How Good Can It Get

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

Ep. 16 What Is Community Care v. Self Care?

Host Bree Johnson explores the systemic issues that affect wellness and wellbeing, particularly in the workplace. It discusses the deeply entrenched culture in Western society that prioritizes productivity and achievement, often influenced by patriarchal thinking.
 
Untaming is a deep need to evaluate and deconstruct personal beliefs and agreements that contribute to hustle, grind, and self-sacrifice culture. The concept of community care and wellbeing is introduced as a balance to individual self-care. Examples of community care are shared, highlighting the importance of connection and support. 
 
Keywords: systemic issues, wellness, wellbeing, workplace culture, productivity, achievement, patriarchal thinking, personal beliefs, community care, connection, support, private mentorship
 
Connect with Host Bree Johnson
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com

Ep. 15 Real, Raw Talk on Witnessing a Freak Accident

In this episode, host Bree Johnson shares a traumatic experience she witnessed and the impact it had on her. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing that there are situations where we have no control over the outcome and the need to release any feelings of guilt or shame.
 
Bree shares three key lessons from this horrible accident:
1. Life can change in an instant
2. You NEVER know what someone is going through
3. The wellbeing practices you cultivate now will save you in times of real suffering, trauma, and dysregulation
 
The power of co-regulation in processing difficult experiences is one of the most under-utilized and talked about processing tool, and it's been key to feel less alone in having witnessed the horrible accident.
 
Keywords: trauma, witnessing, control, guilt, shame, resilience, strength, kindness, self-care, co-regulation
 
Connect with Host Bree Johnson
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com

Ep. 14 How Healthy Rhythms Lead to Better Balance with Guest Andrea Olson

Guest Andrea Olson, an entrepreneur and business coach, joins host Bree Johnson to discuss the concept of the untamed mind and the importance of thinking for oneself. She emphasizes the need to determine what matters most to you and how to reflect that in your life. They also explore the idea of success on the inside matching the appearance of success on the outside.
 
Andrea shares her own journey of transitioning from a corporate career to entrepreneurship and the importance of trusting oneself and she highlights the significance of healthy rhythms and finding balance in life.
 
Keywords: untamed mind, thinking for oneself, determining priorities, success on the inside, success on the outside, transitioning careers, trusting oneself, healthy rhythms, finding balance
 
Connect with Guest Andrea Olson
Insta: @alwaysa @andreaolsoncoaching @moreofwhatmatterspodcast
Connect with Host Bree Johnson
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com

Ep. 13 Dear Untamed Work Wife - Miserable at Work

This episode of Dear Untamed Work Wife - a series devoted to listener questions - explores the topic of when it's time to leave a job due to a miserable work environment. Host Bree Johnson discusses the importance of considering financial well-being and the potential impact on overall health and family. She also addresses the misconception that leaving a job will automatically lead to financial compensation or benefits.
 
In this episode, she shares alternative actions, such as working with HR, before deciding to leave, emphasizing the cost to mental and physical well-being and advises lining up another job if possible. She debunks the myth that two weeks' notice is required and offer empathy to those in a miserable work situation.
 
Keywords: leaving job, miserable work environment, financial well-being, mental well-being, physical well-being, alternative actions, two weeks' notice
 
Connect with Host Bree Johnson
Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
Website: www.bree-johnson.com
Company: www.executiveunschool.com