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In this episode, Dawn interviews Jeff Pierce. Jeff shares his own journey of overcoming adversity, including challenges in his marriage, his wife's battle with cancer, and the profound impact it had on their family. Through his experiences, Jeff emphasizes the significance of values, belief systems, and personal growth in facing challenges head-on. His story highlights the importance of resilience, mental strength, and the power of conscious connections in navigating life's toughest moments. KEY TAKEAWAYS The importance of questioning and doing thorough research in medical situations to ensure the best care for loved ones. The significance of maintaining a strong value and belief system to navigate through challenging times and make difficult decisions. The power of compassion, patience, and understanding in facing adversity and supporting others. The value of personal growth and self-improvement in overcoming obstacles and dealing with loss. The impact of positive mindset and attitude in handling difficult situations and providing support to those in need. BEST MOMENTS "No matter what you do in life, just do your best. Nobody can expect more than that." "It's like your values and your priorities. You can say, oh, I'm a family person, but I never spend time with my family. It's like, well, then are you really a family person?" "Despite the challenges, despite the ups and downs, it's like you have to shift your attitude and your perspective and your awareness and your beliefs and all of those things that you talked about so that you can do the C: Create what you desire." ABOUT THE HOST Dawn Rishárd, M.A. with 20 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Systems, I empower people to release the past, open their hearts, and receive the love they desire. I have a soft spot to help women struggling in their marriages as I did. As an Intuitive Healer, I help unlock Self Love, Clarity, and Connection, despite the challenges. I am an expert at restoring people's intimacy in life and love. https://www.instagram.com/theawakeningwithdawn dawn@theawakeningwithdawn.com

In this episode, I'm sharing how to increase conversion rates on high-ticket sales calls and understand the importance of playing the long game in sales. I'll uncover the secrets to using a script for authentic and effective sales calls, along with a real-life case study of transforming sales calls and lead quality.High-Ticket Sales - Key TakeawaysRe-narrow your audience: Focus on attracting clients who are ready to invest in solving their problems.High conversion rates: It's crucial to improve lead quality and conversion rates to maximize your time and financial investments.Sales as a long game: Track and follow up with leads even if they don't close on the first call.Using a sales script: A structured approach to sales calls increases success and ensures no money is left on the table.Common Problems with High-Ticket SalesMismatched Audience: Selling to an audience that isn't ready to invest leads to low conversion rates.Low Conversion Rates: Spending too much time and money on calls that don't close.Overestimating Sales Skills: Many entrepreneurs think they're better at closing than they really are without tracking their performance.The Unlaunch Method Success StoryCase Study: A client shifted her focus from a broad audience to a specific, ready-to-invest demographic.Result: Improved lead quality, higher conversion rates, and increased sales.The Long Game in SalesPast and Future Connection: Successful sales come from continuous engagement and follow-ups.Tracking Leads: Keep detailed records of all sales interactions to maximize future opportunities.The SCRIPT Method: Calls To Clients Sales SystemS - Set the Agenda: Set the tone, be professional, and take control of the call.C - Create a Gap: Ask the right questions to highlight the gap between where the prospect is and where they want to be.R - Reflect: Actively listen and parrot back answers to ensure the prospect feels heard.I - Investigate: Uncover unseen problems by digging deeper into their responses.P - Prescribe: Offer a tailored solution based on their needs and situation.T - Take Action: Clearly outline the next steps if they choose to sign up today.Key Quotes"Sales is not about that single phone call; it's all about what has happened in the past and the future for that lead.""Start viewing sales as a long game and not a short game and track your sales.""If you're a serious business owner and you want to systemize and scale, you need an onboarding process.""Prospects believe everything they say. They believe nothing you say."Resources MentionedRegister for The High-Ticket Hit List free LIVE IntensiveMillionaire Maker Breakthrough Strategy Session: Apply at LindseyA.com/coachingConclusionThank you for joining me on this episode of The Millionaire Maker Show. Remember, effective sales are all about strategy, tracking, and continuous engagement. If you're ready to transform your business and get straight answers, apply for the Millionaire Maker Breakthrough Strategy Session at LindseyA.com/coaching.

When it comes to improving your health, weight, energy, or sleep, have you ever said… just tell me what to do and I'll do it? You are looking for the thing to do to get the result.Or the other one that I hear is that you will tell me that you know exactly what you're supposed to do.Let's break this down. If you know what you are supposed to do, why aren't you doing it? And if you are doing the thing the expert tells you to do, why isn't it working? And when you start, why is it such a struggle to stay committed to the plan?In this episode, we will answer the question… why is it that goal-setting methods work for high achievers with their careers and families and most other areas of their lives, but these same methods don't work when it comes to getting healthier?Together, we will unpack:The right and wrong time to set goals to achieve better health.Why goal-setting methods work for high achievers, but these same methods don't work when it comes to getting healthier.Why you might be stuck in the perfectionist trap and how to break out of it.Three ways to create your future self, without goal setting.Mentioned Resources:▶️ Episode 110: Your Comeback Experience Part 1 (R = Rear View Mirror)▶️ Episode 111: Your Comeback Experience Part 2 (O = Own Your Ship) Connect with Holly:▶️ REGISTER FOR THE *FREE* PRIVATE PODCAST SERIES - YOUR COMEBACK EXPERIENCE - podcastholly.com▶️ Book Your Complimentary Discovery Call - calendarholly.com▶️ Follow Holly Bertone on Instagram - @holly.bertone ▶️ More resources for Your Comeback Story - yourcomeback.coach If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review because it would mean so much to me to hang out with you every week and because it will also help to get this podcast and our wonderful message out to more listeners! Your Comeback Story Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Leah Bryant Co. Thanks for tuning in to this episode and I'll see you next week!

