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What happens when success, hustle, and constant work stop bringing fulfillment? In this episode of Unstoppable Mindset, I talk with marketing strategist and entrepreneur Carlos Hidalgo about business growth, faith, burnout, and the hidden cost of hustle culture. Carlos shares his journey from corporate marketing leader to founder of Digital Exhaust, along with lessons from his book The UnAmerican Dream about work addiction, burnout, and redefining success. Their conversation explores why growth does not need to be complicated, why storytelling builds trust in business, and why boundaries matter more than work life balance. Carlos also opens up about faith, failure, relationships, and the power of honest conversations. You will hear practical insights on leadership, personal growth, community, and building a life that is both successful and meaningful. Highlights: ·  06:04 – Carlos explains how his faith became a personal relationship. ·  17:32 – Why he left corporate work to start his own business. ·  25:40 – His approach to making business growth simple. ·  30:17 – How hustle culture often leads to burnout. ·  42:29 – Why boundaries matter more than work life balance. ·  54:33 – Why real community helps solve loneliness. Top of Form Bottom of Form About the Guest: Carlos Hidalgo is the co-founder and CEO of Digital Exhaust, a growth partner that helps clients make growth simple. Carlos serves his clients as an advisor, consultant, and teacher to ensure they have meaningful engagement with their customers at every stage of the journey and are able to mature and create sustainable growth. Carlos has 30 years of experience working with organizations of all sizes as an advisor, consultant, innovator, and growth expert. He is widely recognized for his expertise in demand generation, marketing, sales, and customer experience and for coaching executives in the areas of leadership and managing change. In addition to his work with his clients, Carlos has won numerous marketing awards and been named to several prestigious industry lists as a marketing leader. Carlos is also the author of Driving Demand, which is ranked as a top 5 marketing book of all time by Book Authority, and The UnAmerican Dream, which was released in 2019. In addition to books, Carlos is a well-known international keynote and TEDx speaker. 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Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us. Well, hi and welcome once again to an episode of unstoppable mindset. Today, our guest is Carlos Hidalgo. Carlos has many facets about him. He's a speaker. He deals with growth and growth management and with his company. He tries to make growth simple for the people who are his clients. I'm interested in learning about that, but he does other things as well. He is also involved with his wife and marriage counseling, which is a little bit different than the one I think I find a lot of people to do. So I think we got lots to talk about. So, Carlos, I want to welcome you to unstoppable mindset. We're glad you're here. Carlos Hidalgo  01:59 Thank you for having me. Michael, it's an absolute pleasure. Well, let's Michael Hingson  02:03 start with the early Carlos, why don't you tell us about you growing up and all that sort of thing, and where you came from, where you're headed, or whatever. Carlos Hidalgo  02:14 Sure, I was born one of six children. I was the youngest for about four years, and then my my parents had two more. So I am smack dab in the middle of middle six siblings. Was born in New Jersey, but call where I'm at now home, which is a little town in the Adirondack Mountains. And the reason I call it home, I started coming to camp here when I was five years old. Fell in love with the area, and then my father, in 1983 moved us up here when I was 12, and fell more in love with it. And that lasted for four years. And then my junior of high school, or right after my sophomore year, was told, Hey, we're we're moving I was 16, I was pretty pissed off at the prospect of leaving a place I loved, so I had engineered a plan to stay through my junior and senior high school, which in my mind, made perfect sense in my parents' mind, and for reasons now I understand, because I'm a parent, did not make so much sense, but I came back as often as I could, and then my wife and I moved here back full time in 2021 we also lived here in the 90s for two years, had our first son here so but grew up really charmed childhood was my dad was in advertising, so we got tickets to Great sporting events. We had horses that I took care of, along with some of my siblings, developed a love of the outdoors, which I still hold, which is one of the many benefits of living up here again. And so, yeah, pretty, pretty much, early childhood was, you know, be outside as much as I can run around school work wasn't my strong suit, but I muddled through and I Michael Hingson  04:04 made it. Where in New Jersey were you born? Carlos Hidalgo  04:07 Was born in a little town called Randolph in northern jersey. Spent most of our time in a place called blairis town. Their claim to fame as a prep school called Blair Academy, which I believe is still there. And then, I believe it was the original Friday the 13th was filmed. Part of it was filmed in Blairstown. Yeah, yeah. So I'm dating myself just a little bit. Michael Hingson  04:32 Well, we lived in Westfield for six years, so kind of know, New Jersey, but yeah, while we were back there, my wife always wanted to move back to California. She's a native. I was born in Chicago. She wouldn't let me call myself a native, even though we moved to California when I was five. But yeah, it's okay. Carlos Hidalgo  04:50 Sure, yeah, people get a little touchy about the term native or local and how it's defined, right? Michael Hingson  04:55 Oh, yeah, it varies all around the country, but there's. Nothing. You can't say anything bad about Chicago. They have Garrett Popcorn there. If you've never had it, next time we go through O'Hare Airport, you should get some Garrett Popcorn. Carlos Hidalgo  05:09 Okay, I will do that absolutely. Michael Hingson  05:12 Take a memo. Get Garrett Popcorn. It's it's really good stuff. Well, so what did you do for college? Or did you? Carlos Hidalgo  05:21 Yeah, I went to my first year, I went to a school called Word of Life Bible Institute. So it's a one year intensive program, study of the Bible actually here, not far from, literally eight miles down the road here, from where I live now. And at that point, it was really just an excuse to get back to the Adirondacks for a year, but I learned a whole lot. Met some incredible people, some of who I'm still very, very close with today. And then from there, I transferred to Cedarville University in Ohio. At the time I went there, we were about 2500 students. I think today they're closer to 7500 but I met my wife there, which was that, in and of itself, the three years of tuition that I paid as I transferred in, but study Business Communication, again, I wasn't a great student. What I realized is, if it was the things that I really loved to participate in, it was awesome. I had a really great time studying communication and language and how we speak. I was two years on the debate team, which was such a great education in and of itself. But everything else I didn't really love. I just the general ed stuff. I kind of thought, well, if I can skate by and, you know, get that, get the passing the credits. So that's really how I want about it. And the reality is, the way things are taught today, I'm a very visual and hands on learner, and so to sit in a classroom and try to take notes and go through theory and things like that just makes my brain hurt a little bit. So I but I but I finished. I got the degree and made some great friendships in the process. Michael Hingson  07:04 Well and clearly, based on what you did for your first year, you have a Christian orientation, or definitely a god orientation as well. Carlos Hidalgo  07:15 Yeah, that's that's really my operating system. Michael, I am a follower of Jesus Christ. I believe the Bible is the inerrant Word of God. I base my life on it. I spend time in it each and every day. And so what's interesting in that regard is, yes, I went to the Bible Institute. So while I had a lot of head knowledge about the Bible and God and Jesus and all these things, it's really been in the last 10 years that I would say I had a deep, meaningful relationship with them, and that came as from a lot of experience in my life, a lot of dark, dark moments in my life that were self induced, unfortunately. But really, what it's done for me is it's just radicalized who I am, changed my heart. And so it's gone from a having a head knowledge of it to a real experience and an engagement with Christ through His Word and through prayer. Michael Hingson  08:11 Yeah, head knowledge is is a fine thing as far as it goes, but there's nothing like personally experience coming closer to whatever it is, including dealing with believing in God and really recognizing what what God brings. And my last book that I wrote that was published last year, called Live like a guide dog, true stories from a blind man and his dogs about being brave, overcoming adversity and moving forward in faith very much deals with with a lot of that, the whole concept of the value and the power of personal knowledge, as opposed to just head knowledge. I talk about the World Trade Center a lot in that book, specifically in terms of what I learned and how I developed a mindset to be able to control fear, rather than letting it be the thing that overwhelmed me or overwhelms anyone and and I've had a couple people on this podcast who talk about it, and they say the same sort of thing that you did. It's not about knowledge that you sort of intellectually know. It's what you really know. So people, for example, in evacuating the World Trade Center, would look at signs, and they would follow those and a lot of people were able to do that, but that's still not knowing that is really relying on something else that you may or may not really have access to. So True Knowledge is the only way to go Carlos Hidalgo  09:38 100% and I find that I gather that through experience, yeah. And so the example I use is, if you ask me about my wife, you know, do you know Suzanne? I would say, Oh, yeah. You know, blonde hair, blue eyes, about five, five. Funny, smart. I could tell you all the different facts, but there's a big difference when you sit and you get to experience being with her, seeing. Her, how she interacts with people, how she treats others, all of those things. Take that knowledge and actually make an experience an experience, yeah. And so that's been the difference for me, as it regard, in my relationship with Jesus Christ, yeah, well, Michael Hingson  10:14 and Suzanne, so that's good. Carlos Hidalgo  10:17 Well, so absolutely, 31 years and we're still going. There you go. Michael Hingson  10:21 Well, keep going. That's that's cool. That's great to have that kind of a relationship. It's all too often we don't see a lot of that in marriage, and just people get married without knowing and that leads to all sorts of potential challenges. So it's good to really get to know someone Carlos Hidalgo  10:41 absolutely, yeah, I'm still, still learning, still studying her and learning all I can, after 31 Michael Hingson  10:46 years, and she is too Yes, she is. Carlos Hidalgo  10:49 She does a phenomenal job. Michael Hingson  10:52 So what did you do after college? Carlos Hidalgo  10:56 After college, I actually moved back up here, where I'm at now. Worked for two years for Word of Life, the same group that ran the Bible Institute. So then, actually, unbeknownst to me, i My heart was really at that point, I wanted to go into law enforcement. My father in law was an FBI agent for 30 years. I'd always been intrigued by law enforcement, so I thought going into and getting a job for a few years, cutting my teeth while I filled out a resume. So started working in the office of donor development or advancement, and that was the first time I really started to get any exposure to anything formal, marketing wise. In the meantime, applied to the FBI, never went anywhere. Ended up applying again, never went anywhere at that point. Then we moved to we left here after two years of marriage and having one child. We moved to Michigan for a brief time, and then we went back to down to from Michigan. We went to Dallas, where we lived for 13 years, and I worked while I was still trying to get into law enforcement. I kept getting marketing jobs and companies. So eventually I gave up the dream of law enforcement and just followed what's unfolding and had a pretty good career in two software companies as a director of marketing to cut my teeth and learn what global business was all about do a lot of travel, which helped me career wise wasn't so great home wise or parent wise when you're away from your kids, but it's been my career for 30 plus years. I've had a heck of a career doing it and very grateful for it, but I still still get intrigued at the whole concept of law enforcement, but I'm afraid I'm a little too old at this point to start down that path. Michael Hingson  12:47 How come you kept not getting anywhere with it? Carlos Hidalgo  12:51 Well, I did get to a point where the FBI I took a test when we lived in Dallas, and just they called after said I had scored well, which made me chuckle, thinking back to my college days of test taking, but and then they said, Hey, do you speak Spanish, which I do not, despite my name, which is very Spanish, Carlo. And they said, Okay, well, we'll keep your we'll keep your application on file. Let you know if anything changes. And that was the last I heard. So at that point, I just thought, okay, I can keep pushing this and trying. But again, as things started to unfold in the software world, the jobs that I had took care of my family. They provided well for us. They gave me opportunities to learn new things, try new things, opportunity to, like I said, international business, which I never done before. So at that point, I just thought, you know, I'm kind of seven, eight years into this thing. What does this look like going forward? And then are we going to have to just hit reset in all facets of our lives, financially, where our kids are settled, for me to go into law enforcement. So I abandoned it, and I'm okay with that. I think it would have been a phenomenal career. I would have loved it, like I said. I'm still intrigued by it, I still have great respect for it, but it just wasn't in the cards for me, and I'm okay with that. I think sometimes the way we grow is through the death of a dream. Michael Hingson  14:21 Yeah, I know I've always been intrigued by law and law enforcement, and I know that they're never going to hire me, and now they won't, right, but, but they wouldn't hire me, but I took, actually, some courses in college dealing with police and other things like that, because I was, and still am fascinated by it, and I have a great respect for the law. And I I admire good lawyers who are knowledgeable, who really are in it to deal with the law. And you can tell those from the typical ambulance type chaser who manipulates, but, but. I really appreciate the law. I in my life have had the opportunity to be involved with some efforts of the National Federation of the Blind, where we've gone several times to Washington to meet with congressional types. And so I've met some interesting people, met Ted Kennedy, met Tip O'Neill when he was still speaker, Senator Saugus from Massachusetts and others, and found and through them, got to meet some people who were truly committed to what they were doing. They weren't in it for the power. They were in it to try to really help the country and help their individual constituencies in their states and so on. It's a lot of fun. Carlos Hidalgo  15:47 Oh, I'm sure, I'm sure it was, I that's quite a roster of people you've been able to engage with, and I'm sure, no doubt, influence well. Michael Hingson  15:57 And we were there to talk about legislation that we needed. But I'll never forget first time we went in and we met Paul Tsongas. We talked about what we wanted to talk about, and he said, Well, it's the end of the day. What are you guys doing now? And we said, well, we're just going to go back to the hotel. And he said, You got a few minutes talk to you about Massachusetts. Well, we ended up staying for two hours. It was a lot of fun. Carlos Hidalgo  16:19 Wow, yeah, that is a lot of fun. I had an opportunity a number of years ago to do a tour of the West Wing, which was just phenomenal. So when you get, when you get those opportunities, I don't care what side of the aisle you may sit on or are partial to, the answer is yes, take it, because you learn a whole lot, and it's it gives you a whole new appreciation for our country. Michael Hingson  16:40 Well, 20 years ago, I was invited to come back and meet George W Bush because a congressman I had met was fascinated by my story and the story of my guide dog, Roselle, and he arranged for us to meet George W and we went back. It was supposed to be a brief, like two minute just photo op. This ended up being like a 15 minute conversation, and then it was a lot of fun. And I hope that we inspired him some, and we made a difference. And, you know, that's always a good thing. Carlos Hidalgo  17:13 Yeah, at the end of the day, right there people just like us. They are, I think the and I've heard that a lot about George W is his investment in people where he knew his you know, everybody in the staff that he knew their names, he knew about their families. So it doesn't surprise me that a two minute Meet and Greet was extended a little bit. Michael Hingson  17:34 We kept the Italian Prime Minister waiting while we finished our conversation, as it turns out, that's fine, Carlos Hidalgo  17:42 but it was good. There you go. There's your there, there's your the two truth and the lie icebreaker that they have. You do sometimes. There's, you can work that in, Michael Hingson  17:49 I could work that in, yeah, that would be, yeah, I should do that. Well, it was, but it was, it was, it was very enjoyable to be able to do that. Well. So now, so when did you start your own company? That's been a little while, at least. Carlos Hidalgo  18:04 Yeah, I started my first company that I started, I co founded with my brother. In 2005 I was working at the software company, and I just, I started to just have an edge of, you know, I should start something. I don't know what that looks like. And I remember one time just talking to my wife, and I said, I don't want to be 7580 years old. And think, what if, yeah, and my wife is very practical. And she said, Okay, so go for it, and if it doesn't work, just go get another job. And when she broke it down like that, I just thought, wow. Okay, she, I think she believes in me more than I do. So in 2005 I left the software company and we started a agency. And really, at that point for me, the Yes, I wanted to start my own company and see if I could do it. But the the big driving factor was my at that point, I we had four children, so we have four, and they were all pretty small, and I was traveling all over the country, and I didn't want to miss their childhood. And I remember coming home from trips and hearing conversations or seeing things that that I wasn't a part of, and I thought this, this isn't right. I need to be here. I need to be home. So I went to the software company, asked them what they thought they became my first client, and I did that for from 2005 to just early 2017 when I resigned my position as CEO there just to get my life back and kind of hit the reset button again, but this time, I meant it, so I left, and they're still going. But that was my first foray into entrepreneurship, and I just kept doing it since I started another consultancy, and now this is my third one, and also been part of about two to three other companies that. We launched, but never made it. So I enjoy the whole process. I love it, but, yeah, it's, I don't know. I mean, I will never say never, but the idea of not working for myself seems rather foreign to me. Michael Hingson  20:16 So the first company you had for 12 years, what did that do? Carlos Hidalgo  20:21 We were a mark. Marketing Yeah, we were a marketing services company. So we worked with business to business companies to help them in their demand generation, acquiring new customers and also customer growth. So that's really where a lot of my career has been sent, centered right, helping companies design them strategies, everything from content to technology to developing personas and putting together strategies on how to reach them when they're looking for something to buy that that client offers. Michael Hingson  20:52 Okay, well, that makes sense and certainly a worthy thing to do. So, when did you form your current company, digital exhaust, which is a very clever name, you'll have to tell me about that. Carlos Hidalgo  21:04 Oh yeah, there's a little bit of a story behind that. So I was working in 2022 early 2022 I had an offer to go be the Chief Revenue Officer of another agency, which I my wife and I talked about it, we prayed about it, and I had a really, really close friend of mine who was their chief strategy officer at the time, so the ability to work with him, stay in the industry and work with some really good clients, I jumped at, so I took that role over that role lasted eight months. I won't get into all those details of why? Never, never, really did get a clear answer. The answer I was given, not exactly. The numbers didn't the number. I'll just say the numbers proved otherwise. All that said that came to an end in 2023 I believe. Yeah, yeah, 2023 and so February, 23 so at that point, I was like, Okay, well, what do I do? I can try to go get a job, which I did. Nobody was really interested in, you know, early 50s, guy coming in. So, you know, did the interview thing. And then I just thought, Well, why don't, why don't I just bet on myself again and go for it. So at that point, the my friend who was the chief strategy officer, he had also left, so he and I started talking and thought, why don't we just do this together? You know, services he loves to implement, I love to sell. Let's just see if we can make a run at this. So here we are now. It'll be four years in or three years, I guess, in February or April of 26 and we're still alive to talk about it. And so that's how it came to be. It was really just, I've done this before. There's no security, no more security. I believe in working for somebody else than working for yourself. So bet on yourself and put out your shingle and see what you can make happen. Michael Hingson  23:06 Where did the name digital exhaust come from? That's a clever name. Carlos Hidalgo  23:10 Oh, thank you. We were, we were batting around so many different names, and we just had a thing, I think we had a running Google Sheet, like, let's just throw names up there. And then I was listening to a recording of a vendor that we had done work with in our early days, and he was talking about how you can track the digital movements of someone. And he said, You know, so basically, you know, they're leaving behind their digital exhaust. And he used the term twice. So I called my then partner, Tracy, and I said, Hey, what do you think about the name digital exhaust as a company? And he was like, Oh, I love it. So I said, Well, before we that, we have to call Dan and see if he would be okay. So I did some looking, you know, the whole trademark search, and when I told our partner about it. He said, Oh my word, I love it. He said, Never, never even thought that that could be a name, but if you guys want it, go for it. So we took it and it is, it's, it's, we think it's pretty unique, and it also describes a lot of what we do with customer data to get an understanding of how do you engage with them, where are they, and how are they going to interact with you and your brand? How so well. Again, he was right. I can look at your digital footprint or your digital behavior. I can see what sites you've visited, what web pages you visited, how much time you spend on a product piece, how much content you engage so I can look at all of that behind the scenes. Start to score that if you're an account that I want to go after, or if I'm a lead based sale, that gives me a lot of intelligence on what you're interested in. And then there's ways to kind of, from a insight perspective, determine where you are in that journey, whether it's your four. First time as a purchase, you're a current customer and you're interested in purchasing something else. So it gives us a lot of insight into that, so that I can message you or I also know when should sales place a phone call to you and start that conversation. So that's why we use the term digital exhaust, because, again, it's a lot of what we do and how we use our customer data. Michael Hingson  25:20 Several years ago, I watched a 60 Minutes program, gosh, I don't know it's actually a number of years ago. And one of the segments there was a guy who was on he was a private detective, and what he said was, I can tell more about you than most anyone else can simply by looking at your trash. And in fact, I can't remember if it was Mike Wallace or not. Who was the interviewer, but they went on investigated some trash cans and and this guy could just tell you so much about your entire life just by looking at what was in the trash can. It was really pretty amazing and and I don't mean that in any way as a negative thing, but it's very clever that people have that insight. So I appreciate what you're saying about digital exhaust. It makes perfect sense. Carlos Hidalgo  26:17 Well, good. I'm glad it does. It means we've hit the mark. I'm not I will say this. I'm not going to go through my customers trash, but I am not surprised that if you did how much you could learn about somebody, 100% but Michael Hingson  26:30 you do look at their their digital footprint and so again, and it makes perfect sense that you can learn so much that can help you, help them grow. Yes, absolutely gives incredible insight. You talk about making growth simple, tell me more about what that means. Carlos Hidalgo  26:51 Yeah, you know, I've been in the space a long time, and that really came a couple years ago. We started seeing different models that would come up different frameworks that would come out from different vendors. Started talking, you know, I talked to a lot of chief marketing officers in my role, and over and over, what we saw was just complexity of taking terms that everybody would know and applying a new term or creating a new term to replace the old term, because you wanted to stay edgy. And I finally had a CMO who said to me, this is all so complex. Is there any any organization out there, or any way to just make this simple? And I thought, Gee, I kind of been thinking the same thing, because I see all these talking heads out there on LinkedIn and at these conferences showing these overly complex, overly engineered models, and I'm like, You got to be a PhD to implement that thing. And again, I'm also a pretty simple guy. I don't think growth needs to be all that hard if you know your customer, what they need, when they need it, and why it's important to them. I'm going to be able to sell you quite a bit. I'm also going to be able to be a better marketing, better partner to you, because I'll be the first one to be able to tell you you don't need that, or you need that, but you shouldn't get it from us, and here's why. And so we just started saying, You know what? Let's create with our models. And we have models and we have frameworks, but we want them to be kind of what Apple is, right, really innovative, where you can use it. You don't necessarily have to have someone to guide you through it. And so let's just make it as simple as possible for our clients to grow their companies without these over engineered models, which mostly a lot of them are created to sell stuff. And while we want to sell stuff more, so we want to help customers be better at what they do. And so that's why we say is we want to help you make growth simple, cut through the clutter, get to what matters and move forward. Michael Hingson  28:58 Yeah, which makes a lot of sense. By by any standard, how do you find storytelling comes into what you do and how you interact with customers? Carlos Hidalgo  29:11 Yeah, it's really important in the beginning, right in the beginning stages. Anytime I'm engaging with you, if I'm a consumer and you're a brand, I want to your brand should tell a story about who you are, the value that the customer gets when they're going to interact with you, they're going to use your product, what you stand for. Can they trust you? Trust is huge. Right now. We live in a trust economy. I want to know that if you say something, I can you're going to stand behind it. So all of those things are come through in terms of story. Now, what I've always said is I think that story is important. But when it comes to now, especially in the world I live in business to business, once I get into maybe I want to purchase something for you or purchase your product. Now I. Moves from a story to a dialog because I started, I start need, needing to know, what are you interested in? What are your challenges? What are your needs, what are your pain points? And as you're telling me that I can respond more in a conversation, I can still use parts of the story, but now it's a two way dialog, even in a digital world. So if I can create that, that's fantastic, then you become my customer. And now I still want to keep telling you stories. I want to tell you a story about why you can trust us. I tell you a story about how I interact with you. I tell you a story about how I deliver service and how I help you onboard. So all that bleeds into what we call, you know, what I call the big customer experience, from brand engagement to what I'm buying to now that I become a customer, all of those are experiential factors that we have to consider. Michael Hingson  30:49 Well, yeah, and I think that storytelling is a very significant part of selling and sales, because it's part of what really helps create the trust, because people can see through it, if you're just blowing smoke or playing games. Carlos Hidalgo  31:05 Yes, they can absolutely. And you only get one shot if that's what you're gonna do only, yeah, once I realized that forget it, I'm not coming back, that brand loyalty is away real quick. Michael Hingson  31:16 Yeah. So do you encounter in the interactions that you have with people with a lot of burnout or who are going that way. Carlos Hidalgo  31:25 Oh