Empowered to Success

Trust is the glue that holds teams together. Without it, productivity suffers, engagement drops, and collaboration becomes a struggle. When trust is present, employees feel safe, valued, and motivated to give their best.Let's look at three key pillars of trust: transparency, consistency, and empathy.

Welcome to "Developing Leaders Gather Here," the podcast where we bring you the latest insights, strategies, and stories from the world's top leaders and experts on leadership development. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, our goal is to help you become the best leader you can be. So join us as we explore the world of leadership development and discover what it takes to develop the skills, mindset, and habits of a successful leader. On today's episode we will talk about: Strategies for Effective Communication in the Workplace - We provide tips for active listening, nonverbal communication, and creating a positive communication culture. Resources and books that you can utilize to improve on your communication skills below: John Maxwell, Stephen Covey, Brené Brown, and Patrick Lencioni: John Maxwell:"Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently" Brené Brown:"Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts." Stephen Covey:"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change" Patrick Lencioni:"The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable" Kim Scott: Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow. Grab a free copy of our e-book "⁠⁠⁠A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment"⁠⁠⁠ and join us on our ⁠⁠Linkeding Group⁠⁠ and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at ⁠⁠⁠Learn Grow Influence ⁠⁠⁠ Subscrive to our ⁠⁠YOUTUBE CHANNEL ⁠⁠ Catch you on the next Episode. ⁠⁠⁠Denis⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lgideveloplead/message

Welcome to "Developing Leaders Gather Here," the podcast where we bring you the latest insights, strategies, and stories from the world's top leaders and experts on leadership development. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, our goal is to help you become the best leader you can be. So join us as we explore the world of leadership development and discover what it takes to develop the skills, mindset, and habits of a successful leader. On today's episode we will talk about The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership - Self-awareness is a crucial trait for any leader to possess, as it helps them understand their own strengths and weaknesses, as well as their impact on others. Leaders who lack self-awareness can unintentionally create a toxic work environment, hinder team dynamics, and ultimately fail to achieve their goals. Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow. Grab a free copy of our e-book "⁠⁠A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment"⁠⁠ and join us on our ⁠Linkeding Group⁠ and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at ⁠⁠Learn Grow Influence ⁠⁠ Subscrive to our ⁠YOUTUBE CHANNEL ⁠ Catch you on the next Episode. ⁠⁠Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lgideveloplead/message

Welcome to "Developing Leaders Gather Here," the podcast where we bring you the latest insights, strategies, and stories from the world's top leaders and experts on leadership development. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, our goal is to help you become the best leader you can be. So join us as we explore the world of leadership development and discover what it takes to develop the skills, mindset, and habits of a successful leader. Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow. Grab a free copy of our e-book "⁠A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment"⁠ and join us on our Linkeding Group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at ⁠Learn Grow Influence ⁠ Subscrive to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL Catch you on the next Episode. ⁠Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lgideveloplead/message

"Developing Leaders Gather Here", (formerly Empowered to Success) is a podcast for like-minded professionals to come together and share insights, experiences, and ideas on leadership development. Each week we will challenge you to apply our Learn Grow Influence process and serve as a bridge for you to close the Gap from you are and where you want to be! Let's Learn Grow and Influence together Denis Cela, MBA Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, Speaker and Trainer www.learngrowinfluence.com See less Listen on SpotifyMessage --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lgideveloplead/message

On this episode we have a returning Guest, Brandon Cote with https://www.journeyabuv.com Join us as we chat about the importance of communication and the role that it plays in our lives. Follow Brandon Cote on Linkedin Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow. Grab a free copy of our e-book "A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment" and join us on our FB group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at Learn Grow Influence Catch you on the next Episode. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

If you concentrate on somthing long enopugh, it becomes part of your being. On this episode we talk about the importance of creating awaness of our thoughts and allwing ourselves to change the direction of the negative thoughts. Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow. Grab a free copy of our e-book "A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment" and join us on our FB group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at Learn Grow Influence Catch you on the next Episode. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

On this episode we talk about how a journey of 1000 miles starts with one step. Takeaway for us as we work on our Empowerment Story is that we must start in order to get to our destination. The time to start is now. Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow. Grab a free copy of our e-book "A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment" and join us on our FB group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at Learn Grow Influence Catch you on the next Episode. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

