

Differently
Carla Reeves
Life is messy, beautiful, demanding, and full of moments that can leave us spinning. The hardest part of leading your life? Leading yourself.This podcast is about doing it differently. It’s about pausing long enough to question the stories running in your head, turning mental chaos into clarity, and creating small shifts that make a big difference in how you show up every day.Each week, Carla shares real stories, fresh perspectives, and simple tools to help you see your life through a new lens. Think of it as a space to exhale, get honest, and pick up practical ideas you can actually use.We can’t control everything that comes our way—but we can choose how we move through it. Differently is here to help you do just that.Episodes drop every Thursday!
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Nov 9, 2023 • 57min
Client Spotlight: Choosing Freedom in the Face of Fear with Bob Parsons
Send Carla a message!What if you chose freedom in the face of fear? Bob Parsons has three decades of experience coaching senior leaders and executives overcome limiting beliefs while leveraging their gifts and leading them to greater levels of performance. It was a season in his life where he found himself at a choice point of staying with what he knew or leaping into what set his heart on fire and he hired me to help him through this transition.Listen for Bob's story of overcoming 'survival mode' and choosing bravery in the face of fear and the impact that has had not just in his working life, but in his personal relationships, marriage and financial life too.Bob shares so many gems about intentional living, powerful communication and reminds us that coaching tools can be applied in all areas of our life to set us free and move us closer to the life we are here to live.Are you ready to set yourself free?Enjoy!Learn more about Bob:Website: https://www.parsonscoachingllc.com/Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobparsons/Learn more about Carla: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlasreevesaz/Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coachingSupport the podcast! Check out the merch! https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-differently-shop/Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Nov 2, 2023 • 51min
Turn Conflict into Connection with Judy Graybill
Send Carla a message! The quality of our relationships is vital to our well-being. If you’ve ever felt resigned in your relationship or marriage feeling like nothing can change unless your partner is willing to do the work too - today’s conversation will give you hope AND give you some tangible ideas for where YOU can do DIFFERENTLY in a way that changes the dance of the relationship.Judy Graybill joins us today. She is a Relationship Healer and Certified Step Family Coach specializing in high conflict relationships and today she generously shares her own personal journey, challenges and what makes her so passionate about helping others thrive in this area. Get ready to open your mind to new perspective and explore things like...The role and importance that your frame of mind, your willingness and your approach play in having truly productive conversationsHow changing your dance inside the relationship can make ALL the difference,And, so much more… We hope our conversation opens your mind and stirs your heart to reveal new places to where you can make headway to heal and restore harmony where it matters most.Learn more about Judy:Get her FREE Teamwork ModelWebsite: www.JudyGraybill.comConnect on IG/MeWe & Facebook: @judy.m.graybillLearn more about Carla: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlasreevesaz/Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coachingSupport the podcast! Check out the merch! https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-differently-shop/Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Oct 26, 2023 • 11min
Finding Calm in the Chaos
Send Carla a message!If things have been feeling a little or a lot uncertain, you are not alone.Today's episode is from my heart to yours - when life get's crazy, be relentless in making time for the things that calm your mind, center your soul and ground your next step.Learn more about Carla: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlasreevesaz/Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coachingSupport the podcast! Check out the merch! https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-differently-shop/ Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Oct 19, 2023 • 40min
CEO Time: Level Up Your Business with Josephine Owusu
Send Carla a message!Are you ready to level up your business AND life? My friend and colleague, Josephine Owusu is back - to talk about this incredible idea of CEO Time. This episode comes with tons of practical advice as Josephine shares her insights on setting strategic goals, focusing on revenue-generating activities, and the magic that unfolds when you give undivided attention to your business vision.If you are ready to….Ignite your creativityRekindle your energy and drive for the business or project you are heading upBe more proactiveCEO time is the ticket!May this episode be a reminder that taking time for strategic planning is not a luxury but a necessity for taking your business AND life to the next level!Learn more about Josephine:Website: https://www.theowusucollective.com/Check Out Josephine's New YouTube ChannelConnect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamjosephineowusu/Ed Mylett's Episode Mentioned: https://chrisharder.me/ed-mylett-secret-to-happiness-and-success/Learn more about Carla: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlasreevesaz/Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coachingSupport the podcast! Check out the merch! https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-differently-shop/Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Oct 12, 2023 • 38min
Calm Your Anxiety with Camille Smith
Send Carla a message!If you are looking to get unstuck, calm the mental noise and regain ownership in your life - you are in the right place.Today’ topic, contrary to what your mind wants you to believe, is your access point for relief, calm, and intentional forward momentum.Our guest today, Camille Smith is the owner and founder of Restoration Yoga: yoga that helps foster emotional and physical healing. Her passion is helping women overcome anxiety, stress and depression through the healing power of Christ centered yoga and meditation.In this episode we discuss:The importance of getting quiet to hear the wisdom beyond the noise of the mind and find solace. Explore the power of silence, and the strength we can find inside.The courage it takes to follow your inner knowing.I am continually amazed at the the intriguing link between slowing down and increasing productivity and I think you will be too!Stay until the end for that one action you can take to get started right away.Learn more about Camille:Sign up for her 4-week Rise + Renew Yoga Experience https://www.restoration-yoga.com/rise-and-renew/Check out her first episode: How to Slow Down EpisodeWebsite: https://www.restoration-yoga.com/Free 5-minute Relaxing Body Scan AudioCheck out her classes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbaOw6ss98hyiDGo3jXTEQAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/camille.smith.357/Learn more about Carla: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlasreevesaz/Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coachingSupport the podcast! Check out the merch! https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-differently-shop/Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Oct 5, 2023 • 14min
