Mindset Meets Mastery

“Never give up and your child will surprise you. Your child has so much to give. Be grateful for their loving heart.” -Karen Franco Arlene will talk to author, speaker, special needs advocate, and parent Karen Franco regarding the mindsets of supporting children with special needs (especially those on the autism spectrum). Myths about how these children don't want to fit in or have friends because the truth is quite the opposite. These special children want to be like everyone else and have friends. They just do it differently and may need more guidance and help. We will discuss how best to support, teach, understand, and accept these children and the parents who love them. These are the goals for this episode of Mindset Meets Mastery with Arlene Gale and in the books written by Karen Franco that are perfect teaching tools in school, homes, and anywhere children learn and play.   Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram LinkedIn   YouTube  Highlights: 00:50 Children with Special Needs 09:45 Unexpected Turn of Events 18:47 Grappling with the News   24:30 Screening the Information  29:18 Handling Your Biggest Fear 33:22 Every Child’s Place 39:16 Special Needs 43:16 4 Books to Read Today! 51:51 Special Books for Special Seasons  55:12 Never Give Up!

“You can’t have healthy relationships unless your relationship with yourself is healthy first. Self-awareness, self-reflection, self-care, and the mindsets around your value are the foundation of any type of positive relationship.” -Leah JM Dean There are many forms of relationships: parent-child, husband-wife, employer-employee, caregiver, friend, and more. A variety of feelings come with having and maintaining any relationships. But it seems that specifically complicated is relationships happening with women and between women. This episode is for you if you are one of my lady listeners or if you're a man who loves a lady or is raising a young lady.  Is it possible to make better and deeper connections with women? Is it okay to have "necessary conversations" to determine the health and maintenance of a relationship? Do we have a limited capacity for a certain number or depth of relationships? Is it really possible to make healthy, mutually beneficial, lifelong connections with other women? My expert guest today, Leah JM Dean, a Tribe Formation Expert, answers these questions and discusses her formula to deepen our relationship with ourselves, our friends (especially between women), family, and more.  Leah Dean has created a simple, but very powerful formula for building a tribe that stands the test of time. In her soon to be released book "Assemble the Tribe: Believe in Your Value. Find Belonging. Be Different." Leah shares her trademarked formula based on proprietary research and shows us how to shift our mindset by first discovering the value that we bring to every connection we make.   Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram LinkedIn   YouTube  Highlights: 00:50 Relationship Talks 10:19 The Complexity of Female Relationships 15:07 What is a Tribe? 20:22 The Nature of Relationships 29:56 Facts About Tribe and Connectivity 36:40 Relationships and Your Capacity 44:18 A Book For Women  51:09 A Mindset That Can Change Your Life and The Generations to Come

“Pain, loss, and suffering is tied to our human existence. And yet, at the same time, we can experience joy and pleasure by figuring out what it means to be a human being in the face of all the things that we feel.” -Dr. Kelly Holder What feelings do the holidays evoke for you? Many people get super excited, even making plans way before the day. Yet, some find it hard to celebrate and even feel downhearted. Perhaps, the holidays bring back painful memories like the loss of a loved one, or being separated from the people they wish were there to celebrate with them. There are also family frictions, tensions, and differences that disrupt peace and rob off all the enjoyment. This week, Arlene and Dr. Kelly Holder talk about how you can celebrate the holidays without grief or shame. Kelly discusses how you can set up healthy boundaries, make room for differences, deal with grief, honor your loved ones who have died, and get closer with the people around you. If you’re torn between mourning a loss and celebrating life, know that these are not choices you have to pick from. They are instead, opportunities that you can take to learn how to be more human despite all the adversities. Listen in for awesome holiday ideas you can do this year to make this season more enjoyable and memorable!   You can also listen to more of Kelly’s wisdom, tips, and advice about coping with feelings of uncertainty and holiday blues.    Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram LinkedIn   YouTube  Highlights: 00:50 Are You Ready For the Holidays?  07:10 What Makes a Holiday Hard to Celebrate 11:50 A Unique Holiday 17:27 How to Cope with Grief and Do Things Differently 27:57 How Asking For Help Improve Relationships 33:54 Mourning the Loss and Celebrating the Life 40:44 The Best Thing You Can Teach Your Kids  44:47 The Best Thing You Can Do for Yourself 49:30 The Better Way to See Other's Opinion of You 54:25 Do One Thing at a Time

“Everybody talks mindset. But if you don't focus on the parts that are running subconsciously, it's going to be challenging to accomplish as much as you want on that quest.” -Craig Tennant This week we’re going on an exciting quest! Our hunt is  about a mindset you probably never heard before, our journey is breakthrough. Join in and find out what gems inside our treasure chest! Today, Arlene sits with mindset mastery expert, Craig Tennant. As we unlock every stage, you will walk away with something for yourself. Be empowered to level up with these topics: What can you do if you’re overwhelmed with management roles? Where do you find motivation? How do you unstuck yourself? How can you develop your leadership skills? And for the highlights of this adventure, learn what the other-than-conscious mindset and how it can help you activate your potentials and achieve greatness! Press the PLAY button and start with your missions! Exciting experiences await you!   Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube  Highlights: 00:22 Mindfulness- The Key to Unstuck Yourself 04:33 Why People Get Stuck 11:25 What is the Other-Than-Conscious Mindset?  19:27 The Breakthrough Process: Step 1 28:19 Do You Have a High-Quality Support 31:30  The Breakthrough Process: Step 2   37:26 See What You Can’t See 46:01 The Mindset You Need For  A Good Investment 51:20 Achieve Greatness 56:15 Notice! Notice! Notice! and Pay Attention!

"Your customer's mindset is the most important thing for you to understand in business. You can't assume that you understand it." -Kristin Zhivago How do you know what your customers need? Is price the only reason customers buy? Can emotion help complete the sale? Can the competition help you sell to your customers? Learn the answers as Arlene talks to Revenue Coach Kristin Zhivago about the mindsets that help entrepreneurs sell the way customers want to buy! They also discuss using digital marketing, from Google algorithms to SEO and SEM and why these matter in this day and age. If you know your business message is life-changing, don’t let it stay hidden on search engines. Learn how you can help your target customer find you faster, easier. Of course, this conversation is not complete without talking about business development secrets for B2B and B2C secrets and tips!  Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube  Highlights: 00:50 Balance the Equation  08:01 Is Price the Only Reason?  14:17 What Creates the Shift? 19:15 How to Find Out What Your Customer Needs 23:44 Find It, Face It, Fix It 27:43 The Blind Side 31:49 What Is SEO and SEM and Why It Matters 35:15 Why is Competition Important 39:39 The Roadmap to Revenue 49:34 2 Ways to Love Yourself 55:40 The Most Important Thing Entrepreneurs Must Understand