On this episode we talk about challenges we face on our journey to success and how we view those challenges will detemine whether we rise or fall to the occasion. “Kites rise highest against the wind, not with it” - Winston Churchill. On our Empoweremnt Jouney to SUCCESS there are many challenges we will face. And just like a kite that rises higher with the WIND we are reminded not to resent challenges or opposition. Instead, view it as something that will test and challenge us. We must stay focused on our WHY and continue to LEARN, GROW and INFLUENCE by rising to the occasion just like the KITE rises highest with the wind. Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow. Grab a free copy of our e-book "A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment" and join us on our FB group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at Learn Grow Influence Catch you on the next Episode. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

On this episode we talk about how Mental Limitations are of our own making. Napoleon Hill on his Positive Action plan book talks about how the 4 minutes mile was deemed as an impossible task until ...On the morning of 6 May 1954, Sir Roger Bannister did the impossible. Once this barrier was broken, soon after other runners were able to come through and break that record. Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow. Grab a free copy of our e-book "A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment" and join us on our FB group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at Learn Grow Influence Catch you on the next Episode. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

Worries multiply and bring on more worries. If you are going to play the What If game....play it to win. Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow. Grab a free copy of our e-book "A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment" and join us on our FB group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at Learn Grow Influence Catch you on the next Episode. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

Listen to this episode to see how the Garbage in, Garbage out (GIGO) applies to our thoughts, nutrition and relationships we have with others. Once you create awareness of this process, see how you can turn tis into Gold in, Gold out! Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow. Grab a free copy of our e-book "A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment" and join us on our FB group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at Learn Grow Influence Catch you on the next Episode. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow. Grab a free copy of our e-book "A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment" and join us on our FB group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at Learn Grow Influence Catch you on the next Episode. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

On this episode we talk about how you can use the Wheel of Life to identify areas in your life that you need to place your focus on.  Grab a copy of the Wheel of Life template from LGI and go through the excercise. Once you have completd it if you are interested you can reach out to us at www.learngrowinfluence.com and book a complimentary Discovery Coaching session and we will help you work on closing the gap from where you are to where you want to be.  Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow. Grab a free copy of our e-book "A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment" and join us on our FB group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at Learn Grow Influence  Catch you on the next Episode. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

On this episode we leave the listeners with 3 key takeaways that they can apply right away when they feel stuck or overwhelmed with self-doubt. Follow along and let us know how you are Learning, Growing and Influencing. Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow. Grab a free copy of our e-book "A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment" and join us on our FB group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at Learn Grow Influence Catch you on the next Episode. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

On this episode we talk about Starting where you are with what you got. We talk about how conistency creates momentum and how this is a critical component to goal achieving. We share a few tips and personal stories on consistency with the hope of helping you be inspired to empower yourself to success" Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow. Grab a free copy of our e-book "A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment" and join us on our FB group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at Learn Grow Influence Catch you on the next Episode. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

On this episode we talk about Starting where you are with what you got. We talk about how we are lucky to live in a world where information is available at our fingertips and how information overload sometimes can be a roadblock on our growth journey. Takeaway for the listeners is to take action by applying that which we are learning. Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow. Grab a free copy of our e-book "A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment" and join us on our FB group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at Learn Grow Influence Catch you on the next Episode. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

On this episode we talk Leadership being Influence, nothing more nothing less. We talk about the importance of understanding others and provode you with some key takeways of how you can do an analysis of where you stand in regards to your skill of understanding others better and at the sme time provide you with some takeways on how you can improve on this important skill. “Just because you don't understand it doesn't mean it isn't so.” ― Lemony Snicket Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow. Grab a free copy of our e-book "A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment" and join us on our FB group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at Learn Grow Influence Catch you on the next Episode. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

On this episode we talk Leadership being Influence, nothing more nothing less. We look at different styles of Leadership and on this episode we talk about the "My way or the highway" approach to leading. We talk about the negative impact that that has on a team. Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow. Grab a free copy of our e-book "A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment" and join us on our FB group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at Learn Grow Influence Catch you on the next Episode. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

