This is My Silver Lining

?? Managing Up: The Career Skill You Can’t Afford to Ignore in 2025 ?? Many of us were taught that hard work alone leads to success. But the reality? Career growth depends on how well you manage workplace dynamics and communicate with the people in charge.? That’s where Managing Up comes into focus. It’s not about flattery or manipulation—it’s about building strong, productive relationships with decision-makers, getting buy-in for your ideas, and advocating for yourself with confidence. In my latest episode of This is My Silver Lining, I sit down with Melody Wilding, LMSW executive coach and bestselling author of Managing Up, to break down: ?? What Managing Up actually means—and why it’s NOT sucking up ?? How to navigate tough conversations—feedback, salary, and more ?? Why managing up is the essential career skill for 2025 ?? Listen now: https://lnkd.in/ee3qNWvZ And for the Sensitive Strivers out there—those deeply empathetic high-achievers—Melody shares insights from her book Trust Yourself on how to set boundaries, overcome self-doubt, and thrive at work without burnout. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked, or unsure how to advocate for yourself, this episode is for you. ?? Grab Melody’s book: ManagingUp.com What’s the biggest challenge you face in managing up? Drop a comment below! ?? #ManagingUp #CareerGrowth #Leadership #WomenAtWork #SensitiveStriver #Boundaries #TIMSL

??TIMSL New Episode Alert! ?? End-of-life planning isn’t something most of us like to think about—but what if preparing now could save your loved ones from stress and uncertainty later? On this week’s episode of This is My Silver Lining, I sit down with Martha Underwood, founder of Prismm, to talk about the importance of organizing life’s most critical documents. Inspired by a personal wake-up call when her father had a medical emergency, Martha created Prismm —a digital vault that helps families secure and streamline their essential records. ?? Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dZwrRK5K In this episode, we discuss: ? Practical steps to simplify end-of-life planning and avoid common pitfalls ? How Martha’s immigrant upbringing shaped her resilience and entrepreneurship ? The risks of elder abuse in an AI-driven world ? The power of risk-taking, betting on yourself, and building a legacy Martha’s insights are a reminder that planning isn’t just about finances—it’s about protecting those we love. What’s one step you’ve taken to ensure your loved ones are prepared for the future? Let’s start the conversation. ?? #SilverLiningPodcast #WealthTransfer #EndOfLifePlanning #FinancialWellness #WomenInTech

To kick off the new season of ?? TIMSL and a New Year ??, I'm curious:?when was the last time you truly paused to think—not to react, but to dig deep into a problem, ask tough questions, and reflect on the possibilities???? To explore strategies for better thinking, I talk to Dan Kowalski founder of Plan A Thinking.? In our hustle culture, it often feels like taking the time to think is a luxury we can’t afford. Dan reminds us that it’s a necessity we can’t ignore.?Listen to the new episode here: https://lnkd.in/eXPfbA44 In this episode we discuss: ?? Embracing curiosity to ask better questions and uncover durable solutions;? ?? How to break free from the cycle of rushed, knee-jerk decisions; ?? The importance of reflecting on and testing assumptions, even under the pressure of tight timelines; and? ?? Leveraging tools like AI to augment thinking, without losing control. Whether you’re leading a team, making high-stakes decisions, or simply striving to think more clearly, this episode will inspire you to carve out time for deliberate, disciplined thought. Share your thoughts and your own silver linings using #SilverLiningPodcast. I would love to hear from you! Thanks for listening, sharing, following and reviewing!

???Close out 2024 with gratitude, curiosity, and a dose of optimism!?? ???In the latest episode of?This is My Silver Lining, we sit down with Bill Burke , founder of the The Optimism Institute and host of the?Bluesky?podcast, to uncover the life-changing power of optimism and gratitude.?? https://lnkd.in/eVJ_Z8AK ?? After leaving a high-powered media career to focus on family and embrace a quieter life in Maine, Bill’s journey took unexpected turns: a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ghostwrite Ted Turner’s biography ?? , the chance to take the helm of a minor league baseball team ?, and a return to media to become the CEO of the Weather Channel! ??? ?? Bill reveals how adopting an optimistic mindset isn't just possible—it's the key to living a more meaningful life. He dives into the transformative power of gratitude and optimism, showing how they can help build resilience, foster deeper connections, and open doors to new opportunities. ? Embrace optimism. Cultivate gratitude. Spark curiosity. ? Launch into 2025?with a grateful heart and a renewed sense of possibility! ? Share your thoughts: What are you grateful for this year? Leave us a Comment. #Optimism?#Gratitude #gratitudeattitude?#Curiosity #Resilience #Connection #GrowthMindset #PositiveVibes #Wonder #ThisIsMySilverLining