yeah. It's, it's something that I went through in 2016 it's, it's a, I mean, the World Health Organization, whatever you think about them, they definitely have listed it as a illness or as a condition. So it's something that I've seen. It's something that I've written against quite a bit. I don't think we need to get there, but I also think it is part of the consequence, or the outcome of when we make work center of our universe, and we make work our God, when that's going to happen then, yeah, you're going to experience burnout. And I think burnout comes in different flavors, but I see a lot of people who are going through it, trying to work through it, trudge through it. I heard the term the other day, manage burnout. I don't know why you would want to manage burnout. I think you need to take steps to avoid burnout, to avoid it. Michael Hingson  32:17 Yeah, why is it so many people face it, and are experiencing burnout is because they just deal with work, they don't relax, or what. Carlos Hidalgo  32:27 Well, I think there's a lot, lot in that. I've done a lot of study, and that was the topic of some of the topic of my book that I released in 2019 the UN American dream is, I think we, especially in our Western culture, we have adopted this idea that the busier I am, the more important, the more valuable I am, and so and the reality is, none of us are well wired to go, go, go, go, go. Rest is actually a gift from the Lord. And you know, I think very few of us. But you know, think about the last time you talked to anybody. How are you? Oh, I'm so busy. We love to be busy. We love to have jam packed calendars, because it makes us feel good. The other part of it is when you think about workaholism, you know, that is an addiction. And the only time in my experience, we engage with or become addicted to something, it's when we're trying to avoid something else. And so think our workaholism, which leads to burnout, is right up there with our rising rates of anxiety, of depression, of loneliness, because we have bought a false narrative that if we go, go go, we jam pack our calendars, we work like and work like crazy until we hit some imaginary number or we can call it quits. That's what life is all about. And I just sit there and you know, my number one question to people who are running that race is, how's it working for you? You don't seem really happy right now, you don't seem fulfilled, and you're living on the promise of some day and some days, not a day in the week, right? Michael Hingson  34:03 I People ask me, How are you all the time? And my response is something actually that I borrowed from somebody else. I just say, I'm lovely. Yeah, I get lots of reactions from that. It's kind of cute, but it's great. You know, I I agree with you, there is a there's a need and a time, and it's appropriate to not work all the time. Yes, we we don't ever take time even just to sit and think about what we did today. We don't take time at the end of the day to go in our own brains. How did this work out? How did that work out? Why didn't this work? Why did this work? What could I do to make it better and then listen for answers? It's like praying. So many people, when they pray to God, they pray to Jesus and so on. They spend all their time praying and saying what they want, never realizing God all. And he knows that, yeah, when are you going to start listening for answers and really listening? And that's, that's the challenge that I see so often people don't listen, and the answers are always there. They're in their inner the the inner voice that they can hear if they but practice well. Carlos Hidalgo  35:17 And I think to part of that is you need to be still, right? And we see that in scripture where we're told be still and know that I am God, if I mean there, there. We have so much noise and so much input with our phones and constant, you know, interaction and constant noise. We don't give ourselves the ability to sit and think and process, to just to be still. And that is something that I would say, really, for me, over the last decade, has come into focus of I enjoy my downtime. I enjoy the silence that I it's one of the reasons when I run, I don't run with headphones. In my own little world, in my head, praying, thinking about things. There are times I'll drive in the car without the radio on, just in silence, and I tell people, then they look at me like, I have three heads. Yeah, I'm like, oh, it's I am so much better for it, because I'm no longer living life reactively. I'm able to live life in a way that brings me a lot of peace, a lot of joy, a lot of happiness. And when I work, I work really, really hard, but it's definitely not the center of my universe. Michael Hingson  36:27 I know people think I'm crazy, but I can go days without looking well, not days. I'll go a day. I do it volitionally, but I can go quite a while without looking at text messages, and when I do, their message is there sometimes, but I know that I could actually go for a considerable length of time without needing to carry my phone around. Now, the only reason I do carry it around, I mean, clearly some phone calls can come in and so on, but I use other tools on it that you have access to in other ways. So I use it for those things. But the bottom line is, is that I don't need to have this phone with me to stay in touch with people all the time. So if I carry my phone more often than not, I will be in a hotel room listening to something on the phone and, sure, relaxing, rather than all the other things that one could do with it well. Carlos Hidalgo  37:25 And the number of people that I talked to and research shows this that, you know, the last I saw was over 60% it's the first thing people do when they wake up is they reach over and look at their phone and I say, sit there and say, What is so important that you can't even wait 15 minutes from the time your eyes open. But we've become addicted. We've come addicted to the noise, to the constant, go, go, go. And then, you know, we have a friend of ours last year was just, I'm so busy. I'm so busy. Told my wife, over the next three months, I only have this one day I can do lunch. And then you start realizing, like, Well, really, that's, that's how you want to live your life over the next 90 days, you only have one day. Now, I didn't believe it when I heard that. I don't think they were trying to make excuse, and I don't think lying. I think in their heads, they really had this belief of, oh, I can. I've only got one day out of the next 90, but we've weed ourselves into believing that this is how we should be living life. Yeah, and it's not how I want to live life. I'll work hard, I'll put everything I've got into my clients and my business and things like that, but I don't want to be that strapped. I was that strapped one time, time wise and work wise, and it made me absolutely miserable. Mm, hmm. Michael Hingson  38:45 I know when I wake up in the morning I do reach for my phone right at the beginning. One of the very first things that I do is reach for it to see what the temperature is outside, to see what the temperature is your house, to see whether I want to turn the heater on, you know, but I don't look at messages. I don't need to do that. I'll do it eventually, but, you know, I So, as I say, I use it for other tools, but I use the phone, because that's the tool that's available to me that gives me that information, and it'll help me decide, do I want to turn the heater on, or do I want to turn the air conditioner off? And that's what I do. And then I put the phone down, and I start visiting with the dog and the cat, and we have conversations which is, which is kind of fun, Carlos Hidalgo  39:29 but yeah, you get to enjoy life. Michael Hingson  39:32 I remember, remember the old technology town? Now it's old Blackberry. Oh yeah, the black and Research In Motion. There was one night when Research In Motion lost communications with all of the blackberries, and every BlackBerry went dead, I think, for about 12 hours. But I heard that even during the time when that occurred, people committed suicide because they had no way to look at their blackberries. And. Get information. And I always thought you're that dependent, that you can't cope for a while, especially at night without that information. Carlos Hidalgo  40:09 Come on. Yeah, it's staggering. The number of, again, over 50% of people said that they would be panicked if they want an app without their phones and so and again, I used to, I used to live that way. So I understand it to a degree, but, well, I understand it. Yeah, I also tell people you don't have to live that way, because people i The people I know who live that way, don't seem very content or fulfilled, right, right? Which is really the issue, isn't it? Yeah, absolutely, because we only go, we only get one shot at this life, and I want to make the most of it. Michael Hingson  40:43 Make growth simple. Carlos Hidalgo  40:46 That's right, personal, personal and business wise, right? Michael Hingson  40:49 Personal and business wise. So what is hustle culture? Carlos Hidalgo  40:54 Well, hustle culture has been promoted by a lot of folks, a whole lot more well known that I am, you know, where Kevin O'Leary for Shark Tank, Shark Tank talks about, you got to be willing to work eight days a week, you know, and give everything you've got, you know. Gary Vaynerchuk talks about, you know, go, go, go, go. And, you know, we just see it out there of this, you've got to be willing to go above and beyond. If you want to have success, if you want to make this money, you've got to just make sure you're willing to hustle at all costs, which to me, there's a place for that. As I said, when I'm working I hustle. I work hard. I get in a zone. I kind of block everything out and and there are some weeks where we require over and above it. You know, 16 or a week is is not something that has never been done. But the difference is, there's a couple of differences. Is I'm going to work hard because that's what I'm told to do. In Scripture, it says that with everything you do, do it with all your might and do it to the glory of glory of the Lord. So I'm going to do that. Plus work was one of the first things that God ever created. He told Adam in the garden, I want you to work now, what we also see is that it was cursed when man sinned, and it was part of the curse in the garden. But I do believe work is noble. I believe it's valuable, I believe it has so many things that can teach us. So I'm working. I'm hustling hard when I'm working, but this idea that I need to give everything I have to my business so that I'm successful. Well, what about our relationships? What about our own our last word, too, right? Our own physical health? What about my marriage? All of these things that require work yet, you know, you got a guy like Grant Cardone talking about 95 hour work weeks. That's insanity. Yeah, at what point, you know, so to me, I really believe, and I've had some people who've argued with me over this. If you want to know what the object of your affection is, show me where you're spending the most time and attention. And it's not time or attention, time and attention, right? I cannot. I cannot be, quote, unquote, working, but I can be with my wife, but my brain is working. My brain is thinking about my work, thinking about my business, thinking about my career. So what good is it to her if I'm there or not? Yeah, I'm not investing in that relationship, and that is just as much work as anything else. And I would I would say the rewards are better and the gratification that much deeper. So can work life balance actually be attained? I don't believe in work life balance. I believe in boundaries, and maybe I'm splitting hairs, but when I see that, over 70% of people say that work life balance is unachievable. It tells me it doesn't exist. It's also the only place in our lives where we talk we try to separate work from life. Nobody talks about finance life, business, kids life, business, marriage life, business. But we talk about work life balance. Now I understand we spend a lot of time at work in our modern day culture, but if I can decide that I'm going to put boundaries around the things that matter most to me, so like work, like my relationships, like my physical, mental and emotional health, my spiritual health, and that's how I've started to live life. Is instead of trying to balance everything, I'm going to set boundaries. So what does that look like? Well, the first thing I do in the morning is not check the phone. I get up, I pray. I have coffee with my wife. Sometimes we have really deep conversations. Sometimes we look just let the caffeine kick in and let it wake up, and then we set time in prayer. So every day, pretty much between 815 and 830 I'm at my desk ready to work, but I've put a boundary around that morning time, which allows me to start the time with with my Bible and with my wife from 830 To about 1230 I'm locked in. I am working. There's a boundary around there's a boundary. And then about 1230 to one, about two o'clock, that's my workout. Either go to the gym or I go for a run, come home, make my protein stuff, and then I'm back working again. And so and then when I'm done work, between 530 and six, I shut it down. Work is over, and now it's my personal life again, and whatever that looks like, and some of that is seasonal, because of where I live, in the summer, it'll get stay light till 930 and the winter, it gets dark by 430 there's quite a disparity. But because I have those boundaries, I know that I'm able to bring the best of myself to each of those areas of my life, and that is far easier than balance. And when one of those boundaries needs to move, I get to have a conversation. Hey, I've got a call tonight overseas. Or do we have anything? Are we good if I take this call at 730 at night? So I take the call at 730 at night, but I have that discussion, and it's it takes more effort to move a boundary, takes very little effort to get knocked off balance. Michael Hingson  46:05 Yeah, and I think that makes perfect sense. I know for me, when Karen was here, we we enjoyed breakfast and we enjoyed dinner, and I think there's a lot of value in that. Now, I was always the earlier riser, but partly because I worked for companies that kind of required that. That is to say I worked, for example, when I lived in the east for California companies. So I ended up being there later. But when I worked in the West, calling the east, I had to be in work by six, because that's what I needed to do. But we agreed on that, and I hear exactly what you're saying. The fact of the matter is that you've got to really make some decisions, but if you're in a relationship, then you both have to agree and make the decisions together, which is what really should happen 100% Carlos Hidalgo  46:58 and those boundaries will change. I mean my boundaries now that I'm an empty nester, you know, had I lived this way 15 years ago, would have looked far different because I still had children at home. And so the boundaries can shift and change. But to your point, you have to talk about that. And what I have come to believe is that if I'm making those decisions in regards to my business, my job, my career, and I'm not having the conversation with my significant other, then I'm not I'm not sacrificing anything. I'm just selfish. And yet, what we see is, Oh, you got to sacrifice for your business. I've said to couples before, if you and your wife believe and want to say, hey, we want to go build this thing and we want to go sell it so we know the next five years we're hardly going to see each other, and we're both on board with that, and this is what we want. Go in peace. I think you're nuts, but Go in peace, but still, you made the decision together. That's right, and that's the difference. And I find that a lot of people do not do that, and I also think it adds to the stress and the loneliness and the anxiety and the depression is because we're chasing something that is so fleeting, and no matter what Empire we may build professionally, we can't take it with us, right? Michael Hingson  48:13 And that's something that I wish more people would truly realize. It would make for a much happier world. Carlos Hidalgo  48:21 It would. But the unfortunate part is, until the pain and consequence of how you're living outweighs the fear of change, most likely you're never going to do anything different, right? 48:31 So tell me, Carlos Hidalgo  48:32 oh, go ahead. No. Oh, okay, tell me about the Michael Hingson  48:36 title of the book, the UN American Dream. Where did that come from? And why did you name the book that, why was that the title? And so on, Carlos Hidalgo  48:42 yeah, and so in 2016 is when I informed the company that I had started with my brother 11 years earlier that I was stepping down. Didn't really know what that looked like. I literally just one day, through the help of a friend and God's good grace, decided that it was time for me to go. And so the way they wanted to handle it in end of the year, and I think this was like end of October ish, when I made that decision, they said, You know what, let's not announce anything. We don't want our clients to get spooked in q4 so let's wait until the turn of the the new year. So that was into 2017 so I made a post, and I published it in February, 2017 about why I was leaving the company, some of the things that I was learning along the way. And what surprised me was the phone calls and emails I got from colleagues who said, Hey, I just read your post. Can we talk? I'm kind of thinking about the same thing. I'm miserable. And it was one email in particular that still stands out, where he said, I'm miserable. I started to think like, wow, okay, this, this is not just me. My circumstances were different. But this seems to be a problem, so I started to just do some research on our obsession with work, the number of hours we work, this idea of balance and hustle culture. Really immersed myself in it, and I thought this isn't what Truslow Adams meant when he coined the term the American dream. We're killing ourselves for what like, for What's the objective here to just add another zero to my bank account. So as I started to do that research, I saw myself and a lot of that same story, and the mistakes I made and how I was, you know, I had put my business first all the things that we've talked about. And I thought, Man, this is really quite un American, really, because we say we're the land of the free and the home of the brave, but we're not free if we're slaves to our company or our jobs or our careers. So I thought, You know what? I think what we're doing to ourselves is un American, and we're chasing the UN American dream, and that's how I came up with the title, Michael Hingson  51:05 who have been some of your greatest influencers? Carlos Hidalgo  51:09 Wow, I have had a lot. Obviously, my parents have been huge influences in my life. My mom is a fierce prayer warrior, and so I fervently believe I would not be where I'm at today if it wasn't for her and her faithfulness and that and my dad is it has been in marketing and sales and advertising. So learned a lot from him, just in life, and then also in business. There's a gentleman who lives up the street who is kind of like a second dad to me, it's an interesting relationship, because his son is also my best friend, but gentleman by the name of Keith Vander wheel who is salt of the earth, wise, just a wise, wise man has loved me, has when needed, given me a swift kick in the rear end, and just really helped keep keep me focused, and been one of these guys that I can go to, and it's a little about almost 20 years older than I am, so he's one that has seen more and done more. So I'm thankful for that. And then I am very fortunate to have about three or four very, very dear, dear friends, close friends, I mentioned one, Keith's son, who spur me on to greater things, encourage me when necessary, rebuke me and help me. And then I would say, more than anything, my wife, I learned stuff from her each and every day, her steadfastness, Her Grace, her strength of character, she is absolutely the strongest person I know, and has been the biggest influence in my life. Michael Hingson  52:45 I when I was in college, did radio, and I've always liked comedy. I've always liked trying to be a little bit flip and so on, yep. But I will tell you that my wife constantly amazed me. She was pretty much a lot more straight faced and straight laced than i But when she came out with a zinger, it came out of left field, and you never saw coming. She was amazing. Clearly, she observed me a whole lot more than I thought she did, right? Carlos Hidalgo  53:18 And what a gift that is to have. My wife and I were just, we went out for brunch today, with it being the holiday, and I just, I told her, I said, I just love how much we laugh. Yeah, what a gift that is to have in your marriage. We're just laughing together and laughing at each other in a way that's not demeaning, but appreciates our differences. And you know, we can tease each other and enjoy it and know it comes from a place of love, yeah. Michael Hingson  53:42 How do we deal with the epidemic of loneliness in our lives and in our world? Carlos Hidalgo  53:48 Wow, that's a great question. It's first of all, I think it's heartbreaking. I see this especially with men. And statistics would show that that men especially struggle with loneliness. I think number one is we have to come to the realization we were not meant to live in isolation. We are communal beings. God created us to live in community, and we need to step into that. And part of that is letting your guard down and being vulnerable and letting people know where you struggle. Now I'm not talking about wearing your heart on your sleeve and walking right every stranger and spilling, but those closest of relationships, and I can say, you know, for me, when I isolated, that's when I became the worst form of myself and went to places I never thought I would go. And so I think loneliness, first of all, get off social media and your phone, because that's not a connection. No, your friends, all of your 1000s of friends on Facebook, are not true friends. They're people, you know, but they're not people that are going to walk with you through some of the hardest times of your lives, and so find those. Group, find that community, whether it's your church, whether it's a small group that you take part in, whether it's people at your work, but really start to invest in those relationships and bring as much to it as you're expecting them to. And for me, it became just with those closest relationships. I'm an open book. I'm not going to BS. I'm going to talk about what's on my heart, what I'm struggling with, what my victories are, what my low points are. And for me, that starts with my spouse. As I mentioned, I've got three other men in my life that are around my age that I can confide in, be open with, and it's the most freeing, wonderful thing, and it's their relationships that I cherish, and I think that's how we end this cycle of loneliness. But I think a lot of people have been duped. Well, I'm on I've got a bunch of friends online, yeah, you know, put the phone down, get off your social media platform and go be human and interact with other people. Michael Hingson  56:01 It gets back to the same thing we talked about earlier. There's a whole big difference between head knowledge and really knowing. And the friends who are truly your friends are people who you know and who know you and that you can truly be honest with and who will be honest with you. And that is not something that you get from all those Facebook friends. Otherwise, you're being awfully silly, right? Carlos Hidalgo  56:23 And I also think we have to get out of this idea in our culture that if I don't affirm you, I somehow don't like you anymore, this idea that tolerance and love are the same thing. Some of my closest friends have been some of the ones that have come to me and said, Hey, here's what we've observed, and we're sure you don't like that about you, and you know this needs to change. And I love that. I love that I friends who will call my stuff and a wife who will say to me, this isn't the best you like what's going on here? I need that in my life, because if all I want to do is have people pat me on the back and affirm me. I'm going to get entitled pretty quick. Yeah, and that doesn't help at all. Right? How do we bring civil discourse to our society? We're in an environment and in a world where we just don't appreciate or have conversations anymore. How do we deal with that? Well, I think a couple of things. First of all, I think we have to get back to an appreciation for and a respect for human life and humanity in general. Michael, I'm sure if you and I spent a few hours together, we would eventually land on a topic that we don't just that we don't agree on. I can be okay with that, and because if I'm open to say, Hey, Michael is a human being. He's smart. He's overcome incredible odds in his life, and maybe if I listen, I can learn something. Doesn't mean I'm going to come to your side of the the position, but I can at least learn something. But I think systematically, over decades, we've been denigrating the the value of human life. I mean, how many millions of babies have we aborted in this country? You know, your your own story, your parents were told, hey, just put him in a home. He's not going to amount to anything because of his blindness. That's insanity, you know. So today, instead of civil discourse, if I don't like you, I berate you online, I make something up about you, or I kill you. And right so and to tell you how far we've gone, not only does that happen, but then we're gonna have people who celebrate in the murder of whether it's an insurance CEO or a Charlie Kirk, or anybody, and I just sit there and say, Okay, we've we've gotten so far right civil discourse. And so I think number one is just a respect and a value for human life, which we have a lot of work to do there. And then number two, again, back to what I said, this idea that if I disagree with you, I somehow don't love you anymore. And the example I use is this idea of, well, you need we need more tolerance and affirmation. There was a time Michael where my behavior within our marriage just was unacceptable. I mean, I was cheating on my wife, and once she found out she still loved me, but she couldn't tolerate the behavior for reasons that I think I need to explain. So at that point, you say, All right, well, how do those two things work together? If I had kept doing what I was doing, I know for 100% she would have loved me till the day she died, but she died, but she wouldn't have been able to stay with me, because you can't tolerate that behavior. She's supposed to affirm that. And so this idea that because I quote, unquote, love you, I affirm you, I actually make the case that if I love you, I'm going to help you be the best form of yourself, which sometimes means disagreeing with you and pointing things out in your life. That are unhealthy, that's fair. So I think we have to get back to that place of we can have disagreement, still have respect for each other. We can disagree vehemently and still do it respectfully, right? And then at the end of the day, I can respect your position because of who you are as a person, and that you know, giving you the benefit of the doubt. This is a well thought out position. And so, okay, great. We agree to disagree. We can still be friends, yeah? Michael Hingson  1:00:27 And we might learn something, or at least be put on a path where we think about it, and we may discover that, oh, that person's right, correct, yeah, which is Carlos Hidalgo  1:00:36 cool, yeah, and it's not that hard. And again, no, do your do your homework. Know what the real issues are, and stop reading headlines on social media. Michael Hingson  1:00:46 Yeah, really, get away from that. What else should we know about you? Carlos Hidalgo  1:00:50 Well, I'm the father of four amazing kids spread all over the country, ages 30 to 20. He'll be 24 in 10 days, and then an amazing daughter in law, soon to be daughter in law, my second son is engaged, gets married next year. I love the outdoors, anything outside. And I would say, if I want your audience to remember anything, it's that what Jesus Christ has done in my life has been nothing short of amazing. And like I said at the beginning, this is my operating system, and it's who I am and my reason for being in each and every day. And I sit here and I just am in awe of the life I get to live. So I'm very, very thankful and very, very humbled by it all. Michael Hingson  1:01:36 If people want to reach out to you and maybe explore working with your company, using your company to help them. How do they do that? Carlos Hidalgo  1:01:43 Yeah, you can email me at Carlos at Digital exhaust.co it's not.com so make sure it.co's or I won't get it. So you can shoot me an email visit our website, which is digital exhaust.co or looked me up on LinkedIn, just Carlos adalgo, H, I, D, A, L, G, O, right. That is correct. Yeah. I appreciate you getting the name right on the introduction. So thank you for that. I worked at it well. Michael Hingson  1:02:12 I want to thank you for being here. This has been wonderful. And as I tell people all the time, if I'm not learning at least as much as anybody else on this podcast, and I'm not doing my job well, which means I do need to listen and think about it. And I appreciate all the insights that you gave us today, and I appreciate all of you being here and being with Carlos and me. Love to get your thoughts. Please reach out to Carlos. Please email me at Michael H i, at accessibe, A, C, C, E, S, S, i, b, e.com, but most of all, wherever you're listening or watching the pod podcast, please give us a five star review and a rating. We love that. We love your your input, please. Of course, I want it always to be positive, but I'll take whatever you send because we we value that. And for all of you and Carlos, you as well, if you know anyone else who ought to be a guest on the podcast. We'd love it if you'd let us know we're always looking to meet more people to help show that we're all more unstoppable than we think we are. And with that, I want to thank you again, Carlos, for being here. This has been absolutely fun. Carlos Hidalgo  1:03:13 Michael, thank you so much. I've really enjoyed it. Michael Hingson  1:03:20 You have been listening to the Unstoppable Mindset podcast. Thanks for dropping by. I hope that you'll join us again next week, and in future weeks for upcoming episodes. To subscribe to our podcast and to learn about upcoming episodes, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com slash podcast. Michael Hingson is spelled m

