Journeys of Inspiration

Our engagements with each other and the covenants we hold close to our hearts are the only way that we are going to find love and happiness. It is through our engagements that we overcome adversity.

We often hear phrases like the Energy to continue, or the Energy to sustain. Both these phrases are valid and mean that we have the power within ourselves to continue reaching for greater heights.

Emotions can impact those around us in a variety of ways. Empathy is the synthesis that empowers us to share ideas and make them real.

Our Emotions are the way we show love and compassion. It is our emotions that paint the landscapes of our experiences and guide our imagination to shape and focus our wildest dreams.

Anyone who is going to help people has to have a worldview. The ability to look beyond themselves. By getting outside of yourself you will discover a lot of great people and some really amazing things happening out there.

Unity is not about being on the same team, Unity is an inside job that begins with you.

The secret ingredient to my success and your success is in what we do every single day.

Together Everyone Achieves More. It is impossible to achieve success individually. Great leaders are part of successful teams

An education can come to you through daily experiences. No matter where you derive your education, it is the single most important thing you can do for yourself.

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership. Amos consults with companies, corporations, non-profit  organizations, and the United States Government equipping them with strategies to develop their leadership potential.   EPISODE SUMMARY: Where do you invest your leadership development time and energy?  This is the question organizations have to face in their search for candidates for their next generation of leaders.  Will you develop leaders from the inside or bring in new talent from the outside?  Our podcast for the week lays out the pros and cons of hiring from the outside versus developing leaders from within the organization.   EPISODE NOTES: One challenge many organizations face is not knowing who their candidates for the next generation leadership are. Bringing in someone from the outside may put your organizational culture at risk.  On the other hand, developing potential from the inside may have more benefits but require more time and energy.  Our recent podcast enumerates guide questions that will be helpful in your assessment and evaluation of next generation leaders for your organization. It is a crucial search that will have long term effects on your organization and hence the need to choose wisely is extremely important.   “One thing that crisis reveals is the current strength or lack of strength of the leadership within your organization.  A crisis is also a fantastic time to train and develop the next generation of leaders if you have a leadership development mindset.”   Download bonus resources at:  www.transformationalpodcast.com Connect with us on Facebook at:  http://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo Find us on Twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/abalongo Follow us on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo Get to know more about Amos at http://www.amosbalongo.com/   Don’t forget to Subscribe to the show, leave a comment and Share!

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership. Amos consults with companies, corporations, non-profit  organizations, and the United States Government equipping them with strategies to develop their leadership potential. EPISODE SUMMARY: For growth to happen, there must be change. One of your most important responsibilities as a leader is to initiate the changes necessary to keep your organization growing and moving forward.  All progress requires change. EPISODE NOTES: Not everyone welcomes change.  Some people resist change because it entails deviating from the norm and they feel uncertain how the change will affect their lives.  The episode this week will let you in on various scenarios of how people view change and how to address these views. “Developing a leadership culture means that you intentionally develop the leaders around you.”  Download bonus resources at:  www.transformationalpodcast.com Connect with us on Facebook at:  http://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo Find us on Twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/abalongo Follow us on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo Get to know more about Amos at http://www.amosbalongo.com/ Don’t forget to Subscribe to the show, leave a comment and Share!

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership. Amos consults with companies, corporations, non-profit  organizations, and the United States Government equipping them with strategies to develop their leadership potential. EPISODE SUMMARY: The only thing that is constant in life is change.  Every day, we encounter changes in our schedule, in our physical attributes, in our character and even in our leaders.  Nothing is permanent.  That is why it is imperative for leaders to train and develop the next generation of leaders.  It needs to be an evolving process that needs to be practiced by every leader. EPISODE NOTES: At some point a leaders time always comes to an end.  Leadership is not forever.  A great leader knows that at some point, he or she has to pass the baton to someone else to continue what was started, or to improve on what has been done.  Current Leaders must develop future leaders.  In our podcast for this week, I have outlined some guidelines on how to develop a plan to install a leadership culture within your organization. Developing a leadership culture means that you intentionally develop the leaders around you.  Download bonus resources at:  www.transformationalpodcast.com Connect with us on Facebook at:  http://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo Find us on Twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/abalongo Follow us on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo Get to know more about Amos at http://www.amosbalongo.com/ Don’t forget to Subscribe to the show, leave a comment and Share!

