Life, Leadership and Pursuit of Happiness

Episode Guest: Nicole McDonoughEpisode Notes: Nicole McDonough has built a career as a leadership coach and an expert using the Enneagram personal growth tool. She works with leaders every day to help them design a life they love. In this episode, we talk about life coaching and understanding the Enneagram and how to use it. We also talk about how we can get the most out of our role as leaders and find time for our personal development.Nicole McDonough is a life coach and Enneagram consultant, and a wife and a mother. She has a very quiet, unassuming aura about herself. But Nicole has a hidden and ferocious lioness inside of her! She's the kind of life coach who isn't afraid to face off and hold you accountable in a loving, caring way.Episode Links: myleadershipsuperpowers.comwww.nicolemcdonough.comhttps://www.instagram.com/nicoledianemcdonough/https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/ Support the show

Episode Guest: Dr. Laura O'HaraEpisode Notes: Just because you can hear doesn't mean you can listen. Very few leaders understand how to listen. In this episode, Dr. Laura talks about basic communication principles that every leader needs to know. We also talk about intercultural communication and responsible humans. Dr. Laura also shares a research project she is working on that surprised her. Dr. Laura O'Hara is a Professor of Communication Studies at Ball State University. Her teaching focuses on Intercultural Communication, Conflict & Communication, Training & Development and Consulting. In addition, her research interests include Health Communication, Intercultural Communication, and Organizational Communication. Dr. Laura earned an Outstanding Teacher Award at Ball State University and several other awards for teaching, research, and community service. Episode Links: Dr. Laura's Ball State University Bio Support the show

Episode Guest: Patrick HughesEpisode Notes: In this episode, we talk about Patrick's work in Organizational Development, ranging from fortune 500 companies to local non-profits. We also discuss some foundational principles of leadership and some ideas that everyone can benefit from, no matter their leadership experience. Patrick Hughes is a skilled and highly sought-after facilitator and coach in the areas of organizational development, leadership, and inclusion. Episode Links: Patrick on LinkedInEmail Patrick DirectlySupport the show

Jeff, the Car Guy, successfully built his life around the car business, working every job from washing cars to the corporate board room and every level between. A pinnacle of achievement in his career could be described as having the opportunity to move his entire family anywhere in the world…and he did just that! The family settled on a historic family in Iowa and while Jeff manages several luxury car dealerships in the big city. Jeff talks about his experiences in re-defining community engagement, leading through crisis and mature confidence. Support the show

Episode Guest: Jen MyersEpisode Notes: Jen shares with us how she stumbled her way into homeschooling and went on to build an entire business around helping other families thrive as successful CEOs while homeschooling their children. Renee shares her passion and expertise in sales. Jen Myers is a business coach and expert at blending 18 years of entrepreneurial experience with an equal amount of time spent homeschooling. By applying CEO principles and strategies to every aspect of her life, Jen found success in family, homeschooling, and business. She has grown four businesses past six figures (all the while homeschooling four radically different kiddos), successfully launched three of her four kids into adulthood, and now leads the global Homeschool CEO Community. Jen uses humor and real-life experiences to encourage and inspire moms around the world to chase their dreams.Episode Links: https://homeschoolceo.com/https://homeschoolceopodcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolCEOSupport the show

Episode Guest: Renee HribarEpisode Notes: Renee shares her passion and expertise in sales. Renee is a sales professional that started her career by selling green fees for a local golf course but worked her way into earning her first million before age 25 and growing an impressive career and multiple companies along the way. Now she spends her time leading training and retreats to help entrepreneurs learn and love sales. Sales that are not slimy. She has a unique way to make people love sales!Episode Links: https://reneehribar.com/about-renee-rhibrar/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneehribar/  Support the show

Episode Guest: Dr. Terrance Bridges aka Rev. Terrance BridgesEpisode Notes: In this episode, we talk about Dr. Bridges's educational journey which took him from being labeled as a remedial learner to become a Gates Scholar with several doctoral degrees. We talk about mentoring, community programs, mission trips, and community impact. Dr. Bridges is a published author, ordained minister, accomplished musician, and college professor. Episode Links: https://www.terrancebridges.com/https://www.instagram.com/iamterrancebridges/Support the show

Introducing Life, Leadership and Pursuit of Happiness with Micah Maxwell. Join me each week to chat with everyday people as they share incredible stories, valuable lessons and inspiring ideas learned along their leadership journey. Just like you, my guests and I wake up every day in pursuit of more. More success, more freedom, and more happiness. We know that every path to success is different, everyone has their own unique story and we want to share and learn from each other. Learn more about my episode and guests at https://micahmaxwell.com/podcast/.