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Are you a wise leader? Do you show compassion to the people you lead? What happens when you don't feel confident that you know the wise thing to do? In this episode of I Been Thinkin', Coach Dr. Kim discusses if compassion and wisdom must coexist at all times or if compassion can stand alone at all times. Listen in to hear what she's been thinkin' and share what you think about the topic. You don't want to miss this!

HBR article referenced in the show:

https://hbr.org/2020/12/compassionate-leadership-is-necessary-but-not-sufficient

The Sage Mind helps us to see challenges as opportunities. One of the powers that we activate with the Sage Mind is empathy. Empathy helps us to connect with others or a deeper level. Connection is a super power that breeds hope, innovation, and so much more. This week Coach Dr. Kim shares some wisdom from the one and only Brene Brown, that gives perspective on how to connect and promote positive relationships. Activate your Sage Mind! Tune in to hear, what Coach Dr. Kim is thinkin’.

Do you improve under stress? That is a loaded question!

Stress can be overwhelming and it can lead to improved performance depending on how you look at it. Listen to learn more about how to get fit and build your mental fitness.

This week on the show, we build on last week's topic of how to receive feedback. However, the topic pivots to how each team member can contribute to team performance and well-being by making 1 change. Listen to hear what I been thinkin'.

I searched for quotes about feedback and came up short. Nothing captured the essence of what I wanted to express. This episode is inspired by the many conversations that I have had with colleagues about their angst when it is time for their performance evaluation.

This week, let's chat about the #1 way to be great at receiving feedback no matter how or who is delivering it. Don't miss this one!

Do you need to be off work? It could be a vacation, medical reasons, or just about anything. Returning can be overwhelming for several reasons. Today on the show, we take a look at some ways to decrease the angst of the return. Take a listen to hear what I been thinkin'.

The old song the wheels on the bus go round and round makes me think of many things that go in circles.  One of those things can be our thoughts. What do we do when we feel like our thoughts are pushing us around? This week kicks off a series to help us think about our thinking and level up on managing our stress. Let's talk about it.

Don't mind me, I am just over here growing!

This week on the show, we talk about the importance of knowing whether you have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset.

If you haven't figured it out, I am biased toward growth. Whether you are on team growth, mindset, both, or undecided, listen in and leave a comment, hit like and come back again.

With gratitude,

Coach Dr. Kim

Listen to my conversation with Kym Ali as she shares her personal story and professional journey of overcoming and becoming.  Her story has recently been highlighted in the bestselling book, Everyday Struggle: How Toxic Workspaces Impact Black Women by Dr. Carey Yazeed.

You don't want to miss this!

Are you over-committed? How does your calendar look these days?

Or could you use a little more time for yourself but don't know how to get it?

This week on the show, we are going to talk about boundaries again because there is much more to unpack.

Come on in and join the discussion!

"What are you doing?"

"Minding my boundaries."

I know you were expecting business, lol.  

Seriously though, have you considered that recommending, encouraging, and even helping can quickly move into forcing, pushing, judging, and sometimes bullying?

This week on the #podcast, we talk about what it means to be vulnerable from the angle of patience, compassion, and empathy.

Listen, and comment.

Let's chat!

The value of setting boundaries is clear. How to set boundaries less so. The who, what, when, where, and why can be complicated.  Today on the show, we dig into where to start when boundaries are in order.

What are you planning in 2023? Releasing the old, reflecting on the lessons, and rising to greater heights? Whew, that sounds like a lot of work. With community and support the load is easier to carry and the celebration is sweeter. Listen to hear what I been thinkin to kickoff the New Year, let's get it!

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Do you know how to work a room? You know.  Get out there and wow everyone with your personality and charm.  Connections are a benefit in life and networking is considered a must in the world today.  Listen to learn how to love it! 

When we peel away the top layer that sends the message that success is all about money and fame, the truth comes out, and we learn that the true power is beholden to each person individually to define it themselves.

I had no idea where this series would lead, and I have to say I like it.  

Listen to hear what I been thinkin'.  This one gets deep and practical so you can apply it to your life right away.

How do you define success? Seems like an easy question.  It might be easy to answer for some people, yet it is a moving target for others.  It can be tricky to figure out what that one thing makes us feel like we have "arrived."  This week we start a journey toward defining success.  This is going to be deep and personal. Buckle up and listen in to hear what I been thinkin'.

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How do you say thank you to your network? There are a lot of ways to show gratitude. I share a few this week as I attempt to record while the dogs bark at passing cars and struggle to find the words to say....YIKES! This was a hard one to record. #grateful

Is it better to give than to receive? Many of us were taught that from a very young age. How do you keep the joy in giving as we approach a season marked with asks for gifts everywhere you turn? Listen to hear what I been thinkin'.

