Wisdom in Action Podcast

Emergency Preparedness and Situational Awareness Basics

Scott Grandy is a preparedness consultant, trainer, and the founder of White Knight Solutions Group (WKSG), a Virginia-based organization dedicated to helping individuals, families, small businesses, and faith-based organizations turn wisdom into practical readiness for life’s unexpected challenges. Scott is a full-time federal government contractor specializing in continuity and emergency planning and brings over two decades of real-world experience to his work. He served more than 20 years in the Virginia Army National Guard, including extended periods on active duty, with roles spanning infantry, personnel administration, and emergency preparedness. Following the September 11 attacks, he served as part of a security element at a major U.S. airport and later led medical response efforts as part of an Emergency Preparedness Team. He is also a former EMT-Basic with a volunteer fire department and has completed extensive FEMA and emergency management training. In 2022, Scott felt a clear calling to give back through church safety and preparedness, which ultimately led to the founding of WKSG. In 2026, WKSG will launch the Equipping the Saints Readiness Ministry™, offering training through a Pay-As-You’re-Led model so that no house of worship goes untrained due to financial barriers. Connect with Scott: Website: www.wksgllc.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiteKnightSolutionsGroup/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wksgllc/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/white-knight-solutions-group

From Looping Trauma to Noticing Good: Retraining Your Brain with Larisa Makuch

Larisa Makuh — the CEO and founder of Abundance Academy, an evidence-based Master Results Coach, and NLP and Hypnotherapy trainer with over 26 years of experience helping high-performing entrepreneurs and professionals reprogram limiting beliefs, overcome procrastination, and turn clarity into aligned action. Connect with Larisa: Website - https://myabundanceacademy.ca/ Podcast - https://go.myabundanceacademy.ca/the-abundance-effect-podcast LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuch Get the free resource - Personal Elevation Playbook: https://resources.myabundanceacademy.ca/elevation-playbook 00:00 Introduction 00:54 The Power of Daily Study 02:52 Overcoming Procrastination and Taking Action 04:47 Finding Clarity in Goals 07:00 Internal Resistance to Goals 11:29 Emotions in Personal Growth 12:22 The Importance of Awareness in Emotions 18:13 Perception and the Reticular Activation System 21:55 Noticing Positives 23:37 Starving Negativity and Focusing on Good 26:52 Growth Perception 28:59 Self-Trust 30:30 The Learning Cycle 35:01 Building Consistency in Life 41:02 Simplifying Consistency 46:10 Tracking Progress for Success 50:37 Embracing Surrender and Beingness

Stop Chasing What You Think You Should Want | Career Strategist Julee Sung

Julee Sung is a career strategist with over 25 years of experience helping early career professionals—especially women—translate inner wisdom into real-world confidence, authentic leadership, and aligned career momentum. Connect with Julee: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/julees94/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@julees94 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@julees94 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/julees947 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/juleesung/ Website - https://juleesung.com/ Get Julee's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1998287750 00:00 Introduction 01:14 From External Validation to Self-Trust 03:26 Self-Discovery and Introspection 06:50 Comparison and External Standards 08:51 Rebuilding Self-Trust After Setbacks 10:41 From 'Should' to 'Want' 12:46 Compassion in Goal Setting 14:49 Energy Behind Our Goals 17:43 Healing from Past Struggles 20:53 Navigating Uncertainty 23:50 Finding Humor in Life's Absurdities 25:48 Acknowledging Mistakes and Moving Forward 27:40 Cultivating a Positive Mindset 29:33 Building Positive Habits 32:00 Navigating Change 34:46 Consistency and Hard Work 39:16 Taking Action and Trusting the Process 45:30 Uncertainty and Control 52:37 Letting Go of Control and Acceptance

Why Neurodiverse Kids Need More Time (Not More Pressure) | Autism Expert

Leah Gross — an occupational therapist with more than 20 years of experience and the founder of Circle Care Services, where she provides support for children diagnosed with autism and their families. She’s also the host of two podcasts supporting BCBAs, families, and caregivers in the autism community. Connect with Leah: https://www.circlecareservices.com/ 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Journey into Occupational Therapy 05:25 Continuous Learning in Therapy 09:27 Balancing Personal Life and Professional Growth 10:57 Understanding Occupational Therapy and Its Impact 14:10 Speech Therapy and Its Role 15:59 Behavioral Analysis: ABA Therapy 18:13 Empowering Neurodiverse Children 18:39 Understanding Neurodiversity and Autism 20:30 Integrating Neurodiverse Individuals into Society 22:09 The Value of Neurodiverse Contributions 23:50 Compassion and Understanding in Parenting 27:54 Advice for Families with Neurodiverse Children 33:15 Learning from Challenges and Growth 37:53 Embracing the Journey of Life

Why Avoiding Difficult Conversations Is Destroying Your Team | Team Performance Expert Sherry Bevan

Sherry Bevan — a team performance and talent development consultant with over 25 years of experience leading and building high-performing teams across technology, professional services, sports, and the charity sector. Sherry helps organisations strengthen collaboration, elevate leadership, and build thriving team cultures through her Human Edge Framework. Connect with Sherry: https://www.sherrybevan.co.uk/ 00:00 Introduction 00:36 People First 03:56 Building Connection in Teams 11:19 Psychological Safety 14:17 Balancing Care and Accountability 20:14 Feedback and Celebration 23:43 Navigating Difficult Conversations 26:48 Personal Feelings in Leadership 29:36 Self-Reflection and Journaling 33:39 Psychological Safety 38:35 The Human Edge Framework for Leadership 44:22 Embracing Imperfection and Learning from Failure