Podcasts about Change

What if the thing holding you back is not the obstacle, but your inability to identify the real constraint? In this episode, Kevin and Alan walk through why people stay stuck when they solve the wrong problem. They discuss internal and external constraints, self-awareness, discipline, environment, goal alignment, and the level of execution required for meaningful progress.After thousands of episodes and years of coaching, Kevin and Alan have seen the same pattern again and again. Most people either lack the awareness to see the real issue or the consistency to do what the goal requires. Better results start with better diagnosis. Stop guessing, find the constraint, and build your life around solving it._______________________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-sessionJoin the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group" – Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/_______________________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.

On this episode of Daily Detroit, I sit down with returning guest Dr. Paul Thomas, CEO and founder of Plum Health Direct Primary Care, to talk about The Real Cost of Healthcare for Michigan Families (And How We Might Fix It). We get into why having health insurance so often feels like what. Dr. Thomas calls "financial anxiety wrapped in an insurance card," especially when families are facing huge deductibles before they see any real benefit. We talk about how little of our overall spending goes to primary care in the United States, what that means for people in metro Detroit, and how shifting more investment into frontline care could keep people healthier while lowering long term costs. Dr. Thomas also explains how direct primary care works in real life and how some Michigan employers and a local school district are already saving serious money by changing how they pay for care. We wrap up with the policy picture, from Lansing to the national Medicare for All debate, and preview his upcoming "Ripe for Change" event for employers, brokers, and clinicians who want to rethink healthcare in Michigan. More on the Ripe for Change event here.

1 Timothy 2:1-7 (ESV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss Paul's transformation from a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent to a preacher, apostle, and teacher.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=25873The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Picture what it would be like to lose everything in one fell swoop. Your house burns to the ground. The stock market plummets, and all your money is gone. Worst of all, your children fall ill and die. Suddenly, you've lost not only your material possessions, but your family, too.When people refer to someone as having “the patience of Job,” they say that for a reason.Job was a man of immense wealth, the richest man in the region, and was the father of 7 sons and 3 daughters he loved dearly. He was also a faithful servant of the Lord, and grateful for every blessing.In a terrible turn of events, Job lost his fortune in a single day. His crops, property, livestock, and servants were gone. Most devastating of all, Job lost his children. But Job didn't blame God. He accepted that God had a plan for him, and was patient as he waited for the Lord to reveal that plan. He knew that sometimes bad things happen to good people, and he continued to praise the Lord in the midst of trial.Exodus 14:14 says, “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still."Job lost everything, but he didn't take matters into his own hands to seek justice for what he had lost. He fell to his knees and worshipped the Lord, and then he was still. In the quiet of his soul, Job knew God had a plan, and in the end, God restored to Job twice as much as he had in the beginning.A godly man is patient.Let's pray.Lord, waiting is hard to do. Waiting for an answer. Waiting for resolution. Waiting for things to get better. Restore peace and patience as we grow in faith and learn to wait on you. We trust you. 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.

ప్రపంచ గురువుగా ఎదురు చూసిన వ్యక్తి… అదే ప్రపంచానికి “నన్ను అనుసరించవద్దు” అని చెప్పినవాడు Jiddu Krishnamurti. మదనపల్లెలో జన్మించిన ఒక సాధారణ బాలుడు ప్రపంచ మేధావులను ఆలోచింపజేసిన తత్వవేత్తగా ఎలా మారాడో ఇదే ఆ కథ. మతాలు, గురువులు, సిద్ధాంతాలను తిరస్కరించి “సత్యం మార్గం లేని భూమి” అని ప్రకటించిన ఆయన, మన జీవితాన్ని కాదు… మన మనసును ప్రశ్నించమని సవాలు విసిరాడు. భయం, అసూయ, బాధ మనలోనే ఎలా పుడతాయో చూపిస్తూ, నిజమైన స్వేచ్ఛ మనలోనే ఉందని గుర్తుచేశాడు. వేలాది అనుచరులు ఉన్నా ఒక్కరినీ అనుసరించవద్దని చెప్పిన అరుదైన వ్యక్తి ఆయన. తత్వశాస్త్రం కాదు… జీవితమే ఒక పరిశోధన అని నిరూపించిన ఆలోచనకర్త. శాస్త్రవేత్తలతో, విద్యావేత్తలతో, సాధారణ మనుషులతో సమానంగా సంభాషించిన అతని మాటలు పుస్తకాల్లో మాత్రమే కాదు, మన రోజువారీ ఆలోచనల్లో మార్పు తీసుకురావడానికి విలువైన సూత్రాలు అని అనేకమంది నమ్ముతారు.. జిడ్డు కృష్ణమూర్తి జీవితం ఒక కథ కాదు… ప్రతి మనిషి తనను తాను తెలుసుకునే ప్రయాణానికి ఒక ఆహ్వానం. జిడ్డు కృష్ణమూర్తిగారి జీవనరేఖలు 13 వ భాగంః ఇందులో Change in JK tone Cancellation of Order of the Star in The East JK's own journey started Incidents happened in 1928 and 1929 మరిన్ని విశేషాలు 14 వ భాగంలో.. KiranPrabha Talk Shows List: https://koumudi.net/talkshows/index.htm Koumudi Web Magazine : https://koumudi.net/

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Energized from her coaching retreat, Jen shares with Pete five learnings from the three-day discourse between herself, the coaches, and their clients. Specifically, in this episode, the learnings that Jen and Pete talk about are: Know what hat you, as the coach, are wearing. Know what hat they, as the client, are wearing. Say less. Sort your thoughts into objective and subjective, before you say them out loud. Doing is much more powerful than talking about doing. More from us in your inbox. Subscribe to Box O' Goodies. A weekly email with the books, podcasts, quotes, and other noodles Jen and Pete are mulling over.Listen to all episodes and read full transcripts at thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Reach us: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comPete's work: humanperiscope.com · Jen's work: jenwaldman.com

What do you do when you did everything right… and life blows up the plan anyway? This week, Wendy sits down with her friend Steve Kamb, founder of Nerd Fitness and author of the brand-new book How to Try Again — for a funny, tender, deeply human conversation about failing, flailing, and finding your way back. While writing a book about navigating failure, Steve got hit with three life-altering blows at once: a skin cancer diagnosis, the collapse of his business's traffic, and a heartbreaking divorce. What he learned became the heart of this episode — that failure is the first step, not the last; that there's no “hierarchy of suck”; and that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is tread water instead of pushing harder. Steve walks us through his four-part PACT — Pause, Accept, Change, Try — and why you should give yourself permission to start ugly. If you're in a hard season, consider this your permission slip to breathe.

In this episode, i break down the hidden phase of growth that almost everyone experiences but few understand. You'll learn why every new level requires a new lever, how to identify the bottleneck holding you back, and what it takes to break through to the next stage of your life.Watch documentary: Change the Family tree.Buy my book Above the illusion. Above the Illusion: The blueprint for mental clarity, self-respect, and irreplaceable value" is a deep exploration into the hidden forces shaping our lives – the conditioning, beliefs, and stories we've unknowingly accepted as truth. This book exposes the psychological distractions that cloud our vision, keeping us blind, fearful, and stuck in cycles of limitation.Anthony Minaya challenges you to question the narratives that hold you back, illuminating the illusions that prevent you from seeing yourself clearly. From the self-imposed boundaries to the unconscious patterns dictating your choices, "Above the Illusion" guides you to break free from the mental fog and step into undeniable personal growth.This isn't just a book about change – it's about learning how to see. When you learn to recognize what is real and what is fabricated by fear and doubt, you gain the clarity, awareness, and self-respect necessary to reshape your life."Above the Illusion" will leave you more prepared, more conscious, and more powerful than ever before – ready to live with a sharpness that cuts through deception and a confidence rooted in truth.Buy now. https://a.co/d/8w516R7

The answer lives beneath the excuse. In today's episode, Kevin and Alan examine why real progress starts with finding the constraint, not defending the symptom. Kevin uses a simple fitness and sleep example to show how quickly the mind reaches for easy labels, while Alan connects root cause analysis to coaching, performance, money, and relationships.With thousands of episodes and years of client work behind them, they make a grounded case for deeper thinking, clearer goals, and honest self-awareness. The goal is not to overthink. It is to think accurately enough to solve the right problem. Stop negotiating with symptoms. Find the root before it grows a personality._______________________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-sessionJoin the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group" – Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/_______________________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.

