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In today's episode, we're diving into an empowering conversation with intimacy expert and relationship coach Allana Pratt. If you're navigating divorce, looking to heal emotionally, or seeking to rediscover yourself, Allana's insights will guide you on your journey to finding love after divorce and creating deeper connections. Allana is a Certified Master Coach with over 5.6 million YouTube viewers and has been interviewed more than 800 times. Featured on Huffington Post, People Magazine, Forbes, CBS, ABC, FOX, TLC, and iHeartRadio, she has spent 20 years helping men and women embrace their worth and step into their personal power. Through her proven coaching programs and intimacy retreats, Allana shows how healing your heart and building a strong relationship with yourself leads to attracting a love that truly aligns with your growth, emotional intelligence, and soulful connection. Her authenticity and raw transparency make her a trusted guide on the path to healing and building a healthy, lasting partnership. Join us as Allana shares her wisdom and inspiration to help you create a fulfilling relationship, starting with the most important one—your relationship with yourself. Connect with Allana Listen to the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intimate-conversations/id1316222992 Website: www.AllanaPratt.com  Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/allanapratt/  Twitter: @allanapratt  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachallanapratt  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/allanapratt  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allana-pratt-36b5882 Free Gift: The Top 5 Mistakes That Destroy A Conscious Relationship: http://www.allanapratt.com/top5mistakes Journey Beyond Divorce Resources: Follow JBD on Instagram: @journey_beyond_divorce Book a Free Rapid Relief Call: http://rapidreliefcall.com  A word from our sponsor: TalkingParents provides a comprehensive platform designed to simplify co-parenting and enhance communication between parents. With secure messaging, a shared calendar, and features for tracking parenting time, TalkingParents ensures that all important details and agreements are documented and accessible.  We're grateful for TalkingParents' support in simplifying co-parenting and enhancing communication for our listeners. Discover how TalkingParents can bring clarity and organization to your co-parenting journey at www.talkingparents.com/jbd

Happiness Solved with Sandee Sgarlata. In this episode, Sandee interviews Allana Pratt. Intimacy Expert, Allana Pratt is a global media personality and go-to authority for those ready to heal heartbreak, live unapologetically and attract a soul-shaking relationship. This Ivy League grad is the Author of 6 books, has interviewed Whoopi Goldberg, Alanis Morissette and Nassim Haramein, and Hosts the edgy Podcast Intimate Conversations: Season 12- Become the One, where listeners learn how to ‘Become the One' to ‘Find the One' which ‘Awakens the One.' A Certified Master Coach with over 5.6M viewers on YouTube, Allana was asked by Leeza Gibbons to coach her during Dancing with the Stars. Interviewed over 800 times, she's been chosen as an Icon of Influence and featured on Huffington Post, People Magazine, Forbes, CBS, ABC, FOX, TLC, iHeartRadio and more. For the past 20 yrs, Allana's brave willingness to heal her own heart makes her authentic, relatable and credible in her proven Coaching Programs and Intimacy Retreats. Her upcoming Patreon channel reveals raw, heartfelt and sexy behind the scenes footage of how intimacy is an inside job. Her wisdom, exuberance and raw transparency inspire the deep soul work required to create a solid intimate relationship with one's self first, which naturally attracts and enhances a healthy partnership that lasts. She's a small town Canadian girl who is honored to love the sh** out of Humanity. Connect with Allana: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/allanapratt/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachallanaprattYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/allanaprattFree Gift: www.allanapratt.com/top5mistakes Connect with Sandee: Website: www.sandeesgarlata.comPodcast: www.happinesssolved.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/coachsandeesgarlataTwitter: www.twitter.com/sandeesgarlataInstagram: www.instagram.com/coachsandeesgarlata

