10 episodes

Tapa Palapa is an approach to life we try to capture in a podcast. It's a celebration of all the courses in the banquet of life, explored in playful but meaningful conversations between two professional coaches, Francie and Steve. Imagine an open-air gathering place with a thatched roof right next to the beach, where you meet up with good friends for tapas (snacks) and drinks. That's the feeling of Tapa Palapa.

Tapa Palapa Tapa Palapa: Francie Cooper and Steve Coxsey

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Tapa Palapa is an approach to life we try to capture in a podcast. It's a celebration of all the courses in the banquet of life, explored in playful but meaningful conversations between two professional coaches, Francie and Steve. Imagine an open-air gathering place with a thatched roof right next to the beach, where you meet up with good friends for tapas (snacks) and drinks. That's the feeling of Tapa Palapa.

    Go Gumby!

    Go Gumby!

    It’s our season finale! Click the triangle in the circle below to listen on this page, or click “Play in Popup” to open a small window that streams the show. You can click “Download” if you want a copy of the MP3 audio file on your computer to put on your iPod or other player.

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    This is another “Wildcard Wednesday” episode because May had five Tuesdays. Five Tuesdays means Wildcard Wednesday. Don’t you love our logic?
    Gumby is our mascot for this show because we’re talking about flexibility. We want you to be prepared for change, because it’s coming. Predictable, likely, unlikely, or unexpected, it shows up in different forms. But it shows up. You can’t avoid change.
    What do you do to keep yourself flexible to handle change as it comes? Do you have any special “Mind Gumby” techniques to share with our audience? We want to hear them! Tell us in a comment below.
    The show will be on summer break, but past episodes are always available. Please help us spread the word by telling your friends and family about the show. You can send them to this link so they can subscribe through iTunes. You can also invite them to sign up by RSS feed or by e-mail. Click the Facebook “recommend” button at the top of this post, and then click the buttons at the bottom of the post to share it through social media or by e-mail. Thank you for helping more people find us.


    This Week’s Tidbits:
    Sign up for Francie’s Weekly Companion by clicking here.
    Sign up for Steve’s Trailblazer newsletter by clicking here.

    • 9 min
    Champions 2.0

    Champions 2.0

    We used the timer again to keep the show to 8 minutes of conversation, so it’s less than 9 minutes even with the intro and outro. Click the triangle in the circle below to listen on this page, or click “Play in Popup” to open a small window that streams the show. You can click “Download” if you want a copy of the MP3 audio file on your computer to put on your iPod or other player.

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    This month we’re looking at the guest list you would create for a dinner celebrating your life. They are your “Circle of Champions.”
    On this show we’re talking about the effect of virtual interactions on our ability to have close, sustaining relationships. We recorded on the sidewalk outside a Starbucks, because many people who work as free agents use Starbucks both as a base for their virtual relationships (free Wi-Fi) and as a place to meet friends and colleagues when they need face-to-face interaction.
    How can you use digital communication to enhance relationships with your champions who don’t live nearby? Can a relationship that starts virtually grow into a champion relationship? What if all your interactions with someone are digital, through social media or texting or e-mail? Can you reach that level of connection and familiarity without live interaction?
    These are challenging questions. So challenging, in fact, that Steve seems to wind up debating himself! Please leave a comment with your thoughts, your questions, or your experiences using digital communication to cultivate sustaining relationships.
    And please tell your Circle of Champions about Tapa Palapa. You can send them to this link so they can subscribe through iTunes. You can also invite them to sign up by RSS feed or by e-mail. Click the Facebook “recommend” button at the top of this post, and then click the buttons at the bottom of the post to share it through social media or by e-mail. Thank you for helping more people find us.


    This Week’s Tidbits:
    Sign up for Francie’s Weekly Companion by clicking here.
    Sign up for Steve’s Twisting Road Traveler by clicking here.

    • 8 min
    Being A Champion

    Being A Champion

    You can click the triangle in the circle below to listen to the show on this page, or click “Play in Popup” to open a small window that streams it. You can click “Download” if you want a copy of the MP3 audio file on your computer to put on your iPod or other player.

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    This month we’re looking at the guest list you would create for a dinner celebrating your life. They are your “Circle of Champions.”
    As we set up and planned the show, some of the children on a field trip to the park slowly moved their loud play towards our picnic table. That’s probably because we were near the sand volleyball court, where they were chasing and dumping sand on each other!
    We wanted to keep the show under 10 minutes so we set a timer for 8 minutes and stopped talking when it went off. Really! Okay, we talked for a couple seconds more, but then we stopped. Even with the intro and the outro the show wound up well under 9 minutes – only 8 minutes and 37 seconds! Thank you. We were surprised, too.
    This week we’re looking for an opportunity to be a champion for someone. We have several suggestions on how you can encourage, support, or celebrate with someone. You can challenge yourself even more by looking for the chance to be a champion to someone you wouldn’t automatically think of. Make an intention to be a champion for someone, and then share your experience in the comments section below.
    Will you tell your Circle of Champions about Tapa Palapa? You can send them to this link so they can subscribe through iTunes. You can also invite them to sign up by RSS feed or by e-mail. Click the Facebook “recommend” button at the top of this post, and then click the buttons at the bottom of the post to share it through social media or by e-mail. Thank you for helping more people find us.


