Non-Profit Leadership

Kendra Penry

Non-Profit Leadership

Welcome to another episode of The LeaveBetter Podcast, where I interview high performers and business owners, gleaning from their wisdom, practical routines, habits, and mindsets.

In episode 21, we have Kendra Penry – the Executive Director at Stokes Nature Center in Logan, Utah.

Kendra and I talk about the value of nature and it’s necessity in our life. Kendra shares her experience of working in a non-profit organization and the leadership opportunities she’s had through her various roles. Enjoy!

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Now, go be INTENTIONAL.

The transcript of this episode.

Non-Profit Leadership

[00:00:33] Stokes Nature Center

[00:02:01] Non-Profits

[00:04:55] Values

[00:07:59] Leadership Transition

[00:11:28] Internal Motivation

[00:14:59] Non-Profit Finances

[00:16:20] Preventing Human Trafficking

[00:18:35] Recognizing Human Trafficking

[00:22:22] Effective Management

[00:26:12] Be More Respectful

[00:29:05] We Each Have an Influence

Where to find Kendra:

Stokes Nature Center

Music by Tom Sherlock

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 Building Success From the Bottom

Kevin Mansouri

Building Success From the Bottom Up

Welcome to another episode of The LeaveBetter Podcast  where I interview high performers and business owners, gleaning from their wisdom, practical routines, habits, and mindsets.

In episode 20, we are pleased to have Kevin Mansouri – the owner and operator of Mortgage Solutions, a brokerage in Utah.

Kevin and I talk about building his mortgage company from the bottom up and how he kept it going as he learned from his mistakes.

Kevin also shares helpful tips on avoiding debt, buying a house, and owning valuable assets.

Enjoy!

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Remember: The actions you take (or do not take) today set you up for six months from now. Make sure you do something today that pushes you toward that next level of you.

Now, go be INTENTIONAL.

The transcript of this episode.

[00:00:23] Mortgage Solutions
[00:02:18] Working For Yourself
[00:05:24] Learn From Your Mistakes
[00:08:58] Take Logical Steps
[00:09:29] Common Sense
[00:14:59] Believe in Your Product
[00:16:50] Buying a House
[00:18:19] Debt
[00:20:28] Owning Assets
[00:24:33] All Kinds of Skills
[00:33:33] How to Find Kevin

Where to find Kevin:

Mortgage Solutions

Music by Tom Sherlock

Transcripts of all episodes can be found here.

All LeaveBetter Podcast episodes can be found here.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are found.

If you are curious to know more, please contact me!

As someone who has been a therapist for over a decade and has been coaching people for over three decades, I am uniquely qualified to address your concerns.

From Shame to Forgiveness

Neena Perez

From Shame to Forgiveness

Welcome to another episode of The LeaveBetter Podcast, where I interview high performers and business owners, gleaning from their wisdom, practical routines, habits, and mindsets.

In episode 19, we have Neena Perez – a business and performance coach and the host of the Straight Talk No Sugar Added podcast.

Neena and I talk about shame, trauma, forgiveness and healing. We discuss the value in setting boundaries in all relationships as a form of self-care. Enjoy!

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Remember: The actions you take today set you up for success or failure six months from now. Make sure you do something today that pushes you toward that next level of you.

Now, go be INTENTIONAL.

The transcript of this episode.

From Shame to Forgiveness

[00:01:08] Intro Neena
[00:04:00] Feeling Stuck in Abuse
[00:08:24] Cut Yourself Some Slack
[00:10:25] Shame
[00:15:16] Forgiveness
[00:20:37] Having Empathy
[00:21:53] Standing in Truth
[00:26:07] Let Go
[00:27:39] Give Yourself Space
[00:28:26] Dream Big
[00:31:24] Boundaries
[00:34:03] Be OK with Discomfort
[00:35:46] You Can Say No
[00:40:01] Noisy World
[00:44:43] Do it Afraid

Where to find Neena:

IG @neenaperez

Website: Straught Talk No Sugar Added

Best Friends Animal Society

Music by Tom Sherlock

Transcripts of all episodes can be found here.

All LeaveBetter Podcast episodes can be found here.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are found.

If you are curious to know more, please contact me!

As someone who has been a therapist for over a decade and has been coaching people for over three decades, I am uniquely qualified to address your concerns.

Self- Sabotage and Video Games

Allan Clarke

Welcome to another episode of The LeaveBetter Podcast  where I interview high performers and business owners to glean from their wisdom and practical routines, habits, and mindsets— that you can apply to your own life.

