Redefining Resilience Kiley Schmitz, Chris Ewing

In this episode, we dive into the relationship between flexibility and change, exploring how these concepts are intertwined and essential for personal and professional growth.
Join us as we navigate these topics, offering insights and strategies to help you become more resilient and adaptable in the face of change.
🕒 Timestamps:
00:30 How flexibility and change go hand-in-hand
10:56 We have to reframe the way we think about flexibility and change
14:17 Prepare for change
24:27 Be open to change
29:38 How change can be beneficial 
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In this episode, we explore the differences between a scarcity mindset and an abundance mindset. We define what a scarcity mindset is and how it limits potential, then contrast it with the positive, opportunity-focused abundance mindset. We'll provide real-life examples of abundance and share practical tips on cultivating this mindset through gratitude. Tune in to discover how shifting your perspective can lead to a more fulfilling and prosperous life.
🕒 Timestamps:
1:07 What is a Scarcity Mindset?
9:09 The difference between a Scarcity Mindset and an Abundance Mindset
28:18 Examples of Abundance
47:52 Ways to practice gratitude
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Description:
In this episode, we chat with Amanda Thomas from Amanda Thomas Creative. Amanda shares her background and how mindfulness has shaped her personal and professional life. She discusses her career path, the balance between creativity and organization, and the difference between the dream mindset and the out-of-the-box mindset.
 
Amanda provides practical tips on starting the creative process, tuning into creative thinking, and overcoming common obstacles to creativity. She also offers advice on approaching sales in a creative business. Tune in for an inspiring conversation full of actionable insights to boost your creativity.
 
🕒 Timestamps:
02:05 Amanda’s background
04:09 How Amanda’s mindfulness evolved
09:05 Amanda’s career 
20:32 The relationship between creativity and and organization
22:03 Dream mindset vs. out-of-the-box mindset
28:42 Starting the creative process
33:41 How to tune in to creative thinking
42:01 What kills creativity 
47:00 How to approach sales in a creative business
 
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In this episode, we dive into the skill of resourcefulness. Discover why it's important, how to build and enhance it, and practical tips for organizing information and leveraging your network. Learn when to ask for help and how to approach others for support. Tune in to become more resourceful.
 
🕒 Timestamps:
02:42 Why resourcefulness is important
03:25 How to build the skill of resourcefulness
08:09 Organizing information
10:56 Find people who you know
17:54 When to ask for help 
 
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In this episode, we explore the essential elements of strategic thinking: purpose, perspective, process, people, partnerships, and problem-solving. From defining a clear purpose to fostering collaboration, we provide practical insights and strategies to help you master the art of strategic thinking.
🕒 Timestamps:
00:48 What is strategic thinking?
12:10 Purpose
12:40 Perspective
14:05 Process
14:33 People
16:55 Partnership
20:40 Problem solving
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We’re kicking off a new domain of resilience called Reasoning. Reasoning has multiple components…
Resourcefulness
Introspection
Prevention & Planning
Adaptation
In this week’s episode, Chris and Kiley introduce Reasoning, and explain why you shouldn’t take, “because I said so,” for an answer.
🕒 Timestamps:
02:18 Why you shouldn’t take ‘Because I said so’ for an answer
08:52 What is introspection?
14:19 What is resourcefulness?
22:17 What is prevention and planning?
30:26 What is adaptation?
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