Explore every episode of the podcast The Bright Side, Life and Leadership
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| Fuel for a Joyful Life - Episode 6 Love, Deepen It | 13 Mar 2026 | 00:10:46 | |
Fuel for a Joyful Life - Episode 6 Love, Deepen It Is love just for fairy tales and romantic comedies? Think again. In this heartfelt and practical episode of The Bright Side, host Alexis Robin redefines love, exploring it as one of the 24 core character strengths rooted in genuine, reciprocal warmth. Moving far beyond traditional romance, Alexis reveals how opening our eyes to the everyday love around us—from our favorite coworkers to the local postal worker—can dramatically increase our life satisfaction. But this episode isn't just about personal joy; it is a masterclass in modern leadership. Alexis breaks down why leaders who steer clear of genuine connection are missing out, and how fostering a culture of care and authentic vulnerability leads to unmatched employee loyalty and discretionary effort. Tune in to this short, restorative episode to discover:
To top it all off, Alexis shares a joyful "bit of whimsy" to bring out your inner child and a must-read book recommendation for anyone looking to understand others more deeply. Take a few minutes to pause, reflect, and discover the bright side of life and leadership. Hit play now! Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Fuel for a Joyful Life - Episode 5 Rest - Embrace it! | 06 Feb 2026 | 00:14:24 | |
Fuel for Joy: Why Rest is Your Secret Weapon for Success Does your current lifestyle come with a warning label? If the side effects of your daily grind sounded like a bad pharmaceutical commercial—including exhaustion, adrenal fatigue, unwanted weight gain, and lack of focus—would you still sign up for it? In this episode of The Bright Side Life and Leadership, host Alexis Robin challenges the dangerous story we’ve been sold: that rest is a luxury reserved for the lazy. Instead, she reveals why rest is a critical ingredient for productivity, self-regulation, and creativity. Tune in to discover:
Plus, Alexis shares a personal recommendation for the book The Art of Doing Nothing and details on how to join her for a summer of wellness at Camp Joie in France. Stop trading off your well-being for work. Join us to learn why the most productive thing you can do today might just be... nothing. Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Let That Stuff Go! | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:11:56 | |
I'm doing a lot of letting go practicing these days as I send my twins off to college for the first time. Whether at work or in our personal lives, learning to let go can be difficult. Tune in for strategies to let go with grace! Visit pLink Leadership to find out how you can work with Alexis, or one of the pLink coaches. Join our Positive Leader Community! Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Are Your Reactive Tendencies Getting In The Way Of Your Success? | 06 Dec 2017 | 00:11:54 | |
Many leaders have strengths that get cancelled out by reactive tendencies. If you are passionate, that's a strength, but if your passion turns into controlling or critical tendencies, then it can cancel out the the benefits of your strength. Tune in for more on this cancelling effect that is inspired by Bill Adams and Bob Anderson of the Leadership Circle Group. Our show is sponsored by pLink Leadership. Positive Leaders. Positive Change. Better World. #thinkplink Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| 4 Things To Do To Finish The Work Year Strong | 28 Nov 2017 | 00:11:33 | |
The holidays are here and it can be easy to let 2017 fade away with to a dull end. This is the time to gear up and motivate to finish the year strong. In this show I discuss 4 steps you can take to finish this year in the best way possible. Tune in for 10 minutes of leadership insight! Sponsored by pLink Leadership, Positive Leaders. Positive Change. Better World. #thinkplink Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Making the Most of Your Thanksgiving | 20 Nov 2017 | 00:13:31 | |
A few tips and ideas for how to make the most of your holiday weekend. For our international audience, these tips can be used for any holiday you have coming up!
Happy Thanksgiving from our team at pLink Leadership. Visit us at www.plinkleadership.com for great resources in the Library! Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| 3 Things Leaders Must Develop To Be Successful | 08 Nov 2017 | 00:11:21 | |
As the world becomes more complex, the demands of leaders become greater. It is no longer about just competence. I'm not sure that it ever was. Join us to explore the 3 elements of great leadership, competence, consciousness and character.
