Communicate to Motivate

The biggest episode of the podcast to date! I am joined by the founder and president of The Transformation Factory, Alexiou Gibson. They develop sea moss gel, a super food packed with nutrients and health benefits. Alexiou was on ABC's Shark Tank and struck a lucrative deal with Mark Cuban & Kevin Hart.  Watch Alexio on Shark Tank here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL_Efp4H6z0 Alexiou and I talk all about his Shark Tank experience, his revolutionary product, style of leadership and views on company culture and communication. Alexiou also has an emotional story to tell about his journey to developing better health habits. Listen in and enjoy the show.  Support Alexiou and The Transformation Factory below: Instagram: @Alexiou2.0 @SeaMossTransformation Website: www.seamosstransformation.com   Dr. Jim Van Allan is the Vice President of Schools with The Jon Gordon Companies. He runs The Energy Bus for Schools program which helps to build positive school campuses across the country. Jim speaks to schools and companies on leadership, communication, culture, vision, and more. He is also a Professor of Communications with the Keiser University E-Campus. Jim has a goal to help people improve their communication skills one podcast at a time. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every week where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com www.EBSconference.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission

In this episode we look at delayed dreams and when we should start pursuing them again. Most times, it is about timing and credibility. Some are still worth it and should be pursued now...others need more time before the timing is right.  --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is the Vice President of Schools with The Jon Gordon Companies. He runs The Energy Bus for Schools program which helps to build positive school campuses across the country. Jim speaks to schools and companies on leadership, communication, culture, vision, and more. He is also a Professor of Communications with the Keiser University E-Campus. Jim has a goal to help people improve their communication skills one podcast at a time. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission

No matter how long you have been together with your partner, we still should make genuine attempts to understand each other. Personalities shift over the years, and relational maintenance is needed! In today's episode, I am joined by my wife, Stephanie Van Allan, who runs a fitness non-profit You Tube channel called The Fitness Mission. She believes in a healthy mind, body, and soul. Enjoy this great conversation on a little-known yet very important aspect of communication: chronemics- how each person values time....it says so much about personality and actions!   *This was recorded LIVE on her You Tube channel on 2/14/2023 -----------------------------------------------------   Dr. Jim Van Allan is the Vice President of Schools with The Jon Gordon Companies. He runs The Energy Bus for Schools program which helps to build positive school campuses across the country. Jim speaks to schools and companies on leadership, communication, culture, vision, and more. He is also a Professor of Communications with the Keiser University E-Campus. Jim has a goal to help people improve their communication skills one podcast at a time. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every week where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

When taking a hybrid approach to a relationship, the traditional gender roles and responsibilities are significantly shared. When two people have the right mentality about the relationship and engage in a shared experience, it will solidify a stronger relationship. In this episode, we look at what this new 'hybrid man' looks like and ramifications for future generations.  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is the Vice President of Schools with The Jon Gordon Companies. He runs The Energy Bus for Schools program which helps to build positive school campuses across the country. Jim speaks to schools and companies on leadership, communication, culture, vision, and more. He is also a Professor of Communications with the Keiser University E-Campus. Jim has a goal to help people improve their communication skills one podcast at a time. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission

It all starts with you. How bad do you want to make a shift in your life? Until you really recognize and want something, it tends to not happen. If this is the year you finally want to make a change, you have to go all in...with a plan that works for you. In today's episode, we explore 4 ways to really succeed at habit and life changes.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is the Vice President of Schools with The Jon Gordon Companies. He runs The Energy Bus for Schools program which helps to build positive school campuses across the country. Jim speaks to schools and companies on leadership, communication, culture, vision, and more. He is also a Professor of Communications with the Keiser University E-Campus. Jim has a goal to help people improve their communication skills one podcast at a time. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission

Today we celebrate and honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr. He truly found his purpose and calling preaching and leading the Civil Right Movement in the late 50's and 60's. His impact led to many legal changes and way of life for Black people across America. In this episode we look at the Top 6 things that made MLK such an impactful and brilliant speaker. If you are looking to improve your public speaking, this is a must listen.   Dr. Jim Van Allan is the Vice President of Schools with The Jon Gordon Companies. He runs The Energy Bus for Schools program which helps to build positive school campuses across the country. Jim speaks to schools and companies on leadership, communication, culture, vision, and more. He is also a Professor of Communications with the Keiser University E-Campus. Jim has a goal to help people improve their communication skills one podcast at a time. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