Joy and pain.  Can you have one without the other? Probably not! You can have joy even when there is pain. Do you have doubts? Let's talk about it. Listen to hear what I been thinkin'.

Harvard Business Review Article

https://hbr.org/2022/10/5-harmful-ways-women-feel-they-must-adapt-in-corporate-america

Have you ever been let down? Upset? Or have you experienced disappointment?  Life can throw some curveballs.  This week we talk about joy and how to keep it. Listen to hear what I been thinkin'.  

Somebody is always watching. Living is a world with eyes everywhere how do you stay authentic and "on" at all times?

Let's talk about it! Listen to hear what I been thinkin'

Positive energy is not as rare as it may seem. It can be found in both common and unexpected places.  There are some critical questions to reflect on to get and keep positive energy in your life.  Listen to hear more of what I been thinkin' this week.

Have you ever heard the saying "if it was a snake it would have bit you"? Adults use to say that to us kids all the time when we were sent to look for something and we came back and said we couldn't  find it, then they came and found it right away.

They had that "mom" vision.  I didn't understand it until I became older. But, I just think maybe they knew where it was because they put it there😂

This week on the show, we talk about making moves and how to get the most of doing it.

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How do you know if your workplace is toxic? Well, if you know, you work there then you can feel it.  Having words to describe it helps too!  So, this week on the show, we are doing just that. Listen to learn more about the 6 signs of a toxic workplace.

Has the world gone mad?!

Sometimes maybe....and as a leader, it is important to have a strategy for all types of environments.  Chaos often creates opportunity. Do you have the skills to make the most of chaos? Listen to the episode this week to find out.

What does it mean to be good? Well, that is up to you. How you communicate with others tells the story.  The way y'all tuned into this one also tells the story of how much we as humans crave communication that is authentic and empathetic. Listen to hear some practical strategies.

Your best is good enough! It is actually a moving target. Today on the show we talk about how to embrace the reality of shifts in energy and bring more joy into your life and the world. Listen to hear what I been thinkin'.

There are a lot of saying and phrases that are passed down from elders and friends. Some of them make no sense at all and others sound like nursery rhymes.  Then there are the ones that are just funny! Every now and then there are great pearls of wisdom that we hear and don't always apply. This one will 110% change the course of your life. Listen to hear what I been thinkin'.

There are a lot of saying and phrases that are passed down from elders and friends. Some of them make no sense at all and others sound like nursery rhymes.  Then there are the ones that are just funny! Every now and then there are great pearls of wisdom that we hear and don't always apply. This one will 110% change the course of your life. Listen to hear what I been thinkin'.

Happy Juneteenth! If you didn't listen or even did, it is a good time for a refresher on black philanthropy.  Akilah knows what she is talking about because she walks the talk. Tune in and take notes. Then be prepared to become part of the solution.

This week tune in to hear the most spontaneous revelation Coach Dr.Kim has had live on camera and audio.  This unscripted recording is raw and vulnerable. The feelings, thoughts, and ideas shared are part of the journey to finding what really matters in life and you will want to listen to the end to get the scoop on what she found out about herself. It is life-changing.

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month which means it‘s the perfect time to talk about resilience. I don’t mean the just dust your self off and act like everything is okay cliche we sometime throw around.  Instead, let’s talk about how to keep going even when things feel like they are falling apart. Take a listen to hear what I been thinkin’ in this throwback episode. If it ain’t broke, don’t try to fix it!

When there is an overwhelming fear to change or try something new, we have to ask ourselves, "is this fear real or is it learned"? It is time to welcome folks in so they can tell their own story.  Listen to hear what I been thinkin'.

Today on the show we talk about the importance of being connected, engaged, and authentic to overcome life's challenges. Listen to hear what I been thinkin'.

Timshel Tarbet stopped by to share her rich and diverse experience from military service, non-profit work, and serving people when they are at their most vulnerable.  She ignites and invites others to step up and create environments where all are welcome.  Click to listen to what Timshel is thinkin'.

Patrice Brown, non-profit leader, experienced executive, and chief sister, stopped by the show to drop some pearls of wisdom and practical insights into how women are leading now and into the future.  The conversation is rich and lessons learned enduring. 

You do not want to miss this.  

Listen to hear what she been thinkin'. 

Have you ever been labeled aggressive or angry? Listen this week to get clear about communication styles and mislabeling.

Link to communication styles and behaviors (source: UK Violence Intervention and Prevention Center https://www.uky.edu/hr/sites/www.uky.edu.hr/files/wellness/images/Conf14_FourCommStyles.pdf)

This week on the show and in honor of Women's History Month we are ditching all work and no play and talking about the importance of bossing up and asking for help. Individuals and companies have a role in this space.  Listen to hear what I been thinkin'.

It is the silence that gets us. If you see a need, say something. Your words and actions can make a difference. Let's talk about empathy. Listen to hear what I been thinkin'.

