Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenches

Guest D. Neil Elliott shares his personal journey of overcoming depression and suicidal thoughts. He discusses the influence of upbringing on beliefs, the impact of consciousness on reality, and a 7-step process for transforming one's life. Neil's book offers the blueprint for achieving the best possible outcomes.

Christine Samuel, founder of Inner Work Matters, shares her journey from Indonesia to Canada and the awakenings she experienced. She discusses living from the heart space, overcoming challenges, the impact of early life experiences on health, and the importance of deep listening.

Micaela Passeri, a transformational retreat leader and advocate for releasing emotional and mental blocks, discusses her journey and various tools to help clients expand and transform their lives. She leads retreats in her hometown of Florence, Italy, helping participants find 'home' and create abundance. The podcast explores topics like healing emotions around money, reflections on trauma, gratitude in adversity, and protecting our sacred space.

Kay Newton shares her journey to simplicity and her passion for helping others live midlife on their terms. Topics covered include practical approaches to making simple changes, aligning the heart, head, and gut instinct, reducing environmental impact, steps to simplify life, and the power of living in the present moment.

In this interview, Mindy shares her change journey on turning insights into action with a heart-centered approach. She shares her personal experience and thoughts on assessment tools for self-reflection, how to successfully navigate change, staying heart-centered in the process of change, and how to deal with our inner critic. She also shares her perspective on appreciation, gratitude, and other qualities and how they play into effective communication and connection with others. Have a listen to discover how you can navigate your world in a heart-centered way.Mindy Kantor is a dynamic coach, consultant, and writer whose mission is to empower you to activate your best self. She works with people who want to transform themselves, teams, or organizations. Combining her twenty-five years of experience in communication, change management, and marketing expertise with a natural curiosity about the wiring of people’s minds and human behavior, she provides a fresh perspective and integrated way to turn insight into action. Mindy holds a Bachelor of Science in business with a marketing focus and a Master’s degree in public and corporate communication. In addition, she has several certifications in project management, change management, and psychological assessments including Enneagram, Myers Briggs Type Indicator, and Firo-B and Firo Business. Mindy’s toolbox of game-changing assessments assisted her in finding the path that allows her to use her passion to help others. Show Notes:On a learning journeyRecognizing the pattern of my three-act play at workTurning inward for answers instead of to othersFinding my game-changing toolsThe growing pains of committing to selfBreaking from the corporate world and designing my business Pandemic effects on introverts, sensitives, and extrovertsMy change formulaHeart-centered approach to others through communicationJournaling as an inner toolTake the high road“Name that gremlin”Recognize and control what you are taking inFind what brings you joySocial Media and Resources: Website https://mindykantor.com/Free Offer: Favorite change/transformation and communication tools to activate your best: https://mindykantor.com/library/LinkedIn InstagramFacebookBooks and People Mentioned:Beckhard and Harris Change ModelSparked by Jonathan Fields Sparketype Free Assessment *Mindy will soon be a Sparketype Advisor/TrainerHearts Rise Up is a Feedspot "Best Wisdom Podcast"Audio editing by: Ann SerrieTechnical Director: Christopher DrummondMusic by: Jonn SerrieInterested in creating and hosting your own podcast? Check out our hosting platform bCast.  It's a great platform to host a podcast. The features are awesome. The support is great. Updates are made frequently. Easy interface.

Yasmin Nguyen has a joyful story to tell. He does it as an author, adventurer, facilitator, filmmaker, joy ambassador, photographer, speaker, and world changer. Yasmin is the founder of the Joyful Living Project. He created the Joyful Living Project to ignite positive change and remind us of all the good around us. He's also starting a podcast to help others activate joy in their lives.In this interview, Yasmin talks about some of the challenges he has faced, including fleeing communist Vietnam, being rescued at sea, growing up as an immigrant in America, his experience with corporate life, entrepreneurship, deep depression, and burnout. Yasmin has come up with seven principles of joyful living that worked for him and is excited to share them. In addition, to inspire and reach more Joy Ambassadors, he's writing a book on his life journey and challenges. Some years ago, Yasmin found a deeper calling that led him to pack up his car to drive across America on an 18-month journey to discover, document, and share stories of real people, beautiful places, and heart-opening experiences that bring us joy. In 2022, he and his team will launch a new concept called "The Joy Gym" to reconnect millions of people every day as "Joy Makers" to practice simple habits that activate joy, strengthen their hearts and minds, and create a better world. Show Notes:Rescued from a sinking shipLooking for the gifts in the positive and negative experiences of the pastThe challenge of connecting and belongingRecognizing achievement as a crutchCorporate to entrepreneurial pursuitsSeeking approval and fighting FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)"More things do not equal more success."Discovering the "Retirement Day Practice""Helping the overworked givers."18 months of Kitchen Surfing and living the nomadic life7 Principles of Joyful LivingMany facets of joy!  Social Media and Resources: The Joyful Living Project and Travel BlogYasmin's inspirational quotes and wisdom for more joyful living: https://joyfullivingproject.com/quotes-by-yasmin/Joyful Music PlaylistJoyful Books and ReadingRetirement Day Practice Cards (26 Ideas for More Joyful Experiences) The Joy Gym Facebook InstagramPeople & Quotes Mentioned:"What you focus on grows, what you think about expands, and what you dwell upon determines your destiny." - Robin Sharma"Progress equals happiness." - Tony Robbins"If you measure it, it will improve." - Seth Godin ********More about Hearts Rise Up, our guided meditations, and popular "Notes From Your Higher Self:" https://heartsriseup.com/https://heartsriseup.com/notes-from-your-higher-self/Hearts Rise Up is a Feedspot "Best Wisdom Podcast…2021."Audio editing: Ann SerrieTechnical Director: Christopher DrummondMusic: Jonn SerrieInterested in creating and hosting your own podcast? Check out our hosting platform bCast.  It's a great platform to host a podcast. The features are awesome. The support is great. Updates are made frequently. Easy interface.We would be grateful if you would use our affiliate link. CLICK HERE for more info and to sign-up.

