Off The Comma

Paul Briley
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You’re stuck, I get it. I’ve been there too. I call it “sitting on a comma”. We all know what it’s like to feel stuck in life and not know where to go next. This podcast is all about what it’s like to be on the comma, as shared by individuals just like ourselves. We will explore what they experienced, what they learned and how they got themselves off the comma. See more at YouTube @offthecomma! Are you sitting on a comma? Work 1:1 with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Book a 1-session coaching call and see what getting off your comma can look like! https://www.offthecomma.com/programs

  1. #137 Listening to Coincidence for Miracles with Sophia Demas

    5D AGO

    #137 Listening to Coincidence for Miracles with Sophia Demas

    In this episode, we talk to Sophia Demas. She is happy, caring and purpose-driven. Sophia lives in the United States.  Sophia tells us about sitting on a comma with listening to coincidences. From an early age, her mother taught her how to speak to divine entities. As an adult, her first miracle happened from a dream that sent her into a relationship with her dream interpreter. As a result, Sophia was transformed and began searching for coincidences throughout her life, but taking action on them when found! She moved from needing to be in control to a state of flow. Tune in to hear what Sophia means when she says “I said, promise me you’re gonna call me”.  You can find Sophia on: Website:  sophiademas.com  Instagram:  @Sophia_Demas  Facebook:  @TheDivineLanguageOfCoincidence Sophia would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to her and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages: My 8 Mentors who have shaped my life  https://sophiademas.com/my-influencers-2/ My Mother, who helped me converse with the divine Salvation Army Supporting Survivors of Trafficking   https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/eastern-pennsylvania/fight-for-justice/  Covenant House  https://www.covenanthouse.org  Holy Trinity Philoptochos St. Elpida Chapter  https://www.holytrinityeggharbor.com/ministries/philoptochos   #unsolvable #motherslaw #Ihadthisdream #conincidencesbecomemiracles #spiritsays #divineintelligence #somethingbigger #wishinghopefaith #squashedweddingband #notalone #itsfreeing #OfftheCommapodcast #offthecomma Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/  Come Alive. Do you have a story to tell about being on your own comma? If so, come JOIN US on the podcast! Message me if you’re interested in being a guest! https://offthecomma.com/podcast/  Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Contact me to explore your possibilities! https://calendly.com/paulbriley/i-want-to-get-off-my-comma  While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website: https://offthecomma.com/mylinks/    Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

    57 min
  2. #136 Living Your Own Brilliance with Teresa Wornstaff

    APR 30

    #136 Living Your Own Brilliance with Teresa Wornstaff

    In this episode, we talk to Teresa Wornstaff. She describes herself as someone who believes legacy is important, values influence and seeks deep interactions with others. Teresa lives in the United States.  Teresa tells us about sitting on a comma with a career pivot during the pandemic. While the career and identity shift was significant in itself, it also created a space for Teresa to unlock and claim abilities and gifts that she had hidden from others in the past. Letting go of the opinions of others, she was able to embrace her intuitive leadership and begin leading with her gifts open and active again. From there, Teresa began living more open to possibility and finding more people called into her life. Tune in to hear what Teresa means when she says “there was a complete void of potential”.  You can find Teresa on: Website:  https://teresawornstaff.com/  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/teresawornstaff/?hl=en  Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-wornstaff/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/teresa.wornstaff  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@teresawornstaff  TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@teresawornstaff?lang=en  Teresa would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to her and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages: My daughters Jessica and Jasmine My daughter-in-law Shelby All of the people who I get to meet within my trust circle and my clients - they make a difference for me every day #chanelling #trustintuition #myabilitiesareopenandactive #careershift #deeplyloved #frommyselftomyself #intuitiveleader #nothidinganymore #Illletyouknow #liveyourbrilliance #OfftheCommapodcast #offthecomma Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/  Come Alive. Do you have a story to tell about being on your own comma? If so, come JOIN US on the podcast! Message me if you’re interested in being a guest! https://offthecomma.com/podcast/  Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Contact me to explore your possibilities! https://calendly.com/paulbriley/i-want-to-get-off-my-comma  While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website: https://offthecomma.com/mylinks/    Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