"No man would listen to you talk if he did not know it was his turn next." - Edgar Watson Howe On this episode we talk about how being a good listener is a required skill into improving your leadership, and your influence with others. We share why listening is valuable, talk about some barriers that cause us not to be good listeners and give you some actions that you can take to become a good listener. Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow. Grab a free copy of our e-book "A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment" and join us on our FB group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at Learn Grow Influence Catch you on the next Episode. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

On this epsidoe we share the importance of taking consistent action. The journey of a 1000 miles starts with one step, followed by another step. Consistently taking action regardless how small, is a key determinant to us achieving our goals. Listen as we share personal stories where Decision and Good Intentions alone were not enough to bring in the changes we were wanting to see. Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow. Grab a free copy of our e-book "A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment" and join us on our FB group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at Learn Grow Influence

On this episode we talk about the inmportance of starting now, where you are with what you got. You do not need all the answers to get started, but if you do not get started you will not have any answers. Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow. Grab a free copy of our e-book "A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment" and join us on our FB group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at Learn Grow Influence Catch you on the next Episode. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

“We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are.” -Max Depree On this episode we talk about the 4 important steps to implementing change. Start with Why - Take time to teach and strive for understanding vs. simply telling How - Involve the team on how to solve the problem. Define the roles of your changes agents. What - Communicate constantly, set milestones, remind the team the WHY and measure progress Reflect, Adjust and Support Assess progress and adjust. Take action, Create a safe environment where ideas can be challenged for the betterment of the project. Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow. Grab a free copy of our e-book "A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment" and join us on our FB group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at Learn Grow Influence Catch you on the next Episode. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

On this episode we talk about the importance that one extra degree can make, one extra effort is all that is required for us to reach greatness. Thomas Edison said that "Many of life's failures are men who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." How close are you to your goal? Takeaway here is not to give up but to focus you and your team on that one extra degree. On their book 212°: the Extra Degree. Sam Parker and Mac Anderson they write about the fact that: Raising the temperature of water by one extra degree means the difference between something that is simply very hot and something that generates enough force to power a machine—a beautiful, uncomplicated metaphor that ideally should feed every endeavor—consistently pushing us to make the extra effort in every task we undertake…. It reminds us that seemingly small things can make tremendous differences. The key lesson from this episode is that it doesn't take that much extra effort to win first place, just one extra degree can take the water from being hot to boiling which will generate steam that can move locomotives. How will you apply this idea to this upcoming week...would love to hear your feedback. Be 212 degrees on all you do!!! Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow. Grab a free copy of our e-book "A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment" and join us on our FB group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at Learn Grow Influence Catch you on the next Episode. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

Hello E2S listeners, On this episode we talk about different Leadership styles, specifically the difference between being a Hippo vs. an Elephant. Call to action here is to create awareness of your style and see where you fall and where you would want to be as a leader. As you do an honest reflection of where you stand you are Empowered to place you on control and adjust accordingly. Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow. Grab a free copy of our e-book "A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment" and join us on our FB group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at Learn Grow Influence Catch you on the next Episode. Denis Sponsorships: off for this episode --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

Please leave us a Testimonial if you are getting any value from this Podcast ------> www.learngrowinfluence.com/testimonials Hello E2S listeners- Welcome to this 48th Episode where we talk about the direct impact that Negativity can have on you, we leave you with some takeaways and actions that you can put in place to protect yourself from the Energy Vampires. Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow. Grab a free copy of our e-book "A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment" and join us on our FB group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at Learn Grow Influence Catch you on the next Episode. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

Please leave us a Testimonial if you are getting any value from this Podcast ------> www.learngrowinfluence.com/testimonials On this episode we talk about creating awareness of the choices we make and their direct correlations with our results. The choices we make, make us. I share a personal story of when I remember making an intentional choice as a child and how that moment has forever been ingrained in my mind and serves as a reminder for me that I have the power to choose. Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow, Please leave us a Testimonial if you are getting any value from this Podcast Grab a free copy of our e-book "A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment" and join us on our FB group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at Learn Grow Influence Catch you on the next Episode. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

