Podcasts about Change

In this episode of Friends Like Us, host Marina Franklin talks with Vanessa Fraction and Kenice Mobley on  everything from winter sports to the wild world of reality TV. It's a lively discussion filled with humor, insight, and all the laughs you need!  Vanessa Fraction is a talented and hilarious comedian, actress, and writer who has made her mark in various forms of entertainment. She can currently be heard as a co-host on the Nappy Boy Radio Podcast hosted by Tpain and seen in the movie Praise This on Peacock. Vanessa can also be seen guest hosting on the entertainment news show Dish Nation. As a stand-up comedian, Vanessa has performed on Def Comedy Jam , Laff Mobs Laff Tracks , and more. Her writing credits include Raven's Home , 106 & Park , and The Mo'Nique Show. Additionally, she has appeared in the film Barbershop 2 and television shows Last Call, Mann & Wife (BounceTV), Comedy KnockOuts (TruTV) and Tales (BET) Not only is Vanessa "Action" Fraction a talented entertainer, but she is also a certified self-defense instructor. She teaches her unique class called Kicks & Comedy, combining her love for humor with her passion for empowering others through self-defense. Kenice Mobley performs stand up comedy around the world and recently made her late-night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She appears regularly on SiriusXM and is a Finalist in the StandUp NBC Competition. She was named to Vulture's 2021 list of Comedians You Should and Will Know. Kenice's debut comedy album Follow Up Question, filmed at Union Hall in New York, was released in December 2022. Kenice worked on the BET Awards and By Us For Us, a sketch comedy series presented by Color of Change. She hosts Complexify on ViceNews, Love About Town, an interview and relationship podcast, and Make Yourself Cry, available on Planet Scum. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf. Writer for HBO's 'Divorce' and the new Tracy Morgan show on Paramount Plus: 'Crutch  

Inspired by another learning from his triathlon, Pete shares with Jen a training technique, and both of them noodle on what it might look like to work within Zone 2 (and not constantly overexerting in Zone 5). Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What are the five zones of energy and effort? Why is it important to take periods of rest? How might a more continuous method of training be more efficient and impactful than a high intensity one? To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/. You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.  To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Puedes esperar toda tu vida. Nada cambia si nada cambia. En este episodio de Anatomy of Change, hablamos de una verdad incómoda: muchas veces no estamos paralizados… estamos esperando. Esperando sentir confianza. Esperando que llegue la calma. Esperando sentirnos seguros. Pero la vida no deja de presionar. La paz que realmente funciona no es la que llega después de que todo se resuelve. Es la que se aprende a vivir en medio de la presión. Seth, terapeuta matrimonial y familiar licenciado con más de 15 años de experiencia, comparte desde la psicología por qué el cerebro busca seguridad antes de actuar, y cómo ese patrón puede mantenernos estancados. Yo, Bianca, lo traduzco al español y añadimos una dimensión espiritual: Dios no nos promete ausencia de presión, pero sí Su presencia en medio de ella. Si hoy te dices: “Me moveré cuando me sienta listo”… este episodio es para ti. Porque no eres perezoso. No estás desconectado. Eres cuidadoso. Reflexivo. Pero también estás esperando.Y quizá no necesitas que la presión desaparezca para empezar a moverte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Contact us. We'd love to serve youRequest a stay at a Shepherd's House LocationGive financially to support the work of helping pastors thriveWrite a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Resources(01:57) Biblical Framework for Handling Differences(03:52) The Tension: Bold Preaching with Great Patience(04:21) Scenario 1 – Entering an Established Church with Different Views(06:45) Text-Driven, Book-by-Book Approach(11:27) Strategy for Early Years in a Church(14:21) Avoiding Buzzwords & Building Collateral(16:50) The Role of Personal Pastoral Care(17:34) Aim Is Not Total Theological Uniformity(18:49) What If You Haven't Yet Gained Trust?(22:42) Scenario 2 – When a Pastor Changes His Own Position(23:58) Role of Confessions and Statements of Faith(27:05) Case Study: Statement of Faith and the Sabbath(29:40) Interviewing and Fit: Don't Assume You'll “Change It Later”(31:12) Preaching with a Clean Conscience(32:50) A Real-World Example of Pastoral Patience in Change(34:09) Final Word and Prayer

Most anger isn't about the thing. It's about what the thing means: “Someone just messed with my control.” When your expectations get violated... plans change,d a process breaks, a person does something “unreasonable”. Your nervous system reads it like a little mugging. And then you get reactance: that hot impulse to push back, prove a point, slam the door, unsubscribe from the whole situation. What we look at today is simple, but not easy: trade courtroom mode (“who's wrong?”) for lab mode (“what's true?”): Label the “freedom threat” out loud before you react Swap blame for one clean question: “What assumption just broke?” Redesign the trigger: reduce surprise, increase choice, add clarity Press play and turn your next spike of anger into an experiment that sets you free. SPONSORS

Bob welcomes Salina Estitties back to the podcast and finally has someone to talk musical theater with. Bob names his favorite Lola in Kinky Boots. They have a few sing-along moments and talk about their top albums of last year. Salina opens up about her new approach to dating. They break down her ideal man and whether opening Grindr in a “nice” neighborhood changes your options. They also discuss outfit repeating, if broke guys are better in bed, and Salina's inspiration for her new party. Bob's shares his idea for an interactive project with 10 Drag Race girls, and whether they've thought about what their last words might be. Thanks to our sponsors: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/RIVALRY #rulapod #ad  Visit WaldenU.edu today. Walden University. Set a Course for Change. If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/rivalry  Book your next stay on Airbnb!  Want to see exclusive Sibling Rivalry Bonus Content? Head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/siblingrivalrypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be the first to see our latest Sibling Rivalry Podcast Videos! @BobTheDragQueen @MonetXChange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Summary In this episode of the Anatomy of Change podcast, Seth Studley discusses the importance of embracing discomfort as a pathway to growth. He emphasizes that fear and discomfort are often misinterpreted as danger, leading individuals to avoid necessary challenges. Drawing on personal experiences and biblical references, Seth illustrates how courage is not the absence of fear but the ability to act in its presence. He encourages listeners to recognize resistance as a sign of meaningful growth and to navigate through discomfort to achieve their true potential. Discomfort is not danger; it's a sign of growth. Fear often misleads us into avoiding necessary challenges. Courage is acting in the presence of fear. Growth requires moving through discomfort, not avoiding it. Resistance can be a compass guiding us towards our purpose. Biblical teachings provide insight into managing fear. Avoidance of discomfort leads to stagnation and missed opportunities. Personal growth often feels uncomfortable at first. Honesty and vulnerability are essential for healing. Embracing discomfort can lead to deeper connections and fulfillment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hour and 35 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where record this, and Introducing this season: Radecki Oral Surgery, and Long Road Distillers. 1. Men's Basketball vs Illinois Starts at 0:51 Hail to the Big Ten champions... before March! Dusty in year two has won at Mackey, Breslin, and whatever Illinois' arena is nicknamed. This was supposed to be a scary game and it wasn't even close, the players loved the energy. The major bummer is that LJ Cason is out for the year with an ACL injury. Can Yaxel check a top five draft point guard? Yes. No turnovers for Cadeau! But he probably has to go from 26 minutes per game to 35 and needs to be much more careful about foul trouble now. It just felt like Illinois had to work so hard to get anything in the second half and they weren't used to that. Illinois played their much better defender for only 10 minutes. Shot volume was similar for both teams but Michigan was able to win from 2-point shots. 2. Men's Basketball vs Minnesota Starts at 25:20 Minnesota comes in with basically no basketball team, they're down on their luck. But they played zone better than a lot of teams on Michigan's schedule. In the first half Michigan had trouble getting to the rim so they kicked it out for open threes. Parts of it felt bad. This game felt like playing Maryland the week before Ohio State. Niko Medved did a great job with what he had, Brian is still high on him. Early in the season Iowa seemed like it would be a really tough game, now Iowa is tailspinning a little bit. Iowa's defense is improved from Fran but not in a way that will stop Michigan. Michigan is still probably a #1 seed if they lose out. They should raise the banner in Michigan State's face at pre-game.  3. Hot Takes and Hockey vs Minnesota Starts at 43:34 Takes hotter than Morez Johnson sitting in front of that crowd and being like "I don't care, I'm gonna be the Kenpom MVP in a 20 point win spiritually because I'm Morez Johnson and nothing phases me at all!" Michigan splits against Minnesota, which almost didn't matter until Michigan State only got two points against Ohio State. This team is a little too Jekyll & Hyde. Starting the Thursday game 1-9 in shots isn't great. Powerplays used to be more whizz-bang and they've been lacking lately. Michigan's defense is like Nebraska running the triple option - they always need to have a 5'2" puck wizard defenseman. MSU's coach tried to chase down an official on the ice which is a silly thing to attempt. Michigan is up two points in the standings but Michigan State has two more games. Time for another year of complaining about the NCAA hockey tournament format. 4. Stickball and Gimmicky Top Five Starts at 1:15:10 Baseball - good Softball - not good Gimmicky Top Five Things You'd Change in the Winter Olympics. Normal guy Olympics. Mountaineering should include getting a kid into ski gear. We don't talk about ski injuries. Winter beach volleyball?    MUSIC: "Don't Fight It"—Kenny Loggins and Steve Perry "Better Way"—Motenko "Take My Heart"—The Teskey Brothers “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra   

