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Personal and professional growth is for the learner in us all

When we experience a time of dissatisfaction in our lives we are at a crossroads:  “Do I move forward, or, stay in place (think jogging in place because it still takes energy to not move forward!).  Like all journeys, learning kicks in and we choose resources that resonate with our present thoughts, ideas, feelings. You might be experiencing this right now, and that perspective brought you here...

We created The Hippo Campus for you, the shifting and growing individual. Through my video series; Hippodrome TV, my blogs (writing is still where my heart lies strongest) and podcasts, connect in to triangulate information and see what resonates with you and what you want for yourself.  

There are a lot of ways to get information today, convert it into knowledge and create a destiny to take us forward.  The Hippo Campus is your personal growth GPS, ready to take you forward. I can’t promise you change, that’s for you to decide. I can promise that what lies ahead is thought provoking.

Wherever you are on your journey, self-actualization, personal and professional growth is for the learner in us all.

Theater for personal and professional growth

Hippodrome TV

These short videos are all about conversation, communication and connection.  As one of my mentors; the late Dr. Judith Glaser stated: “Everything begins with conversation!”  Conversation is just one form of connection with another person or idea. Through these videos, I’m here to serve your desire to want more for yourself even in just the smallest of bites.

Episode 65: What Elk?

I think this is one of the most if not THE most important question one can ask when in a curious mode. Sure, right now some of you sage communicators are saying “WHY?” Yes, WHY? is an important and powerful question. This one is arguably better…

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If you have a desire for growth then click in and enjoy each episode for that opportunity and learn:

  • how small shifts in the language we use can invite others into ideas and perspectives instead of forcing them to be skeptical or just plain resist.
  • The role that our brain plays in everything we do: we know it as neuroscience.
  • Awarenesses and challenges on shifts in our behavior - creating new habits.
  • That life comes before work in the dictionary and we should be practicing it in that same order.
  • To “be” and not just “do” to move yourself forward.

Episode 65: What Elk?

I think this is one of the most if not THE most important question one can ask when in a curious mode. Sure, right now some of you sage communicators are saying “WHY?” Yes, WHY? is an important and powerful question. This one is arguably better…

Read More »

Episode 64: Say My Name

Practice is necessary and doesn’t make one perfect like the old saying goes. My latest experience with practice, something I preach to clients about constantly!

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Episode 63: Enablement Island

New Hire alert! We leaders, hiring managers have the unenviable task of finding, evaluating and eventually hiring new talent for our respective organizations. It’s a tough job, part science, part intuition. When it’s all over and we actually come to agreement with an individual the first thing we do is…send them away…to training!

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Free Resources

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The Nine

Recommendations for books and other resources in nine areas:
mindset, habits, values, upper limits, judgment, selfishness, language, presence and confidence.

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Success Checklist

Set your mind for success and be amazed at what shows up in your life.

Wake up and envision what you want your day to do for you with 9 simple questions to set your mind for success.

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