As we say goodbye to 2023, Ceri shares decades' worth of wisdom on creativity, distilling it into her 5Cs Framework she draws on when coaching artists and arts professionals: 1. Create 2. Communicate 3. Community 4. Confidence 5. Cash. Listen in as she dives deep into the first and most vital C - Create. Learn Ceri's top tips on finding your rhythm, defining your space, producing prolific work, understanding your process and editing often. Gain insight on pivotal decisions like discerning when a piece is finished and finding the medium that amplifies your voice. KEY TAKEAWAYS Establish a consistent creative routine and regular practice to stay in flow. Select or build an inspiring space tailored to your process to get in the zone quicker. Make lots of work and edit often to increase your chances of creating something great. Articulate your unique process, subject matter and medium to enrich meaning. Continuously refine and review work over time to track progress. Work on your ability to determine the precise final touch that completes a piece. Committing to a medium builds confidence but stay open to experimenting. Authentic self-expression aligned to your beliefs makes the biggest impact. BEST MOMENTS  "Maintaining a rhythm aids your brain in swiftly re-engaging and elaborating on ideas." "It ensures a process of steady, cumulative progress and moves you from a boom or bust way of working." "The pathway to greatness often means creating a ton of mediocre work." "Art doesn't necessarily need to be political with a big P, but it should be personal, accessible, authentic, and delivered with deliberate intention." "Building a body of work is like making a series of gorgeous film stills with the right set, lighting, props, actors, costumes, all compelling on their own." "Identify what makes your work unique to you. What's your story? What are the recurring themes, concepts, motifs and mediums?" "Even if you occasionally step outside your personal lens while creating. Your unique experiences and perspectives inevitably shape your artistic expression." PODCAST HOST BIO Meet Ceri Hand, the driving force behind countless creative success stories. A creative coach, entrepreneur, and dynamic speaker, she's committed to empowering creatives to realise their dreams and make a meaningful impact through her creative coaching, mentoring and training company. With three decades in the arts under her belt, Ceri has ridden the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Now, she's here to help you achieve your goals, your way. **** Subscribe to receive my weekly coaching message to nurture your creativity and be the first to hear about our latest creative coaching, mentoring opportunities and course announcements: https://www.cerihand.com/subscribe/ Explore our website and discover how we can help you live your best creative life: https://www.cerihand.com/

Do you ever find yourself replaying past events or worrying about what could happen in the future? Do you over-analyze or overthink even the smallest things? If you answered yes, then you are familiar with the agony of overthinking. Many of us overthink, and it is such a common habit that we often don't know that we are guilty of it. However, overthinking can cause significant harm to our lives and our mental health. Let's discuss the different types of overthinking, the problems with overthinking, and most importantly, ways to stop or curb it so that we can live a happier life. B: Be Mindful Overthinking is often caused by stress and anxiety, which result in constant worry. A good way to start changing our habit of overthinking is through mindfulness. Mindfulness refers to being present and focusing on the moment, without judgment. Mindfulness techniques such as meditation, yoga, or breathing exercises can help us calm our minds, increase our awareness of our thoughts and feelings, and alleviate stress. A: Analyze Your Thoughts It's essential to analyze our thoughts to understand the cause of our overthinking. Some people overthink because they are afraid of making mistakes or being judged by others, and others overthink because they struggle with accepting uncertainty. Reflect on your thoughts and identify the triggers that cause you to overthink. Understanding the root cause of overthinking makes it easier to address it. C - Create a Plan: Having a plan is essential in curbing overthinking. Creating a plan helps us to structure our lives and follow through with our goals. When we have a plan, we're less likely to worry about what could happen in the future because we know what we need to do to achieve our goals. Creating a plan is also a great way to stay organized, which leads to less stress and more productivity. O: Overcome Perfectionism Often, overthinking comes with a desire to do things perfectly, even when it is not possible. As a result, perfectionists often end up procrastinating or never finishing anything. The only way to overcome perfectionism is to learn to accept that it's okay to make mistakes and that the journey is more important than the destination. Focus on progress rather than perfection. N: Nurture Positive Self-Talk Overthinking can often be a result of negative self-talk, so it's essential to nurture positive self-talk to break the cycle of negativity. Positive self-talk includes affirmations and empowering phrases such as "I am capable" or "I am enough." Consistently speaking positive affirmations to yourself will help build self-confidence, increase your self-esteem, and decrease the habit of self-doubt. Overthinking can cause significant harm to our happiness and quality of life. Though we can't stop overthinking altogether, there are strategies to help break the cycle of negative thoughts. We must be mindful, analyze our thoughts, challenge our negative thoughts, overcome perfectionism, and nurture positive self-talk to stop overthinking. Remember, the quality of our thoughts determines the quality of our lives. By applying a little BACON, we can overcome overthinking and enjoy a life full of happiness and contentment. Learn more at: www.MasterHappiness.com/live Small Businesses go to: www.WhatsYourBacon.com   #SalesCoach #EmployeeRetention #Keynote #Career #Relationships #TeamBuilding #MasterHappiness #Jalove #Bacon #WRLR #BaconBits #MartyJalove #WhatsYourBACON