Change is coming whether you're ready for it or not. That's not doom — that's just where we are. AI is reshaping everything, and if you're in that 35-55 range, you're probably feeling it hit harder than most. Today we're talking about Operation Reinvention — not the kind where you blow everything up and start over, but the smart kind. The kind where one simple question cuts through all the noise and shows you exactly where to move next. You don't need a perfect plan. You just need the right question. Featured Story I didn't see launching this show as a total reinvention when I started in 2004. I came from radio, voiceover, TV, film — the whole media world, years of commercial work, film trailers, all of it. But I didn't want to keep selling cars and furniture. I wanted to help people. So I changed what I talked about, kept the same skills, and let that be enough. One small shift. Twenty-plus years later, we're still here. Reinvention doesn't mean burning it all down. It means taking everything you've already earned — the experience, the wisdom, the hard-won skills — and redirecting where it all goes. Important Points Most people don't need a total reinvention — they just need to redirect about 20% of what they're already doing. AI is hitting mid-career people the hardest, and the fair thing about it is that nobody knows what comes next. The reason most people stay stuck isn't fear — they just don't know what kind of plan they're even supposed to need. Memorable Quotes "Most of my day is unplanned — and the best things I've ever done in my life came from exactly that kind of freedom." "I don't always know what I'm moving toward — but I know exactly what it looks like when it's wrong, and that's enough." "When you break it all down to that level of simplicity, you start to breathe — and the ideas just start finding you." Scott's Three-Step Approach Accept that something has to change — not because it's scary, but because it's already happening with or without you. Ask one question: what single change would automatically and positively disrupt everything and put me in a better place? Move toward that answer — even without a full plan, because the path usually shows itself once you start going. Chapters 0:01 - Still here, still recording, even with the sniffles 1:55 - How this show started as a small reinvention 3:35 - Why AI is hitting the 35-55 crowd the hardest 5:55 - The very first step in any serious reinvention 7:09 - Operation reinvention: why plans aren't the point 9:21 - The one question that clears the path forward 10:42 - Move toward better, even without a destination Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/heyscottsmith Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://media.blubrry.com/thesuccessfulmindpodcast/media.blubrry.com/thesuccessfulmindpodcast/ins.blubrry.com/thesuccessfulmindpodcast/TSM714_MDM_Jan28_26.mp3   Personal transformation for success doesn't begin with more effort. It begins when you're honest about who you've been and who that version of you can no longer be. In this episode, I'm sharing a pivotal story from my early career that reveals why pushing harder eventually stops working—and why lasting success always demands a deeper internal shift. Why Personal Transformation for Success Isn't About Trying HarderMany people were raised with the belief that if you just work hard enough, someday you'll arrive. But that mindset quietly builds an exit strategy into your goals. I explain how this way of thinking keeps your subconscious looking for relief instead of expansion, and why growth without a future vision is a signal that something deeper needs to change. The Line You Must Cross for Personal Transformation for SuccessTrue personal transformation for success happens when you draw a clear internal line and stop negotiating with old behaviors. As long as you're tempted to return to what's familiar, the transformation hasn't occurred. This episode explores how identity—not motivation—determines whether you break through or circle the same patterns again. Becoming the Person Built for What You WantSuccess isn't about forcing outcomes. It's about becoming someone who naturally creates them. When you upgrade who you are, the actions you once resisted become obvious, natural, and sustainable. Episode 43 – Making a Transformation Part II Episode 50 – The Power of Commitment Episode 566 – You Need an Identity Upgrade HERE’S THE TRUTH:YOUR BUSINESS ISN’T BROKEN. YOUR MINDSET IS. You’ve built something real. You’ve got clients, revenue, maybe even a team. But every morning, you wake up feeling like you’re pushing a boulder uphill — working harder for smaller wins, watching others leap ahead while you grind in place. This month, I’m opening the doors to The Elite Mind — a proven daily practice that rewires the mental patterns keeping you stuck in the feast-or-famine cycle, and transforms your relationship with success from the inside out. We’ll strip away the self-sabotage, the fear of your own potential, and the unconscious limits you’ve accepted as “just how business is.” You’ll discover why strategy alone never works (and what actually does), and walk away with the mental framework that separates those who sustain success from those who chase it forever. Ready to stop working harder and start thinking differently? CLICK HERE to find out more! If you like the show, would you be so kind as to leave us a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than a minute and really makes a difference in helping me spread the Successful Mind message around the globe.  LEAVE A REVIEW Check out David's book! Get Your Copy Today! Miss anything? Don't forget to subscribe to the show to keep up with your own successful mindset. We're available wherever you listen to podcasts:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Pandora iHeartRadio Amazon Music Life is Now wants you to get SOCIAL! You can find us on the following platforms:  Facebook X-twitter Instagram Linkedin Youtube The post Who Needs to Change to Create Real Success? appeared first on The Successful Mind Podcast.

