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- 6 days ago40 min
How to Negotiate for What You Need: tips and tools for ND brains with expert John Richardson Ep 86
Hey Team! Whether we realize it or not, we spend a lot of our communication in negotiations: asking for what we need, helping family members do chores or homework, simply working with other humans, we're negotiating a lot. But, as it turns out, we're not so great at negotiating, as it's about more than just "communicating better." Co-author of "Never Settle," John Richardson, shares memorable and easy ways to more effectively get what we want and need, while preserving relationships and feeling regulated. I learned a lot from John, and our time together was fun, even with sometimes very heavy topics. I think you'll enjoy picking his brain with me! All my love,SarahNever Settle is on sale now! More about John: John Richardson teaches negotiation MIT’s Sloan School of Management, and previously at Harvard Law, and was an associate at the Harvard Negotiation Project. He was coauthor with Roger Fisher and Alan Sharp of Getting It Done and Negotiation Analysis with Howard Raiffa and David Metcalfe. He is also a graduate of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy.Richardson's path to negotiation began with family tragedy. His father lost his older brother Syd—a pilot killed over Germany in WWII—which devastated his dad for life. Decades later at Harvard Law, John met Roger Fisher, co-author of Getting to Yes, who had flown weather missions in that same war. Fisher's plane inadvertently helped the Enola Gay drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima while schoolchildren were still outside—a burden Fisher carried forever. It drove his life's mission: save the world from war through better negotiation. That same mission now applies to the daily "wars" in our relationships—the conflicts that damage marriages, fracture families, and leave everyone feeling unheard.Connect with me!My book is out in the wild, and it's changing lives! Order Growing Executive Function at Solution Tree or on Amazon.I'm also training educators and organizations across this beautiful globe, and we're finding improving executive function is game-changing! If that sounds like what your school or organization needs, reach out! Sarah at sarahkesty.com.
- Apr 13, 202637 min
Back at School: solutions for absenteeism with Dr Dennis, Ep 85
Hey Team, I remember reading a sentence that changed my brain forever: childhood is the only time we're expected to be good at everything. Think about it. As an adult, you likely engineer your life (at least work life) to avoid things that are more difficult or boring. Don't like chem? Don't become a chemist! But in childhood, we ask students to be competent in every subject and skill. This is a big demand. Add executive dysfunction to the mix, and it's a wonder our kids and teens keep pushing to attend school! Executive function needs can manifest as apathy and disengagement (It's safer to break up with school before school breaks up with us, right?)Students are absent from school at the highest rates in history. And instead of blaming them or assuming they "don't care," we can start to think and act differently. Dr Dennis shows us how on this week's show! All my love, team!Sarah Connect with me!My book is out in the wild, and it's changing lives! Order Growing Executive Function at Solution Tree or on Amazon.I'm also training educators and organizations across this beautiful globe, and we're finding improving executive function is game-changing! If that sounds like what your school or organization needs, reach out! Sarah at sarahkesty.com. About Our Guest: Dr. Dennis Lefevre has spent more than 30 years helping young people succeed in school, at home, and in the community.With extensive experience as a General Education Teacher, a Special Education Teacher, an Educational Therapist, a School & Educational Psychologist, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and a School- and District-level Administrator, Dr. Dennis has had the opportunity to work in a variety of public, non-public, and private school settings with thousands of preschool, elementary, and secondary students – many facing serious academic, social-emotional, and behavioral challenges.This comprehensive background has made Dr. Dennis uniquely qualified to provide effective supports to struggling children and adolescents, as well as practical, yet compassionate guidance for their parents and teachers.
- Apr 8, 202648 min
Writing, Executive Function, and Life: Sarah Kesty is the GUEST this week, with host Blaise Aguirre Ep 84
Hi, Team!We're backwards this week, but not in the "hidden message when you play the track backwards" way. Dr Blaise Aguirre, a guest from episode 63, interviews me! After reading my book, Growing Executive Function, the doctor and author of many impactful books explores what he found interesting in my writing. I'm excited to share this side of my life with you, team! And many thanks to Dr Aguirre for his lovely interview!All my love,Sarah PS If you want your very own copy of my book, Growing Executive Function, you can find it here. And, if you'd like to learn more about Dr Aguirre's work, including his many books, check this out.
