Kickass Conversations

We often focus on how much time we have to complete things - tasks, projects, etc. However, most folks rarely address the question of how much energy they have to complete those same things.   Very often, time isn't the hindrance.  It's energy.    While we think we have an unlimited supply of energy, and in many ways, we do for as long as we're alive, the reality is that if we're not resourcing it appropriately for ourselves, we will quickly deplete what we do have.  This can take the form of burnout and other maladies that keep us from being able to keep moving forward.   In this episode of Kickass Conversations, Kim and Louise are joined by Shelley Smartly of The Smartly Comedy TV & Podcast Series to talk about resourcing your energy.   You can learn more about Shelley and The Smartlys at https://thesmartlys.com Show Highlights What are you celebrating this week? (0:00) Shelly’s Introduction and career path. (5:24) The importance of having an optimistic outlook. (11:45) The importance of having a growth mindset. (13:19) Why pick the most challenging instead of the low hanging? (16:35) Why laughter is so energizing. (20:37) Finding the one thing that brings you energy. (25:27) There is your CAPITAL P purpose and your small p purpose too. (31:03) We can’t do the heavy work if we’re weighed down. (34:30) Where to find the Smart lease? (38:13) Next episode Creating and Maintaining Motivation with Aunia Kahn Connect with us directly: You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career?  Get started here. Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective. Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is a success.” - Henry Ford Building a team is the easy part. Having the team work well together, that's the hard part. It takes synergy to make it work. What are the best ways to develop synergy for your team? That's what Kim and Louise will be discussing in this episode of Kickass Conversations. #yourkickasscareer #worklife #careerdevelopment #leadership #businessdevelopment #synergy #teamwork Show Highlights What are you celebrating today? (0:00) Step away from the thing that’s sticky and find the flow. (3:31) Where are the synergies coming from? (8:35) The definition of the word synergistic. (13:59) Accountability as part of the synergy bucket. (19:04) The power of having divergent perspectives on work. (25:20) How do you start to accept help from others? (31:23) Synergy thrives with a growth mindset. (37:23) Connect with us directly: You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career?  Get started here. Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective. Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Is fear holding you back from making decisions or taking actions you really want to make?  Then a healthy dose of courage is just what the doctor ordered.  Courage doesn't always mean we're not afraid. Sometimes, it means being scared, worried, unsure AND finding a way to do what we need to do.   Courage involves recognizing fear and embracing it.  In this episode, Kim and Louise will be joined by their guest, Intuitive Voice Coach and Singer, Aideen Ni Riada Wolpe, to discuss what it takes to cultivate courage in our lives.    Aideen blends her knowledge of psychology, spirituality and voice training to uncover the hidden treasure within your voice and helps you transform your self-doubt into self-confidence.    To learn more about Aideen, check out:  www.confidenceinsinging.com  www.linkedin.com/in/aideenniriada  www.youtube.com/@confidenceinsinging5100   Show Highlights Aideen’s celebrations. (0:00) How to take your voice into speaking. (3:40) Becoming a business owner. (10:01) How we block off the creative side of our brains. (17:15) Taking yourself more seriously. (20:44) How courage shows up in your voice. (27:53) The power of taking a moment to pause. (34:03) The importance of being significant in your own life. (39:45) Golden Nuggets (44:38) Next Episode - Developing Synergy with Sarah Ahrendt #yourkickasscareer #worklife #careerdevelopment #leadership #businessdevelopment #mindset #courage #courageous #courageousleadershipConnect with us directly: You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career?  Get started here. Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective. Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Often, we allow perfectionism to get in our way. It can stymie our progress and keeps us from truly performing at our best. As recovering perfectionists themselves, Kim and Louise shared a mentor who instilled in them the idea that "it's ALL an experiment."  That idea has become a keystone in both of their lives and their businesses. What's possible if you allow yourself to see life, work, everything as an experiment instead of something that needs to be perfected? In this episode, Louise and Kim will explore this idea with their guest Jacinthe Koddo of Koddo & Co. Consulting Inc., a serial entrepreneur with 6 businesses started, 4 failures, and 2 growing successes. Jacinthe learned the ins-and-outs of business finance over the last decade—and not always the easy way! You can learn more about Jacinthe at: https://www.koddoandco.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacinthekoddo https://www.instagram.com/jacinthekoddo #yourkickasscareer #ykac #ykaccollective #thecollective #work #life #worklife #worklifebalance #career #careerdevelopment #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #business #businessdevelopment #mindset #inspiration #comfortzone #motivation #success #goals #growth #life #business #entrepreneur #growthmindset #comfortable #change #successmindset Show Highlights What are you celebrating this week? (0:14) Marketing is a great word. (2:47) How she got into management accounting and business finance. (7:40) Learning about money in high school. (12:41) How to craft an experiment. (19:12) It’s all about the data. (25:44) The importance of beta-mode. (27:42) How to enter the mindful liminal space. (32:27) Finding your own way is an experiment. (38:41) What’s your golden Nugget? (43:58) Next Episode: Cultivating Courage with Aideen Ni Riada (48:59) Connect with us directly: You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career?  Get started here. Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective. Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi https://www.bigworldpub.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikabudhttps://www.instagram.com/authorerikabudhttps://www.facebook.com/planestrainskidsabroadtravelpodcastg are almost endless. Just ask someone who does it! Whether you're wanting to get stronger, make new friends and connections, or even fill out your resume - there are countless ways that serving others can also serve you.  On this week's episode, Kim and Louise are joined by author Erika Bud to share their experiences with volunteerism and how it's supported them on their journeys in countless ways. Erika created her travel book series for kids as well as her Planes, Trains, & Kids Abroad travel podcast with the hope to ignite a passion for travel in both children and adults. You can learn more about Erika at: https://www.bigworldpub.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikabud https://www.instagram.com/authorerikabud https://www.facebook.com/planestrainskidsabroadtravelpodcast #yourkickasscareer #careerdevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #businessdevelopment #mindset #ingenuity #innovation #inspiration #integrity #inclusivity #volunteering #socialchange #socialimpact #bethechange Show Highlights • Welcome to the Show. 0:00  • What I’m celebrating. (2:00)  • The search to be fulfilled. (6:00)  • The importance of having a five-year plan. (10:32)  • Understanding the power of giving your time. 14:57  • How to change your mindset about volunteering? (19:26)  • Volunteering and giving your time can look different than you think. (25:36) •Golden Nuggets (32:20)  • Next Week Jacinthe Koddo and Crafting the Experiment (35:26)Connect with us directly: You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career?  Get started here. Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective. Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

