Podcasts by In the Right Direction with Deb Elbaum

43: The One Tool You Need to Understand Others Better from 2023-12-05T09:30

We have a fundamental need to be understood by others. We also want to understand those around us, and how they truly feel or think about something. Yet, too often, there’s a lack of clarity all...

42: The Power of Visioning from 2023-11-07T09:30

Most of us are goal-driven people. There are things we want to achieve at work, and there are things we want for our lives. Sometimes, we know what to do to achieve these, and sometimes we don’t...

41: How to Get Better Feedback from 2023-10-03T09:30

Most leaders appreciate feedback so they can continue to learn and grow -- to serve their team, their stakeholders, and their organization. They want to know what they’re doing well and what the...

40: The Surprising Secret to Being More Productive from 2023-09-05T09:30

With so many expectations on us, we need to make sure that we are using our time wisely and efficiently. Yet focusing solely on our thinking and forcing our brain to stay on task for too long ca...

39: One Question that Gets to the Heart of the Matter from 2023-08-01T09:30

We all want things, for our relationships, our career, and our life. We want love, we want to grow, and we want to thrive. Yet, too often, our thoughts are about what’s not going well – the chal...

38: One Way to Avoid the Comparison Trap from 2023-07-11T09:30

We want to know that what we’re doing OK in life, that we’re making good decisions and choices. Yet when we start comparing our accomplishments and lives to what others have achieved, it’s easy ...

37: One Easy Way to Prevent Misunderstandings from 2023-06-06T09:00

In our personal and professional relationships, we want connection, collaboration, and understanding. Yet, sometimes, we get the opposite: hurt feelings, frustration, and misunderstanding, espec...

36: What To Do When Emotions Cloud Your Thinking from 2023-05-02T10:30

We have a lot to think about, and sometimes thinking about our lives, families, and work can evoke strong negative emotions. When a situation has a big negative emotional charge, it can keep us ...

35: The Benefits of Asking Better Questions from 2023-04-04T10:00

Most of us want to feel happier, productive, and more fulfilled. Personally, we want to know that we’re living a life that matters. Professionally, we want to feel confident that we’re being an ...

34: The Key to Inspiring Others from 2023-03-07T10:00

Most leaders want to inspire others. They want to share ideas and stories that motivate people, and maybe even invite others to think and behave differently. But what specifically inspires other...

33: 4 Ways to Know that Coaching is Successful from 2023-02-07T10:30

Metrics are how we measure success. At work, we use metrics to evaluate projects we’re working on and to better understand how we’re doing in our job. It’s the same with coaching. When you work ...

32: One Word to Help You Stay Positive from 2023-01-03T10:00

Many of us are self-critical and see all the things we have to do and need to do. When we talk to ourselves in this way, though, with the pressured have-tos and need-tos, it can keep our thinkin...

31: Once Upon a Time... from 2022-12-06T10:00

We all fall into habits of thinking, where we think about life, work, and our relationships in the same way. While this might be fine most of the time, there will be times when we are ready to t...

30: Three Ways to Lessen Your Inner Critic from 2022-11-01T09:00

We all have an inner critic, the voice that causes us pain and keeps us from thinking big, speaking up, and going for what we really want. Our inner critic can be exhausting and demoralizing to ...

29: How to Build a New Habit More Easily from 2022-10-04T09:00

We all want to build new habits. Maybe you want to exercise more, or create time for strategic thinking at work. It can be hard building a new habit because it takes lots of brain focus and ener...

28: The Secret to Being a Great Coach from 2022-09-06T09:00

Coaching expedites personal and professional growth because it helps create clarity, build confidence, and determine the next action steps to take. Unfortunately, even though most leaders know t...

27: The Secret to Being Less Reactive from 2022-08-02T09:00

When information comes at us – such as in an email, message, or feedback – our brain can get activated and we can end up reacting in ways we later regret. When we react instead of thoughtfully r...

