Podcast appearances and mentions of carolyn owens

In this episode, the Haitian sensation Will Baptiste returns to continue our discussion on men surviving and thriving in today's society but through the lens of his book, The Will To Rise: How To Persevere In The Face of Adversity. This book touches on some areas of life and things men experience, but they often have to keep it close hold and never, ever discuss it. We are talking about things like sexual abuse and trauma, black men's incarceration, domestic violence, mental health, and so much more. Some questions we answer are:What happens to men who are victims of abuse?How do women take advantage of men, and how does it impact them?Can a woman raise a son? Can men and women be friends? If you wonder how these questions relate to adversity in a man's life, you'll have to tune in and listen to this episode. Will shares what he has learned from his personal experience and that of those he has worked with to educate both men and women and begin to shift our relationships. It's time to raise your awareness, gain acceptance, and take action. Connect with Will Baptiste: https://www.meetwill2rise.com/Connect with Carolyn at https://carolyn360.com or use the code leader to get free credit to meet Carolyn on the Owwll app at https://infinitycoaching.net/appleowwll. Note:  This episode was prerecorded and does reference purchasing the book as a holiday gift.  The book would make a great gift any time of the year.  

We spend a lot of time planning for our careers, special occasions, and events, but we spend very little time creating a plan for our money. Despite America being deemed one of the wealthiest countries, U.S. workers are living paycheck to paycheck, racking up debt, having little or no savings, and having no plan for retirement. People spend a lot of time being anxious and worrying about money, which can lead to mental health challenges or make existing mental health challenges worse. This further impacts our work performance, physical health, and, let's not forget, relationships. According to our guest, money mentor, coach, and accounting and tax doctor, Dakota Grady, America is in a financial crisis, but there is hope.  In this episode, we discuss:Is America really in a financial crisis? Bouncing back after losing your job. Why you need a money plan.Should you use cash or credit?What a rainy day fund is, how to create one, and so much more. If you are worried about debt, retirement, and your financial future, tune in as Dakota shares tips and strategies to help you begin to get your financial house in order. Connect with Dakota: https://www.dakotagrady.com/Connect with Carolyn: https://carolyn360.com Use the code "LEADER" to get a FREE $10 to meet Carolyn on the Owwll app or call any expert you'd like. Apple users, use this link - https://infinitycoaching.net/appleowwllAndroid users, use this link - https://infinitycoaching.net/androidowwll

Have you heard of the COVID 15? If you haven't, it is very similar to the freshman 15. You know you go off to college, and as you adjust to this new phase in life, you add about 15 pounds to your body. For the past few years, as a result of the COVID pandemic, many of us were primarily working at home, and as a result, we packed on a few extra pounds. Working away in our homes, we became sedentary, did not take good care of our health, or practiced a solid self-care routine. Now that we are traveling again, going to networking events and conferences, or maybe going back into the office, even if it is just a few days a week, we have encountered a small, well, actually large problem. The clothes hanging in our closet no longer fit.  One of the best ways to combat disease, illness, or fatigue is to properly care for our minds, souls, and bodies. Now, we talk a lot about the first two, our minds and souls, on the show, but joining us today is Coach Larry Lee, who is going to discuss the third piece, our bodies. In the episode, we discuss:

What's the Word 2023 - Episode 233  Words are powerful. They can be hurtful, bring joy, motivate and inspire you, and use words to express how you feel, how you really feel.  In this episode, we talk about why and how you should create your word of the year.  And you may be thinking we are already a couple of months into the year, but I'm telling you it's not too late. You'll hear:   Why it's important to choose a word for the year.  How choosing a word for the year can impact you.  What can happen when you don't choose a word.   What my word of the year is, and why I chose that word. Tune in and learn how you can add a new tool to approach your goals and define what you want to accomplish in your career, business, or life.  Connect with Carolyn: https://carolyn360.com  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letscoachwithcarolyn/    

 How to Unlock Your Best Life with guest Ann Papayoti - Episode 232 What would you do if you found out your best friend was sleeping with your boyfriend? We have watched this play out on TV shows or movies and make headline news. Betrayal was even at the center of the storyline in season two of the Netflix hit Euphoria. As we watch events like this or other painful events unfold, we don't think about how it impacts someone's life. That is, until it happens to you or someone close to you. Far too often, we allow the tragedies and pain from our past to prevent us from moving forward and achieving success in our lives. We stay in denial, unconsciously causing harm to others and ourselves. Is it healthy to stay in this space? If so, how long can or should we stay there? What can we do to break free from the pain of our past? In this episode, author and coach Ann Papayoti shares how you can break free from the past, create positive change, and unlock your best life. Ann has gone through some painful moments in life, ranging from betrayal by her best friend and boyfriend, marriage to an abusive husband, suicide, and the death of a child. However, through the depth of her grief and honoring herself, Ann was able to bring all her losses to the forefront and rediscover herself. Tune in to learn how Ann was able to use the gift of "shift" to transform her life and how you can too. It's time for you to dance in the rain and love life again.  Connect with Ann: https://skyviewcoaching.com  Connect with Carolyn: https://carolyn360.com 

Episode 231: What The Heck Happened The show was going great, we were getting recognized, and suddenly, just like that, you didn't see any new episodes. Why, when things seem to be going so well, would we just ghost you like that? Well, you are going to find out in this episode what the heck happened to Let's Coach with Carolyn, and you'll find out if we will be continuing with the show.  Connect with Carolyn: carolyn360.com 

Episode 230: How to Stop Worrying About Money with guest Dakota Grady Regardless of your financial status, career type, or business you own, many of us worry about money. How to make it, keep it, and live debt-free. We aren't taught how to manage our finances in school, so we often learn the hard way. Even if one appears to be making a significant amount of money, there is a good chance they aren't managing it well. When a crisis hits, it can cause a lot of disruption, stress, and overwhelm. Or you may want to retire, but like the average American, you have very little savings. Not enough to create a comfortable life. So, what are you supposed to do? In this episode, financial coach, author, and speaker Dakota Grady joins us to help us understand how to stop worrying about money, change our stories, and begin to create generational wealth. Since 2010, Dakota has coached people on creating a budget, crushing debt, saving for emergencies, and moving toward their financial goals. He knows what it feels like to struggle financially, growing up in a low-income family of nine, living on welfare. Dakota was determined not to live a life of financial hardship as an adult and learned how to handle money wisely. If you are ready to go from crisis mode to financial security and transform your finances, tune into this episode.   Connect with Dakota: https://www.dakotagrady.com/ Connect with Carolyn: carolyn360.com   

Episode 229: The Lies You Tell and Are Told About Money with Chella Diaz Have you ever stopped to think about where and how you learned about money? Most likely, it was growing up in your home. No matter what your childhood was like, your beliefs about money started there. Those beliefs have impacted how you spend, save, and feel about debt. We have been told many stories about money, and much of what we have been told is a lie. One of the biggest myths is that we shouldn't talk about money. In this episode, we are joined by Money Coach Chella Diaz, and we talk all about money. We break down some of the lies we've been told, how to get passed them, and what you can do to achieve financial independence. And, I'll just say, it's not just about how much money you make or how profitable your business is. Chella is passionate about empowering people to master their money skills. She helps her clients identify and release their money baggage so they can set and achieve their financial goals. She has been called to learn various healing modalities and has earned over 15 certifications as a financial coach and spiritual leader. Are you ready to unpack what's not serving you, to make space for the right beliefs and tools to create success in your life? Tune in as we dive into the lies we have learned about money and how you can change your money story to create financial abundance.  Connect with Chella: https://chelladiaz.com/ Connect with your host, Carolyn: https://carolyn360.com 

Episode 228: Creating, Building, and Protecting Wealth with guest Rich LeBrun  Building wealth is not about how much money you make but about how much money you keep. In our youth we tend to have a more carefree approach, not thinking as much about creating wealth.  It is far more fun to live in the moment; we can worry about saving later. But one day it all hits you and you must quickly change course. You must decide not only how to create wealth but also how to protect it.  In this episode, successful franchise owner, author, and speaker, Rich Lebrun, joins us to share how you can begin to build wealth now and if it's possible to do it later in life. Rich specializes in the franchise industry by showing people how to rigorously evaluate a business to purchase and how to build wealth for their families. With over 30 years of serving as a senior executive working with small to medium size companies helping them with strategic planning, executive coaching, and leadership training, he is passionate about teaching others how to reach their life's goals and objectives for building wealth and a better quality of life. Tune in as Rich shares his story of transition after losing his job, becoming a franchise owner, and how he has been able to create his legacy and secure his future.  You'll find out what you can do to get started today and when it's too late to start building wealth for yourself. Connect with Rich: https://rlebrun.com Connect with Carolyn: https://carolyn360.com  

Episode 226: Growing Your Business Through Podcasts Interviews with guest Tom Schwab  Have you ever stopped to think that the way you are marketing yourself or your business may be doing more harm than good? Maybe you haven't found the right way to break through the noise, be heard, and be recognized for your talents.  Have you considered what being a guest on podcasts can do for you? In this episode, Entrepreneur, Author, Podcast Interview Marketing Pioneer, Tom Schwab shares how you can grow your business and create success in your career through a targeted interview strategy. As an engineer and Navy Veteran, who ran nuclear power plants, Tom Schwab brings a unique approach to the business world.  He teaches you how to bring more visitors to your website, get more leads, and increase your profits through a proven targeted interview strategy. Tom is the founder and CEO of Interview Valet, and under his leadership, they have gotten over 700 top authors, coaches/consultants, and companies featured on over 30,000 leading podcasts to grow their brand and their business. If you want to grow your business, get more clients, and stand out above the crowd, tune in and learn what the right podcast interviews can do for you. Get your resources and connect with Tom at https://interviewvalet.com/letscoach   Connect with Carolyn: https://carolyn360.com  

