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The Change Over
by Alanna Sparrow
Why be content when you can be happy? The Change Over is about breaking societal norms if they compromise your happiness. It's about being transparent with the struggles and loud with the successes. Each episode Alanna provides a transparent story related to growing pains and practical tips on how to become the best and happiest version of yourself.
Episodes
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Where is Your Attitude Taking You
When the direction you want to go in isn't the direction God had for you. This episode talks about how we sometimes struggle to be real with God. He can handle our disappointment and frustration.
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Stewardship v Control
Employees are 3.2 times more likely to quit within 6 month if they are micromanaged according to Gallup! What if good help is NOT hard to find but we struggle with control? In this episode there are practical uses of how to be better stewards of what God has given us to manage. Parable of the...
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Present v Presence
There are times when you're physical presence matters. There are more times when your presence matters. Here are some ways to be intentional about your presence both in leadership and your journey in Christ.
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Power v Authority
When life starts to life remember who and whose you are is the game changer. This episode discusses how we can best prepare and live a life that shows the authority we have as follwers of Christ.
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Goal Check-in
After exiting a special kind of season we are back just in time to reset and crush our goals for 2026. Listen to this quick episode on tips to make everyday count towards hitting your goal before the year is out.
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Use DATA with Coach Jess Rivera
This episode Coach Jess joins Alanna to discuss how we can use D.A.T.A. to prepare for tough conversations. Using Coach Jess's framework will help you remove emotion and enter conversations with confidence. Other topics: Code-switching Letting the good things flow Showing up as your best self…
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Be Ready for What You Ask For
Stop over-preparing and be strategic in how to walk in your purpose. This episode Alanna shares recent experiences and breaks down the DISC personality styles in how you can identify your style and overcome barriers that may be associated with your movement forward.
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How to SOAR with New Habits
Here are four tips to help you make it to 21 days of creating your next new habit! This episode Alanna talks about the SOAR method from Dr. Michael Koku and the diffit can make in your life.
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How to Stand out from Your Peers AKA Being Your Best Self
In a world full of competition. This episode Alanna shares 4 tips on how to not compete against peers but to stand out.Tip range from things you can do without any prep at all as well as things to consider in the long haul. This episode is lined with stories and breakdowns on how to stand out...
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Networking Tips
After almost being paralyzed at her first in-person networking event since COVID, Alanna shares three things to keep in mind at your next event! Mentioned in this episode: HiHello digital business cards
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Is Quiet Quitting for You?
Recently "Quiet Quitting" has become popular after a creator took to social media. Here learn what quiet quitting is and if it's something you should consider or stay clear from! This epiosde breaks down tips for those who choose to pass on this trend!
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Applying Positive Psychology
In this episode, we talk about two small acts that can make a huge difference in how you think and feel. Adding bits of positive psychology to your life will go beyond only enhancing your life but those around you as well.
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Managers Need Love Too
Most organizations focus on customers and products. That's what bring in the money so no we're not talking about any issue there. This episode we talk about three ways you can make sure your managers carrying the weight in the middle feel appreciated.
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Tips on Leading as an Introvert
Most people think you have to be loud and super charismatic to make it as a leader. In this episode Richara and I talk about tips to help those on the introverted side of life become better leaders.
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Quiet Lessons Learned on Leadership
One thing I learned along my leadership journey was to pay attention. This episode is a recap of some lessons learned from me paying attention to a previous leader I worked for. Listen in for great tips on how to become your best version of yourself and to see if I actually picked up what was…
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Three Workplace Stressors That Can Lead to Burnout
Burnout is real. As leaders we have the power and responsibility to make sure our expectations and conditions aren't tearing our teams apart. Listen to this episode for three stressors you can identify and plan to correct within your organization. Meet the host, Leadership Coach, Alanna Thomas on...
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Creating a Productive Work Environment
Studies show hundreds of millions of DAYS of vacation are left on the table every year. Most people would assume more working hours means more productivity but it's actually the opposite. Listen in to figure out how you can create a more productive work environment.
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Let's Talk Turnover
Releasing team members to find better opportunities can be tough. It's even harder when you're trying to figure how to establish your company's accountability plan. There's not a one-size-fits-all when it comes to accountability. In this episode, Alanna shares how employees seeing people let go...
