The Dream Catcher Podcast

5 Signs That You Have Cultural Intelligence

In a globalized world, the ability to work and relate well to people from differing backgrounds has become essential. The most successful individuals today aren’t just book-smart and emotionally intelligent, but they have high cultural intelligence (CQ) as well.

Cultural intelligence is more than just having cultural sensitivity and awareness. It’s about having knowledge of cultural differences and applying that strategically in your interactions.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to build your cultural intelligence. I’ve also outlined five signs of high cultural intelligence which will help you measure where you stand on the CI scale.

4 Simple Ways to Jumpstart Your Creativity

You don’t have to be a seasoned poet, artist of musician to be considered creative. Each one of us is creative in our own unique way and it’s important that we find our way of expressing it.

Yet there are times when we feel blocked. The mistake that most make at this point is trying to force themselves into a creative state by using logic and one-dimensional solutions. Yet this goes against the very essence of our creative nature.

In this episode, we look into the playbook of some of the biggest creative giants it history and find out their secrets to getting over creative dry spells. You’ll also learn four ways to channel your creativity so that your ideas come to life.

[Interview] Finding Balance as an Empath and Intuitive (feat. Jennifer Moore)

An empath is someone who is highly aware of their emotions and the emotions of those around them, to the point of feeling those emotions themselves. Because of their strong sensitivity and tendency to absorb others energy, they tend to experience overwhelm in our busy and fast paced world.

To get insights into how to deal with empathic overwhelm I spoke with Jennifer Moore. Jennifer is a mentor, author and teacher for sensitive, intuitive women. With over thirty years of professional experience, a Master’s degree in Psychology & Religion and EFT uh-credit-tation., she brings depth, compassion and wisdom to her work. She’s also the founder of Empathic Mastery Academy.

Join us for this conversation where Jennifer describes the different levels of empathy and tools and techniques that we can use to address common pain points and meet our emotional and spiritual needs. She also speaks about EFT and its effectiveness in emotional management.

How to Deal with Haters Without Giving Away Your Power

A hater is a person who goes after anyone whom they think has more than them. They lurk in our workplaces, families, social circles, and even our gyms. In the age of social media, haters have the means to make themselves more visible.

The truth is that it’s the people who are doing something right that draw the most envy. Whenever we stretch ourselves and step outside our comfort zone, we’ll meet plenty of haters. But we can spare ourselves from their drama by learning how to handle them.

In this episode, you’ll learn some techniques on how to spot a hater and get to the bottom of their intentions without giving away your power. 

What to Do When You Don't Get What You Want

Let’s get one thing straight: there’s nothing cool about not getting what you want. It’s disappointing, frustrating, and sometimes heart-wrenching.

Whether it’s a lost promotion you tirelessly worked toward, your dream partner who chose somebody else, or a missed opportunity to travel with friends, it will always be hard when something doesn’t work out quite as expected.

The good news is that it’s there is a part of the situation that you can control: your attitude and perspective. In this episode, we explore some psychological and spiritual techniques that we can use to accept undesirable outcomes and push forward with purpose and strength.

[Interview] How Today’s Youth Can Find Meaning, Purpose and Connection (feat. Florence Ann Romano)

According to recent studies, the loneliest generation in the US today is not the oldest Americans but the youngest, specifically young adults between 18 and 22 years old. The reality of the world we now live in has contributed to a crippling sense of anxiety and alienation in students across the country, but the question is what can we do to put a stop to it for the generations to come?

To speak more about this issue, I invited Florence Ann Romano on the show.

Florence, also known as the The Windy City Nanny™ is a dedicated philanthropist and former nanny who has always had a special place in her heart for children. Romano worked for over 15 years as a nanny. She shares her experiences in Nanny and Me, her debut book for children. Florence served as President and Founder of a nonprofit board dedicated to autism awareness and now serves on the Executive Board of the Children's Research Fund at Lurie's Children's Hospital.

During our conversation, Florence and I speak about how today's youth can find a sense of community in their social life, as well as find purpose and meaning in a competitive job market. She also shares some tip for parents who want to raise more conscious and connected children.

Why Our World Still Needs Idealism

It’s hard to be an idealist in this world. There’s always something tragic happening. Just turn on the news, and you’ll see a flood of headlines about tragedies happening all over the world.

Each headline adds a layer of doubt and cynicism, smothering our hopeful hearts. Gradually, we cease to believe things can ever get better because we’re afraid of being disappointed.

However, idealism is the fuel that propelled some of the greatest leaders in history to create a better society. It moved artists to create some of the most beautiful masterpieces. When mixed with a healthy dose of pragmatism, an idealistic perspective can move mountains.

During this episode, we’ll look into why idealism is essential when it comes to improvement and progress through several examples and stories of some of notable visionaries of our time.

If You Fail to Plan, You Plan to Fail. Here's Why.

The word ‘planning’ makes a lot of people cringe. It reminds them of school timetables, work deadlines, and mundane routines. Planning, in other words, saps the fun out of life.

The la dolce vita way of living is so much better. It’s spontaneous, carefree, and liberating. We can toss out our mobile devices with planning apps, throw away our diaries and just ‘wing it’.

While we all need bursts of adventure once in a while, we can’t maintain that attitude when we have serious business to attend to, because our time, energy, and money are limited.

In this episode, I describe the importance of planning and the consequences of not having good planning skills. You’ll also learn about how you can find a planning style that works best for you.

[Interview] The Secrets to Finding and Creating Relationship Success (feat. Alonzo and Rebecca Cahoon)

All of us would like to find and create that perfect relationship. But so many of us find it hard to achieve this for various reasons. With more and more people choosing to stay single as well as an escalating divorce rate, we seem to be missing the essential knowledge that we need for relationship success. To help us find out what we’re missing in our relationships I invited Rebecca and Alonzo Cahoon.

Rebecca Cahoon is an author, and international personal development coach who specializes in helping women find true happiness in their lives. Alonzo Cahoon is leading authority in the area of personal development. He is a relationship expert and a master trainer, private consultant/trainer who works with individuals, business owners and executives. Together they help couples create that magic in their relationships through the secrets that they have learned from their profession and personal life.

During my interview with Alonzo and Rebecca, we discuss various exciting topics centered on relationship such as the key ingredients for creating a healthy relationship and deal with common relationship blocks and how we can continue to maintain the passion in our partnerships. They also some great advice for singles who are looking for the perfect partner.

What We See in Others is a Reflection of Ourselves

Most people find it hard to believe that people are their mirrors. The mere suggestion that the qualities of people who irritate them are lurking in their own psyche can be revolting. No one wants to hold themselves accountable for their judgement.

However, we should use these incidences as opportunities to look deeper into ourselves. Every person who enters our lives can be a great teacher, especially if they make us uncomfortable. The reflection that we see in them is a call to heal.

In this episode, you'll learn about the importance of recognizing yourself in others, especially those who trigger you and learn how to accept those traits in yourself. This inner process will help you grow and evolve into the best version of yourself.