John Meehan returns from episode 30. John Meehan is an instructional coach, professional development specialist, and English teacher from just outside Washington, D.C. He is the author of EDrenaline Rush (2019) and co-author of Fully Engaged (2021) and Playing With Purpose (2026). A nationally recognized speaker on student engagement and gamified instruction, John was named an ASCD Emerging Leader, served on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Teacher Advisory Council, and currently sits on the Pulitzer Center's 2025 Information & AI Teacher Advisory Council. His book EDrenaline Rush was ranked among Book Authority's “Top 10 Teaching Books of All Time.” Alongside Michael Matera in 2021, John co-founded EMC² Learning, a global platform providing hundreds of gamified classroom resources to educators worldwide. EMC² Learning was named the 2023 FETC Pitchfest winner for Best Online Classes and honored in HundrED's 2024 Spotlight on Gamified Curricula. Outside the classroom, he's a CrossFitter and proud new dad. You can connect with John at connect@EMC2Learning.com and www.emc2learning.com

John Kremer, author of 1001 Ways to Market Your Books, joins Sponsorship Talk to share his experience with book sponsorship and how he secured sponsors for his book.In this episode, we explore what book sponsorship looks like, what authors should understand before approaching sponsors, and how positioning plays a key role in success.Listen now.John Kremer, The Book Authority, is the author of 1001 Ways to Market Your Books, mentor to authors who have sold over a billion books, and founder of the Billion Book Initiative to help the next generation of book authors sell another billion books. Over the past 40 years, he has helped thousands of authors, both major celebrities and those just starting out, to sell more books! Lots more books! Watch and engage with John on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyJgZNcOKSg

In this replay episode, I'm thrilled to bring back one of the most impactful conversations I've ever had on the podcast — my interview with Dr. Barry Prizant, world-renowned speech-language pathologist and author of the groundbreaking book Uniquely Human. Our discussion gets to the heart of why the field of autism education is shifting away from compliance-based, behavior-focused models and toward approaches rooted in compassion, emotional regulation, and trusting relationships. Dr. Prizant shares powerful insights about: ✨ understanding autistic behaviors as meaningful human responses ✨ how storytelling has shaped his work and shaped Uniquely Human ✨ why reflective practice is essential in our classrooms ✨ and how listening to autistic voices is helping reshape "what works" in autism education We also dig into topics like echolalia, the SCERTS model, relationship-based intervention, non-speaking communication, and why honoring a child's intuition and individuality is more effective—and more humane—than rigid compliance. This conversation left me feeling inspired, energized, and hopeful about where autism education is heading… and I know it will do the same for you. Bio Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP is recognized as among the world's leading scholars on autism and as an innovator of respectful, person- and family-centered approaches. He is Director of Childhood Communication Services, Adjunct Professor of Communicative Disorders at the University of Rhode Island, and has fifty years of experience as an international consultant and researcher. Barry has published five books, 150 articles/chapters, and is co-author of The SCERTS Model, now being implemented internationally. He was a two-time featured presenter at the UN World Autism Awareness Day, with more than 1000 presentations internationally. Barry's book Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism (2022) is the best-selling book on autism since 2015, published in 26 languages and ranked by Book Authority as #1 of the "100 best books on autism of all time". Barry co-hosts a podcast, Uniquely Human: The Podcast, with his friend, Dave Finch, an autistic audio engineer. Dr. Barry Prizant's Links: Website: https://barryprizant.com/ Uniquely Human Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uniquely-human-the-podcast/id1532460901 Uniquely Human Book: https://amzn.to/4e5VWZN The Scerts Model Books: https://amzn.to/4kFpbF5 DRBI (Developmental Relationship-Based Intervention) Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uniquely-human-the-podcast/id1532460901?i=1000711834231 Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN): https://autisticadvocacy.org/ Amy Laurent Ted Talk "Compliance Is Not The Goal": https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_laurent_compliance_is_not_the_goal_letting_go_of_control_and_rethinking_support_for_autistic_individuals?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare Thinking Person's Guide To Autism: https://thinkingautismguide.com/ David Finch Website: https://davidjfinch.com/ Ros Blackburn & Sigourney Weaver Interview: https://uniquelyhuman.com/2021/04/23/logically-illogical-an-interview-with-ros-blackburn-with-special-guest-sigourney-weaver/ Takeaways Dr. Barry Prizant brings decades of expertise in speech-language pathology, psycholinguistics, and autism advocacy — grounded in human connection, not behavior control. Uniquely Human was written to change the narrative around autism by sharing stories that center humanity, not deficits. Autistic behaviors are human responses, not symptoms to extinguish — and understanding the "why" leads to more effective and compassionate support. Emotional regulation and relationships matter more than compliance; kids cooperate when they feel safe, supported, and understood. The shift toward neurodiversity-affirming practice requires reflective practice and humility from professionals — especially when something isn't working. Evidence-based practice is broader than peer-reviewed research. It also includes family insight, lived experience, and data from everyday interactions. Parents' intuition matters, and professionals should never ask families to ignore what feels right for their child. Compliance-focused approaches often overlook emotional development, social connection, and the child's authentic voice. True support begins with trust, co-regulation, and being a calming presence when a child is overwhelmed. Listening to autistic voices is essential for shaping ethical and effective educational practices. Meaningful progress happens through everyday activities, strengths, and interests, not isolated drills. The field is moving toward relationship-based, developmental models (like SCERTS)—and that gives real hope for the future.  You may also be interested in these supports Visual Support Starter Set  Visual Supports Facebook Group Autism Little Learners on Instagram Autism Little Learners on Facebook  

BIO Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestselling author, keynote speaker, strategist, and award-winning podcaster recognized for her work in elevating women's leadership and self-confidence through the power of media and visibility. She is the founder of the Confidence Through Visibility movement and host of , ranked in the top 0.5% globally with over 1.3 million downloads and 800+ interviews featuring celebrities, CEOs, and cultural icons. Her debut book, , was named one of the top 20 best self-confidence books of all time by Book Authority, while her latest release, , is a bold call to reimagine leadership by making visibility and self-trust core competencies. Through her signature VISIBLE Framework, Sheena delivers transformational keynotes and corporate programs that help organizations bridge the confidence gap, retain diverse talent, and build cultures where women are seen, heard, and respected. Her work has been featured on NBC News, FOX, MindValley, and The Manila Times, and she has spoken for global brands including NASA, Live Nation, and UKG. Sheena believes that confidence is something we can build—and that visibility creates the impact we wish to see in the world.   https://www.sheenayapchan.com/home

In this episode, I had the absolute honor of speaking with Dr. Barry Prizant—renowned speech-language pathologist and author of the best-selling book Uniquely Human. We talked about how the field of autism education is shifting away from compliance-based approaches and moving toward more compassionate, relationship-centered models.  Dr. Prizant shared powerful insights about emotional regulation, storytelling, and the importance of truly listening to the lived experiences of autistic individuals. We also explored topics like non-speaking communication, the SCERTs model, and how collaboration among educators and families can create lasting change. This conversation left me feeling inspired and hopeful about the future of autism education, and I just know you will feel the same! Bio Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP is recognized as among the world's leading scholars on autism and as an innovator of respectful, person- and family-centered approaches. He is Director of Childhood Communication Services, Adjunct Professor of Communicative Disorders at the University of Rhode Island, and has fifty years of experience as an international consultant and researcher. Barry has published five books, 150 articles/chapters, and is co-author of The SCERTS Model, now being implemented internationally. He was a two-time featured presenter at the UN World Autism Awareness Day, with more than 1000 presentations internationally. Barry's book Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism (2022) is the best-selling book on autism since 2015, published in 26 languages and ranked by Book Authority as #1 of the “100 best books on autism of all time”. Barry co-hosts a podcast, Uniquely Human: The Podcast, with his friend, Dave Finch, an autistic audio engineer. Dr. Barry Prizant's Links: Website: https://barryprizant.com/ Uniquely Human Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uniquely-human-the-podcast/id1532460901 Uniquely Human Book: https://amzn.to/4e5VWZN The Scerts Model Books: https://amzn.to/4kFpbF5 DRBI (Developmental Relationship-Based Intervention) Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uniquely-human-the-podcast/id1532460901?i=1000711834231 Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN): https://autisticadvocacy.org/ Amy Laurent Ted Talk “Compliance Is Not The Goal”: https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_laurent_compliance_is_not_the_goal_letting_go_of_control_and_rethinking_support_for_autistic_individuals?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare Thinking Person's Guide To Autism: https://thinkingautismguide.com/ David Finch Website: https://davidjfinch.com/ Ros Blackburn & Sigourney Weaver Interview: https://uniquelyhuman.com/2021/04/23/logically-illogical-an-interview-with-ros-blackburn-with-special-guest-sigourney-weaver/ Takeaways Dr. Barry Prizant has a rich background in speech language pathology and autism advocacy. His book 'Uniquely Human' emphasizes storytelling and compassionate approaches to autism. Connecting with families and understanding their experiences is crucial for professionals. Reflective practice is essential for educators to improve their connections with students. Changing the narrative around autism is vital for acceptance and understanding. Evidence-based practices must consider the lived experiences of autistic individuals. Understanding autistic behaviors as human responses can lead to more effective support.  Evidence-based practice includes more than just peer-reviewed research. Parents' intuitions should be respected in therapeutic settings. Behavior analytic approaches often overlook emotional and social development. Compliance-based methods can lead to the dehumanization of autistic individuals. Building trust is essential for effective communication with children. Listening to autistic voices is crucial in shaping educational practices. You may also be interested in these supports Visual Support Starter Set  Visual Supports Facebook Group Autism Little Learners on Instagram Autism Little Learners on Facebook  

Do nasal strips actually help you breathe better? What about detox diets or organic food - are they worth it? In this episode, Dr. Nick Tiller shares the evidence behind a variety of health and wellness trends and ideas, including: Cupping Organic Food Detox Diets Nasal Strips Respiratory Muscle Trainers Barefoot Running Dr. Nick Tiller is a research associate at the Lundquist Institute, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, an acclaimed writer, and author of The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science which was named one of Book Authority's "Best Sports Science Books of All Time." He is an accomplished ultra runner, a regular contributor to Skeptical Inquirer and Ultra-Running Magazine, and serves as an associate editor for the International Journal of Sports Nutrition.  Be sure to check out Nick's website and follow him on Twitter. Follow or subscribe to the show so you don't miss any future episodes! Thank you Previnex! After resisting most supplements for the better part of my life, I'm cautiously changing my tune. I'm now a Masters runner and in my personal life, I'm optimizing for longevity. I want to be my healthiest self for as long as possible and I'm excited to partner with Previnex to make that happen. Previnex uses the most bioavailable, clinically tested ingredients, the optimal form and dose of each ingredient, pharmaceutical grade manufacturing, testing of raw ingredients and finished products. For every purchase you make, they also donate vitamins to kids in need. Their new Muscle Health Plus is something I'm now taking. Turning 40 – and having a thin frame – has made me realize that I need to prioritize lean muscle mass to stay healthy and age well. Muscle Health Plus has creatine, essential and branched chain amino acids, and it's designed in a way to maximize protein synthesis and the absorption of amino acids. Muscle Health Plus will help you prevent muscle damage, which is particularly important for aging runners who want to protect themselves from muscle loss and recover faster after hard workouts. As is true for all of their products, Previnex adheres to the highest of standards: their ingredients are clinically proven to do what they say they're going to do. They're now offering international shipping so if you live in the UK, Canada, Australia, or anywhere around the world, you can try Previnex as well. Previnex offers a 30-day money back guarantee. If you don't feel the benefits of their product, you get your money back no questions asked. With their focus on quality and customer satisfaction, I hope you'll try it! Use code jason15 for 15% off your first order at Previnex! Thank you LMNT! A big thanks to LMNT for their support of this episode! They make electrolyte drinks for athletes and low-carb folks with no sugar, artificial ingredients, or colors. They are offering a free gift with your purchase at LMNT. And this does NOT have to be your first purchase. You'll get a sample pack with every flavor so you can try them all before deciding what you like best. LMNT's products have some of the highest sodium concentrations that you can find. Anybody who runs a lot knows that sodium, as well as other electrolytes like magnesium and potassium, are essential to our performance and how we feel throughout the day. If you're not familiar, LMNT is my favorite way to hydrate. They make electrolytes for athletes and low-carb folks with no Sugar, artificial ingredients, or colors. I'm now in the habit of giving away boxes of LMNT at group runs around Denver and Boulder and everyone loves this stuff. Boost your performance and your recovery with LMNT. They're the exclusive hydration partner to Team USA Weightlifting and quite a few professional baseball, hockey, and basketball teams are on regular subscriptions. So check out LMNT to get a free sampler pack and get your hydration optimized for the upcoming season. Thank you Gut & Green! Previnex's new Gut & Green Superfoods powder is my new go-to. It has organic barley and oat grass, alfalfa, spirulina, chlorella, kale and broccoli… and that's it. Their ingredients are backed by clinical data and contain three specific gut fibers that help promote GI health, digestion, reduced inflammation, and a better microbiome. With twice of the fiber of my last greens mix and a better flavor, it's a no brainer for me. Try it for yourself here at previnex.com and be sure to use code “JASONGREENS” to save 15% off your first order. Don't tell anyone, but if you put Gut & Green Superfoods powder in your cart, then the 15% off discount will work for anything else you add into your cart as well. Thanks Gut & Green!  

Lainie Sevante Wulkan is Founder of The Center for Intuitive Food Therapy (CIFT), Nourish Your Soul Ayurveda & Nourish Your Soul Retreats. She's a multi–modality healer with advanced certifications in Food Healing, Theta Healing, and EFT/Tapping. She holds a BS in Food Science, Dietetics, and Nutrition from California State University, Northridge, and top of class in Jeff Primack's Conquering All Disease Advanced Food Healing Instructor program. She's an International bestselling Author being the Lead Author of High Vibrational Wellness – Intuitive Healing Therapies to Nourish Your Body Temple, #1 Amazon Bestselling Top Exotic Foods for Natural Healing – Power Packed Produce from Across the Globe for Longevity & Disease Prevention, The Food Healing Oracle Deck – Nourishing Wisdom from Mother Earth series, Smoothies – Nourishing Wisdom Beyond the Blend, Chapter 3 in The Energy Healers Oracle deemed “#21 out of 100 Best healing books” of all time by Book Authority and Finn's Giant Leap, Children's book #1 in the Frog & Toad category on Amazon.. She's currently writing the highly anticipated seven-volume series, Feeding Your Chakras and co-authoring Angelic Resonance with International Bestselling Author, Angela Orora Medway – Smith. Her passion for elevating humanity with pathways to nourishing the mind, body & soul is felt in all her creations. Whether attending global sojourns into wellness on exotic Nourish Your Soul Retreats, taking her online wellness classes, becoming a Certified Intuitive Food Therapist, receiving private healings, hearing the Nourish Your Soul Show, or enjoying her organic, Ayurvedic tea and incense imports from Nepal, a deeper knowing of Spirit and greater expansion of self is realized. Contact Lainie Sevante Wulkan: High Vibrational Wellness Book - Available on Amazon - https://amzn.to/4dmYCjQ Website - Http://CenterforIntuitiveFoodTherapy.com Lainie "Sevante" Wulkan aka The Food Oracle International Bestselling Author - High Vibrational Wellness Intuitive Healing Therapies to Nourish Your Body Temple Founder - CIFT - Center for Intuitive Food Therapy USA/Canada Importer - Nourish Your Soul Ayurveda Teas & Incense Executive Producer - Hope from the Himalayas Documentary Host/Producer -Nourish Your Soul Show Nourish Your Soul Retreats - Global sojourns into wellness 239.785.0809 Dr. Kimberley Linert Speaker, Author, Broadcaster, Mentor, Trainer, Behavioral Optometrist Event Planners- I am available to speak at your event. Here is my media kit: https://brucemerrinscelebrityspeakers.com/portfolio/dr-kimberley-linert/ To book Dr. Linert on your podcast, television show, conference, corporate training or as an expert guest please email her at incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com or Contact Bruce Merrin at Bruce Merrin's Celebrity Speakers at merrinpr@gmail.com 702.256.9199 Host of the Podcast Series: Incredible Life Creator Podcast Available on... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incredible-life-creator-with-dr-kimberley-linert/id1472641267 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DZE3EoHfhgcmSkxY1CvKf?si=ebe71549e7474663 and on 9 other podcast platforms Author of Book: "Visualizing Happiness in Every Area of Your Life" Get on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3srh6tZ Website: https://www.DrKimberleyLinert.com Please subscribe, share & LISTEN! Thanks. incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kimberley-linert-incredible-life-creator/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberley.linert/ The Great Discovery eLearning Platform: https://thegreatdiscovery.com/kimberley l