Episode 225:  Getter Better Clients Fast with Russell Pearson As a business owner, how often have you done business with someone who was challenging to work with and the experience was not very enjoyable? What if there was a process that could help you attract better clients fast? In this episode, Business Strategist Russell Pearson shares strategies to help you transform the way you grow your business and how you do business to revitalize the passion you once had. For over 25 years, Russell has been working with passionate yet frustrated businesspeople to transform the way they grow their organizations. An awarding-winning business owner, he has worked with companies such as TOYOTA, Fulton Hogan, CPA Australia, Santa Fe, and Ticketmaster, just to name a few.  So, if you feel frustrated, tired, or uninspired, listen to this episode before you walk away from your business. You will learn how to attract clients you enjoy working with and sustain the business you love.  Not a business owner, tune in and hear what businesses do to attract your attention and make you a loyal customer.  Connect with Russell: https://russellpearson.com/ Get the guide, "How to Attract Better Clients Fast" - https://russellpearsonprograms.com  Connect with Carolyn: https://carolyn360.com     

Episode 224: Having Fun with Video Games in the Workplace with Scott Novis We have entered a new era with more and more people working remotely.  It's safe to say, many companies will permanently adopt some form of a hybrid workforce.  There are many reasons why working remotely is a good idea from cost savings to no more long commutes. However, a hybrid workforce does not come without challenges.  Many people find themselves working in isolation and feeling disconnected. They used to stop by a colleague's desk or have lunch with a friend. There were after-work activities and celebrations for birthdays and major events.  People didn't realize the impact these activities had on team building and keeping employees engaged. There was already very little fun at work, but now it's almost non-existent. This new normal can easily lead to unproductive employees, lack of communication, and resignations. Is it okay to have fun at work? As a team member or leader, what can you do to create a strong team and create an environment where people, including you, are fully engaged and want to come to work? In this episode, Scott Novis discusses how playing video games, might just be what your team needs to go from surviving to thriving.    Connect with Scott: https://www.bravous.com/play Connect with your host, Carolyn: https://carolyn360.com 

Episode 223: The Labels That Define Us with Betsy Cerulo  Everywhere we turn, a new label pops up telling us how we should define ourselves. Some are meant to be a badge of honor, while others cause hurt and pain. The labels “assigned” to us can open past wounds and impact our behaviors and choices.  They can keep us down, not allowing us to achieve success in life.  The world uses these labels to define us and separate us. But what if we embraced the labels and used them for good?  In this episode, innovator, author, and business owner, Betsy Cerulo, shares how you can claim your labels and use them as fuel for greater success. Betsy is the founder of the hugely successful professional staffing and executive search firm. AdNet/AccountNet and advocates for workplace excellence and equity. Growing up in a home that favored the boys over the girls, coming out after falling for a college classmate, she experienced the sting of unkind and discriminating labels. In business, as she tried to rise as a young executive search professional, she found her way blocked and her salary less simply because she was ”a woman.”  So can YOU really choose your labels and use them to empower yourself, your business, or your career? Tune in and find out how Betsy was able to overcome the labels that defined her and achieve ultimate success.  Connect with Betsy:  www.betsycerulo.com Connect with Carolyn: https://carolyn360.com    

Episode 221:  Gaining Freedom Through the Power of Delegation with Emily Morgan  As a business owner or career professional, you wear many hats. From replying to emails, attending and scheduling meetings, marketing, and researching the latest tools for your industry, you can easily become overwhelmed with everything you have to do.  However, there is a simple solution that we tend to avoid. Delegation may be your key to freedom to focus on growing your business and enjoying your success.  It sounds simple, but we often don't get it right and are ready to burst.  In this episode, successful entrepreneur Emily Morgan shares some tips and strategies you can start using today to elevate yourself into more freedom with the simple delegation system.  Emily's mission is to create freedom for people to do what they love and have a big impact. As the leader of Delegate Solutions, she works tirelessly to help reshape the culture of the traditional workforce by providing professional, flexible employment for her team while also providing entrepreneurs with strategic workforce options to help them grow more efficiently and effectively. If you are ready to let go and focus on the things that are important to you, tune in and see how delegating can be a game-changer.  Connect with Emily: https://delegatesolutions/letscoach Connect with Carolyn: https://carolyn360.com 

Episode 219: When Dating Online, Sometimes You Need A Little Nudge with guest Erika Ettin If you are single and want to be in a relationship, the journey to find love may have you traveling down a very bumpy road. You have tried being introduced by friends, hanging out at your favorite places, or maybe even tried online dating – all with no success. Online dating can be tricky, but sometimes all you need is a little nudge. In this episode, you'll learn how to increase your odds for connecting online, leading to more dates and a better chance at finding your match. Online dating coach and founder of A Little Nudge, Erika Ettin, joins us to discuss navigating the world of online dating. Erika knows how hard it can be to meet people and shares her own experience with online dating. After creating a unique process that she now shares with her clients, she met her perfect match. From saying just, the right thing in your profile, choosing the right photos, knowing what to say, and planning that first date, Erika is here to help. Tune in and learn just how you can find love online with just a little nudge.  Connect with Erika: https://www.alittlenudge.com/ Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com 

Episode 218: Sharing Your Love On Social Media  We are late kicking off our annual romance and relationship series, but we do have some great topics for you – things you need to think about, tips and strategies, dating online, and so much more…     You may find yourself sharing posts of you and your significant other so the world can see how lucky you are and just how much in love you are. You may be having fun messaging back and forth with each other, teasing, laughing, and simply loving. We now joke, saying you know a relationship is real or over when the Facebook status changes. But sharing your love on social media does not come without its challenges.   Just how can you show your partner how much you love them while keeping the peace with them and stay out of social media jail? This episode talks about the art and etiquette of sharing your love on social media. You'll leave knowing what to ask yourself before you post and a few things you definitely should not do.     Cell Phone Photo by Cristian Dina from Pexels

Episode 216: Take Your Business from Replaceable to Indispensable with guest Max Traylor Regardless of what industry you are in, you must compete with other businesses providing similar services. With so much competition, a business can easily be replaced. A business can be popular and make lots of money one day and close its door the next day. Do the traditional sales model of time for dollars still work, or is it time for business owners to take a different approach? According to our guest, Max Traylor, the key is to take your business from replaceable to indispensable. Max Traylor is a business coach and author, also called the “idea coach” and thinking partner by his clients. He teaches his clients to put their personal lives first and build a business that works for them, not the other way around. Tune in as Max Traylor shares how a business can become indispensable to clients, breaking through the time for dollars plateau and three core business models that can lead to residual income and personal freedom. This episode will leave you with a whole new way to look at your business. Connect with Max: https://www.maxtraylor.com/ Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com  

Episode 214: Use What You Got with host Carolyn Owens  We are surrounded by so much stuff, but we keep buying more and more. We buy more things, programs, fitness equipment, etc., and many just sit on the shelf collecting dust. But, what if we were to start using what we have? How would our lives and our mindsets change? In this episode, Executive, Leadership, Life Coach, and your host, Carolyn Owens, discusses giving using what we have a try and seeing the difference it makes in our lives. Realize this is not limited to material things, but the gifts and talents we can utilize in our career or businesses.  Carolyn will also share her theme for the year and why she sets this as a goal and not a new years resolution. So tune in and get ready to let go, take flight, and break free from the things that are holding you down.  Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com 

Episode 212: Welcome to 2022 with your host Carolyn Owens  Welcome to the tenth season of "Let's Coach with Carolyn". Can you believe it, ten seasons! But what happened with the season nine finale?   In this episode, your host, Carolyn Owens, talks about some of the challenges we face in life, including her. Over the past almost two years, we have been dealing with COVID-19, the coronavirus, and the different variants that have been identified.  This pandemic has been life-changing for many of us and has truly impacted how we live our lives.    Some of the information that is out there will convince you, your life is miserable and unhappy. They tell you, you have to do it this way or that way or you will remain unhappy. And, after you have made them tons of money, you realize, you were happier and enjoying life much better before they sold you a jar of snake oil.  So what can we do about it? How can we learn to make informed decisions that are best for our lives, not someone else's?  Tune in and hear some of the ideas Carolyn has for you and what the show has planned to assist you along YOUR journey.  Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com     

Episode 208: Living the 80/20 Rule with guest Penney Zenker Have you heard of the 80/20 rule?  The 80/ 20 rule suggests that 20 percent of what you do will account for 80 percent of what you achieve, your results. If this is true, this rule should shape how you focus and manage your time. Is it possible to invest your time so that you can spend less time by working smarter to achieve your goals? In this episode, Penny Zenker shows us just how we can do this. Penny serves as a focusologist, international speaker, business coach and is one of America's leading experts in the psychology of productivity to eliminate distraction, perfectionism, and self-sabotage to maximize results in every area of your life. Penny's book The Productivity Zone was an instant Amazon Best Seller, and her TEDx, "The Energy of Thought," has gained attention worldwide. Tune in and learn how to gain focus, act, and be more strategic in every area of your life by using the 80/20 rule. Connect with Penny: https://pennyzenker360.com/dq Connect with your host Carolyn: https://carolyn360.com, https://leadershipmasteryassessment.com 

Episode 207: Is Self-Care Really Just A Band-Aid with guest Becca Ribbing  Self-care is a multi-billion-dollar business that is supported by thousands of people every day to solve their problems. You hear so many influential people telling you how important self-care is but does self-care really solve your problems? According to our guest, Becca Ribbing, without clarity, you will find yourself in a cycle of problems you will never solve. Becca Ribbing serves as a coach and is the author of The Clarity Journal. She assists her clients with breaking the cycles of uncertainty and struggle so they can move forward in their careers and life.   Tune in as Becca shares her story and learn how you can rip off the band-aid of self-care and create clarity in your career and life.  Connect with Becca: https://beccaribbing.com Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com   

Episode 206: From Addiction and Abuse to Faith and Success with guest Erik Allen  Raised in a broken, abusive home, bankrupt at 21, living a Rockstar life while working at Universal Records, and spending a decade getting high and drinking heavily, Erik Allen was headed for destruction.  That is until one day he was invited to a life-changing event. He found a reason to turn things around, change his story, and create something new. How did he do it?  In this episode, Erik Allen shares his story of overcoming his battles to live a life of humility and faith. He is the host of the podcast The Erik Allen Show and Top-Rated MMA, both of which are highly rated shows and listened to worldwide.  He assists MMA fighters and entrepreneurs with getting noticed online so they can take their careers and businesses to a whole new level. Tune in and hear how Erik went from addiction, abuse, jail, and lies to become a well-respected and highly ranked podcaster. 