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The Circle of Safety and Why it Matters
There is nothing like the feeling of being in constant competition. It's draining and as far from the peaceful stress-free life, we all dream about. In this episode, Alanna talks about the Circle of Safety and how it can be applied throughout your organization to increase inspiration…
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Life Happens to Us All
Many of us believe that we have to show up for everyone else and we do not show up for ourselves. This level of people-pleasing is one we are leaving in 2021. People are experiencing life regardless of what level and profession they may be in. That includes you. Be kind to yourself. Give your all...
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3 Reasons Why You Need a Project Manager
Looking back over your life, there are probably tons of goals and projects you had big plans for but for whatever reason you just didn't complete the task. You may have even completed the task but...it wasn't to your liking. In this episode, Alanna and Twyla Adkins, Project Management…
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Embrace the Suck
As leaders, there are things we do not want to do. Some of these are truly tough, others just require our presence with a good attitude. Inventory your space and I dare you to show up.
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Leadership Choices
This episode Alanna shares her experience as a leader dealing with sudden changes. All leaders deal with change. Some are good, some take a little more getting used to. All require making choices.
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Benefits of Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
What if there were small things you could do to make a big impact on how you interact with your team and how they interact with you? This episode I chat with Richara Brown of the Virtual Vault and R.D.B Coaching and Consulting on how to build your emotional intelligence and reap the benefits of it.
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Shift Happens
This episode is an update on what's been going on and what's next for professional leaders in this community!
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Eat What's On Your Plate
Every now and then I find myself in a place where I want more to do, to focus on, to accomplish and then reality hits! I am barely managing what's on my current plate. This episode, I share my experience and what I recommend in these situations.
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Me v. Me
Often times we start to think we're behind because our path looks different from someone else's. In reality, we may not even be going to the same destination. Even if we are, each path has its own beauty. Sounds good right? Listen in to see how that's handled in real life.
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Explore More in 2021
When is the last time you stepped outside of your box to try something new? Not necessarily a new career but a new hobby, new music, new anything! It's 2021 and if you're going to live your life to the fullest you have to give something new a chance. If you like it great! If it sucks... you…
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Effective Conflict Resolution
Have you ever felt in need of a conflict resolution conversation? How do you know when it's worth it? What if you lose your friend? What if your relationship ends up being better than ever? In this episode, I provide a few tips on identifying if both parties are ready for a conversation and how…
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White Privilege v. Black Punishment: Semantics
I want to applaud those of you who are still having conversations about race and privilege. It can be tiring and tough when it's with people you thought understood this already. This episode I want to offer ONE tip to help break a wall I've noticed that stops many of these conversations. Listen…
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Thoughts on Racial Tension
This episode I wanted to share my top 3 thoughts on the current racial climate. Visit www.AlannaSparrow.com to join the Change Over Community and sign up for the newsletter! Episodes mentioned: 9. Energy and Expectations: Keeping Your Peace
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Surviving Domestic Violence
Most of us think the closest we've ever been to domestic violence is watching What's Love Got to Do With It. The reality is nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner according to the NCADV. In this episode, Trust shares her journey into and out of an abusive...
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Branding, Networking and Mastering LinkedIn
Anybody ever set up a LinkedIn account because you knew you needed to and then never went back to it again or just me? In this episode, I talk to Danielle Mills, the founder, and owner of Headstrong. She is a master networker and literally wrote a book about mastering LinkedIn. Listen for the...
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Taking Control in the Midst of COVID
In the midst of a global pandemic, all my days are starting to look and feel the same. Minus the dates moving by faster. Can you believe it's been 2 months since the COVID19 pandemic swept the US. I am finally starting to feel comfortable in my new life. You know what that means? It's time to get...
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Why You Don't Need to Learn A New Skill During A Pandemic
For some people, the sudden life change caused by COVID19 can be the break from work or time at home many have been waiting for. For others, it's business as usual with longer hours because the commute to their office or living room is shorter. For us all, it is a change. This episode is to break...
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Stop Explaining
Quote of the Week: Talking comes by nature. Silence comes by Wisdom. This episode Alanna discusses the three reasons to stop explaining yourself. No episode is complete without a personal life lesson to relate to. Book Referenced: The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene Visit AlannaSparrow.com to...
