1064: Dr. Abby medcalf

Thrive in Business

Feb 4

“Boundaries Made Easy”

Podcast Host, Relationship Maven, Author, Psychologist, Speaker and Expert Panelist.

Are you ready to transform your relationships and workplace dynamics to create more ease, joy, and effective communication? In this engaging episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond, renowned psychologist, author, and podcast host Dr. Abby Medcalf joins us to dive deep into the intricacies of relationships and the vital skills needed to thrive personally and professionally.

Dr. Abby Medcalf shares her journey from being a recovering drug addict to becoming a successful psychologist and relationship expert. She explores how her unique background in counseling and organizational psychology has equipped her with the tools to help individuals and executives alike create meaningful connections and positive outcomes in their lives.

Key highlights from this episode include:

Understanding the importance of boundaries in personal and professional relationships and how to establish them effectively.
Discovering why relationships often feel challenging and how the right skills can make them easier and more fulfilling.
Insights into applying relationship principles within the workplace to boost productivity, retention, and positive culture.
Dr. Abby's unique approach to coaching and counseling that combines action-oriented steps with deep psychological insights.

Listeners and viewers are encouraged to implement the lessons learned by:

Reflecting on your own relationship skills and identifying areas for growth.
Setting clear boundaries in both personal and professional settings, and holding firm to them with love and clarity.
Trying Dr. Abby's exercise of aligning priorities with your supervisors or colleagues to ensure everyone's on the same page and working efficiently.
Engaging with Dr. Abby's extensive resources, including her podcast, Relationships Made Easy, to continue learning and growing.

Tune in to this episode and start your journey toward more connected and joyful relationships with the expert guidance of Dr. Abby Medcalf!

Timestamp Overview

00:00 Unexpected Counseling Success

04:32 "Relationships Made Easy Podcast Success"

09:51 "Reject Victim Mindset, Set Boundaries"

11:49 Defining Personal Standards

16:47 "Work Boundaries in Remote Era"

20:01 Costly Employee Retention Challenge

21:51 Aligning Team Priorities Effectively

25:36 "Fostering Respect in Workplace Culture"

28:16 "Changing the World Through Relationships"

34:27 "Yankees or Mets: Compatibility Test"