Janet Fouts

JUNE 8, 2022

When I first heard about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) It really resonated with me. An approach that helps us to change our thinking patterns for the better? Skills to cope with anxiety, stress, dependencies and depression? Fascinating.So of course when I read the CBT workbook for mental health I had to learn more. Today’s guest is Sarah Fader, co-author of the workbook with by Dr.

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Janet Fouts

MAY 24, 2022

In my coaching practice, I hear from people who are ready to cash out everything they own in order to create the life they truly deserve. I hear from leaders who want to transform the workplace, not with another compliance-based EAP but with training in life skills that support everyone in being their best at work and at home, support creativity, innovation, and a growth mindset.

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Janet Fouts

APRIL 9, 2022

Whether you are going back into the office or the workplace after parental leave from work, from caring for a loved one, or because of the pandemic, how can you put your best foot forward and integrate without losing yourself in the process? My guest this week, Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD believes in empowering working parents, and in the coming months, many of us are heading back into the office for the first time in a while.

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Janet Fouts

MARCH 31, 2022

We all have a general sense of what it means to “accept” something. There are many aspects of life that we could simply “accept” – financial circumstances, unhealthy relationships, unfulfilling jobs, etc. BUT, in psychology, acceptance means “ taking a stance of non-judgmental awareness and actively embracing the experience of thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations as they occur ”.

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Janet Fouts

MARCH 24, 2020

In a recent report from the Harvard Business School ( The Caring Company ) less than 25% of employers say that being a caregiver impacts the performance of employees. Wow, that’s simply obtuse when over 80% of employees surveyed said that caregiving had impacted their performance. 20% of those interviewed stated that being a caregiver hurt their careers.

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Janet Fouts

JUNE 27, 2019

This week on Mindful Social, I really enjoyed chatting with Jason Lauritsen this week about his new book, Unlocking High Performance, and his work with leaders, working to improve broken workplace culture and our relationship with work. When you ask someone about their experience in the world of work, what kind of stories do you hear? Many of us go to work and come home feeling stressed, less than enough, exhausted.

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Janet Fouts

JUNE 15, 2021

After my talk on compassionate leadership at the Women In Tech Global Conference last week, I got quite a few emails and messages about the stress of anticipating their place in the future of work. People are working now with some level of trauma. From the pandemic, societal issues, unfamiliar work/life situations, changes in infrastructure and just plain nervousness about how things are going to work going forward.

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Janet Fouts

JANUARY 2, 2022

When everything is rolling along smoothly in our lives, sometimes we just can’t believe it, and start to cast doubt it will last. We may think “ Wow, things are going really good right now! ” followed shortly by “ this can’t last, something’s going to go wrong. ” The next thing we know, we are obsessed with stopping that bad thing from happening and our fixation on the negative kills the happiness we were feeling.

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Janet Fouts

JUNE 15, 2021

After my talk on compassionate leadership at the Women In Tech Global Conference last week, I got quite a few emails and messages about the stress of anticipating their place in the future of work. People are working now with some level of trauma. From the pandemic, societal issues, unfamiliar work/life situations, changes in infrastructure and just plain nervousness about how things are going to work going forward.

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Janet Fouts

JANUARY 2, 2022

When everything is rolling along smoothly in our lives, sometimes we just can’t believe it, and start to cast doubt it will last. We may think “ Wow, things are going really good right now! ” followed shortly by “ this can’t last, something’s going to go wrong. ” The next thing we know, we are obsessed with stopping that bad thing from happening and our fixation on the negative kills the happiness we were feeling.

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Janet Fouts

JANUARY 3, 2022

When everything is rolling along smoothly in our lives, sometimes we just can’t believe it, and start to cast doubt it will last. We may think “ Wow, things are going really good right now! ” followed shortly by “ this can’t last, something’s going to go wrong. ” The next thing we know, we are obsessed with stopping that bad thing from happening and our fixation on the negative kills the happiness we were feeling.

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Janet Fouts

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Each of us has our own unique values, purpose, and desired direction, but often exactly what they are can be elusive. That’s why it’s useful to have a personal mission statement—something which gives us clarity about how we want to live our lives and ultimately achieve personal fulfillment and well-being. Writing a mission statement can help us get clear on our values and better understand whether we are spending our time in the best ways.

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Janet Fouts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

When do we want to feel joy? What a question. Now would be good, wouldn’t it? It can seem like we’ve lost our ability to feel that sense of joy when everything seems in chaos around us. There’s a lot to feel icky about right now, but that really, REALLY doesn’t have to kill our sense of joy. Not at all. So what are you gonna do?