26: Build Your Executive Presence with This 1 Question from 2022-07-05T09:00

Executive presence is not just for executives. It’s for everyone, because people notice what we do and say. And if we are doing and saying things that leave a negative impression, it can undermi...

25: How to Handle Negative Feedback from 2022-06-07T09:00

When people share their solicited or unsolicited opinions about your work, your style, or how you communicate, they are giving you feedback. While some of this feedback is hopefully positive, ot...

24: What To Do When Your Thinking Needs to Change from 2022-05-03T09:00

Our brain and the way it thinks is powerful and persuasive. How often are you convinced that your perspective and point of view is the truth, the only way to see a situation? The reality, though...

23: How to Make Networking Work for You from 2022-04-05T09:00

Most professionals agree that networking is important, and yet, it the thought of reaching out to someone you don’t know well often fills people with anxiety or dread. Worrying about bothering s...

22: From Impostor Syndrome to Confidence from 2022-03-01T10:00

It’s estimated that 70% of people experience Impostor Syndrome at some point. Are you one of them? How has it kept you from asking for a promotion or raise, or sharing a novel idea? Impostor syn...

21: The 2 Key Steps to Personal Growth from 2022-02-01T10:00

I’m sure you’ve heard people talk about leadership development, and maybe you've wondered, how does it actually happen? How do people develop personally and professionally? With so many resource...

20: How to Create the Best (and Easiest) Elevator Pitch from 2022-01-04T10:00

If you don’t have a solid and exciting elevator pitch, you are missing out on opportunities. Knowing what you offer and how you positively impact others can build you confidence and open the doo...

19: The 3 Keys to Getting Buy-In from 2021-12-07T10:00

We are always negotiating with others at home and work. There are ideas we want to move forward, people we want to hire, and funding we want to secure. To create alignment takes buy-in from othe...

18: How to Manage Challenging People from 2021-11-02T09:00

Are you tired of letting the challenging people in your life drain you and take up too much of your energy? Think of what it would be like if you could set better boundaries and have more clarit...

17: Want to Achieve Your Goal? Do This. from 2021-10-05T09:00

We all have ideas of things we are excited to try or accomplish. We have home projects, creative projects, personal endeavors, and even professional goals that we know are important and have the...

16: The Best Way to Stop the "Shoulds" from 2021-09-07T09:00

Many of us hear a constant refrain from our inner critic about all the things we should be doing and feeling. And you might think the word should is helpful. After all, it keeps you on your toes...

15: The Key to Clear Communication from 2021-08-03T09:00

If you’re like my clients, you say things like, I want to be a good leader. Or I wish my presentation had gone better. We use words like good, bad, better, or best all the time without really th...

14: The Reason You Need to Stop Using “But” from 2021-07-06T09:00

We all use the word “but” all the time, often without thinking about it. That word has an energy of resistance to it. It shuts down whatever thought you just had, or whatever idea someone else r...

13: The 3 Reasons Our Brain Jumps to Conclusions from 2021-06-01T09:30

In our interactions and conversations with other people, our brain often jumps to conclusions. Our brain assigns motives to people's behavior and comes up with reasons people do things – usually...

12: The "Right" Way to Do Life from 2021-05-04T09:30

Do you ever look around at other people and their successes, and wonder if you’ve achieved enough or are as far along in your career as you should be? Life is not a straight, upward trajectory. ...

Interview: Sarah Scala, Kayak Leadership Coach from 2021-04-20T09:30

When we change our environment, it often lets us think and feel in new ways. How might your thinking be different if you were on the water, say kayaking in the ocean or on a lake?

Meet Sa...

11: How To Tell What Someone is Thinking from 2021-04-06T09:30

If you’re like me, you always have thoughts in your head. And if you’re talking with someone – a partner, spouse, or colleague – you might not know what they are thinking. After all, we can’t re...