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| The Power of Intention | 06 Nov 2017 | 00:11:31 | |
When we intend to do things it is much more powerful than when we wish for something. In this show we explore the power of intention. Visit us at our company website www.plinkleadership.com Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Overcoming Overwhelm | 06 Nov 2017 | 00:11:36 | |
Wondering what to do when everything is piling up? Tune in for tips to overcome overwhelm with Alexis Robin. Visit us at pLink Leadership for more resources in the library at www.plinkleadership.com
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| Secrets to A Braver Life | 24 Oct 2017 | 00:11:16 | |
As our team heads off to Courage Camp, we are thinking about how you can live a braver life at home in your work, your relationships and with yourself. Tune in and get brave! Sponsored by pLink Leadership #thinkplink Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Managing Other People's Expectations | 03 Oct 2017 | 00:11:29 | |
If you are not getting your expectations met, you might be missing a few crucial steps. Whether it's your direct reports, your spouse or your fellow board members, this show will help you communicate more effectively. Visit pLink Leadership to find out how you can work with Alexis, or one of the pLink coaches. Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Getting Back Into The Fall Routine | 25 Sep 2017 | 00:10:57 | |
It's that time of year when the season beckons the return of routine. Tune in for tips on how to get back in the swing using the rhythms of fall. The Bright Side is brought to you by pLink Leadership. We exist to support companies that are changing the world for the better. pLink = the link between the science of positive psychology and better business outcomes. www.plinkleadership.com Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Life Strategy 101 | 14 Sep 2017 | 00:11:39 | |
Based on our monthly blog at pLink Leadership, this week's show covers how to be strategic about your life. For more on this topic, check out our blog for September at www.plinkleadership.com. Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| How To Be More Curious At Work | 11 Sep 2023 | 00:12:00 | |
Curiosity is a must have leadership competence. It can't be faked because our body language and tone of voice carry 93% of our messages. In this show I help you learn how to become genuinely more curious. Leaders who practice curiosity, build more trust, create psychological safety, and solve problems more quickly. Join our Positive Leader Community! Visit pLink Leadership to find out how you can work with Alexis, or one of the pLink coaches. Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| What To Do When You Get Emotionally Hijacked | 31 Aug 2017 | 00:11:44 | |
It happens to all of us. Someone says something to trigger us and our emotions take over. What is the best way to regain your composure? Tune in and find out. The Bright Side is 10 minutes of professional development provided to you by pLink Leadership. For more on having us come into your company, visit our website www.plinkcoachingcenter.com Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| 5 Ways To Do Life Better | 15 Aug 2017 | 00:11:32 | |
5 tips to navigate life more effectively. You'll feel better and people will enjoy being around you more if you employ some of these ideas. For more about pLink Leadership and free swag from our library, visit us at www.plinkcoachingcenter.com
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| How To Make A Good First Impression | 10 Aug 2017 | 00:11:26 | |
Ever wonder how to woo (win others over) on the first meeting? Tune in for tips with Executive Coach, Alexis Robin from pLink Leadership. #thinkplink Visit us at www.plinkcoachingcenter.com Be a better you. Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| What To Do When You Get Constructive Feedback | 01 Aug 2017 | 00:11:27 | |
It's hard to know what to do when someone gives you feedback. Most of us get defensive and/or explain away our behavior. Sometimes we fall into self-loathing and beat ourselves up. Tune in for 10 minutes on a solid strategy for what to do and say when you receive feedback. For more about pLink Leadership, visit us at www.plinkcoachingcenter.com We are a coaching and leadership firm that supports companies changing the world! Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| 10 Habits of Unlikeable People | 24 Jul 2017 | 00:11:44 | |
Based on Dr. Travis Bradberry's article in the Huffington Post, this show highlights 10 habits that make us unlikeable. I share what does make us likeable and why it's important for performance that like us. Read the full article here http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/10-habits-of-unlikeable-people_us_58d2bbd7e4b002482d6e6d6b
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| How to Make A Graceful Exit When Changing Jobs | 18 Jul 2017 | 00:12:40 | |
If you decide to leave, do it gracefully so you can keep your reputation and relationships in tact. Tune in for tips on how to exit with grace when changing jobs. Alexis is an executive coach and Cofounder of pLink Leadership. The pLink crew works to make positive leaders for positive change to make a better world. Visit us on the web at www.plinkcoachingcenter.com Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Free Yourself | 03 Jul 2017 | 00:11:10 | |
Declare your independence from things not serving you in your work, personal life, relationships and health. Learn how to identify what is and isn't serving you in this 10 min show! Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Planning an Epic Summer! | 21 Jun 2017 | 00:11:09 | |
It's that time of year again when you start dreaming of the perfect summer. Tune in for tips on how ensure you make the most of your entire summer! Join the fun at plinkcoachingcenter.com and share something from our library page. Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Say It Simpler | 13 Jun 2017 | 00:11:43 | |