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership. Amos consults with companies, corporations, non-profit  organizations, and the United States Government equipping them with strategies to develop their leadership potential. EPISODE SUMMARY: Change agents look for ways to grow and improve themselves, their teams and their businesses.  What if you are leading the change and no one on the team is following you?  EPISODE NOTES: For leaders, there is a difference between leading and walking.  Having people follow you is a great sign of leadership.  However, there are leaders who fail to have their people follow their lead.  These kinds of leaders are not leading but simply taking a walk.   This week’s podcast gives a guide on how leaders can increase their influence and achieve positive results. Leading through change is a crucial role for any leader.  Doing so in a way that engages your team and captures their discretionary effort and buy in is a sign of great leadership.  Download bonus resources at:  www.transformationalpodcast.com Connect with us on Facebook at:  http://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo Find us on Twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/abalongo Follow us on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo Get to know more about Amos at http://www.amosbalongo.com/ Don’t forget to Subscribe to the show, leave a comment and Share!

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership. Amos consults with companies, corporations, non-profit  organizations, and the United States Government equipping them with strategies to develop their leadership potential. EPISODE NOTES: With the Coronavirus pandemic, we are not in control, however, we can be if we want to.  How?  by focusing on the things that we can control, it starts with you. Stop worrying about what happened   or is happening.  Instead start thinking about what is now possible because of what has happened.  Move from desiring an optimal situation to finding what is possible.   With the right perspective, you can rise above the discomfort of the moment and see what may be possible right around the corner.   EPISODE SUMMARY: We are faced with  trying times.  We never saw this coming.  The magnitude of this pandemic was never imagined in our lifetime.  We have no control of what is happening, however, what we have control of is how we will face this challenge.  Download bonus resources at:  www.transformationalpodcast.com Connect with us on Facebook at:  http://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo Find us on Twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/abalongo Follow us on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo Get to know more about Amos at http://www.amosbalongo.com/ Don’t forget to Subscribe to the show, leave a comment and Share!

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership. Amos consults with companies, corporations, non-profit  organizations, and the United States Government equipping them with strategies to develop their leadership potential.

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership. Amos consults with companies, corporations, non-profit  organizations, and the United States Government equipping them with strategies to develop their leadership potential. EPISODE SUMMARY: The only permanent thing in this world is change.  Whether we like it or not, it is bound to happen.  An immense responsibility lies on a leader's shoulders when change is happening.  This week’s episode focuses on how leaders must respond to change. EPISODE NOTES: Life is full of changes.  Sometimes change happens by choice, there are times change come as a surprise.  When change happens, leaders are expected to be at the forefront.  A leader’s responsibility to change is part of their lifestyle.  Leaders are expected to quickly adapt and adjust to change because they set the tone for the change.  Change is not an option.  Download bonus resources at:  www.transformationalpodcast.com Connect with us on Facebook at:  http://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo Find us on Twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/abalongo Follow us on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo Get to know more about Amos at http://www.amosbalongo.com/   Don’t forget to Subscribe to the show, leave a comment and Share!

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership. Amos consults with companies, corporations, non-profit  organizations, and the United States Government equipping them with strategies to develop their leadership potential. EPISODE SUMMARY: Crisis will always be a part of leadership.  There will always be a time when one’s leadership will be put to a test.  It is in how a leader handles a crisis that can best describe the strength of their leadership. A good leader can see a crisis happen and mitigate it before it impacts them.  EPISODE NOTES: When a crisis strikes, the first plan of action is to identify the root cause of it.  Every leader has a different approach to handling a crisis.  Some leaders have the ability to address a crisis before it hits them.  Others do not anticipate the crisis, however handle or resolve it well.  While, there are leaders who never see the crisis coming.  A good leader must see  far and see before others do. It’s not the toughest crisis that will knock you out, it is always the one that you did not see coming, the one that blindsided you.    Download bonus resources at:  www.transformationalpodcast.com Connect with us on Facebook at:  http://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo Find us on Twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/abalongo Follow us on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo Get to know more about Amos at http://www.amosbalongo.com/ Don’t forget to Subscribe to the show, leave a comment and Share!  

