Rosie in My Pocket: Navigating Change

The stories we tell ourselves shape how we experience challenges. So, how do we rewrite those stories to help us cope, avoid burnout, and actually grow from the disruption swirling around us?

In this episode, I break it down with practical advice and a gentle reminder: we’re stronger and more resilient than we give ourselves credit for!

Rosie in My Pocket: Juggling Life’s Priorities—Glass vs Rubber Balls

In this episode, I tackle the challenge of managing an overloaded to-do list and competing priorities. How do you decide what truly deserves your time and attention, and what can be set aside? We explore a powerful metaphor that can help—imagine all your responsibilities as balls in a bucket. Some are glass, some are wood, and some are rubber.

Glass balls represent the critical tasks that, if dropped, will shatter. Wood balls may get dented but can recover. Rubber balls? They’ll bounce back if you let them drop. Understanding this distinction is key to managing stress and avoiding overwhelm.

Learn how to identify these "balls" in your life, set boundaries, and focus on what truly matters. Aligning your actions with your core values and purpose can help you navigate life with more calm and clarity. After all, calm is a leadership superpower!

Tune in to learn how you can juggle life’s priorities more effectively and let your true self shine.

Rosie in My Pocket: Interview Tests to Realize our Impact

What is the importance of seeking authentic feedback to challenge self-limiting beliefs and assumptions?

Rosie explores the common misconceptions leaders often have about their value—whether it's being the fixer, the person with all the answers, or the one who always keeps everyone happy. Through a powerful exercise known as the "interview test," we learn how to ask those around us the right questions to uncover the true impact we have on others.

Rosie in My Pocket: Taking Responsibility for Others’ Outcomes

In this episode, Rosie challenges listeners to let go of taking responsibility for others' outcomes. She shares that leaders often try to save people or work harder than the individuals themselves, whether in the workplace, parenting, or coaching.

Rosie emphasizes that while leaders should call others to greatness, provide clear expectations, and be supportive, they must let go of attachment to the outcomes. Rosie reminds us that when we let others be responsible for their own success, everyone gets to shine a little brighter.

Rosie in My Pocket: Helping & Fixing vs. Serving

The impact of our word choices is profound. With years of experience guiding clients and colleagues, Rosie shares her insights into the crucial distinction between helping, fixing, and serving.

Learn why helping can unintentionally position others as weak and fixing can make them feel broken.

Through Rosie's nuanced discussion, leaders will discover how shifting towards a mindset of service allows them to see others—and themselves—as whole and complete.

Challenge yourself when using helping or fixing language by replacing it with words of service. This kind of transformative language can lead to significant changes in how we interact with others, fostering a more empowering and supportive leadership style.

Learn how adopting a service-oriented approach can amplify your leadership impact.

Rosie in My Pocket: Law of Diffusion of Innovation

Embark on a transformative journey with Rosie Ward in this episode where she unpacks the powerful Law of Diffusion of Innovation. Rosie beautifully illustrates how change propagates through a population in an engaging and authentic manner. With a bell-shaped curve as her guide, she explains the importance of focusing on innovators and early adopters rather than being bogged down by skeptics and naysayers. Rosie highlights the strategy of grassroots organizing to build momentum and bring the early and late majority on board. Tune in to this succinct yet profound teaching and discover how to channel your energy towards those who will help you build a thriving culture of change.

Rosie in My Pocket: Ingredients to Be My Best

Rosie Ward takes us on a journey through the essential facets of self-care and personal leadership. Rosie underscores the importance of putting on "our own oxygen masks" first, likening it to the crucial practice of self-care. She delves into a simple yet impactful exercise called "Ingredients to Be My Best," encouraging listeners to identify key factors that help them optimize their performance. Show up as your best by incorporating self-care, personal leadership, authenticity, and maximum impact. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to enhance their leadership abilities and bring intentionality to their daily routines. Rosie Ward's heartfelt and practical advice will inspire you to show up as your best, fully authentic self. Tune in and learn how to let your sparkle shine!

Rosie in My Pocket: Kintsugi

In this episode, Rosie Ward emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfections inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi. Rosie reflects on the beauty of allowing one's flaws and scars to be visible rather than hiding them in pursuit of unattainable perfection. Through small doses of learning and inspiration, Rosie challenges listeners to leverage their imperfections to show up as the best version of themselves in the world.

Rosie in My Pocket: Permission to be New

In this episode, Rosie Ward explores the often-overlooked courage of being new. She unravels the undue pressures individuals place on themselves to excel instantly in new roles or skills. Through compelling anecdotes and actionable advice, she educates on the necessity of embracing imperfections when setting boundaries, clear expectations, or engaging in growth-focused feedback discussions.

Rosie in My Pocket: When Others Deflect Growth Feedback

In this episode, Dr. Rosie Ward tackles the challenge of dealing with defensive reactions to growth feedback. Rosie emphasizes the importance of learning to constructively receive difficult feedback, a skill she deems vital for successful leadership and personal development. Rosie's own experiences become the focal point, offering listeners actionable steps for cultivating a culture that embraces challenging feedback. Utilizing anecdotes from her professional practice and parenting, Rosie effectively dismantles the barriers to growth, inspiring her audience to transform feedback into a catalyst for letting their "sparkle shine.”

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