We often over complicate our communication. This episode is about simplifying your message and becoming a more effective communicator. Enjoy! For more on the link between where you are and where you want to be, visit us at www.plinkcoachingcenter.com Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Desperately Seeking Your Passion | 06 Jun 2017 | 00:11:00 | |
Have you ever been frustrated by not being able to find your passage. In this show, I reference The Crossroads of Should and Must by Elle Luna and help you think about how to define your passion. For more pLink Leadership, check out our website www.plinkcoachingcenter.com Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Want to Be A More Effective Leader? | 04 Sep 2023 | 00:14:47 | |
Tune in for a review of the competencies you can work on to be more effective as a leader. There is a formula, and if you don't know it, you may have a blind spot. We've got you! Resources: Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Five Things You Are Doing to Zap Your Team's Productivity | 24 May 2017 | 00:12:20 | |
Not getting the results you want from your team. Tune in to find out if you may be unintentionally causing it. Visit pLink Leadership to find out how you can work with Alexis, or one of the pLink coaches. Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| The Value of Values | 01 May 2017 | 00:12:16 | |
Values are important to understand and live by, but they can be difficult to articulate and explain. Tune in to learn the value of understanding your own values and how to define them. For more on the work we are doing at pLink Leadership, visit our website www.plinkleadership.com #thinkplink #thebrightside Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Spring Clean Your Work Life! | 24 Apr 2017 | 00:11:16 | |
It's that time of year when we need to take stock, clear out the old and make room for new growth in our businesses. Today's show is focused on spring cleaning your work life. Take a cue from nature and prepare to bloom! For more on pLink's work to create more positive change in the world, visit our website www.plinkcoachingcenter.com Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| 6 Signs That You Are a Confident Leader | 18 Apr 2017 | 00:10:54 | |
Confidence is a quality that so many leaders seek and need to be successful. How do you know if you are confident as a leader? Listen to these signs and see how you measure up. For more on pLink Coaching Center visit our website at www.plinkcoachingcenter.com #thinkplink Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| The Five Skills You Need to Flourish in A Rapidly Changing World | 28 Mar 2017 | 00:12:26 | |
This show is based on a great new video from Letitripple.org on the 5 traits/skills you will need to flourish in the future. It turns out they are uniquely human traits. Times are changing and we need to change too. Tune in for what to be working on and what to be helping your children learn as well. For more about Alexis Robin or our p.Link team, visit pLinkcoachingcenter.com and click on the about page. #thinkplink Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Manage Your Time Better | 20 Mar 2017 | 00:11:23 | |
With more information coming at us than ever, managing time is a full time job. Join me for some tips on how to get back into control as it relates to how your spend your time each week. For more on p.Link Coaching Center for Excellence, visit us at www.plinkcoachingcenter.com. Check out the library for free resources to be your best self. Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| How To Overcome Mistakes At Work | 13 Mar 2017 | 00:10:36 | |
Have you ever really blown it at work? Mistakes happen, and how you respond to those mistakes are crucially important. Tune in for tips on what to do after you make a mistake at work. Visit pLink Leadership to find out how you can work with Alexis, or one of the pLink coaches. Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| How To Flex Your Gen X | 13 Mar 2017 | 00:11:21 | |
Based on an article I wrote, this show takes you through the best way to thrive and shine amid the shadows of Boomers and Digital Natives. Tune in GenXers! Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| 8 Signs That You are the Best Actor In Your Own Life | 28 Feb 2017 | 00:11:39 | |
Riffing off of the Oscars, use this episode to check in and see how you are doing in the leading role of your life! For more about the pLink Team, visit our website at www.plinkcoachingcenter.com Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| How To Start Meditating | 24 Feb 2017 | 00:12:28 | |
If you want to meditate but starting feels overwhelming, tune in for some easy tips to help you remove obstacles to a mindful practice. Alexis Robin helps to demystify meditation. Don't wait any longer, these 10 minutes will get you started on your practice. For more on the organization behind The Bright Side, visit our website www.plinkcoachingcenter.com Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Owning Your Part | 21 Aug 2023 | 00:11:31 | |
So you made a mistake, now what? Join me while I talk about how to own your part with grace and grit, and why it's a positive leadership practice. Alexis Robin, Host of The Bright Side, is a Speaker on Positive Leadership and is the Co-founder of pLink Leadership. She lives in Truckee, CA with her husband and college bound twins where she enjoys the trees, sun, and the great outdoors. Join our Positive Leader Community! Visit pLink Leadership to find out how you can work with Alexis, or one of the pLink coaches. Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Five Reasons You Aren't Being Promoted | 13 Feb 2017 | 00:12:12 | |
Ever wonder why you aren't getting promoted and other people are? Tune in to see if you are doing one of these five things that get in the way of getting promoted. For more about our team of coaches, visit plinkcoachingcenter.com. Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| 3 Things HR Leaders Should Be Thinking About | 08 Feb 2017 | 00:11:50 | |