Meet our guest this time Patti Oskvarek who, like many, got her first job while in high school working at a Derry Queen. It wasn't long before she became a manager. As Patti and I talk about her first managerial job and how the role of a manager has changed today Patti says that managers now are under so much more stress because they are required to do so much more with so much less support.   As we talk Patti explains that as she progressed from working at the Derry Queen to increasingly more demanding positions within the banking industry she didn't think much about nor did she have any real “Work-Life Balance”. She worked all day at the office and then came home to do more work at home. She did have a supportive husband, but even so the stress of not having balance in her life eventually caused her to have an ulcer.   As Patti tells it, she finally retired in her 50s and began working toward and becoming a work-life balance coach and Reiki Master. Today she even is a host on two different podcasts. Patti and I talk quite a bit about the concepts of work-life balance, leadership and how a coach can help people attain the balance sometimes they don't even know they want. We even talk a bit about just what a coach does and how he or she can help people who are willing to explore their own lives. I think you will enjoy this episode and come away with some new and updated ideas.       About the Guest:   Patti Oskvarek of Coaching for Inspiration with Patti. Patti is a Certified Professional Coach and Certified Master Coach specializing in Work-Life Balance and Leadership coaching, Reiki Master, and Podcaster. Patti inspires others to pursue their passions in life through their relationships, careers, business, and leadership development.  She became a Coach and Reiki practitioner to help people follow their hearts, use their talents, and live purposeful, balanced, and fulfilling lives. With a unique approach to coaching, Patti has dedicated herself to helping others find passion, purpose, and confidence in all they do.  Her theory is that to find business success and know how to find happiness in other areas of life and learn the true meaning of work-life balance for yourself. Patti is committed to helping managers, supervisors and others become better leaders and live more purposeful, balanced lives outside work.   Ways to connect with Patti:   Website: https://coachingforinspirationwithpatti.com/coaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachingforinsp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachingforinsp Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachingforinsp  LinkedIn: Coaching for Inspiration with Patti- https://www.linkedin.com/company/coaching-for-inspiration-with-patti  YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLXTGfZ1hZqGaKJ24hfnyWA Building Better Relationships at Home and Work with Angela and Patti Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/4rVQIdCNrMoU3gRhZsvLt9?si=0GsSNkccQo-TuG6JZWHM3g Exploring Life and Work with Patti - From Chaos to Calm Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/70FztukC0x4anAWdhrGyc0?si=VDVqhUz0Qq-_kK8clj0vRw     About the Host:   Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/   https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? 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Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:21 Well, hi and welcome to another edition of unstoppable mindset. Our guest today is Patti Oskvarek, and Patti is a person who specializes a lot in work life balance. She's a Reiki manager, our Master, and has a lot of information. I think that's going to be value of value to all of us. She is a coach that really works a lot in the whole area of work life balance. I'm really interested to hear a lot about that. I met Patti, as we have had a number of other guests come this way through podapalooza. This time it was the latest podapalooza in podapalooza 11, and it just seemed like Patti was a person we really needed to have an unstoppable mindset. And here we are. So Patti, I want to welcome you to the podcast, and thank you very much for being here.   Patti Oskvarek ** 02:15 Oh, thank you for having me. Michael, this is great. It'll be   Michael Hingson ** 02:19 fun. Yeah. Well, why don't we start, why don't you tell us a little bit kind of about the early Patti growing up and all that stuff.   Patti Oskvarek ** 02:29 So growing up, I grew up in Tucson, Arizona, and   Michael Hingson ** 02:34 I was an only child in the summer, yes,   Patti Oskvarek ** 02:37 very hot. And I was an only child, so I was very shy during my times of growing up and through life. And my first job, I worked in a Dairy Queen, and when I turned 18, I became a manager, and that's kind of how I started with management. And throughout my life, pretty much have been a manager or supervisor. And in my life, I didn't have work life balance. Work always seemed to come first and everything else came second. And as you know, Michael, that's not always a good thing, having work come first instead of having a personal life as well. So I had a lot of regrets because I had put work above other things that were important. So I became a coach to help others in leadership and work life balance, so that they can learn from my example and I wish I had had a coach when I was in leadership. And I've learned a lot through my life about working 24/7, and then eventually, what if work is gone? What are you going to do in your life, and but I have a family. I have two adult children and a husband and a cat. I love my cat, and I love my family, and I have five grandchildren. So throughout my life, it's been wonderful, and I love my family, and I've learned through the years of really trying to incorporate some work life balance so that you can live life to the fullest.   Michael Hingson ** 04:57 Well, tell me so how long have. Was it you were a manager of a Dairy Queen? What year was that?   Patti Oskvarek ** 05:04 That was in the 80s. Okay,   Michael Hingson ** 05:07 so what was it like managing a Dairy Queen in the 80s? And what I'm really curious about is, if you can make the comparison, what was it like then, as opposed to what it is now, you must have visited Dairy Queens of relatively recent times, maybe not, but I'm just curious if you can can observe or comment on what it was like then and how it differs now.   Patti Oskvarek ** 05:33 Yes, so that was my first job, and it it was surprising, because most of the time I worked alone and didn't have really the interaction with the staff, other than, you know, between times of when they would come in and tell them what needs to be done and all that kind of stuff. So where I worked, it wasn't as busy in the winter time as it was in the summertime. In the summertime, I would work with the employees, but in the winter time, a lot of times I worked alone. So how is that different now? And the Dairy Queen that I worked at, all we had was ice cream, so that's why it was a lot different nowadays, you see how much different it is with, you know, the drive through and all the employees and and having all the different variety of products and services.   Michael Hingson ** 06:40 You think it's tougher to be a manager today because of all that? I   Patti Oskvarek ** 06:45 think so. I think you're under more stress and more responsibility Anya than it was in the past. Yeah and yeah. And then I moved on to banking, and then I moved on to government. So I had a variety of different different platforms that I worked on in different ways of doing things.   Michael Hingson ** 07:10 Well, it it is interesting. I think there's a lot to be said for with the way things are going that management and managing is is more stressful. And I suspect that if you went further up in the corporate structure of Dairy Queen, or anywhere that again, you would see that the the environment is putting more stress on the typical Dairy Queen manager because of all of the things that you're you're talking about, and then, in general, in a sense, management is more stressful because you're expected to do more and with less, with less. Yeah, and I think that's really a very important point. It's doing more with less. And I'm not sure corporate always gets that, which, again, goes back to what you were talking about in terms of work, life balance and dealing with that. Well, when you left Dairy Queen, what did you exactly go do?   Patti Oskvarek ** 08:10 I went into banking, and that was, yeah, and that was in the early 80s and 90s. And a lot of things happened throughout when I imagined that I was going to work for the bank for the rest of my life. That was my plan. Ever since I was a kid, I thought banking was where I wanted to go. So, you know, things happened in in the 80s and 90s with banking, it changed a lot. A lot of people were part time instead of full time, things were a lot different from when I started to when I left, and what it is today, I was actually somebody that would stand outside to get people to use the ATM and train them how to use it, and there was a lot of resistance at that time of using it, and now it's something that they use all the time. And as well as back then, you know, the technology wasn't like it is today, where you have an app. And so I started as a teller, and then I went to a branch operation supervisor in a very short time, and then at a young age, and I had employees that were older than me. And with the bank, you know, you worked a lot of hours. And I had a I had small children, so that was one of the reasons why I decided a friend of mine and a former supervisor of my manager, she had went to work for government, and she says, Patty, you should. Come to and I thought, Oh, that'll be a great way to have more balance in in my life and not working so many hours. So that's where I made the change, in the 90s, and I was fortunate enough to start working young and being able to retire in my 50s. So that was a good, good thing, but still, I struggled with the work life balance, putting work above other things that should have been important as well, like going to my children's baseball game or things like that that I couldn't do because I was working and taking vacations and things like that. I was putting things aside for work, and I was putting that pressure on myself.   Michael Hingson ** 11:04 What was that doing to family?   Patti Oskvarek ** 11:08 You know, I was fortunate that I had my husband. He, he would pick up the slack where I wasn't. But then, you know, I would be up at night, cleaning the house while the kids were asleep, I was still with, you know, I still came home at a decent hour, but I was always thinking about work and what needed to be done next, and those kind of things, what?   Michael Hingson ** 11:36 Well, so when you so eventually, I know we're skipping forward, but again, the job that you took up in the 90s was, what? Again, banking, yeah, so it was all   Patti Oskvarek ** 11:46 involved. And then I went, then I went into government, yeah, all right, so   Michael Hingson ** 11:51 when you retired in the in your 50s, why did you do that?   Patti Oskvarek ** 11:58 So I had that I could retire with 80 points, which means your age and your years of service. So I was able to do that, and I wanted to do something more. And that's where the coaching came in, is I went to school before I retired to prepare myself to get into coaching. So I had a plan, and that's what I teach people, is to have a plan of what you want to do in life and make it happen. So what got   Michael Hingson ** 12:38 you to the point of being such a strong advocate for the whole concept of work, like balance was there? Was there one thing that made that happen?   Patti Oskvarek ** 12:50 Yes, I think throughout my life, I realized that I needed to change my habits, and it affected my health. I had an ulcer in my 20 in my 30s. Excuse me, in my 30s, and that was a wake up call, because the doctor said I was in the hospital for five days, and the doctor said to me, you need to change something in your life that's causing you to have all of this stress, and that was my first wake up call of realizing I was putting so many other things in front of what I truly wanted in my life And what I wanted to do, and slowly changing it didn't happen overnight. It's still a struggle, and I want to help others so that they don't go through what I went through, and to help people realize there's more to life than work   Michael Hingson ** 13:58 so there wasn't like a real crisis that caused you to suddenly have an epiphany and decide, work, life, balance and so on, and coaching was so important, but it's something that you eventually or gradually came to.   Patti Oskvarek ** 14:13 Yes, I was at a networking meeting, and I was giving a presentation, and after the presentation, this lady came up to me because I was talking about leadership. This lady came up to me, and she goes, You should be a coach. And I, at that time, I didn't know what a coach was, didn't know what a life coach was. And and she goes, you're, you would be really, really good at being a life coach. So I started checking into what is that, and I realized, Oh, this is something that I could really help people. And I wish at the time I had somebody like that, a coach, a leadership coach, a work life balance coach, that could have helped me. Me throughout the certain challenges that I had in my career and in my life. So as I was learning about coaching, I felt this is really what I want to do. I want to help others as well as myself. I learned a lot through the coaching process and learning about coaching, it's, it's such an excellent thing to have in your life. What   Michael Hingson ** 15:34 was the process that you went through to become a coach? What? How did you learn? Or, what did you learn? How did it all kind of come about?   Patti Oskvarek ** 15:44 So this person that I knew that was an acquaintance of mine, she knew a business coach, and she put me in contact with her, and I asked her a lot of questions about coaching and how the process works. How? How do I be able to do this? And I was still working full time, and she put me, she suggested that I go to the international coaching Federation, I see f website and look for coaching schools. So that's what I did. I found a coaching school that was after hours or that worked with my schedule, so I could work during the day and get coaching training in the evenings or before work. So it was really flexible, and that's how I started on my journey of becoming certified as a coach. And there would be, sometimes I'd be five o'clock in the morning, I'd be doing my coaching class or things like that, or it'd be after seven o'clock in the morning, and the in the first coaching school that I went to was center for coaching certification, and then later on, when I got my master coaching, I went to world Coach Institute. So both of them were schools that were for people all over the world. So it had various hours that you could do your coaching certification, which worked for me at that time on my life.   Michael Hingson ** 17:38 So it was online.   Patti Oskvarek ** 17:40 Well, one was online, and we one was where it was on phone, and we would meet that way on the phone and do it that way as as well as as well as online. So there was different ways of doing it. It wasn't as during that time, the on online zoom wasn't popular as it is now.   Michael Hingson ** 18:16 Yeah, needless to say, that changed a lot, of course, during the pandemic. So when did all this happen? What? What year was this that you started coaching?   Patti Oskvarek ** 18:28 So, 2015 Okay, when I started? And, yeah, so it's been a while. That's That's why it wasn't as like today, where you do the Zoom calls and things like that, right? Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 18:45 yeah. So a lot it was a lot more back in in those days, it was more by phone or in person, of course, with another option, yeah. Where did Reiki into it? Enter into it?   Patti Oskvarek ** 18:59 Reiki came into it because my husband and I had went to send out Sedona, and I had a friend that was a Reiki Master, so I used to go to her to help me, you know, to relieve stress and all of those things to relax. And I told my husband, why don't you go have a Reiki session? And he loved it. He kept asking me for like, a year and a half Patty, you need to learn how to do this. And he was my biggest person that really, wanted me to do Reiki, and that's how I got into Reiki. Was my friend that I knew, and then with my husband, because he wanted me to do Reiki on him. And so incorporating Reiki, it helps you relax. It's energy healing. It helps the body heal as well. Because. Because you're in a meditative state, and it really helps clients, because they're under so much stress that it helps relax them and stop their mind from running, you know, continuously, and they're able to come up with solutions, or just have their body relax and heal from all the stress that they're under, and that's how I incorporate Reiki into my coaching. Tell me   Michael Hingson ** 20:30 a little bit about how Reiki works, or what you do, if you would. Okay,   Patti Oskvarek ** 20:34 so Reiki, I I hover my hands over over the people's body, and I tell them to relax and just let go, and the energy flows through me into them. And some people can see colors. Some people can actually feel the heat coming onto their body. Everybody's different, and each session is different, but some people feel nothing. But it doesn't mean that the Reiki is not working, and even if it's 15 minutes, you can feel the difference. People feel so calm and relaxed and just feel relief from the Reiki sessions.   Michael Hingson ** 21:25 So is Reiki something that you mainly need to do in person? Is it something that you can do in some way virtually today? Yes,   Patti Oskvarek ** 21:36 yes, I do Reiki virtually. And what I do is I have one client that I do FaceTime with. I have another that, you know, zoom, and we meet, and either on FaceTime or zoom, I've even done Reiki off of pictures onto to my clients, and they can actually feel the Reiki going through their body. You don't have to do it. You don't have to do it in person. You can do it virtually,   Michael Hingson ** 22:17 which is kind of fascinating, and it's great that you can do that and still have a good, strong impact on people. So how do you work that into or integrate that into the other coaching that you do?   Patti Oskvarek ** 22:35 So for for me, I will talk about, you know, there's, I have different things. I have Reiki. They can sign up for Reiki. They can sign up for leadership coaching, work life, balance coaching. I use affirmations with them too, so they they can schedule me for what they would like if they want Reiki, if they want coaching.   Michael Hingson ** 23:04 So they're somewhat different, yeah,   Patti Oskvarek ** 23:08 but with Reiki, it really helps if you're struggling with something going on in your life and you just want you just need to relax a lot of times, some ideas come up, or solutions come up as well, just like coaching with asking questions and going down deep into the situation, the client always has the solution. They just need to get there to have that solution come up for them   Michael Hingson ** 23:44 well, so you you certainly bring a lot of skills and offer a lot of opportunity in doing all this, which is really kind of cool. Do you find that sometimes you can integrate Reiki into your leadership coaching or some of the other things that you do in terms of you use that to get people to relax and be more open. Or does that happen?   Patti Oskvarek ** 24:12 Yes, yes. So you can do the 15 minute Reiki session and then go into a coaching session, because they're relaxed, they feel good, they're ready to open up and be able to look at things maybe a little differently than They were in their stress mode.   Michael Hingson ** 24:40 Okay? Which, which certainly kind of makes sense. Do you think that you're now really doing what you were meant to do? Is this really your purpose in life? Do you think   Patti Oskvarek ** 24:54 I feel it is i feel that i. So it helps people, and it helps people become better leaders, better people in general, because of the fact that they're taking time for themselves, as well as learning skills and learning how to deal with things in different positive ways, and it helps them figure out how to handle things better, because they're less stressed and more open To making positive changes within themselves and to help manage things in a in a better way than they were before.   Michael Hingson ** 25:49 Do you encounter people when you first start who are looking for a coach or whatever, but when you start to talk about work life balance, they resist it and say, Oh no, I'm really fine. And that you you figure out ways to open them up and get them to consider new ideas.   Patti Oskvarek ** 26:08 Yes, a lot of times, you know, people don't believe in work life balance. And what work life balance is, to me, is you find business and personal success, you must know how to find happiness in other areas of your life and learn the true meaning of work life balance, what may be work life balance for me, will be Totally different. For you, we each have different life stages, goals and likes and aspirations and work life balance is a continuous thing that you do continuously. It's finding what you want in your life and what you don't want in your life and incorporating ways to get the things that you do want in life so that you feel good in your living a purposeful, balanced life outside of work.   Michael Hingson ** 27:13 We've been talking a lot about work life balance. Maybe what we really ought to do, though, is define it a little bit. So really, what is work life balance.   Patti Oskvarek ** 27:22 So work, life balance is what really means you want in life. So say that you want to spend more time with your children, or you want to spend more time at home or things like that. Balance isn't this perfect wheel. It's what is your priority or what you want. A lot of people that work, 24/7, they have no friends, they have nothing but work. So it's incorporating, okay, what do I want in my life. Do I want a hobby? Do I want to go on vacation? What do I want in my life, and how can I achieve it, and then incorporating that into your life so that you have something more than work?   Michael Hingson ** 28:17 What do you do with the person who just says, Well, I really enjoy just working 24/7 or working all the time, but I don't need any of the other stuff.   Patti Oskvarek ** 28:27 Well, then I'm not the coach for them, right? And but I'll talk to them, and we'll, we'll see why that is, or how they feel, but if they're not willing to want to have anything more in their life than work, then that's not I'm not the coach for them. Unless they want to be a better leader, then I'll help them with those skill sets.   Michael Hingson ** 29:02 With but does that. When you start to talk about leadership and so on, are you then able to work back into the discussion ever the whole concept of work life balance, so that they understand work is great, but you will, but you're not going to become your best leader if you don't spend some time doing other things or relaxing or learning about leadership, which you can't do when you're just supposedly leading people or working, yeah, right.   Patti Oskvarek ** 29:31 I think it's all about relationship and communication. Once they get to know you, once you you're coaching them, you can work those other things into the relationship. It's all about getting to know them, then getting to know you, and to help ask the right questions to get them to a place where they'll be open to work, life balance and. That does happen when you build relationships with others and that they know, like and trust you, and they start to become open to looking at things a little differently, especially when you start asking questions about, what do they want in life? What are they missing in life? Those kind of things to really open up. Oh, there is more to life than just work.   Michael Hingson ** 30:28 Maybe we should also approach it from the other standpoint. What to you, does work life imbalance mean? So   Patti Oskvarek ** 30:36 work life imbalance is when you have an unmanageable workload and deadlines and emails and texts and productive meetings that spill over to your personal life, which causes you overwhelm and also your employees overlap well and just working through those tasks and how to delegate and time management and things like that to help with the imbalance. And that happens a lot. People take on more and don't ask for help, and teaching those skills on how to ask for help so that things can be more manageable.   Michael Hingson ** 31:20 How would you define what it really means to be a leader? That's probably a relevant discussion to have when we talk about leadership coaching and we talk about people leading other people. What is a leader?   Patti Oskvarek ** 31:33 Well, a good leader, yeah, a good leader, to me, is someone that learns from their mistakes and use tools that enhance them, such as journaling or sitting in self reflection, and invite input from their employees and from others to come up with solutions and new ideas. A good leader listens with compassion and understanding and assists whenever possible, and is willing to stand out and be part of the solution so that they can help their goals and be very compassionate and listen to your employees, find out what's going on, build a relationship of trust. That is what a good leader is. To me,   Michael Hingson ** 32:21 trust is a very, extremely vitally important part of the process, and we oftentimes forget or just aren't really willing to deal with trust. One of the things that I say often about dogs is that dogs love unconditionally, and I think that is true, but dogs don't trust unconditionally. But the difference between a dog and a person, typically speaking, is the dogs are, at least, generally speaking, unless some incredible trauma happened to them, dogs are are open to trust and open to trusting, and you have to earn their trust, and they have to earn your trust. I think there's, there's nothing better than a two way trusting relationship between person and dog when that really happens. And I know that I when working with guide dogs, it's all about developing a trust. And I think it takes a good year to truly develop the trusting relationship. But trust is an extremely important part of it, and if you don't develop that, you'll never be able to to lead or or truly influence what is, what is going on in your life and and others.   Patti Oskvarek ** 33:40 Oh, I love that. I definitely agree. And if you make a mistake, say sorry and explain what happened in really opening up the communication with the person that you made the mistake with and learn from those mistakes. That's the most important thing. Reflect on it. What could I have done differently? And always keep that in mind when you're making decisions, really think it out. And there are times when you can't, and I understand that, but you're doing the best that you can, and you learn every day from those life lessons to be a better manager, a better leader, a better person, a better parent, a better spouse, all of those things. Each day you learn something new, and you continue on to do the best you can and to continue to be compassionate and empathetic to others. One of   Michael Hingson ** 34:48 the things that I would say about leadership and leading is that leaders have to work at really work at understanding the 10. Balance of the people who work for them or who they lead, and the part of the reason for that is there may very well be times that someone else is better suited to take the lead in a particular situation, and the good leader knows when to allow that person to excel and lead and take control, to deal with whatever comes along, and then the leader who is overall responsible can can then step back in when necessary. But Good leaders know when to give up leadership to those who are better talented and better suited for a particular situation than they Oh,   Patti Oskvarek ** 35:43 I definitely agree with that. It's so important to know who to give tasks to and not to micromanage. And what I found in leadership is they'll come up with some great ways to do things that you never thought of and to praise them for that it's really important to give people the chance to learn and expand and grow, and that's what a leader does. They help people see things about themselves that they didn't see within themselves, and   Michael Hingson ** 36:29 help them bring that gift out. Yes, I once attended a seminar conducted by an organization. It was a leadership seminar, and the person running it was long term president of the organization, and he asked a question on one night, and well, one night, the Saturday Night of the seminar, he said, What is the most important thing that he is president and All of us should be doing in the organization, and people talked a lot about the vision and the mission and other things like that. And he finally said, but that's not the most important thing. The most important thing that we have to do is look for the next president and leader of the organization, and His ego was such that he was willing to recognize that the time would come that he would need to retire and that someone else did need to take the reins of the organization, and that, in fact, did happen, But I thought it was a very profound statement on his part to say the most important thing we could be doing is looking for the next long term leader of the organization, because otherwise the organization's not going to survive.   Patti Oskvarek ** 37:53 Yes, that's so true, and helping your staff learn new things and to train them in a variety of things. And even in your position, does good for you, does good for them and does good for the organization. I always, I always trained my staff that if I left, and that's what I did, is they could, they could run everything without me there, and that's so important.   Michael Hingson ** 38:30 One of my philosophies when I was running a sales organization and being a sales manager and so on is I always said to employees, I'm not here to boss you around. I hired you because you convinced me that you could sell the product. But what you and I and it's an individual thing with each employee, what you and I need to do is to figure out how I can add value to what you do and enhance what you do to make you more successful. And not everyone got that   Patti Oskvarek ** 39:04 right. Yeah, it's very important, and that's very important, to learn how to communicate with each staff member. You're going to communicate differently with each staff member because they're different individuals, and they think differently, and they have different wants and needs. In being a good leader, you figure that out. There's going to be some people that want to move up, and there's going to be some people that just want to stay in the same job, but you help expand them in in them grow in the way they want to help in the company. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 39:46 yeah, and, and some people just want to stay in the job. They don't have the aspiration to become boss or whatever, and that's okay, but they certainly still have good talents that you want. To be able to help expand and integrate into the organization, right?   Patti Oskvarek ** 40:07 And and giving them new things to do and try, really opens up for them to feel successful and to figure out, oh, maybe this is what I want to do. Everyone's a leader. Even the people that don't want to be a leader, they're a leader in some way of what talents they have and how they show those talents, and how they work, and things like that. And a lot of people don't recognize that.   Michael Hingson ** 40:38 Tell me if you would something about your style as a coach, I think every coach and every person has different styles of doing things. So what's your style?   Patti Oskvarek ** 40:46 Well, as we talked about before, I'm unique in my leadership and work life balance coaching, because I incorporate Reiki and affirmations during my coaching session, and I love helping others find their passion and their purpose and the confidence and all that they do. And I coach the whole person, whether it's work and personal life, because both of them affect each other, and that's my unique coaching. Because when I start coaching somebody, we we first begin with one thing, and then eventually we figure out there's more that that's uncovered of what they really, truly want coaching on.   Michael Hingson ** 41:35 So as a as a coach, what is it you really do? I mean by that what really is the purpose of a coach when they're in when they're interacting with someone? So   Patti Oskvarek ** 41:48 a coach asks questions to help the person solve whatever they're wanting to solve, and by those questions, the person being coached has the answers and solutions, and they develop those solutions. As you ask those questions, it opens up things that they never thought about, and really comes to what is really going on and what they really want, and what they really want to achieve, and having an action plan to do it. If I just tell somebody, oh, this is the way you should do it, people aren't going to do it. They have to come up with that action plan within themselves to really invest in it and really want to do it, and that's where a coach comes in. Say, you have a struggle with an employee and you really don't know what to do, and just talking to somebody about it is so important because a lot of times, managers and supervisors and middle management don't have anybody to talk to. They're being squeezed from the top and the bottom right, and they feel like they have nobody to really share what's going on and at home, your your your spouse or your loved ones don't want to hear it, right? So a coach helps open up that communication and to come up with solutions to what that situation is, and to also be there to listen to listen to the person everybody wants to be heard. Lot   Michael Hingson ** 43:44 of truth to that. And one of the things that I read when I was studying up on on coaching and so on, was that very thing, you don't even necessarily have to have the answer, even though you think, Well, you may or may not even think you do, but you don't need to know the answer, at least initially, but it is all about asking questions and getting your client to explore Yes, and that is such a cool thing, and it is something that is as valuable in coaching as it is in teaching or Whatever you do, it's really important to get people to explore and figure things out for themselves. And you can guide but you can't give people the answers. It never works, right?   Patti Oskvarek ** 44:33 And when they come up with what they're going to do, or how they're going to approach the situation, or even practice how they're going to deliver it with your coach, it's much more successful because you really want to do it   Michael Hingson ** 44:51 well. Coaching has certainly gotten a lot more popular over the past, oh, 10 to 20 years. It certainly isn't something that we. Used to hear a lot about when you were back at Dairy Queen and all that coaching wasn't something that people talked about, much less work life balance. So we've, we've come a long way. I would think,   Patti Oskvarek ** 45:14 yes, we have. Like I said, when I first heard of coaching, I didn't know what it was.   Michael Hingson ** 45:22 It's a growing industry, and for people who do it and do it well, it's a it's a very successful industry, and I'm sure that you would say it's financially successful, but even more important, it's successful because you are rewarded when you see your clients succeed and become better than they were. Can you share any kind of stories of some of someone you coached and kind of where they started and where they ended up being a whole lot better than they were? You don't need to obviously mention names or anything, but just curious, if you have a story that comes to mind, yeah.   Patti Oskvarek ** 45:59 Okay, let me so there's a client that he wants work life balance, and he also wants to write a book. So we worked on incorporating action to be able to find the time to write the book, and to continue to write the book, and be motivated about writing the book because he has something important to share with the world, and to keep that up, and to not let go of that dream and to work through those fears of failing not to write the book or complete the book. So that's one way of incorporating work life balance into something that you want to achieve, and that's what I worked with him on. He's continually writing his book, and when he and I help motivate him and help him continue to know that that's something important for him that he wants to do and complete. So that's kind of a situation with the work life balance is okay? How am I going to write this book and get it completed by the time the deadline and all of those things? So it's incorporating action and actually following through with it and making sure that the book is being completed.   Michael Hingson ** 47:41 It's not the easiest thing in the world to write a book, but on the other hand, I think that most everyone has stories to tell. They may not know how to write a book, but they probably have the contents of a book inside of them somewhere.   Patti Oskvarek ** 47:59 I definitely agree, and it's it was working through some of the fears of what had happened in the past, of not being able to finish the book, so getting past those fears, and getting past everything, and being dedicated to time management and all the things of getting and writing that book.   Michael Hingson ** 48:23 So is he still working on it, or has he written his book? Yeah, he's   Patti Oskvarek ** 48:27 still working on it. It's a current client. But I wanted to kind of give an example of how you work, work, life balance into something else that you want to   Michael Hingson ** 48:36 achieve. How's the book coming along? Good. He's   Patti Oskvarek ** 48:40 really motivated, and he's spending time each day writing the book, so it's coming along.   Michael Hingson ** 48:48 That's exciting. Any idea when, or does he have a goal as to when he wants to have it completed?   Patti Oskvarek ** 48:55 He wants to have it completed by next year. Okay, so he's on the right track. It's writing all of his ideas and writing it, and then you got to go through the other stuff that's after it, as you know, yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 49:13 have you written a book?   Patti Oskvarek ** 49:15 I have been in a collaboration of a book. I've wrote a chapter. I haven't wrote a full, long book, but I do write blogs. Well,   Michael Hingson ** 49:28 maybe that will happen someday, but the fact that you written a chapter and you're collaborating on a book certainly adds value and helps too. Yes, it does. So how does I think? Again, this is something we've kind of gone over a lot of this. But how does coaching overall help people in the workplace and in their in their individual lives? And when should people look for a coach?   Patti Oskvarek ** 49:55 Good question. So coaching is really. Good for individuals who want to achieve something but don't really know how to get there or need a little help getting there, and we're there to listen and ask questions and get you to where you want to be. Everybody can use a coach, even coaches need coaches, because they help you achieve things that you never thought were possible and dreams come true.   Michael Hingson ** 50:34 And I've actually talked to several coaches who have made that very same point, even coaches need coaches, and the value is, of course, both sides learn when that happens. Yes,   Patti Oskvarek ** 50:47 it, it's the most wonderful thing that's ever come into my life.   Michael Hingson ** 50:54 So do you have a coach? I do? I do in addition to your husband? Yes,   Patti Oskvarek ** 51:02 my children, well,   Michael Hingson ** 51:04 there's that too. Yeah, your cat, yeah, well, actually, your cat's your boss.   51:10 But yes,   Michael Hingson ** 51:13 well, so you so where are you located?   Patti Oskvarek ** 51:18 I'm in Arizona. You're   Michael Hingson ** 51:19 in Arizona. But you do? You coach all over the world, or mainly around Arizona or what?   Patti Oskvarek ** 51:26 Yeah, I coach virtually, so all over the world. I take clients from all over the world. Yes,   Michael Hingson ** 51:34 pretty exciting, yes. Well, if people want to get a hold of you and want to explore working with you and having you help them or whatever. How do they do that? And where do they go?   Patti Oskvarek ** 51:47 They go to my website, which is coaching for inspiration with patti.com and Patti spell, P, A, T, T,   Michael Hingson ** 51:54 I say that one more time coaching,   Patti Oskvarek ** 51:57 coaching for inspiration with patty.com and Patti is spelled, P, A, T, T, I Okay.   Michael Hingson ** 52:08 And is there anything that they should specifically look for when they go there? Or how do they start?   Patti Oskvarek ** 52:14 Okay, so I have my about page, I have my coaching page, I have just my blog. Everything's on my website. So if you want to schedule coaching with me or Reiki with me, you just go to the coaching page or the Reiki page.   Michael Hingson ** 52:37 Now you do other things, like podcasts, don't you? Yes,   Patti Oskvarek ** 52:41 I have two podcasts. One is called building better relationships at home and at work with Angela and Patti. And Angela is my co host, Angela ambrosia and and then I have a five minute or so podcast, mini podcast called Exploring life and work with Patti. And I talk about managers and supervisors situations in their work life, in their home life, and it's called Exploring life and work with Patti, from chaos to calm.   Michael Hingson ** 53:19 And where can people find the podcasts   Patti Oskvarek ** 53:22 on Spotify, or any of the listening platforms? And I'm starting to put them on YouTube, on my YouTube channel. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 53:32 I started doing that with unstoppable mindset in 2022 and although still the majority of people listen to the podcast. There are people who like to watch the YouTube podcast as well. So we do that. Yes, we, we accommodate our sighted friends.   Patti Oskvarek ** 53:56 Yes, yeah, I'm I'm still in the beginning process of putting all my episodes for both onto my YouTube channel, but that's one of my goals, is to successfully do that as well. So I have a few on there, still working on it.   Michael Hingson ** 54:15 Well, I want to thank you for being here with us for this hour. This has been very enjoyable and a lot of fun, and I thought it would be, and I'm really glad that we had a chance to do it. And you know, if you ever want to come back, you're always welcome. If you have more things that you want to talk about, we'd love to have you come back and chat with us some more. I think it would be a lot of fun, but I really am grateful that you came, and I'm very grateful that all of you listen to us out there today. We really value your input, so please let us know what you thought of our podcast. I'm sure Patty would like to hear please go visit her at coaching for inspiration with patty.com but. I'd like to hear from you, and you can email me. It's easy. It's Michael H I M, I C, H, A, E, L, H i at accessibe, A, C, C, E, S, S i b, e.com, or go to our podcast page, which is w, w, w, dot Michael hingson.com/podcast, Michael Hinkson is spelled M, I C, H, I N, G, s, o, n, so Michael hinkson.com/podcast, we'd love to hear from you. Love your thoughts and please, wherever you're listening to us, give us a five star rating. We value that a lot. We hope that you'll like us well enough to do a five star rating. But we do want to hear your thoughts and Patty for you and for all of you listening, if any of you know of anyone else who ought to be a guest on our podcast, on unstoppable mindset, we'd love to hear from you. Let us know. We're always looking for guests. We will respond, and we'll take your advice very seriously and probably draft your guests to or your ideas to come on as guests on the podcast. So once again, though, Patty, I want to thank you for being here. This has been incredibly enjoyable, and I'm really glad that we had the opportunity to do it. Thank you.   Patti Oskvarek ** 56:09 Thank you, Michael, for having   **Michael Hingson ** 56:16 You have been listening to the Unstoppable Mindset podcast. Thanks for dropping by. I hope that you'll join us again next week, and in future weeks for upcoming episodes. To subscribe to our podcast and to learn about upcoming episodes, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com slash podcast. Michael Hingson is spelled m i c h a e l h i n g s o n. While you're on the site., please use the form there to recommend people who we ought to interview in upcoming editions of the show. And also, we ask you and urge you to invite your friends to join us in the future. 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On this episode of AGELESS, Jayna is joined by Intimacy Expert, Allana Pratt. She is a global media personality and go-to authority for those ready to heal heartbreak, live unapologetically and attract a soul-shaking relationship. This Ivy League grad is the Author of 6 books, has interviewed Whoopi Goldberg and Alanis Morissette, and Hosts the edgy Podcast Intimate Conversations. Allana is a Certified Master Coach with over 5.6M viewers on YouTube. She has interviewed over 800 times, has been chosen as an Icon of Influence and has been featured on Huffington Post, People Magazine, Forbes, CBS, ABC, FOX, TLC, iHeartRadio and more. For the past 20 yrs, Allana's brave willingness to heal her own heart makes her authentic, relatable and credible in her proven Coaching Programs and Intimacy Retreats. Her wisdom, exuberance and raw transparency inspire the deep soul work required to create a solid intimate relationship with one's self first, which naturally attracts and enhances a healthy partnership that lasts. She's a small town Canadian girl who is honored to love the sh*t out of Humanity! Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes.Complimentary Gift: www.allanapratt.com/becomeintroDiscount Code: AGELESSFollow Allana Pratt here:Website: https://allanapratt.com/Intimate Conversations: https://allanapratt.com/podcastFollow Jayna Rylee for BTS here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayna_rylee/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jayna.ryleeTikTok: @jaynaryleeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jaynaryleeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayna-rylee-68664222/https://jaynarylee.com/

