Finding Your Groove With Kathleen Thompson
63 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsDedicated to the art of living today and creating tomorrow. The podcast is for those who yearn for a life of adventure and significance, or are navigating through a transition. Hear tips on tuning mind and body, finding your rhythm and developing your unique voice. Kathleen uses music and the arts to communicate a message of joy, hope, and life transformation.
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Episode #137: Emotional Intelligence – How to Use Your Imagination for Good
May 06, 2020 03:30 - 80.8 MBWe humans have an amazing capacity to imagine a future and then create it. How often does our imagination run amok? Imagining the worst-case scenario. One that’s hardly likely to happen. Is there a way to channel that creative imagination for good? Yes. That’s what we’re talking about on this episode. Play Episode | Subscribe in […] The post Episode #137: Emotional Intelligence – How to Use Your Imagination for Good first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode #136: Emotional Intelligence – Let’s Call it What it Is
April 22, 2020 03:30 - 71.9 MBHow big is your emotional vocabulary? The average is 3 words: mad, sad, and glad. One hallmark of Emotional Intelligence is the ability to identify and handle a wide range of human emotions in yourself and others. On this episode we talk about that, and specifically relating to how we’re feeling right now in the […] The post Episode #136: Emotional Intelligence – Let’s Call it What it Is first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode #135: Emotional Intelligence – Living and Leading in Uncertainty
April 10, 2020 03:30 - 31.7 MBThe world has turned upside down. Some of us are fighting a very real battle every day. And some are practicing social distancing to help in the cause. We’re all feeling it in one way or other. The world looks very different from how it did a few short months or weeks ago. So now […] The post Episode #135: Emotional Intelligence – Living and Leading in Uncertainty first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode #134: Emotional Intelligence – Communicating in Crisis
March 17, 2020 03:30 - 64.7 MBWhat happens when things change, are challenging, or even become a crisis? We often hunker down, avoiding each other. Yet, it’s exactly in these times that someone with emotional intelligence will communicate more rather than less. Here’s how to navigate the times of difficulty and communicate with honesty and empathy. Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe […] The post Episode #134: Emotional Intelligence – Communicating in Crisis first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode #133: Afformations
March 05, 2020 00:41 - 67.9 MBHave you ever tried positive affirmations, thinking they would help you think your way to a new life? And it didn’t work? On this episode, we’re talking about what’s more powerful than affirmations to make change happen. How to use what our mind naturally does to help us succeed at what’s most important to us. […] The post Episode #133: Afformations first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode #132: Emotional Intelligence – The New Success Superpower
February 18, 2020 04:30 - 77.8 MBFinancial acumen, programming, storytelling, empathy. All traits people tell us are or were a success superpower. On today’s episode, we explore a superpower that is stronger and more comprehensive than all of them put together: Emotional Intelligence. Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher On This Episode Rhythm of Life – The First Big Test […] The post Episode #132: Emotional Intelligence – The New Success Superpower first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode #131: Everything is Figureoutable Part 2
February 04, 2020 04:30 - 57.9 MBIs everything really figureoutable? And haven’t we already talked about it? Yes and yes. This book by Marie Forleo was so good that I wanted to share what I learned in the second half. After you listen, why not buy the book and try this yourself? No matter where you are in life, if you’ve […] The post Episode #131: Everything is Figureoutable Part 2 first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode #130: My Annual One Word Review
January 21, 2020 04:30 - 85.8 MBCan you actually summarize the year with one word? Not really, but you can have a theme for the year that’s one word. That’s what we’re talking about on today’s episode. How my 2019 One Word impacted my life in ways I never would have imagined. And how you can do it yourself. Play Episode […] The post Episode #130: My Annual One Word Review first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode #129: My Year End Review
January 07, 2020 04:30 - 67 MBYou know, I always hated the end of year performance evaluations I did on myself and my team. The format was so restrictive. It didn’t really tell the whole story. So this year, I turned the annual review on its head. I tried it on myself, and thought I'd ’hare it with you. You might […] The post Episode #129: My Year End Review first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode #128: My Self-Improvement Experiment – Everything is Figureoutable
December 17, 2019 04:30 - 65.6 MBWhat if you could figure out everything you wanted? Like how to create a business and life you love? Make the best of a bad situation? Deal with something you can’t change and move on? Well, according to Marie Forleo, you can. On today’s episode, I’m giving you the low-down on Marie’s book “Everything is […] The post Episode #128: My Self-Improvement Experiment – Everything is Figureoutable first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode #127: Give Gratitude All You’ve Got
