A weekly podcast focused on stories that demonstrate how defining our own human experience (HX) leads to elevating the same across teams, organizations, families and communities. Each week
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Are you ready to become the kind of leader who’s not just in control, but aligned with your purpose—no excuses? Welcome to Today's Balanced Leader, the podcast that cuts through the fluff and gives you the real strategies you need to lead, transform, and thrive. I’m your host, guide and coach, Caroline Baird, and I’m here to show you how to ditch the excuses and embrace bold, unapologetic change. We’re not just talking about balance—we’re living it. We’re challenging outdated norms, tackling ...
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Welcome to Sophia Baird, where amazing things happen.
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podcast about the new Zealand news that is not main stream
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Actor James McAvoy and director Jon S Baird talk about their film Filth, based on the novel by Irvine Welsh (Trainspotting). The outrageous comedy follows scheming and corrupt detective sergeant Bruce Robertson (McAvoy) as he tries to solve a murder, get promoted, and get his wife back—all while weaving a web of lies even he can’t untangle.
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Forever fascinated by what motivates, shapes and guides the talented, hard-working and driven individuals behind some of our favourite beauty brands, Keeping Face is about the weak spot, the scary moment, the part of the story in each founder’s narrative, where things looked like they might go wrong - badly wrong. How did they get around these moments? How did they turn weakness into opportunity? Did they feel vulnerable? Was it hard to rally and rebound? Who was there to support them throug ...
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Part 2: Putting AI to Work: Advanced Tools and Future Possibilities
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30:27Welcome back to the continuation of my conversation with Mike and Reggie about the human experience of AI. In the first part, we laid the groundwork by discussing how to get started and facing the philosophical questions and fears surrounding this technology. Now, we get into the really exciting applications, exploring how my guests have gone from …
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Ep 42: Authenticity Is Your Leadership Advantage: Lead Boldly, Break the Mold, and Stop Hiding with Brittany Rogars
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1:01:50What if the very thing you’ve been taught to hide is actually your greatest leadership advantage? In this bold, real conversation, Brittany Rogar joins me to share how she went from gas station clerk to CEO of a six-figure business—without watering down who she is. If you’ve ever felt like you had to shrink your story, tone down your personality, o…
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The Human Side of AI: Getting Started and Facing the Fear (Part one)
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25:49On this special two-part episode of the HX Podcast, I’m so excited to be joined by two of my colleagues from CMS, Mike and Reggie. We dive deep into the human experience of artificial intelligence, starting not with the technology itself, but with the people who use it. Mike and Reggie share their personal histories and what drives them, from a pas…
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Hey humans! On this episode of the HX podcast, I wanted to talk to my fellow Gen Xers about something that was programmed into us back in our twenties: the idea that our worth is tied to our productivity. I see it causing problems in business and in people's lives. I know this from my own career in startups, where that hustle culture was rewarded a…
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Ep 41: From Hustling to Aligned Action: Your June Goal-Setting Reset
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31:19Join me, Caroline Baird, as we delve into achieving balance in leadership through self-reflection and practical strategies. June is upon us and it's time to revisit and reset our goals for the year. This is a great practice, as we can often find ourselves in hustling to meet our objectives, when in fact, aligned action steps are what we need to cro…
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Assuming Positive Intent: The Roots and Repercussions of a Victimhood Mindset
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10:29Hey humans! In this episode, as we continue our series on 'Assuming Positive Intent,' I'm diving further into a topic I believe is one of the most challenging things we navigate: the duality between victimhood and accountability. To pick up from last week, I really break down what victimhood looks like – that mindset rooted in an external locus of …
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In this episode of my 'Assuming Positive Intent' series, I wanted to share a personal insight that really struck me, especially as I've been feeling a bit exhausted from a big push at work. I talk about the crucial difference between falling into a 'victimhood' mindset and practicing 'self-compassion,' and I offer one simple but powerful shift I've…