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership. Amos consults with companies, corporations, non-profit  organizations, and the United States Government equipping them with strategies to develop their leadership potential. EPISODE SUMMARY: Everyone has the ability to succeed in life.  Success is a choice and it offers no excuses.  Do not let your if’s and but’s dampen your journey to success.  No feat is difficult to achieve to the one who braves the journey and does not let  excuses be roadblocks along the way.  EPISODE NOTES: Successful people succeed because they refuse to make excuses.  One of the biggest hindrances of success is people giving excuses when things become difficult.  The road to success is never easy.  However, if you endure the pain, the glory will come after.  Before you make an excuse, give it a try because most often, things are not as hard as we thought they could be. “Successful people succeed because they shelve excuses and pursue excellence in their lives.”  Download bonus resources at:  www.transformationalpodcast.com Connect with us on Facebook at:  http://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo Find us on Twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/abalongo Follow us on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo Get to know more about Amos at http://www.amosbalongo.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and share!

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership. Amos consults with companies, corporations, non-profit  organizations, and the United States Government equipping them with strategies to develop their leadership potential. EPISODE SUMMARY: To win means hard work. Winning makes you alive.  It is like a light that ignites the fire within you.  Every win is a rebirth.  When one experiences victory, it uplifts your spirits and encourages you to push harder and work towards the next level of success.   EPISODE NOTES: Winning is never accidental.  It is intentional.  It happens because you desired for it and worked hard to achieve it.  To win involves the three Cs - Commitment, Contribution and Competency.  The perfect recipe for a winning team lies in the leaders being able to mix  inspiration, effort and ability in order to create the winning team. “Winning is not an automatic process.  There is no such thing as an accidental win. If you win, you do it on purpose.”  Download bonus resources at:  www.transformationalpodcast.com Connect with us on Facebook at:  http://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo Find us on Twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/abalongo Follow us on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo Get to know more about Amos at http://www.amosbalongo.com/ Don’t forget to Subscribe to the show, leave a comment and Share!  

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership. Amos consults with companies, corporations, non-profit  organizations, and the United States Government equipping them with strategies to develop their leadership potential. EPISODE SUMMARY: We all have the innate ability to make a difference in other people’s lives.  Using that skill to lift other people up and help them achieve their life  goals is what you call empowerment.  Empowerment can also come from within.  It’s when you feel the adrenalin of enthusiasm that pushes you to reach forward and achieve a goal. EPISODE NOTES: One of the secrets to success is empowerment.  Empowerment brings out the best in every individual.  It enables one to accomplish things he never thought he can do.  To empower someone means you give your time, skills, energy and expertise to people to propel them to achieve their dreams. “Once people are empowered, they move to greater confidence and are at ease at what they know is right.”  Download bonus resources at:  www.transformationalpodcast.com Connect with us on Facebook at:  http://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo Find us on Twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/abalongo Follow us on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo Get to know more about Amos at http://www.amosbalongo.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and share!

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership. Amos consults with companies, corporations, non-profit  organizations, and the United States Government equipping them with strategies to develop their leadership potential. EPISODE SUMMARY: Leaders are the ones with enough influence to make a change.  Great skill is required to make change happen.  There are two important factors to consider in working towards change - identify what needs to be changed and second are the people that will make the change happen. EPISODE NOTES: Most people do not like change.  Change involves a lot of adjustments and veering from the usual environment.  However, change is inevitable.  It is always bound to happen because without change, there is no growth.   To effectively lead through change, you need to understand that change is continual and adapting a work in progress mindset towards change would keep you very open minded. “Leading through change is about leading people.”  Download bonus resources at:  www.transformationalpodcast.com Connect with us on Facebook at:  http://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo Find us on Twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/abalongo Follow us on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo Get to know more about Amos at http://www.amosbalongo.com/ Don’t forget to Subscribe to the show, leave a comment and Share!