Episode 203: The Walk of Life with guest Walker Neer  Are you ready for some fun? Continuing our day of celebration, celebrating our 200th episode and International Podcasting Day is one of my favorite podcasters and friend, Walker Neer. Walker is very passionate about podcasting and currently hosts, not one, not two, but three podcasts.  The longest-running podcast is The Walkshow which explores the walk of life through a variety of guests, topics, and themes.  Walker also co-hosts Pick Up Your Sticks which is a show that seeks to explore Why Gaming Matters and talks about video games from many angles.  The newest show is The Crowfall Podcast which is also co-hosted by Walker and is about the recently released online game Crowfall.   In this episode, we are going to talk about the challenges we face, what motivates us, and what keeps him going through his Walk of life. Listen to the Walkshow:  Connect with your host Carolyn: https://carolyn360.com   

Episode 204: Creating Greatness in Your Life with guest Nate Garrison 

Episode 200 Celebrating 200 with your host Carolyn Owens You can be listening to this episode at any time but not only is today International Podcasting Day but here at Let's Coach we are celebrating our 200th episode. Time to break out the champagne and share some unknown "stuff" with you, our listeners.  You don't often get to hear from me or about me and in this episode, I share some lessons I've learned along the way. What keeps a person going to reach 200 episodes? Can it really be that fun? Tune in and learn more about your host, the journey, and what's to come... But most of all, thank you for your support and for continuing to listen.  You are the true magic behind the show.  Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com  Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/letscoachwithcarolyn   

Episode 201: Turn Your Words Into Wealth with guest Aurora Winter  Do you want to write a book? Well writing a book is hard work. It takes creativity and time, lots of time. But our guest this week, Aurora Winter, strongly believes every expert, entrepreneur, and leader needs to write a book and you don't have to spend a lot of time doing it. In this episode, she shares how you can increase your income, impact, and influence with the right words. Aurora Winter is a bestselling author, TV producer, media coach, ghostwriter, and successful serial entrepreneur who trains people to create a clear, concise, compelling message. She assists her clients by helping them find their voice and write books that take their business and careers to a whole new level. She is the author of 6 books including “Thought Leader Launch” and “Marketing Fastrack.” Her latest book, “Turn Words into Wealth”, has won multiple awards, including the Best Business Book Award from Pinnacle and Literary Titan Book Award. If you are ready to stand out as a thought leader and create multiple streams of income from writing your book, you want to tune in to this episode.   Connect with Aurora: https://thoughtleaderlaunch.com/ Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com

Episode 198:Becoming A Disability Confident Employer with Tova Sherman  With the recent events that have occurred, employers are taking steps to embrace diversity and inclusion. However, there is a group that is often left out and forgotten.  In this episode, Tova Sherman joins us to break the silence surrounding disabilities in the workplace. Tova Sherman is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of expertise in the diversity and inclusion arena.  As the CEO of reachAbility and an award-winning agency devoted to destigmatizing disabilities of all kinds, she is committed to empowering anyone without a voice. In her book, "Win, Win, Win! The 18 Inclusion-isms You Need to Become a Disability Confident Employer", Tova offers a fresh perspective on workplace inclusion, not only exploring the definition of disability but also acknowledging the fact disabilities are not as uncommon as some of us may think. Her personal challenges associated with living on the ADHD spectrum inform her empathy and commitment to equalizing the playing field for those with disabilities. Tune in and learn how you can become a disability confident employer and leader.  Connect with Tova: https://www.reachability.org/tova Connect with Carolyn: https://carolyn360.com       

Episode 196: Leadership Lessons From The Pub with Dr. Irvine Nugent    Organizations spend millions of dollars each year on programs to help increase productivity and morale, decrease turnover, and maintain profitability.  However, there is one key piece they often leave out. That piece is emotional intelligence. In this episode, Dr. Irvine Nugent will use his lessons learned from the pub to share why emotional intelligence is crucial for success as a leader and business owner. Irvine Nugent has spent his career helping people harness the power of their emotions. He possesses over fifteen years in senior leadership roles in organizations of various sizes, stages of growth, and different sectors. He has worked extensively with current and emerging leaders as an executive coach and consultant, helping them become more self-aware, manage their emotions, read the emotions of others, and manage their relationships. Tune in as we discuss “Lessons Learned From The Pub,” lessons that will help you develop your emotional intelligence, raise your self-awareness and make you a better leader in your professional and personal life.  You never know what you can learn from a barstool in a pub….  Connect with Irvine: https://irvinenugent.com/ Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com       

Episode 194: Can You Become A Leader in 30 Days with guest Brad Dude  Many leaders are thrown into leadership positions and from day one, they are expected to hit the ground running.  Most do not receive training until they have already been a manager, serving as a leader, for on average 7 – 9 years. This puts many leaders at a disadvantage as they struggle through, trying to survive from day to day.  No one ever teaches them the basics of becoming a leader.  What do they need to know to push themselves away from the mountain of stress and thrive in their duties? In this episode, author and leadership consultant, Brad Dude, joins us to share how you can become a leader in 30 days. Is this really possible? For over 40 years, and in more than 30 territories and countries around the world, Brad has provided leadership, organization development, training, and coaching services to U.S. Government agencies and private sector clients including NASA, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Westinghouse, and many others. Brad has authored or co-authored six books on leadership and how temperament can enhance self-awareness and working relationships.  Tune in and learn the skills you need to be a thriving, successful leader in any organization. Connect with Brad: www.braddude.com Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com 

Episode 193: Holistic Living For Women and the Men Who Love Them with guest Cassandra Hill  So many women neglect their bodies and minds, creating a career, raising a family, and taking care of other people. It's hard to find the time, and when you do, you aren't sure where to start.  You are just too tired, feel sick, exhausted, and simply overwhelmed.  So much so, you find it hard to believe you can ever have energy again and live a vibrant, healthy lifestyle. But our guest in this episode is here to help you change your story. Cassandra Hill, Holistic Wellness Coach, Life Coach, and Author overcame systemic lupus with a regimen she personally developed. This regimen saved her life. As she learned more and more, she realized she could help other people along their healthy lifestyle journey and created Holistic Living Consulting.   Her mission is to empower women by renewing their mind, body, and soul utilizing an all-natural approach.  If you are ready to renew your mind, body, and soul, you will want to tune into this episode.  You will be able to begin to transform your physical & emotional health starting today.  Oh, and men, you can tune in to and share the knowledge with the women in your life that you care about. Connect with Cassandra:  https://cassandrarhill.com/ Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com 

Episode 192:  Staying Happy and Being Productive with guest Dr. Roger Hall What if you could become more productive and bring more happiness into your life just by changing the way you think? Joining us in this episode is Dr. Roger Hall, psychologist, coach, and author of  “Staying Happy, Being Productive”. Dr. Hall has studied the lives of successful people in his over 25-year career and has found 10 common habits of his most successful and happy clients.  During the interview, he shares some of the tools you need to transform your happiness factor and daily productivity.   If you are ready to achieve your goals and live the happy and successful life you desire to live, you want to listen to this episode… Connect with Dr. Roger Hall: https://www.drrogerhall.com/ Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com   

Episode 190: Speaking with Confidence with guest Mike Acker We have been talking with individuals who had some ugly circumstances in life. These circumstances could have held them back from achieving success in their lives. But, they chose a different path than society would have for them.  They beat the odds and created something great. One of the things they have all had in common, they learned to get past their insecurities and speak confidently. Mike Acker, executive and communication coach, experienced life with drug smuggling parents, smuggling Bibles into China, and several near-death experiences. He now speaks to crowds of 10,000 or more people and is the author of four books, one of which was designated as the number one book on overcoming fear of speaking on Forbes.com. So how did he do it? First, he learned to speak with confidence.  In this episode, Mike shares his story and how we can let go of the fear we are holding onto and speak with confidence.   Mike's website: https://www.stepstoadvance.com/mike-acker/ Carolyn's connection hub: https://carolyn360.com

Episode Learning to Live Fiercely with guest Carolyn Colleen    How do you go from being abused, physically and mentally, standing in line at the Salvation Army for food, living in dangerous, low-income housing, to creating a successful business?  In this episode, Dr. Carolyn Colleen shares how she went from poverty to Ph.D. Dr. Colleen is a proud mother, life and business strategist living fiercely. Carolyn developed the F.I.E.R.C.E. 5 method out of sheer necessity, which helped her grow from a downtrodden, scared, and ragged victim to the confident and successful person she is today. She is living a happy life she never realized she deserved.  She is the author of the book FIERCE: Transform Your Life in the Face of Adversity 5 Minutes at a Time and hopes through sharing her story, she will provide others with the hope, resources, and willpower needed so that they too can live the life they deserve. Get Dr. Colleen's guide - https://www.carolyncolleen.com/ Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com   

Episode 183: Getting to Zero with Mabel Katz Have you been trying to achieve your goals and find that you keep hitting a roadblock?   You could be trying to get a promotion, a job, or want to have a healthy, loving relationship. Maybe your family is in disarray or you are struggling with your finances. If you find that going for the things you want in life is hard,  you will be glad to learn, it does not have to be that way.  In this episode, internationally acclaimed speaker, author, and seminar leader Mabel Katz is here to share with us ‘The Easiest Way” to solve our problems, clear the baggage out of our way and create happiness in our lives. How? By “Getting to Zero” through the art of Ho’oponopono. Mabel Katz is recognized as a leading authority on Ho’oponopono, an ancient Hawaiian art and practice for achieving greater clarity of purpose and living and working more effectively. The work she does is consistently transforming businesses and improving lives. Her unique presentation goes to people’s core, their soul, and gives them the tools they need to create lasting results. Many have said she has changed their lives forever. Listen and learn how you can begin to transform your life starting today. Mabel's website - https://mabelkatz.com/ Connect with your host - https://carolyn360.com   

Episode 179: Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life with Dr. Allen Lycka  Get your affairs in order. You have six months to live. Words known of us ever want to hear.  But our guest today, Dr. Allen Lycka, did hear those words. While visiting the happiest place in the world, Disneyland, his wife noticed something that would lead him down a path to face death and life.  Through this experience, he learned the secrets to living a fantastic life, and he is here to share them with us today. Recognized as a leading expert in Living A Fantastic Life and Turning Points, Dr. Lycka is a transformational speaker, thought leader, coach, and mentor. He has been acknowledged as one of the leading cosmetic dermatologists in the world for over three decades. A pioneer in his field, he is an inventor, author of 20 books and 30+ academic papers. For many years, he has served as the host of the top internet radio show in his subject matter – Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today.  Through his life-changing experience, Dr. Lycka learned to approach each day differently. He learned that "life is not what happens to you, it’s what you do with what happens." If you are ready to live an amazing, fantastic life, tune in as Dr. Allen Lycka shares just how you can do that... Get the book: https://drallenlycka.com/author/. Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com   