Get Dr. Mina's Ultimate (Affordable) Skincare Guide here. Get Dr. Mina's free PDF on How to create Healthy Skin Habits here. Think skincare is just what actives you use and procedures you have done? Nope! Actually more impactful than that is how you take care of your body as a whole- yep, think mind, body and soul! Whether it's exercise, eating right, or just keeping a positive outlook, we forget that balance and consistency—not extremes—are what really make a difference in the long run. Tune into this week's podcast with Dr. Ali Novitsky where she discusses how food and exercise shape our health, which diet and workouts work best for midlife women, and the diet myths we need to leave behind. Plus, she shares her top 3 tips for optimal health.  Key Takeaways: - Taking care of your body is essential for skin health. - 10 minutes of exercise can be effective. - Quality of exercise is more important than quantity. - Women face challenges in gaining muscle as they age. - Resistance training can be achieved through various forms of exercise. - Prioritizing protein intake is crucial for muscle maintenance. - Added sugars are often hidden in processed foods. - Carbohydrates are not inherently bad; it's about the type. - Balance and moderation are key in nutrition. - Making the next best decision is vital for health. Gut health is supported by prebiotics and mindful eating. - Modeling positive body image is crucial for children. - Moderation in alcohol consumption can lead to weight loss. - Mocktails can be a healthy alternative to alcoholic drinks. - Strength training can be effective with just 10 minutes, three times a week. - Cardio should be enjoyable, not a weight loss strategy. - Aim for at least 5,000 steps a day for health benefits. - Creatine can be beneficial for women, especially in midlife. - GLP-1 agonists can help those with metabolic dysfunction. - Mindset is essential in achieving health goals. Dr. Ali Novitsky is the visionary CEO and founder of The FIT Collective™ (www.thefitcollective.com), where her passion for health and wellness shines brightly. With triple board certifications in Obesity Medicine, Pediatrics, and Neonatology, she brings a wealth of knowledge as a Certified Master Coach, Nutrition and Fitness Trainer & Strategist, International Speaker, and host of the podcast “Metabolism, Muscles, & Mindset.”  Ali earned her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and honed her skills through a Pediatric residency and Neonatal Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson/AI duPont Hospital for Children. She is a master certified coach and her mission revolves around empowering women physicians to unlock their unique potential through straightforward, science-backed strategies for optimal health.  Ali's innovative CME coaching programs, tailored for women physicians, are constantly evolving, featuring offerings like Beginner & Advanced Strength Training,Transform® (72-CME Credits), Nutrition Training for Healthcare Providers (48-CME Credits), and Optimal GLP-1 Weight Loss. Additionally, through her trademarked nutrition program, Mindful Macros®, she merges an intuitive and gentle approach to nutrition, driving her clients toward outstanding health outcomes.  When she's not creating, Ali cherishes time with her 2 daughters and husband Mark, a Board Certified Psychiatrist and co-founder of The FIT Collective™, as they combine their expertise in neuroscience to help others achieve lasting health transformations. Website: https://www.thefitcollective.com Instagram: @alinovitskymd Tik tok: Ali Novitsky MD Facebook: Ali Novitsky MD Follow Dr. Mina here:-  https://instagram.com/drminaskin https://www.facebook.com/drminaskin https://www.youtube.com/@drminaskin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drminaskin/ For more great skin care tips, subscribe to The Skin Real Podcast or visit www.theskinreal.com Baucom & Mina Derm Surgery, LLC Website- https://www.atlantadermsurgery.com/ Email - scheduling@atlantadermsurgery.com Contact - (404) 844-0496 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/baucomminamd/ Thanks for listening! The content of this podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice.

How can grounding practices help improve decision-making during transitions? How can taking care of your finances contribute to reducing stress and promoting mental well-being as we age? In this episode, Professional Life Coach, Valerie Simms and I explore the deeper connections between radiance, emotional well-being, and financial literacy. We emphasize the importance of balancing different aspects of life, from finances to personal growth, and how self-care practices, including movement and hobbies, can contribute to a more radiant life. Learn more about Valerie Simms:Valerie Simms is a Professional Life Coach who specializes in guiding her clients from ‘Zero to Hero' using her ‘Mastery of Balance Formula'.Valerie spent the first half of her career earning a Bachelor of Business Administration, Financial Planning, Canadian Securities and Insurance licenses. As Valerie's focus has always been on achieving a balanced lifestyle, she left the investment industry in 2011 and earned her Certified Yoga Teacher, Reiki Practitioner and Certified Master Coach certifications and began to combine both her business acumen and holistic teachings into the ‘Mastery of Balance Formula', guiding clients across the USA and Canada to a balance, sustainable and productive lifestyle.Connect with Valerie:Website: www.masteryofbalance.comSign up for the Hormone Harmony Summit: The Hormone Harmony Summit is a transformative free online event tailored for women to explore and address crucial concerns surrounding hormone health. Starting on November 21st, this summit features insightful interviews with 10 expert women who share their knowledge and experiences on achieving hormonal balance and wellbeing. Each session is recorded, providing you with the flexibility to learn and grow in the comfort of your home, at your own pace. This is a great opportunity to empower your health journey with a community united in wellness.Ways to work with Rachel Varga!FREE 30-minute Biohacking For Ageless Beauty Training! https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/freebiesBook a 15-minute personalized radiance consultation with Rachel to begin your skin and radiance journey now. https://rachelvarga.as.me/schedule/6f78f1da/appointment/46262137/calendar/2738969?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=46262137Download Radiance: The New Skin Science on Audible!Book a One-on-one with Rachel Varga for customized skin care, rejuvenation guidance, and ongoing support! https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/consultation and use code Podcast15!Shop skincare, make-up, hair/skin/nail supplements, grooming tools, dermal rollers, and much more! https://alwaysradiantskinshop.com/Register for my next weekly LIVE and FREE Masterclass on various topics where I answer your questions! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwuceioqTwiE9O1K1fF1vnLqZBlCvPdkDWc The video replays (which are highly interactive) are available on my skin shop for a small fee here!Join Seasonal Skincare Expert Tutorials on skincare, makeup, hair care (and growth), biohacking, clean peels, pre and post-rejuvenation tips, dermal rolling, and advanced at-home technologies for the face and body! https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/Join The School of Radiance Membership for your personal radiant transformation by cultivating resilient radiance through detoxing from environmental toxins, enhancing communication, enhancing relationships, etiquette, and much more: https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/membershipAs a disclaimer, please note that the information shared in this podcast and interview is not to be taken as medical advice, and it's always important to consult with your physician before making any lifestyle changes. Rachel disclaims any responsibility for inaccurate credentials of guests or information used that may cause harm.Thank you for tuning in to this episode of The School of Radiance with Rachel Varga (formerly The Rachel Varga Podcast and The Always Radiant Skin Podcast)!Rachel Vargainfo@theschoolofradiance.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Could the changes in your body be more than random? This week on Total Health in Midlife, I talked with Valerie Simms, life coach and founder of the upcoming Hormone Harmony Summit. Valerie's work reveals often-ignored links between life events—like divorce—and hormonal symptoms such as brain fog, mood swings, and insomnia. After transitioning from financial planning to holistic health, Valerie noticed gaps in conventional medicine's support for women, inspiring her to create the Hormone Harmony Summit, now in its fourth season. Airing November 21, the summit brings together experts to discuss holistic approaches to hormone balance, from nutrition to Reiki. Join us for a preview of the event, where Valerie shares how these insights can help you take control of your health. Don't miss this chance to transform your understanding of your body and well-being. About Valerie Simms Valerie Simms is a professional life coach dedicated to helping her clients transform from “Zero to Hero” through her signature ‘Mastery of Balance Formula.' With a Bachelor of Business Administration and extensive experience in financial planning, Canadian securities, and insurance, Valerie spent the first part of her career in the investment industry. However, her passion for a balanced lifestyle led her to a new path in 2011. Since then, she's earned certifications as a Yoga Teacher, Reiki Practitioner, and Certified Master Coach. Blending her business expertise with holistic wellness, Valerie now guides clients across the USA and Canada toward sustainable, balanced, and productive lives. Get full show notes and more information here: https://elizabethsherman.com/hormoneharmonysummit

About Guest: Shaye Woodward is a Relationship Specialist and Certified Master Coach specializing in ADHD. Shaye draws from personal experience with ADHD, more than five years of coaching experience and a BA in Psychology. She is passionate about working with individuals and couples using the S.H.A.Y.E. principle: Showing How ADHD Yields Excellence.Connect with Guest: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shayejenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaye_woodward/Website: www.winningthehumanrace.com/adhd-styleFree Resource: www.winningthehumanrace.com/adhd-styleConnect with Host Brenda Staat-Tomlinson: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bst.energyhealerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendastaattomlinson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brenda.staattomlinsonWebsite: https://brendastaattomlinson.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB5u3NThCmFNoKa474DTDnwInsight Timer Mentioned in this episode:The Wellspring

Neuroscience-backed techniques that supercharge your mind's ability to attract wealth. Supercharge your money manifestations with the 8 techniques I'm sharing in today's episode. Like, follow, and share :) Remove Money Blocks & Manifest Wealth: ⁠⁠Wired For Wealth 25-Day Course⁠ Manifestation Accelerator: ⁠⁠https://courses.sharonkirstin.com/offers/kthDspQg⁠⁠ Shadow Work for Manifestation: ⁠⁠https://courses.sharonkirstin.com/shadow-work-for-manifestation⁠⁠ Shadow Work | Guide & Workbook: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/0s6E3so⁠⁠ Free Trainings and Offerings: ⁠⁠http://courses.sharonkirstin.com/offerings⁠⁠ FREE Download: 10 Manifesting Meditations for Wealth, Health and Love ⁠⁠https://courses.sharonkirstin.com/manifesting-meditations-album⁠⁠ FREE Download: My exact step-by-step process how I manifested a 25k raffle win in 10 days! ⁠⁠https://courses.sharonkirstin.com/offers/4uMdbhoD⁠⁠ FREE Meditations on Insight Timer: ⁠⁠https://insighttimer.com/sharonkirstin⁠⁠ FREE Download: Stop the "Shoulds" and Doubts. Take Back Your Soul Power! ⁠⁠https://courses.sharonkirstin.com/aware⁠⁠ FREE Spiritual Awakening Training: Soul Reboot ⁠⁠https://courses.sharonkirstin.com/soul-reboot⁠⁠ ABOUT SHARON KIRSTIN: I'm a Clinical Trauma-Informed Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner and Certified Master Coach with 10+ years of experience. I work with the subconscious – the Shadow Self – to help you clear subconscious blocks, as well as limiting beliefs and behaviors so that you can manifest your goals with ease. Let's connect on Instagram: ⁠⁠@sharon_kirstin

What's often in the way of making bigger money moves? We get scared, shy away, and feel like we're not in our "element." It's because we're stretching beyond what feels comfortable and safe. Our nervous system can get overwhelmed in these cases. In this episode, I'm walking you through 5 simple techniques that you can use to normalize wealth and bigger investments so they feel natural and secure. Like, follow, and share :) Remove Money Blocks & Manifest Wealth: ⁠Wired For Wealth 25-Day Course Manifestation Accelerator: ⁠https://courses.sharonkirstin.com/offers/kthDspQg⁠ Shadow Work for Manifestation: ⁠https://courses.sharonkirstin.com/shadow-work-for-manifestation⁠ Shadow Work | Guide & Workbook: ⁠https://a.co/d/0s6E3so⁠ Free Trainings and Offerings: ⁠http://courses.sharonkirstin.com/offerings⁠ FREE Download: 10 Manifesting Meditations for Wealth, Health and Love ⁠https://courses.sharonkirstin.com/manifesting-meditations-album⁠ FREE Download: My exact step-by-step process how I manifested a 25k raffle win in 10 days! ⁠https://courses.sharonkirstin.com/offers/4uMdbhoD⁠ FREE Meditations on Insight Timer: ⁠https://insighttimer.com/sharonkirstin⁠ FREE Download: Stop the "Shoulds" and Doubts. Take Back Your Soul Power! ⁠https://courses.sharonkirstin.com/aware⁠ FREE Spiritual Awakening Training: Soul Reboot ⁠https://courses.sharonkirstin.com/soul-reboot⁠ ABOUT SHARON KIRSTIN: I'm a Clinical Trauma-Informed Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner and Certified Master Coach with 10+ years of experience. I work with the subconscious – the Shadow Self – to help you clear subconscious blocks, as well as limiting beliefs and behaviors so that you can manifest your goals with ease. Let's connect on Instagram: ⁠@sharon_kirstin

In this episode, I'm walking you through the 8 definite steps to manifest money. There are no shortcuts to this work–BUT you can use a clear formula to get you there. This is what I'll give you here: the exact formula with detailed explanations, tools, and tips based in neuroscience, psychology, and metaphysics. Get on the waitlist and save 50% – Wired For Wealth 30-Day Challenge Manifestation Accelerator: https://courses.sharonkirstin.com/offers/kthDspQg Shadow Work for Manifestation: https://courses.sharonkirstin.com/shadow-work-for-manifestation Shadow Work | Guide & Workbook: https://a.co/d/0s6E3so Free Trainings and Offerings: http://courses.sharonkirstin.com/offerings FREE Download: 10 Manifesting Meditations for Wealth, Health and Love https://courses.sharonkirstin.com/manifesting-meditations-album FREE Download: My exact step-by-step process how I manifested a 25k raffle win in 10 days! https://courses.sharonkirstin.com/offers/4uMdbhoD FREE Meditations on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/sharonkirstin FREE Download: Stop the "Shoulds" and Doubts. Take Back Your Soul Power! https://courses.sharonkirstin.com/aware FREE Spiritual Awakening Training: Soul Reboot https://courses.sharonkirstin.com/soul-reboot ABOUT SHARON KIRSTIN: I'm a Clinical Trauma-Informed Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner and Certified Master Coach with 10+ years of experience. I work with the subconscious – the Shadow Self – to help you clear subconscious blocks, as well as limiting beliefs and behaviors so that you can manifest your goals with ease. Let's connect on Instagram: @sharon_kirstin

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Dunni welcomes Del Parsons, a Chartered Marketer and Certified Master Coach, to discuss the challenges and triumphs of running a business as a mother. Del shares her journey from a successful corporate career to self-employment, highlighting the importance of balancing work and family life, especially while raising a child with autism and dyslexia. The conversation delves into the significance of managing emotional energy, taking actionable steps toward business goals, and the power of self-belief.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Everyone has a unique path, and it's important to recognize that your experiences, including challenges, contribute to your growth and success. Prioritising emotional well-being and energy management is crucial for maintaining motivation and consistency in both personal and professional life. Having a plan is essential, but implementing that plan through actionable steps is what leads to progress. Start with one small step at a time, and don't be afraid to learn from failures along the way. For mothers, balancing caregiving responsibilities with personal ambitions can be challenging. It's important to carve out time for both family and personal goals. Recognizing and nurturing the unique abilities of children, especially those with special needs, can lead to their flourishing. Emphasizing strengths rather than focusing solely on challenges can foster a positive environment for growth.   BEST MOMENTS "The sooner you start doing that, rather than making all these big grand plans, which we do need, but it's about taking action." "The caring responsibility falls more on the mother... If things go great and the child is awesome, it's the father's child." "Running your own business is the best self-development journey you can ever, ever wish to go on." "You have to make sacrifices and work out what time you have available... that initial startup period when you are creating and building a business is intensive." "We need to ensure that our children are learning very good practices from us." HOST BIO Your host, Dr Dunni, is the award-winning mum empowerment coach, Family doctor, International speaker, Best-selling author of the book ‘Every Mum is a Super Mum' and a mum herself who is passionate about health and wellbeing. She is proficient in using natural, scientific, and medical well-being concepts to explain in simple terms practical ways and strategies to avoid ill health and promote the overall well-being of body, mind, soul, and spirit. This is made available by the provision of online courses, books, coaching and regular events where well-being strategies and tactics are shared to enhance holistic well-being. Learn more athttps://www.drdunni.com CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA  Ig- https://www.instagram.com/druwa.lifecoach/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9C1oJwHyISEuqiX8USaYKg CH- https://www.clubhouse.com/@drdunni-druwa FB- https://www.facebook.com/druwaacademy Twitter- https://twitter.com/drdunni Patreon - https://patreon.com/wellbeing4mothers    GUEST BIO Del Parsons is a chartered marketer and certified Mastercoach. She set up her business in January 2017 with the simple mission of supporting female founders in developing the skills, confidence, and self-belief to get out there, market their business, and sell their stuff. Having supported hundreds of female founders of service businesses to grow their figures to six figures and beyond, Del supports her clients with her skills as a coach and through her lived experience of growing and scaling multiple seven-figure businesses. As a working parent to a teenage son with autism and dyslexia, Del is a champion of other entrepreneurial parents who have to juggle the additional needs of their children alongside the demands of their businesses. Connect with her  on social media  Ig-   http://www.instagram.com/delparsonscoaching Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/del-parsons-business-coach/ Del's gift https://delparsons.kartra.com/page/50ways    

On this episode we are chatting with Performance Coach, Speaker, and Framework Building Ninja, my friend - Amanda Walker. Amanda is the creator of the Best Damn Coach Program & Framework Builder Lab, and host of the Best Damn Coach podcast. Amanda is a former high school teacher turned Certified Master Coach who is OBSESSED with coaching. Amanda is on a mission to help one million coaches transform the lives of one thousands clients through her podcast, content and programs that support the coaching industry. She has a combined 25 years of diverse and immersive coaching experience that she has integrated to help make coaches better and grow their coaching businesses by focusing on client results and creating billboard testimonials. In this episode get into  the power of frameworks the importance of tangible results repeating successful strategies to showcase your expertise Connect with Amanda Instagram: @awalkmyway LinkedIn: Coach Amanda Walker The Best Damn Coach Podcast Free Create Your Signature Coaching Framework Virtual Event October 7, 8, 10 and 11, 2024 Connect with Haley Instagram: ⁠⁠@thehaleywestfall⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Haley Westfall⁠⁠ 20 Min Tactical Audio Training ⁠⁠Table Talk: 4 Steps to Maximizing In Person Events⁠⁠ Join us for ⁠⁠The Table Experience Live⁠⁠ 2/21-2/22/25 in AZ and save $100 on your ticket!