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The Sauce, The Soul, and The Essential Culture of Leadership: A Tribute to Tom Frank
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50:36This podcast episode is a special one for me, as I pay tribute to a man who was truly a force bigger than life: Tom Frank. He was an incredible storyteller and an icon, and I think of him often. This particular episode, which we originally recorded back in September 2020, features Tom discussing the culture of organizations and sharing his history …
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Leave Management Reimagined with Seth Turner of AbsenceSoft: Compassion, Compliance, and Innovation
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37:05Hey humans, you won't want to miss this episode! I chat with Seth Turner from AbsenceSoft about a seriously important topic: leave management. We're digging into how we can shift our thinking from just processing paperwork to truly supporting employees during critical life moments. Seth shares his journey into this complex world and how his company…
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Ep 40 The Truth About Burnout: What Your Body Has Been Trying to Tell You with Katie Townsend
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1:14:23Understanding This Will Change How You Lead, Live, and Heal Today’s episode will forever change how you think about overwhelm, burnout, leadership, and why your nervous system—not your mindset—is often running the show. I'll sit down with Katie Townsend, a former therapist turned powerhouse branding and business coach, to explore what it really mea…
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Prioritize the Pause: A Gen X Guide to Well-being Over Work
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6:15In this continuing series of assuming postitive intent I'm talking to my awesome Gen Xers. We're tackling this ingrained idea from our early careers: exhaustion as a status symbol, where we equate productivity with our worth. I experienced this firsthand early in my career spent working in startups, where hustle was rewarded, hardwiring me to belie…
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Beyond the Workshop: Cultivating a Collaborative Culture with Allison Coward
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29:51Hey humans! I was absolutely thrilled to have a fascinating conversation with Alison Coward joining us all the way from across the pond (as I finally got to say!) Alison shared her incredible human experience, tracing her journey through the worlds of fashion promotion, supporting creative practitioners, and ultimately diving deep into the power of…
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Ep 39: Balanced Leadership in 2025: Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, and Thriving Teams
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57:50What if the secret to unstoppable, balanced leadership in 2025 isn’t about working harder—but leading with deeper connection, courage, and resilience? In this episode, I sit down with leadership experts Melissa and Kevin Thallemer to reveal the keys to thriving as a leader in 2025. Together, they explore how emotional intelligence, psychological sa…
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Assuming Positive Intent Series: The Thief of Joy - Overcoming Perfectionism
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7:01In this episode I explore the concept of perfectionism and offers actionable advice for overcoming it. As part of the 'Top Trends in 2025' series, I'm focusing on the importance of assuming positive intent and my aim is to highlight the detrimental effects of perfectionism on personal and professional growth. Some of the strategies includes recogni…
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Hey humans! We're still exploring those top trends for '25, and this week it's all about tackling your scarcity mindset – that feeling of "not enough" that can really hold you back. We're diving into how to challenge this by first understanding the limiting beliefs that drive it. These often come from assumptions or past experiences we treat as fac…
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Hey humans! Welcome back to part two of our data literacy series! In this episode, I continue my round table discussion with Jennifer Wright, Karen Brieger, and Kelly Oliver as we dive deeper into the practical aspects of HR data. We explore the critical importance of "clean data" - what it really means and why it matters so much. Kelly breaks down…
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Numbers That Tell the People Story: How Data Literacy Transforms HR Leadership (Part one)
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39:23Hey humans! On this part one of a two part series, I had the pleasure of hosting a fantastic round table discussion with three amazing HR professionals - Jennifer Wright, Karen Brieger, and Kelly Oliver - where we dive into the world of data literacy in human resources. Each of my guests shared their unique HR journeys and how embracing data has be…
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The Future of Support Continued with Kristen Genovese (Part 2)