In general, the workforce landscape has significantly changed over the past two years. And, with mass layoffs a regular occurrence these days, it's continuing to shift. Whether you're in the marketplace for a new job or not, brushing up on interviewing is a skill that can benefit you in many ways.  In this week's episode, Kim and Louise are joined by Amber Brabrand, Global Chief People & Culture Officer at Spiro to discuss the key aspects of owning the interview to help you deliver your story and value proposition with confidence. #interview #interviewskills #yourkickasscareer #confidence #value #storytelling Show Highlights Amber’s introduction. 0:36 Celebrating coming together. 2:13 Tell us a little bit about your career journey. 5:47 Understanding what you want to achieve. 13:08 The importance of knowing your why. 15:23 Do not be a supporting actor in your own career. 21:08 How do you show up in the interview? 24:49 The importance of following up on interview responses. 29:36 How to leave people feeling right by telling stories. 34:31 How to extend your personal life to work? 35:45 Own the totality of the experience. 40:39 Golden Nuggets 43:16 Next Week: Volunteering our Time with Erica Bud 45:19Connect with us directly: You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career?  Get started here. Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective. Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Values help us live with direction and purpose. They are our guiding compass. Whatever is going on in our lives or businesses, our values can show us a path forward. They help us make aligned choices and inform our thoughts, words, and actions. In this episode, we're leaning into an exploration of our values - how we identify them, live into them, and adapt when they are challenged by others (directly or indirectly). Louise and Kim are excited to welcome their guest, Victoria M. Gallagher, a worldwide leader in Hypnotherapy, a best-selling author, international speaker, life success coach, and renowned authority on the Law of Attraction, to this week's conversation. You can learn more about Victoria at: https://victoriamgallagher.com https://www.instagram.com/victoriamgallagher https://www.youtube.com/hyptalk Here is a link to the values worksheet Louise mentioned from Pivoting Point Career Solutions Here's a link to the VIA Assessment Kim mentions. Show Highlights What we’re celebrating this week. 3:41 Introduction to our guest Victoria Gallahger? 9:59 Victoria's crazy journey from stockbroker to hypnotherapist 12:05 How did you become profitable? 16:22 The overarching intention and finding opportunity 19:23 The importance of letting go and trusting the path. 23:16 How do you identify your values? 26:46 Owning your value. 31:50 The value of the cozy space. 33:47 The importance of integrity in relationships. 40:54 Getting help defining your values? 42:13 When values hit home. 48:40 Using your value to drive you forward. 49:37 The winter cohort of Your Kickass Career is opening soon 52:54 Up Next: Owning the Interview with Amber Brabrand 54:33Connect with us directly: You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career?  Get started here. Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective. Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Through self-assessment, you are able to become more aware and gain a deeper understanding of who you are and what makes you tick, find out what your weaknesses and strengths are, and better understand your emotional triggers and your leadership qualities. Assessments are also powerful tools for organizations and teams. They can enable better hiring decisions and create individual development plans to improve performance. By identifying team members' individual strengths, the team can create more synergy and it may even improve professional relationships. On this episode, Kim and Louise are joined by Catherine Mattice, founder and CEO of Civility Partners, a consulting firm focused on helping organizations create respectful workplace cultures and specializing in turning around toxic cultures.   Catherine’s award-winning book, BACK OFF! Your Kick-Ass Guide to Ending Bullying at Work, was hailed by international leadership-guru, Ken Blanchard, as, “the most comprehensive and valuable handbook on the topic.” We're excited to welcome Catherine in for this Kickass Conversation! You can learn more about Catherine at: https://civilitypartners.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinemattice https://instagram.com/civilitypartners https://twitter.com/CivilityCP https://www.youtube.com/@civilitypartners #yourkickasscareer #ykac #ykaccollective #thecollective #work #life #worklife #worklifebalance #career #careerdevelopment #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #business #businessdevelopment #mindset #ingenuity #innovation #inspiration #integrity #inclusivity #assessments #civilitypartners Show Highlights Hello & Welcome (0:00) What are you celebrating this week? (0:04) How did you get to where you are? (4:39) What is the power of assessments? What comes from them? (11:03) The power of assessments in business. (14:50) The real power of an assessment isn’t the first time you do it, it’s all the other times. (22:14) The problem with surveys that don’t work. (25:16) How do we help people get the resources that they really need? (32:16) The most important part of any organization is the human capital. (35:07) The collective is about helping people find their voice. (38:44) Workplace bullying is abuse at work. (40:39) Assessments that sit on the shelf is missing the point. (43:27) Catherine’s big takeaway from today. (44:39) Next week on Kickass Conversations Exploring Values with Victoria Gallagher (45:00) Connect with us directly: You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career?  Get started here. Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective. Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

