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Who are you? What do you stand for? What do you believe in? How would your family and friends describe you? Does anybody know the real you? Have you ever...
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Who are you? What do you stand for? What do you believe in? How would your family and friends describe you? Does anybody know the real you?
Have you ever met somebody and immediately found yourself drawn to them? What about somebody you somehow knew you simply couldn't trust? Or have you ever taken a shine to a person, only to find that not all that glitters is truly gold?
My name is Ken Jenkins - I'm a professional coach, author, and crisis response strategist. In my career, I've responded to fourteen mass fatality events; events have changed the lives of countless individuals, from those directly involved to the families, friends, and coworkers of those who were lost - and even myself from time to time. Over the course of my career, I've met people from all walks of life, and it's out of those very relationships that this podcast was born.
Human beings are fascinating creatures. Join me in my journey to find the center of each and every one of us as we explore Who Am I? Who Are You? And Who Are We?
A podcast about exploring who we are as individuals, how we show up and how others see us.
A podcast about you, me, and the people we interact with every day.
A podcast about who you really are, and what that means for the rest of us.
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Have you ever met somebody and immediately found yourself drawn to them? What about somebody you somehow knew you simply couldn't trust? Or have you ever taken a shine to a person, only to find that not all that glitters is truly gold?
My name is Ken Jenkins - I'm a professional coach, author, and crisis response strategist. In my career, I've responded to fourteen mass fatality events; events have changed the lives of countless individuals, from those directly involved to the families, friends, and coworkers of those who were lost - and even myself from time to time. Over the course of my career, I've met people from all walks of life, and it's out of those very relationships that this podcast was born.
Human beings are fascinating creatures. Join me in my journey to find the center of each and every one of us as we explore Who Am I? Who Are You? And Who Are We?
A podcast about exploring who we are as individuals, how we show up and how others see us.
A podcast about you, me, and the people we interact with every day.
A podcast about who you really are, and what that means for the rest of us.
2 MAY 2024 · When coaching or training leaders, there tends to be a pattern of procrastination around having difficult conversations. Sometimes, those difficult conversations are avoided for too long and then you have a major mountain to address!
Fortunately, Ellen Zimmerman's no stranger to difficult conversations - as an executive coach she's worked with leadership all over the globe, identifying two things that provide support to leaders to take action and address situations that need a 'difficult conversation'. Today, she's sitting down with Ken to talk about the tool she developed to help anybody broach those challenging subjects - and why she's giving it away, free of charge.
Find Ellen's Difficult Conversations Tool at https://www.ellenzconsulting.com/articles/2021/3/25/free-tool-for-having-those-difficult-conversations
Ellen Zimmerman is an executive coach, trainer, and the chief executive officer of Ellen Zimmerman Consulting, a training and development consulting firm located in Dallas, Texas. Ellen’s background in team building, performance management, finance and productivity, and human resources have fostered her unique, multifaceted approach to employee engagement and people-first management initiatives, and her experience and passion provide her with the ability to support individuals and teams in the development of successful business and personal plans. Founded in 2013, Ellen Zimmerman Consulting offers training and consulting services to individuals, teams, executives, and specializes in Dare to Lead training, Sāge Masterminds, DiSC assessment and training, and customer relationship management. Find out more about Ellen and her firm, Ellen Zimmerman Consulting, at https://www.ellenzconsulting.com.
Show Highlights:
- What Makes Having a Simple Conversation So Challenging?
- The Value of Quality Preparation for Challenging Conversations
- Tips for Approaching Tough Talks with a Clearer Mindset
- How A Mere Sixty Seconds Can Make All the Difference
- The Impact of Using Fact-Based Language for More Effective Communication
- How Can Talking to a Superior Make This Even Harder?
- What Can Leaders Do To Destigmatize Professional Workspaces?
Resources:
Connect with Ellen:
Website: https://www.ellenzconsulting.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenlzimmerman
Email: ellen@ellenzconsulting.com
Connect with Ken:
Website: https://kenjenkinsllc.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KenJenkinsLLC
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kenjenkinsllc
Find Ken’s Book, Resilience: Stories of Courage and Survival in Aviation Disasters, at https://amzn.to/3Me2pUl
11 APR 2024 · "I Am Sorry." For some, those are three of the most challenging words to say. Why is it so hard to apologize when we have wronged or offended someone, like a family member, friend, or work colleague? Is it a vulnerability issue? Do you feel like you are being judged if you apologize? Are you afraid of what will happen as a result of the apology?