Episode 178: Copywriting for Marketing with Joseph Pampalone  Copywriting is a term thrown around in every industry, but few really know what it means. Someone may say your copy is horrible, but you are left trying to figure out what you need to change to make it great. How do you create great copy to attract your potential clients or customers? The way you tell your story can make all the difference. In this episode, Joseph Pampalone, successful entrepreneur, and founder of Excelsior Editing & Consulting helps us figure out the true meaning of copywriting and why great copywriting is a necessity for your marketing strategy. Tune in and discover the five areas you should be focusing on to change the game when it comes to your getting your message to your audience. Here’s to YOUR success!   https://www.excelsioredit.com/

Billable At The Beach - How To Start Your Own Consulting Business with Amy Rasdal  Many people dream about walking away from their stressful, high-level, fast-paced careers. They quickly wake up and think there is no way they could ever do that. There are bills to pay, kids to feed, and mortgage and car payments. There is no way you can make enough money and comes close to maintaining your current lifestyle. Or can you? In this episode, we hear from consultant and coach Amy Rasdal who traded her corporate job for consulting and makes more money than most executives. She has been running her own 6-figure consulting business for more than 15 years.  As the founder of Billable at the Beach®, Amy has helped hundreds of people start their own successful consulting businesses through speaking, workshops, and various programs.  As Amy shares her own story you’ll also learn: The best way to get started in independent consultingThe benefits of independent consulting and,Why you actually make more money as a consultant Find out more about Amy at  https://www.billableatthebeach.com/. To get Amy’s free course 3 Action Steps to Generate Revenue Now visit https://www.billableatthebeach.com/free-course/ Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com

The Lionel SHIPman $HAPE YOUR FINANCES Show is a financial and life empowerment show focusing on our lives around money and finances. The show aims to educate and motivate people to improve their financial outlooks and empower them to take charge of their lives and to live life to the fullest.  Guest: Carolyn Owens Chairwoman/CEO of Infinity Coaching, Inc. which provides career, leadership and life coaching that moves individuals forward allowing them to take COMMAND of their lives. With over 25 years of proven experience, she is a leading authority on leadership & professional development and has worked with and trained top leaders across the globe. Carolyn is recognized as one of the select few, certified Rapid Employment Master Coaches in the world. Having served in key leadership positions and as a successful business owner, she knows quite well some of the challenges one faces when pursuing the career and life of their dreams. Prior to starting her career at Infinity Coaching, Carolyn served in the US Navy, for over 24 years, retiring as a Navy Commander in 2012. During her career, she served as the director, Human Capital Management of an organization of over 4,800 civilians, military, and contract personnel.  Carolyn served as the Pres of the Maryland Career Development Association and is the host of the podcast, "Let's Coach".  She has been featured in Money Magazine, Fox News Magazine Website, Huffington Post, YourTango.com, Legacy in the Making Magazine, and many other publications; guest expert on local and national radio shows. As a coach, she utilizes her years of proven experience to partner with her clients helping them to connect inner passion and purpose to outer goals and strategies to obtain powerful and sustainable results. 

Episode 176: Accelerate Your Business Growth with Howard Shore For business owners competing in today’s market can be stressful, nerve-wracking, and downright scary at times.  You spend a lot of time working in your business, managing the day-to-day activities, and working on standing out amongst the crowd. However, there is a better and easier way to lead your organization to greatness.  In this episode, business mentor, executive coach, and bestselling author Howard Shore discusses how companies go from “stuck” to attaining double revenue and profits. You can gain faster results with less effort by developing organizational clarity and accountability. Howard Shore has spent the better part of 30 years passionately researching, designing, and implementing his trademarked Business Acceleration System. All business comes down to five things: Stewardship, Human Capital Management, Strategy, Planning, and Accountability. By making adjustments to each of these five areas, Howard has shown companies worldwide how they can uncover millions of dollars in hidden revenue and profit.  Tune in and learn how you can “Grow Your Company with Ease, Speed, and Confidence.” Howard Shore: 

Welcome to the Your Money Hour Podcast with Dakota Grady! Today's guest is Carolyn Owens of Infinity Coaching in the Washington, DC, Maryland, & Virginia area. Carolyn retired from the Navy after serving for 24 years. She is a Career Strategist & Executive & Leadership Life Coach. Carolyn provides organizational training, blogs, & has a podcast, "Let's Coach with Carolyn." Carolyn talks about her experience in the Navy & how it enriched her life. She discusses her experience as a woman in the military & the challenges she faced. In fact, the leadership skills Carolyn learned in the military helped her to start her coaching business. In addition, Carolyn discusses the motivation for her starting her coaching business. She shares the importance of listening to her clients to unlock the true reason that lead to the meeting. Tune in to hear more insight from Carolyn Owens on the Your Money Hour Podcast! You can find more information about Carolyn at https://infinitycoaching.net/. You can also listen to "Let's Coach with Carolyn" on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Blog Talk Radio. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 174: Bad Hair Day with guest Adrienne Vincent Sutton  From the moment they are born, girls start their hair journey trying to manipulate it so they can have “good hair”.  Until they turn 18, their parents are basically in control of how they get good hair, especially if they aren’t born with it.  But what is good hair?  Who gets to define what’s good or bad?  Does it even matter? Unfortunately, society says it does.  And our guest this week, author Adrienne Vincent Sutton, has tackled the issue in her book “Bad Hair Day”.  Although the book is written for young and middle-grade readers, the topic is one many black girls and women must face.  Adrienne joins us in this episode to dive a bit deeper into the subject as we discuss if black hair is always a bad hair day.  Adrienne's website: https://www.adriennevincentsutton.com/ Your host: https://carolyn360.com   

Episode 173: Textures: The Beauty of Black Hair with guest Dr. Tameka N. Ellington Black hair has been deemed by many as bad hair that needs to be permed to be accepted in society.  For many, their self-esteem is wrapped up in their hair. The success in their career, relationship, in life is associated with how good their hair looks. And for many, black hair is bad hair and limits just how far you can go in life. The caring of black hair is a major economic industry with a rich history that very few understand. In Fall 2021, Dr. Tameka Ellington and her team will bring to life the history, culture, politics, and joy of Black hair in their upcoming exhibition, "TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair."  Hair has been a controversial issue in Black communities since the start of the Atlantic slave trade. Within that struggle, artists worldwide have found the strength to breathe pride and joy back into a community deprived of cultural love. In this episode, Dr. Ellington shares with us why this remains an important topic even today. Dr. Tameka N. Ellington is an Associate Professor at the Kent State University (KSU) Fashion School and Interim Assistant Dean for the College of the Arts. Her creative scholarship has been shown in national and international exhibitions and is often inspired by African culture and folklore. She publishes research around the social-psychological aspects of dress for African Americans, particularly hair.  Tune in to this episode and listen as we discuss if black hair is really bad or should we choose to celebrate and find the beauty and joy in the differences and textures of black hair. Dr. Tameka - https://www.instagram.com/dr.tamekaellington/ Book - https://www.amazon.com/Textures-History-Art-Black-Hair/dp/3777435546 Exhibition - https://www.kent.edu/museum/event/textures-history-and-art-black-hair  

Season 9 Romance and Relationship Series   Episode 172: Make A SHIFT to Find Love Again with Adele Spraggon Are you in a relationship and thinking about calling it quits? Do you now look at your spouse or partner and wonder why am I with them?  There once was a time when you did have a thriving, exciting relationship and maybe you should give it one more try.  Our guest Adele Spraggon is a well-respected thought leader, inspirational speaker, and award-winning author of the book Shift: 4 Steps to Personal Empowerment.  Using a process she created, Adele has helped thousands of clients find happiness and saved relationships that were thought to be lost. In this episode, Adele shares how pre-existing, past-created, decision-making patterns can create disharmony in our relationships.  She also provides strategies and tips as to what you can do about it. Tune in to listen so you can once again create an exciting, thriving relationship.   Find out more about Adele Spraggon -  https://adelespraggon.com/ Connect with your host:  https://carolyn360.com 

Episode 171: Leading During A Time of Crisis with Jenn Donahue  Businesses and organizations of all sizes are finding themselves facing many unexpected challenges. These challenges can seem overwhelming and stressful, making it difficult to manage and lead not only your team but yourself as well. How can businesses lead well during a time of political divisiveness, social unrest, economic uncertainty, and socially distant teams?  In this episode, guest, Jenn Donahue shares some strategies, tools, and tactics for leading well in times of great change and crisis. U.S. Naval Officer, engineer, mentor, and speaker Jenn Donahue has spent her 25-year career in the military working in very high-stress situations, and in this episode, shares her expertise on leading through a crisis. Most of today’s business leaders won’t be faced with the life-or-death situations of Donahue’s career, but they can reap huge benefits from her experience and expertise in crisis management and team-building even in really stressful circumstances.  If you are ready to do great things as a leader, you won’t want to miss this episode. Jenn's website: https://www.jenndonahue.com/ Connect with your host:  https://carolyn360.com   

Episode 170: The Unlucky Sperm with Nelson Tressler  Many of us have faced tremendous adversity in our lives. As we go through this stuff, this mess, this struggle, we often cannot see a way out. We become lost in our circumstances and see only the darkness surrounding us. You can easily feel unappreciated, of no value, and unloved.  Imagine being born into a situation where your maternal grandfather has killed your father, shot him down in cold blood.  Why would he do such a thing? But it doesn’t get any better. Your mother marries a man who abuses both you and her.  And did I mention you suffer from a disability? The future looks dim, very dim. Somehow despite all of this, you find a way.  You find a way to rise up from murder to millions.  This is the story of our guest, Nelson Tressler. Nelson, a US Air Force veteran, became the first person in his extended family to earn his college degree. He became a top commercial real estate agent and investor, completing well over $1 billion in transactions. As a serial entrepreneur, he successfully founded over 10 businesses including one of the largest privately help pet resort chains in the nation. How did he do it all?  In this episode, Nelson shares his story of the unlucky sperm that went from murder to millions and how you can do the same.  Here's to YOUR success! Nelson's website: https://nelsontressler.com/ I Got Smarter App: https://igotsmarter.com/ Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com       

Episode 166: Find Your Great Business Idea with Melinda Livingstone Thinking of a side-gig or starting a business? You may have come up with a few ideas but quickly talked yourself out of it. Or maybe you thought about getting starting a business but have no clue as to what you would do. Well, our guest today, Melinda Livingstone, helps you sort out the noise and negative talk so you can create a business of your own. Melinda, the Founder of Income Connection, is a specialist in starting successful businesses, side gigs, and helping you create sources of income. A relentless optimist, she sees opportunity in disruption and possibility in change and adversity.  Not only does she help you identify your great business idea, but she also helps you find your next steps so you can get started right away. Melinda gives you the tools, insights and professional support you need and sets you up for success. No matter if you are looking to create a side hustle or a thriving business, tune in and learn how you can find your perfect business idea. Here's to YOUR success! 