On this episode we talk about Glossophobia also known as Fear of Public Speaking. Warren Buffet says that improving the skill of public speaking can increase your value by 50%. We share with you some tips on how you can overcome the fear of public speaking and provide with you some great platforms where you can take action immediately. One of these platforms is Toastmasters International, you can check them out and see what they are all about by finding your local club and participating as a guest. This platform will provide you with a supportive group who will challenege and help you improve on your public speaking skills. Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow, Grab a free copy of our e-book "A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerment" and join us on our FB group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at Learn Grow Influence Catch you on the next Episode. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

On this episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Ray Blakney co-founder of www.livelingua.com. Ray Blakney is probably like every other award-winning Filipino-American entrepreneur who grew up in Turkey and lives in Mexico that you know. He has launched multiple 6 and 7-figure location-independent businesses from home while wearing his Superman pajamas. Ray shares with one thi episode his empoweremnt story. The empowerment message that Ray shares with us is the freedom that a person can gain by opening themselves up to one thing. Travel. According to Ray this can not only lead to personal growth and empowerment, it can also allow people to build their dream life and business and increase their standard of living overnight. Connect with Ray. www.livelingua.com www.podcasthawk.com https://www.facebook.com/raymond.blakney https://twitter.com/RayBlakney Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow, Grab a free copy of our e-book "A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerement" and join us on our FB group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at Learn Grow Influence Catch you on the next Episode. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

On this episode we talk about the importance of getting started and Shooting for the star. As the new year has started some might find themselves still stuck and awaiting for everything to align before they can get started. Maybe you had a goal and as you started acting on it the ones in your circle that did not understand your purpose filled you with doubt and you are back to where you were. This is where the Crab Insurance comes in. Enjoy this episode and like always be intentional about applying what you learn so that you can watch yourself grow, Grab a free copy of our e-book "A way to S.U.C.C.E.S.S through personal empowerement" and join us on our FB group and Zoom as we start the Free Virtual Class on Your Roadmap to Success. Check out our ongoing classes and Coaching sessions available now at Learn Grow Influence Catch you on the next Episode. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

Often times we get to talking and assume that our audience is mesmerized by what comes out of our mouth. We just keep talking and talking and completely ignore the reception of the message from the audience. How nice would it be if there were signals that would allow the speaker to stop and realize that they are disconnected with their audience? I ran this exercise on a Virtual Workshop that I conducted about Effective Communication. Half way through my speech I muted myself on purpose and continued to speak. In a matter of 2 seconds, everyone started saying “you are on mute” and signaling with their hands that they could not hear me. I told the audience that I was thankful that they gave me the signal and allowed me to reconnect with them with my message. However, often times as we communicate, we are not as lucky in receiving these signals. That means that as speakers we go through the illusion of communicating and are not aware of how well the message is received. Pausing, asking questions, engaging your audience, looking at their body language and facial expressions are some signals that as speakers we can look for as we communicate. These signals will tell us whether “We are on Mute” and have lost the interest of the listeners. The ability to Mute/BAN distractions in a CONFERENCE CALL and in your LIFE. We have all been in conference calls where someone was oblivious to the speaker and their noise, distractions, or side conversations interrupted your message. This happened even after you kindly reminded everyone to please be on Mute at the beginning of the presentation unless they were speaking. You can tell how that distraction can mess up your flow, get your off track on what you were trying to accomplish. As a host YOU have a CHOICE, You can remind them to please be on mute, and if that does not work you can quickly mute them so that they cannot bother you and the rest of the audience, and if that does not work then you can KICK THEM OUT of the meeting, because you are the HOST. Now, let's apply this to our own lives. How many times do we get distracted by things or people that throws us off track? The lesson for all of us here is that as HOSTS of our own lives, we have a CHOICE, we can allow these distractions to be part of our lives and continue be off track, or we can MUTE/BAN them and shift our focus back to our purpose. The choice is ours. As you embark on your 2021 Journey, remember to intentionally look out for signals so you can better connect with your audience, and EMPOWER yourself, as the HOST of your Life, by Muting/Banning distractions from your day to day life and EMPOWER YOU to Success. Have a Happy New Year!!! Connect With Me @Denis Cela Follow @Learn Grow Influence Visit: www.learngrowinfluence.com/shop Podcast: Empowered to Success Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