Advice for writing your book(s): “Pick a topic you're passionate about. If it's not your idea of fun, don't do it.”  -Tui Snider What’s the difference between a graveyard and cemetery? Have these places always been considered scary and creepy? Where did the mindsets about haunted places come from? Find out more about the history of graveyards as Arlene interviews Tui Snider, the author of several best-selling books and an expert on overlooked history, death traditions, and haunted lore. Tui shares lesser-known facts about cemetery symbols, grave goods, and cultural traditions when visiting a dead loved one.  Arlene and Tui also talk about travel writing, having a companion for your book research, finding fun in writing, and working with the right people as you make your way to be the next best-seller. Tune in for more spooky season facts, trivia, and writing advice!      Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube  Highlights: 00:52 The Spooky Season 05:06 Graveyard vs Cemetery 12:16 Travel & “Ghost” Writing 21:52 Cemetery Symbolism 32:17 What About a Book Companion 35:20 Where Did the Spookiness Come From? 40:52 The First Horror Movie 43:06 Be Careful When You Visit 51:21 Find Your Fun

“The two most important questions that have the biggest impact on success or failure in your professional or personal life are: Can I trust you? and Can you trust me?” -Dr. Yoram Solomon Trust is one of those simple words that make our life complicated. We enter into a relationship and make decisions based on trust. We display a whole array of qualities like love, loyalty, and courage simply because we trust someone or something. Why do we do that? Frankly, trust is more of a mystery to many of us. But that mystery is going to be unveiled in today's episode! Arlene and Dr. Yoram Solomon, the man behind The Book of Trust, talk about what trust is, how the media affects the way we trust others, and how trust affects how we perceive things, learn behaviors, interpret contexts, and even build trust from a common enemy. Dr. Solomon also gives us a glint at some of the Laws of Trust and the Components of Trustworthiness. Lastly, we learn the +1 of trust when all else fails. Press play and join the conversation!      Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube  Highlights: 00:51 Can Trust Be Defined?  05:04 What You Should Know About Trust 11:55 Sell on Trust, Not on Price  16:44 Where Leaders Fail 20:26 The Reciprocity of Trust 27:07 The Continuity of Trust in Context 33:01 Build Trust in Common Enemy 39:43 Trust + 1 43:22 Trust and Media 51:18 2 Questions on Trust That Impact Success

“If you never try anything hard, you’ll never know what you're good at. If you stop at failure, you will never be successful.” -Sean Douglas    We are discussing the many elements and depths related to achieving  success with Sean Douglas, CEO of The Success Corp.  Is failure an option on the way to success? Is risk a necessary evil? Is it possible that different people measure success differently? Is success fluid and does it change with different seasons of life? Is it possible to be successful and still be unhappy? Should we stop comparing our success with other people’s or is there value in doing so? The answers may surprise you and help reset your mindsets for gaining success mastery. Arlene and Sean have a heartfelt, honest discussion about facing obstacles, including suicide, and finding happiness despite a negative past.  Talk about success as a mental health issue, too.     Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube  Highlights: 00:50 What is Success?  09:15 What Creates the Difference? 16:46 How To Find Success Amidst Failures 21:30 Success and Happiness 27:09 Success Strategies 33:12 Your Biggest Barrier to Success 38:34 Success Mindset and Mental Health 42:02 Be Founded on Resilience   52:20 Master Success 

“Have goals that make you happy and work yourself towards those goals because that upward movement is going to give you positivity and make you happy.” -Steve Haffner Have you ever made a decision and later realized that it’s one of your worst choices ever? Or have you ever been stuck between crossroads and didn’t know what to do? We make decisions every day, but sometimes, it feels like we still fail to get the hang of it. In this episode, we’re talking to Steve Haffner, the Decision Performance Expert, about how to be a Decision-Making Wizard! Steve explains how our primitive lizard brain affects how we resolve dilemmas and how to confront and outsmart that scared-y reptile. Sometimes, it’s not healthy to face challenges alone. Steve underlines the crucial part of having accountability partners in avoiding the trap of being emotionally reactive and putting your core values in the forefront to make sure your decisions align with who you are. You are certainly not the type to be deceived by illusions! So before you make your mind on something, listen in and find out how to activate your bigger brain and make decisions you’ll be happy with.    Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube    Highlights: 01:08 The Chaos In Decision-Making 05:33 What Is A Decision Performance Expert?  09:39 What Is The Lizard Brain? 18:10 Confront the Lizard 25:13 How to Make Better Decisions  30:25 Why You Need Core Values  40:10 The Danger of Safety of Comfort Zone 45:01 Why You Need Accountability Partners 50:02 7 Strategies For Making Great Decisions 55:37 Overcome Your Illusions

“We will always have adversity. We will always have challenges. Isn't that great! Adversity is a gift to teach us how much more still we have within us.” -Nick Lowery Have you ever felt so lost and hopeless? Are you enduring adversities of all sorts? If so, this episode is for you! Arlene sits with “Nick the Kick” Nick Lowery. Nick shares his journey to success- from multiple rejections & heartaches to being the NFL Champ he is known today. From his story, we learn how to face rejections with grace, create a second chance for yourself through persistence, and make a difference despite our differences. Listen as we talk to Nick about how football and the mindsets of grace, focus, persistence, and community activism all come together.   Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube  Highlights: 00:50 I Got This-Not! 05:40 Meet “Nick the Kick”  13:28 Gifts of Adversity 20:21 How to Face Rejection 27:38 When You Think It’s Over 35:22 Make A Change 41:06 Football and Beyond 47:26 Making a Difference Amidst Differences 51:46 What’s Your Top Priority?

“Age is not an issue if you have the right mindset.” -Gayle Carson   Aging into our 50s and beyond doesn’t have to be depressing, it can (and should) be very productive and fulfilling. It depends on what we focus on and what we decide to do every day.  Sadly, it’s often a period when some people worry too much about wrinkles, grey hair, and arthritis. Some have lost focus of their unique skills and talents, and the value they bring into the world. Today, Arlene Gale and Gayle Carson, the self-professed S.O.B. (“Spunky Old Broad”), talk about why age is just a number and a mindset.. Gayle shares how to make your 50s and beyond purposeful and exciting. She also shares how to adapt to the dynamic nature of business, endure loss, live in alignment, and beat self-doubt. There is no such thing as retirement age, because people who enjoy what they do never retire. Tune in and discover Gayle’s secret to living a regret-free life!    Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube    Highlights: 01:14 The Not So Funny Struggles About Age 06:52 Meet the SOB 12:56 When Are You Going To Retire?   18:34 Age: 50 25:17 Live Regret-Free 31:13 How to Deal With Loss 43:06 Wise Words That Will Change How You Live Life 48:30 Self-Confidence Beats Self-Doubt 

“If there's no tears from the writer, there's going to be no tears from the reader. If there's no laughter from the writer, there will be no laughter from the reader.”  Many people dream of writing a book, but only a small fraction get to live that dream. One thing is certain: The world needs your story and you can write it as either nonfiction or fiction. That is a choice. ! Join us in this week’s episode as we demolish the negative mindsets from “what if’s” to “lack of’s” in order to build clarity and motivation to move forward. Arlene and award-winning author, CJ Peterson discuss which type of writer they are and how to decide what writing style is best for you. They also talk about things you should give careful consideration to before you write your book, how to connect with and stir your audience’s emotion, and how you can give back to society through your book. CJ offers a peek into her book series and latest release for children. Whether you are starting to write, in the process of writing, or about to publish your book, this episode will surely add to your bag of essentials. Your book should not stay in your mind, but in the hands of people thirsting for the answers you’ve already figured out.     Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube    Highlights: 00:47 Are Lack Of’s Holding You Back? 06:32 Planners & Pantsters- What Type of Writer Are You?  14:30 Fiction or Non-Fiction- Which Writing Style Works For You? 23:28 How to Get Started In Writing Your Book  29:05 Stir Your Readers 36:30 Think About Liabilities! 39:57 How About Children’s Books 47:40 “What Would People Think?”  52:58 The Researcher vs The Jumper 