Episode 163: From Suck to Success with Todd Palmer.   Failure is a part of life we will experience at some point or another.  When we do experience failure, life can pretty much suck. It's hard to find a way past it all, especially when it impacts our finances and relationships. Imagine being a business owner with a mountain of over $600,000 of debt.  You built your company up quickly but at tremendous costs. Now you are stuck in a situation, and it's hard to see a way out of the mess you have created. Life sucks.  This is our guest's story, Todd Palmer, author, executive coach, and CEO.  Todd Palmer knows that growth happens only when we lean into the uncomfortable.  He went from being a struggling entrepreneur to becoming a six-time Inc 5000 honoree. Today, as a collaborative business advisor and CEO of Extraordinary Advisors, Todd helps his clients ditch their comfort zone, dive into their failures, and re-frame their mindset to be more authentic, transparent, and vulnerable to affect real change along the path to success. Tune in to this episode and learn just how Todd went from "Suck to Success" and how you can do the same.  Here's to YOUR success!       

Episode 162: Stopping The Money Leaks In Your Business with Sandra Morno. Drip. Drip. Drip - That is what a leaky faucet sounds like.  It’s an annoying sound that will bug you until you get it fixed. It’s a strong chance this is what is happening in your business.   You are leaking money.   Daily, money is slipping right out of your hands. This is money you could be using to grow and expand or save. Most business owners cost themselves hundreds, if not thousands of dollars in profits.  By educating yourself you can discover the money leaks in your finances, saving thousands of dollars.  How do you get started? In this episode, business finance expert and numbers geek, Sandra Morno of SSBM Consulting shares how to find the traps and implement simple financial strategies to reveal and stop the money leaks in your business.

Episode 161: How to Create Your Profitable Swagger with Claire Chandler  Have you ever noticed someone walking by you, and you just couldn’t help but notice them?  It’s something about them that draws them to you. You might not be able to explain it, but whatever it is, it pulls you in and you want to know more. What if you had this power in your career or your business? A place where you could attract the right people to you and consistently motivate yourself and others.  What if you could learn to become more productive, innovative, and successful by creating an environment where you grow faster, scale more effectively, and dominate in your industry? All it takes is swagger. In this episode our guest, Claire Chandler shares just how you can claim your power and wake up every day saying, “I got this”.  Claire helps ambitious, mission-forward companies scale with fewer growing pains and bottlenecks.  A strategic advisor for the C-suite, she founded Talent Boost because she was tired of finding employees curled up under their desks, crying and disillusioned. She helps to cure workplace misery by fixing the biggest impact on a company's culture: the behavior of its leaders. And, the best place to start is with your swagger.  If you are ready to raise the game in your career or your business, tune in and listen as Claire shows you how.     

Episode 159:  Burnout Proof Your Life with Michael Levitt We all have 24 hours in a day.  Time to do so many of the things we want to do. But is that how we really manage our day? While you are working or running your business, you have many distractions and interruptions throughout the day. We focus on trying to do so much in one day; we don’t even find any joy in doing many of these things. Too often, we find ourselves crashed on the couch, exhausted, drained, and worn out.  You are functioning on autopilot, letting things happen to you instead of having the control to have things happen through you. Our guest, Michael Levitt, is here to help you change all of this.   Michael Levitt is the CEO and founder of Breakfast Leadership, Inc, who works with leaders to reduce stress and prevent burnout so that they can focus on what REALLY matters Most. He suffered his own personal burnout journey where for over a year, his world collapsed around him. In this episode, he shares that journey with us and how you can prevent burnout from happening to you.

Episode 158: Turning Disasters Into Opportunities with guest Brady Helkenn It’s two days after the 2020 election has taken place in the United States and a winner has not yet been decided. It may be a few more days before one is.  The year, 2020, has been full of many challenges and fears. Some would say it has been a year full of disasters.  People have lost jobs. Marriages and relationships have ended. Lives have been lost. This may seem like the worse time in your entire existence and you may or may not agree with the outcome of the election. But no matter your political affiliation you can decide to create problems or help to create a solution.   In this episode, Consultant and IT Professional, Brady Helkenn will be joining us to discuss how we can pivot, focus, and push through tough times.  What can we learn from an  IT Professional about turning our disasters into opportunities? Tune in to this episode and see what he has to say.   Connect with Brady on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradyhelkenn/

Episode 157: How To Become World Famous and Make An Impact with Cory Lee There are so many people out there who have set a goal to become world-famous. But do you really know what it means and what it takes to become world-famous? Are you ready, willing, and committed to doing the work? In this episode, guest Cory Lee, entrepreneur, business builder, and leadership developer is here to help us figure it all out. Cory was trained and mentored by the world-renowned leadership expert John Maxwell and is now an executive director with The John Maxwell Team.  He has helped numerous entrepreneurs grow their businesses without sacrificing faith, family, or fitness.     

Episode 155: From Judgement to Curiosity: How to Shift Your Energy to Empower a Creative Mindset with Ryan Stanley We all have days where things just don't seem to be going right. Life can just pile so much on you, it appears as if there is no way out and you have to carry the burden all on your own.  Anxiety, daily stress, and depression make you feel like life is happening to you instead of for you. Is there a solution? What can you do? In this episode, guest Ryan M. Stanley shares with you how you can go from judgment to curiosity and shift your energy to empower a creative mindset.  According to Ryan, creating a life that feels better every day may be easier than you think. Author of "Be Patient, Be Present, Be Joyful: A First Aid Kit for the Emotional Bumps, Scrapes, and Bruises of Life", Ryan is a lifelong entrepreneur who is known for his impressively natural ability to connect with, understand, and empower individuals so they can end up being the best versions of themselves.  If you're not living the life you want to be and you are ready to take the first steps, tune into this episode!  Ryan's links:  Website - https://www.ryanstanley.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rms_ryanstanley/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/RMS_RyanStanley LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmslifecoach/

Episode 154: Growing Your Business with Social Media with Elizabeth Pampalone According to Datareportal.com, as of July 2020, 3.96 billion people across the globe use social media. This is almost half of all the people on earth. There are about 12 new users every second with most users having accounts on about nine different platforms. For a business owner, it’s safe to say your customers are on social media. So does it make sense for you to have an active social media?  If so, how can you use social media to grow your business? In this episode, returning to the show is one of our favorite business experts, Elizabeth Pampalone to help us better understand the power of social media.  A well respected and trusted business advisor, Elizabeth is the creator of the Absolute Marketing™ process. She has helped numerous clients achieve success using the process she created. Tune in and learn how you can use social media to grow your business and take it to the next level.  

Episode 152: Creating A Website that Converts with Elizabeth Pampalone In the past thirty years, the number of websites on the web has grown at an astonishing rate. According to hostingtribunal.com. there are between 1.6 and 1.9 billion websites and about 1500 new web sites developed every day. However, only 400 million websites are active.  You can find just about any product or service you are looking for, not too mention the amount of information that is available to you on the web. If you want to find out how to do something, just Google it. If you have a website or are thinking about creating one, you are probably wondering how you can make your site stand out when there are so many out there.  Returning to the show to help us figure it all out is a trusted business advisor, Elizabeth Pampalone the creator of the Absolute Marketing™ process.  By creating the Absolute Marketing process, Elizabeth was able to successfully connect with potential small business clients while improving her time management and increasing productivity, all without breaking the bank.  She now uses the process she created with her clients, and they are thrilled with the positive outcomes.   If you are ready to have a more traffic come to your website and convert that traffic into sales, check out this epsiode! 

Episode 152: Leading Beyond A Crisis: A Conversation About What's Next with Ben Baker and Claire Chandler  COVID-19 has impacted the entire world, creating a new normal for all of us. How we communicate with people, vendors and clients have changed—forever. Things will never be the same again. The global pandemic has called upon leaders and their teams to be creative, to be innovative, and to find different ways to add value. The question to ask is, how do the best leaders maintain calm during a crisis while continuing to move their businesses forward? Joining us on this episode are Claire Chandler and Ben Baker,  authors of "Leading Beyond A Crisis: A Conversation About What's New”  With over 50 years of combined experience, Claire and Ben focus on helping organizations and those within them move forward and stay engaged. Businesses learn to retain and grow their most valuable assets. . . their employees. Tune in as we discuss the new normal for businesses and leaders and how you can move successfully towards “what’s next”.

  Episode 151:  Creating A Connected Brand with Elizabeth Pampalone  Are you frustrated and confused about how to market your business? Do you feel like you are not connecting with your audience and potential clients are not finding your products or services? You can invest a lot of time and money in marketing your business but without the right system in place, you won’t get the results you desire. Elizabeth Pampalone had many frustrations with traditional marketing methods as a small business owner. To resolve the problems she was having, Elizabeth developed Absolute Marketing™.  Using this process she was able to successfully connect with potential small business clients while improving her time management and increasing productivity, all without breaking the bank.  She now uses the process she created with her clients, and they are thrilled with the positive outcomes. In this episode, Elizabeth shares how you can achieve business success by first creating a connected brand.  If you are ready to lessen the burden of time and expense while bonding with a targeted client base on a more profound level you’ll want to listen to this episode. Here’s to YOUR success!

