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Soulful Conversation with Gaia and Patti -Letting Go

In this Soulful Conversation with Gaia and Patti, we chatted about Letting Go.

Click here to watch the Soulful Conversation video with Gaia and Patti on Letting Go.

Gaia Shares:

  • There is power in reframing what we want, and accepting this may shift with time
  • The importance of not listening to outer conditioning
  • We cannot move on when we are too attached to an idea/desired outcome
  • The importance of being flexible and open to be able to let go and pivot 

Patti Shares:

  • Start focusing on what you want in life
  • Be aware of your emotions and feelings
  • Work on letting go of complaining, worrying, and obsessing over it
  • Spend time with positive, happy, funny, and motivated people
  • Create a gratitude journal and write something positive in it every day
  • Do something you enjoy at least once a week

Let us know your thoughts and strategies on Letting Go in the comments. 

To learn more about Gaia and Patti:

Gaia’s website: https://www.awakeningofgaia.com/

Patti’s website: https://coachingforinspirationwithpatti.com/coaching/

Follow us, and see you next month on Soulful Conversation with Gaia and Patti – Real, heart-centered, and fun conversations about life and we will be discussing Creating Healthy Boundaries. 

Posted in Blog, Exploring Life and Work with Patti Podcast, Leadership Inspiration

Exploring Reversing Rude Behavior in Meetings from Chaos to Calm

In this podcast episode we explore reversing rude behaviors in meetings.

Click to listen Episode 24 – Exploring Reversing Rude Behavior in Meetings from Chaos to Calm

Have you ever been in a meeting where at least one person or all attendees have nothing positive to say about anything?

As Managers or Supervisors, having efficient and effective meetings is crucial to running a successful business. Group meetings that aren’t productive waste valuable time and cost the company money.

Let’s explore what may be considered rude behaviors in meetings.

  • Interrupting the person speaking
  • Not listening, acting bored, or lack of engagement
  • Being disrespectful to the speaker
  • Two people are talking privately among themselves while someone else is speaking
  • People are just plain hostile to each other
  • Arguing over whose point is right
  • Overtalking each other
  • Sarcastic mean comments to the speaker or each other
  • Being very judgmental of each other
  • Participants take everything that is said very personally due to the hostile interaction
  • Embarrassing the host or leader with malicious remarks

I have been in group meetings where all of these actions have happened, been the target, and participated in some disrespectful behaviors. I am not proud of how I acted; I was discourteous and unprofessional sometimes, but it was acceptable to voice your opinion. Was this behavior a way to conquer and get what was needed? Not really. Did anything get resolved? Most of the time, nothing got accomplished.

What happened to common courtesy, collaboration, and respectfulness towards each other?

How can we change the behavior in meetings? 

It takes one person at a time, starting with Managers and Supervisors, to lead by example and reverse this unprofessional behavior.

Here are some tips:

  • Set up rules of conduct for the meeting(s). Go over them at the beginning of each session as a reminder. Have the code of conduct on the agenda template. As time passes with the same group of attendees, the code of conduct will only need addressing if a new person attends the meeting and reads the code of conduct at the beginning.
  • When someone says something negative, turn to them and say something positive about the topic or person.
  • When someone intentionally breaks meeting etiquette, politely remind them or refer to the code of conduct.
  • As the manager or supervisor, focus on following the code of conduct, leading by example, and positive meeting etiquette will become achievable by all participants.
  • Redirect the “off-topic” discussions for later.

A set code of conduct and behavior etiquette is essential to successful meetings. Being courteous and respectful allows everyone to speak, be heard, participate, and engage, which is when great results will happen. Be organized and prepared. As Managers and Supervisors, we lead by example; if we are focused and engaged, our employees will be too.

Today’s podcast Affirmation

I conduct productive meetings! 

I would love to hear your thoughts as a manager or supervisor on meetings.

If you are struggling with the daily grind and feel alone, a leadership coach like me will help you work through those everyday challenges to continue moving forward to where you want to be. 

Did you find this helpful? If so, please share this podcast with others! 

Until next time when we meet again!

If you would like to learn more about working with me for coaching services, go to my website: www.CoachingforInspirationwithPatti.com/coaching

I would love your thoughts on this topic, and if there is a topic you would like me to explore, please leave a comment. 

