How Good Can It Get

Ep. 26 How Long Can You Pause?

On this episode, host Bree Johnson discusses the mindfulness approach from the book 'Man's Search for Meaning' by Victor Frankl. He spoke about the importance of pausing and reflecting before responding to stimuli.
 
This practice helps individuals move away from mindless reactions and towards more authentic and thoughtful responses. This mindfulness practice helps leaders in stressful and emotionally-charged situations regulate their reactions and prevent spiraling into unproductive activities. The goal is to create more space, compassion, and peace in both personal and work life.
 
Keywords: mindfulness, Victor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning, pause, reflection, response, reaction, leaders, regulation, authentic, thoughtful, space, compassion, peace
 
Takeaways
The mindfulness practice of pausing and reflecting before responding can lead to more authentic and thoughtful responses.
By regulating reactions and preventing mindless spiraling, leaders can create more space, compassion, and peace in their lives.
Integrating the principle of pausing and reflecting can help individuals focus their limited energy on what matters most.
The practice of pausing and reflecting applies to both personal and work life, and can bring about more contentment and peace.
Connect with Host Bree Johnson
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com

Ep. 25 Mindfulness for the Agile Mind with Guest Ron Stotts

Dr. Ron Stotts, a bestselling author and expert in conscious leadership, joins host Bree Johnson to discuss the importance of taming the mind and quieting the noise and confusion that often plague our thoughts. He explains that as we heal our past and quiet our minds, we gain access to greater levels of thinking, imagination, and intuition.
 
Ron emphasizes the value of mindfulness and becoming more self-aware in order to become a more effective and conscious leader. He shares stories of clients who have transformed their lives and organizations by embracing these principles. Ron also highlights the importance of setting big goals and growing into the person who can achieve them.
 
Keywords: conscious leadership, taming the mind, quieting the mind, healing the past, mindfulness, self-awareness, personal transformation, setting big goals
 
Takeaways
Taming the mind and quieting the noise and confusion is essential for conscious leadership.
Healing the past and becoming more self-aware can lead to greater levels of thinking and creativity.
Mindfulness and meditation are powerful tools for developing an agile mind and accessing higher levels of consciousness.
Setting big goals and growing into the person who can achieve them is a transformative journey.
Working with a mentor or guide can provide support and guidance on the path to personal and professional growth.
Connect with Guest Dr. Ron Stotts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ron.stotts.50/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ron-stotts-14143236/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.ronstotts
Connect with Host Bree Johnson
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com

Ep. 24 Is It a Tragedy or Inconvenience?

Host Bree Johnson shares a personal experience of a fridge flood in her home. She highlights the importance of giving oneself grace and compassion in the face of unexpected events and reframing assumptions. She also emphasizes the need to recognize the difference between a tragedy and an inconvenience to truly maintain perspective on what truly matters in life.
 
Keywords: fridge flood, unexpected events, assumptions, grace, compassion, tragedy, inconvenience, perspective
Takeaways
Give yourself grace and compassion in the face of unexpected events
Reframe assumptions and recognize that you don't know everything
Distinguish between a tragedy and an inconvenience
Maintain perspective on what truly matters in life
Connect with Host Bree Johnson
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com

Ep. 23 Betrayal & Taking the High Road with Guest Katherine Lillie

In this episode of The Untamed Mind, host Bree Johnson and guest Katherine Lillie discuss their shared experiences of leaving their respective jobs and starting new ventures. They reflect on the emotions and challenges they faced during this transition and the importance of having support and connections.
 
They also break down Taylor Swift and her song 'thanK you, aIMee,' which addresses the betrayal and public scrutiny she faced after the Kanye West incident at the 2009 VMAs. They explore the concept of taking the high road and the impact of public perception on personal healing and growth.
 
They explore the idea that while you can't control how others treat you, you can control how you respond and grow from those experiences and how the high road is applied differently for the offender versus the person who was harmed. 
 
Keywords: leaving jobs, starting new ventures, support, connections, Taylor Swift, betrayal, public scrutiny, work wounds high road, personal healing, growth, thanK you aIMee, empowerment, gratitude, difficult experiences, celebration
 
Takeaways
Leaving a job and starting a new venture can be emotionally challenging, but having support and connections can make the process easier.
Taylor Swift's song perfectly addresses the betrayal and public scrutiny she faced after the Kanye West incident at the 2009 VMAs.
Taking the high road can be a difficult decision, but it can lead to personal healing and growth.
Releasing and shedding emotional baggage is important for personal growth and navigating difficult situations.
Having tools, practices, and mentors to help navigate challenging moments is crucial for personal growth and healing. 
Celebrating both small and big achievements in life is important, regardless of how satisfied you are with your current situation.
Connect with Guest Katherine Lillie
Insta: @klillietheicon
FB: @KatherineLillie
Connect with Host Bree Johnson
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com

Ep. 22 Dear Untamed Work Wife - Afraid to Take Time Off

If you've ever felt afraid to take your PTO, this episode is for you. This episode talks through the fear of taking time off from work and the impact of workplace culture on employee well-being. The host Bree Johnson shares that many employees have no PTO in the U.S. and yet it's so important to make time for rest and rejuvenation. Unlimited PTO policies are wonderful for employees and Bree shares steps to take if you are targeted for taking your PTO.
 