Sometimes, life feels overwhelming, and it can be a struggle to just get through the day. Have you ever wished for an extra boost of strength, confidence, and courage to help face whatever trials come your way? If so, learning how to cultivate resilience is the answer. Resilience is an inner strength that helps us cope with difficult situations and gives us the stability to move forward with our lives no matter what challenges comes our way. Resilience is more than being optimistic, it's being flexible and continuing to find additional strength when life knocks us down. It's the difference between sitting in the dark and clawing your way up out of the hole. When tenacity meets determination and takes grit along for the ride, there is no stopping us! Become a Positive-minded, Purpose-driven, Poise and Persistence, Problem-Solving Pal. How to cultivate Resilience B – Begin again. Get back on that bike. Start as soon as you can, each step is another small accomplishment and a move closer to your goal. Each fall is a lesson to learn about a direction to avoid. A – Ask for help. You are only one of 8 billion people in the world. Although you are special and amazing in your own way, we can all use assistance to move forward or to get back up. There are plenty of people out there who can help you and can understand what you are going through. C – Create coping resources. Reframe your story; read, listen to music, paint, write, sing, dance, do yoga, whatever it takes. O – Only temporary, nothing lasts forever. Good times and bad times come and go. Enjoy the highs and fight through the lows. N – No blaming yourself or others. There is no time for blame and excuses. They will only slow you down. Get back up and learn from it. One more fun and powerful way to build resilience… If you sometimes feel like it's a real challenge just to stay motivated and resilient in the face of a difficult situation? Improv classes can be the perfect solution! Not only are they fun and interactive, but they also provide an incredible opportunity for learning more about us. By stepping into the mindset of improvisation and embracing challenges through playfulness and collaboration, you'll gain powerful insight on how to become more motivated and resilient every day. www.MasterHappiness.com/improv Remind yourself of small victories, lessons learned, and fights won. Get up and move on. Learn more at: www.MasterHappiness.com/live Small Businesses go to: www.WhatsYourBacon.com #SalesCoach #EmployeeRetention #Keynote #Career #Relationships #MasterHappiness #Jalove #Bacon #WRLR #BaconBits #MartyJalove #WhatsYourBACON

Few things are as powerful as strong momentum. So how do you create momentum in your real estate business? Find out on today's episode of The Real Estate Sales Podcast, where Jimmy explains how to F.O.C.U.S. F - Find someone with a need. Are there buyers who need help in a challenging market, or sellers with expired listings? Look for people in your community who have a need that you can help. The more people's problems you solve, the more momentum you'll experience. O - Optimize consistent communication. Communicate to those people you've identified, and understand how they like to interact. The more information you can provide, the better equipped they'll be to solve the problem at hand. C - Create a plan of action. Once you've helped one person in need, others likely have similar problems. So what is your plan to connect with them? Have a system to optimize a plan that helps people as quickly as possible. U - Update them regularly. Notice how the people respond to your updates. If they tend to text, text them rather than call.  Make sure you communicate in a way that best serves the client, not the other way around. S - Staying engaged. We started by identifying a client's need. Stay focused on what matters the most - solving the client's challenge. Do you have a video or content idea perfect for your business? Share it with Jimmy! Connect with Jimmy Burgess on LinkedIn and Facebook, and his YouTube channel.  If you like what you heard today, we'd love it if you'd share a rating or review and then subscribe to the podcast and tell others about it. You can find The Real Estate Sales Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, and our website, The Real Estate Sales Podcast.

 In today's episode we range far and wide over several topics. Our guest, Ferry To, works at a startup and we discuss some of the difficulties of working in a fast paced environment and how he and his team have worked through those difficulties. We also talk about Azure, automation, SignalR and Blazor. Ferry created a Wordle clone using Blazor and GitHub pages so we talk a bit about what Wordle is and the benefits of using Blazor instead of a JavaScript framework. Have you created a clone of a popular app or game? What did you learn? Let us know on Twitter at @dotnet_Podcast. Sponsors Top End Devs Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial Coaching | Top End Devs Links Your automation buddies in C# Create your Wordle like game with Blazor and deploy to GitHub Pages GitHub: ferrywlto LinkedIn: Ferry To  Picks Caleb- Watch The Boys - Season 3 | Prime Video Ferry- Spy x Family (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb  Shawn- Obi-Wan Kenobi | Disney+ Originals

LinkedIn Content Strategy 2021Registrazione del webinar del 1° ottobre 2021AGENDA:Essere un Thought Leader su LinkedInEssere un Content Creator su LinkedInNuovi insight su Algoritmo di LinkedInSviluppa il tuo piano editoriale con le 3 C: Create, Curate, CommentQuali contenuti creare su LinkedInArgomenti per il tuo piano editorialeMisura l'efficacia dei tuoi post=> Scopri di più. Vai al video-corso.https://academy.linkedinforbusiness.it/prodotto/linkedin-content-strategy-2021-2/

“BACON BITS” is all about helping you find your paths of Happiness! STAYING FOCUSED CAN BE ROUGH! 1,000's of distractions are fighting for our attention. Yo can find the solution in the sizzle! B - Bargain with yourself! Promise yourself 5 minutes of playtime for every 25 minutes of work. A - Accept that you're going to fall back! Occasionally you are going to slip up. Try a little harder next time. C - Create a list! A short, realistic list may be all the motivation that you need. O - One thing at a time! Don't multitask. Concentrate on the biggest task first then tackle the others. N - Note your wins! Reward yourself for your success more than you beat yourself up for the distractions. Now STOP just sitting there and listening and get back to work! www.MasterHappiness.com #SalesCoach #PublicSpeaking #Keynote #Career #Relationships #MasterHappiness #Jalove #Bacon #WRLR #BaconBits #WhatsYourBacon #MartyJalove

On this exclusive episode of the Entertainment Trail Show, dancehall star Bay-c formally of the dancehall group T.O.K Share with ETrail, on how he became the first reggae artiste to sell is music on the NFT[crypto currency] platform to get his music sole. We also talk about his journey as a solo artiste so far. He also exclusively announce that he will be releasing a new project in June of 2021, which will be call King Bay-c. which will see the dancehall artiste returning to his roots. There is also the hint of possible collaborations with former T.O.K group members and other dancehall stars on the King Bay-c album. For interviews and promotion contact us at entertainmenttrailja@gmail.com Instagram @ entertainmenttrailjamaica Facebook @ Entertainment Trail Listen To The Episodes Here. ANCHOR.FM https://anchor.fm/shabba-muskeno Listen on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/entertainment-trail-spotlight/id1458345278 Listen at PodParadise https://www.podparadise.com/Podcast/1458345278 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shabba-muskeno/message