Bonus Interview Episode: Ken Mossman from 2021-03-09T10:00

Meet Men’s Coach, Ken Mossman, Founder of Cirrus Leadership & Coaching

What does it mean to be a man? How do men find and refine their mojo? And how does that fit in with being an overall...

10: The Power of a Confident Ask from 2021-03-02T10:00

At the end of an important conversation, we might think we know what someone else is understanding and agreeing to, although we are likely not 100% sure. How do you ensure that everyone is on th...

Bonus Interview Episode: Julie Dereshinsky from 2021-02-09T10:00

Meet Sober Curious Coach, Julie Dereshinsky, founder of Julie Dereshinsky Coaching.

In our “mommy wine culture,” how do you know if your drinking is a problem for you? How can you get cur...

9: Get Back on Track With These 2 Quick Tips from 2021-02-02T10:00

When we get angry or discouraged, we often feel it in our body. And if we don’t have a way to quickly discharge those negative feelings, they can take root and grow inside of us. When they sprea...

Interview: Erin Wright, End of Life Coach from 2021-01-12T10:00

Talking about death can seem morbid and scary. If you’re like most people, you might not know where or when to start having these types of conversations. And, yet, honoring wishes for someone's ...

8: To Sound Confident, Avoid Using These Phrases from 2021-01-05T10:00

Confidence is key for our personal and professional development. When we feel confident, we can speak up, ask for what we want, and state our point of view. And, yet, there are subtle phrases an...

Interview: Linda Lombardo, Forest Therapy Guide from 2020-12-08T10:00

Many of us intuitively feel calmer and happier when we connect with nature, whether walking in the forest, sitting at the beach, or hiking in the mountains. Forest therapy guide Linda Lombardo, ...

7: How to Connect to What Matters Most to You from 2020-12-01T10:00

Feeling connected to our true selves and what matters most to us can help us feel purposeful, give us peace of mind, and remind us that we're living a meaningful life. On the other hand, when we...

Interview: Barb Korosec, Equine-Facilitated Coach from 2020-11-10T10:00

If you’re like me, you are in your head most of the time. We are always thinking, caught up in our thoughts, ideas, and plans. We forget to be in the present moment, to be aware of our bodies, a...

6: To Tackle Stress, Start with These Two Questions from 2020-11-02T10:00

Almost everyone I talk with wants to feel more hopeful, happy, and calm. We want to feel like we’re navigating uncertainty, moving forward, and creating the life that's most important to us.
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Interview: Anna Kaufman, Chief Badass from 2020-10-13T09:30

Public speaking scares many of us, although the truth is that we are always speaking – at work, with family and friends, and to ourselves. In this bonus interview episode, Deb interviews Anna Ka...

5: The One Word You Need to Stop Using from 2020-10-06T09:00

Overwhelming situations that we categorize as a “struggle” can undermine our power, our confidence, and our problem-solving abilities. Struggles keep us stuck.

And it’s no surprise they d...

4: How to stop analysis paralysis from 2020-09-01T10:00

Trying to make a decision when we don’t have all the information we need can muddle our thinking and cause analysis paralysis. These times of uncertainty are especially hard because we want to d...

3: The Most Effective Happiness Hack from 2020-08-04T10:00

When we feel stress, our brains can get caught up in our worries and frustrations. It can feel like we’re caught in a downward spiral of negativity, and we can’t break free. And here’s what you ...

2: The Two Things That Keep Us From Trusting Ourselves from 2020-07-07T10:00

We all have intuition – those feelings where we just know something in our heart or our gut. And when we can listen to our intuition and give it a voice in on our decision making, we often make ...

1: One Simple Way to Move From Stuck to Solution from 2020-06-02T10:00

Spending too much time thinking about what we do not want keeps us from being able to identify what it is exactly that we do want, and how we do want to feel and travel through life.

And ...

What's the Right Direction for you? from 2020-05-15T19:34:36

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