Joline Lenz

Annie Croner: A Straight Shooter in a Game of Assists!

Joline Lenz had the opportunity to speak with Annie Croner during this podcast episode.

Annie may not be a basketball player but she sure knows how to shoot straight when delivering an assist. She shared what major health issue helped her reset her life and pursue a new path. She talks about the importance of setting boundaries, honoring your time, and mental health. In addition, her insights about how the the corporate world can benefit from her wisdom ring true.

Annie is passionate about helping those in support roles show up more strategically and garner the respect of their executives, colleagues, and key stakeholders without sacrificing their mental health and well-being. 

Executing assistance to yourself and others is a game changer.

Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others. Brene Brown

Annie Croner is an executive assistant coach, trainer, and strategic thinker. She loves to help her clients unlock their badassery, and revolutionize their careers.

Over her 20+ years as an executive assistant, Annie worked for boutique companies across multiple industries including accounting, marketing, nonprofit, and private wealth management. Working in a variety of settings has led to a diverse understanding of the assistant role and the many challenges that often come with it. 

To connect or learn more about Annie Croner:

Links

Website: https://www.wholeassistant.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-croner/ 

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Annie Croner: A Straight Shooter in a Game of Assists!
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Perfectionism’s Hook

Perfectionism keeps us from pursuing our dreams. Its hook is not about striving for excellence but rather is a protective strategy according to Brene Brown. Joline shares ways to free yourself.

Perfectionism is not about getting it right or striving to do your best. It’s about setting unrealistic standards. Perfectionism keeps us from moving ahead and its hook can keep us from pursuing our dreams.

Julia Cameron, the author of “The Artist Way,” says that perfectionism is a loop – an obsessive, debilitating closed system that causes you to get stuck in the details of what you are writing or painting or making and to lose sight of the whole. The perfectionist is never satisfied.

Perfectionism is not a quest to do our best, but rather fear that we may be discovered for our flaws. What if we have an unconscious belief that we are not good enough? And perfectionism can become a comfortable unhealthy habit, and create even more anxiety. The fear of being judged is its hook.

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The Virtue of Courage

One of my favorite speeches on courage is by Teddy Roosevelt given in Paris, France, in April 1910. He said it is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or how the doer of deeds could have done better. Rather, what counts is the man who…

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The Beginning | Podcast Minisode

In this podcast minisode, Joline Lenz shares what led her on this path. What if life is happening for us and not to us — to awaken us to our purpose and truth? She expands on the valuable lessons learned. To learn more about her mission – www.jolinelenz.com

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The Edge of Transformation

Joline Lenz had the opportunity to speak with Rita George during this podcast episode about the topic of transformation.

Rita came to see life experiences and healing through the lens of how we relate to power, how we access and trust our creative life force, and how we transform through crises into greater harmony and meaning. She shaped these spiritual insights into a practical strategy and comprehensive system for transformation that could be shared with others. Rita named this map the Isis Blueprint, and shared with the world through a model she developed called The Edge Transformational Program©.

She’s also written a number of books. One of her books, Stories from the Edge, is comprised of building blocks and stories. The stories she showcases provide the essential ingredients on successful transformation.

During this podcast, Rita shared some of these key ingredients to help awaken to our authentic selves, discover hidden talents, abilities and deepen our intuitive guidance. First, we must let go of the old.

“Rita George is a leadership coach, consultant, speaker, advocate and author in the field of strategic transformation. She brings deep, real-world insights, ancient wisdom and a broad knowledge base to transformational learning, spirituality, and awareness.”

To learn more or connect with Rita George, please visit www.ritageorge.com.

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Working On Purpose

In this podcast episode, Lisa Haas shares her courageous journey from working in a sales job that does not align with her to the launch of her marketing agency. She talks about one of the essential lessons she learned that she would prefer not to repeat. She explains how her emotions help guide her and what is next on the horizon. In addition, she offers some words of wisdom on how to bolster more courage and work on purpose.

For Lisa Haas or Joline Lenz’s contact information – www.jolinelenz.com

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Coaching: A Creative Journey

Our podcast guest, Maureen Breeze talks about her creative process that lends itself to coaching. She shares the importance of building partnerships when launching a business, and how she has learned to trust her insights and be true to herself. In addition, she talks about helping her clients find their North Star. She shares some of her North Star inspirational teachers who have influenced her. She shares some of her North Star inspirational teachers who have influenced her. One of her inspirations is Hubert Joly’s book, The Heart of Business. Learn about the leap of faith she took and the synchronicities that took place. Plus, tune in to hear what she means by a knock at the door.

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The Virtue of Courage

Courage is the root that enables the other virtues to grow. When we boldly take a new step beyond our comfort zone, it empowers us to grow, learn, and adapt. When we tackle these challenges, our confidence and resolute expand. Perhaps we desire the strength to change careers, launch a business, write a book, or embark on an international trip.  Additionally, courage is required to set boundaries, to let go of that which is no longer serving us and be true to ourselves. What if courage is the prerequisite for the kind of fulfillment and happiness that creates the best version of ourselves? I explore the virtue of courage during this 12 minute podcast (minisode).

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Labor of Love

Our podcast guest, Lisa Schliff, dedicates her first book, Fire in the Springs, to her great grandparents.  Unknowingly they saved her family from the Holocaust.  She shares what compelled her to write this story and what she learns about Judaism ethos, culture and more. She uncovers some surprising twists that were revealed and offers tips to publishing a book. For all of you aspiring dreamers or writers who have a story or dream to pursue, Lisa’s labor of love endeavor may inspire you to take those steps toward pursuing your goal.

Our podcast guest, Lisa Schliff’s contact information: https://lisaschliff.com/

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Setting Intentions Creates Our Future

Intentions are like seeds we plant. Do you take the time to listen to your heart or intuition to help guide you to determine which seeds to plant for your career? If so, what do you aspire to harvest?

If you desire more clarity on which seeds to plant professionally, grab your headset and tune in to this short and sweet seven minute minisode. One of my routine daily intentions is to create joy, harmony, and more magic. I share a couple of the manifestations that surprised me.

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Setting Intentions Creates Our Future
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