If you think someone is suffering from domestic violence near your home but does not want to get law enforcement involved, visit the hotline's website or give them a call at 1-800-799-7233. There are also chat or text services you can reach either through the website or by texting LOVEIS to 222522, should you not be able to speak safely. The hotline is able to help anyone create a safety plan, whether they themselves are a victim/survivor or someone concerned about one. RAINN's Nationa...

Diane Demetre is an entrepreneur, speaker, author and Master Mindset Mentor with over forty years experience in leadership, teaching and business. She helps people create extraordinary lives and businesses through her three-step Master Mindset method. For daily inspiration, join us on facebook.com/MasterMindset.DianeDemetre Follow us on instagram.com/mastermindset.dianedemetre For more information, go to mastermindset.com.au Visit AbbyBolt.com for more. Support the show

Let's talk realistic remote work tips for those of you who normally don't telework or supervise those that do. With remote work enjoying an upward trend, there are already a plethora of online tools to facilitate a productive quarantine operation. When remote work advances from perk to necessity it becomes that much more important to establish ground rules for yourself to limit procrastination. Devise a daily routine, keep hours consistent, eliminate any potential distractions and ke...

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Free and confidential. You’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor in your area. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255. VETERANS CRISIS LINE – 1-800-273-8255, PRESS 1 OR TEXT 838255 You can reach the Crisis Text Line 24/7 by text...

Sheena is a warrior. Take a look at the Facebook page she created titled, Facing the Fire: My 46 Page Resignation "After almost 20 years in the Fire Service I found myself in a place where I had to speak up against the Brotherhood. I’ve dealt with stressful situations my entire career. This was by far the most stressful time and ultimately lead to the most difficult decision I had to make - leaving a career, a profession, that I loved. Life has an interesting way of keeping something i...

Get the T Shirt Listen to Her Brotherhood Every company wants its employees to get along. After all, teamwork is an essential part of a company's success. But sometimes groups of employees form cliques at work. When this happens, it is detrimental to employee morale and can lead to workplace bullying. Cliques cause employees on the outside to feel like they are less important or worthy than those on the inside. And, that’s just bad for business. Here are the top seven reasons why workplace c...

Please keep an open mind and understanding heart when you listen to this. It is about much more than sexual assault. There are points in here that all leaders need to consider when someone in the organization finds the courage to speak up. It can be about rape, bullying... or even a basic safety issue. How they are treated afterward can change the trajectory of everyone involved for years to come. Visit AbbyBolt.com for more. Support the show

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A female firefighter in Montana is suing her former department after she says she was fired over pictures posted to her Instagram account. Presley Pritchard, a former firefighter paramedic, filed a wrongful termination suit alleging she was let go from her job in August after being “directly targeted due to how I looked in my gym attire,” among other things. Go to AbbyBolt.com for more information on this and many other controversial subjects surrounding moral courage in the workplace a...

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Free Guide - The No BS Guide to finding an Attorney - If you even need one. 11 scenarios where you for sure need to find an attorney and 3 where you don't. Go to AbbyBolt.com for more information on this and many other controversial subjects surrounding moral courage in the workplace and what it means to Lead with F.I.R.E. Email me at abby@upinflames.org if you have an experience you would like to share or are in need of a resource. If I can't help, I will point you in the direction of so...

I found a piece I wrote more than 20 years ago. It features one critical name, a couple fire agencies and crews but more importantly it points out a critical tip surrounding men and women working together. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

The art of communication is not mastered by just knowing what to say and how to say it. A big factor is knowing when to say it. So often people sit back and say nothing when something really needs to be said. It could be an idea, a suggestion, an observation, a criticism...but for some reason they don't want to speak up. They may be afraid of hurting another person, looking mean or foolish, or opening a can of worms that will make a mess in everyone's lives. Sometimes it s...

Here are some very specific actions to show you how to be fearless. 1. Stay open to all possibilities. Let go of outcomes. You may think you want to go right, but life takes you left. So go with what life presents. Left might be more fun anyway. 2. Embrace change. Even change that appears negative. Change is constant and is part of the evolution of life and the human experience. Don't fight it. It will happen anyway, so follow it where it leads you. 3. Make plans, but make them loosely. Set g...

Thomas M. Wurm has spent the last thirteen years on the frontlines as a wildland firefighter, and he knows what it feels like for fear to relentlessly course through his body. He has personally overcome his battle with daily anxiety through blood, sweat, tears, dirt, and ash. Tom will teach you how to tap into the Hero Within and overcome anxiety with confidence. Your mental and physical health will improve as you uncover the strategies to live a peaceful existence. Get the book! http...

Go to AbbyBolt.com for more information on this and many other controversial subjects surrounding moral courage in the workplace and what it means to Lead with F.I.R.E. Email me at abby@upinflames.org if you have an experience you would like to share or are in need of a resource. If I can't help, I will point you in the direction of someone who can. Do you believe in the mission of Up In Flames? My goal is to continue this podcast organically and have it sponsored by those it serves in...

"I'm a social entrepreneur who has dedicated my entire adult life into finding better ways of implementing fire prevention education curriculum and campaigns. Over the recent years I have founded the FireED Interactive Community Inc, an impact business that strives to create a positive social change by focusing on eliminating preventable fires worldwide. Since my early teens I found myself in deep contact with fire safety, however, not from school or fire station visits. My experience is rat...

Go to AbbyBolt.com for more information on this and many other controversial subjects surrounding moral courage in the workplace and what it means to Lead with F.I.R.E. Email me at abby@upinflames.org if you have an experience you would like to share or are in need of a resource. If I can't help, I will point you in the direction of someone who can. Do you believe in the mission of Up In Flames? My goal is to continue this podcast organically and have it sponsored by those it serves in...

"I'm a social entrepreneur who has dedicated my entire adult life into finding better ways of implementing fire prevention education curriculum and campaigns. Over the recent years I have founded the FireED Interactive Community Inc, an impact business that strives to create a positive social change by focusing on eliminating preventable fires worldwide. Since my early teens I found myself in deep contact with fire safety, however, not from school or fire station visits. My experience is rat...

Peer support is extremely important in every facet of our lives. It goes beyond being a good friend, because sometimes your peers are people you've never met. As I was recording this piece it struck me that I wanted to release it right away without worrying about editing or tagging etc. It is 9/11 and while I didn't even intend it, I think because of that and National Suicide Awareness month, it's best if I post it right away. You never know who out there could use a little story like this....