Almost two years ago, I heard 10-time Moth GrandSLAM winner and novelist Matthew Dicks share his storytelling secrets on the Knowledge Project Podcast with Shane Parrish. Then, I listened to entire the 2-hour podcast again, it was that good! I've now listened to this interview three times!I wanted to share 3 storytelling tips from the episode to help you craft compelling stories for your MBA applications.TopicsIntroduction (0:00)Story is Change over Time (3:00)The Architecture of Story: How to Structure your Stories (12:45)Beginnings: Give Them a Reason to Listen (15:10)How to Maintain Interest: Stakes, Suspense, Surprise (17:00)Summarizing Key Takeaways (22:30)Show NotesThe Knowledge Project Podcast: How to Become a Master Storyteller (and IMPOSSIBLE to Ignore)Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling by Matthew DicksStories Sell: Storyworthy Strategies to Grow Your Business and Brand by Matthew Dicks#113 Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*tResources for MBA Applicants⁠Get free school selection help at Touch MBA⁠⁠Get pre-assessed by top international MBA programs⁠Join our Admissions Edge Course & Community⁠Our favorite MBA application tools (after advising 4,000 applicants)

Most people think their biggest weakness is the problem. It's not. It's that they're only using half of themselves. George Washington won a war by being the world's most honest man — and its most convincing liar. Steve Jobs built the future by dreaming like a child and obsessing like an engineer. These aren't contradictions. They're the formula behind the psychology of excellence. The most powerful thing you can do isn't fix every flaw — it's finding the one opposing trait that supercharges what you're already great at. Why "cognitive entrenchment" is quietly capping your potential, even if you're highly experienced How to identify the single trait pairing that will unlock your next level Why urgency without patience isn't drive — it's just anxiety with a to-do list Stop trying to be well-rounded. Find your lethal combination. SPONSORS ☺️ ⁠⁠NOCD⁠⁠ Struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help Book a free 15 min call ⁠⁠https://learn.nocd.com/growthmindset⁠ NEW SHOW - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Change the World: The History and Future of Innovation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about the evolving story of the human species and our ideas told in chronological order. The podcast is full of fun facts, surprising stories and philosophical insights. Found on all major podcast players: Spotify - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fj3eFjEoAEKF5lWQxPJyT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-change-the-world-the-history-of-innovation/id1815282649⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HowToChangeTheWorldPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- UPGRADE to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:

What if the biggest barrier to your company's growth isn't a lack of good ideas, but how you setup the room before innovation even begins?Amy sits down with Michael Brian Lee, founder of the Innotivity Institute, to decode the high-stakes reality of modern corporate survival. In an era where 80% of a company's value is driven entirely by intellectual property and average business lifespans have plummeted to just five years, innovation is no longer a luxury, it is a mandatory action.As quantum leaders, we often demand innovative solutions from our teams without realizing we are skipping the energetic prep work required to get them. Michael breaks down Innotivity, the ultimate cycle of adapting who you are being, shifting your identity, and then taking action to drive measurable business results.Together, they unpack the exact 3-step checklist leaders must complete before a brainstorming meeting ever starts. If you are ready to stop forcing stagnant ideas into the world and start orchestrating true innovation that ripple outward to your team and beyond, this episode is your blueprint.Moments That Create MomentumThe Brutal Math of Modern Business Survival: Discover why collapsing business lifespans mean your current innovation strategy is already outdated.Innovation is the Action: Understand why trying to innovate with old, default thinking is a recipe for failure, and why implementation requires an identity shift first.The 3-Step Pre-Brainstorm Checklist: A breakdown of Safe Space, Integrity, and Identity—the foundational SQ pillars required before your team steps into the room.Solving the Wrong Problem with Integrity: How rushing to a quick answer causes organizations to waste massive energy executing the wrong questions.The Live Innovation Experiment: Watch quantum leadership in real-time as Michael pushes Amy through a mind-bending exercise to expand past default, logical boundaries into pure potential.About the Guest:Michael Brian Lee excels as a transformational coach, trainer, teacher, speaker, writer, and an expert in the mindsets of Creativity, Innovation, and Adaptability.With over two decades of experience in the film and TV industry across the US, Europe, and Africa, Michael is a seasoned creative professional. His TV productions have earned him 5 South African Film & TV Awards (SAFTAs), showcasing his exceptional talent.Founding both the Innotivity Institute and the Academy of Television and Screen Arts in Johannesburg, Michael demonstrates his commitment to fostering creativity and excellence.He has taken the TEDx stage twice, delivering impactful speeches that have reshaped the perspectives of his audiences. His keynotes and workshops are widely recognized for dismantling barriers and empowering individuals to effectively change their mindsets and achieve their goals.https://www.michaelbrianlee.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelleecreativityBook - World Innovator's Cup: History's Greatest Minds Take the Field - https://worldinnovatorscup.com/About Amy:Amy Lynn Durham, known by her clients as the Corporate Mystic, is the founder of the Executive Coaching Firm, Create Magic At Work®, where they help leaders build workplaces rooted in creativity, collaboration, and fulfillment. A former corporate executive turned Executive Coach, Amy blends practical leadership strategies with spiritual intelligence to unlock human potential at work.She's a certified Executive Coach through UC Berkeley & the International Coaching Federation (ICF) In addition, Amy holds coaching certifications in Spiritual Intelligence (SQ21), the Edgewalker Profile, and the Archetypes of Change . In addition to being the host of the Create Magic At Work® podcast, Amy is the author of Create Magic At Work®, Creating Career Magic: A Daily Prompt Journal and the founder of Magic Thread Media™. Through her work, she inspires intentional leadership for thriving workplaces and lives where “magic” becomes reality.Connect with Amy:https://createmagicatwork.net/https://www.linkedin.com/company/create-magic-at-workhttps://www.facebook.com/112951637095427https://www.instagram.com/createmagicatworkhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnEm4h3fUgaq8qgvZpz6dGgThanks 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 podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. 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“It's stressful to work for an employer and it's stressful to work for yourself. It's just like ‘choose your stress.'” – Anna Burgess YangIn this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I sit down with Anna Burgess Yang to discuss her journey from corporate banking to solopreneurship. We explore the skills that helped her make the leap, how she approaches business decisions and financial management, and what it really means to navigate risk as a self-employed business owner. Anna also shares practical insights on freelancing and building a sustainable solo business while having effective financial planningAlso mentioned in today's episode:00:10 Introduction to Solopreneurship06:01 Transitioning from Corporate to Freelance10:25 Common Mistakes Solopreneurs Make12:26 The Risks of Employment vs. Self-Employment17:10 Current Economic Landscape for Freelancers22:20 Navigating Career Pivots28:04 Financial Management for SolopreneursIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! Every review makes a difference by telling Apple or Spotify to show the Sunlight Tax podcast to new audiences.About Anna Burgess Yang:Anna Burgess Yang is a freelance content marketer and journalist specializing in B2B SaaS and fintech. She is also a solopreneur educator focused on back-end business operations. A former corporate executive, she now writes long-form content for clients. She also maintains her own blog, newsletter, and a tutorials site. Within her content, she teaches other solopreneurs and marketers how to use AI and automation to work more efficiently.Check Out Anna's Work:FREE RESOURCE: Budget Health CheckAnna's InstagramAnna's LinkedInAnna's YouTube ChannelEpisode Links:Join the Workshop: Save Like a Millionaire: Using Tax-Smart AccountsGet your FREE visual guide to tax deductionsOrder my book: Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You're Self-Employed Get full access to Taxes For Humans at sunlighttax.substack.com/subscribe

One of the things that mark a healthy society is the consistency between generations. In other words, adults who care about the future of their children will invest the time to make sure tomorrow is bright.God the Father is the ultimate parent, and we would do well to model His love for us.Luke 18:1 says, “One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.”Passing the torch, or training up the next generation involves taking the time to do it properly. If you love your kids, you will make time for them. You won't take the easy way out and settle for schools or the culture at large to raise them.Teach them that we all experience tough times in this life, but sticking to God's plan for their lives is the key to winning. Living the abundant life Jesus taught about, and sharing His Good News is the ultimate win.But we don't get there by quitting when the going gets tough.Let's pray.Lord, you never leave us, and you never abandon the human community to evil. You are a great God, and we thank you for your commitment to us. 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.