In this interview, Heath Armstrong explains how he leaned into love and nature to turn his life around after waking up face-down-pants-down in his garage during a rock-bottom breakdown. He began interviewing 100+ creative entrepreneurs and adopting their strategies. He also had the help of a few magical strangers.In 2016, he retired his traditional 'career' in concrete construction, sold all of his belongings, and scaled his bootstrapped e-commerce startup to hit multiple 6-figure months while mainly wearing undies.  He shares some of the tips and techniques that have helped him live with a sense of rebirth every day.  Living in tune with Nature, surrendering expectations, having a morning routine, and "leaning into love and letting his heart rise up".  Since then, he has worked location-independent from over twenty countries, summited the world's largest free-standing volcano, survived rafting the Nile River, witnessed exorcisms in Indonesia, and fallen in love with the culture and experience of East African digital education for children. Heath brings some of his adventures and experiences to us in this interview.  Heath Armstrong is an author, explorer, e-commerce maniac, podcaster, and co-founder of Rage Create. He is the creator of Sweet-Ass Affirmation Decks (motivation for your creative mind)  and several Sweet-Ass Journals, and the host of the Never Stop Peaking podcast.What happens when you suppress creativityFace in a dream and "Indiana Jones."Right person, right question, right timeHitting rock bottomFollow your heart and ask for helpValue of routine - committing to connect with yourself Balancing masculine and feminine energiesSigns from the universe - importance of awareness and attentionLessons from plant medicineBan the fear and resistance gremlinsActivism through love and creativityAffirmations - magical reminders to light you upNature as a healing pathSocial Media:https://ragecreate.com/https://heatharmstronHeath is also the co-founder of FBAleadlist.com, SellerSpaceship.com, and founding partner of Releaf Outings, a nature experience company based in Tennessee.Media and People Mentioned:Amber Vilhauer - No Guts, No Glory EnterprisesMiracle Morning by Hal ElrodEarthing documentary found at Earthing.com.*********Find out more about Hearts Rise Up, free resources, and our popular "Notes From Your Higher Self:"https://heartsriseup.com/https://heartsriseup.com/notes-from-your-higher-self/Hearts Rise Up is a Feedspot "Best Wisdom Podcast…2021."Hearts Rise Up is a Feedspot "Best Wisdom Podcast…2021."

Show Notes:Early inventor out of necessityDefining moments as a young manHelping others embrace technology and transform their visionThe dark side of the corporate worldNumb & doneResearch to understand internal dissonanceEmpathy is a superpowerFeelings and homeostasisFuture of the workplace - Society 2045Why the term “radical.”Three things we can all do to bring balanceListening to your heartSocial Media:Radical PurposeLinked InSociety 2045Books Mentioned:RADICAL Companies: Organized for Success without Bosses or Employees - by Jose Leal, Adrian Perez, and Matt PerezThe Strange Order of Things: Life, Feeling, and the Making of Cultures - by Antonio DamasioResearch Mentioned:Robert Sapolsky discusses physiological effects of stress, Stanford Report, March 7, 2007 Whitehall Study on StressHearts Rise Up is a Feedspot "Best Wisdom Podcast…2021."

Show Notes:Starting with a failureSwimming against the tide because of mindsetNurturers and helpers struggle to charge for their skillsOvercoming a "superhuman power of money revulsion."Curiosity as a game-changerThe one simple yet "weird question" that changed my lifeTransforming a "money monster" into a "money honey."Role of the subconscious in our pain pointsHack for intuitionThe mind follows the heartSteps to transforming your relationship Love, lifestyle, and legacySocial Media:Morgana Rae websiteDoes Money Love YouYoutubeFacebookBookFinancial Alchemy by Morgana RaeFree Offering:Money Love QuizHearts Rise Up is a Feedspot "Best Wisdom Podcast…2021."

Nate Rifkin, self-improvement advocate and author, shares his journey from a troubled upbringing to finding fulfillment through Taoist practices. He discusses the benefits of standing meditation and the importance of working with energy. The speaker emphasizes the progression and benefits of standing meditation, encouraging listeners to start their personal transformation journey. They also provide information about the guest's book and website as comprehensive guides to implementing energetic knowledge.