A few months ago, I was invited to be a guest on a podcast hosted by my guest this time, Will Polston. I told Will at the time, of course, that I would be happy to appear, but that I also wanted to have him as a guest on Unstoppable Mindset. And here we are. Will started his career as a broker. Actually, he always wanted to make lots of money. As a child, long before he became a broker, he was living out his entrepreneur life selling things as a child. He was successful. He was successful as a broker as well, but he felt that something was missing in his life. It wasn't until he attended a Tony Robins event in England that he realized that there really was more to life than money. Will changed direction after the Robins event. For several years now Will has dedicated his life to helping others transform their lives. Will tells us all about his journey in this episode and along the way he offers good insights and thoughts about adopting a mindset that offers a better and less fearful existence. About the Guest: Will Polston is a best-selling author, entrepreneur and one of the UK's leading business strategists & performance coaches. Will works with ambitious people, rapidly transforming their lives by empowering them to solve their biggest challenges and holding them accountable on their journey towards their dream life. Wills achieved “traditional success” with a career as a broker, despite this he found himself feeling unfulfilled. It was only when a surprising turn of events led him to a personal development seminar, that he finally gained the clarity that deep down, his belief that “money equals happiness” was not true and what he really wanted to do was empower others to achieve their dreams. From that day onwards Will has dedicated his life to studying the art and science of behavioural change and performance coaching. Using a powerful combination of techniques across multiple disciplines, Will helps give people a unique insight into their behaviour, providing proven strategies that transform their lives. In 2023 Will's first book was released ‘North Star Thinking: Master Your Mindset and Live a Life You Love' and became a #1 Amazon best seller. As an entrepreneur himself, Will understands the struggles and challenges, highs and lows of being in business. His humble approach and unique coaching style puts everything on the table, making people feel comfortable digging deep into the depth of their vulnerabilities. Not only is he a Certified Master Coach, NLP Master Practitioner, Member of the International Coach Federation, and International Speaker but he's spoken at TEDx, blogged for The Huffington Post, been a finalist for ‘Coach of the Year' at the Association of Professional Coaches, Trainers, and Consultants, been awarded the prestigious ‘Expert Coach of Excellence' accreditation, been a finalist for ‘Best Business Enabler' at The National Entrepreneur Awards two years in a row and won the ‘Best Business Enabler' awards at the Business Champion Awards in 2023. Whatever you want to achieve in life or business, Will really understands what it takes to help you master your mindset and live a life you love. Ways to connect with Wallace: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willpolston/ Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/will.polston Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/willpolstonmih/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makeithappencommunity/ Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/WillPolstonMakeItHappen TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEHlSiFxmBI&t Website: willpolston.com Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/mihwwp Book: http://northstarthinking.com/ About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards. https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/ accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can subscribe in your favorite podcast app. You can also support our podcast through our tip jar https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unstoppable-mindset . Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Transcription Notes: Michael Hingson ** 00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:21 Well, hi, wherever you happen to be, and welcome to unstoppable mindset. Today, we are going to have a chance to chat with someone that I met a little while ago, because he runs a podcast and invited me to come on, which we did, and it'll be out in the in a fairly short time. He is Will Polston, and will is a best selling author, an entrepreneur and a leading business strategist and coach in the United Kingdom. So we're really wow, that's a lot, a lot of things to live up to, so I got to be careful in what I say. But anyway, will welcome to unstoppable mindset. We're glad you're here.   Will Polston ** 02:07 Thank you for having me. I'm grateful to be here. Well,   Michael Hingson ** 02:12 I look forward to having a lot of fun. Why don't we start as I love to do? Why don't you tell me something about the early will, growing up and all that? Wow, the I know that that could take an hour, right?   Will Polston ** 02:25 We've got a long time. Yeah, something I've never said on a podcast, and I think this is really interesting, was that many years ago. So when I was a real when I was really young, I that we, there's a TV program that's over here called Fireman Sam, and I always wanted to be a finance when I was, like, four or five years old, I was forever dressed up in a fireman's outfit. Then I got a little bit older, and then I wanted to be an architect and and then I went on to be a paperboy. And I see why. I thought that was really interesting when I first realized that was because fireman was about fireman. It was about helping people. An architect was about designing things, and being a paperboy, was sharing information, and now I work as a coach. I think it's a combination of all those things. I help people design that design their life. I help them and I share information so but no, the that's kind of the that's something that was the case for me years ago. But there's an extended version, I suppose of what actually happened, which led me to to do what I do now, which, if you want me to share, I'm happy to, but,   Michael Hingson ** 03:25 Oh, you're welcome to.   Will Polston ** 03:27 So the short version is I grew up with a belief that money would happiness, and I went off on a tangent to make as much money as I could, as early as I could. And then it was and I become pretty good at that. And then it was 11 years ago I have what I call my lightning moment where I realized my real driver was nothing to do with money. Never really about money. It would too what to do with my dad and how my dad hadn't achieved certain things he was capable of, and the impact that had on him and my mum and me and my family, and I vowed I don't want anyone else to have to go through the pain that he went through, and we went through as a result, and from that moment on, I've just been obsessed with anything to do with human awareness, human potential, human potential and human behavior, to enable people to do exactly that, achieve what it is they're capable of, and benefit not only them, but their family, their friends, their community, society, humanity and the universe, which as a result of having an unstoppable   Michael Hingson ** 04:22 mindset, when you talk about the pain that he had, what what do you mean by that?   Will Polston ** 04:29 So the slightly more detailed version is my dad worked in London, and he hated his job, so he would get up at five o'clock in the morning, come home at seven, eight o'clock at night, and he'd bring the stress and frustration of work home with him. And I don't know if people listening to this can relate to this, but he had so much tension that when he would walk into the house, he could physically feel it. He was in it, okay? Head of it, head of it for a stock brokerage. And, yeah, that was a. And yeah, stressful for him back then, but I've always got two very wealthy uncles, one's a billionaire, one's a multi millionaire. And dad always used to say they just got lucky. That was his excuse. They got lucky. They got lucky. And what's interesting is, is even back then, I was at 1011, years old, I used to think that's all. I can't believe it's just luck. And even now, I don't believe in luck, but yeah, he used to say that. And one day I came home from school, and my dad had to quit his job to set up a business with one of my uncles. But that, long story short, that never got started. My dad fell into a depression, slept in a separate room. My mom curtain shut all day, didn't leave the house. All the stereotypical stuff, and what I observed as a 10 year old. 11 year old was there was Uncle Mark. He was a billionaire. He was really happy. My Uncle Steve, he was a multi millionaire. He was really happy. Then there was my dad, when he worked in London, all right, he was stressed and whatnot, but he had money. And there was now he had to work for months on end. He had no money and and that was what I witnessed. I witnessed the depression, the feelings of depression, the stress and all of that. That was the pain, essentially.   Michael Hingson ** 06:05 What? Why did he hate his job?   Will Polston ** 06:09 Well, I think it's, it's an interesting one, isn't it? What? Whether it was he hate where he hated it or not, whether he just didn't have the skills to handle the stress. So I think that for a lot of people, why is you can look at some one person doing one thing, and it's so easy for them and so difficult for somebody else, and they get stressed, yeah, yeah. I think it's having a skill set to be able to do what was required. Maybe it's that, but he likes computers. He's always liked computers, but maybe it was just not in the way we've been done.   Michael Hingson ** 06:51 Yeah, now, is he still with us? Yeah, is he working now or   Will Polston ** 06:58 he's working now? And yeah, he's, he's probably happier than he's ever been. I was gonna ask that, yeah, yeah, in a much better place.   Michael Hingson ** 07:05 What does he do now?   Will Polston ** 07:07 He's involved with architectural glazing, of all things. So he, he basically prints these stickers that go on windows that are required in construction, so that people don't walk into glass doors and whatnot.   Michael Hingson ** 07:24 Well, that won't help me, but that's okay. But well, you know, so obviously all that had an impact on you. And so what? What was it that finally made you realize that, well, one you didn't want to live that that kind of life, but that you really recognized that there's a whole lot more to life than than money, and there is something to be said for having peace of mind.   Will Polston ** 07:55 Well, what happened is, there's a chat that you may have heard of called Tony Robbins. He's from your side of the pond, and I was at one of his events, and he shared what's known as the Thanksgiving story, and it was like the perfect metaphor for my life. And it made me realize, wow, if, if that experience was able to shape that man that is in that man being Tony, to do everything he's done and the way he's helped people, then maybe that's, that's what it is for me too, you know, it's, it's that it's that catalyst to change and do things, and that was that moment.   Michael Hingson ** 08:30 So up until that time, what were you doing? So, yeah, I assume you went to college and so on.   Will Polston ** 08:36 No, not at all. No. I mean, I was just obsessed with making money, frankly, because we didn't have money, so I did anything that we could do to make money. So I was even when I was 1211, years old, I was buying stuff off the internet and selling it at school, and buying sweets and selling at school and and then i was running multiple paper rounds. And then I wanted to I was really when I was making lots of money as a teenager, I got quite into fashion, and I was buying clothes and whatnot. And then I decided, well, actually, what I want to do is own, my own designer clothes shop. So that was kind of what I thought I wanted to do. From about 14 years old, started working in a designer clothes shop, and this, this was sort of real high end designer clothes. And after a while, I thought, I mean, I own my own shop. And then I kind of had a moment where I realized actually that probably wouldn't be possible for me. I need to do something else. Now, a lot of the clientele of this shop basically fit into one of four categories. They were either professional footballers, property developers, stock brokers or drug dealers. So I just thought, right, well, I need to become one of them. I need to become one of them for what one can it be? And the first one I ruled out was being a professional footballer, because I'm rubbish at football. I'd play rugby all my life, but never football. The second one I ruled out was being a property developer because I didn't have loads of money to. Sell up properties, I was left with two options, become a stockbroker or or become a drug dealer. And to I would imagine, to my mother's delight, I didn't choose the drug dealer option, and I decided to start working in in financial services and and did that for many years. And what happened was, because at the time, my belief was money called happiness, the I was doing whatever I could to try and make more money. And that's where I stumbled across personal development. The more personal development I did, the more money I made. And that went on for some years, until I ended up at the Tony Robbins event. And that was when I had the, what I call my lightning moment,   Michael Hingson ** 10:41 what, what got you to go to the Tony Robbins event? Because that certainly is a whole lot different than the mindset that you clearly had been living with.   Will Polston ** 10:50 It was a friend, actually, a friend said to me, I'm thinking of going along to this event with this, this big American guy called Tony Robbins. Would you be up for coming? And I sort of checked him out, checked out few videos, and said, Sure, I'm up for that. That looks like that'll be looks like that'll be good.   Michael Hingson ** 11:07 And so you went, and the world changed,   Will Polston ** 11:11 yeah, and life was never the same again.   Michael Hingson ** 11:13 So what did you do?   Will Polston ** 11:17 Well, so this, this is where the story unfolds. So I did eventually leave the city and I set up a renewable energy business. So I set up that renewable energy business, we were growing rapidly. I mean, we went from a standing start to 85 staff within 18 months, growing, growing, growth, growing. I mean, government changed legislation, and it pretty much killed that business overnight. And it was when I was away on holiday. So I took the holiday with my ex girlfriend, girlfriend at the time, and just to have a bit of a break and work out what we were going to do next and what was going to happen. And it was when I was away on a holiday. It was a funny sort of event. So I'm a big believer that there are no coincidences, only for synchronicities. And my girlfriend, at the time, she was a dentist or dental nurse, should I say, and she's like, well, we're going to go on holiday. You need to go and get your teeth cleaned by the hygienist. So we went to the hygienist, and unfortunately, she clipped my gum with the tool that she was using, and it got infected two days before the holiday. She said, Well, I'm really sorry. You need to go on these particular antibiotics, and you're not going to be able to drink alcohol. Now I don't drink alcohol. Now I haven't drunk alcohol for coming up to probably six years. But back then, I was a big drinker. I was a big ginger drinker and and I was like, I can't believe you, I'm about to go to the land of tequila. We were going to Mexico, and I'm not going to I'm not going to be able to drink. This is crazy. So we ended up going on holiday, and I didn't drink, but we went to this, this, this night time entertainment venue called Coco bongos. And it's kind of like a cross between a circus, a West End Show and a musical, all mixed in together. There's midget sprying from the ceiling and drag ax and all sorts of stuff going on. And my girlfriend, at the time, was throwing back tequila like it was nobody's business anyway, early hours of the morning, I carry her over my shoulder, I put her to bed, and I wake up in the morning and she's got her head down the toilet and will. I can't go out in the pool, so I said, Well, look, my holiday, I haven't drunk a holiday. I'm definitely going to the pool. And I went to the pool with a book, and the book that I went with was a book called The Hero by Rhonda, Byrne. Anyway, I'm reading through the book, and it gets to a particular part of the book where Rhonda talks about a guy called masting Kip. Masting Kip used to have a like, maybe he still does have a website called the daily love and he used to post, uh, motivational quotes on Twitter every day. And one day he got retweeted by Kim Kardashian. And then he went from 1000 followers to 10,000 followers overnight. And I just started crying, because in that moment, what happened, Michael was I realized that I'd left London because I didn't want to chase the money I'd set up this year in your will and your business, and then all I was still doing was chasing the money. And the thing what I really wanted to do, the thing that was in my heart, was helping people in the form of coaching them and working with them in some capacity like that. And I kept saying, well, I'll do it when I'm successful. When I'm successful, I call it when men syndrome, you know, people get so caught up with when this happens, then I'll do that. And and I just decided what I need to do is just come home and start. And I can start by putting a motivational quote on Twitter every day and on social media. So I did. I started putting a motivational quote on Twitter and on Facebook and the platforms. I did one every day for a week. And I thought, will you idiot. Some people don't go on social media in the morning. You should put one in the afternoon as well. So I did that. A week after that, I set up my own website. A week after that, I wrote my first blog. Three months after that, I had 10,000 strong social media followings, so I. A very long winded way of sort of sharing how I then made that transition from leaving London and then ended up finally pursuing what it was that I wanted   Michael Hingson ** 15:08 to do. And how long ago was that? Nine years. Okay, so you you finally really got to the point where you didn't worry as much about money, which, which certainly was a challenge to get to, but, but you you thought about it and, and I guess one of the questions that I have is, what, what made you really think about the fact that money didn't need to be the only thing that drove you. Did you do a lot of introspection in your life at night? Or did you think about it? Or did did it just sort of happen? Or what   Will Polston ** 15:50 it was that it was the moment, it was the driver at the Tony Robbins event. So that lightning moment, as I referred to it, it just opened everything up. And I was like, No, my drive for money was actually linked to the fact that my dad didn't do certain things and we couldn't do certain things. So I thought, well, rather than me trying to just treat the symptom, which is just to pay for the things that dad couldn't sort for us, what about if he had been empowered? What if there'd been somebody that could have given him the mindset that he so that he could have done work that he loved. What if somebody gave him an abundance mindset so he didn't live in scarcity? What if there was somebody that could have been there for him so that he could have learned to handle his anger and it not impact the family in the way that it did? So everything that I do really now is kind of aimed at trying to help people that were once like my dad. What   Michael Hingson ** 16:47 happened along the way that caused you to really go into to coaching as such? What What made you think about that as what you wanted to do, as opposed to thinking about the fact that you're only successful if you make money, and that that spiral just wasn't going anywhere. Well, if I, if I make more, if I do this, then I'll be successful. And what? What caused you to really well, I guess the Tony Robbins thing caused you to change that. But what made you decide to go into coaching, and how does that equate with the idea of success that you had?   Will Polston ** 17:27 So in the moment, the Tony Robbins moment, I just instantly thought, No, my what I want to do is I want to I want to become the world's best life coach. That's what I said back then. But actually I then realized later on, I that that's what I said, but that's not what I meant. What I actually meant was that I just wanted to work with lots of people and lots of people and help them achieve their potential, so that that was what it was about. And I then saw, because I was literally standing in front of the guy, that, well, he's doing this. This is what he does for a living. So essentially, I modeled him and then I went on and trained in a whole array of different different mediums and modalities and and one of the things that I'd realized in my whole life that enabled me to have a sort of a decent amount of success, financial success, even at a young age as a teenager, was what I'd been doing my Whole life without knowing what it was called, was modeling other people. So I was essentially modeling Tony. I saw what he was doing. I saw that he could help he'd help me, and I wanted to look at doing things in a similar way. And that was what, yeah, what that came from.   Michael Hingson ** 18:38 And we've ever come to the conclusion, though, that ultimately you can model people only so much or so long, and that ultimately you have to to do what, what you do, and maybe then people will will, although that's not a desire, necessarily, but then people will model you   Will Polston ** 18:54 absolutely. Yeah, I believe that every single one of us on this planet, or 8 billion of us, or however many it is, have a completely unique fingerprint. Our fingerprints completely unique. But what also is that's completely unique to us as individuals is our own genius, and our own genius is derived from our values. And every single person the planet has a completely unique set of values, and they're unique in the sense that of the hierarchy that they're in. And it's it's from this when, when we live in alignment with our values, we operate from inspiration, versus when we operate from somebody else's values, we operate and we require motivation. And one of the ways that I'll know if people are living their values with somebody else's from the language they're using, so if they use, using. So if they're using language like I need to, I ought to. I should. I have to. It's an indication they live in somebody else's values. When they're saying things that I love to, I desire, I choose to, they're living their own values. And if you take the word inspiration, inspiration in spirit, what's another word for spirit? Energy? You're in your energy, and a lot of people think they burn out because they're working too hard. They don't they burn out because they're living somebody else's values. And that's now what I do myself, and what I help people do is identify what is their own unique hierarchy of values so they can live that and turn that into a mission that then becomes what I call their North Star, that they live and work towards every single day, that enables them to wake up every day and feel more fulfilled and grow and contribute in the areas that are most meaningful to them.   Michael Hingson ** 20:34 So you are. You have written a book. I have indeed, if you would tell us about that   Will Polston ** 20:41 absolutely, always   Michael Hingson ** 20:42 good to write a book. I say   Will Polston ** 20:45 the book's called North Star thinking, master your mindset and live a life you love.   Michael Hingson ** 20:52 Wow. What a title. Thank you. And so is it? Is it published? Is it out? It's   Will Polston ** 21:00 out. It's out. It's available. We get it in on Amazon and Waterstones, Barnes and Noble. It's on Audible as well, so it can be listened to on Spotify Premium, yeah, so pretty much anywhere where you you would normally get your books.   Michael Hingson ** 21:18 So what? How long has it been out?   Will Polston ** 21:21 It came out last year. Okay,   Michael Hingson ** 21:24 so what was the inspiration for writing it? What? What caused you to decide that you wanted to write a book to share your knowledge that way? Well,   Will Polston ** 21:33 there's a there's a few things, I suppose. One of them was, it was a book that I read that that was the, the first personal development book that I ever read, which was such a great catalyst for me, and I thought, well, there's a lot of stuff that I've done, and there's one of the things Michael that I've tried to do over the years is I've learned and consumed a huge amount of different resources and modalities, and I've got my own spin on things. One of the things that I try and do is take complex stuff and simplify it. So I took a range of different things, and there's four main pillars to the book. So Northside thinking is about essentially getting people to have a mission in life. That's the equivalent of trying to empty the sea with a spoon. It's a mission in life that you continue to work towards, that you're fulfilled, that fulfills you every single day you're working towards it, but the essence of the book is sort of North Star thinking, which is all around goal, setting and purpose. Then it's around master your time, which is around essentially well time. Then there's cultivating an attitude of gratitude and evolving your thinking, so using your thinking to gain different perspectives and the smart way to do that, and then finally, habit creation. So they're the four main pillars of the book, and I think that the most people, if they can nail those four things, they've got the clarity of where they're going. They're taking the intelligent action in the sense that they are mastering their time. They're evolving their thinking, and they're doing things not just in terms of action, actual external action, but internal action. And then finally, they're creating the habits that create the lasting change then then that puts a lot of people in good split.   Michael Hingson ** 23:14 Why do you call it North Star thinking?   Will Polston ** 23:17 Well, there's a famous story you've probably heard of. It involves a baby born in a stable a couple of 1000 years ago, and there were three men, supposedly wise, all carrying presents. And they they followed the North Star, and they followed the North Star, and they found this baby. Now, when I was reflecting on that story, I thought, well, that's really interesting. They never actually went to the North Star, or at least they didn't in the story that I heard. And it dawned on me that these the in their story, they use the North Star they got to their goal. But so many people in life, what happens is they they fall into what I call when, then syndrome, as I mentioned before, which is they set their sights on a goal, they achieve the goal, and then they just set another goal, and then they might achieve that goal, and then they achieve that. So they set another goal and they achieve that. And after they've done that four or five times, if they're short term goals, they find themselves actually becoming really quite unfulfilled. Like, wow, they keep doing all these short term goals, and I'm just unfulfilled. It's because they're generally attached a feeling of happiness or fulfillment or accomplishment to having got the goal. But the problem is, is that whenever you set a goal, if you've got that way of thinking all the time that the goal hasn't been achieved, then you're perceived to you're perceiving that you're not where you want to be, as opposed to so you so most people are focusing on the gap rather than the gain of the progress that they're making. So this way, it enables people to over, sort of stop that way of short term thinking. I think of it like a pinball, you know, they're from one side of the table to the left, never really progressing forward. And then they can just, they can. Focus on this overarching piece, and it enables people to become a lot more fulfilled and energized and accomplished as a result.   Michael Hingson ** 25:09 Well, yeah, and you know, there, there is nothing wrong with setting goals and achieving a goal and going on. But you also kind of have to look at the overall Where do you want to, where do you want to end up at some point? And maybe you don't, what do you what do you think about that? Do you really want to have an ultimate goal? And you short goals to get there, or is that going too far?   Will Polston ** 25:35 Absolutely. That's the whole part of the process. So I call that a component the North Star trajectory. So we start with where we are. We create the ultimate goal. That's the guiding light, and then we just reverse engineer that 10, year five, year 20. Year 10, year five, year three, year one, year 90, day 30 day we break the whole thing down. But of course, if you can imagine it, it's it's far wiser. If you're here now and the North Stars directly in front of you, it's far wiser to go in a dead straight line? Now, look, I'm a realist. It's never a dead straight line. But if you jump in an aircraft to fly from London to New York or from New York to London, the pilot knows where he's going. He's going to set a trajectory. Now, sure, he may have to alter because of the wind, the weather, the flock of birds, or whatever it is that's coming towards them, but they're still going to follow that trajectory. Rather than go, Hey, we're just going to take off south of London, and then we're just going to kind of make it up as we go along. That's not going to be very good in terms of fuel efficiency. It's going to take far longer to get there. It can actually be lot more dangerous, because you might end up being somewhere where you run out of fuel, or run out of energy and you can't carry on. So it's far wiser to do exactly what you've said, which is kind of know where you're going long term, but then break that down so you've got the milestones to work towards.   