322 Give Yourself Grace

To give yourself grace for mistakes you’ve made or for expectations that seem unattainable is something that can be more daunting than many of us want to admit. As difficult as it can be to be gracious with ourselves in order for us to grow and thrive as human beings, it is vital that we do be patient with ourselves and own our mistakes or failed expectations so that we can grow.

In this episode Sarah Elkins and Nikki Campbell discuss the importance of resilience, growth, and grace with ourselves because everything we do starts with us and if we aren’t at our best we cannot give our best. Nikki Campbell brings warmth, understanding, and resilience to the discussion, telling many stories from her own life and how through her own strength and the love of those around her she was able to grow into who she is today.

295 Personal Stories and How They Matter

The relevance of stories in career and life is something that is undeniable, whether it be a professional story about a time you were vital to your team at work, or a more personal story that demonstrates skills that are so second nature to you that you don’t even think about them any more, learning when and how to share every story and how they put your talents and values on display is a skill that can take you above and beyond.

In this episode Sarah Elkins shares a personal story that exemplifies her skills, talents, and values, throughout the story listen for cues, and take note of how she tells the story in a way that compliments everyone and the situation they were in, and not just herself.

Episode 287 Should I Stay or Should I Go?

When you’ve been in a job position, or really any position, long enough you will notice things that make that position grating on your nerves, or maybe it’s even making you sick to some degree due to how you are treated in the workplace. Maybe these issues are simply perceptions you have or projections onto others of a much larger issue. Regardless it is your responsibility to be mindful of these actions and decide what will be best for you and fall in line with your values.

In this reuploaded episode of 217, Sarah Elkins and Karen Elkins Cohen discuss stories from their careers on clients they’ve helped and what these people inadvertently taught them, and through these stories they hope that you too will gain something useful and helpful to your own life.

252 Dealing With Trauma Through Stories

Sharing our stories and listening to the stories others tell us is the most important thing we can do in our interpersonal relationships, showing them that you understand and you care is a gift that only you can give.

In this episode Sarah Elkins and her friend Lee Keylock discuss the importance of sharing our stories and carrying the stories of those we love with us so that we may heal and grow, as well as the importance of inspiring others to tell their own stories and pursue the path in life that will bring them joy and peace.

Sarah Elkins

August 22, 2022

Authenticity, Business, Emotional Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, identity, Life, Personal Development, podcast, Purpose, Regret, relationships, Self Discovery, Storytelling

244: How Does Storytelling Make You More Relatable and Inspiring?

Sarah Elkins

August 22, 2022

Authenticity, Business, Emotional Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, identity, Life, Personal Development, podcast, Purpose, Regret, relationships, Self Discovery, Storytelling

244: How Does Storytelling Make You More Relatable and Inspiring?

In this episode Sarah Elkins and her guest, Greg McDonough, an accomplished entrepeneur and finance consultant, discuss the importance of telling one's story in a meaningful and relevant way so that it resonates with the audience in a way that can be both compelling and inspiring.

Sarah Elkins

November 30, 2021

Storytelling, Stories, Self Discovery, Speaking Blog, relationships, podcast, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Career Coach, Women Empowerment, Women, Female

205: Women Supporting Women, Featuring Harpreet Ghumman

Sarah Elkins

November 30, 2021

Storytelling, Stories, Self Discovery, Speaking Blog, relationships, podcast, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Career Coach, Women Empowerment, Women, Female

What are you going to do to help other women amplify their voices?

Tune into this captivating discussion between Sarah Elkins and Harpreet Ghumman, Executive Coach, D & I Strategist, Business Mentor, and Speaker, about living an authentic life and helping guide other women with their own. This conversation unpacks the power behind stepping up for others, beyond listening to their stories but mentoring the ones who need us most.

Sarah Elkins

November 23, 2021

Personal Development, podcast, Storytelling, Self Discovery, Stories, Entrepreneurship, how to, mental health, relationships

204: Inner Voice Have You Spinning? Fire Your Narrator!

Sarah Elkins

November 23, 2021

Personal Development, podcast, Storytelling, Self Discovery, Stories, Entrepreneurship, how to, mental health, relationships

How do we overcome that powerful voice in our head that keeps us from succeeding and sharing our accomplishments?

Sarah Elkins and Valerie Gordon tackle the topics from their previous conversation, as well as new topics such as questioning the loud voice inside your head and rewriting your own story. This engaging conversation dives into the deeper meaning behind the “narrator” we experience, how do we seize those thoughts and put them into action?