On this week's episode, Kim and Louise are joined by their guest coach and author Sabrina Lindner as they discuss what it looks like to create a plan forward. Chock filled with stories, anecdotes, and some tangible tips and techniques on how to do just that, you won't want to miss this joyfully kickass conversation. Known for her impactful work as a creative life coach, growth mentor, author, and podcaster, Sabrina supports people from diverse backgrounds in unshackling themselves from whatever it is that holds them back from living the life they truly dream of. You can learn more about Sabrina at: https://sabrinalindnercoach.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrina-lindner-lifecoach https://www.youtube.com/@sabrinalindnercoach https://www.instagram.com/sabrinalindnercoach #yourkickasscareer #ykac #ykaccollective #thecollective #worklife #careerdevelopment #leadership #mindset #innovation #inspiration #movingforward #thepathforward Show Summary Welcome & Hellos (0:00) Celebrate living your dreams. (0:42) How to have it all without losing ourselves. (3:30) When one area of your life is not working, it leaks into all the other areas. (5:55) Sabrina’s life and career journey. (10:05) How to make a change when you are stuck in a situation. (16:22) What does it take to take the next step? (22:01) Is it okay not to have all the answers? (28:46) Sometimes we don’t know what we know. (34:05) Tips and techniques for moving forward from centeredness. (39:38) What does it feel like to be in alignment with your values? (40:35) The practicality of dreaming and the importance of pausing. (47:51) Coming Up Next Week - Catherine Mattice and the Power of Assessments (52:43) Connect with us directly: You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career?  Get started here. Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective. Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Authenticity is all the buzz. Many workplaces are encouraging employees to bring their best, most authentic selves to their jobs. But what does it actually mean to be authentic? Kim and Louise are joined this week by their guest, author and realtor Serena Holmes, as they explore ways to develop and maintain authenticity, why it’s hard to live an authentic life, and the benefits of being true to yourself. Prior to becoming a realtor, Serena ran her own multi-award winning brand experience agency called Tigris Events. Her book chronicles how she went from surviving a troubled childhood to a self-styled, multi-faceted entrepreneur. She can be found on social @serenaholmesrealtor & @serenaholmesauthor (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube) and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/serena-holmes-realtor-author-ceo . For more about Serena, check her out at: https://linktr.ee/serenaholmes https://linktr.ee/serenaholmesauthor #yourkickasscareer #ykac #worklife #mindset #inspiration #authenticity Show Highlights Hellos & Welcome (0:00) What are you celebrating (2:06) Serena’s celebration of 2019. (2:34) How did you get from there to here? –. (6:43) What do you love about what you do? (10:51) How do you authentically start to think about making shifts if that’s what interests you? (15:32) The importance of being authentic in your business. (20:33) The more authentic you are, the more impactful you will be. (25:39) Owning who we are and what we do. (30:42) The importance of alignment and authenticity in relationships. (37:28) Serena’s code of authenticity (41:00) New week on Kickass Conversations Sabrina Lindner and Creating a Plan Forward Connect with us directly: You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career?  Get started here. Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective. Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