Ken invites Zach Lewis back onto the podcast digs into why so many of us seem to struggle with apologizing, the key strategies worth highlighting when crafting a quality apology, and how a good apology gone wrong may do more harm than help when it comes to the Art of Apology.
Zach Lewis is the founder and CEO of Reach Creative Media, a digital media content creation company in North Texas. He and his colleagues have been creating podcasts, videos, advertisements, graphics, social media, and more for over a decade for clients in all avenues of media, including radio, television, film, and online. He is driven by a tenacious desire to create, collaborate, and craft stories that teach, humor, and inspire people all over the world.
Show Highlights:
- What steps are needed for a good apology?
- What are the risks of apologizing?
- What are the risks of not apologizing?
- What are the benefits for apologizing?
- Why is apologizing challenging?
Resources:
Connect with Zach Lewis:
Website: https://reachcreativemedia.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReachCreativeMedia
Twitter: https://twitter.com/applezachintosh
Connect with Ken:
Website: https://kenjenkinsllc.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KenJenkinsLLC
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kenjenkinsllc
Find Ken’s Book, Resilience: Stories of Courage and Survival in Aviation Disasters, at https://amzn.to/3Me2pUl
25 MAR 2024 · Do you have a Will? Why not? We may all know where we're headed, but no one ever really wants to dwell on what we're leaving behind. Ken sits down with Family Estate Planner Robert Jewett to talk about why many Americans don't have a will, the processes that go into estate planning, and why so many of us seem so resistant to plan for what we already know is only inevitable.
Robert Jewett is an Estate Planning Attorney at Jewett & Hanna Law, PLLC in Cypress, Texas - a dedicated law firm tailored to the distinctive needs of porfessionals with demanding schedules. Whether you prefer the ease of online consultations or face-to-face meetings, Jewett & Hanna's services are tailored to accommodate your preferences with fixed fees on most services, ensuring upfront clarity costs and empowering you to make well-informed decisions about your legal needs. Find out more about Robert at https://jhlawtx.com.
Show Highlights:
- Understanding the Value Having a Will Has for Your Loved Ones
- Learning Why Most People Don't End Up Having A Will
- Discovering What Can (and Can't Be) Consider a Documented Will
- Additional Documents Worth Having, Like the Power of Attorney
- How to Avoid the Estate Planning Zombie Apocalypse
- Why You Shouldn't Be Scared of Probate, or What Comes After
Resources:
Connect with Jewett & Hanna Law:
Website: https://jhlawtx.com
Find Ken’s Book, Resilience: Stories of Courage and Survival in Aviation Disasters, at https://amzn.to/3Me2pUl
18 MAR 2024 · How do you build trust in a relationship? In a polarizing world of digital media, what's the secret to making a real connection? Ken digs into the trouble with trust at home, work, and everywhere in between, and why loving yourself, understanding others, and being there when it really matters goes a long way in developing lasting relationships and brighter futures.
4 Life Sustaining Tenets to Keep You Grounded: https://kenjenkinsllc.com/4-life-sustaining-tenets
Ken Jenkins is a professional emergency manager with extensive experience in planning, logistics, training, deployment, response, and after-action analysis in aviation disasters. He has been involved in the aftermath of 9/11 events, along with many other catastrophic events. He has provided strong leadership for over 30 years in the transportation disaster sector. His work has enabled him to use his collaborative skills under conditions of high stress, and, in becoming a coach, he knows how these skills relate to the coaching profession. He is a coach, trainer, and author, as well as the owner and president of his own emergency response company. His book is Resilience: Stories of Courage and Survival in Aviation Disasters.