Michael Hingson ** 26:53 You talk about aligning your decisions with values and purpose. I'm assuming you do that in the book. And what, what does alvat really mean when you talk about aligning your your decisions? I'm assuming in part, that that means that you do have values. You do have the things that you are made up from, and you really need to make your decisions go along with those, or you change your values and purpose? Yeah,   Will Polston ** 27:27 yeah, absolutely. So it's about congruence. You know, it's about congruence. So for example, if somebody's goal is, I'm just going to use a very apt one at this time of year, if somebody's goal is that they want to lose weight, and they want to lose weight and they want to get fitter, then a decision and action in terms of what they want to eat, if that's their goal and that's what they really want, then it's probably not going to be best that they have McDonald's breakfast for breakfast, they have Burger King for lunch and and Domino's pizza for dinner, that making those food decisions would be, one would argue, would be incongruent with somebody's health and fitness goals if they were to eat lat every day, if their goal is that they want to lose weight body fat and get fitter over The course of a four to six week period,   Michael Hingson ** 28:23 I was watching something on the news. I think just last week over here, we have Costco. Do you have Costco in London? We do, yeah. And somebody went into Costco and spent a whole week only eating Costco hot dog meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and actually lost a little bit of weight, but he only did it for a week. Was inexpensive, but yeah, I gotta believe that that's not something I would want to do. Yeah, for sure, there is something to be said for trying to align your eating habits with giving you the maximum amount of energy and eating healthy. But people do strange things sometimes, you know, it got him on the news. So, whatever. Well, well, what about you know, you so your idea of success has changed over time. What do you define success as today? What does it mean to be successful?   Will Polston ** 29:18 Well, it's a really great question, and I've even contemplated even changing that in recent weeks, because so I will say that for me, my definition of success is people being doing and having what they desire. You know that for me, and of course, success is subjective, so people being doing and having what they desire is completely unique to them. But then I was re listening to something called The Strangest Secret by old Nightingale a couple of weeks ago. I've listened to it many, many times before, but it shared his definition of success, which I really, really like, which is success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal, and that that I really like, and I think it's very aligned. With the whole concept of more Star thinking, because if somebody is, somebody is a success because they're doing the work. So rather than having the end part, which is the having in be do and have they are doing the work. And I really like that, because when we're when we're taking on work, whatever that might be, whether it's health goals, relationship goals, business goals, financial goals, is that compounding can can often have a big impact. Now, Albert Einstein called compounding the eighth wonder of the world, and there's a huge amount of work that has to go into building the foundation. You look at houses that get built, you know, if you've got a new house that's being built for six months, there might look like it's just a building site, but there's all of the infrastructure that's going in, the sewage and the the water pipes and all those things. And then one day, all of a sudden, almost out of nowhere, you're going six months, nine months of it looking like a building site, look like they're not doing anything, and then the space of, like, three days, three weeks, a whole house has been built. Well, it all been happening the whole time, but it just looked slower, and then you only see the end goal part, and that, that's the thing, I think, is really important. There's so many people in today's day and age due to, I guess, social media having an impact, and so many of us want an instant gratification is that they get frustrated with the process, and it's so it's easier now than ever to compare your Chapter Two to somebody else's chapter 20, and that's what happens so often.   Michael Hingson ** 31:37 Yeah, and it's so interesting to hear people talk about success, and to just ask people about it, and they talk about, well, I gotta make a lot of money. I've got to be independently wealthy, and things like that. And I admit some of that would be nice, but it's not the ultimate thing that's going to make me happy, at least, I think, for me, and I think about the things that you've been saying for the last half hour, I grew up wanting to teach, and I always thought I wanted to be a teacher, and then along the way, I got very interested in science, so I wanted to be a physics teacher. Well, as things settled down and progressed, I ended up not being a physics teacher. But I do believe that in a lot of ways, there's no question that, that I get the opportunity to teach as a salesperson. For many years, I learned from the Dale Carnegie sales course that the best salespeople are really counselors. They're teachers. They guide people to look at products. And I'm not above telling somebody that a product I'm selling may not fit their specific need, but if I'm honest enough to do that, I believe that comes back to affect me in a very positive way. And there are several instances where I and my staff would tell people our product isn't going to work for you, but then later we get a call from the company saying, you know, we really like what you had to say. We've got another project, and we really appreciate all you taught us. We know your product will work. Just give us price, and we'll order it right today. I'm not sure that'll happen today in the world where we're so stuck in doing things by committee, but it works 20 years ago, 25 years ago?   Will Polston ** 33:23 Yeah, yeah. I think there's, there's a there's a lot to be said. I mean, sales, when I think, let's face it, sales, there's nothing that's ever really been accomplished at great scale without salespeople. And yeah, salespeople get a bad rap in a lot of instances, but if they've got integrity, then then they can do a lot of good for a lot of people.   Michael Hingson ** 33:51 Yeah, well, there is the other side of it, and sometimes salespeople deserve a bad rap for what they do and they don't really understand the true science and art that sales is and what it gives you the opportunity to do. But when, when it's done well, and it's done right, it really will make, and does make a big difference in the lives of so many people, because you provide what it is that somebody needs. And you know, you do that, and that's a wonderful tribute to accomplishment, which is also part of success. Yeah, you get paid and all that, and that's great, but there's a whole lot more to it than just money. Yeah, for sure, I do like money. I think there's a lot of merit to having that. That's okay. But by the same token, it's not the only thing in the world, but it's part of what we have to deal with. So you talk about resilience, tell me a little bit more about your thoughts about resilience, and how that plays into the book and and how it plays into you and your life. So   Will Polston ** 34:57 I have a an. An interesting stance on resilience. So first of all, I think that anybody that has an ability to go through tough times, when, when they when they have to resilience is a phenomenal attribute to have. I really, really do. My concern that I see now is that people are aware of resilience, almost like a badge. And it's a bit like, busy, you know, people were busy like a badge. I'm so busy, like thinking it's a good thing. They're proud of it. Or I'm so resilient, you know, I've handled this and this and this, and it's the whole like, what would you rather? Would you rather work smarter? Would you rather work hard? Would you rather not have to be resilient because you were wise enough to overcome the challenge before it happened? Now knowing me wrong, having certain skill sets to be resilient is so important. I've had some really challenging times in my life, but I'm a big believer that if something is chronically happening, so it's happening and over and over and over again, and you're constantly having to find yourself being resilient if it's the same problem showing up, then let's just treat the cause so the symptoms go so you don't have to be resilient in if it's if it's the same problem coming up over and over again. But yeah, look, I think resilience is a combination of a mindset. I also think it's a combination of a skill set that enables people to deal with various things. And a huge amount of that mindset is down to perspective, whether somebody believes that something is happening to them, either the victim, or whether they believe it's happening for them. And I think that the moment you change your perspective on life, that this life isn't happening to me. It's happening for me, and it's not in the way, it's on the way that can completely alter your life by having that perspective, and in the same way that the moment you change your I've got twos to I get to life changes. It does. There are people, there are people today that haven't had the privilege of experiencing today because they didn't wake up this morning. Yet. There's still people that have woken up and went, Oh, I've got to go to work today. Oh, I've got to do this. But there are people that would have done anything to have had today to be able to do that. And I think sometimes we all get can get carried away with, with not, not sort of maximizing the things that we can get grateful for, especially the privileges that we have on a daily basis. I   Michael Hingson ** 37:37 have had jobs in my life that I didn't really like for one reason or another, and when things got to the point where it seemed like it was intolerable, then I had to make some choices and decisions about whether to stay or go find another job, which could be difficult for blind people, especially because the unemployment rate is so high, because People think we can't work, but I would very have been very blessed to be able to find jobs, but I think that's in part because my choice was to live life and get to live life and not have to live life, which is what you're saying. And so when there got to be enough of a challenge, then my job was to go deal with it. And I think that's part of the whole issue of resilience. We really get ourselves locked into a mindset so much as a as a people, that we don't look for options, we don't look for opportunities, and sometimes we don't look for the good parts of a job that we have.   Will Polston ** 38:44 Yeah, absolutely, yeah, absolutely.   Michael Hingson ** 38:46 And that's that's also part of what we have to do. And I think that we all can make life better for ourselves. I remember after September 11 and everything that happened that day, within a very short time, like just a few days, we were getting a lot of requests for interviews, and my wife and I talked about it, and she said, Do you really want to do these interviews? And I said, here's my thought, if I can help people move on from September 11, if I can teach people about blindness and guide dogs, and if I can help people see, maybe things in a different sense, then maybe it's worth doing. And we agreed, and it had to be both of us agreeing that we would do that. And then people started calling and saying, Would you come and talk to us? And as I love to tell people, I made the decision that selling computer hardware wasn't nearly as much fun and wasn't as rewarding as selling life and philosophy. And I and I think that now, what 22 and a half years later, I still believe that, I think that it's so very important that we, we. Look at outlooks, and I've I've learned a lot. I've got to the opportunity with this podcast to learn so much in talking to people. It's such a blessing to hear from so many people and be able to synthesize all the things that they say. It's really a lot of fun. Yeah, absolutely you know that firsthand. Absolutely I do. Indeed. I'm sorry I   Will Polston ** 40:23 do indeed. Yeah.   Michael Hingson ** 40:25 Tell me your thoughts about self respect, reflection and introspection and so on. You know, from my perspective, I think it's important that we take time every day to do that. Tell me what your thoughts are about that   Will Polston ** 40:38 I can. Couldn't agree more. I couldn't agree more. I have a practice that I use on a daily basis, and old journal. So old journal what time I wake up, I'll journal how I feel when I wake up, and anything obvious that I might think of why I feel that way. So if I've woken up like a really groggy it's like, Well, it's because you went to bed late last night, or you'd eaten loads of sugar, or whatever it might be. Then I'll write out 10 things I'm grateful for, and what I do when I'm doing the 10 things I'm grateful I actually think of the previous 24 hours, and I look from a couple of each of these areas. So I think of the people that I'm grateful for, and I think of the experiences that I had. Then I think of my belongings. What belongings am I grateful for? Example, my I'm grateful for my laptop because it enabled me to do this interview with you, Michael, as an example. Then I think of the these. These are the two areas are the big ones, which is expectations and privileges. So what my expectations? Well, I had an expectation that the internet was going to work today for me to be able to do this interview, but I'm glad that it worked a privilege that I've got, a privilege that I've got today. Right now, as I sit in this house, it's warm, you know, I've got heating. I'm privileged. There are people right now that are sleeping out on the streets. There are people that have not got heating. So, yeah, there's a whole array of different things that I look at and reflect on daily basis to keep me focused on what's going well. Because no matter what's going on in my day, no matter how bad it is, there are always at least 10 things that I can find to be able to count my blessings, that count my blessings and where focus goes, energy flows. So I'm constantly giving myself the reinforcement that there's some great stuff going on to keep me in a great state and keep that level of perspective. So   Michael Hingson ** 42:29 you know, you you bring up things like the fact that there are people in the world who are cold, who don't have a lot of heat, and so on, but you also know that you alone aren't going to solve all those problems, and but I assume that you think about it and it kind of kind of weighs on you. How do you how do you really address that, because you can't solve everybody's problems? What? What do you do without sounding cold, if you will, or unfeeling, to deal with that?   Will Polston ** 43:01 Um, there's, there's a great story. And it was a man who was walking along a beach. I'm going to paraphrase it slightly, but he was walking along a beach, and as he was walking down the beach, he saw a small there was, he saw a small boy, and as he got closer, he saw the small boy was was throwing starfish back into the sea, and there were hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of these starfish all washed up on the ocean. And the man said to the little boy, what are you doing? He said, Well, I'm throwing the starfish back in the sea. Said, there's so many of them, you can't make a difference. And he picked up another starfish and he threw it into the scene. Said, Well, I made a difference to that one. And I think that people in general are doing the best they can with the resources they have. And yeah, sure, there's lots of things I would love to be able to do more of, but when I sit back and I reflect at the end of the day, did I do the best I could with the resources I had? And if I can honestly answer yes to that, then I'm okay with that.   Michael Hingson ** 44:09 And that's the real key. Is that, are you doing the best that you can do? And if you think about that every day, and then you think about, what else can I do to make the best better, if anything. And you can either say, Well, I can do this, or I really am doing the best that I can do. That's as good as it gets. But the key is to really look at it and to think about it and to consciously make that decision, which is something that all too often we just don't do. Collectively, we don't really take that step back, or too many of us don't, don't take that step back. How do we teach people to be more introspective in their lives? A   Will Polston ** 44:50 daily reflection exercise, I think, is a good one. Just even asking that question, Did I do the best I can with the resources I had today? And. And I also think, I mean, this is, this is really getting on my soapbox, is that I think a huge part of this comes down to how we've been conditioned from schooling, because we are graded in school on achievement, not effort. So for example, if you had an a star student that gets a B because they didn't put any effort in. But then you have a D grade student who does everything they can, and they get to they may get a D. Why is the person that got a B still classes better? Quote, unquote. So I think that if we condition people on effort, and we train people and educated people on the effort that they put in, then even asking that simple question, did I do everything I could? Was there any more that I possibly could have done? If the answer is yes, then great, do that thing. If the answer is no, then great, be at peace with whatever the outcome is. And   Michael Hingson ** 45:56 that's really it. And we each have to answer that for ourselves. I love to say, I used to say I'm my own worst critic when I always love to talk about the fact that when I give a speech, I record it and I go listen to it. And I used to say, I do that because I'm my own worst critic. And I realized last year, actually wrong way to put it, wrong way to think about it. And I've realized that the best thing for me to say is I'm my own best teacher, because ultimately, only I can teach me to do stuff, but it's so much more positive. And it also makes it a lot easier to go listen to the speeches and so on that I record, because I know that if there's something to learn, I'll pick it up. Absolutely,   Will Polston ** 46:36 yeah, for sure. And also, I would argue that a critique generally is going to look at the what the negative stuff is, but a teacher is going to acknowledge the things that work well and the things that could be improved. So that's that subtle nuance can make such a difference.   Michael Hingson ** 46:54 Yeah, we often just talk about failure, and I, I'm not of the opinion that failure is a good word anyway, I do think that failure is an opportunity to do better. Alright, so it didn't go right today. Why? And what do we do to address it in the future? Not it's a failure. I screwed up, and that's all there is to it. Yeah. Does that make sense?   Will Polston ** 47:20 Yeah? Yeah, yeah, absolutely, yeah. Failure definitely is. Well, the biggest thing with failure is that people make it an identity, don't they rather, okay, yeah, I failed. It didn't work out. What I've learned and, and, but people, they found, they go, Well, I have that failure with too much powerful words the English language I am yet, what I think people are better to do is sort of think more like a scientist. Because what a scientist do? They do experiments and they go, right, well, I've experimented with this. I don't go, Oh no, my experiment failed. They go, Oh, that's interesting. That one didn't work. Let's try this this time. Yeah, so if we took more of a scientific approach and it was everything as an experiment, then we would look at it in a very different line.   Michael Hingson ** 48:08 And the experiment didn't necessarily fail. It well, it didn't fail. It really is an issue of what went wrong in terms of what were my assumptions? What do I need to change? Absolutely,   Will Polston ** 48:21 it's the whole famous Thomas Edison quote, isn't it? I I've never failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that didn't work, or whatever, whatever it is,   Michael Hingson ** 48:30 right? You were talking before about how people just always do the same thing over and over again, which goes back to Einstein's, if we believe that definition of insanity, which is you expect something different, even though you do the same thing every time. Yeah, and it just isn't that way. We have to hold more than anything else, it seems to me, we have to hold ourselves accountable for what we do, and we should always deal with accountability. I've been a great believer in teamwork, and even in a team where you have a number of people, it's the greatest value if the team members feel empowered to be able to hold each other accountable for whatever their commitments are, whatever they contribute to the team. There's nothing wrong with accountability. Yeah, absolutely, yeah and and especially within ourselves, we need to hold ourselves accountable to ourselves, and we need to define that and think about it so that we do the right things to improve.   49:36 Completely agree.   Michael Hingson ** 49:39 So how have you approached, especially since you started being an entrepreneur and a coach and so on. How do you approach the whole idea of goal setting and what people should do for creating goals?   Will Polston ** 49:50 So I believe that the most effective thing that people can do is they create their North Star, which is identifying this mission in life. That's the equivalent of from empty the spoon is the one. Thing they drive towards, strive towards, every single day. Then they reverse engineer it so 20, year 10, year five, year three, year one, year 90, day 30, day goals. So then they've got that full milestone that, for me, is what I found to be the most effective way of doing it that gives people clarity and confidence and what it is that they're working towards.   Michael Hingson ** 50:22 Well, yeah, goal setting is such a ubiquitous, ambiguous thing sometimes, well, I gotta set different goals. Well, really, what does that really mean? And all too often, again, we really don't understand what the nature of goal setting is about, and it is   Will Polston ** 50:44 go ahead. I can say, ultimately, any goal that anyone ever sets is to do one thing, change the way they feel. That's it. Ultimately, any goal is about people wanting to change the way they feel. Now, what's great is that you have an ability to really do that in any given moment. But that's the first thing. The second thing was that one of the most amazing things about setting goals, well, set goals is the person you become as a result of working towards it.   Michael Hingson ** 51:23 Interesting way to put it, and i i By that, I accept that, because ultimately, when you set a goal and you achieve it, there, there are feelings that go along with it. There are things that affect you, and that's the way it should be. How about self limiting beliefs? We all often limit our own selves because we think we can't do something or that this is impossible to do. But you know, self limiting beliefs, it seems to me, is is a whole concept that we need to to address and change our own thinking about because it is, it is what limits us, it is what holds us back all too often, absolutely,   Will Polston ** 52:09 yeah, um, well, first of all, a belief is just a feeling of certainty about what something means. And if you take the word belief, you know there's another big word that sits inside it, which is lie, and most beliefs are liars. And what's happened is that people have created the reinforcement to a belief which is their their way, their their evidence, if you like, of why that belief is so. And what it sometimes takes is a different perspective to see that that isn't the case. So the way that we do that is by introducing doubt. And that's the beauty of working with a coach when you've got these beliefs. Because some people don't even realize that they're limiting them. They don't see it. They physically can't see it in the same way that, I think of like the fish doesn't see the water. They're just in the water. And it's the same when it when it comes to these things. So you can't see the whole picture when you're in the frame. And one of the the key metrics of identifying well, have I got limiting beliefs and whatnot? Is a from Yes, the language you use. But also, are we actually achieving what it is that we want to be achieving, what it is that we want to be working towards? So if we're not, and we're coming up with all the reasons or excuses as to why that isn't done, then that's a way of uncovering what some of those limiting beliefs are as well.   Michael Hingson ** 53:29 Yeah, and I had never actually heard that, but I love it. Belief has lie in it, and that makes a lot of sense. And we we need to always examine our beliefs and our perceptions. I know I talk a lot to various people about blindness, and the society we live in has such limiting beliefs about what a blind person can and can't do, and that results, in large part, to the unemployment rate of between 65 and 70% of employable blind people in this country because not that they are not able to or that they're unable to do things, but people think they are. And so we never get the opportunity when we have to ourselves push through that. And it does start with us to recognize all right, so I don't see, but the problem is that sighted people do see, and then there are a lot of challenges with eyesight. But you know, the the bottom line is that we we shouldn't buy into the beliefs that that tend to try to limit us. Either,   Will Polston ** 54:40 absolutely not   Michael Hingson ** 54:42 you. You talk about gratitude, and I think that's an extremely important thing. I believe we all ought to be a whole lot more grateful and live a life of gratitude. Tell me more about that.   Will Polston ** 54:55 Yeah. So for me, gratitude is something that most of us have been brought. Up, and when you think of the word, what's the word gratitude that people associate most of the time, well, they're going to say thank you. You know, you guys on the other side of the pond, you of course, have Thanksgiving every year, an opportunity to give thanks. But where most people get gratitude wrong is they only ever think about being grateful for what's going well, they don't find the blessings when things aren't going so obviously, the famous Yin Yang symbol. So you got the little black.in the white side and the white.in the black side. And it's about creating balance and seeing that in any given moment no matter what's happening. It's perfect, but it's having an ability to see the divine perfection in any given moment, no matter how bad we may perceive it in the initial stages. And that's the part where gratitude really becomes powerful, because most people, they live in a state of either moving away from something out of desperation or moving towards something in sorts of pain or pleasure. You know, it's that's kind of how they're operating. And both of those are essentially lower forms of lower level living. Essentially you're moving pain and pleasure. Pain and Pleasure is born out of the amygdala, the reptilian part of the brain, whereas what we can do is we can use our higher level thinking. We can use our prefrontal cortex, which is the thinking part of the brain, where we can create perspective, where we can choose to see a different side, and that can bring us back into balance. And that's that's really where, that's really where we can find gratitude. In fact, there's a part of the brain called the corpus callosum. It sits in between the left and right hand it right and left hand hemispheres of the brain, and what they do is they balance out the brain the left and right hand hemispheres. Now the when it's doing that, and it's creating that balance in the brain, it's it's creating equilibrium. And the Latin translation of Corpus Callison means human tough, and that's what gratitude does. It enables you to become a tough human when you can see the good and the bad and the bad and the good. Because let's face it, nothing is good and nothing is bad. Nothing is hot, nothing is cold, nothing is positive and nothing is negative. It's all a matter of perspective, and when we can choose to see that, we can completely alter how we feel about any situation, no matter how bad.   Michael Hingson ** 57:32 What do you teach people about dealing with fear? Fear is something that's all around us, and everybody talks so much about being afraid, and I know a lot of that has to do with not stepping out of or stepping out of your comfort zone and being afraid to do it. But tell me a little bit about fear and your thoughts about that.   Will Polston ** 57:51 Yeah, look, let's face it, fear is there to serve a purpose, and I don't think fear is all bad. You know, so many people put fear in this category is, oh, you should never be fear. You should net. You should be completely fearless, and whatever, sometimes fear is there to serve us. You know, otherwise we would have it, would have we would evolved out of it, and we haven't, because fear is basically what's kept the human race alive for however many 1000s of years. So I don't think fear is all bad, but I do think we're wise to question it from time to time. And there will be times when we are fearing things because we again, we're in our amygdala. We're not using the rational part of the brain to think. And that that a lot of that can come down to people getting caught up in the possibility of something. So I talk about the distinction between possibility and probability. And a lot of people might get fearful, because they fear something that could possibly happen. Well, yeah, it might possibly happen, but there's a big difference between the possibility of it happening the probability of it happening and and when you make that distinction, you open them, you open your mind up to be able to look at other things. And   Michael Hingson ** 59:06 usually what we're afraid of that might happen doesn't, and when it doesn't, and that's the big problem, is that we create a lot of our own fears. And the fact is, I think we can learn to control fear and use fear in the very positive sense that you just talked about, because all too often we just let fear, as I put it, blind us or paralyze us, and we can't decide we can't move forward. But the reality is, we can learn to move forward and use that fear in a very positive way, if we would absolutely so it's it is part of the challenge that we face. But I believe that the fear is something that that God gave us, that we need to learn to use and not fear, which goes back to Franklin Roosevelt. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. What a very profound statement i.   Will Polston ** 1:00:00 Yeah, absolutely.   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:01 Well, I want to thank you for being here. We've been doing this an hour. Can you believe   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:05 it? Wow, time flies when you're having fun. I know this   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:09 has been great, and I really appreciate you being here with us. And I want to thank you for it all. Um, if people want to reach out and contact you and maybe use your coaching services and so one, how do they do that?   Will Polston ** 1:00:23 I mean, if you Google me or look on social media anywhere, Will Polston, that's, that's kind of the best place. You know, on Google or social media anywhere, feel free, please, please do reach out if you found this. Because   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:32 Will Palston, Will Polston is spelled   Will Polston ** 1:00:36 W,

