It’s Hard Because We Say It Is™ with Coach Reggie

Reginald G. Jackson, Sr. PCC
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  • Self-Improvement

There's a lot to be said about the inner critic. Our internal dialogue impacts our moods and our emotions, not to mention our outlook on life. Being intentional with our speech can have an incredible impact on everything we do. How we choose to interpret our circumstance is also how we choose to respond to it. Sometimes life can be hard. Other times, it's hard because we say it is. Words have power, and because of that, words matter. On each episode we explore how to make the most out of the words we use so we can get the most out of the life we live.

  1. Are you (really) overwhelmed?

    04/03/2024

    Are you (really) overwhelmed?

    We're under a lot of pressure to get things done. When we don't know what to do first, we get stuck. At times, we can even become paralyzed. Then we spiral like the buffering wheel on your computer or mobile device. Next comes judgement. Congratulations! You are now overwhelmed. In this episode, I talk a bit about overwhelm and what we can do about it.

    13 min
  2. Interest vs. Commitment

    03/05/2024

    Interest vs. Commitment

    It's not unusual to be interested in a lot of things. What gets tricky is when we confuse an interest with a commitment. Interests can be like the weather; warm and sunny, then cool and rainy. Life is like that sometimes. Being aware of the subtleties between an interest and a commitment can make all the difference. Knowing really IS half the battle. And once you know...you know.

    7 min

  3. 02/12/2024

    What do we control?

    The element of control is often grossly misunderstood and mishandled. There tends to be a lot of confusion with control. In many cases, control is actually manipulation; taking advantage of a situation that increases the likelihood of a certain outcome. But what do we REALLY control? It's been said we can only control ourselves. Some would argue we don't have the ability or wherewithal to do that either. What are your thoughts?

    14 min

  4. 10/31/2023

    Do It Scared

    We're not always comfortable saying yes or no to the things in our life. Sometimes, what's before us can be unnerving, unsettling, or just plain scary. Procrastinating or perhaps not even attempting to take action can turn into a paralyzing situation. At some point, we need to "make it happen". In this episode, I talk about a personal experience that had an incredible impact on my life and my business. Because of the choice I made, it taught me a very valuable lesson. Because of this, I'm suggesting to do it, even if it means doing it scared.

    13 min
  5. Karen Freeman - Never Travel Alone

    09/11/2023

    Karen Freeman - Never Travel Alone

    Karen Freeman has over 30 years of information technology experience in progressively demanding positions. In 2018, she retired from the Internal Revenue Service as the Deputy Chief Information Officer, Operations. Currently, she is an Executive Advisor to several companies that provide information technology products and services to varying agencies within the U.S. federal government. Karen loves to travel and has visited 5 continents and over 40 countries. Her passion for travel led her to establish KareFree Travel. As an independent travel consultant, she provides personalized travel advice and assistance to busy people who want to leave their vacation details to an expert. She's is a board member of two non-profit organizations focused on education and cooperative economics for the African-American community. Karen is also Director of Operations at The PEACES Collective, where I, along with other great panelists, have the pleasure of participating in the ⁠Wisdom, Wellness, and Wealth program⁠ that provides education and cultural seminars and workshops for community members. Identifying as one of the world’s biggest tennis fans, Karen has attended all four Grand Slam events and most ATP/WTA 1000 tournaments. When she is not traveling, she splits her time between her residence in the Outer Banks of North Carolina and with her family in Maryland. You can find Karen on ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠.

    31 min
  6. Cherie Harris - Girl You Better Shine Your Light

    08/21/2023

    Cherie Harris - Girl You Better Shine Your Light

    Cherie Harris is a certified Life and Career Coach who helps people navigate career decisions and create the life they want for themselves. Cherie has overcome growing up in a really hard New York neighborhood during the Crack Era. She was raised by a single praying mother who kept them grounded amidst their surroundings. Through it all, they walked proudly, went to school, kept their noses clean, and became known as the family not to bother because they were different. One of the many downfalls was seeing past what she saw each day, poverty, filth, poor schooling, absent fathers, friends killed, and coming out of it successful. You can find Cherie on www.thecorpconcierge.net, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Cherie has recently published a self-reflection journal for women "Girl You Better Shine Your Light" available on Amazon.

    31 min
  7. Ian Markauskas - Momentum and Bubblegum

    06/20/2023

    Ian Markauskas - Momentum and Bubblegum

    Ian Markauskas is a tech worker, photographer, poet, activist, comic, and artist all rolled into one handy package who is terrible at writing bios (his words, not mine). As a physically disabled gay man with cerebral palsy, he has faced quite a bit of adversity in his lifetime. From learning to walk twice, to defying statistics and entering the workforce, he doesn't think he will ever get to a point where he can say "Yes, I have overcome all the obstacles, every adverse event is behind me!" Life is always changing. That said, as long as he is here, he isn't planning on giving up any time soon. You can find Ian on www.ian.photos , Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr. Given his wacky sense of humor, Ian is also an aspiring standup comic, so be sure to check him out on comedyian.ca, as well as his recently published parody new website Basically Gay.

    26 min

  8. 05/29/2023

    Lucy Shenouda - The Compass is Faith

    Lucy Shenouda is the founder of Foster Essence Inc., a leadership and systemic team coach, coach supervisor and Master Certified Coach (MCC). With a deep understanding of business processes, Lucy fosters coaching conversations across a variety of business contexts such as leader development, operational excellence, team alignment, and resilient leadership. She's also the author of ⁠Tending the Garden⁠ (found on Amazon) and ⁠Leading in a Global Mosaic: A Minority Everywhere I Go.⁠ Lucy models resiliency in who she is and what she does, and shares her philosophy on life in a way that deeply resonates. Be sure to connect with Lucy on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

    27 min
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There's a lot to be said about the inner critic. Our internal dialogue impacts our moods and our emotions, not to mention our outlook on life. Being intentional with our speech can have an incredible impact on everything we do. How we choose to interpret our circumstance is also how we choose to respond to it. Sometimes life can be hard. Other times, it's hard because we say it is. Words have power, and because of that, words matter. On each episode we explore how to make the most out of the words we use so we can get the most out of the life we live.

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