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership. Amos consults with companies, corporations, non-profit  organizations, and the United States Government equipping them with strategies to develop their leadership potential. EPISODE SUMMARY: The greatest comfort anyone can have is knowing that at any time, there will always be someone or somewhere or something to turn to in times of need. This provides a feeling of peace and comfort knowing that under any circumstance, should the tides turn against you, you  have someone or something that will comfort you and help you find peace amidst chaos.  This is  “dependable.” EPISODE NOTES: Peace of mind is what you will get if you know that under any circumstance, you can count on something or someone from time to time. It is always there whenever you need it.  Dependable is the key.   Even the most independent people seek dependency.  If you have someone or something dependable in your life, you will be delivered to a new space of relaxation, serenity and steadfast faith. “The magic of dependability in our lives is vital to the stability of the mind”  Download bonus resources at:  www.transformationalpodcast.com Connect with us on Facebook at:  http://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo Find us on Twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/abalongo Follow us on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo Get to know more about Amos at http://www.amosbalongo.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and share!

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership. Amos consults with companies, corporations, non-profit  organizations, and the United States Government equipping them with strategies to develop their leadership potential. EPISODE SUMMARY: The episode focuses on the value of time.  Oftentimes, people complain that one of their biggest issues is not having enough time to do everything they have on their plates.  However, the real problem does not lie on the lack of time but in effectively making use of the time we all have. EPISODE NOTES: One of the few things we all equally have is,  time.  We are all accorded 24 hours a day at our disposal.    While for some, this amount of time is not sufficient to do everything that needs to be done, there are others who are bestowed with a luxury of it.  The game changer here is, how we make use of this time. Planning is the key.  There is also a thin line dividing what it means to be busy and what it means to be productive.  Know more about using your time wisely in this episode. “We fail to reach our potential because we say, we did not have time.  We all have the same amount of time everyday, and that is 24 hours.  The issue is not having the time.  The issue is what are you doing with your time.”  Download bonus resources at:  www.transformationalpodcast.com Connect with us on Facebook at:  http://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo Find us on Twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/abalongo Follow us on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo Get to know more about Amos at http://www.amosbalongo.com/ Don’t forget to Subscribe to the show, leave a comment and Share!

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership. Amos consults with companies, corporations, non-profit  organizations, and the United States Government equipping them with strategies to develop their leadership potential. EPISODE SUMMARY: Everyday we make decisions.  Some are simple, some are complex.  No matter how big or small these decisions are, the important factor is we take a stand and make a choice.  The decisions we make will always be part of our life story. EPISODE NOTES: In our everyday lives, we make an infinite amount of decisions.  What to eat, what to wear, where to go, these all require decision-making.  Decisions as we make them become a part of our life story.  They create a niche in our lives.  The decisions made in the past affect the present and the decisions made in the present affect the future.  For every decision we make, we bring in change into our lives. “When we make a decision, we usher in an important change into the world.”  Download bonus resources at:  www.transformationalpodcast.com Connect with us on Facebook at:  http://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo Find us on Twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/abalongo Follow us on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo Get to know more about Amos at http://www.amosbalongo.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and share!

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership. Amos consults with companies, corporations, non-profit  organizations, and the United States Government equipping them with strategies to develop their leadership potential. EPISODE SUMMARY: One of the most important qualities of a leader is being a fast thinker.  In any circumstance, an effective leader must immediately come up with a plan of action to be able to address a problem and resolve it at the soonest possible time.  The level of thinking must be higher than the particular problem.  The key, apart from thinking, is putting action to one’s thoughts. Whatever ideas or plans a leader has should not be confined in the minds, but must be evident through action. EPISODE NOTES: Leaders must be  thinkers.  Leaders must develop a system to continuously and productively be thinking. It is in thinking where ideas are developed and formed.  It is in thinking where problems are solved.  What sets leaders apart from other people who think is their level of thinking.   The way a leader thinks must be higher than the plan, higher than the problem and  converts that mind into actions.  Leaders think for a purpose.  Leaders think with an intention.  Leaders think and act. “The way you think about a problem determines your ability to solve the problem.”  Download bonus resources at:  www.transformationalpodcast.com Connect with us on Facebook at:  http://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo Find us on Twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/abalongo Follow us on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo Get to know more about Amos at http://www.amosbalongo.com/ Don’t forget to Subscribe to the show, leave a comment and Share!