December 03, 2019 04:30 - 54.7 MBSome tell you to have an “attitude of gratitude”. That sounds catchy. And it’s not the same as practicing gratitude. Practicing implies intention. Work. Even doing something you don’t always want to do. Because you know it’s good and right. Because it ultimately makes a difference in how you feel…and succeed. Play Episode | Subscribe in […] The post Episode #127: Give Gratitude All You’ve Got first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode #126: The Self-Improvement Experiment – Part 1
November 19, 2019 04:30 - 57.8 MBSelf-help books. Some people love them. Others hate them. Think they’re fake. That there’s nothing new under the sun. That they spend half their time convincing you that you need fixing so you pay them to help you do it. What’s the reality? We’re going to explore some together to find out. It should be […] The post Episode #126: The Self-Improvement Experiment – Part 1 first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode #125: Your Project is Waiting
November 05, 2019 04:30 - 14.8 MBWhen I returned home from traveling, I was so excited to work on my creative project. Days went by and I hadn’t seen any progress. Does that ever happen to you? You have every intention of making great strides, and then you wonder “What happened?” If so, this episode’s for you. Play Episode | Subscribe in […] The post Episode #125: Your Project is Waiting first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode #124: Built With Love – Problem Solving
October 22, 2019 03:30 - 65.7 MB“Houston, we have a problem.” This has become so famous that we say it ourselves, even though we don’t work for NASA. Problems come up almost every day. Some as small as breaking a dish when it drops on the kitchen floor. Others require us to drop everything else to deal with them. Like most […] The post Episode #124: Built With Love – Problem Solving first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode #123: Built With Love – Your Story
October 08, 2019 03:30 - 75.3 MBStories. They’ve captivated and entertained us since humankind has been able to communicate. They help us see things we never saw before. Cause us to feel anger. Outrage. Empathy. Joy. Some of them, anyway. Others? We wonder when they’re going to end. Wish we hadn’t heard this one 60 times already. Want to escape the […] The post Episode #123: Built With Love – Your Story first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode #122: Built With Love – Your Communication
September 17, 2019 03:30 - 73.3 MBWe’ve talked in our Built With Love series about your product, marketing, culture, and leadership. Today we’re talking about something that’s foundational to all – relationships. Imagine how beautiful the world would be if all our relationships were built with love. You can start to build that world right where you are. Play Episode | Subscribe […] The post Episode #122: Built With Love – Your Communication first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode #121: Built With Love – Your Relationships
September 03, 2019 03:30 - 97.2 MBWe’ve talked in our Built With Love series about your product, marketing, culture, and leadership. Today we’re talking about something that’s foundational to all – relationships. Imagine how beautiful the world would be if all our relationships were built with love. You can start to build that world right where you are. Play Episode | Subscribe […] The post Episode #121: Built With Love – Your Relationships first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode #120: Built With Love – Your Marketing
August 20, 2019 03:30 - 78.1 MBWe don’t usually speak of marketing and love in the same room, never mind the same sentence. Yet, what if that’s what it was like, for both parties? Well, it’s not only possible, but will someday what makes the difference between success and failure. On this episode we talk about how it’s done. Play Episode […] The post Episode #120: Built With Love – Your Marketing first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode #119: Built With Love – Your Product
August 06, 2019 03:30 - 69.3 MBMy brother-on-law made me an Irish whistle holder that was work of art. What made it different? It was built with love. You know it feels when you buy or are given something that’s made with love? It’s completely different from something that was made to be purely useful – or cost effective. Today we’re […] The post Episode #119: Built With Love – Your Product first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode #118: Built With Love – Your Culture
July 18, 2019 15:27 - 53.5 MBCulture isn’t what you say, but rather the total of what each one who’s part of the culture actually does. Many cultures are built with fear, or without intention. It just sort of happens, based on how everyone chooses to engage with the others. To build a culture with love takes intention, practice, and diligence. […] The post Episode #118: Built With Love – Your Culture first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 117: Built With Love – Your Team
July 02, 2019 03:30 - 67.1 MBIn Episode 116, we asked the question: “What would it feel like to go to work every day where people treated one another with love?” On today’s episode we’ll talk about what that looks like, and some principles to build a team with love. Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher On This Episode Rhythm […] The post Episode 117: Built With Love – Your Team first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode #116: Built With Love – What is Love?
