Podcasts about c4 leaders

Send us a Text Message.C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #12 Doris Jackson-Shazier is coming from Clermont, Florida (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find via her website shaziercoachingconsult.com and dorisjacksonshazier.com (book)About our guest: Doris Jackson Shazier is a distinguished Leadership Coach, People Management Consultant, Author and accomplished leader with over two decades of dedicated experience in fostering organizational growth, transformation, and excellence. Renowned for her strategic acumen and collaborative leadership approach, Doris has consistently delivered tangible results for clients across diverse industries. Her coaching is specialized in parenting, life, executive and neuro-linguistic programming. Doris's career spans across leadership roles in prominent organizations, where she has led teams as large as 10k and spearheaded critical projects. Her hands-on experience navigating complex business landscapes has honed her ability to identify opportunities, mitigate challenges, and craft effective solutions aligned with clients' goals.  (Should have you running to be President) If that was not enough, Doris recently released her inspiring new book, "Raising Justice: Lessons learned from Motherhood”, a non-fiction masterpiece offering readers a transformative journey toward deeper connections and spiritual growth within their families. In "Raising Justice," Doris draws from her own experiences as a mother and daughter, weaving together personal anecdotes, poignant reflections, and timeless biblical truths to illuminate the path toward healthier, more fulfilling relationships. With empathy and grace, she addresses common challenges faced by mothers and daughters alike, from communication breakdowns to conflicts and misunderstandings, offering readers practical strategies for overcoming obstacles and fostering love, understanding, and forgiveness.  Doris, thanks for sharing your many gifts with the world, for raising 4 beautiful children, and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients…Welcome to the Show! TOTD – “The truth is: Belonging starts with self-acceptance. Your level of belonging, in fact, can never be greater than your level of self-acceptance, because believing that you're enough is what gives you the courage to be authentic, vulnerable and imperfect.”      Brene BrownBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose! In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?The importance of family…Defining moment in your life…What got you into coaching, leadership,…4 step process – create safe spaces, needs based analysis, coach and activate, track results and summarize feedbackBE A TREE – love what you are doing in that space… lets tell the listeners about it…What is Believe in High Accountability and High Morale (positive relationships)What is leadership?Raising Justice - congrats.  How good did it feel to get your authors copy and knowing that your dream is now a reality…let's talk about it…What is coaching?The importance of self-awareness, self-love, and self-care from the context of people management (leader responsibility)Finding fulfillment in life?  How do you define fulfillment?Last book or books you recommend?Legacy 

Enjoy the head of a philanthropic movement, "Jeff Christian," talk about his journey, and the unique way in which he helps to create opportunities for communities to bond. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-christian-1562b857/ https://pizzadays.org

Send us a Text Message.C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #11 Dr. Mort Orman is coming from Sebastian, Florida (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Dr. Orman via his website docorman.com and theangersolution.org. About our guest: Dr. Orman spent 50 years of his life as an Internal Medicine doctor.  Unfortunately, several of his early years of being a doctor were spent being ANGRY.  Being a good doctor, Dr. Orman studied anger management, put in work to deal with his anger…but nothing seemed to help.   So Dr. Orman decided to look deeper at himself and over the next 40 years became an Anger Elimination expert.  He has written 23 books on how to eliminate anger and stress without using drugs, relaxation exercises or other traditional management techniques. He is the creator of the 10-session Angry No More - anger elimination program, the Anger Internal Causes Framework, and The Ultimate Anger Elimination System. Dr. Orman has led more than 100 anger and stress elimination workshops and is passionate about helping all people find internal peace.Thanks for your 50 years of providing healing and education.   Thanks for overcoming your anger challenges and for having the courage and desire to help others do the same.   Welcome to the show. TOTD – “In order to be successful at anything you choose to do, you must make a 100 percent commitment to what it is you are trying to do. If you put 50 percent of your ability into it, that is all that you will get out of it. You must discipline your body and your mind to work towards the goals you have set. Once you have made this decision, then the work begins.”            Johnny UnitasBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Learning from our mistakesCongrats on becoming an author…Sleep Well Again… book title… help me sleep better…Difference between Anger and IrritationDifference of Needing to be Right vs. Being Indifferent of CorrectnessAnger Management vs. Anger EliminationCore Elements of Anger 1. Is someone doing something they shouldn't do.   Is someone being harmed?  Is the person doing the thing…responsible for taking action?   Internal filter of how you view potential anger issues… could have narrow blinders…Practical Solutions to Anger…Legacy  

Send us a Text Message.C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #10 Kirk McCarley is coming from Santa Rosa Beach, Florida (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Kirk via his website theseedsowercoach.comAbout our guest: With more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in both public and private sector environments, Kirk has a solid reputation for fostering individual growth and development beyond his client's expectation. Enthusiastic while also contemplative; determined, yet relaxed; Kirk's passion as a coach is to help clients celebrate self-confidence and achieve their full God-given potential. A graduate of the University of North Texas, Kirk is a Certified Professional Coach as well as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and SHRM-CP Certified. Kirk wears many hats and is also a Production Assistant for both college football and basketball for ESPN and leads group cycling classes as a Certified Spinning Instructor.Kirk has been married to wife Cindy for 43 years and has 2 children and 6 grandchildren. Kirk, thanks for sharing your many gifts and talents with the world and thanks for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients, welcome to the show!TOTD – “You have a dream and you have obstacles in front of you as we all do. None of us ever get through this life without heartache, without turmoil, and if you believe and you have faith and you can get knocked down and get back up again and you believe in perseverance as a great human quality, you find your way.”                     Diana Nyad                                                                                                      Build a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose! In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?The importance of family…married 44 years…most proud of your two children…?I can say this without hesitation: at 67 years of age, I am busier than I've ever been, and enjoying life and work to the maximum. Reinvention came for me later in life; the point is one is never too old to launchDeveloping Confidence… and the power of telling our stories and turning them into good…Blog on site…monthly thoughts.. some great ones and I really liked the FINDING A COMMON LANGUAGE post and the tips for being a better listener and communicator…Embracing silence… to just think… FLOAT PODS…What got you into coaching, leadership…Teach Spinning Classes and from pics online… looks like you love biking…Reassess, Recalibrate, Refocus…Life Coaching, Career Coaching, Transitions…Know at 57 you went through a difficult time in your life… what lessons were learned…How can we get out of our own way?   No FEAR! Rescue dog Ivy…Marathon analogy…loved it… small victories along the way…The curiosity of kittens…What is Accountability?What is leadership?Being where your hands are… the importance of being in the moment Humbleness and Curiosity – how can they be the keys to unlock our passions?What is coaching?The importance of self-awareness and self-love…Legacy 

Send us a Text Message.C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out HTTPS://PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #8 Marcus Higgs is coming from The Bahamas (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find via his website marcushiggs.comAbout our guest: Marcus supports parents of preteens (10-14 y.o.) so they can show up and maintain a meaningful relationship with their child during these natural 'identity breaking' years. He works with parents who value doing hard things and want to be present for their tween before it's too late to bridge the gap. He especially finds joy in supporting multicultural families; families who communicate across generational and cultural divides. With experience in over 20 countries, Marcus developed a profound understanding of human connection and the transformative power of relationships. Marcus believes that discovering and nurturing our innate greatness comes through the bonds we share with ourselves, our families, our communities, and the world around us.Marcus is on a mission to globally mend parent/child relationships through communication and the stories they share using 'The SHOW UP Framework'.   Marcus, thanks for sharing your many gifts with children and families, for doing the vital work you do, and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients.   Welcome to the show!TOTD – ”Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood.  Now is the time to understand more so we may fear less.”              Marie CurieBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:No pressure to live up to your name?   Emperor of Rome….What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Where did you live in Spain….How many languages do you speak?Why teaching?Quick overview of lifespan developmentICE is the challenge with adolescence…I DENTITY…BREAKING.C Collaborative TrustE Emotional ManagementWhere does AI come in and how can parents help their children manage AI…VIA – virtues in action assessment – 24 virtues (5 that are the most common) virtues show up in valuesMoving toward expectations adults set for children…the importance of building up and role modeling for children…Last book or books you recommend?Values that define you?Legacy "The SHOW UP Framework" stands for: 

