Compassionate Climb

Abbey Howe is a certified Enneagram coach who creates educational content that is accessible for everyone. She works with teams around the world-from global companies to local community groups-helping people build self-awareness, empathy, and stronger relationships. She shares her personal journey discovering the Enneagram and how it transformed her life. She also discusses her upcoming book, My Enneagram: A Visual Guide to Find Your Personality Type, Stress Less, and Live Your Dreams. She opens up about parenting through the lens of the Enneagram and the ongoing journey of personal growth.Key Takeaways:The Enneagram can help you understand your motivations and course-correct life decisions.The Enneagram can help improve communication and collaboration with teams.The Enneagram can help parents respond rather than react.The Enneagram can help individuals separate their worth from their productivity.Abbey's Links:WebsiteInstagramBook Pre-Order

Tom Butero is a seasoned social worker and author of the book 'I Don't Want to Die.' Tom shares his extensive experience in the field of social work, particularly focusing on suicide prevention and risk assessment. He discusses his unique approach to understanding suicidality, emphasizing the importance of both content and process in risk assessment. The conversation also delves into the challenges of having difficult conversations with clients, the process of writing and promoting a mental health book, and the significance of supervision and support in the therapeutic process. Tom's insights aim to equip mental health professionals with the tools and knowledge to better support their clients in crisis.Key Takeaways:Risk assessment should consider both content and process.Suicidal feelings are often temporary and can be managed.Comfort with discussing suicide is crucial for clinicians.Asking direct questions about suicidality is essential.The writing process for a book is extensive and requires persistence.Marketing a book falls largely on the author.Supervision and peer support are vital in mental health work.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Tom Butero and His Career03:01 Unique Approach to Suicide Assessment05:59 Understanding Suicidal Ideation08:52 The Importance of Risk Assessment12:10 Advice for Clinicians on Discussing Suicidality15:00 The Journey of Writing a Book18:02 Promoting the Book and Marketing Challenges21:03 The Role of Supervision in Mental Health24:08 Final Thoughts on Suicide Prevention27:01 The Impact of AI on Mental Health29:59 Conclusion and ResourcesTom's Links:WebsiteBook

Kym Tolson is a traveling therapist who shares her journey of transitioning from a brick-and-mortar practice to a fully remote therapy model. She discusses the challenges and logistics of practicing therapy while traveling, including navigating licensure and insurance issues. She also shares insights on evolving her business model to include multiple income streams, embracing AI technology, and the importance of marketing strategies. Kym emphasizes the significance of creating a life that aligns with personal desires and encourages listeners to take action towards their dreams.Key Takeaways:Hiring help early on can accelerate business growth.Flexibility and adaptability is crucial in remote work as well as navigating licensure and insurance requirements.Develop income streams from your own experiences.Creating a Facebook group can be a helpful marketing strategy.Podcasting can serve as an organic lead magnets for your business.Structuring her schedule contributes to a balanced lifestyle.Pursue their dreams and live fully. Kym's Links:WebsitePodcast

Lindsay Coulter is a therapist who has developed her own framework for building trust in relationships. She shares her journey from individual therapy to specializing in couples therapy, the importance of trust in relationships, and the unique framework she has created based on positive psychology and attachment theory. Lindsay shares insights on marketing her practice, the structure of her couples work, and the cultural considerations she navigates in therapy. The conversation highlights the delicate nature of therapy and the importance of support in the entrepreneurial journey.Key Takeaways:Trust is a central theme in all relationships and is rooted in our early attachment.Cultural considerations are important in therapy, especially regarding communication of needs.In-person networking and having a digital presence are both equally important.Lindsay's Links:Trust LabLove Futurism Newsletter

Michelle Risser is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who shares her journey of becoming a CE provider and consultant. Michelle discusses the challenges she faced, the importance of persistence, and the strategies she used to balance multiple roles in her career. She emphasizes the significance of mentorship, time management, and understanding the dynamics of multiple income streams. The conversation also delves into effective marketing strategies and the value of asking for help in business growth.Key Takeaways:CE's can be a lucrative income stream for mental health professionals.Create a training with the intention of it being approved first.Start with your state and then choose a larger organization.Persistence is key in building a successful career.Time blocking and organization are essential for balancing multiple roles.Hiring a virtual assistant can help streamline operations.A business mentor can provide valuable insights and guidance.Pick one thing and start!Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.Social media content should be 50% fun, 30% nurture, and 20% sales.Michelle's Links:Free CE Course Planning ChecklistWebsiteInstagram