In this episode, I share what it means to live as an Edge Walker—someone who keeps moving forward without guarantees. I talk about the moments when certainty runs out and all you have is faith, and how I’ve learned to trust my inner compass, even when the map disappears. Through my own stories and reflections, I hope to encourage you if you’re standing at your own edge. You’re not alone—I’m walking this path too, right alongside you and so many others.

It's been a few months since I completed a triathlon.

Unlike most people, I didn't congratulate myself on a job well done or feel any positive feelings about it. Not. at. all. No matter who said they were inspired or gave their accolades, I wasn't having it.

I did finish. So, yea!

The minute I started the race I knew something was off. I was in slow motion and felt like I was carrying a load of 100 extra pounds. No amount of effort, prayer, or affirmations could change it.

For some reason, I had some things to learn on this journey.

Here I am, months later, finally willing to share an episode that I recorded in October. The race was at the end of July.

I will do it again. Training starts soon and I know it will be different. My leg is healing. My heart will at some point. And I'm actually going to implement the good ideas, like riding a racing bike instead of a life-changing heavy duty Huffy mountain bike from Walmart. But I will use THAT crazy bike for training.

Grateful for the family and friends that have been on the journey.

These experiences are life-changing in good ways if we let them be.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/bRccV1xSo9M

Mind and time management have been popular topics these past few years. And time management gurus acknowledge that to use time well, you must take the time to plan AND be committed to executing that plan. That's the actual hard part for most of us - the wanting to do the thing we planned in the moment it needs doing.

Dr. Bill Brantley shares some of his insights from experience, research, and experiments as he leverages AI to manage his mind, his schedule, and his work priorities.

Bill is a wealth of knowledge, and I continue to learn from him through these conversations.

Connect with Bill on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/billbrantley/

I hope you take a listen to this and other episodes we've recorded together. There are actionable tips to help you manage priorities, uplevel your work, and keep yourself in check.

n a world of turmoil, there's also a lot of good going on. And I'd argue that a lot of truth being uncovered, discovered, and re-visited.

My entire life I have sought truth, but lately I've taken it to a next step as I interact with people of many faiths on a daily basis.

In the past few months, I've been reading Christian scripture, the Koran, the Bhagavad Gita, Urantia, and the teachings of Budha. I've watched Near Death Experiences (NDE), which include accounts from people from many faith traditions. And I've gone through the Lent, Ramadan, and Easter celebrations this spring.

I'm enjoying it all. Absorbing new insights, gaining perspective on things I already believed, and a continual appreciation for anyone who seeks truth.

In this episode, I meander through some of my experiences, primarily sharing to get some thoughts out of me while nudging you to keep seeking truth.

You'll find that all the labels that make us different are a little deceptive because we really do have a lot in common. The truth is often stated in different ways—through a variety of characters, unique stories, and common themes.

“We believe in all truth, no matter to what subject it may refer. No sect or religious denomination [or, I may say, no searcher of truth] in the world possesses a single principle of truth that we do not accept or that we will reject. We are willing to receive all truth, from whatever source it may come; for truth will stand, truth will endure.”

― Joseph F. Smith

It's always a pleasure to speak with someone who has turned lessons learned from their life and work experiences into a book. Drafting, editing, and accepting reviewer feedback takes time, research, reflection, and self-compassion.

And the compassion for self and others is exactly what this conversation is about.

Jennifer Anderson, a seasoned executive coach and personal brand strategist, has now added 'author' to her list of accomplishments with the release of her book, Call for Compassion.

As a father and son journey through restoring a bicycle, we are introduced to a series of principles and practices that teach about developing the attribute of compassion.

In this conversation, Jennifer and I discuss a few key principles in the book and several of our experiences observing this attribute in others and seeking it for ourselves.

Building compassion may be an opportunity to connect humans to humans in personal and authentic ways in a world that includes more AI, virtual work environments, technology advancements, and a focus on efficiency each day.

I hope you take a listen and read the book available on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3wbhF0W. Also available through all major podcast episodes at https://pod.co/move-your-desk.

Connect to Jennifer

- Connect on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/careercoachjen/

- Call for Compassion Manifesto - https://callforcompassion.com/

- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MovingForwardSolutions

It's always a pleasure to discuss technology with the innovators and early adopters on the change adoption curve.

Dr. William Brantley brings his expertise and insights into this discussion about leveraging AI in project management and the associated value streams and decision-making activities. He started using artificial intelligence to increase his work effectiveness and efficiencies back when it all started and continues to add to his personal knowledge base as he goes about his work as a strategic thinker, designer, project manager, and public speaker.

You'll want to connect with him on LinkedIn to keep learning from his daily posts and insights pulled from multiple disciplines.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billbrantley/

Website: https://bas2a.com/

#artificialintelligence #projectmanagement #projects #valuestreams #agile #technology #design #projectplanning #projectexecution #teams

Recently, I decided to do a 12-step program by myself. Many out there follow the general approach that Alcoholics Anonymous uses for addiction recovery.

As part of the process, you write notes to those you want to forgive, ask forgiveness from, or just plain right a wrong that you feel about the relationship. It's not about making the relationship right, but rather more of a way of YOU deciding that you want to free your heart and mind toward personally developing regardless of how the other person feels about your changes.

I've re-engaged in writing notes more frequently due to this process.

It's hard, rewarding, and uncomfortable. But worth it. I've found other reasons to write notes and tell people about certain impressions that come to mind. If only because I've benefitted from others doing the same for me.

#nudge #spiritualnudge #12steps #addictionarecovery #notewriting #letterwriting #gratitude #allboatsrisetogether #moveyourdesk #podcast #impressions #followingthenudge #followingtheimpressions #compliments #forgiveness

None of your experience and efforts to pursue talent development and follow the spiritual nudges need to be a waste of time. Somehow, if you keep going, you can glance back to see where it has taken you and gain the courage to keep stepping forward to what is next.

Kim Richards is a designer - clothing, graphics, websites, learning, drawing, painting, and the list keeps growing. She's also a mother, a believer in a higher power, and possesses other skills she uses as a government contractor.

Kim shares insights into a special exhibit she's been working on and the journey she is on to create from the imagery that comes to her mind as she reads and contemplates scripture. It sounds like she has a new set of inspirations coming her way that we'll have to learn more about.

Her faith guides her through the challenging times and to give her the courage to step into creating the art that shows up in her mind that must be placed on canvas.

She's compelled to offer her best work, even when she doesn't want to. And she and her work are beautiful. Tune in to hear the conversation.

#art #design #spiritualnudges #spiritualimagery #creating #painting #promptings