200. Milestone Episode, a little reflection and a sneak peek into the future of TOOST

Sometime too much information is the real problem in our age of constant connectivity.  In today’s episode Danielle and Kristy sit down with Liane Davey, organizational psychologist to discuss the topic of workload vs. thought load and how too much of the latter is leading to serious burnout. Leanne offers practical strategies for managing thought load, including creating priority lists, understanding emotional experiences, and embracing "doing nothing" to restore creativity and productivity.  Guest’s Website: Enough about Workload, the Problem is Thoughtload Resource: Time Timer Work with Danielle: If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just want to learn more about the impact that coaching can have in your life, visit Danielle's website at www.daniellemccombs.com and schedule a complimentary exploratory session.  Work with Kristy: You can work with Kristy one-on-one or hire her to speak with your team to improve workplace communication. Visit Kristy’s website at www.kristyolinger.com  and find her work journal at Work Journal — Kristy Olinger.

We’ve reached the 200th Episode of The Opposite of Small Talk (TOOST).  Join Danielle and Kristy as they celebrate this milestone with a bit of reflection, discussion of their first summer “break,” and a peek into the future of TOOST.  Cheers to the 200th and here’s to 200 more opportunities to “stay curious and talk big!”   Connect with us at [email protected]  Work with Danielle: If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just want to learn more about the impact that coaching can have in your life, visit Danielle's website at www.daniellemccombs.com and schedule a complimentary exploratory session.  Work with Kristy: You can work with Kristy one-on-one or hire her to speak with your team to improve workplace communication. Visit Kristy’s website at www.kristyolinger.com  and find her work journal at Work Journal — Kristy Olinger.

What if in just five minutes a day you could completely change the way you think, perform, and handle life’s challenges?  We’ll explore this question and more in today’s episode with Lindsey Wilson, a mindset and mental performance coach best known as The Sports Hypnotist™. With a professional basketball career spanning close to a decade, Lindsey took her knowledge of the mental game to work with athletes at all levels including professional athletes (including Olympians and players in the NFL and WNBA); collegiate athletes;  and youth athletes early in their journey.   Lindsey’s Website: Positive Performance Training | Home Get Your free Ebook: How to Become a Mental Performance Coach (without your sports psych degree).  TODAY’S TALK BIG QUESTION What are some things in life that require more mental fitness than technical skill to do well? Work with Danielle: If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just want to learn more about the impact that coaching can have in your life, visit Danielle's website at www.daniellemccombs.com and schedule a complimentary exploratory session.  Work with Kristy: You can work with Kristy one-on-one or hire her to speak with your team to improve workplace communication. Visit Kristy’s website at www.kristyolinger.com  and find her work journal at Work Journal — Kristy Olinger.  

In the final installment of the special four-part series, Summer Camp, which explores the topic of solopreneurship, Danielle is once again joined by Kerry Dobson, previous TOOST guest, respected group coaching expert, and friend of the podcast. In today’s discussion, Danielle and Kerry come full circle following three episodes of discussing all things solopreneur and share the early stages of an endeavor they are working on which will aim to bring together a group of solopreneurs for what they hope will be a powerful and fruitful collaboration.   Kerry Dobson:  JJ Dak Inc. Work with Danielle: If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just want to learn more about the impact that coaching can have in your life, visit Danielle's website at www.daniellemccombs.com and schedule a complimentary exploratory session.     

In the third installment of the special four-part series, Summer Camp, which explores the topic of solopreneurship, Danielle is once again joined by Kerry Dobson, previous TOOST guest, respected group coaching expert, and friend of the podcast. Today’s discussion touches on the positive aspects of being a solopreneur and the great things Danielle and Kerry have experienced including working with people you like, being true to yourself, the flexibility of making your own schedule, and creating something you love. Kerry Dobson:  JJ Dak Inc. Work with Danielle: If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just want to learn more about the impact that coaching can have in your life, visit Danielle's website at www.daniellemccombs.com and schedule a complimentary exploratory session.

In the second episode of the special four-part series, Summer Camp, which explores the topic of solopreneurship, Danielle is once again joined by Kerry Dobson, previous TOOST guest, respected group coaching expert, and friend of the podcast. Today’s discussion touches on, “what is missing” as a solopreneur and how both Danielle and Kerry have navigated the transitions from corporate to solopreneurship including the work/life balance, setting boundaries, and deconditioning from previous corporate mindsets and habits.  Next week, Summer Camp, Episode 3, Danielle and Kerry will share the upside of solopreneurship. Kerry Dobson:  JJ Dak Inc. Work with Danielle: If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just want to learn more about the impact that coaching can have in your life, visit Danielle's website at www.daniellemccombs.com and schedule a complimentary exploratory session.   