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership. Amos consults with companies, corporations, non-profit  organizations, and the United States Government equipping them with strategies to develop their leadership potential. EPISODE SUMMARY:  The most common notion people have when they hear the word “coaching” is always associated with sports.  However, coaching may also be referred to as a leadership ability to inspire others to pursue a course of action and bring out the very best of themselves.  The idea of coaching comes from the sentiment of try and try and try again.  It is an investment in someone or something. EPISODE NOTES: Coaching is a personal endeavour where one person helps guide another to understand themselves and the world around them.  It is not a one shot deal.  You invest your time skills and resources over something or someone in pursuit of helping them become better individuals.  Coaching is a responsibility that promotes training and improvement.  It impresses upon people to accept the concept of trial and error. “Coaching is one of the ways that we learn and evolve as people.” Download bonus resources at:  www.transformationalpodcast.com  Connect with us on Facebook at:  http://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo Find us on Twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/abalongo Follow us on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo Get to know more about Amos at http://www.amosbalongo.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe to the show, leave a review and share!

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership. Amos consults with companies, corporations, non-profit  organizations, and the United States Government equipping them with strategies to develop their leadership potential. EPISODE SUMMARY: The leadership of a person, can and will never be effective without proper communication.  Communication is the key to the fulfillment of an organization’s plans and goals.  It is not enough to simply relay the message. There is a fine line between information and communication.  For information to be a communication, leaders must act and live out their message - walk the talk.   EPISODE NOTES:  Leaders want their team to resonate with them.  They want their team members to echo the message sent to them and be assured that they are all one and on the same page.  It is when team members and leaders reach common ground that the ball starts to roll.  However, to effectively convey a message, there are certain factors to put into consideration.  Timing, relevance and maturity.  Communication is a two way street, with these factors in tow, you are not simply sending a message, you are reaching out.  You are giving value to the people you are communicating to  by giving importance to where, who and how they are. “Information  is giving out and communication is getting through.” Download bonus resources at:  www.transformationalpodcast.com  Connect with us on Facebook at:  http://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo Find us on Twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/abalongo Follow us on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo Get to know more about Amos at http://www.amosbalongo.com/ Don’t forget to Subscribe to the show, leave a comment and Share!

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership. Amos consults with companies, corporations, non-profit  organizations, and the United States Government equipping them with strategies to develop their leadership potential. EPISODE SUMMARY: What is your true character?  How well do you know yourself?  Character is who we really are.  Our character is formed from what we do and say.  It is foundational to our actions.  All our actions and what we say are built around character. It is our character traits that will help us build for a better future. EPISODE NOTES: The true test to a person’s character is revealed when he is faced with a crisis. If his character is built on a strong foundation, when crisis comes, he will not fall but he will build.  He will use that crisis to emerge stronger and not be broken.  What matters is not what happens to us, but what happens in us, and that is character.  Trials and struggles will not harm us because we are bigger on the inside than on the outside.  In everything we say and do, ensure that all these will contribute to building a strong foundation for a better character, a better you.  “It is not the crisis that makes or breaks us.  It is the crisis that reveals what kind of foundation upon which we are built.” Download bonus resources at:  www.transformationalpodcast.com Connect with us on Facebook at:  http://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo Find us on Twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/abalongo Follow us on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo Get to know more about Amos at http://www.amosbalongo.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and share!

