Working Parent Wilderness

Steve Hanson

Work is hard, parenting is harder. To be good at both … that is a summit we all wish to see, but sometimes struggle to reach. “Hike” weekly with host Steve Hanson and explore career and family development topics that will help you be more successful in your personal aspirations and professional pursuits. Additionally, we commit to making this a meaningful expedition and welcome your input on topics or guest interviews at workingparentwilderness@gmail.com

  1. 11: Inclusion & Culture through the lens of an Outdoor and Surf Photographer

    05/12/2020

    11: Inclusion & Culture through the lens of an Outdoor and Surf Photographer

    Chris Burkard is a self-taught photographer and artist, world renowned for his surf and outdoor photography (3.6 million follows on Instagram). Chris’s photos have been featured in Toyota, American Airlines, Apple, and Sony marketing efforts. In today’s podcast we don’t ask Chris about the best cameras, how to make it as a scrappy entrepreneur, but about inclusion and culture through the lens of an outdoor & surf photographer.  Click here to view images discussed during the episode Click here to join our mailing list Click here to provide show recommendations and input Music: Funkorama Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, Sounds: Bird and Kids playing - InspectorJ @ freesounds.org

    59 min
  2. 10. In This Moment - Practical Ideas for being a "Rocking it" Working Parent

    04/30/2020

    10. In This Moment - Practical Ideas for being a "Rocking it" Working Parent

    The pressures of running a home and holding down a job can leave even the best working parents feeling overwhelmed or burnt out.  During this episode, Jacqueline Shakespeare speaks with us about her new book, In this Moment, and her mission to bring about change by helping parents discover the power of visualizations, the importance of resiliency, the freedom that comes from creating structure in our lives, and much more.  Show Notes: In this Moment, Grit Test  Click here to join our mailing list Click here to provide show recommendations and input Music: Funkorama Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, Sounds: Bird and Kids playing - InspectorJ @ freesounds.org

    43 min
  3. 9: Being deliberate and taking control of life's challenges

    04/21/2020

    9: Being deliberate and taking control of life's challenges

    Episode 9: Samantha Derenthal made the deliberate decision to have a preventative double mastectomy. On today’s episode, we walk a couple steps with Samantha as she recounts her journey. Together we will learn from her experiences, and about the importance of purposeful decision making. Additionally, Sam’s journey highlights how each of our unique experiences can touch the lives of those around us and impact those in our company and the community. Show Notes: Volunteer with DECA  Click here to join our mailing list Click here to provide show recommendations and input Music: "Perspectives" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

    39 min
  4. 8: Time and Commitment Management for the Modern Working Warrior

    04/07/2020

    8: Time and Commitment Management for the Modern Working Warrior

    Lauren Parker – President and CEO at FrazierHeiby has no shortage of commitments to tackle, and time management ideas to make it all happen! Join us for today’s episode as we discuss how to be more deliberate and effective at managing your calendar, protecting your time, and getting the most out of every day.  Additionally, during the show, we explore the value of workplace flexibility, what it can do for your employees, and how it can strengthen your company’s employee value proposition. Show Note: Quite , Daring Greatly, Dare to Lead, Braving the Wilderness, Rising Strong Click here to join our mailing list Click here to provide show recommendations and input Music: Funkorama Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons

    46 min
  5. 7: Charting your course during times of risk and uncertainty

    03/31/2020

    7: Charting your course during times of risk and uncertainty

    Whether you’re charting a new course by choice or change was forced upon you by the market volatility … uncertainty can be hard for anyone. Listen to this episode for powerful insights from long time entrepreneurs Scott & Natalie Paul as they share how to build risk tolerance, how to win together, some simple tips for communicating, and much more. It’s not only about financial success, but finding holistic achievement by bringing your team, partners, and family along. Show References: The Whole Brained Child , A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood , Public Click here to join our mailing list Click here to provide show recommendations and input Music: Funkorama Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons

    1h 1m
  6. 6: Being your authentic self and avoiding negative peer comparison

    03/24/2020

    6: Being your authentic self and avoiding negative peer comparison

    Since an early age, most of us have competed in sports, education, and other activities. Many times this competitiveness leads to negative peer comparison… “My job vs. their job”, “My kids are in regular soccer, their kids are in advanced.”, “They seem to have everything, and I can’t pull myself together.” During this episode, Kajsa Berlin Kaufusi - Chief Operating Officer of ARISE (Project for Humanity) and Adjunct  Professor at BYU explains how focusing on our negative peer comparison emotions will adversely impact a career, a person’s happiness, and what we can do to combat the negativity. Show References: Crucial Conversations and The Four Agreements Click here to join our mailing list Click here to provide show recommendations and input Music: Funkorama Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons

    34 min
  7. 5: Mental health, family first, and rock solid employee support

    03/17/2020

    5: Mental health, family first, and rock solid employee support

    Mental health is no longer a topic being discussed behind closed doors or in hushed tones … it’s something that impacts millions of individuals, and families, all around the world. In today’s episode, Joey Aguilar, former VP of Finance at Comcast,  talks mental health from the perspective of one father (Joey) trying to do his best professionally, but also wanting to support his son Max during a major mental health crisis that was unexpectedly brought on by a work related relocation. We will all deal with mental health challenges at some point during our life… listen to today’s episode and gain some outstanding insights on what you can do when the going gets tough.  Show References: The Snow Ball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life  Click here to join our mailing list Click here to provide show recommendations and input "Perspectives" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Disclaimer: Episode was not created with or by mental health experts, its simply experience based content, insights, and ideas.

    52 min
  8. 4: From NFL to Everest and overcoming your obstacles

    03/10/2020

    4: From NFL to Everest and overcoming your obstacles

    Mark Pattison is a former NFL football player, successful businessman, philanthropist, and mountaineer … but life was not always motivation and mountains. Join us as Mark tells his story about overcoming challenges i.e., discovering his eight year old daughter was suffering from epilepsy and experiencing a sudden divorce. Learn how Mark’s challenges acted as a kick-starter to amazing adventures for him and his daughters. For Mark it’s not about, “How did I get here” it’s about “What am I going to do about it?” Mark says changing your focus can make all the difference in the world! Show References: Crucial Conversations, Eiger Dreams, Don’t keep your day job  Marks Recommended Reads: Boys in the Boat, and No Shortcuts to the Top Finding Your Summit podcast  Click here to join our mailing list Click here to provide show recommendations and input Music: Funkorama Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    36 min
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Work is hard, parenting is harder. To be good at both … that is a summit we all wish to see, but sometimes struggle to reach. “Hike” weekly with host Steve Hanson and explore career and family development topics that will help you be more successful in your personal aspirations and professional pursuits. Additionally, we commit to making this a meaningful expedition and welcome your input on topics or guest interviews at workingparentwilderness@gmail.com

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