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Rosie in My Pocket: Giving Extra Grace

What if the key to stronger leadership isn’t pushing through, but slowing down?

Rosie gets personal about what it really takes to lead well when life gets messy. From unexpected stressors to brain fog and simple mistakes, Rosie shares how she’s learning to extend more grace, to herself and others, and how that shift is actually making her more effective.

She explores how to move from judgment to curiosity, chaos to clarity, and exhaustion to empowerment. By applying leadership tools like “above the line” thinking to her own challenges, Rosie models what it looks like to recalibrate without shame. It’s not about perfection. It’s about presence, intention, and progress.

Whether you're leading a team or just trying to get through a tough season, this one’s a must-listen reminder that giving yourself more grace isn’t letting go, it’s leveling up.

Rosie in My Pocket: Turning to Wonder

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How often do you find yourself thinking, “They should know better,” or “Why would they do it that way?”

Rosie gets real about our human tendency to judge, and how that instinct quietly blocks us from truly showing up for others. She shares a transformative mindset shift inspired by the Center for Courage and Renewal’s Circle of Trust touchstone: When the going gets rough, turn to wonder.

Rosie invites us to pause judgment and instead lean into curiosity. What might be happening beneath the surface? What if there’s more to the story? These small shifts can dramatically improve how we lead, relate, and support those around us.

If you’ve been feeling disconnected, reactive, or overwhelmed lately, this episode offers a grounded, actionable path forward, rooted in compassion and courage. Let’s turn to wonder and see what opens up.

Rosie in My Pocket: Bucketing Your Time

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Feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list?

Rosie introduces a powerful four-bucket framework that helps you sort your work into what energizes you, what’s just neutral, what drains you, and what you wish you had time for.

This isn’t just about productivity. It’s about clarity, boundaries, and aligning with your strengths. Whether you’re a leader ready to optimize your team's gifts or simply craving more fulfillment in your day-to-day, Rosie shows you how this simple reflection exercise can open up honest conversations and create space for everyone’s sparkle to shine.

Rosie in My Pocket: Put People First

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What if the way you label people is quietly eroding trust, connection, and collaboration in your workplace?

Rosie unpacks a powerful truth many leaders overlook: when we define people by their roles, titles, or conditions, we strip away their humanity. Whether it’s calling someone “a diabetic” or placing a CEO on a pedestal, these seemingly small habits can create distance and reinforce hierarchy. Rosie invites us to pause, shift our lens, and see the person first.

This isn’t about theory. It’s a real-world challenge to catch ourselves in those micro-moments when judgment creeps in and instead choose curiosity and connection.

Get ready for a refreshingly honest take on what it really means to lead with heart and re-humanize the spaces we work in.

Rosie in My Pocket: Black Belt Attitude

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What if your biggest breakthroughs came after you wanted to quit?

Rosie gets real about grit, resilience, and the surprising lessons learned from watching her son earn his black belt in Taekwondo.

Rosie takes us behind the scenes of this journey to unpack why passion isn’t enough, what it means to show up when it’s hard, and how committing to the bigger picture (even when it’s uncomfortable) can transform who we become.

Whether you’re facing a challenge, tempted to throw in the towel, or just need a spark of motivation, this Rosie in My Pocket will inspire you to dig deep, stay the course, and embrace that black belt attitude.

Rosie in My Pocket: Red Lights

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What if hitting every red light was exactly what you needed?

Rosie turns a frustrating drive full of red lights into a powerful reflection on life, leadership, and the magic of slowing down. Instead of blowing through the signs that tell us to pause, what if we embraced them as invitations to stop, breathe, and tune in?

Rosie challenges our go-go-go mindset, exploring how seemingly annoying interruptions —both on the road and in life —might actually be divine nudges to reflect, reset, and lead with greater presence.

So next time you hit a red light, don’t just sit there... take the moment, soak it in, and move forward with clarity.

Rosie in My Pocket: Listening with a Spirit of Service

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Ever catch yourself “listening” but really just waiting for your turn to talk? Or maybe you jump in with advice before the other person even finishes?

I’ve been there too. In this episode, I flip the script on how we think about listening and challenge us to trade quick fixes and snap judgments for something deeper: listening with a spirit of service.

Instead of making conversations about us—whether through commiserating, tuning out, or problem-solving—I share how we can quiet our inner dialogue and truly tune in. When we listen this way, complaints transform into clues about unmet goals, people feel genuinely seen, and connection grows stronger.

Listening isn’t just a skill—it’s a superpower that helps others shine and allows us to build more meaningful relationships.

Rosie in My Pocket: Not Owning Others’ Emotions

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Ever catch yourself thinking, “Did I cause that reaction? Was that my fault?” We’ve all been there… holding back, walking on eggshells, or spiraling into guilt because of how someone else responded. But here’s the truth: their emotions aren’t yours to carry.

Rosie breaks down why trying to “own” other people’s feelings keeps us stuck and drained. She reminds us that our real job is showing up with clarity, curiosity, and groundedness, not managing someone else’s emotional world. When we stop taking responsibility for reactions that aren’t ours, we open the door to more authenticity, more confidence, and more sparkle.

Get ready for a mindset shift that frees you from unnecessary weight and helps you lead, connect, and live with greater ease.

Rosie in My Pocket: Stay Your Sacred Size

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Ever find yourself puffing up like a blowfish in a tense moment… or shrinking so small you wish you could disappear?

Rosie tackles those very real emotional triggers and the unhelpful armor we tend to throw on. Inspired by the work of Brené Brown, she introduces a powerful alternative: staying your sacred size.

Instead of reacting from a place of fear or shame, Rosie guides us through how to stay grounded in our purpose and values and respond with curiosity rather than control.

The goal? More courage, less armor. More sparkle, less shutdown.

Give this one a listen if you’re ready to meet discomfort with integrity and show up fully—even when it’s cringey.

Rosie in My Pocket: Stop Saying You’re Fine

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How often do you say “I’m fine” when you’re definitely not?

Rosie cracks open the truth behind this little word we use way too often. Spoiler alert: “fine” really means “feelings I’m not expressing.” Rosie shares a candid moment and invites us to ditch the autopilot responses, get real about what we’re feeling, and connect more deeply—with ourselves and others.

Ready to stop pretending and start showing up? Let’s go beyond “fine” and into something real