Belly Dance Alchemy

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Welcome to Belly Dance Alchemy - a captivating blend of the best elements of career & professional development and the magic of belly dance. Life is too short for a day job that doesn't make us feel motivated or fulfilled, or a dance life that doesn't make us feel empowered! I'm Kelli Nottingham, and this podcast brings together the learnings from my professional training & development career, and melds them with important life lessons gleaned from belly dance. We'll cover tons of topics like change management, public speaking skills, influencing others (and lots more) in fun, action-oriented and practical episodes designed to spark joy and excitement! Ready to make your day job sparkle and your dance life grow in new and inspiring ways? Listen now! [email protected] www.bellydancealchemy.org

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S4 Ep 4 - Managing the Emotional Side of Layoffs + Job Instability

Jun 21 2023 28 mins

Companies laying off employees is anything but rare nowadays. But that doesn't make it any easier to deal with if you're at risk of losing your job or just found out you're now unemployed.In our last episode we discussed practical steps you can take to manage the logistics of getting laid off. In this episode, we're discussing the wide variety of emotions that h

S4 Ep3: Managing Job Loss + Instability Successfully

Apr 24 2023 43 mins

The news today says that yet another company has announced layoffs.Layoffs have become such a standard operating practice for companies nowadays that there's corporate-speak to talk about them: RIFs (Reductions In Force), Rightsizing (yeesh), Corporate Outplacing (wow). But calling it something different doesn't make it any easier to deal with if you're at risk of lo

S4 Ep 2: Stress Is Trying To Murder You

Mar 24 2023 26 mins

No, that's not hyperbole. Stress really is trying to murder you. This episode is all about stress: what it is, how it affects our brains and bodies. But it's not all doom and gloom, because yes, beloved listeners, we also brainstorm some ways to reduce your stress. Show that murdering jerk who's boss! By relaxing. And other stuff.Want to share something that's w

S4 Ep 1: Goal Subtraction (Huh?)

Feb 14 2023 22 mins

If you're anything like me, by mid-February you've already fallen off the wagon with some (or all!) of your new goals or New Year's Resolutions. It happens. But instead of beating ourselves up for not being as disciplined as we should, let's consider a new way of looking at goal achievement - Goal Subtraction. What's that? Giving up on my goals? But how wou

S3 Ep 6: A Little Spark of Gratitude

Nov 23 2022 8 mins

I'm so grateful for you! And to say thanks for listening, here's a quick episode sharing some inspiring quotes about gratitude.Subscribe to our mailing list at bellydancealchemy.orgFollow the podcast on Instagram @bellydancealchemypodcastWe also have a Youtube channel with more content! Belly Dance Alchemy VideosIf you want to grow your professional skills, either 1:1 or

S3 Ep 5: Finding Our Value Outside of Work Pt 2 with Kristin Chesnutt

Nov 16 2022 22 mins

In Part 2 of our first Belly Dance Alchemy Duet, I talk with Kristin Chesnutt, a friend, former colleague, instructional designer, and book lover about the challenges of finding our value outside of our work/title, the importance of appreciating work no matter the "corporate ladder" level, and some books she recommends (along with a lot of other great insights!)Kristin&ap

S3 Ep 4 - Finding Our Value Outside of Work with Kristin Chesnutt - Part 1

Oct 20 2022 34 mins

In Part 1 of our first Belly Dance Alchemy Duet, I talk with Kristin Chesnutt, a friend, former colleague, instructional designer, and book lover about the challenges of finding our value outside of our work/title, the importance of appreciating work no matter the "corporate ladder" level, and some books she recommends (along with a lot of other great insights!) Part 2 co

S3 Ep 3: Quiet Quitting Isn't The Answer

Sep 08 2022 18 mins

If you haven't heard the term "quiet quitting" yet, it's all over social media recently. What does it look like? Well, it doesn't mean quitting your job - it means doing only what's required for your job, or setting boundaries that say "I'm not going to do more than I’m being paid to do."But is quiet quitting actually a solution to the

S3 Ep 2: Belly Dance Conventions! Let's go!

Jul 27 2022 32 mins

If you've never been to a belly dance convention, you're missing out! In this episode, I share some lessons learned about the 4 P's of belly dance conventions:PlanningPacking (or overpacking...)ParticipatingPerformingListen now and get excited about attending one of these fantastic events! Subscribe to our mailing list at bellydancealchemy.org Follow the podcast on I

S3 Ep 1: The Power of Self-Awareness + Self-Management

Feb 04 2022 29 mins

The Belly Dance Alchemy Podcast is back for its 3rd season! We're kicking off our new competency-based format with a long look in the mirror. Yes, this episode is all about self-awareness and self-management. These two skill areas are critical for any other professional or personal growth you may attempt. Without them, we're all just oblivious wrecking balls of human bein