On this episode Denis talks about his 2020 Goals and leaves us with takeaway of writing our goals down. As he reflects on his 2020 goals Denis looks for the goals that he did not accomplish and looks for the traps that held him back. He knows that if he creates awareness of these traps he can better prepare himself as he faces them again on 2021. As you take time to look t your accomplishments this year ...look for whether you Failed Forward and take time to write your goals for 2021. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

On this eipsode we talk about Self- leadership and the importance of leading ourselves first. It all starts with us. Its start with us wanting to make a change and realizing that we are the ones that have to take action. However our environment and inner circle play a big role in us looking for ways to grow or ways to bring change. On this episode Denis shares his story of how he had to make certain decisions and change his environment in order to continue to grow and work towards his goals. Key takeway from this episode is that If your environment and inner circle is not pushing and encouraging you to Grow then it might be time to Let Go. Do you agree with this? Letr's Grow, Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

On this episode we talk about the power of attitude, specifically about choosing how view our daily tasks. When we use the words - I have to go to work... - I have to go to the gym... - I have to go to school... etc. we are associating this with an obigation and mentally this becomes a chore for us. I was recently reminded of this when I was speaking to a friend of mine that ws laid off since april due to the pandemic and was having a hard time getting a job. As we were conversing I mentioned that I had to go back to work. My friend reminded me in a humbling way that I was lucky that I had the opportunity to go to work. At this moment I was reminded of the choice and the power of attitude that a mentor of mine had shared with me years back. He would go as far as correct us when we would say that we have to do this and have to do that...he would constantly say that we get to... we don't have to. So on this 40th Episode the challenge for us is to turn our obligations into opportunities by choosing our attitude. Enjoy this episode and remember to Learn Grow and Influence. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

On ths episode Marting Harshberger,  talks about how Leadership Coaching is a two way street and walks us though some strategies of what leaders and comapnies can do to ensure embrace change.  About Martin: Martin's humble journey of entrepreneurship began right after he reached the highest peak in his corporate career. He became General Manager for an international, multi-million-dollar organization.  In reality, he acted as a Vice President, but he couldn't officially receive this title because he never finished college. At the Control Data Corporation, Martin interacted with senior executives at hundreds of companies. He felt he was ready to leave and start his own company.  He founded Logistics Management Inc. with 800K cash investment by two investment groups. They subsequently guaranteed bank loans of an additional $2M.  Martin grew the company to over $50M in the U.S. and Europe and had five separate offers to buy it at a minimum of 12 times the investor's cash investment. They made the Inc. 500 as one of America's fastest-growing companies. When it became clear the Board was not interested in selling the business at any price, Martin cashed out in 2000. He knew that technology changes would eventually make their services less profitable, and a sale was their best option. Martin invested his time in a second venture financed by friends. They started with 1M in sales and got it to 8M in 5 years. They sold the company to a large organization. Next, martin decided to launch his consulting business. Martin started consulting at 58. He moved from Memphis to Tupelo, MS, 90 miles away from his previous home, but 25 years back in time. A nice community, low crime, low traffic, just what he needed. He bought a house on a golf course and was going to slow down.  Martin had a health issue in 2005, kidney cancer. He had surgery, and all is ok now, but Martin began to think about how he wanted to spend the rest of his life. He took a few months off and really got bored. His wife was still working and was going to be for at least five more years. So, Martin was looking for something productive to do part-time. To get in contact with Martin please visit his website at https://www.martinharshberger.com/ Enjoy this Episode and Keep Growing,  Denis  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