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Colin F. Watson is the Age-Reversing Fitness Maestro. He is a beacon of hope for those over 40 struggling with weight and health. As a Certified Master Coach specializing in body transformation, mindset, and embodiment, A published author, and an NPC physique masters competitor, Colin's journey is nothing short of inspirational. Overcoming high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type II diabetes in his 40s, he discovered a life-changing secret to rejuvenate his health and physique. Overcoming a broken back and seven back surgeries in the span of six years, now 62, Colin, boasts a youthful vigor, coaching thousands over 16 years. He's not just a coach; he's a living testament to the transformative power of the F.L.Y Method.  But true change can only occur when you treat life as an inside-out game, not an outside-in game.  3 Top Tips  1. Be authentic 2. Always ask yourself these 5 words if you desire to understand where you are in life... 3. Never apologize for being you. Social Media  IG @colinfwatson FB @colinfwatson Twitter @colinfwatson Tiktok @colinfwatson Linkediin @colinfwatson Youtube @colinfwatson Special Offer:  20-minute Free discovery call with me to discover how I can help you live your best life. Apply:https://colinfwatson.com/get-started/ Book a call #weightloss , #mindsetmastery #relationshiphelp #loveandmarriage #fitnesssuccess #fitness

Welcome to our podcast featuring Colin F. Watson, whose story is a testament to resilience and transformation. Colin's journey began after a devastating back injury that led to seven surgeries over six years, challenging both his physical and mental well-being.Despite these setbacks, Colin's determination remained unwavering. At the age of 58, he defied odds and competed as an NPC athlete, earning two trophies in different divisions. Continuing his quest for personal growth, Colin pursued a Master's certification as a master coach in over 30 modalities of healing the human spirit.Now at 62, Colin inspires hope for those over 40 facing weight and health challenges. As a Certified Master Coach specializing in body transformation, mindset, and embodiment, he has successfully reversed high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type II diabetes, uncovering a life-changing secret that rejuvenated his health in his 40s.To embark on your own transformative journey with Colin's guidance, visit https://colinfwatson.com/get-started/. Discover the Elite Life, Fitness, Nutrition, and Mindset Coaching with the (F.L.Y.) Method, transforming your body, unlocking self-love, and stepping into your power. Subscribe to our podcast now and start your journey to Freedom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you heard about this event for women called Radiance that's happening March 23-24th in Edmonds, WA? This event is for all women ages 18+ who are interested in being the BEST version of themselves- and surrounding themselves with humans who are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and passionate life! Use code: MOSMITH for $250 off your ticket today: www.radiance-event.com/As soon as I met Laycee I knew this was something I wanted to be involved in. I will be one of the keynote speakers at this event- and I can't WAIT to see you there!In today's episode Laycee shares about what led to her interest and passion in personal growth- and why she has created this event. She has built an incredible business and life- and I'm excited for you all to meet her.Here's the 411 on Laycee:Laycee Gwyther is a highly experienced Salon Suite Owner, Cosmetologist, and Certified Master Coach. With more than 15 years of experience in salon operations and retail sales, Laycee and her husband, Josh Gwyther, have been happily married for over five years and jointly own Executive Beauty Suites. Their company provides tailor-made salon and spa suites to beauty professionals who offer hair, skin, nail, massage, and tattooing services. With an unwavering commitment to creating a culture of safety and security, ensuring a deep understanding of business operations and profit, and prioritizing opportunities for education and networking, Laycee is passionate about education, leadership, and team building. Her primary purpose is helping others, and she has successfully achieved this through her active participation in business consulting. Laycee has coached entrepreneurs within the beauty industry and other business owners nationwide to achieve significant results in all four pillars in business/life. Her interests outside of work include kickboxing, traveling, and going on adventures with her beloved dogs.Follow Laycee

This was such a beautiful conversation. I love that my take-a-way was to pause and ask people more questions. Getting to know Laycee's story reminded me that everyone has a story. Laycee's is one of resilience and hope. Laycee Gwyther is a highly experienced Salon Suite Owner, Cosmetologist, and Certified Master Coach. With more than 15 years of experience in salon operations and retail sales, Laycee and her husband, Josh Gwyther, have been happily married for over five years and jointly own Executive Beauty Suites. Their company provides tailor-made salon and spa suites to beauty professionals who offer hair, skin, nail, massage, and tattooing services. With an unwavering commitment to creating a culture of safety and security, ensuring a deep understanding of business operations and profit, and prioritizing opportunities for education and networking, Laycee is passionate about education, leadership, and team building. Her primary purpose is helping others, and she has successfully achieved this through her active participation in business consulting. Laycee has coached entrepreneurs within the beauty industry and other business owners nationwide to achieve significant results in all four pillars in business/life. Her interests outside of work include kickboxing, traveling, and going on adventures with her beloved dogs. Follow Laycee & her business: Instagram: @layceegwyther Executive Beauty Suites To register for the Radiance event: www.radiance-event.com For access and download of her free e-book: Radiate e-Book Download (alreadyawesome.co)

Rosalinde (Ros) Rosado is an 11x certified coach, including a Certified Master Coach and Nationally Certified Profile Online Expert (NCOPE) with expertise in career and performance management, career transition, leadership, and staff development, supporting executives, professionals, and creatives in exploring new stories, paths, and perspectives. She studied international business in Switzerland and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Management from the University of Redlands School of Business in California. Her broad spectrum of experience includes working for large Fortune 500 companies to small organizations from Wall Street to Los Angeles, with outstanding achievements in human resources, recruiting, banking and finance, real estate, automotive, hospitality, marketing, wholesale, and retail sales. She is a Director for Member Support representing Military and Workforce Career Centers for the National Resume Writer's Association. Ros believes to reach your maximum potential, you'll need a bit of gratitude, a growth mindset, and a positive attitude with a dash of humor to achieve successful results. #rosalinderosado #careercoach #interview #tsc #gogetit  Social Media Links Wrote by Me Site https://t.co/loWDv6eU7x Youtube Channel youtube.com/c/ChipBakerTheSuccessChronicles LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/chipbakerthesuccesschronicles Facebook- Profile https://www.facebook.com/tscchipbaker Facebook- Page facebook.com/chipbakertsc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chipbakertsc/ X x.com/chipbaker19 TikTok tiktok.com/@chipbakertsc Linktree https://linktr.ee/ChipBakerTSC Online Store http://chip-baker-the-success-chronicles.square.site/ Chip Baker- The Success Chronicles Podcast https://anchor.fm/chip-baker

In this episode, Dr. Sasha talks with Dr. Ali Novitsky to discuss Stress and Sleep and the Negative Feedback of Weight Gain Emotional Regulation and Walking How 5000 steps a day can change your life How to understand your genetic stress response  Ali Novitsky, MD is the CEO and founder of The FIT CollectiveTM, www.thefitcollective.com. She is Triple Board Certified in Obesity Medicine, Pediatrics, and Neonatology. She is also a Certified Master Coach, Nutrition and Fitness Expert, International Speaker and Fitness Trainer, Blogger, and Host of The Podcast “Fit Woman CollectiveTM”.   Ali attended Temple University School of Medicine and completed her Pediatric residency and Neonatal Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson/AI duPont Hospital for Children. She completed her coach training at The Life Coach School and her master coach training at The Coach Firm.   Ali helps high performing women to achieve optimal health by optimizing their unique potential with simple strategies backed by science. Ali also offers CME coaching programs designed for women physicians. Her programs are ever evolving and currently include Fit Woman CollectiveTM, Transform®, and Transform® Energy.   Ali has a trademarked nutrition program called Mindful Macros® where she combines an intuitive and gentle nutrition approach to achieve optimal health results. Ali is married to her medical school sweetheart, Mark, who is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist and co- founder of The Fit CollectiveTM. Together, they leverage neuroscience to help their clients achieve sustainable health results. Quotes: “Collecting data allows people to start being honest with themselves and also decreases a large amount of stress as you move toward understanding your optimal health.” - Dr. Ali Novitsky Connect with Dr. Novitsky: The Fit Collective Transform Instagram Episode Links: Brave Balance Masterclass The Scoop Season 12 Sponsor - The Coach Firm The Coach Firm is a women-owned business that certifies life coaches in our signature method that focuses on mindset, coaching tools, and emotional regulation. Follow Brave Enough:   WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN Join The Table, Brave Enough's community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women.