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25:51This episode is the second part of a series discussing the intersection of mental health and the opioid crisis, particularly its impact on youth and families. If you haven't heard part one, I strongly encourage you to do that! We continue our examination of the topic with Kristen Genovese, CEO of Not My Kid, a nonprofit organization based in Arizon…
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Ep 38 Lead with Clarity and Courage: The Power of Boundaries
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44:56Are you exhausted from holding everything together—at work, at home, in your head—and still feeling like it’s not enough? You’re not alone. So many high-achievers are secretly overwhelmed, constantly on, and silently wondering, “Is this really what leadership is supposed to feel like?” In this powerful episode of Today’s Balanced Leader, I take you…
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25 Years of "Not My Kid" and the Future of Support with Kristen Genovese (Part 1)
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23:11Hey humans, on this episode, I talk with Kristen Genovese, CEO of Not My Kid, as part one of a two-part series discussing the critical intersection of mental health, the fentanyl crisis, and its impact on children and families. Kristen shares her extensive background in behavioral health and her journey to Not My Kid, emphasizing the organization's…
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Hey, it's me again, diving into the human experience – you know, the real stuff, especially how it plays out in our workplaces. We're on this journey to figure out how to make things better for everyone, including ourselves. And we're really focused on the big trends for 2025, particularly this whole idea of 'inside-out' work. It's about getting ou…
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Leveraging AI for Fair and Efficient Hiring with Tim Freestone of Alooba
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37:25In this episode of the HX podcast, I talk to Tim Freestone, founder of Alooba, an AI driven skills assessment platform. Tim shares his journey into the world of recruitment and explains how his frustrations as a hiring manager led to the creation of Alooba. Our discussion highlights the biases in the hiring process and explores how AI and technolog…
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Hey humans! Today, we're tackling a topic that's not just a trend for 2025, but a timeless essential: integrity. My guest, Bri Morsa and I defined integrity and its key aspects: honesty, accountability, consistency, and moral courage. We also explore workplace statistics highlighting the impact of integrity on reporting misconduct, employee turnove…
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Ep 37: The New Definition of Inclusive Leadership: Leading with Impact with Caroline Baird
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27:30Leadership is evolving. The old model—where leaders hold all the power, control every decision, and push for results at any cost—is broken. Today’s most successful leaders don’t just manage—they inspire, empower, and create lasting impact. In this episode of Today's Balanced Leader, we explore the new definition of inclusive leadership and how to l…
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Empathy & Respect in the Workplace: An Interview with Rhiannon Albert
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20:30Hey humans! In this episode of the HX podcast, I am joined by Rhiannon Albert, the owner and founder of MyTrustedHR.com. We talk about top trends in the human experience for 2025, focusing on the importance of empathy and respect both inside and outside the workplace. With so many changes related to the political climate, mandates regarding DEI and…
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In this episode I cover essential strategies for leading through crisis. The discussion is based on highlights from a recent event with Achieve Engagement and sponsored by HiBob. I'd love for you to listen to some of the key conversations that were part of this discussion. You can find them here. Key points include establishing consistent communica…
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Ep 36 How to Build a High-Trust Workplace & Transform Your Culture with Tim McCleary
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1:16:48Are you facing disengaged employees, struggling with organizational change, or trying to create a high-performance culture in your workplace? In this episode of Today's Balanced Leader, I sit down with Tim McCleary, an expert in culture activation and founder of The Involvement Practice. With 20+ years at NBC, Warner Bros., and GE, Tim shares actio…
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Navigating Legal Changes in 2025: An HR Perspective In this episode of the HX podcast, I explore the top legal trends anticipated for 2025 that could impact organizations nationwide. I discuss how recent administration changes, Supreme Court decisions, and evolving regulations could alter the landscape for HR and legal departments. Key topics inclu…
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Ep 35 BONUS: Navigating Uncertainty: Leadership with an Empowered Edge with Caroline Baird
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21:22Feeling the weight of uncertainty? Economic shifts, trade tensions, rising costs, and workforce concerns are hitting leaders across industries. If you’re responsible for a business, a team, or simply trying to keep things afloat, this episode is for you. You don’t have to let uncertainty paralyze you—you can lead through it with confidence, clarity…
