Stress Management Through Activity: Walking, De-stressing, and Alleviating Work-related Stress [Part 1]

Show Notes:

In this Power Women of the Trades episode, hosts Leslie Harpole and Cassie Pound are joined by guest Josh Crouch from Relentless Digital. They delve into the dynamics of work relationships and the impact of weather on mood, discussing personal preferences for warm climates. The conversation also touches on the tendency to keep score in relationships and decision-making processes and a reflection on past situations where feelings of validation arose. The episode progresses to a discussion about walking for stress relief, safety precautions for walking at night, and the importance of physical movement during the workday. Additionally, they explore the balancing act of communicating with spouses about work-related matters and the emotional toll of rejection and abandonment wounds from childhood in business.

Time Stamps:

03:57 Early walk, mental Zen, clears my mind.

09:40 Concerns about cubicles and monitor usage addressed.

11:07 Adapting to remote work has its challenges.

16:11 Considering job switch...signed up quickly.

19:04 Relentless experiences shape personal growth and decisions.

21:22 Casual communication style fosters strong relationship dynamics.

24:26 Discussion about not letting others control emotions.

27:43 Human nature to keep score but conflicting lists.

Meet the Hosts:

Leslie Harpole is the co-owner of Champion Plumbing in Oklahoma City. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Cassie Pound is the co-owner of Quality Heating, Cooling & Plumbing in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Special thanks to our sponsors for making the show possible:

- WorkWithYourHandz https://www.workwithyourhandz.com

- Relentless Digital https://www.relentless-digital.com

- Kee Hart Marketing https://keehartmarketing.com

- Forrest Perry Marketing https://perrymarketing.com

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