Paradigm Shift With Christina Martini

In this episode, Christina Martini and Ava Diamond discuss: How to reduce chronic stress and addressing the causes of chronic stress. What mental fitness is and how to practice it. How nutrition impacts our ability to work with and get past chronic stress. The impact of age on chronic stress for men and women.   Key Takeaways: Consider quality versus quantity over a week or even a month with work-life balance. Words and experiences have imprinted automatic associations in our brains. By changing our language, we can moderate the knee-jerk reactions we have to those associations. What you eat affects how your brain and hormones function to assist with decreasing chronic stress or promote chronic stress. Nutritional deficits have the same symptoms as depression. Hormone management is an important piece of taking care of your brain, taking care of your stress, and staying vital and thriving in your career.     “The way we eat and nourish our brain will help to either reduce or in

In this episode, Christina Martini and Ava Diamond discuss: Ava’s personal and professional journey to creating Diamond Mind Strategies. Mastering mind and body to achieve your life goals. Symptoms and consequences of chronic stress. How to know if you are under chronic stress. Key Takeaways: It is more complicated than simply work-life balance. Workplace wellness is also a key factor. Start with brain optimization to lay the foundation to receive and precipitate positive change. When you are dealing with a lot of emotional and personally sensitive issues, you can very easily experience vicarious trauma through your work. We all experience stress. Not all stress is bad. Stress at particular moments can help us rise up and perform better. “When we go into stress brain, the brain is on alert and it shuts down unnecessary thinking, so to speak, in order to just make sure we survive. And we want to thrive, not just survive. The thriving part can only happen when we’re not in a chronic stress c

In this episode, Christina Martini and Brian Cuban discuss: His decision to speak openly and be an advocate about his journey, eating disorders, and addiction. Signs of addiction and how we can see them in ourselves and others. Sincerely and without judgment talking to others with empathy. Common misconceptions about addiction and eating disorders.   Key Takeaways: Get your message out to help others. You are not alone. Take true stock of what your day-to-day life looks like – is that how you want it to look? Divide conduct from what you think may be wrong.   Step outside of your comfort zone and talk to people – knowing people care can be a touch point on the road to recovery. Do not wait for consequences to catch up with the problem. There is no such thing as high functioning addiction.   “Addiction is not a choice. Eating disorders are not a choice. It is in the brain, and the brain does funny things with the right stimuli and the wrong stimuli.” —  Brian Cuban

In this episode, Christina Martini and Brian Cuban discuss: Brian’s personal and professional story and his journey to where he is now. How addiction and substance use has changed in the last 40 years. Defining moments in his life and how they affected his path. The love of brothers and the gift that brings.   Key Takeaways: There is a different between causation and correlation.   Substance use does affect your job performance, even if you argue to yourself it is not. The goal should always be to find recovery at the highest possible level, not the lowest possible level. Recovery has to withstand life, so do it for you.   “Do not mind your own business. Step outside your comfort zone.” —  Brian Cuban   About Brian Cuban: Brian is a Dallas-based attorney, author and addiction recovery advocate. He is also the younger brother of Dallas Mavericks owner and entrepreneur Mark Cuban.  Brian is a graduate of Penn State University and The University of Pittsburgh School of Law

In this episode, Christina Martini and Joan Michelson discuss: Different type of legal issues Joan is confronted with in her business. Multigenerational workforces and communities. Interfacing with people who have different ideas. How assumptions can harm our interactions with others.   Key Takeaways: There are different ways to protect your ideas: trademarks, patents, copyright, NDAs, etc – know what will work best for you in any situation. The flow of the workforce is changing today which gives diversity to companies. Treat everybody as a peer regardless of standing. Attitude is more important than age.   “If your algorithms are set, mentally or technologically, to look for certain types of backgrounds, you are leaving so many great ideas, and so much great talent, on the cutting room floor.” —  Joan Michelson   About Joan Michelson: Joan is an award-winning business and communications leader, public speaker and host of the acclaimed podcast series, Green Connect

In this episode, Christina Martini and Joan Michelson discuss: Having a diversity of voices and innovators at the table when it comes to change. Taking risks and watching for opportunities. How hiring systems can harm your business. Diversity is a powerful tool for your company. Finding ways to shift the paradigm of how business has been to find what it can be.   Key Takeaways: Do things differently – that is how you will achieve hockey stick growth. Find out what you know, then package it in a way that shows what you can do. Find ways to share your ideas and competency with confidence. Know when to open your mouth and when to keep it closed.   “Diversity needs a diversity of experience.” —  Joan Michelson   About Joan Michelson: Joan is an award-winning business and communications leader, public speaker and host of the acclaimed podcast series, Green Connections Radio, which was chosen in 2015 as one of the top six podcasts by USA Today, especially for business t