Welcome to our 38th episode. What a treat we have in place for you today. This episode features our Special Guest Jeff Harry. On this episode Jeff introduces to us the concept of play, specifically how to play with your inner critic. Jeff's work is about challenging the current power structures in order to create a more equitable work environment and he does this through experiential play, where you build empathy for one other by putting yourself in someone else's shoes. Jeff Harry shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves, to feel their happiest and most fulfilled — all by playing. Jeff has worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook, helping their staff to infuse more play into the day-to-day. Jeff is an international speaker who has presented at conferences such as INBOUND, SXSW, and Australia's Pausefest, showing audiences how major issues in the workplace can be solved using play. Jeff was selected by BambooHR & Engagedly as one of the Top 100 HR Influencers of 2020 for his organizational development work around dealing with toxic people in the workplace. His play work has most recently been featured in the NY Times article: How Do We Add More Play To Our Grown-Up Life - Even Now: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/14/smarter-living/adults-play-work-life-balance.html. He has also been featured on AJ+, SoulPancake, the SF Chronicle, and CNN. While we spend most of our time pretending to be important, serious grownups, it's when we let go of that facade and just play, that the real magic happens. Fully embracing your own nerdy genius — whatever that is — gives you the power to make a difference and change lives. Jeff believes that we already have many of the answers we seek, and by simply unleashing our inner child, we can find our purpose and, in turn, help to create a better world. To better know Jeff and learn about his offerings Set up a complimentary Discovery Call Here to see if Jeff can help you rediscover who you truly are through play or help your organization tackling one of your biggest issues through a positive psychology play experience, or visit RediscoverYourPlay.com for more details. You can also Connect with Jeff on the social media on the handles below: SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES: Website: RediscoverYourPlay.com Instagram: @jeffharryplays Twitter: @jeffharryplays LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-harry-6991a94/ Medium: @jeffharryplaysYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jchuche TikTok: @jeffharryplays Hope you enjoyed this episode as much as we did. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

Hello E2S listeners. On this episode we have the pleasure to chat with Thomas Wurm. Thomas is a Master practitioner of NLP, Hypnosis, Mental-Emotional Release. Wildland firefighter, author, coach. Sports nutritionist and fitness trainer. We talk about the "Comfort Zone" and how we can chanel our inner thoughts. Thomas encourages us to tap in the power within us and to put us in control by Stopping, Challenging and Choosing. To learn more about Thomas's services and his methods of coaching you can visit his website and connect with him. www.mountainmindtricks.com Facebook Access Get a copy of Thomas's book

On this episode we embark on our Empowered to Success Mini Series and we kick it off with teachings from Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich by "Defining our Burning Desire". Here are the 6 steps to get you started. Start by defining your "Burning Desire" 1. Fix in your mind the exact goal you want to achieve. 2. Determine exactly what you are willing to trade for that goal 3. Set a definite date by when you intend to achieve that result. 4. Create a definite plan and start immediately. 5. Think through points 1-4, and write down your statement. 6. Read that statement aloud twice daily, in the morning and at night. Start NOW, Where you are with what you have!!! BE AWARE OF ROADBLOCKS along your journey. We hope you enjoy this episode and challenge you to take action now! Live your purpose, LEARN, GROW and Influence. Have you Joined our private FB Group (Empowered to Success) for access to our Mini Series? Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

In beautiful Pennsylvania Fall is upon us, and the leaves have covered the sidewalks and lawns all around. Soon winter will follow and the days will get shorter, colder and greyer. Denis uses this analogy to reflect on our Personal and Professional Growth Journey. The listeners are challenged to create awarness and identify which season they find themselves in their journey. For someone who has not experience the beauty of Spring and Summer in their journey, Fall and Winter can be roadblocks. On this episode we are reminded that just like the change in seasons, we must be intentional about recognizing this traps and make the choice of continuing to grow, as what we plant now will floruish later. Growth doesn't just happen, therefore we must continuosly take action and prepare ourselves for the journey ahead. Like always - Thank you for following along, and for a deeper dive to understand where you are and where you want to be feel free to reach out to Denis for a complimentary sesssion. Cheers, Denis Cela Leadership Coach, Speaker and Trainer www.learngrowinfluence.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

On this Episode we talk with author of "Live your Dash" Jesse A. Cruz. Jesse share his personal journey to empowerement and leaves our listeners with takeways on what we can do to unleash our freedom by the commitment of following the 8 F's formula . You can learn all about the 8 F;s formula on Jesse's book Live your Dash. Author Jesse A. Cruz lives in upstate New York with his wife and children. The Cruz family currently serves at Cross Creek Church. He has proudly served our country as an Iraq War Veteran of the U.S. Army. Jesse is the Program Coordinator of the Wayne County Youth Advocate Programs. In addition to his career, he has been engaged in speaking at correctional facilities and coaching sports. He has a B.A. in Community Youth Development at Nazareth College. Currently, Jesse is pursuing his Master's in Theology at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and hiking with family and friends. Jesse is available for speaking engagements and book signings. You may contact him directly at authorjessecruz@gmail.com Connect with Jesse on his Facebook page  We truly enjoyed this conversation with Jesse and my takeway was to challenge myslef this week to harness positive thoughts and remain grounded on my goals while intentionally building an inner circle that challenges me to be my best.  Here is to your empowered Success,  Catch you on the next episode,  Denis  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

