Alison talks with Eric Woodard about why many people feel stuck, stressed, or misaligned in their jobs, and how mindset and wellness play into finding better work. He shares his career path through government and cultural institutions and explains how those experiences shaped his views on work and people.

They also discuss patterns he has seen across careers, including the challenges of building a business and the need for human connection in a more automated world. Eric emphasizes building trust by focusing on other people, leading with curiosity, and making conversations more about listening than self-presentation.

He also speaks about judgment, vulnerability, and not assuming we know what others are thinking. The conversation closes by discussing service, clear agreements, and being intentional and helpful in work and life.

HIGHLIGHTS:

1:35 White House Breakthrough

4:14 Why Work Feels Hard

7:23 Make It About Them

11:24 Trust Over Credentials

14:23 Curiosity Beats Judgment

18:45 Reframe the Story

21:27 Service Over Pleasing

25:19 Lead With Connection

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website: https://go.winatwork.io

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INNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness and Self-Care Revolution

Alison talks with Sarah Rawlings about her holistic approach to health, shaped by her experience as a mom of six, personal trainer, and health coach. They discuss how Sarah works with clients by looking beyond fitness to include nutrition, sleep, stress, work, relationships, and home life, and how she helps them clarify what they want and why.

They also talk about consistency, movement, and small changes, including short walks, taking the stairs, and other “exercise snacks” that add up over time. Sarah emphasizes starting with one manageable habit, building routines around sleep and self-care, and focusing on steady progress rather than all-or-nothing thinking.

HIGHLIGHTS:

3:47 Building Wellness Pillars

6:57 Finding Your Why

9:55 Consistency Beats Intensity

13:11 Mindfulness and Grounding

15:17 Start With One Step

17:13 Sleep Is Nonnegotiable

20:06 Make Yourself a Priority

21:06 Simple Tips to Begin

connect with Sarah

website: https://www.sarahjrawlings.com

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShifttoThrive

IG: https://www.instagram.com/shifttothrive

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INNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness and Self-Care Revolution

Alison speaks with special guest, Nancy McKay, about her personal journey through sobriety, a suicide attempt, and ovarian cancer, and how these experiences led her to leave oil and gas and become a life coach. They discuss Nancy's view that people are not broken when they cannot do things perfectly, and her focus on helping clients recognize their own wisdom rather than looking for answers outside themselves.

They also talk about listening to the body, separating physical sensations from the stories the brain creates, and seeing relapse or setbacks as information rather than failure. Nancy describes her work with women in recovery and with those facing grief, burnout, divorce, retirement, and job loss, as well as her horse-based immersion sessions.

HIGHLIGHTS:

0:26 Sobriety, Cancer, New Purpose

2:41 You Are Not Broken

6:56 Listen To Your Body

10:08 Choosing Help And Healing

14:40 Discipline Over Willpower

17:07 Brave Recovery Work

18:47 Healing With Horses

21:28 Immersions And Safe Space

24:28 Practical Tips For Healing

connect with Nancy

website: https://www.womenempoweredrecovery.com

email: nancy@womenempoweredrecovery.com

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

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