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Smartphone Photography Tips & Tricks
An important topic for all of us taught by an incredible and talented entrepreneur! Join HG Images Photography to maximize your smartphone for business and life!
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How to Create a Futures Capsule: A FREE Mini-Course!
Wild Innovation is offering a free mini-course to help people create a Futures Capsule so they can intentionally design a purposeful future while enjoying the present moment!
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The Future of Coaching: A Silicon Valley Approach?
The Future of Coaching: A Silicon Valley Approach?
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Untame Your Future
Wild Innovation combines strategic foresight with neuroscience and coaching. We use this unique approach to to help individuals and organizations move forward with the direction and energy they need to achieve their desired futures.
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Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! It’s time to create a future where business is truly sustainable and people around the planet all thrive. #earthday #prosperity #inclusion #sustainblefutures #future #futuresfriday
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Bifocals & Bitcoin
Join us on Thursday, April 21 for our next episode of Bifocals & Bitcoin at 9 AM CST on AMP.
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Amp by Amazon
As a Futurist, I can’t help but watch companies like Amazon. They are constantly creating new economies and recently launched a beta version of Amp to help people DJ their own radio shows.
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The Future of Shoes is Here!
If you have ever watched a child put on shoes, you can totally relate to the the invention of kizik shoes!
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How do I Increase My Confidence?
You can increase your confidence and create a better future for yourself!
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Intentional Congruence: The Future of Life & Business
As Futurist and Coach, I am always looking for models of leadership and life that are changing outdated paradigms and thought patterns. As a former employee, business owner (and mom), I am glad COVID forced us to change the way we approached work, careers, and education. The old workplace and learning norms needed to change.…
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Rewire Your Brain with Gratitude
How do you get through challenging times? Rewire your brain with gratitude!
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Try Free Futures Coaching!
Futures Coaching was created because we noticed our clients struggling with creating clear paths forward. So, we used our superpowers to combine strategic foresight with neuroscience and coaching to create – Futures Coaching!
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An Aging Nation
As the nation continues to recover from the pandemic, older Americans must must be included in the solutions. Venture Capitalists are investing in this space, and Americans are redefining what it means to age. Opportunities will continue to grow in the Longevity Economy.
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Make Today Awesome!
Research shows that the more positive and grateful we are in the present, the better our life outcomes will be-in every way! A positive present results in better relationships, more romance, more money and more fulfilling careers. So, what are you going to do to enjoy today-this gift of the present that you have in…
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Group Futures Coaching for Women Starting March 1st!
Wild Innovation is growing and has to find a way to serve more clients, so we are launching our first-ever group futures coaching program for women. The first cohort will begin on March 1, 2022 and end on April 26th. Sessions will be delivered live at 9 AM CST on Tuesday mornings via Zoom. Participants…
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Time to Chart a New Course?
How to Create a Futures Capsule is designed to help you figure out what Mini-Moonshots you want to experience in the future while also helping you focus on what you truly value in work and in life. This process of dreaming, deciding, and doing provides you with direction as well as the focus, confidence, and…
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Untame Your Year: Future Story 2022
Did you set some goals or intentions for 2022? Or, maybe you chose a word or phrase to help you focus this year. In any case, I find that my clients benefit most by writing their own stories. This post will help untame your future and do exactly that!
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Time for a Road Trip!
I am so greatly to the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) for inviting me to be part of this exciting conversation. You can learn more about their work and the conference by visiting: https://icahn.org/
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Losing Fred
I lost my dog three weeks ago. He was part of my life for more than 17 years! We actually decided to get a dog because we didn’t know if we wanted kids, so he was our first parent experience. Fred was really lonely when we were at work, so we found him a little…
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A Conversation about the Future and the Creative Society
I had the opportunity to chat with two hosts as part of AllatRa TV North America this morning. It was a fun and interesting conversation about the future of humanity, the planet, and prosperity. And, I had the pleasure of meeting two wonderful young leaders who are committed to making the future a brighter and…
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Being an Adult Doesn’t Have to Be Boring
If being an adult seems like one big mountain of stress, it may be time to change your life.
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Enjoy Creating Your Future in the Present!
We all create our futures in the present moment. A more positive mindset and approach to living today will create more success- however you choose to define it-tomorrow.
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The Future of Aging Study: Help Us Break the Tie!
Please help us break the tie and share your opinions about the future of aging by answering our super-short survey! Simply click on this link or fill in the survey box below:
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The Future of Aging Study
Aging is impacting everything from the workforce to healthcare; however, there are many voices that are not being included in the conversation – people in midlife happen to be one of them!Please let us know what concerns you most about the future of aging! It should only take a few seconds.
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5 Ways to Have Fun (at every age) this Valentine’s Day
Well, here we are – still getting creative on how to enjoy holidays in strange and challenging times. Our family is trying to get a little more creative this year when it comes to Valentine’s Day fun.
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It is Never too Late
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-creative-penn-podcast-for-writers/id309426367 In such a difficult and challenging time, we can sometimes question what our next step might be. One thing I keep hearing from clients is that they are feeling “COVID burnout” and are searching for the energy and motivation to move forward. They also want to do something meaningful with their lives but wonder…
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Honest Intent Inspires Authentic Goals
Honest intentions become even more important as we age; Our well-being depends on our ability to be authentic and true to ourselves.
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How do you set goals?
I had a client who asked how to set goals for 2021 – this is a great question! We create our future in the present moment, so our thoughts, actions, and activities benefit by having a guide. The best way to establish this guide? Create your vision for 2021!
