Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney

In episode 91 we explore courage as it relates to surprise opportunities, international adventures and derailing interactions, and how they never stopped Jason from moving forward, "pushing out the canoe", "stepping through the fabric" and making it work! Inspirational stories of courage and achievement through innovation and life!

Jason Borowicz is an international speaker and collaboration coach who has helped teams all over the world to perform at their best when their best is required. His proven methodology - UNSTOPPABLE US - has been used by hundreds of leaders, creating over $100 million of economic impact over the last 5 years. Realizing that "We perform to the level of our disbeliefs", JB is on a mission to help every team be a great team to be in. After all, doesn't everyone deserve to drive to work knowing they are in a great team that respects their strengths and has their back?

Jason is also a former teacher who achieved a near 100% passing rate, and a former national team coach in the Czech Republic, where he played quarterback and led his team to 2 championship appearances. Additionally, having spent nearl a decade in New Zealand has given Jason global perspective on teams, collaboration and navigating BIG differences across executive teams and project delivery teams.

In addition to his work with sports, education, and business, Jason is passionate about travelling and exploring new ideas, which he does through his You Tube channel titled Better Questions, and his podcast.

With a passion for both the science and the art of collaboration, Jason travels the world coaching leaders on how they can apply his trademark brand of team dynamics for exponential growth results. As a grounded and intriguing keynote speaker, Jason's evidence based approach, infused with an inviting sense of humor and quick wit, make him a safe choice to be a huge hit at your event.

PROCRASTINATION! Distractions! Self-sabotage! All the things that keep us from being as productive as we can, and I don’t know about you, but the thought of being “as productive as possible” is exhausting! In this fun and insightful episode, Productivity expert Penny Zenker (https://pennyzenker360.com/) shares what she has learned through experience and research about the psychology of productivity, and how we can get better at it.

We talk about

• The dangers of habits and being on Auto-Pilot for too long
• Reset Moments and the importance of taking a pause to be sure we’re on the right course
• Her 1-3-5 method of planning her day
• And how dog barf can really mess up your plan!

Do you want more from Penny?

Website: https://pennyzenker360.com/
LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennyzenker/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pennyzperspective
Twitter https://twitter.com/pennyzenker
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pennyzenker/
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/PennyZenkerKeynoteSpeaker
PREORDER the new book: https://pennyzenker360.com/the-reset-mindset/

Penny Zenker is The Focusologist, an international speaker, business strategy coach, and best-selling author. Before her 31st Birthday, Penny founded, developed, and sold her first multi-million dollar business while living in Zurich, Switzerland. Later at the world's 4th largest Market Research company, she managed business unit turnarounds and was a Tony Robbins business coach helping entrepreneurs around the world to double their businesses. Penny is one of America’s leading experts in the psychology of productivity to eliminate distraction, perfectionism, and self-sabotage to maximize results in every area of your life. Penny’s book The Productivity Zone was an instant Amazon Best Seller and her TEDx, "The Energy of Thought", has gained attention around the world with over 1M views. Her engaging, inspiring interactive talks teach people to think and act more strategically. Penny has been featured on NBC News, Forbes, Inc, ESPN, and Wharton Business Radio among others.

Public speaking is one of those things that terrifies people, and for Eduardo Placer, (https://eduardoplacer.com/) if started with show-and-tell in second grade! Finding that inner confidence and safety in that vulnerability is a challenge, and in this insightful, love-filled episode, we explore that theme throughout Eduardo’s life, and discuss how he’s now using that to help other people belong and find empathy for others!

We discuss

• His upbringing as a queer kid in Miami in the 1980s
• Professional acting, and how playing a role is where he initially found safety.
• How he got into being a public speaking coach
• How “Fearless’ doesn’t mean WITHOUT fear...
• And a few Spanish terms to help us in our dance

Want more from Eduardo?

• www.fearlesscommunicators.com
• www.eduardoplacer.com
• bit.ly/EduardoPlacerSpeaks
• Instagram: @stand4fearless
• Here is the free resource Eduardo mentioned: 10 Simple Backstage Tips:

A dynamic keynote speaker, charismatic event emcee, and global facilitator, he is a former professional actor who has a rare ability to help people find common ground through compelling narratives that inspire and unite. He is the founder of Fearless Communicators, a diverse, inclusive public speaking coaching company that works with emerging and accomplished thought leaders on what they say and how they say it.
His clients range from presidential candidates and UN diplomats to startup founders, social activists, and industry leaders. Drawing from his experiences in the U.S. as a proud Cuban American and member of the LGBTQ+ community, Eduardo shares his message of empowerment and belonging with audiences around the world. He is committed to creating inclusive organizations where everyone feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work.