I’m going to ask you a question that might sting a little. As a sales professional, are you just friction with a friendly face? Think about it. A whole lot of salespeople are good people. They’re polite, fun to be around, and are good conversationalists. They are good at building relationships and getting along with people. They’re the type of people that buyers say they like. The problem is, those buyers who say that they like them often don’t buy from them. They stall. Ghost. Go dark and say things like, “Let’s circle back next quarter.” But they don’t pull the trigger on purchases. When push comes to shove, they justify not buying with words like, “We really liked you and thought you had a great presentation, but in the end decided to go in a different direction.” The truth is that they went in that direction not because of the relationship (they truly liked you). Not because your product isn’t competitive or that your solution wasn’t a fit (they were). And not because they thought your intentions were bad (you wanted the best for them) They decided not to do business with you because dealing with you over the course of the buying process was too much work. And by the way, buyers don’t experience your good intentions. They experience your process. So today, I’m going to give you a wake-up call and a fix. Because in the age of AI, people expect seamless, frictionless buying experiences. And they compare you—consciously or not—to the easiest experience they’ve had anywhere. Not just to your competitors. How Salespeople Become Friction for Buyers Let me paint you a picture. A buyer sits through a discovery call. You’re friendly. You build rapport. You ask good questions, and they ask hard questions. You end the call with, “Thank you for your time today. I’ll get with my team and send over answers to your questions.” They say okay, and you end the call. A week goes by, and they don’t hear from you because you moved on to the next thing on your list and forgot to follow up with your team and them. Finally, after a week and a half, they remind you that you haven’t provided any answers to their questions. Embarrassed, you jump on it and send over the answers. But it’s not your best work because you were under the gun and moving too fast. Three days later, you email: “Hey! Just checking in. Wanted to see if I answered your questions.” The buyer is busy. They’ve got a million things going on, and they’re irritated because you didn’t give them the complete answers they were looking for. And now your email is another item piled onto their overflowing plate. They don’t respond. So you send another email: “Bumping this to the top of your inbox.” (Trust me, overwhelmed people just love it when you bump stuff to the top of their inbox.) You create even more irritation. Then you call and leave a voicemail: “Just following up on the answers I sent you.” You’re thinking: I’m being persistent. I’m doing my job. They’re thinking: You made me follow up on you to get the answers I needed, then you failed to give me what I want, and now this is suddenly urgent. From their perspective, no matter how nice you’ve been, you are friction. Your delay slowed down their decision-making process, the conversation was left open-ended, and now all they have are loose ends, and you’re driving them nuts. The Hard Truth About Relationships in the Age of AI Here’s the brutal truth: Relationships are vitally important. Trust matters. But relationships only carry you so far if buying from you isn’t easy or pleasurable. You can be likable and still be a drag. You can be “a great person” and still be the person the buyer avoids—because every step with you along the decision-making process comes with friction. And the thing about friction is that it shows up in small ways that feel normal to you but are exhausting to your buyer. Here are just a few examples: Meetings that end with no decision map or next steps Follow-up messages that add no new value Slow answers to simple questions Stakeholders have to push you The buyer is repeating the same story over and over because you are not listening and taking notes Your failure to follow through when you say you will Proposals that are generic marketing documents rather than valuable insight, value bridges, and recommendations AI Just Set the NEW B2B Sales Bar This problem is getting worse right now because of AI. And I don’t mean this in some hypey, “AI is changing everything” way. I mean, AI is retraining buyers. Buyers are being conditioned to expect frictionless experiences: instant answers, clear options, smart recommendations, and smooth paths from questions to answers to decisions. So when they hit your sales process, and it feels like walking through mud, they notice. They may not say it out loud, but their behavior says it for them. They stall faster. They ghost faster. They lose patience faster. This is a big part of what I talk about in my bestselling book, The AI Edge. Your edge isn’t that you use AI to crank out more activity. Your edge is that you understand the expectation shift and use AI to help you reach that new bar. In the age of AI, the new bar is FASTER with less FRICTION. For this reason, you need to combine your gift for connecting with people and developing relationships with leveraging AI to: make progress faster, follow up faster answer questions and provide clarity faster give insight faster understand your buyers’ organizations and problems faster deliver proposals and recommendations faster help your buyers feel trust and certainty faster. All with less friction for your buyers. How to Conduct a Sales Friction Audit To gain insight into how buyers may view you, take a hard look in the mirror and run a Sales Friction Audit. This takes five minutes, and it will tell you exactly what’s killing your deals. Score yourself 1 to 5 on these seven areas: Clarity: After every interaction, does the buyer know exactly what happens next? Speed: Do you respond at the speed of the buyer’s curiosity or the speed of your internal process? Effort: Are you reducing the buyer’s workload or adding to it? Progress: Do your meetings create decisions and movement, or just conversation? Packaging: Do you make it easy for the buyer to share your insights, information, and recommendations internally to their team? Certainty: Do you reduce uncertainty and risk, or do you create more? Reliability: Do you do what you say, when you say, without reminders? Now, after you add this all up, if you don’t like the number, don’t get defensive. Change your mindset. Because the fix is simple: Stop trying to be liked and start making it easier to work with you. Because if you are just friction with a friendly face, in today’s marketplace, you are going to get crushed by competitors who are friendly, competent, fast, and frictionless. But I want to be crystal clear: Frictionless doesn’t mean spineless. It doesn’t mean you turn into a people-pleasing slave to your buyer’s every whim. It certainly doesn’t mean handing out discounts like candy to make buyers happy. It means you run a sales process with structure, discipline, and competence, and that you understand that the buying experience and how you sell matter more than what you sell. Two Easy-to-Implement Ideas for Eliminating Friction in Your Sales Process Here are two easy actions you can implement immediately to reduce friction in your sales process. End Every Meeting with a Map and Next-Step Commitment The map is clear on who does what, by when, and what done looks like. Too many sales calls end with vague commitments. “I’ll send you some information.” “Let’s reconnect next week.” “Think about it and let me know.” That’s not a map or a next step. Those loose ends are friction. A map sounds like this: “Here’s what happens next. I’m going to send you a detailed proposal by Wednesday at noon. You’re going to review it with your team on Friday. We’ll reconvene on Monday at 2 PM to give it a thumbs up or thumbs down. Will this work for you?” A map is clear, specific, and has no ambiguity. You are leading the process and driving it forward to a conclusion. Turn Proposals into Recommendations Don’t dump choices on the buyer and say, “Let me know what you think.” Give options AND your recommended path. “Based on what you’ve told me, here are three options. Option A is the safe play. It has the lowest risk but only a moderate impact. Option B is my recommendation because it solves your core problem and gives you room to scale. Option C is the aggressive play. It’s also a higher investment with the highest potential return and the highest risk. Here’s why I’m recommending Option B . . .” In a world filled with uncertainty, your confident, assertive, expert advice reduces friction and helps your buyer make faster decisions. How AI Can Give You the Edge for Removing Friction Now here’s where AI comes in. If we’re honest, most sellers use AI to write emails. That’s fine, but it’s not the edge. The edge is using AI to remove friction for the buyer and to shorten the distance from interest to decision. Generate decision-ready call recaps: outcomes, risks, open items, next steps, deadlines Speed up the process of understanding your buyer’s organization and beef up your industry-specific business acumen Create a one-page business case that the buyer can forward internally, along with stakeholder-specific FAQs Record your meetings so that you never forget anything the stakeholders tell you and use those recordings to speed up the process of crafting personalized proposals and expert recommendations. Wake Up B2B Salespeople. The World Has Changed. The bottom line is that the relationships you build are crucial but not enough, because people do business with people they like, trust, and who remove friction from the buying process. They reward sellers who engineer a buying experience that feels seamless. But if you are just friction with a friendly face and buying from you feels like a slog, buyers will do what people always do when something feels too onerous. They’ll avoid it, delay it, or take the path of least resistance and buy from your competitor. The world has changed. Buyers have been retrained by frictionless experiences everywhere else in their lives. And they’re bringing those expectations to you. So be the seller who’s both likable and easy, who builds relationships and eliminates friction, who uses AI not to spam harder but to sell better. That’s the AI Edge. And remember, when you are tired, worn down, and feel like you can’t take another objection, when all you want to do is quit and go home, always stop and make one more call. https://www.amazon.com/AI-Edge-Strategies-Unleashing-Competition/dp/1394244479

In this episode, we're diving into one of the biggest tools transforming education right now: ChatGPT. We're switching it up where Gretchen asks ChatGPT questions about herself and the future of education. Quotables "Focus on growth without shame.""Change happens when people feel empowered, not managed.""You're not behind, you just need the right lense." Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.comBlog: Always A LessonFacebook: Always A LessonTwitter: @gschultekInstagram: Always.A.LessonLinkedin: Gretchen Schultek BridgersBook: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Gretchen's latest book, Always a Lesson: Teacher Essentials for Classroom and Career Success, is now available on Amazon. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher.Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.'Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.”Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in infoLeave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best)Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcastClick ‘Send' Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/your-way License code: QD3TG5UIS0LHILEL

Discover how to make your message truly heard with Dan Manning, former fighter pilot, speechwriter, and military diplomat turned professional storyteller. In this episode, Dan reveals his simple, repeatable "Before, Change, After, Meaning" framework that helps founders and executives communicate ideas that move people to action. Learn why understanding your audience's pain is the secret to engagement, how scenes—not just stories—create connection, and what military storytelling can teach you about clarity and impact. Dan's clients have raised millions in investment, sold millions in products, and landed dream jobs at Fortune 10 companies—all by using stories that stick. If you want actionable steps to clarify your message, inspire your audience, and drive real results, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear practical frameworks, high-stakes lessons, and storytelling secrets that will transform the way you communicate and lead.

