Create Magic At Work® – Details, episodes & analysis

Today’s Edgewalker card explores how intuition often speaks quietly beneath logic, inviting us to trust the inner knowing that keeps calling us toward a future we cannot fully explain yet.

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Today’s reflection explores how expansion often begins the moment you stop minimizing the gifts that come naturally to you and allow your unique strengths to create new possibilities.

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This show was brought to you in part by the Magic Thread Media Network. To learn more visit: https://magicthreadmedia.com/

Today’s Edgewalker card explores how the language we repeat internally can quietly shape our relationships, leadership, identity, and the realities we move through each day.

Bring the wisdom of the Edgewalker mindset into your daily life with your own copy of the Edgewalker Card Deck: https://createmagicatwork.net/shop/ols/products/the-edgewalker-card-deck

Start your own journey of reflection, creativity, and intentional growth with the Create Magic at Work Journal: https://a.co/d/06N0Hypc

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This show was brought to you in part by the Magic Thread Media Network. To learn more visit: https://magicthreadmedia.com/

Tired of being pulled in every direction?

In this episode of The Magic Formula, John Nieters and Amy Lynn Durham take a playful approach into self-awareness, consciousness, and how both can help you lead a more intentional life. They break down what self-awareness really means, why it's more than just a buzzword, and how tuning into your own energy can help you navigate distractions and make better decisions.

Addtional Resources:

Free Wellness Consultation with John Nieters More from The Magic Formula podcast Connect with Amy Lynn Durham Learn More About Create Magic at Work More on PeopleForward Network Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn

Key Takeaways:

• Self-awareness is key to growth – Knowing your thoughts, behaviors, and values allows for more empathetic leadership and better decision-making.
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• Gamify life – Turning challenges into playful opportunities can reduce stress and increase creativity, making personal goals easier to achieve.
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• Isolation fosters clarity – Isolating yourself from external noise and distractions can help you tap into your true energy and find direction.

Amy Lynn and guest Alison Godfrey explore the important differences between empathy and compassion in leadership. Are you absorbing everyone else's emotions at work, or are you guiding your team with empathy and healthy boundaries? Amy Lynn and Alison dig into how empathy can quickly lead to burnout, especially for leaders, while compassion takes a more powerful approach—acknowledging others' pain without taking it on yourself. Alison Godfrey is a seasoned executive coach and former CEO with 45 years of experience leading leadership development and growth initiatives across various industries.

Additional Resources:

• Connect with Amy Lynn Durham
• Learn More About Create Magic at Work
• Network on LinkedIn
• Connect with Alison on LinkedIn

Key Takeaways:

• Empathy vs. Compassion: Empathy involves sharing another's feelings, whereas compassion takes it further by seeking to alleviate suffering without taking on the emotional burden.
• Burnout Prevention: Compassionate leadership can reduce burnout by 64%, as shown in research, by balancing emotional understanding with action.
• Emotional Boundaries: Leaders can remain effective by maintaining boundaries, focusing on guiding others through their struggles rather than fixing problems for them.

In this episode, Amy Lynn welcomes Vish Chatterji - a former engineer who once scoffed at astrology and now uses it to guide leaders around the world.

Remarkably, Vish went from data-driven MBA to Vedic astrologer, and he's here to explain how this ancient practice offers way deeper insights into leadership than your standard personality tests.

Vish breaks down how Jyotish (Vedic astrology) can help you lead with purpose, navigate challenges, and even manage your karma.

Whether you're skeptical or curious, you'll learn practical ways to tap into the stars for modern leadership success.

Additional Resources:

Discover Your Spiritual Intelligence at Work Connect with Amy Lynn Durham Learn More About Create Magic at Work More on PeopleForward Network Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn

Get Vish's book Astrology Decoded! Connect with Vish on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook

Key Takeaways:

• Jyotish as a Leadership Tool: Vedic astrology offers deeper personality insights than traditional Western assessments like Myers-Briggs, helping leaders better understand themselves and their teams.
• Karma as a Balancing System: Vedic astrology teaches that life events are tied to a karmic balance sheet, with actions either repaying debts or creating new ones.
• Self-Awareness Through Archetypes: Ayurveda's three archetypes—Vata (creative), Pitta (driven), and Kapha (grounded)—help leaders tailor their leadership style based on their unique mind-body constitution.

Forget everything you thought you knew about HR.

Amy Lynn Durham welcomes the extraordinary Jill Katz, a trailblazer who's been revolutionizing the human capital game for over 20 years.

Jill is the founder of Assemble HR and the creator of the Candor, Courage, and Care model—a refreshing approach to leadership that's all about radical honesty, brave feedback, and genuine empathy.