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership. Amos consults with companies, corporations, non-profit  organizations, and the United States Government equipping them with strategies to develop their leadership potential. EPISODE SUMMARY: We are all passionate about something.  However, being passionate about something is not enough.  One has to know the intensity of that passion.  It is in knowing how much you desire something that can lead us to success, to making the passion a dream, and that dream a reality.    EPISODE NOTES: Passion is the starting point of all our achievements.  We continually pursue what we are doing because in addition to loving what we do, we also want to achieve worthy goals.  Passion pulls us up,  enabling us to overcome adversity. Amos Balongo shares with us a secret tool that he has been using through the years - the Passion Thermometer.  This is a tool that will help you see where you are in terms  of what you are passionate about.  Your passion thermometer will guide you  to set your  priorities for a more meaningful and successful journey towards achieving your goals. “Passion is a starting point for all achievements.”  Download bonus resources at:  www.transformationalpodcast.com Connect with us on Facebook at:  http://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo Find us on Twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/abalongo Follow us on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo Get to know more about Amos at http://www.amosbalongo.com/ Don’t forget to Subscribe to the show, leave a comment and Share!

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership. Amos consults with companies, corporations, non-profit  organizations, and the United States Government equipping them with strategies to develop their leadership potential. EPISODE SUMMARY: The only permanent thing in this world is change.  The question is do we desire to change for the better or for worse?  The changes that happen in our lives are determined by how we live our lives. Live a positive life and expect positive changes to happen in your life. EPISODE NOTES: Life does not allow us to stay the same. The reality of life is we are going to change.   We continuously grow and as we grow we change.  However, not all changes are positive.  Whatever change that happens in our  life is a choice.  If we live a positive life, as we grow older, the changes in our life will be positive.  If we opt to go for a negative lifestyle, then changes in our life will be negative.  The decision is ours.  “Everyone changes, the difference is, some people change willingly while others change begrudgingly.“ Download bonus resources at:  www.transformationalpodcast.com Connect with us on Facebook at:  http://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo Find us on Twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/abalongo Follow us on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo Get to know more about Amos at http://www.amosbalongo.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and share!

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership. Amos consults with companies, corporations, non-profit  organizations, and the United States Government equipping them with strategies to develop their leadership potential. EPISODE SUMMARY: The key to being an effective leader is growth.  Leaders do not grow in a day, they grow every day. People experience growth in different ways.  Others grow as a result of being part of a team, others grow based on their personal experiences, while others happen to be at the right place at the right time and thus as a result they experience growth.  When leaders grow, they do not just grow as individuals. Their personal growth equips them as leaders and is multiplied, resulting in the positive growth of others.That is the power of leadership. EPISODE NOTES: Leaders grow in various ways, some ways include team growth, personal growth and purposeful growth. No matter how they grow, growth paves the way to the kind of leader that you will become. You either be a goal conscious leader or a growth conscious leader.  Goal conscious leaders focus on the destination — the finish line, while growth conscious leaders have their eyes set on the journey. Growth does not happen overnight and leaders must make growth a priority.    “Your capacity to grow determines your capacity to lead.” Download bonus resources at:  www.transformationalpodcast.com  Connect with us on Facebook at:  http://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo Find us on Twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/abalongo Follow us on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo Get to know more about Amos at http://www.amosbalongo.com/ Don’t forget to Subscribe to the show, leave a comment and Share with others. 

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership. Amos consults with companies, corporations, non profit  organizations, and the United States Government equipping them with strategies to develop their leadership potential. EPISODE SUMMARY: A true leader is not a leader of words but a leader of action.  Leadership is action. They do not simply talk about what they want to happen, they find a way to make it happen.  A leader has to be intentional. You need to have a plan and take steps to turn that plan into reality by acting on it.   EPISODE NOTES: In this episode, Amos defines the real essence of leadership.  A leader must be a person of action, not a person of words. Live out what you preach.  Do not simply talk, but walk the talk. Instead of being indifferent, make a difference in people’s lives.  Leaders set goals and aspirations, however, these will remain on the drawing board unless action is taken. For goals to materialize, a plan of action must be put in place.  In these times of uncertainty, it is important for leaders to be people of action. “Live for others because the true essence of leadership is in action and the true formula for action is serving others and making a difference.” Download bonus resources at:  www.transformationalpodcast.com  Connect with us on Facebook at:  http://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo Find us on Twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/abalongo Follow us on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo Get to know more about Amos at http://www.amosbalongo.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and share!

