In this episode, we share what's next for the BTS podcast, discuss the 5 Min Decision Framework and ask the tough questions like Are you quitting on your dreams too soon? Resources: https://www.pawsconsulting.com/5mindecision https://www.pawsconsulting.com/podcastVon PAWS Consulting, LLC

Favorite quotes of the episode: “Even though we need to talk about serious topics, we also need to lighten up.” “We were built for play, we need to play.” Episode Overview In this episode, I talk with Aarti Tejuja (she/her) is sacred space holder/facilitator, healer and social activist. Aarti has also been a community organizer, youth mentor and ad…

Episode Overview In this episode, I talk with Dr. Shelley Prevost to discuss the ins and outs of Imposter Syndrome, Burnout and Overwhelm. Shelley is an educational psychologist and leadership coach with a diverse professional background. In 2019, she launched a coaching business designed specifically to help entrepreneurs navigate the emotional an…

Favorite quotes of the episode: “We tell ourselves stories, even if it’s the wrong story.” “There’s a difference between feeling like an imposter and imposter syndrome.” “It’s ok to have a shitty first draft.” “Flow is Challenge + Mastery.” “Burnout or Chronic Overwhelm is the result of one of two conditions. Either the work you are doing is wrong …

Favorite Quotes of the episode "Terminal Degrees are not Terminal." "Put doubt and fear aside, take a step back, view your journey from another perspective. What did you learn?" "How do you want to feel in 2022?" Topics How to make a Key Decision The five areas of Life How to create a Venn diagram to visualize life in motion Newton's Laws of Physic…

Favorite quotes of the episode: “Recognize that there’s very little we can control because when we try to control everything, it can just spiral us further down.” “I feel great today, what did I do yesterday? Note to self, let’s do that more.” “I’m just striving to be a better person today than I was yesterday.” Episode Overview In this episode, I …

Favorite quotes of the episode: “Most people are saying, ‘Once I get to someplace other than right now, I’ll be happy.’ And that’s where our suffering comes from.” “The key to life is the ability to be able to stay centered with all of it.” “Be an observer of your mind.” “Discomfort is nothing more than an inner vibration…and I don’t have to make t…

Favorite quotes of the episode: “What I do ¹ Who I am” Episode Overview In this episode, I talk with Dr. Melanie Barham about How to Struggle Less and Accomplish More! Dr. Melanie Barham is a veterinarian, project management professional, and MBA in sustainable commerce. She is the founder of the DVM Project, a company that supports veterinary prof…

Favorite quotes of the episode: “Align Values, Strengths, Motivation, and Interpersonal profile to effectively explore careers.” “Write a magic letter and pursue working for leaders and companies who share your values.” “Strive to be impactful, empowered humans.” “If the life I’m living today, was unimaginable a year ago, I’m doing great.” Episode …

Favorite quotes of the episode: “If you are worried about getting mRNA injected into your body, remember, that’s what viruses do, they replicate their genetic material billions of times in your cells. You are going to meet the RNA one way or another, the question is, do you want to meet 1% of the virus in a vaccine or do you want to meet 100% of it…

Favorite quotes of the episode: “How can we be leaders not by title but by action?” “Energy, Connections, Influence and habits are four key areas to generating a positive workplace culture.” “Create Habits Around Real Goals Everyday – CHARGE” “It’s not about charging over people, it’s about charging with people.” “You have to be uncomfortable befor…

Favorite quotes of the episode: “It takes incredible humility to look at ourselves and learn our own strengths rather than just be frustrated with others.” “All of our strengths can be annoying, but it is learning when to use them and when to hold them back.” “If you understand the value you bring to the table and you can talk about it in language …

Favorite quotes of the episode: “Lesson 1- Don’t be an Ass, which is trickier than you think.” “Prioritize self-care so you can be the best version of yourself and you can lead effectively.” “The way to get buy-in is by asking, not telling.” “Measure success as a leader as the impact we have on our people.” Episode Overview In this episode, I talk …

Favorite quotes of the episode: “The chances of me getting the one position out of 400 applicants was not very high, but I was determined.” “Successful people will do the things, that unsuccessful people are just not willing to do.” “As a professional, it doesn’t really matter how great you are, if nobody knows who you are or where you are.” “Don’t…

Favorite quotes of the episode: “Be more interested, than interesting.” “Happiness is the enjoyment of the consistent every day persistent, without quit, pursuit of my own potential.” “Happiness relies on faith that you are going to end up somewhere better.” “Pain is a turn signal, not a stop sign.” “Everything comes through you, not for you or to …

In this episode, Pam Christian answers our 5 Questions! Pam is a motivational speaker, mindset coach, and host of The Juice podcast, where she features in-depth conversations with thought leaders across a range of industries. Pam’s work encompasses helping her clients transform their lives by eliminating self-created barriers, maximizing their full…

