At some point, we’ll all dream of doing something unexpected. It could be moving to a different city, choosing a different job, marrying someone that surprises your family, or choosing to get a divorce. And in our experience, the greatest rewards are right on the other side of the path-less-traveled.
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Your core values are the foundation of who you are as a person. They are your guiding principles, influencing the way you make decisions, build relationships, and relate to the world. Dive in with us to uncover your deepest values and live a life aligned with your true priorities.
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Complete our Grief Worksheet to begin processing your own grief. Who or what are you grieving? How is your grief affecting the way you show up in the world? We’d love to hear what comes up for you as you answer these questions.
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We know that our lives have different seasons, and if I could offer anything from my experience this past year, it would be to remember that there is a season for grief and for sadness.
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What would YOU do if you weren’t afraid? Let’s talk about those things we fear . . . existentially . . . and what we can do about it so those fears don’t hold you back.
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Who are you? What are the identities that combine together to make you uniquely you? How can understanding your own given, chosen and core identities help you to better understand and advocate for yourself? How can learning this about yourself help you understand your own biases and the assumptions you may be making about others? This worksheet provides prompts to help you answer these questions, and more.
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This week's topic is vulnerability and courage. When was the last time you felt vulnerable? And if you struggle to identify that moment, let’s phrase it a different way - when was the last time you felt brave? In this episode we argue that vulnerability is simply part of life, and we can learn to recognize it and get comfortable with it. The following are reflection questions to help you understand this for - and about - yourself. Please share answers with us via voice mail: 385-501-7333 or email: annalisa@connectioncollaborative.com
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It all begins with trust. Establishing trust, identifying who you trust and figuring out how to trust yourself. This worksheet provides reflection questions to help you understand this for - and about - yourself.
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Read some of the biggest lessons we learned from our guests this season. From how to prioritize your life to how to give yourself kindness and the space to grow, this season’s guests were full of wisdom…
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If you wonder what that means, here’s some context: on the 92,000 Hours podcast, our guest Troy Hooton was asked what he is most proud of about himself as a human. His answer was that he is a “jump in the hole” type of friend. Then he provided a story.
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Grace. We hear this word a lot, and perhaps even more during the pandemic: “She handled it with grace.” “Give yourself some grace.” But what does that really mean? And what do the behaviors look like when we actually “do” grace?
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As we begin production of season 3, we spent time reflecting on the inspiring guests who shared their stories and wisdom with us this year. They are writers, PhD recipients, police officers, consultants, executives, lawyers—and they wowed us with their insights on human nature, the role of work, and how we can lead an intentional life.
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Through the process of creating 92,000 Hours, we heard the moving and inspiring stories of humans leading and living with authenticity. We recently got together to reflect and discuss what we learned. Below, read our nine key lessons from the first season of 92,000 Hours—and join us for season two launching in March.
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As employees, as partners, and as human beings, it’s difficult to prioritize our day-to-day needs—yet alone plan for long-term priorities (both foreseen and unforeseen). In our mentoring programs, we talk about the importance of prioritization to ensure you are living a purposeful and fulfilling life.
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In the workplace, we can tell when coworkers and bosses are operating with gratitude. These folks are generally more forgiving of mistakes, more likely to share credit, and more enjoyable to talk to in the office. Although gratitude in the workplace is not a common topic, the data shows it pays dividends.
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A recent Harris survey found only 45% of workers report they feel satisfied or very satisfied with their jobs. And only 20% of people say they are passionate about the work they do every day. But in college classrooms and career counseling sessions, we frequently hear the question “What are you passionate about?” Motivational posters hung artfully in offices encourage you to “Follow your passion.”
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Privileges exist in our workplace. By identifying them and recognizing them, we can become empowered to do something with those privileges to help others in our organizations and communities. We can create better spaces for belonging at work through our own efforts of reflection, recognition, and action.
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Your core values are the foundation of who you are as a person. They are your guiding principles (whether consciously or subconsciously), impacting the way you make decisions, build relationships, and relate to the world. Understanding your values, and the way those values have been shaped throughout your life, is the key to tapping into your innermost potential.
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