One of the most irritating cliches in dog training is this - there are no bad dogs, only bad owners.

Talk about trying to shame people into changing their behavior.

And shame as a lever for shifting how folks behave has worked … never. At least not with anything remotely resembling a healthy change.

That said, there are dogs that may behave “badly” … and it’s in those moments when we humans have a great opportunity to look where it matters, make some changes and get miraculous results.

When animals are uncomfortable, they behave badly - HUMANS INCLUDED. And in this week’s episode I explore how there really are NOT bad dogs. Truly. There are behaviors that may be challenging and there are always ways to shift them.

Provided we’re open to changing ourselves.

In a world where what passes for radical honesty usually means someone is just letting things fly outta their pie-hole without much care for others, it’s time for radically authentic conversation. Conscious communication is simple, but often isn’t easy. That’s why Cathy Brooks created Talk, Unleashed – a weekly podcast of radically honest conversation about — everything. Whether her own musings or in conversation with industry leaders, each episode invites curiosity.

Curiosity not about what people do, but why they do it. Who they are and what makes them tick. It’s about digging underneath to reveal the thing that is most true - that we are more alike than we are not. A mix of solo episodes where Cathy shares her insights and experience or Cathy engaged in conversation with fascinating humans doing amazing things. No matter the format - it’s unvarnished, radically honest and entirely unleashed.

This podcast compliments Unleashed Leadership, the coaching business through which Cathy works with symphony orchestras, corporate clients, and individuals to help them unleash and untether their leadership and connect with others in a way that truly engages.

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