Podcasts by GirlBossGuide: Lessons for Ladies who Lead
Being a GirlBoss is often a lonely road and we have to celebrate our own victories and celebrate each other, every step of the way. We all need a little motivation and a friend to tell us how it is and make sure we are keeping it real. Leadership and Culture Changemaker, coach, writer and speaker, Deborah Hartung, is that friend.
Episodes are never longer than 15 minutes and always aim to educate, entertain and enlighten you, no matter your age or where you are on your leadership journey. Leadership & Personal Development for women leaders and entrepreneurs (and the men who support us).
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WFH Tip 4: Productivity from 2020-03-31T10:56:49
Working from home, you will likely find that you are either super productive or you are having trouble focusing and finding your ‘zone’. Deborah recommends a few productivity hacks, such as the Pom...
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WFH Tip 3: Get Moving & Take Breaks from 2020-03-31T10:43:05
Tip 3 of 5 top tips to master working from home (WFH) Deborah shares the importance of taking a 10 minute break once every hour and of ensuring that you move around and get your step count up. Duri...
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WFH Power Tip 2: Routine is Important from 2020-03-22T10:44:34
If you’re working from home (WFH) and practicing social distancing during this coronavirus pandemic, you might be tempted to spend the day in your PJ’s and work on your bed. Deborah advises against...
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WFH Power Tip 1: Space is Sacred from 2020-03-22T10:15:54
Coronavirus lockdown and social distancing has many people working from home (WFH) and facing new challenges in creating a balance and distinction between ‘work’ and ‘life’. Deborah has been WFH fo...
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Hope and Coronavirus Quarantine from 2020-03-22T09:50:04
Deborah has been social distancing for a week now and is already feeling the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic that is Covid-19. Amidst all the fear, confusion and anger, Deborah reminds...
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Cull the Herd & Curate your Tribe from 2019-12-01T15:50:43
All the convenience of the last decade has fundamentally changed the way that humans interact. As we enter 2020, Deborah invites you to let go of some of the people and relationships that no longer...
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Making Lemonade from 2019-10-29T06:08:52
As irritating as that old phrase is, most of the time, if we look back on our lives at the times we didn’t get what we really wanted, we find that things worked out better than we could have imagin...
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Mindfully Grateful from 2019-10-29T05:54:38
After recently participating in a global 10 day gratitude challenge, Deborah shares some of her learnings and the importance of being more mindful of all the things we have to be grateful for, on a...
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3 Lessons in 3 Months from 2019-09-13T09:19:06
After a rather long absence from the podcast, Deborah is back and explaining the 3 main reasons for her absence and the lessons she has learned in the process. Firstly, if you’re sick, you need to ...
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If you don’t change it, you’re choosing it from 2019-07-03T13:22:30
Sometimes we forget that we have the power to make choices to change our situations and our lives. If you become aware of something that is causing you stress or making you unhappy, you can activel...
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Feel the Feeling. Don’t become the Emotion from 2019-07-03T13:09:49
It’s ok to be sad or heartbroken or disappointed or to feel fear in a moment. Recognize the emotion. Sit with it for a while. Feel it and let it go. Don’t allow an emotion to control you or define ...
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Patience and delayed gratification from 2019-06-26T12:24:38
In our world of ‘always on’ we have all become socially conditioned to expect instant gratification. We are losing our ability to have patience and to understand that some things take longer than o...
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Health, wealth and time from 2019-06-26T12:11
After a 4 week absence due to illness, Deborah is back and sharing her very personal insights on the importance of looking after our own health and wellbeing and being selfish with our time. Money ...
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Just ‘love’ from 2019-05-29T06:54:17
Instead of assuming that love is romantic or familial, Deborah encourages listeners to distinguish love-based actions and emotions from those that are fear-based and to act from a place of love, mo...
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Belief in Self from 2019-05-28T06:35:24
You need to believe in yourself and your abilities, fiercely and unequivocally. Don’t let the fears of others - or your win negative self talk - get in the way of achieving your goals or taking ris...
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The Myth of Closure from 2019-05-24T06:13:12
Are you still stuck on an event from the past? Something ended and you don’t really know why? Deborah talks about what she calls the ‘myth of closure’ and how you can move on by accepting an apolog...
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Stop Starting & Start Finishing from 2019-05-21T05:03:58
How many projects have you started and not finished? How many of those projects still belong on your to-do list? Deborah invites you to follow this inspiring mantra: stop Starting, start finishing ...
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A Personal SWOT from 2019-05-20T06:18:56
Your fear and self limiting beliefs are the only thing standing in the way of a world of opportunities for growth, Discovery, success and abundance. Deborah invites you to start a personal SWOT ana...
