People confuse power with something nefarious. We all need power over our lives to be the driver of our own destiny. Where it gets sticky is when people impose power over others to pacify their own fear of inadequacy as if intimidation and distress are the only ways to motivate. It's dominance over relevance. In this episode of The Still Space Podcast we discuss how the trap of power alienates and pushes people away as well as how to deal with difficult people who value power for the wrong reasons. For more fun, self-care, career, executive presence and self-regulation resources on how to have fun, be connected, and be effective go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

You aren’t human if you haven’t made assumptions or had expectations. Everyone has them. An assumption is a foregone conclusion made without factual supporting evidence. An expectation is a wish with entitlement. The lessons here? Both lack patience, self-awareness, wisdom, and are deadly to your peace. So, what do we do with them to stop the happiness hemorrhage when things don’t go according to plan? In this episode we talk about how to recognize the fictional stories you tell yourself, the harm they do to your peace, and how they feed into expectations – the ultimate thief of your happiness and closeness with your family. For more fun, self-care, career, executive presence and self-regulation resources go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

Do you ever look at the world and wonder why with so much beauty around us there is so much tension? Why at work, when there is a sound mission there are still personal agendas, bureaucracy, posturing g and cynicism? Why at home there is so much love, yet there is so much conflict? Why when we know we want better relationships, we still keep doing the same behaviors that keep us stuck? Why with your free time there are things you care about, but there never seems to be enough time to get to them. In this episode we talk about how understanding the difference between what you need and what you want opens the door to clarity about how to stop the stuck behaviors that bring more suffering. For more fun, self-care, career, executive presence and self-regulation resources go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

Family vision is where most parents find the deepest heartache. Not because they don't know what their vision is for their family. But because when it doesn't happen, the letdown can be gutting. In this episode we discuss the challenges of parenting and how to open our perspective for healthier relationships with people we care about. For more fun, self-care, career, executive presence and self-regulation resources go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

If you are someone who takes lots of pictures and never does anything with them or cringes when you think of journaling this podcast is for you. You’ll laugh, gain a fresh perspective and might find yourself taking action after this one. Here is the link to Mary Lee’s Flow on the Go Guide weekly planner for your well-being >>> https://www.maryleegannon.com/flow-on-the-go-guide-email For more fun, self-care, career, executive presence and self-regulation resources go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

If you are waiting for your children to tell you what a great parent you are, you are most likely going to be waiting a very long time. They go on living their lives, making their choices, and creating the life that they want without what may seem like a whole lot of regard for you. This is how they develop independence. In this episode we examine our own motivations and learn new ways to prioritize close relationships with our children without control as our guide. For more fun, self-care, career, executive presence and self-regulation resources go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

Whether your children are toddlers or adults, parenting never stops. Your responsibility to them is ongoing. Your emotional attachment to them continues indefinitely regardless of how close you are. You may find yourself feeling that you're only as happy as your least happy child. You might link your identity to that of parent, caretaker, or provider. You could find your relationships dependent on the connections of your children. After all, you're the parent. You're responsible. It all falls to you, right? In this episode we explore how to approach the expectations and disappointments of parenting. For more fun, self-care, career, executive presence and self-regulation resources go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com

Transitions are difficult because they take you from the familiar to the unfamiliar. From safe to unsafe. From independence to vulnerability. In this episode, we dissect the fear associated with transitions, find the clearing around your strengths and how to present them to serve you, and define practical steps for you to walk successfully through the transition to an ideal day without doubt, and dread. For more fun, self-care, career, executive presence and self-regulation resources go to www.MaryLeeGannon.com