- Mar 27, 202641 min
Sustainable Stress Strategies with Amy Leneker, Ep 83
Hello my team, Stress, am I right? It's ever-present, sometimes overwhelming, and something we just can't avoid...but what if we're framing it wrong? This week's guest, Amy Leneker, tells us about her three step framework for functioning differently with stress. She's not here to gaslight us or tell us that stressors are no biggie; instead, she offers accessible ideas to test out in real life. Having executive function struggles is a valid, stressful experience. I loved having Amy's perspective on how to both honor what you go through and manage the stress in new ways. After you listen, do a new and good check in with your loved ones! All my love,Sarah About Amy:Amy Leneker is an optimistic, joy-seeking, recovering workaholic. She's also a leadership consultant who has helped over 100,000 leaders and teams – including those at Fortune 100 companies – lead with less stress and more joy. Her soul goal? To help one billion people do the same. With over 25 years of leadership experience – including a decade in the C-suite – Amy understands the soul-crushing toll of burnout because she's lived it. Twice. After surviving her own brush with burnout, Amy became determined to help others succeed without sacrificing their joy, their health, or their weekends. A first-generation college student, Amy earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees while working full-time and later raising a family. She has studied leadership at Yale, neuroscience at the NeuroLeadership Institute, and stress resilience at Harvard Medical School.In her upcoming book, Cheers to Monday: The Surprisingly Simple Method to Lead and Live with Less Stress and More Joy (Wiley // March 24, 2026), Amy shares a refreshing and science-backed roadmap to break free from burnout. Her signature “Un-Stressing Method” - See, Sort, Solve, Celebrate - is designed to help leaders and teams finally break the cycle of exhaustion, overwhelm, and self-doubt.PS : My book is out in the wild, and it's changing lives! Order Growing Executive Function at Solution Tree or on Amazon.I'm training educators and organizations across this beautiful globe, and we're finding improving executive function is game-changing! If that sounds like what your school or organization needs, reach out! Sarah at sarahkesty.com. #stress, #burnout, #ExecutiveFunciton, #adhd, #autism, #neurodivergent, #Work, #Joy, #relax, #leaders, #managers, #leadership
- Mar 21, 202637 min
Anxiety and Executive Function: Brain-friendly strategies with Kristen Stuppy, Ep 82
Team, Have you ever tried to think clearly with super loud, distracting sounds going on? That's a good analogy for using executive function when your anxiety is high. It's just plain harder. Our guest this week, Kristen Stuppy, is a pediatrician and ADHD advocate. She shares simple tips for managing anxiety in ways that are brain-friendly and doable. I really enjoyed my time with Kristen, and I think you will, too. All my love, Sarah PS I just wrote a Psychology Today piece about emotional regulation and executive function. From the show: Goblin Tools TEACH Me ADHD Find Kristen at: LinkedInBlog More about Kristen: Kristen Stuppy, MD is a pediatrician with more than 25 years of experience caring for families in Overland Park, Kansas. Her personal journey with ADHD, both as a parent and through her own late diagnosis, fuels her commitment to educating and empowering kids, teens, and parents with practical, compassionate support.Since 2012, Kristen has volunteered with ADHDKC, the Kansas City Metro chapter of CHADD, serving in many roles but especially enjoying her work with ADHDKCTeen. During the pandemic, she launched monthly virtual sessions to help teens understand their ADHD and build real‑life skills.In 2023, she began leading Dr. Nerissa Bauer’s creative, detective‑themed TEACH Me ADHD classes, guiding kids and parents through fun, interactive lessons on managing ADHD.Her experience with both of these online programs inspired her to develop teen‑focused workshops on ADHD, emotional regulation, and executive function, using an engaging, activity‑based format. Kristen’s mission is simple and unwavering: reduce stigma and make ADHD support accessible to all. Whether she’s teaching, writing, collaborating with professionals, or caring for patients, she strives to help every child, teen, and parent feel seen, understood, and supported as they learn to thrive with ADHD.