Today we're talking about the hard parts of life. What do we do when we experience struggles and trials? Where do we go for comfort and wisdom? How can we help friends who are walking through a difficult season? Join us as Mindy and Julie share some hard things that have been going on in their lives.  Acceptance by Dr. James Jackson, Psychologist, CIBS Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center A-Acknowledge that your situation may never meaningfully change even though you desperately want it to.  C-Cut ties with a highly idealized view of the past that makes your current situation seem dire and unacceptable by comparison.  C-Cultivate an expansive and flexible view of the world and view of yourself that allows for the presence of difficult and unwanted things.  E-Embrace things as they are-not as you want them to be. P-Pray for the Holy Spirit to give you grace as you work to learn how to treat yourself with kindness. T-Try to remember that the struggles that you feel are often temporary and time limited- that though they seem terrifying and real in the moment, they are usually fleeting if you can choose not to overly attend to them and give them power.  A-As you are able, choose to be vulnerable with others- as people embrace you in all of your glorious "mess", you will learn to embrace yourself as well. N-Normalize your struggles.  C-Create a vision for a rich life that can co-exist with difficulties of various kinds, reminding yourself that your whole life can be full right now-that having a life of wholeness and satisfaction is not contingent on the absences of challenges.  E-Explore the world around you and realize that you are not alone in your struggles-that there are people you love and respect and aspire to be like who are suffering too. We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com Phone: 209-MIDLIFE  

You know when your friend is struggling with parenting their teenager?  You want to help, but you're not sure where to go or what to do.  Enter the ParentTween Connection!  This group, founded by Clarissa Constantine,  hosts the Trusted Expert Network.  A helpful resource for parents who are seeking community, understanding and real life solutions for parents of t(w)weens, whether bio or blended!                                                              SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT   You know when couples come together and create insta-family, with stepkids?  Often, their starry-eyed love affair gets sucked into a black hole of despair and frustration. Wanna reclaim your stars?  Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to sign up for the 5 Day Challenge so you can nurture your love affair & reclaim that starry-eyed intimacy you were made for! Clarissa invites you to join the ParenTween Connection FB Group! Clarissa is all about creating CONNECTION! 3 Key Points of creating connection with your t(w)eensLocus of ControlFocusIntentionClarissa shares the importance of choosing between being right or being kind.  It all depends on the situation which is the best course to choose.C – Create a safe environmentO – ObserveN – non-judgmentN—nod & smile/affirmationE – Explore/EducationC – Challenge Your TruthsT – Take Time (Creating Connection I – InnovateO – Own Your Own StoryN – Nurture (Relationships)Looking for more resources?  Check out stepfamilypodcast.com today to find links to Masterminds, more podcasts, and coaching. 

Money shares some alliterative strategies to prevent compassion fatigue, gives some suggestions of pods you might like if you love Nikeeta’s word, celebrates Ghanaian filmmaker Selasie Djameh as QueerWOC of the week and shares about her new favorite toy =P Intro by TRUTH of Mother Nature. If you love the intro, listen to their new album Portalz here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0KWoevXqscd4eMWNZpodAE?si=l67fMsjnQUOKuZ89QtCZzA Where to find us: IG & Twitter - @queerwocpod FB - https://www.facebook.com/QueerWOCpod/ Tumblr - www.QueerWOC.com Listen to us on Soundcloud, Stitcher, Castbox, PocketCasts Contribute to QueerWOC via CashApp: $QueerWOCPod Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/queerwocpod Love us out loud by doing The R’s: Rate, Review, Request, Repost, Retweet, and Reply! Use the hashtag #QueerWOC to talk all things the podcast Send us an email or submit your Curved Chronicles: QueerWOCpod@gmail.com QueerWOC of the Week 00:05:15 Selasie Djameh selasiedjameh.com/about-me/ Ghanaian film director and cinematographer Creator of “Baby Girl” - a short film The film tells the story of Jessica, a 19-year-old student who suffers an emotional breakdown following the discovery that she is intersex; but when she meets free-spirited Sally and Charles, she releases that she can be herself and still find acceptance. Intersex awareness day October 26 https://interactadvocates.org/intersex-awareness-day-for-allies/?fbclid=IwAR3JYFfV06Eci5KyaNx-dRr3VVWms9fVo8NXDgDsXuK_QZP47vHH3K6bheg4 Community Contributors 00:12:40 New patrons: Jordany & Brittany Cash App: Sami & Dominique Review from Marimar Borders are fake shoutouts - Secaucus, NJ / Mcdonough, GA / Greenbelt, MD / Alexandra for always emailing us and for putting me on to the 5 sentence or less email & VanityCurvz & Charismatic_P for always holding us down on IG Mental Moment with Money 00:18:11 C’s for Compassion. C - Check your capacity to respond C - Clarify the request C - Consider all elements of your wellness and where you will be giving from (7 dimensions of wellness Mental Moment from ep 58 https://soundcloud.com/queerwoc/wellandwack ) C - Create your own post-helping recovery Word 00:36:36 Here are some pods you might like if you love Nikeeta’s Word Red Nation https://soundcloud.com/therednationpod The Dig https://www.thedigradio.com/ Delete Your Account https://deleteyouraccount.libsyn.com/ Topic 00:41:20 Money answers the Tumblr Cake Questions Curved Chronicle 00:55:08 https://www.etsy.com/shop/WanderingBardToys?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=756273243 Link for Wandering Bard Toys. Tell them QueerWOC sent you :D

