We have one single mission: Help women find ease, meaning and joy at work and in life. We use our experiences as business owners, entrepreneurs, mentors and inspirational leaders to explore topics that all working women care about: shitty bosses; smashing the patriarchy; balancing work and life; navigating change and getting what you want! We guarantee that you will be entertained and inspired... promise!
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Opening the doors of Psychology to you. The ultimate clinical conversation across the expanse of challenging issues. Improve your quality of life. Kirsten has learnt from 20+ years of experience where the therapeutic value lies. She is eager to open the floodgates of psychological knowledge and share it with you.This podcast was prompted by her writing the Signposts for Living series. Together covering 153 areas, these books include Control you Consciousness, Understanding Myself, Mindfulnes ...
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Kirsten Poon, an accomplished IT professional based in Edmonton, brings over a decade of expertise in designing, implementing, and managing sophisticated IT systems and infrastructures. Renowned for a results-driven approach, Kirsten Poon excels in optimizing performance, enhancing security, and crafting innovative solutions that align seamlessly with business objectives. Her leadership in managing complex projects and cross-functional teams is complemented by a commitment to staying ahead o ...
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Welcome to Kirsten Brooks, where amazing things happen.
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My buddy Oscar informs us about Kirsten Gillibrand.
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I want to use Anchor in my free time, so here I am!
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It’s about Edgar Allan Poe Poem the sleeper Cover art photo provided by Jason Leung on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@ninjason
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Are you ready to step into your power and live life on your own terms? Join Kirsten Tyrrel, confidence catalyst and empowerment expert, as she guides you on a transformative journey to build unshakable confidence. In each episode, Kirsten combines her expertise in emotional intelligence, personal growth strategies, and real-life experiences to help you: -Shed the weight of others' expectations and reconnect with your authentic self -Transform self-doubt into unwavering self-belief -Cultivate ...
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Mess Magnets: Pop Culture RHAP-up with Kirsten MacInnis & Sasha Joseph
Mess Magnets, Kirsten MacInnis & Sasha Joseph
Mess Magnets is a brand new podcast hosted by Kirsten MacInnis and Sasha Joseph. Each week, Kirsten and Sasha are talking about the biggest pop culture stories and gossip that you want to know about.
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Live and Lead for Impact with Kirsten E. Ross
Kirsten E. Ross Expert of Transformation - Make Your Unique Impact
You were born with individual strengths and a unique purpose. Don’t let fears, false beliefs, or life’s happenings diminish your influence! It’s time to Live and Lead for Impact! Host, Kirsten Ross, expert of transformation, will help you Defeat the Drama and Overcome the Trauma that can stop you in your tracks. You’ll gain focus, find confidence, and take bold action…. Unleash passionate, purposeful you! Make your impact as a business leader, family business employee, volunteer, parent, mom ...
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When I started focusing on teaching people English, I spent a lot of time researching what made some people appear to be better language learners than others. You know what I mean right? Some people seem to pick up languages much easier than others. Not me, I have to work HARD. So, if I am going to help people to truly master using English, shouldn’t I know what tricks/tips are needed to make the journey easier? I set out to find out. I asked the people I admired. The people I felt had truly ...
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Women are responsible for over 85% of consumer spending. Not only do we buy for ourselves, but we purchase for everyone else in the house! (Don’t get us started on the burden that represents). Why not consider using your economic power to support businesses that are owned by WOMEN! SHOW NOTES Globally, women control about $20 trillion in annual con…
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Kirsten Poon From Edmonton Shares 5 Methods for Integrating Cutting-Edge Technologies into Your IT Infrastructure
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Explore innovative strategies for seamlessly integrating advanced technologies such as AI, cloud solutions, and IoT into your IT infrastructure. Learn how businesses in Edmonton, with expertise from Kirsten Poon, can enhance efficiency, security, and growth through modern tech adoption.Από τον kirstenpoon
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Murder of my 8 year old brother - Change in DOCS legislation. Special Guest: Chantelle Deetlefs
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Podcast: Murder of my 8 year old brother - Change in DOCS legislation. Special Guest: Chantelle Deetlefs The media made a living off this 1982 tragedy, but up until now, Chantelle Deetlefs, the key witness has never told her story. This tragic story is about so many things; mental health, dangerous critical assumptions and decisions, ignoring multi…
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In this episode, we embark on a catharsis regarding bosses who change their minds, can’t make a decision or jerk us around. When bosses change their minds it impacts us as workers. These changes mean we often redo our work or work we have done becomes unnecessary. This impacts the meaningfulness of our work - and what was useful work is often not m…
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Kirsten Poon of Edmonton Highlights 5 Tips for Maximizing Efficiency in IT Systems Implementation