Show Highlights:
- Defining the Fundamental Qualities that Build Trust
- Understanding The Value of Cognitive Empathy
- Why Consistency (And Being On Time) Really Matters
- The Value of Keeping a Secret, For Better or Worse
- How Building Trust at Home and Work Can Be Entirely Unique
- Ken's Four Tenets To Building Trust and Staying Grounded
Resources:
Connect with Ken:
- Website: https://kenjenkinsllc.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KenJenkinsLLC
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/kenjenkinsllc
- Find Ken’s Book, Resilience: Stories of Courage and Survival in Aviation Disasters, at https://amzn.to/3Me2pUl
29 SEP 2023 · Why are pet peeves so annoying? What is it about a minor annoyance that can get under your skin, unsettling you in the worst ways, and all without hardly an effort? For some it's traffic, for others it's wordsmithing, but one thing's for sure - everybody has a pet peeve, and pet peeves are here to stay. Ken invites Zach Lewis back onto the show to talk about minor vexes, annoyances, and the peeves listeners shared before digging into the history of just why pet peeves are so universal - even if we can't stand them.
Zach Lewis is the founder and CEO of Reach Creative Media, a digital media content creation company in North Texas. He and his colleagues have been creating podcasts, videos, advertisements, graphics, social media, and more for over a decade for clients in all avenues of media, including radio, television, film, and online. He is driven by a tenacious desire to create, collaborate, and craft stories that teach, humor, and inspire people all over the world.
Show Highlights:
- What Annoys Ken, Zach, and You, Our Listeners!
- The Difference between a Pet Peeve and a General Annoyance
- Where Pet Peeves Come From, Starting with the Origins in the Late 19th Century
- How Cognitive Dissonance Comes Into Play when Tempers are High
- Why Pet Peeves Ultimately Brings Us Together, and May Not be as Bad as We Think
Resources:
Connect with Zach Lewis:
- Website: https://reachcreativemedia.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReachCreativeMedia
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/applezachintosh
Connect with Ken:
- Website: https://kenjenkinsllc.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KenJenkinsLLC
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/kenjenkinsllc
- Find Ken’s Book, Resilience: Stories of Courage and Survival in Aviation Disasters, at https://amzn.to/3Me2pUl
30 AUG 2023 · Are we all just looking out for number one? Is it us versus everybody else? And just why are people so polarized lately? In this reflection on Amercia's Empathy Deficit, Ken breaks down the reasons people can seem so cold when it comes to crisis response, and why this isn't necessarily a problem exclusive to the states, before diving into the preoccupation of self versus others, the problem with ego, and how we could all stand to be a little more kind to one another for a happier, healthier community.
Ken Jenkins is a professional emergency manager with extensive experience in planning, logistics, training, deployment, response, and after-action analysis in aviation disasters. He has been involved in the aftermath of 9/11 events, along with many other catastrophic events. He has provided strong leadership for over 30 years in the transportation disaster sector. His work has enabled him to use his collaborative skills under conditions of high stress, and, in becoming a coach, he knows how these skills relate to the coaching profession. He is a coach, trainer, and author, as well as the owner and president of his own emergency response company. His book is Resilience: Stories of Courage and Survival in Aviation Disasters.
Show Highlights:
- Why Empathy is one of Ken's Favorite Topics, Even when Others Avoid It
- Defining America's Empathy Deficit
- Reflecting on Cognitive Empathy and How it Can Help
- The Value of Active Listening Without Preformulating Responses
- Why It's Important to Ask Open-Ended Questions and Avoid Judgement
- How Empathy Ultimately Has to be Intentional, No Matter Where it Comes From
Resources:
Connect with Ken:
- Website: https://kenjenkinsllc.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KenJenkinsLLC
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/kenjenkinsllc
- Find Ken’s Book, Resilience: Stories of Courage and Survival in Aviation Disasters, at https://amzn.to/3Me2pUl
25 AUG 2023 · Grief is a natural response to loss. It's something everybody suffers - the emotional pains we all feel when something or someone we love is taken away. The pain can be overwhelming; manifesting itself in a variety of different manners that most might not expect. Just take it from Ken - last month he recieved some devastating news about a dear friend that pushed him into grief in a way that he hadn't quite experienced before. In this exploratory episode, Ken reveals his processes for accepting and moving through the stages of grief, in contrast to his teachings in crisis response and even his own mortality.
