Dancing in the Discomfort Zone: Linda Cohen; The KINDNESS Catalyst
With host Anne Bonney, CSP and guest Linda Cohen
Episode Description:
In this episode of the Dancing in the Discomfort Zone podcast, guest Linda Cohen joins host Anne Bonney, CSP to discuss kindness in everyday actions.
Kindness. Something we all enjoy and value from the people around us, and something some people may think is missing too often in human interactions, but this week’s guest has a different perspective, and she has a great point.
In this episode, we talk about:
- How she got started working in this arena.
- Why kindness is so important.
- How acts of kindness don’t have to be massive and epic!
- Small acts are what truly make a difference in the day-to-day!
About the Guest:
Linda Cohen, also known as the “kindness catalyst”, is a professional keynote speaker and consultant. For nearly two decades, Linda has worked with businesses and associations on the ROI of Kindness.
Linda served for 6 years on the board of the National Speaker Association Oregon Chapter. In 2018-19, she was their chapter president. Linda’s second book, The Economy of Kindness: How Kindness Transforms Your Bottom Line was published in October 2021.
You may not know she’s a devoted and steadfast Earl Grey tea drinker. Originally, from New England, she lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband of 30 years. They have two spirited young adult children and have raised three Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
Want more from Linda?
You can follow Linda Cohen on LinkedIn at Linda M Cohen. And on Instagram at Kindness from Cohen.
The resource page she mentioned in the episode: lindacohenconsulting.com/resources/
Show Overview:
Let’s face it, life is uncomfortable. Whether it’s interacting with other humans (or trying to), going after our goals and improving our lives, or understanding other people’s perspectives, preferences, and proclivities, being able to face the discomforts in life with courage, compassion, confidence, and resilience will make life a lot more enjoyable! So join me as we DANCE IN THE DISCOMFORT ZONE! We’ll explore new ideas, learn how to build our confidence, courage, and resilience, and laugh a little too because life is serious enough. We need a little cha-cha and a little haha every once in a while! Welcome to the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney!
Listen to the Dancing in the Discomfort Zone podcast on Anne’s website: https://ignitingyourcourage.com/podcasts/
About the Podcast Host, Anne Bonney, CSP
Anne Bonney is a fun, energetic international keynote speaker and courage ignitor. She is an authority on Change Management, two-time author, host and creator of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone Podcast and an experienced virtual, in-person and hybrid workshop facilitator. After 20 years in highly successful corporate and nonprofit leadership positions, Anne now uses her experience, education, and expertise to ignite YOUR ability to embrace the discomfort of change, courageous communication and emotional intelligence.
You’d better turn on the AC because this “ball of fire” will light you up with fun and relevant stories, time-tested knowledge and immediately applicable strategies to make a difference for you, your team, and your organization.