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Push Up the Sun
by Barbara Wichman
What do you love doing so much that you want to wake up each day and push that sun up over the horizon to get your day moving?What do you love doing so much that you want to wake up each day and push that sun up over the horizon to get your day moving? Living each day to its fullest potential, immerse yourself in the simple, and be so happy that everyone wonders what is going on in your life.
Episodes
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E5 Return to Sender. Address Unknown.
Have you ever opened up your mail to find the envelope with the big red stamp or the yellow sticker, "RETURN TO SENDER?" It feels like it is hitting you with a stick for doing something silly. Maybe you missed a number in the address. Perhaps transposed a number in the zip code? Or even worse…
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There is a Special Event Afoot
Every time I look at social media, it is another special day or a special month. You know what I mean. Boss's Day. Hot Dog Day. Cancer Awareness month. National No Rhyme nor Reason Day. Yes, the last one is an actual day. It is a day celebrating words that do not rhyme with anything. Some special...
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Did You Hear the One About the Pink Pig?
Did You Hear the One About the Pink Pig? The pig sat in the middle of the table and... brought giggle, joy, fun, and family moments. Getting together with family, we often hear the same stories over and over. Those are the favorite stories that the storytellers love to share. For them, it shares...
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Mint, Lime, and Mabel E2
I am not a mixologist and honestly have never had a Mojito before, but the delightful homemade mix made virgin style just for me was exquisite on a hot summer day. Yet as refreshing as it was, it was not as refreshing as meeting a new friend. There are times when you meet new people, and for some...
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Happy Birthday Dad
Yesterday, my dad would have been 98 years old. I don't know about you, but I learned a lot from my Dad. He did not share a lot of stories while he was alive. He had some very hard life lessons and frankly, for him, they were just life. I learned a lot more about my Dad after he passed away. I...
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Given Up Digging for Your Gold?
Three feet from gold. Three feet away from reaching your dreams and desires. So many people stop just three feet, or even three inches away from hitting their stride, making an impact, and achieving their dreams. Sometimes you need that one person to steer you to the right path. That may be all…
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Three Dogs Snoring
When was the last time you had a good old fashioned belly laugh? Laughter is such great therapy. Find the humor in the absurd, the mundane, the silliness of those things around you. Three Dogs Snoring may be your first step after the long last year.
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School Buses and Backpacks
During these times as we search for normalcy, be open to the simple things that bring joy to your heart, as mile to your face, and maybe even a tear to your eye. Commit each day to finding aspect of your life for which are grateful.
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Parents - Let's Talk About Prison
Parents, as leaders of your family, you are missing a huge opportunity if you are not talking to your children about prison. Kids, especially teens, are bored, frustrated, and not having fun like they are used to having! Remind them that the next time they want to do something stupid because a...
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I Don't Want This to End!
The stories of goodwill, love, and care for one another are so heartwarming. I do not want it to end. It took a pandemic to start it. Will the end of the pandemic end it? I hope not. It is up to you.
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Moments of Our Days
The goodness in humanity has emerged in a massive wave of love and care. Perhaps it has taken the pandemic to get us back to our center, to greater compassion, connectedness, to love one another. My heart is full of joy as I hear what people are doing to support others during this challenging time.
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Gratitude Friday Why the Turtle Crossed the Road
This week I saved a turtle. Yes, I did. Big Deal, you say! It was to that one turtle. Compassion for living things that try so hard to exist in their habitat as we build our environment around them and essential for their survival. Don't look the other way and hope someone does something. Be the...
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Learning Agility is the Foundation for Success - The Leadership Tinderbox
This week's podcast is all about learning agility! Learning agility has five components: people, change, results, self-awareness, and critical thinking.
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Gratitude Friday - The Simple Things
What are all those very simple, uncomplicated, joy-filled things we have gratitude for, but perhaps overlook? Don't forget the simple joys.
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Career Coach Corner - Tell Me a Little Bit About Yourself
As much as we say it, very few interviewees are prepared to respond to the statement, "So tell me a little bit about yourself." There is a tendency to go into their career history, which the interviewer already has seen in the resume. Or they answer with a smattering of words, to get beyond that...
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The Greatest Challenge Facing Leaders Today
There was one item that each person interviewed, identified as the number one challenge facing leaders today. Change. Not just plain old change. The unprecedented number of changes and the accelerated speed of change, especially in technology. Today I share a reading from Chapter Three where I…
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The Leadership Tinderbox - Curiosity is the Antibiotic for Judgment
As a leader, your image is an integral part of your ability to lead effectively. Followers want consistent leaders. They want leaders whose decisions reflect stated words and beliefs. They want authenticity. They look for the opportunity to be assessed fairly, not judged. Judgment and bias are...