“Be an action hero not a reaction zero.” -John Davis What will you do if someone told you that everything you dream of is no longer possible? Will you cower or will you stand in your power? Listen as Arlene and John Davis share how ordinary people can become action heroes by applying the “5F” process of Creating Positive Outcomes. In this episode, John debunks the notion that “struggle equals growth” and reveals how to keep your motion moving forward even if you seem to have reached the dead end of your journey. He also talks about what an action hero is, why change should not be feared, how to be a master of masters, and what mindset is behind interpersonal issues. Fear is a mindset and it is hackable. Maintain a positive mindset because where your focus is, there your outcome will be. Tune in and find the power to defeat self-defeating talk!   Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube    Highlights: 00:50 Superhero vs Action Hero 09:23 How to Hack Your Fight or Flight Response 15:28 The Fallacy of “Struggle Equals Growth”  19:55 Action Hero or Reaction Zero?  26:21 Defeat The Self-Defeating Talks 31:05 The “5F” of Creating Positive Outcomes  37:21 How to Get Others To Like You 46:30 You Are A Hero!  50:00 Breathe! 

“Courage is an inner energy that has wisdom with it. It'll take you past your comfort zone if you allow it.” -Kenneth D. Foster Welcome to the World Premier of Mindset Meets Mastery with Arlene Gale on the BBS Radio Network! Today, we are taking on courage and talking about how it can change our reality. Hence, what’s a better way to start this program than to go deep about that very topic! In this episode, Arlene and Ken D. Foster, the Courage Expert, talk about what courage is, why courage needs wisdom, how do we know if we have undeveloped wisdom, why comfort zone is really not a place of comfort, and the 3 steps you can start doing right at this very moment to develop real courage. Ken also shares about his latest book, The Courage to Change Everything, a book of wisdom of the ages. Check out how this interactive book can turn 10 minutes a day of your time into a transformation story you’ll never forget!    Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube    Highlights: 01:26 Who Are The Courageous? 05:04 Courage Defined 11:47 Why Great Dreams Don’t Come True 16:02 3 Steps To Develop Courage 26:48 Feel the Pain To Make The Change 33:58 A Book of Wisdom of the Ages 40:21 The Power of Journaling  46:18 The Antidote For Doubts and Uncertainty

“Learn to be uncomfortable being comfortable.” -Maria Martinez   Are you achieving the level of success that is meant for you? This week, Arlene and Maria Martinez, a Human Potential Activator, join together for a wisdom-packed conversation on achieving your full potential. Maria talks about how the feeling of undeserving grows and how to uproot it. She also gives some reasonable points to consider when making decisions, getting in alignment, healing your energy, and directing your focus to ensure growth as opposed to sabotaging your own success. On top of that, we also learn how forgiveness can create awesome results that lead to prosperity. Listen in and enter the world of infinite possibilities!   Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube    Highlights: 00:32 Is “Enough” in Your Dictionary? 04:51 Undeservingness- Where It REALLY Comes From and How to Get Out 09:40 Where to Focus to Exponentially Grow Your Business 15:08 How to Make Life-Altering Choices  18:10 Are You Aligned for Success?  23:47 What Your Energy Say About You  31:14 Forgive and These Amazing Things Will Happen to You!

“A part of your core identity is to create your value. You can't blame someone else for this.” -Gene Hammett Identity is way beyond “Who am I?” Apparently, it’s more about who you really need to be. In this episode, Arlene and Leading Growth Expert, Gene Hammett debunk the common mindsets and misconceptions about identity. Gene talks about what core identity is, how to own that identity, and adapt as you go through identity shifts. He also emphasizes must-have values that build your identity so you can magnify your impact and influence. If you’re still wondering what your identity has to do with success, this conversation is for you! Tune in and discover how to find and strengthen your identity. Get over fear and build confidence as you move towards becoming more you!    Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube    Highlights: 00:27 Identity and Success 02:35 Identity Identified 07:05 Identity and Failures 13:33 Identity and Your Impact 19:08 Own Your Identity 25:06 Be Unlimited 29:47 Visualize Your Identity

“Know your own value. And identify your weaknesses because your weaknesses tell you who you need to hire.” -Collette Portis  Don’t do things alone especially in the business setting. There is more synergy and success among two people working toward a single purpose. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out in business, you want to have a wise guide to help you accelerate your growth, conquer your career setbacks, and stick with you until you get the result you want. In this episode, Arlene interviews Collette Portis about why you NEED to hire a coach and how to build and implement a system that will scale your business even in your absence. Collette also emphasizes knowing your value and determining your strengths and weaknesses. If you’re willing to invest in yourself and in your business in order to succeed, listen in to this very insightful conversation and be ready to set yourself up to be in a place of advantage!   Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube  Highlights: 00:28 The People In Our Path 03:48 The Important Role of Coaches 10:27 The Coach-Client Relationship 14:51 The Right Coach 18:29 Coach vs Consultant 20:49 Benefit of Having a System 27:32 Simple Systems To Implement 33:33 Mindsets To Crash 41:17 Know Your Own Value 

“Use this time to grow together before you go together.” -Crystal Clay “Do you believe, “If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself?” This  frustration comes when others don’t do it “the right way,” which is basically our way. Unknowingly, we are creating learned helplessness in others because we aren’t willing or able to release control, fear, and perfection. We had an initial look at learned helplessness with a focus on the workplace in Episode 11, but today we’re navigating even deeper, especially to help parents better manage the time and encourage the talents and skills of children. Arlene and Crystal Clay help us determine if we already are in a learned helplessness cycle. And if we have, Crystal teaches how to break free from it because learned helplessness can trickle down to the next generations. Before that becomes the legacy you pass on, tune in and learn how to cut it off to better your life and the lives of those around you! Learned helplessness feeds on a ground where growth is stifled. Protect yourself and your immediate and extended family by growing together toward fuller, happier lives. Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube  Highlights: 00:32 Getting Stuffs Done the “Mom’s Way”  04:46 Learned Helplessness in Action 06:45 How to Break Free From Learned Helplessness 12:32 How to Identify Your Triggers 16:49 Potential Accountability Partners  20:52 What Comes After “Sorry”  22:16 Listening versus Hearing 33:59 Protect The Next Generation for learned Helplessness 37:28 Grow Together 

“Life is the journey of practicing every day to be better than we were the day before so we can become a business champion.” -Catherine Pena How do you become an online business champion? First, find out which platform best suits your business and then utilize it the right way. In this episode, Arlene talks to Online Business Champion Catherine Pena on how NOT to waste time on social media. One common misconception entrepreneurs have is that being everywhere on social media increases visibility and propels them to success. This, on the contrary, can be detrimental to business and to the owner. Catherine explains why this may be true. It is vital for entrepreneurs to turn their attention to the “social” aspect of social media. After being social on a media, a business has then earned the right to sell in that space. She also gives advice on how to determine which businesses should be on a specific platform and why having a website is crucially important for every business. Tune in and find your way to becoming a business champion!  Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube  Highlights: 03:45 Which Social Media Platform To Be On 10:25 LinkedIn vs Facebook 15:03 The “Social” Part of Social Media 18:39 Share About Other Experts On Your Space-Why 21:29 How To NOT Waste Your Time On Social Media 24:01 The New Yellow Pages- Why You Should Have One 29:05 Work For The Man NO MORE! 32:40 Be the CHAMPION! 