What path are you on in 2023? What kind of anxiety do you have about new ventures and goals you set for yourself? Every path is an opportunity to change your life for the better and inspire others in the process. Learn 5 things to do as you start down your path in 2023.  --------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is the Vice President of Schools with The Jon Gordon Companies. He runs The Energy Bus for Schools program which helps to build positive school campuses across the country. Jim speaks to schools and companies on leadership, communication, culture, vision, and more. He is also a Professor of Communications with the Keiser University E-Campus. Jim has a goal to help people improve their communication skills one podcast at a time. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

The Return is Here! Communicate to Motivate is back for 2023. There will be new episodes, special guests, and lots of important take-aways as we move from series to series. Everyone loves a big return and a great comback. This goes for all of our listeners as you ring in a new year...what will your comeback be? What positive habits will you return to? Listen in as we talk all about our great comeback! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is the Vice President of Schools with The Jon Gordon Companies. He runs The Energy Bus for Schools program which helps to build positive school campuses across the country. Jim speaks to schools and companies on leadership, communication, culture, vision, and more. He is also a Professor of Communications with the Keiser University E-Campus. Jim has a goal to help people improve their communication skills one podcast at a time. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

WIth a recent study, it indicates that voice matters with the perception of others. HOW we sound from a pitch perspective carries a lot of weight with listeners. Are we sounding too weak or mild? Do we sound too overpowering? Listen in as we discuss the keys to sounding more commanding and attracting more ears to your message. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

The latest research suggests we spend 80% of our conversations discussing other people. While only 5% may be malicious, we sure do enjoy discussing the details of other people's lives. Some of this is to fill the time and some of this is to expose different members of the group. Listen in as I reveal the latest research on gossip, why we do it, and what to avoid.  Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

Some of the latest research from Penn State's Human Development and Family Studies Center focused on how to have strong relationships with our kids as they go through different stages. It all starts with positive parenting when they are young to set the stage for better relationships as they age. There is much work to do so listen in! ------------------------------------ Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

A recent article from the Breakpoint Colson Center points out that young men are not forming social bonds with real, live people, even the kinds of bonds that have historically captured their attention. Girls are outperforming boys in all levels of school and fatherlessness has been rising since the 90s. It almost feels like a revolution is needed to build-up strong, servant-hearted young men who will go on to become great husbands and fathers one day. The communication channels are ready to explore! -------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission

Our schools are struggling with staff shortages, so maybe you and I are the difference makers? Listen in as we look at the growing staff shortage issue in schools and how parents and community members can make-up the difference. It's time to let our skills shine! ---------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

What are three things we can do from a 'Relational Maintenance' standpoint to help strengthen our relationships moving forward? 1) Committ to it 2) Look forward to special time together 3) Realize the importance for long-term success Relationships are not built overnight. They take many years to solidify but can show cracks over time if maintenance is not performed. Time to get to work!   Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

In our series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' we explore the next rule of The Energy Bus which helps you to look at your ride through life with a more positive, optimistic lens. Not everyone's ride through life is easy and 'enjoying the ride' does not mean we ignore the difficulties of life. However, with our minds in the right spot, we know we can become resilient and look to the good. We can fill our minds with things and people that will uplift us and not bring us down. 'Enjoying the Ride' is a culmination to the Energy Bus which has taught us powerful principles for how to think and stay positive on our journey...as much as we possibly can.  ------------------------------ Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

In our series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' we explore the next rule of The Energy Bus which asks the question of: what fuels you? Often times we don't get burned out because of what we do, we get burned out because we forget why we do it. Our purpose is an opportunity to become very self-aware and know what it is you are supposed to do and where you are supposed to be. Purpose is the ultimate fuel and guiding system.  --------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

In our series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' we explore the next rule of The Energy Bus which, beside the first rule of You're the Driver, might be one of the most important. Loving your passengers is a state of being as it is simply something you just do. We must become people of action, no matter what we get or don't get in return.  --------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