Send us a Text Message.C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season4 Episode #6 Nick Harris is coming from Portland, Oregon (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Nick via his website nickwharris.com and on Instagram @blakk_wyldeAbout our guest:   Words to describe our guest: passionate, kind, loving, talented, positive, inspirational, full of hope, hard-working, giving, servant, mindful, and happy.  Nick is a graduate of St. Mary's College and the founder of NickWHarris.com.  Nick's area of expertise is in Entrepreneurship, Mindfulness, various Yoga techniques, inspirational speaking, and good old fashion ROCK n ROLL.  Nick is the drummer in two bands and is currently traveling with the heavy metal band - Armed For Apocalypse.   If that was not enough, Nick also recently started a nonprofit organization called INTENSIONS and uses mindful movement, breathwork, and his  larger than life personality and heart to create a space for people to enter as they come and to be loved for who they are.  A second part of INTENSIONS is Nick and his team are reaching out to the unhoused population and spread love with food, breathwork, and mindfulness.In his free time (haha) Nick is also the host of The Power of Positivity Podcast – available on all major platforms.Nick, thanks for sharing your many gifts with the world, for being my good friend, for continuing to challenge yourself to be the best you can be, and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients… welcome to the show.TOTD – “To put the world in order we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right.”                   ConfuciusBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Making one choice at a time to live your best life…tips for doing that?  Tea, vegan, exercise, breathwork, friends, music, learning, pop…You are part of a rare group people who possess a unique ability to help people play to their strengths… how did you develop that skill?What got you into yoga?Is it difficult being on the road and finding food that works for you?Let's talk ROCK n ROLL…Your current band started in 2007, how cool has it been to see it grow into what it is today?What does it feel like to write a song, tighten it up, and then perform it…Dealing with life's adversity and coming out better for it… Internship clip…Tattoo 1 or 1000Camp Royal and the Crew…. What do you love about it…Being where your hands are… the importance of being in the moment Humbleness and Curiosity – how can they be the keys to unlock our passions?Know you played one year of college football and four of rugby.. what is it you love about rugby?The importance of self-awareness and self-love…Finding fulfillment in life?  How do you define fulfillment?Great coaches and mentors…What do you love about reading? Books you recommend?What is truth?Values that define you?Decision making – any tips for helping people not waste energy…Receiving feedback from your body… how do you help your clients process that?Legacy 

Send us a Text Message.C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #5 Dr. Reg Arthur Williams is coming from Ypsilanti, Michigan To contact Dr. Reg reach out to rawill@umich.eduAbout our guest: Dr. Reg Arthur Williams is a master teacher and professor emeritus at the School of Nursing and Psychiatry, Medical School at the University of Michigan.  Dr. Reg received his bachelor of science in nursing in 1968 and then reported to activity duty in the U.S. Navy, stationed at the Naval Hospitals in Pensacola, Florida, and St. Albans, New York. After active duty, he received his master's degree in psychosocial nursing from the University of Washington, Seattle, in 1973 and then taught at the University of Washington School of Nursing in Psychosocial Nursing. He completed his PhD in higher education in 1980 and became chair of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing at University of Michigan, where he taught undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. He has conducted research on depression and was the principal investigator in research funded over a 15-year period by the Department of Defense, TriService Nursing Research Program, to examine stress and depression among young men and women in military service. He has written four books and authored more than 80 journal publications.Dr. Reg, thanks for sharing your many gifts, for taking a leap way back when no one else was leaping into nursing as a male, and for dedicating your life to guiding people out of the depths of depression.   Welcome to the Show!TOTD – “The most important practical lesson that can be given to nurses is to teach them what to observe - how to observe - what symptoms indicate improvement - what the reverse - which are of importance - which are of none - which are the evidence of neglect - and of what kind of neglect.”  Florence Nightingale In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?What got you into the nursing profession?Love the Stress Gym Internet Intervention Program you started… please tell the listeners about it.Being where your hands are… the importance of being in the moment The importance of self-awareness and self-care…S/S of stressS/S of depressionS/S of BipolarAsking for help?Depression – what does history say?  Numbers wise, impact on livelihood…TeachingFinding purpose in life...you are in your 70's, have worked extremely hard, what is it inside you that drives your passion to continue to teach, to learn, to grow, to share…Last book or books you recommend?Legacy   

Welcome back, Converge listeners, for another compelling episode. I'm your host, Jeff Williamson, joined by my co-host Brian Prairie, and today we're thrilled to bring you part two of our enriching dialogue with Jeff Christian, CEO and founder of C4 Leaders!In this episode, Jeff shares the journey and evolution of his initiative, Pizza with Purpose, which began during the uncertain times of 2020. The discussion delves into how this project uses the simple, communal act of sharing pizza to connect and empower individuals across various communities, even during periods of social distancing and isolation.Jeff elaborates on the transformative experiences facilitated by these gatherings, which aim to foster understanding and unity among diverse groups. He highlights the inspiring story of the pizza day events that bring people together to "break bread," engage in meaningful conversations, and discover common ground despite inherent differences.Additionally, Jeff talks about his dual role as an author aiming to impact families and children with his book, "Lucy's Secret Sauce." The book metaphorically presents the idea that everyone has a unique 'secret sauce' or innate gift that, when shared, enriches the community. As Jeff puts it, "We're more alike than we are different...and if we can create that space to say, is there a better way that we both can get our needs met?"This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in community building, leadership in non-profit sectors, and the powerful impact of simple, heartfelt initiatives in bringing people together. Tune in to be inspired by how passion and pizza can make a world of difference. Don't forget to subscribe to catch more stories of courage, community, and innovative leadership!

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #4 Ann Garcia is coming from Portland, OR (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Ann via her website howtopayforcollege.comAbout our guest: Ann Garcia, aka The College Financial Lady, has helped thousands of families save millions of dollars on college. A fee-only Certified Financial Planner and managing partner of Independent Progressive Advisors, Ann specializes in helping families balance the desire to support their children's dreams with the reality of funding their own lives. Early in Ann's career as a financial advisor, she heard the same two questions again and again from her clients. One group asked, “How can we possibly afford to save for college and retirement?” Another group asked, “How can I save for retirement when I'm paying so much on my student loans every month?” In working with families– including her own– to plan for college, Ann has learned that a good college plan is equal parts good parenting and good financial planning. Ann has been featured in the New York Times, US News & World Report, CNN Money and countless other media outlets. Ann, thanks for sharing your financial wisdom with the world, and for guiding people on an important and often overwhelming journey…paying for college.  Ann, welcome to the show!TOTD – “Anything that's human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable.   When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.   The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.”                                                                   Fred Rogers                                                                                                                          Build a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose! In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Guiding families with one of their biggest life decisions…when is the right time to start having the conversations…Inflation and tuition increases…difference between net price and 529 plan and your child does not go to college – now what?What do parents need to know about it…Blog is incredible: FAFSA, thinking of transferring,  saving tips, student loans, application process, financial aid, 529 plans, work study jobs, Congrats on becoming an author, HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE… highlights…Online course… tell the listeners about the benefits of that course…Balance of saving for college and saving for retirement?Legacy   