Yay us, we have survived 100 days of lockdown!! But if it takes between 18 to 254 days for a person to form a new habit we are in danger of slipping back into our old ways unless we consciously make the effort now to pinpoint those changes and commit to them. So I decided to come up with a checklist to hold myself accountable and remind myself, hence the title, that this year has truly given us the gift of hindsight and we don’t want to forget what we have learned. They say elephants have amazing memories like humans, they mourn their dead – they literally have funerals, they bury them with branches and leaves, they have an incredibly advanced emotional memory as is their ability to problem solve. I don’t want to forget what I have gained from this pandemic which has brought so much trauma and devastation to many lives. Like a war, there is a cost and we remember those who gave their lives – in a similar vein, people have lost their lives to Covid whilst others have had the chance to improve their lives, in so many ways it has been grossly unfair and so rather than wanting everything to go back to normal – which in so many ways can’t happen but at the same time, will happen unless we put the effort in to learn from what we have experienced. Life has continued to be busy for me, but I have been massively impacted by the change in pace and vibe around me – I have been really fortunate as we have all been free from illness so I’ve been really lucky to enjoy the benefits that I’ve been able to draw from this time - its felt peaceful in so many ways. So, I have used the word PEACE as an acronym to remind me of the ways I have benefitted from slowing down and I intend to use it so that I can continue to embrace peace in my life, rather than become super busy again: P – PAUSE – just stop, read, listen to music, lie down and look at the sky. Even 3 minutes here and there in the day makes a huge difference E – ENGAGE with the moment. Listen, hear, talk, stop rushing to the next thing A – ADMIRE the world around you. Seeing the good around you, admire means “to feel respect and approval” so whether that’s family members, colleagues, friends, your home etc. I’ve been admiring trees and flowers like never before and it does something internally when we see good – like the law of attraction, you find what you are looking for. C – CREATE – you may not feel artsy, but I believe we are all creative in some way and there is something about being in touch with our creativity that gives a sense of wellbeing and fulfilment. Elizabeth Gilbert’s BIG MAGIC is a great book to encourage this, whether it’s baking, painting, sewing, writing, redecorating ….find your inner creative! E – EMBRACE – love on each other, cherish those who matter, spend time together, connect with our community – walking, talking, board games, sending letters, making gifts, sharing tomato plants and tray bakes – giving of ourselves to each other rather than closing our doors at the end of the day – an Englishman’s house is his castle – actually (metaphorically) keeping our bridges down and our doors open to one another And like the elephants, their leader is normally the oldest in the pack. They live up to 60/70 years and they pass on their wisdom – we can glean wisdom from those who have been here before Socrates 400BC Greek Philosopher “Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” “He is richest who is content with the least, for contentment is the wealth of nature.” Plato: 400BC “The greatest wealth is to live content with little.” SENECA “True happiness is… to enjoy the present without anxious dependence on the future.” I heard something this week, a quote from the wonderful Wayne Dyer who I was very lucky to work with on a number of occasions whilst he was still alive. I always loved his wisdom as it was so simple, outside of religious constraints and beyond ancient scripts, he just made a lot of sense to me. One of the things I remember him saying was that when you squeeze an orange, you get orange juice, and when you squeeze a lime, you get lime juice ….and when we are squeezed by the inevitabilities of life, what is on the inside is what oozes out from us. We have heard that hard times bring out the best and the worst in us ….we have seen  both haven’t we? We are not just body and mind, we are body, mind and soul/spirit, depending on which you choose to call it. It’s easy to focus on the body first, it’s what we see. We understand about physical health, physical surroundings and physical environment that affects how we feel. We are slowly getting our heads around mental health, as the pressure of life has become more intense over the years with the onset of working 24/7 and technology, we’ve begun to realise the importance of maintaining our health at that level too. Then there’s the other bit, the bit we don’t tend to like to talk about as much because it can then tip into the territory of religion and let’s face it, not everyone has had positive experiences there – however, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t another part of us, there’s this spiritual side that also warrants care and I definitely think that is something we have all become more in touch with during this pandemic – if only just by going for more walks and slowing down a bit, we’ve allowed ourselves to discover this deeper connection with what I call our spirit self, not our physical body, not our mind, something deeper that connects with something bigger – when we slow down and uncomplicate our lives, we find we are able to get in touch with that other part of us that so often gets neglected. The Year of less – how I stopped shopping, gave away my belongings and discovered life is worth more than anything you can buy in a store – by Cait Flanders 12 months – only bought groceries, toiletries and petrol – alng the way she challenged herself to consume less of many other things besides shopping, she decluttered her home, got rid of 70% of her belongings, learned how to fix things rather than throw them away, researched the zero waste movement and even completed a television ban – at every stage she learned that the less she consumed, the more fulfilled she felt. I think we have all touched on this over the last 100 days – but the question is, what lessons have we learned and what are we prepared to continue to work on? Enjoy x Links Elizabeth Gilbert BIG MAGIC Cait Flanders THE YEAR OF LESS And as always, come and find me and stay in touch, either via my website or by searching for Pipa Gordon on Social Media Back next Thursday!

