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Looking for an educational overview of today's most commonly searched retirement planning topics? In this episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast, Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase provide context around retirement income planning, tax considerations, and widely referenced financial frameworks, helping listeners better understand how these concepts are typically discussed. • Review how Roth IRA conversions are generally evaluated and why converting an entire retirement account balance in a single tax year can materially affect taxable income calculations. • Explain how marginal tax brackets apply to large conversions and why simplified terms like “tax bomb” may not fully reflect how tax liability is determined. • Highlight considerations associated with forgotten or inactive 401(k) accounts and why consolidation is often discussed from an organizational or administrative perspective. • Examine how withdrawal flexibility prior to Social Security eligibility is commonly framed when discussing early-retirement income planning. • Outline factors frequently reviewed when evaluating whether life insurance coverage remains appropriate as family and financial circumstances change. • Clarify how Secure 2.0 legislation outlines limited 529 plan–to–Roth IRA rollovers, including applicable statutory rules, eligibility criteria, and contribution constraints. • Compare the traditionally cited 4% withdrawal framework with alternative retirement income scenarios that include pensions or guaranteed fixed-rate income sources. • Discuss how “dry powder” reserves are often described using bond ETFs or money market ladders within retirement planning conversations. • Evaluate the role small- and mid-capitalization stocks may play alongside large-cap equities within diversified, long-term portfolio discussions. • Reframe home value benchmarks in an inflationary environment while noting why mortgage status is often considered when assessing retirement readiness. Listen and subscribe to the Retire Sooner Podcast for ongoing discussions that explore retirement planning concepts, market context, and long-term financial considerations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we unpack why bold visions fade and share a simple 15-minute reset to realign goals with who we are becoming. We show how to turn drift into direction with a living vision, clear priorities, and a cadence that keeps progress real.In this episode we will explore:• Reasons leaders drift from their vision• Difference between dreaming and directing action• Impact of competing priorities on focus• Why a vision must evolve as you grow• A 15-minute reflection to refresh clarity• Monthly review and weekly habits to prevent drift• Linking outcomes to metrics and ownership• How updated vision restores meaning to goalsGoal Setting SuccessIf you're ready to set goals you'll actually achieve, the Goal Setting Success course will help you do it. This self-paced experience walks you through the same framework I've used for years with leaders and advisors to create meaningful goals and a plan that drives real results.Inside the course, you'll learn how to:Clarify your vision for successReflect on what worked and what didn'tBrainstorm strategies with focus and intentionCreate a clear, actionable plan for the year aheadStart the new year with clarity, confidence, and structure.Listeners of the Elite Achievement Podcast can save $50 with code PODCAST50 at checkout.Enroll today at kristinburke.com/goal-setting-success-courseConnect with KristinLinkedInWebsiteGoal Setting Success Course
As this year comes to a close, we want to share one final conversation with you—not to give you more to do, but to offer a moment to pause. In our final episode of the year, John McGee shares five simple ways to finish the year by leading yourself well, creating space for reflection and clarity as you step into what's next. Key takeaways from this episode: Attend to the people closest to you End the year in gratitude Simplify your habits and focus Clarify what truly matters Create space for joy and renewed energy More than anything, this episode is our way of saying thank you for your faithfulness and the many unseen ways you've shown up to serve God's people this year. Church Leaders Conference is Watermark Resources' annual event designed to refresh, equip, and inspire church leaders. Whether you're a senior pastor, small group leader, tech director, or serve in operations, CLC offers two full days of practical training, biblical encouragement, and behind-the-scenes access to real ministry in action. Through main stage sessions, over 50 breakout options, and live ministry showcases, attendees gain tools and insights to strengthen their leadership and better serve their local churches. Join us on April 27-28 or April 29-30, 2026 in Dallas, TX. Learn more and register at CLC26.com.