The year 2022 brought it's fair share of ups and downs. Join us on this special episode as Kim and Louise take time to pause and reflect on the past year.  Starting as they always do with celebrations and ending with their golden nuggets for the entire year - this juicy episode incorporates the benefits of taking regular time to reflect as a way to stay present while creating momentum in our personal and professional lives. #reflect #reflectionpoint #pause #powerofthepause #lookback #22inreview #2022 #newyear #momentum #presence #inthemoment Show Highlights · Hellos & Welcome 0:00 · There is quite the party happening over at Louise's right now that involved Charlie! 0:14 · Welcome to Your Kickass Career. 1:08 · We all have our own experiences, we create our own lives. 5:49 · What are some of the things that came out of 22 that got you excited about where the world of work is going? 9:52 · The term “quiet quitting” and how it gets in my craw. 12:07 · We can’t go back, we can only move forward. 16:25 · How do I stop holding on so tightly? 21:16 · Be brave and be okay with the F-word. 24:09 · What is your golden nugget? 29:47Connect with us directly: You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career?  Get started here. Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective. Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

We are living in a topsy-turvy world - one that feels like it's filled with uncertainty around every corner. So, even at this time of year that feels cozy and celebratory for so many, how can we show up when the uncertainty has us feeling out of sorts? In this episode, Kim & Louise settle in and talk about what uncertainty looks and feels like and how to navigate the raging waters of uncertainty. What are you celebrating this week? (0:10) Today’s Topic: Navigating uncertainty. (2:27) Going with the flow and the uncertainty. (6:49) Using the resources that we have available to us in the moment. (9:25) What happens when things outside of our control change our vision of the future. (14:46) How do we move ourselves forward if nothing is certain? (17:54) The fear of making the wrong decision. (21:49) How do you look at your compass to guide you? (23:25) What are some of the things that you can do to help you? (26:53) What’s your golden nugget from today? (29:42) #uncertainty #overwhelm #stress #endofyear #holidays #emotions #wellbeing #mentalhealthConnect with us directly: You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career?  Get started here. Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective. Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