Relationships change because people change. In this episode, we explore what it means when someone you love no longer feels like the person you once knew. Using behavioral science, we examine why personality shifts over time, why growth does not always happen in the same direction, and how to decide whether to reconnect, recalibrate, or let go. Topics [0:00] Understanding Relationship Changes [7:07] Relationship Changes Over Time [13:28] Self-Expansion Theory and Michelangelo Phenomenon [22:08] Growth vs. Escape: What's Really Driving the Change? [29:49] How to Navigate Relationship Changes [34:00] Updating the Story of “Us” [43:01] The Importance of Compassion [46:00] Regret, Loss, and What to Do Next ©2026 Behavioral Grooves Links The All-or-Nothing Marriage: How the Best Marriages Work by Eli Finkel Join us on Substack! Join the Behavioral Grooves community Subscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTube Support Behavioral Grooves Music Links Gotye - Somebody That I Used to Know Flora Cash - You're Somebody Else

Based on the final chapter of Prof Dr Ger Graus's book Through a Different Lens: Lessons from a Life in Education (Routledge), this conversation asks the most honest question of the entire series: So what?Ger examines what 40-plus years of educational work has truly changed — and what it hasn't.At the heart of the episode is a sobering reckoning: Wythenshawe, the deprived area of Manchester where Ger dedicated much of his career, remains in the bottom 25% of England's most disadvantaged communities — just as it was in 1999. Yet rather than despair, Ger finds meaning in the individual lives transformed, the schools that finally began collaborating, and the quiet but lasting legacy of the Education Action Zone that brought 29 schools together for the first time.Joining the conversation are educators, researchers, and colleagues who offer their own reflections on the book's significance — including insights from OECD Education Director Andreas Schleicher's afterword, and a passionate endorsement from Russian education researcher Dr. Sergey Kosaretsky.Key QuotesGer Graus on systemic change:"Certain dials are too big to shift by one person or by one small organisation. It's a concerted effort — and in order to see the big picture, all pieces of the jigsaw need to fall into place."Ger Graus on political impatience:"It's taken you since the 1944 Education Act to keep getting it wrong. Whatever made you think that in five years we would solve all your problems?"Andreas Schleicher (OECD), quoted from the book's Afterword:"The task is not to make the impossible possible, but to make the possible attainable."Dr. Sergey Kosaretsky on the book's message:"Education is not only schools. Education is not only universities. Education is a lot of things that children do every day — with their friends, their parents, with themselves."Mark Sylvester on Ger's philosophy:"One of the things he would say is that he wants to teach children, but also to teach humans how to learn."Key Takeaways1. Structural poverty is stubborn — but individual impact still matters. Despite decades of effort, the communities Ger worked in remain among England's most deprived. He doesn't shy away from this, but argues that transforming individual lives — like the girl from Wythenshawe who played Juliet in Italy and re-engaged with school entirely — is proof that the work was never wasted.2. Change in education takes generational patience. Politicians want results in five-year cycles. Ger argues that meaningful educational reform operates on a far longer timeline, and that unrealistic expectations are one of the biggest barriers to real progress.3. Lived and informal experience is education too. Multiple contributors highlight that education extends well beyond school walls — into homes, exchanges, community experiences, and play. Ger's career has been defined by championing this broader definition.4. The book is a call to action, not just a memoir. Colleagues urge policymakers — especially those working on England's forthcoming schools white paper — to read Through a Different Lens and draw from its hard-won lessons. It's described as "a textbook for all teachers, educators, and parents."5. Asking "so what?" is an act of courage, not defeat. Ger's willingness to interrogate his own legacy — particularly in the shadow of a cancer diagnosis — models the kind of honest, reflective leadership that education urgently needs.Chapters:00:07 - Introduction to the Series02:54 - Reflecting on Impact and Change10:41 - Reflections on Education and Poverty15:40 - The Importance of Lived Experience in Education19:42 - The Importance of Education Beyond Schools24:27 - The Role of New Leaders in Educationhttps://www.gergraus.comGet the book – Through a Different Lens: Lessons from a Life in Education

Hi. Welcome to Greatheart's Table, a podcast for pastors and those who care for them. Actually, I've found that many more than pastors have an interest in what we talk about here. So please pass this on to others, whether they are pastors or not. Certainly, the subject of this episode—the intersection of sexual fidelity and power—is relevant far beyond the role of pastor. The incidence of another high profile Christian leader having an affair awakens us once again to the target the devil has placed on our backs. Or should it? I have reason here to question that image. Perhaps its not the devil's so-called target that should concern us, but our own lack of awareness of the vulnerability of power. We encourage you to also subscribe to our newsletter where, on third Mondays and at other times there may be additional content. You can do so here. You can help support this podcast by supporting us on Patreon. You can do so here. EPISODE NOTES Notes and resources relevant to this episode: Ronald Heifetz and Martin Linsky, Leadership on the Line: Staying Alive Through the Dangers of Change, (United States: Harvard Business Review Press, 2017). When you buy a book using a link on this page, Greatheart's Table receives a commission. Thank you for supporting this work! Podcast music provided by Cool Hand Luke and used with permission.Intro: “Holy Vanguard” / LyricsOutro: “Wonder Tour” / Lyrics / Video To find our more about Greatheart's Table, visit us here.

--{ "Alan Watt on Midnight Rider with Mike Chambers"}-- Remembering Alan - Scotland, pipe and drums - War - Why is the U.S. birthrate plummeting? - What is Anthropic and why did Trump order agencies and companies with military contracts to stop using their technology? US and Israel strike Iran and kill their Supreme Leader. What is Chabad Lubavitch? - Culture creation - Science of empire making - Global Empire based on Free Trade - Rosicrucians - John Dee - King James. Hegelian Dialectic - Psychopath: runs on pure ego, will save ego at all costs, will rationalize everything - Deindustrialization of Britain - Amalgamation of Europe - Dominant Minority - Guardian class, Helpers, and “Its”. Television conditioning - Cartoons; loss of attention span. - American integration - CFR, Agenda 21 - Waking Up; authorized groups for followers, fronts, plants - Expectation of conflict and head-on resistance - Change is done in an Individual, not Groups. “Love” - Hollywood, Music - Getting above emotion to compassion - Stopping blaming ourselves - Eternal truths - Holy books, religion; Islam, Christianity - Good Shepherds, Sheep - Hinduism, Brahmanism; Creator and Destroyer. Blue to black police uniforms - Multi-Jurisdictional Task Forces - Advanced weaponry - Drug trade; Opium in China; Poppies in Afghanistan; Heroin in Marseilles, France - World Federation - Internationalism - Overpopulation Theory (from Elite) - Falling Birth-rates in Western countries.