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Not My Job from 2019-05-14T06:34:46
The shadow side to being kind and empathetic and always willing to help others, is that we take on burdens that are not ours to carry. In this episode, Deborah reminds you that there are certain th...
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A lesson in not taking things personally from 2019-05-13T07:55:04
Deborah shares a very personal story about the importance of not internalizing the behaviors of others and not taking things personally. It’s important that we see people for who they are and meet ...
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3 lessons on Taking Chances from 2019-05-08T08:01:10
Deborah shares the top 3 Lessons she has learned over the past few years about taking chances in life and going after your dreams.
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Changing your Habits will Change your Life from 2019-05-07T06:44:33
Simply having knowledge about something doesn't actually lead to lasting change. If we truly want to change our lives, we need to change our behaviors and we need to create healthier, more positive...
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The Best Compliment Ever from 2019-05-02T06:26:33
What is the best compliment you have ever received? A compliment about your character and your way of showing up in this world? What lasting impression are you leaving on the people you interact wi...
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Be the Architect of your own Life from 2019-04-29T06:22:03
In this retrospective, Deborah encourages you to be the Architect of your own life, instead of being a construction worker for someone else’s dreams. Gain some Perspective on work and life and star...
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Reason, season or lifetime from 2019-04-23T06:44:38
As with all things in nature, human relationships also go through cycles and we can be a lot happier and healthier if we all let go of our expectation that human relationships should last ‘forever’...
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The People who Light you Up from 2019-04-23T06:30:03
Deborah recently got to spend time with one of her best friends who was visiting Johannesburg from Chicago. Being around someone who brings out the best in us, someone who encourages us to do bette...
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Finding purpose in a cause from 2019-04-12T05:45:03
In a world of suffering, violence, poverty and efforts to erode human rights, Deborah invites you to be aware of what is happening in your community and to find a cause that sets your soul on fire....
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Niko-Niko Mood Tracking from 2019-04-08T10:08:19
Deborah shares some insights into how you can use mood tracking in your personal life and at work to create awareness and really improve relationships and overall wellbeing. Combining mood tracking...
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Tradition may be holding you back from 2019-04-04T11:21:32
In the corporate world, there are few phrases worse for innovation and growth than “we’ve always done things this way”. We have many traditions in our families, our communities and our workplaces t...
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You are Enough from 2019-04-02T03:38:29
Deborah encourages you to realize that you are Enough, right now. You don’t need a better job or car or house. You don’t need to lose a few pounds, first. Your worth as a human being doesn’t depend...
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Dealing with conflict from 2019-04-01T07:07:02
Conflict is inevitable. Combat is optional. In this episode, Deborah discusses the importance of embracing disagreements and conflict as a learning opportunity and truly knowing your motives and be...
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Quit the Judgment from 2019-03-25T06:47:27
Ever noticed how judgmental we are of others? What they’re wearing, their body type, their physical appearance in general? When we judge everyone else, we also tend to judge ourselves more harshly ...
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The Company we Keep from 2019-03-19T06:27:51
There are really only 2 kinds of people in this world - those who energize and inspire us and those who drain and deplete us. Deborah invites you to be mindful of how you feel around certain people...
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Healing a Broken Heart from 2019-03-15T13:16:58
If you’re dealing with some kind of heartbreak, be kind to yourself and allow your heart time to heal. Deborah shares 3 tips for recovering from heartbreak and making sure that you don’t compromise...
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Have to vs. Get To from 2019-03-13T07:02:39
Deborah shares the transformative power of flipping the script on yourself and replacing every “I have to..” statement with a more positive grateful statement, starting with “I get to..”. Change yo...
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Be a Change Maker from 2019-03-12T05:59:35
If you want to change your life, start by changing your mind - the thoughts and beliefs that are holding you back. If you want to change the world, start with yourself. Be clear on your purpose and...
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Know your Motives from 2019-03-08T17:13:38
How often do you question your own motives or gain clarity on your intentions before you speak up or take action in your life? Deborah shares a personal account about a friend who had to ask this v...
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The Power of Active Listening from 2019-03-07T17:40:08
Listen to ‘understand’ instead of just listening to ‘respond’. Active Listening is a powerful tool that will help you improve relationships and make people feel genuinely seen and heard. By focusin...
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Top 5 Traits of Toxic People from 2019-02-28T05:46:06
Actions always speak louder than words and it is possible to identify toxic people and avoid them, if you look out for the top 5 traits that Deborah has found to be common in all toxic people she h...
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Actions Speak from 2019-02-27T05:55:44
When meeting new people or assessing current relationships, Deborah reminds us that people can say all kinds of things, but the real test is found in how those people act and behave. Don’t just lis...