In episode 18, we are pleased to have Allan Clarke – a Certified Trauma Specialists and host of the Straight Talking Mental Health podcast.

Allan and I talk about the reality of Self-Sabotage and Video Games and how setting and maintaining boundaries in our relationships can make a big difference. Enjoy!

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Remember: the actions you take today set you up for six months from now. So do something today that pushes you toward that next level of you. So go be INTENTIONAL.

The transcript of this episode.

[00:01:57] Intro Allan

[00:02:51] Self- Sabotage and Video Games Addiction

[00:09:03] Escapism

[00:12:33] Create Change

[00:15:23] Keep Trying

[00:16:52] Autism

[00:25:06] Meet People in Their World

[00:27:41] Give Yourself Down Time

[00:32:18] Setting Boundaries

[00:35:29] Having Self-Control

[00:35:29] Straight Talking Mental Health Podcast

Where to find Allan – Self Sabotage and Video Games Addiction:

Straight Talking Mental Health

Kildare Psychotherapy & Counselling

Nature Conservancy

Music by Tom Sherlock

Transcripts of all episodes can be found here.

All LeaveBetter Podcast episodes can be found here.

If you are curious to know more, please contact me!

As someone who has been a therapist for over a decade and has been coaching people for over three decades, I am uniquely qualified to address your concerns.

Chase the Passion

Lisa Hendy

Chase the Passion

Welcome to another episode of The LeaveBetter Podcast  where I interview high performers and business owners, gleaning from their wisdom, practical routines, habits, and mindsets.

In episode 17, we are pleased to have our guest Lisa Hendy – a Canyon District Ranger at Grand Canyon National Park.

Lisa and I talk about how to chase the passion in your life. and following it. Lisa also shares her experience of being a leader for others, especially under high pressure. Enjoy!

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Remember: The actions you take (or do not take) today set you up for six months from now. Make sure you do something today that pushes you toward that next level of you.

Now, go be INTENTIONAL.

The transcript of this episode.

[00:04:27] Welcome Lisa
[00:05:31] Life is Unexpected
[00:06:54] Looking Into Land Management
[00:09:49] Becoming a Paramedic
[00:10:38] Break Down Your Future
[00:11:27] Chase the Passion
[00:16:17] Writing and Study Skills
[00:17:46] Leadership Under Pressure
[00:25:10] Communication Among Various Entities
[00:27:50] Speak Their Language
[00:30:40] Trusting Others
[00:32:05] People Tend to Weed Themselves Out
[00:33:16] Determine What You Want To Accomplish
[00:34:26] Own It
[00:38:16] First Woman Chief Ranger
[00:39:23] Success and Joy
[00:42:08] Coming Home
[00:44:00] Next Level of Development
[00:46:05] Half Dome Fire

Mercy Ships

Music by Tom Sherlock

Transcripts of all episodes can be found here.

All LeaveBetter Podcast episodes can be found here.  

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are found.

If you are curious to know more, please contact me!

As someone who has been a therapist for over a decade and has been coaching people for over three decades, I am uniquely qualified to address your concerns.

Self-Sabotage and Your Finances

Charles Read

Welcome to another episode of The LeaveBetter Podcast, where I interview high performers and business owners, gleaning from their wisdom, practical routines, habits, and mindsets.

In episode 16, we are pleased to have our guest, Charles Read, a CPA and a business owner for over 5 decades.

Charles and I talk about the importance of staying on top of your finances in all stages of life. This episode can apply to you whether you don’t know where to get started with investing or you already own your own business and want some financial upgrades. Enjoy!

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Remember: The actions you take today set you up for success or failure six months from now. Make sure you do something today that pushes you toward that next level of you.

Now, go be INTENTIONAL.

Self Sabotage and Your Finances

[00:02:03] Inflation Today

[00:03:26] Advice for the Younger Generation

[00:04:02] Don’t Lose Yourself in the Process

[00:06:41] Inflation for Business Owners

[00:08:52] Tax Compliance

[00:14:24] Financial Discussions for Partners

[00:16:46] Business Ethics

[00:18:36] Leadership in Business

[00:20:49] Enjoy Life

[00:22:05] Decisions Have Consequences

[00:23:04] Recommended Books

[00:25:36] A Force for Good

How to Contact Charles:

Website: Get Payroll
The E Myth Revisited Book

Mercy Ships

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are found.

Transcripts of all episodes can be found here.

All LeaveBetter Podcast episodes can be found here.
Music by Tom Sherlock

If you are curious to know more, please contact me!

As someone who has been a therapist for over a decade and has been coaching people for over three decades, I am uniquely qualified to address your concerns.