Our October Office Hour went into detail on the Capture, Clarify, and Relect steps. We also discussed procrastination and its causes. That led us to consider closed vs flexible task lists. You can watch the entire Office Hour from October 2025 at GTD Connect. -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity. Sign up for a free guest pass Learn about membership options Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to success. It's easy to get distracted and overwhelmed. Stay focused and increase productivity with GTD Connect—a subscription-based online learning center from the David Allen Company. GTD Connect gives you access to a wealth of multimedia content designed to help you stay on track and deepen your awareness of principles you can also learn in GTD courses, coaching, and by reading the Getting Things Done book. You'll also get the support and encouragement of a thriving global community of people you won't find anywhere else. If you already know you'd like to join, click here to choose from monthly or annual options. If you'd like to try GTD Connect free for 14 days, read on for what's included and how to get your free trial. During your 14-day free trial, you will have access to: Recorded webinars with David Allen & the certified coaches and trainers on a wide range of productivity topics GTD Getting Started & Refresher Series to reinforce the fundamentals you may have learned in a GTD course, coaching, or book Extensive audio, video, and document library Slice of GTD Life series to see how others are making GTD stick David Allen's exclusive interviews with people in his network all over the world Lively members-only discussion forums sharing ideas, tips, and tricks Note: GTD Connect is designed to reinforce your learning, and we also recommend that you take a course, get individual coaching, or read the Getting Things Done book. Ready to start your free trial?
Have you ever looked around your life and thought, “I can't keep living like this, but I don't know how to change?” You're not alone—and this episode is proof. Today, we're pulling back the curtain on real-life transformation as three courageous women—Rhonda, Jill, and Christine—share how the Empowered to Change program became the turning point in their painful, confusing, and lonely journeys. With raw honesty, these women recount where they began: stuck, afraid, unsure of who they were. And where they are now? Confident, courageous, and deeply rooted in Christ. You'll hear how they found clarity, community, and tools to step into the light—and how you can too. Key Takeaways You're Not Alone in the Fog Each woman entered Empowered to Change feeling lost and overwhelmed. Christine didn't even know her favorite color. Rhonda couldn't say she was a woman—she still saw herself as a little girl trying to manage everyone around her. Jill held her head low, gripped by shame. But God met them in their confusion, and they discovered they didn't have to walk alone. Identity Reclaimed Through Clarity and Courage Empowered to Change helped these women strip away the lies that kept them small and silent. As they did the internal work of self-awareness, self-reflection, and self-correction, their true God-given identities began to surface. Rhonda said it best: “I was fearfully dependent. Now I am confidently interdependent—me, God, and the other person.” Tools That Equip You for Real Life These women didn't just gain insight—they learned practical tools that changed the way they engaged with their relationships. Whether it was rehearsing hard conversations in the mirror, using healthy boundaries, or naming their emotions for the first time, they began to walk in freedom. “I didn't have a ‘no.' Now I can say ‘no' and mean it,” Rhonda shared. The Power of Safe Sisterhood A pivotal part of their growth? Community. These women found safety, support, and spiritual sisterhood within their group—and five years later, they're still walking together. They laugh, pray, and celebrate each other's wins and struggles. The healing they experienced made room for deep, lasting connection. Healing Is Possible—And Worth the Risk Perhaps the most powerful transformation was internal. Jill no longer suffers from migraines that once plagued her during her emotional turmoil. Christine now lives empowered and on mission. And Rhonda walks in the strength and courage she found in God. Their stories remind us that healing takes brave steps—but the reward is wholeness, freedom, and a deeper relationship with Christ. Personal Invitation If you heard yourself in these women's stories—if you're in that place of confusion, fear, or longing to rediscover who you are—Empowered to Change might be your next brave step. This Christ-centered coaching experience helps you: Clarify your identity in Christ Develop tools to navigate destructive patterns Build courage, set boundaries, and find your voice Walk in community with other women who truly get it Learn more and register here: https://www.leslievernick.com/growth
Send us a textWhat happens when you're a single mom, your life needs a reset, and you decide you're done waiting for permission? In this episode of The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast, Angela sits down with Rebekah Higgs (DIY MOM)—a creator, renovator, designer, and former indie musician who rebuilt her life (and her career) by embracing the “make it happen” mindset.Rebekah shares her powerful pivot from a struggling musician and waitress to building the DIY MOM brand, landing a TV series, and creating opportunities through resilience, creativity, and showing up imperfectly. This conversation is a refreshing reminder that you don't need perfect conditions—you need the next brave step.In This Episode, You'll LearnHow Rebekah transitioned from music to film, content creation, and building the DIY MOM brand as a single parentWhy “good enough” creates momentum and how letting go of perfection helps you move forwardWhat it really looks like to build a business when income is inconsistent—and how to develop the entrepreneur mindset to handle itHow Rebekah thinks about feminist entrepreneurship, scarcity