Author: Denley McIntosh

Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify An occasional rough morning is understandable, but when it becomes a pattern, it can drain your passion, weaken your resilience, and strain your relationships.If you find yourself asking, “Why can’t I get going?” or “Why do I just not care?”—it might not be simple exhaustion. You may be experiencing burnout.In this episode of The Coach’s Corner, we dive into the roots of burnout, its consequences, and, most importantly, nine actionable ways to prevent it. If you want to maintain your energy throughout the day—and throughout life—this episode is for you. To learn more, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denleymcintosh Listen to more episodes…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify It’s something many of us wonder—can our work be more than just a paycheck? Can it become a place where we truly connect, uncover meaning, and build a supportive community? And maybe even leave a legacy that matters. This episode dives into that possibility.Join me as I sit down with Kay Dag-Ellams to explore the art of creating a fulfilling work life, building real connections, and discovering purpose within our professional communities. Tune in to learn how to make a life—not just a living—while building community and leaving a lasting legacy. Kay is a Canadian public servant with a…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify New times demand new leadership approaches. Today’s leadership calls for a holistic perspective—what I call ‘Holistic Leadership: Leadership for the whole person.’ This phrase reflects my observations of the modern workplace.Leaders can no longer limit their influence to work, departments, or branches. Leadership must transcend the workplace and connect to the lives of their teams, as far as those teams allow. After all, no one comes to work unaffected by life outside of it.To ignore this reality would be naive. We are deeply interconnected as a global village, and the fact that you’re reading this proves how connected we…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Have you heard of pillow talk? If not, let me break it down. Pillow talk refers to the intimate, relaxed conversations shared between partners while lying in bed—typically before falling asleep or after waking up. It’s a moment of vulnerability, connection, and open communication, where people feel at ease discussing personal thoughts, feelings, or even lighthearted topics.But what happens when the pillow stops being a bridge for conversation and becomes a barrier of contention? When it feels like an insurmountable wall separating you from your beloved? How can couples preserve that intimacy?Join me for this heartfelt episode as I…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Are you finding it tough to stay focused and keep your main goals front and center throughout the day and week? It’s so important to start your day with clarity and purpose. But let’s face it—sometimes, even with the best intentions, others try to impose their goals and values on you, pushing you in directions that don’t align with your priorities. So how do you resist that pull? How do you keep the main thing—the main thing—and ensure you’re prioritizing your time on what truly matters?Distractions will happen; that’s life. But when you consistently lose focus on your primary…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Are you struggling to stay energized and focused throughout the day? You’re not alone! While occasional distractions are inevitable, consistent loss of focus can hinder your productivity and well-being. In this episode, we’ll explore five things that break our focus and five things that help us keep it. This episode is designed to wake you up and help you maintain your focus. To learn more, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denleymcintosh Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/denley-mcintosh/

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Are you struggling to jumpstart your mornings and stay energized throughout the day? Starting your day the right way is crucial if you’re looking to accomplish your big goals for the year. Each morning is a step toward that desired direction.While occasional bad starts are inevitable, consistently poor beginnings can hinder your overall productivity and well-being. In this episode, we’ll explore five transformative habits that can revolutionize your morning routine. Get UP! Get going! Prepare to supercharge your mornings and unlock your full potential to tackle the day! To learn more, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denleymcintosh/ Listen to more episodes on Mission…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify It’s a common struggle for many of us: we make resolutions with the best intentions, only to find them slipping through our fingers as the year progresses. Why is it so hard to keep our resolutions? The answer lies in our approach. Too often, we treat resolutions like holiday wishes, vague hopes tossed into the air with no real plan to catch them. This podcast is here to change that. Join us as we delve into the art and science of making resolutions that stick. We’ll explore practical strategies and actionable tips to turn your resolutions from fleeting wishes into…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Last year has been an amazing year for The Coach’s Corner. As we delved into topics you wondered about or even worried about, we tackled them head-on, offering practical advice to support you in this ring of life. Our aim is to make you confident to get in there and be your best self. We had several guests and co-coaches on the show to share their tips. We will be looking at these top hits from the various interviews we did. Join us in this podcast, Part 2, to relive those knockouts of success.To learn more, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denleymcintosh Listen to more…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify This has been an amazing year for The Coach’s Corner. As we delved into topics you wondered about or even worried about, we tackled them head-on, offering practical advice to support you in this ring of life. Our aim is to make you confident to get in there and be your best self.We had several guests and co-coaches on the show to share their tips. We will be looking at these top hits from the various interviews we did. We’ll begin with Part 1 of our 2-part series of Top Hits of 2024. Join us on this podcast to…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify The holidays are back, and you may be wrestling with some tough questions. They are swirling around in your head like an ongoing hamster wheel. These questions come to the fore because of the nature of the holidays. Where we should see fun, all we see is dread, sadness, or maybe anger. You don’t know how to deal with the emotional turmoil. This season may have a lot of ups, but it also has a lot of downs.If that’s you, this podcast is for you.If that’s your loved one, then this podcast is for you to share with them.…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Masculinity has been a hot topic lately. It’s been hotly debated how a man should express his masculinity not only outside the home but also inside the home, where it should be safe. Many times, men are left to their own devices as they continue to struggle to connect with women and vice versa.The key problem of misunderstanding that leads to conflict impacts both men and women. Conflict is not only outside of the home but also inside the home, the place that should be our safe landing spot—our safe space. One reason for the conflict is men who…

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