    1h 1m
  3. #135 A Three Year Lesson in Core Values with Glenn Poulos

    APR 23

    #135 A Three Year Lesson in Core Values with Glenn Poulos

    In this episode, we talk to Glenn Poulos. He describes himself as an entrepreneur, dog lover, and a charity DJ. Glenn shares time living between Canada and the United States.  Glenn tells us about sitting on a comma after selling his business. What was supposed to be a new start and an opportunity for change ended up being a lesson in core values for Glenn. While agreeing to stay on as part of the transaction, he found himself feeling like his wings were clipped and his ideas were unwanted. Despite trying to contribute in positive and generous ways, he ultimately found himself steering someone else’s ship. After his contract ended, Glenn pivoted in a major way to find new opportunities; not only in business, but in lifestyle and location as well. Tune in to hear what Glenn means when he says “there needs to be a time window”.  You can find Glenn on: Website:  https://glennpoulos.com/  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/glenn.poulos/  Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennpoulos/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070448861930&sk=about  Amazon:  https://amzn.to/3whwPh3  Glenn would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to him and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages: My Frenchies, Pierre and Jean-Jacques  https://www.instagram.com/littlefrenchiebites/ My wife, Alissa  My mentors for the book (find on Amazon at link above) My partners who took risks with me  #wingsclipped #someoneelsesboat #privateequity #imanentrepreneur #whatidomatterstome #sellingabusiness #theremustbeanenddate #wheredoifitin #corevalues #EOSmethodology #myegohasneeds #ittook3years #slowlythenquickly #offthecommapodcast #offthecomma Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/  Come Alive. Do you have a story to tell about being on your own comma? If so, come JOIN US on the podcast! Message me if you’re interested in being a guest! https://offthecomma.com/podcast/  Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Contact me to explore your possibilities! https://calendly.com/paulbriley/i-want-to-get-off-my-comma  While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website: https://offthecomma.com/mylinks/    Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

    49 min
  4. #134 Letting Go for New Opportunities with Vicki James

    APR 16

    #134 Letting Go for New Opportunities with Vicki James

    In this episode, we talk to Vicki James. She is resilient and a connector and supporter of others. Vicki lives in Spain.  Vicki tells us about sitting on a comma after ending a career job in Manhattan. When faced with “what’s next”, Vicki was clear that she no longer wanted to live by the norms of others and decided to “let it all go”. By working through a process of values identification, alignment in her goals and navigating fear, she was able to make a major move across an ocean while starting a new business for herself. Her new nomad life allowed Vickie to reflect on who she is and who she wants to become. Tune in to hear what Vicki means when she says “I don’t need a lot”. You can find Vicki on: Website:  https://beyondalignedbooks.com/ Substack:  https://alignandthrive.substack.com/  Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickipps/  Thrive Hive: https://thrive.beyondalignedbooks.com  Instagram: @vickivsn Vicki would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to her and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages: Alcoholics Anonymous, for my sobriety, which makes all things possible  https://www.aa.org   Elise Renzetti, my career coach, whose guidance and belief in me helped me find the confidence to pursue my dream  https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliserenzetti/  AskAlex.ai / AgencyAI, because Alex’s HEC (Humility, Empathy, Compassion) framework has meaningfully transformed my sales (and all) conversations and strengthened my confidence as an entrepreneur. https://askalex.coach/? #alignandthrive  #digitalnomads #lettingitallgo #biglifeshift #lettinggooffear #clearvalues #alignmentforfuture #livealifeidreamedof #snowballingrightactions  #offthecomma #OfftheCommapodcast  Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/  Come Alive. Do you have a story to tell about being on your own comma? If so, come JOIN US on the podcast! Message me if you’re interested in being a guest! https://offthecomma.com/podcast/  Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Contact me to explore your possibilities! https://calendly.com/paulbriley/i-want-to-get-off-my-comma  While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website: https://offthecomma.com/mylinks/    Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