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Gratitude Friday - One Thing
What is the one thing that you value so much, that you would lose everything to keep? Today's gratitude message is pinpointing that one thing, and honoring it today, and every day. My one thing? Listen in to hear the story. If you like it, let me know!
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Career Coach Corner: Content Does Not Represent Intent
Sitting across the table from the person whom I was assisting with interviewing questions, it became clear that this individual was experiencing the same affliction as so many others when it comes to resume writing and interviewing for a job. The affliction is content not representing intent.
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Human Relationships
Another day out to run errands means another day to get concerned about human relationships. One more time, I am watching people place the importance of their phone over human interaction. We hear a lot about society and how, although we are technology connected, we are becoming more disconnected...
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The Leadership Tinderbox - Coaching to Kindle the Passion for Success
The number one challenge faced by leaders today. It might be exactly what you expect. Listen in to hear the answer that all those interviewed identified as the single most significant challenge faced by leaders today.
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The Noble Agent - The Resource for Real Estate Professionals
Join Barbara Wichman Inspires to learn more about The Noble Agent - a learning resource for real estate professionals. The Noble Agent content is research-based and enhanced with interviews with all those professionals who make the real estate sale a success!
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Gratitude Friday - Nature's Beauty
It is Friday so it must be the perfect day for Gratitude Friday! Today is the day to consider that for which you are most grateful! It might be a person, or a pet, or a situation. Today my gratitude is Nature's Beauty! The calming, inspiring and refreshing effect of nature is all I need to get...
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Career Coach Corner Your Resume
Welcome to the first episode dedicated to career coaching! Today I am sharing my very opinionated thoughts on resumes. As a professional speaker, author and coach, I receive many requests for assistance for career advice. I start with the resume because, in one conversation, I learn a lot about…
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Kindness Today
Social media is such an amazing tool. It is filled with sunshine kind of stories, laughter, and successes. And it can be filled with sadness and cruelty. Today, I ask that your mission is overwhelming the world with kindness and compassion. Not just be nice. I am asking for a full-on, an…
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The Leadership Tinderbox - Coaching to Kindle the Passion for Success
Sharing the learning from my first book The Leadership Tinderbox - Coaching to Kindle the Passion for Success. The content is about becoming a great leader, not an average leader. This book is written as the result of interviewing senior human resource leaders who have been in global roles within...
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Where Have You Been!
You have been asking me about my podcast. Where are you? I took a hiatus to write my first book, "The Leadership Tinderbox - Coaching to Kindle the Passion for Success." Listen in because "I'M BACK!" With more messages on leadership, career, inspiring moments and MORE.
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E23 I Hate You Say Never
Hate is a powerful word. There are times when we are really hard on ourselves. You can be upset over a decision you regret. You can be irritated if you did something in the moment that you knew was wrong but did it anyway. You may suffer from what has happened or is happening to you in this very...
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E22 Peace Love Joy You
Remember to take care of you. Be grateful for all you do, all that you accomplish, all that you care for and that you have the ability to be all that you are and will become.
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E21 Do It the Same Way Please UGH
And you will be successful, she added. Have you looked around you lately? Bluetooth versus the rotary phone. Model T versus the GT. The Z1 versus your laptop. The pager versus your smartphone. Sure, go ahead. Do it the same way. Why try new things? Why try innovative ideas. Destroy creativity.…
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E20 Ignorance and Stupidity
There are many things we do not know it life. Sometimes we will make decisions before we have all the facts. That refers to your comfort with risk. There are other times we will make a comment to another person - before we have all the facts. We may judge, assess, make comments to others about...
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E19 Manifest More in Your Life
I want... I hope... I wish for... I dream that... Maybe one day... Hopefully... I want it so bad... I will have it soon... If only I could make it happen... Sure. Go ahead and keep repeating those words. Wishing. Hoping. Wanting. Those words make us look to the future with longing and desire. But...
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E18 Follow YOUR Dream Not Theirs
In your life there will be naysayers. There will be those who put you down. There will be those who do not believe in your dreams. That group of people can fill your life and your mind if you let them. You have to stay your course. You were not put on this earth to fulfill someone else’s view of...