vs. abundance, and being a trailblazer (even when others profit from the path you helped create)The practical strategy that protects your creativity: outsourcing, delegating, and making space for real restHow Rebekah models work ethic, values, and generosity for her daughter—and why community impact mattersA powerful reflection for mompreneurs: don't just follow passion—identify your talents (and ask others what they see in you)Favorite TakeawaysPerfection is a trap—progress is built through imperfect action and learning in public.Creativity requires space—burnout blocks vision, so build support systems sooner than you think you “deserve” them.Clarify your next step by naming your talents—sometimes the fastest path forward is what you're already naturally good at.Connect with Rebekah Higgs (DIY MOM)Instagram: @diymom.caWatch DIY MOM: Stream on Binge TV and on her YouTube channelConnect with AngelaWant to keep the conversation going, explore coaching, or learn more about the GEM community? Connect with Angela at mombusinesscoach.com.If You Loved This Episode…Share it with a mompreneur friend who needs a reminder that “good enough” is powerful.Follow The Good Enough Mompreneur Podcast so you never miss an episode.Leave a review—it helps more moms find this show.Keywords: single mom entrepreneur, DIY Mom, Rebekah Higgs, women in business, mompreneur mindset, resilience, letting go of perfection, creative entrepreneurship, influencer marketing, feminist entrepreneurship, burnout recovery, confidence for women, Good Enough Mompreneur PodcastConnect with Angela at MomBusinessCoach.com ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Leave a Review on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen!
How can a 10X mindset replace incremental goals with focused, brave action that scales monthly giving and clarifies what to stop doing?• 10X mindset versus incremental growth• letting go of low-leverage work • applying bold goals to monthly giving growth • risk reframed as focus and resource questions Resources Mentioned:Join the Sustainer Slack Group — completely free. The Mini Monthly Giving Mastermind + Retreat "10x Is Easier Than 2X" - By Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin HardyMessage me on LinkedIn (Dana Snyder) or Instagram (@positivequation) to learn more.Already have a monthly giving program? The Mini Monthly Giving Mastermind starts in January and is just for you. Register now for the FREE Monthly Giving Summit on February 25-26th, the only virtual event where nonprofits unite to master monthly giving, attract committed believers, and fund the future with confidence. Let's Connect! Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show! My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good. Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!
Countdown: Top 10 Most Loved Brands of 2025#10 — Olive GardenBreadsticks! Endless salad.General excitement.#9 — Mountain Mike's PizzaNot a local option for the hosts.Quick note that it's a national brand.#8 — Texas RoadhouseAcknowledgment of local locations, including new ones.Share personal experiences.#7 — Nothing Bundt CakesSurprise at the ranking.Reactions to the popularity of the brand.#6 — BJ's Restaurant & BrewhousePraise for the food.Mention the famous Pizookie dessert.#5 — In-N-Out BurgerNot available locally, but loved by those who grew up with it.Funny note about order 67 being removed due to customers' antics.#4 — First WatchGreat breakfast spot.Hosts discuss visiting frequently.Quick mention of bar options (bottomless mimosas?).#3 — BBQ Chicken (all lowercase)Not familiar in Florida.Quick commentary on unknown brands on the list.#2 — Trader Joe'sHosts don't shop there because it's not nearby.Talk about its cult-like fan base.#1 — Dave's Hot ChickenHighlighted as the #1 most loved brand.Hosts discuss:New locations popping up everywhere.Traffic chaos near locations.Surprising fact: Drake and Samuel L. Jackson invested, helping its explosive growth.Clarify it's Dave's, not Drake's Hot Chicken.Personal desire to try it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Year-End Money Moves, Market Shifts, and Tax Changes: What's Shaping Retirement Conversations Description: Get ready for a clear, well-structured look at today's widely searched financial and retirement topics. In this episode of the Money Matters Podcast, Wes Moss and Jeff Lloyd provide informational context on market history, tax rules, consumer data, and economic developments—without forecasting or suggesting strategies. Review the Enron collapse as a historical case study and explain how Nvidia's position in the S&P 500 reflects the routine rebalancing and evolution of major market indexes. Outline the Federal Reserve's interest rate cycle and describe recent policy decisions as part of the current economic backdrop. Summarize Black Friday and Cyber Monday spending figures to illustrate how consumer activity is monitored during peak shopping periods. Note how changes in gas prices may affect household cash flow and day-to-day spending considerations. Highlight that all S&P 500 sectors reported positive performance this year and acknowledge the sectors that showed stronger historical results, without implying any future performance or recommendations. Present scheduled 2026 tax provisions and identify areas often reviewed by taxpayers, including SALT deduction parameters and charitable contribution thresholds. Explain updates related to HSA eligibility and outline expanded flexibility introduced within 529 plan guidelines. Clarify the timing requirements associated with the 30% clean energy credit for qualifying home improvements completed within the current tax year. Describe the reinstatement of 100% bonus depreciation for certain types of business equipment under current tax law. This episode offers an informational overview for listeners who want to stay aware of economic and financial topics relevant to retirement planning conversations. Listen and subscribe to the Money Matters Podcast to continue receiving clear, well-framed discussions about markets, taxes, and long-term financial structures.