June 19, 2019 03:30 - 59.5 MBWhat is love, really? It’s a word we toss around so much. “I love ice cream. I love the Yankees. I love my mother. I love my work.” If we’re going to build with love, it’s important to know what we mean. On today’s second Built With Love episode, we ask and answer the question, […] The post Episode #116: Built With Love – What is Love? first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode #115: Built With Love
June 04, 2019 05:55 - 80.4 MBIf I asked you what you love, what would you say? And then, what does your life say you love? What do your actions say you love? Because you build what you love. And sometimes what you build may not look like what you say. I know that’s at least partly true for me. Today […] The post Episode #115: Built With Love first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode #114: The Artisan Life – We’ve Only Just Begun
May 21, 2019 03:30 - 64.3 MBToday’s episode marks the end of our Artisan series – at least for now. We’ve talked about craftsmanship, creativity, and community on these last 20+ episodes. This episode brings us back around to why it’s so important to be an Artisan. Because that’s how you are created – to create. And because the world is […] The post Episode #114: The Artisan Life – We’ve Only Just Begun first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 113: The Artisan Life – Serving the Greater Community
May 07, 2019 03:30 - 60.2 MBAs interesting as your work may be, sometimes it isn’t enough to keep you motivated. There’s an element of service. To your own community, as well as to the greater community. On this episode we explore different ways to serve with your work. Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher On This Episode Rhythm of […] The post Episode 113: The Artisan Life – Serving the Greater Community first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 112: The Artisan Life – Community in an Artisan Collective
April 16, 2019 03:30 - 82.1 MBWhat do you think of when you picture an artist? Someone working away in their studio alone for hours on end? Well, what about artisans throughout history – like Antonio Stradivari – who made his iconic Stradivarius violins in an Italian community? Or the 29 scientists at the 5th Solvay Conference in 1927? Community can […] The post Episode 112: The Artisan Life – Community in an Artisan Collective first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 111: The Artisan Life – Join a Collaborative Community
April 02, 2019 03:30 - 65.8 MBCollaborating with one or more other people is a great way to have community as an Artisan. On this episode, we’ll explore 4 characteristics of collaboration that you can use to magnify your talent and skill. Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher On This Episode Rhythm of Life – A Bucket, a Trowel, and […] The post Episode 111: The Artisan Life – Join a Collaborative Community first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 110: The Artisan Life – Create Your Own Seal
March 19, 2019 03:30 - 22 MBWhat can a history lesson from 11th century England teach us about creativity? Plenty as it turns out. Just like the first seal made it clear who the message’s writer was, your seal can identify you and your work. In this episode we talk about how you can use this to make your work stand […] The post Episode 110: The Artisan Life – Create Your Own Seal first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 109: The Artisan Life – What’s Old is New Again
March 05, 2019 04:30 - 57.4 MBOn one hand, there’s nothing new under the sun. On the other, we’re created to create. How can two apparently opposing ideas be true? On this episode, we’re talking about 3 ways you can create new from something old. Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher On This Episode Tune-up Tip – The Mystery of […] The post Episode 109: The Artisan Life – What’s Old is New Again first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 108: The Artisan Life – One Ring to Rule Them All
February 19, 2019 04:30 - 74.5 MBThe Lord of the Rings trilogy starts with these words: “…One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them…” That ring, the ring of power, was the cause of untold destruction, and also forged heroes out of humble hobbits. On this […] The post Episode 108: The Artisan Life – One Ring to Rule Them All first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 107: The Artisan Life – Seal Creativity With a KIS
February 05, 2019 04:30 - 57.4 MBIt’s tempting to add features or embellishments to our art. What we make. But true creativity is often shown in its simplicity. Because when you strip something down, the true quality is revealed. On this episode, we talk together about sealing your creativity with a KIS. Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher On This […] The post Episode 107: The Artisan Life – Seal Creativity With a KIS first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 106: The Artisan Life – Constraints Ignite Creativity
