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href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLiLbc86FzxuNJEtfbGkdnyb6w4P2X6beF\">YouTube<\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom2\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom3\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom4\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom5\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom6\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this episode, I sit down with dairy farmer Denise <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angst <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for an honest and encouraging conversation about navigating farm transition in real time \u2014 while life, loss, and change are all happening at once.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Together, we explore how clarity, communication, and respect across generations can turn uncertainty into opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We talk about why starting with simple family meetings matters, how fairness looks different than equality, and what it takes for parents to let go while still providing stability and support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Denise also reflects on her own personal growth journey, the courage it takes to ask hard questions early, and why investing in yourself as a farm woman strengthens the entire family business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re wondering how to begin succession conversations, how to support multiple children with different paths, or how to move forward without having everything perfectly figured out, this episode offers a hopeful, practical look at what\u2019s possible \u2014 one conversation at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>&#8220;Different is not wrong. It&#8217;s just different. The younger generation needs to respect the older generation, and we need to respect the younger generation. Let them talk about their ideas.\u201d\u00a0 \u2013 Denise Angst<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Resources Mentioned During This Episode<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Wellington County Transition Planning Resources:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellington.ca\/business-development\/environment-agriculture\/transition-planning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.wellington.ca\/business-development\/environment-agriculture\/transition-planning<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Empowe-HER-ed Book Order Link:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScXeW38zQC6WXvtoTglv009a9_pTS8vrtgGcxtEQGdooLKz5g\/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=102144042538019289024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScXeW38zQC6WXvtoTglv009a9_pTS8vrtgGcxtEQGdooLKz5g\/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=102144042538019289024<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Retreat Registration:<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeMY86Wg0SDWMRuJp1BWLxtk-nsvIs-iPuEhUO4XMHpIAeToQ\/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=102144042538019289024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeMY86Wg0SDWMRuJp1BWLxtk-nsvIs-iPuEhUO4XMHpIAeToQ\/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=102144042538019289024<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Linktree for all Connections:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/denisemyjourney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/linktr.ee\/denisemyjourney<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>About Our Guest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12556  alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/EF-FFHP-S5-Ep62-Denise-Angst-Headshot-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"270\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Denise Angst is a dairy farm partner who built a dairy farm business with her husband after immigrating from Switzerland in 1997. She is a proud mother of three grown children \u2014 two sons and a daughter \u2014 and values the journey of raising her family while remaining deeply rooted in the community. Along the way, Denise drove a school bus for 15 years and volunteered in various roles, always giving back where she could.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the past nine years, her commitment to personal growth has led her to become a first-time author, contributing a published chapter about how she found the strength to put herself first, and she is now preparing to host her third women&#8217;s retreat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recently, Denise transitioned into an office administration role, drawing on decades of farm office experience. By stepping off the farm\u2019s daily operations, she is intentionally creating space for the next generation to take on leadership and office responsibilities, while continuing to guide and support the farm\u2019s succession with confidence and strength.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"mailto:deniseangst17@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Denise<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/denisemyjourney\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow Denise on Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/denisemyjourney\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow Denise on Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elaine Froese Resources &amp; Links<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Watch this episode on <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Cuu49YlBtvk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/farm-family-harmony-podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the podcast website<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/speaking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SPEAKING &#8211; book Elaine for your next event<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COACHING &#8211; explore Farm Transition Coaching<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MEMBERSHIP &#8211; become a Farm Family Transition Member<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/free-planning-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FREE STUFF &#8211; downloadable tools for your farm transition<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CONTACT &#8211; take the next steps in your transition<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Farm Family Coach Social Media Links<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/farmfamilycoach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/farmfamilycoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/farmfamilycoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elainefroese\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">X<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/farmfamilycoach\/videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@farmfamilycoach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Submit a Question<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a burning question you\u2019d like answered on the show? Ask it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/keap.app\/contact-us\/8259754198955662\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HERE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Share Your Thoughts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you enjoy this episode of the Farm Family Harmony Podcast? Keep the conversation going by sharing your experiences and perspectives in the comments below. Your involvement is what makes this community THRIVE! Have your say &#8211; we\u2019re all ears!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help us grow our community by rating the show or submitting a review on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0UCkbGF76mrbbP8UJdjP3e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spotify<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/farm-family-harmony-podcast\/id1659119952\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Sharing an episode with your community, family, and friends, or commenting on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/farmfamilycoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is another great way to show your support!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Timestamps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[0:00:30]<\/span> &#8211; Intro &amp; how Denise met Elaine\/background<br \/><span>[0:03:05]<\/span> &#8211; Big family &amp; housing changes (boys move out, parents move to town, daughter in basement)<br \/><span>[0:05:38]<\/span> &#8211; Training Lucas as successor, giving him management responsibility<br \/><span>[0:05:44]<\/span> &#8211; Paying kids for farm work, ideas of fairness vs equal<br \/><span>[0:11:11]<\/span> &#8211; New Zealand idea, Peter\u2019s surgery, Denise\u2019s mom passing, Denise\u2019s personal growth<br \/><span>[0:14:07]<\/span> &#8211; Starting family meetings, updating the will, using Elaine\u2019s workshop tools<br \/><span>[0:19:16]<\/span> &#8211; Patrick\u2019s role, land purchase, non\u2011dairy path &amp; custom farming options<br \/><span>[0:20:37]<\/span> &#8211; Sweat equity, Lucas tracking all hours, housing\/heat as part of compensation<br \/><span>[0:22:20]<\/span> &#8211; Accountant meeting, will changes, protecting Lucas if parents die suddenly<br \/><span>[0:22:57]<\/span> &#8211; Parents\u2019 income\/retirement planning, Denise\u2019s off\u2011farm job, risk &amp; cash flow<br \/><span>[0:26:44]<\/span> &#8211; Next\u2011step planning: documenting needs for Lucas and for Peter &amp; Denise<br \/><span>[0:29:08]<\/span> &#8211; Cohabitation agreement for Lucas\u2019s girlfriend as a risk\u2011management tool<br \/><span>[0:32:09]<\/span> &#8211; Why other families avoid succession talks (fear, hard conversations)<br \/><span>[0:34:13]<\/span> &#8211; Peter\u2019s backstory, losing his dad at 17, being ready to hand over management<br \/><span>[0:35:44]<\/span> &#8211; Mutual respect between generations; recognizing different strengths<br \/><span>[0:38:24]<\/span> &#8211; Questions from \u201cYour Farm, Your Future\u201d (excitement, emotions, success, timing)<br \/><span>[0:39:59]<\/span> &#8211; What \u201cgood management\u201d means when roles are split (barn vs office)<br \/><span>[0:41:03]<\/span> &#8211; Shifting responsibilities, moving bookkeeping to AgExpert Online<br \/><span>[0:42:33]<\/span> &#8211; Knowing what they own, investments, and the \u201cgift\u201d they want to give their kids<br \/><span>[0:44:27]<\/span> &#8211; Cleaning out the farmhouse, kids choosing sentimental items<br \/><span>[0:46:55]<\/span> &#8211; Message to farm women: self\u2011care, personal growth, and resilience<br \/><span>[0:48:23]<\/span> &#8211; Closing: this is a \u201chappy\u201d succession story that\u2019s still unfolding<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What does true success look like for your farm family? In this episode, Denise Angst shares practical insights on family farm succession planning, aligning values, starting honest conversations early, and making emotional and financial decisions that support a strong legacy for the next generation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12560,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[spp-player url=https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/56d782f0-8d4c-422c-bdaa-d2db59d90bab\/EF_-_Ep._34_Libsyn.mp3]\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this episode, my guest is Farm Family Coach <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\/coaching-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lyle Wiens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - a professional Agrologist and Grain Marketing Advisor, with training in conflict management, mediation, and group facilitation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We discuss Lyle\u2019s knowledge on an approach to leadership called the \u201cArt of Hosting\u201d, including the four Principles of Dialogue in which the goal is a meaningful and impactful dialogue that is respectful, creative, generative, and allows for solutions. Listeners will gain insightful and practical wisdom on how to achieve a farm family transition that is oriented towards creating conditions for positive relationships and building healthy teams and organizational culture.