In today's episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros explore why success becomes predictable when you stop treating it like luck and start treating it like a system. They break down how habits, identity, learning, and consistency combine to produce real results, and why overthinking keeps most people from ever starting. This episode challenges the belief that progress should feel complicated and replaces it with a more disciplined, experimental approach to growth.If you want clearer direction, stronger habits, and measurable improvement across life, love, health, and wealth, this conversation will recalibrate how you think about getting better. Press play, run the experiment, and if nothing changes, at least you'll know it wasn't for lack of trying._______________________Learn more about:Track the Work. Earn the Results. To know more about the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group," reach out.Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session_______________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below.

“As I unpacked that with them in their interviews, some of them came to tears because something that is so personal and what some people discounted outside of the walls as something emotional, actually had value and meaning outside of the walls of that church and into very hard-hitting corporate America.” – L. Michelle Smith Today's featured bestselling, award-winning bookcaster is a keynote speaker, Certified Personal & Executive Coach, Fortune 100 C-Suite advisor, and the founder of No Silos Communications LLC, L. Michelle Smith. Michelle and I had a fun on a bun chat about her new book, “Call and Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church”, how her upbringing in the Black church shaped her communication and leadership skills, and more!Key Things You'll Learn:What inspired Michelle to write her latest bookHow a pack of chewing gum got her into TCUSome practical advice for writers seeking to make an impact and grow their audienceThree major lessons Michelle learned from starting, running, and growing her podcastsMichelle's Site: https://www.lmichellesmith.com/Michelle's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08DG76T6N/allbooksMichelle's Podcast, “The Culture Soup Podcast”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-culture-soup-podcast/id1437715578The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…306 – Be The SPARK with Simon T. Bailey: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-306-be-the-spark-with-simon-t-bailey-simontbailey/420 – The UPside of Failure with Tiana Sanchez: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-420-the-upside-of-failure-with-tiana-sanchez-likearealboss/#Holiday Bonus Ep. – Read Until You Understand with Dr. Farah Griffin (@FJasmineG): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holiday-bonus-ep-read-until-you-understand-with-dr-farah-griffin-fjasmineg/1057 – Higher Education Leadership Lessons for Navigating Crisis and Change with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum (@BDTSpelman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1057-higher-education-leadership-lessons-for-navigating-crisis-and-change-with-dr-beverly-dan/257 – It's Time To Fly Away with Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/257-its-time-to-fly-away-with-dr-froswa-booker-drew-froswa/1056 – Faith Driven Leadership Tips for Living a Both/And Life with Dr. Kevin Foreman (@bishopforeman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1056-faith-driven-leadership-tips-for-living-a-bothand-life-with-dr-kevin-foreman-bishopfo/1016 – Hustle, Flow, or Let It Go? with Dr. Portia Preston: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1016-hustle-flow-or-let-it-go-with-dr-portia-preston/466 – Sabotage with Brandon Wilson: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-466-sabotage-with-brandon-wilson-wilbroninc/868 – How Women Can Thrive After Corporate Setbacks with Dr. Elizabeth Carter (@eacaappeal): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-868-how-women-can-thrive-after-corporate-setbacks-with-dr-elizabeth-carter-eacaappeal/365 – My Poetry Is the Beauty You Overlook with Kim B. Miller: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-365-my-poetry-is-the-beauty-you-overlook-with-kim-b-miller-pwcpoetlaur2020/316 – Ubuntu Leadership with Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-316-ubuntu-leadership-with-dr-lamarr-darnell-shields-lamarrdshields/680 – The Influence Lottery Ticket for Having High Impact with Kelly Swanson (@motivationspkr): https://shorturl.at/WTUsx

In this episode of Ask and Answered by Soul, Jennifer Urezzio speaks with Gail Gibson, an executive mindset coach who empowers women in financial services to grow, shine, and rise. Together, they explore what a wealth mindset actually is—and how to embody it in real, practical ways. Gail opens by sharing what her Soul has taught her over time: Health first — because without health, you can't access your full capacity or deliver your best work. Change equals opportunity — business is constant change, and wealth comes from meeting change with openness instead of fear. Challenge gifts the best lessons — challenges, even those created by others or circumstances, can become portals to resilience when we choose to learn. From there, the conversation turns to the difference between an “anti-wealth mindset” and a true wealth mindset. Gail reframes wealth as mental wealth—a nourished, abundant mindset supported by awareness, practice, and responsibility. A key tool she emphasizes is the pause: noticing how we're showing up, sensing shifts in conversation, allowing silence, and creating space for both ourselves and others to receive. You can learn more about Gail at https://gailmgibson.com/. About Gail Gail is an executive mindset coach empowering women in financial services to grow, shine, and rise. She's an author, avid reader, green-tea fan, curious traveller, haiku poet, and UK kidney charity volunteer who loves finding her ideal ‘sit spot' in nature. The Asked and Answered by Soul podcast is dedicated to helping you understand that your Soul is the answer. If you are interested in learning more about your soul's answers and your purpose access your free guide at www.themythsofpurpose.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Palmieri interviews Alan Lazaros to confront why hard work alone does not guarantee progress. A lot of people feel stuck because their awareness has not caught up to the results they want. With years of coaching experience and thousands of sessions studying real performance patterns, Alan brings a grounded lens to growth, decision-making, and personal responsibility.This is direct. Practical. Built for people who want clarity, not comfort. If you want better outcomes, you need a better diagnosis. Listen closely. The thing you overlook is usually the thing that keeps you where you are._______________________Learn more about:Track the Work. Earn the Results. To know more about the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group," reach out.Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session_______________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below.

Episode 158 - Leadership Reflections - Leading With Radical Responsibility as a Catalyst for Change. Gina Gardiner turning years of Chronic Pain into a Leadership Masterclass.Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

Joey and Cody interview Eric Jett from the band Fepeste, diving into his latest album "This World Ain't Mine to Change," including discussions on the album artwork, his three most-streamed songs on Spotify, and the music equipment he uses. They also cover how Eric met Jeff Cloud and became part of the Velvet Blue Music family, along with his future endeavors in music.

As extraordinary combat operations unfold as we speak, the global landscape is facing a significant and ongoing shift. In today's lesson, we'll analyze these headlines to help you master advanced English vocabulary, from understanding a regime's actions to the complex coordination required by their international counterparts.

Can kindness really change the world?In a time where division, stress, and negativity seem louderthan ever, choosing kindness is more than just being nice — it's leadership, influence, and legacy. Next week, we'll explore how small acts of kindness createripple effects in business, relationships, leadership, and community. From workplace culture to personal growth, kindness builds trust, strengthens connections, and inspires real transformation. Kindness isn't weakness. It's influence. It's strategy. It'spower. Join us on Russ Reals Live: Kindness can Change the WorldFebruary 19, Thursday, 4pm PacificFeaturing Andrea Sanchez, Kevin Smith, Michael Ray, MikeAshabraner, Randall McNeely and Russ Johns #Kindness #Compassion #PositiveImpact #MakeADifference #community #RussReals

Be nice. Put on your happy face. Make it a great day. That source of choice has to come from somewhere. Nobody says you have to raise your arms in church. Nobody says you have to go to church. Your place of reaching people sits right here in the right now. Be nice. Change is still within the powers of our heart.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Dr. Sunny Smith discuss:  Being lonely in a room full of people  How to tear down the walls we build  Not believing everything we think  "We are meant to live in community with others. When we are vulnerable, authentic, and truthful, we open ourselves up for real connection."  -Dr. Sunny Smith  Dr. Sunny Smith is the Founder and CEO of Empowering Women Physicians, the most effective physician coaching program documented to date. Dr Smith brings her background as an awarded Medical Educator, Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health, and long history of being an advocate for medical student and physician wellness into the coaching space. She leads a comprehensive and collaborative coaching program, podcast, retreats, and Facebook group that seek to change the culture of medicine. Dr. Smith is the recipient of multiple teaching awards, including Humanism in Medicine, Excellence in Teaching, and Outstanding Community Leader award. Her work has been published in many peer-reviewed journals, including JAMA.  She has been in the top 1-2% of female entrepreneurs in the US for the past 6 years and has been featured in Forbes, Inc 5000, and Entrepreneur Magazine.    Brave Balance is about transforming your professional and personal life in a safe, small group setting. You will grow deep in self-awareness, set clear boundaries, and develop strong time management skills to create the work-life balance you desperately need (and deserve). Change your mindset to let unhealthy behaviors go, and create long-lasting work-life control so you can live well on YOUR terms. Brave Enough 2026 CME Conference For ten years, women have gathered at the Brave Enough Conference to step away from the demands of medicine and into a space of renewal. This anniversary year, we celebrate a decade of empowerment and sisterhood—ten years of lifting each other up, reigniting purpose, and remembering that none of us has to do this alone. Join us September 24-27, 2026 at the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa. 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.