Ken Jenkins is a professional emergency manager with extensive experience in planning, logistics, training, deployment, response, and after-action analysis in aviation disasters. He has been involved in the aftermath of 9/11 events, along with many other catastrophic events. He has provided strong leadership for over 30 years in the transportation disaster sector. His work has enabled him to use his collaborative skills under conditions of high stress, and, in becoming a coach, he knows how these skills relate to the coaching profession. He is a coach, trainer, and author, as well as the owner and president of his own emergency response company. His book is Resilience: Stories of Courage and Survival in Aviation Disasters.
Show Highlights:
- Remembering a Dear Friend in the Wake of Their Passing
- How Grief Manifests Itself Physically in the Body
- The Value of Having Close Relationships that can Help Identify Symptoms of Grief
- Why Being Curious about Your Grief can be Helpful Rather than Harmful
- The Differences in Grief Management in Professional Crisis Response Settings
- Why 'At Least-ing' Can Be So Damaging, and why Comparison Robs Dignity
Resources:
On Grief:
- Website: http://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/
- Website: https://www.whatsyourgrief.com
- Website: https://www.thewellnesssociety.org
- Website: http://www.evermore.org/
- Book: What’s Your Grief by Eleanor Haley and Litsa Williams
Connect with Ken:
- Website: https://kenjenkinsllc.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KenJenkinsLLC
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/kenjenkinsllc
- Find Ken’s Book, Resilience: Stories of Courage and Survival in Aviation Disasters, at https://amzn.to/3Me2pUl
9 JUN 2023 · "It's Either Your Way, or My Way, or there's Nothing in between." Has America always been this way? In this special episode of Who Am I, Who Are You, and Who Are We, Ken invites Zach Lewis back on to talk about gun violence in America, the ever-evolving national debate, and why sensible solutions seem to constantly evade us.
Zach Lewis is the founder and CEO of Reach Creative Media, a digital media content creation company in North Texas. He and his colleagues have been creating podcasts, videos, advertisements, graphics, social media, and more for over a decade for clients in all avenues of media, including radio, television, film, and online. He is driven by a tenacious desire to create, collaborate, and craft stories that teach, humor, and inspire people all over the world.
Show Highlights:
- How Important Having Tough Conversations Can Be Following a Tragedy
- The Value of Honest Conversations, and Why Empty Words Won't Fix Things
- How More People Should Be Approaching the Topic of Mass Shootings (And Why Most Don't)
- Why So Many Americans Feel Frustrated About The Topic of Sensible Gun Legislation
- How Mass Communication and The Internet Have Changed the National Conversation
- The Responsibility that Falls on Elected Officials to Create Change on a National Scale
Resources:
Connect with Zach Lewis:
- Website: https://reachcreativemedia.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReachCreativeMedia
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/applezachintosh
Connect with Ken:
- Website: https://kenjenkinsllc.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KenJenkinsLLC
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/kenjenkinsllc
- Find Ken’s Book, Resilience: Stories of Courage and Survival in Aviation Disasters, at https://amzn.to/3Me2pUl
26 MAY 2023 · When Ken Jenkins was growing up, he didn't have Amazon and social media - the world seemed simpler, problems felt smaller, and what you knew about the world really only came from what you were taught and who you spent time with. So you can imagine Ken's surprise when he discovered that he wasn't alone with his problems - there are thousands of people who suffer the same traumas he's carried all his life. But finding others wasn't the solution Ken needed - that would come from an entirely different place.
Ken Jenkins is a professional emergency manager with extensive experience in planning, logistics, training, deployment, response, and after-action analysis in aviation disasters. He has been involved in the aftermath of 9/11 events, along with many other catastrophic events. He has provided strong leadership for over 30 years in the transportation disaster sector. His work has enabled him to use his collaborative skills under conditions of high stress, and, in becoming a coach, he knows how these skills relate to the coaching profession. He is a coach, trainer, and author, as well as the owner and president of his own emergency response company. His book is Resilience: Stories of Courage and Survival in Aviation Disasters.
Show Highlights:
- How Different the World Is Now, and Why It Needed to Change
- Kids These Days, and Whether or Not Things are Better or Worse for them on Social Media
- How Research Used to be Done back before the Age of the Internet
- Learning to Accept Past Trauma, and How to Find Solutions for Growing
- Understanding Why It's Important Not to Judge, Even When It's Easy
- A Deep Dive into Ken's Past, Present, and Where He's Likely Going Next
Resources:
Connect with Ken:
- Website: https://kenjenkinsllc.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KenJenkinsLLC
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/kenjenkinsllc
- Find Ken’s Book, Resilience: Stories of Courage and Survival in Aviation Disasters, at https://amzn.to/3Me2pUl.
