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Think Courageously with Deb Cummins Stellato

The Think Courageously Podcast challenges successful women to find the courage to make pivots so that they can ignite their life Your host, Deb Cummins Stellato, will challenge you to explore your limited thinking on the “c” word… change. We’ll redefine and explore words like success, courage, and pivots.Each week, Deb, a certified life and leadership coach, will share her stories and insight into igniting energy from within, aimed at women looking to be the best version of themselves. Each month, I’ll ask a guest to join me in the conversation. I'll support you with:•examining your limiting beliefs around success, courage, and pivots•creating alignment in all aspects of your life•accessing new levels of energy•becoming exponentially more self-aware•owning your unique strengthsAs a kid, I had a poster on my wall with a quote from Helen Keller. "Life is a daring adventure or nothing at all." Let's embrace the adventure of sparking potential together! Learn more at www.thinkcourageously.com

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Conversational Courage in 2020 with Taylor Buonocore-Guthrie

October 30, 2020 • Deb Cummins Stellato • Season 1 • Episode 40

Taylor’s expertise is in inspirational leadership, talent development and facilitation.

Taylor began her career as a consultant with Mercer Human Capital, and has since held roles with a variety of organizations around the world, including as an advisor to Rio Tinto in Mongolia and as President of the nonprofit Born Free Africa. Her experience spans North America, Africa and Asia.

Taylor, and her business partner, Mollie Khine, are the creators of Convers(ate) ...a time-tested method for sparking conversation, rooted in the art of asking thoughtful questions.

During this episode of the podcast, we talk about the "birth" of the Convers(ate). And what it's like to be an entrepreneur and working mom.

Convers(ate) has three grounding principles...be present, be curious and be respectful.

In this conversation, we talk about getting uncomfortable. Especially in the political season of 2020.

How do we navigate challenging discussions with families and friends? How do we show up in a place of curiosity and growth? How do we move forward with those who have political views that don't align with ours? What values are at the core of our differences? How do we find common ground?

Bottom line...we talk about the importance of trying first to understand..then be understood " Let's listen and learn before we pitch and persuade..." This episode is about the power of courageous conversations in our lives.