Favorite quotes of the episode: “It’s not, I’ll believe it when I see it, it’s, I’ll see it when I believe it.” “Never look to the outside for motivation, it’s always intrinsic.” Episode Overview In this episode, I talk with Pam Christian. Pam is a motivational speaker, mindset coach, and host of The Juice podcast, where she features in-depth conve…

Favorite quotes of the episode: “Life is like seasons, you are going to have some ups and downs.” “A setback is a comeback.” “Tough Times don’t last, but Tough People do.” “You must learn how to be the referee in your life, you need to know when to take a time out.” “The fear comes when you really aren’t being you, the fear comes when you lack the …

Episode Overview In this episode, I talk with Dr. Stephen Beeson to talk about the importance of having a purpose-driven career. As a successful family medicine physician, medical group leader, and physician coach, Dr. Stephen Beeson’s career has pioneered an approach to both the patient and clinician experience with demonstrated transformative res…

Favorite quotes of the episode: “Coaching was driving measurable outcomes, not only for patients but also helping clinicians.” “The average interruption time for clinicians is 11 seconds. It’s been studied 7 times and every time it’s studied, we interrupt [patients] quicker. Only 10% of the time we do a teach-back to ensure patient understanding… a…

Favorite quotes of the episode: “There’s also a mindset component to finding a job.” “People do business with people they know, like, and trust.” “There are 3 main parts to a soundbite; first, what is the solution you provide, how can you provide value to the company in a way that is unique to you.” “Everyone wants to look good, one of the best way…

Favorite quotes of the episode: “It all comes down to people process and technology.” “Healthcare has to realize that if you don’t start running your business like a business then it won’t be relevant.” “Price transparency is important for the consumer too.” “One thing that COVID has taught us is that we need to be as lean and efficient as possible…

Episode Overview In this episode, I talk with Victoria Hepburn. She is quickly becoming a leading expert on employee well-being and transformational leadership. As a bestselling author, a motivational speaker, and an internationally certified business coach, she partners with individuals and organizations seeking to use proven tools to strengthen t…

Favorite quotes of the episode: “You have the answers, we just need to step away from the day-to-day to find them.” “The science shows that work-life integration will give you greater satisfaction when you are ok with the trade-offs you are making and focused on your priorities than chasing that ever-elusive work-life balance.” “Focus on the habits…

5 Questions Segment Q1. We know that the most successful and happy people have a morning routine, what do you do each morning or evening that sets your day up for success? I’m a night owl, so I rely on an evening routine. I make a personal and professional list. We are mindful of people’s time and stick to a schedule. I don’t multitask. I practice …

Favorite quotes of the episode: “It’s about intentional congruence in our business and personal life.” “I’m very bullish about my time.” “It’s important to mold your schedule around what is important.” “…employees are human beings with deep desires and interests.” “To be a role model, you need to show up every day with compassion and purpose.” Epis…

Episode Overview In this episode, I talk with Christian Allen, he is a successful entrepreneur, owner of multiple businesses, author of Money Insights for Physicians, and the Founder and CEO of the strategic wealth building firm, Money Insights. Christian’s team specializes in helping clients understand and implement alternative wealth-building str…

Favorite quotes of the episode: “Be proactive with tax planning to keep more of what you earned.” “The key is to be intentional.” “Multi-family housing is a great asset class and can be low risk.” Episode Overview In this episode, I talk with Christian Allen, he is a successful entrepreneur, owner of multiple businesses, author of Money Insights fo…

Favorite quotes of the episode: “I shouldn’t have worried so much or put so much into that because it all turned out fine.” Episode Overview In this episode, I talk with Melissa Washington. Melissa is a Navy Veteran and the CEO and Founder of Women Veterans Alliance. She is a disabled veteran small business owner, speaker, entrepreneur, author, and…

Favorite quotes of the episode: “When I lost my job, I went through a grieving process.” “When faced with adversity, ask questions to positively direct your mind. How can I utilize the skillsets I have? What can I still do?” “I shouldn’t have worried so much or put so much into that because it all turned out fine.” Episode Overview In this episode,…

Episode Overview In this episode, I talk with Cedric Bertelli. He is the Founder and Director of the Emotional Health Institute, an organization that provides information and education about Emotional Resolution, or EmRes. Cedric and the Emotional Health Institute give people struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, and many other negative emot…

Favorite quotes of the episode: “We can say that emotions are the physical sensation that we feel in our body. The rest, the self-pity the anxiety, it’s just a reaction.” “We know now how emotional patterns are created. The key to resolve an emotional pattern is to actually do nothing.” “Real change happens when we can shift from being a human bein…

Favorite quotes of the episode: “It’s Okay to Fail.” Episode Overview In this episode, I talk with David Moreno As a Founding Partner at Mediabundance, David has been a leader in developing key strategies for personal and professional growth, & business approach at an executive level for over 10 years. Since founding the Sports Entertainment & Corp…

Favorite quotes of the episode: “Control what you can control. Get into the practice facility early, talking to the coaches, getting more film work, eating right, sleeping right. Being unprepared you can control that.” “It’s important to always be learning no matter how successful you are.” “No matter what I did, I realized some folks are just not …