12 MAY 2023 · Do you have a healthy work/life balance? Staci Witten sure does. She’s a professional coach, speaker, and the President of SWP Careers, a national talent and career coaching firm. When it comes to helping people find their way, Staci believes there’s no better place to look than within. But forging your own path to success takes more than just some quality introspection - learning to work with others and developing a healthy outlook helps too.
Staci Witten is a professional coach and speaker specializing in the areas of career, leadership, business and achieving work- life balance. She works with professionals to rediscover, reclaim and redefine success for life, business and career, and helps to motivate leaders to explore and discover their answer to the question, “What’s next?” Staci is an International Coach Federation (ICF) Professional Certified Coach (ACC), Licensed Get Clients Now! (TM) Facilitator, and earned her Certified Professional Life Coach (CPLC) credentials from the Christian Coach Institute. She is also the President of SWP Associates, Inc, a national talent search and career coaching firm. Find out more about Staci and certified Professional Coaching Services at https://staciwitten.com.
Show Highlights:
- Learning to Develop Your Strengths and Gain Confidence in Every Decision
- Understanding the ‘Why’ Behind Any Co-Worker’s Outlook
- Identifying and Nurturing Diverse Personality Styles in Your Organization
- Developing Small-Business Ideas into Big-Business Ventures
- Turning Personal Struggles into a Gratitude-Forward Mindset
- Finding Your Way When You’re Professionally Adrift
- The Value of Practical Exercise - Your Timeline and You
- The Secret Value of Developing a Health Work/Life Balance
- Keeping Your Faith from Standing in the Way of Your Success
- Finding Happiness through Creative Expression, both In and Out of the Office
Resources:
Connect with Staci:
- Website: https://staciwitten.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StaciWittenCoach
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staciwitten
Connect with Ken:
- Website: https://kenjenkinsllc.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KenJenkinsLLC
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/kenjenkinsllc
Find Ken’s Book, Resilience: Stories of Courage and Survival in Aviation Disasters, at https://amzn.to/3Me2pUl.
Who are you? What do you stand for? What do you believe in? How would your family and friends describe you? Does anybody know the real you? Have you ever...
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Who are you? What do you stand for? What do you believe in? How would your family and friends describe you? Does anybody know the real you?
Have you ever met somebody and immediately found yourself drawn to them? What about somebody you somehow knew you simply couldn't trust? Or have you ever taken a shine to a person, only to find that not all that glitters is truly gold?
My name is Ken Jenkins - I'm a professional coach, author, and crisis response strategist. In my career, I've responded to fourteen mass fatality events; events have changed the lives of countless individuals, from those directly involved to the families, friends, and coworkers of those who were lost - and even myself from time to time. Over the course of my career, I've met people from all walks of life, and it's out of those very relationships that this podcast was born.
Human beings are fascinating creatures. Join me in my journey to find the center of each and every one of us as we explore Who Am I? Who Are You? And Who Are We?
A podcast about exploring who we are as individuals, how we show up and how others see us.
A podcast about you, me, and the people we interact with every day.
A podcast about who you really are, and what that means for the rest of us.
show less
Have you ever met somebody and immediately found yourself drawn to them? What about somebody you somehow knew you simply couldn't trust? Or have you ever taken a shine to a person, only to find that not all that glitters is truly gold?
My name is Ken Jenkins - I'm a professional coach, author, and crisis response strategist. In my career, I've responded to fourteen mass fatality events; events have changed the lives of countless individuals, from those directly involved to the families, friends, and coworkers of those who were lost - and even myself from time to time. Over the course of my career, I've met people from all walks of life, and it's out of those very relationships that this podcast was born.
Human beings are fascinating creatures. Join me in my journey to find the center of each and every one of us as we explore Who Am I? Who Are You? And Who Are We?
A podcast about exploring who we are as individuals, how we show up and how others see us.
A podcast about you, me, and the people we interact with every day.
A podcast about who you really are, and what that means for the rest of us.
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| Website | www.kenjenkinsllc.com |
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