Episode Details

Welcome to an enlightening episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! Today, host Lisa Franz. sits down with the inspiring founder of ISALT (Institute for Success and Leadership Training) Stae Hall to unpack the power of emotional intelligence, soft skills, and feminine strengths in leadership and everyday life.

Stae shares a candid journey from feeling out of place in male-dominated corporate environments to building an institute dedicated to executive coaching, workforce readiness, and personal growth. You’ll discover practical strategies for empathy, boundaries, conflict resolution, active listening, embracing femininity, overcoming negative self-talk, and letting go of perfectionist control—in work, family, and beyond.

Whether you’re a professional striving for career advancement or simply seeking to communicate better and feel more empowered, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom, real-life anecdotes, and encouragement.

Timestamp Overview:

[00:00] - Welcome & Episode Introduction

[00:23] - The ISALT Mission: Success, Leadership & Bridging the Soft Skills Gap

[01:34] - Discovering Emotional Intelligence and Certification Journey

[03:05] - Defining Soft Skills: Communication, Collaboration, and Empathy

[04:07] - Coaching Go-Getters: Learning to Work With a Team

[04:17] - Empathy as Foundation for All Soft Skills

[05:14] - “Care but Don’t Carry”: Boundaries for Coaches & Empaths

[06:00] - Cautious Empathy & Healthy Limits in Corporate Life

[08:25] - What Healthy Boundaries Really Are—and Aren’t

[09:07] - Keeping Your Own Boundaries and Acting With Empathy

[10:25] - Healthy Conflict Resolution: The Power of Pausing and Processing

[12:28] - “No Filter” Isn’t Always Best: Why Pause Matters

[13:46] - Breathwork, Silence & Handling Different Communication Styles

[15:46] - Active Listening: How to Actually Listen and Be Heard

[18:08] - Judgement vs. Empathy: The Simple Test

[19:38] - Coaching Negative Self-Talk, Mirror Work & Affirmations

[21:32] - Speaking Kindly to Yourself: “Would You Say That to a Friend?”

[22:52] - Embracing Feminine Strengths in Leadership and Life

[24:05] - The Power of Nurturing and Genuine Care

[25:35] - Cycle Syncing and Honoring Your Energy at Work

[28:34] - Letting Go of Control: From “Doing it All” to Good Enough

[29:06] - Real-Life Letting Go: Learning Not to Sweat the Small Stuff

[32:08] - When High Standards Become Criticism—Finding Balance

[33:36] - About ISALT: Who They Serve, What They Offer

[35:57] - Online & In-Person Coaching: Expanding for 2024

[36:31] - ISALT’s Exciting Launch in Virginia & The Road Ahead

[37:31] - Closing Thoughts & Links for More Information

Connect with Stae Hall:

Instagram: @isalt4u

\Website: https://isalt4u.com/

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