In today's episode, Claudia and Sheena Yap Chan talk about how self-confidence is not a trait but a skill, and how she maneuvered this discovery. Her pivotal moment was when a friend asked her "What do you really want?" This seemingly simple question sparked her journey of self-discovery and led her to write her first book "The Tao of Self-Confidence". Sheena shares her experience of growing up as a 7=year old having just arrived in Canada from the Philippines and how humiliating it was not to see one person who looked like her on TV, in magazines, on streets. She emphasises how important representation is, she describes how she pushed through self-doubt and conquered her imposter syndrome. Sheena is dedicated to closing the gender confidence gap through her training and programs, aiming to elevate women into leadership roles across all industries.Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, strategist, and award-winning podcaster renowned for ehr expertise in elevating leadership and self-confidence through media. Her debut book "The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within" is recognized as one of the top 20 self-confidence bools of all time by Book Authority.###EXCITING NEWS ON MY FRONT: Season 4 is supported by the iconic Danish shirt brand BRITT SISSECK  Please use my code SHIFTHAPPENS at checkout for 20% off of your first purchase.*Valid on full price items only.###To learn more about my guest Sheena Yap Chan, please visit her social media pages:LinkeIn: Sheena's ProfileInstagram: @sheena.yap.chanWebsite: Sheena Yap ChanBook: The TAO Of Self-ConfidencePodcast: The TAO of Self-ConfidenceTo learn more about SHIFT HAPPENS, click here To learn more about Claudia's business Curated Conversations and her Salons in New York, Zurich and Berlin, click hereYou can also connect with Claudia on Instagram @shifthappens.podcast and LinkedIn at ClaudiaMahlerNYCThis podcast is created, produced and hosted by Claudia Mahler.Social Media support Magdalena Reckendrees

“The biggest thing that holds women back is low self-esteem” “We're imperfect and it's totally okay.” "Women can do so many amazing things."   Episode summary | Sheena Yap Chan, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and renowned podcaster, shares her journey of overcoming cultural barriers and personal trauma to empower women, particularly Asian women, in their pursuit of self-confidence and leadership. She discusses the importance of community support, the impact of trauma on self-worth, and the necessity of taking action to bridge the confidence gap. Through her experiences and insights, Sheena inspires listeners to embrace their authenticity, take proactive steps in their careers, and foster resilience in the face of challenges.   R.O.G. Takeaway Tips | Embracing authenticity can lead to greater self-confidence. Trauma can significantly impact self-worth and confidence levels. Taking action is crucial for personal and professional growth. Women often face unique challenges in the workplace due to cultural expectations. Community support is vital for overcoming obstacles and building confidence. Making the first move in career opportunities can lead to success. Resilience is key to navigating life's challenges and setbacks. Self-care and personal development are essential for women. Women need to support each other to break down barriers and empower one another.   Chapters |  00:00 Introduction to Sheena Yap Chan 01:41 Sheena's Journey and Cultural Background 05:07 Embracing Authenticity and Aha Moments 10:10 The Role of AI in Empowering Women 11:59 Identifying and Addressing Women's Issues 18:28 Accelerating Action for Gender Parity 21:48 The Importance of Community and Support 22:23 Navigating Workplace Dynamics as an Asian Woman 28:41 Overcoming Workplace Challenges 31:04 The Importance of Self-Confidence 35:10 Generosity in the Workplace 36:08 The Tao of Self-Confidence 38:25 Understanding Trauma and Its Impact 41:07 Empowering Women Through Community 43:58 Building Confidence One Step at a Time 47:28 Resilience and Persistence in Life   Guest Bio | Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, strategist, and award-winning podcaster renowned for her expertise in elevating leadership and self-confidence through media. She is the founder and host of the acclaimed podcast, The Tao of Self-Confidence, where she interviews women about their journeys to self-confidence. With over one million downloads, her podcast ranks among the top 0.5% most popular shows globally and features over 800 interviews, including conversations with celebrities and eight-figure CEOs.  Sheena's influence extends beyond podcasting. Her debut book, The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within, published by Wiley, is a Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestseller. It is also recognized as one of the top 20 best self-confidence books of all time by Book Authority, the world's leading site for book recommendations.  Her work has been featured on prominent platforms such as MindValley, FOX, NBC News, and the Manila Times. Sheena is dedicated to closing the gender confidence gap through her training and programs, aiming to elevate women into leadership roles across all industries. She has delivered impactful speeches for organizations like Live Nation, NASA, and UKG, sharing her insights on self-confidence and leadership.   Resources | Website: sheenayapchan.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sheenayapchan08 Podcast: thetaoofselfconfidence.com Books: The Tao of Self-Confidence Bridging the Confidence Gap | How Empowered Women Change the World Asian Women Who BossUp 128 Ways to Promote Your Book: A Comprehensive Guide for Authors Free N.D.I. Network Diversity Index  Free Generosity Quiz    Credits: Sheena Yap Chan, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 227, Special Guest, Charisse Fontes.

Welcome to another Book Authority video minute. Today I want to feature a quote by Issa Rae, an actress, director, producer, and all-around wonderful person.Storytelling is forever.Make no mistake, but sometimes the stories get detached from the storytellers.The best stories do.Doesn't that make sense? Don't we often detach a story from who the storyteller was?And really, as a storyteller, it really doesn't matter because what is important is the story. Get ready to tell your own story over and over again.Leave a comment here and receive a copy of my new book: Write a Bestseller in 30 Days or Less: 111 Books You Can Write Fast — With Examples!Book Marketing Success is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bookmarketing.substack.com/subscribe

I wanted to take the time to introduce you to a new series I'm doing of Instagram videos (which I will also share on other social media websites).In this new series I will talk about why you should write a book. Note: there are many good reasons to do so. And I will also talk about how you should go about marketing your books.So, I'm going to be doing short videos, one or two minutes long, every day. That's my goal, as part of my new Instagram marketing plan!This is the first episode of that series where I just wanted to introduce you to the concept of this Book Authority Video Series.If you comment on this video post, I will send you a copy of my new book: Write a Bestseller in 30 Days or Less: 111 Books You Can Write Fast — With Examples!Book Marketing Success is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bookmarketing.substack.com/subscribe

Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, and executive strategist specializing in transforming workplace culture through leadership and confidence-building strategies. Her globally recognized podcast, The Tao of Self-Confidence has reached over 1.3 million downloads worldwide with over 800 interviews featuring leaders, celebrities, and eight-figure CEOs. Her Wall Street Journal bestselling book, The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within, is celebrated as one of the top 20 self-confidence resources globally by Book Authority. She has delivered impactful keynotes for NASA, Live Nation, and UKG, where she is celebrated for her ability to inspire change, foster engagement, and drive bottom-line results. Join Our Community of Canadian Entrepreneurs! Entrepreneurs are the driving force behind Canada's economy, and we're here to support them every step of the way. For exclusive insights, tips, and success stories from Canada's top business leaders, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Want to stay ahead with the latest #entrepreneur podcasts, business strategies, and news? Don't miss out—subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter for updates delivered straight to your inbox! Join thousands of Canadian entrepreneurs who rely on us for the resources they need to succeed.

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Sheena Yap Chan, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, strategist, and award-winning podcaster renowned for her expertise in elevating leadership and self-confidence through media. Her debut book, The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within, is a Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestseller. It is also recognized as one of the top 20 best self-confidence books of all time by Book Authority. Sheena is dedicated to closing the gender confidence gap through her training and programs, aiming to elevate women into leadership roles across all industries. She has delivered impactful speeches for organizations like Live Nation, NASA, and UKG, sharing her insights on self-confidence and leadership. If you found this episode inspiring, please subscribe, like, and leave a comment.   MORE ABOUT  LinkedIn: Sheena Yap Chan Website: Sheena Yap Chan Webside: The Tao of Self-Confidence Podcast: The Tao of Self-Confidence FREE Confidence Quiz Books: The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within Bridging the Confidence Gap ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

Friendships are such a wonderful and special part of life. From memory making to going through the highs and lows with your peers makes life so much richer. As a child, learning social skills and how friendships fit is a huge learning curve as they go through their childhood and find their ‘people'. As a parent, how do you connect and how do you teach your kids basic social skills and about what a great friendship can be? Today Janine is joined by Caroline Maguire and in this episode they discuss:The importance of friendship How as a parent you connect with your childTalking about your friendships as part of teaching social skills Being a social spy What you want out of a friendshipThe power of role play gamesResilience and friendshipThe myths around best friendsHow Caroline rests and relaxesAbout The Guest - Caroline MaguireCaroline Maguire, ACCG, PCC, M.Ed., is an award-winning author, coach, teacher, and keynote speaker whose work has inspired important conversations about social skills, friendship and belonging. She earned her undergraduate degree at Trinity College and her Masters of Education at Lesley University. Caroline has been a rock for thousands of people who struggle to make friends. Her book “Why Will No One Play With Me?” has won several awards, including the Best Book Award from American Book Fest, Mom's Choice Award for Honoring Excellence, and Book Authority's award for Best ADHD Books of All Time. carolinemaguireauthor.comhttps://carolinemaguireauthor.com/strengthen-executive-function-skills-early-childhood/Caroline Maguire - YouTube Caroline Maguire - Facebook Caroline Maguire - Instagram —Resources mentioned in the podcast episode:Why Will No One Play with Me? By Caroline MaguireAbout The Host - Janine HalloranJanine Halloran is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, an author, a speaker, an entrepreneur and a mom. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Janine has been working primarily with children, adolescents, and their families for over 20 years. She is the Founder of 'Coping Skills for Kids', where she creates products and resources to help kids learn to cope with their feelings in safe and healthy ways. Janine also founded 'Encourage Play' which dedicated to helping kids learn and practice social skills in the most natural way - through play!If you're interested in learning more about how to teach kids coping skills, download your free Coping Skills Toolkit:https://copingskillsforkids.com/newsletterIf you're interested in joining the Coping Skills Community Hub, an ever-expanding resource library and community of families and professionals teaching kids how to cope, learn more at https://copingskillsforkids.com/hubIf you'd like to purchase Janine's products, including the Coping Skills for Kids Workbook, Coping Skills for Teens Workbook, Social Skills for Kids Workbook, Coping Cue Cards, and more, visit https://store.copingskillsforkids.com or https://amazon.com/copingskillsforkidsConnect with Janine on Social MediaInstagram: @copingskillsforkidsFacebook: facebook.com/copingskillsforkids and facebook.com/encourageplayYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JanineHalloranEncouragePlay

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we have Dr Nick Tiller with us. Dr Nick discusses all about nasal and mouth breathing, and the pseudoscience around the topic, with our host Vikas Singh. Dr. Nick Tiller is a Research Associate at the Lundquist Institute, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, and the acclaimed author of "The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science," recognized as one of Book Authority's "Best Sports Science Books of All Time." With a strong background in exercise physiology and respiratory medicine, Dr. Tiller has made significant contributions to sports science, particularly in the fields of exercise physiology and respiratory research.Dr. Tiller began his career working with elite athletes and coaches at the Olympic Center in the UK. He earned his PhD in Applied Physiology (Respiratory) from Brunel University London, followed by academic positions as an Assistant and Associate Professor in the North of England. In 2019, he relocated to Los Angeles to continue his groundbreaking research at the renowned Lundquist Institute. In addition to his research, Dr. Tiller is a columnist for Skeptical Inquirer and Ultra-Running Magazine, and an Associate Editor at the International Journal of Sports Nutrition. His dedication to science communication and critical thinking has earned him the title of Fellow at the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry.Review article mentioned in the podcast: Distinguishing science from pseudoscience in commercial respiratory interventions: an evidence-based guide for health and exercise professionalFollow Dr Nick Tiller's work on,Website: www.nbtiller.comInstagram: @nb.tillerTwitter: @NBTillerAbout Vikas Singh:Vikas Singh, an MBA from Chicago Booth, worked at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, APGlobale, and Reliance before coming up with the idea of democratizing fitness knowledge and helping beginners get on a fitness journey. Vikas is an avid long-distance runner, building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.For more information on Vikas, or to leave any feedback and requests, you can reach out to him via the channels below:Instagram: @vikas_singhhLinkedIn: Vikas SinghTwitter: @vikashsingh101Subscribe To Our Newsletter For Weekly Nuggets of Knowledge!

Dr. Dominique M. Carson, LMP, is an award-winning freelance journalist, licensed massage practitioner, author, and orator. Carson's work has been featured in several publications, including Ebony.com, The Grio, NBC News, Singersroom.com, Bleu Magazine, Virginian Pilot, Preferred Health Magazine, Soultrain.com, Education Update, and Brooklyn news media outlets. She interviewed over 100 notable figures in entertainment, such as Charlie Wilson, Regina Belle, Patti Labelle, Kirk Franklin, and many more. She also collaborated with Brooklyn historian and journalist Suzanne Spellen and launched a 118-page journal on Lefferts Manor, a neighborhood in Brooklyn. Carson also served as Program and Communications Coordinator for Man Up! Inc., a nonprofit organization in East New York, Brooklyn. While at the organization, she received a citation from the New York City Council and the "It's My Park Award" from the Partnership for Parks for community engagement in her hometown, East New York, Brooklyn. In November 2020, she released her first solo book, a biography on R&B icon Jon B titled "Jon B: Are You Still Down." Although published independently, "Jon B: Are You Still Down" was an Amazon Hot New Release in One Hour Biography and Memoirs Short Reads. It was also featured in Book Authority's 7 Best New R&B Music Books To Read, Goodreads, and Readers' Favorite in 2021. A year after the Covid 19 pandemic, she participated in the National Women's History Museum's journaling project titled "Women Writing History: A Coronavirus Journaling Project." In a 42-page journal, she shared how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted her life and career as a media analyst and massage provider.  Carson graduated from the City University of New York, Brooklyn College, with her bachelor's and master's degrees before age 25. She was also the first African American to receive the Brooklyn College Wall of Fame award in the winter of 2011. Her post-college life consists of writing articles and books and adding another venture, massage therapy. In 2019, she received her Associate of Applied Science degree and license in Massage Therapy from CUNY Queensborough Community College. She can practice massage with her credentials in her hometown, New York City, 44 other states, and Puerto Rico. She has received numerous awards, including 2x Author All-Star, the Global Iconic Changemaker Award, The Empowered Woman Award, and the Global Recognition Award for her editorial and health/wellness work. She was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Humanitarianism from the Global International Alliance Advocate University in Spring 2024. Her story has been featured in prestigious media outlets such as Sheen Magazine, Impact Magazine, Femi Magazine, Industry Times, and Forbes—one, as well as VoyageLA, ShoutoutLA, and Bold Journey. Carson's mission is to facilitate people's lives with my hands and words.

