Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb
Mentally Tough Women aren’t born—they’re built. Together, let's Rise Stronger, Shine Bright, and Lead with Heart— in the moments that matter most!
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Welcome to Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb, where mental toughness meets heart. Each week we’ll explore powerful tools, fresh perspectives, and quick resets to help you rise stronger, shine brighter, and lead with heart—especially in the moments that matter most.
These episodes are adapted from my live Facebook series, Let’s Talk About…, where I share real tools for bouncing back stronger. You can also find the video versions on my Stress Intelligence YouTube channel (YouTube.com/@StressIntelligence).
As a West Point graduate, combat commander, and founder of Mentally Tough Women, I’ve spent decades leading through the toughest situations life can throw at us. But what makes this podcast different isn’t just my experience—it’s the depth, care, and realness that others have felt from me for years. Soldiers I once led still tell me they remember my tears of relief after welcoming them back from a mission where their safety was at risk, and the way I never asked them to do what I wouldn’t do myself.
That’s why people tune in. Because here, you won’t just get strategies—you’ll get them from someone who’s lived them, led with heart under fire, and knows how to help you turn stress into your strongest ally.
Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb
Let’s Talk About QUESTIONS – Your Ultimate Power Tool for Change
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What if the fastest way to create real change—in your life, your relationships, and your work—wasn’t telling, pushing, or fighting… but asking the right question?
In this episode of Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb, I share why questions are our ultimate empowerment tool—and how asking better questions can instantly shift your results.
You’ll hear personal stories from my leadership journey, from running the Hawai‘i Island Veterans Day Parade to everyday life lessons learned through trial, reflection, and service.
We’ll explore my A.S.K. tool, a practical guide to using powerful questions that lead with heart and drive action:
💡 Key Takeaways
- A – Align Your Focus – Questions shape what you see, what you miss, and what happens next.
- S – Spark Ownership – People rarely resist their own ideas. The right questions invite action, not resistance.
- K – Keep Momentum Growing – Great questions fuel movement, creativity, and collaboration long after the meeting ends.
When you A.S.K.—you Align, Spark, and Keep progress alive. Because one good question can change everything.
These episodes are adapted from my live Facebook series, Let’s Talk About…, where I share real tools for rising stronger. You can also watch the video versions on my Stress Intelligence YouTube channel (www.YouTube.com/@StressIntelligence).
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- Handle stress without breaking down
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