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A breath of fresh air Podcast

Leadership lessons from the Farm - a little extra love, support and inspiration to start your day. This daily offering written by Executive Coach, author, farmer and former tech COO Michal Berman is intended to do just that. Please subscribe michalberman.substack.com

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1:52

Tracks in the sand

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/11/19

No matter where we are, tracks tell us a story and bring us to the presentWe are on a trip, attempting an adventure to recalibrate, visit with good friends and enjoy ourselves. We walk along the beach on the eastern coast of Canada. It’s long and wide and the ocean calls us back to joyful times. And again, the feeling of timelessness returns.I track the footsteps of the sand pipers and sea gulls along the sandy bits in between large and small flat and sea-warn rocks and seaweed. They tell the story

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2:10

It’s all grey

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/11/18

I looked up and all I saw was grey - grey clouds moving across the dome of the yurt. I had been staring up for a while waiting for the sun. As the light of morning grew brighter I realized all I might see is grey today - and the occasional whisp of white cloud move across the sky. The sunshine we had enjoyed these last few days was not arriving this morning. Often we look for strength outside ourselves. Maybe in the leaders we work with, a family member or friend. Then we must remember - it is

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2:15

There she goes

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/11/17

I watched the full moon rise - a beautiful bright angelic glow alighting everything, so much so, no flash lights were needed on tonight’s walk to the yurt. I felt instant gratitude to witness this rising and be bathed in its gift of light.In the early morning pre-dawn again we were graced again with the eclipsing moon setting. Before too many birds were up and about, very few animal sounds just the crunch of the frosty grass as I stepped closer to take it all in. A rose coloured shadowed moon

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1:43

Be still

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/11/15

… the two as beautifully balanced and coordinated as birds' wings.” ― Jelaluddin RumiI sat at the northern Edge of the pond invited into stillnessI watched the wind playing with the tips of the cat tailsand the story the water told along the shorelineI felt the rain and it’s sound pitter patter on my rain coatThe crows calling to each other from different parts of the forestWhat will today bring?What will I bring to the day?What will you bring to your day? Get full access to A breath of fresh air at

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2:30

Compelled forward

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/11/14

At the south western edge of the pond, the place where the option to turn back seems so close and yet I am compelled forward. This is where max-dog invariably says yes! to go the rest of the way and so I went with joy in my heartSometimes we are compelled in good or bad ways. Yesterday an executive in a team meeting lost her sh*t and exclaimed “shut the f up” to another team member, the ceo and founder. Eesh. Overcome with frustration and whatever was going on for her personally the team was kind

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3:26

Anticipation

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/11/13

.. which was better than when you were, but he didn't know what it was called.” ― A. A. MilneI walked around the south end of the pond looking up and ahead in anticipation. Still grieving, I look ahead in wonder of where max-dog might have been by nowAnticipation can be great and give us a feeling of anxiousness. Will I get the job? Will she marry me? Etc etcRecently I had a coaching conversation in exploration of co creating opportunities. When asked was his hopes or expectations were my colleague

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3:02

We walk between the shadows and the light

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/11/11

Depending on the time of morning, max-dog and I make our way around the ridge on the eastern side of the pond we will be in shadow. The sun not yet high enough to alight our path. Instead it welcomes us to the other side.Sunshine abounds on the western ridge and lights up the Fall colours of orange, red, green, yellow and the flickering of these as the wind moves the leaves into the dance of light and shadow.The light is a reminder of the gift of impermanence.Each day I have been grateful for our

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1:38

She bows her head

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/11/10

Sunflowers were a gift this growing season. We’d been inspired by a fellow gardener who espoused the benefits and beauty and so we planted them throughout the gardens. All manner of shapes and sizes grew. In the greenhouse they towered a good 7’. By the strawberries they varied in size of head, number of heads and colours - averaging 4-5’ tall. And by the watermelon they were more uniform forming a row along the south facing wall of the open green house.The largest of them all - two in particular -

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4:16

What a difference a day makes

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/11/09

The 2nd maple of the three sisters has lost most of its leaves. A storm came through yesterday, I was away from the Farm and on the walk this morning there she was nearly bare. The feeling of shock and then awe. This is transformation. Some times it’s fast, like an epiphany that completely changes us, Sometimes its a slow transition, inch by inch or cm by cmAn executive team I am working with was having a heated discussion at their offsite about their key priorities and the risks that might hinder

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1:35

Perspective is a powerful practice

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/11/07

… and to build confidence in the creative spirit.” ― Ansel AdamsThe moon hung low in the sky, just above the horizon. Shining through the trees like a Christmas ornament - I wondered what is that? Walking towards the light and looking from different angles I could finally discern the crescent moon - beautiful orange blue light of the night sky. Perspective is a powerful tool of inquiry - at first glance I thought it might be a neighbour, with fervent energy having built Christmas lights wide enough

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3:07

Here she comes

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/10/14

I stood transfixed watching the sunrise through the clouds. The golden light penetrate in anticipation of the beauty I hoped would come.It felt forever the few seconds of anticipation and wonder with a sliver of doubt - would it actually come, and, of course patience rewarded.A glow and warmth to fill body and soul. The frost layered over the ground didn’t matter because here she is to grace us with warmth energy and the glory that only she brings. Sunshine!An executive I’m working with has hired

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1:28

See me!