In Episode 92, Don and I talked with three prolific writers who have made profound literary  contributions to the Dementia community and now pooled their talents and love of poetry to launch a beautiful anthology, “Poetry For the Dementia Journey”, that sprung from an online event featuring over 30 poets. (This just may be one of my favorite episodes!!) Marianne Sciucco is not a (dementia) nurse who writes but a writer who happens to be a nurse.  Her novel, Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer's Love Story, is a testament to the power of love in the face of this heart wrenching disease.  She has since launched her own podcast “Untangling Alzheimer's and Dementia: An AlzAuthors Podcast” and is the Co-founder of the non-profit AlzAuthors.com, a global community of over 300 dementia-centered writers. Ann Campanella is the manager/director of AlzAuthors and is a former magazine and newspaper editor. She is the author of two award-winning memoirs and four collections of poetry. Her first memoir, Motherhood: Lost and Found, tells the story of her mother's descent into Alzheimer's and was named “One of the best Alzheimer's books of all time,” by Book Authority two years in a row. Sue Fagalde Lick has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize in both fiction and nonfiction and won first prize in Willamette Writers Kay Snow Awards for poetry.  Sue is co-founder of the Central Coast chapter of Willamette Writers  and former president of the Oregon Poetry Association.  Her latest release,  No Way Out of This, is a meSupport the Show.JOIN THE MOVEMENT FOR NURSING HOME REFORM BY SUPPORTING THE COMPLETION OF OUR DOCUMENTARY "NO COUNTRY FOR OLD PEOPLE" BY MAKING A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION THROUGH THE NATIONAL CONSUMER VOICE HERE or GO FUND ME Follow us on Twitter, FB, IG, & TiK Tok

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton welcomed AlzAuthors to the show to learn about their new book "Poetry for the Dementia Journey - An AlzAuthors Anthology".   Marianne Sciucco - Co-Founder of AlzAuthors:   Marianne Sciucco is not a nurse who writes but a writer who happens to be a nurse, using her skills and experience to create stories that bear witness to the humanity in all of us. She writes contemporary, women's and young adult fiction. With more than 20-years' experience as a staff nurse and case manager, she's worked with countless families dealing with issues related to aging, elder care, Alzheimer's, and dementia. In 2002, she put the two together and began writing about the intricate lives of people struggling with health and family issues.   She published her debut novel, "Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer's love story," in 2013 to glowing reviews. This book led her to become a co-founder and manager of AlzAuthors, the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. Started by three women who had each written a book about dementia in 2015, there are now more than 350 author contributors. She is the producer and host for Untangling Alzheimer's and Dementia, an AlzAuthors Podcast. When not writing she works as a campus nurse at a community college in New York's Hudson Valley.   Ann Campanella - Manager and Director of AlzAuthors:   Ann Campanella is a former magazine and newspaper editor. She is the author of two award-winning memoirs and four collections of poetry. Her writing has appeared in newspapers, magazines, literary journals and online sites across the country and around the world. Her first memoir, Motherhood: Lost and Found, tells the story of her mother's descent into Alzheimer's at the same time Ann was trying to become a mother and dealing with a series of miscarriages.   This memoir was named “One of the best Alzheimer's books of all time,” by Book Authority two years in a row. Celiac Mom, Ann's second memoir, tells the story of her daughter's celiac diagnosis and her family's transition to a gluten-free lifestyle and has become a “go-to” resource for those with celiac.    Two of Ann's poetry books, What Flies Away and The Beach Poems, capture poignant moments of living with and loving someone with dementia. Ann is a manager and director of AlzAuthors, a nonprofit organization representing hundreds of books about Alzheimer's and dementia. In 2018, she was recognized by her hometown newspaper as one of the Most Influential Women in her community for her work promoting Alzheimer's awareness. Ann and her husband live on Lake Norman in North Carolina and enjoy nightly sunsets.   Sue Fagalde Lick - Caregiver & Author:   Sue Fagalde Lick, who lives on the Oregon coast, has published three poetry chapbooks, Gravel Road Ahead, The Widow at the Piano, and Blue Chip Stamp Guitar, and a full-length collection, Dining Al Fresco with My Dog. Her prose books include Stories Grandma Never Told, Childless by Marriage, and No Way Out of This: Loving a Partner with Alzheimer's. When not writing, she plays music wherever people will listen.

Today we'll be diving into the heart of leadership with a very special guest, Steve Farber, a visionary in the world of leadership who's been changing the game with his groundbreaking concepts. Steve is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, founder, and CEO of the Extreme Leadership Institute. He is ranked among Inc.'s global top 50 leadership and management experts. His first book, The Radical Leap: A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership, was named one of the 100 best business books of all time. His fourth book, Love is Just Damn Good Business, was listed by Book Authority as one of the top business strategy books of 2020. In addition, Steve has been writing songs and playing guitar for 50 years, and his most recent book is Twisted Business Lessons from My Life in Rock and Roll, co-written by J.J. French, the founder, manager, and guitarist of the iconic rock band Twisted Sister.  In his books Greater Than Yourself and Love Is Just Damn Good Business, Steve has inspired countless leaders to rethink what it means to lead with impact and heart. Steve's work emphasizes the transformative power of expanding yourself, giving of yourself, and replicating your values and skills in others, a true testament to the greater than yourself philosophy. Tune in to Episode 22 of the Jack Canfield podcast to hear Steve's inspiring and truly eye-opening insights into how genuine care and connection can drive success. He cuts through the touchy-feely misconceptions of love in business with real-life examples of cultures where employees and leaders learn to truly love what they do and make customers feel the same way. He delves deep into his philosophy of Greater Than Yourself and how, whether you're leading a team, running a business, or just looking to amplify your own personal growth, anyone of any age can apply these ideas to living a more fulfilling and successful life.  Inside this episode you'll learn about: Why Love is Just Damn Good Business: Steve explains how the key to a successful business is creating an experience their customers will love, rather than just treating business as a money-making scheme (03:18) Love As Extreme Leadership: Steve describes how he challenges business leaders to create a culture beyond customer experience where everybody loves their work (06:05) Leading By Example: How a CEO turned his company around by learning his employees' names, letting them hang out together, and even risked losing money to care for his customers + the pizza delivery guy who changed his customers' light bulbs + why customers drop in just to say hello to a bank teller (09:34) “It Starts With Us”: Jack and Steve talk about the importance of not waiting for the culture to change to start making a difference + How Ritz Carlton's policy of letting employees make their own decisions creates the “wow” experience for their customers (24:58) Build Something Greater Than Yourself: Steve breaks down the core principles of GTY – expand yourself, give yourself, and replicate yourself + how great leaders always seek to make people better than them + how GTY starts small with one person then expands to 100 people (31:18   Anyone Can Do It: Jack and Steve share inspiring stories of eighth graders being mentored by devoted teachers and how they mentor other children themselves + success is redefined as making someone else grow into their best self (40:38) Resources mentioned: Greater Than Yourself - The Ultimate Lesson of True Leadership Love Is Just Damn Good Business - Do What You Love in the Service of People Who Love What You Do The Radical Leap: A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership Connect with Steve: stevefarber.com Let's Connect: Jack Canfield Podcast Website  Instagram Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Submit your questions, feedback, topic suggestions, and future guest requests directly to Jack, here!

Dive into the captivating world of marketing strategy as we unveil the secrets behind the renowned Bullseye Marketing Framework with none other than Louis Gudema. In this compelling conversation, we explore the transformative power of fractional CMO roles in today's dynamic marketplace, shedding light on how they've evolved over the years. From navigating the delicate balance of AI integration and trust to the often overlooked art of client discernment, Louis shares invaluable insights drawn from his extensive experience. Join us for a candid discussion that delves deep into the heart of marketing entrepreneurship, offering practical advice and thought-provoking perspectives for both seasoned professionals and aspiring marketers alike.Learn more about Louis:Louis Gudema is a fractional CMO for B2B startups and growth stage companies, and a mentor in MIT's Venture Mentoring Service. Louis founded Magic Hour Communications, which provided marketing communications for major companies such as IBM and The Boston Globe. Then he led its pivot into a SaaS firm, growing it to one of the top firms in its national market before a successful exit. In his career, Louis has helped over two hundred B2B companies – from startups to the Fortune 5 — improve their business results. His "Bullseye Marketing," now in its second edition, was named One of the Best Marketing Plan Books of All Time by Book Authority, the 2023 Marketing/Branding Book of the Year by Goody Business Book Awards, and Finalist for Best 2023 Marketing Book from Book Excellence Awards. Louis speaks frequently on B2B marketing.Louis' Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgudema/Connect with Veronica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vromney/If you're serious about advancing your career in marketing and you're looking for some personal insights into how then I invite you to schedule a free Pathway to Promotion call with me: https://pathwaycall.com/If you found value in today's episode, I would appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review.

Adam Sarancik is the author of three Amazon Top 100 Best Sellers, Coaching Champions for Life – The Process of Mentoring the Person, Athlete and Player and its companion book, Takeaway Quotes for Coaching Champions for Life, and A Ground Ball to Shortstop – How and Why Coaches See Their Game Differently Than Anyone Else. Book Authority rated Coaching Champions for Life as the #14 All-Time Best Baseball Coaching Book and the #8 All-Time Best Baseball Coaching eBook. Visit ⁠coachingchampionsforlife.com⁠ for the books. Adam will have a fourth book published later this year, “Teacher, Role Model, Mentor: Lessons Learned from a Lifetime in Coaching.” Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for many more tips & strategies, and don't forget to get the newly UPDATED DRILL DESIGN GUIDE 3.0, for free.  The best ways to support the podcast are to share it with a friend and leave a rating/review. 

Adam Sarancik is the author of three Amazon Top 100 Best Sellers, Coaching Champions for Life – The Process of Mentoring the Person, Athlete and Player and its companion book, Takeaway Quotes for Coaching Champions for Life, and A Ground Ball to Shortstop – How and Why Coaches See Their Game Differently Than Anyone Else. Book Authority rated Coaching Champions for Life as the #14 All-Time Best Baseball Coaching Book and the #8 All-Time Best Baseball Coaching eBook. Visit coachingchampionsforlife.com for the books. Adam will have a fourth book published later this year, “Teacher, Role Model, Mentor: Lessons Learned from a Lifetime in Coaching.” Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠8020BASEBALL.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for many more tips & strategies, and don't forget to get the newly UPDATED DRILL DESIGN GUIDE 3.0, for free.  The best ways to support the podcast are to share it with a friend and leave a rating/review. 

MWH 431 : How Taking Care of Your Fitness Helps Your Business with Oonagh Duncan In this week's podcast, I am joined by my amazing friend Oonagh Duncan as we talk about how taking care of your fitness helps your business. LISTEN NOW Oonagh is is a multi-award-winning fitness expert and she helps people get healthy and happy through a habits-based approach. In this episode, we talk about how sustainable health practices are not built on the harsh ground of self-criticism but on creating a positive association with exercise. We will also talk about: Why most people can't stick with their healthy habits and what to do about it. Why you cant drill sergeant your way into being healthy. How taking care of your fitness is the best thing you can do for your business. Why self love is the only way to do it. Why it's important to reward yourself when creating new habits. Ladies, here's an invitation to move your bodies whilst you listen to this episode. Then tag me on Instagram @mumswithhustle to let me know - what is your reward for moving your body today? Until next week, stay happy in your hustle. ABOUT OONAGH DUNCAN Oonagh Duncan is a multi-award-winning fitness expert, author of the international bestselling book Healthy As F*ck (Ditch The Diet, for US audience), which was just named one of the top 100 Fitness Books of All Time by Book Authority. In it, Oonagh helps people get healthy and happy through a habits-based approach. Oonagh is the founder of the Feel Good Movement, which recognizes that fitness is not about a number on a scale - it's about feeling good. CONNECT WITH OONAGH DUNCAN Website: www.oonaghduncan.com and www.fitfeelsgood.comFacebook: @FitFeelsGoodYoutube: @fitfeelsgoodInstagram: @oonaghduncan CONNECT WITH ME Web: www.tracyharris.coFacebook: @mumswithhustleInstagram: @mumswithhustleTwitter: @MumsWithHustleMums With Hustle® Podcast Community By Tracy Harris: @mumswithhustle LOVE THE MUMS WITH HUSTLE PODCAST? Okay, mama! I'm going to give it to you straight, 'cause you know that's what I'm about. Podcast reviews are super important to iTunes and the more reviews we receive the more likely iTunes will reward us with better reach. I want to reach more hustling mamas that can add extreme value to our kick-ass tribe. Help a sister, out? I already love you forever, but I'd be extremely grateful if you would review me on iTunes! If you've loved this podcast, never miss another one! All you have to do is SUBSCRIBE to the Mums With Hustle Podcast on iTunes.

Try breathwork free: https://www.brendawinkle.com/breathe In this podcast episode, host Brenda Winkle interviews Melissa Agnes, a crisis management expert and founder of Crisis Ready Institute. Melissa shares her insights on the necessity of being prepared for crises in various organizations. She discusses the concept of a "crisis penalty" and the importance of quick, effective responses to minimize damage. Melissa emphasizes the need for a crisis-ready culture and leadership that puts people first. The conversation also covers the challenges of communicating authentically during crises and aligning personal values with organizational goals. Melissa recounts her journey into crisis management and the pivotal moments that shaped her career. Brenda and Melissa also touch on the emotional aspects of crisis response and the importance of a strong sense of self. Here are the takeaways... Melissa illuminated the concept of "crisis response penalties" and how swift, effective action can mitigate the damage. We explored the parallels between managing crises in organizations and navigating personal trauma. The importance of a crisis-ready culture and putting people first was a recurring theme that can't be overstressed. Crisis Management Insights include Leadership and Communication: Authenticity in leadership communication is key. Melissa shared practical tips for leaders to express genuine emotions and connect with their teams during tough times. We discussed the challenge of aligning personal values with organizational directives and the courage it takes to find the right fit for your core beliefs. The Digital Age and Crisis Management: A fascinating story about how Melissa's quick thinking saved a company's stock price during a Twitter rumor crisis highlighted the need for digital savvy in today's world. About Melissa Agnes... Recognized globally as an expert, thought leader and visionary in the field of crisis management, Melissa Agnes has worked with global players, including NATO, the Pentagon (DoD), Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense, financial firms, technology companies, healthcare organizations, cities and municipalities, law enforcement agencies, aviation organizations, global non-profits, and many others. In 2020, Melissa founded Crisis Ready Institute, a public benefit corporate dedicated to creating a crisis ready, crisis-resilient world by elevating industry standards; providing training and certification programs to professionals that better protect people, brands, the environment, and the economy in times of crisis; and promoting and incentivizing organizations and leaders to invest in effective crisis readiness. Her book, Crisis Ready: Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World, is taught in dozens of universities around the world, including at Harvard University; is ranked amongst the leading crisis management books of all time, by Book Authority; and was named one of the top ten business books of 2018 by Forbes. Melissa is the creator of the Crisis Ready® Model, which is recognized and being taught as leading industry best practice in the fields of crisis management and crisis communication. As an in-demand international keynote speaker and a TEDx alumna, Melissa has traveled the world helping organizations and leaders further strengthen their crisis ready mindset, skills and capabilities. In 2019, Melissa founded the Crisis Ready® Community, a space for professionals to come together to support one another, collaborate and strengthen their crisis-ready skills. Melissa sits on the Board of Trustees for D'Youville University, a private University in New York, where she also serves as a visiting scholar for the course she co-created and co-teaches on Crisis Leadership. Melissa also sits on the Board of Directors for ZeroNow, a non-profit organization committed to ending harmful events in schools. Passionate about serving law enforcement and bridging the trust divide between agencies and the communities they serve, Melissa is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). In 2021 she co-chaired a committee that was tasked with developing a strategy and plan of action to begin managing and overcoming the trust crisis in the U.S. In 2019 and 2020, Melissa sat on the panel tasked with developing the International Standard for Crisis Management— ISO 22361, Guidelines for developing a strategic capability. Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec (Canada), Melissa currently lives in New York City and enjoys traveling, rollerblading, sailing, and working out when she isn't working. Connect with Melissa... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaagnes/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/melissaagnes/ Website: https://crisisreadyinstitute.com/ Learn More about Yes Academy - The Retreat https://www.brendawinkle.com/retreat Learn More about Yes Academy https://www.brendawinkle.com/yesacademy Contact Brenda Website: https://www.brendawinkle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendawinkle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brenda.winkle111 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brendawinkle111 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendawinkle/ Pause Breathwork App - 1 Month FREE Trial - https://www.pausebreathwork.com/affiliate-app-one-month/?ref=brenda&el=Affiliate&tap_a=115239-993745 Keywords: crisis management, crisis ready, communication strategies, leadership, crisis response penalties, natural disaster, emotional intelligence, trauma response, crisis penalty, crisis communication, crisis management timeline, crisis readiness, crisis ready culture, crisis ready mindset, crisis ready skill set, crisis ready capabilities, crisis response, crisis management certification, emotional awareness, emotional understanding, crisis management course, crisis management values, crisis management mindset, crisis management actions, crisis management results, crisis management impact, crisis management emotions, crisis management vulnerability, crisis management leadership, crisis management communication, crisis management values alignment, crisis management organizational values, crisis management digital and social media, crisis management risks and opportunities, crisis management authentic communication, crisis management crisis response.

