Episodes

Respect drives profound positive shifts. Explore how it cultivates peace and bridges conflicts, fostering understanding amid divisions. Respect has a role in forging strong friendships and boosting teamwork for collaborative success. It can inspire people to thrive. Join us in this episode to harness respect for a more harmonious, fulfilling life.

Let’s delve into the pivotal role of respect in effective leadership—whether as a parent guiding a family, a manager steering a team, a business owner shaping a company, or a coach inspiring athletes. Amid a world where respect often feels scarce, rediscover how respect commands admiration and mutual regard, turning everyday leaders into agents of positive change. Visit www.LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more about Colleen's offerings.

Respect as a vital virtue in our divided world. More than mere courtesy, respect builds strong relationships and resolves conflict. Sadly, respect is waning and we must revive it through deliberate actions. Key to this is self-respect: honoring your own worth through growth and firm standards radiates confidence, inviting mutual respect in return. Let’s discuss actionable tips to infuse respect into daily life. Rediscover its power to unite us. Visit www.LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more abo...

Any battle takes a brave soldier. And in the war we fight daily to remain true to ourselves, our values and our authenticity, it is no different. How can we prepare to love and believe in who we are each day so we can face the world and make a positive difference in it? Join us for a conversation about strength as we finish our Don’t be Normal Series. Visit www.LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more about Colleen's offerings.

Our words hold power, both the ones we speak to others and the ones we silently speak to ourselves. As we are bombarded daily with the words and messages that come at us from everywhere, we need to remember that if we shift to words that empower, we have confidence and can do a better job of truly being our authentic selves! Visit www.LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more about Colleen's offerings.

We want to be our true authentic self in the world but when we get in a rut of low self-confidence, we fall into a dependent mindset and doubt our abilities. Join us for a discussion about the mindsets breaking free with more confidence and independent thinking to truly be the best version of ourselves we can be! Visit www.LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more about Colleen's offerings.

In a world filled with so many expectations for our behavior, our appearance, our ideas and our emotions, it’s challenging to fit in and still be authentic. Today and in the weeks to come, Colleen and Bryan Souza will spend time breaking down a life mantra, “Don’t Be Normal” and how it can lead to being your true self. This series begins with a conversation about being yourself, followed by how you can avoid a dependent mindset, exploring the power of your words and how you can practice being tr...

Welcome to "Living by the Mantras?" The podcast that uncovers the transformative influence of everyday mantras on our lives. In this trailer Colleen and Brian Souza introduce us to the heartfelt world of values-based wisdom, where practical leadership strategies meet authentic personal growth. You'll get to hear Colleen and Bryan's inspiring journey filled with decades of partnership, parenting, and professional success. Whether you're navigating the challenges of work, family, or personal grow...