Are you building your 2026 plan on a shaky foundation? If your goals don't align with your North Star, you're setting yourself up for busyness and burnout, not meaningful breakthrough. In the newest episode of Empowerment Minutes, we introduce the critical concept of the North Star: a combination of three essential areas that serve as the guiding force for your year ahead. This must be defined before setting any major goals or creating your dream board. We walk you through exactly how to create your powerful North Star statement for 2026. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform and get clarity! Looking for a structured approach? Look out for my Dream Big and Live Your Dreams Boldly Workbook, the perfect companion resource going live December 15th to help you put this plan into action because goals without direction create motion, not meaning—your North Star turns movement into impact.
Many people make more money and somehow feel more afraid. Afraid to decide. Afraid to lose. Afraid to look foolish. Afraid to miss out. https://www.youtube.com/live/00ErZ7MiuEM This isn't a fringe problem. It's everywhere.And it's solvable. Bruce and I recorded this episode to hand you a simple tool you can use to reframe fear and build the kind of financial life that runs on clarity, certainty, and stewardship. Overcoming financial fear starts hereWhat Financial Fear Really IsMake Financial Fear Work For YouScarcity vs Abundance With MoneyWhy Typical Financial Planning Fuels AnxietyTraditional Planning Builds CertaintyPut Money Back In Its PlaceHow Media and Culture Feed FearThe Practical System To Overcome Financial FearTypical Planning vs Traditional PlanningTypical PlanningTraditional PlanningOvercoming Financial Fear: From scarcity to abundance – your next stepBuild certainty, not anxiety – listen in and take your next stepBook A Strategy CallFAQ – Overcoming Financial FearWhat causes financial fear?How do I overcome financial fear fast?What is the abundance mindset with money?Is money good or evil?Why does typical retirement planning increase anxiety?How do cash flowing assets reduce financial fear?How does whole life insurance help with financial fear?What is traditional financial planning? Overcoming financial fear starts here If you've ever hesitated before a money decision, second guessed yourself after signing the paperwork, or stayed stuck because the “what ifs” grew louder than your purpose, you've met financial fear. This article will help you: Understand what financial fear really is, and why even high net worth families feel it. Swap a scarcity mindset for an abundance mindset without pretending fear disappears. See why typical planning fuels anxiety and how traditional planning builds certainty. Put money back in its place as a neutral tool and elevate stewardship. Take practical steps today to move from reaction to intentional design. If fear has been in the driver's seat, it's time to move it to the passenger side and make it serve your mission. What Financial Fear Really Is Let's start at the root. Fear is not your enemy. It's a God-given alarm for imminent danger. As Bruce says, fear can save your life when a car barrels toward you. You don't want to pause and philosophize. You jump. The problem is when that same survival response starts running your money decisions. You either freeze and hoard, or you sprint from shiny object to shiny object because you're afraid to miss out. Different behaviors. Same scarcity. I've watched fear show up in two common ways: Fear of running outThe miser mindset. White knuckles. No generosity. No strategic investment. Just “hold on or else.” Fear of missing outThe constant upgrader. Bigger house, better boat, newer thing. Always chasing, never satisfied. Both are scarcity. Neither is abundance. Abundance isn't reckless. It's not denial. It's a settled conviction that value creation is limitless, and that you can make wise, long range decisions because you are a producer, not just a consumer. Make Financial Fear Work For You The most successful people don't lack fear.They refuse to let fear set the agenda. They put emotions under the leadership of a renewed mind. They use fear as a prompt to prepare, to do the work, to practice courage, and to move anyway. Here's a quick loop Bruce and I use: Name the fear. Say it out loud. Interrogate it. What's the real risk, the real timeline, the real magnitude? Reframe it. What productive action can this fear fuel today? Act. Small, specific steps beat ruminating every time. Review. Talk to yourself like you talk to a friend. Record wins. Build evidence. Courage is a muscle.Train it. Scarcity vs Abundance With Money I like to picture a continuum with scarcity at the bottom and abundance at the top. On both ends of the bell curve, scarcity looks different but feels the same. On one end, scarcity hoards and hides. On the other, scarcity spends to soothe and signal. Abundance sits at the top and does something else entirely. It designs a system where money can be saved, used, enjoyed, replenished, and