“Having no plan at all means you're reacting in your business and in the overall business environment instead of creating a positive, profitable, and planful approach.” -Laurette Longmire Everything changed suddenly. Nobody was prepared for the world to get thrown into uncertainty shadowed by fear and anxiety about what here and now means or what the future holds. So the question arises: “Now what?” In this episode, we are joined by Business Growth Strategist Expert Laurette Longmire to provide sensible answers as to how to navigate through this global business crisis. She also gives some practical advice on how to be innovative in managing resources. Moreover, Laurette invites everyone to the Sustainable Business Growth Summit, which is a great avenue to gather valuable wisdom from other expert colleagues in a variety of business fields to help listeners build a sustainably adaptable and thriving business. We have no way of knowing the unknown but we do not have to fear it. It’s supposed to make our journey exciting, not terrifying. Tune in and get answers that make sense and are applicable!  Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube  Highlights: 03:34 Now What? -The Best Thing You Can Do NOW 07:11 What Makes Sense- The New Trend In Innovation 12:18 Join The Sustainable Business Growth Summit 19:17 What To Look Forward To 23:15 The Planners and The Pantsters 27:54 Fear Of The Unknown 30:27 What’s Next?

“All of us are just one networking relationship away from changing our business future.” -Chas Wilson Not having sustainable and well-founded networking relationships is a root cause of many business failures. Today, Arlene talks to Chas Wilson, CEO of Master Networks about the mindsets and misconceptions in business networking. Chas sheds light on the common conversational mistakes that entrepreneurs commit and how to make a more successful impact on networking relationships. He gives tips and pointers on prospecting and networking. Chas also discusses the BOND Method and how it can help lead the conversation and help create a level of comfort with prospective clients who will enjoy a conversational exchange. Today we will hear a demonstration of how to execute the BOND Method, too. Chas adds more to our bundle of golden nuggets by revealing how to create real opportunities and make it mutually beneficial. Doing things right is not enough. Timing and other factors are essential to ensure success. Tune in and become the next Master Networker!   Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube    Highlights: 02:29 Why Businesses Fail 04:28 Prospecting and Networking 08:07 Master Networks 12:16 Create A  B-O-N-D 16:12 How To Implement The BOND Method Naturally- A Demo 24:00 When To Develop Real Opportunity 30:24 Get Over Being “Shy” Or Not   33:02 How To Be A Better At Networking

 “Be kind to yourself. Allow yourself to feel how you feel. And then extend it to someone else.” -Dr. Kelly Holder Whatever you’re feeling right now, it’s okay. You have the right to feel your emotions and no one should tell you those emotions are not real. In this episode, Arlene talks with Dr. Kelly Holder for timely and practical suggestions on maintaining positive mental health. She talks about how ALL emotions are valid and there are things we can do to address them healthily. But it’s not only adults who need emotional validation, even our children do. However, we can struggle to get youngsters to talk about their feelings. But don’t give up, Kelly shares the secret to reaching their hearts so they can open up. On top of that, Kelly also lists 3 Stress Reduction Techniques to help us get through this pandemic and adjust to the “new normal.” Listen in now. Also, listen to Kelly when she was our guest in Episode 9 of Mindset Meets Mastery.   Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram LinkedIn   YouTube    Highlights: 00:24 Facing Our New Reality 06:17 Feelings of Uncertainty- Is It Real?  08:15 Validate Feelings 13:55 How To Get Your Kids To Talk About Their Feelings 18:43 3 Buckets For The “New Normal”   23:33 The Benefits of Journaling 26:17 Exercise  Mindsets  28:05  Self-Compassion

“If you have a business succession plan and strategy you have something that you can refer back to.” -Janise Graham If the unthinkable happens to you as a business owner or any of your business partners, can the business survive? Or will it cause the business to die or make lives more complicated than necessary? The business world is a silent, but strenuous battlefield attacking from the outside and that is why a business needs to cover all possible scenarios on the inside to protect itself. For a business to survive  today and tomorrow, it needs more than a sturdy and capable leader. There needs to be some potentially difficult conversations between owners, partners, and families - now. In this episode, Janise Graham talks about “leaving in style.” She takes us to the heart of why a succession plan is essential, what topics to consider, and when to have these discussions. Tune in and learn how to assure you can create a plan for financial security in your business and in your succession plan.    Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube  Highlights: 00:28 Succession Plan and Its Importance in Business 07:07 Your D’s  14:20 The Messes Of Having No Succession Plan 19:28 Succession Plan For Solopreneurs 24:31 What’s Done Is Done 27:13 When The Going Gets Tough, Be Tougher

“Once you realize you are not limited, you can do so much more.”  ” -E. Marie Hall What really limits us is not our limitations, but our perception. The lens through which a person views the world is not the problem, it’s what actions that a person makes that can be. Today, we talk to E. Marie Hall about combating the limiting mindsets each of us face and moving through those mindsets toward developing  an unstoppable mindset to help grow more success. Marie defines what mindset really is and answers where mindsets come from. Marie also shares how mindset relates to setting boundaries and how to shift our negative thinking through the Observe, Question, and Replace Method. We’re often told, “the sky is the limit,” but sometimes it’s the mindset we hold on to that dictates how far we can go. Don’t miss out on today’s inspiring episode!   Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube    Highlights: 03:21 Mindset Defined 07:51 Mindset Shifts  10:30 The Wrong Way To Rationalize   13:13 Unstoppable Mindset vs Stagnant Mindset 15:52 Mindset Shapes Boundaries 19:15 Observe, Question, Replace 22:00 Lose Your Limitations 29:31 How Dare You Deny Yourself!

“If it's in your head and it's in your heart, you're the one who needs to write your story because you're the only one who CAN write it.” -CJ Peterson Who could write your life story better than you can? If you’re struggling with reasons why you can’t write your own story, listen to why you must believe that you can and how to do it. Arlene and CJ Peterson discuss the healing power of writing, giving back to the community through your book, and helping others heal their hearts and stand courageous. CJ has published 13 fiction books that include parts of her real life journey and she donates part of the book sales to nonprofits who help battered women, first responders, and others. She talks about how and why we chose to share her trials this way. Arlene and CJ agree that it’s terrifying to open up your life to people you don’t know, who may even judge you for it. But if there is one person in need of what you have write, who might find hope in their circumstances because of your story, why not give it a shot.    Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube  Highlights: 03:40 Real Life in a Fiction World 08:26 The Healing Power of Writing 14:42 Giving Back Through Writing 18:01 Speak Up 20:31 Chief and Sarge 26:29 Put Your Heart Out 31:20  Let the World Hear Your Story 34:51 Who Can Write Your Story Better? 