Emotions. We all have them. It's part of being human. However, some folks are really good at not showing them or letting them out at work. Others feel challenged dealing with the myriad of emotions that rise up throughout the day. Which way is right? And how do we start to manage our emotions in the workplace in a way that doesn't siphon our humanity along with it? These questions, and more, are what Kim and Louise dive into in this episode of Kickass Conversations. Whether you're used to being the "emotional one" or you have a team member who seems to have more emotions than you know what to do with, this is a great episode to tune into. This week, our guest is Kim Downey, Feng Shui Advisor and the owner of Elevate Your Space Feng Shui (previously known as Lake Life Feng Shui).  Kim works with clients across the globe, helping them to identify areas in their homes and offices that may be holding them back from creating their best lives.  She is like a fairy godmother who helps you turn stagnant and lifeless areas into rooms full of active and healthy chi. Come learn a thing or two about how your environment can help support the emotions of your entire team! Hellos & Welcome 0:00 Weekly Check-in time 0:58 Introduction of our Guest 4:03 Kim D’s Career Journey 5:42 When the Passion becomes the Paycheck 10:13 What is Fung Shui 11:34 Managing Emotions 14:20 Resourcing Your Emotions 16:40 Resourcing your Environment through Fung Shui 22:33 It all starts with Awareness 28:24 Find the Power to shift to something more accessible 34:41 The Power you have to make the change 38:19 Golden Nuggets 40:00 The Steps to Managing Emotions 42:34 The Emotion Wheel  43:57 Next Up on Kickass Conversations - Navigating Uncertainty 46:57 You can learn more about Kim Downey at: https://www.instagram.com/elevateyourspacefengshui/ https://www.lakelifefengshui.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimdowneyfengshui/ Show Notes #managingemotions #emotions #work #worklife #careerdevelopment #careerpivot #yourkickasscareer #fengshui #fengshuilifestyle #fengshuiadvisor #mindsest #coachingConnect with us directly: You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career?  Get started here. Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective. Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

We have heard numerous times good leaders are characterized by their ability to empower their teams to achieve maximum success. But what does it actually mean to empower others?   On this episode, we're joined by our guest Gianna Rahmani (often referred to as "G"), co-founder of Day Hustle, an angel employment company, as we discuss what it means to empower others, why it's important, and how to do it. This lively discussion centers around empowering others in our teams, our businesses, and our lives. G is on a mission to spread the word about angel employment to help others break free from their golden handcuffs. You can learn more about G at: https://dayhustle.com https://www.instagram.com/gmrahmaniofficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/g-m-rahmani-entrepreneur-investor-903771b Show Notes Hellos & Welcome 0:00 Weekly Check-in time 1:04 Introduction of our Guest Gianna Rahmani 5:09 G’s Career Journey 6:36 Today’s topic Empowering Others 12:45 My Favourite F Words 13:13 Faith in yourself 14:00 Freedom when you’re empowering others 15:06 Fulfillment in doing what you’re meant to be doing 16:17 Bring more Fun to the surface 16:48 The Fundamentals of Empowering yourself first 18:06 Angel Employment brings focus 20:47 How do we best empower others as leaders 23:46 What’s the challenge that holds people back 25:31 The Freedom of letting it go 28:07 Important V Urgent Just like Stephen Covey 32:05 The Investment of time 34:32 Golden Nuggets 39:49 Your Kickass Career Collective 43:06 The Feasts of Persia 44:47 Next Week on Kickass Conversations - Kim Downey and Managing EmotionsConnect with us directly: You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career?  Get started here. Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective. Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

The average human makes more than 35,000 decisions every day. Not all decisions are big decisions, but every decision does take energy for us to make. Decision fatigue happens when decision-making becomes increasingly difficult. So how can we prevent decision fatigue? And what are the signs that we're dealing with it? That's what Kim, Louise, and guest, Amanda Neely of Wealth Wisdom Financial discuss on this  Kickass Conversations. Amanda is a small business and financial professional who shares her experiential knowledge through podcasting and developing personalized financial strategies for individuals and couples, in addition to profitability strategies for businesses. Her goal is to work with people to take charge of their cash flow, leverage their assets, and increase their profitability in ways that would make their grandma proud. You can learn more about Amanda and her work at: https://www.wealthwisdomfp.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandaneely https://www.instagram.com/wealthwisdomfp https://www.youtube.com/c/wealthwisdomfinancial https://www.facebook.com/WealthWisdomFinancial Download the Wealth Wisdom Financial Special Report to help you SECURE your financial future outside a W-2 in 5 simple steps! https://www.wealthwisdomfp.com/report Show Notes Hellos & Welcome 0:00 Weekly Check-in time 1:01 Introduction of our Guest Amanda Neely 6:21 Amanda’s Career Journey 7:31 Wealth Wisdom 15:02 Connection to You Why 16:03 Decision Fatigue 18:55 Being in Control 19:46 The Invisible Threshold 21:12 Our Bodies are Wise 23:34 Strategies to Navigate Decision Fatigue 24:43 Let’s take a Beat 27:23 If it’s Right Now, It will be Right Later 28:39 Finding Wise Counsel 32:07 Right Size the Choice 35:59 Pre-Decisions:  Time and Space and the Power of Choice 38:17 Decision Agreement with Significant Partners 40:33 Golden Nuggets 42:31 Your Kickass Career Collective 43:39 Research is NOT Decision Making 46:22 Next Episode : Gianna Ramani and Empowering Others 47:32Connect with us directly: You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career?  Get started here. Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective. Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