directed toward a bigger mission. It recognizes that money follows value, and value flows from serving people well. Abundance knows this truth: Money is neutral.It's a magnifier of the soul. Put money in the hands of a wise steward and it multiplies blessing. Put money in the hands of a fool and it multiplies damage. Money did not change the heart. It revealed it. This is why character formation, family culture, and clear guidance are not side notes in finance. They are the engine. Why Typical Financial Planning Fuels Anxiety Typical planning was built to end your productivity.Work until X. Stop. Spend down the pile. Hope you don't outlive it. Because the goal is “stop,” the math has to guess a thousand variables. Guess your lifespan. Guess returns. Guess inflation. Guess taxes. Run a Monte Carlo and call it “certainty.” It's not certainty. It's a string of guesses. When your entire strategy rests on projections you can't control, you feed fear. You start managing to the simulation instead of managing to your mission. You also fragment your financial life into compartments that don't talk to each other. Save a little here, speculate a little there, and pray it nets out. No wonder so many feel anxious. Traditional Planning Builds Certainty Traditional planning doesn't ask, “When can I stop being productive?”It asks, “How do I keep producing, stewarding, and compounding value for generations?” That one shift changes everything. Traditional planning prioritizes: Cash flowing assets over pure appreciationThink businesses and investments that spin off usable cash today and tomorrow. Liquidity and control so you can seize opportunitiesDry powder matters. Optionality reduces fear. Properly designed whole life insurance as a foundational assetGuaranteed cash value, contractual certainty, and a death benefit that refills the family bucket. This is family banking and a reliable backstop that turns risk setbacks into recoverable chapters. Integrated estate design that includes guidanceA will and trust are the shell. A string family culture, Memorandum of Trust, clear roles, and love letters are the substance. Don't just transfer assets. Transfer wisdom and intent. A producer mindsetWe don't retire from purpose. We refine it. We build the family enterprise and train the next generation to steward it. Traditional planning removes guesswork where you can and embraces guarantees where they exist. That is how you replace fear with confidence. Put Money Back In Its Place Many people carry a hidden belief that money is bad. Movies preach it. Social feeds imply it. And if you've absorbed “money is evil,” you will sabotage your own success and feel guilty about every win. I love the picture Bruce learned on the football field. Football didn't build character. It revealed it. Money is the same. It shows what is already true in your heart and in your habits. When money is your god, it runs your life and ruins your relationships. When God is first and people are second and you include yourself in the command to love your neighbor as yourself, money becomes a powerful means to bless, build, and multiply good. Order brings peace. Peace calms fear. How Media and Culture Feed Fear Fear sells. Whether it's the markets, politics, or the latest doom headline, your attention is the product. If you feed fear 24 hours a day, fear will set your financial thermostat. We do something very simple in our family. We curate inputs. We stay informed without bathing in anxiety. Perspective is your most valuable asset. Guard it. The Practical System To Overcome Financial Fear Let's translate this into steps you can take this week. Audit your mindset.Write down three places fear is currently driving your decisions. Name whether it's fear of running out or fear of missing out. Clarify your long-range vision.Lift your eyes. Where do you want your family to be in 25, 50, 200 years? What values do you want embedded in your lineage? Your vision pulls you forward better than fear pushes you around. Strengthen liquidity and cash flow.Increase savings. Build or acquire cash flowing assets. Stop relying solely on appreciation and projections. Add guarantees where they belong.Evaluate properly structured whole life insurance as part of your base. Use it to store capital, access liquidity, and provide a guaranteed death benefit that refills the bucket and de-risks the plan. Integrate your estate design with guidance.Build or update your will and trust. Write your Memorandum of Trust. Clarify roles. Draft love letters to your heirs. Do not leave interpretation to chance. Build producer habits.Study. Create. Serve. Keep solving real problems. Producers attract opportunities. Opportunities expand options. Options reduce fear. Practice the self-talk you'd give a friend.Review wins. Document what worked. Speak to yourself with the same encouragement you offer others. This widens your capacity to choose faith over fear. Typical Planning vs Traditional Planning Use this quick contrast to evaluate your current path. Typical Planning End date focus Spend down a pile Reliant on projections Fragmented accounts Rate of return obsession High anxiety, low control Traditional Planning Ongoing production Cash flow focus Guarantees where possible Integrated system Value creation obsession High certainty, higher control Choose your operating system. Choose your outcomes. Overcoming Financial Fear: From scarcity to abundance – your next step