This week we present two stories from Black people who were dealing with the ramifications of our racist systems.Part 1: As a science teacher, Mamoudou N'Diaye was supposed to have all the answers, but he struggles to explain being Black in the USA. Part 2: Rhonda Key fights to be taken seriously by her white co-workers and students when she gets a job at a middle school. Mamoudou N'Diaye is a Mauritanian American comic, writer, filmmaker, activist, DJ, and former teacher. N'Diaye has been a correspondent for digital media companies Mic and Seeker, a creative comedy consultant for social justice nonprofits Color of Change, Hip Hop Caucus, The Center for Cultural Power, and The Center for Media and Social Impact, and a winner of 2019's Yes And Laughter Lab for his pilot, Franklin. He has written and appeared in the Comedy Central Original They Follow, written for Refinery29's After After Party, and is in post-production for the webseries Bodegaverse with Karen Sepulveda. N'Diaye is developing By Us, For Us, a late-night sketch/talk show centering Black voices, for Color for Change and Flyovers, a half-hour dramedy about being Black in the rural Midwest. N'Diaye holds a degree in cognitive behavioral neuroscience from the College of Wooster.Rhonda M. Key has served as a teacher and administrator in suburban, rural, and urban school districts throughout her career. Currently, she serves as Assistant Superintendent of Jennings School District. Under her purview as the former Principal/Director of Secondary Education-Community Partnerships, Jennings Senior High School achieved 100% graduation and job placements for the past three years. In 2014, Dr. Key was named one of Five Women to Make a Difference in the Decatur/Macon County area of Illinois. In March 2019 she was named Principal of the Year by the St. Louis Association of Secondary School Principals. Dr. Key is also the co-owner and founder of Key/Ming Educational Design LLC, educational consultant and co-author of articles regarding Urban Education. Dr. Key earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Lincoln University, and she completed her educational specialist and doctorate from the University of Missouri-Columbia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Live Greatly: 2 Minutes of Motivation, Kristel Bauer shares a powerful mindset shift to help you navigate change more effectively at work. Change is inevitable, but it's also something many professionals naturally resist. Our brains are wired for predictability, and when routines are disrupted, it can trigger stress, uncertainty, and overwhelm. The good news? With the right perspective, change doesn't have to feel so overwhelming. In this episode, Kristel shares insights grounded in research on adaptability and performance to help make workplace change more manageable. You'll learn how a simple mental shift can help reduce resistance, build resilience, and support sustainable high performance during times of transition. Hosted by Kristel Bauer, keynote speaker, author, and performance expert. Book Kristel for Your Event or Team Bring these strategies to your organization:

In this solo episode of Travis Makes Money, Travis Chappell steps up to the mic to unpack powerful life lessons he's collected over the past several years—73 lessons, 19 book ideas, and countless reflections distilled into one high-impact conversation. Drawing from personal experience, business insights, fatherhood, and even his battle with cancer, Travis shares the mindset shifts that have shaped his growth as an entrepreneur and leader. This episode is a rapid-fire guide to building better habits, embracing radical responsibility, and becoming the version of yourself capable of achieving bigger goals. On this episode we talk about: Why the quality of your habits determines the quality of your life (inspired by Atomic Habits) The power of radical responsibility and lessons from Extreme Ownership How delayed gratification (think The Marshmallow Test) predicts long-term success Focusing on becoming the person who can achieve the goal—not just chasing the goal itself Escaping the comfort zone and reshaping your reality through perception and empathy Top 3 Takeaways Your habits are your future. If you want to know where you'll be in five years, look at what you do daily right now. Radical responsibility creates real power. The more ownership you take over your circumstances, the more control you gain over your outcomes. Change yourself to change your world. Your perception shapes your reality—growth starts internally before it ever shows up externally. Notable Quotes "The quality of your habits determines the quality of your life." "The control that you have over the outcomes in your life is directly correlated to the amount of responsibility that you're willing to take." "Don't focus on the goal—focus on becoming the person who can reach the goal." Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/traviscchappell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell Other: https://travischappell.com  Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.  Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.  Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your philosophy predicts your results. In today's episode, Kevin and Alan unpack the thinking patterns that quietly keep people stuck, even when they are putting in real effort. Progress is not usually blocked by laziness. It is blocked by beliefs that shape how you interpret setbacks, time horizons, and responsibility. When those beliefs go unexamined, motivation alone is not enough to create change.This episode brings a sharper lens to personal growth, discipline, and long-term success without pretending the path is easy. If you want better outcomes, it starts with better thinking and more honest self-awareness._______________________Learn more about:Track the Work. Earn the Results. To know more about the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group," reach out.Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-session_______________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below.

Jason and Roger conclude a Fridays in February series called “Change is Coming.” In this fourth episode, experiencing change in our personal lives. PREVIOUSLY IN THIS SERIES: Life is All About Change Change in Our Families Change in Our Churches

Aline Ghorayeb is a visionary and spiritual guide whose work bridges inner alchemy, ancient wisdom and modern depth psychology. Her path is rooted in personal experience and years of study in the Science of Spirituality, the teachings of the Magdalene and the soul's sacred journey of awakening.Certified in Applied Jungian Psychology and accredited as a coach, psychotherapist and hypnotherapist, Aline is also a devoted student of A Course in Miracles, integrating its living principles of love, forgiveness and inner peace into every aspect of her work. Aline describes A Course in Miracles as a way to discern between ego and spirit to reach love. She guides people who are seeking to achieve inner alchemy.A Change of Heart with Mary Magdalene is her first book, a mission born of revelation and living Gnosis. Through her offerings, Aline invites seekers to remember their wholeness and return to a life guided by the Heart. In this episode, we talk about the female archetype, the meaning of the Magdalene and Gnostic gospels, and her personal transformation.Aline provides one on one spiritual mentoring to her clients. She calls it a Path to Wholeness, an intimate 1:1 spiritual mentoring journey, rooted in the wisdom and vision behind A Change of Heart with Mary Magdalene. This is not coaching. This is not therapy. It is a sacred mentoring: a direct, quiet, transformative initiation into the remembrance of your true Self.Aline is from Lebanon and joined us from Dubai, where I was fortunate to meet with her in January. She exudes an uncommon centeredness and beautiful spirit.Learn more:Website: www.vitalitybyaline.comInstagram: @vitalitybyalineLinkedIn: Aline Ghorayeb***Becoming Your Best Version Podcast was voted number one on The Pod Radar this week! Thank you for your support! https://thepodradar.com/best-podcasts/Health%20%26%20Fitness***