In this episode, Christina Martini and Mona Vogele discuss: Recognizing the difference between management and leadership. Building strong relationships to create a culture of trust. Developing leaders, not training leaders. Navigating change in a business and organization. Leveraging differences in a multi-generational workforce. Key Takeaways: When you put people ahead of product, you make more money. Be aware, be self-aware, and know who you are and who you need to be in any situation. Closing the leadership skills gap is going to be critical in the next 3-5 years. Communicate clearly and often during change. “Start now and get ahead of the game. Start empowering your teams and lead with trust. Trust that they’re doing the things that they’re supposed to do. Give them that flexibility, that autonomy and trust, ask questions, but help them to connect ideas and treat them like leaders.” —  Mona Vogele About Mona Vogele:  Mona Vogele is a classically trained musician, former radi

In this episode, Christina Martini and Mona Vogele discuss: Mona’s background and the work that she has done over the course of her career. The top three significant challenges that leaders are facing today. What to look for when hiring new members for your team. How the rhythm of music is like the rhythm of leadership.   Key Takeaways: Be serious about getting feedback and be serious about following feedback. Creating a connection, a relationship, between leaders and teams and customers is paramount. Hire people who are right for your team, even if that means hiring someone who is different from you. Leadership isn’t hard, it just takes time, dedication, and heart.   “Too many leaders are overly focused on the operational side of the business, and not enough on the people side…Without the people, there is no operation.” —  Mona Vogele   About Mona Vogele:  Mona Vogele is a classically trained musician, former radio DJ, and veteran leader and trainer from Southwest

In this episode, Christina Martini and Char Dalton discuss: Char’s relationships as GC with members of the board and C-Suite. The importance of trust in relationships. The relationship between in-house and outside counsel. Key Takeaways: Both GC and outside counsel need to be on the same page as to where the business is going. Be transparent about fees and budget discussions between business and outside counsel. Always be prepared.   “If you don’t have the layer of trust with your teammates, with the C-Suite, then you’re not having constructive discord. Without having some sort of debate, that is healthy, that challenges each other, then there is a dysfunction on the team. Having that level of trust is really fundamental.” —  Char Dalton   About Char Dalton: Char Dalton is currently General Counsel, Vice President with responsibilities that include Human Resources, Compliance, Contracts Litigation, Corporate Governance and other legal affairs for the organization.  Ms. Da

In this episode, Christina Martini and Char Dalton discuss: Char’s professional journey and what she does now with SEKO. Responsibilities she has as General Counsel and being part of the business decisions at SEKO. The most rewarding and challenging experiences she has had in her career. The importance of constant communication between the legal team and business executives.   Key Takeaways: The day-to-day as General Counsel can change and evolve as the company changes and evolves. The global aspect of SEKO brings additional rewards and challenges every day. Everything boils down to risk and opportunity assessment. You can’t always just be risk-averse. Being authentically yourself is extremely important.   “Looking back, I can’t imagine working in any other environment apart from being in-house in a company, shoulder-to-shoulder with the business team handling some of the day-to-day decisions and challenges that we have here.” —  Char Dalton   About Char Dalton: Ch

In this episode, Christina Martini and Rachel Headley discuss: Christina’s leadership culture type results. Trends and patterns, and strengths and weaknesses of the culture types. The excitement of change transition and how to change the anxiety of the different culture types to excitement. Things leaders can do to effectuate change. Finding the balance between empathy and accountability.   Key Takeaways: These culture types can be found across all generations, even if they are expressed slightly different between the generations. Every culture type has a role to play and can shine in their own environment. Everyone goes through the same kind of change transition, regardless of age, culture type, or any other dividing factor.   “It’s interesting how the conversation changes once you start understanding everyone’s culture type and how they can fit together in a way that makes more sense and reframe the common conversations that we see in some of the leadership world.” —  R

In this episode, Christina Martini and Dr. Rachel Headley discuss:         Rachel’s professional journey.         The importance of strong leadership and change management consulting.         Change is constant and a strong, cohesive team is critical to your success.         What are the 4 culture types and how they impact leadership and driving transformation in an organization. Key Takeaways:         All industries and sectors have the same types of issues with people and leadership.         The acceleration of change and disruption drive the innovation and new inventions that we have today.         If you want a different result, you have to change the way you approach issues.         Make your internal experience exceptional, and the typical challenges will be overcome easier. “We came together and we found out we were having the same problems with people, and humans getting along, and leadership – the exact same problems in these completely different worlds.” —  Ra

In this episode, Christina Martini and Jeanette Bronée discuss:. The evolution of leadership. How millennial’s are changing the work environment. Scheduling in your self-care, including meals, throughout the day. Key Takeaways: Ask the “right why.” It is important to acknowledge what is and is not working in your life, accept what you may not be able to change right now, and work towards solutions to help you achieve your goals. Mindfulness, particularly as it relates to self-care, is critically important. “Don’t fix what’s broken, focus on what you want to achieve. What’s broken might not need to be fixed, you may just need to add something to it so it can self-heal.” —  Jeanette Bronée About Jeanette Bronée: Jeanette Bronée is a performance strategist, international TEDx and keynote speaker, author and founder of the company Path for Life Inc. Jeanette helps leaders and companies rethink performance by asking the “Right Why®” so they can lead themselves and their