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Overcoming Digital Isolation from 2019-02-26T05:57:19
In Part 2 of the Lessons on Digital Isolation and resultant loneliness, Deborah shares 4 practical tips to get you out of your digital cocoon and back to making some real human connections again. Y...
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Digital Isolation from 2019-02-25T12:27:55
Are you perhaps allowing technology and your digital life to become a replacement for IRL connections? Deborah talks about how technology could be contributing to feelings of loneliness and isolati...
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Evolve or Repeat from 2019-02-19T05:55:45
Have you ever noticed a pattern repeating itself in your life? Perhaps in your relationships or your career? Deborah invites you to take stock of these experiences and ask ‘what is this trying to t...
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Schedule your Priorities from 2019-02-18T06:11:13
Your daily and weekly schedule should reflect the priorities and things that are truly important to you. Deborah invites you to examine your schedule and see how much time you have scheduled for fa...
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Real vs True from 2019-02-12T05:42:51
Deborah invites you to learn to distinguish between real feelings in a specific moment and question whether the accompanying thoughts and beliefs, are really true. Chances are, the feelings are rea...
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Be more selfish with your time from 2019-02-11T05:50:09
Deborah invites you to take a look at all the things on your ‘to do’ list and to examine how many of those are actually YOUR responsibility and how many are other people’s problems and responsibili...
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The 90/90/1 Principle from 2019-02-06T07:12:33
If you have identified goals you want to focus on this year, Deborah invites you to use GROW coaching to become un-stuck and to use Robin Sharma’s 90/90/1 Principle for exceptional growth. GROW coa...
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The ‘wheel of life’ Exercise from 2019-02-05T06:09:09
In order to create more balance in our lives, or embark on a personal journey to create the life we dream of, completing a ‘wheel of life’ assessment is a very useful tool. It allows us to see a vi...
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Don’t take anything Personally from 2019-02-04T08:44:55
How others behave and act towards us, is never about us and always about them. Yet we are so arrogant and self absorbed that we are quick to make things personal and to become defensive or hostile....
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Is your Job Slowly Killing You? from 2019-01-29T14:45:48
Stress and burnout don’t happen overnight and the signs are there if we just look for them. Headaches, digestive problems, changes to eating or sleeping habits or lack of interest in sex - all sign...
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Lead by Example from 2019-01-28T13:41:52
As leaders, we have to model the behaviour we want to see in our teams and we have to constantly ensure that our behaviours reflect the values we are trying to promote within the workplace and at h...
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The 10 Year Challenge from 2019-01-25T07:15:51
Deborah encourages you to do a retrospective on the last 10 years of your life and, instead of focusing on the superficial changes to your face and body, focus instead on what you have learned and ...
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The impact we make from 2019-01-24T13:13:54
How often do you think about the fingerprints you leave behind on the souls of everyone you come into contact with? How often do you thank friends and colleagues for their presence in your life or ...
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I AM - how we define ourselves from 2019-01-23T06:39:29
Have you ever noticed the power of the phrase “I am”? How do you define yourself? What characteristics are you focusing on? Are these negatively impacting your self esteem and the way other people ...
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It’s OK to ask for help from 2019-01-17T13:17:57
After falling ill and being out of commission for a week, Deborah is back, sharing her learnings and the importance of listening to your body and asking for help or just saying ‘no’ so that you don...
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Love Yourself from 2019-01-08T14:14:12
Do you truly behave in a way that shows that you love yourself? Are you taking care of your health and your diet and your negative self talk and treating yourself as well as you would treat someone...
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Fear is an opportunity for Growth from 2019-01-06T15:03:36
Welcome to 2019! Deborah is super excited for a year of new challenges and opportunities for growth and invites you to take the first small step outside your comfort zone and to do something you ar...
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A calendar date won’t change your life from 2018-12-18T13:57:50
In the last episode for 2018, Deborah takes her own advice to take time out to relax, recharge and re-group in order to be ready for a brand new year full of challenges. She also encourages listene...
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Make Better Decisions from 2018-12-13T13:29:05
Deborah shares 5 simple tips to empower and enable you to make better decisions on life and love. You can read the article for Women on Topp, here: https://www.womenontopp.com/how-to-make-better-de...
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It is what it is from 2018-12-12T13:28:53
Deborah briefly explores our tendency to focus our energy on things we cannot control or change, instead of simply accepting these things for what they are. We should focus, instead, on our own att...
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Kindness, empathy & Compassion from 2018-12-11T14:58:18
Kindness is not a weakness, especially not from a leadership perspective and especially not in our increasingly more disconnected world. Deborah invites you to lead by example and show more kindnes...
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Retrospective 1 from 2018-12-10T12:20:22
Every 20 episodes or so, Deborah invites you to do a retrospective of what you have learned and to celebrate the changes you are making and the progress you have shown. During the past 20 episodes,...