No matter what kind of work you do, you are always working for yourself. It doesn't matter whether you own your own company or are an employee of an organization. Being the CEO of your career means that you think of your professional life with passion and vision. You operate strategically, not focusing on building up your resume, but actually doing work that aligns with your mission, vision, and values. In this episode, Kim and Louise dive into this topic and talk about how to cultivate a CEO mindset regardless of your title. Kim and Louise are excited to have this Kickass Conversation this week with Tina Baxter, an advanced practice registered nurse and a board-certified gerontological nurse practitioner through the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC), and owner of Baxter Professional Services, LLC, a consulting firm that provides legal nurse consulting services for attorneys and insurance professionals; wellness and chronic disease management coaching; and customized educational and operational resources to healthcare organizations. In addition to all of this, Tina provides a weekly Facebook live program on business and health topics and teaches stress management strategies to clients of all ages. Listed as “Best Lessons” for 2019 and 2020 from Lessons.com, Tina is the founder of The Nurse Shark Academy where she coaches nurses to launch and scale their businesses. It's sure to be an exciting conversation you won't want to miss! You can learn more about Tina at: https://www.baxterprofessionalservices.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/baxter-professional-services-llc/ https://www.youtube.com/@thenursesharkacademy Show notes Hellos & Welcome 0:00 Weekly Check-in time 0:51 Introduction of our Guest Tina Baxter 2:48 Tina’s Career Journey 5:04 Not Leaving a Profession when you Leave a Job 10:04 Taking Charge as CEO 12:28 Being a CEO has it’s advantages 16:15 CEO mindset is somebody who's courageous enough to try 22:34 The Characteristics of the Successful CEO 27:33 Making the Conscious Connections 32:32 Your Kickass Career Collective 33:33 There's always growth to be 37:55 Golden Nuggets 39:26 NEXT Guest on Kickass Conversations Amanda Neely and Decision Fatigue #kickassconversation #ceomindset #growthmindset #vision #creatingavisionConnect with us directly: You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career?  Get started here. Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective. Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

There are certain times in our lives when we know exactly what we want, but no matter what we do, the universe just doesn’t seem to give it to us. What's up with that?! Why does it feel like such a struggle to get what we want? To paraphrase what we all grew up hearing the Rolling Stones tell us: "You can’t always get what you want. But you get what you need." Is this true? Or is it something we've conditioned ourselves to believe? In this episode, Kim and Louise discuss how it's possible to get what you want in your business, your career, and your life. Hellos & Welcome 0:00 Weekly Check-in time 1:54 Getting What You Want 7:12 Wants VS Needs 8:51 Connecting with your Why 12:41 Vision Boarding 14:29 Where you have the most control 17:03 Craft it and Practice it 18:58 From an idea to reality 23:13 Using the Vision with teams 25:45 Your CEO Sticker 27:56 The Juicy Bits When you start to see it happen 29:58 Next : Guest Tina Baxter and How to Cultivate a CEO Mindset 34:03 #mindset #growthmindset #worklife #worklifebalance #getwhatyouwant #findyourwhyConnect with us directly: You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career?  Get started here. Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective. Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

