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In this episode, I interview Matt Keener on all things freelancing. If you’ve ever thought about working at home, and being your own boss, this episode is for you. Matt is a successful marketing consultant that built his home-based business from the ground up. We discuss everything from freelancer/client relationships to how to succeed on Upwork.

In this episode you'll learn:How to live a life by designHow to build your business around your ideal lifestyle and set your priorities straight so you don't sacrifice what is most important.How to achieve more in less time by slowing down.The difference between being on-demand and in-demand. How connection, communication and credibility affect your success and happiness.How to nurture your network so you can grow your business and not spend so much time just expanding your network.

Claudia Martens, founder of Confident Claudia, teaches us key tips for becoming a great public speaker. This skill is required for success in any career. Communication skills in general are no longer a soft skill.You'll Learn:Public speaking tipsHow to structure compelling storiesImpromptu speaking vs. structured or memorized speakingHow to become a dynamic speaker.Using visual aids as a support to your talk but not as a crutchHow to overcome the fear of public speaking or manage the fear in the moment.The importance of communication in career success and why it’s no longer a soft skill

Krystin Wahl, a vocal essence expert, teaches us how to tap into the power of our voice and use it as a tool to create the life we want.You'll Learn:How to "Re-Verse" the problems in your lifeHow your language (internally and externally) affects your realityThe importance of knowing which thoughts to agree or disagree withThe relationship between the psychology and physiology of your voiceWhy the energy behind our words always tells the truthHow to become more aware of our inner voiceWhat finding your voice really meansHow to upgrade your voice today

In today's episode we learn from Jen Narragon how to create real, authentic and strategic connections so we can grow our career and find more fulfillment in our life.You'll Learn:How to not discount certain types of relationshipsNetworking tips (outside networking events)How to manage the inner voice that keeps sabotaging your goals and how to stop agreeing with it.How to not get stuck in comparisonHow to simplify the process of communication so it's not so overwhelming by being human

Ronan Leonard teaches us the what, why and how of masterminds. This type of group is a key part of networking, connection and career success. It's where ideas are developed and businesses built. In this episode you'll learn:The definition of a mastermindHow to find the right mastermind How to participate in one so that it brings you success in your business and careerThe importance of connection in growing your businessHow to take feedback in the right way while still keeping your voice in the discussion

Chip Baker, host of The Success Chronicles, teaches us how to find and define success.What You'll Learn:What are things that tend to hold people back from getting what they want.The psychology of deserving something. The importance of recognizing the seasons in our life.How to tune out the noise in order to reset your focus. How to enjoy the process working towards a goal rather than just enjoying achieving them. What do we tie our happiness to? You get what you give.

Darrel Frater gives us excellent tips on how to make it as an entrepreneur. He has built 4 businesses in only a few months because he prioritizes NETWORKING over anything else. You'll Also Learn:The difference between serial entrepreneurs and one passion entrepreneurs and how to determine which one fits you.How to redefine success and positivity so you can be happy regardless of your circumstances.When you want to start a business, where do you begin?How to navigate the transition to building a business while having a full-time job.How to build and leverage relationships that grow your business.

In today's conversation with Rachel Ritlop, you'll learn why it's a good thing to be a confused millennial and how to navigate the whole adulting thing. You'll Also Learn:How to separate from other people's expectations of you and find your own voice. How to know where to start with launching a blog.Is it really necessary to niche down?Tips for how to build a personal brand around your message.How to leverage relationships to build your online business and blog.Tips for working at home and figuring out work/life balance.How millennials can find their place in the world.

What is an introvert? Is it a bad thing? How does an introvert approach public speaking? Tips for navigating career transitions. The modern privilege of customizing your career in the gig economy. Tips for how to be an effective leader and what is leadership really?Discovering strengths and talents we naturally have vs. developing new skills that are necessary. How do we prioritize which skills to spend time developing to achieve certain goals over when to hire someone else to do it?What are some good questions to ask ourselves to evaluate how to design our career?

In this episode, I briefly share 5 key lessons I learned while building a freelance business and now ArrowLight. I also announce that there will be a season break for the month of November as we close season 1 and begin season 2 on December 5th.

Bob Sager is a master connector because of his ability to always be thinking how he can add more value to others. In today's conversation, you will learn how to activate your potential and creativity through innovative thinking. You'll learn about the giving and receiving cycle and how to go beyond trying to just obtain an equal exchange. There is a way in business for everyone to walk away from a transaction feeling as if they received more than they invested. You'll learn how to price your services and whether to give discounts. We discuss the importance of avoiding the scarcity mentality in business by not thinking about how you can stand out above the competition. The only competition you should ever have is with yourself. What you learn in this episode will heighten your ability to form beneficial relationships, which will lead to greater career success.

In this episode, I tell my story. It's just me today, having a conversation with you on key lessons I've learned in my own journey in finding my voice in my career, finding my footing, finding my path. You'll hear about my ups and downs over the last few years as I struggled to find career success and fulfillment. You'll learn how my inner and outer communication was interfering with my ability to achieve my goals. This is your chance to get to know me a little more. Feel free to comment and share your stories if mine resonates with you.