    53 min
  5. #133 Choosing to Live in the Extremes with Alexandra Lauren

    APR 9

    #133 Choosing to Live in the Extremes with Alexandra Lauren

    In this episode, we talk to Alexandra Lauren. She describes herself as adventurous, zesty for life and non-traditional. Alexandra lives in the United States.  Alexandra tells us about sitting on a comma with deciding how she wanted to live her life. After growing up as an overachiever who tried to meet external expectations, Alexandra found herself living in dual realities. One part of her chose the “big girl” obligations, while another part of her craved adventure, exploration and extremes. Her comma peaked during medical school, when she realized she was helping people survive, but not to live. What came next was a complete pivot to a life of her choosing. Tune in to hear what Alexandra means when she says “I quit all of it”.  You can find Alexandra on: Website:  https://thebucketlistmermaid.com/  Links:  https://the-bucket-list-mermaid.ck.page/fc8c2227ee   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thebucketlistmermaid/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/753316278999035 Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheBucketListMermaid Alexandra would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to her and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages: My parents, family and friends. There was never a moment when their confidence in me faltered.  #bucketlistmermaid #nomadlife #overachiever #thezestyside #livingintheextremes #versionsofmyself #Idonthavetochoose #noteasy  #sacrificedstableliving #OfftheCommapodcast #offthecomma  Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/  Come Alive. Do you have a story to tell about being on your own comma? If so, come JOIN US on the podcast! Message me if you’re interested in being a guest! https://offthecomma.com/podcast/  Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Contact me to explore your possibilities! https://calendly.com/paulbriley/i-want-to-get-off-my-comma  While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website: https://offthecomma.com/mylinks/    Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

    47 min
  6. #132 Two Commas To An Alcohol-Free Life with Vince Hannant

    APR 2

    #132 Two Commas To An Alcohol-Free Life with Vince Hannant

    In this episode, we talk to Vince Hannant. He describes himself as purposeful, determined and reflective. Vince lives in the United Kingdom.  Vince tells us about sitting on two commas from his relationship with alcohol. After a moment where Vince found all the buckets in his life overflowing, he faced his first comma and decided to quit drinking in order to regain control. After a successful time without alcohol, he found himself drinking again in a controlled manner, but eventually came to his second comma and decided to quit for good. The difference between the two was quitting out of need, versus quitting out of want. His second comma, quitting because he wanted to, brought him to a place of joy, intention and alignment. Tune in to hear what Vince means when he says “I had to stop drinking to start getting a grip”.  You can find Vince on: Website:  www.theexecsobrietycoach.uk  Website:  www.melioresse.co.uk  TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@theexecsobrietyco0?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574075145652   Vince would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to him and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages: Jo Houchin, for coaching me through empowerment to start my business.  linkedin.com/in/jo-houchin-609b0267  Janey Lee Grace, for helping with the last leg of my commitment to never drink again.  https://www.thesoberclub.com/   Andy Ramage, for being a voice of reason and reality for those who are quitting drinking.  https://andyramage.com/   My wife Amanda, without hesitation, for being the strongest influence in my life.  www.linkedin.com/in/amandahannant   #quittingdrinking #twocommas #needversuswant #stoptostartgrowing #tranquility #goingdeeper #learningaboutmyself #runningmyownbusiness #purposealignedtome #courageandwherewithall #OfftheCommapodcast #offthecomma  Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/  Come Alive. Do you have a story to tell about being on your own comma? If so, come JOIN US on the podcast! Message me if you’re interested in being a guest! https://offthecomma.com/podcast/  Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Contact me to explore your possibilities! https://calendly.com/paulbriley/i-want-to-get-off-my-comma  While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website: https://offthecomma.com/mylinks/    Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

