Mindset Unlimited: Tips, Tools, and Inspiration for Women in a Time of Change

Dreaming, Setting Intentions, and Keeping Yourself Accountable

Dreaming, setting intentions, and keeping yourself accountable are not easy in the world we currently live in. Our society has built systems that erode the individual and collective spaces that hold these generative processes. This is a powerful time of year to begin to reclaim the space of pausing in the darkness to be with yourself, dream new possibilities, and lay the foundation for what you want to create in the world. In this episode of Mindset Unlimited, I share insights and tips on the power of dreaming, setting intentions, and keeping yourself accountable as we head into a new year. Some of what I explore in this episode includes:Embracing end of year energy (darknessThe importance of pausing and why it’s hardUnderstanding intentions and creating accountabilityYou don’t have to be perfect, just present Have thoughts or questions about this episode? Share them with me!Send me a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/MindsetUnlimited  LINKS TO REFERENCES MADE IN THIS EPISODE: Lord Of The Rings Facebook Post  A Swiftly Tilting Planet – Madeleine L’EngleHow to Manifest What You Want How to Plan for the Future and Enjoy the Present How to Avoid Overwhelm and Access Joy in a Time of Change Done With New Year New You CONNECT WITH VALERIE:Ask Valerie (anonymous form)Sign up for Valerie’s newsletterApply to be coached on the podcastSchedule an exploration call This podcast was produced by Valerie Friedlander CoachingProud member of the Feminist Podcasters CollectiveSend me a text!Support the show

Leading with Curiosity: Building Intentional Relationships in Your Business and Personal Life with Danielle Marshall

Curiosity is one of the most important tools we have for creating deeper connection, healthier culture, and more aligned leadership. When we slow down enough to notice and question our unconscious assumptions, we open the door to new possibilities. This, in turn, expands our sense of hope and improves our ability to collaborate with others. In this conversation, we explore how organizational culture is shaped, how we shape our personal relationships, and the role curiosity plays in shifting limiting patterns in both areas. You’ll walk away with practical ways to listen differently, ask better questions, and align your actions with the human you most want to be.In this episode of Mindset Unlimited, I invited Danielle Marshall to join me in a conversation about why leading with curiosity is key to intentionally cultivating what you want in your business and personal life.Some of what we talk about in this episode includes:What you need to build a strong organizational cultureSimple curiosity supporting questions that strengthen relationships in personal and professional life.Recognizing and reframing limiting beliefs that keep you from your potentialPractical ways to slow down, reduce assumptions, and create more intentional connections. Thanks for listening! Have thoughts on this episode? Send me a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/MindsetUnlimited CONNECT WITH DANIELLEWebsiteLinkedInInstagramThe Curiosity Playbook  Unpacked: Culture Chronicles Podcast  CONNECT WITH VALERIE:Sign up for Valerie’s newsletterApply to be coached on the podcastSchedule an exploration callListen to the Unlimited Playlist This podcast was produced by Valerie Friedlander CoachingProud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective Send me a text!Support the show

3 Holiday Reflections for Navigating Grief, Gifts, and Gratitude

The holiday season often brings a swirl of emotions. Unfortunately, the uncomfortable emotions can often overwhelm the joy we want to embrace. Many people experience tension around grief, traditions, gift-giving, and expectations. Navigating these challenges means finding ways to honor grief, fostering meaningful connections with healthy boundaries, and using gratitude as a tool not a weapon. The reflections in this episode offer guidance for moving through the season with greater intentionality. You don't have to be perfect to create the holiday experience you want.In this episode of Mindset Unlimited, I share some holiday reflections for navigating grief, gifts, and gratitude with intention and mindfulness.Some of what I explore in this episode includes:Navigating grief and loss during the holiday season with practical emotional support strategiesMindful and meaningful holiday gift-giving, including setting healthy boundariesEmbracing mindful spending and supporting financial well-beingPracticing gratitude, hope, and courage to cultivate authentic connections and community support during holidays Have thoughts or questions about this episode? Share them with me!Send me a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/MindsetUnlimited LINKS TO REFERENCES MADE IN THIS EPISODE:Holiday Stress Support PageLoving Yourself Through Grief with Lisa ZawrotnyReclaiming Humanity Through GriefNavigating our Relationship with Death with Nikki SmithAccessing the True Power of Gratitude: Beyond IndividualismSetting Holiday BoundariesBonus Episode: Seven Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress  CONNECT WITH VALERIE:Ask Valerie (anonymous form)Sign up for Valerie’s newsletterApply to be coached on the podcastSchedule an exploration call This podcast was produced by Valerie Friedlander CoachingProud member of the Feminist Podcasters CollectiveSend me a text!Support the show

Living Life With Integrity with F. John Potter

Living a life of integrity means showing up whole and in alignment with your values, no matter what life throws your way. It can be especially difficult to stay centered in who you want to be during periods of life that feel uncertain and you’re stepping into the unknown, yet that is when being true to yourself matters most. Having a moral compass supports resilience, clarity, and strength to take the next indicated step forward as you navigate the unpredictability of life. It creates not only stability in uncertainty but also builds a lasting legacy. In this episode of Mindset Unlimited, I invited F. John Potter to join me in a conversation about what supports living life with integrity and navigating unexpected career changes.  Some of what we talk about in this episode includes: Being open to the unexpectedDecision-making with the support of friendsCourage and defining enoughNavigating unemploymentThe accumulation of skills(This is a replay episode with a new intro and re-added content around the 20 minute mark.) LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:Frank John Potter’s ObituaryJohn’s Ignite Talk Leaning Into a Mid-Life Career Change Tao Te Ching CONNECT WITH VALERIE:Sign up for Valerie’s newsletterApply to be coached on the podcastSchedule an exploration callListen to the Unlimited Playlist This podcast was produced by Valerie Friedlander CoachingProud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective Send me a text!Support the showSend me a text!Support the show

Rest that Leads to Radical Joy: Letting Go of Performance and Embracing Your Truth with Jordan Maney

Rest that leads to radical joy is a birthright that we have learned to avoid instead of embrace. We are taught to prove our worth through our hustle, and what better excuse to avoid the space of being present with yourself. Opening to the vulnerability of being present is scary for a variety of reasons, including the shadows we may have to face. The good news is that joy is also there waiting for us to make room for it. Rest is how we make room. In this episode of Mindset Unlimited, I invited Jordan Maney to join me in a conversation about what it looks like to find true rest that leads to radical joy. Some of what we talk about in this episode includes:Meeting yourself where you are with restPerforming self-care vs authentic and connective restActs of resistance and finding a way forward in uncertaintyConnecting to yourself as a starting point for community Thanks for listening! Have thoughts on this episode? Send me a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/MindsetUnlimited CONNECT WITH JORDANWebsite LinkedInInstagramYoutTubeSign up for Jordan’s newsletter  CONNECT WITH VALERIE:Sign up for Valerie’s newsletterApply to be coached on the podcastSchedule an exploration callListen to the Unlimited Playlist This podcast was produced by Valerie Friedlander CoachingProud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective Send me a text!Support the show