In today’s episode, Melissa discusses how to ditch the mindset that is preventing you from being truly free from food. She calls this the “three mindset secrets to ditch your weight-loss struggle.”   Melissa begins by offering some support to those who have struggled with placing food over themselves, and begins to offer some realistic ways to take captive those thoughts in order to best serve yourself. While explaining her background, Melissa expands on the “holistic” attitude, which ultimately extends beyond physical health and into mental and spiritual health.   Having healed herself from cancer and other illnesses, she does not place primary emphasis on Western medicine, and neither should you. Beyond this, Melissa is a hypnotherapist and an expert on emotional and mindset mastery. Diving into the first masterclass (to go live every Tuesday night), Melissa unpacks how to change your mindset.   Step 1: Uncover the truth of who you are without the weight. She encourages the listener to first write down who you are; that is, describe your current identity. This is the first step in mindset mastery—many of us root our identities in our bodies. A: Answer the question, “Do I believe I can lose this weight without dieting?” Most people are not honest with themselves about how they’re hurting their own goals. This includes cheating on diet days and snacking late at night. B: Burn what you wrote about your identity before. C: Create a new identity. What is the identity you want to embody? Write a paragraph. Begin with declarative “I am” and “I have” statements to manifest your will. D: Write down how it feels to consider this new identity. You want to tap into truth. Read your new identity every night and very morning. E: Write down who you would be without your past. Consider how often you lean on your past mistakes instead of leaning into the present. What would your relationship with food be?   Step 2: Make a declaration of who you choose to be. A: Make a list of all the past beliefs based on your past. B: Burn those core beliefs along with the identity you’re burning. C: Make a list of the beliefs that line up with the identity you actually want. In other words, what would that woman believe to be true?   Step 3: What areas of your life are out of alignment?   Melissa walks through this process and teaches her viewers that this newly-constructed identity must be repeated to yourself in order to train your brain to release the other, harmful identities.    On the note of healing, Melissa touches on the idea that many of us feel healing if not for all the pain that they’ve been able to avoid. Fear of your own anger and your own sadness has only hurt your ability to heal, and you owe yourself the healing, the mental freedom, and the mastered mindset. She presses the viewers to act as though their new identities have already become their own realities. She gives many examples of the differences between truths and beliefs.   Later, Melissa shares some stories related to her own struggle with emotional eating and how having the right community is vital to your success. As you rewrite your story, you have to realize that you cannot get there by staying where you are.  You literally need to shift into the paradigm of a new mindset. There is a piece within that is connected to the universe: you need to tap into that piece to transform your mindset.    Melissa saved her own life from cancer by tying herself to a belief system that’s greater. Channeling that energy will solidify the identity you want to take over. Lean into the moments when you’re deflecting, when you’re apologizing—the moments when you lack love for yourself. It’s in these moments that we can turn our minds upside down and become the powerful women we truly are.   Those interested in joining the Weightloss for Life program can apply directly. Melissa works directly with those accepted into the competitive program. She will personally call the first five women accepted.   What You’ll Learn: Who are you without the weight? Three mindset secrets to ditch your hindering mindsets. Burning eradicates the power that ideas have over you, from an energetic standpoint. How to release your emotional connection with food. Words that are positive bring you to your truth. To master your mindset, you “live into who you want to be, not who you are.” You need to break from who you think you are. In order to close the old identities, you need to live out the new one. The difference between the truth and beliefs. “Word I am word” solidifies these truths at the cellular level. Actionable steps to take until the next seminar. How to walk away with your new identity and belief systems. You’re not alone, even if it feels like it. It’s difficult because you’re invested in the struggle. The critical piece of you is going to hold you back, but you have to tether yourself to a  belief system that’s greater. You can find your “witching hour,” typically when you’re alone, and target your  problematic eating behaviors. Constantly apologizing reflects a poor self-image. LINKS:   Join MK’s Exclusive FREE Online Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourjourneytowholeness/   Receive additional FREE trainings with Melissa Kathryn on Youtube Here: https://bit.ly/34rqlM   Do you have a question, need support or want Melissa to coach you?  E-mail:  support@melissakathryn.com   Other Relevant Links: Eat Right for your Archetype Quiz: http://melissakathryn.com/quiz/ Website to learn more: http://melissakathathryn.com/   Follow Melissa on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa.kathryn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radiancemk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp8zL6mzH5-Hs2R2Sxfdf7g   Melissa Kathryn’s website: http://melissakathryn.com/ Melissa Kathryn’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/radiancemk Wholeness with Melissa Kathryn Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourjourneytowholeness/ E-mail:  support@melissakathryn.com

We are on our 3rd out of 7 episode of YOUR Journey to success. Join us and follow along as we discuss startegies and tips that youcan appply to keep your dremas fresh and alive. "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you are right" - Henry Ford. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweredtosuccess/message

Climate change is arguably the biggest global health threat of the 21st century. So, why aren’t we taking steps to change our behavior? The Australian Psychological Society (APS) has tackled this head on with their Climate Change Empowerment Handbook. The handbook covers the known cognitive biases we need to overcome, and eight strategies that can help people more effectively engage with the challenge of climate change. APS also created a nifty graphic using the acronym ACTIVATE to illustrate the eight strategies.   Time-stamped notes [1:00] The more you know about climate change, the more weighty it feels. [1:15] Free resource: Climate Change Empowerment Handbook from the Australian Psychological Society [1:45] Cognitive biases and strategies to engage more effectively [2:00] Cognitive biases: How humans make sense of facts does not simply follow from rational interpretations of scientific evidence. Exaggerate some and downplay others Climate change risk gets downplayed Influenced by our values and beliefs Tendency to think that the way things are now is right and just Cognitive dissonance: what we know conflicts with what we do [5:00] Psychology helps people cope with and come to terms with climate change. [5:30] ACTIVATE recommended strategies: A: Acknowledge feels C: Create social norms T: Talk about it I: Inspire positive visions V: Value it A: Act T: Time is now E: Engage with nature [6:00] I’d also add (but would mess up the acronym): G: Gratitude and awe S: Self-care [7:30] Resources: Climate Change Empowerment Handbook, Graphic with the ACTIVATE strategies and Episode 5 [8:10] I don’t know about you but listening to those strategies make me hopeful. [8:20] Understanding the psychology behind it helps us understand why we haven’t been able to change and what we need to do.   Resources: Climate Change Empowerment Handbook (2017), Australian Psychological Society ACTIVATE: 8 Psychological Strategies to Tackle Climate Change (2017), Australian Psychological Society Green Team Academy Podcast Episode 5: The Most Important and Easiest Climate Action You Can Take Research results demonstrating the consensus around climate change. The Consensus Project   We’d love to hear your thoughts on this over in the Podcast Discussion Group. Get access through the Green Team Essentials at www.GreenTeamAcademy.com.   If you like what you're hearing, please subscribe, rate and review!   The time for action is now because there is no Planet B!  