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership. Amos consults with companies, corporations, non profit  organizations, and the United States Government equipping them with strategies to develop their leadership potential. EPISODE SUMMARY: Putting together a dream team can be a daunting task.  There are several factors to consider in ensuring that the members of your team are in sync with one another.  One of the most important factors is putting together not simply like-minded people but more importantly like-valued people.  Apart from the skills, what needs to be similar are the values they share. This is a key element in making the team successful. EPISODE NOTES: A leader cannot achieve success without the support of a reliable and efficient team.  It is imperative that in creating a team, a leader must ensure that its members do not just have the same set of skills or line of thought, but share the same principles and values.  When presented with an idea, the team members must show respect to the idea, give it value and contribute to bring that idea to a higher level. Every member must maximize the growth opportunities available to improve the goal.  There will be failures. However, it is not the failures that hamper the goal to succeed, it is in failing to learn from those failures. In your journey, failures happen to make you better.       “As you work on your dreams, you are going to make mistakes. You are going to experience failures. That is a guarantee, in every aspiration, every journey , in every dream. However the pitfall is never making the mistakes or experiencing the failures. The pitfall lies in the inability to learn from those mistakes and failures.” Download bonus resources at:  www.transformationalpodcast.com  Connect with us on Facebook at:  http://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo Find us on Twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/abalongo Follow us on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo Get to know more about Amos at http://www.amosbalongo.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and share!    

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership. Amos consults with companies, corporations, non profit  organizations, and the United States Government equipping them with strategies to develop their leadership potential. EPISODE SUMMARY: If there is one thing every person on this planet has access to, it  is “dreams.”  To dream is free, but the path to the fulfillment of that dream is the tough act to follow.  Most of the time the struggle is real, resulting in a person’s hopes and dreams dying during the journey.  Amos Balongo wants us to keep our dreams alive as he journeys with us towards the fulfillment of our field of dreams. EPISODE NOTES: To dream does not simply mean staring at a blank wall and hoping and wishing for the stars to fall on your lap.  It entails hard work and a clear understanding of what exactly you are aiming for.  There are times when what we perceive to be our dreams, in reality, are not dreams.  Our failure to clearly identify our dreams leads to our dreams vanishing in thin air.  In this podcast, Amos Balongo identifies the common pitfalls that prevent us from identifying our dreams. He also shares some tips and tools on how we can identify our dreams. It is imperative that we see our dreams in order to achieve them.  We need to have a clear vision of where we want to go in order to get there.     “ A dream is a very clear vision of the future that energizes your mind and inspires you to do everything you can to achieve it.”   Download bonus resources at:  www.transformationalpodcast.com Connect with us on Facebook at:  http://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo Find us on Twitter at:  http://www.twitter.com/abalongo Follow us on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo Get to know more about Amos at http://www.amosbalongo.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and share!  

Executive Leadership Coach, Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer, Amos Balongo takes you on a leadership journey for leaders making a difference.  Amos believes that every individual deserves to be equipped with effective leadership tools as they journey their way to success. He believes that leaders should constantly grow and learn to equip themselves with the skills necessary for leadership.  Amos consults with various organizations including the United States Government and helps them develop their leadership potential. EPISODE SUMMARY: What makes a good leader? Some are born leaders however many leaders are developed. With the proper equipping of knowledge and skills, anyone can be a leader.  Our goal is to bring out the best in you and unleash your full potential to be the leader you never thought you could be. EPISODE NOTES: In the first episode of Journeys of Inspiration, Amos tackles what leadership is all about.  He explains the four pillars that are a basis for any leadership foundation. He discusses how these four pillars can turn leadership principles and practices into actionable plans. Amos discusses how the Journeys of Inspiration podcast will serve as a vehicle to make your leadership journey as inspirational as your destination.  “In this podcast, I uncomplicate  leadership, break it down into four pillars that encompass every aspect of leadership.  My podcast messages are anchored on these four pillars and are designed to give my listeners  tools that they can apply. “  Download bonus resources at:  www.transformationalpodcast.com Connect with us on Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/amosbalongo Find us on Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/abalongo Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/amosbalongo Get to know more about Amos at http://www.amosbalongo.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and share!!