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Learn five essential tips from Kirsten Poon to streamline IT systems implementation, boost productivity, and enhance performance for organizations in Edmonton and beyond. Discover strategies for setting objectives, ensuring scalability, and more.Από τον kirstenpoon
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Quick Chat: Can parents tell their children not to smoke if they are smokers? This controversial topic comes up surprisingly often in session. Parents don't want their children to smoke, but what if they themselves are smokers? What if they are modelling smoking as a normal way of life to their children? This is super tricky issue and I have loads …
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Thinking about making a career change? Feeling stuck in your job? Curious how to change directions, after you’ve spent years (or decades!) building your career? You’re not alone. According to an Indeed survey, the average age for people making a drastic career change is 39. The leading cause? Happiness. SHOW NOTES In this episode, we discuss signs …
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Podcast: Why should we cry? Our chemical release. Co-Presenter Kristen Coggan Do you know what happens to your neurochemical self when you cry? Our bodies are pretty clever in their design. When you hear what the physical perks are of releasing a good cry you might just embrace the opportunity when next it comes up. I personally feel extremely comf…
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Silencing the Inner Critic: How to Hear God's Voice Above the Noise with Kristen Walker Smith
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On this week's episode, I sit down with Kristen Walker Smith to discuss: Kristen's journey through mental illness and how she found hope through her patriarchal blessing The power of speaking to yourself the way God speaks about you How to recognize and combat Satan's attempts to keep us "playing small" Practical ways to reconnect with your divine …
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Umar has been on a journey to improve his English speaking communication skills as a recent graduate in the industry. Coming from Ghana, he had a strong English education at school. But his local language was what he was comfortable in using. He overcame his reluctance and lack of confidence in speaking in English through confronting his fear head …
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The Justice Response to Sexual Violence. Special Guest: Federal Independent candidate for Groom, Suzie Holt
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When Suzie Holt wins the Federal election in 2025 for the seat of Groom (come on Toowoomba... surely!), our region is in for a much needed shake up. I never put my hat in the ring for politics, but with Suzie Holt I'll make an exception. I've known Suzie for perhaps 18 years, and I can tell you she's got brains, a strong community conscience, brill…
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How much work is too much work? Can you ever turn it off? We’re exploring the roots of workaholism, its impact on our lives, and—most importantly—what to do about it. What is Workaholism? The term was coined by psychologist Wayne E. Oates back in 1971, likening chronic overwork to addiction. Just like any other addiction, workaholism can interfere …
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Edmonton resident Kirsten Poon Shares 5 Ways to Optimize IT Infrastructure for Business Success
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Learn from Edmonton's Kirsten Poon as she shares five key strategies to optimize IT infrastructure for business success. Discover how these approaches enhance efficiency and scalability in today's technology-driven world, from cloud migration to network optimization.Από τον kirstenpoon
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The importance of financial independence for women; breaking the cycle. Special Guest Bec Balfour
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Podcast: The importance of financial independence for women; breaking the cycle. Special Guest Bec Balfour It's very difficult to leave a toxic relationship. One of the most daunting and practical barriers can be our finances. Financial independence of some sort means that we have more freedom and choice to leave. Bec Balfour comes at this topic fr…
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Confident Teens, Confident Parents: Navigating the Adolescent Years Together with Brooke Romney
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Brooke Romney, a writer and parenting expert who focuses on helping parents navigate the teenage years with confidence and grace. Brooke shares her journey from blogging about family activities to becoming a go-to resource for parents of teens, offering invaluable insights on building confidence,…
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Quick Chat: What is forgiveness really? Forgiveness is one of those words that we use, but we don't really think about what exactly we are referring to. From a psychological viewpoint, forgiveness is far from straightforward. How have you gone with forgiveness in your past? Have you discovered that it's actually a multi-layered thing to do. Let's t…
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A survey by LLC Inc. of over 1000 people across the US with an average age revealed that 83% of us have coworkers who annoys us, 21% have been so annoyed by a coworker they have considered quitting, and 52% say annoying coworkers prevent them from doing their best work. Yowza - that is something. And what don’t we like about our coworkers? We do no…
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I'm beyond excited to welcome the amazing Abi Ayres to the show. If you're not already following her hilarious and heartfelt content, you're in for a treat! In this eye-opening conversation, Abi and I dive deep into: Her journey from everyday mom to social media sensation Navigating the ups and downs of online fame Building unshakable confidence in…
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Unpack the magic of saying “yes” more often, the beauty of spontaneous connections, and why your next best decision might just be unplanned. Even at work! Most of us pride ourselves on our planning – we are prepared, we are ready for anything and we are efficient and effective – BUT, let’s consider the unplanned. Spontaneity According to Webster’s …