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While John Spencer and I were developing the LAUNCH Cycle, we came up with a few areas that were likely stumbling blocks in the creative (design-thinking inspired) process. One of the keys to the Launch Cycle is taking the time to Look, Listen, and Learn throughout the entire process (that is the L in the LAUNCH acronym). In talking with George Couros about the Launch Cycle we had a good conversation about when it was appropriate to share that learning. The quick answer: all the time. From start to finish you can be learning and sharing during the process. Whether it is students doing a Genius Hour Project, teachers creating their own PD, or school leaders implementing an initiative--the key is to be transparent with that learning process. Here's the problem: To be transparent and share your learning means to open yourself up to public failures. This is true for all of us. It is one of the biggest stumbling blocks in the creative process. And it's not the failing. It's the resiliency to get back up and keep trying. It's the tenacity to continue attacking the problem and developing solutions. It's the feeling that your work is not complete until you've made some sort of progress. And I know what you are saying in your head right now, because I'm saying the same thing: It's one thing to fail and bounce back myself or in a small group. It's a completely different level to fail in front of what seems like the whole world and try to keep going in the creative process! But, if we want to be great. If we want our students to be great. If we want our schools to be great. Failure, and sharing that failure, has to be a part of the process. It cannot be hidden. It cannot be swept under the rug. It cannot be forgotten. I'm right there with you. I need to learn how to fail better, and bounce back stronger, and not be afraid to share it with the world. For me, it gets me inspired to hear and see others sharing epic failures with an audience. Enter my inspiration: Elon Musk. Learning How to Fail From Elon Musk One of the best lessons on sharing the entire Launch Cycle is happening right now. We are living in an amazing time, where every step of SpaceX's program is being broadcasted, shared, and discussed in real-time. If you aren't sure what I'm talking about, here's the general gist (or you can read this 30,000-word article on it that I loved). Elon Musk was a co-founder of PayPal where he made millions of dollars when the company sold to eBay. Instead of buying yachts and living off his riches, Musk decided on tackling three of the biggest problems he could think of: Dependence on fossil fuels, space travel, and solar energy. He formed three companies. Tesla is the car company that makes electric cars and battery gigafactories. SolarCity is the smallest company founded on bringing solar energy to the masses. And then there is SpaceX. SpaceX has brought the Space Race back into the 21st century. Musk's goal is to eventually have a SpaceX team travel to Mars. And he is not joking about this. They are hitting almost every milestone along the way. But the best part of this entire story, is that we get to watch it live. The ups and downs, wins and failures. It's an awesome Design Thinking process happening right in front of our eyes. In 2005 when he was starting out on this journey with SpaceX, Musk said the following: Failure has been a huge part of SpaceX's ethos since the beginning. In fact, they almost failed their way out of business. 2006: First launch—failure 2007: Second launch—failure 2008: Third launch—failure They only had enough money and resources left for one more launch. It needed to be successful in order to get any type of funding.  As described in the post linked to above, here's what happened: A friend of Musk, Adeo Ressi, describes it like this: “Everything hinged on that launch … If it works, epic success. If it fails — if one thing goes differently and it fails — epic failure. No in between. No partial credit. He’d had three failures already. It would have been over. We’re talking Harvard Business School case study — rich guy who goes into the rocket business and loses it all.” But on September 28, 2008, SpaceX set off the fourth launch—and nailed it. They put a dummy payload into orbit without a hitch, becoming only the second privately-funded company ever to do so. Falcon 1 was also the most cost-efficient rocket ever to launch—priced at $7.9 million, it cost less than a third of the best US alternative at the time. NASA took notice. The successful fourth launch was enough evidence for them that SpaceX was worth trusting, and at the end of 2008, NASA called Musk and told him they wanted to offer SpaceX a $1.6 billion contract to make 12 deliveries for them to the ISS. Notice, that all of these failures were very public. Livestreamed online. Written about in the mass media. Talked about among colleagues and employees at SpaceX. Then notice something else: You probably didn't know about any of this. One of the biggest lessons we can learn from Elon Musk about failing and bouncing back publicly is that even though you may share it with the world, it doesn't have to be humiliating. Musk and SpaceX failed proudly. It meant they were taking risks. It meant they were pushing forward and trying to make a better world. As teachers and leaders we can often feel defeated when we try something new, take a risk, and end up not getting the results we hoped for. Yet, if we share that journey we are inspiring others to take action themselves. We are showing the world that we aren't "settling" for what we have, but are actively working for something better. Musk on the Fundamental Problem with Taking Risks SpaceX has continued to fail since that successful launch. But with each failure (and with each success) they grow stronger as a company who practices resiliency and promotes risk-taking. Their latest risk is trying to land a rocket (that goes into orbit) onto a landing pad in the middle of the ocean. They have successfully landed a rocket on land, but for bigger launches they need the flexibility of landing the rocket on a robot boat at sea. So far they've had four attempts. All failures. Three were close, one not at all. Now as they go for their fifth attempt, articles like this one from Wired Magazine are popping up all over the internet: "Watch SpaceX Rocket (Probably) Crash Into a Robot Boat (Again)." But for SpaceX this is how they function. Failure is a part of the process. Let's take a look at the LAUNCH Cycle to see how they are sharing, taking risks, learning, and failing throughout this process. L: Look, Listen, and Learn In the first phase, SpaceX (including Musk) look at past experiences, listen to experts, and learn from each other about their next mission or launch. This isn't always pretty or easy. It's a lot of hard work to learn at a deep level, and you can miss things along the way. A: Ask Tons of Questions Now filled with a general understanding, they ask questions and dive deeper into their mission. Why didn't this work? Why did this system fail? Asking questions helps to get to the next step. U: Understanding the Process and/or Problem This leads to understanding the process or problem through experiences. Here SpaceX is failing and learning through those failures. They are also sharing with their team so everyone can be informed and get a deeper level of understanding. N: Navigate Ideas The SpaceX team now applies that newly acquired knowledge to potential solutions. In this phase, they navigate ideas. Here they not only brainstorm, but they also analyze ideas, combine ideas, and generate a concept for what they will create. C: Create a Prototype In this next phase, they create a prototype. This may be many prototypes. It could be a rocket, or a system for landing, or a way to use less fuel. Creation happens with failure often expected to be the initial result. H: Highlight and Fix Next, they begin to highlight what’s working and fix what’s failing. The goal here is to view this revision process as an experiment full of iterations, where every mistake takes them closer to success. This is happening right now at SpaceX by launching four times and failing four times. They continue to highlight, tweak, and fix. This is not easy when you are first starting to take risks. It may feel like the whole world is against you. It may feel like everyone thinks you are crazy. As a teacher or school leader you may be saying, "If I try something and fail, I'll never be allowed to take a creative risk again." Musk dealt with similar sanctions and possibilities when he was starting SpaceX and trying to figure out how to deal with the regulators. Regulators controlled how many "risks" you could take and what the ramifications were if you failed and messed up along the way. But in Musk's mind, the problem was not with the regulators themselves, but the entire system put in place. He points this out in one particular quote: There is a fundamental problem with regulators. If a regulator agrees to change a rule and something bad happens, they can easily lose their career. Whereas if they change a rule and something good happens, they don’t even get a reward. So, it’s very asymmetric. It’s then very easy to understand why regulators resist changing the rules. It’s because there’s a big punishment on one side and no reward on the other. How would any rational person behave in such a scenario? The situation he’s talking about is loss aversion (here's a great post on it). As Shane Parrish says, "it doesn’t stop at regulators, it extends into other areas as well. The same principle applies to most CEOs, managers, leaders, and teachers. If you want to predict behavior, take a close look at the incentives." Let's change the wording in that paragraph for school leaders and teacher scenario: There is a fundamental problem with teachers/leaders. If a teacher/leader agrees to change a rule and something bad happens, they can easily lose their career. Whereas if they change a rule and something good happens, they don’t even get a reward. So, it’s very asymmetric. It’s then very easy to understand why teachers/leaders resist changing the rules. It’s because there’s a big punishment on one side and no reward on the other. How would any rational teacher/leader behave in such a scenario? Does this sound eerily familiar? It's not necessarily any teacher or school leader or student's fault for not taking risks. Often it's based on the system that is in place. When a system actively punishes risk takers, there tends to be less of them.  So, is that it? Should we give up, throw our hands in the air and say, "Well, I guess there is nothing we can do!" Yes, that's an option. It's an option many of us take when we feel like we are beaten down, frustrated, and overwhelmed with the current reality of a system that punishes risks and failure. But, I believe there is another way to think about taking risks. One that provides a more hopeful outcome. As Musk says, "If something is important enough, you should try, even if the probable outcome is failure." How to Take Risks In A System Not Built For It The first thing we can learn from Musk on taking risks is to not do it alone. Sure, Musk put all of his own money on the line, and started the companies by himself, but he has always built and consulted with a Team when taking a risk. Whether it was talking to every rocket scientist and NASA engineer he could find, or consulting with former aerospace experts, Musk decided to take a risk, then brought a team together to make it happen. This team may not be in your own school or space, they may be online and from around the world, but you need support to pull it off. The second piece is making sure to Research and Plan to the best of your abilities. If you take a risk and "wing it", chances are people won't take you or your work seriously. However, if you have a plan backed by research and information, now your risk seems calculated and can be appreciated even if/when you may fail. Third, and maybe most importantly is to Let the work be seen by others. People call Elon Musk the hardest working man in his field. They never question his work ethic. No risks that he or SpaceX take are seen to be based on doing things easy or cutting corners. They are share publicly and put on display to be measures of success and tell a story. When we heard about Musk or SpaceX we then see their failures as an integral part of their story and who they are, and why they have made it this far. Finally, you have to be Honest about consequences. If you fail, and the risk doesn't work, there are going to be consequences. Every time we take a step in one direction it's preventing us to take steps down other paths. Be open with your team and colleagues and students about the consequences of taking a risks. However, failing doesn't always bring with it negative consequences. Some of the best learning experiences happen when we fail. Much of the learning comes from the process, not the end result. Margie Warrell, the author of Stop Playing Safe, has listed these questions as a place to start when we begin to decide whether or not to take a leap of faith and try something new: Do I keep doing what’s always been done, or challenge old assumptions and try new approaches to problems? Do I proactively seek new challenges or just manage those I already have? Do I risk being exposed and vulnerable, or act to protect my pride and patch of power?   Do I ask for what I really want, or just for what I think others want to give me? Do I ‘toot my horn’ to ensure others know what I’m capable of, or just hope my efforts will be noticed? Do I speak my mind or bite my lip, lest I ruffle feathers or subject myself to criticism? Ultimately, we can learn a lot from the experiences (and failures) from people like Elon Musk. Yet, it comes down to our beliefs, and whether we truly think something is important enough to take a risk and possibly end up failing. For me, I know that celebrating failure is hard to do. And maybe we shouldn't celebrate the failure, but instead celebrate the act of taking a risk and bouncing back regardless of the outcome. Here's to trying new things, being passionate about your work, and taking risks in the future that will benefit all our students in the present and in the future.