January 15, 2019 04:30 - 60.1 MBWe so often believe that constraints are stifling our creativity. Yet, often it’s the presence of constraints that fuels our creative fire. Listen to this episode to learn how you can use constraints to boost creativity. Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher On This Episode Tune-up Tip – Don’t Say “Nuts” to Nuts Random […] The post Episode 106: The Artisan Life – Constraints Ignite Creativity first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 105: The Artisan Life – Forget the Big Bang Theory
January 01, 2019 04:30 - 55.1 MBHappy New Year! We ring it in with a bang. And then we have 365 days to live it out. The universe began with a big bang. And now it’s just…life. We so often think life is meant to be a series of big bangs. Bang! It’s done. But once the bang has faded, we […] The post Episode 105: The Artisan Life – Forget the Big Bang Theory first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 104: Time to Wonder
December 18, 2018 04:30 - 30.4 MBToday we bring our Artisan Series together with celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas. What are we talking about? Taking time to wonder. Recapturing that sense of wonder we had when we were children helps fuel creativity. And gratitude. Wonder feeds your soul. Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher On This Episode Feature Segment – Time […] The post Episode 104: Time to Wonder first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 103: 4 Habits That Foster Creativity
December 05, 2018 04:30 - 68.4 MBCreativity isn’t something you either have or don’t have. And believe it or not, you were born creative. On this episode in our Artisan Series, we’re talking about 4 habits you can develop that will help your creativity to flourish. Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher On This Episode Rhythm of Life – Finding […] The post Episode 103: 4 Habits That Foster Creativity first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 102: Building Craftsmanship – Practice
November 20, 2018 04:30 - 70.3 MBOne key to building craftsmanship as part of the Artisan Life is to practice. And not just any practice. Because as you’ll hear on this episode, practice doesn’t make perfect. It makes something else. Something you might not want. Here’s how to practice in a way that actually develops your skill. Play Episode | Subscribe in […] The post Episode 102: Building Craftsmanship – Practice first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 101: Building Craftsmanship – Be an Apprentice
November 06, 2018 04:30 - 80.9 MBBeing an apprentice has historically been a route to craftsmanship. Yet, formal apprenticeships have fallen by the wayside, except for some of the trades. On this episode we talk about how you can reap some of the same benefits of an apprenticeship using modern technology and programs. Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher On […] The post Episode 101: Building Craftsmanship – Be an Apprentice first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 100: We’ve Only Just Begun
October 16, 2018 03:30 - 61.1 MBThis is a special episode. Number 100. So let’s celebrate! Celebrate this milestone. And even more important, celebrate you. For showing up. Investing in yourself. Engaging with big questions, little questions, and in-between questions. We're not just celebrating today. We’re also looking at three key principles we’ve explored together in these last 99 episodes. And you know […] The post Episode 100: We’ve Only Just Begun first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 099: Building Craftsmanship – Take Care of Your Tools
October 02, 2018 03:30 - 75.1 MBAs an Artisan, your tools are an important extension of your craft. They enable you do perform your craft. So it’s important to keep them in good working order. On this episode, we focus on how to take care of your tools. And that includes the most important tool – you! Play Episode | Subscribe in […] The post Episode 099: Building Craftsmanship – Take Care of Your Tools first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 098: Building Craftsmanship – When It Gets Hard
September 18, 2018 03:30 - 67.9 MBBuilding craftsmanship isn’t for the faint of heart. It takes fortitude to keep working at your craft. Especially when it gets hard or it’s not fun. True craftspeople work commit to working through those hard times to get to the other side. On this episode we talk about 3 actions you can take to help […] The post Episode 098: Building Craftsmanship – When It Gets Hard first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 097: Craftsmanship Requires Change
