Claim OwnershipTake Your Shoes Off First w/ Julia Freeland
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Can a little book inspire BIG conversations and the creation of a BETTER WORLD? The story in “Take Your Shoes Off First” inspires people to think about many different aspects of life. Since it is a story built upon our instinctual drive to evolve, it is a story that resonates with most who read it, and consequently serves as an easy jumping off point for a wide array of conversations. (Don't worry, you can enjoy this podcast even if you have never heard of the book!)The primary focus of the book is to encourage people to “take their shoes off first” – in other words, become aware of the influence their experiences and beliefs have on every interaction before engaging with someone or some idea.This podcast is designed to illustrate the power of the metaphorical “shoes” we wear and the impact they have on how we make meaning of all that happens in our lives. As you listen to each episode, you will be amazed by the diversity of thoughts and take-aways that originate from the reading of one small story about a simple idea that can change everything. Conversations quickly jump to big ideas and deeper insights on human nature and how taking your shoes off first is a critical step to realizing a better state – whether that be for an individual, a relationship, a company or the world.If you haven't read "Take Your Shoes Off First: A story about a simple idea with the power to change everything" before listening to this podcast, you may want to read it afterwards! One small idea. Infinite possibilities.
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She was the keynote speaker, but I didn’t know. It was just her lovely energy that drew me to start speaking with Dr. Katie Eastman at the Seattle Founder’s Live event last year. With a mutual passion for helping people through change, we hit it off right away. When I learned that she had been mentored by the Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, I knew this was someone who knew more than a few things about what it takes to find peace with transition. Even more impressive than her close connection to t...
What does it take to find stability and thrive when everything seems to have been turned upside down and nothing feels guaranteed? What can you rely on and how do you navigate such uncertainty? If you have been looking for something to put your hope into, tune in to this episode with recent high school graduate, Indira Heller. A high schooler??? YUP. Well, actually, NOW she is a freshman in college and I can not wait to see what this young woman creates next! Her gift? W...
When you do a podcast with someone you used to date, I suppose it shouldn’t be a surprise that the conversation centered around navigating difficult relationships and growing through discomfort!We met through Bumble, dated for a while, and stayed in touch over a shared passion for developing humans. In this session we get into the details of what it means to embrace discomfort and the growth opportunities it presents. Urs Koenig, Ph.D. is a keynote speaker, champion ultra-endurance athl...
Humergence Reflection episodes are glimpses into a library of micro lessons aimed at helping people achieve breakthroughs in their lives so they can get unstuck, find balance, or move past blockers. "Have you ever been staring down the abyss of a big big leap you needed to make? Standing on the edge looking over it, knowing you had to take it, but not wanting to?" This short Humergence Reflection episode is a glimpse at how I handle these sorts of situations. At the end is my three step...
In the shadow of Roe vs. Wade being overturned, it seemed fitting to release this podcast interview and feature the “shoes” of someone who has felt isolated during COVID due to not only pandemic restrictions but also for being harshly judged for her religious beliefs and correlating decisions. I invite you to get curious and learn about the shoes of Alice McIntosh - even if...no especially if they are very different than yours. Thanks to her mother, Alice learned at a young age how...
What does agriculture have to do with leadership and thriving in the future? In this episode, that’s what Christopher Cooke and I dive into. Long ago Christopher chose to focus his holistic engineering oriented mind on agriculture because it is the one of the most complex sectors on the planet. It’s relationship with religion and economies and governance is one of the tightest of all industries, and it is based on the way the world was long before any of those were formalized.Studyi...
A short diversion from my regular podcast format. No guest, just me, reflecting and processing. Doing my best to leave the world a better place. The shootings at Uvalde Elementary School left me feeling raw this week. After presenting to a group of futurists yesterday, that rawness shifted to a feeling of distance from humanity. While on a run, only nature's small miracles - the color, the buds, the shapes and the human babies I passed - were able to get through to me and stir new...