    1h 3m
  7. #131 Finding a Better Match with Stacy Phillips

    MAR 26

    #131 Finding a Better Match with Stacy Phillips

    In this episode, we talk to Stacy Phillips. She is a mother and grandmother who likes to give back to her community. Stacy lives in the United States.  Stacy tells us about sitting on a comma with running her firm. After years of a rich career and a self-described “snooty resume”, Stacy lost interest in the operational aspects of running her firm. Wanting to have greater reach in her contributions, she developed her “Stacy manifesto” of changes she wanted to make in her work and team. Her journey led her across the country to find a new match for herself in work and her personal relationships. She found simplicity and focus. Tune in to hear what Stacy means when she says “I can let someone else take charge”.  You can find Stacy on: Website:  https://www.stacydphillipsesq.com  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/stacydphillipsesq  Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacydphillips  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@StacyDPhillipsEsq  Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/hu/podcast/stacy-phillips-and-friends/id1769018883  Stacy would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to her and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages: My Dad for all that he gave me Brad Sharp: https://dsiconsulting.com/people/bradley-d-sharp/ Daryl McCullough, George Griffin and Melissa Penn of McGriffin Media: https://www.mcgriffinmedia.com/ BlankRome  https://www.blankrome.com  What started in 1946 as two lawyers practicing together in one city has grown into an Am Law 100 firm with 800 attorneys working collaboratively to serve clients in 16 offices across the United States and internationally. Nearly 80 years later, we remain committed to our clients and communities, to discovering opportunity amid change, and to making history together. Public Counsel  https://publiccounsel.org  Relentless in the pursuit of justice. We work with communities and clients to create a more just society through legal services, advocacy, and civil rights litigation. Dartmouth  https://home.dartmouth.edu  A vibrant, inclusive learning environment where students and faculty respond with research and innovation to the most pressing challenges of our time.  Adopt A Center  https://www.blankrome.com/adopt-center-program Blank Rome’s Adopt-A-Center Program supports local nonprofit organizations that provide essential outreach to underserved children and families in Los Angeles. #matchmaking #makingadifference #mentoring #workingtovalues #greaterreach #givebacktocommunity #adoptacenter #stacymanifesto #womenpartners #simplicity #workingharddifferently #hiremorepeople #OfftheCommapodcast #offthecomma Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/  Come Alive. Do you have a story to tell about being on your own comma? If so, come JOIN US on the podcast! Message me if you’re interested in being a guest! https://offthecomma.com/podcast/  Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Contact me to explore your possibilities! https://calendly.com/paulbriley/i-want-to-get-off-my-comma  While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website: https://offthecomma.com/mylinks/    Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

    57 min
  8. #130 Thanking The Comma for What Came Next with Peter Moore

    MAR 19

    #130 Thanking The Comma for What Came Next with Peter Moore

    In this episode, we talk to Peter Moore. He describes himself as an enthusiastic adventurer with a sense of humor. Peter lives in the United States.  Peter tells us about sitting on a comma after being laid off from an important job role. Identifying so much of his career with his affiliations and access, Peter felt cut off from not only his work, but his colleagues and work friends and more. While sitting on the comma, he experimented with new directions until the comma brought him the inspiration he craved. Tune in to hear what Peter means when he says “it’s a comma, not a cliff”.  You can find Peter on: Articles:  https://coloradosun.com/author/peter-moore/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheRoad2Elsewhere Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-moore-r2e/ Substack:  petermoore.substack.com; https://oldster.substack.com/t/peter-moore-illustrated-essays   Instagram:  @road2elsewhere Peter would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to him and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages: I want to acknowledge everyone who’s on the comma, there is light after the dark Roz Chast  https://www.rozchast.com  Roz Chast is known for turning everyday anxieties into sharply funny, unmistakably personal cartoons. She has been one of the most influential cartoonists of her generation, earning many honors including the Reuben Award from the National Cartoonists Society in 2015 as well as National Humanities Medal from the National Endowment for the Humanities in 2024.  The Colorado Sun  https://coloradosun.com/author/peter-moore/  Front Range NPR  www.kunc.org/peter-moore  The Oldster Magazine  https://oldster.substack.com/t/peter-moore-illustrated-essays #commanotacliff #listenforinspiration #writerandcartoonist #commentingontheworld #affiliationsandaccess #suddenlycutoff #otherpeoplesvoices #gettowork #lifelongjournalkeeper #neededthescare #stopandletitcome #OfftheCommapodcast #offthecomma  Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/  Come Alive. Do you have a story to tell about being on your own comma? If so, come JOIN US on the podcast! Message me if you’re interested in being a guest! https://offthecomma.com/podcast/  Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Contact me to explore your possibilities! https://calendly.com/paulbriley/i-want-to-get-off-my-comma  While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website: https://offthecomma.com/mylinks/    Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

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You’re stuck, I get it. I’ve been there too. I call it “sitting on a comma”. We all know what it’s like to feel stuck in life and not know where to go next. This podcast is all about what it’s like to be on the comma, as shared by individuals just like ourselves. We will explore what they experienced, what they learned and how they got themselves off the comma. See more at YouTube @offthecomma! Are you sitting on a comma? Work 1:1 with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Book a 1-session coaching call and see what getting off your comma can look like! https://www.offthecomma.com/programs

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  • Creator
    Paul Briley
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    138
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Paul Briley
  • Show Website
    Off The Comma