Open For Higher

Sandi Bouhadana & LeeAnne Ruff
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Open For Higher is for people who are open and ready for a higher level of growth, higher satisfaction, and a higher purpose. It's for people who are ready to level up their personal and professional potential! You can do big things!

  1. Episode 33 - Redefining You: When Change Isn’t Your Choice

    06/08/2025

    Episode 33 - Redefining You: When Change Isn’t Your Choice

    What do you do when the company closes, the product is discontinued, or the leader you trusted walks away? When the structure you rely on disappears, it can feel like the ground beneath you has vanished. In this episode, we talk about the emotional and professional impact of unexpected change, and why it's time to stop letting roles, titles, or companies define your worth. We’ve invited high performance coach Molly Asplin, who talks about how she took back control, tapped into her inner resilience, and redefined her power on her own terms.

    33 min
  2. Episode 32 - Own Your Shift: How to Step Into What’s Next

    05/04/2025

    Episode 32 - Own Your Shift: How to Step Into What’s Next

    In this episode, we explore the idea of “owning your shift”, taking full responsibility for the changes happening in your life, whether internal, like mindset or emotional growth, or external, like a career move, life transition, or unexpected challenge. We dive into the shame, frustration, and fear that often come with change and remind you that there’s real power in the pivot.

    23 min
  3. Episode 31: Rebuilding Without Recreating: How to Recalibrate After a Major Shift

    04/01/2025

    Episode 31: Rebuilding Without Recreating: How to Recalibrate After a Major Shift

    When life forces a change—whether a job loss, a shift in identity, or an unexpected pivot—how do you stop clinging to the past and start moving forward? In this episode, we explore why asking ‘What’s next?’ beats dwelling on ‘Why me?’ and how small, intentional actions can rebuild confidence—without rebuilding the past.

    35 min
  4. Episode 30 - Adapting to Win: Lessons from Changing Consumer Behaviors

    01/28/2025

    Episode 30 - Adapting to Win: Lessons from Changing Consumer Behaviors

    Discover the key difference between a panic pivot and a purpose-driven pivot — and why intentional, values-based decisions are essential for staying ahead in a rapidly evolving market. In this episode, we explore the challenges facing the direct sales industry as it struggles to find its footing. We discuss how adapting and aligning your strategies can drive growth, even in the face of market uncertainty and change.

    33 min
  5. Episode 29 - Self-Promotion: From Self-Defeat to Self Belief

    01/08/2025

    Episode 29 - Self-Promotion: From Self-Defeat to Self Belief

    People struggle with talking about themselves, and now, more than ever, we need to understand how to do it. In this episode, we tackle the challenge of self-promotion when self-doubt creeps in. Learn how to own your strengths, showcase your worth with confidence, and turn interviews and conversations into opportunities to shine without overthinking.

    31 min
  6. Episode 28 - Finding Balance in the Midst of Change

    10/21/2024

    Episode 28 - Finding Balance in the Midst of Change

    In this episode of Open for Higher, we explore the emotional roller coaster of unexpected change, when life pulls the rug out from under us. From the shock, fear, and frustration to questioning our self-worth, confidence, and clarity, change can deeply disrupt our sense of stability. Yet, with a bit of blind faith, we can rediscover balance, meaning, and a deeper understanding of who we are, even in the midst of uncertainty.

    39 min
  7. Episode 27 - How to Show Up with Confidence When Expectations Aren't Clear

    10/07/2024

    Episode 27 - How to Show Up with Confidence When Expectations Aren't Clear

    In this episode, we tackle the challenges of delivering a talk or training when you're unsure about the audience or their expectations. We explore how to prepare, handle doubts, choose a topic, and decide what to say and wear. We'll also discuss adjusting the talk based on engagement, questioning whether you’re "too much" or "enough," and how to connect with the audience. Finally, we reflect on how to end the session, what lasting message to leave, and what it means when not everyone reaches out afterward.

    37 min
  8. Episode 26 - An Interview with Robyn O'Brien/Having the Courage to Disrupt the Status Quo

    09/09/2024

    Episode 26 - An Interview with Robyn O'Brien/Having the Courage to Disrupt the Status Quo

    In this episode, we sit down with Robyn O’Brien, a bestselling author, speaker, entrepreneur, and investor known for her groundbreaking work at the crossroads of courage, authenticity, innovation, and leadership. Robyn shares her inspiring journey of resilience, from uncovering unsettling truths in the food industry to becoming a leading voice for change and innovation. Drawing insights from her critically acclaimed books, The Unhealthy Truth (2009) and Seeding Innovation (2024), Robyn delves into how disrupting the status quo requires not only courage but a deep commitment to authenticity and purpose-driven leadership.

    48 min
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Open For Higher is for people who are open and ready for a higher level of growth, higher satisfaction, and a higher purpose. It's for people who are ready to level up their personal and professional potential! You can do big things!

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  • Creator
    Sandi Bouhadana & LeeAnne Ruff
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    33