From her show: The Sheila C Hill Show, where inspiration, education, and empowerment collide! In this captivating episode, we have the privilege of hosting Dr. Tina J Ramsay, a renowned three-time bestselling author, podcast coach, international speaker, and podcast network owner. With her extensive expertise and captivating insights, Dr. Tina J Ramsay shares her wisdom on a range of topics that are sure to resonate with our audience. In this episode, we'll explore a range of fascinating topics including Entrepreneur Tips, Podcasting, Homeschooling, CTR Media Network, Mental Health Checks, Overcoming Personal Tragedy, and Balancing Personal Life & Business. Don't miss this incredible episode filled with wisdom, actionable advice, and heartfelt inspiration. Tune in to The Sheila C Hill Show and join us on this transformative journey with our exceptional guest, Dr. Tina J Ramsay. Purchase Dr. Tina Ramsay's book on Amazon: The Power of Podcasting: Unlocking Tips and Strategies for Podcast Success. Voted #1 Best Podcasting Books by Book Authority https://a.co/d/imCws24 If you would like to join CTR Media Network which has a reach over 340 Million Households in over 100 countries contact them on their website: https://www.ctrmedianetwork.com/ Like, Subscribe and share her podcast ‘The Tina Ramsay Show” which is ranked #2 in the world. https://www.ctrmedianetwork.com/show/ If you received value from this episode please like, follow and share Sheila C Hill on YouTube and The Sheila C Hill Show on all major podcasting platforms. Thanks for joining and remember that you are LOVED and Highly Appreciated. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetinaramsayshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetinaramsayshow/support

Episode Summary Ryan Hawk is the host of The Learning Leader Show. He has recorded more than 500 episodes over the past 8+ years. Forbes called The Learning Leader Show, “the most dynamic leadership podcast around.” Inc Magazine said, “it's one of the 5 podcasts to make you a smarter leader.” Apple named it an “all-time best seller” in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Ryan is the author of Welcome to Management: How To Grow From Top Performer To Excellent Leader. Book Authority recently named it to its 100 Best Management Audiobooks of all time (#25). Forbes called it, “the best leadership book of 2020.” Ryan's second book is called The Pursuit of Excellence. It sold out of it's first printing in eight hours and was named an instant Amazon Hot New Release. Forbes wrote (about The Pursuit of Excellence), “We're on the receiving end of Hawk surgically deconstructing the best leadership traits from world class athletes, accomplished military leaders, and CEOs. If Tim Ferriss was coined the Oprah of the internet, Hawk is the Drucker of leadership. Pound for pound, The Pursuit of Excellence is the most dynamic leadership book of 2022 delivering a masterclass on how to apply the most useful habits to real-life.” When he's not recording podcasts or writing books, Ryan tries to help leaders be more effective. Who's your ideal client and what's the biggest challenge they face? What are the common mistakes people make when trying to solve that problem? What is one valuable free action that our audience can implement that will help with that issue? What is one valuable free resource that you can direct people to that will help with that issue? What's the one question I should have asked you that would be of great value to our audience? When was the last time you experienced Goosebumps with your family and why? Get in touch with Ryan: Website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter Learn more about how Uwe helps in-demand professionals and their VIPs to enjoy Unshakeable Two-getherness in their relationship (plus more free time and zero guilt). Or when you feel you'd be interested in working together you can Book A Chat With Uwe

Ep111: Rob Gutro is a best-selling and award-winning author, paranormal investigator and medium with Inspired Ghost Tracking of Maryland. Since he was a teen, he could receive messages from ghosts or spirits (who have crossed over). As a scientist, he also provides some scientific explanations about how energy is the baseline for the afterlife and the medium that entities use to communicate. In 2005, Rob's late puppy passed and enabled him to communicate with pets. That knowledge and inspired Rob to write his first book in hopes of bringing understanding and comfort to grieving pet parents. His books also explain the difference between a ghost and a spirit, and how they communicate with the living. His own father helped prove he was at his own wake and funeral. Through a spirit, Rob solved the mystery behind a man's passing. He's written about ghosts he's met on vacation, and proved their identities. ​Rob participates in private paranormal investigations, helps human ghosts cross over, and has provided countless messages from people or pets as ghosts or spirits. He even lived in a haunted house.​He provides pet readings for a small fee and he gives fundraising lectures for animal rescues to teach people how pet spirits communicate.  ROB'S BOOKS: All Best Sellers, Three #1 Books on Amazon and an Award WinnerAll of Rob's books have achieved “Best Seller” status on Amazon, meaning they've reached the top 100 in various categories. His last 3 books were all #1 New Sellers on Amazon, and his Pets and the Afterlife 3 book won an International Book Award for 3 consecutive years from the Book Authority as one of the best books on grief and loss.  CONTACT INFORMATIONWEBSITE: www.robgutro.com or www.petspirits.comAMAZON PAGE: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B003UNTASWFACEBOOK1: https://www.facebook.com/ghostsandspirits.insightsfromamediumFACEBOOK2: https://www.facebook.com/RobGutroAuthorMediumFACEBOOK VIDEOS:https://www.facebook.com/ghostsandspirits.insightsfromamedium/live/INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/robgutro_authorYOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/wcvhqbtRob Gutro, Author, Rgutro@gmail.comIf you have had any paranormal experiences and would like to be a guest on the show, please get in touch! Email us at letsgetfreakypodcast@outlook.com or message us on social media, Facebook-Instagram-Twitter-TikTok and YouTube @tcletsgetfreakypodcast https://linktr.ee/letsgetfreaky#LetsGetFreaky #LetsGetFreakyPodcast #FreakyFam #Paranormal 

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Episode OverviewIn this episode, we dissect effective B2B marketing strategies for tech consultants. Uncover the crucial role of referrals in revenue generation and how a robust marketing program can amplify this. Louis sheds light on the concept of 'mental availability' in marketing, the significance of staying top of mind for customers, and practical strategies like leveraging share of voice to build brand awareness. Whether marketing on a shoestring budget or navigating without formal training, this episode is a goldmine of actionable insights.About Louis GudemaLouis Gudema is a fractional CMO for B2B startups and growth-stage companies in many industries, and mentors startups at MIT. He is the author of Bullseye Marketing, named One of the Best Marketing Plan Books of All Time by Book Authority. The second edition, which focuses exclusively on B2B marketing, was released on May 2nd. As a result of the book's success, he also has a side hustle as a ghostwriter for business and marketing books.Resources and Links498 - Show NotesLouisgudema.comLouis' LinkedIn profileBook: How Brands Grow by Byron SharpUpwork.comThe Marketing Book PodcastThe Cloud Consultants ShowScaling Blueprint Join our newsletterConnect With PaulOn LinkedIn

Tony Stark Policci got his start in direct response marketing and advertising in 1994 as co-founder and former VP of Piranha Marketing, Inc. In 2002, he founded Absolutely Brilliant Concepts Inc., which has generated $500MM+ for many of the world's leading companies, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs. He is a bestselling author, and his work has been published in many trade magazines and publications, including USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and Entrepreneur Magazine. His “ Wise Guys Copywriting Handbook” is an Amazon international bestseller and was voted #9 of the best 100 copywriting books ever written by Book Authority.   Exclusive Gift:  Sign up and activate your FREE Reach Your Peak Club Membership and you'll instantly access DEEP discounts on major software, services, and top-shelf training courses you need to run a successful business. As an entrepreneur, you want to do just that - Reach Your Peak! This exclusive club is the perfect resource for businesses seeking better solutions at lower prices while building their empire. Go to https://ReachYourPeakClub.com and sign up now!   Watch The Mind Body Business Show LIVE! - Did you know that this "podcast" is actually a LIVE video show?  Register (completely SPAM-Free) to receive automated announcements whenever we go live.  Then simply click and engage.  We welcome your questions and real-time participation.  Go to http://ryps.tk/cbm-register and register (free) now! 

In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview Light Watkins about his book 'Travel Light' and the fascinating concept of spiritual minimalism. We delved into the idea of choicelessness and Light explained how it can lead to greater freedom, peace, and contentment. True minimalism starts from within, decluttering not just physical spaces but also minds and beliefs.I wholeheartedly recommend listening to this remarkable conversation, as it offers profound insights that will leave you feeling enlightened. The power of choicelessness and inner work that Light discusses can be truly transformative, guiding you toward genuine fulfillment and genuine self-discovery. Prepare to be inspired and uplifted by the wisdom shared in this episode!Connect with Light Watkins:Order his new book 'Travel light' -https://www.lightwatkins.com/travelListen to Light's podcast -https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-light-watkins-show/id1515614913Learn more about Light Watkins:Light Watkins is a 20+ year meditation practitioner and teacher who grew up in Montgomery, Alabama. He's written three best-sellers, including Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying, which Book Authority called "The Best Meditation Book of All Time."Light has personally taught meditation to Meghan Markle, Ava DuVernay, Rosario Dawson, and many other celebs and athletes. He's taught thousands of people over the years. And in 2018, Light got rid of all of his belongings and started living from a backpack. This experience inspired his fourth book, Travel Light, which is about what he calls "Spiritual Minimalism," which is the practice of minimalism, but from the inside out.If you found this valuable - be sure to follow, RATE, subscribe, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share this podcast with your pals, family, and community - let's not withhold transformation from each other.⁣⁣⁣⁣You can also connect with me directly over on Instagram, I'd love to continue the conversation with you - @africabrooke or you can email me at hello@africabrooke.com with subject line 'Beyond the Self'. I can't wait to hear from you!⁣⁣⁣⁣PLEASE NOTE: I do not give advice in DM's, emails, or comments, but I'd love to hear your feedback and know what your lightbulb moments or breakthroughs were. It also lights me up when you tag me in the screenshots of you listening, do continue!

In this episode, we meet Dr. Paul, the leading authority on Employee Engagement and Respect in the workplace. Over the past decade, his first book: "Carrots and Sticks Don't Work," has sold worldwide and received many accolades, including being named one of the 100 Best Human Resource Books of All Time by Book Authority.In his newest book, "Let's Talk About It: Turning Confrontation into Collaboration" (McGraw-Hill, 2021), readers learn specific skills, techniques, and strategies to deal with interpersonal conflict healthily and productively. How to contact Dr. Paul online:Website: https://paulmarciano.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmarciano/

  What does losing weight and building a stronger intuition have to do with each other? A lot. Both take working towards a goal that sometimes seems a little hard to catch. How do you get to your goal of having a stronger intuition or lose those 10 pounds or more with ease and speed? Listen in to find out. Oonagh Duncan is a multi-award-winning fitness expert, author of the international bestselling book Ditch The Diet, which was just named one of the top 100 Fitness Books of All Time by Book Authority.  In it, Oona helps people get healthy and happy through a habits-based approach. Oona is the founder of the Feel Good Movement, which recognizes that fitness is not about a number on a scale - it's about feeling good. Go get Oonagh's book: Ditch the Diet: The 7 Essential Habits You Need to Get Lean, Stay Healthy, and Generally Kick Ass at Life (Self-Improvement Wellness Book to Change Your Mindset and Develop Healthy Habits for Life) You can reach Oonagh at and get her freebies at:  https://www.fitfeelsgood.com/free/ Her podcast is: Goals, Grit and Some Woo Woo Shit I have a free webinar running right now on how to access your intuition with 3 key secrets, just go to IntuitionMasteryWorkshop.com to get in!

Bullseye Marketing: How to Grow Your B2B Business Faster 2nd Ed. by Louis Gudema About the Book: Do you want to accelerate the growth of your B2B company? In Bullseye Marketing, you'll learn how to develop, launch, and scale a successful marketing program for your B2B company. Louis Gudema focuses his Bullseye Marketing Framework exclusively for B2B companies in this second edition. The first edition was named One of the Best Marketing Books of All Time by Book Authority. I have written a new foreword in which I say, “Over the past decade-plus, for my Marketing Book Podcast I've read nearly 500 excellent marketing and sales books, cover to cover. As you can imagine, with that many titles under my belt, so to speak, the range of authors and quality of titles is considerable. Louis Gudema's original Bullseye Marketing is one of my favorites. This new edition is even better.” At the strategic level, readers of Bullseye Marketing will learn the three-phase Bullseye Marketing Framework that prioritizes the fastest, most cost-effective ways for B2B companies to grow faster.  Louis then goes into detail on what it takes to successfully implement close to two dozen marketing tactics, providing hundreds of tips, best practices, and examples for successfully executing B2B marketing campaigns.  While many companies put too great of an emphasis on short-term lead generation, in this second edition Louis presents research around the importance of long-term building of a company's brand and its mental availability to optimize long-term business growth.  He also provides evidence of the importance of creativity in building mental availability, and many examples of creative B2B marketing that go beyond the more typical product-centric marketing seen by many companies. The book also includes interviews with nationally-known marketing and sales leaders Ann Handley, Scott Brinker, Evan Kirstel, Gini Dietrich, Jeanne Hopkins, Jim Ewel, James Carbary, and Zorian Rotenberg, and new case studies. About the Author: Louis Gudema helps B2B companies build their brands and generate leads as a fractional CMO and marketing strategist. He also mentors MIT startups as part of its Venture Mentoring Service, and since 2015 has led an annual marketing boot camp for the MIT startup community.  Louis previously founded a marketing agency serving enterprise companies such as IBM and the Boston Globe. He then pivoted it into a SaaS company and grew it into one of the top companies in its national market before a successful exit. He has acted as vice president of business development at two mid-sized marketing agencies. For several years, Louis was the head of the executive committee for Boston's Sales and Marketing Innovators professional association. Louis speaks frequently on marketing and business at regional and national events and has written for leading business sites including The Harvard Business Review, MarketingProfs, IDG Connect Marketer, Chiefmartech, Venture Beat, The Content Marketing Institute, and Econsultancy. And if that's not enough, he also ghostwrites and co-writes business and marketing books. And, interesting fact - he grew up on a farm in Illinois, and he has won poker tournaments - at casinos!  Click here for this episode's website page with the links mentioned during the interview... https://www.salesartillery.com/marketing-book-podcast/bullseye-marketing-2-louis-gudema 

This will be a 7-part series where I'll be asking them about their lives as Dads and we'll talk about what their experiences have been like so far in our amazing group of family men with businesses, not businessmen with families. I hope you'll check out these conversations with some badass members of our community each week. And don't be afraid to share these episodes with your friends and let us know your thoughts along the way! For anyone that isn't already a Front Row Dads member, you can sign up right here: Join The Brotherhood! Here's what you need to know about today's guest, Eric Farewell. Kasim is husband to Suzanne and father to Sammy (7) and Ronan (5). He's also the founder and CEO of Solutions 8, one of the world's top-ranked Google Ads agencies. He was the very first Traffic Coach for DigitalMarketer.com's ELITE coaching program, created the official Paid Traffic Certification, and is the co-host of Perpetual Traffic (one of the top marketing podcasts in the world).  Recipient of the Arizona Interactive Marketing Association's 2017 TIM Award for Person of the Year, Kasim was also named one of the Top 50 Digital Marketing Thought Leaders in the United States by The University of Missouri in 2020. Book Authority featured his book, The 7 Critical Principles of Effective Digital Marketing, as one of the Top 100 Digital Marketing Books of All Time. As a professional speaker, Kasim has been a main-stage emcee for the Traffic & Conversion Summit (the largest marketing conference in North America) and regularly speaks at global marketing conferences. Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Aliza Licht is an award-winning marketer, bestselling author, podcaster, personal branding expert and founder of Leave your Mark, a multimedia brand and consultancy. Aliza advises businesses and mentors individuals on brand building and career development with over two decades of expertise in marketing, communications, and digital strategy in the fashion industry. She was formerly known as the anonymous social media phenomenon DKNY PR GIRL, an award-winning personality and pioneer fashion influencer with over 1.5M fans worldwide. Her reveal generated over 230M media impressions.  Named one of “America's Next Top Mentors” by The New York Times, Licht is a sought-after consultant for brand clients as well as a members-only career coach, mentoring people on how to shape and amplify their personal brands to drive success. Licht's first book, Leave Your Mark: Land Your Dream Job. Kill It in Your Career. Rock Social Media. has been described as “a mentorship in 288 pages.” It has ranked on Book Authority's “100 Best Career Development Books of All Time” every year, has been translated into multiple languages, and is required reading for many communications majors in U.S. universities. Her weekly podcast, LEAVE YOUR MARK, delivers essential advice and inspiration. In demand for events with groups like LinkedIn, TEDx, SXSW, Salesforce, Facebook, and more, Licht shares her empowering message: the most important thing you can have is a strong sense of self. Her upcoming book, ON BRAND: Shape Your Narrative. Share Your Vision. Shift Their Perception will be published on April 18, 2023, by Union Square & Co. LINKS: Pre-Order Aliza's new book!  ON BRAND: Shape Your Narrative. Share Your Vision. Shift Their Perception. (4/18/23 Union Square & Co.) LEAVE YOUR MARK: Book, Podcast, Community, Newsletter Personal Branding & Career Development Speaker at The Harry Walker Agency SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @alizalichtxo Twitter: @alizalicht Tiktok: @alizalichtxo LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Louis Gudema. Louis is a fractional CMO for B2B companies, and mentors startups at MIT. Previously he founded and grew a marketing agency, and pivoted it into a SaaS company, growing it into one of the top three or four companies in its national market before a successful exit. The first edition of Bullseye Marketing was named One of the Best Marketing Plan Books of All Time by Book Authority. He also has a side hustle as a ghostwriter of business and marketing books. His upcoming book is a second edition of Bullseye Marketing where he teaches how to develop, launch, and scale a successful marketing strategy for B2B companies.   More About Louis Gudema: https://louisgudema.com/ Connect on LinkedIn Follow on Twitter Contact Louis   More About The Agency Certification Intensive Training: Learn more   Take The Marketing Assessment: Marketingassessment.co    This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network.