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/09/23

This is what Robin called from the pathway by the big apple tree at the round pond. See me!And we didBoth Max-dog and I stopped in our tracks to watch Red Robin stare us down and then fly away carrying the energy of being seen.Red Robin is significant, the first sign of Spring and now the sign of Winter to come.We are unsure about this winter to come. How can we be sure in this climate. That is the point in some circles, and yet, we can be sure of one foot in front of another on our path, of the

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1:35

Step off!

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/09/22

Max-dog didn’t bark it but his movement indicated so. There’s a strong scent on the path, can’t you see it, smell it, feel it, or hear it?! All the curious questions taking max-dog’s nose all over the path into the bushes and on the other side of the path into the forest. Now we’re curious too.An executive responsible for culture in the startup she’s part of is very curious about the team’s shared definition of performance. What’s peaking your curiosity today? Get full access to A breath of fresh

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1:21

Ancient relationships

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/09/17

The Purple Astor stood out bright and proud calling to us to share in its relationship with golden rod. Unmistakable and ancient these two pair have lived together in reciprocity. > “the colors diametrically opposed to each other . . . are those which reciprocally evoke each other in the eye.” Purple and yellow are a reciprocal pair. GoetheRelationships start in attraction, deepen through experiences which build trust and shared vision. Reciprocity is an important ingredient along the path.> Where

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1:20

She called back to us

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/09/16

She called back to usAnd I looked back. We passed her, max-dog chasing a scent and me lost in thought. It wasn’t until we were almost at the pond that I heard her call back to us. I am here, don’t forget about me and my gifts.Autumn Olive, berry laden bush we discovered last year. Origin is Russian and the whispy bush produces silver maroon coloured berries. We’ve made Vinigar, jam and jelly from its berries.Each morning I’ve been asking if I may have a few and enjoying the gift she offers.Who is

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2:06

Transition, like it or not

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/09/12

A single leaf dropped ever so slowly from a juvenile poplar on our way around the south end of the pond. Max-dog not minding it at all, I watched it’s slowly fall from the branch and waft down to the ground. Signs of Fall are all around. We can ignore them if we wish but they are here none the less. Nature doesn’t pay attention to the western calendar date, she is in her rhythm and we with her like it or not.Some folks love fall, others not so much and some project their worry for what’s to come

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1:34

Reflect

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/09/11

We watched a downy woodpecker float across the sky and land in the maple beside us. A dipping floating motion, having to flap every so often to continue its glide across the sky. Once settled it begun breakfast - tapping the tree for food.Emmett the cat arrived shortly after from his favourite sleeping space - still a secret of the exact location - to come say hello to where Max and I were watching the sunrise at the deck of the yurt on this quiet morning.contemplation reflection and an ease into

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1:44

Do you see what I see?

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/09/02

The water sparkled in the sunlight in between the cattail reeds in the most magical and inviting way with a strange quality of repelling any desire to come closer.This morning I saw the sparklesAnother morning I saw the dark brackish uninviting water upon which the sun sparkles. Max-dog sees a playground of water weeds and discovery.The same scene many perspectivesHow do we discover what we each see? Get full access to A breath of fresh air at michalberman.substack.com/subscribe

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3:57

What do you see?

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/08/19

We spotted the crow sitting at the tip of the top most dead branch of the old maples at the curve in the trail, just before the pond. What does Crow see? The view from up there must be pretty compelling - from that vantage point, the pond, forest maybe even the old apple orchard, nearby grazing field, of course the garden house and pathway - maybe as far as the road? It’s the tallest spot around and perched on the tip of the tallest tree must offer an amazing feeling of security - from here any

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2:03

Beauty is in the rubble

A breath of fresh air Podcast ·

2022/08/18

These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.” ― Elisabeth Kübler-RossShe grew seemingly out of nowhere but here just beside the path a single primrose and a single flower. She will come back now year after year and become plenty as that is what they do, primrose. Why this spot and how she got here we don’t know but here she is none the less. A surprise gift

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