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #3 Susan Murphy is coming from the Charlotte, North Carolina area (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find via her website susanmurphyvosot.com.  VOSOT voice over sound on tapeAbout our guest:Working with young minds, hearts, and voices is Susan's passion and life's work.  Spending more than 40 years on-air, in production, and as a college professor, Susan decided to share her wisdom and created VOSOT – coaching for broadcasters.  Susan guides young broadcasters to find their voice – resulting in personal fulfillment and lifting their careers to new heights.Susan considers it an honor to share what she has learned as a voice actor, traffic reporter, live host, radio personality, and news director. Susan is grateful for the opportunity to help others achieve similar professional success and career satisfaction.Susan, thanks for sharing your many gifts and for helping countless individuals share theirs as well.   Welcome to the show!TOTD – “The credit belongs to the person who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends themself in a worthy cause; who at best, if they win, know the thrill of high achievement, and, if they fail, at least fails daring greatly, so that their place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.”                                                                                                                         Theodore Roosevelt In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?The difference between your role as mother and your new role as grandmotherThe power of LISTENING…The ART of CONVERSATIONThe process of your teaching methodology4:1 ratio of telling ourselves some things we are doing well…. Our own worst critic…What are the mechanics of speaking (basketball…). What exercises can we do to improve our voice?Tone and Pitch – what are they and how can we improve both of themWhat have you learned through all your years of helping people speak with confidenceSpeaking with authenticityConnecting to the words in which you are speakingProfessor at Hofstra (Long Island, NY), what did you most enjoy during that time of your life.Legacy  

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #2 Darryl Rodgers is coming from Cary, North Carolina (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Darryl via his website thefamilyrecoverycoach.comAbout our guest:  Renewed Hope Family Recovery Coaching was established in 2018 and believes that every parent deserves to see their child grow up and be who they were created to be.Darryl Rodgers is the founder who shares his wisdom as a speaker, author, and family recovery coach. Darryl specializes in working with parents of children struggling with a substance use disorder. Darryl also serves on the state advisory board of NC Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Darryl and his wife, Kim have been married for thirty-one years. They are the proud parents of two boys, Justin and Chase.  Darryl, thanks for sharing your gifts with the world and for having the courage to take your darkest day and use it as a source of light.   Welcome to the show.TOTD – “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”         Helen KellerBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose! In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?How vital is COMMUNICATION in the role of parent and child…Building a Relationship of Empowerment with your child…The influence of technology… and the balance of autonomy vs. parental checking in/control…Discover – Grow – Let Go… on your website…Renewed Hope Community – please tell the listeners …A Life Half Lived – A True Story of Love, Addiction, Tragedy, and Hope – book written shortly after Chase's death… over 40,000 downloads… unfiltered story of your pain…Managing Emotions to create a life that brings you fulfillment Free Masterclass for parents – Decide, Communicate, Create…Online Course for Parents with Addicted Children…The Secret Superpowers of Teenagers - bookThe importance of self-awareness and self-love…3 things to know…30 min masterclass… importance of boundaries…Turning Pain into Purpose…Legacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #1 Dr. Jann Freed is coming from Des Moines, Iowa (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Jann via her website jannfreed.com and via her podcast Becoming a Sage with Dr. Jann FreedAbout our guest: Like a human GPS, Dr. Jann helps organizations and individuals get from where they are today to where they want to be.  Dr. Jann is a leadership development consultant and speaker who helps organizations hire and improve employee engagement, navigate change management, and develop leaders at all ages and stages of their careers. Dr. Jann has a keen interest in helping individuals in the later stages of their careers find meaning and purpose beyond their work and has authored her new book titled, "Breadcrumb Legacy: How Great Leaders Live a Life Worth Remembering."  Dr. Jann's book serves as a guide to leaving "a trail of meaning throughout your life and career." The book is full of inspirational and practical stories highlighting how to live a life worth remembering. Dr. Jann, thanks for sharing you many gifts with the world and for continuing to leave breadcrumbs of insight, knowledge, and wisdom.   Welcome to the show!TOTD – “Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” ~ Carl Jung.”Build a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Show me the evidence…know you like to stay on top of the latest and greatest… what have you been learning lately?Live like you are dying…great tedx talk…What got you into coaching, leadership, podcasting…What is engagement and how can business owners/leaders increase it?How important is self awareness?Finding ourselves, our purpose,…Define Ego and how it can run our life?  What is leadership?Humbleness and Curiosity – how can they be the keys to unlock our passions?Actions we can take today to start leaving breadcrumbs for our legacy?Last book or books you recommend?Enhancing the skill of giving and receiving feedback… how do you do that for your clientsLegacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #37 Madeleine Weiss is coming from Washington, DC (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find via her website madelaineweiss.comAbout our guest:  Madelaine Claire Weiss is a Harvard trained Licensed Psychotherapist, Mindset Expert, and Board-Certified Executive, Career, & Life Coach who helps people master their minds so they can maintain and enjoy satisfaction and success in all areas of their lives. Madelaine is a co-author of the Handbook of Stressful Transitions Across the Lifespan, and author of “Getting to G.R.E.A.T. a 5-Step Strategy for Work and Life.” Madelaine is a former group mental health practice administrative director, a corporate chief organizational development officer, and associate director of the Anatomical Gift Program at Harvard Medical School. In her role as corporate trainer, Madelaine designs and delivers programs for diverse organizations and has been featured on NBC, Bold TV, & FOX TV.  Madelaine, thanks for sharing your wisdom and many gifts with the world and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients.  Welcome to the show! TOTD – “As a lotus flower is born in water, grows in water and rises out of water to stand above it unsoiled, so I, born in the world, raised in the world having overcome the world, live unsoiled by the world.”                                                                          BuddhaBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose! In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Life as a process…The Goldilocks Principle – action steps that are designed by the client and where they want to go in their lives… steps are not so big…but not so small that the brain is bored…(needs to be engaged, always moving forward, not too big, not too small, just right)…Great website, blog, and 3 part online course for making decisions… via her websiteWhat is PEAK PERFORMANCE DECISION MAKING?Where do Emotions come in as far as making decisions?Stress and the effect on us…Legacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #36 Limor Bergman Gross is coming from Tel Aviv, Israel (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find via her website limorbergman.comAbout our guest: With over 20 years of experience as a software engineer, engineering manager, and Director of engineering, Limor is well-versed in the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field. After spending nine years in the US,  Limor returned to her homeland of Israel with the goal of reigniting her passion to empower women in the tech industry.  Limor wanted to share her voice and created a YouTube channel to discuss the unique challenges women face in tech leadership.  Limor wanted to share her wisdom and offers one on one coaching, providing practical tips to guide women in advancement of their careers. Limor is in her second season as podcast host of From a Woman to a Leader.  Interviewing powerful woman from all over the world…sharing their knowledge and wisdom.Limor, thanks for sharing your many gifts with the world, and for specifically focusing on empowering women.  Welcome to the show!TOTD – ““There is something in every one of you that waits and listens for the sound of genuine in yourself.  It is the only true guide you will ever have.  And if you cannot hear it, you will all of your life spend your days on the ends of strings that someone else pulls.”                                                                                                                    Howard ThurmanBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?The importance of family…LinkedIn…how do you help your clients enhance their messaging on that platform…What got you into coaching, leadership, podcasting…What is leadership?The importance of self-awareness and self-love…Finding fulfillment in life?  How do you define fulfillment?Great coaches and mentors…What do you love about reading?Last book or books you recommend?Values that define you?Legacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #35 Dr. Vic Manzo Jr. is coming from Knoxville, Tennessee (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Dr. Vic at empoweryourreality.com and his podcast themindfulexperiement.com About our guest: Dr. Vic hit his financial peak in the first 5 years of his business but it came with a huge price tag… he was burned out, exhausted, and shockingly, unfulfilled.   Dr. Vic knew he had to change his ways and months and months of studying, researching, experiencing…he decided to follow an approach that related to spiritual truths, ancient wisdom, universal laws, quantum physics, and neuroscience. Focusing on mindset, limiting beliefs, subconscious mind, reframing one's mindset and much more.​People in his circle noticed something different and wanted to know how he had transformed his life.  Soon Dr. Vic was sharing his wisdom with others and was in the process establishing his coaching and life philosophies.  Dr. Vic currently invests his time as an International Business Success Coach, Certified Pediatric Chiropractor, 3x Author, Podcaster, and Speaker.  Dr. Vic, congrats on an amazing life journey, for finding and sharing your many gifts and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients.   Welcome to the show!​TOTD – “For what it's worth: it's never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There's no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it.”                                  From Benjamin ButtonIn this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Grew up in Chicago… have to talk about PIZZA…What do you love about Knoxville?I know you LOVE PROCESS… share insight you have for helping the listeners learn how to appreciate process….Blog – great insights and tipsLet's talk about your books:  CONGRATS…Decoding the Matrix, A Walk in the Dark, & Rediscover your GreatnessFinding fulfillment in life?  How do you define fulfillment?Last book or books you recommend?Legacy