Steve Kamb joins me to talk about the ideas from his new book, How to Try Again: An Approachable Guide to Navigating Chaos and Making Change.Steve shares wisdom about:Which is harder: starting, or starting againThe "Back to Normal" fallacyThe importance of a bias toward actionDo people wait for optimal timing?Do people believe it will go smoothly this time?Do people fail to anticipate obvious and predictable obstacles?Do people fail to allow for unforeseen obstacles?When do we need to try again and when do we need to try something different?How much do people try to control the wrong things?How much of success comes down to one's attitude toward struggle and failure?If you're someone who's been trying and faltering, this is for you—whether in fitness and health, career, or life.Instagram: @stevekambCHAPTERS01:15 Starting vs Starting Over03:01 The Back to Normal Fallacy06:18 Why Treading Water Still Counts08:34 Letting Go of the Perfect Future13:05 The Too Many Options Trap17:25 Procrastination and the Five Whys19:53 Identity and Imposter Syndrome22:53 Failure as Feedback24:14 Keep Doing the Thing28:17 New Year's Goals and Self-Efficacy32:37 Pause, Accept, Change, Try Again37:32 Control What You Can Control41:36 The "Yes And" Philosophy of Life47:41 Struggle, Capacity, and Resilience51:04 Updating Your Fitness Identity53:37 Book Launch and Where To Find SteveSUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode helped you rethink failure, setbacks, or personal growth, you can support the show by:Subscribing and checking out more episodesSharing it on social media (tag me and I'll respond)Sending it to someone who needs encouragement to keep goingFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCESRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJust Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off)https://justbitememeals.comMacrosFirst – FREE Premium TrialDownload MacrosFirst and during setup select ANDREWKNKG Bags (15% off)https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676Versa Grippshttps://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC – FREE 90-Day Trialhttps://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive (or email trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know Andrew sent you

There's a marketing concept that applies directly to how nonprofits fundraise: some messages are painkillers, and some are vitamins. Painkillers solve immediate problems: urgent, scarce, make-or-break. Vitamins build something sustainable: aspirational, visionary, long-term. Most nonprofits accidentally built their entire fundraising strategy around one extreme or the other, and both extremes are costing them donors.In this episode, I break down the difference between painkiller and vitamin fundraising, when each one belongs in your strategy, and what happens when you overuse either. I also dig into the dangerous gray zone I call vague vitamin messaging, content that sounds nice, means nothing, and converts nobody. If your campaigns are flatlining, your donors are churning, or your monthly giving program isn't growing, this episode will show you exactly why and what to do instead.Topics:The painkiller vs. vitamin fundraising framework, and why most organizations are stuck in one extremeWhy chronic panic messaging trains donors to churn, distrust, and disappearWhat vague vitamin messaging looks like, and why it's just as dangerous as over-urgencyHow the Chicks for Change campaign hit 115% of its goal in under two weeks using a pure vitamin strategyWhy monthly giving is the ultimate vitamin, and what a small monthly donor program signals about your messagingHow to balance both painkiller and vitamin in a sustainable fundraising calendarFor a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here.Resources:Easy Emails For Impact™: The $5K+ Fundraising Campaign SystemPurpose & Profit Club® Fundraising + Marketing Accelerator   The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter  [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser's Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more. May contain affiliate links

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the myth that weight gain is inevitable or struggled to find time for yourself, this episode will change your perspective and your habits. Coach Darlene Smith , a certified personal trainer and menopause expert who's transforming women's health after 40 unlocks the truth about aging, fitness, and feeling your best at any stage of lifeMost women underestimate the power of strength training as they age, believing cardio alone is enough. Coach Darlene reveals why lifting heavier weights with fewer reps is the key to building muscle, boosting metabolism, and fighting back against age-related decline, especially in muscle and bone density. She shares her personal journey from 200 pounds down to a healthier, stronger version of herself, emphasizing that it's never too late to redefine your body and your mindset.You'll discover: why muscle is the secret to longevity, how hormone changes affect your ability to maintain weight, and the crucial role nutrition plays alongside strength training. Coach Darlene debunks common myths around carbs, protein, and "toning," showing you how to get real results by focusing on consistency, accountability, and mindset shifts. She explains practical strategies for busy women, from virtual workouts to community support, emphasizing that no one is doomed to gain weight if they adapt their habits.Perfect for women in midlife feeling stuck or overwhelmed, this conversation offers practical advice, motivation, and a reminder that your most powerful transformation begins with the decision to prioritize yourself. Your best years are still ahead, and it all starts with the right mindset and movement.Darlene Smith is a certified personal trainer, author, and founder of Genuine Fitness LLC.She specializes in helping women build strength, improve their health, and navigate the changes that come with perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. Through strength training, practical nutrition guidance, and mindset coaching, she helps women create sustainable habits that support their bodies and their lives.As a woman who has gone through menopause herself, Darlene understands many of the challenges women face as they age. Her passion is helping women realize that getting older does not mean getting weaker. With the right approach, women can become stronger, healthier, and more confident at every stage of life.She is the creator of the Stronger Every Stage brand, which includes a women's strength-training community, educational resources, and ongoing support designed to help women thrive through every stage of life. She is also the author of the Stronger Every Stage Guidebook and is currently writing her upcoming book, Stronger Every Stage, which focuses on fitness, nutrition, menopause, and healthy aging.Beginning in mid-July, Darlene will also offer InBody body composition assessments, helping individuals better understand their muscle mass, body fat, hydration levels, and overall health beyond the number on the scale.Her mission is simple: Change the mindset, and the body will follow.

Show Summary On today's episode, we're having a conversation with Army Veteran Ramon Salazar, Senior Manager of Learning and Experience Design for PsychArmor, as well as Executive Director for Warriors At Ease, an organization dedicated to empowering the military and veteran community with the tools and knowledge to harness the transformative power of yoga and meditation.Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who've served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor StoriesAbout Today's GuestRamón Salazar is a US Army Veteran with a diverse background in education and wellness. Holding a Master's degree in Education and experience in instructional design, he currently serves as an instructor at the University of Arizona. As an E-RYT 500 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher that has completed at leased 500 hours of advanced yoga teacher training and logged a minimum of 2,00 hours of teaching experience), Ramón brings a deep understanding of yoga practice, skillfully tailoring his approach to the specific needs of the military community. He incorporates trauma-informed techniques and mindful movement to foster healing and resilience. Ramón also holds various certifications in other wellness areas. His commitment to education and holistic well-being reflects his belief in yoga's power to positively impact individuals and communities.Links Mentioned in this Episode Ramon on PsychArmorWarriors At Ease websitePsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's resource of the week is PsychArmor's online course library, including many courses designed and led by Ramon. PsychArmor offers trusted, expert-led training for anyone who wants to better understand and support service members, Veterans, and their families. Whether you're a health care provider, educator, employer, caregiver, or simply someone who wants to make a difference — these courses are designed for you.You can find the resource here:https://learn.psycharmor.org/collections Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Change is inevitable. The question is: how do great leaders respond to it?In this episode of The H.I.T. Podcast, Toby Kennedy sits down with returning guest Magalie René, speaker, consultant, and expert in compassionate leadership and change management.Together, they explore how leaders can become more adaptable, communicate more effectively, and guide their teams through uncertainty without sacrificing accountability or performance.Topics include:Why adaptability is a skill that can be developedHow to become more agile in the face of constant changeThe role of compassionate leadership in today's workplaceUsing personality frameworks like DISC to communicate more effectivelyWhy different people need different communication approachesA practical framework for handling difficult conversationsHow intention impacts the outcome of feedback and conflictThe concept of "Living Your Legacy" and creating meaningful impact through everyday interactionsMagalie also shares leadership lessons from books that have influenced her work, including Who Moved My Cheese?, The Four Agreements, and The Alchemist.Whether you're leading a team, navigating organizational change, or simply looking to become a more effective communicator, this episode offers practical insights that can be applied immediately.Like and subscribe for weekly conversations at the intersection of HR, insurance, and technology.

