Aspire for More with Erin
This podcast is designed to mentor, motivate and create momentum to support the Executive Directors in the senior living industry. The Executive Director role is one of the hardest roles to succeed in due to the constant demands of the expectations from residents, families, home (corporate) office and associates. It is the goal of the host, Erin Thompson, to create an interactive environment that allows active support and mentoring in the same place consistently. A safe and neutral space where the silly questions, the hard and emotional questions can be asked without fear.
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What if failure isn’t something to fear—but something to use?
In this episode of Aspire For More with Erin, we unpack one of the hardest truths of leadership: you will fail. But failure doesn’t have to define you. In fact, it can refine you.
Erin introduces the FAIL → GAIN Framework and shares personal stories, practical leadership lessons, and the mindset shifts that can transform mistakes into ...
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What if your greatest setback was the seed of your greatest comeback? In this episode, Erin gets real about what failure actually means—and why it's often the doorway to the growth we crave most. From leading a senior living community to 100% occupancy just months after COVID, to being fired to , Erin shares her personal story of transformation, breaking down how mistakes, when reflected o...
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Perception can make or break senior living. Filmmaker and storyteller Peter Murphy Lewis is here to flip the script — and put caregivers at the heart of the story.
In this episode, we unpack the making of People Worth Caring About, the groundbreaking documentary shining a light on the passion, grit, and humanity of long-term care teams. You’ll hear why authentic, imperfect storytelling connects ...
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Behind the polished lobby and the corporate metrics is a world of constant pressure, emotional resilience, and the unspoken challenges that senior living leaders face every single day.
In this powerful conversation, Erin sits down with Kent Mulkey, Founder of Elevation Coaching and Membership Sales Executive for One-on-One Sales Academy, whose viral LinkedIn posts have resonated with tens of tho...
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In this episode of Aspire for More with Erin, we’re diving deep into the future of dementia education and staff training with two powerhouse guests:
Dr. Jennifer Stelter, Founder & CEO of the Dementia Connection Institute
Natalie Kravitz, Director of Engagement Operations at Activity Connection and Dementia Connection Institute Ambassador
Together, they explore what’s broken in t...
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What if the key to better dementia care isn’t more complexity—but more simplicity?
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Erin sits down with Allyson Schrier, founder of Zinnia TV, to discuss how personal experience, curiosity, and innovation led to a tool that's transforming dementia education. From caregiving for her husband with frontotemporal dementia to developin...
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In this milestone episode, Erin reflects on what it really means to show up consistently — as a podcaster, a leader, and a community builder. After 100 episodes, she’s learned that the pursuit of success is rarely about one big moment, it’s about the quiet, steady rhythm of doing the right things over and over again.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why 100% occupancy is a byproduct, not the g...
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New ED's Playbook to Creating and IMpactful Community Cultrue
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In this episode of Aspire for More with Erin, we dive deep into one of the most urgent challenges facing the senior living industry: the retention crisis among Executive Directors and administrators. Erin is joined by Blair Quasnitschka, a seasoned senior living leader and board member of the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA), for a real and refreshing conversation about ho...
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In this solo episode, Erin breaks down the real reason most senior living leaders quit too soon, and how to tell if you’re facing a Dip, a Cliff, or a Cul-de-Sac (inspired by Seth Godin’s The Dip).
She shares the 4 Emotional Phases every Executive Director goes through, the mindset traps that keep you stuck, and 3 powerful questions to ask before you hand in your resignation.
If you’ve ever felt ...
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R.I.S.E. a Framework for Leadership in the Modern Era
In this podcast episode designed for leaders seeking mentoring and motivation, the focus is on transitioning from control-based leadership to influence-based leadership.
Erin introduces the RISE framework, which stands for Relationships, Inspiration, Strategy, and Empowerment. The episode covers how control-based leadership, which r...
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In this episode of the Aspire for More with Erin podcast, Erin and guest Malinda Schulte, professor and founder of Ms. Healthcare Consulting, discuss strategies to help leaders in senior living avoid burnout and empower their teams. They explore the importance of not assuming others share the same knowledge, categorizing tasks to avoid feeling overwhelmed, and fostering a psychologica...
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New ED's Playbook to Creating and IMpactful Community Cultrue
Connect with me on LinkedIn
Follow me on Facebook where I educate, equip and empower family members how to proactively care for their elderly loved ones.
Follow me on Instagram where I educate, equip and empower family members how to proactively care for their elderly loved ones.
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New ED's Playbook to Creating and IMpactful Community Cultrue
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Championing PACE: Comprehensive Care for the Elderly with Donna Wilhelm
In this episode, Erin reconnects with Donna Wilhelm, Vice President for Advocacy and Government Relations for Trinity Health Continuing Care, to discuss the impactful PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. Donna shares insights about her career shift into senior living services, her role in ...
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Leadership Test: Are you Bill Clinton or David Letterman?
When crisis hits your senior living community, there are two ways leaders show up:
Deny, deflect, and damage trust (Bill Clinton strategy)
Own it, address it, and build stronger relationships (David Letterman strategy)
The truth?
You can't lead through crisis by pretending it’s not happening.
You can only lead through...
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New ED's Playbook to Creating and IMpactful Community Cultrue
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Follow me on Facebook where I educate, equip and empower family members how to proactively care for their elderly loved ones.
Follow me on Instagram where I educate, equip and empower family members how to proactively care for their elderly loved ones.
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In this episode, we explore the struggles of perfectionism, identity, and comparison, and how they can keep us feeling stuck and inadequate as leaders and in our personal lives. The speaker shares a personal journey of overcoming these challenges, focusing on the importance of building momentum through small, consistent actions, maintaining a positive atmosphere, and celebrating accomplish...
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Unlocking Leadership Potential in Senior Living Through Coaching: Featuring Rose Signs
In this episode, Erin speaks with Rose Saenz, president and operations specialist at RevealSol, about the pivotal role of coaching in senior living leadership. They delve into their personal journeys, emphasizing the transformative impact of coaching on enhancing leadership skills, improving retentio...
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In this episode, we explore the essential elements of leadership in senior living, focusing on service and empathy.
Erin sits down with Jenna La Charity, Director of Sales and Marketing at Levante Senior Living and a professor at Algonquin College, to discuss ways to balance business goals with heart-centered leadership.
Jenna shares her journey from social work to senior living, emphasizing th...
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