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Janet Fouts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

The massive disruption we’ve been through the last few years has caused a paradigm shift in how we live and work. Employees are no longer satisfied with the autocratic leadership and stilted engagement strategies that used to be the norm. People are looking for jobs where they really feel respected, encouraged, and where everyone is part of creating and supporting a corporate culture that nurtures productivity rather than drives it.

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Janet Fouts

JULY 30, 2021

This week’s guest, Laura DiBenedetto founded Vison Marketing , an award-winning marketing agency at the age of 19, and took the marketing world by storm. Today she is known as America’s Happiness Coach and the #1 Bestselling Author of The Six Habits. Practical Tools for Bringing Your Dreams to Life. LauraDiBenedettoteaches how to create the life of our dreams without sacrificing what we love, and found the answers to the question that plagued her (and so many of us)–six of them, in fact.

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Janet Fouts

JUNE 30, 2021

Are you a fan of strengths tests? I have to say that up until now they haven’t been my first choice when working with clients. Not because I don’t believe in their usefulness, but because too many organizations have people do the tests, then categorize the individual to a type and don’t help them learn what to do next. There is so much more we can be doing to support our people.

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Janet Fouts

JUNE 14, 2021

After my talk on compassionate leadership at the Women In Tech Global Conference last week, I got quite a few emails and messages about the stress of anticipating their place in the future of work. People are working now with some level of trauma. From the pandemic, societal issues, unfamiliar work/life situations, changes in infrastructure and just plain nervousness about how things are going to work going forward.

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Janet Fouts

MAY 3, 2021

My guest on the podcast this week is Brett Hill. Brett has such a delightful approach to teaching mindfulness and meditation. His degree in interpersonal communication and a fascination for technology lead to a career as a technical story-teller, author , blogger , and speaker for companies like Microsoft, Adobe and others. It was great fun chatting with Brett and I think you’re going to love listening too.

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Janet Fouts

APRIL 29, 2021

Have you ever done something that was so automatic you didn’t even realize you were doing it? Did you regret it? Can you think of a behavior you’d like be doing and don’t? Or maybe a behavior you’d like to change, but no matter how you try you haven’t been able to manage it? Yeah. Me too. And it bugs me. I’m guessing you too? With the right knowledge, we can do so much more and be so much more satisfied with our lives.

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Janet Fouts

APRIL 13, 2021

The word “mindfulness” has become a trendy catchphrase these days, and some avoid using the “ M ” word altogether because it feels woo woo, or icky. The thing is, whatever you wanna call it, I can tell you that these simple techniques work, and. I was intrigued by Clif Smith’s title. Mindfulness without the bells and beads because, like him, I’ve learned a lot about the value of these skills for productivity, and wellbeing, As scientists study the effects of these practices on our br

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Janet Fouts

MARCH 28, 2021

Authenticity, it’s one of those words bandied about a lot, isn’t it? Often, in marketing and politics especially, “authenticity” just doesn’t ring true. It’s added like frosting or showers of glitter to create a feeling of trust and familiarity. As professor Herminia Ibarra tells us, a simplistic understanding of what authenticity means can hinder our growth and leave us feeling fake.

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Janet Fouts

MARCH 10, 2021

What is one of the best ways to incorporate the benefits of mindfulness into your life? By learning and then practicing the time-tested skills taught by a trained coach and in a safe, supportive environment for learning and growing together. Why do retreats make a huge difference in our ability to absorb and put into practice these skills? Because you are making a commitment to yourself by setting aside time to focus on both the learning AND the practice.

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Janet Fouts

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

I’m hearing from clients, friends, and people I pass on the street that they’re simply exhausted. The election is over but the aftermath is still shouting at us in the news. So is the pandemic, the economy, the changes in how we work and live. Not to mention wearing masks, working from home, and curtailing most of our usual activities that used to be our stress relief!

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Janet Fouts

JANUARY 18, 2021

“I don’t have time for that mindfulness stuff” said a friend not too long ago. I sighed. I get this a lot, so I thought I’d share my answer here. “OK, but how do you have time to NOT be mindful? Remember the last time you tripped on the sidewalk as you were walking along. Did you look back to see what had tripped you up? Was it a sharp rise in the sidewalk or some other obstacle?

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Janet Fouts

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Burnout is very, very, real but we often ignore it hoping it will go away. We don’t realize how it affecting so many aspects of our lives. Our friends and family, co-workers, clients, they all probably see it sooner than you do. I get it, we are all overextended in so many ways right now. At home, at work, the pressure to perform in the midst of so much turmoil can be overwhelming.