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Let's Talk Finances
This week's motivational quote: "You can't get out of debt while keeping the same lifestyle that got you there." - Dave Ramsey Listen in for examples of how you can apply this quote and be intentional in your spending and saving in 2020.
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Happiness is an Inside Job
"Happiness is not the absence of problems, it's the ability to deal with them."-unknown This episode Alanna shares her top three ways to find happiness regardless of your situation. There's no challenge this week just the desire for all the members of the Change Over Community to be aware,...
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Sometimes You Gotta Piss People Off
Have you ever felt like every time you tried to better yourself someone who you wanted to support you got upset? This week's motivational quote talk about just that. Listen in for Alanna's experience and guidance on how to deal with those situations.
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The Freedom and Faults of Choices
With all the choices we make every now and then it becomes easy to only focus on the ones that have an immediate visual consequence. In this episode Alanna challenges the members of the Change Over community to consider the other choices we make in 2020 as well.
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Hope Is Not Enough
In the first episode of 2020 Alanna shares a quote by General Gordon R. Sullivan and discusses how we have to have more than hope to make dreams come true. Too often we say we "hope" things for things and call it being optimistic. In 2020, we are not only being optimistic we're winning on…
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Time for a Break: Final Episode of 2019
Life is full of transitions! This episode Alanna shares the need to adjust to a new season and gives special Thanksgiving tips to the members of The Change Over Community. In this episode you can also hear why this is the last episode of the year and what to expect in 2020. The Change Over is…
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The Company You Keep
This episode Alanna shares a motivating experience she recently had realized she was at the bottom on the totem pole. When it comes to choosing your friends and mentors you have to be intentional. Listen in to learn the three things you should consider when you think about who should be close to...
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Controlling Your Thoughts
Controlling your thoughts is harder than most people think. In the same way that negative thoughts come to us and fill our minds, we have the power to choose happy thoughts. Sometimes, the happy thoughts aren't exactly happy as they are thoughts we trying to use to encourage ourselves to keep...
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Welcome to Thirty-Hood
Most people have an idea of what their lives should look like at 25. What happens to us subconsciously when we turn 30 and still haven't met the olds we had for our 25 year old self? This episode Alanna shares the 5 lessons she learned that helped her to embrace being 30 and completely "off…
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How to Deal with Comparison
Have you ever found yourself paralyzed because you were trying to operate like someone else? Comparison is known as the thief of joy and it's pretty annoying too. In this episode Alanna shares how she found herself paralyzed in the one thing she dedicated this year to doing, podcasting! Episode...
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Let's Talk Solo Travel
Have you ever wanted to take a trip alone? We all need a break from people and the stresses of life. Every now and then we want to take it someplace new and exciting. In this episode Kat and Alanna talk about Kat's first experience traveling alone for a week long vacation! If you've ever thought...
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Chase The Dream
What are you known for? In this episode Alanna and Reign talk about the importance of chasing your dreams relentlessly. After it was brought to Reigns attention that she wasn't known for her passion she made huge changes that led to her going viral and sharing spaces with some of rap and hip hops...
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The Other Side of Fear
One of the most uncomfortable things we face in life is getting beyond our fears. In this episode Alanna shares a listener testimony along with her own about the other side of fear. Have you challenged yourself lately? Listen to this episode for this week's challenge. Email/DM: Email:...
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Conscious Conversations featuring @NetworkJenn
Have you ever wanted to learn to communicate better? Is networking not really your thing, but you know you need to do it? Are you tired of the same five questions every time you go on a new date? Listen to Alanna and Jennifer Smith (NetworkJenn) discuss the importance of having meaningful...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Why be content when you can be happy? The Change Over is about breaking societal norms if they compromise your happiness. It's about being transparent with the struggles and loud with the successes. Each episode Alanna provides a transparent story related to growing pains and practical tips on how to become the best and happiest version of yourself.
HOSTED BY
Alanna Sparrow
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Why be content when you can be happy? The Change Over is about breaking societal norms if they compromise your happiness. It's about being transparent with the struggles and loud with the successes. Each episode Alanna provides a transparent story related to growing pains and practical tips on how...
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