Tune in for candid insights, laugh-out-loud moments, and actionable takeaways that will make you rethink how you lead, communicate, and—most importantly—care.

Additional Resources:

Discover Your Spiritual Intelligence at Work Connect with Amy Lynn Durham Learn More About Create Magic at Work More on PeopleForward Network Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Connect with Jill Katz on LinkedIn Visit Assemble HR Consulting

Key Takeaways:

• Candor, Courage, and Care Framework: This leadership model focuses on honest communication, timely feedback, and empathy, creating more productive and meaningful workplace relationships.
• Breaking Free from Workaholism: Jill shares her personal story of leaving an unhealthy work-life balance to start Assemble HR, emphasizing the importance of self-care and intentional career decisions.
• Valid Excuses: Leaders often delay giving feedback due to fear or discomfort, but by addressing these "valid excuses," leaders can create more open and effective communication.

In this episode, Amy Lynn chats with Rivka Geoghegan, an executive coach and psychotherapist, to clear up a common question: What's the difference between coaching and therapy?

With World Mental Health Day just around the corner, we're focusing on mental well-being in leadership. Rivka shares how to navigate the emotional ups and downs of entrepreneurship, avoid tying your self-worth to your business, and choose the right kind of support—whether you're looking to heal or build.

Tune in for actionable tips on staying grounded and resilient.

Additional Resources:

Discover Your Spiritual Intelligence at Work Connect with Amy Lynn Durham Learn More About Create Magic at Work More on PeopleForward Network Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn

https://www.executivecoachtherapist.com Rivka Geoghegan on LinkedIn

Key Takeaways:

• Difference Between Coaching and Therapy: Therapy is insight-oriented and focused on healing from the past, while coaching is action-oriented, focusing on achieving future goals.
• Choosing the Right Professional Support: If you're unsure whether to seek a coach or therapist, it often depends on whether you want to heal or build. Consulting a professional can help guide that decision.
• Founders and Self-Worth: Entrepreneurs often tie their self-worth to business success, but it's important to remember that external outcomes do not define your value.
• Balancing Mental Well-being: Being aware of your internal emotional landscape helps you avoid letting outside influences negatively impact your self-worth.

Unlock the secret to infusing your workplace with joy, connection, and purpose! In this re-released episode from the Conscious Habit (CH) podcast, Amy Lynn Durham, an innovator in blending spiritual intelligence with corporate leadership, sits down with CH host Amy Woodall for an inspiring conversation. Amy Lynn shares her journey from corporate leadership to becoming the founder of her executive coaching firm, Create Magic at Work. Discover the transformative power of defusing ego-driven reactions and fostering a culture rooted in compassion, kindness, and humanity.

Additional Resources:

Discover Your Spiritual Intelligence at Work Connect with Amy Lynn Durham Learn More About Create Magic at Work More on PeopleForward Network Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about Conscious Habit

Key Takeaways

• Transforming workplaces with spirituality and fun through "Create Magic at Work."
• The pyramid connection between emotional and spiritual intelligence.
• Quantum leadership and its ripple effect on communities.
• Radical self-forgiveness and spiritual intelligence in personal growth.
• Balancing ego and higher self through mindfulness at work.

Host Amy is joined by John Nieters from TestRxMD for part two of the Magic Formula series, and this time, we're diving into the deep end of resonance and frequency.

What does that mean for leaders? It's not just about strategy or operations anymore. It's about harnessing your personal energy and spiritual intelligence to lead from a place of clarity, compassion, and purpose.

John shares practical insights into how leaders can elevate their frequency—and why it matters.

But it's not just theory. We've packed this episode with actionable, lightning-round tips that you can start using right away. Whether you're looking to tap into higher levels of leadership or simply curious about how energy plays a role in your day-to-day, this episode is for you.

Additional Resources:

Access The Magic Formula Episodes & Products

Free Wellness Consultation with John Nieters Discover Your Spiritual Intelligence at Work Connect with Amy Lynn Durham Learn More About Create Magic at Work More on PeopleForward Network Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn

Key Takeaways:

• Resonance and Frequency in Leadership – Leaders can elevate their energy through practices like mindfulness, gratitude, and perspective-taking to foster more positive, cooperative workplaces.
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• Vetting Meditation Tools – It's important to vet meditation tools, especially online frequency videos, as some may not deliver the intended effect. Trustworthy, research-backed products are essential.
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• Law of Attraction and Challenges – Encountering challenges is part of the growth process. Leaders must dissolve ego and understand that the universe may be teaching valuable lessons through adversity.
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• Spiritual Intelligence – Concepts like enlightenment, self-awareness, and service to others enhance leadership performance by elevating both individual and collective resonance.