    This Week’s Tidbits:
    Read Francie’s Weekly Companion asking, “What flavor of ice cream are you?”
    Sign up for Francie’s Weekly Companion by clicking here.
    Sign up for Steve’s Twisting Road Traveler by clicking here.

    • 8 min
    Finding Your Champions

    Finding Your Champions

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    This month we’re looking at the guest list you would create for a dinner celebrating your life. They are your “Circle of Champions.”
    We’re recording from the park again this week, but you’ll know that when you hear the children playing and shouting, the swings squeaking, and the airplane flying overhead. But we didn’t get distracted! We stayed focused on our topic for this show, finding your champions and cultivating those relationships.
    We have suggestions for you to strengthen your relationships with your champions, and to identify people who can be champions in your life and to start cultivating those relationships. Did you identify as being more introverted or more extroverted? Is it pretty easy for you to list your close supporters, or is it really tough? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below.
    Tell your personal champions about Tapa Palapa. You can send them to this link so they can subscribe through iTunes. You can also invite them to sign up by RSS feed or by e-mail. Click the Facebook “like” button at the top of this post, and then click the buttons at the bottom of the post to share it through social media or by e-mail. Thank you for helping more people find us.


    This Week’s Tidbits:
    “The Pursuit of Happiness” on CBS Sunday Morning
    Sign up for Francie’s Weekly Companion by clicking here.
    Sign up for Steve’s Twisting Road Traveler by clicking here.

    • 11 min
    Who’s In Your Tribe?

    Who’s In Your Tribe?

    This month we’re looking at the guest list you would create for a dinner celebrating your life. They are your “Circle of Champions.”
    Click the triangle in the circle below to listen to the show, or click “Play in Popup” to open a small window that streams the show. You can click “Download” if you want a copy of the MP3 audio file on your computer to put on your iPod or other player.

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    This week we’re talking about the reasons close, sustaining relationships matter. Who are the people that support you and guide you and really ‘get’ you? What’s it like to talk to a close friend or family member about a struggle you’re having? What’s it like to share your good news? Please leave a comment and let us know.
    Tell your personal champions about Tapa Palapa. You can send them to this link so they can subscribe through iTunes. You can also invite them to sign up by RSS feed or by e-mail. Click the Facebook “like” button at the top of this post, and then click the buttons at the bottom of the post to share it through social media or by e-mail. Thank you for helping more people find us.


    This Week’s Tidbits:
    Sign up for Francie’s Weekly Companion by clicking here.
    Sign up for Steve’s Twisting Road Traveler by clicking here.

    • 10 min
    Ferris Bueller Took One!

    Ferris Bueller Took One!

    All month long we’re preparing portable snacks and surprise treats to carry with us as we head out for fun. Our theme is “Play is Serious Work.”
    Click the triangle in the circle below to listen to the show, or click “Play in Popup” to open a small window that streams the show. You can click “Download” if you want a copy of the MP3 audio file on your computer to put on your iPod or other player.

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    This week we’re setting a big challenge. We want you to take a day off and dedicate the entire day to fun and play. The first step, making a list of things you might do on your day off, is hard enough. Don’t believe us? Try it!
    But don’t stop there. Once you have your list, take it to the next level. Choose your day off and head out with your list. Try new things to see if you like them. Rediscover things you enjoy but haven’t done in a long time, like flying kites or playing putt-putt golf. Eat some interesting food. Get outside!
    Please leave us a comment with your list of fun things to do on your day off. What have you thought about doing but haven’t tried yet? What have you remembered doing in the past that you want to do again? What would be the main thing on your list, the one you would want to do for sure? What things sound fun to you even though you think other people won’t call them fun? We would love to hear from you!
    Please help us get more people to put this show on their lists of new things to try out. Encourage your friends and family to enjoy a few minutes of fun with us at Tapa Palapa. You can send them to this link so they can subscribe through iTunes. You can also invite them to sign up by RSS feed or by e-mail. Thanks for your help.
    Remember to click the Facebook “like” button at the top of this post, and then click the buttons at the bottom of the post to share it through social media or by e-mail. Thank you for helping more people find us.


    This Week’s Tidbits:
    Where in the World is Francie?
    As last week’s show was ending Francie headed off through the spa. Where in the world did she go? Follow along as Steve tries to find her in this Tapa Palapa Cinema special short film.
    Our Sponsor Location
    A special thank you to Trina Weaver, manager of the Sanford Spa & Salon. She was very kind to take us on a tour of the facility and let us record there last week.
    The spa is part of The Sanford House Inn & Spa, a luxurious bed and breakfast with a variety of room styles for overnight guests, an elegant relaxing restaurant and bar, a comfortable home-like event room, and beautiful grounds.
    Our Sponsor Event
    The Sanford House was the site of the original Refocus, Reinvent, Rebuild day-long retreat workshop. The spring version will take place there May 14th. Contact Francie for more information.
    Sign up for Francie’s Weekly Companion by clicking here.
    Sign up for Steve’s Twisting Road Traveler by clicking here.

    • 14 min

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