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #34 Iris Grimm is coming from Atlanta, GA (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Iris via her website irisgrimm.comAbout our guest: Iris grew up in East Germany. After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, Iris moved to West Germany to attend college where she received a BS degree in Business Management and Communication from the University of Applied Sciences in Mainz. Iris dreamed of living abroad, and in 1995, to took flight to work in Atlanta, Georgia. After five years spent in unfulfilling jobs, Iris launched her journey into professional coaching and has not looked back.For over 22 years, Iris has learned to use a variety of coaching approaches, techniques, and tools. Iris has studied diverse topics – such as -  leadership development, emotional intelligence, emotional competence, neuroscience, advanced communication, personal growth, public presentation skills, mindfulness, happiness – you name it. Iris is an avid learner, not only for her growth and leadership development but for that of the people she serves.Iris, thanks for jumping on that plane back in 1995 and for continuing to challenge yourself to be the best you can be.   Iris, welcome to the show!TOTD – “Our task must be to free ourselves … by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.” – Albert Einstein                                                                                                                   Build a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?I know you like to challenge yourself… talk about the tough mudder experience and then let's talk about your improv experience…I know you love being out in nature… what do you love and how have you incorporated that space into what you do to help people play to their strengths?What got you into coaching, leadership, podcasting…Love the Tedx talk, congrats.  What was the highlight, how much prep went into getting ready, how good did it feel when you walked on and off the stage?LOVE DOG GONE LEADERSHIP…. What is the gist of that course?Emotional Competence – an 8 session curriculum…what were the highlights of that program?Last book or books you recommend?Legacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #33 Jim Salvucci is coming from Newburgh, NY (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Jim via his website guidanceforgreatness.com and On Leading with Greatness (blog/podcast): jimsalvucci.substack.comAbout our guest: Jim's career spans over 30 years, much of which was as a college administrator.  His goal was always to help set higher education and its institutions on a more successful path.  He helped leaders at every level to become their best selves and to cultivate the best in others by refocusing on the organization's mission.After seeing the increased need for this kind of specialized thinking and support in the corporate world, Jim moved into the corporate arena where he offers his experience and commitment to leaders and emerging leaders.Jim, thanks for your years of dedication to all your students and staff and thanks for sharing your many gifts with the world.   Jim, Welcome to the show!TOTD – “The range of what we think and do is limited by what we fail to notice.   And because we fail to notice that we fail to notice, there is little we can do to change; until we notice how failing to notice shapes our thoughts and deeds.”                                                                                                                                   RD LaingIn this episode:I know you are a huge Bob Dylan fan… tell me about how that came about…What are your life's essential ingredients?What got you into coaching, leadership, podcasting…The power of synchronicity… stress, immune system, oxytocin….Self-awarenessToo much information…how do you help your clients filer what is important and what they can delegate?  Eisenhower MatrixWhy is being flexible and open to change so important?Great coaches and mentors…What do you love about reading?Last book or books you recommend?Values that define you?Decision making – any tips for helping people not waste energy…Enhancing the skill of giving and receiving feedback… how do you do that for your clientsDealing with Burnout Legacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #32 Edward Miskie is coming from New York City (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find via his website edwardmiskie.com and Instagram @edwardmiskieAbout our guest:Edward is an actor, author, producer, singer, songwriter, and someone yet to be defined.  Edward is a sole survivor of a rare cancer and tells his life story in his book "Cancer, Musical Theatre, and Other Chronic Illnesses.”Edward's story is a fantasy, non-fiction, funny-as-cancer-can-be musical theatre fever dream fueled by chemo, alcohol, sex, & heartbreak. Edward navigates his way through the painful realities of being a full-time cancer patient - indecencies, heartbreaks, wins, shenanigans & more. Edward is a creative who is constantly finding new ways to express who he is and to bring humor, love, insight, passion, talent, and inspiration to all.  Edward, thanks for sharing your many gifts and talents and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients.  Welcome to the show!TOTD – “I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work, the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch, which I've got held up for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.”                                                                                                              George Bernard ShawBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Originally from Lebanon?The importance of family…How did you get into acting?Congrats on writing your book, what was the inspiration.  How good did it feel to get the artists proof?What was life like before cancer and what was life like after?   Support allowing yourself to receive it as well as providing it…Talented singer… listened to HUNGRY… enjoyed it!How have the arts shaped who you are today?  Self-doubt…Being where your hands are… the importance of being in the moment Legacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #31 Michelle DeKeyser is coming from Franklin, Wisconsin (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Michelle via her website: connectingmamas.com (great site with an incredible blog…)About our guest: Michelle is a wife and mom of three kids who participated in various mom groups, ran a few, even joined some book clubs, but envisioned something different as she found herself looking around still wondering what did she like to do that didn't involve the kid's activities. As she worked to discover her own passions, she realized that there is no one size fits all program, but the true key to figuring out your passion and making your goals happen is finding connection in a supportive environment.  Michelle envisions connecting mamas by building a support system to remove the loneliness and isolation that can be felt in motherhood. She holds a MA in education, spent 8 years in the classroom, and traveled around the world for 13 months before starting her own family and becoming a stay-at-home mom.  Michelle, thanks for dedicating your life to help mother's and families all over the world and thanks for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients – welcome to the show! TOTD – “To put the world in order we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right.”           ConfuciusBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose! In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?What do you love about Wisconsin?The importance of family…Family meals…The importance of self-awareness and self-love…Legacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #30 Katja Schleicher is coming from The Netherlands You can find via her website katjaschleicher.comAbout our guest: With three languages, two passports and a European heart, Katja travels across borders constantly to bring people and ideas closer through communication. She speaks at conferences about communicative misunderstandings and how to initiate change through communication. Known for her provocative style and her sense of humor on stage she looks deeper into our communication troubles – and is not afraid to talk about them.Katja has degrees in both German and English in Language, Literature, Linguistics, and Psychology.  For more than a decade Katja has passionately crafted her style and has shared her gifts with clients all over the world.  Katja, thanks for helping many people communicate more effectively and thanks for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients.   Welcome to the show! TOTD – “You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink… although, you can make it thirsty.”  UnknownIn this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?What is intercultural communication?The importance of transparency?Flexibility in how you deliver information/meet…having the right format for the right purposeThe importance of reading the room How important is LISTENINGWhat is the process for becoming a speaker?Last book or books you recommend?Enhancing the skill of giving and receiving feedback… how do you do that for your clientsLegacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #3 Kyle Gillette is coming from Lynden, Washington (inform, inspire, & transform) You can find Kyle via his website blueshirtcoaching.com and blueshirtcoaching.com/podcastAbout our guest: Kyle is the founder and CEO of Blue Shirt Coaching. His mission is to help leaders shift their mindsets and habits to become the leaders they are meant to be. After running four different businesses and seeing two of them succeed, Kyle knows what it's like to have businesses fail and succeed. Kyle has been a small business coach to dozens of companies and ran a men's mentoring program for three years. He believes that every company should have a culture of accountability and growth with self-aware leaders who empower their teams.  Kyle, thanks for sharing your many gifts with the world and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients.   Welcome to the show!TOTD –“Life is an exciting business, and most exciting when it is lived for others." - Helen Keller                                                                                                 Build a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Congrats on your businesses –What is the one thing you would share  (a lesson learned so to say) with a listener who is thinking about starting a new business?What got you into coaching?(I know this is part of your BLUE acronym but this question has to do with your personal development…The importance of self awareness and when did you develop it and how to you help your clients develop it?Please share a success story that just fills your heart with love!What is a blue leader?People who have helped you along your journey…Books you love to read and recommendThe people in your circle and the influence they have in your life… ROLES – finding our way…AccountabilityProcess of growth and development?Tips for developing a specific part of your game?Legacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 BONUS Episode James Roberts III is coming from Vacaville, California (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find James via Instagram @jamesr_4lAbout our guest:  James is a student-athlete and senior starting guard on the 13-5 Vacaville Boys Basketball team.  A few words to describe James: hooper, healer, inspirer, bucket filler, hope dealer, influencer, believer, brother, son, friend, communicator, team player, good dancer, dedicated, hard worker, and someone undefined. Words his teammates use to describe James – adaptable, passionate, coachable, versatile. Coach Duane Kaman states, James is a senior guard that is a fearless, blue collar player.  He is dependable, consistent, and coachable.  He leads our defense and provides whatever the team needs on a daily basis while never complaining.  James is a great team player with plenty of skill to play all positions.   We are blessed to have him on the team.James, thanks for sharing your many talents with your family, your team, your teammates, Vacaville High School, and the greater Vacaville community.   Welcome to the show.TOTD – “Humility is not thinking less of yourself.  It's thinking of yourself less.”  C.S. LewisBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose! In this episode:Getting to Know JamesText from James mother:Take your pick:  Warriors or Lakers, 49ers or Raiders, Giants or A's.  Hamburger or hot dog, Mexican food or Italian, sweet or savory, and finally… best pizza in Vacaville?What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Something most people might not know about you?How do you like to spend your free time?Go to when you are hungry?Steven Spielberg calls you and says, James, I want to make a SUPERHERO movie about you and want to know who should be cast in your role, what are your superpowers and what do you stand for?Hero HighlightHardship BasketballYou are on the bus to Reno and the bus breaks down:  who on your team is going to fix it, who on your team is going to cook the food, and who will provide the entertainment?Any pregame ritual?Toughest place to playBest player you ever played againstBiggest difference between James as a soph vs. seniorWhat do you love most about being on a team?What ingredients do you bring to your team?What ingredients could be added to allow your team to play to it's full potential?What do you need to play to your full potential.What does it feel like running out of the locker room in front of a packed house, when the lights turn off and you hear your name in the starting line up?What actions did you take and do you continue to take to make that happen.What does the Wood vs. Vacaville game mean? What do you most appreciate about Coach Kaman? Future PlansPlans for the future?Dental SchoolCollege Basketball  Advice for a parent or young person listening?Last thing you listened to, read, witnessed … that “took your breath away”, made you really stop and think?Legacy  -  John Alston quote then…When the final buzzer sounds and you realize your hs career is over, what do you want to feel in your heart and what do you want to leave behind.