On the day of this recording, there are 50 days left in 2022. It is also Remembrance Day in Canada and throughout the British Commonwealth, Veterans Day in the United States, and we are less than two weeks away from Thanksgiving in the United States. So we thought it would be a great time to pause and reflect together.   Where has 2022 brought us so far? What is it we see ahead of us in the next 50 days leading into 2023? How can we find moments to give gratitude, thanks, and remembrance for ourselves, our loved ones, and our ancestors (those that came before us)? Join us for an introspective and Ryan Reynolds heavy discussion on the importance of taking time to pause and reflect while we practice it for ourselves and together. Show Notes Hellos & Welcome 0:00 Weekly Check-in time 1:31 Intro to Reflection is Intentionality 3:55 Creating Space 5:25 Getting Hooked on a Goal 7:41 Fine-Tuning Your Reception 12:10 What the Hell Just Happened Moments 14:05 Pause before the Cliff It’s Not About What Anyone Else is Doing 19:30 Your Weekly Wrap Up 21:28 Kickass Conversations 23:03 The Ryan Reynolds Rebrand 25:39 Career Changers on LinkedIn Sidetrack 27:35 Golden Nuggets 31:10 Join Us for Kickass Conversations Starting November, 18 2022 #introspection #remembrance #pause #reflect #gratitude #givethanks #ryanreynolds Connect with us directly: You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career?  Get started here. Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective. Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

We've been hearing from so many people recently that they are feeling like so much is at risk these days. Businesses are seeing changes in the marketplace and are considering pivoting or closing shop.   Individuals are afraid of losing their jobs or being down-sized and are considering jumping ship.  On both sides of the coin, the risk to continuing feels massive... and yet the risk to making a change feels even scarier. When it comes down to it, every decision we make (or don't make) comes with some level of risk. So, what is one to do? On this episode, Kim & Louise talk about the skill of right-sizing your risk so you can start to make aligned decisions with less stress. #risk #riskmitigation #riskmanagement #career #entreprenuerlife #mindset Hellos & Welcome 0:00 Weekly Check-in time 2:08 Intro to main discussion Risk 6:44 Starting the Day is Risky 8:33 The Risky Business of Career Change 9:32 The Definition of Risk 10:05 What are your Really Afraid of 13:03 We Evaluate Risk with Every Decision 14:37 The Brain Science of Risk 18:52 Our Risk Tolerance 20:47 Using Optionism to Find Solutions 21:47 Re-evaluation and Reflection 27:08 The Risk of Risky Business 28:42 It Takes Courage 31:59 Golden Nuggets 34:18 Next Time - Pause and Reflect 38:37Connect with us directly: You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career?  Get started here. Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective. Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.

You've likely heard people talking about scarcity vs. abundant (or growth) mindsets. The topic has shown up from boardrooms to lunchrooms to sporting events. What was once thought of as a "soft" skill or a little "woo", is now mainstream and something people in all industries, roles, and types of organizations are looking at. At the heart of it, your mindset is what it sounds like... a set way your mind naturally operates or thinks about things. Research has shown that positive or growth mindsets allow us to be better able to overcome challenges, have a better sense of overall well-being, and can even prolong your life! And yet, so many of our clients and folks we talk with are showing up from a place of scarcity, unable to even start opening the door to abundance and growth. In this episode, Kim & Louise go straight to the heart of the matter and talk about what it's like operating from a scarcity mindset and share some ideas on how to start to shift to a growth mindset. Show Notes Hellos & Welcome 0:00 Weekly Check-in time 0:56 Intro to main discussion The Scarcity Mindset 6:34 The Scarcity Myth 7:55 Trying to Control Our Limiting Resources 10:05 The Scarcity of Pessimism and Positivity 15:20 Your Infinite Number of Options 16:30 Where can You Make some Changes 19:24 How do You Recognize Scarcity 24:03 Celebrating the Win 29:33 What’s your Limiter 31:56 Golden Nuggets 34:17 Next Time - Right Sizing Your Risk 37:47 Connect with us directly: You can find Kim at https://www.kimromain.com, as well as on LinkedIn @kimromain and on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @thekimromain You can find Louise at https://louiseneil.com and on LinkedIn @louise-neil and on Instagram @mylife.project Wondering how to get more satisfaction from your career?  Get started here. Don't forget to email your questions, comments, outbursts, and suggestions at yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and find out more about you Your Kickass Career Quiz and us at Your Kickass Career Collective. Interested in joining the conversation? Email yourkickasscareer@gmail.com and let us know you’re interested in being a guest.