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Kirsten Poon shares expert strategies for leading cross-functional IT teams in Edmonton. Discover how fostering collaboration, adapting to diverse working styles, and setting clear goals can drive success in Edmonton’s dynamic tech landscape.Από τον kirstenpoon
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Ever feel like you're spinning your wheels, trying to improve but getting nowhere? In this raw and real episode, we're diving deep into the messy process of personal growth. Sharing my recent journey through emotional intelligence coaching, we'll explore why our brains default to harsh self-criticism and how this actually hinders our progress. Get …
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Are you ready for a faith-filled reality check that'll help you level-up in motherhood? In this episode, I'm sitting down with the amazing Layna Massey, host of the "Mothering with Jesus" podcast, to dive deep into the beautiful mess of mothering with faith. We're busting open the myth that being a "good Christian mom" means having it all together,…
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Podcast. What is age anyway? Co-presenter Kristen Coggan Age is such a subjective thing! How you feel within yourself, how you feel physically, your outlook, how you feel in the world... there are so many elements to age. I know some very old young people, and some very youthful older people, which begs the 'what is age anyway'. As always Kristen a…
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From the sexualized Kamala t-shirts to the way women are treated in areas such as caregiving, menstruation, and menopause, misogyny is pervasive in our society. Misogyny is defined as the hatred, contempt, or prejudice against women or girls, which keeps them at a lower social status than men, perpetuating the social roles of patriarchy. Misogyny c…
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What if I told you that spending every waking minute with your kids isn't the key to being a great mom? In this raw and honest episode, I'm diving deep into the mom guilt trap that's had me questioning everything - from my decision to homeschool to how I balance running a business with raising my kids. I'm sharing the fears, doubts, and revelations…
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Podcast: Being a great leader for self and others. Special Guest: Vanya Hinton Every since I started these podcasts I have wanted to interview Vanya. Not only is she extremely experienced and knowledgable in this organisational psychology field of leadership, but she is my dearest friend since childhood and through all of our adult life chapters to…
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Kirsten Poon reveals 5 essential strategies to optimize IT system performance for your business. Learn how regular audits, hardware upgrades, network management, data storage solutions, and cloud computing can enhance efficiency, reduce risks, and boost productivity.Από τον kirstenpoon
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Ever wondered how your body image affects your whole life? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Julie Taylor, to unpack the complex world of body image, fat phobia, and societal judgments about weight. Julie shares her raw, personal journey through different body sizes, and we dive deep into how these experiences shape our identity and self…
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Consent and the importance of being a good human. Special Guest: Adair Donaldson Adair is a respected Solicitor who has a history of taking on community issues. He doesn't let things go when he takes on a passionate cause. Fortunately for those who have benefited from hearing him speak on the topic, he is passionate about educating youths and the p…
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As if FOMO were not enough, now we consider FOBO, or the fear of obsolescence, in this climate of ever changing technology. SHOW NOTES Obsolescence is a reduction in our competence as an employee resulting from a lack of knowledge of new work processes, techniques, and technologies that have developed since we completed our education - and that we …
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Struggling with imposter syndrome? Feeling held back by self-doubt in your role as a mom or entrepreneur? In this transformative episode of "Unshakable Confidence," we dig deep into the root causes of limiting beliefs and how to overcome them. Discover: How to identify hidden confidence-killers in your daily thoughts Practical strategies to uproot …
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QUICK CHAT: Protect your child from adult information. This is an issue that we all face when parenting our children. How much information is appropriate for our child? It sounds so simple, but so often our children are exposed to, and left to deal with adult information. Let's chat about it for a moment...…
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Natty Lewis, a woman who has had a profound impact on my life. We delved into Natty's fascinating journey from corporate America to becoming a creator of life transformation tools. Her story of overcoming anxiety and finding her true calling is both inspiring and relatable. We explored how Na…
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Losing your baby after birth (CDH), you're not alone. Special Guest: Carmel Chesterfield
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Losing your baby after birth (CDH), you're not alone. Special Guest: Carmel Chesterfield I had never heard of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), nor had this kind of in-depth conversation about losing a baby after birth. Carmel generously opened her world and my knowledge to these two painful experiences. Carmel is one of those people that find…