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #29 Dr. Kevin Gazzara is coming from Phoenix, Arizona (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Kevin via his website www.magnaleadership.com, kevin@magnaleadership.com, https://magnaleader.co/GIFTAbout our guest:In 2007, Kevin departed the corporate world with two of his colleagues to start Magna Leadership Solutions - a management and leadership consulting firm.  Kevin has more than 30 years of management, leadership, organizational development, and teaching experience in industries spanning from heavy equipment to high tech.  Kevin is a professor at 6 different universities and is the co-author of The Leader of OZ: Revealing the 101 Secrets of Marvelous Leadership for the 21st Century.  Kevin's development of the Task Quotient (his dissertation for his PhD), gained him the  “Future HR Leader” award from Human Capital magazine and for the past 20+ years, Kevin and his team have been helping people find their purpose and engage with their work so that they can develop, acquire, and be in a state FLOW.   We will discuss FLOW in greater detail throughout this episode.Kevin, thanks for developing your many gifts and for having the courage to stand tall and share them with the world.   Welcome to the show!TOTD – “A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.”  Lao TzuIn this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?The new PQ programTask Quotient (TQ)..flow and getting balance to keep motivated and engaged….increases motivation, empowerment, and engagement…Doing vs. Delegating? Am I restricting personal or professional development by me doing it vs. allowing someone else the opportunity to develop?Task Types…assessment tool…raise satisfaction…Developing your leadership passion… engineering people to be there best… was there an inspiration early in your career…The importance of context in application to challenges, layoffs, leadership, learning…Personal Growth and Development.. to bring and add value to your skill set and therefore, your company…Growth Mindset…BECOME IRREPLACEABLE…TODAY IS THE DAY TO THINK WHAT IS NEXT…creativity and innovation…Chat GPT…thoughts and the potential to replacing jobs…. How do we adapt to bring value…Team work and how do you teach it…What is leadership? Legacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #28 Richard Friesen is coming from San Jose, California You can find Richard via his website https://conversations.money and https://conversations.money/giftAbout our guest:Richard works with professionals and business leaders who want to increase their personal effectiveness with joy and grace. His neuroscience-based Mind Muscles™ model gives his clients the opportunity to reach their goals with online training, simulations, interactive exercises, group support, and real-time decision processes.Richard has been a broker, floor trader, and built and sold a successful options trading firm and financial software company. He is also the inventor of ten significant trading interface patents. This combined with his Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and neuroscience focus, brings a unique framework to business, investing, and career success.Richard is also the author of “A Private Conversation with Money” the book observes the main character “Joe” dealing with conflicts, self-sabotage, and belief systems around money and wealth. Richard, thanks for sharing your countless gifts with the world and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients.   Welcome to the show. TOTD – ““Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.”                                                                                                                       EPICTETUSBuild a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose! In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Congrats on your book…what was the highlight of writing it?  Experience the 10 keys to financial freedom…Decision making – real time decision processes and long-term decision making…let's explore…Great coaches and mentors…Let's talk about self-awareness and agency…RAS and visualization…What is Joy and Happiness?Last book or books you recommend?Legacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #27 is Dan Clouser is coming from Colorado (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Dan via his website https://danclouser.comAbout our guest: Baseball was one of Dan's first loves.   He played growing up and when his playing career was over, he needed to find a way to stay involved with the game.  So Dan founded and ran a nonprofit youth sports organization called the BIG Vision Foundation, which for the next 30 years would consume his life.  Dan coached teams, ran tournaments and was in charge of a 130 acre sports complex.  Dan loved every second of that life until he didn't.  In 2019 Dan had a calling from God and knew he was being called for a different purpose.The calling, according to Dan, sounded crazy, but it was destined to happen… Dan sold most of his material possessions, loaded up his wife dog and hit the road to see what life had instore.Dan thanks for having the courage to take a leap of faith, thanks for spending much of your youth – investing in the lives of young people, and most importantly, for sharing your many gifts with the world.   Dan, welcome to the show. TOTD – “My life is my message.”  Reporter asking Gandhi to describe his work…In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?What is life like living in an RV?What do you love about the game of baseball?  Teaching, coaching, leading…The importance of family…speak to how your time with family is different now that you live on the road…Book – The Journey of My Mother's Son, The Beauty of a Diamond, and Four Paws and Six Wheels Across America – great blog about your journey…congrats and how did you get started in writing?PODCAST – The Journey of My Mother's Son… Many Little People, Many Little Places The Chance Meeting of People and the GIFTS we receive when we are present to receive them…What is Freedom?Legacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #26 Dai Manuel is coming from Vancouver, British Columbia You can find via his website daimanuel.comAbout our guest: Dai - the ultimate super dad, husband extraordinaire, and all-around life enthusiast! Dai is on a mission to inspire and positively impact one million role models across the globe, encouraging them to lead a FUN-ctionally healthy life through education, community, and a whole lot of encouragement.As an award-winning digital thought leader and author, Dai has mastered the art of leading by example, always staying true to his values of Fitness, Family, Faith, Finances, and FUN. He knows firsthand how challenging it can be to juggle life's responsibilities while prioritizing health and happiness.But don't let his impressive resume fool you - Dai's infectious personality and contagious enthusiasm truly set him apart. He's a sought-after lifestyle mentor, executive performance coach, and keynote speaker who will leave you feeling inspired, motivated, and ready to take on the world.Dai, thanks for sharing your many gifts with the world and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients – Welcome to the show!TOTD – “Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”                                                                                                                       Brene BrownIn this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?What do you love about British Columbia?The Moose is Loose.. tell me about that nickname…Pushing your body both mentally and physically beyond what you think is possible… how do you help your clients get into that spaceBlog – lots of great advice… sleep, health profession, love the article on nurses and the 10 tips… funny the last one you mentioned is HUGE – compression socks…use to be called TED HOSE…Tedx – Why Vulnerability is a Human Thing… congrats – great talk and important messageMentorship Mondays…Empathy, Compassion,…one of the hardest things… to go first… sharing what is important in your life…biggest takeaways….I know you love being out in nature… what do you love and how have you incorporated that space into what you do to help people play to their strengths?Congrats on your book – Dai Manuel's Whole Life Fitness ManifestoLet's talk about STRESS and the effect it has on the body both physically and mentally…What tips do you offer to your clients to limit their stressFinding fulfillment in life?  How do you define fulfillment?Legacy   

