In this episode, Sara sits down with Christiana, the Training Sales Manager and Certification Specialist at the HeartMath Institute (HMI) a pioneering non-profit organization that’s been at the forefront of researching heart-based tools and technologies to improve emotional well-being, performance, and human connection. A passionate advocate for heart intelligence, Christiana shares her personal journey to HeartMath and how its science-backed approach to resilience and coherence deeply transformed her own path. Together, they explore the meaning of resilience from a HeartMath perspective - how it's not just about bouncing back, but about bouncing forward with greater emotional regulation, clarity, and inner alignment. They discuss heart coherence, heart intelligence, and even practice a tool that you can use to increase your capacity for resilience. Christiana also shares how HMI supports organizations, educators, and first responders in building group resilience, and reveals compelling data on how heart coherence practices can lead to better performance, reduced stress, and stronger interpersonal connection in the workplace. About Christiana Bishop: Christiana Bishop is a senior staff member of the HeartMath Institute in Boulder Creek, California. Christiana creates certification programs, and develops alliances with nonprofits, educational systems and first responder organizations around the USA and internationally. Formerly, she was a Senior Trainer and Director of HeartMath’s Women’s Division. Currently Christiana is the Training Sales Manager and Certification Specialist for the Institute and additionally, helps support and operationalize HeartMath’s programs as needed.

In this episode Sara sits down with renowned archetypal coach and consultant, Dr. Laurence Hillman, a renowned expert in archetypal psychology and co-creator of Archetypes at Work™, a powerful framework designed to help individuals, teams, and organizations uncover their deeper motivations, values, and mindset. Dr. Hillman shares the personal and professional journey that led him to this transformative work and explains how archetypes, which are ancient patterns of behavior, can be used as a practical tool for modern workplaces. They explore the origins and functions of archetypes, what inspired the development of Archetypes at Work, and how this approach differs from traditional psychometric assessments and team-building models. Dr. Hillman introduces the concept of archetypal coaching, and explains how knowing your archetypes can positively influence collaboration, leadership, and organizational culture. Dr. Hillman shares examples demonstrating how archetypes show up in both empowering and dysfunctional ways at work, how to recognize when a particular archetype needs to be activated, and how to consciously develop these patterns for personal and professional growth. We also discuss how archetypes manifest differently across cultures, and the implications for leaders navigating global, diverse teams.  Whether you're an executive, HR leader, coach, or curious individual, this episode offers practical wisdom on how to bring deeper self-awareness and purpose into your work.

In this episode, Sara sits down with Dorthy Tyo, a certified Master Hypnotist and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Dorthy is the owner and lead instructor of the Palo Alto School of Hypnotherapy in Palo Alto, California, where Sara earned her own hypnotherapy certification. She was also Sara's mentor and instructor during her LIGHT Practitioner certification at UC San Diego. Sara and Dorthy dive into how hypnotherapy can help reframe limiting beliefs, addressing common misconceptions about the practice, and exploring how and when people choose hypnosis as a tool for wellness. They also discuss its applications in career-related challenges, medical settings, setting intentions for hypnotherapy sessions, and the fascinating field of regression hypnosis.

In this episode, Sara sits down with Bill Burnett, co-founder and Executive Director of the Life Design Lab at Stanford University. Bill has co-authored three influential books that Sara regularly uses for herself and with her clients: Designing Your Life, Designing Your Work Life, and Designing Your New Work Life. Together, Bill and Sara delve into his career journey, explore the Designing Your Life framework and its tools, and discuss how these tools can help shape a fulfilling and purpose-driven career. Bill also offers valuable insights on how companies and leaders can foster better workplaces by prioritizing integrity and accountability. About Bill: Bill Burnett is an Adjunct Professor and the Executive Director of the Life Design Lab at Stanford. He received his Bachelors of Science and Masters of Science in Product Design at Stanford and has worked in start-ups and Fortune 100 companies, including seven years at Apple designing award-winning laptops and a number of years in the toy industry designing Star Wars action toys. He holds a number of mechanical and design patents and design awards, and, in addition to his duties at Stanford, he advises several of his students’ startup companies.

In this episode, Sara welcomes Kelsey Brennan, a certified Executive and Performance Coach, for a conversation on the power of our voices in shaping our careers and workplace experiences. Together, Sara and Kelsey explore the importance of authenticity, effective communication, and strong presentation skills. Kelsey shares expert advice on how individuals and organizations can cultivate inclusive cultures that champion diversity in leadership, foster psychological safety, and empower women to use their voices with confidence in the workplace. About Kelsey: Kelsey is a certified executive coach with the International Coaching Federation as well as a Performance Coach with Stand & Deliver, a global leadership and communications consultancy. She has coached teams from industry-leading organizations such as Google, Cisco Systems, Genentech, Caterpillar, and UCSF Radiology. Her approach helps leaders find the curiosity and clarity necessary to bridge the gap between a powerful idea and its impact. Kelsey is also a facilitator and coaching consultant for the T. Denny Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion at UC San Diego where she applies her diverse background to improve communication between physicians and patients, inform medical training, and bolster empathy among healthcare teams. Outside of the business world, Kelsey spent over 15 years as a professional theatre actor, most notably as a Core Company Actor at American Players Theatre where she appeared in over 30 productions. Kelsey holds a BFA from the Honors Tutorial College at Ohio University and trained in the Certified Professional Coach program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She lives in LA with her partner, her golden retriever, Grizzly, and she can crochet just about anything.