Episode 150: Discovering the Power of Your Own Voice with Dr. Denise Moore Revel Many of you have probably heard the term "finding your voice" before but what does it mean to find your voice? How do you know that you've even lost it?  Our guest today, Dr. Denise Moore Revel, founder of the” Own Your Amazing Movement”, is here to help us understand what it means to find your voice and how doing so can transform your life. Through coaching, mentoring, and workshops, Dr. Denise empowers women to find their unique voice, live their worth out loud, and create amazing lives they love.  She is an award-nominated, best-selling author, speaker, and personal development coach. For over 25 years, she has literally helped people find their voices.  Tune in and learn how finding your voice can empower you to understand your value, live a life of purpose, and share your brilliance with the world. Here's to YOUR success!  Dr. Denise's website: www.OwnYourAmazingNow.com Dr. Denise's book: https://www.ownyouramazingnow.com/free-book-excerpt-4/  

Episode 147: Creating A Breakthrough Leadership Team with Mike Goldman  Do you want to create something great with and for your company or business? What type of place do you want to work in? The ideal business will have consistent revenue growth and a growing, fulfilling environment employees enjoy working in. The entire staff will embrace the vision, knowing they add value to the clients, customers, and society.   But can this type of business really exist?  How do you create an amazing environment for employees to work in? And most importantly,  can you still do this when a crisis such as COVID-19 occurs? It can if you create a breakthrough leadership team. In this episode, our guest, Mike Goldman, nationally recognized speaker, author, and business coach, discusses the concept of a breakthrough leadership team.  Find out the reason’s businesses don’t succeed and why having the right leadership team in place can make all the difference.

Episode 145: From A Single YouTube Channel to A Thriving Company with Aleric Heck  Have you considered using YouTube to market and grow your business?  It may seem impossible to figure out how to get past the noise to be seen and heard. Well, in 2010, Aleric Heck was a teenager starting his first YouTube channel. Fast forward 10 years, he became a leading expert in YouTube Ads and runs AdOutreach, the leading firm in the YouTube space. Aleric now teaches the strategy he used while he continues to use it himself generating over 2 million dollars a year in Youtube Ads. In this episode of Let's Coach, Aleric pulls back the curtain and shows you how he cracked the code with YouTube ads and how you can do the same. Find out more about Aleric and AdOutreach at https://www.adoutreach.com/  

Episode 144: Breaking Free From The Impostor Syndrome with Laura Noel  Do you ever feel like everyone around you knows what they are doing, and you don’t?  Do you tend to put off completing projects or you take longer to get things done because you don’t think it’s going to turn out right? If you do get it right, it’s just by chance. It’s just a happy accident. The real Truth is, you know more and can do more than you think you can. Many of us will not go for what we really want or try new experiences because if we do, someone will figure us out. They will figure out we are a fraud and not who they really think we are. The good things that have happened where just luck, it has nothing to do with us. Or does it? In the episode, Executive Business and Personal Development Consultant Laura Noel discusses the imposter syndrome and the impact it has on our lives. We talk about what the imposter syndrome is and how we can break free from it. Once you begin to break free, you will open the door to many new and exciting opportunities… Find out more about Laura at - https://www.stretchintosuccess.com/letscoach/. 

Episode 143:  Dating For Those Over 40, 50, 60 and Above What changes when you start dating during your mid-life years?  Is it even possible to find love after 40, 50, or 60?  Should you date someone ten years younger than you?  These are just a few of the questions we discuss in this episode of "Let's Coach with Carolyn".  Returning to the show to help answers these questions is one of our favorite dating coaches, the EZ Dating Coach, Mike Goldstein. Having one of the highest success rates in the country, Mike has helped 1000's of men and women find and have happy, healthy, and loving relationships.  If you long to have someone for both companionship and intimacy, tune in and hear what Mike has to say about dating after the age of 40. 

This week we are joined by author, military veteran, coach, mother, and podcaster Carolyn Owens. Carolyn had a long career in the military before successfully transitioning into entrepreneurship in the private sector. Carolyn is also a podcastser, proud mother, has written books to help people make the transition from military life into the private sector, and helped countless individuals through her coaching practice. Music by Misha Zarins. Misha Music Site: https://mekzvsbear.wixsite.com/mekz (https://mekzvsbear.wixsite.com/mekz) Misha YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1hf_KEOaqnq3q6Yb3_hbw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1hf_KEOaqnq3q6Yb3_hbw) Show Links:  Carolyn's Connection Hub: carolynowens360.com Carolyn's Episode Featuring Walker:  https://www.blogtalkradio.com/letscoach/2020/05/28/the-walk-of-life-with-walker-neer (https://www.blogtalkradio.com/letscoach/2020/05/28/the-walk-of-life-with-walker-neer) Walkshow Website: https://thewalkshowpodcast.com/ (https://thewalkshowpodcast.com/) Walkshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWalkshowPod (https://twitter.com/TheWalkshowPod) Walkshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_walkshow/ (https://www.instagram.com/the_walkshow/) Walkshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkshow/ (https://www.facebook.com/thewalkshow/) Walkshow Email: walker@thewalkshowpodcast.com https://www.patreon.com/thewalkshow (Support the show) (https://www.patreon.com/thewalkshow)

Episode 141: Dating After 40 and Finding The One During The Era of COVID-19 COVID-19 has changed the dating game; many would say it has become far more difficult to find the one.  This is especially so if you are over 40. Could it be because we have been seeking love in all the wrong places?  Are we using COVID-19 as an excuse to say we don’t deserve to be in a relationship or that no one would ever want us? In this episode, Intimacy Expert and Relationship Coach, Allana Pratt helps to answer these questions and more... Allana Pratt is a global media personality and go-to authority for those who have suffered heartbreak and are ready to live unapologetically and attract an open-hearted, ideal relationship. The author of 6 books, has interviewed Whoopi Goldberg and Alanis Morissette and hosts the edgy Podcast “Intimate Conversations” where listeners learn how to find the relationship they deserve. If you are ready, really ready to find the one for you, tune into this episode! 

Episode 138:  What Business Owners Need To Focus On with Rich Allen  As business owners and career professionals, we are experiencing unprecedented times. Many people are afraid, knowing their business or job is at risk.  They are not sure how to navigate through the challenges and find themselves wanting to quit. To quit their businesses, their jobs, to give up on life.  This isn't the time to throw in the towel or surrender. Now is the time to accelerate and grow while others are stuck and afraid.  Business coach and author, Rich Allen, is here to help. Rich built a manufacturing business to over $100M in annual revenues. He’s coached hundreds of business owners, helping many of them transition from working for someone else to owning their own business. In this episode, Rich shares his secrets and insights to empower you to launch, re-start, or re-design a successful and thriving business. Rich's Website: https://tourdeprofit.com/

Episode 135:  Going Further Faster There are thousands of new businesses starting every hour of every day. So many start-ups, but very few make it to the goal line.  If they do make it, they are not able to sustain and grow their business. Why does this happen so often? According to Business Coach and Amazon Bestselling Author, Bill Flynn many business owners and leaders have not been taught what they really need to know to succeed in business.  So, what can you do to ensure your success? The solution may be to fire yourself.  Yes, fire yourself. When you do, you can begin to focus on the three key elements that drive healthy and sustainable growth. What are those elements? On this episode, Bill Flynn discusses what they are, why they are important for any business, and how you can grow your business by going further faster.

https://infinitycoaching.net/ https://www.8keys2great.net/podcast Background Track – Splashing Around by The Green Orbs                                            Crafting a lifestyle can be tough to figure out by yourself.  Despite our best efforts, we can only achieve so much on our own.  Even the best athletes need someone else to help them reach the highest level.  Having a mentor or coach provides us the guidance and motivation to reach our fullest potential.  They can push us farther than we think possible.  A coach not only refines our training but helps us identify the shortcomings we have a hard time seeing.  A coach is a vital key to the process of achieving the Extraordinary. Carolyn Owens coaches others to reach their full potential.  From federal and armed forces employees to the private sector and nonprofits, Carolyn provides guidance on everything from professional development to relationship counseling.  She provides a path for growth for disabled veterans and counsels those suffering from a long term diagnosis.  Everyone can benefit from coaching and Carolyn has proven that in just about every arena imaginable. Now focused on her latest book and growing her reach to a wider audience, Carolyn is sharing her coaching methods with those who need it most.  With the heart of a teacher, this single mom has raised a bright young man and raised the bar of professional coaching.  Helping her clients realize their dreams and reach for the stars, check out Infinity coaching with Carolyn Owens. 

Episode 133: Managing Bad Behavior, People Problems & Sticky Situations Too often managers and leaders avoid or choose to ignore bad behavior, performance issues, or people problems. Over time these problems can become much worse and cause the company resources, profit, and potentially the loss of several great employees. The business world is becoming more and more complex, and many managers are facing challenging, sticky situations that stump even the most seasoned HR professionals. So what is a manager to do? What if the person causing the conflicts is the manager?  In this episode, our guest, Gregg Ward, founder and executive director of The Respectful Leader Center, discusses his bestselling book, "Bad Behavior, People Problems, and Sticky Situations: A Toolbook for Managers and Team Leaders".  Gregg provides insight and strategies on how to approach and resolve some of the difficult situations that can, and often do, arise in the workplace.   If you are a manager, supervisor, team leader, or even a staff member who wants to learn how to efficiently work through interpersonal problems and difficult situations, generate win-win solutions, and move forward with confidence, you'll want to listen to this episode. Here's to YOUR success!       

Episode 132: Midlife Is Not A Crisis - It's An Opportunity with Amy Schmidt 

Many businesses have needed to shift focus to keep their employees motivated and to continue to generate revenue. Some companies tend to do far better than others.  So what's their secret? Our special guest, Sarah Wirth has, along with her co-author Bill Eckstrom, spent a decade researching the activities, behaviors, and performance of leaders. After studying more than 100,000 coaching interactions in the workplace, primarily of sales teams, they have been able to determine how coaching affects team outcomes and growth. Bill and Sarah co-authored the Amazon bestseller, "The Coaching Effect". The Coaching Effect teaches leaders how to develop trust relationships, drive accountability, and leverage growth experiences to propel their team members to the highest levels of success.  In this episode, Sarah Wirth shares with us what great leaders do to increase sales, enhance performance, and sustain growth. Should leaders really try to challenge people out of their comfort zone?  Find out her answer to that question and how The Coaching Effect applies to crisis situations such as COVID-19.  Tune in and take your leadership to a whole new level. 