In this episode, Jeremiah and E are discussing emotnioal regulation tools and strategies.  Frustration tends to begin where our desire clash up against points of resistance.  Because it often manifests in the body, usually, the body is good place to start.  We focus our awareness on calming our tense muscles and regulating our breathing.  As we calm ourselves, frustration can often be used as a compass  to help us identify what matters most to us.As always, thank you for listening along with us.  If you'd like to know more about the podcast or if you'd like to connect with us, please visit our website at https://goodtotalk.co. Also, for more rich media content, check out our sister project Good To Self at https://goodtoself.co.

Stepping into a bigger role can be exciting - but it can also create blind spots that slow your momentum.In this episode of Grounded and Aligned, Karen shares four leadership patterns she repeatedly sees among senior leaders who have recently taken on more responsibility through promotion, growth, acquisition, reorganization, or expanded scope.Drawing from real client experiences, Karen explores why high-performing leaders often struggle to let go of operational work, underestimate the importance of relationships, over-explain their decisions, and overlook the human impact of change.If you're navigating a new leadership role—or preparing for one—this episode will help you avoid common mistakes and accelerate your impact.Key TakeawaysStop doing and start enabling. Bigger roles require more strategic thinking, delegation, and long-term planning—not more execution.Relationships become a leadership priority. As your scope grows, your ability to influence through others becomes more important than your individual contribution.Explaining is different from justifying. Provide context and visibility, but avoid slipping into defensive explanations that undermine your authority.Don't underestimate the human side of leadership. Change affects people emotionally, even when it makes sense on paper.Leadership transitions require intentional adaptation. The habits that made you successful in your previous role may not be the habits that will make you successful in your next one.Register for the Momentum Sprint starting June 18: https://karen-gombault-coaching-ffzda0.subscribepage.ioStakeholder Strategy: Reduce the Learning Curve of Your New Role. We start beginning of July: https://karengombault-stakeholderstrategy.subscribepage.ioConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karengombault/

Episode Overview Most agents are doing more than ever—more hours, more hustle, more chasing—and still not getting the results they want. In this Expert Mentor episode, John Kitchens sits down with real estate industry veteran, bestselling author, and top-producing agent Knolly Williams to unpack the five foundational principles that have helped him sell more than 1,000 homes, become a top 1% agent in Austin, and build a business centered around leverage, listings, and freedom. Knolly shares lessons from his journey through the music industry, the collapse of his record label, adapting through changing markets, and ultimately discovering that success comes from focusing on the right activities—not simply doing more. If you're ready to stop operating by default and start designing a business that works for you, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and actionable strategies. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why abundance always exists—even when the market changes The lesson Knolly learned from losing a successful music business Why listings remain the highest-leverage activity in real estate How to build a business that creates freedom instead of another job The difference between hustle-and-grind and ease-and-flow Why belief is often the biggest factor separating top performers from everyone else How leverage allows agents to scale without working more hours The importance of understanding your personality and operating strengths Why coaching is one of the highest-return investments you can make Knolly's 5 Big Rocks Framework 1. Move From Default to Design Most agents are living by default instead of intentionally designing the life and business they want. Success starts when you get crystal clear on your vision and commit to it. 2. Do The Two Dedicate two focused hours every day to lead generation. Consistent lead generation remains the foundation of predictable growth. 3. Build and Nurture Your Sphere of Influence Your database and relationships are your greatest asset. Most agents dramatically underestimate the amount of business sitting inside their sphere. 4. Create a Geographic or Digital Farm Become known somewhere. Build authority and visibility in a specific market, neighborhood, or community. 5. Delegate Everything You Can Ask yourself daily: "How can this be done without me?" The fastest path to growth is removing yourself as the bottleneck. Memorable Quotes "Abundance always exists. You just have to find where the abundance is now." "Most agents are living by default and getting default results." "Listings aren't part of the real estate game. Listings are the real estate game." "How can this be done without me?" "You don't own a business if everything depends on you. You own a job." "Change your questions, change your life." Resources Mentioned Knolly Williams Website: https://knolly.com Free Book: https://triplemylistings.com Books Mentioned The Millionaire Real Estate Agent by Gary Keller The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Dr. Joseph Murphy Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson Be The Legend by Gene Frederick Assessments Mentioned DISC Profile Genius Test AVA Assessment Human Design Key Takeaway The agents who thrive aren't necessarily the ones working the hardest. They're the ones who intentionally design their business, focus on high-leverage activities, generate listings consistently, build strong relationships, and create systems that allow the business to grow without their constant involvement. Success isn't about doing more. It's about doing the right things in the right order. Connect with Us: 7 Figure Audit: 7figurecall.com Instagram: @johnkitchenscoach LinkedIn: @johnkitchenscoach Facebook: @johnkitchenscoach If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Stay tuned for more insights and strategies from the top minds. See you next time!

U.S. foreign aid is undergoing one of the most tumultuous transformations in its history. The Department of Government Efficiency's dismantling of USAID and transfer of its remaining programs to the State Department upended the U.S. global development industry. But it's much more than a question of organizational charts and institutional responsibilities. At stake are fundamental questions about America's national interests, how the well-being of people in other countries should influence economic and trade policy, and the nature of public support for a long-term vision of development investment. Gayle Smith has faced those questions from a variety of vantage points — senior director for development and democracy on the White House National Security Council, USAID administrator, CEO of the ONE Campaign. In this episode of Theory of Change, she shares a candid assessment of where the fight for U.S. leadership in global development should go from here — and who should lead the charge.

“Until we consciously choose the beliefs that affect our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, we will be driven by the unconscious, fear-based part of the brain.” ~ Bill Crawford, PhD (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)

Tired of Being Dismissed? How to Stop Over-Functioning and Start Protecting Your Heart Have you ever found yourself explaining your needs — again — to someone who just doesn't seem to care? Or quietly wondering, *Is something wrong with me for wanting to be seen?* If that question has lived in your chest for too long, this episode is for you. In this warm, honest conversation, Leslie Vernick coaches Diana and Leanne sit down to tackle three of the most common — and most painful — questions they hear from women every day: Does lacking boundaries make me codependent? What's a healthy response when my needs are dismissed over and over? And where is the line between being responsible and over-functioning? You'll walk away with real clarity, practical language to use in hard moments, and the faith-rooted reminder that God never intended for you to erase yourself to keep the peace. --- Key Takeaways   A Lack of Boundaries Is Often About Survival — Not a Character Flaw Codependency isn't a label to shame yourself with — it's often a survival strategy that developed when you learned that love meant silence, sacrifice, and self-forgetting. As Coach Diana reminds us, many women were simply never taught that they were allowed to have needs. Mark 12:31 calls us to love others as we love ourselves — and that verse quietly assumes there is a self worth caring for. Boundaries aren't the opposite of love; they're how you love wisely without disappearing.   You Don't Have to Beg for What Love Gives Freely When your needs are dismissed again and again, your body begins to believe a lie — that you don't matter. Coach Leanne shares honestly that chronic dismissal wears down the soul and scrambles the mind. The healthy response isn't to fight harder for recognition; it's to notice the pattern, name what's happening, and then limit your vulnerability with people who have shown they won't honor it. Psalm 34 reminds us that God is close to the brokenhearted — and you always have an audience with Him, even when others keep turning away.   Speak Up — Then Let It Be on Them Coaches Diana and Leanne offer a powerful, practical framework: state your need clearly and honestly, make a note in your journal that you've said it, and then stop repeating yourself. You are not responsible for making someone understand what they are choosing not to hear. A simple, grounded statement — "I won't continue this conversation without mutual respect in the room" — is not drama. It is dignity. And once you've named it, the next step belongs to them. The Difference Between Helping and Rescuing Over-functioning crosses a line the moment you start doing for someone else what they are fully capable of doing for themselves — and it costs you something precious. As Coach Leanne puts it: *help empowers, rescuing enables.* If exhaustion, resentment, and fear have become your constant companions, that is your signal. Jesus is the Savior. You were never meant to fill that role — and sometimes stepping back is the most loving and courageous thing you can do, both for yourself and for the person you care about. You Get to Steward This One Precious Life One of the most beautiful threads woven through this entire conversation is this: you get to have a self. God doesn't ask you to be erased — He invites you to be grounded. Knowing who you are, what you value, and what you are and aren't responsible for is not selfishness. It is faithful stewardship of the life He gave you. When the fog of over-functioning and people-pleasing lifts, you make room to hear His voice again. --- Personal Invitation Friend, if self-doubt, perfectionism, comparison, or people-pleasing have been quietly running your life — this is your moment to take one brave step forward. I want to personally invite you to join us for Moving Beyond Insecurity Coaching Week — five days of practical teaching, live coaching, and biblical encouragement designed to help you stop living from insecurity and start walking with clarity, courage, and confidence in Christ. And it's only $17. You don't have to keep shrinking back. Come take that one brave step with us: https://leslievernick.com/insecurity --- You are not too much. You are not asking for too much. And you are not alone in this. God sees the quiet ache of being overlooked. He is close to the brokenhearted, and He is not asking you to disappear — He is inviting you to show up, rooted in who He says you are, with your voice intact and your dignity restored. Change is possible. Healing is possible. And with His guidance and a little courage, so is the life where your needs are not just tolerated — but honored. We are so glad you're here.  