- Mar 17, 202642 min
Getting Through the Slumps of Life, with EF Coach Carrie Bonnett, Ep 81
Team, Sometimes I pretend I'm psychic and guess what students are thinking, experiencing, and struggling with based on the time of year. I wish these moments came from ESP, but they come from knowing the predictable patterns of the year. Our energies and the demands on us ebb and flow, and many of the patterns of the context can be predicted. But, what do we do when the situation demands more of us than our current capacities feel able to do? This week, we learn with fellow coach Carrie Bonnett, who shares her gentle perspective and strategies for getting through the midterm slumps and work life overwhelm. Carrie's strategies help students, parents, and humans of all ages as we navigate this thing called life. All my love,SarahLearn more about Carrie: On her websiteAnd, Free resource: Task Initiation Toolkit. PS My book is out in the wild, and it's changing lives! Order Growing Executive Function at Solution Tree or on Amazon.I'm also training educators and organizations across this beautiful globe, and we're finding improving executive function is game-changing! If that sounds like what your school or organization needs, reach out! Sarah at sarahkesty.com. #ExecutiveFunction, #ADHD, #Coaching, #burnout, #students, #parenting, #autism, #neurodivergent
- Mar 6, 202639 min
Good Sleep for Neurodivergent Brains, with Dr Melisa Moore Ep 80
Hey, team!Your executive function relies on being well-rested and getting good sleep. Our brains do their clean up and solidify new learning when we're asleep, and being too tired can mean we struggle with emotional regulation and attention, both of which will impact our executive function!To make it more complicated, it takes some executive function to manage sleep routines and bedtimes. And here's the rub: sleep problems are very common for neurodivergent brains. On this episode, the amazing Dr Melisa Moore shares success stories, humor, and research-backed tips to help with sleep. Melisa's book, The Good Sleep Guide for Neurodivergent Kids, is out now! Check out the links below. More about wonderful Melisa Moore: https://www.drmelisamoore.com/https://www.instagram.com/drmelisamoorehttps://www.drmelisamoore.com/bookhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-USo9Oyv0E&t=1sPS My book is out in the wild, and it's changing lives! Order Growing Executive Function at Solution Tree or on Amazon.I'm also training educators and organizations across this beautiful globe, and we're finding improving executive function is game-changing! If that sounds like what your school or organization needs, reach out! Sarah at sarahkesty.com. #ExecutiveFunction, #Sleep, #Neurodivergent, #Neurodiverse, #autism, #ADHD, #parenting, #exhaustion
- Mar 2, 202642 min
Brain Health and Executive Function with Dr Majid Fotuhi Ep 79
Team, Our brains are, like, kind of a big deal. Since they don't come with owner's manuals, we may need a little help keeping them healthy and functioning well. That's where Dr Fotuhi comes in . He's spent decades learning about the brain, helping others change their brain health and, in turn, their lives. In this episode, we dive into easy(ish) ways to adjust your habits for a healthier brain. I hope you love it!All my love,Sarah PS My book is out in the wild, and it's changing lives! Order Growing Executive Function at Solution Tree or on Amazon.I'm also training educators and organizations across this beautiful globe, and we're finding improving executive function is game-changing! If that sounds like what your school or organization needs, reach out! Sarah at sarahkesty.com. Meet Dr. Majid Fotuhi , who earned his PhD in Neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University in 1992 and his Medical Degree from Harvard Medical School in 1997. Currently, he serves as an adjunct professor at the Mind/Brain Institute at Johns Hopkins University, while also teaching at George Washington University and Harvard Medical School. With 37 years of experience in teaching, clinical practice, and neuroscience research, Dr. Fotuhi has pioneered a multidisciplinary approach to enhancing brain vitality and cognitive performance at any age. His groundbreaking “Brain Fitness Program” combines a comprehensive baseline “Brain Portfolio” assessment with 12 bi-weekly brain training sessions. This program targets lifestyle optimization and cognitive stimulation to improve memory, focus, and overall brain health. Dr. Fotuhi’s program has delivered measurable success for patients dealing with memory loss due to aging, concussions, and ADHD, as documented in several peer-reviewed journals. He is also the author of three books, including the highly acclaimed Boost Your Brain: The New Art and Science Behind Enhanced Brain Performance. https://drfotuhi.com/ https://drfotuhi.com/pre-order/ Get The Invincible Brain here
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