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E17 Grateful for Friends
Today is all about friendship! Let your friends know how important they are to you today! Let's spread more love around the world today!
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E16 Own Your Beliefs
If you believe it, own it. Don't hide behind what others think. Stand up for your beliefs and your values! Be courageous!
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E15 It May Seem Worthless to You
There are times when you simply cannot see the value that others have placed on an item. You don't have to see the value. You only need to respect that they hold value in whatever it is.
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E14 Ever Feel Like You Are Going It Alone
Do some days feel lonely? No one understands what your dream looks like? Feel let down or ridiculed for a vision of your future? You may be alone some days if you look at it from that lens. Or you maybe you need to rekindle the inspiration that started you on the path. It is Gratitude Friday and…
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E13 Go BIG or Go HOME
YOU make decisions every day about how you will live your life. Do you want to live big or is fear getting in the way? Are you living small because of influences around you? It is time to LIVE YOUR LIFE!
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E12 Make the Ordinary into Extraordinary
You hold the power to make the ordinary extraordinary. It is not brought to you. It is not given to you. It is not created for you. You decide. You decide if a sunset is ordinary or extraordinary. You hold the power. Make your day extraordinary. www.barbarawichman.com
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E11 Seatbelts and Signals
Have you noticed it too? Have you noticed the lack of some of the common courtesies around us? Some are simply just not nice, others are dangerous to others. One day. Just one day! Pay close attention to your own actions.
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E10 Miracle of Resilience
Do you know that resilience is a reflection of how you see the world? Do you know resilience can be learned? And your level of resilience varies at different times of your life? You are a miracle of resilience every day!
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E9 Stop Just Doing Start Thinking
Hey YOU! YES... YOU! Are you getting through your task list today? Are you getting things done on your list? How many items on your list are going to support your work to achieve your life goals? Your purpose? Live your Passion? You know, those topics you talk about all the time? Evaluate your…
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E8 The World of Sameness
We strive to be happy. We are encouraged to chase joy, our passion, our purpose. We are told it is OK to be different. Yet judgment is real. Our brain is wired for survival. That wiring can be in conflict with the desire to live your purpose, your passion, find joy.
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E7 You are AMAZING!
You are amazing just as you are! It does not take long for a friend, a social media post, a colleague, a boss, not long at all for them to tell you that you are wrong for liking something, your skills aren't good enough, your opinion is whacko! Here is the thing... You are amazing just as you…
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E6 Eat the Chocolate Cake!
So many things can happen in a moment that changes your life forever. Stop depriving yourself of the things you enjoy! Share your joys. Share your goals. Partake. Enjoy and share it with others! Eat chocolate cake! Do I have to say, as long as it does not hurt others?
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E5 Each Day Has a Beginning and an End
Each every day has a start and a finish. What do you choose to do with the time in between? Are you doing what you love? Are you doing what others say you should love? Are you contributing to the greater good of someone or something? Consider how you are spending your time between the beginning…
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E4 Let Your Sun Shine on You
News comes to us every day. Good news and bad news. Don't take on other peoples tragedy. It is not yours to own. Let your sun shine on you.
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E3 Gratitude Friday! Who is on Your Bench?
Friday Gratitude Day creation was to inspire others to action. To create a ripple effect of "gratitude actions" that would manifest as "acts of kindness. Gratitude is not something that just something we have or give. Gratitude is also a response we create intentionally. There is a feeling of...
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E2 Spread Kindness Not Judgment
Spread Kindness Not Judgment. Everyone will be happier including you. It is so easy to say something that judges others. The way they dress, eat, play, or behave. Yet rather than being kind or consider the fact that we do not know their story, we think ourselves superior by being judgmental. Our...
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E1 Did You See Your Sun Rise Today?
Did you see your sun rise today? Are your joy and passion still there or has it been replaced with the monotony of life? Are you focused on the should do's and have to do's, forgetting the things you love to do? Make a list. Pick one. Find your sun. Don't end up with the things that others say…
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What do you love doing so much that you want to wake up each day and push that sun up over the horizon to get your day moving?What do you love doing so much that you want to wake up each day and push that sun up over the horizon to get your day moving? Living each day to its fullest potential, immerse yourself in the simple, and be so happy that everyone wonders what is going on in your life.
HOSTED BY
Barbara Wichman
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What do you love doing so much that you want to wake up each day and push that sun up over the horizon to get your day moving?What do you love doing so much that you want to wake up each day and push that sun up over the horizon to get your day moving? Living each day to its fullest potential,...
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