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cActually, I morally judge people all the time, and then all of a sudden I find myself in a conversation with them, and it's really rewarding, and I'm totally surprised. See what happens when you're open to curiosity about someone? In the Art of Hosting, we call these limiting beliefs. We look at someone and think that person is not capable of [something], or they can't see a way through this scenario, [but this is simply my own limiting belief at play].\u201d <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-Lyle Wiens<\/span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Mentioned During This Episode<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<b>Books\u00a0<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships\/dp\/189200528X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonviolent Communication, A Language of Life<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Marshall Rosenberg<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Crucial-Conversations-Third-Joseph-Grenny\/dp\/1260474186\/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ISzjC04XT9oNYVlH76lANPrs8hRARi4g6V4HTvljmnfWCBm3ZRcl6S2VpsHMWmXEL0CsHK9Ra1jpVL1LrzY5PNlto88oZ_1GAxFQzruqA_OCNgAgOeOk70Q74aI3khlSM2ZySBhe_yg1fohyrzXjjNSlX3nsq0Ezz3h4U5RI44drBDYT-h7qX8ENtfFLvt0bq471-PJDefD8gYMWA4rZGzFPVF5Ip39D0sh12XGNki-vMdYxCSnOUWsTP1e7PCyQIDqbVz_M_Acd-RwMaV_IlYPCjpupjoBV8KRwOHSWihg.XcYELqLzBFE_qz1LfkBTAHZgTH9lGV9Pf8uWeJXmILQ&dib_tag=se&hvadid=599307924927&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9001353&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3963633315950015572&hvtargid=kwd-311912085817&hydadcr=16959_13463063&keywords=the+crucial+conversation&qid=1733173730&sr=8-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crucial Conversations, Tools for Talking When Stakes are High <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan and Switzler<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Polarity-Management-2nd-Identifying-Unsolvable\/dp\/0874251761\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polarity Management, Identifying and Managing Unsolvable<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Problems by Barry Johnson<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Gifts-Imperfection-Anniversary-Features-brand-new\/dp\/1616499605\/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.b2Klwn53I2rokXqWdq6upqYD-6xQLTK0kTWrvt-W82JvJx85LXBvDQlHqnRW2VKGDSPbS7KkbEsD2WJKAGOVZBjD_oR9wDafAKuFACu9Swjpp6DvCYKBnZ-CmDH2o-Y13_6LgKgGtgqv5NHFbKNNN7OZwCFZhZleYH910ceob43p1HiDQV-FTZInOYywZ1jrBeNgyIEwabiovsOzE2jiYSa8w1pLwNx4FIrXByltsrnrfyoFnzByXFS4_t9bqzUDgQrCsHwsahIeR5OvEm9uhWzxQsBlFt_nCCO-8sVCiEsePe9xQvLBuGxQE5ZjA_IcieffuMXL0IAmvVqeBWRMIZEedlhTxKZRK9jXhcRLqhEKGez5Vok-CNd0Hk8lceLKwSSxN7Y-RFOeOwkaYRlxNKsFGZ0MclVHg7pUBTRkfGBT-bvHqMUz0UuETT_J-Pod.pOK3yL4SJzj3hNoJHVP38A9GsF_QM8qh4Dz0jvPafc8&dib_tag=se&hvadid=599427856982&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9001353&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7669385332039799067&hvtargid=kwd-301880260548&hydadcr=14979_13429897&keywords=the+gift+of+imperfection&qid=1733944509&sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Gifts of Imperfection <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by Bren\u00e9 Brown<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/When-Sorry-Isnt-Enough-Chapman\/dp\/0802407048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Sorry Isn\u2019t Enough<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Dr. Gary Chapman<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>Course\u00a0<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artofhosting.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art of Hosting<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>Podcast Episodes\u00a0<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2023\/10\/02\/08-culture-beats-strategy-believe-behave-decide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farm Family Harmony Podcast (Ep 08) \/ Culture Beats Strategy: Believe, Behave, Decide<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>People<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polaritypartnerships.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barry Johnson: Founding Partner, Chairman & Creator of The Polarity Map\u00ae and Principles<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/brenebrown.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bren\u00e9 Brown: American Academic and Podcaster<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.focusonthefamily.com\/contributors\/gary-chapman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Gary Chapman: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Public Speaker and Best-selling Author<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnvc.org\/about\/marshall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D: Founder of the Center for Nonviolent Communication<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viktorfranklamerica.com\/viktor-frankl-bio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viktor E. Frankl: Author and Holocaust Survivor<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>Blog Posts<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2023\/08\/03\/how-to-say-sorry-at-harvest-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Say \u201cSorry\u201d at Harvest <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by Elaine Froese<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2024\/09\/12\/thinking-inside-the-box-of-lateral-thinking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking Inside the Box of Lateral Thinking<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Lydia Carpenter<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2022\/09\/22\/the-power-of-a-letter-to-get-unstuck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The power of a letter to get unstuck<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Elaine Froese<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>Other<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\/conflict-dynamics-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conflict Dynamics Profile<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Elaine Froese Resources & Links<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/speaking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SPEAKING - book Elaine for your next event<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COACHING - find your Farm Transition Coach<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEMBERSHIP - join the waitlist for the\u00a0 Farm Family Harmony Member<\/span>ship<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/free-planning-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RESOURCES - download for FREE<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CONTACT - take the next steps in your transition<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>About Our Guest<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-10342 alignnone alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screen-Shot-2024-12-18-at-12.23.42-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"160\" height=\"136\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lyle is a Professional Agrologist with the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Manitoba. He also has training in conflict management, mediation, and group facilitation. He works as a Grain Marketing Advisor where he assists farmers as they produce and sell their crops.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\/coaching-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coaching Profile<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Submit a Question<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a burning question you\u2019d like answered on the show by Elaine or one of her amazing coaches? Ask it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/coachfroese.infusionsoft.app\/app\/form\/podcast-questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HERE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b>Share Your Thoughts<\/b>\r\n\r\nDid you enjoy this episode of the Farm Family Harmony Podcast? Keep the conversation going by sharing your experiences and perspectives in the comments below. Your involvement is what makes this community THRIVE! Have your say \u2013 we\u2019re all ears!\r\n\r\nHelp us grow our community by rating the show or submitting a review on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0UCkbGF76mrbbP8UJdjP3e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/farm-family-harmony-podcast\/id1659119952%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a>. Sharing an episode with your community, family, and friends, or commenting on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/farmfamilycoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0is another great way to show your support!\r\n\r\n<strong>Timestamps<\/strong>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:00:30 Introduction to Lyle Wiens<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:03:34 Art of Hosting and the Principles of Dialogue<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:05:33 Key Principles of the Principles of Dialogue<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:08:42 What it means to \u201chost yourself\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:10:03 Listening vs Convincing<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:10:42 Barry Johnson and Polarity<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:13:51 Honoring the intensity of agriculture<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:18:00 Power dynamic in farm family transition<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:18:45 Navigating and hosting powerful people<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:20:00 Sitting with tension and being conflict-aware<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:22:23 The stories we tell ourselves<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:23:25 Power, Control, and Perfectionism<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:25:42 Nonviolent Communication<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:26:23 Life-alienating Communication<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:27:26 Moralistic Judgements<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:29:16 Limiting Beliefs<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:31:35 There\u2019s always a choice<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:36:25 Crying and the culture of love<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:35:42 A generational resistance to face-to-face conversation<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1473],"tags":[2202,1822,2427,1109,1794,2429,2161,7,49,329,762,2370,1685,1949,2428],"class_list":["post-12554","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-farm-family-harmony-podcast","tag-agricultural-leadership","tag-family-business-succession","tag-family-farm-succession-planning","tag-farm-family-communication","tag-farm-family-harmony","tag-farm-family-values","tag-farm-future-planning","tag-farm-legacy","tag-farm-management","tag-farm-succession","tag-farm-transition","tag-multigenerational-farms","tag-next-generation-farming","tag-rural-family-business","tag-succession-planning-for-farmers"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Family Farm Succession Planning: Values, Legacy, and the Next Generation<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn 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