On this epidose we are excited to chat with our special guest Brandon Cote about Personal Development. Brandon is a young professional working full time in Drafting and spending his spare time growing through his entrepreneurial journey. Brandon has over 6 years of experience within his career and over 4 years of experience in entrepreneurship. He always strives to being his best self with the vision to help others start their first company based from his personal experiences, build people up and support others through their future endeavors, and one day start a non-profit with his wife. We hope you enjoy this episode and are able to takeaway actions that you can apply to your personal development journey! Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

Are you growing on purpose? Do you have a growth plan? Are you waiting for the "right time"? These are some of the questions that we address on our 31st Episode on our #Empoweredtosucces Podcast. You cannot just wait and wish and hope that youwill grow ...you must be intentioanl and Grow on Purpose. In this episode Denis shares his story of how he fell victim to the timing trap by assuming that growth would automatically happen if he just gave it some more time. We hope you enjoy this episode and ask tha you please share, like , comment with the hope that someone in your cirle might find some inspiration from this. Denis Cela --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

On this epidose we are excited to chat with our special guest Steve Worthy, MBA. Steve is the CEO of WORTHY LEADERSHIP GROUP, and host of THE WORTHY PODCAST. Their Mission is: “Equip diverse leaders to excel by helping to unlock their potential to Grow, Empower and Multiply their personal leadership.” Steve has 25 years of experience in business development, high level retail leadership, education, and public service. His expertise lies in business leadership specializing in strategic thinking, leadership, problem solving, communication, and productivity. He has coached hundreds of successful business leaders and entrepreneurs in varying leadership roles and industries. Steve holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Plattsburgh State University, a master's degree in Business – Strategic Operations from University of Maryland and Certificate of Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. You may connect with Steve by visiting his website @ www.worthyleadershipgroup.com We hope you enjoy this episode and are able to get some value from it that you can put into action as you carve your path to SUCCESS. Denis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

Join us on this episode as we chat with Lynn Power a 30 year advertising executive turned entrepreneur. After running agencies like J. Walter Thompson NY and Arnold, she left the advertising world in 2018 and has since launched MASAMI, clean premium haircare, in February 2020. Lynn loves building high performing teams, disrupting the status quo and helping women find their voices. Listen to Lynn's empowered story and connect with her @lovemasamihair @lynnpowered. We hope you enjoy this episode and are able to get some value from it that you can put into action as you carve your path to SUCCESS. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

I had set a goal for myself in 2016 to complete a marathon. Not being a runner, the idea of running 26.2 miles truly scared me, however I had made up my mind and signed up for it and there was no going back at this point. Below you will find some key takeaways that can be applied to any goal that you might have as I breakdown the journey of #goalsetting, #goalachievement and #complacency. 1.Set a goal and commit The idea of wanting to run a marathon had been on my mind for a while and every year I kept talking about but did not commit to taking action. I had done research, had narrowed it down to three marathons, had the dates but never took that leap of faith to sign up for it, because my reasons for not being able to do it muffled that voice inside me that wanted to do it. In January of 2016, I finally made the commitment and signed up for the Via Marathon, in Lehigh Valley, PA that was to take place on September 11th, 2016. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

On this episode we will your through the INTERVIEW process and what to expect. What a year 2020 has been thus far!!! We are half way through the year and so far we have had to adjust, change, pivot, prepare and plan for the unknown. Recently, I know of a lot of people who have lost their jobs and are working hard at navigating through the process of getting another one. On this episode I share some practices that I have personally used when I have transitioned from one company to another. Some folks plan ahead and stay current with the job market, some were settled and never saw the need to have an updated resume, or have not had an interview in over a decade. In this episode I share some tips that I have found helpful that you can put in place as you carve your path to SUCCESS. S.W.O.T. analysis- start by creating awareness of your Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. (S.W.O.T CHART) Need - Identify what you needs are. Availability - See what is available on the market by conducting your research. Align this with your need. Plan and Act- Plan your search and start applying and networking. EMPOWER YOU TO SUCCESS! SHINE BRIGHT!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