In Christ, we experience peace that is so remarkable, it isn't naturally part of this world. As we think about the power forgiveness has for us and others, let's think about how forgiving someone lifts a huge burden off our minds. Matthew 5:23–24 says, “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First, go and be reconciled to your brother, then come and offer your gift.”Notice that God is aware how we think. This passage from Matthew describes a very interesting trait that is often overlooked. The person who has come to worship God cannot properly do that, because he remembers there's trouble in his relationship with his friend. We just can't let it go. God is telling us here to take care of this spirit of unforgiveness first, then come back for worship. Refusing to do things in this order only diminishes our time with God. Jonathan Draper has written about this problem of holding onto grudges, and he specifically says that having a forgiving spirit allows us to grow closer to God. This is the number one benefit of forgiveness.Tony Roberts is an Indiana pastor and relationship expert. In a conversation he had with a young woman impacted by a negative relationship, he asked for her top emotional health benefits that come from forgiving. She said, “It impacts emotional health, in that if you don't take care of you, nobody will.”Taking care of you is forgiving and forgetting that person for trespassing against you. Forgetting isn't the most important part, but it's definitely one of the most challenging. And if they don't happen, you will lose yourself. Now, think about that. God has promised to walk with us through our trials, and those include cycles of unforgiveness. It's critical to our emotional well-being that we forgive, so that we begin the process of looking after our own emotional health. Letting go of bitterness is an important first step.Let's pray. Father God, you intended for us to live in harmony, so that our physical bodies and our emotional selves would be in sync. And when that doesn't happen, we need your help to strike the right balance. Please walk with us in divine health. Let us come to a place where we embrace forgiveness. In Jesus' name, amen. Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.

Change can feel overwhelming, and we can lack the will to take on such a big task. But, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." 

Stop feeling lost when watching the news and start understanding every word of today's most "volatile" headlines. This lesson breaks down essential B1-B2 English vocabulary from real-world reports so you can follow breaking news like a native speaker.

Wolf Hall composer Debbie Wiseman and Scottish classical composer Jay Capperauld are Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe's studio guests as they add five more tracks. Starting with a hip-shake in Colombia, they head to South Africa, a state secondary school in London, the firebombing of Dresden, and finally to Honolulu for a Canadian lament.Producer Jerome Weatherald Presented with musical direction by Jeffrey Boakye and Anna PhoebeThe five tracks in this week's playlist:Hips Don't Lie by Shakira Zithande by Freshlyground Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2, by Pink Floyd String Quartet No 8, 2nd mvt: Allegro Molto by Dmitri Shostakovich Big Yellow Taxi by Joni MitchellOther music in this episode:Rock Your Baby by George McCrae Our Gilded Veins by Jay Capperauld With Love by Thin Lizzy Amores Como El Nuestro by Jerry Rivera Dance Like This by Wyclef Jean The Time of Our Lives by Toni Braxton and Il Divo Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) by Shakira and Freshlyground Chicken to Change by Freshlyground Endlings by Jay Capperauld

Katharine Viner has spent the past decade running one of the most influential news organisations in the world, steering it through profound industry change, digital upheaval and intense political pressure. She became the first woman to lead The Guardian in its 205-year history. Under her editorship the paper has transformed its funding model, expanded globally, and fought to preserve the idea of independent public interest journalism at a time when trust in the media is under sustained strain. On this episode of Ways to Change the World, Krishnan Guru-Murthy speaks to Katharine about defending liberal values in a polarised age, navigating internal editorial battles during turbulent political moments, and why The Guardian sees itself as a global mainstream newsroom.

This week on Primetime Gamechangers, we sound off on the Department of Education and the growing debate over whether it should be dismantled altogether. We examine the history, funding, and influence of the agency, asking whether it has truly served students and families or enabled bureaucracy, mismanagement, and ideological agendas that leave parents sidelined. From concerns about declining academic performance to questions about where taxpayer dollars are really going, this conversation explores how centralized control has shaped modern education and why many believe a return to state and local authority could restore accountability. We also discuss the role of parents, the impact of removing prayer and traditional foundations from schools, and what meaningful education should actually look like for the next generation. If you care about the future of children, families, and the direction of education in America, this episode will challenge assumptions, spark critical thinking, and invite you to reconsider who should ultimately shape what kids are taught.

Brad Stulberg shares foundational principles for making the process of self-development more fun and fulfilling. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) What true excellence looks and feels like2) Why to stop chasing happiness—and what to focus on instead3) The best tool for building focus and concentrationSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1132 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT BRAD — Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on performance, well-being, and sustainable excellence. He is the bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness and Master of Change, and coauthor of Peak Performance. Stulberg regularly contributes to the New York Times and his work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and The Atlantic, among many other outlets. He serves as the co-host of the podcast “excellence, actually” and is on faculty at the University of Michigan. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina.• Book: The Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World• Website: BradStulberg.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “The comparison of Imagery ability in elite, sub-elite and non-elite swimmers” by P. Duarte-Mendes, et al.• Study: “Brain Drain: The Mere Presence of One's Own Smartphone Reduces Available Cognitive Capacity” by Adrian F. Ward, Kristen Duke, Ayelet Gneezy, and Maarten W. Bos• Book: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley• Book: The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas Carr• Book: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values by Robert Pirsig• Past episode: 164: Sustaining Your Peak and Avoiding Burnouts with Brad Stulberg• Past episode: 415: Pursuing Your Passion the Smart Way with Brad Stulberg• Past episode: 699: Redefining Success for More Fulfilling Days with Brad Stulberg— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME.• Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/better• Factor. Head to factormeals.com/beawesome50off and use the code beawesome50off to get 50% off and free breakfast for a year. (New Factor subscribers only)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vous vous êtes montré·e vulnérable… et vous le regrettez déjà ? Après avoir parlé à cœur ouvert, vous rejouez la scène en boucle et vous vous dites : “Je n'aurais jamais dû dire ça” ?Dans cet épisode, on parle de vulnérabilité, et surtout de ce que j'appelle les courbatures de vulnérabilité : ce moment inconfortable qui survient après avoir tombé l'armure.Vous connaissez peut-être la vulnérabilité à travers les travaux de Brené Brown. Mais ce qu'on évoque rarement, c'est l'après-coup : la honte, le doute, la peur du jugement, l'envie de faire “contrôle Z” pour tout annuler.Si vous vous demandez :Comment être vulnérable sans le regretter aprèsPourquoi vous ruminez après avoir parlé sincèrementComment arrêter d'avoir honte après vous être confié·e… cet épisode va vous éclairer.Vous allez découvrir :Ce que signifie vraiment “tomber l'armure” (et ce que ce n'est pas)Pourquoi les pensées du type “Ils vont changer d'avis sur moi” sont normales après un moment d'authenticitéComment traverser les courbatures émotionnelles sans réenfiler votre armureEn quoi la vulnérabilité est un acte militant dans une société perfectionnisteLes courbatures de vulnérabilité ne sont pas le signe que vous en avez “trop dit”. Elles sont le signe que vous avez exercé un muscle que vous n'aviez pas l'habitude d'utiliser.Si vous voulez des relations plus profondes et plus vraies., avec les autres comme avec vous-même, cet épisode vous donnera une perspective nouvelle et libératrice.Vous pouvez aussi :

ABOUT THE EPISODE:This solo episode is my attempt to provide answers to the question of why some families see greater change than others when using the CRAFT approach. Drawing on 6+ years of watching hundreds of parents move through this process, some gaining traction, some spinning their wheels, I'm sharing the 10 most common reasons why parents who are 'doing the work' aren't getting the results they want. It's a no-fluff audit of what might be holding you back, and it comes from my heart because there are no more important results to strive for than a healthy family.If you've been at this for a while and feel like things aren't moving in the right direction, this one is for you.You'll hear about:A foundational piece most parents skip without realizing itWhy doing more often backfiresA timing factor that determines whether any skill worksThe fastest path forward when communication has broken downWhy inconsistency isn't a character flawEPISODE RESOURCES:Hopestream Playlists - Start Here PlaylistJennifer Ollis Blomqvist on using Motivational Interviewing, Hopestream episode 306Dr. Emily Kline on using Motivational Interviewing for hard conversations, Hopestream episode 160Using Motivational Interviewing and CRAFT as a double punch effort to create change in your family, Hopestream episode 256CRAFT family resources and providers with Helping Families HelpUsing CRAFT, MI and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy together to help your child, Hopestream episode 260Stages of Change workshopStages of Change downloadable cheat-sheet here Hopestream podcast episode 66 on the Stages of ChangeThis podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityGet our free, 4-video course, Hope Starts Here, and access to our Limited Membership hereLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereWatch the podcast on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

A house isn't built in a day. Construction unfolds step by step, with daily progress that moves it toward its intended design. In the same way, when we are born again in Jesus, God begins a lifelong building project in us. Growth should be ongoing. Change should be evident. We are becoming what He designed us to be.

