Belly Dance Alchemy

Arts & Culture Podcasts

Welcome to Belly Dance Alchemy - a captivating blend of the best elements of career & professional development and the magic of belly dance. Life is too short for a day job that doesn't make us feel motivated or fulfilled, or a dance life that doesn't make us feel empowered! I'm Kelli Nottingham, and this podcast brings together the learnings from my professional training & development career, and melds them with important life lessons gleaned from belly dance. We'll cover tons of topics like change management, public speaking skills, influencing others (and lots more) in fun, action-oriented and practical episodes designed to spark joy and excitement! Ready to make your day job sparkle and your dance life grow in new and inspiring ways? Listen now! bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.com www.bellydancealchemy.org

Welcome to Belly Dance Alchemy - a captivating blend of the best elements of career & professional development and the magic of belly dance. Life is too short for a day job that doesn't make us feel motivated or fulfilled, or a dance life that doesn't make us feel empowered! I'm Kelli Nottingham, and this podcast brings together the learnings from my professional training & development career, and melds them with important life lessons gleaned from belly dance. We'll cover tons of topics like change management, public speaking skills, influencing others (and lots more) in fun, action-oriented and practical episodes designed to spark joy and excitement! Ready to make your day job sparkle and your dance life grow in new and inspiring ways? Listen now! bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.com www.bellydancealchemy.org

Location:

United States

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Arts & Culture Podcasts

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Language:

English

Website:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1167440

Email:

bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.com

Episodes

S3 Ep 1: The Power of Self-Awareness + Self-Management

2/4/2022

The Belly Dance Alchemy Podcast is back for its 3rd season! We're kicking off our new competency-based format with a long look in the mirror. Yes, this episode is all about self-awareness and self-management. These two skill areas are critical for any other professional or personal growth you may attempt. Without them, we're all just oblivious wrecking balls of human beings, and nobody wants that, right? Register today for the Resume Revamp online course: Resume Revamp | Nottingham...

Duration:00:29:14

S2 Ep 21: Building Your Resilience

12/22/2021

Light out of darkness: the theme of so many holidays at this time of year. Know what else is all about light out of darkness? Resilience Resilience isn't being impervious to setbacks - it's the ability to bounce back from setbacks. Which is good, because we all deal with disappointments! Think you're born with a set level of resilience? Nonsense. We can build that skill just like any other. In this episode, we look at 2 ways to start strengthening your resilience muscle today! I'd like...

Duration:00:15:33

S2 Ep 20: Exploring Self-Gratitude (+ group hug!)

11/24/2021

It's Gratitude Time! Gratitude gives us a different (bigger) perspective on our lives. It can make us feel humble, small, receptive. That's awesome. Except when it goes too far. Then it's not great. When we have too much humility, we may not advocate for ourselves like we should, whether at work, in dance, at home, or with any opportunity. In this episode, we turn gratitude inward, to discover how to be grateful to ourselves, by ourselves. Does that make you feel weird or selfish? Oh...

Duration:00:15:26

S2 Ep 19: Prioritizing - First Thing First

11/10/2021

I’m going to go on record here saying that the word "priorities" plural is just messed up. The word priority (singular) means the thing that goes first. As in, the singular first position. Saying that we can have more than one thing in the first position is a recipe for stress and overwhelm and divided attention. And here's a Big Truth: Our priorities aren't what we say they are, they're what we actually DO. Our priorities aren't defined by our vision boards or the goals we set for...

Duration:00:24:30

(Flashback Episode!) Making Friends with Fear

10/27/2021

It's the spooky season and this is a rerelease of a great episode all about Fear! No, it's not scary (I promise!), but we are going to chat about how we can use our fears productively. Fear is there to help us - it keeps us safe and makes us alert to possible dangers, but sometimes gets so big and so all-encompassing that it holds us back in our lives and careers. In this episode we explore: Don't be scared to look your Fear Friend in the eye! You might find you have a lot to chat...

Duration:00:29:27

S2 Ep 18 (Mini): The Harvest of Your Choices

10/6/2021

Hot chocolate, pumpkin pie, and those puffy vests that people dig out of the back of their closet as soon as the weather gets a slight chill. Ah yes autumn! My favorite season. Whenever autumn comes around, it sends me into self-reflection mode. Something about the world shedding its summer glory to rest into winter's chill inspires me to slow down and think: How has my year gone so far? Are there things I need to change to get better results before the end of the year? What results have...

Duration:00:05:46

S2 Ep 17: Courage + Taking Risks

8/30/2021

What if we discovered a switch in our psyches that would turn our fears into courage? What risks would you take if your courage were doubled? What if I told you that courage is not a prerequisite for taking risks, but a RESULT of taking risks? Interested in learning more? In today's episode, we explore a new way to think about courage: instead of an unpredictable emotion, courage is a muscle that we can train and build, so that it's ready to use when we need it. New learning...

Duration:00:23:37

S2 Ep 16: Dealing With Toxic People - Narcissists

8/16/2021

Ever had a narcissist play you like an old ukulele? Not fun. They can show up anywhere - home, work, dance, social settings, and they're hard to resist (at first, anyway). We're diving into the manipulative, self-centered world of narcissists today, to learn what they're thinking, how they interact with others, and most importantly, how we can protect ourselves from their wily ways! Especially if you consider yourself an empathetic, loving person, don't skip this one. You'll find you're...

Duration:00:29:02

S2 Ep 15: Doing + Being - A New Approach to Work/Life Balance

7/30/2021

Are you trying to find more balance between your work and the rest of your life? And does the whole "finding balance" thing just feel like part of your To Do list? Well in today's episode, we're going to explore a new way of thinking about work/life balance, one that will lift off the ACTUAL cause of work/life imbalance. Most of the advice out there on how to balance our lives is off the mark. Instead of giving people the freedom to enjoy the Life part of the equation, we're usually told...

