In this episode of Refractive, Johnny G talks with Jodi Akst, Executive Coach, as she shares the system she has fine-tuned over the years for not just navigating- but OWNING the chaos and turbulence that inevitably appears in life. From understanding what really matters to leveraging available resources, she offers a simple, powerful method for reclaiming your power whenever life sends you some rough air.
Enjoy this recording of a powerful live event: "Coaches in Conversation- How to Jumpstart (or Refresh) Your Job Search." Join Executive Coach Randi Braun, Founder of Something Major Coaching joins forces and Johnny Guidry of Refractive Coaching as they share their best tips on how to navigate the waters of the job search process. Topics covered include: elevating your resume & LinkedIn game; great networking in a virtual world, interview best practices, pursuing a purpose-driven career, self-care and resilience, and more.
This episode of Refractive Podcast features Tom Coderre, Acting Assistant Secretary of SAMHSA, the Federal Agency overseeing Mental Health and Substance Abuse. He describes his path through addiction, his fall from the ambitious life he had crafted, and the road to redemption and self acceptance. Tom shares the lessons he learned about himself that help him to turn the volume down on self-judgment and find the loving care he deserves.
The Shortest Route to Serenity is Acceptance. Oh, and PLINKO. The key is letting go of our judgment of the present moment. Host Johnny Guidry blends personal experience, spiritual concepts, and everyone's favorite game from The Price is Right for a deep dive into letting go of painful stories that keep us from peace.
Finding the courage to change careers is a key element to living our best lives. This episode features the inspiring story of Dr. Karen Barnard, who after a 30 year career in medicine leapt into the arms of her intuition and began a new calling as a personal coach. Karen talks about how to know if it's time to switch careers; how to know what career fits your calling, your soul, and your lifestyle; some simple steps to advance towards this new life. Excerpt: "There are so many people who come home from work every day, who know that 10 years ago, they were very passionate about what they were doing, but they know that every day they come home and they feel just a little bit dead inside, they feel a little bit, they just feel drained. They're exhausted. I think that that's a really unfortunate way to go through life. And so what I hear you saying, Karen, is that if you are feeling this consistent drainage of your energy, of your passion, it's assigned to look inside and at least start asking questions where it comes from and nothing is off the table."
As parents you take care of EVERYONE! What about self care? In this episode of Refractive Podcast, Executive Coach and legendary mom Randi Braun, founder of Something Major shares wisdom, experience, and solid research on the value of investing time in self-care. She recommends micro-moments of peace and adding small, simple rituals to even the most hectic of days in order to be the best parent, employee, employer, friend, and self. This episode is uplifting, has plenty of laughter and energy, and encourages all listeners, parents or not, that consistent small acts of self-kindness are the key to living our best lives.
If your life doesn't feel right, Artist Stan Piotroski has some advice for you. This episode features an interview with Artist Stan Piotroski, who shares how his meandering life path was no accident, but a step-by-step foundation to build the life of his dreams by following his intuition.
Do you have an exceptional resume? Take my word for it- it's not that hard! In this episode of Refractive Podcast, host Johnny Guidry shares a treasure trove of my best tips on creating a great, effective resume, gathered from over 16 years of HR, Training, and Talent Sourcing experience. Following this guidance will give you resume that will at least be taken seriously, and at best will get you in the interview chair to share how you can be of value to a new employer. Good luck!
Stop fighting yourself. Surrender to your greatness! In this episode of Refractive Johnny G looks into the saga of our fake battles through examples of interpersonal relationships, the epidemic of shame, and growth lessons from the allegory of Adam and Eve's fall from grace. Are you ready to surrender? Because despite our best efforts, [spoiler alert] while we can temporarily blind ourselves to it, our magnificence always wins in the end.
This introductory episode of Refractive explains what you can expect and why this podcast should be on your regular rotation. The key topics covered by our podcast include: personal growth; career change; spiritual awakening; self-discovery; authenticity; intentional living; aim your light; follow your intuition; you already know, you already are; the answer is always in the stillness; meditation; spirituality; consciousness and presence; seeking your higher self.