NURTURING PEAK PERFORMANCE AND FULFILLMENT THROUGH CREATING A CULTURE OF CARE – AN INTERVIEW WITH JEANETTE BRONÉE In this episode, Christina Martini and Jeanette Bronée discuss: What is self-care, and why is it important? Signals to watch for that we need to make some changes in our work environment. What stress is on a physiological level.   Key Takeaways: Self-care is critically important for peak performance and fulfillment. There are simple ways to ensure you are properly self-managing at work and at home. There are simple ways to implement self-care practices at work.   “Small moments of pausing during the day are really, really important.” —  Jeanette Bronée About Jeanette Bronée: Jeanette Bronée is a performance strategist, international TEDx and keynote speaker, author and founder of the company Path for Life Inc. Jeanette helps leaders and companies rethink performance by asking the “Right Why®” so they can lead themselves and their people better and achieve sustainable s

  In this episode, Christina Martini discusses:   ·         Tips for adopting and maintaining an entrepreneurial business owner mindset. The importance of managing the economics of your practice. ·         Building your profile and personal brand. ·         The importance of leveraging social media to grow your practice. Key Takeaways: ·         Keep your clients happy. Collaboration is key. ·          Be strategic about the choices you make for your practice. ·         Each of our personal and professional experiences, both successes and setbacks, contributes to our development. ‘’Whether you are a new lawyer or a seasoned practitioner, your clients’ satisfaction is one of the primary indicators of whether you are going to have repeat business as well as referral sources who are willing to introduce you to other business leads.” —  Christina Martini Connect with Christina Martini: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TinaMartini10?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauth

In this episode, Christina Martini discusses:        Personal reflections as we enter the new year.        Showing gratitude and appreciation during the holidays.        Making the right choices for your life based on your personal and professional experiences.        Creating a sense of family at home and in your career. Key Takeaways:        People can inspire and change the course of your life.        Your life is shaped by your encounters and opportunities that are given by other people.        It takes a village to succeed in your career of choice. We must pay it forward to the next generation.   “The best things in life are to be cherished.” —  Christina Martini Connect with Christina Martini: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TinaMartini10?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (@TinaMartini10) Website: http://www.paradigmshiftshow.com/ (www.paradigmshiftshow.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinamartini (Christina Martini) Email: christina

In this episode, Christina Martini and David Susler discuss:         How to develop a list of goals and setting yourself up for success in the goals you set.         The view of goals versus resolutions.         Importance of your relationship with yourself and with other people.         Ways Christina and David continue to grow and develop in tandem with the goals they set.         Transitions in your professional life. Key Takeaways:         If you’ve had a goal for years and haven’t accomplished it, reevaluate why it may not yet be accomplished.         Have 5-7 goals to continue to push yourself forward.         See every day as an opportunity to make forward momentum on at least one of your goals.         Who you surround yourself with matters. “As you think about your goals or resolutions, understand there is no one hard and fast rule or way you have to go about doing it. They are all valid, look for a way that works for you.” —  David Susler About David Susler: Davi

In this episode, Christina Martini and David Susler discuss:         What 2018 meant for Christina and David professionally and personally.         Hopes and goals for 2019 and building on their accomplishments so far.         How to best prepare for the year ahead.         Tips and advice for how to plan and strategize now for a successful year. Key Takeaways:         Sometimes you need to change an environment to continue to grow and develop the way you want to.         Make sure you set your 2019 goals to stretch you and help you grow as a person.         Life’s too short not to be happy.         Decluttering your environment declutters your mind. “If you’re really serious about making a change in some way for yourself, whether it’s personally or professionally or both, think of a goal, and then tell somebody who you care about. It’s your insurance policy. You speak it into the world, you speak it into existence, and you’re more likely to accomplish it.” —  David Susler About Dav

In this episode, Christina Martini discusses: What innovation means in the context of the legal profession. How innovation can help in creating and sustaining client relationships. Ways to drive innovation in the legal profession. Key Takeaways: There is a need for innovation in all areas and fields, not just among the latest technological breakthrough or cure of disease. Innovation maximizes both quantity and quality of the legal services being offered, while minimizing the effort and expenditure of resources associated with those offerings. Innovation drives meaningful progress, growth, and creativity. Collaboration is essential to innovation. “What matters most is fostering progress, thereby leaving the world a better place than it was before the innovation.” —  Christina Martini   Connect with Christina Martini: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TinaMartini10?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (@TinaMartini10) Website: http://www.paradigmshiftshow.com/ (www.

In this episode, Christina Martini discusses:         What change management is.         Why change management is important to lawyers.         The importance of continued engagement along every step of the way.         Why clear communication by senior management is important regarding the change strategy and plan.         How, as leaders in our organizations, we can help to drive change in a positive way. Key Takeaways:         Change requires a lot of foresight, planning, commitment, and diligence.         Change management provides a framework, it isn’t a standalone process.         It is important to provide lawyers with sufficient facts to enable them to properly evaluate and give them an opportunity to provide meaningful feedback on a change management strategy.         Skepticism should not be viewed by the change management team as a negative but as a necessary piece of building the critical buy in among members of the organization.         Successfully driving change is both