Thrive Hive Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Podsters, it’s Christmas week, so happy holidays, happy new year, happy whatever you celebrate! With New Years Day right around the corner, I want to talk about how you’re bringing in the new year, specifically what you’re doing on January 1st.

Last year, I threw a big New Year’s Day party, and this whole year ended up being way more non-stop than I wanted. So this time, I’m switching it up: I signed up for a two-hour yoga workshop on January 1st. I kept resisting it, fearing something else might come along, but I decided to commit. For me, it’s about choosing ease over constant action, so I can head into 2025 with more balance.

Maybe you want to host a brunch, run a 5K, or just relax on the couch. Whatever it is, I’m suggesting you think about how your New Year’s Day plans could set the tone for the entire year. Let’s be intentional about it. Make sure you do something that aligns with the vibe you want for 2025.

That’s my wish for you, Podsters.

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Hey Podsters – You’ve heard of the 12 days of Christmas, but what about 12 WAYS TO THRIVE in 2025?

You’re ready for YOUR version of success. Here’s the truth: success looks different at every stage of life. What fired you up in your 20s might not cut it now. And let’s be real; titles, money, or relationships alone will never feel like “enough.”

So, let’s break it down and figure out how to make sure you THRIVE in ’25 -  and how you’ll really know when you’ve made it.

1. Define Success, Your Way Stop measuring success with other people’s rulers. Ask yourself: What does success look like for you right now?

2. Build a Solid Support Crew You need real, strategic support—people who challenge you, guide you, and help you hit those big goals.

3. Vision Board? Try a Vision Sketch Grab paper and sketch out your dream life—down to the details. Bonus: Send me your sketches!

4. Write It Down Thinking isn’t enough. Write down what success looks like and repeat it daily.

5. Ditch What Drains YouJoy isn’t hiding in your endless to-do list. Tackle the tasks, set up systems, and remove what doesn’t serve you.

6. Check-In Rituals Accountability is key. Find a partner or coach to track progress and celebrate wins—no self-judgment allowed.

7. Upgrade Your Inner Circle Surround yourself with people who challenge, inspire, and align with your vision. Energy matters.

8. Know Your Values Your values are your North Star. Get clear, write them down, and live them.

9. Cut the Toxic Ties You can’t thrive with toxic people in your life. Make the hard choices.

10. Create a Joy List Schedule joy like you schedule work. Prioritize what makes you happy.

11. Forgive (And Let Go)
    Forgiveness is for YOU. Release the energy they take but stay in control of who stays in your life.

12. Grow Your Network Find people who inspire you to level up, challenge you, and align with your values.

Time to make it happen, Podsters.  Your best life is waiting, and it won’t create itself!

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Vision Episode, Listen HERE:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authentic-af-live-your-truth-by-doubling-down-on-your/id1633529521?i=1000654778035

Vision Exercise. Grab it Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/dEawb1s

Podsters, today we’re talking about the perils of being "overly agreeable" (a.k.a. people-pleasing) in leadership.

We've all been there, right? That moment when you nod along in a meeting, even when your gut is screaming, "Seriously?!" It’s called being "overly agreeable" (a nicer way to say people-pleasing), and while it sounds harmless, it’s about as useful as a screen door on a submarine when it comes to stepping up as a leader. And this applies to everyone Podsters, whether you're running the show, climbing the ladder, or running your own business; bending over backward to keep everyone happy can cause more chaos than it cures.

Spoiler alert: it's not your job to be everyone's emotional support person.

So, what's a recovering people-pleaser to do? Here are three ways to kick the overly agreeable habit to the curb:

1. Keep It Real: Be Authentically You, Even When It’s Uncomfortable
   Know who you are and the kind of leader you want to be—then stick to it like glitter on a craft project. Someone on your team sending late-night emails like they're auditioning for a role in "Burnout: The Musical"? That doesn't mean you need to chime in at 2 AM. You get to set the tone for your team and you don’t have to let someone else's chaos become your status quo.

2. Business Isn't Personal (Unless We're Talking Coffee Choices)
   Of course, you want a happy team - we all do! So let’s make sure you don’t let your quest for workplace harmony turn into a free pass for bad behavior. One of my clients made the mistake of being overly agreeable with a drama-inducing employee, which basically made the workplace a soap opera. The result? Delays, disarray, and a whole lot of "Why does this keep happening?" IT IS YOUR JOB to address the bad behavior, set clear expectations and then hold people accountable.

3. Rip the Band-Aid Off: Address Issues Before They Get Weird
   Yes, those tough conversations are about as fun as a root canal, but avoiding them is like letting a leak drip until you're knee-deep in water. One of my clients learned this the hard way by avoiding a tricky employee. She was worried that calling out the behavior wouldn’t seem "respectful." The result? She lost credibility and contributed to the chaos on her team. Respect isn't about making everyone feel warm and fuzzy—sometimes it's about having the confidence to say, "This isn't working, and we need to fix it."

At the end of the day, leadership isn't about making everyone like you. It’s about creating a space where the work, and your team can thrive!

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Manage Your Emotions and Elevate Your Brand When the Stakes are High with Bill Benjamin EP74

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nancy-medoff/episodes/Manage-Your-Emotions-and-Elevate-Your-Brand-When-the-Stakes-are-High-with-Bill-Benjamin-EP74-e2b8ffb

In this special edition love letter to our podsters, we get intentional about our future. How do you know how to get there if you don’t know where you’re going?