If you have ever wanted to write a book or take on a creative project that is bigger than you think you can handle, this is the episode for you!While on one of my exploratory sessions – time that I give myself to just be pulled along by whatever interests me - I stumbled onto Anne Janzer and I’m so glad I did! Anne is a multiple book author and writing coach. She is also a wonderful example of what it takes to let your creativity bloom. Her advice? Get writing. Get creating. Get doing.&...
What does it take to be a Head of Human Resources at Amazon for over 100,000 people? Tune in to this week’s podcast to find out! After 7 years leading in various HR positions at Amazon, and 9 years at Blackberry before that, my guest, Dayna Perry knew Human Resources for tech companies backwards and forwards. As a fellow people geek, she is someone I have bounced numerous ideas with over the years. However, we have bounced far more balls – beach volleyballs, to be exact.In fac...
There are many moments when the actions of another changes the course of your life forever. Although we are unaware of many, it’s the ones we know about that fascinate me. I can think of a few which one person’s decision led to a radical different trajectory for my life. This week’s episode features one of those people. I didn’t know Ed Hess, but I did admire his thinking and books. After reading one, I thought I would be bold and let him know how much I liked it via LinkedIn. Surprisin...
Have you ever met someone and immediately known that it was going to be a waste of time? This is the story my next guest tells. The person she was talking about was me!Meeting Tia Price was a serendipitous accident in many ways. I stumbled into Catch-a-Fire (an amazing organization) while curious about doing more pro-bono work to help non-profits, and Tia accidentally hit “Yes” when asked if she wanted to work with me. Yup, you read that right - she didn't mean to!Listen in to this incre...
Sometimes, when you least expect it, magic happens. It did for me in January of 2022 when serendipity and engagement led me to be connected to one of the few people I have ever really “fan-girled” over – Brian Miller. He is a magician whose words stole the show from his magic tricks in his 2015 TED talk – which has 3.5 million views!Since all of my transformations have been ignited by understanding something I hadn’t before, most of my work centers around helping people do the same,...
Sometimes losing yourself down the rabbit hole leads to amazing results! It was on one of these circuitous ventures that I fell upon the work of Sawsan Khuri, the founder of Collaborative Capacities, and a Genetics Lecturer at the University of Exeter. Our shared backgrounds in science, disrupting status quo, and helping kids reach for more made this conversation feel like two friends catching up, despite only just meeting. Sawsan (pronounced ‘saow' ‘sand’ without the d) is an expert at ...
OK, have to admit I had to edit this one a bit! You see, Dave and I…well, we’ve known each other since 7th grade! In this episode, you will get a chance to not only learn about life from the perspective of world travelling expert fly fisherman, incredible photographer, and passionate community builder, but also a little about my history and what makes me so passionate about expanding people’s minds so they can see beyond their own perspectives. Fish pellets are going to have a whole new...
Get ready for some emotion in this one – a lot of laughing and a few tears. In this episode we talk about the importance of words and explore what lies beyond them, including the emotions that are often triggered because of them. As we emerge into a time where texting is prolific, common phrases are reduced to acronyms (IDC SSDD FOTFL QQ ILY anybody?) and new words are being created at an unusually rapid pace, do words matter anymore? My next guest insists “YES.” As a Ph...
If you need a little pick-me-up, a boost of hope, or just want to be inspired about how you can move through life a little differently for the better, I invite you to join us in this intimate conversation about what it means to disarm and align yourself and why it is so important. This episode features the fabulous Nicci Roach! She is the Host of “Conversations in the Nic of Time” Radio Show out of St. Lewis and a long-time Leadership and DEI Educator, as well as an experienced Hig...
In this episode, Elay Cohen, CEO of SalesHood, opens up about how becoming aware of his actions and learning to question his beliefs were pivotal for the growth of his company. He shares how the story in "Take Your Shoes Off First" reminded him of his own journey to dislodge dogma associated with an ancient tradition – the art of selling – and replace it with a new understanding – one that includes Sales Enablement. For those unfamiliar with the idea, Sales Enablement is a functional ar...
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