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Questions are vital in all interactions as they transform the mundane into the mysterious and reveal what we don’t know. They’re the Swiss Army knife of communication, spurring learning, innovation, trust, and even mitigating business risks. SHOW NOTES Asking great questions isn’t just for consultants and lawyers (aka Crina and Kirsten). It’s a uni…
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Hey there, flourishers! Today, we're diving into something that's been on my mind a lot lately - and I bet it's been on yours too. We're talking about the secret sauce to entrepreneurial success that nobody seems to talk about enough: your network and community. Now, I know what you're thinking. "But wait, isn't business all about making money?" We…
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Hey there, Flourish community! In this episode, I'm diving deep into a topic that's been coming up a lot in our coaching sessions lately: breaking old habits that are holding us back from the life we want. Have you ever felt like you're spinning your wheels, trying to make positive changes but somehow ending up right back where you started? You're …
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Quick Chat: Parents who say 'It's easier if I just do it!' Every parent has said these words to themselves 'It's easier if I just do it!' and then preceeded to do the job that their child should really be doing. I certainly have done this countless times and continue to (may I add). BUT... what are we truly doing here? What are we teaching our kids…
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While adversity often results in some kind of growth, many challenges are painful and exhausting - and yet, most of us need to continue to show up at work even during these hard times. Show Notes The adversity from personal challenges can lead to personal growth, enhancing life appreciation, personal strength, relationships, spiritual growth, and r…
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In this episode, I sat down with my dear friend Rhonna Farrer to dig into why play matters so much in our lives. Rana opened up about how she and her husband Jeff broke away from the usual grind to build a life that feels right for them. We got into the nitty-gritty of how they've woven play into their days, even when the world around us treats it …
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The Psychology of Town Planning. Special Guest: Jacob Hart There is a very human part to town planning if you think about it. What do we as individuals and as a community need to live and thrive physically and psychologically? It really is the process of creating our modern habitat if you think about it. I found it fascinating to hear from a profes…
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Today I'm sharing a dozen lessons I learned from my dad. This is really just the beginning of what I could share from this man who I unexpectedly lost in February of this year. Today is his birthday and to honor him I wanted to share his light with you. The dozen lessons I share (straight from my notes app): Show up first and get to work, be effici…
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In this heartfelt episode, I share my journey of rediscovery and personal growth amidst indecision and fear. Reflecting on the profound impact of my father's unexpected passing, I delve into the importance of embracing our purpose and the power of being over having. I emphasize the value of genuine connection, community, and using one’s voice to in…
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Quick Chat: How to do you stop sibling conflict? This is a highly relatable topic - How many families struggle with their children or teenagers fighting or squabbling? How horrible is it for parents to constantly be refereeing and breaking them up? Living with this conflict can hijack the family's happiness. So how do you turn this around. Firstly …
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We are surrounded by entrenchment - in our communities, at work, in our families and certainly politically. Entrenchment happens when an attitude, habit, or belief becomes so firmly established that it morphs from “what I believe” into “who I am,” and it makes change difficult and unlikely. Enter fault lines: the cracks that split groups into subgr…
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Podcast: Listening & Conversation a dying art amongst teenagers. Special Guest Mia Patterson Mia Patterson is one of those educators that creates a meaningful and personal relationship with her students. While she is a Vice Principal at her High School, she remains grounded and able to be messy and accessible with her students. This is definitely p…
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On this episode of Crina and Kirsten Get to Work, our gal pals focus on memory, how memory affects the workplace and how we can address or minimize memory issues. Crina had several experiences where people she was in meetings with or spoke to had wildly different recollections of what was said. Let’s shout out to the ladies’ memories - which are be…
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Quick Chat: My child is addicted to technology I have heard parents say this sentence so many times in session. My response is that this is not actually a surprise as technology (gaming and social media etc) is designed to be addictive. The question is what to do as parents. 'How do we navigate what is perhaps our biggest challenge in our current p…
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Podcast: Why Separation Anxiety in Children is over-diagnosed. Co-presenter Kristen Coggan What is Separation Anxiety? It's pretty fascinating that we think we know what this diagnosis is but most of us actually don't. Come and join Kristen and I as we explore this diagnosis and the challenges that families experience.…
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Who knew that our ears could boost your business game? Active listening skills can amp up collaboration and productivity by a whopping 25%. Learning the art of listening also increases employee satisfaction by 30%. And a staggering 80% of workplace drama stems from poor communication. Clearly, listening isn't just kind — it's powerful. We spend abo…
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