What a year 2020 has been thus far!!! We are half way through the year and so far we have had to adjust, change, pivot, prepapre and plan for the unknown. Recently, I know of a lot of people who have lost their jobs and are working hard at navigating through the process of getting another one. On this episode I share some practices that I have personally used when I have transitioned from one company to another. Some folks plan ahead and stay current with the job market, some were settled and never saw the need to have an updated resume, or have not had an interview in over a decade. In this episode I share some tips that I have found helpful that you can put in place as you carve your path to SUCCESS. S.W.O.T. analysis- start by creating awarness of your Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. (S.W.O.T CHART) Need - Identify what you needs are. Availability - See what is available on the market by conducting your research. Align this with your need. Plan and Act- Plan your search and start applying and networking. EMPOWER YOU TO SUCCESS! SHINE BRIGHT!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

What a year 2020 has been thus far!!! We are half way through the year and so far we have had to adjust, change, pivot, prepapre and plan for the unknown. Recently, I know of a lot of people who have lost their jobs and are working hard at navigating through the process of getting another one. On this episode I share some practices that I have personally used when I have transitioned from one company to another. Some folks plan ahead and stay current with the job market, some were settled and never saw the need to have an updated resume, or have not had an interview in over a decade. In this episode I share some tips that I have found helpful that you can put in place as you carve your path to SUCCESS. S.W.O.T. analysis- start by creating awarness of your Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. (S.W.O.T CHART) Need - Identify what you needs are. Availability - See what is available on the market by conducting your research. Align this with your need. Plan and Act- Plan your search and start applying and networking. EMPOWER YOU TO SUCCESS! SHINE BRIGHT!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

What a year 2020 has been thus far!!! We are half way through the year and so far we have had to adjust, change, pivot, prepapre and plan for the unknown. Recently, I know of a lot of people who have lost their jobs and are working hard at navigating through the process of getting another one. On this episode I share some practices that I have personally used when I have transitioned from one company to another. Some folks plan ahead and stay current with the job market, some were settled and never saw the need to have an updated resume, or have not had an interview in over a decade. In this episode I share some tips that I have found helpful that you can put in place as you carve your path to SUCCESS. S.W.O.T. analysis- start by creating awarness of your Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. (S.W.O.T CHART) Need - Identify what you needs are. Availability - See what is available on the market by conducting your research. Align this with your need. Plan and Act- Plan your search and start applying and networking. EMPOWER YOU TO SUCCESS! SHINE BRIGHT!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

Although everyday life as we know it, can be challenging and overwhelming, we have the resources and the tools to live an empowered life. An existence of empowerment allows us to make progress toward and eventually achieve all your goals and dreams. Define who you are. Understand what Success means to you and write that down. Do not let the environment around you, your current circumstances define your future, instead use that as spring board to propel yourself towards your dreams and your goals. I grew up in a former communist country, and even though only 7 years old when the system fell, I can still recall what it meant to have no voice, where even your thoughts and dreams were “controlled” by the government. When the system fell, and people started fleeing to the neighboring countries, I recall vividly what my dream was, I wanted to become an Immigrant. Just like everyone around me, right after 8th grade, I wanted to go and work in Greece and Italy and bring money home to support my family. I recall my mother saying “Only if I am dead will you get to do that, you will go to school and get and education”. I was blessed to have had a loving family who supported and always challenged me. My parents would go to spend most of their salary so that my brother and I would learn English. I recall them saying– “One day you will be able to use it, as English is the language of the world”. I guess my parents were right, both my brother and I had the opportunity to come to the United States and get an education and create our families. I also got to live my dream by Becoming an Immigrant. We would not be able to be here today without the help of some very special people, to whom we will be forever grateful. I truly hope that you have enjoyed reading this and wish you the best on your journey as you chase YOUR dream. Remember that this is A way of empowering yourself to success, --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message