On this episode of Leadership Level Up, Jeff Williamson welcomes Jeff Christian to the show! As the CEO and founder of C4 Leaders, a nonprofit organization, Christian brings a wealth of experience from diverse roles, including coaching and nursing.Uncover the core principles of effective leadership as Christian highlights the 'Four Cs' behind his organization: communication, chemistry, consistency, and creativity. He emphasizes the transformative power of active listening, which he says fosters an environment where team members feel acknowledged and valued.Drawing from personal experiences, Christian reflects on pivotal life lessons, sharing advice to his younger self as well as describing the nuances of parenting. Explore the significance of creating the space that allows individuals to learn as well as the importance of offering unconditional love for personal growth, both in leadership and in life.Be sure to subscribe to Leadership Level Up so you don't miss future conversations with great leaders!MEET YOUR GUESTJeff Christian, founder of C4 Leaders, draws on his upbringing in Campbell, California, where his mother's example instilled the value of service. His 'Pizza Day Series' helps aspiring leaders by sharing life's values through pizza-making, emphasizing personal growth through the principles of communication, chemistry, consistency, and creativity (C4). His background includes nursing, coaching, and leadership consultation. Jeff's work centers on nurturing minds, bodies, and spirits, emphasizing that success comes from doing things the right way, both in sports and in life.

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #25 Nancy Pickard is coming from Aspen, Colorado You can find Nancy via her website nancypickardlifecoach.comAbout our guest:She lives by example. In 2017, she traveled alone in Thailand and Vietnam and undertook her biggest challenge, climbing Kilimanjaro at the age of 61. Coaching others to step out of fear and into bigger versions of themselves is her passion.Nancy Pickard is a Certified Integrative Coach through The Ford Institute for Transformational Training. She is certified as a Breakthrough Shadow Coach, Empowered Parent Coach, Courage Coach, Healing Your Heart Coach, Leadership Coach, Holistic Lifestyle Coach and Bigger Better Braver Coach. She is the author of - Bigger Better Braver: Conquer your fears, Embrace your courage, Transform your life. Nancy, thanks for sharing your gifts with the world, for helping thousands of people find their way, overcome fear, and live Bigger, Better, and Braver!  Welcome to the show.TOTD –“ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward.” Amelia Earhart                                                                                      In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?The importance of family!Congrats on becoming an author – what has been the an unexpected result of your books success? What got you into coaching?Please share a success story that just fills your heart with love!Let's talk about overcoming fear and a fairly recent trip you had on the Hells Canyon trip with your son (great blog post).  What is the balance as we get older with living a life with passion and living a life with balance of risk vs. reward…Process of growth and development?Hells Canyon trip with your son…loved the blogI know you have lived a full life – is there any one part that you felt totally changed the trajectory of it!The voice in our head that doesn't allow us to be/develop our best self..The key to life – SIMPLICITY…Legacy 

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #22 Jessica Speer is coming from Colorado You can find Jessica via her website jessicaspeer.comAbout our guest: Jessica Speer is the highly acclaimed author of BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships and Middle School - Safety Goggles Advised. On August 8th – you release The Phone Book as well – congrats! A review from BFF or NRF “This book is an excellent guide to friendship for "tweens." It is super engaging with the quizzes and "fill-in-the-blank" sections; the cute graphics make it really fun and accessible; AND it provides really great info that resonates with tween girls, without ever seeming "preachy." Jessica's interactive books engage and entertain readers by combining the stories of preteens and teens with fun activities and practical insights. She has a master's degree in social sciences and explores topics in ways that connect with kids.Jessica, thanks for sharing your gifts with the world and for choosing to guide our youth and families in their quests to develop their best selves.   Welcome to the show!TOTD – "Family should be the place where you can be your most complete self. Where you're accepted and appreciated, seen and valued, even in moments of disagreement. It should be your soft place to fall, the place where you're reminded that no matter what happens to you, in the face of your deepest challenges, you are loved."   Oprah Winfrey                                                                                                          In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?The importance of family!Congrats on your work as an author – three books, plans for more…Why children's books?What can we/parents/teachers do to help children with healthy digital habits?Middle School – Safety Goggles Advised… What did the research tell you?How can we best help youth during that difficult transition?What is the best thing parents can do to support their child?BFF or NRF – what did you learn in writing that book?How do you define friendship?Post Pandemic Friendships… how has the pandemic changed friendships for children?What is the Friendship Pyramid?Was bullying covered in the book?What is I POWER?The YODA WAY?  What is it?Helping youth work through difficult emotions – what tips do you provide?Legacy   

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 3 Episode #23 Brandle Easter is coming from Wichita, Kansas You can find Brandle via his website gccoachconsultant.comAbout our guest: Brandle is the founder and CEO of GoalCast – a coaching and consulting company.  Brandle's focus is like the triple threat – Basketball Skill Development, Personal Coaching, and Consulting. With over forty years of training, playing, and coaching basketball and nearly three decades of pastoral fieldwork, Brandle continues to expand and shape his coaching style.  Every individual's experience is unique; Brandle methodically searches for the right program and routine for clients. Resulting in a winning and welcoming approach as he and his clients travel through their transformational journey.Brandle, thanks for sharing you many gifts and talents with the world, for being a guest on the show, and most importantly, a friend to me and my family.  Brandle, Welcome to the show!TOTD –“Without ambition, one starts nothing.  Without hard work, one finishing nothing.  The prize will not be sent to you.  You need to win it!”                                         Ralph Waldo Emerson                                                                                                In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?The importance of family!Congrats on your new business – what was the most exciting part of getting it up and running? What do you love about the game?Coach Harvey Tahara and Coach Bob Burton… People who have helped you along your journey…The people in your circle and the influence they have in your life… The importance of self awareness and when did you develop it and how do you help your clients develop it?ROLES – finding our way…The POWER OF STORY…What is LOVE and how can we experience it more…I know you have lived a full life – is there any one part that you felt totally changed the trajectory of it!Skills we need as people, dealing with life, change, love, relationships…Trauma… resolving it, learning from it, growing thru it…Learning how to forgiveLegacy 

