfulness is all about being present and aware of our actions. Renee explains how it helps us navigate tough emotions and make thoughtful decisions.
2. Positive and Negative Energy: Our energy is contagious, and being mindful can help us manage how we affect ourselves and those around us.
3. Creating Mindful Learning Spaces: Renee's journey in building a mindfulness-based Montessori school offers valuable lessons on creating calm and engaging educational environments.

Guest:

Renee Metty; mindfulness consultant, equine gestaltist coach, and founder of a Montessori mindfulness-based school.

Resources Mentioned:

1. Renee Metty: LinkedIn and Facebook
2. With Pause: Website and Instagram
3. The Cove School: Website and Instagram
4. Trusting Equus: Website and Instagram
5. Kolbe Assessment

Quotes:

-"Mindfulness is about being okay with whatever is happening and having the space to navigate and choose a direction." – Renee Metty

-"Knowing oneself raises consciousness and impacts the world's consciousness." – Renee Metty

-"The key to managing human energy is understanding its contagious nature and being mindful of the energy we bring into every interaction." – Mark Wright

Listener Challenge:

This week, try instituting a daily mindfulness practice. Share your experience with us on social media using #BEATSWORKINGShow.

Connect with Us:

-Website: www.beatsworkingpodcast.com

-LinkedIn: @BEATS WORKING Show

-Instagram: @beatsworkingshow

-Facebook: @Beats Working Show

-YouTube: @BEATSWORKINGPODCAST

Support the Show:

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners.

BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email producer Tamar Medford at tamar@workp2p.com.

BEATS WORKING Bites features bite-sized wisdom from past guests of the BEATS WORKING podcast and WORKP2P founder Dan Rogers. Our mission is to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. This episode of BWB was sourced from episode 97, "How to Succeed in Software Startups with Rotary Leader Kaj Pedersen.” Enjoy!

Resources Mentioned:

1. Podcast Episode: "How to Succeed in Software Startups with Rotary Leader Kaj Pedersen”
2. Kaj Pedersen: LinkedIn and X/Twitter
3. Organization: AstrumU
4. Duke of Edinburgh Award

Connect with Us:

-Website: www.beatsworkingpodcast.com

-LinkedIn: @BEATS WORKING Show

-Instagram: @beatsworkingshow

-Facebook: @Beats Working Show

-YouTube: @BEATSWORKINGPODCAST

Support the Show:

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners.

BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email host Mark Wright at mark@beatsworking.show.

In this episode, we unravel the innovative approach of integrating AI in healthcare and the legal industry and how young professionals can evolve into trusted advisors. Kate Dewhirst shares her journey of breaking free from the traditional billable hours model and her entrepreneurial solutions to common legal barriers faced by small healthcare organizations.

Key Takeaways:

1. Communication and Responsibility: The importance of reporting mistakes immediately and fostering a “just culture” for learning opportunities.
2. AI Implementation: AI scribes can handle up to 90% of documentation tasks in healthcare, improving clinician efficiency and patient care.
3. Professional Growth: Understand client needs beyond immediate questions to transform from a question-answering junior to a trusted advisor.

Guest:

Kate Dewhirst; entrepreneur, health lawyer, and founder of a legal consultancy for healthcare organizations.

Resources Mentioned:

1. Kate Dewhirst: LinkedIn
2. Organization: Kate Dewhirst Health Law
3. Program: Strategic Coach
4. Health Policy: Courses and Resources

Quotes:

-“The transition from answering questions to understanding client needs is where real advisory value lies.” – Kate Dewhirst

-"Creating a 'just culture' where mistakes are learning opportunities transforms a fearful environment into one focused on growth and improvement." – Kate Dewhirst

Listener Challenge:

This week, assess a routine task in your profession that could benefit from AI and contemplate its implementation. Share your thoughts and experiences with us on social media using #BEATSWORKINGShow.

Connect with Us:

-Website: www.beatsworkingpodcast.com

-LinkedIn: @BEATS WORKING Show

-Instagram: @beatsworkingshow

-Facebook: @Beats Working Show

-YouTube: @BEATSWORKINGPODCAST

Support the Show:

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners.

BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email host Mark Wright at mark@beatsworking.show.

In this episode, we explore the power of saying no and the significance of setting boundaries in both personal and professional life. Our guests share insights on overcoming the fear of declining offers, the impact of always saying yes, and the importance of self-reflection.

Key Takeaways:

1. Advocating for Yourself: Understand the value of asserting your needs and negotiating job offers to avoid giving away your power.
2. The Simple No: Learn the art of gracefully declining invitations with "thank you and no," without over-explaining or apologizing.
3. Decision Fatigue: Discover how the digital age contributes to decision fatigue and the importance of taking time to respond thoughtfully.

Guests:

-Kristin Graham: former tech executive turned brain science advocate and proponent of slow productivity.

-Dr. James Bryant: engineer and remote work advocate.

-Alysse Bryson: VP of community development at WORKP2P and founder of The Sober Curator.