In our series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' we explore the next rule of The Energy Bus which encourages you to spread good, positive, contagious energy. We are naturally attracted to people who we enjoy being around, who uplift us, bring us comfort, and who we can feel their positive energy.  Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

In our series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' we explore the next rule of The Energy Bus which discusses what to do with those difficult people in our lives. In the book, negative people are referred to as 'Energy Vampires' because they suck the life out of teams, families, and situations. They are always negative, whining, complaining, and very draining. Unfortunately, many of these people don't even know they are acting this way. So what do we do? Tune in! --------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

In our series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' we explore the next rule of The Energy Bus which encourages everyone to fuel their ride with positive energy. We have to begin to 'feed the positive' and be aware of the stimuli that enters our brain. We are what we eat....and we become what we consume and think about! --------------------------------   Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

In our series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' we explore the next few rules of The Energy Bus which deal with having a positive vision and then sharing that vision. Great leaders perfect the practice of reinforcing their vision with their people, and families can work the same way. Everyone needs to know we are on the same page with where this Energy Bus is going.  --------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

In our series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' we explore the first, and most important, rule of The Energy Bus: making your own choices and being in control. It's time to take responsibility in life so you are driving in the right direction toward your goals and dreams. Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com www.TheEnergyBus.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

Listen in as I discuss principles from a book I have spoken on to hundreds of audiences over the past 16 years. This is a transformational story about how to think positive and get people working together. The book contains '10 rules to fuel your life, work, and team' and we will cover many of them in our new series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' www.TheEnergyBus.com Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

3 more questions this week which will help you connect better with your relational partner. Remember why we are doing a series on this: beat the odds and grow your relationships! Too much relationships fail because the partners lose their connection. Keep it strong with these questions! ------------------ Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

We continue our powerful series on connecting better with your relational partner. Come take the challenge! We talk about 3 more questions to ask your relational partner this week. It is all about connecting and bonding better which will lead to motivation and growth in all areas of the relationship. Happy Independence Day in America! ------------------ Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

We continue in our series on creating better emotional intimacy with your relational partners. This episode covers 3 more questions you can ask your partner to deepen and strengthen the bond between you. Emotional intimacy leads to higher engagement and connection between two people. Use this series to MOTIVATE you to COMMUNICATE.   Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

The research is clear: better emotional intimacy between partners can save the relationship! There is a clear connection between strong emotional intimacy and sexual chemistry in a relationship. Emotionally intimate partners really KNOW their partner...the true person. This is a filter-free conversation where both people committ to open, honest, and judgment free conversations. Listen in to see what the 3 questions are you should ask your significant other. -------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

Adapting to different audiences over the last 16 years has been both a challege and a priviledge. Each audience I have been in front of has molded me into the unique speaker I am today. Hear some stories from the well-traveled speaker's road and some lessons along the way! -------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

One of my defining moments is being presented with the opportunity to plan and promote The Energy Bus book tour for an up-and-coming author named Jon Gordon. I was even able to join him on the last leg of the tour in the mid-west. Hear great stories from the planning process, being on tour, and learning resilience and character from our past.  https://www.theenergybus.com/ ----------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

If you asked 8-year-old Jim Van Allan what he wanted to do when he is older, he would have emphatically said: airline pilot! My father was a commercial airline pilot for a long time, and I always loved air travel. However, fast forward through different life experiences, and I am not an airline pilot! My story begins like many of you- a thought or dream to be or do something, but it doesn't always end up like we planned. As our interests and personalities shift, so do our priorities and hopes and dreams. Keep being introspective and find that thread that truly suits YOU. -------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

I wanted to give everyone a peak behind the curtain with a short origins series. I have been fond of public speaking since I was 9 years old. There have been many unique and meaningful opportunities that have popped up over the last 27 years that have planted seeds for my love of public speaking. Without those moments, I may not be in the positions I am today. --------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

A special Mother's Day episode of Communicate to Motivate. While this may be just one day on the calendar, we learn how everyday is an opportunity to meaningfully engage with a special person in our life. Whether that be Mom, Dad, a significant other, child, friend, etc. we do not need a holiday to make someone's day feel special. -------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

