Stories of Change & Creativity Professor Judy Oskam

 Challenge and change are a part of life.  And it's often difficult to find the strength to carry on and keep moving forward. 

In this episode, Linda Fogg-Phillips shares her personal story of resilience and determination.  She faced the triple blow of a family business collapse during the 2008 financial crisis, the heart-wrenching loss of her son Garrett and the death of her husband.  These tragic events eventually led to the creation of the Pearl Habits Method. 

The Pearl Habit Method was created by BJ Fogg Ph.D. and developed by Linda Fogg-Phillips as a way to implement behavior change through small, easy steps. During our interview, you'll hear some of Linda's most successful Pearl Habits.  Pearl Habits are simple. There are two parts: the irritant and the pearl.

Linda Fogg-Phillips has spent more than 30 years studying health behaviors, including nutrition, fitness, and mental health.  She is on a mission to help others live a happier and healthier life.  As the CEO and Co-Founder of the Tiny Habits® Academy, Linda's work focuses on behavior change and habit design.   She is a regular guest lecturer at Stanford University and is a featured family health expert in the media and in publications.
As the mother of eight children, Linda has had her own behavior change and habit design laboratory for more than 40 years. During our interview, Linda and I talk about grief, the power of choice and gratitude.  She always tells her children, "Be better, not bitter."   During tragedy, Linda worked hard to be her 'best self' for her children. 

BIO
Fogg-Phillips has a master’s degree in Health Promotion and Exercise Physiology. She has spent more than 35 years studying health behaviors, including nutrition, fitness, and mental health.  Linda has virtually coached over 15,000 people worldwide.  She is recognized by the American Council on Exercise as an expert in virtual coaching, habit formation and behavior change. She is a contributing author and expert for the ACE Behavior Change Certification Program.


Linda is an international author, public speaker, and consultant. She is the author of two books about understanding the online behavior of adolescents; Facebook for Parents and Facebook for Educators.  Linda is the host of the podcast, Pearl Habits; Creating beauty and positivity from life’s challenges. 


Fogg-Phillips is a featured social media and family health expert in the media and in publications such as the New York Times, CNN, ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC. During 2009 - 2013, Linda was the adolescent behavior expert and online safety consultant for Facebook, Inc. Linda was commissioned by Facebook to write their first Facebook Online Safety Guide for Educators. Linda is a regular guest lecturer at Stanford University.

Find out more about Pearl Habits here.  



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Ok - now you know your strengths and natural talents.  You understand the proven formula for creating habit recipes.  You also know why it's important to practice compassion for others and yourself.  What's next?  It's time to take action. 

In part 5 of this short audio series, I focus on how you can 'take action' to chart your own path and create your Leadership Playbook.  
Here's my 4-step process:
 1. Discover your strengths 
2.  Understand the science of change
3. Practice compassion and 
4. Take action.  


Topics:
Gallup CiftonStrengths Assessment Free High 5 Test - strengths Break down the processCelebrate each stepReview your calendar or plannerMake sleep a priorityProfessional development is personal developmentExperts mentioned in this episode include: 
BJ Fogg, Stanford University Behavior Design Lab Founder.  NY Times bestselling author of Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change EverythingGlen Lubbert, Stamina Lab Founder and Tiny Habits Coach

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In part 4 of this short audio series, the focus is on COMPASSION. 
Here's my 4-step Leadership Playbook:
 1. Discover your strengths
2.  Understand the science of change
3. Practice compassion and
4. Take action.

Throughout my career, I've earned how important it is for leaders to practice compassion and self-compassion. It makes a difference in the workplace and at home.   But sometimes practicing self-compassion is easier said than done. 

Dr. Kristin Neff is a pioneer in the study of self-compassion.  She's on the educational psychology faculty at The University of Texas at Austin.  Dr. Neff shares some great resources about compassion on her website.  In this episode, I summarize the key elements of self-compassion.  You can read Dr. Neff's detailed description of self-compassion here.    


Topics:

Compassion vs. Self-Compassion
Self-care
Your role as a leader
Growth opportunities




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In part 3 of this short audio series, the focus is on the science of change. 
Here's my 4-step leadership playbook:
 1. Discover your strengths
2.  Understand the science of change
3. Practice compassion and
4. Take action. 

Watch this short video by Dr. BJ Fogg.  


Topics:

Fogg Behavior Design
Fogg Behavior Model
B=MAP
Tiny Habit Recipe (A-B-C)
Emotions create habits
Thrive Global - Microsteps
Tiny Habits Academy



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In part 2 of this short audio series, the focus is on discovering and understanding your strengths and natural talents.  
Here's my 4-step leadership playbook:
 1. Discover your strengths 
2.  Understand the science of change
3. Practice compassion and 
4. Take action.  


Topics:

Gallup CiftonStrengths Assessment 
Donald Clifton
The 4 Domains - Executing, Influencing, Relationship Bulding, Strategic Thinking
Dial up your strengths
Dealing with weaknesses
Communicating strengths



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I'm excited to share this  5-part series, Create your Leadership Playbook.  Whether you're a seasoned leader looking to refine your approach or someone just stepping into your career, this short audio series is designed to empower you with actionable insights and strategies. Let me guide you through the process and help you generate some ideas for your journey.  
Here's my 4-step leadership playbook:
 1. Discover your strengths 
2.  Understand the science of change
3. Practice compassion and 
4. Take action.  


Topics:

Segment overview
What's your Why? 
What's your timeline? 
Leadership styles
Mindset
Your personal  advisory board



 
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