Create Magic At Work®

Create Magic At Work® is a leadership podcast exploring spiritual intelligence, conscious leadership, and the future of work. Through conversations with visionary leaders, coaches, authors, and entrepreneurs, the show examines how leaders can navigate uncertainty, cultivate self awareness, and create workplaces that are both high performing and deeply human. Many episodes explore themes such as transformational leadership, intuition in decision making, organizational change, and the inner work required to lead well. The show also introduces frameworks rooted in spiritual intelligence, including SQ21, the Archetypes of Change, and the Edgewalker philosophy. These perspectives help listeners understand how people respond to transformation and support leaders in walking the edge into quantum leadership, where business decisions ripple outward for the greater good. Listeners of Create Magic At Work® are leaders who want to edgewalk rather than sleepwalk through their work and life. They want to bring their full selves into the spaces they inhabit, including their spirituality from a faith neutral lens. Many are founders, coaches, and professionals seeking deeper meaning in their work and lives. If you care about leadership that blends strategy, spiritual intelligence, and the courage to walk the edge during times of change, you're in the right place.

AI & The Poetry of Our Existence with Bill Kirst

In this enlightening episode host Amy Lynn Durham welcomes Bill Kirst, a thought leader and creator of the podcast "Coffee and Change." to dive deep into the intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence. The conversation begins with a reflection on the profound impact of poetry and human awareness, emphasizing slow progress and creativity that AI cannot replicate. The dialogue shifts to the intricacies of integrating AI responsibly into daily life. Bill recites his evocative poem "We Fight the Autofill," highlighting the struggle to maintain individuality amidst technological dominance. With poignant reflections on loneliness in AI interactions and the ethical implications, this episode is an essential listen for anyone navigating the crossroads of human emotion and artificial intelligence. Additional Resources: Connect with Amy Lynn Durham Learn More About Create Magic at Work Connect with Bill Kirst More on PeopleForward Network Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn

07-22
43:12

From Newbie to Pro: Helpful Tips For First Time People Leaders with Karen White

Visit Create Magic At Work® Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, and Karen White, Leadership Coach and Owner of Turn Two Coaching, as we talk about the challenges faced by new leaders and innovative ways to support them. Karen and I discuss how the strengths that new leaders relied on in the past may not be effective in their new roles. We bring a fresh perspective on how intentionally shaping early management experiences can dramatically impact future leadership. Additionally, we highlight the importance of developing self-awareness using techniques like Positive Intelligence to improve mindset and leadership approach. What To Anticipate: Why the strengths that got a new leader the position won't work in their new role. How early mentoring experiences shape future leadership styles. How to use tools like Positive Intelligence to improve self-awareness. Why the phrase "I am enough" can help you release the fear of failure. Tips on embracing challenges and recognizing collective team achievements. Take a listen and join us in building more courage and character through challenging circumstances.If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote: "Unless you believe you are enough, you will rely on achievements, praise, and external validation to feel complete. This dependence on the outside world diminishes when you start from a position of enoughness." - Karen White Connect with Karen White: Check out Karen's Leading with Courage and Character program here. Website LinkedIn Share Your Feedback HereSupport the Show.Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

06-10
37:13

An Edgewalker's Reflections on Creating Magic at Work with Dr. Judi Neal

New Summer Coaching Packages Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, as I get interviewed by Dr. Judi Neal. This was uncomfortable for me because I'm used to being the one asking the questions... but this week I share my own personal journey into spirituality, discussing how traumatic events and synchronicities led me to blend spirituality into my corporate life. The best part about this is Dr. Judi Neal, the President of Edgewalkers International, is the one asking the questions and sharing her insights along the way. Dr. Judi Neal's primary focus is workplace spirituality, transformation, and global consciousness, and one of my cherished mentors. Join us as we uncover the magic of Edgewalking in revolutionizing workplace dynamics. WHAT TO ANTICIPATE: Ways to tap into hope and inspiration during difficult times. Leadership shifting from hierarchies to circular structures. How to build connection & community for growth and expansion. Ways you can create an environment for unexpected magic to happen. Discover what a private client experience looks like with Amy. Cutting-edge perspectives for new ways to lead and succeed. If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote: Corporate Spirituality in Practice: "What I started doing was I started incorporating these spiritual activities with my team. I didn't call them that, but we were at the time doing EQ, emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence activities to sort of help connect everyone together during these times that were difficult, and I saw how transformational they were." - Amy Lynn Durham Connect with Judi: https://edgewalkers.org/ https://www.gci.earth/ https://www.facebook.com/judineal, https://twitter.com/Edgewalker22, https://www.linkedin.com/in/judi-neal-99a1027/ Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

06-03
30:06

The Secret To Turning Pressure Into A Magical Gift w/ Aimee Bernstein

Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Aimee Bernstein, the President of Open Mind Adventures. as we discuss how embracing pressure as an energy for change can place you into a flow state. WHAT TO ANTICIPATE: ▪ A live exercise that helps you shift from head-to-body awareness. ▪ Learn how to redefine pressure as an energy for change rather than stress. ▪ Discover how to make decisions from a flow state. ▪ Learn about the role women will play in leading humanity into a more compassionate future through expanded leadership presence & energy mastery. ▪ Explore ways to tap into self-care, self-love, and internal rewards for your accomplishments. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach to pressure and stress. If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote: "Pressure is not stress, pressure is the energy of change" - Aimee Bernstein Connect with Aimee Bernstein: LinkedIn Twitter Personal Facebook Open Mind Adventures Facebook Website - Open Mind Adventures Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

05-20
38:16

Get Paid More Using These Magic Tips w/ Alan Stein

Work With Amy Join me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Alan Stein, the founder and CEO of Kadima Careers. This episode highlights career development strategies and salary negotiation. We discuss career development strategies and salary negotiation. We explore ways to identify your goals and build networks, Alan offers high-impact negotiation techniques. Additionally, we provide empowering advice on owning your career path and shifting to a mindset of control over your choices. Key Topics Discussed: Alan's inspiration for Kadima Careers and helping underrepresented groups Career growth framework of goals, strengths, networks, and negotiation Owning one's career path and shifting to a mindset of control Amy's experience with gender pay inequality and negotiation challenges Increasing compensation through promotions or external offers Financial freedom allowing the outsourcing of unwanted tasks If you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes! Quote: "Own your career. Those are three words that I always repeat, own your choices, and decide where you want to go." - Alan Stein Connect with Alan Stein:LinkedIn Kadima Careers Share Your Feedback Here Support the Show. Connect with Amy: https://createmagicatwork.net/about-1

05-13
34:16

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