Keywords: workplace culture, employee well-being, paid time off, rest, rejuvenation, unlimited PTO, workplace criticism
 
Key Takeaways
Taking time off is essential for employee well-being and productivity.
Many employees do not have access to paid time off, highlighting a gap in workplace policies.
Unlimited PTO policies can reduce stress and demonstrate trust between employers and employees.
Documenting workplace retaliation for taking time off can provide protection and support for employees.
Rest and rejuvenation are important for overall well-being and should be prioritized by employees.

Ep. 21 Celebrating "How" You've Changed Is Often Missing

Celebrating  'how' rather than just the outcome or end goal leads to such a richer, more fulfilled journey. Host Bree Johnson discusses how our conditioning and societal rewards focus on measurable outcomes, leading us to overlook the importance of recognizing and celebrating the process and growth along the way.
 
The importance of recognizing personal transformation, both in personal and professional settings, throughout the journey to the goal is crucial to marking growth. She encourages listeners to reward themselves for their growth and to acknowledge how they have shown up differently in various situations and celebrate the journey and appreciate the present moment.
 
Keywords: celebrating the 'how', conditioning, rewards, outcomes, growth, transformation, personal development, self-reflection
 
Takeaways
Society often rewards measurable outcomes and end goals, but it's important to also celebrate the process and growth along the way.
Recognizing personal transformation and how we have shown up differently in various situations is crucial for personal development.
Rewarding ourselves for our growth and acknowledging our progress can enhance happiness and well-being.
It is essential to celebrate the journey and appreciate the present moment while striving for future goals.
Connect with Host Bree Johnson
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com

Ep. 20 Five "Untamed" Lessons I Learned This Year

Host Bree Johnson reflects on her 38th year around the sun and shares five untaming lessons she learned. She discusses how her experiences are not the teacher for others, finding worth in her wellbeing, dealing with others' commitment to misunderstanding her, the power of clarity on the other side of painful decisions, and the sense of belonging she has found in community.
 
Keywords: untaming, experiences, wellbeing, misunderstanding, clarity, belonging, unbecoming
 
Takeaways
Experiences are not the teacher for others; it's what we do with those experiences that can impact and inspire change in others.
Finding worth in our wellbeing is essential and should not come at the cost of success or ambition.
There will be times when others are committed to misunderstanding us, and it's important to be okay with that and prioritize our own growth and authenticity.
Clarity often comes on the other side of painful decisions, and taking small actions can lead to greater clarity and insight.
Building a sense of belonging and finding a community of like-minded individuals can be incredibly empowering and supportive.
Connect with Host Bree Johnson
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com

Ep. 19 How to Untame Working Harder to Working Smarter

Host Bree Johnson explores the outdated agreement to work harder, not smarter, and how it permeates so many work cultures.
 
She discusses how a pure productivity focus is a faulty foundation of work culture and the harm it can cause. Time-based billings impact on work culture is also examined. The takeaway is a need to rethink work culture and adapt to the new way of working, urging leaders to revisit their own agreement to work harder, not smarter, and acknowledge the changing workplace.
 
Takeaways
The traditional agreement to work harder, not smarter, is outdated and can lead to unproductive work cultures.
Time-based billing is a contributing factor to the focus on productivity over efficiency.
Work cultures need to adapt to the new way of working and reward quality and strategic thinking.
Leaders can revisit the agreement to work harder, not smarter, and acknowledge the changing workplace.
Connect with Host Bree Johnson
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com

Ep. 18 Calibrate Goals to Consistency & Commitment

In this episode, Bree Johnson discusses the importance of aligning commitment and consistency with goals in order to achieve desired results. She highlights two very different recent examples: a group of leaders who demonstrate commitment and consistency and achieve outstanding results, and individuals who lack commitment and consistency and feel dissatisfied with their progress. 
 
It's so important to self-reflect and recalibrate BIG goals if commitment and consistency are not aligned with BIG ACTION. She encourages listeners to make bite-sized approaches or choose different goals if transformative commitment is not possible.
 
Keywords: commitment, consistency, goals, results, recalibration, transformation
 
Connect with Host Bree Johnson
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com

Ep. 17 Embracing Vulnerability for Growth with Guest Jondrea Phelps Hell

Guest Jondrea Phelps-Hell, founder of JP Empowerment, joins host Bree Johnson to discuss the concept of the untamed mind and how it relates to personal growth and empowerment. She shares her own journey of overcoming conditioning and unleashing her authentic self. Jondrea emphasizes the importance of spiritual practices, such as hypnobreathwork and meditation, in connecting to a higher power and finding closure. They talk about the power of forgiveness and the ripple effect it can have on relationships and personal growth. 
 
Keywords: untamed mind, personal growth, empowerment, conditioning, authentic self, spiritual practices, hypno breathwork, meditation, closure, forgiveness, ripple effect, vulnerability
 
Connect with Guest Jondrea Phelps-Hell 
www.jpempowerment.bizIG: jpempowerment_coaching
Connect with Host Bree Johnson
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com