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206|Goals That Actually Work: Leadership, Employee Buy-In & Successful Organizational Change
08/24/2026 | 28 mins.What does it really take to create meaningful change inside a company—and make sure your employees are part of the journey?
In this episode, Laurie talks with Amanda Van Der Heiden, Chief Learning Solutions Consultant at Global Talent Development Solutions (GTDS), about goal setting, leadership, employee engagement, and what makes organizational change actually work.
Amanda shares her experience helping organizations turn big-picture goals into practical strategies while navigating one of the most important—and sometimes overlooked—parts of corporate change: the people.
They talk about setting goals that create real results, communicating change effectively, getting employees on board, and why successful business transformation requires more than a new system, initiative, or strategic plan. It requires understanding how people learn, adapt, and move forward together.
Whether you're a business owner, leader, entrepreneur, or someone navigating change in your own career, this conversation offers a refreshing look at goal setting, leadership, learning and development, workplace culture, employee engagement, and successful organizational transformation.
Learn more about Amanda Van Der Heiden and Global Talent Development Solutions at GTDSCorp.com.
lacoach@comcast.net
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Podcast Membership205|Retirement Isn't the End—It's Your Next Edit | Andrea Maizes on Purpose, Identity & Lifestyle
08/17/2026 | 28 mins.Retirement isn't just about having enough money—it's about creating a life you're excited to wake up to every day.
In this inspiring episode, executive retirement coach and author Andrea Maizes shares why true retirement readiness goes far beyond finances. Together, we explore what happens when your career no longer defines you, how to rediscover purpose after work, and why your next chapter doesn't have to look like anyone else's.
If you've ever assumed retirement means endless games of Mahjong, golf, or simply filling your calendar, Andrea offers a refreshing perspective: your retirement should reflect your passions, values, and lifestyle.
Whether you're approaching retirement, considering a career transition, or simply wondering what comes next, this conversation will help you think differently about designing a meaningful, fulfilling future.
In this episode you'll discover:
Why retirement planning is about more than money
How to prepare emotionally and mentally for life after work
The difference between burnout and being truly ready to retire
How to create purpose, identity, and fulfillment in your next chapter
Why there's no "right" way to retire—and why that's good news
Connect with Andrea Maizes:
🌐 AndreaMaizes.com
📖 Your Next Edit – Designing Your Retirement
lacoach@comcast.net
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PodCrafter Membership203|The Hidden Conditioning Keeping You Stuck: How to Reclaim Your Instinct, Creativity & Flow with Jo Kelly
08/10/2026 | 21 mins.Have you ever wondered if you're actually stuck—or simply conditioned to believe you are?
In this thought-provoking conversation, Laurie sits down with Jo Kelly, a de-conditioning companion, filmmaker, and guide who helps people reconnect with their natural creativity, authentic expression, and instinctive wisdom.
Together they explore why so many high-achieving people struggle with overthinking, perfectionism, creative blocks, and feeling disconnected from themselves. Jo shares her unique approach to de-conditioning—a process of letting go of learned patterns that keep us performing instead of truly living.
They also discuss:
• Why the real problem isn't a lack of talent—it's conditioning
• How to move from overthinking into flow state
• Reconnecting with creativity and authentic self-expression
• Emotional freedom and nervous system regulation
• What dancing through cancer taught Jo about being fully alive
• Why our world is hungry for genuine human connection
If you've ever felt like you've lost touch with yourself, your purpose, or your creativity, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on what it means to become fully human again.
Connect with Jo Kelly
Website: lacoach@comcast.net
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Podcrafter Membership204|From Prison to Purpose: Judy Burr's Incredible Story of Redemption, Resilience & Second Chances
08/03/2026 | 23 mins.What Prison Taught Me About Freedom: Judy Burr's Story of Hope and Redemption
Life After Prison: Judy Burr on Finding Purpose Through the Hardest Chapter of Her Life
The Truth About Federal Prison: Judy Burr's Journey from Conviction to Transformation
How One Prison Sentence Changed Everything: Judy Burr on Resilience, Hope & Healing
From Wire Fraud to Wisdom: Judy Burr Shares the Lessons That Changed Her Life
Second Chances Are Earned: Judy Burr's Story of Prison, Perseverance and Purpose
Finding Hope Behind Bars: Judy Burr on Prison, Personal Growth and Redemption
Can Your Worst Mistake Become Your Greatest Teacher? Judy Burr Says Yes
The Life Lessons I Never Expected to Learn in Prison | Judy Burr
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Can your darkest chapter become the beginning of your greatest purpose?
In this powerful episode, Laurie sits down with author Judy Burr, whose life took an unexpected turn when she was convicted of wire fraud and entered the federal prison system. Instead of allowing prison to define her, Judy used the experience to discover resilience, accountability, hope, and a completely new perspective on life.
Drawing from her memoir Lion Song, Judy shares what life behind bars was really like, the relationships that changed her, the lessons she never expected to learn, and how she rebuilt her life after prison.
Together they discuss:
What life inside federal prison is really like
The emotional impact of incarceration
Finding hope in impossible circumstances
Personal responsibility and second chances
Resilience through adversity
Healing after life's biggest setbacks
Faith, forgiveness, and moving forward
Why our mistakes don't have to define our future
Whether you've experienced hardship yourself or simply love stories of resilience and transformation, Judy's journey is a powerful reminder that hope can be found in the most unexpected places.
Learn more about Judy Burr and her books: JudyBurr.com
lacoach@comcast.net
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Podcrafter Membership202|Beyond the Crown: Mrs. Everett Laycee Gwyther on Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Community Impact
07/27/2026 | 39 mins.What does it take to build a successful business while staying true to your values and investing in your community?
In this inspiring episode Laurie visits with Laycee Gwyther, Mrs. Everett, entrepreneur, mentor, and owner of Executive Beauty Suites, to talk about leadership, entrepreneurship, mentoring young people, and creating a business that makes a lasting impact.
Laycee shares her journey from business owner to community leader, discussing the lessons she's learned about perseverance, confidence, and building meaningful relationships. She explains why mentoring the next generation is one of her greatest passions and how servant leadership has shaped both her business and her life.
Of course, no conversation with Laycee would be complete without hearing about Mr. Pickles, her beloved pet goat who has become a memorable part of her story and reminds us that sometimes the most unexpected things bring the biggest smiles.
Whether you're a woman in business, an entrepreneur, a small business owner, an aspiring leader, or someone looking for encouragement to pursue your dreams, this conversation is filled with practical wisdom, inspiration, and heart.
Connect with Laycee Gwyther:
Executive Beauty Suites
Mrs. Everett
Mr. Pickles 🐐
https://linktr.ee/LayceeG
lacoach@comcast.net
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Welcome to Interrupted: Act 2 Reinventing Your Legacy — the podcast where real stories of reinvention, resilience, healing, and personal growth take center stage.
Each week, host Laurie Hardie talks with inspiring guests who have faced life’s unexpected interruptions — grief, trauma, addiction, career changes, loss, reinvention, midlife transitions, and starting over — and turned those experiences into purpose, impact, and powerful new beginnings.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your story matters, this podcast will remind you that your voice has value. Through honest conversations about healing, mindset, courage, entrepreneurship, podcasting, and legacy, you’ll discover how sharing your story can create connection, inspire others, and even open the door to building your own platform or podcast.
Interrupted is for women over 40, entrepreneurs, creators, survivors, and anyone navigating a major life transition who wants to feel seen, heard, and less alone. Because what you’ve lived through isn’t the end of your story — it may be the very thing that helps someone else heal.
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