If you enjoyed this podcast, how about showing appreciation and (buying) sharing a cup of coffee with me☕️ What is sharing (buying) me a cup of coffee? It is a beautiful way to express your gratitude and support for my work.

If you want to work with me for coaching services, click the “Schedule Now” button below.

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Posted in Blog, Soulful Conversation with Gaia and Patti

A new monthly Soulful Conversation with Gaia and Patti on Letting Go Coming Soon!

Click to watch the short video.

The next monthly Soulful Conversation with Gaia and Patti – Real, heart-centered and fun conversations about life will be coming out on September 11, 2023.

This month on Soulful Conversation with Gaia and Patti we will be chatting about Letting Go.

Please let us know what you think and answer the questions we ask at the end on the conversation.

Posted in Blog, Exploring Life and Work with Patti Podcast, Podcasts

Q&A 1 Bonus Podcast Episode Exploring Life and Work with Patti

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Hi, Managers and Supervisors
How’s it going?

In this bonus Question and Answer podcast episode, I wanted to answer these questions a listener asked me.

Click to listen to podcast episode.

Why do you ask questions and sometimes not give tips or solutions to the discussed topics?

This podcast is for Managers and Supervisors to self-reflect and explore within themselves on topics I discuss and to come up with solutions they already know the answer to and for self-awareness of themselves as leaders and become better people at work and home. 

Why are the podcast episodes 5 -6 minutes?

The podcast episodes are 5 – 6 minutes because the audience I serve works longer hours and only has a few moments to listen. 

As a leadership and work-life balance coach, I am committed to helping managers, supervisors, and others become better leaders and live a more purposeful, balanced life outside of work. I do this for the listeners to explore themselves, situations, and topics that happen as a Manager and Supervisor that they may not be able to discuss with others or how they behave can affect their teams and family.

I talk about topics people are scared to discuss but want help with. Years ago, it was acceptable, but it is not now. I’ve had listeners comment that when they have listened to some of the topics I discussed, they lived it, and that is why they left the corporate environment and went out on their own. 

Thank you for the questions and for letting me clarify the format of these podcast episodes and why coaching helps others open up awareness and discussion of complex topics.  

Until next time when we meet again!

If you want to learn more about my coaching services and products, go to www.CoachingforInspirationwithPatti.com

If you would like to work with me for coaching services, click the “Schedule Now” button below.

Coffee with Patti – is a beautiful way to express your appreciation and support.


#managers #supervisors #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #anchorpodcast #management #leadershippod

Posted in Building Better Relationships Podcast, Inspiring Conversations with Coaches Patti and Veronica, Personal Inspiration

Inspiring Conversations with Coaches Veronica Roberts and Patti Oskvarek -Respectful Boundaries For Everyday

In this video of Inspiring Conversations with Coaches Veronica Roberts and Patti Oskvarek series, they shared about Boundaries.

Click to watch video Respectful Boundaries For Everyday.

Respectful Boundaries For Everyday:
*What are boundaries?
*What are they not?
*How to work with boundaries if you find it a struggle.
*Healthy boundaries define what is appropriate behavior in our relationship.
*Boundaries differ from person to person.
*Setting boundaries defines our expectations of ourselves and others.
*Say no to things you don’t want to do.

What are some techniques you use for setting boundaries in your life?

Please like and share this video with others.

To learn more about Veronica Roberts https://upliftyourlifewithveronica.com/

To learn more about Patti Oskvarek https://coachingforinspirationwithpatti.com/coaching/

Thank you for watching.

#Boundaries #HealthyBoundaries #LifeCoaching #BoundariesMatter #SettingBoundaries



Posted in Blog, Soulful Conversation with Gaia and Patti, Work-Life balance

Soulful Conversation with Gaia and Patti – Balancing Self Care and How to Enhance it with Gratitude

Welcome to Soulful Conversation with Gaia and Patti – Real, heart-centered and fun conversations about life.

Click to watch the video Balancing Self-Care and How to Enhance it with Gratitude.

In our second episode of “Soulful Conversations with Gaia and Patti,” our monthly conversation of chatting with ease about life, we talked about Balancing Self-Care and How to Enhance it with Gratitude.

Gaia and Patti discuss:

*What Self-Care really is and to Enhance it with Gratitude

*What Self-care is to us

*What Gratitude has to do with Self-care

Let us know your thoughts about Self-Care and Gratitude.

