Seniors' Care Matters

In today’s episode, Elizabeth-Leigh shares valuable ways to avoid stress & burnout with simple daily self-care practice. In this episode: Elizabeth-Leigh and I talk about a topic that’s especially relevant today, as we all grapple through this pandemic, and the emotional turmoil this has created. Hear more about: Taking the edge off for leaders and caregivers who are used to being ‘the voice of calm’ How self-care includes building your support system outside your immediate family Ways to...

In today’s episode, Likky shares how your BS gets in your way – and how to leverage your knowledge of your blind spots. In this episode: Likky shares how understanding and embracing your BS — your Blind Spots — can make you a stronger leader, a better partner and help you achieve much more success in your personal and professional lives. In this episode you’ll learn more about: How limiting beliefs can be major barriers How to uncover your blindspots How to create an environment for open...

In today’s episode, Elaine shares 3 leadership challenges and how practicing presence can help you manage yourself and your situations more effectively. In this episode: Elaine and I talk about three key leadership challenges: decision making, building trust, and being innovative, especially as we continue in uncharted territory with COVID-19. In this episode you’ll learn more about: Using brainpower to build resilience Learning about your brain’s two binary systems, and how to get them to...

In today’s episode, Samantha shares ways to help get more calm and manage through our times of uncertainty. In this episode: Samantha and I talk about ways to help ease our anxiety during uncertainty, as well as the power of relational energy In this episode you’ll learn more about: Simple mindfulness practices that won’t take you to a mountain top How to create relational energy that build high quality connections The Happiness Study The Rule of 5 The 1% Rule The art of savouring How to be...

In today’s episode, we unpack 4 different types of stuck, and how to move through them. In this episode: Laura shares an interesting way to look at how we tend to feel stuck, as well as some practical ways to approach each level so that you can find the gift, then get unstuck and move forward. In this episode, you’ll learn more about: The 4 levels of feeling stuck Ways to diagnose which type of stuck you’re experiencing Getting to the root of the stuck through questions A great cooking...

In today’s episode, we talk about how embracing an improv mindset and approach can strengthen your relationships. In this episode: Nancy and I talk about cultivating an improv mindset and approach and how that can actually strengthen your relationships. We can only control how we choose to show up, and yet with the intention to connect, we can definitely influence how other people respond (versus react) to us. The improv principle of “Yes, and…” How to accept even when you don’t agree How to...

In today’s episode, we discuss burnout within the caregiving profession and how to build your capacity to prevent burnout In this episode: Jim and I talk about burnout – how to identify it and how to prevent it, along with: The definition and three main characteristics of burnout The connection between burnout and compassion fatigue How building your compassion capacity can help prevent burnout What we can learn from actors to help deal with burnout How ‘self ignorance’ – or lack of self...

In today’s episode, Liane shares how to embrace conflict constructively to create better experiences in your relationships. In this episode Liane and I talk about: • The 4 step Validation Technique to shift from unhealthy conflict to constructive conflict • How to engage in reciprocity • Sharing and declaring multiple truths to problem solve more effectively • Embracing the tension and competing priorities while leveraging the conflict clarify and define outcomes • Adjusting expectations...

In today’s episode, Sandy and I talk about the benefits of her mantra ‘Disappoint more people’. In this episode Sandy and I talk about that emotion that we want to avoid feeling or creating that feeling in others – Disappointment. And yet, as you’ll hear, there can be benefits when you lean into the idea of disappointing more people. In this episode, we discuss: • The connection between expectations, reality and disappointment • The challenges created when we focus on avoiding disappointment...

In today’s episode, Libby and I talk about the coaching mindset and her “Be Buttons” framework to help manage stress and overwhelm. In this episode: Libby and I talk about ‘ways of being’ using her coaching model of the “Be Buttons”. Some of the topics we explore are: The metaphor of ‘touching lightly’ to manage overwhelm and to reset How being curious shifts your energy to be more open and relaxed Self reflection questions to get unstuck and out of overwhelm The layers of listening and...

Learn about the 4D model with Jonathan McCready, professional coach and certified 4D systems consultant, and how you can apply these NASA principals in your high stakes environments, like Seniors’ Care, to establish and re-establish trust. In this episode: The 4D model was created by Dr. Charles Pellerin, former astrophysicist at NASA who launched, then eventually lead the project to repair the Hubble. Although we aren’t launching rocket ships here, Seniors’ Care is a high stakes...

Understand different types of grief and how they can be leveraged to break through emotional barriers. In this episode: We are experiencing a global level of uncertainty and grief during this pandemic with COVID-19. In Seniors’ Care, whether as a staff member, leader or family member, grief exists and can impact our ability to stay focused and functioning. Edy Nathan, a licensed therapist and author of “It’s Grief: The Dance of Self Discovery through Trauma and Loss” joins me in this first...