Adale Boudreau, a master coach with CCF (Certified Coaches Federation), discusses her life journey and coaching career this week on the More than Social podcast.  We discuss the importance of inner work, self-belief, awareness, and the ability to manage fear in achieving personal and professional success. We also reveal our collaboration to combine our coaching and marketing expertise to support business coaches holistically. The episode ends with Adale's empowering advice for listeners to believe in their ability to create the life they want and continue through challenges without ever quitting. Adale is a successful entrepreneur who transformed a struggling Weight Loss Distributorship into a million-dollar business in just 2 years, earning The President's Award. She's a Certified Master Coach and Co-owner of the Certified Coaches Federation. Adale has a passion for helping new coaches discover their niche, believe in themselves, support them and hold them accountable for growing their business. She knows that through developing a growth mindset and recognizing that we aren't our mind, we have a mind. We have the power to be, do and excel at anything and everything we want in life! Struggling with mindset throughout entrepreneurshipDiscusses the challenges of maintaining a positive mindset during the journey of entrepreneurship. Tips for mindset on days that you're having a really bad dayOffers advice for managing mindset on particularly difficult days. How your mind can impact your everyday thoughtsExamine the influence of your thoughts on your mindset and the impact it has on your daily actions and attitudes. Exploring her work with other coachesExplores her experiences collaborating with other coaches and working with them to unlock their truest potential. Tips and suggestions for mastering confidenceProvides tips and strategies for building and mastering confidence. The value in others pouring into youHighlights the importance and benefits of receiving support and inspiration from others, and I share a personal story as to how. The life script Introduces the concept of the 'life script' and its role in personal development. Be true to you because no one else is you. Emphasizes the importance of authenticity and being true to oneself, always.   We talk about:  [0:00] Intro [7:36] Struggling with mindset throughout entrepreneurship [12:35] Tips for mindset on days that you're having a really bad day [17:13] How your mind can impact your everyday thoughts [24:31] Exploring her work with other coaches [35:30] Tips and suggestions for mastering confidence [40:25] The value in others pouring into you [43:13] The life script  [47:19] Be true to you because no one else is you   Resources mentioned in this episode: Join my masterclass: https://learn.lisaanne.ca/social-media-lead-gen Connect with Adale Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/certifiedcoachesfederation/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/certifiedcoachesfederation LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/certified-coaches-federation/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@certifiedcoach/featured Website - https://www.certifiedcoachesfederation.com/ Connect with me Website - https://lisaanne.ca  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/LisaAnneCoaching Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LisaAnneCoaching YouTube - http://www.YouTube.com/LisaAnneCoaching  LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/LisaAnneCoaching  

Rachel Luna is Certified Master Coach, International Speaker, and Forbes rated Top 11 Inspiring Female Entrepreneurs to Follow on Instagram. A 10-year veteran of the US Marine Corps, Luna has a reputation for inspiring confident action and helping her clients double, triple and quadruple their income. In her new book, Permission to Offend: The Compassionate Guide for Living Unfiltered and Unafraid, she recounts her story of resiliency, perseverance, and determination. Follow Rachel: @girlconfident Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelluna.biz/Purchase Permission to Offend on Amazon Prime

Welcome to The Day Trading Show. This podcast is hosted by Austin Silver and powered by ASFX. We bring you conversations with the best traders of our generation. No rented Lambos or fake Rolexs will be found here. Grab your indulgence of choice and enjoy a conversation focused on making money in markets, trading psychology, and becoming the best trader you can be! This is the best podcast in the world for day traders so make sure you're subscribed! Today's special guests are David Capablanca and Sam Daghash! David, an architect turned trader, is a master of short selling. With years of dedicated learning and a 90% success rate as a verified trader, he brings his exceptional trading acumen to mentor others. Sam is an Alignment and Breakthrough specialist, a Certified Master Coach and Practitioner, who specializes in helping traders overcome limiting beliefs, fears, and anxiety to achieve inner alignment, enhanced self-worth, and build trading confidence. Connect with the Conscious Trader Academy: https://www.conscioustradingacademy.com/ --------------------------------------------------------- 3-Day Free Trial To Our Live Trading Room on ASFX.TV - https://asfxtv.uscreen.io/ More info on Trading Mentorship - https://asfx.biz/bsc Take the ASFX courses and see an instant improvement in your trading -- https://asfx.biz/education Stay Connected With Our Weekly Newsletter — https://asfx.biz/subscribe/ Connect With Austin: https://www.instagram.com/austinsilverfx https://www.twitter.com/austinsilverfx https://www.facebook.com/austinsilverfx

Youtube Version https://youtu.be/pFOHm1wqc2k https://carolyncahn.com About Carolyn Cahn RN, MSHA, COHN I have always looked for ways to expand into less traditional methods to help people overcome their challenges. As a Registered nurse with a focus on client education, I became a Certified Master Coach, a Certified Master Practitioner Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) practitioner, and a Certified Master Hypnotherapist. Using my skills as a Reiki Master and a Tapping practitioner I add additional techniques to help my clients achieve a successful future. I, Dr. A.M. Krasner, Tad James, Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi. I hold a master's degree is in Health Care Services Administration (MHSA) I maintain certifications through several associations.

On this episode, we talked about: What we resist, persist Fake meets fake, heads meet head Nobody is a perfect parent Surrendering your body to recapitulate the abuse Recognize when you check out Tell the truth and own it without judging yourself Our body holds emotions The power of being in our bodies Everything is happening for us The deeper the surrender, the quicker the resolution Feeling safe and not judged Your body knows: trust him "When we allow things to happen, life can have its way with us, life can support us"   "Be vulnerable, be brave, be resilient and transparent: that's what you require to be real with everything"   "Start to get aware of when you leave your body, and keep a journey of this, what causes it and what's the trigger"   About Allana: Intimacy Expert, Allana Pratt is a global media personality and go-to authority for those ready to heal heartbreak, live unapologetically and attract a soul-shaking relationship. This Ivy League grad is the Author of 6 books, has interviewed Whoopi Goldberg and Alanis Morissette, and Hosts the edgy Podcast Intimate Conversations: Season 11- Soul Medicine, where listeners learn how to ‘Become the One' to 'Find the One' which ‘Awakens the One.'   A Certified Master Coach with over 5.6M viewers on YouTube, Allana was asked by Leeza Gibbons to coach her during Dancing with the Stars. Interviewed over 800 times, she's been chosen as an Icon of Influence and featured on Huffington Post, People Magazine, Forbes, CBS, ABC, FOX, TLC, iHeartRadio and more.   For the past 20 yrs, Allana's brave willingness to heal her own heart makes her authentic, relatable and credible in her proven Coaching Programs and Intimacy Retreats. Her wisdom, exuberance and raw transparency inspire the deep soul work required to create a solid intimate relationship with one's self first, which naturally attracts and enhances a healthy partnership that lasts. She's a small town Canadian girl who is honored to love the sh** out of Humanity.   Website / Social Media Handles: Website: www.AllanaPratt.com Free Gift: www.allanapratt.com/quiz Social media links: Instagram: @allanaprattTwitter: @allanapratt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachallanapratt Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/allanapratt

Rachel Luna is a Certified Master Coach, International Speaker, Forbes rated Top 11 Inspiring Female Entrepreneurs. In this episode, we talk about setting boundaries, giving yourself permission to offend, lessons from a cancer diagnosis, letting go of fear, rejection, abandonment, friendships and more.Rachel Luna:https://www.instagram.com/girlconfident/https://twitter.com/iRachelLuna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are looking at an alternative to therapy that may sound quite new to many of you. We're exploring the use of psychedelic medicines, such as ketamine, MDMA, cannabis, and psilocybin (mushrooms), to engage the subconscious.When used in this therapeutic safe ‘container', they express meaningful manifestations of your mind. The non-rational sensations, emotions, thoughts, and images that are seen in these altered states of consciousness are your body and mind's way of expressing deep, subconscious truths that have shaped you.This unique and growing therapy allows for bottom-up processing to take place, which has little to do with insight and understanding and much more to do with the shifts that take place at the level of the subconscious.This heals level 4 trauma which equals dissociation. Helps you get back in the body so you can be present, un-triggered, discerning and able to navigate challenges effectively.With me today is Allana Pratt, an Intimacy Expert, a global media personality and go-to authority for those ready to heal heartbreak, live unapologetically and attract a soul-shaking relationship.This Ivy League grad is the Author of 6 books, has interviewed Whoopi Goldberg and Alanis Morissette, and Hosts the edgy podcast Intimate Conversations where listeners learn how to ‘Become the One' to 'Find the One'.A Certified Master Coach with over 5.5M viewers on YouTube, Allana has been chosen as an Icon of Influence featured on Huffington Post, People Magazine, Forbes, CBS, ABC, FOX, TLC, iHeartRadio and more.More ways to connect with Allana: Website: www.allanapratt.com or www.allanapratt.com/connect Free Giveaway: www.allanapratt.com/quiz Instagram: @allanapratt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachallanapratt Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/allanapratt About Allan's PSI work: https://www.psychedelicsomatic.org/ Book a call to learn more: www.AllanaPratt.com/VIPorder / Code: INTIMATE - This link takes you to a $997 call with me. With this special link and code, it's $497!!Journey Beyond Divorce Resources mentioned in this episode: Book a Free Rapid Relief Call: http://rapidreliefcall.com Join the Ultimate High Conflict Divorce Summit: https://www.jbddivorcesupport.com/summit2023

In this episode we have the amazing Karsta Hurd stepping in for Pearl, and she has an incredible conversation with Petra Williams. Petra helps soul-searching people turn negative emotions, conflict, 'not-enoughness' into confidence, peace of mind and thriving relationships.Most clients come to her to increase the quality of their relationship, to deal with negative emotions and to raise their self-confidence.She guides them through her signature program Love Your Demons and private coaching. She's a Certified Master Coach of 10 years, who creates transformations on all levels of consciousness - from mindset and behaviour, through emotions and body, to unconscious reprogramming. Petra is an international award winning public speaker and at home, she's a wife, mum to two toddler girls and a stepmum.https://loveyourdemons.mailerpage.com/https://petrawilliamscoaching.com/IG https://www.instagram.com/petrawilliamscoach/FB Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078757581645 Get her mini-training, 4 steps from conflict to harmony,Your audio guide and workbook to understand and see through all different emotions that come up in each conflict. Some of them you're aware of, others not yet.This guide makes sure that you can always restore connection and love and find your way back to them, from anger, frustration, or sadness.Clients say that once they read it, they're able to apply this process on their conflicts quickly and it changes the trajectory of a heated conversation with their partner for the better.Turn conflicts into experiences that bring you closer.https://www.subscribepage.com/conflicttoharmony

My friends, today you are in for a TREAT with today's guest. Amanda Walker of The Best Damn Coach podcast and program is so fun and brings the ENERGY. She is so great at taking hard to understand concepts and making them clear, concise, and actionable. In this episode we talk about goals, mindset, and reverse engineering outcomes.  Key Takeaways Amanda is a Certified Master Coach and became a coach for the first time as a 15-year-old to pee-wee basketball boys. She went on to become a high school teacher and coach, Level 1 Crossfit Coach, Precision Nutrition Coach, Certified Master Life Coach, and NLP and hypnotherapy practioner. Whew!  Amanda left teaching after ten years and not feeling tapped in to her full potential. She now coaches coaches to get the best possible results for their clients. Teaching taught Amanda to reverse engineer results, something she brings to coaching today: “What is that outcome that I desire and how can I break that down into smaller steps so that I get there in the end?” How are teachers different than coaches? Teachers give step-by-step instructions but might not help with implementation and planning. Coaches help understand implementation and accountability. “Mindset and the internal work is about 75% of the equation and the other remaining part is strategy.”  Amanda says to get clear where you want to go, even in the first year, and then thing and act like that future person.  Books Amanda recommends: Big Leap by Gay Hendricks and The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer Episode Sponsors If you are considering outsourcing bookkeeping or financial services, and intensive day with Sheila Hansen, CPA is THE way to get started. Learn more on Sheila's website on the services tab. (P.S. Sheila has been a guest on the podcast before!) I literally cried happy tears the first time I used Flodesk for my email list. Not only was it BY FAR the easiest platform I had tried, my emails were beautiful and matched my branding! Use my link for 50% off Flodesk. Connect with Amanda Amanda is offering a free masterclass, sign up here. Connect with Amanda on Instagram or Facebook and find more information about working with her on her website. Amanda is the host of The Best Damn Coach podcast. Connect with Molly Find me, Molly Knuth, on Instagram and Facebook.  Follow Molly Knuth Media on Facebook and Instagram.

Today's guest is Intimacy Expert, Allana Pratt. Allana is a global media personality and go-to authority for those ready to heal heartbreak, live unapologetically and attract a soul-shaking relationship. This Ivy League grad is the Author of 6 books, has interviewed Whoopi Goldberg and Alanis Morissette, and Hosts the edgy Podcast Intimate Conversations: Season 11- Soul Medicine, where listeners learn how to ‘Become the One' to 'Find the One' which ‘Awakens the One.' A Certified Master Coach with over 5.6M viewers on YouTube, Allana was asked by Leeza Gibbons to coach her during Dancing with the Stars. Interviewed over 800 times, she's been chosen as an Icon of Influence and featured on Huffington Post, People Magazine, Forbes, CBS, ABC, FOX, TLC, iHeartRadio, and more. For the past 20 yrs, Allana's brave willingness to heal her own heart has made her authentic, relatable, and credible in her proven Coaching Programs and Intimacy Retreats. Her wisdom, exuberance, and raw transparency inspire the deep soul work required to create a solid intimate relationship with oneself first, naturally attracting and enhancing a healthy partnership that lasts. She's a small-town Canadian girl who is honored to love the sh** out of Humanity. For more on Allana, check out her website: www.AllanaPratt.com Social media links: Instagram: @allanapratt Twitter: @allanapratt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachallanapratt Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/allanapratt THE LIVE BETTER NOW RUN CLUB - FALL RUN CLUB BEGINS OCTOBER 1, 2023 Limited space available - sign up today. Live Better Now Run Club **Have a question or comment for Life Coach Zach? (We may feature your question in an upcoming episode) Email zachrancemgmt@gmail.com Want to live better now? Check out my first book, "Live Better Now" available on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠amzn.to/3csfVGw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Zach Rance, Certified Life Coach | Certified Nutritionist Questions, Comments, or Business Inquiries Visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LifeCoachZach.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram: ⁠@zachrancey --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zachrance/message

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Allana Pratt. Intimacy Expert, Allana Pratt is a global media personality and go-to authority for those ready to heal heartbreak, live unapologetically and attract a soul-shaking relationship. This Ivy League grad is the Author of 6 books, has interviewed Whoopi Goldberg and Alanis Morissette, and Hosts the edgy Podcast Intimate Conversations: Season 11- Soul Medicine, where listeners learn how to ‘Become the One' to 'Find the One' which ‘Awakens the One.' A Certified Master Coach with over 5.6M viewers on YouTube, Allana was asked by Leeza Gibbons to coach her during Dancing with the Stars. Interviewed over 800 times, she's been chosen as an Icon of Influence and featured on Huffington Post, People Magazine, Forbes, CBS, ABC, FOX, TLC, iHeartRadio and more. For the past 20 yrs, Allana's brave willingness to heal her own heart makes her authentic, relatable and credible in her proven Coaching Programs and Intimacy Retreats. Her wisdom, exuberance and raw transparency inspire the deep soul work required to create a solid intimate relationship with one's self first, which naturally attracts and enhances a healthy partnership that lasts. She's a small town Canadian girl who is honored to love the sh** out of Humanity. In this episode we discuss intimacy, little you, psychedelic somatic integration, dyads, intimacy coaching and loving the shit out of people.   Website - https://www.allanapratt.com/ IG - http://www.instagram.com/allanapratt FB - https://www.facebook.com/coachallanapratt Free Gift - www.allanapratt.com/quiz Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/AlanaPratt   In this episode you will learn: 1. Why intimacy is an inside job. 2. What dyads are. 3. The importance of having an intimate relationship with ourselves first and foremost.   "Intimacy is really about our, our intimate relationship with our self, that vulnerable, transparent, honest, raw, real relationship. And so the word intimacy made more sense" - 00:02:18 "There is such a taboo around sex when sex is such a sacred way of evolving and connecting with yourself and with your partner" - 00:18:38 "Start and end each day with a hand on the heart, a hand on the belly, or your genitals, and just super deeply connect to your body." - 01:01:47   THE WORLD needs to hear your message and your story. Don't deny the world of that gift within you that the universe has gave to you. Someone out there needs to hear your story because it will support them in feeling hope, inspired and even transformed. Want to discover how I help my clients get out of their own way, show up and confidently share their message? I would like to invite you to check out my FREE MASTERCLASS REPLAY Start Your Own Podcast: Idea to Implementation Watch Here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7iItDG4qaI

