Uncertainty and anxiety are highly linked in our brains: when we aren’t sure what will happen, we often go into planning, defensive mode, trying to come up with every possible scenario and ensure a good outcome. Author Maggie Jackson looks at the ways that better managing uncertainty - like anxiety - is an essential skill. Reframing uncertainty helps us perf ... Show More
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How to Handle Anxiety About Difficult Conversations with Amy Gallo
Do you avoid difficult conversations because you don't want to make things worse? You're not alone. Many of us avoid conflict because it feels uncomfortable, but avoiding it often creates even more stress, uncertainty, and anxiety. In this episode, I sit down with workplace confl ... Show More
41m 27s
Aug 20
How To Make Space For Your Soul In Midlife with Olivia F. Scott
Does starting over in midlife feel exciting or terrifying? In this special crossover episode, I joined Olivia F. Scott from Freedom at the Mat to talk about career pivots, identity, ambition, and what it means to rebuild in midlife. We share our own experiences with burnout, rebu ... Show More
49m 33s
Aug 18
The Four Factors Every Neurodistinct Leader Needs To Understand
Have you ever wondered why the way everyone else works just doesn't seem to work for you? In this episode, I introduce my TAAM framework and share what I learned from my Neuro Strength Survey of more than 1,200 neurodistinct professionals. I talk about how time, attention, agency ... Show More
51m 45s
Aug 2023
249 | Managing the Stress of Uncertainty
<p>On todays episode, the main question we are diving into today is, how do we manage the stress when uncertainty pops up? This could be a job change, relationship separation, illness, or having a baby. The unknown tends to pop its head periodically throughout our lives and knowi ... Show More
24m 40s
Dec 2024
Ep 39: Why it's worth embracing uncertainty
There's no question that we find ourselves in uncertain times. Looking at current events and wondering about what the future may hold can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed, to say the least. But uncertain times aren't always the ominous force we make them out to ... Show More
31m 5s
Sep 2023
5 practical ways to deal with uncertainty in your life
Are you currently experiencing uncertainty, or the the unknown in any aspect of your life? Maybe it’s your next move? Or a big life shift… IF yes, Then it’s likely you are experiencing feelings of anxiety, frustration, and even fear about what lies ahead. It's absolutely okay to ... Show More
18 m
Sep 2021
#460: How to Be Confident in Uncertainty and with the Unknown Ahead
Life is filled with uncertainty and tons of unknowns, so learning how to stay confident in unpredictability is key to living with unshakeable confidence. Get a sneak peek into a chapter of my newest book, Straighten Your Crown, and how I have learned to embrace the unpredictabili ... Show More
44m 56s