Nina Couto, BA, BHSc

23/12/2024

Be the change you wish to see! 🌍

✨ Let’s lead by shining examples and uplift others with every step.

How will you impact the world today? 💪😊

23/12/2024

🌍 How can history shape our understanding of resistance and acceptance?

Let’s explore perspectives that challenge the status quo.

Because acknowledging the past empowers us to build bridges not walls.

💬 Drop your thoughts below!

17/12/2024

In the whirlwind of today’s digital age, an online business is your ticket to a life of freedom and endless possibilities. 🌟

Imagine saying goodbye to the daily commute grind and embracing a lifestyle that offers flexibility and sustainability 🌍✨

Picture this: earning while exploring the world, setting your own schedule, and crafting a life that's genuinely yours.

But let's be real—there are challenges too.

🐶You'll need ninja-level self-discipline, excellent time management, and a strategy to stand out in a bustling online market.

Despite these hurdles, the rewards are immense.

Embracing an online venture could lead to that elusive work-life balance, enriching both personal growth and professional achievements.

Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey?

I’d love to hear your thoughts and stories in the comments below! 🚀

16/12/2024

🌿 BREAK FREE from the gridlock of the 9-to-5 hustle!

Discover how embracing a SUSTAINABLE lifestyle can transform your journey.

🚗 ➡️ 🌳

Want to live more and stress less?

Let’s chat about making life truly yours! 💬

11/12/2024

💭 Are You Stuck in a Mindset That's Holding You Back?

🔄 Do you find yourself constantly drained, juggling the impossible in healthcare while feeling undervalued?
🛑 Do you catch yourself blaming systems, leaders, or colleagues for the toxic work environment you endure?

➡️ What if I told you there’s a cost to staying in victim consciousness?

In my new slides, I break down:
💸 The price of living in a mindset of blame and helplessness
💡 The freedom that comes from shifting to a responsible consciousness—where you reclaim your power and align your actions with your purpose.

✨ Responsibility isn’t about taking on everything alone; it’s about shifting how you think.
Imagine creating a work culture where safety, respect, and empowerment flow naturally. It starts with YOU.

🔥 Hooked? Swipe through and discover:
✅ How victimized thinking might be holding you back
✅ The rewards of transforming automated thoughts into empowered choices
✅ A framework for creating safe, thriving workplaces

💬 Question for you: What’s one mindset shift that helped you become a more effective leader or collaborator in healthcare? Share below—I’d love to hear! 👇

📢 If this message resonates:
♻️ Recycle this into your network—share it with fellow leaders who are ready to create healthier workspaces.
🤝 Together, we can inspire change, one mindset at a time.

✨ Leaders: Let’s stop being “bosses” and start building environments where every team member thrives.

➡️ Check out the slides now and tag someone who needs to see this! 👀

09/12/2024

Step out of your Comfort Zone and embrace the journey of growth!

🌱 Fear may hold you back, but every challenge in the Learning Zone turns into a stepping stone towards achievement.

Ready to reach your potential?

🚀 Let's thrive together!

02/12/2024

A linkedIn connection of mine, shared this video with me today. I think it is worth watching if you feel like you are meant for more, you see things differently and you are on a path of helping empower others find their purpose and passion.

This YouTube video features a powerful speech by renowned psychologist and best-selling author, Dr. Gabor Maté, on the social problems that plague society to...

01/12/2024

✨ Immerse yourself in the art of being 'Mindful', not just a 'Mind Full'.

Let go of the chaos and embrace the calm. 🌿

Take a moment today to pause, breathe, and truly experience life for what it is. 🙌

27/11/2024

👉 Why I Detest Unions in Healthcare 👈

This might ruffle some feathers, but hear me out 👇

💡 Picture this:

I was admitting a term patient at a Level 2 hospital.
Meconium-stained fluid? ✅
External fetal monitoring? ✅
A 2-3 minute prolonged late deceleration? ✅

🩺 I acted quickly, performed intrauterine resuscitation (IUR), and stabilized the fetal heart rate (FHR).

From there, I:
✔️ Consulted with on call MD at the nurses station & transferred care to RN staff & MD
✔️ Delegated tasks to the RNs assisting me, who responded to my call bell
✔️ Began documenting to ensure nothing was forgotten.

🤝 Here’s the thing about this hospital (and many others like it):
Registered Midwives (RMs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) are siloed.
There was no collaboration, no teamwork, no integration.
RNs are responsible/assigned to GP and OB patients, not RMs. “Midwife patients are DIFFERENT.”

