The Power of Oxygen 1st
When my son was little, I was a single mom who was doing it all alone. I was putting everyone else first and my own needs last. To everyone around me, I was successful but little did they know that my success was tied to pushing, stressing, sleepless nights and early morning workouts pushing my body and my limits to the extreme. Until one day I was flying alone and nearly crashed an airplane and I realized that I needed to take care of my own needs first before anyone else. You see, when you’re a pilot, if you have any issues in the plane, you put on your oxygen mask 1st, not your passengers. They need you to land the plane.
This podcast is all about this journey to healing, to getting clear on the desires of your heart… and stepping into them with courage while leaning into, asking for and receiving support. I hope you feel inspired to do less, to follow your passions and infuse them into your daily life and truly claim the life you were meant to live: a life filled to the brim with epic ADVENTURE.
The Power of Oxygen 1st
EP 101: HR True Crime: The Friday Firing That Changed Everything (Fire with Grace)
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What if I told you HR has its own True Crime stories? No bodies—but plenty of careers, culture, and businesses murdered by poor decisions.
Welcome to the first episode of the Fire with Grace miniseries, where we're diving into workplace "crimes" that could have been avoided. In this episode, Dot shares a real workplace horror story (names changed to protect the innocent): the Friday afternoon firing that spiraled into legal drama, months of stress, and deep regret.
If you've ever thought "let's just handle this before the weekend" or avoided a difficult employee conversation for years hoping they'd magically leave—this episode is for you. Dot breaks down what really went wrong, why Friday firings are never the answer, and how her Fire with Grace methodology helps you have the hard conversations earlier, with clarity and compassion.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
- Why the "Friday firing" is one of the worst leadership decisions you can make
- The real workplace crime: years of silence, not the actual termination
- How avoidance creates energy leaks that drain your entire business
- The Fire with Grace methodology for having earlier, clearer conversations
- Why bad eggs don't fix themselves—they just get stinkier (and more expensive)
- How to document issues while they're still manageable
- The difference between being nice and being clear (clarity is kindness)
Ready to Breathe Easier?
Whether you’re navigating a difficult people decision, feeling buried in work that drains your energy, or ready to build support that actually fits.
Start With Oxygen 1st
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You’ll be guided to the right next step — without pressure, urgency, or overwhelm.
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Remember: your energy is your greatest asset. Protect it, invest in it, and always put your oxygen mask on first.