In the age of COVID-19, you need to be cautious and guard your finances.  Many people are working from home, not able to do the activities they enjoyed doing.  Some people are afraid of what may come in the future. Some after finding themselves overwhelmed, frustrated, and bored. As these feelings and emotions arise, you can become vulnerable falling victim to buying things you don’t need or can afford. There are many companies promoting their products and services and some of the deals look pretty good. Lately, every day I wake up to an inbox full of “opportunities”.  Many of these opportunities say I need to work with them to save myself from the damage of COVID-19.  If you read some of them, they do a great job of almost convincing you have a problem you don’t really have. How do you protect yourself from buying stuff you really don’t need? How do you avoid acquiring unnecessary debt? How do you know if it’s a purchase you should make? In this episode, I share some of the things I have been noticing and how some people are losing money because of it. You'll learn how you can take command of your finances, create strong money management habits, and STOP being taken advantage of. 

On our last show, we discussed how to move on after ending a relationship. We had a caller ask, "How do you move on after one of the individuals cheated. Can you get back together?".  The show ended as we were deep in conversation and we couldn't let it end like that.  In this episode, we continue the conversation with some Women Talk about cheating and "Starting Over After Ending A Relationship".   Joining us at the table is Coach Chella Diaz who, along with your host Carolyn Owens, will share their perspectives from coaching and life experiences. Can you make it work?  Listen to what they have to say. 

You may have heard from various sources 80% of small businesses will go under within their first 18 months. Or they become overwhelmed and frustrated within the first three years and quit.  When you add in a global or nationwide crisis, it's even hard for a small business, any business, to survive. The business owner is then left drowning in a sea of debt. How do you continue to move forward and create success in your business? Marketing for results may be the key to getting and keeping your business thriving.  Our guest special guest for this episode is Enterprise Digital Marketing Specialist & Business Growth Expert, David Sommerfleck. David is committed to helping business owners make the transition from being operational to establishing sustained profitability and self-reliance. Struggling business owners needed more than just an online presence. They needed the edge of marketing combined with digital media. Join us as David shares how you can drive more traffic to your website, turn your website visitors into clients and some secrets behind social media marketing that insiders don’t want you to know. When done correctly, these tips can help to transform your visibility overnight. Here's to YOUR success!   

With this start of the new year, many people have been talking about vision boards. People are sharing pictures of their boards and encouraging you to create one and/or participate in vision board workshops. Although we hear so much about them, many people don't listen and never actually create one.  The question we ask ourselves is this really worth it or is it just a waste of time? On this week's episode we are going to discuss exactly what a vision board is and if creating one can add value to your life.  

Many of us desire to, at least once in our lifetime, to have a passionate, unforgettable romance. You know the type where the stories are written into books and the books turned into movies. You may desire this, but you wonder if it's truly ever possible for you. In this episode, we continue with our romance, relationships and dating series, as we discuss the greatest love affair you can ever have.  We'll talk about just how it begins and how you can have the love you deserve in life.  It doesn't matter if you are single, married, in a long term relationship or just getting back to dating. It all has to start here...  Tune in to find out where. 

Do you need a job, or is what you really need, a career?  Whether you have a job or not, it is important to know the advantages of a career over a job.  However, if you are unemployed or just starting out as a college graduate, obviously you just want work for the time being.  But, why should your long term goals be to have a career?  These are just some of the questions we will discuss with my guest on this episode of Donell Edwards: Viewpoints.  Our special guest is  Ms. Carolyn Owens, Chairwoman and CEO of Infinity Coaching, Inc. which provides career, leadership and life coaching.  She is a leading authority on leadership and professional development and has worked with and trained top leaders across the globe. She is recognized as one of the select few, certified Rapid Employment Master Coaches in the world.  She has been featured in Money Magazine, Fox News Magazine Website, Huffington Post, YourTango.com, Legacy in the Making Magazine, and many other publications.   Starting a career or looking for a job today, is a daunting task.  Whether you are a graduate just out of college, middle-aged or a senior looking to advance your career or looking for a new career, or someone who has been displaced as a result of layoff or merger, how you navigate through the complex maze of eliminators will determine your success or failure.  Join us for this very informative and educational program and learn from our expert guest,  success coach Carolyn Owens, how and where to find the skills you need to succeed in starting your career or finding a job in today's job market.

Our viewpoint of money begins to form the moment we are born. We watch how our parents save and spend money and often inherit their viewpoint of wealth.  We don't discuss money in the classroom let alone in our homes. We establish beliefs about money - about debt and how hard one has to work to make money.  Society teaches us, if we don't have the things we see on television and in the movies, we are not successful. With the pressure to earn and have things, money becomes one of the biggest causes of stress in our lives. You don't even realize the power and control money has over you.  You eventually get caught in the trap, becoming a slave to money, working  hard and living miserably.  How can you change this story?  It starts by taking control and becoming the master of your money. Our guest this week, Chella Diaz can show you how.   Chella founder of Money IQ, is affectionately known as the Women of Wealth. Her fascination with how the wealthy handle their money began at an early age. She was inspired to begin saving at the age of nine and by the age of 17 purchased her first car followed by her first house at the age of 23. With over 20 years in the banking and finance industry, Chella witnessed the struggles and misinformation many people had regarding a basic understanding of money management.  She is dediccated to teaching and equipping individuals  with skills to empower them to take control of their  financial future. Tune in and learm how you can change your relationship and fall in love with your money - starting today! 

Breaking up is hard to do and binge eating, emotional eating and overeating are no exception. How would it feel to make peace with food? To stop dieting, binging and overeating? To trust yourself and love your body? As a former binge eater, overeater and diet addict, our guest this week,  Michelle McClintock, knows how it feels.  Michelle McClintock, is a Binge Eating Recovery Specialist, and Food Freedom Coach, whose struggle with being a chronic dieter started as a teenager. In her 20's she was told something that would leave her feeling ugly and undervalued. That feeling stuck with her for many, many years, further fueling her struggle with her weight, body image and low self-esteem.  One day she just couldn't take it anymore and went on a mission to fix herself. She took control of food and was no longer  controlled by food. Her healing became her passion and she now works with individuals helping them break free from dieting, binging and overeating. The result - they have the happiest and healthiest body ever! Tune in and learn how Michelle was able to overcome her struggle with food and how you can do the same. Hear how you can get off the dieting roller coaster, eat with freedom and love your body.  Michelle McClintock changed her story and so can you!   

Reach Your Potential – with Robert Woolley  Robert Woolley’s Edge Training Academy has one goal in mind - promote student athletes in a direction that aligns them with their individual goals as students and athletes. He trains young people to excel and be noticed in today’s competitive world, by developing their skills in the classroom and on the playing field.    In addition to developing student potential, Edge Training Academy, provides training and development for individual adults, groups and teams. Robert has also founded the Giving the Edge Foundation which provides the external support and internal strength that young people need to grow into successful, caring, responsible and productive adults.  The Foundation achieves this through providing opportunities for youth to engage in community service projects, athletic training and scholastic achievement development. Join Mark and Carolyn as we talk with Robert about helping people to reach their potential.  To find out more visit their website at http://www.theedgetrainingacademy.com/#!maintenance/c66t.   

Behind the Scenes of a Successful Business Plan with Toni Stovall  Many business owner find it unnecesary to spend time creating a business plan. They have such great ideas they just step out and start making things happen. But, every business owner should have a business plan. It's crucial that you properly structure your business concept so that your actions will lead to success. If you are just starting your business and don't have a business plan, you have been in business for awhile and haven't touched your plan since you started or you might be feeling lost and not generating the revenue you would like to, this show is for you! Our guest this week is Toni Michelle Stovall, CEO/Consultant of Evolution Professional Business Solutions, LLC. where they provide professional, quality business coaching and business plans.  Toni has spent years in management, joined a host of professional organizations and served in leadership roles in the community. She has served as a civil servant for the Federal government for over ten years.  During the show Toni will share the importance of having a business plan, how it increase your bottom line and strategies to get a business launched with few missteps.   Join Mark and Carolyn as they go Behind the Scenes of a Successful Business Plan with guest Toni Stovall.  To find out more about Evolution Professional Business Solutions, LLC please visit their website at http://www.evoprobizsolutions.com/. 

Your Signature Element - Creating Style that Gets Results with Lisa Torba What Does Your Style Have to do With Your Business? Everything! Today more than ever, what you wear is how you showcase yourself to the world. Imagine having the power, persuasion and positioning of the elite leaders in your market, being sought after by your dream clients and loyally followed by your teams.  Our guest this weeks, Lisa Torba, image transformation expert, has the tools you need to dress authentically so you can - be seen and heard for who you are, create a commanding presence and the confidence to increase your visibility and,amplify your message and attract your ideal clients.  After transforming their look, Lisa’s clients (both men and women) have made more money, landed dream jobs, met their partners, received more compliments and felt more confident presenting themselves than ever before! Lisa is also a dynamic speaker and workshop leader and brings her 20+ years of business and sales experience, as well as a lifetime love of beauty and shopping to her business.  Learn more about Lisa on her website at  http://www.yoursignatureelememt.com. 

The Process Matters...  Sometimes it takes more than faith. While faith is important to daily living, "process" positions and develops us to see beyond ourselves and our circumstances. In her new book, "The Process Matters", Andrea M. Smith, shares the challenges she endured and reveals the journey she took leading her to uncover how it would take more than faith to withstand and move through one of the most difficult times in her life.  Andrea, author, speaker and entrepreneur, is the founder of Restore Such Ministries and CEO of SAS Web & Graphic Design. Her mission is to help others with emotional hurt successfully breakthrough and overcome oppressive struggles. She is motivated to advocate, teach and counsel so that women may discover who they were created to be.  Tune in to Let's Coach with Mark and Carolyn as Andrea shares her story of molestation, healing and forgiveness, learn why faith sonetime is not enough and how "the process" can begin to help and heal you today. 