🛑 Then IT happened.

A senior RN, who did not respond to the situation, walked down the hall, stopped at the door way, yelling at me for momentarily having my back to the patient. This happened in front of the patient, their partner, and two RNs. Get this, she was charge that night.

I didn’t let it slide.

I calmly pulled her aside to address her reaction—not once, but twice.

I asked to speak with her privately to address the outburst. She seemed shocked by my ability to confront her directly and attempt to have an honest conversation.

Her response?

🗣️ "I’ve been a nurse for 25 years, and I DO NOT plan to change NOW!"

🤯 WOW. Just WOW.

💬 Keep in mind:
I was in my thirties, 3-4 years in my career, while she was likely twice my age.
She didn’t ask about the situation, didn’t seek context, didn’t help—just judged and acted. She was also the charge nurse that day.

🔥 This is why I dislike unions.

They often shield people resistant to change—those who are comfortable in their status quo—at the expense of teamwork, progress, and patient safety.

Can you relate? Have you experienced something similar? A teacher or boss?

💡 Looking back:
Here’s the twist. The colleague who eventually ended my contract praised me at the time for my courage in confronting this RN. She acknowledged that this woman was a well-known, “old-school” bully, and others had been intimidated by her behaviour for YEARS.
It’s bittersweet. On one hand, it felt validating to hear that even my critics recognized my strength. On the other, it’s a harsh reminder of how systemic issues like silos and protection through unions enable these patterns to persist.

🏢 Accountability? She kept her position employed at this hospital and continues to earning a livelihood until her desired retirement date.

But I’ll admit, unions also show us polarity:
🌗 Yin and yang.
👩‍⚕️ They protect, but they also perpetuate harm.
Without that contrast, I wouldn’t have this story.

🤔 Now, I want to hear from you:

Have you experienced situations like this in healthcare or toxic workplaces?

How did they shape your perspective? 👇

20/11/2024

🚨 Healthcare Leaders, Here's a Truth Bomb You Can’t Ignore 🚨

Are you unknowingly creating a ripple effect of burnout or brilliance in your workplace? 🌊

🎯 Put yourself out there. Experientially see the ‘programs’ that get in the way for YOU to see YOUR ‘programs’ that are in YOUR WAY.

💡 This insight hit me hard during a course I recently took called Genesis by Inspirean. It’s all about personal development and understanding how we show up in the world.

🔑 Here’s the truth most healthcare professionals miss: Your title, position, or job doesn’t define the culture—you do. How you embody yourself with others creates a ripple effect: helpful or harmful. 🌟

💔 A personal story to bring this home:
The other day, my boss at the brewery casually asked about my weekend. I shared about Genesis. Then he said something that stopped me in my tracks:
"I know how I show up at work has an effect on you."

😲 WOW. Imagine my shock. In my 10 years as a midwife, across 3 midwifery practices and 6 hospitals, I NEVER heard a leader acknowledge this responsibility. Not once.

🤔 This made me realize: Personal development isn’t just a “nice-to-have”; it’s essential for leadership.

💎 When we invest in courses, coaches, or mentors who understand the laws of the universe and vibrational alignment, we elevate ourselves—and our teams. This isn’t “woo”; it’s the foundation for sustainable, compassionate leadership.

💬 Let’s start a conversation:
👉 Have you ever had a leader acknowledge the impact of their actions on you?
👉 If you’re a leader, how do you think your energy shapes your team’s well-being?

♻️ Share this with leaders who are ready to move beyond being “bosses” and create safe, thriving healthcare environments.
✅ Tag someone who could benefit from this reminder!

Let’s create a ripple effect of health and harmony in healthcare. 🌈

18/11/2024

👂✨ Are you really listening—or just waiting for your turn to speak?

In healthcare, how we listen can mean the difference between healing and harm.

Let’s explore the 3 types of listening and how they shape the cultures we create. 🏥

🚦 The 3 Types of Listening

1️⃣ Listening to Agree 🤝

You’ve already had an experience that supports this view.
Your inner dialogue: “I already know this. I’m right.”

2️⃣ Listening to Disagree ❌

You’ve had an experience that opposes this view.
Your inner dialogue: “I already know this. I’m right.”

👀 Notice the pattern?

Both are transactional.