Circling back to how feedback is received.  On this episode, we talk about negativity bias and how to reframe our thoughts to reclaim our joy.

Listen to hear what I Been Think'

Do your intentions and impact match? You need to listen to this because this will change your personal and professional life.  I learned from a very young age that intentions and impact are not always in sync.

Tune in to hear what I been thinkin'

How do you take feedback? Or do you take feedback at all? That is the question.  On the show we go deep into the impact of our words and our response. Listen to hear what I been thinkin'.

Listen to my conversation with Kym Ali as she shares her personal story and professional journey of overcoming and becoming.  Her story has recently been highlighted in the bestselling book, Everyday Struggle: How Toxic Workspaces Impact Black Women by Dr. Carey Yazeed.

You don't want to miss this!

Hey there! This week is a great time to pull #self-care is trending from the archives and give it another play.  So, what's with the title? My face actually hurts. Yes I am not feeling well and taking care of myself is top of the list so I can get back to doing the things I love.

Be safe, healthy, and tune in!

Coach Dr. Kim

Just stopping by to wish you a Happy New Year! This year I journey toward BRAVE living.

How do you say thank you to your network? There are a lot of ways to show gratitude. I share a few this week as I attempt to record while the dogs bark at passing cars and struggle to find the words to say....YIKES! This was a hard one to record. #grateful

This week we talk about mistakes. Everybody makes mistakes. The courageous act is being able to admit them and say sorry. What keeps us from stepping up? Listen, to hear what I been thinkin'.

Human behavior. The question that nags at me is though it may be within the bounds of the law, is it still acceptable. Who is writing the rules for social norms these days? Let's talk about it.

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This week I am taking a pause to reconnect with loved ones. Please take this opportunity to listen to one of my favorite episodes about the power of connecting with others.

Unscripted, this week I give a preview of what I’ve been thinking about what connection means as we go back into the world and workplaces and people start to take their masks off. Listen in and subscribe to the newsletter at www.kimregis.com

Playtime isn't just for kids. When was the last time you laughed? I mean really deep belly laughed? When was the last time you let go completely and enjoyed yourself and felt free. Kids don't have to be the only ones having fun, in fact adults need to have fun too. It's important for creativity, stress relief, and overall health.

Go get that old thing back!

#catchingfeelings is the topic for this week. Not sure what that means? Listen to get in on the conversation. Oh! AND I have a special announcement 🎉, you don't want to be the last to know!

Self-care is a journey not a destination. Today’s episode is about staying on the path with all its twists and turns.

 AND 

Today we celebrate the 1st anniversary of the show!

#selfcare is trending

Take off the filter and be the authentic you. Live life to the fullest, without the filters and you will experience a whole new level of life and living.

What do you do for self-care? Is it working for you? Let's talk about!

This episode is a rebroadcast of a Livestream Event on LinkedIn and Facebook

In the middle of a chaotic world there are 3 practical things we can do to lift some of the burden. Today we talk about a recipe for relief.

COVID-19 is taking a toll on the workforce. Sometimes it is hard to hear and talk about the experiences of our workforce.  Kym Ali, expert in retention and engagement stops by to talk about the hard stuff.  She shares what she is Thinkin' about COVID, Burnout, Race and what you need to know to support your people.

Live life like it's golden when you have peace within.  There's a way to live life without anger, bitterness, and fear. Listen in to find out more.

What does JOY have to do with freedom? Listen to this episode of I Been Thinkin[' to find out. You don't want to miss it.

Freedom freedom, let it ring! July is the month in America that Independence Day is celebrated. This year a new federal holiday was adopted, Juneteenth.  For many years Juneteenth has been celebrated widely without the government recognition as a holiday.  This year I saw so many tributes and celebrations; the one that stood out to me was "Freeish since 1865".

This is the Freedom Series. Lets go!

Ideas become innovation when they reach the people.  Boom!

That is what came out of a weekend conference where I was able to connect with a connected and engaged group. Listen in to hear more about what I been thinkin' about how connection is they key to lighting the spark in us.

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Have you been cursed? That is a heavy question. Put another way, does your bias keep you from communicating clearly or dreaming big dreams? Take a listen to hear what I Been Thinkin'.

Interested in learning more. Check out this article in Harvard Business Review, https://hbr.org/2006/12/the-curse-of-knowledge

Have you heard stories of old about what our ancestors endured as they went to school and the various trials they faced? We all have our tales and stories to recount from generations past. The class of 2021 will also have a tale to tell.  Many were able to overcome in the the face of great adversity. Today's episode pays homage to them.

Have you ever felt like there is a lot going on around you? Does it sometimes feel like there is no end in sight? Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and finding beauty during chaotic times can be difficult. It does not mean it is impossible. Take a listen to here what I have been thinkin' about how to actually start seeing beauty during chaotic times.

