Podcast Episodes

Lead with Love

Words matter, but the emotions behind the words matter more. That energetic exchange that sits beneath the surface makes a huge impact in our ability to connect and collaborate with others. So how do we do this? And what’s one emotion that makes all the difference? That’s what we discuss in this Design Yourself episode …

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Self Empathy

You have been told, how important it is to listen and care for others. And it is. But it requires us to do the same for ourselves. How can we give, when our own buckets aren’t full? What does it look like for us to practice this tender concern for ourselves? That’s what we discuss …

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Baby Steps to Giant Leaps

The wildest, dreamiest things start from the smallest of steps. How can we be more mindful of how what we do today connects to where we dream of going? What practices support us on that path? That’s what we get into in this Design Yourself episode on Baby Steps to Giant Leaps. Rate, Review & …

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Adaptive Leadership

We live and work in a complex world. The markets, environments, and circumstances in which we operate are changing rapidly. How can we evolve our leadership to find new, compelling, and sustainable solutions? How can we spark transformation from the inside out? That’s what we discuss in this episode of Design Yourself on adaptive leadership. …

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The Art of Incompetence

I’m going to let you in on a little secret today. Those spaces where you feel most clumsy and lacking in ability offer incredible growth opportunities. But not if you sit around judging yourself or worrying about what other people think. In this episode of Design Yourself learn how to cultivate the mindsets that will …

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Discerning What’s Right For Me

Happy New Year! Tis the season full of calendar-driven inspiration about how to make this year the best one ever. Words of the year, themes of the season, goals, resolutions and intentions abound. How can you avoid getting caught up in trends and move to the beat that works best for you? That’s what we …

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Celebrating 200 Episodes of Design Yourself

Celebrating milestones is a foundational leadership practice that supports us as we build positive momentum toward our goals, strategies, and – ultimately – our vision, mission, and purpose. In today’s episode, Point Road founder Sharon models this practice as she pauses to celebrate and reflect on 200 episodes of Design Yourself. Learn about what the …

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Wintering

Wintering is a season in the cold. It is both literal and figurative. It acknowledges those times where we move through a fallow period – cut off from the world. What is the power of wintering? How can we learn to call in the dark and the cold? In today’s encore episode on wintering we …

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Thank You and A Wish

An ending is an invitation to pause and reflect. It is a chance to disrupt the routines you are in and take stock of what you have learned through whatever experience you have just gone through. In this episode of Design Yourself, we share a favorite closing ceremony well-suited to the end of the calendar …

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