It's all in how we say it...and from where it comes! Giving feedback to others can be a treacherous task sometimes. People often take things very personally especially if there is not a solid relationship already in place. In this episode we dive into some simple strategies when giving people feedback and what to do when our ideas are not adopted. Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

Looking for the good in others, first, is a powerful way to develop better emotional intelligence. In this episode, we look at how the rule of recognition helps us to: 1) Encourage others to continue the positive behavior 2) Build trust and psychological safety 3) Make it easier to share constructive criticism    Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com www.EnergyBusSchools.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

In a game of tug-a-war, someone has to lose. People can even get hurt in the process if they are not careful. The same goes at work and at home where to-do lists are a mile long and emotional weight burdens us. It is a game of tug-a-war with our emotions and problems. I have my problems...and so do you. I have my worries...and so do you. Is anyone doing anything to help others or do we just want to deal with our own stuff? When you 'help first' you prioritize the needs of others and recognize their emotions. We start breaking the cycle of selfish desire when we open our eyes to the needs and issues of people around us.  ----------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media ------------------------------------ Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

The rule of positive psychology is simple. It basically states: When you build an environment focused on nurture, positive reinforcement, and highlighting strengths and potential, you help people to be the best version of themselves. Today we look at the impact emotional intelligence has on building a positive culture. This is especially important as businesses and schools struggle with retention. This helps to breed positive relationships that will allow the managers to hold people accountable while loving them at the same time. ------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission    

SPECIAL EDITION Two questions we need to ask ourselves after this episode: 1) Am I living a life of significance? 2) Where can I best invest my time moving forward? ------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

Wouldn't it be nice if you controlled your emotions and not the other way around? We begin a series on emotional intelligence and how this impacts our communication skills and relationships. Those who are emotionally intelligent are able to identify & control their emotions instead of being controlled by them. This is going to lead to more rational thinking, less outburts, and healthier bonds between people. So join us as we set the stage for a dynamic look at emotional intelligence on multiple levels.  ------------------ Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

As human beings, we tend to focus on one stimulus at a time. Our brain does not like to handle multiple interactions and stimuli and is less effective in these environments. In this episode, we learn about the 1999 Simons & Chabris experiment of the 'invisible gorilla' and how that changed our viewpoints on stimuli and the brain. There is so much nonverbal communication information out there, that we tend to miss most of it since we are singularly focused on the verbal message and not any of the 80% that is actually nonverbal. We miss a lot of what happens around us and here's what we can do about it.   Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

The average human being will have between 12,000 and 60,000 thoughts per day! Additionally, 80% of our thoughts are negative and 95% are exactly the same as the day before. We are caught in the habit loop of negative and repetitive thinking, and many of us do not even realize it. When we learn to capture our negative thoughts, we begin to speak truth into the lies we tell ourself.  ------------------------------------ Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

SPECIAL EDITION Life is very noisy. In last week's episode, my guest- Tati Garcia- talked all about never being alone with our thoughts. This can cause high levels of anxiety because we are never dealing with what is on the inside. If there is constant noise (social media, TV, music, etc.) we never have a chance to sort through our own issues. In this Power 5, learn some quick lessons on how to effectively embrace the silence in our lives. Regular episode will be released on Monday! Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission

Episode 100! Personal anxiety can be a debilitating force and can harm your relationships as well. In today's episode, I talk with Tati Garcia, a licensed professional counselor and coach, all about managing high-functioning anxiety within relationships. We talk about what the symptoms look like and how to best communicate with a significant other about your anxiety. It's also important to realize how important self-awareness is to breaking unconscious behavior actions and make positive changes.   Connect with Tati Garcia! Tati is a Licensed Professional Counselor and coach specializing in high-functioning anxiety. Her passion is to guide ambitious achievers to overcome high-functioning anxiety so they can feel calmer from within. She enjoys reading, arts and crafts, and being in nature in her free time. https://www.becalmwithtati.com/ https://www.becalmwithtati.com/podcast/ Instagram: @TatianaGLPC Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