In this episode, Jeff interviews Jeff Christian, a remarkable individual who has dedicated his life to serving others and sharing the recipe for success.Jeff wears many hats in his life, including being a husband, father, registered nurse, and basketball coach. He is also the host of the Life's Essential Ingredients podcast and the founder of the nonprofit organization, C4 Leaders®. Recently, Jeff authored a book called "We Rise Together - The Pizza Day Series," aimed at empowering young readers to embrace vital life lessons and recognize their own greatness.With 29 years of experience as a registered nurse, Jeff has worked in various settings, from the Trauma Intensive Care Unit at a Level 1 Trauma Center to teaching nursing at Sacramento City College. Throughout his career, his driving force has always been serving others, and he continues to do so in his retirement by volunteering for organizations like C4 Leaders, CASA of Solano County, UCDMC's NODA Program, and Winters High School Girls Basketball.Jeff shares his insights on the power of the pizza-making process and how it can serve as a catalyst for personal growth and collective progress. Tune in or watch and be inspired by Jeff's wisdom and infectious enthusiasm. Together, we can learn, grow, and discover the key ingredients that can help us create a better future.

Today's guest on the Writer's Parachute, Guiding Author and Writer dreams to a perfect landing®...is: Author, Basketball Coach, Nurse, CEO for Non-Profit, C4 Leaders, Jeff Christian

Season 2 Episode #41 Dr. William Attaway is coming from Herndon, VirginiaYou can find Dr. Attaway at catalyticleadership.netAbout our guest Dr. William Attaway is a Leadership and Executive Coach for Catalytic Leadership, LLC, a company he founded to help leaders INTENTIONALLY grow and thrive. He has served in local church ministry for over 25 years, and is currently the Lead Pastor of Southview Community Church, where he has served since 2004. Dr. Attaway holds a Ph.D. in Old Testament (with an emphasis in Biblical Backgrounds and Archaeology), he loves to read and speak about leadership, organizational change, and building up people and teams.  In January of 2022 he released his newest book is Catalytic Leadership. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, currently living in northern Virginia with his beautiful wife Charlotte and their two daughters. Dr. Attaway, thanks for sharing your gift with the world, for dedicating your life to serving others, and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients…Welcome to the Show! TOTD – “It is trust in the limits of the self that makes us open and it is trust in the gifts of others that makes us secure.   We come to realize that we don't have to do everything, that we can't do everything; that what I can't do is someone else's gift and responsibility… My limitations make space for the gifts of other people.”                                                                                                            Sister Joan ChittisterIn this episode:What was life like growing up?Teacher saw something in me that I did not see in myself…Catalytic Leadership… love the title… C4 Leaders is our nonprofit… and we have this process called LIGHT THE FUSE.. is a goal setting that empowers people to develop their best self…Book recommendations…Define leadership…Learning from history…any significant story that has inspired you…Learning from each and every person…The importance of VALUES…laying a foundation for yourself…Filling the bucket of POTENTIAL in each person, seeing what can be…The importance of creating MARGIN in your lifeSelf-AwarenessReflection and Evaluation…the importance of learning from each experiencePouring in to other people, why is that important to you12 key principles that can help leaders grow and add value to those they lead today, no matter where they are.The value of experience and the value of failure…. Seeing failure as a teacher…Legacy 

Today's guest on the Writer's Parachute, Guiding Author and Writer dreams to a perfect landing®...is: Author, Basketball Coach, Nurse, CEO for Non-Profit, C4 Leaders, Jeff ChristianBe sure to follow the Writer's Parachute on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @WriterParachutehttps://www.facebook.com/writerparachutehttps://www.instagram.com/writerparachutehttps://www.twitter.com/writerparachute/Jeff's Bio:Growing up in Campbell, California as one of eight siblings, Jeff learned the value of serving others. Mostly by witnessing his mother – “The Rock,” on a daily basis.  The Pizza Day Series is inspired to share life's values through the pizza making process experience. Igniting greatness in people through storytelling is one of Jeff's goals in writing The Pizza Day Series.  Jeff believes in all people, and is passionate in encouraging everyone to overcome life's challenges. His keys to success? Take time to slow down, to truly see each other, to be seen, and listen with intention to one another.    The Pizza Day Series takes young readers, families, teachers, teams, or anyone else interested, on a journey to better themselves. Each book in the series follows an inspirational journey of communication, chemistry, consistency, and creativity (C4). The four tenets of his Non-Profit group, C4 Leaders.   Each story will encourage the reader to “light the fuse”, or ¬¬take action, to implement C4 into their daily lives.  Jeff is a husband, father, registered nurse, basketball coach, podcast host of Life's Essential Ingredients, and is the founder of the nonprofit organization––C4 Leaders®.  All proceeds from the sale of his books goes toward the nonprofit.  C4 Leaders® uses pizza and pizza making to build community at no financial cost to the participants. (Although, donations are accepted and appreciated). Grab your seat at the table and enjoy a tasty slice of homemade pizza infused with Life's Essential Ingredients!Find Jeff's Children's Book : We Rise Together, the Pizza Day series:https://pizzadays.org Connect with Jeff at  https://c4leaders.org.Twitter:  https://twitter.com/c4leadersConnect with Jeff via email for your own Pizza Truck event:jeff@c4leaders.orgCheck out Life's Essential Ingredients podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBT0Sn2j-PMMRVZSir9f97w

69. Jeff Christian - The Power of Pizza “We put extra pressure on ourselves to have to do everything, to want to do everything. And if we can take that step back and realize, let me focus on what's truly essential in my life. And then to develop that gift and share it with the world and then allow.” Guest Info: Jeff Christian is a husband, father, registered nurse, basketball coach, podcast host of Life's Essential Ingredients, and is the founder of the nonprofit organization––C4 Leaders. All proceeds from the sale of his books goes toward the nonprofit. C4 Leaders uses pizza and pizza making to build community at no financial cost to the participants. (Although, donations are accepted and appreciated). C4 Leaders is an authority in team building.  Reach out to Jeff if you are interested in helping your team communicate better, build trusting relationships, and to be coachable. Favorite Quote: “It is trust in the limits of the self that makes us open. And it is trust in the gifts of others that makes us. We come to realize that we don't have to do everything that we can't do. Everything that what I can't do is someone else's gift and responsibility. My limitations make space for the gifts of other people.” — Sister Joan Chittister R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: What's on our pizza?  How well do we model the 4C's in our lives? Communication: Listening to others with an empathetic ear with the intent of serving others. Chemistry: Developing trust to bring and receive value from the connections in our lives. Consistency: Consistently challenge our thoughts and perspectives accepting vulnerability. Creativity: Overcoming fear to share our gift. Resources: Jeff Christian on LinkedIn C4Leaders.org PizzaDays.org We Rise Together by Jeff Christian Life's Essential Ingredients Podcast Coming Next: Episode 70, we will be joined by Lisa Chang, Chief People Officer, The Coca-Cola Company Credits: Jeff Christian, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