Resources Mentioned:

1. LinkedIn: Kristin Graham, Dr. James Bryant, Alysse Bryson, and Mark Wright
2. Kristin Graham’s podcast: "Fewer Things Better"
3. Book: "Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear" by Elizabeth Gilbert

Quotes:

"Both yes and no are complete sentences." – Kristin Graham

"The fear of saying no is often more amplified in our minds than in reality." – Mark Wright

Listener Challenge:

This week, try using "thank you and no" to decline one non-essential invitation and share your experience with us on social media using #BEATSWORKINGShow.

Connect with Us:

-Website: www.beatsworkingpodcast.com

-LinkedIn: @BEATS WORKING Show

-Instagram: @beatsworkingshow

-Facebook: @Beats Working Show

-YouTube: @BEATSWORKINGPODCAST

Support the Show:

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners.

BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email host Mark Wright at mark@beatsworking.show.

In this episode, we chat with Amelia Ransom about busting racial stereotypes and the real deal with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at work. Amelia shares her personal stories and professional insights on making workplaces truly inclusive.

Key Takeaways:

1. Stereotypes and Exhaustion: Amelia talks about dealing with racial stereotypes and the tiring task of always having to explain cultural norms.
2. Real DEI Efforts: Get the scoop on what it takes to genuinely implement DEI in companies—hint: it’s more than just looking good on paper.
3. Leadership Gaps: Explore why there are so few women, especially in the Fortune 500, leading major companies.

Guest:

Amelia Ransom, VP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Smartsheet; veteran DEI leader with decades of experience at companies including Nordstrom and Avalara.

Resources Mentioned:

1. Amelia Ransom: LinkedIn, Instagram, and X
2. Fast Company articles written by Ransom: "Corporate DEI strategies are too focused on hiring. Here's what to do instead" and "How to evaluate your diversity and engagement programs using employee feedback"
3. Latest Fortune 500 Female CEO Stats

Quotes:

-"You have to just be better. There is no just feeling better. There is only being better." – Amelia Ransom

-"How do I make sure you are not just at the table, but you have helped create the table? How do I hear your voice and incorporate that voice?" – Amelia Ransom

Listener Challenge:

This week, think about how your workplace handles DEI and find one way to make it better. Share your ideas with us on social media using #BEATSWORKINGShow.

Connect with Us:

-Website: www.beatsworkingpodcast.com

-LinkedIn: @BEATS WORKING Show

-Instagram: @beatsworkingshow

-Facebook: @Beats Working Show

-YouTube: @BEATSWORKINGPODCAST

Support the Show:

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners.

BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email host Mark Wright at mark@beatsworking.show.

BEATS WORKING Bites features bite-sized wisdom from past guests of the BEATS WORKING podcast and WORKP2P founder Dan Rogers. Our mission is to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. This episode of BWB was sourced from episode 95, "''Oh, La La!' How Ciscoe Morris Went From Campus Arborist to Media Legend.” Enjoy!

Resources Mentioned:

1. Podcast Episode: “Oh, La La!" How Ciscoe Morris Went From Campus Arborist to Media Legend
2. Website: Ciscoe Morris
3. Ciscoe's Books: "Ask Ciscoe" and "Oh, La La"
4. Videos: Ciscoe Morris

Connect with Us:

-Website: www.beatsworkingpodcast.com

-LinkedIn: @BEATS WORKING Show

-Instagram: @beatsworkingshow

-Facebook: @Beats Working Show

-YouTube: @BEATSWORKINGPODCAST

Support the Show:

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners.

BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email host Mark Wright at mark@beatsworking.show.

Explore the intricate world of farriery with Seth Noble and Sarah Caples Noble, focusing on their innovative approaches to horse movement and hoof care. Discover how they are transforming the equine industry by fostering better relationships between vets, farriers, and horse owners.

Key Takeaways:

1. Holistic Hoof Care: Learn about the Nobles' method of ensuring all a horse's feet are in balance for optimal movement and comfort.
2. Educational Initiatives: Discover the two curricula being developed for horse owners and professionals to bridge the gap in equine care.
3. Industry Challenges: Understand the ethical dilemmas and cultural shifts needed to prioritize the well-being of horses and improve standards in the industry.

Guests:

Seth Noble: Farrier and expert in assessing horse movement. Sarah Caples Noble: Co-founder of Noble Farriery and advocate for improved horse care standards.

Resources Mentioned:

1. Organization: Noble Farriery
2. Noble Farriery: Blog, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram
3. Blog: Noble Farriery
4. LinkedIn: Seth Noble and Sarah Caples Noble

Quotes:

-"The reason that work's good and…we should be reverent and want to work, is that it's our chance to…learn ourselves and have conflict and learn how we are in conflict; and become better at it and become better people by having to interact with other people in a situation…" – Seth Noble

-"The interconnectedness of work, family, and social life is essential. Redeeming work lies in balancing all aspects of life." – Sarah Caples Noble

Listener Challenge:

This week, try to observe and understand the movement and behavior of horses around you. Share your insights and experiences with us on social media using #BEATSWORKINGShow.

Connect with Us:

-Website: www.beatsworkingpodcast.com

-LinkedIn: @BEATS WORKING Show

-Instagram: @beatsworkingshow

-Facebook: @Beats Working Show

-YouTube: @BEATSWORKINGPODCAST

Support the Show:

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners.

BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email host Mark Wright at mark@beatsworking.show.