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Beyond Tired: Understanding and Managing Burnout in Today's Workplace
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24:16Burnout at work shows up in a bunch of ways, from always feeling tired and less productive to being super cynical and detached. You might be more irritable, have trouble focusing, get headaches, feel totally drained, or just want to be left alone. Basically, it's a drag. In this episode, I'll share some thoughts about how to spot it with yourself a…
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Ep 34 Master Leadership Communication & Emotional Regulation with Jayna Swan
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1:04:28Imagine having the confidence to communicate with clarity, the emotional regulation to navigate challenges with ease, and the alignment to ensure every goal you set fuels both your success and fulfillment. What if the key to thriving as a leader wasn’t about doing more, but about being more intentional with your time, energy, and values? Join me in…
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The Power of Self-Compassion: A Journey of Healing and Growth
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26:47Hey humans! This episode is all about self-compassion and assuming positive intent, two interconnected concepts that are crucial for navigating life's challenges and building strong relationships. I'll share a personal story about my daughter's cancer journey and how it taught me the importance of prioritizing self-care and giving myself grace duri…
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Prioritizing Mental Health: Trends and Solutions for 2025
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33:30Hey humans! In this episode, I'm diving deep into a topic that's close to my heart: mental health in the workplace. We'll be talking about the latest trends, the challenges we face, and some practical solutions you can implement in your organization. We'll explore the impact of remote work, the rise of burnout, and the limitations of traditional EA…
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Ep 33: Why Your Goals Fail and How To Achieve Success: Neuroscience-Backed Strategies
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34:30Hey there, it's Caroline, your friend and guide to balanced leadership. In this episode, we're diving into why most of us struggle with goal-setting and how to reframe it for lasting success. If you've ever felt the frustration of New Year's resolutions slipping away, this episode is for you. We'll explore the psychology behind why traditional goal…
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Top Trends for 2025: Why Alignment Matters More Than Ever
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22:13Hey humans! I'm so excited to kick off our fourth season with you! In this episode, I share some exciting updates about the show and dive deep into one of the biggest trends we'll be exploring in 2025: alignment. We'll be looking at how alignment impacts everything from employee well-being and mental health to the ethical use of AI and diversity, e…
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Ep 32: Navigating Change: Managing Transitions, Listening to Your Team, and Preventing Turnover with Lisa Rigoli
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49:24Feeling overwhelmed by the constant changes in your organization? Struggling to keep your team motivated and reduce turnover? Hey, it’s Caroline, your guide to mastering balance in leadership! This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating change and turnover within their organization. My guest, Lisa Rigoli, founder of Element of Change, dives…
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Intentionality and Flow: Embracing the Journey of 2025
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44:51Hey there, beautiful humans! Welcome to The HX podcast - and happy 2025. In this episode I kick off Season four with a bang, joined by the incredible Jenn Mason, a leader in the fight against the opioid crisis as the Executive Vice President of Operations at Community Medical Services, where we work together. We share our personal and professional …
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Hey humans, it's the HX Podcast Year in Review for 2024! We've covered a lot of ground from amazing thought leaders in the Human Resources space, to meditation ideas and practice, as well as AI in HX. I hope you enjoy as I explore some of the more popular episodes and preview what is to come with the podcast for 2025. I'll also hint at a new projec…
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Hey humans, it's the wrap-up of our meditation series! Over these seven episodes, we’ve explored a variety of meditation practices to help you step into 2025 as your most mindful, regulated, and empowered self. We began with mindfulness meditation—a simple two-minute starter to build awareness. From there, we dove into a beat-based guided meditatio…
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The Gift of Slowing Down: Reflect, Recalibrate, and Lead with Purpose in 2025