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Rural Health Leadership Radio: The Importance of a Purposeful Future
What’s in store for 2021? The Purposeful Future – A Conversation with Dr. Bill Auxier on Rural Health Leadership Radio
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Free Training for 29 Million People by 2025
Amazon is reskilling and upskilling people for the digital economy. Are they offering something that may be of interest to you?
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No Surprise: The Official Launch of Amazon Pharmacy
Amazon Pharmacy has officially launched! Which has me thinking – how can we create a new economic system that benefits more people as well as the planet?
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Thank You Vets!
The number of aging veterans, along the the greying of the overall US population, is changing the way we approach business and life. These changes are occurring an increasingly rapid pace due to wildcards like COVID and advances in science and technology.
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Leading Innovative Teams: Creating Collaboration in Times of Change and Challenge
Mental health and overall well-being are essential to thriving families, businesses, communities and organizations.
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Support Janet Palmtag – Female Maverick & Friend
I am an Independent for a number of reasons and usually don’t support candidates because I truly don’t know them that well. Here in Nebraska, there is a candidate I do support. Her name is Janet Palmtag, and she is an entrepreneur, inventor and true leader. Janet is a total maverick who bought a house…
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Cone of Possibilities Coaching Canvas
Leadership and life are intertwined like never before, which means intentionally creating the future is more important than ever. Use this coaching tool to help create a purposeful future as well as the mindset you need to achieve it.
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The Mind Body Connection
For the past year, I have had the good fortune of working with faculty who focus on mental health. Dr. Matthew Wappett is the Executive Director of the Utah State University Center for Persons with Disabilities (UCEDD) – also known as the “Laughter Doctor :). Dr. Ty Aller is a Senior Program Coordinator for for…
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I APOLOGIZE!
I must apologize for the long delay in posting – I AM SO SORRY! This should provide a bit of inspiration from LinkedIn to kickstart the posting process. I also want you all to know that I am back to working on my business full-time after taking an intense gig (more on that later) and…
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Thank You for the Gift of Freedom: Part 1
To the Brave & the Fallen: Thank You for Freedom!I don’t believe the demise of the United States is an inevitable outcome. I believe there are many futures, and we have to decide which one we are going to choose. The politics of this whole COVID situation are very real, so make your own decisions…
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Have Fun with Your Mom Today!
Take time to have fun with your mom today. Happy Mother’s Day to all the women who truly make the world go round! Love & fun, –Dr. Connie
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An Interview with Sara Blakely, Founder & CEO of Spanx
Spanx founder Sara Blakely talks about entrepreneurship and running a business amid the pandemic.
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How to Create Core Values
Now may be the perfect time to either establish or revisit your core values. In a time of drastic change, it can be helpful to either establish or revisit and renew your core values. Why? Core values are what we stand for and judge to be right. They serve as the guiding principles that influence…
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Dear Dr. Connie: How do I deal with all of this change?
Dear Dr. Connie: How do I deal with all of this change?
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Happy Easter!
This is a time of both challenge and change; however, there is hope and light at the end of the tunnel my friends. Let’s focus on getting to the light together!
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Happy International Women’s Day!
Research continues to demonstrate that gender equity strengthens economic prosperity. When women make money, they invest it into their families, businesses and communities. It is time to support economic equity and prosperity for all.
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The Value of a Purposeful Future
I am currently working on a day-long, customized strategic foresight and leadership curriculum for the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities (MHDD) National Training Center’s National Leadership Institute. MHDD’s National Training Center is a collaboration between the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at the University of Kentucky, University of Alaska Anchorage, and Utah State…
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How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day?
I am really curious about how other people celebrate Valentine’s Day. My husband and I have now been married for 20.5 years, and we are always looking for new ideas. We usually have a fun celebration at home with the kids because they love celebrating holidays with us. We make some heart-shaped foods and enjoy…
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Australia’s One Billion Animals Lost is Only the Beginning
Sadly, Mass Extinctions will Continue Trends don’t look good for creatures, big and small, around the world. Predictions estimate that Australia’s mass wildfires have now killed one billion animals…and counting. The knowledge of mass extinctions is not new. The planet’s flora, fauna, animals and natural resources have been under duress for quite sometime. As the…
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What 100 Things have You Accomplished in the Last 10 Years?
What 100 Things Have You Accomplished in the Last 10 Years?
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Intentionally Enjoy the Present while Creating Your Desired Future
Intentionally Enjoy the Present while Creating Your Desired Future
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Announcing TED Masterclass: TED’s official public speaking course — TED Blog
Many of the leaders I coach and work with want to improve their public speaking skills and abilities. TED’s official public speaking course may be a great opportunity for many of you to learn from other leaders who have experienced success with their presentations. I am always looking for growth in this area as well,…
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World Mental Health Day and the Power of Play
Play and laughter need to be a bigger part of our human experience. We have forgotten not only that it feels good but that it is also good for us, our families, our communities and even our businesses!
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Women Worldwide Podcast Interview with the incredible Dierdre Breakenridge
I recently had the privilege of being interviewed by Dierdre Breakenridge. Dierdre is a PR guru, entrepreneur, teacher, author and awesome person! Learn more about Dierdre and her work by going to her web site: https://www.deirdrebreakenridge.com/ We had a million things we could have talked about in this episode of Women Worldwide; however, we ended…
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How to Create Your Desired Future on the Leaders of Transformation Podcast
Listen to Episode 276 of the Leaders of Transformation podcast with Nicole Jansen to hear our conversation about the future of leadership, the future of work and making changes in midlife!