Quieting the Mental Noise
Send Carla a message!Have you felt overwhelmed by the mental noise in your head? We all have experienced those times when our minds are too full, and it gets tough to focus. Today's episode is for those with a busy mind and desire to feel differently. We will explore strategies that can help us calm our minds. Together, we'll walk through some simple methods AND discuss how can can address the root for lasting impact. We'll explore the concept of taking one inspired action step towards a calm mind, and how even the smallest changes can influence and help us feel back in the driver seat of our lives. Enjoy!Learn more about Carla: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlasreevesaz/Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coachingSupport the podcast! Check out the merch! https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-differently-shop/Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Sep 28, 2023 • 40min
The Power of Proactive Planning with Elizabeth Cook
Send Carla a message!Do you love planning? Sticky notes? Goal Setting?Do you love new ideas for approaching these things? If so, you are going to love this conversation. Our guest today, Elizabeth Cooks, is going to stir your thinking around planning so that you can get in the driver seat of your life and make sure that the motions you’re making are leading to the life you want to be living.Elizabeth is an Executive Coach specializing in career development and is also a Kolbe Certified™ Consultant. She works with mid-career professionals to help them enjoy their work more.She’s a pro when it comes to accountability planning and goal setting. Elizabeth is someone who models what she teaches in her own life. You are going to love the thought process that lives behind her planning.Get ready to explore…Tangible strategies to make sure your plans align with your larger life goalsThe power of reflection while planningAnd, one powerful question that just might change everything as you plan the next day, month, quarter or year.Tune in and learn how you can plan with intention, focus on what matters most, and life life more fully along the way.Learn more about Elizabeth:https://www.elizabethcookconsulting.com/Connect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-cook-/Learn more about Carla: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlasreevesaz/Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coachingSupport the podcast! Check out the merch! https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-differently-shop/Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Sep 21, 2023 • 40min
Entrepreneurship: Overcoming the Cycle of Clarity and Chaos with Melissa Davis
Send Carla a message!Are you familiar with the pattern of going from having absolute clarity to chaos and confusion?Join us as Melissa Davis, Founder of Humanity, Inc., shares her insights on navigating this inevitable cycle of clarity and chaos as an entrepreneur. Discover how embracing this cycle can propel us forward without getting derailed.In the world of entrepreneurship, the journey is often compared to a roller coaster ride – the exhilarating highs and the challenging lows, the moments of crystal-clear clarity and the times of utter chaos. It's a constant push and pull between doubt and conviction.In this conversation, we'll explore:The reality and importance of this familiar cycle.Powerful strategies to embrace this cycle, transforming it from a source of fear and doubt into a catalyst for growth and innovation.The incredible opportunity we have to turn what feels like a barrier into a springboard for success.What if we could not only navigate but also wholeheartedly embrace this cycle? Let this candid conversation stir your thinking on how you can transform this familiar cycle into a powerful tool that propels you forward on your entrepreneurial journey.Learn more about Melissa:https:/www.humanityinc.worldConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-heisley-davis/Learn more about Carla: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlasreevesaz/Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coachingSupport the podcast! Check out the merch! https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-differently-shop/Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Sep 14, 2023 • 14min
Embracing Change: Tips for a New Season
Send Carla a message!What change are you navigating?In this candid chat, I share the recent change I find myself navigating and highlight the importance of acknowledging our feelings, assessing our thoughts, and creating physical and emotional spaces to help us move through change.Change is inevitable, but embracing it is a choice. In the second half of this episode, we explore practical strategies to help you 'sweep' out the old and welcome in the new.So, bring whatever transition you find yourself in, and join me on this journey of embracing change, cultivating gratitude, and focusing on what we are gaining rather than what we are losing.Enjoy!Learn more about Carla: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlasreevesaz/Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coachingSupport the podcast! Check out the merch! https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-differently-shop/Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Sep 7, 2023 • 19min
Hyper-achiever: Bridging Aspirations and Contentment
Send Carla a message!Do you feel a relentless drive of energy that often leads to over-working?As a fellow hyper-achiever, I’ve been there too. This episode is an encore replay and refresh. I share my journey and the crucial lessons that led to a more balanced life. This episode also explores:The common strengths and patterns of hyper-achieversThe indicators that remind us we are pushing too hardHow to harness your hyper-achiever energy for a more fulfilling lifeAnd, more.Enjoy!Learn more about Carla: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlasreevesaz/Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coachingSupport the podcast! Check out the merch! https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-differently-shop/Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://carlareeves.com/free-class to get The Class schedule, sign up, and/or pass it on to a friend. Each month is a new topic. Come hang out and learn with us for FREE! Book a Complimentary Strategy Call with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/strategycall If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!