“If you're in business, you're an expert. And every expert should write a good, powerful, and profitable business-building tool. A book can build your credibility and also destroy it.” -Arlene Gale   A truth: Anybody can write a book, but not everybody should. The myth is not determining the value of your story, but rather how do you use your story to build business and serve your clients. Writing a book is more than filling pages with words and opinions. Tune in as Arlene identifies who should write their book and why. She also provides free tips, tools, and tricks to effectively market your book and eventually turn it into an online class. Your goal should be to establish yourself as The Expert and from that, your foundation is built. If you’re still struggling to start or finish your book, this episode is the key you’ve been looking for!   Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today    Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn  YouTube      Highlights: 01:01 Should You Write A Book?  07:38 The Right Motivation In Writing A Book 12:04 How to Sell Your Book  14:57 How to Turn Your Book Into An Online Class  15:42 Build the Foundation of Your Marketing Plan

“If you believe you have to write a book from front cover to back cover, that’s a false mindset and  will do one of two things: keep you from starting your book, or 2) it will keep you from finishing your book.” -Arlene Gale   How do you write your book from front cover to back cover? It’s not a straight line. Maybe a better question is, how do you plan to write your book? Today, Arlene explains how to get each part of your book written the expert way. For example, the introduction is the summary of your book that is meant to grab the reader and let them know what the book’s benefits are, show your expertise, and maybe even sense of humor. That’s why an introduction is very crucial, and should be written last. Yet, too many writers get stuck here or muddle through, but lose the reader on page one or two instead. She also discusses how to build in stories, case studies, and cautionary tales, and the difference of each, to enhance your book. The goal in book writing is to establish you as The Expert in your field. Are you clear on your field of expertise? You might be surprised at all little details needed to answer this question properly. Tune in to Part 3 of the March Madness Series!  Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today    Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn  YouTube      Highlights: 00:28 A March Madness of Different Championship 07:00 How A Book Should Be Written: Introduction 12:00 How A Book Should Be Written: Contents 18:40 Case Study vs Story vs Cautionary Tales And How To Include Them 24:24 Let Your Book Tell Your Expertise

“You need to read in order to understand how to be a better writer.” -Arlene Gale   Reading and writing are two skills that cannot be separated. How much you read and what you read relates to the success of your writing journey as well. Today, in the second part of the March Madness Series, Arlene continues to talk about how to be a better writer and how to create a tangible output in no time. This step, however, is not about you sitting at your desk and jotting down the first chapter of your book. Rather, it is something you should do before giving life to your content. In this episode, Arlene explains the difference between genres and how reading can help you find the genre that best describes your work. This way, you can accurately identify your target niche and improve the quality of your product to make it to the right market. Reading can also help you on the business side of writing and getting to know your competition. Knowing what others can and can’t offer will help you stand out as different, which can boost your business and your “expert” identity. If you’ve done everything and still couldn’t write your book, you’re probably writing the wrong book. The most important thing in book-writing is connection. A writer always writes from the heart and from the mind. It’s where the soul of your work is.     Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today    Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn  YouTube      Highlights: 01:30 What Your Book Should Mean To You 02:50 A Book Writer Is A Book Reader 06:22 The Business Side of Writing 07:19 Genre Differences 14:10 Fiction and Non-Fiction Myths 19:37 Read To Know Your Competition 22:31 Write the Right Book

“If you're at a point where you're trying to become a better writer, doing any kind of writing is better than not writing at all.” -Arlene Gale   Stop for a minute and imagine yourself a few months from now, sitting at a table hearing people call your name. They are waiting for you to sign their copy of a book bearing your name on the front cover. Isn’t that a fulfilling scene? Doesn’t that excite and inspire you? This is your first taste of book writing success, not because you lived a perfect life, but because you lived a life full of lessons, lessons that can help other people, too. Whether it’s fear or thoughts of inadequacy that are holding you back, Arlene Gale is here to save the day. In this episode, Arlene talks about the myths and mindsets related to book writing.  A lot of people don’t write their book because they don’t feel they are good writers. The bad news: They may be correct. The good news: writing skills can be learned and improved. Admitting you might be the best writer and working on developing this skill will help you write a more powerful and profitable book. Get ready for some helpful tips, tools, and tricks to become a better writer. You don’t want to miss today’s episode! Tune in, sit down, and get to writing! Because Arlene knows that sadly too many people spend a lot of time and money to write a book that never sells more than a handful of copies and never earns them a return on investment or builds business. Arlene has the expertise to save you from this horribler outcome. Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today    Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn  YouTube      Highlights: 05:00 March Madness- Book Writing 10:40 Fiction and Non-Fiction Writing- Different Yet Similar  13:50 How to be a Better Writer 16:50 Writing- NOT Everything Is About Skill 18:15 Tips, Tools and Tricks to Better Writing 26:25 Just Sit Down and Start Writing

“Don't fall in love with the first publisher who says they will take your book. It's not always a good contract. They're not always the right publisher.” -Jodi Thompson Your manuscript is complete and you’re on the move to publishing your masterpiece. Then, you realize that finding a good publisher is harder than you imagined, let alone the entire publishing process. People think publishing is a piece of cake. Today, our guest, Jodi Thompson will break some of the myths and misconceptions related to publishing a book. Publishing is NOT easy and she will explain why. She will talk about the arduous process of finding a publisher, writing a catchy and convincing query letter, following the rules set by the publisher, and the actual publishing process. Jodi also shares some red flags to watch out for before entering any publishing relationship. Don’t miss out on this week’s episode and learn how to choose a publishing path that works for you!   Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube  Highlights: 00:29 Myths About Publishing  03:27 Publishing Is NOT Easy 08:08 Hybrid Publishers vs Traditional Publishers 16:11 The Publishing Process 19:08 How to Grab Your Publisher Through Your Letter of Request 24:49 Follow the Format and Avoid Vanity Publishing 29:57 Choosing Your Publishing Path 32:19 Red Flags in Bad Publishing Relationships

“It always goes back to you. Instead of blaming others, always will Look inside first and be honest with yourself.” -Nancy Bartlett Hearing the word “accountability” often sends shivers down people’s spines. There are so many myths and misconceptions that surround the idea of accountability. Seldom do we appreciate its role in our personal and professional growth. Today, Arlene talks with Nancy Bartlett to discuss what accountability really is and how we exercise it in our lives. It may surprise many people to know accountability is not something to be feared, rather it is a skill to practice by today’s highly influential leaders. Nancy also shares the accountability formula and how to help others be accountable, too. When we attend to our individual roles and be honest instead of blaming others when things don’t work out, we can accelerate our success and build harmonious relationships along the way. Tune in and learn the secret to effective accountability.   Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube  Highlights: 00:28 Accountability Is Not to be Feared 04:16 The Better Way to Think About Accountability 07:20 Helping vs Holding 16:29 Helping People Become More Accountable 25:38 Relationships and Accountability 29:34 Listen and Listen Well 32:28 Imposter Syndrome- The Enemy of Accountability 34:47 Find Yourself an Accountability Partner