A NEW EPISODE OF This is My Silver Lining JUST DROPPED!! In this heartfelt conversation, insidewink co-creators and co-hosts Jean Trebek, widow of @Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek, and actress Alison Martin, explore the transformative power of friendship, everyday miracles, grief, and compassion. https://lnkd.in/eDrGgNz6 Jean reflects on her journey of loss and resilience, sharing deeply personal experiences of losing her brother at a young age, overcoming an eating disorder, and caring for and grieving her beloved husband, Alex. Alison opens up about the impact of losing her father as a child and the simple, profound importance of being present for a friend in need. Through laughter and tears, they remind us that friendship is a precious gift of love from the universe. #friendship #friendshipheals #grief #griefjourney #compassion #miracles #healing #community #kindness #spreadkindness

??October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!?? ??On this International Flat Day, we are excited to release a very cool new episode of This is My Silver Lining?? Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eghgv_ug Flat Fashionistas, Becky Johnson and Tracy Friden, tell us how they met and decided to create FlatWear Clothing???? a new fashion brand that creates fabulous and feminine clothes for women who choose to go flat. https://lnkd.in/eyQkydxQ After a double mastectomy, Becky opted for an aesthetic flat closure. She soon discovered that there were no clothes that truly honor a woman’s decision to go flat, so she decided to take on the challenge with her friend and designer, Tracy Friden. We explore body image, femininity, the need for greater awareness, and the role fashion plays in making us feel good in the skin we’re in. ?? ?? It can't be said enough, early detection of breast cancer is critical. Please make sure to get your annual mammogram or remind your eligible loved ones to get theirs! ?? #cancerawareness #breastcancerawareness #mammogramssavelives #mastectomy #bilateralmastectomy #mastectomyrecovery #lymphedema #breastcancersurvivor #aestheticflatclosure #flatclosure #flattie #flatties #flattiesunite #putflatonthemenu #InternationalFLATDay #notputtingashirton #flatiswhereitsat #timsl #silverlinings

This week on This is My Silver Lining?we speak with?Amiel Handelsman?who offers a?father's perspective on grief, growth and gratitude.?https://lnkd.in/ecK4w3UP Amiel discusses the importance of acknowledging and expressing grief, particularly for men, and removing the persistent taboos around sharing deep?anguish. He shares the loss of his first child in the hospital after a preterm live birth and the feelings of isolation that were compounded by the stress of several rounds of IVF and miscarriage for he and his wife. Amiel shares his journey into executive coaching and highlights recurring themes in his work, such as managing emotionally charged situations and adapting to change.?In his podcast How My View Grew, he explores the importance of injecting nuanced perspectives in order to solve complex problems.?https://howmyviewgrew.com/ ?? #grief #gratitude #pregnancyloss #pregnancylossawareness #babyloss #babylossawareness #IVF #miscarriage #miscarriageawareness

In this week's episode of This is My Silver Lining, we speak with Nikolas Venios, founder and CEO of The Ideas Agency.?Nik?shares his journey of resilience and creativity,?reminding us all to take time to daydream and give license to our big ideas.???https://lnkd.in/eid2SJmD When Nik lost his mother to breast cancer at age eight, it made him an outlier. He tells us how he has come to view this transformational event through a lens of opportunity. As an outlier he learned the value of looking at problems from a range of perspectives, making him a highly innovative problem solver. Nik discusses his early career, how he discovered design thinking, and how he went from foraging for nettles in Denmark to inventing a hygienic door handle long before the 2020 pandemic.? We discuss the creative process, the importance of taking the time to truly define and understand a problem before developing solutions that may not produce the best fix, and the intense value of testing and tinkering. Nik emphasizes the need to embrace curiosity, daydreaming, and playfulness to foster creativity.

Don't miss the latest episode of This is My Silver Lining!? https://lnkd.in/eD5_vPXf We speak with?Heather Straughter (https://lnkd.in/eEyGnV7h) about how she coped with the loss of her four-year-old son Jake, the work of her non-profit?Jake's Help From Heaven (https://lnkd.in/euTJTnk2), and her recently launched podcast, A Place of Yes.?(https://lnkd.in/gVXjzxRT) Heather opens up about asking for help, building a community of support, and how grief unites us.