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Allana Pratt. Intimacy Expert, Allana Pratt is a global media personality and go-to authority for those ready to heal heartbreak, live unapologetically and attract a soul-shaking relationship. This Ivy League grad is the Author of 6 books, has interviewed Whoopi Goldberg and Alanis Morissette, and Hosts the edgy Podcast Intimate Conversations: Season 11- Soul Medicine, where listeners learn how to ‘Become the One' to 'Find the One' which ‘Awakens the One.' A Certified Master Coach with over 5.6M viewers on YouTube, Allana was asked by Leeza Gibbons to coach her during Dancing with the Stars. Interviewed over 800 times, she's been chosen as an Icon of Influence and featured on Huffington Post, People Magazine, Forbes, CBS, ABC, FOX, TLC, iHeartRadio and more. For the past 20 yrs, Allana's brave willingness to heal her own heart makes her authentic, relatable and credible in her proven Coaching Programs and Intimacy Retreats. Her wisdom, exuberance and raw transparency inspire the deep soul work required to create a solid intimate relationship with one's self first, which naturally attracts and enhances a healthy partnership that lasts. She's a small town Canadian girl who is honored to love the sh** out of Humanity. In this episode we discuss intimacy, little you, psychedelic somatic integration, dyads, intimacy coaching and loving the shit out of people.   Website - https://www.allanapratt.com/ IG - http://www.instagram.com/allanapratt FB - https://www.facebook.com/coachallanapratt Free Gift - www.allanapratt.com/quiz Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/AlanaPratt   In this episode you will learn: 1. Why intimacy is an inside job. 2. What dyads are. 3. The importance of having an intimate relationship with ourselves first and foremost.   "Intimacy is really about our, our intimate relationship with our self, that vulnerable, transparent, honest, raw, real relationship. And so the word intimacy made more sense" - 00:02:18 "There is such a taboo around sex when sex is such a sacred way of evolving and connecting with yourself and with your partner" - 00:18:38 "Start and end each day with a hand on the heart, a hand on the belly, or your genitals, and just super deeply connect to your body." - 01:01:47   THE WORLD needs to hear your message and your story. Don't deny the world of that gift within you that the universe has gave to you. Someone out there needs to hear your story because it will support them in feeling hope, inspired and even transformed. Want to discover how I help my clients get out of their own way, show up and confidently share their message? I would like to invite you to check out my FREE MASTERCLASS REPLAY Start Your Own Podcast: Idea to Implementation Watch Here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7iItDG4qaI

Female leadership equality is more than a conversation, it's a practice. As more and more leaders come to the forefront to address strategic challenges to equality and diversity in workplace, predominantly female leadership equality and female inclusive leadership, how do organizations adapt their policies to this shift in mindset and culture? Listen to this episode to learn what women AND men can do to support the ongoing diversity conversation.   Find out in this episode of the Women's Leadership Success podcast.   How can allyship and intersectionality create a more inclusive workplace?   What actions can organizations take to challenge traditional masculine workplace cultures and promote gender equality?   How can work-life balance and flexibility be recognized as universal human issues rather than solely women's issues?   What steps can be taken to increase the representation of women in leadership roles?   What strategies empower women to embrace their strength and bravery and overcome societal norms?   How can dysfunctional meeting behaviors and microaggressions be addressed to create a more inclusive meeting culture?   In this Women's Leadership Success episode on female leadership equality in the workplace, Sabrina Braham talks to Julie Kratz, an inclusive leadership trainer, and author, about the importance of allyship, intersectionality, and rewriting workplace rules to promote gender equality and diversity. She encourages organizations to create inclusive environments and advocates for increased representation of women in leadership positions. Kratz challenges traditional masculine workplace cultures, highlights the need to recognize flexibility and work-life balance as human issues, and urges women to be brave and speak up, promoting a shift in mindset and workplace culture. Today's conversation also addresses dysfunctional meeting behaviors such as mansplaining, interruptions, and microaggressions, suggesting strategies to create a more inclusive meeting culture. It also highlights the importance of celebrating LGBTQ+ diversity year-round.   Julie Kratz's WLS Interview on How Allyship Builds Female Inclusive Leadership  Julie Kratz is a renowned TEDx speaker and inclusive leadership trainer who led teams and produced results in corporate America. Promoting diversity, inclusion, and allyship in the workplace, Julie helps organizations foster more inclusive environments. She is a frequent keynote speaker, podcast host, and executive coach who holds an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, is a Certified Master Coach, and is a certified unconscious bias trainer.   Entrepreneur, CNBC, TEDx, Women's Leadership Success Podcast, The Forum On Workplace Inclusion, and more have published and featured Julie. She is the author of 6 books, including Allyship in Action: 10 Strategies for Living Inclusively, Lead Like an Ally:  A Journey Through Corporate America with Strategies to Facilitate Inclusion, a children's book Little Allies, ONE: How Male Allies Support Women for Gender Equality, and more.   How Allyship Builds Female Inclusive Leadership: Show Notes Meet Julie Kratz, a keynote speaker, and inclusive leadership trainer. [4:47-10:13]   Why do women need more allies to keep moving forward, and why is pay equity a competitive advantage? [10:14-15:45]   What is an ally, and how do you become one? [15:46-18:59]   Why consistency and intentionality are the two most important things an ally does [19:00-23:49]   How do you establish an ally network? What are the two forms of microaggressions? [23:50-29:09]   The five different roles of an ally [29:10-34:54]   The importance of being a good ally. [34:55-40:22]   Learn more about Julie and her TEDx talk [40:23]   Allyship and Female Leadership Equality • Equity Strategies  

Intimacy Expert, Allana Pratt is a global media personality and go-to authority for those ready to heal heartbreak, live unapologetically and attract a soul-shaking relationship. This Ivy League grad is the Author of 6 books, a Certified Master Coach with close to 5 million viewers on YouTube, has interviewed Whoopi Goldberg and Alanis Morissette, and Hosts the edgy Podcast Intimate Conversations, where listeners learn how to ‘Become the One' to 'Find the One' which ‘Keeps the One.' Join us on The Coaching Corner in podcast and connect with Allana at AllanaPratt.com and on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Thanks to our sponsors at BrainLoveHealth.com. Please support UnsilencedVoices.org. We shine the light on No Such Thing as a Bully and thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our theme song, "She is You". Connect with Word of Mom on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and email us at info.wordofmomradio@gmail.com for more info. WordofMomRadio.com - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.  

Amanda Walker is a Certified Master Coach who inspires coaches to become better coaches and increase performance in their lives. Amanda is passionate about helping coaches and online servicebased business owners help their clients achieve massive results in order to grow a profitable coaching practice without spending massive $$ on marketing. In this episode we break down: Mindset shifts to 10x your results Setting action based goals vs result based goals Common struggles with time and women in business This episode was so good and I hope you enjoy it too! xo Follow Amanda HERE Hi Felicia Podcast IG

Welcome to the "Black Entrepreneur Experience" podcast, where we celebrate the stories, triumphs, and insights of Black entrepreneurs. Angie Giltner empower business builders, particularly women entrepreneurs, through expert insights as a Fempire Certified Master Coach. In this episode, we unlock the secrets of success for your business.  Subscribe to our Newsletter https://www.drfrancesrichards.com/  for updates, special events and be a part of this vibrant community of changemakers. Don't miss out! Tune in to the "Black Entrepreneur Experience" podcast, and be sure to subscribe, share, and listen to our episodes as we navigate the path to entrepreneurial greatness together. Your support helps us amplify the voices and stories that need to be heard. Together, we can create a thriving ecosystem of Black entrepreneurship. Survey Link Here is the link Beepodcast Survey The survey is short and takes less than 5 minutes to complete. It covers topics such as: Your favorite and least favorite aspects of the show Topics you'd like me to cover in future episodes Any other feedback you have for me I would really appreciate you taking a few minutes to complete the survey. Your feedback will help us to make the show even better.  

Trish Perry, PCC, is a certified master Results Coach, trainer, speaker, author, and the founder of Harmonize Coaching, LLC. Trish's mission is to help clients create a positive, productive, resilient, and balanced life, resulting in achieving goals, success, self-confidence, and joy. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband Jay, of 30 plus years, their three wonderful children, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, and three dogs. Traveling, live concerts, cooking, and love of family and friends bring her abundant joy. Her superpower is vulnerability.Contact Trish Perry:https://harmonizeu.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/trishperry/https://www.facebook.com/people/Power-Path-Goal-Setting-2021/100064317572794/ https://www.instagram.com/trishperryrealrawandrelatable/Book:Real, Raw & Relatable: Corporate Badass Mom to Zen Momhttps://www.amazon.com/Real-Raw-Relatable-Corporate-Badass/dp/1955541051Resources: Listen and Lean into our Resilient Community! Get your free monthly magazine and all access to our video vault. www.resilientgift.com Did I mention.... totally FREE! Other episodes you'll enjoy:Jodi Wellman - How to Live a Life Worth Living https://www.spreaker.com/user/1662441...Gal from the Midwest Hunts Pythons in Florida :Amy Siewe https://www.spreaker.com/user/1662441...Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resilientse...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KimTalkscaYouTube: / @kimtalks Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kim_Hayden1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-hayde...Website: https://www.resilientseries.com/kim-t...Loved this episode?Leave us a review

Amanda Walker is a Certified Master Coach, working with service-based business owners she helps them not only make more money but work towards being the best version of themselves.  I've followed Amanda's work for a while and what really makes her stand out is her holistic approach to coaching. Her coaching work goes beyond business and strategy but taps into how our health can contribute to our confidence and success.  What You'll Learn In This Episode: - How Amanda has built and grown her coaching business with no former sales or corporate experience but has leveraged her knowledge from being a high school teacher.  - Amanda is known as ‘the coaches coach”, in this episode we discuss what qualities make a great coach.  - Why living a life of comfort can be doing ourselves a disservice, and how coaching and challenging us to reach our full potential.  - As entrepreneurs, we don't put our health first, but the mind follows the body so Amanda shares how we can start prioritising our well-being.  Resources:  - Join the Race to Recurring Revenue - Download my FREE Launch Strategy Guide - Visit my website www.lisajohnson.com - Follow me on Instagram @lisajohnsonstrategist - Follow me on Facebook @lisajohnsonstrategist - Join the discussion at @thefabulous5percent - Subscribe to my YouTube channel - Find all of Amanda's services at www.amanda-walker.com

118. Jill Campbell - Own Your Career “You have to own your own career.” - Jill Campbell “Be humble.” - Jill Campbell “Be really mindful that there are a lot of other people in your life, and in the organization, that got you where you are. Pay back that good grace you got from everybody else.” - Jill Campbell Jill Campbell Guest Bio: Jill Campbell is the President and Chief People and Operations Officer for Cox Enterprises, a private, family-owned company based in Atlanta, Georgia, with nearly $20 billion in annual revenues and nearly 50,000 employees. In her role, she leads the people solutions,real estate, aviation, facilities, security and corporate affairs departments.   Previously, Campbell served as Chief Operations Officer of Cox Communications. In this role, she oversaw the company's day-to-day operations, ensuring company-wide alignment with competitive strategies to enhance marketplace execution and grow the company's nearly 7 million residential and business customers. Campbell joined Cox in 1982 as Director of Communications in Oklahoma City, where she also served as Customer Service Manager and acting General Manager. She later served in several roles for Cox operations, including Vice President and General Manager for Cox's Bakersfield, California, and Santa Barbara, California, operations; vice president of customer operations for Cox in Phoenix; and vice president and general manager for Cox's Las Vegas operation. In 2001, she was promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations for the Eastern Division, and in 2011, she expanded her role to oversee operations for the company's entire field operations. A graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Campbell also earned an MBA from Oklahoma City University. She is currently on the board of directors for the Atlanta History Center and Georgia Power and is a member of the International Women's Forum. Jill is a member of the International Coaching Federation and is also a Certified Master Coach. She previously served as a board member for several nonprofit organizations, including United Way, Boys & Girls Club of America, YMCA, Woodruff Arts Center, Girl Talk and the WICT Foundation. She also served on the boards of the California, Arizona and Nevada cable television associations. In April 2017, Campbell was inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame. In 2004, Campbell received the Atlanta Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) Woman of the Year Award, and in 2008, she was honored by WICT as its national Woman of the Year. She was ranked number two in Cablefax's 2015 Most Powerful Women in Cable. In 2020, Campbell was honored with the Alumni of the Year Award from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. She is married with three children and two granddaughters. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Have your own career path and plan. Make your intentions known. Know you're always on stage. Find a sponsor. Don't assume that people know what you've done (Share your successes). Take time to mentor others. Be aware of your surroundings, be kind. It's not all about you. It's about the team. Be humble. Resources: Jill Campbell on LinkedIn (ln/jillcampbell2) Article on Jill Campbell - Five Things Business Leaders Can Do To Create a Fantastic Work Culture Jill Campbell to Receive Fearless Leader Award The Wict Network Article on Jill Campbell - Jill Campbell Fearless Leader Award Network Diversity Index Quiz Coming Next: Episode 119, Building Bridges Coaching Tips for Generous Leaders with Shannon Cassidy. Topic: Behavioral Style Adaptation  Credits: Jill Campbell, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

Ed Garner is the founder of TRUFORTH. He is a Certified Master Coach and a member of the International Coaching Council (ICC). He is a business coach, consultant, professional facilitator, leadership trainer and inspirational speaker. Ed has facilitated trainings and coached diverse leaders, companies, CEOs, business owners, executive teams and executives throughout the United States and several nations. He has thousands of face to face hours of professional coaching with business, church and organizational leaders. He has trained with a top leadership company learning almost 300 leadership modules. Ed has a gift with a room full of leaders to empower them into action.Ed has a passion for people, businesses, churches and benevolent organizations and enjoys partnering with them to fulfill their vision, purpose and mission. Ed is a transformational catalyst. He teaches companies on how to cultivate a thriving culture and has a gift to go into difficult situations to provide solutions and strategies to propel you and your team forward.Ed has been a business owner with several companies for 25 years. His previous building company has won the premier award in his region. Ed has also served on boards of several nonprofit organizations. He was ordained as a pastor over a decade ago and has founded Outpouring Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 2010 and still provides leadership to a thriving congregation.Ed has been married 34 years to his high school sweetheart, Patty. They have three married children and six grandchildren. Ed is a student of leadership, organizational growth and transforming lives. He has a love for connection, community, the outdoors and good coffee. Ed has a gift to bring the best out of people, businesses and organizations and take you and your company to the next level of growth and increase. He looks forward to meeting you and launching you into all you have been called to do!Connect with Ed on Instagram Learn more about TruforthClick here to Register for Leaders Advance Support the showConnect with Dominica: https://www.instagram.com/dominicalumazar/Interested in being a guest on the show? https://sweetdmarketing.com/tuesday-tea-podcast/

On this week's episode of Kathryn For Real, Kathryn stays "REAL" & Rachel Luna keeps it "UNFILTERED". Rachel Luna is a Certified Master Coach, International Speaker, Forbes rated "Top 11 Inspiring Female Entrepreneurs" and Chief Confidence Creator. Fueled by the phrase "life's too short to continue living other people's dreams", Rachel has dedicated over 10 years to 1:1 coaching to help remarkable people gain confidence and begin taking action upon their life. Rachel has also released a new book, "Permission to Offend: The Compassionate Guide for Living Unfiltered and Unafraid" that has been rated the #1 new release in Women and Business on Amazon. Stream and share this week's episode to learn Rachel's strategies to taking control of your life and living your dreams.    Connect with Kathryn: Website- Home - Kathryn for Real Instagram- Kathryn Carroll Gordon (@kathryngordon) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook- Facebook Downloadable Gratitude Journal- Downloads - Kathryn for Real  

In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with Julie Kratz, Founder of Next Pivot Point. Julie talks about her passion for helping people understand how to become an ally for people different from you in relation to gender and racism. She emphasizes looking beyond our own experiences in the world and developing bridges of empathy. With misconceptions about diversity, equality and inclusion, she advises leaders to take responsibility for themselves and their actions, be consistent, intentional and committed.Julie also talks about eliminating the idea of ​​“cultural fit” and incorporating objective criteria with respect to potential performance biases. When it comes to being a champion ally, her recommendations include mentoring programs, diversifying your networks, sponsorship, amplifying voices, and raising awareness of moral obligations.Key Points from the Episode:The Importance of Honesty and Awareness of Systemic BiasCommon Misconceptions of Leaders About Diversity, Equity and InclusionPotential vs Performance BiasAbout Julie KratzJulie Kratz is a highly regarded inclusive leadership trainer who has led teams and delivered results in corporate America for nearly two decades. After experiencing her own career “pivot point,” Julie developed a process to help women leaders create their winning career game plan. Julie is focused on promoting equality in the workplace and encouraging women in their “what's next” moments. She is also a TEDx speaker, a frequent keynote speaker and executive coach. She holds an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, is a Certified Unconscious Bias trainer, and is a Certified Master Coach. Julie is the author of these books: Pivot Point: How to Build a Winning Career Game Plan, ONE: How Male Allies Support Women for Gender Equality, Lead Like an Ally: a Journey through Corporate America with Strategies to Facilitate Inclusion, Little Allies: A Children's Story about Inclusion, Diversity, and Becoming an Ally and Allyship in Action: 10 Practices for Living Inclusively.Links Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out Next Pivot Point's website at https://nextpivotpoint.com/Check out Julie Kratz on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliekratz/Check out Next Pivot Point on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextpivotpoint/Check out Next Pivot Point on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nextpivotpointCheck out Next Pivot Point on Twitter at