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12:14In this special holiday edition of 'Today's Balanced Leader,' I am joining you as we explore the transformative Power & Gift of Slowing Down allowing for reflection, recalibration and leading with purpose. We'll look at strategies for leading with confidence, resilience, and preventing burnout, reflecting on our journeys, and realigning with our va…
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Unlocking Inner Strength: A Mantra Meditation Journey - Part 6
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5:03Hey humans! Welcome back to The HX Podcast. In this episode, we're diving deep into Day 6 of our meditation challenge. We're exploring the transformative power of mantra meditation, a technique that helps you stay present and focused. Remember those mindfulness exercises we did in the beginning? This is similar, but with a twist. You'll be creating…
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Unwrapping Your Leadership Gifts: Presence, Joy, and Strength to Finish the Year Strong
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29:45Are you stuck in the grind, feeling like no matter how much you do, it's never enough? The secret to stepping into the leadership role you deserve isn’t doing more—it’s leading differently! This episode uncovers the 3 gifts that will transform how you lead: Presence, Joy, and Your Unique Leadership Strength. It’s time to stop just surviving year-en…
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In this ongoing meditation series of episodes of the HX podcast, I introduce a guided mindfulness and visualization meditation challenge designed to help listeners re-center. This emphasizes the importance of focusing on visual details, scents, sounds, tactile sensations, and even tastes associated with a favorite location. This meditation session …
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Breaking Bias and Building Culture: The Role of AI in HR with Barb Hyman
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39:52In this episode, I took a brief break from the meditation series (we'll pick it up next Tuesday), because I had the pleasure of chatting with Barb Hyman, the founder and CEO of Sapio.ai, about something I’m deeply passionate about—the intersection of AI and the human experience. Barb and I dove into a range of topics that are so relevant right now:…
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Healing Through Trauma-Informed Fitness with Gabi Varga
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1:08:27Ever wondered how trauma affects your physical health and leadership? In this special episode, I welcome Gabi Varga, a trauma-informed personal trainer with over 20 years of experience, to uncover that connection. We’ll explore strategies to lead with confidence, stay resilient, and avoid burnout, emphasizing a holistic approach to mind, body, and …
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Mindfulness Challenge Day 4: Body Scan Meditation for Serious Tension Relief
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4:47In this four-minute episode of the HX podcast I'll introduce you to a two-minute body scan meditation aimed at helping you identify and relieve tension in your bodies. This is episode four of the meditation series and I strongly urge you to review the previous three episodes if you haven't already. I'll talk about the versatility of this meditation…
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Mindfulness Challenge Day 3: How Loving Kindness Meditation Transforms Your Day
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5:18Hey humans, it's Stacie Baird, and welcome back to the HX Podcast. We’re in the middle of our meditation series, and today we dove into something truly special—a practice known as Loving Kindness Meditation. I get it; this might sound a little out there at first, and even Dan Harris, the guy behind 10% Happier, once thought it was hokey too. But le…
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Mastering Adaptive Leadership: Thrive in this Ever-Changing World
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59:09If you're ready to transform your leadership style and navigate the ever-changing tides of today's world, this episode is for you. On Today's Balanced Leader, I explore the art of Adaptive Leadership, sharing invaluable strategies and insights from leaders like Satya Nadella and Reed Hastings. Learn how to lead confidently through uncertainty, insp…
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Why Slowing Down Feels So Hard: A Candid Conversation on Meditation with Bri Morsa
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45:58In this latest episode of the HX Podcast, we’re diving deeper into the challenges and opportunities of meditation with my best friend Bri Morsa. We're still in the meditation series - but I sometimes know and hear how we all cultivate certain ideas and thoughts around the mention of meditation. And I know Bri is a perfect resource to bring into thi…
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In this episode of the HX podcast, I'll lead you through day two of an eight part meditation series. I'll introduces a focus meditation technique that requires only two minutes and involves using music with a beat, such as Andra Day's 'Rise Up.' The practice includes breathing exercises aligned with the beat, encouraging you to focus intensely on t…
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