Happy New year! It is officially 2023 and lots of new opportunities are waiting ahead for you. My guess today's a very special one that I am extra excited to be able to introduce you to. She is a functional medicine certified health coach, the founder of healthy high achievers, and the newest member of the Croswell Coaching team, here at the coaching practice. Maya has a truly inspiring story of how she navigated and overcame Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome against all odds. We also talk about how that journey took her from Belgium all the way to Peru, where she now lives. Maya is an expert in functional medicine, and she used that expertise to build a global community of healthy high achievers where she helps people build healthy routines and avoid burn out. We also discussed Maya's professional signing career and how she became a Novelist during COVID. Enjoy! Maya's Links: www.mayalombarts.com www.healthyhighachievers.community https://www.croswellcoaching.com/coachmayalombarts Instagram: @mayalombarts - https://www.instagram.com/mayalombarts/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6jV5qDiK_EnCHgKnekZUmQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/healthyhighachievers ------------------------------------ Today's episode is also viewable on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IAmPaulKrost/featured More about this episode: https://www.paulwcroswell.com/podcast PROMOTIONS The Life Balance Planner was rated one of Book Authority's top work-life balance resources to be released in 2021. It's a 3-month undated life balance planner, with a uniquely integrated life balance tracking system, as well as self-care planning. For a limited time, you can purchase your first planner for 30% off at www.croswellcoaching.com/planner using promo code PODPLANNER. Try our new service where for just $1.90 a week you never have to worry about buying a new planner again. With this subscription, you will receive a new planner every three months before your current planner is filled. FOOLPROOF The Online Course: In this course, I walk you through each and every foolproof principle for reaching your goal and changing your life. It's a self-paced course that you can take on your own time and at your own pace. Purchase this course for 50% off for a limited time when you use promo code PODCAST. To purchase the course today visit https://www.croswellcoaching.com/courses Subscribe To The Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/968fcd9b1f10/yalio2ln8j I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I was thrilled to host it. Peace + Purpose, Paul --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paulcroswellaudioex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paulcroswellaudioex/support

Kasim Aslam is the Founder and CEO of Solutions 8, a top-ranked Google Ads agency that has helped hundreds of organizations grow and scale. He's also the author of The 7 Critical Principles of Effective Digital Marketing, featured as one of the Top 100 Digital Marketing Books of All Time by Book Authority, and was also named one of the Top 50 Digital Marketing Thought Leaders in the United States by The University of Missouri in 2020. Kasim had to overcome severe challenges on his journey toward becoming one of the world's premier marketing minds. He was raised by a blind single mother on social security disability and was surrounded by people who could have easily steered him toward a life of poverty and crime. Instead of debilitating him, these circumstances led Kasim to reinvent himself, personally and professionally. He now has a thriving business and a loving family and lives the lifestyle he dreamed of when he was younger. Today, we discuss why niching down is crucial for the growth of most businesses, the importance of structuring your business to serve your lifestyle, and why financial freedom is best achieved through creating value for others.Free GiftHe's giving away his Standard Operating Procedure for Google Performance Max. Use this SOP to build, set up, and optimize successful Performance Max campaigns.To get access to this gift, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/113Want the Full Show Notes?To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcripts, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/113Get the Lifestyle Investor Book!To get access to The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cashflow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom visit LifestyleInvestor.com/bookRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today's episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device.You can also help by providing an honest rating & review. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whitney is a licensed professional counselor and author based in Colorado with a truly inspiring story. In our conversation today, Whitney shares the story of how a severe brain injury and subsequent brain surgery set the trajectory for the work she does today in the field of psychology and counseling. We also talk in-depth about her two new books on borderline personality disorder, and bipolar disorder. Both of these also serve as prompted journals meaning they are truly useful, helpful tools, whether you are the caretaker or a loved one for someone struggling with these diagnoses or you yourself have been diagnosed with one of these, and you're trying to figure out how to live a normal life. Which, as you will, learn, is very much a possibility. We also unpack dialectical behavioral therapy or DBT for short, and this vast usefulness in many areas of life, but more specifically for those diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, or bipolar disorder. Now, here's my conversation with Whitney Frost. Connect with Whitney or get her book here: www.peacefuljourniescounseling.com https://a.co/d/4W3jw6E facebook.com/peacefuljourniescounseling ------------------------------------ Today's episode is also viewable on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IAmPaulKrost/featured More about this episode: https://www.paulwcroswell.com/podcast PROMOTIONS The Life Balance Planner was rated one of Book Authority's top work-life balance resources to be released in 2021. It's a 3-month undated life balance planner, with a uniquely integrated life balance tracking system, as well as self-care planning. For a limited time, you can purchase your first planner for 30% off at www.paulwcroswell.com/planner using promo code PODPLANNER. Try our new service where for just $1.90 a week you never have to worry about buying a new planner again. With this subscription, you will receive a new planner every three months before your current planner is filled. FOOLPROOF The Online Course: In this course, I walk you through each and every foolproof principle for reaching your goal and changing your life. It's a self-paced course that you can take on your own time and at your own pace. Purchase this course for 50% off for a limited time when you use promo code PODCAST. To purchase the course today visit https://www.paulwcroswell.com/courses Subscribe To The Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/968fcd9b1f10/yalio2ln8j I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I was thrilled to host it. Peace + Purpose, Paul --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paulcroswellaudioex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paulcroswellaudioex/support

Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP is recognized as among the world's leading authorities on autism, and as an innovator of respectful, person- and family-centered approaches for autistic individuals and those with other neurodevelopmental conditions. He currently is the Director of Childhood Communication Services, a private practice, and has fifty years of experience as a scholar, researcher, and international consultant. He has served as an Adjunct Professor at Brown University for more than 25 years, as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry in the Brown University Medical School and has held tenured Professor appointments at Emerson College, Boston, and Southern Illinois University. He has published five books, more than 140 articles and chapters, and is senior author of The SCERTS Model: A Comprehensive Educational Approach, now being implemented in more than a dozen countries. Barry has been a two-time featured presenter (2013, 2017) at the United Nations World Autism Awareness Day in New York City, and has given close to 1000 presentations in major universities across the US and in more than 25 countries. Over the past 25 years, Barry also has co-developed and co-facilitates a retreat weekend for parents of autistic family members with his wife, Dr. Elaine Meyer of Harvard University. He also has a specific interest on the positive impact of the musical, theatrical and visual arts for autistic and disabled children and adults. Barry's recent book, Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism (Simon & Schuster, 2015; 2022 expanded edition) has been the best-selling book on autism since 2015, along with an audiobook version narrated by Barry. It is now published in 24 languages, and was ranked by Book Authority as #1 of the “100 best books on autism of all time”. Barry also co-produces and hosts a podcast, Uniquely Human: The Podcast (www.uniquelyhuman.com) with his friend, Dave Finch, an autistic audio engineer and New York Times best-selling author.

My guess today is Bracha Goetz. If you weren't already able to tell, Bracha has a fantastic story, which we get to unpack quite a bit as we talk about her memoir in our conversation today. She is also a prolific author of more than 40 books, a Harvard graduate, and a sweet soul. In our conversation, we talk about her time at Harvard, her self-discovery journey, the many children's books that she's written, and so much more. Her new memoir, titled searching for God in the garbage, is available now, and I highly encourage you to go and check it out. Without further ado, here's my conversation with the amazing Bracha Goetz. Get Bracha's memoir or connect with her directly at any of the following links: www.goetzbookshop.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/brachagoetz https://www.facebook.com/bracha.goetz.52 https://www.facebook.com/BrachaGoetzBooks https://www.instagram.com/brachagoetzbooks https://twitter.com/BrachaGoetz https://www.amazon.com/Bracha-Goetz/e/B001KCI086 ------------------------------------ Today's episode is also viewable on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IAmPaulKrost/featured More about this episode: https://www.paulwcroswell.com/podcast PROMOTIONS The Life Balance Planner was rated one of Book Authority's top work-life balance resources to be released in 2021. It's a 3-month undated life balance planner, with a uniquely integrated life balance tracking system, as well as self-care planning. For a limited time, you can purchase your first planner for 30% off at www.paulwcroswell.com/planner using promo code PODPLANNER. Try our new service where for just $1.90 a week you never have to worry about buying a new planner again. With this subscription, you will receive a new planner every three months before your current planner is filled. FOOLPROOF The Online Course: In this course, I walk you through each and every foolproof principle for reaching your goal and changing your life. It's a self-paced course that you can take on your own time and at your own pace. Purchase this course for 50% off for a limited time when you use promo code PODCAST. To purchase the course today visit https://www.paulwcroswell.com/courses Subscribe To The Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/968fcd9b1f10/yalio2ln8j I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I was thrilled to host it. Peace + Purpose, Paul --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paulcroswellaudioex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paulcroswellaudioex/support

Dr. Landry is a board-certified clinical psychologist, co-founder of Calliope Mental Health, and founder of Halcyon Therapy Group in San Antonio, Texas. I'm very excited about the work that she does and I think you should be too, and here's why… she's at the forefront of making mental health help more accessible in some prettier innovative ways. Dr. Landry has more than a decade of experience working in military medicine and private practice. She's helped hundreds of people over the course of her career so far, and her practice, Halcyon Therapy Group, specializes in working with individuals and couples with very busy schedules. If you're curious about whether therapy is for you, or if it's actually helpful, then stick around because this conversation is for you. Use any of the links below to connect with Dr. Landry and learn more about her services. https://www.halcyontherapygroup.com/ https://www.drjulielandry.com https://www.facebook.com/halcyontherapygroup https://www.linkedin.com/company/halcyon-therapy-group/ https://www.instagram.com/halcyontherapygroup/ ------------------------------------ Today's episode is also viewable on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IAmPaulKrost/featured More about this episode: https://www.paulwcroswell.com/podcast PROMOTIONS The Life Balance Planner was rated one of Book Authority's top work-life balance resources to be released in 2021. It's a 3-month undated life balance planner, with a uniquely integrated life balance tracking system, as well as self-care planning. For a limited time, you can purchase your first planner for 30% off at www.paulwcroswell.com/planner using promo code PODPLANNER. Try our new service where for just $1.90 a week you never have to worry about buying a new planner again. With this subscription, you will receive a new planner every three months before your current planner is filled. FOOLPROOF The Online Course: In this course, I walk you through each and every foolproof principle for reaching your goal and changing your life. It's a self-paced course that you can take on your own time and at your own pace. Purchase this course for 50% off for a limited time when you use promo code PODCAST. To purchase the course today visit https://www.paulwcroswell.com/courses Subscribe To The Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/968fcd9b1f10/yalio2ln8j I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I was thrilled to host it. Peace + Purpose, Paul --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/paulcroswellaudioex/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paulcroswellaudioex/support

In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Alan Stein, Jr., former basketball performance coach to NBA stars like Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant, motivational speaker and trainer to major companies like Pepsi and Amex, and the author of the bestselling book "Sustain Your Game: High-Performance Keys to Manage Stress, Avoid Stagnation, and Beat Burnout"!Alan sent over 15 years as a performance coach, and he now teaches audiences how to utilize the same strategies in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. Alan is also the best-selling author of Raise Your Game: High-Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best, which was named one of the top mindset, productivity, and success books of all time by Book Authority.In this “Sustain Your Game: High-Performance Secrets” episode with Alan Stein, Jr. on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:What do the words Human Resources mean to you?What does the term high performance mean to you?What are the 5 C's for achieving High-Performance?“Sustain Your Game” - how can high-performance leaders sustain high-performance levels?What makes the best the best?Knowledge isn't necessarily power, but why?What are the biggest challenges most people face on a day-to-day basis when it comes to stress?What is the most critical factor in achieving high performance?What's the most significant adversity you currently face, and how are you overcoming this to Sustain Your Game?What role do HR and People Professionals play in raising the bar within businesses regarding High Performance?Links highlighted in this “Sustain Your Game: High-Performance Secrets” episode are included below:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-stein-jr/Website: https://alansteinjr.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlanSteinJrSustain Your Game Book: Amazon LinkThe host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick DayLeading HR Recruiters: JGA HR RecruitmentEnjoyed this show? Why not also check out our other podcast focused on all aspects of payroll:

Ryan Hawk is the host of The Learning Leader Show. He has recorded more than 475 episodes over the past 7 years. Forbes called his show “the most dynamic leadership podcast around.” Inc Magazine said, “it's one of the 5 podcasts to make you a smarter leader,” and Apple named it an “all-time best seller” in 2020 and 2021. Ryan is also the author of Welcome to Management: How To Grow From Top Performer To Excellent Leader. Book Authority named it to its 100 Best Management Audiobooks of all time (#25). Forbes called it “the best leadership book of 2020.” Ryan's second book is called The Pursuit of Excellence: The Uncommon Behaviors of The World's Most Productive Achievers. It sold through its first printing in eight hours and shot to the top of the Amazon rankings. Previously, Ryan worked in corporate America for 12 years. He started as an entry-level telephonic sales rep and worked his way to manager, director, and ultimately VP of sales for a multi-billion-dollar company. What you will learn in this episode: We'll discuss Ryan's book, Welcome To Management – How To Grow From Top Performer To Excellent Leader, and what events inspired him to write it Ryan's lessons learned and some of the challenges he overcame when becoming an entrepreneur What inspired Ryan to start his podcast, The Learning Leader Show, and how it led him into entrepreneurship Key insights Ryan has gained from the guests on his show The importance of adding value to people's lives How Ryan crafts his keynotes speeches, develops his ideas, and what he most enjoys sharing with others How mindset impacts the speed of your success Ryan also quizzes Chris on how to get started in real estate Resources: https://learningleader.com https://www.facebook.com/TheLearningLeaderShow/ https://twitter.com/RyanHawk12 https://www.instagram.com/ryanhawk12/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanhawk12/ Additional Resources: Follow Chris and Zach on Club House to learn even more about deal structures and how to get 3 paydays from your real estate investments. If you're looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow – Visit the Resource page at https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources Schedule a FREE Strategy Call: SmartRealEstateCoach.com/action Register for our free masterclass: www.SmartRealEstateCoach.com/mastersclass Real Estate on Your Terms by Chris Prefontaine SmartRealEstateCoach.com/webinar SmartRealRstateCoach.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS SmartRealestateCoach.com/botfox SmartRealestateCoach.com/tools SmartRealestateCoach.com/eaze smartrealestatecoach.com/podcast20

Kasim is the founder and CEO of Solutions 8, one of the world's top ranked Google Ads agencies. He's the Traffic Coach for DigitalMarketer.com's ELITE coaching program, was hand-selected by Ryan Deiss to help create Digital Marketer's new Paid Traffic Certification, and is the co-host of Perpetual Traffic (one of the top marketing podcasts in the world). Recipient of the Arizona Interactive Marketing Association's 2017 TIM Award for Person of the Year, Kasim was also named one of the Top 50 Digital Marketing Thought Leaders in the United States by The University of Missouri in 2020. His book, The 7 Critical Principles of Effective Digital Marketing, was featured as one of the Top 100 Digital Marketing Books of All Time by Book Authority. As a professional speaker, Kasim has been a main-stage emcee for the Traffic & Conversion Summit (the largest marketing conference in North America) and speaks regularly at marketing conferences around the globe. He and his wife have two sons; they split their time between Scottsdale, Arizona and Seattle, Washington.