Fifteen years ago, the future of work seemed inevitable: bureaucracy was crumbling, adaptive organizations were the next default, and a whole movement of practitioners was going to get us there. That future never arrived. Agile transformation offices are being eliminated, the pendulum has swung hard back to command-and-control, and the companies we held up as proof are still the exceptions, not the rule. This week, Rodney and Sam take an honest look at the failure of the ways of working movement, including their own part in it. They dig into the mismatches that doomed so much of this work and get practical about what still works—because while the movement may have stalled, the moves still matter. -------------------------------- Ready to change your organization? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's talk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -------------------------------- Mentioned references: Bradlees Twilight and Sunshine Zone Buurtzorg Morning Star: BNW Ep. 54 with Doug Kirkpatrick Haier "Bayer under Bill": BNW Ep. 68 with Bill Anderson Mary Parker Follett org debt: FOHR Miniseries action meeting: BNW Ep. 80 strategy stack: AWWTR EP. 2 op rhythm: BNW Ep. 118 00:00 Intro + Check-in: Your first music purchase with your own money? 05:18 The failure of the new ways of working movement 07:54 What we mean by "failure" 11:08 ZIRP, COVID, and the swing back to command-and-control 15:27 What people will buy isn't actually what they need 17:30 Selling Sunshine Zone products for Twilight Zone work 20:12 Bottoms-up to a fault 25:01 Nobody has capacity to learn anymore 28:11 Tennis vs. golf: the new consulting posture 35:23 Is local change worth it? 38:42 Failure of the movement, not the moves 40:34 Change #1 - Go deeper 42:49 Change #2 - Orient to the outcome 44:47 Change #3 - Branching roadmaps and scenario planning 46:15 Change #4 - Build organizations that benefit from change 49:15 The End Sound engineering and design by Taylor Marvin of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coupe Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros break down how self-belief shapes identity, learning, and long-term success. Kevin reflects on an old dream that once felt impossible and reveals the deeper lesson: most limits are accepted internally before reality ever tests them.They discuss fantasy, visualization, rumination, action, insecurity, and the role of better questions in real growth. Belief matters, but only when it turns into skill, consistency, and self-awareness. Belief opens the door. Skill keeps you from getting escorted out._______________________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-sessionJoin the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group" – Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/_______________________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.

Change rarely happens through power alone—it happens through influence. Cindy Watson sits down with Suzanne Smith to discuss Negotiating Change: Why Influence Matters More Than Power. Cindy and Suzanne will explore how leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers can create lasting impact by building trust, inspiring action, and influencing meaningful change.   Discover why the ability to inspire, connect, and influence others is often more effective than relying on authority, and learn practical strategies to lead change, drive social impact, and achieve better negotiation outcomes.   In this episode, we will discover:   What are some common misunderstandings people have when it comes to social change? How to move from poor mindset to a meaningful action without burning out. How to build trust. How can emotional intelligence become a real advantage under pressure? How to stop forcing outcomes and start inviting alignment. And many more!   Learn more about Suzanne Smith:   Website: https://socialimpactarchitects.com/   Social Medias: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialImpactArchitects Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialtrendspot/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannesmithtx/                https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-impact-architects/ If you're looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at www.artofFeminineNegotiation.com if that sounds interesting to you.   Get Cindy's book here: Amazon   https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 EBook   https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 Barnes and Noble   https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of-feminine-negotiation-cindy-watson/1141499614?ean=9781631959776 CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: www.womenonpurpose.ca Website: www.practicingwithpurpose.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson Show: https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/media/podcast-2/ X(Twitter):  https://twitter.com/womenonpurpose1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hersuasion Email: cindy@womenonpurpose.ca  

The leadership guru James C. Maxwell said “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” Feels apt to this moment, doesn't it? People are anxious about the impact AI will have on their lives and careers. The pace and intensity of the change around us is likely to continue, so it is incumbent upon each individual to find their way through - to be their own change agent. David Goodtree, CEO and Founder at Foodgraph, joins the podcast to talk through some of the best approaches to assess the opportunity and imagine your growth path.

Moses was the father of two sons, Gershom and Eliezer, and he also served as a father figure to the entire Hebrew people as they escaped from slavery in Egypt.He loved his people and helped discipline and provide for them on their 40-year journey to the Promised Land. Imagine leading a frustrated, tired, hungry group of travelers through the desert — without air conditioning or handheld electronics — for four decades!So many aspects of Moses' life story seem larger-than-life, and he was indeed a hero of his time — but he was also merely a man. Moses' perseverance in the face of incredible challenges over the course of his life shows today's fathers that overwhelming tasks can be achieved when we stay close to God.Exodus 16:11–12 says, “The Lord said to Moses, ‘I have heard the grumbling of the Israelites. Tell them, ‘At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will be filled with bread. Then you will know that I am the Lord your God.'”The Israelites were afraid they would starve in the barren desert after fleeing Egypt, and complained to Moses that it would have been better if they had died by the Lord's hand in Egypt, where they had enough to eat, than to wander the desert without provisions. Imagine how frustrated Moses must have been! The Lord had miraculously saved the Israelites from slavery, and now they worried God wouldn't provide what they needed to survive.Through God's faithful guidance, Moses was able to shepherd the Israelites through 40 years of wilderness living. They quarreled with Moses. They accused him of leading them to disaster and ruin. They complained frequently — even after they had seen God's promises fulfilled. Yet still, Moses carried on. He brought every concern to the Lord, and with God's blessing and guidance, he was able to keep going.Philippians 4:6 says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”Moses teaches fathers that with God, all things are possible.God answers prayer, and desires intimate fellowship with every believer.No one can follow God's laws perfectly. We all need a Savior.Let's pray.Heavenly Father, sometimes parenting is exhausting! Thank you for the blessing of children, and we ask you to bless dads with patience to spare and to make your presence known to tired dads in the trenches who need your wisdom, and your grace. 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.

Watching the World Cup come to Dallas this year gave me a front-row seat to something most of us miss in our daily lives: the things we take for granted are literally blowing people's minds from across the globe. In this episode, I break down three sharp lessons the World Cup is teaching me about gratitude, commitment, and competing with respect. The peace you find somewhere else is the peace you brought with you, and if you want proof, just watch a guy from Italy lose his mind over free refills. This one will make you rethink where you are, how you show up, and who you keep showing up for. Key Takeaways The happiness and opportunity you think exists somewhere else is already available where you are. Change your lens before you change your location. The peace you find at the top of a mountain is the peace you brought there. Who you are follows you everywhere. If something truly matters to people, they will sacrifice and show up for it. That standard applies to how you show up for yourself too. You are the most neglected person in your own calendar. Blocking time for yourself is not optional. It is the foundation of showing up for everyone else. Competing with respect means recognizing that most people are chasing the same core goals. Celebrate differences without losing sight of shared purpose. Action Steps Identify one thing in your immediate life you have been overlooking or taking for granted, and spend five minutes today acknowledging its value. Block a recurring time on your calendar this week that is exclusively for you. Treat it with the same weight you would give a meeting with someone you deeply respect. Before your next competitive or high-stakes situation, find one thing to genuinely respect about the person or team across from you and let that shape how you engage. Notable Quote The peace you find at the top of a mountain is the peace that you brought there. Who you are is how it's going to be wherever you are.

