Positive Intelligence Episodes

As the day comes to a close, I invite you to slow down, take a gentle breath, and allow yourself to simply be. In this first Stories for Unwinding – A Gentle Story Before Sleep, we begin with a few mindful moments to help your body soften and your mind become a little quieter. Through slow breathing and a simple Positive Intelligence® sensory exercise, you'll gently shift your attention away from the busyness of the day and into the present moment. From there, I'll guide you along a peacef...

What if the patterns you keep experiencing aren't just coincidences, but signs of a deeper loop you're stuck in? Leadership strategist James Robbins had this revelation when he discovered he was living what he calls a "copy-paste life" – experiencing the same challenges, emotions, and even physical ailments on the same dates year after year. Our conversation explores how we get trapped in these loops and, more importantly, how to break free from them. At the heart of this discussion is ...

Ever wondered what happens when women truly see themselves through fresh eyes? Liz Hansen, owner of Chicago Boudoir Photography, reveals the transformative magic that occurs in her studio every day. "Is that me?" It's the question Liz hears most often when women first see their unedited photos during a boudoir session. That moment of recognition, seeing yourself as beautiful, powerful, and sensual exactly as you are has changed the lives of over 2,000 women who've stepped in front of Liz's came...

Ever feel like something invisible is holding you back in business, despite your best efforts? You're not alone. In this enlightening conversation with spiritual coach and master healer Cheryl Stelte, we uncover how subconscious blocks silently limit our growth and potential. Cheryl reveals that true transformation happens not at the surface level of mindset work, but by accessing the physical sensations and emotions stored in our subconscious. "Subconscious blocks are encoded in the right s...

Have you ever noticed how certain words lose their meaning when we hear them too often? Kristan Swan calls these "wallpaper words" – terms like success, gratitude, and grace that become background noise rather than powerful concepts that guide our lives. In our conversation, Kristan reveals how reclaiming these definitions for ourselves is the first step toward authentic living and sustainable business practices. Kristan Swan shares her journey from landscape design to business coaching, revea...

My guest today is Dominiece Clifton, the founder of Move And Still, Nourish Wellness Collective, host of The School of Healing Podcast, and author of Hold Space to Heal. Dominiece Clifton’s work lies at the intersection of connection, community, and change. She empowers women entrepreneurs to build aligned and sustainable businesses and supports organizations by offering tools to prioritize mindfulness and healing. Imagine a world where deep breathing was taught in all schools, and kids learne...

Struggling with procrastination and looking for ways to enhance productivity? Learn how to conquer procrastination by leveraging the power of accountability! This episode breaks down actionable strategies to help you turn overwhelming tasks into manageable steps with clear deadlines. Discover the effectiveness of using scoreboards, prioritizing daily tasks, and celebrating small successes to keep your motivation high. Identify and eliminate distractions, set short-term, attainable goals, and har...

What if you could let go of outcomes and embrace the present with confidence? Through the lens of the Positive Intelligence model, Carol shares her personal insights into managing personal saboteurs like the controller. In this episode, I explore how to release the need to control outcomes and how letting go can lead to emotional freedom. By detaching from specific expectations and embracing uncertainty, we create space for growth, learning, and progress. I share a few practical steps for refra...

Susan Gold is magical. Navigating a ferociously challenging upbringing, while bravely moving forward as an adult to face ingrained, outdated, and patriarchal programming head-on, Susan now shares a unique perspective in viewing life challenges as occasions for transformation. She’s excited to help others all over the globe transform their traumatic experiences into peace. Through her book, Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom, Susan turns the standard paradigm on its...