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The Best of Ourselves is a weekly coaching show that explores how to be less reactive and more mindful in our day-to-day lives. Host Marcia Hyatt is a certified leadership and life coach. She tells stories and shares the latest research on topics include behavior change, effective communications, resilience, teams, growing, leadership and organizations.

Best of Ourselves Marcia Hyatt, PCC: Leadership and Life Coach

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The Best of Ourselves is a weekly coaching show that explores how to be less reactive and more mindful in our day-to-day lives. Host Marcia Hyatt is a certified leadership and life coach. She tells stories and shares the latest research on topics include behavior change, effective communications, resilience, teams, growing, leadership and organizations.

    BOO422 – Encore – Imprisoned by Our Story

    BOO422 – Encore – Imprisoned by Our Story

    We breath in a worldview from our culture and families.  But, unless examined, it is just the way things are.







    Resources







    Brené Brown with Sonya Renee Taylor on “The Body is Not an Apology”







    Exploring Race







    Suffocating

    • 5 min
    BOO421 – Encore – Are You Listening?

    BOO421 – Encore – Are You Listening?

    If we commit to listening, everything changes; our relationships deepen and our options open.  It is very hard to listen, especially if it is not something we want to hear. It requires a commitment and practice.







    Resources







    Listening Between the Words







    Who Do You Listen To?







    Conversations That Build Relationship







    Relationship Killers

    • 5 min
    BOO420 – Encore – Advice That Services Me

    BOO420 – Encore – Advice That Services Me

    Although well-intentioned, and possibly even helpful, giving advice is more about us than the recipient.







    Resources







    Parker Palmer on Advice







    Advice on Advice

    • 5 min
    BOO419 – Change One Step at a Time

    BOO419 – Change One Step at a Time

    When we contemplate significant changes in our lives, our flight, fight, or freeze response may kick in. We tend to prioritize safety, and our autonomic nervous system can pose a significant barrier to transformation. Learning to move forward without waging an internal war is crucial.







    Resources







    Acceptance as a Step Towards Growth







    Curiosity as a Growth Tool







    Intentions: Allies for Growth

    • 5 min
    BOO418 – Acceptance As A Step Towards Growth

    BOO418 – Acceptance As A Step Towards Growth

    This is what is here now.  An emotion, an irritating person or a disturbing situation.  Learning to accept what is present and respond from a deeper place leads to a powerful shift.  







    Resources







    Acceptance Podcast







    Learning to Accept What Is Podcast







    Tuning In V Changing the Channel Podcast

    • 5 min
    BOO417 – Encore – Taking A Stand for Kindness

    BOO417 – Encore – Taking A Stand for Kindness

    Kindness means being caring and considerate. It does not mean not speaking up or doing tough stuff.  How would it change my days if I took a conscious stand for kindness?







    Resources







    Psychology Today – Importance of Kindness







    Self-Compassion, Dr Kristin Neff







    What’s Motivating You? by Jinny DitzlerRead More

    • 5 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
10 Ratings

10 Ratings

Slim2k16 ,

Beautiful podcast

So insightful, so calming. My favorite podcast.

tommymerle ,

helpful

I enjoy these podcasts every week.

jeff_wandering ,

Packed full of wisdom and insight in just 5 minutes

I look forward to these 5 minutes of wisdom and wisdom each week from Marcia. She has a wonderfully calm and pleasant speaking voice and is able to fill 5 short minutes with more value than most can with much more.

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