Send us Fan MailWhat if conscious leadership begins with the part of your life you keep trying not to own? In today's episode, we get honest about self-leadership, personal responsibility, conscious growth, and the quiet daily choices that shape who you become. Leadership is not reserved for people with titles, teams, platforms, or authority. It starts in the private moments, especially when pain, fear, old patterns, and resistance make the easier path feel reasonable.We look at what it means to lead yourself first, how unconscious patterns can keep dysfunction alive, and why one harder decision can shift the way you show up in your life, relationships, and future. Stop waiting for life to hand you authority. Become the person your next chapter can safely follow.Here's a related episode that builds on today's conversation:#510 | How to Cultivate a Conscious Leader's Mindset - https://apple.co/4uzFAPOLearn more about:

What if the gap between what you want and what you get comes down to how you communicate? Today on The Next Big Idea Daily, we're exploring the art and science of human persuasion. MIT and Harvard Law negotiation experts John Richardson and Attia Qureshi bring us practical advice from their new book ⁠Never Settle: Persuasion and Negotiation Skills to Get What You Want⁠. Then, Sally Susman — Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Pfizer and one of Forbes' World's Most Influential CMOs — shares strategies from her 2023 book Breaking Through: Communicating to Open Minds, Move Hearts, and Change the World. Then, Whether you're trying to lead, persuade, or just get a better deal, these two have you covered.

A Shot in the Arm Media launches a new nine-part series produced in partnership with the UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences, built around the book Redefining Global Health in the 21st Century, co-authored by Dr. mike Reid (UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences) and Ambassador Eric Goosby (former U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and former PEPFAR Chief Medical Officer). In this prologue episode, Reid and Goosby explain why they wrote the book, what defined the “golden era” of global health since the early 2000s—the Global Fund, PEPFAR, Gavi—and why that progress now feels at risk under the Trump administration's cuts to USAID and PEPFAR. They introduce the book's central metaphor, borrowed from Cory Doctorow's concept of “enshittification,” to ask whether global health institutions are on the brink of decay, and argue that decline is a choice, not a destiny. The conversation previews the arc of the series—covering the old order, governance, financing, climate, technology and AI, and self-care for health workers—and closes with a call for honesty, bipartisanship and accountability, grounded in the legacies of Nelson Mandela and Steve Biko. 00:00 Introduction: Is the Greatest Threat to Global Health... Us? 00:49 Launching the Series: Redefining Global Health in the 21st Century 02:06 Meet the Authors: Dr. Mike Reid and Ambassador Eric Goosby 02:32 Why They Wrote This Book 03:28 Writing Through the Trump Transition 05:28 The Golden Era of Global Health 08:04 Shared Responsibility and Its Roots 10:21 What's Unraveling Now 11:34 Vancouver 1996 and the Roots of the Reckoning 12:18 Honoring Health Workers and Naming the Moral Injury 14:18 What Would Have to Change, Structurally and Politically 17:50 “Enshittification” and the Risk of Global Health Decline 20:30 Kuhn, Paradigm Shifts, and a New Vision for Global Health 22:17 Goosby's 38,000-Foot View: Aligning Need, Access and Governance 25:16 Reid on Financing, Governance, Science and New Tools 28:06 Mapping the Series and the Book's Chapters 32:11 Reform Agenda or Transformation Agenda? 35:19 Letters to My Daughters: Making Global Health Personal 37:31 Why Global Health Matters at Home 41:12 Does the Field Still Reflect Why We Got Into It? 43:18 Bipartisanship, Nelson Mandela and Steve Biko 46:18 Toward a Reckoning: Truth, Reconciliation and Accountability 51:02 “Not on Our Watch” 53:27 Holding the Administration to Account 56:32 The Book, Its Price, and Where to Find It 58:23 Sign-Off and What's Coming in Episode Two Learn more about the book: https://bit.ly/redefining-global-health More from UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences: https://globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu Check Out mike Reid's Substack: https://substack.com/@reimaginingglobalhealth Check Out Ben's Substack: https://substack.com/@benplumley1 Join the Conversation! What would it take for global health to avoid decline? Share your thoughts in the comments! Subscribe & Stay Updated: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch on YouTube & subscribe for more in-depth global health — and look out for a dedicated sub channel for Redefining Global Health in the 21st Century under A Shot in the Arm's YouTube home. Redefining Global Health in the 21st Century (Playlist on Youtube) https://bit.ly/rgh-podcast A Shot in the Arm Podcast Youtube (Main Channel) https://youtube.com/@shotarmpodcast

Prayer Moment 3 of 5 in JunePrayer for Understanding that Christ's Crucifixion was not Bad KarmaRight View of the Cross: Pray that the crucifixion is seen as Jesus' intentional sacrifice, not his punishment (Isaiah 53:5).Grace Over Karma: Pray for understanding that salvation is not earned through merit (Ephesians 2:8-9).Substitution: Pray that people understand Jesus took our place willingly (1 Peter 2:24).

Do you feel that? Change is in the wind as three creatives known for their work on lines like G.I. Joe Classified and Marvel Legends at Hasbro have made the move over to Boss Fight Studio. Join us for a deep dive chat with friends of the pod Lenny Panzica, Tony Collela, Cory Cantelupe, and Chris McLeod from Boss Fight Studio as we discuss the big move, what's in store, what they'll be working on, and what they're leaving behind in this nearly 2-hour mega episode. Stay up-to-date on all things Boss Fight Studio https://bossfightstudio.comFollow us @aic_podcast on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTubeStart creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more.Intro and other voices by Joe Azzarihttps://www.instagram.com/voicesbyjoe/Theme Music is "Game Boy Horror" by the Zombie DandiesProudly part of the Non-Productive Network

'BRING IT IN THE HOUSE' - is a 30-minute talk/entertainment Podcast Show that spotlights (M)usicians, (E)ntertainers, (A)rtists, and (L)eaders...get your M.E.A.L.! In this episode, host Milli Mills speaks with Founder/President of Change 1, CORTNEY JONES, Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 7:30 PM CST. Stream live at https://www.facebook.com/groups/707997614338693