To learn more about Gaia and Patti:

Gaia’s website: https://www.awakeningofgaia.com/

Patti’s website: https://coachingforinspirationwithpatti.com/coaching/

Follow us, and see you next month.


Posted in Blog, Business Inspiration, Inspirational Moments, Leadership Inspiration

Managers and Supervisors You Matter

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Hi, Managers and Supervisors

How’s it going?

You are important. Remember that.

People need you at work for encouragement, inspiration, guidance, and daily support.

You make a difference every day you walk into that building, office, workplace, meeting, or Zoom call.

You have value and help others throughout the day.

No matter what happened in the past, it’s a new day, and you have today and the future to make your staff, customers, clients, and bosses know you care about your job and the company.

Seize the day and continue to lead with purpose, passion, and empathy. You matter! ~ Patti

Posted in Blog, Inspiring Conversations with Coaches Patti and Veronica

Inspiring Conversations with Coaches Patti Oskvarek and Veronica Roberts – Forgiveness Cultivates Compassion

Welcome to Inspiring Conversations with Coaches Patti Oskvarek and Veronica Roberts.

Click to watch the YouTube Video about Forgiveness Cultivates Compassion.

In this Youtube video monthly series of Inspiring Conversations with Coaches Patti and Veronica, we discuss Forgiveness Cultivates Compassion. Veronica and I both share a personal, vulnerable story about a Forgiveness journey we have experienced.

I didn’t realize when we decided to discuss this topic and share a personal story of forgiveness how vulnerable it would be to share such a private life story. My hope with sharing our forgiveness journey is to help others struggling and experiencing the effects on ourselves and others with un-forgiveness.

Here are a few things we discussed:

*What is the meaning of forgiveness to Patti and Veronica

*How do you let it go

*How does it feel when you let it go

*What Forgiveness is and isn’t

*When stuck on being a victim with a drama story

*Afraid once you forgive them they’ll belittle you and your feelings and you’ll be hurt over again

Please like, share and comment on this video.

If you have a topic that you would like us to discuss, please let us know in the comments.

Thank you so much for watching.

To learn more about Veronica Roberts

To learn more about Patti Oskvarek

#lifecoaching #forgiveness #forgivenesspractice #forgivenessheals

Posted in Blog, Building Better Relationships Podcast

Episode 75 – Attracting and Creating Healthy Loving Relationships with Special Guest John Kenny

In this podcast episode, we have a special guest John Kenny, The Relationship Guy.

John Kenny is an award-winning Relationship Coach for People Who Want to Attract or Create Healthy, Loving Relationships. He is an Author, Speaker, Documentary Maker, and host of The Relationship Guy Podcast. He has been involved in personal development for nearly twenty years and has helped thousands of clients and completely changed his life. 

Some of the things John Kenny discusses on the podcast:

  • Why he is passionate about what he does as a Relationship Coach
  • What is an Attachment Styles
  • What is the importance of relationships in life
  • Why an unhealthy/toxic relationship can lead to more than you would imagine
  • How our physical and psychological health is impacted and connected to the quality of our relationships
  • How did age and everything he discovered about relationships change how he related to his body
  • How our subconscious mind is in control of the majority of what we think and do
  • His documentary ‘Forget Me Not – The Child You Left Behind.’
  • What is a Narcissist, and is it common or uncommon
  • His book and podcast

Thank you so much for listening; please share this podcast with others, and check out John Kenny’s website, services and more at  www.johnkennycoaching.com 

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The BUILDING BETTER RELATIONSHIPS JOURNAL & MEDITATION

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Posted in Blog, Inspiring Conversations with Coaches Patti and Veronica, Work-Life balance

​​Revealing Kindness as a Strength with Patti Oskvarek and Veronica Roberts

In this video Coaches Veronica Roberts and Patti Oskvarek discuss kindness as a strength, self-love and self-respect.

Click to watch the video of Revealing Kindness as a Strength with Patti Oskvarek and Veronica Roberts.

We shared in this video:
* Where would someone start?
* What’s so important about developing kindness?
* When is kindness not helpful?
* How do you see boundaries playing a role in kindness?

To learn more about Veronica Roberts go to https://upliftyourlifewithveronica.com/

#kindness #self-respect #self-love #work-lifebalance #work-lifebalancecoaching #youtube #work-lifebalancecoach