Productive Discussions with April Wilkerson

Do you ever find yourself trapped in the clutches of overthinking? I've been there, too, and breaking free from this cycle can be a real challenge. Check out this quick 3-minute clip where Christine Smart, a small business owner, shares her journey of using somatic awareness to navigate stress storms and regain clarity. Discover how this powerful technique can help you release tension, think more clearly, and boost productivity.   But that's not all – Christine also shares how lessons from training her dog contributed to her transformation. Please tune in for insights and understand how somatic awareness can help you navigate stress storms and find calm when needed most. 

In this episode of Leader to Leader with Jennifer Zach, join me and Sara Woster, author of 'Painting Can Save Your Life,' as we delve into the dynamic crossroads of art and business. We uncover how art fuels vision, embraces vulnerability, and guides decision-making. Tune in for an insightful conversation on nurturing creative confidence, identifying obstacles, and observing its powerful influence within the professional landscape.

Elevating Team Discussions: Unleash the Power of Emotional Control!    Have you ever wondered what it takes to lead productive discussions? In this segment of Leader to Leader with Jennifer Zach, leader April Wilkerson and I talk about how somatic awareness has elevated team discussions. Find out why April says her team loves her new approach! #Leadership #TeamSynergy #ProductiveConversations #EmotionalIntelligence

It’s the month of May which also means it’s Mental Health Awareness month.    Today, I caught up with Brianna Sink. Brianna is the Make It OK Coordinator for the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative.    The conversation Brianna and I had was deep and wide. We began with how Brianna went from selling office furniture to mental health. From there we move into lessons learned, resources and best practices related to mental health. And we rounded out our conversation on a note of hope.    Listen for how you can be a part of Mental Health Awareness month by attending a free virtual presentation on May 15, wearing green on May 18 to support Make it OK, joining the Stop and Smell the Flowers challenge, or detach from your day-to-day with a Spotify playlist put together by local artist. For a complete list of events and opportunities visit https://www.iowahealthieststate.com/.  

In this episode of Leader to Leader with Jennifer Zach, Mariah Obiedzinski, a national leader in conversation-centered healthcare content strategies, shares her story of leading with somatic awareness and how recognizing her physical cues has helped her and her team up their game. 

In this episode of Leader to Leader with Jennifer Zach, Adam Burger and I discuss the positive difference somatic awareness has made in Adam's day-to-day experience as a leader. From navigating difficult conversations to problem-solving with his team, somatic awareness has made Adam a better and more aware leader. 

In this episode of Leader to Leader with Jennifer Zach, Dr. Marcia Reynolds and I talk about her book "Outsmart Your Brain." Marcia's doctoral degree is in organizational psychology, and she holds two master's degrees in education and communications. Dr. Marcia is the author of several books and has spent over 20 years deepening her coaching skills and teaching coaching worldwide. Marcia is passionate about sharing the science and art of coaching so we can work together to expand minds, uplift hearts, and connect souls to make a difference on this planet. Listen to what inspired Outsmart Your Brain and why Dr. Marcia says self-talk is useless. To learn more about Marcia and her work, please visit www.outsmartyourbrain.com.