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Share your Story from 2018-12-06T11:21:55
Nobody is sharing their failures and challenges on social media and this creates a false sense of ‘perfection’. Sharing your story with authentic vulnerability both inspires and empowers others and...
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Personal Integrity from 2018-12-05T15:39:48
Integrity is one of the most important qualities that we as leaders can possess. In this episode, Deborah speaks about the importance of knowing your values and then actively living those - even if...
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GROW Coaching from 2018-12-04T14:07:40
Deborah explains how you can use the GROW coaching method to coach peers, friends and colleagues. You can even use the methodology to ‘coach’ yourself. Head on over to DeborahHartung.com and downlo...
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Trust your Intuition from 2018-12-03T13:51:34
Learn to trust your sixth sense and align with your higher purpose, by trusting your intuition - that gut feeling that you get that something or someone is right for you or you should stay away fro...
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Root Cause Analysis from 2018-11-30T05:33:10
If we want a different outcome in life, we need to start making different choices. In this episode, Deborah explains the importance of a ‘root cause analysis’ and asking ‘why’ when trying to unders...
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Survive the Holidays like a Pro from 2018-11-28T12:58
Women have a lot of pressure on them, especially during the holidays. The parties, the entertaining, the travel, the gifts and the dealing with people you can’t stand. Deborah shares her 4 top tips...
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How we Measure Success from 2018-11-27T17:53:24
Deborah invites you to take stock of how we measure our success and asks whether we are truly living in integrity with our most authentic self and our values that we hold most dear. You can partici...
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It’s still a Man’s World - unless Women change it from 2018-11-26T13:45:07
Deborah explores the top 4 beliefs and behaviours that we have to challenge and change because these are holding us back. You can also read the article Deborah wrote for Women on Topp: 👇https://wo...
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Commit to Lifelong Learning from 2018-11-23T13:02:03
Leaders are called upon to create more leaders. “Who dares to teach, must never cease to learn.” Deborah encourages you to focus on self awareness and to learn new skills and to share your learning...
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What’s your Type? from 2018-11-22T13:23:45
Self-awareness is a critical skill for anyone in leadership. Do you know your personality type? Are you able to recognize the types in others and adjust your communication and expectations, accordi...
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What brings you JOY? from 2018-11-21T13:11:39
You’re so many different versions of ‘you’ for so many different people. When do you feel happiest and most like your true, authentic self? What brings you joy and makes your heart sing? Do more of...
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The Sounds of LIFE from 2018-11-20T05:48:41
Are you so engrossed in your work or your social media feed, that you’re drowning out the sights and sounds of life? Deborah caught herself being agitated by the sounds of life and quickly realized...
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Quit being Afraid from 2018-11-16T14:23:46
Fear stops us from chasing our dreams and living our best lives. Deborah shares her thoughts on fear of failure, fear of what others may think and fear of success. Quit being afraid. Own your sparkle!
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Patience and Grace from 2018-11-15T14:50:09
We are all so busy chasing our goals that we sometimes become impatient when things don’t work out exactly as we wanted them to. Have patience and trust that there is a bigger plan. You might not g...
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Progress over Perfection from 2018-11-14T12:31:46
Sometimes you’re physically ill or emotionally drained and feel like you can’t go on. Just do your best under the circumstances and focus on ‘progress’ over ‘perfection’. Don’t beat yourself up. Be...
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Respond, don’t React from 2018-11-12T07:55:55
Learn to practice the pause and respond to challenges in a mindful, methodical way instead of having knee-jerk reactions and making rash decisions
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Kindness & Boundaries: you can be a kind bad-ass! from 2018-11-09T05:43:24
As a woman in leadership, your natural kindness and empathy is actually a superpower. It’s ok to lead with more ‘heart’ and to acknowledge your emotions and the feelings and needs that others have....
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Negative Self-Talk damages your soul from 2018-11-08T07:03:53
You will never speak to anyone as often as you speak to yourself. Learn how to speak to yourself more kindly and in a loving and respectful way that will increase your self-esteem. Stop being your ...
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Find the Balance from 2018-11-08T06:48:51
What if we recharged ourselves as often as we recharge our phones? Yu are not a smartphone with ‘low power mode’. You have a finite amount of time in this life and you have to find balance between ...
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Social Media: Watch out for the Dark Side from 2018-11-05T10:40:44
As much as we love social media and technology and the fact that it makes the world seem so much smaller and allows us to connect with new friends from around the world, social media can also be ba...
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Welcome & Intro from 2018-11-05T10:06:49
Welcome to the GirlBoss Guide Podcast, specifically for Ladies who Lead. Hosted by Deborah Hartung. Deborah is a Leadership & Culture Consultant, Coach, Writer and Keynote Speaker who works with wo...
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