“Just take action. The only thing you’re guarantee by not taking action is failure.”  You can’t be all things to all people because it’s virtually impossible. Even if it is possible, it certainly won’t be a road leading to your personal and professional growth. At some point, you’ll exhaust yourself while striking at the wind. Today, Scott Carson shares his expertise in defining a marketing niche. He discusses how to find your ideal niche by identifying which 3 categories people fall into is your best market. And once you find them, there is a better way to fine-tune your niche and get your systems in place. Of course, hurdles and adversities are part of the entrepreneurial journey, but Scott has some good advice on how to get past them. Do not be a “secret agent” where your works, regardless of how amazing they are, are kept hidden. It won’t do your market any good, so today’s takeaway is: reach out and take action!  Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube    Highlights: 03:23 When Mortgage Gets Distressed 07:08 Riches Are in the Niches-What Niches?   09:16 The Big Difference Between a Risk and a Calculated Risk  20:03 3 Types of People- Choose Your Niche 23:54 Biggest Hurdles For Entrepreneurs and How to Get Past Them 26:48 Reactive Marketing vs. Proactive Marketing 28:00 Do Not be a “Secret Agent”  31:00 Reach Out and Take Action!

“Your boundary is yours, and it's between you and you. It is our job to honor respect, uphold our own boundaries.”-Nancy Levin It’s good to be a self-sufficient, know-it-all, and dependable person. However, if it’s at the expense of yourself, watch out! You’re heading toward a dangerous road. Today, Arlene interviews Nancy Levin on 3 of the most common myths and misconceptions about setting up boundaries: 1) Only certain personality types need to set boundaries; 2)  It’s other people’s job to uphold your boundaries; and 3) Boundaries make you a mean and inconsiderate person. Nancy also explains how having boundaries is different from having a rigid wall around you and how to communicate boundaries for a harmonious relationship. You can say “No.” with grace and gratitude without having to apologize for the things you cannot do. The key to setting healthy boundaries is to live your truth because by then ít has become a way of life.    Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube    Highlights: 03:18 Boundary- Definition and Myth #1 05:30 Boundaries And Collaboration 08:30 Boundary Myth #2 15:40 How to Communicate Your Boundaries 21:27 Boundaries- Point of Motivation 24:00 How to Set Up Boundaries Without Resentment 26:14 Say Your “No” With  Gratitude, Without Apologies  28:54 YourPresent Moment Choice

“If you are in business, you are an expert. As an expert, you should be clear about what you do, who you do it for, how you do it, and how you're better and different from the competition before you sit down to start writing your book.” -Arlene Gale   Have you ever thought of writing your own book? How about writing your book and becoming a best-selling author? Have you written a book or books and got no ROI? Today, Arlene shares a formula on how long it will take to write your book so you do write a business-building tool! You’ll be surprised to know it doesn’t take forever to write your unique book, and it doesn’t need to. Moreover, Arlene shares the secret on how to make your book a best-seller and how much money you can actually make through your masterpiece. However, before you start jotting down your first words, you have to set yourself up for success. Own your expertise and send your message out as the expert you are. That’s the only way your book can have value to readers because nobody wants to settle for second best. You can write a top quality book quickly if you have solid marketing direction! Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today    Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn  YouTube      Highlights: 02:17 The 2 Biggest Questions in Book Writing  03:52 Why Call Yourself An Expert 11:40 How Long Will It Take To Write Your Book? 15:05 You Should Know Your Stuff 18:12 Arlene’s Formula for How Long it Takes Write a Book 23:48 How to Finish Your Book 28:09 How To Be A Best-Selling Author 30:05 How Much Money Are yYu Going to Make From Your Book

“Play the game on a much, much bigger level. The world needs you and don't you dare play small.” -Brian K. Wright Shift your mindset from the idea of competition into collaboration. Brian K. Wright and Arlene talk about how to be collaborators in a professional way and create your authority. Since both are book writers, the conversation leads to how being a published author is indeed a very fulfilling achievement. But getting the job of growing your business done involves more than publishing. Getting the word out is key to getting  your business message out to benefit your target audience. Your book only works if it reaches your potential clients. However, with the abundance of books today, Brain and Arlene talk about how to make your message stand-out. It’s key and requires writing the right book the right way. In addition, Brian also invites everyone to Authorpreneur Live 2.0, a virtual event that is specially tailored for all aspiring authors. He gives a rundown on the topics to be discussed by seasoned professionals and distinguished personalities in the field, including Arlene Gale. Tune in and learn how to get access to this free event.  Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube  Highlights: 03:45 When Competition Turns Into Collaboration 08:05 Getting Referrals 10:05 Join the Amazing Virtual Event For Aspiring Authors For Free 18:35 Marketing Tips  19:33 The Right Way to Create Your Authority 24:30 Your Whys of Book Writing 27:13 The Publishing Talk 30:13 Don’t You Dare Play Small   

SALE is a four-letter word that spells another four-letter word in the business world- fear. Whether you are the seller or the one being sold to, being at the opposite end is as equally distressing. Unfortunately, sales is an indispensable component of business development. The good news is there’s a way to ‘befriend’ sales. It starts by shifting your mindset from the concept of selling to the idea of serving. Today’s episode expounds on this topic with today’s guest, Ursula Mentjes. She’s going to teach us how to avoid an uncomfortable sales transaction and lead any business relationship. She also explains why systematizing the sales process and doing follow-ups contacts can result in a successful sale. Sales is not only for the extroverts. Ursula enlightens us on the valuable skills and strengths introverts can tap into when making a sale. Tune in and learn how to be a “professional, persistent, problem-solver.” Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube  Highlights: 01:30 SALE vs SERVE 05:26 The Opposite Ends of Sales 09:41 Stray From An Icky Sales Transaction  11:50 How to Lead a Relationship  16:37 Systematize your Sales Process 19:50 Don’t Neglect to Follow Up 23:19 Sales From Better to Best 24:34 What If You’re An Introvert? 

 “Share as much as you can and life will give you back as much as you give it.” -Catherine Duffy    A scarcity mindset is seen in people who become concerned that there will never be enough, enough professional recognition, job security, money, love, food, or gas, for example. This causes negative and immature actions and reactions such as needless competitions, unrealistic expectations, jealousy, and strife. General unhappiness and loneliness occurs as a result of trust and self worth issues. Is there a solution? How can we learn to master an abundance mindset instead to set us up for success and happiness? Arlene talks with Catherine Duffy to define a scarcity mindset, determine which environments and circumstances encourage its growth and finally, relate how to get rid of a scarcity mindset and shift into an abundance mindset. Recognizing that there is no happiness in insecurity and scarcity is a matter of intention and attention.     Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn  YouTube Highlights: 00:30 Scarcity Mindset in Abundance  04:40 Shift From the Scarcity Mindset  07:11 Scarcity vs Abundance  12:19 Environments Where Scarcity Mindset Thrives 16:26 Scarcity Mindset and Comparing Yourself to Others 18:27 How to Get Rid of Scarcity Mindset  25:22 “Busy” IS an Excuse   27:20 There’s Abundance in Giving

