Stress Mess: A Less Stress Podcast
Welcome to Stress Mess: A Stress Less Podcast.
Hosted by me, Samantha Elizabeth—coach, consultant, and a medically diagnosed stressed-out human.
Let’s be real: life is a chaotic dumpster fire sometimes, and stress? It’s the gasoline. Whether it’s work, relationships, your never-ending to-do list, or just existing in a world where emails never stop—this podcast is your judgment-free zone to unpack it all.
Each episode, we’ll dive into the real shit that makes us unravel—and more importantly, how to stitch ourselves back together. Some days it'll be me ranting with love and truth bombs. Other days I’ll bring in guests to spill their stress stories and survival tactics.
Swearing sometimes happens (and that’s okay).
This isn’t your typical "breathe in, breathe out" wellness podcast. It’s honest, occasionally inappropriate, and always aimed at helping you go from a full-blown stress mess… to just slightly less of a mess.
Let’s stress less, together.
Stress Mess: A Less Stress Podcast
Episode 17: Assume Good Intentions! with Krista Hayes
In this episode of Stress Mess: A Stress Less Podcast, I sit down with Krista Hayes, founder of Zone Walk Solutions, to explore how a simple but powerful mindset—assuming good intentions—can transform workplace communication and trust.
We cover:
- Why “assuming good intentions” is a game-changer for leaders and employees
- HR’s evolving role and the challenges of trust, anonymity, and demographic data collection
- How perception shapes relationships, including Krista’s story of a misunderstood note-taking habit
- The difference between the Golden Rule and the Platinum Rule in building stronger connections
- Why organizations should hire for culture addition rather than assimilation
- How linking employee, client, and partner experiences creates healthier ecosystems
This episode will give you fresh perspectives on communication, culture, and trust that you can bring back to your own workplace.
Connect with Krista Hayes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/engagekristahayes/
Samantha Elizabeth Coaching & Consulting LLC
samanthaelizabeth.com