Romance and Relationships Series Part Four - Say Yes to Building Better Love Relationships.. To close out our series on Romance and Relationships , we are honored to have back with us one of our all time favorite, guest - Gary Loper. Gary Loper is a Life, Business and Social Media coach who knows all about having meaningful, engaging relationships both in our professional and personal life.  He is the author of 20 Secrets to Building Better Love Relationships  and embraces the philosophy - A loving relationship is the most important investment you will make in your lifetime!  This philosophy is contrary to his dysfunctional upbringing where he learned his first lessons of love, relationships. Through his experiences, was able to realize the impact and importance of connection, and understood what was needed to build and create meaningful relationships. He applied those experiences with his extensive studies as a vehicle to live a purposeful life, to help others. He learned that his purpose was to empower people to discover their gifts, develop confidence and create better relationships with themselves and others in their lives.  So tune in and learn how you can begin to say YES to building better relationships...  

Romance and Relationship Series Part 3 - Learn to Navigate the Maze of Love  How Do You Love? Sounds like a pretty simple question and yet it’s one we don’t often ask ourselves or even think about. Do you tend to love with the head or the heart? How does sex fit into the picture for you? Do you forgive by default? During part three of the romance and relationship series, our guest Certified Relationship Coach, Chris Armstrong, will explore these and other questions.  Chris doesn’t care for textbook philosophy and status quo views on men and women. His advice is rooted in modern realities of men, women, sex and love. He believes awareness is key and in the importance of being who we truly are, letting the right person find us and love us based on that alone!  Chris works with individuals and couples on self-awareness, social awareness, communication, conflict, sex, social comforts and several other areas that can make dating and relationships a difficult journey.   So tune in and we navigate the maze of love with expert Chris Armstrong, taking your love to a whole new level. 

Relationships and Romance Series, Part Two  -  Dating in Midlife, it ain't like it use to be! Let's face it - dating in midlife is different then dating in your 20's.  So much, that one often throws in the towel and says "Forget it - I'm just meant to be alone". Maybe you are you someone who hides behind your fears, telling yourself all the reasons why you should not date or you use your children as an excuse.  You can come up with some real good excuses on why you won't get back in the dating game but deep down you know you truly desire to have that someone special in your life. Maybe you feel lonely, confused, and sure that you’ll never find love again?  As a dating and relationship coach, our guest this week Ronnie Joy, The Midlife Dating Coach, works with midlife singles looking for love and makes the daunting task of jumping back into the dating pool FUN! Ronnie will share some tools and techniques that will help you enter the dating world with confidence, giving you everyday strategies to find romance and the partner who’s right for you. Ronnie will be sharing strategies to help you get back in the dating game and if you are dating, tips to help you find that special someone! Learn about the impact of first impressions, dating readiness and more! Ronnie will also be doing some on the spot coaching for those who call in to the show.  So tune in, get over your fears and get back out there again. You owe it to yourself to find that someone special for you! 

Relationships and Romance Series, Part One  - Ignite the Fire: Bring Back the Fun & Romance!  Let's face it, being in a relationship is work and sometimes can become a little boring. This reminds me of a quote from one of my favorite movies, Love Jones. It goes like this "When people who been together a long time say that the romance is gone, what they're really saying is they've exhausted the possibility". But this week on Let's Coach with Mark and Carolyn, we are going to talk about the possibilities - how to have fun and keep the spice going in your relationship.  Sheila Tempchin, Romance Advisor, Certified Sexual Health Educator  and very successful  Pure Romance Business owner, empowers women to live a healthy and romantic life.  Her favorite are the private in-home parties where, in a comfortable and safe environment, she can help women gain more confidence and feel at ease with their sexuality and enhance their intimate relationships. She prides herself by making a difference in women's lives, mentoring women for personal development and living life to the fullest. Sheila lives by and teaches women that - "Every woman is entitled to live a romantically enriched life". Join us as discuss how to keep the fire and passion burning in your relationship - and just in time for Valentine's Day! 

Twice the show Today we’re splitting the show down the middle – you get two shows for the price of one! In our first segment, meet entrepreneur Deidra Bass – owner of Bass Travels, LLC, where she specializes in “Enhancing and Upgrading” lifestyles to get people busy living vice just existing.  She gets people in touch with their “Why” and uses travel to help them find their passion.  Deidre brings her passion for Service Leadership to helping her clients reshape their lives. The second half of the show is devoted to a non-profit incubator running as part of Chesapeake Charities.  The community foundation’s Executive Director, Linda Kohler, is helping non-profits learn how to do business better.  The incubator’s first year saw five seminars training non-profits to enhance operational effectiveness.  2016’s plan includes more opportunities for excellence. Join Mark and Carolyn as we talk with two servant leaders who are making lives better. If it ain’t broke, make it better!

Get Healthy Margaret LeDane wants to help you get healthy.  She is a certified health coach and owner of Champion Health Consultants, an on-site employee wellness business specializing in weight loss, nutrition and positive thinking.  After healing her own health issues, she now helps improve wellness for hundreds of clients. Join Mark and Carolyn as we talk with Margaret about what a health coach can do for you. If it ain’t broke, make it better!  

Time to set some New Year Financial Goals!   This month Mark and Carolyn have provided you with tips and strategies for achieving your goals in 2016 and beyond. This week the discussion continues as they focus on one area that's often left out - financial goals.  Mark and Carolyn will be joined by Navy Veteran and Edward Jones financial advisor, Robert Digsby who truly believes in educating everyone on how they can put their financial puzzle together.  Whether it's planning for retirement, saving for college for children or grandchildren or just trying to protect the financial future of the ones that we care the most for, you need to take the time to identify each goal and develop a strategy to address it. Join Mark and Carolyn as Robert shares tips that will help you achieve your financial goals and create a financial legacy you can be proud of. 

"Let's Coach with Mark and Carolyn" - January 6, 2016 Noon EST Act Strategically Setting goals can be tough - acting on them is tougher - it gets even harder when the goals are strategic.  Join Mark and Carolyn as they follow-up their goal setting show with ways to develop and act on practical stratgegic goals.  Acting strategically transforms your life.

Make It Diamond.... Have you attended an event and thought  - Wow, this event is just awful!  Or, have you wanted to plan an event of your own but feel overwhelmed just thinking about it? Well this weeks guest will teach you how to make your event shine and have people asking, when are you planning next event!  Tamika Josephs-Smith, CEO and Event and Marketing Consultant for Diamond Event Services, LLC, successfully puts on an annual women’s expo named The Pink Event® that is now entering its sixth year. This unique event has grown so much she has had to change the location several times but continues to plan a stellar event.  She is sought out by industry leaders and has planned numerous events for clients to include conferences, workshops, weddings and other corporate and social events.  Tune in as Tamika shares her secrets to success along with tips and strategies to help you market and plan your next event so you can Make It Diamond! 

 I Wish I Could......  Have you ever heard the saying, "A goals without a plan is just a wish"? During this time of the year many people start thinking about things they wanted to accomplish but somehow did not.  As business owners and career professionals, we often have so much going on, so many things to do and places to be we loose direction and do not accomplish the goals we set.  Goal setting can be a very powerful tool for providing clarity and direction on what you truly want out of life,  both professionally and personally.  On this weeks episode of Let's Coach with Mark and Carolyn, we will discuss the importance of goal setting, the best way to write goals, the dangers of goal setting and share tips and strategies to achieve your goals in the upcoming year and beyond.   As Tony Robbins says, "Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible." Tune in and learn how you can make 2016 the year you stop wishing, take action and make your dreams come true!      

Reclaim your power and walk in your purpose in 2016 and beyond... "Imagine a world where everyone is loved, everyone is happy, and everyone is free to be themselves” ~ Lane Cobb Speaker, author, healer, and coach, Lane Cobb knows what it’s like to give away your power to circumstances, complacency and compromise.  Having experienced being bullied and being a victim of rape, she felt powerless to change her life. For many years she was a source of strength for others, but she lived trapped in fear, anger,and regret and was not able to fully pursue her dreams. Lane was able to reclaim her power over her past and gave herself permission to be exactly who she is in all her greatness and glory!  After creating the life she truly desired, she designed her signature program to support and move women forward in a powerful way.  Once they complete the program, women find themselves standing in their own power, fully accessing their unique gifts and talents, living their lives according to what is most important to them, rather than according to their circumstances.  During this episode, Lane will share with us her triumphant story and strategies from her popular book, Reclaim Your Power – 5 Steps for Living Life On Purpose.  If you want to love yourself unconditionally, express yourself fully, and live a life of passion, power, and purpose you won't want to miss this show...     

Disability does not mean failure.... Being told your child has a disability can be shocking news. Parents experience a range of emotions - confusion, anger, fear, shame, etc.  They need to learn a new way of life, making adjustments and navigating through what can be viewed as a uncooperative bureaucratic process.  In the midst of all of this one may forget that each child is endowed with the traits and skills needed to perform their unique life purpose; even individuals with disabilities. The challenge becomes finding these traits and unlocking that potential. Ancient wisdom says, “Teach each child according to his method and way of learning."  This weeks guest, Sharon R. Saroff, M.S.Ed. is the founder of SEDRA, Special Education Disabilities Resources & Advocacy, with a mission to help individuals with disabilities find their potential and meet with success.  SEDRA helps families and school districts work together to help children get the services they need and to “level the playing field” so that children with special needs find success.  Sharon, Special Education Consultant, Parent Advocate, and Speaker with over 20 years experience, offers a unique perspective having grown up with a learning disability and as the mother of two children with disabilities. Special education is not just her passion, it is her life.  Join Mark and Carolyn as Sharon talks about her journey and shares tips and strategies to help children with disabilities lead a happy and successful life.   

Let’s Coach with Mark and Carolyn, Wednesday, November 25th, 2015, Noon EST Gratitude Gratitude and appreciation are game changers.  Join Mark and Carolyn as they talk about what gratitude can do for you.  A little bit of thankful can go a long way.

Let's Coach with Mark and Carolyn, Wednesday, November 18, 2015, Noon EST Sustaining Nonprofits Tough economic times are particularly hard on the nonprofit community as it attempts to continue delivering services.  Peggy Geisler knows Nonprofits and how they operate.  She has twenty years' experience in the not for profit field and is the owner and Senior Consultant of PMG Consulting LLC.  She works with state agencies, not-for-profits and businesses on infrastructure, strategic planning and training.  Peggy has pioneered ground breaking ideas in nonprofit partnerships that help nonprofits to decrease duplication and focus resources on delivering services and not building duplicative infrastructure.  This increases nonprofits ability to meet community needs. Join Mark and Carolyn as the talk with Peggy about purposeful collaboration and its impact in improving nonprofit operations.