In this episode you will learn all how you can use your voice to create your career. You'll discover how to find, secure and progress in your dream job. Evangelia Leclaire is a career coach with over 18 years of experience helping young professionals find success in a job they enjoy. In this conversation we discuss common interferences that hold millennials back from career success. We talk about how to tune out the noise so you can make more confident career decisions. She teaches us about self-awareness and ways we can connect better with ourselves, which will help us connect better with people. She also talks about how you should approach the job search holistically and the importance of a quality network, not just a large one. Lastly, she gives you some training on how to approach a brand new job so that your vision is in alignment with company goals.

In this conversation with communication expert, Bob Paff, you will learn how to truly communicate so everyone's needs are met and walk away from conversations happy. We'll discuss how to reframe failure and fear. Bob also makes some interesting connections between common fears, their root cause and what emotions they lead to. He teaches us the importance of not avoiding the important conversations. You'll learn how to improve your relationship with yourself through self-examination. We discuss common things that interfere with effective communication and how to overcome them. You'll also learn how to really listen while clarifying and verifying so that expectations are understood.

In today's conversation with relationship building expert, Lawrence Sprung, we learn about quality over quantity when it comes to building relationships in your business and career. You'll learn how to build trust over time through nurturing and following up. We also discuss how to set boundaries with clients so that you can manage a healthy balance of business and family life.

Learn the formula for making a change in your life. Michael Dash takes us on a journey in discovering how to overcome addiction, defeat struggle and make any change in areas of your life that aren't whole. You'll also learn about emotional management and how to slow down before over-reacting so that you can connect better with people and form relationships that support your goals.

Learn from Petia Kolibova how to develop a strong mind by loving yourself more. Connecting with others starts with how we connect with ourselves. Discover the number 1 thing that holds women back from success and life fulfillment. Petia also shares how we can create a life that is fulfilling on the inside and not just one that looks good on the outside. We discuss self-worth and inner dialogue and how they affect each other. She gives us actionable tips on how we can create better boundaries in our life; boundaries in our career and boundaries in our relationships.

In this conversation with Allen Isaacson we redefine what it means to get an education in 2018. We discuss how your resume and degree have less influence over your career success than in previous generations. We talk about the importance of mentorship in the career journey. He shares keys to building trust and how accountability in your daily life affects all your relationships. We talk about the concept of radical honesty and its' role in building relationships. Allen also gives us insights into why what we do is way more powerful in relationship building than what we say. Great communicators focus on execution and action more than words.

We can't help but communicate. If it doesn't come out in your language, it comes out in your voice and body. Cliff Townsend shares with us key insights into communication inside and out. We discuss how to overcome the fear of public speaking and why that skill is relevant to everyone. We talk about how to end conversations when there is no interest. You'll also learn how to find your real why, for doing something. And you'll learn, of course, how to build trust with people so you can connect your way to your goals.

In this valuable conversation with Adam Connors, we learn how to actually build a network that is valuable and healthy. We learn the key to listening. We also discuss how to appropriately end conversations when there is no mutual benefit. He provides very actionable tips on how to keep your network organized so that you always followup and finish conversations. That is how you stand out. Then we go deep as Adam shares with us the importance of human connection on every level of not just our career success, but our health, longevity and happiness.

In today's conversation we receive very actionable training from Chris Burns that will surely connect you to your career goals. » We discuss how to find mentors as a key part in our networking journey. » We talk about how to get to where you want to be by forming relationships with people that are already there. You'll learn how to approach networking events so it is worth your time. » We dive deep into the role of our self-talk in our success. The way we talk to ourselves affects our communication with other people, which influences our relationships and ultimately our results. So how do we upgrade that self-talk? Watch and find out. » Chris also trains us on how to gain consistency when we are doing something new. Join this conversation so you can break through the B.S. and break into your greatest possible self.

In this episode we learn from joy expert, Sue Squire on how to redefine success. We discuss how our self-talk influences our health and happiness. We also have conversations around the importance of surrounding ourselves by the right people that support us as we make a change in our life. What do we do about people who are not supporting us in making a change? When should we disconnect from certain people? And who and what should we connect to? You'll find answers to those questions in today's conversation!

We go deep with Kaylee Houde, a stellar career coach, on how to take leaps forward in your career success. We discuss what’s holding millennials back from moving up in their career. We talk about how to get hired. We answer the question, "Is there really one dream job or purpose for everyone? Or many?" And of course, we have conversations about connection and how it relates to your happiness and career traction. And to top it off, Kaylee gives us really good tips on how to keep our network organized so we actually finish conversations and develop mutually beneficial relationships.

Learn key strategies for networking and forming relationships that are mutually beneficial. Discover how to create consistency and accountability and learn the importance of having a coach, from former Basketball star, Ricky Bennet.

Our communication is built in layers. Learn how to connect to the core and work up the layers to your goals. In this episode, we learn from Lydia Taggart all about creating safety in a relationship, organizing the different layers of our communication and how to better connect with ourselves.

If you feel like time keeps getting away from you or you're getting stressed because there is so much to do, listen and learn how to get things done while also obtaining work-life balance. Learn from time management and efficiency nerd, Alexis Haselberger.

A conversation on our inner communication and how it affects our career success. We discuss how to disconnect from limiting beliefs that are affecting our relationships and ultimately our progress.