Jonathan Raymond, author of Good Authority: How to Become the Leader Your Team Is Waiting For, tells us how we can let go of resistance to change by using the DANCE Method. If you've ever struggled with time management, you'll really appreciate the example he demonstrates! Let's get to it! The Cheat Sheet: D: Define the problem simply. A: Assess the impact. N: Name the underlying dynamic. C: Create the smallest next step you can. E: Establish personal accountability. To learn more about social dynamics and productivity hacks, take the Art of Charm Challenge by clicking here, or text CHARMED to 33444. Also be sure to check out our Social Capital Intensive here! Let us know about how you put today's Minisode Monday into practice! Tweet with @TheArtofCharm in your response or write to Jordan directly: jordan@theartofcharm.com (he actually reads everything)! Listen to The Art of Charm, The Forbes List, and hundreds of your favorite podcasts with the free PodcastOne app (on iOS and Android) here! Does your business have an Internet presence? Now save a whopping 50% on new webhosting packages here with HostGator by using coupon code CHARM! Find out more about the team who makes The Art of Charm podcast here! Show notes at http://theartofcharm.com/mm41/ HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you dig the show, please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is what helps us stand out from the crowd and help people find the credible advice they need. Review the show in iTunes! We rely on it! http://www.theartofcharm.com/mobilereview Stay Charming!