Duration:00:22:55

S2 Ep 14: Building Your Personal and Professional Brand

7/20/2021

Ah, personal and professional branding. There's a slew of information out there on creating your brand through your online profiles, your personal elevator speech, etc. The problem? You already HAVE a brand, whether you have a LinkedIn profile or not. And if everyone thinks you're a pain in the butt, the fanciest elevator speech in the world won't help you. In today's episode, we're going to look at the way our brands are ACTUALLY built, and discuss how perceptions play into our...

Duration:00:23:02

S2 Ep 13: Influencing Others - a 3-Step Plan For Changing People's Minds

7/7/2021

When you want someone to share your opinion, but you know you can't force them to agree with you, what's left? Influencing them, of course! And despite what social media influencers would have you think, influencing is not the same as just directly selling someone on an idea. It takes some deep thinking, some reflection, and of course, a plan! In this episode, you'll learn my 3-Step Influencing Model, so you can start persuading others to your point of view right away. During the...

Duration:00:24:00

S2 Ep 12: Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking

6/17/2021

Whether it's knee-knocking terror or just butterflies in your stomach, fear of public speaking holds so many people back in their careers, their dance adventures, and life in general. In this episode, I share 4 practical approaches you can take to manage (and even conquer!) your fear of public speaking. Don't hide your voice and ideas - the world needs them now more than ever! So listen now and get ready to speak up! "Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking" is out now, wherever you get your...

Duration:00:31:56

S2 Ep 11: Managing Conflict (Without Becoming A Jerk)

6/3/2021

Conflict is NOT a 4-letter word! If your reaction to conflict is either: then today's episode is going to change your perspective (with no anger or yelling at all!) The truth is, most of us don't like the idea of conflict - we think it'll feel messy, personal, and damaging. But it doesn't have to be that way. Conflict can be a wonderful opportunity to learn about ourselves and others around us, and it gives us a chance to make the world a better place. No really! It can! No martial arts...

Duration:00:24:30

S2 Ep 10: Emotional Intelligence 101: What's Love + Hate + Fear Got To Do With It?

5/20/2021

Humans are emotion-driven creatures, whether we want to admit it or not. And many of the most challenging situations that come up for us aren't based strictly on fact - they're based on feeling: managing conflicts, change, influencing others, sales, delegating. Trying to fix a feeling-based problem with a fact-based solution, ain't gonna help. In this episode we dig into the work of Daniel Goleman, who wrote (arguably) THE book on Emotional Intelligence (EQ). He says: “The rules for work...

Duration:00:38:06

S2 Ep 9: Networking the Non-Icky Way

5/14/2021

Hi dancers! Does the thought of networking (for day job or dance life) make you feel: Well fear not, listener! In this episode we're going to bust four common myths about networking that keep many people from building the strong, mutually beneficial relationships that great networks provide. No pushy or smarmy behaviors needed. Who knows? You might even learn to *gasp* LOVE networking! In this episode I mention a book that's been a great resource: Elaine Biech's Skills For Career Success:...

Duration:00:26:52

S2 Ep 9A (Mini-sode): Four Networking Questions to Ponder

5/5/2021

Let's start digging into building our professional and personal networks. Here's a mini episode to prepare you for next week's full episode on Networking The Non-Icky Way. I'm on vacation this week, visiting with family I haven't been able to see in 1 1/2 years (yay for vaccines!), but I didn't want to leave you hanging. Next week we'll have a full episode on how to network professionally without feeling salesy or pushy, and in ways that feel comfortable and beneficial for everyone...

Duration:00:03:43

S2 Ep 8: What's Your Communication Style?

4/22/2021

Are you a Take This Fun Quiz kind of person? If you said yes, today's episode is especially for you. We're digging into different ways that people communicate, using a modified DISC assessment that we'll do right here! In this episode! No complicated test needed! But if you're afraid of being labelled as Type X or Style_______, no worries - we'll also explore how we aren't really putting ourselves into a self-limiting box by dissecting the way we communicate. In fact, we'll learn some ways...

Duration:00:35:49

S2 Ep 7B: Take The Lead - Leading Remote and Hybrid Teams: Communication & Visibility

4/15/2021

EXTRA EXTRA (mini-episode!) Are you a leader who is now managing remote employees or a blended team of remote and in-office people? Are you a dance teacher or studio owner with online and/or in-person students? You now have even MORE responsibilities, including one very important one: VISIBILITY! (Yes I'm shouting, because this is crucial stuff!) Today's video shares one tactic to start the process of building solid communication and visibility for both your team and yourself! Subscribe...

Duration:00:09:19

S2 Ep 7: Building Visibility While Working Remotely

4/8/2021

The world is so much more open to remote work, to being a digital nomad, and that's fantastic! If that way of working is calling to you - great! Go for it! Bon voyage! But there are some really important things to keep in mind. {Cue sad trombone} One of the most crucial concerns about remote work is the lack of VISIBILITY that comes with it. And I don't just mean turning your camera off during video calls. We're talking career-stalling, Wonder Woman's Airplane types of invisibility to the...

Duration:00:35:43

S2 Ep 6: Mimic & Model (aka Let's Learn From Other People's Successes)

3/25/2021

I’m all for individuality - doing things your own way! Forging your own path through life! Woo! Unique Rules! But hey. If someone has learned a lesson the hard way, or has figured out an amazing technique for dealing with a situation, why reinvent the wheel? We may be unique, but it doesn't mean we're remote desert islands in a sea of I Gotta Figure This Out By Myself. We're more like an Archipelago of Shared Knowledge, washed in a sea of Human Experience. This metaphor is going off the...

Duration:00:29:18