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Janet Fouts

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

I’ve been thinking a lot about gratitude lately, not just because of Thanksgiving on the horizon, but actually because of a loss in our family. Our little dog passed away quite unexpectedly and it was heartbreaking for our family to sit with her in those last hours. This morning in the shower I was reminiscing of all the wonderful moments we had with her, how she always knew when someone needed a smile or a cuddle.

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Janet Fouts

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Our world of work has seen some dramatic changes recently, and the ground rules for working in this new environment are still up in the air, aren’t they? How do we get re-engaged in the workplace ourselves and enjoy better relationships and a happier team? Can we contribute to the bottom line and to our own humanity at the same time? My guest this week is Carson Tate, Coach and speaker.

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Janet Fouts

OCTOBER 26, 2020

When something happens to someone we love, whether it’s catching a cold, a sprained ankle, a chronic or critical illness, we take care of them, and whether we recognize it or not, we become caregivers. Caring for family is something many of us do quite naturally, after all, it’s the right thing to do, isn’t it? But when that caregiving extends for a longer period of time than a few days or weeks, it impacts the carer in ways that they never imagined.

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Janet Fouts

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Ayelet Baron is an old friend here on Mindful Social, and I’m honored she asked me to preview her latest book,the first in a trilogy, called F*ck the Bucket List For The Soul- Discover The Wonder Of You. Ayelet walked away from her corporate career to pursue her truth, to face her fears, and to create a life that challenges, fulfills and enriches not only her own life but that of others.

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Janet Fouts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Living under quarantine for the past few months has left many feeling isolated and overwhelmed. Everything changed overnight. We had to figure out how to work from home, workout at home, cook every day, and go beyond cleaning to disinfecting everything. Many are dealing with the added responsibilities of caring for a family member who is ill, as well as homeschooling and activity director.

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Janet Fouts

AUGUST 29, 2020

There is no denying that the past several months have been filled with many challenges affecting all areas of our lives. While creativity, grit and good ol’ perseverance has carried us through so far, many of us are experiencing quarantine fatigue. Yes, quarantine fatigue is s real thing that takes a toll mentally and emotionally. We all want to return to real human connection – especially hugs – and our ‘normal’ pre-pandemic lives.

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Janet Fouts

AUGUST 20, 2020

This week on Mindful Social I talk with Heather Gwaltney , author of Be Kind and Take No Sh*t: A Woman’s Guide to Balance, Power & Joy. We covered a lot of ground in this chat! We covered some of the challenges women face as leaders in our current work culture, with different management and styles than their male counterparts, and touched on the importance of setting boundaries for ourselves, the way women approach problem-solving, collaboration with colleagues, and how the typical arc

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Janet Fouts

JULY 29, 2020

?. Our nation is mourning the loss of civil rights icon U.S. Rep. John Lewis. As I watched his casket cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge for the final time, the very bridge he marched every year in the peaceful pursuit of ending racial segregation since the 1960s, I reflected on his powerful presence and mindful response to the many adversities he faced.

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Janet Fouts

JULY 13, 2020

As responsible and conscious marketers we are taking a closer look at how marketing is handing issues of culture, diversity and inclusion, especially on social media (this is mindful social after all!). This week Janet facilitates a conversation with 4 individuals who have their fingers on the pulse of the issues, to offer some insights into what’s been going right, as well as what we can certainly be working on as conscious, mindful, and engaged marketers.

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Janet Fouts

JULY 4, 2020

What’s the first thing you think about when you hear the words “Diversity and Inclusion”? Is it unconscious bias tests? Maybe you’ve worked somewhere you had to take diversity and inclusion training in order to move up in the company and it was just another box to check off? Or maybe you’d LOVE to find a company that took diversity, inclusion, and equity seriously?

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Janet Fouts

MAY 28, 2020

If you know me, you know that community has always been the backbone of my work, and the foundation of my business. You may also know that taking a thoughtful and mindful approach to how we communicate with others really matters. In the last week, I have been so overwhelmed with sadness, and there are a lot of reasons for that. There’s the growing polarity in our country and around the world.

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Janet Fouts

MAY 26, 2020

Empathy, emotions, vulnerability, these emotions are a part of all of us, even if we don’t fully acknowledge them, and these days emotions seem to be taking us over from time to time, don’t they? . This week I’m chatting with Non Wels, founder of the podcast You Me Empathy and the Feely Human Collective , a safe space for us all to gather and learn about ourselves and our emotional lives which is launching on May 27.

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