September 04, 2018 03:30 - 76.6 MBWe’ve spent some time talking about what it means to be an Artisan. To make it easy to understand, I told you there were three C’s that marked an Artisan: craftsmanship, creativity, and community. We continue our focus on Craftsmanship. Today, it’s about how practicing change keeps us sharp and continuously evolving. Play Episode | Subscribe […] The post Episode 097: Craftsmanship Requires Change first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 096: Follow Your Curiosity to Build Craftsmanship
August 21, 2018 03:30 - 65.7 MBAn Artisan develops craftsmanship. And it doesn’t stop even at mastery. There’s always room for more growth. What’s one way to develop craftsmanship? By following your curiosity. How do you do that, you ask? Well, it’s all explained in this episode. Not only that, but we’re talking blueberries and how sometimes quotes get just a […] The post Episode 096: Follow Your Curiosity to Build Craftsmanship first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 095: The Foundations of Craftsmanship
August 07, 2018 03:30 - 58 MBWe’ve spent some time talking about what it means to be an Artisan. To make it easy to understand, I told you there were three C’s that marked an Artisan: craftsmanship, creativity, and community. Today we’ll dig deeper into Craftsmanship. You’ll learn that there are three support structures upon which craftsmanship is built. Not only […] The post Episode 095: The Foundations of Craftsmanship first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 094: What’s Your Signature Scent?
July 17, 2018 03:30 - 38.3 MBWhether you know it or not, you have a signature scent. It’s not your perfume or after-shave. It’s the emotions you come in the door with. And that linger when you’ve left. How to know what your signature scent is, and change it if it isn’t as sweet-smelling if you’d like. Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe […] The post Episode 094: What’s Your Signature Scent? first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 093: Where to Start as an Artisan? With a MAP.
July 03, 2018 03:30 - 70.4 MBYou want to create. Want to live a life as an Artisan. But how do you start? Or if you already started, how do you know you’re on the right path? With a MAP. Not a roadmap that anyone can follow. This is a special kind of MAP. One you create for yourself. On this […] The post Episode 093: Where to Start as an Artisan? With a MAP. first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 092: Are You a Creator, Consumer, or Critic?
June 19, 2018 03:30 - 81 MBWe are created to be creators. When we stop creating out of fear or external circumstances, we often turn into consumers or critics. On this episode, we explore what creating looks like (it’s not necessarily what you think), what stops us from creating, why it’s so important to keep doing it. Play Episode | Subscribe in […] The post Episode 092: Are You a Creator, Consumer, or Critic? first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 091: The Three C’s of Artisanship
June 05, 2018 03:30 - 73.2 MBWhat are the hallmarks of an artisan? What makes them stand out? In this episode we explore the 3 C’s of artisanship – no matter what your walk of life. Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher | Subscribe via RSS On This Episode Rhythm of Life – I’m Not Singing Random Riffs – At a Loss […] The post Episode 091: The Three C’s of Artisanship first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 090: Why You Should Be an Artisan at Work
May 15, 2018 03:30 - 85.3 MBIn November, 2017, a painting sold for $450M at an auction. It was more than 250% of the previous record. Why? Because of the artist’s reputation. In this episode, we talk about three reasons why it’s important for you to be an artisan – no matter what line of work you’re in. Play Episode | Subscribe […] The post Episode 090: Why You Should Be an Artisan at Work first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 089: Break Free – Burn the Boats and Have a Plan B
May 01, 2018 03:33 - 71.1 MBMaybe you’ve heard people tell you that you have to “burn the boats” to really succeed. That if you believe you can turn back, you will. I’ve always hated that advice, as it was often given to encourage us to “follow your passion”, which seems naïve and risky. Yet, there’s something to this advice. Here’s […] The post Episode 089: Break Free – Burn the Boats and Have a Plan B first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.
Episode 088: Break Free – Find Your Voice
April 17, 2018 03:30 - 69.3 MBYour voice is the most powerful communication tool you have. Yet you may not be harnessing its power. In fact, your voice could be holding you back. Today we explore how you can use your voice to help you break free. Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher | Subscribe via RSS On This Episode Rhythm of […] The post Episode 088: Break Free – Find Your Voice first appeared on Kathleen Ann Thompson.