A house isn't built in a day. Construction unfolds step by step, with daily progress that moves it toward its intended design. In the same way, when we are born again in Jesus, God begins a lifelong building project in us. Growth should be ongoing. Change should be evident. We are becoming what He designed us to be.

A powerful lunar eclipse in Virgo highlights the first half of March. We also have Jupiter turning direct, relationship opportunities from Venus and Juno, and more! Resources We've already had the February 17 Solar Eclipse, and the March 3 Lunar Eclipse is imminent. But it's not too late to have me tell you exactly how these eclipses will light up your horoscope. Plus, the "Gods of Change" outer planets and Saturn are empowering once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.      Discover how all this lights up your specific horoscope. Partner with these epic energies to create the life of your dreams – and beyond!      Book an Astrology+ reading with me now. (Money tight? Feel free to use my sliding scale!) My relationship post Law of Attraction Learn my invocations for healing and awakening in my FREE life-transforming video: Instant Divine Assistance: Your Free Guide to Fast and Easy Awakening, Healing, and More. Let my Awakening Plus membership help you awaken, heal, connect, and thrive! "This Week in Astrology" Free Session Entry. (2 chances each month to win a free session with me!) My forecasts in writing. My services: Astrology+, Energy Healing & Spiritual Guidance, life coaching, Deep Dive Trauma Healing, and more. Watch the March 1-15 forecast video. Segment start times: 2:08 - Virgo Lunar Eclipse (3/3) 7:03 - Jupiter Direct (3/10) 8:42 - Relationship Opportunities from Venus and Juno 11:40 - Fast Mover Aspects: Venus 13:13 - Coming in my March 16-31 Forecast Chronological Event Listing As of March 1 … The Moon is waxing. Jupiter is retrograde thru 3/10. Mercury is retrograde thru 3/20 at 3:33 pm EDT The Uranus-Neptune-Pluto Minor Grand Trine continues thru 9/6/2029. (Saturn's involvement continues through 4/16/2026.) Whatever your Sun Sign, my forecasts can help you make the best use of the current astrological energies. All dates and times are in the U.S. eastern time zone. Events are most powerful on the dates listed, but their influence will be active for at least a week before and after. Everyone is affected by these global transits. However, you'll be most powerfully impacted when moving planets activate sensitive points in your natal chart. Discover how these transits will personally affect you by booking a session with me. May the stars light your way, Benjamin

Why do we wait to feel confident before we act, when confidence only shows up after we move?In this episode, Kevin and Alan continue the conversation from the last episode and go deeper into what actually builds self-belief. They unpack why motivation gets too much credit, why discomfort is unavoidable if you want to grow, and how mindset and accountability shape long-term progress more than talent ever will. The discussion moves beyond theory into real patterns they have seen across years of coaching and thousands of conversations with people trying to level up their lives.This is not about hype. It is about understanding how belief is built through behavior over time. Listen before your comfort zone convinces you that waiting is productive._______________________Learn more about:Track the Work. Earn the Results. To know more about the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group," reach out.Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionWhere learning turns into action. Join “Next Level Book Club”  every Saturday:https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkcuiupjIqE9QlkptiKDQykRtKyFB5Jbhc_______________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below.

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.In this episode, Dr. Christine Li shares four mindset hacks designed to help you create and maintain a sense of calm, especially when life feels overwhelming. Drawing inspiration from real-life questions and examples, Dr. Christine Li walks listeners through practical strategies for shifting out of patterns of panic, anxiety, and stress. She discusses the importance of changing the stories we tell ourselves, learning to accept circumstances as they are, trusting that we can get through challenges, and using our mindset to guide ourselves to success. The episode includes relatable stories and a motivational example from figure skater Alyssa Liu to illustrate how these mindset shifts can lead to more confidence, joy, and productivity in everyday life.Timestamps00:00:00: Introduction to calm mindset hacks00:00:57: Dr. Christine Li's background and purpose of the podcast00:01:40: TikTok inspiration; addressing panic00:02:42: Mindset Hack #1: Change your story to reduce panic00:06:59: Mindset Hack #2: Practice acceptance00:11:20: Mindset Hack #3: Trust you'll overcome challenges00:12:29: Mindset Hack #4: Use your mind to move past fear00:14:30: Alyssa Liu's comeback story as an example00:17:50: Episode wrap-up and worksheet invitationTo get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/calmTo sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SPFor more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.comGain Access to Dr. Christine Li's Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibraryTo work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/labConnect with Dr. Christine LiWebsite: https://www.procrastinationcoach.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoachThe Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/labSimply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3470: Dawn Dahlby outlines four powerful strategies to reduce financial stress and build lasting wealth during times of change. By aligning your income, spending, and investments with your personal values, you can create a more stable, fulfilling financial life rooted in clarity and purpose. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://dawndahlby.com/4-tips-to-fast-track-wellth/ Quotes to ponder: "Change, in any category of life, removes the three things we so often lean on for security: predictability, reliability, and timing." "Too often our purchases still leave us wanting more and do not solve the underlying issues." "Our wealth is only limited by our beliefs and our happiness should never be reliant on our bank account." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode considers the problem of resistance to change from psychological and mythological viewpoints. While we are facing radical changes that threaten both nature and culture, we are also challenged by the dilemma of human resistance to change at both personal and collective levels. The issue is not simply a lack of commitment to change. Rather, resistance arises precisely where we have the best intentions to change. The problem becomes all the more difficult as we may not be aware of our resistance because it occurs at an unconscious level. Attempts to meaningfully change can feel like an internal struggle between opposing parts of ourselves; one part that overtly wants change and another part that covertly works against it.     What some psychologists call an internal "competing commitment" or a subconscious "immunity to change" was once known as the fatal flaw that leads us away from our soul's natural goal of transformation and spiritual realization. In terms of mythic imagination, each soul has an original intention waiting to be found and a life dream waiting to awaken. And each soul also has its fatal flaw, a kind of reverse attitude that works against that original intention.     Genuine transformation develops from the inside out. Thus, when change becomes essential, not just for ourselves, but also for life on earth, we are called to awaken to the true aims of our authentic selves as well as to the fatal flaws that work against meaningful change, both personally and collectively.     Thank you for listening to and supporting Living Myth. You can hear Michael Meade live by joining his free online event "Finding Ways to Make a Change" on Thursday, March 5.   Register and learn more at mosaicvoices.org/events.      You can further support this podcast by becoming a member of Living Myth Premium. Members receive bonus episodes each month, access to the full archives of over 740 episodes and a 30% discount on all events, courses and book and audio titles.   Learn more and join this community of listeners at patreon.com/livingmyth     Along with these free weekly podcasts, you can now read free weekly essays and long form posts by Michael Meade on Substack. Learn more and subscribe at michaeljmeade.substack.com     If you enjoy this podcast, we appreciate you leaving a review wherever you listen and sharing it with your friends. On behalf of Michael Meade and the whole Mosaic staff, we wish you well and thank you for your support of our work.