This week on I Been Thinkin' I talk about how it is possible for a conversation to save a life.  Unconscious bias and anti-racism are important concepts and conversations that bring about hope for change. Listen in to hear what I been thinkin".

"Stop judging, start helping"- Cy Wakeman

Hands down, one of my favorite quotes of all time.  The empathy in that one statement just pours out every time I see it and read it.  Listen in on today's episode for real talk about empathy and its place in our lives.

If you have ever been on the receiving end of "we went with another candidate", or, if you could use some tips to push through a transition in your life; this one is for you.  Life transitions come with peaks and valleys.  Equipping yourself with skills to stay resilient is what you will walk away with this week. Listen in and then head over to www.kimregis.com to subscribe for weekly updates and more content.

Your knowledge is not common knowledge. Even if it is, get out there and show the world what you can do because know one can do it like you. You are the expert.

This week we go deeper and talk about how changing your why to what can move you to action and help you get results. Lets talk about it. Click to listen and hear what I been thinkin.

Promotions, new jobs, and graduations.  There are plenty of times we need interview skills.  On this episode I let you in on top secret ways to skillfully land the job and stay encouraged during the process.

Jessica Sloan is a woman on the move.  She shares with us her journey and how family, faith, and community have given her the knowledge, courage, and ability to be a voice for others.  She truly is a woman making history. Click below to listen.

Today's episode is a whirlwind of Kim's thoughts on race, politics and self-awareness. She is in rare form. You don't want to miss it!

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” —Viktor Frankl

We will experience pain in our life.  It is the suffering that we need to talk about. Take a moment to listen to what I Been Thinkin'.

One of the most common things people reach out to me about is how how to achieve their goals.  Today, let's talk about how slowing down to speed up can help you get to where you want to go.

If I were to ask you to tell me one thing that you have failed at and your answer would be "nothing" that would give me pause.  Failure is inevitable. I will get knocked down, but I will not stay down. Trust me if you have not ever failed you are living too small and you have more in you. Dream bigger, live bigger! Let me show you how.

Making excuses slows down progress. Are you overwhelmed? Are you confused about where to start? Take a listen to hear what I have been thinking, then head over to www.kimregis.com to get your hands on free resources to give up the excuses and get your priorities in order.

History is all around us. Who has made an impact on you and your community? They are closer than you think. Take a listen to what I've Been Thinkin'.

Are you feeling the love? That may be a hard question to answer right now.  Whether it is Valentine's Day, Galentine's, or whatever reason you need to connect this month, take a listen to what I been thinkin about love.

I have experienced Imposter Syndrome. It is real.  It does not have to define you or take over your life. You are worthy. Let's talk about what I Been Thinkin'.

Are you moving toward your goals? Does it feel like they are out of reach or taking forever to happen? Been there, done that! When things feel out of reach, focus on the process. Let's talk about what I've been thinking.

Take a look at where you have been, where you are now, and where you want to go.  Does that sound like it is too hard? Does that sound like it will take a long time?  It can be done in 5 minutes with the right tools to get you started. Take a listen to learn an exercise that will show you how..

 A growth mindset is a way of seeing things.  It is also a buzzword used today that has been confused with meditation, change management, and a host of other things.  Let's talk about it and dig a little deeper by busting some myths.

Reilience is a hot topic right now and for good reason.  The stress that 2020 has imposed leaves many wondering what relief is in sight.  Taking a look at reslience and what it has to do with daily life is a reminder that hope is on the horizon.

Dr. Audra Hanners is an author, entrepreneur, and speaker.  She stopped by to share some words of wisdom that are useful for all that are on the journey of life, business, and self-discovery.

In a pandemic being grateful can be a challenge.  Finding gratitude and extending it to others goes a long way for yourself and for the people around you. Take a listen to learn how to get a boost!

Tips for maintaining some degree of calm in the midst of the all the change that is happening around us on a daily basis.  

How do you see change? How do you portray change to others. Perspective makes a difference. Tune in to hear more.

This week on I Been Thinkin| Kim's Koaching we talk about value, what it means, and how it drives you and connects you. Tune in!

Live life on purpose and live life deliberately. As people we want to be better equipped to handle life situations and be more resourceful.  This may be achieved through a number of ways. Mentorship, a job opportunity, self-care. You fill in the blank. Are you a resource? Are you resourceful?

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Being present and being open in life are important for experiencing everything that is available and to be fully connected.  These actions do not happen on accident.  There are steps you can take to help you on the journey.  This is what being intentional is all about.

Distractions are EVERYWHERE.   We are all working hard to keep up with the daily grind and the many responsibilites that we have.  How many different hats do you wear each day? This epidsode is a brief reflection on a constant state of busyness.