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This podcast focuses on awareness, attitudes, and practices that help cultivate professional wellbeing. It is the official podcast of Fosgail LLC, a coaching and consulting firm specializing in libraries, theological education, and higher education. Our mission is to co-create safe spaces for reflection and curiosity, encourage strategic response, spark innovation, and open possibilities. Episodes include short reflections and longer interviews with special guests.
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Episode 5: Advocacy as a Path to Realize Potential
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Have you ever wondered how to engage elected representatives to advocate for a cause you feel passionately about? In this special extended episode of The Fosgail Mindset, Myka Kennedy Stephens sits down with author and non-partisan activist Cynthia Changyit Levin to explore how advocacy can unlock personal and collective potential, even amid uncert…
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Episode 4: Framing Potential with Purpose and Possibility
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This episode explores the nuanced relationship between potential, possibility, and purpose, and how understanding these concepts can empower individuals and organizations—especially in libraries, theological education, and higher education—to cultivate professional wellbeing and inspire positive change. Quote of the Episode: “Potential is, full sto…
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In this extended episode, Kelly Campbell and I have a conversation about the Leadership Development for Theological Librarians program that we co-facilitate. This has been a unique opportunity for theological librarians to grow in self-awareness and connect with other librarians in a 10-month cohort experience that combines mentoring workshops, 1:1…
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Episode 2: Disruption as Opportunity for Growth
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In this episode, I share a personal story that illustrates how disruptive changes—invited or not—can become catalysts for growth and self-discovery. Reflecting on both the challenges and unexpected gifts of disruption, listeners are invited to consider how experiences of disruption can help us to clarify our priorities, anchor ourselves in the pres…
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Episode 1: Starting With Intentionality When Confronted With Chaos and Uncertainty
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Discover how embracing an attitude of intentionality can transform your responses to chaos and uncertainty. In this episode, I reflect on how to shift from a state of reactivity and stress to a state of response-driven action. Hosted by Myka Kennedy Stephens. Recorded April 9, 2025 with Descript. Read the companion blog post: https://www.fosgail.or…
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