We often wonder what happens to our souls when we die, and don't like to think about what happens to our bodies when we die. It's uncomfortable...so let's dance! On this episode I welcome Robin Bozarth with MERI-Genesis, speaking on behalf of the Genesis Legacy Whole Body Donation Foundation (https://www.genesislegacy.org/) and we have an absolutely fascinating and heart warming conversation about Whole Body Donation, something I knew NOTHING about, but am now very interested in because it will allow me to keep contributing to the world in a positive way once I'm all done with my earthly body! In this episode we talk about
- How they humanize the donor and refer to their body as "the gift".
- How the gift is used.
- How Genesis stays in touch with the families and what they do with the donor remains once the gift has been fully utilized.
- How donating to an accredited organization is vital!
If you want to learn more
Website: https://www.genesislegacy.org/
Facebook link: facebook.com/GenesisLegacyofLife
Instagram link: instagram.com/genesislegacyfoundation/

Genesis is a willed body donor program for those wishing to donate their bodies for the advancement of science. The program plays a vital role in the educational and research activities conducted at the Medical Education & Research Institute (MERI).

Physicians, surgeons, nurses, EMTs, and other medical professionals and students from around the world come to the MERI to gain invaluable hands-on experience in the latest medical techniques and technologies, taking this newfound knowledge back to their patients. Donors make this critical education and training possible through their selfless and generous gift.
More about Robin:
Robin Bozarth is a skilled medical professional with over 30 years’ experience within the industry. Robin currently leads the Genesis Legacy Whole-Body Donation Foundation, as the Genesis Manager, for the Medical Education Research Institute (MERI). She has held various leadership positions at the MERI, a nonprofit medical teaching institution/bioskills facility, since her start in 2003 after ten years’ service within orthopedic surgery. Robin is committed to her profession and maintaining the highest levels of ethical responsibility within the non-transplant anatomical donation industry for medical education and research.

Robin was born in Memphis, TN and raised in DeSoto County, MS, where she graduated from Horn Lake High School. Robin holds an Associates of Applied Science Degree and is a licensed Funeral Director in the State of TN. She is a Certified Tissue Banking Specialist (CTBS) through the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) and CQA (Certified Quality Auditor) certified through the American Society of Quality (ASQ). Robin is a professional member of many societies and involved in various community-based volunteer programs. Robin is a proud mom to beautiful twin daughters and is blessed with three gorgeous grandchildren in her life. Robin loves her family, her community and helping those around her. Two rescue cats (Zoie and Cap) are lucky to have claimed Robin’s place as their own.

Menopause. Something we don't want to talk about, but when it hits us, it's hard not to! In this episode, I welcome Nutritional Therapist Alison Bladh (https://www.alisonbladh.com/) to talk to us about how to naturally minimize peri menopause symptoms with lifestyle changes. A fascinating and mindset shifting episode to help you ease into menopause a little less uncomfortably, so listen in!
We talk about

• What is menopause? Perimenopause? And what happens during the stages
• Foods to help reduce menopause symptoms
• Lifestyle changes rather than dieting
• What times should I eat
• How much should I eat
• and some fun facts about the Mediterranean diet vs the Standard American Diet.

Want more? Check out these links.
website https://www.alisonbladh.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/pinktearoom
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alisonbladh/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alisonbladhnutrition/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-bladh-b5178638/
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.se/AlisonBladhNutrition/_created/
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/ @alisonbladh
About Alison
I am a registered Nutritional Therapist BSc (hons), mBANT, mCNHC, mNWTF who is passionate about empowering women globally to reclaim their health during the menopause transition (perimenopause, menopause, post menopause and beyond) through realistic evidence-based nutrition, mindset and lifestyle modifications. I was lucky enough to grow up on a farm in Southern England which gave me a great love for nature and the outdoor life and on top of that my mother was a professional chef who allowed me from a very young age to help and watch her in the kitchen. This was the beginning of my love for food. I have travelled extensively and lived in different parts of the world. This has given me the opportunity to experience different cultures, cuisines and lifestyles.

Having had a career in the health and beauty industry for over 30 years, I was always amazed to see how simple lifestyle and nutritional changes could improve not only women’s health and well-being but also their happiness. Throughout my career journey, my underlying passion has always been about improving midlife women’s health using the power of nutrition, lifestyle modifications and mindset. It gives me great pleasure to help midlife women overcome their health issues so that they can look and feel amazing. I truly believe that with good nutritious food, a positive mindset and health promoting lifestyle choices the body can heal itself and age healthily. My aim is to focus on positive nutrition - it's not about restriction, it's about what we can include in our diet for maximum health.

I combine my understanding, enthusiasm and passion with my love of food to help people become the best versions of themselves.

When I'm not at work I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, being in the kitchen and experimenting with new recipe ideas. I am also a keen scuba diver, golfer, hiker, beekeeper and enjoy being in the great outdoors. I am British but am living in Swe