As an HR Professional or Learning and Development Specialist it is crucial you are thinking about these three things to ensure your organization and it's talent are ready for the future. For more about Plink Coaching Center visit our website www.plinkcoachingcenter.com Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| How to Be A Better You | 31 Jan 2017 | 00:12:12 | |
This is a super fun show where I chat with my friend and pLink CEO, Gretchen Pisano about how to be a better you. If you want to improve your life, work, relationships, tune in! Find out more about what we are doing in the world at www.plinkcoachingcenter.com Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Bouncing Back From Difficulty | 23 Jan 2017 | 00:11:20 | |
This show is about building resilience and thriving despite adversity. Join me and learn what practices will help you overcome difficult times in your life. For more on pLink and our team, visit the website at www.plinkcoachingcenter.com Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Accepting Others | 19 Jan 2017 | 00:11:23 | |
This show is a tall order as accepting others isn't always an easy task. I was inspired by MLK Jr. and I think that it's important to keep trying to understand each other even when our values are vastly different. For more about the work we are doing in the world, visit our website at www.plinkcoachingcenter.com #thinkplink Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Choosing Your Response | 09 Jan 2017 | 00:10:11 | |
Learn to tap into your emotional agility. You can be stressed because you are late or you can choose to be late and calm. Either way you are late, and choosing a more relaxed response means less stress in your life. Tune in for tips on how to get back in control of your response to situations. A great resource for this is Susan David's new book "Emotional Agility". Alexis Robin, Host of the Bright Side, is an Executive Coach and CoFounder of pLink Coaching Center for Excellence. Visit her and the team on www.plinkcoachingcenter.com #thinkplink Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| 10 Things To Do in 2017 | 03 Jan 2017 | 00:11:11 | |
It's a new year which means your palette is blank! What should you do with this one precious year? Here are 10 ideas of things to do in 2017. Join us on Facebook at our pLink Coaching Center For Excellence page for more great tips, articles and inspiration. #thinkplink #thebrightside #2017 Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Setting New Years Intentions | 30 Dec 2016 | 00:11:44 | |
Resolutions don't work, but setting intentions does. Tune in for tips on setting your intentions for how to make 2017 as good or better than 2016. Alexis Robin is a an Executive Coach and Cofounder of pLink Coaching Center for Excellence. Find out more about the rest of the team at www.plinkleadership.com Happy New Year! Kick some butt in 2017. Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Wrapping Up The End of The Year | 21 Dec 2016 | 00:12:07 | |
It's that time again, when reflecting on your goals and actions over the past year will help you end the year with a bang. Tune in for questions to ask yourself as you finish 2016. Alexis Robin, Host of the Bright Side is Cofounder of pLink Coaching Center For Excellence. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy Festivus, Happy Hanukkah! #thinkplink Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Driving a Performance Culture | 12 Dec 2016 | 00:12:04 | |
Alexis Robin, Host of the Bright Side shares ideas and research on how to build a culture of performance in your organization. If you are a leader in your company looking for better results, tune in. The Bright Side is sponsored by pLink Coaching Center for Excellence. Check out our Equus programs, blending insights from horses with leadership coaching. http://plinkcoachingcenter.com/offerings/equus-coaching/ Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Trauma and Leadership - Part Two with Kelly Campbell | 14 Aug 2023 | 00:25:15 | |
How does trauma impact leadership. In this show I interview Kelly Campbell, author of viral article "Could Entrepreneurship be a Trauma Response?" and Podcast host of THRIVE: Your Agency Resource. Join us for this rich and interesting show that goes deep into a topic that can be hard to talk about, especially at work.
Alexis Robin, Host of The Bright Side, is a Speaker on Positive Leadership and is the Co-founder of pLink Leadership. She lives in Truckee, CA with her husband and college-bound twins where she enjoys the trees, sun, and the great outdoors. Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Broaden Your Perspective | 07 Dec 2016 | 00:11:25 | |
This show is about looking at things from different angles and how much your view changes a thing. Tune in for tips and benefits of broadening your perspective. Alexis Robin, host of The Bright Side, is an executive coach and is the COO of pLink Coaching Center for Excellence. Check out the team at plinkcoachingcenter.com and visit our library for free tools. #thinkplink Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Navigating the Holidays with Humor and Grace | 28 Nov 2016 | 00:11:35 | |
Learn what you can and can't control, how to have your ideal holiday and what to do with all of those outrageous things that come up this time of year. Click link to download the 2023 updated worksheets. Visit pLink Leadership to find out how you can work with Alexis, or one of the pLink coaches. Learn more about our chateau and coach offerings at www.coindepaix.com Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram | |||
| Stop Worrying, Start Influencing | 18 Nov 2016 | 00:11:37 | |
If you are spending a lot of time worrying about things outside of your sphere of control, you are likely reducing your ability to influence. Tune in for tips on how to stop worrying and start influencing at work, at home and in your community.
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