In this episode, I am joined by the Vice President of Consulting Services with The Jon Gordon Companies, Amy P. Kelly. She has a new book out called, GLUE: A Leadership Development Strategy to Bond and Unite. Here's more about the book: -------------------------------- Have you ever had a disagreement that caused a break in a personal or professional relationship and wished you could go back and handle things differently? Have you ever had a relationship dissolve when you thought someone stole your idea for a business, product, or program? Have you ever stood your ground to prove a point and by the time you were willing to see things through the other person's eyes you'd destroyed the relationship? Have you ever let the frustration from business and life disagreements spill over into other aspects of life? In G.L.U.E., you'll find a powerful framework for bringing unity, strength and healing to business and life relationships that are tested by disagreement or betrayal. G.L.U.E. outlines steps to bring unity to division and create stronger bonds: A framework to build relationships and trust in the midst of conflict Ways to minimize disagreements and negative emotional energy An approach to promote an environment and mindset in which people are supported in their growth, and you grow, too A model to create a unified and inclusive culture at home, in the workplace, and in your community A must-read for any business, home, community, or church leader intending to grow personal leadership effectiveness and create unity in the world. ------------------------- To purchase the book, please visit: https://gluebondandunite.com/ Follow Amy on social media Twitter: @AmyPKelly Instagram: @AmyPKelly1 -------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

There are times when people say things that end up hurting you. Whether it is out of anger, frustration, or issues from their past, sometimes there is no dodging a verbal assault. The key is not to meet fire with fire and develop an inner-voice that lets you hit pause. In today's episode, we learn about accessing the logical side of your brain as well as the power of I-language when addressing someone who has hurt you. This will conclude the series on What Do I Say.  ------------------------------ Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

SPECIAL EDITION Many of us find ourselves in situations where we have to lead a meeting, a small group, a PTA, a church event, or anything involving organizing a group of people. Learn 3 quick strategies to help you develop confidence as a meeting facilitator. 1) Involving everyone 2) Watching your timing 3) Don't let conversations get away from you Regular episodes release every Monday! -------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media --------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

Valentine's Day Special! Join my wife, Stephanie Van Allan, and me, as we talk through 5 different topics you may encounter with your significant other. We discuss what you say and how you navigate the difficult conversations of a relationship. 1) Handling discipline with children 2) Household duties and roles 3) Finances 4) Getting irritated with each other 5) Faith -------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media ----------- Follow Stephanie on social media: Instagram: @the_fitnessmission You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission Feeding starving children simply by getting people active. Any money generated from her You Tube channel gets donated!

No doubt more people are riled up and have intense view points on many social and political issues. It can be easy to simply surround yourself in a bubble of like-minded people, but what does that solve? Come learn some strategies for communicating with people who have different view points. Too many of us are afraid to engage with the 'other side' for fear of what we will say or how we will react. This podcast episode dives into that line of thinking and gives 4 strategies to operate in a divisive climate. ------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media ---------------------------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission

SPECIAL EDITION This Power 5 looks at how employers and employees can develop more trust in remote working conditions. Sometimes there is a fear that culture will be lost or minimized with remote working, however, this is a unique opportunity to tweak culture. Workplace cultures are often fluid any way, and the same mission and vision can be upheld even with remote working conditions. Regular episode releasing this Monday! Look for these *special edition* episodes released throughout the year. ---------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media ----------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

There are going to be plenty of times ahead where you are approached by someone who has a great idea to tell you about. They think it will change the world or at least their current situation. The pressure is on! We have to be sure not to immediately dismiss the idea, ask the right questions, delicately express our concerns, and use empathy. Come listen in as we dissect this pivotal conversation.  -------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media ----------- Interested in getting healthier and saving starving children in the process? Check out this charity You Tube channel with heart-pumping at-home exercises and classes: https://www.youtube.com/thefitnessmission  

When you find yourself in a conversation with someone dealing with a break-up or death, it can seem daunting. The spotlight is on you to provide the support and 'right things to say'. There is sometimes real pressure not to lose credibility as a confidant. Learn the right temperament and key phrases to say in both those situation right here on the podcast. --------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

SPECIAL EDITION This Power 5 looks at a Yahoo Finance article from early January highlighting the importance of communication as a top skill employers want in 2022.  Regular episode will be available on Monday. These 'special edition' Power 5's will appear randomly throughout the year for extra content! -------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida.  New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media