“When you believe in who you are, and then they see you, they’re going to buy into you, too.”- Kevin Goins Where did all the negativity in the world come from? We’re not born scared negative doubters. Many of us are victims of bullying. Taunts and labels thrown at us from childhood have subtle effects on us as we grow up. Sadly, we pick up these negative messages and repeat them to ourselves until the lies breathe life into us. Today’s episode sheds light on how we can be our worst enemy and our own biggest critic. Thankfully there are resources to turn this around. Brilliance Leadership Expert, Kevin Goins shares how we can manifest our own authentic self. By doing this, we not only own our brilliance, but define and own our entire life as well.   Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn  YouTube Highlights: 06:00 Made to Feel Worthless 09:23 Now I’m Ready! 15:20 The Fastest Way to be Authentic 19:44 How to Spot Authentic People 22:19 What It Means to Own Your Brilliance 25:01 Good People Make Mistakes 28:32 What Comes Up For You? 30:54 Reframe Your Life

“Resolutions by themselves set us up for failures, but goals with action steps set us up for success.” -Arlene Gale  The New Year is at the door! No doubt, the majority of the world has already thought about resolutions. Promising as they may sound, resolutions can actually set one up for failure. Today’s episode provides a sharp contrast between stating a resolution and setting a goal. However, goal-setting is way deeper and achievable than merely saying or thinking about what we want. Arlene provides tips on how to set up a goal the SMART way. She also provides applications of setting up goals both in our personal and professional lives. Still, what if things don’t work out the way you want them to? Today’s episode also gives wisdom to look at failures with a constructive frame of reference.  Knowing the difference between resolutions versus goals, and success versus failure, can make a difference in the quality of our lives. The SMART method for setting achievable, life changing goals is knowledge that works all year round for short- and long-term goals. Tune in and find out how to set up for a successful and fulfilling year.  Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube  Highlights: 00:56 The Perfect Set-Up for Failure 05:45 The S-M-A-R-T way to Set Up Goals  15:55 How to Set Up Personal Goals  21:00 How to Set Up Professional Goals  23:08 What If You’re Failing? 26:55 Is Your Goal to Write a Book?

“Don't let other people dictate what you say about yourself or what you determine is or is not possible. You get to choose how you write your story every single day.”  -Arlene Gale   This episode of Mindset Meets Mastery with Arlene Gale is an introduction focusing on how busy we are and finding value in adding one more thing to a busy schedule. It’s about examining stories we tell ourselves (fact or fiction), mindsets, myths, misinformation, and how we make choices every day to do or don’t use these mindsets to develop business strategies that help or hinder us while trying to move toward mastery in our businesses and lives.    Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today    Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn  YouTube    Highlights: 01:07 Mindset Meets Mastery Behind the Curtains  06:44 How Mindset Meets Mastery Can Help You Unpack Your Labels 09:34 Move Beyond Being Plain Normal 11:32 The Downside of Perfection  16:25  TheMindset Meets Mastery Goal  18:25 Who is Arlene Gale? 26:38 Be the Writer of Your Own Story 

“Learned helplessness is about responses to failure, not success.” -Crystal Clay Sometimes, we stop doing things we love because something made us change the way we feel about them. We start to lose motivation and even the fondness after harboring negative thoughts and emotions, whether from external sources or from within us. Today’s topic is about “learned helplessness” and how it hurts us and those around us. It gives the idea that every failure is attributed to a person’s incompetence. Although this is not true at all, an individual can potentially lose sight of the relationship between success and their actions. Our guest, Crystal Clay, shares her research and wisdom on learned helplessness, it’s warning signs and how to overcome it. Learned helplessness is taught and learned in both personal and professional settings. Learned helplessness is about giving away control, lack of trust and fear, and creates people who begin to lose the desire to even try.   Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube  Highlights: 00:28 Learned Helplessness- A Real Issue 05:55 Unboxing Learned Helplessness 08:19 Understanding Learned Helplessness 12:10 How Learned Helplessness Hurt Others 16:37 How to Recognize Learned Helplessness and Overcome It 21:39 Learned Helplessness in the Business Setting 24:31 Run Towards Your Fears 28:00 Learned Optimism 

“You have just ‘right’ emotions for yourself.” -Ilene Dillon  When was the last time you had an overflow of emotions? Sometimes, we would rather hide from our emotions than face them head-on. Whatever the reason is, we must stop suppressing them right - now. Ilene Dillon, the “Emotional Pro,” discusses all things imaginable about emotion. She answers the question that has puzzled mankind for so long: “Why do we have emotions?” Knowing the answer to this perplexing piece of our self opens the door to the possibility of a happy and peaceful life. This episode will also clarify two opposing notions: positive versus negative emotions, and real versus synthetic emotions. Managing emotions is not always easy. Nevertheless, with understanding the fundamental concepts coupled with constant effort and unwavering determination, we can be “masters” of our emotions.  Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube    Highlights: 00:28 Are You Giving Your Power Away?  04:26 You Are “Right” Emotional for Yourself 07:04 Positive Emotion vs Negative Emotion 10:49 Complicated and Recurring Emotions 16:46 The Universal Cause of Anger 19:13 Real Emotions vs Synthetic Emotions 23:24 How to Redirect Emotions 25:45 Emotions as a Navigation System 31:08 Embrace Your Lessons

“We are ultimately responsible for our own mental health. Learning how to ask for help is really important.” -Dr. Kelly Holder The holiday season is here, now! For many, this is a season of enjoying family, food, football, and other festivities. However, some people can’t handle the smell of excitement in the air from the place they are emotionally or physically right now. Even if they wish to, it’s a battle to see through, to move past the holiday blues. Unfortunately, tragedies and adversities don’t know when to take a holiday for themselves. Our guest, Dr. Kelly Holder shares her expertise on holiday blues and mental health. She gives insights on managing holiday blues, self-care, and handling family traditions. Holiday blues can strike anyone, but you can strike back and create a new “normal.” This timely and important conversation is to support and encourage anyone with the holiday blues or other health issues.  This conversation will make a difference for you or a friend, neighbor, or anyone you know, and love. A key message is: There is help, and you are never alone!   Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube  Highlights: 00:28 Strange Holidays 03:54 Holiday Blues vs. Mental Illness 06:29 How to Hold the Best Holiday 09:10 Signs to Watch Out For 10:55 How to Fulfill Your Responsibility to Yourself 14:39 Self-Care Is Not Selfish 19:21 How to Make Family Traditions More Meaningful  22:51 You Are Not Alone

“I'm not smart… I prepare. And that goes for anything in life.” –Mona Dixon Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right! This famous Henry Ford quote echoes a fact nobody can challenge- our attitude towards obstacles can spell either success or failure. We need to accept the fact that obstacles are a given. It may come in many names and many forms but their existence is never to stop us from attaining success. They are there to remind us to keep going because when we begin to relax on our journey, we might think that we’ve already reached our goal even before we actually do. For Mona Dixon, obstacles are what makes her story inspiring and meaningful. Listen to her story and find out the secret behind her success.     Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn   YouTube    Highlights: 00:28 All Sorts of People Overcoming All Sorts of Obstacles 06:54 Homeless But Not Hopeless 13:54 $20 Worth More Than Chump Change 19:58 Mona in Action 23:01 Meeting the Big Names 25:46 Believe in Yourself 28:12 Be Genuine

