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212: Micro Adjustments For The Win

Most of us would like to improve ourselves- the way we are viewed by others and the inner voice in our head that guides us to decisions.

During this episode, you will learn more about how small things can make a huge difference. Listen in as Sarah shares her stories, the small adjustments that lead to bigger changes in her relationships with family and friends.

211: Authenticity is Overrated

"Authenticity isn’t a static fixed thing. We grow, we transform, we collect people and information throughout our lives that influence our identity. Sometimes dramatically, sometimes in more subtle ways."

210: Your Strengths Are Your Stories, Tell Them With Confidence and Intention

Hey friends, happy new year to you!

I have a feeling 2022 will be a big year for all of us, a good feeling in fact, that we will make some magic happen this year.

Listen to the latest episode of Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will in which Sarah discusses how you can use your natural talents to be successful and stay motivated.

209: Transition and Transformation Are Painful, Recruit a Guide

Just in time for the New Year, join in with Sarah Elkins as she talks about her change over the past few years- from someone with a draining job to happily self-employed. Sarah shares the steps and activities she learned along the way that assisted in developing her own “satisfying menu”.

208: Have You Been Reading Books Wrong?

Avil Beckford is the host of The One Problem Podcast, breaking down current, relevant problems in under 10 minutes, one at a time. She also trains leaders to reimagine how they read books, guiding them to get the most out of their reading time.

207: Want to Bring Out the Best In People? Listen to Them.

Listen, Ask Questions, Give Them An Answer

Have you ever had a job working for a difficult or mean boss? Or maybe you are a boss that struggles to connect with your employees? Thomas Jackson’s most memorable bosses are the ones who listened to his ideas and either implemented them or let them know why not.

Listen to Sarah Elkins and Thomas Jackson, as they discuss the difference between an encouraging leader and a negative one. In this episode, Sarah and Thomas dive into this topic and share the memorable moments, whether good or bad, from their work experiences and the long-term effects on workers. They also talk about the No Longer Virtual event, and how you can build your professional network face-to-face. 

Join in to see how your work environment can change based on the attitudes of the people around you. 

“The difference between a nice person showing up in different ways, versus a mean person showing up the same way.” 

*podcast show notes contributed by Tracy Ackeret


About Thomas: 

Thomas Jackson is a UPS Driver Helper and Belt Splitter.

He enjoys writing articles for his LinkedIn profile and has over 2,000+ articles on the platform. 

Visit Thomas’ LinkedIn profile and don’t hesitate to dive into his collection of articles. 


ABOUT SARAH:

"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."

In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I’ve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don’t realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they’re sharing them with.

My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.

The audiobook, Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!

Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.

206: The Strange Sensation of Holding Space for Conflicting Emotions

Accepting Help is an Act of Compassion

When those close to us experience tragedy, we want to step in whether it’s big or small acts of compassion. And yet, sometimes, we feel selfishness or even helplessness when aiding those in need.

Sarah Elkins image and quote for podcast cover art: "It's an act of compassion to accept help when it's offered."

Join Sarah Elkins in this latest episode of Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will, as she shares moments in her life that lead to her understanding that sympathy is not selfishness. Sarah also dives into fighting thoughts of powerlessness while watching family and friends suffer through providing comfort. 

Tune in to learn more about the incredible gift of giving- as it is without the negative mindset of conflicting emotions. 

Sarah Elkins image and quote for podcast cover art.

“I’m realizing more & more that when we allow others to help us in our times of need, it’s an incredible gift of compassion.”

*podcast show notes contributed by Tracy Ackeret

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ABOUT SARAH:

"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."

In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I’ve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don’t realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they’re sharing them with.

My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.

The audiobook, Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!

Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.