In this episode of The Opposite of Small Talk (TOOST), Danielle introduces a special four-part series, Summer Camp, which explores the topic of solopreneurship. Danielle will be joined by Kerry Dobson, previous TOOST guest, respected group coaching expert, and friend of the podcast.  In upcoming episodes of Summer Camp, Danielle and Kerry will discuss solopreneurship in depth including: real talk around it, lessons learned, and dispelling myths. Kerry Dobson:  JJ Dak Inc. Work with Danielle: If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just want to learn more about the impact that coaching can have in your life, visit Danielle's website at www.daniellemccombs.com and schedule a complimentary exploratory session.   

In this special episode, live from Danielle’s hometown, Terri Trespico, award-winning writer, speaker, brand advisor, and author of “Unfollow Your Passion: How to Create a Life that Matters to You,” joins Danielle and Kristy for a funny and engaging conversation on the topic of Boredom, Creativity, and Breaking the Rules. Terri discusses her book and shares her personal insights on embracing boredom, comfort zones, and the importance of creating space for personal discovery. During the episode, Danielle and Kristy reflect on how their podcast has transformed their perspectives, with candid discussions about career, relationships, and the power of questioning conventional wisdom.   Guest’s website: Home - Terri Trespicio Guest’s Book:  Unfollow Your Passion - Terri Trespicio TALK BIG QUESTIONS Use these prompts to have the opposite of small talk in real life. What is something in your life that you never thought you’d do, but have since done?     Thinking about your longest friendship, what is one new thing you’ve recently learned about that person?  Is there something new they’ve learned about you? Is there a guest from TOOST that has really resonated with you or helped you to discover something new about yourself? Work with Danielle: If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just want to learn more about the impact that coaching can have in your life, visit Danielle's website at www.daniellemccombs.com and schedule a complimentary exploratory session.  Work with Kristy: You can work with Kristy one-on-one or hire her to speak with your team to improve workplace communication. Visit Kristy’s website at www.kristyolinger.com  and find her work journal at Work Journal — Kristy Olinger.  

In this episode on the topic of Creating Possibility Out of Adversity, author Daria Burke shares reflections from her memoir "Of My Own Making," which explores her journey from a challenging childhood in Detroit to becoming a successful marketing executive. In Daria’s conversation with Danielle and Kristy she discusses post-traumatic growth, the importance of healing, and how sharing deeply personal pieces of ourselves can inspire others to do the same. Throughout this moving discussion she offers insights into overcoming trauma, finding meaning in difficult experiences, and tapping into the power of community in personal transformation.  Guest’s Website: Daria Burke | On A Mission To Close The Possibility Gap Guest’s Book: Of My Own Making by Daria Burke | Hachette Book Group TALK BIG QUESTIONS Use these prompts to have the opposite of small talk in real life. Have you had to face adversity or a traumatic experience?  How did you respond?   Have you ever considered writing a memoir or sharing your life story in another way? What is one piece of advice in this episode that resonates with you and you’d find helpful when facing your own adversities or traumas?  Work with Danielle: If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just want to learn more about the impact that coaching can have in your life, visit Danielle's website at www.daniellemccombs.com and schedule a complimentary exploratory session.  Work with Kristy: You can work with Kristy one-on-one or hire her to speak with your team to improve workplace communication. Visit Kristy’s website at www.kristyolinger.com  and find her work journal at Work Journal — Kristy Olinger.  

Join us for the last of our three-part Friendship Series, a rebroadcast of a selection of our most popular episodes centered around the topic of friendship.  In the final installment, we revisit episode 138.  In this episode from February 2024, Danielle and Kristy speak with journalist and author Rhaina Cohen, on the topic of her book on the topic of, The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center. The discussion covers excerpts from the book; the unique friendship stories she’s found through her research; and how her own close friendship was the catalyst to her interest in this topic.  Guest’s Website:  Rhaina Cohen TALK BIG QUESTIONS Use these prompts to have the opposite of small talk in real life. When you listen to this episode and the examples of friendships the author gives – is there a friendship in your life that comes to mind? What kinds of sacrifices would you be willing to make to help a friend? Has a friendship ever come between you and a romantic relationship?  What were the circumstances? Work with Danielle: If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just want to learn more about the impact that coaching can have in your life, visit Danielle's website at www.daniellemccombs.com and schedule a complimentary exploratory session.  Work with Kristy: You can work with Kristy one-on-one or hire her to speak with your team to improve workplace communication. Visit Kristy’s website at www.kristyolinger.com  and find her work journal at Work Journal — Kristy Olinger.