“Finding something that really matters to you, a cause greater than yourself, and pursuing it, is the thing that will take you where you want to be.” –Anne Lorimor Life is full of opinions. We are born with the ability to think and think about which ones to believe. This applies to age talks as well. The age stereotype has dominated the world and sadly, our minds too. It’s beneficial to know our limitations as we grow older but not as beneficial to impose limitations on ourselves that don’t even exist in the first place. Anne Lorimor, Guinness  World Record Holder for the oldest woman to reach the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, has proven that age is not a limitation but an opportunity to do something great. She shares her “3-Steps” to beat age. There’s no such thing as too early or too late in life. Following your purpose is a lifelong journey. You go with it as long as you live. Persistence is the key, as Anne always says. There’s so much you can do if you just keep your end of the bargain.     Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn  YouTube   Highlights: 05:00 Options Opened 07:45 A Record Breaking Summit- Twice 14:06 Climbing with 3 Broken Ribs 17:10 3 Steps to Beat Age 20:50 Teaching the Youth to be Financially Literate 25:35 Persistence Makes a Difference 27:35 Pursue Something Greater than Yourself

“Whatever is going on right now is recoverable. And all we need to do is keep on going.” –Kim Sutton There’s always a lot to do, but we seem to run out of time for everything to get done. Sometimes, we have days filled with dissatisfaction and regret thinking about the things we missed on our To-Do List. The thing is, we don’t have to do everything. Just because we can, does it mean we should. Kim Sutton shares her secret and techniques on positive productivity- working the way smart people work. It’s easy to get distracted, especially if you have what Kim calls, the Chronic Idea Disorder, which is the title of her upcoming book. She explains the struggles one with this condition faces and how to turn this malady into a benefit. Failures and obstacles are merely small fractions that make up the entirety of progress. Whatever it is that makes things hard, it’s “overcomeable.”  Being busy is different from being productive as their outcomes convey. Productivity breeds progress and it only comes with teaching yourself to do more than just chase money.   Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn  YouTube   Highlights: 04:05 What is “Chronic Idea Disorder” and How to Recover From It 08:25 Create a Priority List 13:19 The Entrepreneur’s Worst Enemy 14:31 How to Teach Your Clients How to Expect 16:37 Saving the Life of Entrepreneurs Through Positive Productivity 18:00 How Perfectionism Impacts Progress 21:48 Don’t Share Your Wounds; Share Your Scars 27:24 The Pomodoro Technique

“The definition and the purpose of communication is to connect; if you've not connected, nothing's going to happen.” –Glenn Michael Milliet What does selling and communication have in common? Connection. Business communication expert, Glenn Michael Milliet talks about how to be an expert in communication. Entrepreneurs are used to being around people everyday, but in order to keep the business rolling, they need to do more than just “sell.” Glenn shares the vital “Billion-Dollar Question” that can spark an influx into your bank account. Not everybody can speak like Martin Luther King Jr. or Abraham Lincoln, but anybody can have a shot in making a legendary imprint in someone’s life. Before jumping in to your next appointment, learn what communication really, truly is and how you can be more effective at it. Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today  Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn  YouTube   Highlights: 00:01 The Communication Talk 04:48 That Missing Piece 12:52 The 100% Guaranteed Winning Bet 14:20 The Billion-Dollar Question 19:14 How to be an Expert Communicator 25:43 The Right Order of Communication 28:57 Don’t Aim for Success; Aim for Significance

“You have the ability to change your life at any moment of any day whenever you change your thoughts.” -Stacy Danford    What does it really mean to have gratitude? Gratitude impacts the brain and mind, and yes, there is a difference. Gratitude is an actual science, backed by real research. Gratitude in good times and bad, is powerful with impacts on life outlook, sleep patterns, stress levels, and more. Gratitude directs mindset formations for each of us up to 70,000 thoughts each day.   Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today    Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn  YouTube      Highlights: 00:27 Grateful for Being Grateful  06:19 Mind vs Brain- What’s the Difference? 09:17 How to be Purposely Grateful 13:17 The Most Important Minutes of Your Day 17:02 The Science and Benefits of Gratitude, No Matter What 20:03 Outthink Your Brain 22:07 Yell: “STOP!”  26:08 You Can Change Your Life Any Moment of Any Day

“Reassess your business development, your business offerings, and your business services. And see how that equals to who your primary and secondary and third level target markets are. Because that's where you're going to shift mindsets. And that's where you're going to learn to master your expertise and become the go-to expert in your business.” -Arlene Gale    In this episode of Mindset Meets Mastery with Arlene Gale, Arlene dissects how and why a business and business owner can’t be all things to all people in developing profitable marketing and business-building strategies. Examples and tangible action steps that direct us away from the human nature of wanting to please everyone to the success formula and  mindset that the “riches are found in the marketing niches” strategy may feel weird, but is more successful. Thinking small for target market opens more doors, not less.   Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today    Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn  YouTube      Highlights: 00:27 The Business Branding and Market Targeting Myth 06:50 The “All Things to All People” Myth 13:34 Niche Down to Earn More  15:55 Selling to Secondary Level Market 19:19Caution! Don’t Hit the Banks 22:59 It’s Time to Re-asses 

“Get out of the lame excuse zone… Just get out of your own way.” -Debbie Allen   As part of Mindset Meets Mastery with Arlene Gale’s goal of flipping what we think we know about business upside down, this program is a great example, because most of us hear success is hard. But Debbie Allen, the Go-To Business Expert, tells us how failure is harder than success. Learn how to be a shameless self-promoter and what the key to success really, truly is from a person who has built and sold numerous million dollar businesses. Debbie talks about how “Success Is Easy” with just a few mindset shifts.   Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today    Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn  YouTube     Highlights: 03:28 The ‘Shameless Expert of Experts’   08:10 Success Is Easier than Failure 12:38 Success Defined 16:54 The Squirrel Syndrome 23:13 Get Your Asking Gear  28:06 Rid of the Childhood Mindset 30:17 Own Your Value 32:37 Get Out of the Lame Excuse Zone!

“Don't let other people dictate what you say about yourself or what you determine is or is not possible. You get to choose how you write your story every single day.”  -Arlene Gale   This episode of Mindset Meets Mastery with Arlene Gale is an introduction focusing on how busy we are and finding value in adding one more thing to a busy schedule. It’s about examining stories we tell ourselves (fact or fiction), mindsets, myths, misinformation, and how we make choices every day to do or don’t use these mindsets to develop business strategies that help or hinder us while trying to move toward mastery in our businesses and lives.    Join the Mindset Meets Mastery Today    Book Writing Business  Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn  YouTube      Highlights: 01:07 Mindset Meets Mastery Behind the Curtains  06:44 How Mindset Meets Mastery Can Help You Unpack Your Labels 09:34 Move Beyond Being Plain Normal 11:32 The Downside of Perfection  16:25  TheMindset Meets Mastery Goal  18:25 Who is Arlene Gale? 26:38 Be the Writer of Your Own Story