Often times when we see someone we admire, or someone we think has the life we want, we underestimate or don’t truly understand everything they did to get there. There are tradeoffs, behavior changes, and planning – lots and lots of planning to arrive at that dream life.

Get ready to do the work, let go of the resistance, shut down the limiting beliefs and become intentional as you visualize your future.  Nancy's interactive visioning exercise helps you get crystal clear on this future you that you speak of.   What you are doing.  Who you are with.  Your thoughts, feelings and values as you look future forward. 

See it, then you believe it, then you will live it.

Who’s ready?

Future You Exercise https://bit.ly/futureyoubynancy

https://bit.ly/takethehigh5test

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Do The Thing Retreat: nancymedoff.com/do-the-thing/

How we are treated, what we are told, and how we are made to feel both as kids and as grownups have an incredible impact on our confidence, our self-worth, our beliefs and our outcomes.

All of us have experienced some form of bullying and in this episode, we share our own personal and painful stories about the who, why, where and how bullies show up in our life.

There is nothing that feels good about being bullied, and the only one who can make it stop is you – with tools, language and our favorite…boundaries!

Once it stops you then have a choice. You can internalize, believe and become what they say or you can prove them wrong and use those feelings to fuel you.

We’re betting on YOU.

Ready to find that spark and use it to set your career on fire?  Nancy's private coaching applications are open! 

https://bit.ly/coachingwithnancym

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Do you really WANT it? Are you worthy of this goal?  Are you able to truly see yourself living the vision you've created? 

What if the bottom falls out and after you achieve this big stretch goal and it gets taken away?

Simple awareness when you feel yourself sabotaging your own success and pausing to think about why you're taking fear based action will help you to stop the behavior before you derail your hard work on the path towards what you define as success. 

This week we share own own stories and limiting beliefs, and how we stop ourselves when we feel ourselves second guessing our own worth. 

Applications are open for Nancy's private coaching program. What are you waiting for? https://bit.ly/coachingwithnancym

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Would you go to a surgeon with a 20% success rate?

No, of course not. The same goes for your dentist, mechanic, and really any time you depend on a product or service. In essence, you want to know that the task at hand will end with success.

Why then, are you leaving your most critical conversations to chance? Or even worse, adapting an approach that is 80% likely to fail?

Your likelihood of success is only 20% when you approach a communication or negotiation without confidence. Restated – this means that you are only 20% likely to achieve your desired outcome when you communicate without confidence.

We all know that Confidence. Impacts. Outcomes.  Performance reviews, job offers, selling your product or service – you MUST be confident in order to succeed and here we discuss HOW MUCH your lack of confidence is costing you, your team and your organization.

Know your value. “Discuss” rather than “ask” and turn a difficult conversation into a constructive one with the strategies and tactics we discuss today.

Increase your confident communications with Nancy's one on one coaching program - apply here:  https://bit.ly/coachingwithnancym

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We are coming in HOT with a bonus episode which will leave you with more questions than answers.

M&M/Mars has temporarily rebranded "Fem&Ms" - no doubt as a lead in to Women's History Month in March.

Fair game? Exploitative? Poking the bear? All three? 

Rather than REACT to the REACTION (like Nancy did) - how can we move forward and get stronger about our beliefs without becoming triggered? 

This episode is packed with controversial ideas and concepts - so buckle up!

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It's 2023! So, what do you want? What's your MORE? Get clear on what these mean TO YOU and what you will do to go get it.

Your wants are not dreaming so let's call them what they are – VISIONS. Dreams can end up driving self-sabotage - things that maybe you'll have someday if you win the lottery. As in...not likely. Remember - words matter.

We encourage action instead of passive thoughts.

When you act AS IF, you behave AS I, you believe AS IF and that's where the magic happens.

Mel Robbins talks about this as well -  and you know we love our Mel.

What steps are you actually taking to move toward that vision?

Meditation, praying, and journaling are all good, when combined with ACTUAL STEPS to get you closer to your vision.

Claim your vision by saying it out loud, saying it "as if" (because it's only a matter of time), committing to a date, and being specific.

As always, we want to hear your thoughts. Do you have another successful way to achieve your visions? Share it with us and we'll share it with our listeners!

You can leave us a message by on our podcast website or hit us up on the socials! 

More from both of us:

Beth's Content Development Workshop: https://bit.ly/3SD0BXp

Applications to coach with Nancy are open! https://bit.ly/coachingwithnancym

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https://nancymedoff.com/

https://bit.ly/takethehigh5test

Mel Robbins on manifesting: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-manifest-anything-you-want-4-simple-steps-backed/id1646101002?i=1000586060150

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In this episode we discuss the happiness curve which is...wait for it....a U-SHAPED curve.  This means that the older you get, the happier you become.  Yes, science has proven this.  Yes this is for women, men, cross-cultures, income levels, job roles, everything.  

So if you're feeling dismissed because of your age and wondering if you're crazy,  know this:  not only are not not crazy, you are in fact more knowledgeable, happier and more at peace than those dismissive knuckleheads!  

Feeling like you'll never have all the answers and looking for a mentor?  Those of us who are at the peak of the happiness curve have the knowledge and experience that our younger counterparts have yet to develop. AND... also scientifically proven: the more we share our "critical knowledge" (aka wisdom), the bigger the curve.  Making strategic decisions and solid choices Is not a game of speed but a game of wisdom.

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