They’re focused on defending what we know, not expanding our understanding.

🤔 How do we move beyond prejudice?

First, let’s define it:
Prejudice = A judgment made before we truly know.

🔄 The Transformational Way: Listening to Be With
This type of listening is an act of transformation. It requires:

💡 Curiosity over judgment.
💡 A willingness to meet others where they are.
💡 The courage to change yourself, not others.

🌟 3 Steps to Listen Transformationally:
1️⃣ Be Present.

Commit your full attention to the speaker.

2️⃣ Notice Your Feelings.

Ask yourself:
What belief is being challenged right now?
Am I clinging to a viewpoint to feel “right”?

3️⃣ Get Curious.

Instead of reacting, explore:
Why does this feel uncomfortable or new?

💬 Your Turn:
What type of listening do you catch yourself doing most often?

How might transformational listening change the way you lead or care for others?

🌱 Share your thoughts below!

♻️ Recycling Knowledge:

🎯 Let’s create ripple effects in healthcare, business & relationships.

Share this post with a leader, friend, or family who’s ready to build safe and thriving workplaces & communication.

Together, we can shift from “being the boss” to becoming compassionate, transformational leaders. 🫶

15/11/2024

Winning Isn’t Just a Wish—It’s a Commitment! 🏆

I see it time and time again:

people quit on themselves🐶

whether it’s in my water business, in coaching, or even in the second stage of labor. Success, like delivering a baby or building a dream, requires pushing past the discomfort, stepping out of the box, and challenging yourself to grow.

✨ Are you in line for the hard work or just dreaming big?
Whether it’s in business, life, or those pivotal moments when things get tough, winning is about showing up, leveling up, and staying the course. 🌟

So, are you ready to step out of your comfort zone and claim what’s yours?

11/11/2024

Did you know?

The journey of water before it quenches our thirst is complex! 🚰

From coagulation to disinfection—every step is paramount.

How can we ensure a healthy population when many lack basic knowledge on this vital process?

Let's dive deeper into water wisdom! 💧



Learn more: cdc.gov/drinking-water

11/11/2024

✨ Just LITERALLY wrapped up a powerful 30-hour weekend in a course called Genesis, and honestly, I’m still taking it all in. This experience was beyond words: a whirlwind of activities, breakthroughs, healing, love, and yes—tears, so many tears, Saturday, OMG! 💫

🛡️ As someone who has worked in healthcare & had a childhood of bullying, I built an emotional armour, a way to protect myself from the constant impact of others’ pain, judgements and prejudices. Now, that armour is smashed! Through Genesis, I’ve learned that my true power lies in my choices moving forward.

🌍 I choose to dedicate myself to a vision—a world where people reclaim their health, fulfill their dreams, and tap into their own genius. It’s time to break down outdated systems and return to what truly matters: our COLLECTIVE potential.

🚀 If you’re ambitious, a dreamer, or have a big vision (or if your workplace supports personal growth!), I cannot recommend this course enough.

Sign up by Friday for an exclusive offer. Save $700USD -> https://pages.inspirean.com/genesis-special

⭐️ I get NOTHING from this—no commission, just the joy of seeing you take a step toward your dreams. ⭐️

Reach out if you do—I’d love to support you on this journey and return the favour! 💪✨

This is meant for you
xo
🍃 Nina

Genesis is a 3-day deep dive to discover what's keeping you from getting the results you truly desire (and deserve).We'll work together for 3 full days to uncover, uproot, and break down the barriers, mental blocks, and bad habits that keep most folks from ever having the life of their dreams.You'll...

09/11/2024

Have you ever felt bogged down by past experiences? 🧠

Here’s the thing—it’s all about how we choose to interpret "that thing." We have the power to transform trauma into empowerment and let our stories truly shine. 💪✨

Let’s take charge, share our hard-earned lessons, and inspire the world around us.

Because hey, who doesn’t love a good plot twist, right? 🌎

♻️ Share this & Save. The more we empower others, the more we unite in harmony and rise above the toxicity.

04/11/2024

Ever bite into one bad strawberry and it ruins the whole carton? 🍓

Negativity is just like that sneaky strawberry, and honestly, who needs that in our lives? It's time to toss those toxic vibes and invite positivity and purpose back in! 🌟

I'm all about helping folks find their groove and live a more fulfilling life.

Whether you’re looking to share your journey or just need a little pep talk, let's chat over Zoom! 💬✨



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