They say that the journey of 1000 miles begins with the first step, but they always neglect to tell you how many twists and turns will happen along the way. In today’s episode of the FOM Coaching™ Podcast, we are absolutely elated and excited to welcome Wally Bressler to the show. In this episode, he shares his journey through addiction, abuse and prison and how it led him to becoming the amazing person and the amazing coach that he is today. Tragic Hero by Wally...

It seems like everywhere you look, there is a couple in love. Whether you are at a theme park, a party or even the mall, love is everywhere. But how do you find that perfect match for yourself? Today on a brand new season of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast, we are excited to welcome Polina Solda, CEO of Love by Design, to answer this very big question! The Love by Design Pyramid Guide: www.polinasolda.com/lbdpyramid Learn more about Frame of Mind Coaching™: www.frameofmindcoaching.com

Since the pandemic, we’ve heard the same argument over and over again. Which one is better: working from home or going into the office? On today’s episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast, we have a special guest to discuss exactly that. Ann Gomez, Founder of Clear Concept Inc. and author of Workday Warrior, shares the benefits of each scenario, as well as how to build a routine, be more productive, and concentrate on core priorities. Join the...

This episode is a little bit of a sad one because it will be Ferne’s last episode as my co-host. My little girl (who’s not so little) is growing up. She’ll need this time to focus on her PhD and head to the tropics for fieldwork. In this last episode together, we talk about transitions. We talk about moving from one phase of life to another: a new job, a different town, time without a partner, no longer being on a podcast. Why do life changes always feel so hard? And how do we make them just...

How do we tell someone that is important to us something that might hurt their feelings? How do we break the news to them without making them feel terrible? Should we tell them at all? Of course, it depends on what we are trying to tell them, but the questions still remain. Find out in this new episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast! https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcast Read the episode's transcript here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11985318 Don’t forget to fill...

How do you lead a team that has no official leader? How do you please everyone while maintaining a cohesive vision? Do you become the self-appointed leader? If so, how do you earn everyone’s respect? How do you make your ideas infectious? Navigating the world of leadership and group productivity is complicated no matter what position you’re in. Tune in to this week’s episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast to learn more! https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcast P.S. Adrien (Ferne’s...

At work, everyone is part of the same culture. They all celebrate Christmas and Easter and don’t realize that some people celebrate other things. I feel like I don’t fit in. Every time I do something different or mention a different holiday, they look at me like I’m an alien. How could I possibly fit it? Listen to this new episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcast Read the episode's transcript...

We all know that feeling when life piles up and the lack of sleep starts to hit us like a ton of bricks. But exhaustion is more than just the lack of sleep. Exhaustion is emotionally charged; it’s the feeling that you don’t have time to sleep because you have so many things to do. It’s the feeling that you can’t take a rest because the world would fall apart without you. So, the answer isn’t as simple as taking a nap. The answer can however be found in this week’s episode of The Frame of...

To be or not to be? To go or not to go? To buy or not to buy? Big or small, we make decisions on a daily basis, so why do some decisions feel so much harder to make? Of course, there are the morally ambiguous, socially precarious, dramatic and life changing decisions that are understandably difficult.  But sometimes, super simple, insignificant decisions can cause so much unnecessary turmoil; like whether or not to go to a party or whether or not to buy a nice shirt, or even where to go out...

Do you ever feel like it’s never enough? Achieving goal after goal, all you want is more. You want people to recognize you; you want people to realize how damn hard you’re working. You want to be at the top, but once you get there, there is always a new ladder to climb. This chase for validation is not only exhausting, but it leaves us only temporarily satisfied. So how do we step off the treadmill? Tune into this week’s episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast to find...

This week’s episode of the Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast is all about practical tips for networking. We talk about how to prepare, how to impress, and how to make the best out of conferences. We also talk about what to do if networking isn’t really your thing and how to help yourself by helping others. Join the conversation! https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcast Read the episode's transcript here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11746894 Was this information useful to you...

What makes some people incredible at delegating a group, sparking creativity, and igniting passion in others? What makes an incredible leader? The answer is in the way they think. In this episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast, Ferne and I discuss the top three thinking strategies that incredible leaders have in common. Join the conversation! https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcast Read the episode's transcript here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11699481 What do you...