Meine heutige Gesprächspartnerin hat ihre Ausbildung an der Kommunikationsakademie Hamburg abgeschlossen und ist diplomierte Kommunikationswirtin. Ihre berufliche Laufbahn begann bei Reemtsma, wo sie mehrere Jahre im Marketing tätig war und sich vom Trainee bis in strategische Führungsrollen entwickelt hat. In dieser Zeit lernte sie, wie Marken geführt werden und wie Organisationen Entscheidungen treffen. Es folgte der Schritt ins Unternehmertum. Als geschäftsführende Gesellschafterin baute sie eine Audioproduktion auf und entwickelte Lernformate für Kinder. Danach wechselte sie zum Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie, wo sie den Aufbau der Marketingabteilung verantwortete und an der internationalen Positionierung des Standorts Deutschland mitwirkte. Sie war Teil der Initiative „Deutschland – Land der Ideen“ und bewegte sich an der Schnittstelle von Wirtschaft, Politik und Kommunikation. Seit Ende der neunziger Jahre arbeitet sie als selbstständige Unternehmens- beraterin, Executive Coach und systemische Beraterin. Sie hat über 200 Führungskräfte und Gründer begleitet und unterstützt Organisationen in Transformationsprozessen. Ein besonderer Fokus liegt auf der Entwicklung von Leadership in Startups und im Zusammenspiel mit Investoren. Sie ist Founding Coach bei Ten More In und engagiert sich seit vielen Jahren für die Weiterentwicklung von Female Leadership. 2016 hat sie gemeinsam mit einem Partner die Methode „Denkende Hand“ entwickelt. Ein Ansatz, der neben dem Rationalen auch das Intuitive und Unbewusste sichtbar macht und damit neue Wege für Kommunikation, Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung eröffnet. Im Zentrum ihrer Arbeit steht die Überzeugung, dass Führung immer bei der eigenen Haltung beginnt und dass Selbstreflexion und Kommunikation die entscheidenden Fähigkeiten moderner Führung sind. Seit über neun Jahren beschäftigen wir uns in diesem Podcast mit der Frage, wie Arbeit den Menschen stärkt, statt ihn zu schwächen. Wir haben in mehr als 550 Folgen mit über 700 Gästen darüber gesprochen, was sich für sie verändert hat und was sich weiter ändern muss. Wie wird man vom Marketingprofi zur Executive Coach für Top Führungskräfte und was hat diesen Weg geprägt? Warum ist Live-Coaching ein so wirkungsvolles Format und was verändert sich dadurch für Führung und Lernen? Welche Rolle spielen Räume und Beziehungen gerade im digitalen Zeitalter und mit Blick auf KI für gute Zusammenarbeit? Fest steht: Für die Lösung unserer aktuellen Herausforderungen brauchen wir neue Impulse. Daher suchen wir weiter nach Methoden, Vorbildern, Erfahrungen, Tools und Ideen, die uns dem Kern von New Work näherbringen. Darüber hinaus beschäftigt uns von Anfang an die Frage, ob wirklich alle Menschen das finden und leben können, was sie im Innersten wirklich, wirklich wollen. Ihr seid bei On the Way to New Work, heute mit Nora Dahlström. [Hier](https://linktr.ee/onthewaytonewwork) findet ihr alle Links zum Podcast und unseren aktuellen Werbepartnern

A punto de cumplir 84 añazos -este próximo 18 de junio- Paul McCartney lanza un nuevo álbum. “The boys of Dungeon Lane”, una colección de canciones que beben de los recuerdos y las experiencias de adolescencia y juventud previas al momento en que su legendaria banda cambió la historia de la música. Un fantástico trabajo a manos de uno de los mayores talentos de la historia del pop.(Foto del podcast por Mary McCartney)Playlist;PAUL McCARTNEY “The days we left behind” (The boys of Dungeon Lane)PAUL McCARTNEY “Lost horizon” (The boys of Dungeon Lane)PAUL McCARTNEY “Down South” (The boys of Dungeon Lane)PAUL McCARTNEY “Mountain top” (The boys of Dungeon Lane)PAUL McCARTNEY “Home to us” (The boys of Dungeon Lane)PAUL McCARTNEY “Momma gets by” (The boys of Dungeon Lane)ROBYN HITCHCOCK “How to feel alright” (The confuser)DALLAS GOOD and RICHARD REED PARRY “Echo the part” (Were the watchtowers)THE HANGING STARS “Just a day” (Just a day)LEVITATION ROOM “Warmth of the sun” (2018)THE CROOKED RUGS “Change” (ST)NATURAL CHILD “Biloxi Blues” (Wooden)BILL CALLAHAM “Pathol O.G.” (My days of 58)LOU REED “Finish line” (Set the twilight reeling, 1996)Escuchar audio

“The Cost Of Conversational Debt” Join me and my guest Gustavo Razzetti (https://gustavorazzetti.com), a culture change instigator, speaker, and CEO of Fearless Culture, a culture design consultancy. He helps leaders build teams that talk about what matters—even when it's uncomfortable. His real-life insights come from leading more than 1,500 workshops with teams at Mars, Microsoft, Merck, Globant, and the Inter-American Development Bank. A regular contributor to Psychology Today, his work has been featured in The New York Times, BBC, and Forbes. He is the author of Remote, Not Distant and Stretch for Change. His newest book is Forward Talk: The Bold New Method For Getting Teams Unstuck. Gustavo helps teams say what everyone's thinking but no one's saying. SHOW NOTES SPONSORED BY: Soul of Business™ Experience Find out more at https://bit.ly/SOBECommunity   Summary Explore the transformative power of effective communication and culture in organizations with Gustavo Razzetti, author of Forward Talk. Discover how mastering conversational depth, trust, and addressing conversational debt can unlock team potential and foster a thriving organizational culture. Key Topics The role of communication in organizational culture The concept of conversational debt and how to address it Building trust within teams and organizations The importance of masterful communication and conflict management  Takeaways Effective communication is the foundation of organizational success. Conversational debt accumulates when conversations are avoided or misunderstood. Building trust requires intentional actions and positive requests. Cordial harmony can mask underlying issues that weaken teams. Small, forward-moving actions can start transforming organizational culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us know how to avoid conflict. We know how to keep the peace. Change the subject. Walk away. Pretend everything is fine.But what if peace is more than the absence of conflict?What if peace is about healing what's broken?This Sunday we'll continue our series A Beautiful Life as we explore one of Jesus' most challenging and beautiful teachings: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."

What if the real reason you're not taking action isn't about motivation, time, or strategy—but about who you believe you are? In this powerful solo episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider dives into the hidden force driving every action you take (or don't take): your identity. Backed by research and real-life experience, Kari unpacks how identity-based thinking shapes behavior, influences long-term success, and determines whether you follow through or stay stuck. Drawing from her own recent life transitions and recovery from serious injury, Kari shares how shifting her identity helped her navigate one of the hardest seasons of her life—and how you can do the same. In this episode, you'll learn: Why identity—not discipline—is the foundation of consistent action The science behind “I am” language and behavior change How your brain sees your future self as a stranger (and how to fix it) Why you can't outperform your identity—no matter how hard you try A simple 3-step framework to start shifting your identity today Key Takeaway: Every action you take is a vote for the person you believe you are. Change your identity—and your actions will follow. Call to Action: Declare who you are becoming. Share this episode and tag Kari with your “I am” statement. Resources: James Clear — Identity-Based Habits Atomic Habits (book reference) Article on identity: https://jamesclear.com/identity-based-habits  Hal Hershfield — Future Self Research UCLA profile & research: https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/faculty-and-research/marketing/faculty/hershfield  UCLA newsroom interview: https://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/hal-hershfield-finding-harmony-with-future-self-book  HBR article: https://hbr.org/2013/06/you-make-better-decisions-if-you-see-your-senior-self  NPR feature: https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1182387784  William Swann — Self-Verification Theory Wikipedia overview: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-verification_theory  Simply Psychology summary: https://www.simplypsychology.org/self-verification-theory.html  Amy Cuddy — Embodiment (use with caveat above) Original 2010 paper: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797610383437  TED Talk (47M views): https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are  Updated Q&A on the research: https://ideas.ted.com/inside-the-debate-about-power-posing-a-q-a-with-amy-cuddy/ 

What if the place that once made you feel behind is now proof that you have changed? In today's episode, Kevin and Alan examine self-belief, identity, and the clarity that comes from revisiting your old life with new awareness. Kevin reflects on returning to his hometown, passing the gas station where he once felt stuck, and walking through the hospital where he worked overnight shifts cleaning bathrooms. Alan adds perspective on why progress is often easier to see from a distance.This episode is about self-awareness, consistency, and recognizing growth before you underestimate what is still possible. Revisit the scene. Check the evidence. Then stop taking advice from the version of you that was just trying to survive._______________________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-sessionJoin the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group" – Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/_______________________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.