----more----"Servicing others is something that we learned from our parents." said author Jeff Christian, guest of the Writers on Writing Podcast. ABOUT THIS PODCAST: This podcast platform interviews authors who openly discuss their books, writing journeys, goals, and accomplishments. It also provides practical tips and motivation for writers at all stages of their writing journey. The diverse number of guest authors will almost certainly provide an educational environment in which all authors will make discoveries about crafting particular genres. Topics discussed on the podcast cover the entire spectrum of writing, self-publishing, indie publishing, marketing, and distribution. Listeners are encouraged to review and share this podcast with other writers. HOST: For the past 50 years, Anthony Manna has taught reading, writing, literacy development, drama and language arts in schools and universities in the United States and around the world. His goal is to help kids and teens discover great books and exciting activities and games that'll get them reading, writing, and thinking. His website provides parents and educators with information and guides that support the success of their children, tweens, and, teens as readers and writers and encourage them to enjoy discovering books that will inspire them to become life-long readers. You can learn about Anthony's award-winning books such as Loukas and the Game of Chance, The Orphan: A Cinderella Story from Greece, Mr. Semolina-Semolinus: A Greek Folktale, and Greek Folktales: A Treasury of Delights by visiting his website. GUEST: Growing up in Campbell, California as one of eight siblings, Jeff Christian learned the value of serving others. Mostly by witnessing his mother – “The Rock,” on a daily basis. The Pizza Day Series is inspired to share life's values through the pizza making process experience. Igniting greatness in people through storytelling is one of Jeff's focuses in writing The Pizza Day Series. Jeff believes in all people, and is passionate in encouraging everyone that they can overcome life's challenges. His keys to success? Take time to slow down, to truly see each other, to be seen, and listen with intention to one another. The Pizza Day Series takes young readers, families, teachers, teams, or anyone else interested, on a journey to better themselves. Each book in the series follows an inspirational journey of communication, chemistry, consistency, and creativity (C4). The four tenets of his Non-Profit group, C4 Leaders. Each story will encourage the reader to “light the fuse”, or take action, to implement C4 into their daily lives. Jeff is a husband, father, registered nurse, basketball coach, podcast host of Life's Essential Ingredients, and is the founder of the nonprofit organization––C4 Leaders®. All proceeds from the sale of his books goes toward the nonprofit. C4 Leaders® uses pizza and pizza making to build community at no financial cost to the participants. (Although, donations are accepted and appreciated). You can read more about Jeff by visiting his website.

Struggling to ask for help? You're not alone! Many of us struggle to gather the courage to ask for help, even when we absolutely need it. In today's episode, we're going to talk about why it matters. My guest today not only serves a long career in nursing but volunteers his time to coaching basketball to non-profits. His recent non-profit, C4 Leaders, has impacted the lives of many students through a process that consists of four key elements; communication, chemistry, consistency, and creativity. Jeff Christian, the CEO of C4 leaders and the host of the Life's Essential Ingredients podcast, joins us today to share his wisdom.  Two-way-Street – While explaining how he always believed that God would provide in and help him, Jeff explains that helping is a two-way street in which one always receives greater than what they give. C4 Leaders – Since Jeff wanted to do stuff different during the pandemic, he started a non-profit, C4 Leaders, that include coaching, leadership, team building development, working with some businesses, schools, and teams. He also mentions how he's running some cool videos that they just post to highlight what they're doing. C4 Focus – We talk about C4 Leaders' focus has been since its start, and Jeff further highlights that although Covid changed the focus of his non-profit, C4, it is yet based on the four Cs: communication, chemistry, consistency, and creativity.Life's Essential Ingredients – Upon being asked about why he started the podcast Life's Essential Ingredients, Jeff explains that it's a way for him and his college mate to connect and see each other. We also talk about his upcoming children's book, in which he uses a theme of pizza making to get his leadership principles across. Resources:Connect with Jeff Christian:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-christian-1562b857/Non-Profit – C4 Leaders: https://www.c4leaders.orgPodcast – Life's Essential Ingredients: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EULQbhMeww7sNUHhlNl5xBobby on the Life's Essential Ingredients (Ep: 35):https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Dy5h8zDY2E9BK7NjNUbz7

Jeff Christian is the CEO of C4 Leaders and co-host of Life's Essential Ingredients podcast. C4 Leaders is a grassroots non-profit organization whose mission is to build community. 2021 will mark its rebranding of putting 100% of efforts into helping individuals, families, teams, and organizations ignite the greatness within. C4 Leaders is accomplishing this in two specific ways. First, they are putting on live events to help their guests experience the power of communication, chemistry, consistency, and creativity. The events is be centered around PIZZA and focus on developing life's essential ingredients (C4). Second, C4 Leaders launched their podcast – Life's Essential Ingredients which has guests highlight their life's essential ingredient, who helped them develop the ingredient and how the guest can help the listener develop their essential ingredient. Connect with Jeff on Instagram, LinkedIn About Sivonnia DeBarros Sivonnia DeBarros – the Protector of Athletes – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes in business protect their brands through collaborative partnerships, education and support necessary to carry them to the next level. DeBarros's practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com.

Jeff ChristianJeff is the CEO of C4 Leaders and co-host of Life's Essential Ingredients podcast.C4 Leaders is a grassroots non-profit organization whose mission is to build community. 2021 will mark its rebranding of putting 100% of efforts into helping individuals, families, teams, and organizations ignite the greatness within. C4 Leaders is accomplishing this in two specific ways. First, they are putting on live events to help their guests experience the power of communication, chemistry, consistency, and creativity. The events is be centered around PIZZA and focus on developing life's essential ingredients (C4). Second, C4 Leaders launched their podcast – Life's Essential Ingredients which has guests highlight their life's essential ingredient, who helped them develop the ingredient and how the guest can help the listener develop their essential ingredient.Connect with Jeff on Instagram, LinkedIn About Sivonnia DeBarrosSivonnia DeBarros – the Protector of Athletes – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes in business protect their brands through collaborative partnerships, education and support necessary to carry them to the next level. DeBarros's practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com.

Jeff ChristianJeff is the CEO of C4 Leaders and co-host of Life's Essential Ingredients podcast.C4 Leaders is a grassroots non-profit organization whose mission is to build community. 2021 will mark its rebranding of putting 100% of efforts into helping individuals, families, teams, and organizations ignite the greatness within. C4 Leaders is accomplishing this in two specific ways. First, they are putting on live events to help their guests experience the power of communication, chemistry, consistency, and creativity. The events is be centered around PIZZA and focus on developing life's essential ingredients (C4). Second, C4 Leaders launched their podcast – Life's Essential Ingredients which has guests highlight their life's essential ingredient, who helped them develop the ingredient and how the guest can help the listener develop their essential ingredient.Connect with Jeff on Instagram, LinkedIn About Sivonnia DeBarrosSivonnia DeBarros – the Protector of Athletes – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes in business protect their brands through collaborative partnerships, education and support necessary to carry them to the next level. DeBarros's practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com. What Are You Sporting About?https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/what-are-you-sporting-about/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/ep-58-jeff-christian-ceo-of-c4-leaders-podcast-co-host-on-creating-a-culture-that-places-value-on-serving-with-sivonnia-debarros-protector-of-athletes

Dru Sanchez of D&L Movers of the SF Bay Area sits down with C4 Leaders and discusses his Life's Essential Ingredients:  Take Action, Poison vs. Productivity, Priming, and Discomfort Zone.  Dru is a believer and brings crazy energy to the show.  Don't miss out on some incredible life tips.

Mike and Jeff talk about friendship, family, and Mike's four kids.  We also introduce the listeners to C4 Leaders, a California grassroots non-profit that Mike, Jeff, and Paul (future guest) started.  This first episode is our trial run at doing a podcast and are using the episode as an opportunity to learn in real time.  Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show and welcome to Life's Essential Ingredients.