We cannot see eye to eye with everyone. Sometimes, we disagree with the opinions or thoughts of our clients. But what happens when we fundamentally disagree with their values and beliefs? How do we continue to see them in the best light even when we don’t align? Listen to this new episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast here! https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcast Read the episode's transcript here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11658241 What do you do when you...

This week, we have a series of firsts. It is the first time Ferne and I interview a podcast guest together. And it is the first time we have Dr. Denim Slade, my own personal coach (because I think even coaches need a coach) live on the show. Denim is one of the few PhD-level relationship coaches in the world and is well known for developing the C.O.R.E. assessment, an evidence-based personality and temperament test. On this episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast, we interview Denim to...

One ostrich, five kids, a forged signature, and the police; what more could you want from a story? Tune in to this week’s episode of the Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast to hear the story of one of the FAKs (Friedman, Ades, Kotlyar) Family’s favourite childhood memories. This episode is light and breezy, but insightful, nonetheless. Wanna know more? Listen to our new episode! https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcast Read the episode's transcript...

You won’t always agree with the ideas people on your team put forward, but there’s a difference between an idea you don’t quite like and an idea that is just downright terrible. How do you convince your team that this is an awful idea without sounding like an a*****e? Listen to this new episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast to find out! https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcast Read the episode's transcript here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1252997/episodes/11522212 Have you ever...

As a society, we are ultimately very lucky to have access to birth control and be able to decide when or if we want to have children. The issue is that, for many women, birth control is less than ideal. Be it a pill or an IUD, these contraception options act primarily by altering the hormone levels in your body, which can make you emotional, irritable, and sometimes feel as though you are not in control of your own state of being. This is not to mention the whole slew of health risks that are...

You can’t be good at everything, especially not right off the bat. But sometimes, that concept is hard to grasp when you keep trying and trying and you don’t feel as though you’re getting any better. Ferne has been playing tennis for months now, and she doesn’t feel like she’s improving; she gets frustrated when she loses or misses the ball. She knows that her frustration isn’t helping her become a better player, but she doesn’t know how to get rid of the frustration. In this episode of The...

We all know that one person who doesn’t know how to say no. It doesn’t matter what it is, this person will sacrifice themselves time and time again just to make others happy. But just like all other sacrifices, this one comes at a cost. It’s tiring to be a people pleaser, their schedule fills up, and they run out of time for themselves. They may even become resentful and upset at the people they were trying to help. So what should these people do? Find out on this new episode of The Frame...

This week, Kim and Ferne get real. Kim evenly balances her coaching with her mothering as she gives Ferne advice about her struggles as a new Ph.D. student. Ferne talks about someone who has seemingly set her back by giving her heavy criticism, but Kim helps her see that some of our biggest critics are actually some of our biggest supporters. Join the conversation! https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcast Read the episode's transcript...

As I’m sure we have all recently heard, Queen Elizabeth died. Every media outlet covered it, not hesitating to tell us that many of the royals went to pay their respects right before she passed. I wonder what they said. What does anyone say to someone who is laying on their deathbed? Royal or not, almost all of us will have to deal with the death of a loved one at some point in our lives. How do you treat someone who is about to die? How do you tell them everything you need to before they...

This is the first of the official “Taboo Topics” Series. In this episode, Kim and Ferne discuss what to do when your sex life is less than ideal. The bedroom isn’t as exciting as it used to be, things don’t happen as often as you want them to, or you’re looking for something else; we cover all these topics and more in this episode! Listen to The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast here! https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcast Read the episode's transcript...

This week, things get personal. Kim expresses dismay at the results from the first month of her ultra-strict eating plan. Kim and Ferne discuss the feeling of disappointment and the struggle of being stuck when you feel as though you have tried absolutely everything to reach your goal, yet you see no progress. Listen to this episode of The Frame of Mind Coaching™ Podcast! https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/podcast Read the episode's transcript...

We all have that one person in our lives that is chronically unhappy. Whatever you do or say, they always seem to focus on the things in life that are going badly. You care about them a lot, but you don’t know how to help them, and being around them is bringing you down. You feel stuck, you can’t leave them out of your life, but you no longer know how to be around them. What do you do? In this episode, Kim addresses the issue and gives her timeless advice. Listen to this new episode of The...