Favorite quotes of the episode: “What brought me to this place in my career, was each and every aspect of what I’ve done.” “Trauma is experienced in so many different ways and it doesn’t have to be capital T Trauma it doesn’t have to be PTSD.” “Meditation books are designed to give encouragement.” “If you treat the trauma without treating the subst…

Favorite quotes of the episode: “Public health has got to be one of the economic foundations in our country.” “Americans will always do the right thing in the end but only after exhausting all the other possibilities.” Winston Churchhill “The Phrase ‘Universal Healthcare’ has become a political hot potato. It doesn’t mean no choice, we can have cho…

Episode Overview In this episode, I ask Ed Eichhorn my five questions. Ed is a successful healthcare executive and entrepreneur. Who consults for medical societies and healthcare organizations through his company Medilink Consulting Group. He is the co-author of Healing American Healthcare, a book that describes a universal healthcare plan for the …

2021 Listener Survey! Share your thoughts and opinions about how to improve Beyond The Stethoscope Podcast. Complete the survey here: https://forms.gle/eJqaq9Y39uQVjEQW6 Favorite quotes of the episode: “We need to fix the bureaucracy of healthcare. We spend 14% just on the billing and collection in the U.S. That’s more than $1000 for every family o…

2021 Listener Survey! Share your thoughts and opinions about how to improve Beyond The Stethoscope Podcast. Complete the survey here: https://forms.gle/eJqaq9Y39uQVjEQW6 In this episode, I talk with Bea Boccalandro. Bea is the author of Do Good At Work: How Simple Acts of Social Purpose Drive Success and Wellbeing, which was selected by three-time …

2021 Listener Survey! Share your thoughts and opinions about how to improve Beyond The Stethoscope Podcast. Complete the survey here: https://forms.gle/eJqaq9Y39uQVjEQW6 Favorite quotes of the episode: “Purpose at work is the greatest driver of wellbeing there is now.” “Anybody can pick up this book and modify their job to be job purposing and get …

2021 Listener Survey! Share your thoughts and opinions about how to improve Beyond The Stethoscope Podcast, what you love and what you’d like to see. Complete the survey here: https://forms.gle/eJqaq9Y39uQVjEQW6 Public Health News Articles and Resources: Vaccine Information: https://www.wsj.com/articles/oxford-astrazeneca-vaccine-data-show-effectiv…

5 Questions Segment Q1. We know that the most successful and happy people have a morning routine, what do you do each morning or evening that sets your day up for success? I wake up and I listen to my body and allow that to create my morning routine and be flexible. To give myself what I really need, physically, energetically, and emotionally. Q2. …

Favorite quotes of the episode: “Food is everywhere; it is the easiest way to attempt to escape.” “It’s not about being the food police and perfectionists; it’s about the energy and the stories we attach to our food choices.” Episode Overview In this episode, I talk with Jessica Procini. Jessica is on a mission to help high-achieving women heal the…

What's a Campaign? In this Reading Friday Episode, I read a passage from my new book Candidate Survival Guide, Leadership for the Campaign Trail. In this virtual environment, we haven't been able to participate in book reading events so, we've decided to host and publish "Reading Fridays" to the podcast. If you know someone who wants to run for off…

5 Questions Segment Q1. We know that the most successful and happy people have a morning routine, what do you do each morning or evening that sets your day up for success? I set my day up by doing the hardest stuff first. I love to prioritize my day based on intensity, energy, and what’s that big rock that I can knock off the list first. Q2. What's…

Favorite quotes of the episode: “Embrace the bumps, the bruises, and being authentic. What I’ve learned in my career is that people respond to authentic leaders. Having humility, being able to admit when you are wrong when you make mistakes when you don’t know something when you need help, is incredibly powerful.” “There’s a gap in resources for th…

I'm often asked, "Who are the candidates you work with?" In this Reading Friday Episode, I'll answer that question and who I wrote Candidate Survival Guide, Leadership for the Campaign Trail for. In this virtual environment, we haven't been able to participate in book reading events so, we've decided to host and publish "Reading Fridays" to the pod…

Favorite quotes of the episode: “Get crystal clear on your core values are. It’s easy for us to say that but are we really adhering to those values?” “It’s hard to see the picture when you are in the frame.” “Influence is becoming the type of person others willfully follow because of who you are and what you represent.” “With every challenge, there…

In this virtual environment, we haven't been able to participate in book reading events so, we've decided to host and publish "Reading Fridays" to the podcast. If you know someone who wants to run for office or get involved in the political process and participate in democracy but just doesn't know where to start, please share this podcast. Get you…

Favorite quotes of the episode: “Recreating your salary as an entrepreneur is a lot of work. Know why you are starting your business.” “We are in the she-cession. Women have been harder hit than men during the recession caused by the pandemic.” “Women are so resourceful that we uphold the center parts of organizations. I often wonder, what if that …