Welcome to episode #1040 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). Long before artificial intelligence became the dominant business conversation, Sangeet Paul Choudary was helping leaders understand another profound shift in economic power: the rise of platforms. As the co-author of Platform Revolution, founder of Platform Thinking Labs, advisor to global corporations and governments, and a respected thinkers on digital business models, Sangeet has spent years studying how technology changes the sources of competitive advantage and reshapes entire industries. His latest book, Reshuffle - Who Wins When AI Restacks The Knowledge Economy, extends that work into the age of artificial intelligence, exploring what happens when the expertise, judgment and know-how that once lived inside individuals and organizations increasingly migrates into software systems. In this conversation, Sangeet explains why AI represents far more than a productivity upgrade. He argues that every major technological shift changes what is scarce, and when scarcity changes, value moves with it. Drawing on examples ranging from Kodak and Netflix to cloud computing, software platforms and global supply chains, he explores why some organizations adapt while others become trapped by the assumptions that made them successful in the first place. The discussion also examines the changing nature of economic power, the growing importance of digital sovereignty, the future of knowledge work, and the risks of assuming that today's business models will survive tomorrow's technological realities. Throughout the conversation, Sangeet offers a framework for understanding not just what AI can do, but how leaders can rethink their organizations, industries and careers when the foundations of value creation are being rewritten in real time. Enjoy the conversation… Running time: 1:00:47. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Listen and subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Listen and subscribe over at Spotify. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Thinking With Mitch Joel. Feel free to connect to me directly on LinkedIn. Check out ThinkersOne. Here is my conversation with Sangeet Paul Choudary. Reshuffle - Who Wins When AI Restacks The Knowledge Economy. Platform Thinking Labs. Platform Revolution. Follow Sangeet on X. Follow Sangeet on LinkedIn. Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction to Sangeet Chaudhary and Reshuffle. (02:51) - The Impact of Technological Shifts on Value Creation. (05:51) - Understanding Architectural Constraints in Business. (09:07) - The Role of Supply Chain in Innovation. (12:10) - AI's Influence on Software and Business Models. (14:56) - Navigating Uncertainty in AI Adoption. (18:04) - The Future of Economic Power and Sovereignty. (21:00) - Cultural Shifts in Power Dynamics. (23:53) - The Mechanisms of Change in AI and Business. (26:52) - The Balance of Sovereignty and Dominance. (29:46) - The Future of Work in an AI-Driven Economy. (32:44) - The Broader Implications of AI on Society. (36:40) - Conclusion and Reflections on Reshuffle.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Get your Hosea Scripture Journal now. Have you ever said the right thing, but then changed nothing? That's the fake repentance that Hosea exposes in Hosea 6:1: Come, let us return to the Lord; for he has torn us, that he may heal us; he has struck us down, and he will bind us up. — Hosea 6:1 "Come, let us return to the Lord…" sounds right. It sounds spiritual. It even sounds hopeful. But when you read closely, something is missing. There is no confession, no ownership, no naming of sin—just a general desire for things to get better. Israel acknowledges that God has ripped them apart, but they never acknowledge why. Now they want healing, but they avoid the root issue. They want restoration, but not repentance. And that's the danger. Because repentance that sounds right can still be wrong. This is what "fake" repentance looks like. It uses spiritual language without deep surrender. It asks God to fix the outcome, the situation, the circumstance, without ever asking Him to change our heart. And if we're honest, we do the same thing. We pray, "God, help me." We say, "God, forgive me." We promise, "God, I'll do better." But underneath those words, the same patterns stay the same. We continue the same habits. We continue the same sin, abusing the grace extended to us. Why? Because nothing actually changed. Real repentance is not just saying "I repent"—it is accompanied by a change in direction. It is not returning to God for relief; it is turning away from the very thing that caused the distance in the first place. That's what Israel refused to do. And it's what you have to face. Where in your life are you saying the right things but avoiding the real change? Where have your prayers become words instead of surrender? Fake repentance sounds right, but it costs you nothing when it costs God his Son, and it costs Jesus his life. Real repentance will cost you something. It will cost your pride, your habits, and your excuses. But it is the only kind that leads to healing. What are you saying you'll change, that you have not changed? Change it. That's repentance. DO THIS: Stop offering vague prayers. Name one specific sin today, confess it clearly, and take one concrete step to turn from it. ASK THIS: Where am I saying the right things but not actually changing? What sin have I avoided naming directly? What would real repentance look like in my life right now? PRAY THIS: God, help me move beyond empty words. Show me where I need to truly repent and give me the courage to turn. Amen. PLAY THIS: "We Repent"

Katie Cluff didn't plan to spend her life in recovery work. She planned to design interiors. She worked at Baskin-Robbins as a teenager, serving ice cream, dreaming of something different. Then life happened. Her father had 35 years of sobriety. She didn't. She fought the diagnosis for years — "I didn't want to be an alcoholic like my dad." But denial isn't a solution, and by her early twenties, Katie found herself in treatment. The first of many attempts. "For the first several years, I think I was doing it for my dad and not for me." That changed when she had a spiritual awakening during a family dynamics lecture. She saw herself — really saw herself — and for the first time, accepted that she was an alcoholic. Today, Katie is employee #5 at Recovery Centers of America. She's been with the organization since the vision phase in 2014, before the first center opened in 2017. She was there for the first call. The first patient. The first miracle. Now RCA has 12 inpatient treatment centers, and Katie is still answering her phone at midnight. The Consciousness Scale: Brandon's Framework Meets Katie's Work During the conversation, Brandon introduces a "map of consciousness" developed by David Hawkins — a logarithmic scale running from 0 to 1,000 that maps human emotions from shame (20) up to enlightenment (700-1,000). Courage sits at 200. Below that threshold, people are trapped in fear, grief, and apathy. They can't see a way out. Change feels impossible. But at 200 — courage — things open up. Possibility emerges. Someone in that state can finally pick up the phone. "Once you have courage and you step into it, because it's scary, change is scary... it takes some courage to step into the unknown." The problem: courage is fragile. Someone can be at 200 in the morning and back down to 100 by noon. Fear rushes back. Doubt creeps in. Here's what Katie and the RCA team do to keep people in that state of courage long enough to actually take action: How RCA Keeps Callers in a State of Courage When someone calls RCA, they're in a fragile state. They've maybe hit a bottom — a DUI, a relationship falling apart, a moment of raw honesty with themselves. But that moment can evaporate fast. Here's how Katie and the RCA team hold the space: Urgency without pressure — "We need to move fast, but we're not going to rush you." Compassionate tone — "I understand. I've been there." Non-judgment — "No matter how many times you've been before, I'm glad you're alive." Vulnerability — "I'll sometimes share my own experience. I tell them: I've lost everything too." Presence — Sometimes there are no words. Sometimes presence is the whole message. The Eagles Partnership: Breaking Stigma One Tailgate at a Time RCA partnered with the Philadelphia Eagles for a sober tailgate event — and the response was overwhelmingly positive. "The majority of comments were really positive and really pumped. People were saying: this is great for the Eagles, this is great for recovery." The goal isn't to convert people into recovery. It's to normalize it. To show that you can go to a sporting event, have fun, be part of the crowd — without drinking. The alcohol industry has taken an $800 billion hit in recent years. Sober bars are opening. Mocktail culture is trending. The tide is turning. But for people in active addiction, "Miller Time" still feels like the only option. RCA's job is to show them another way. Staff Growth at RCA — From Housekeeper to Executive One of the things Katie is most proud of at RCA: watching staff members grow. There's a man who started as a housekeeper, changing sheets and cleaning rooms. Today he's in a leadership role. Another employee started slicing deli meat at the grocery store. Katie hired him as a recovery support specialist. He became an admissions coordinator. Her nephew started answering phones. Today he's a vice president. "It takes a special individual. It takes a special individual's heart to do this work." RCA doesn't just hire for credentials. They hire for "why." Why do you want to do this work? If the answer isn't coming from a place of service, the job will break you. The Nephew Story — Answering the Call That Was Meant for You Five years ago, Katie's nephew called her. His roommate had overdosed. Katie dropped everything, drove to the apartment, and sat with him. She let him stay on her couch for four days. She didn't have the right words. Nobody does in those moments. But she didn't leave. Today, her nephew has almost 10 years of sobriety. "I was supposed to answer that phone call. I was supposed to. None of the meetings that day mattered anymore." That's the work. Not dramatic. Not glamorous. Just showing up. Being present. Answering the call. You don't have to have it all figured out. You just have to be brave enough to call. https://recoverycentersofamerica.com/

Most people spend years trying to change their circumstances while avoiding the one thing creating them: themselves.Your relationships, income, health, opportunities, confidence, and results are not random. They are reflections of your standards, habits, mindset, and identity.In this episode, I break down the concept of alignment, why life gives you what you're compatible with, and how changing who you are changes what becomes possible.Watch new documentary: Change the family Tree.

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