Regarding duchening, especially on Yom Kippur, the Rebbe advises verifying the practice with Chabad kohanim in Eretz Yisrael, relying on inherited tradition—since lived custom outweighs written rulings in such matters. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/003/5895
Stay informed about today's highly-searched retirement and financial planning topics in this new episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast with Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase. Gain clear, accessible context on economic trends, retirement rules, portfolio structures, and planning conversations that are shaping long-term decision-making discussions. • Explore how the proposed 50-year mortgage is influencing conversations around affordability, home-equity timelines, and shifting real estate structures. • Recognize how the K-shaped economy reflects differing financial experiences across households and shapes discussions about consumer sentiment and wealth-building patterns. • Clarify how mortgage leverage and ultra-long terms relate to borrowing structures, payoff timelines, and the considerations homeowners may evaluate. • Understand how equal-weighted investing frameworks are designed to help distribute exposure more evenly across sectors to address concentration awareness. • Review how equal-weighted and sector-weighted ETFs and mutual funds structure market exposure and present alternative allocation methodologies. • Assess the factors often discussed when evaluating early Social Security filing, especially when immediate income needs are already met. • Compare modeled scenarios that illustrate how different 401(k) contribution timelines can affect projected balances under various assumptions. • Examine informational considerations for highly compensated employees, including restoration plan structures, tax mechanics, and withdrawal rules. • Weigh the structural differences between W-2 and 1099 income in high-income medical professions, including taxation, liability frameworks, and benefits access. • Explore available approaches for high earners encountering Roth IRA limits, such as after-tax contributions, mega-backdoor Roth structures, and ETF allocation strategies. • Hear listener questions addressing savings habits, employer-plan options, and retirement-plan mechanics discussed in real-world scenarios. • Identify informational steps that may support ongoing awareness throughout different stages of retirement planning. If you want to stay current on the retirement conversations shaping today's financial landscape, listen and subscribe to the Retire Sooner Podcast. Join Wes Moss, Christa DiBiase, and the Retire Sooner community for grounded, ongoing discussions aimed at helping listeners stay informed and intentional about long-term planning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we unpack why bold visions fade and share a simple 15-minute reset to realign goals with who we are becoming. We show how to turn drift into direction with a living vision, clear priorities, and a cadence that keeps progress real.In this episode we will explore:• Reasons leaders drift from their vision• Difference between dreaming and directing action• Impact of competing priorities on focus• Why a vision must evolve as you grow• A 15-minute reflection to refresh clarity• Monthly review and weekly habits to prevent drift• Linking outcomes to metrics and ownership• How updated vision restores meaning to goalsGoal Setting SuccessIf you're ready to set goals you'll actually achieve, the Goal Setting Success course will help you do it. This self-paced experience walks you through the same framework I've used for years with leaders and advisors to create meaningful goals and a plan that drives real results.Inside the course, you'll learn how to:Clarify your vision for successReflect on what worked and what didn'tBrainstorm strategies with focus and intentionCreate a clear, actionable plan for the year aheadStart the new year with clarity, confidence, and structure.Listeners of the Elite Achievement Podcast can save $50 with code PODCAST50 at checkout.Enroll today at kristinburke.com/goal-setting-success-courseConnect with KristinLinkedInWebsiteGoal Setting Success Course
Key Topics Covered:1. Why Executives Choose Portfolio CareersMany senior leaders leave corporate jobs for more control, flexibility, and purpose.Becoming a non-executive director (NED) lets them advise several businesses, stay intellectually engaged, and build multiple income streams.2. What a Non-Executive Director Actually DoesNEDs guide and support business owners, using their experience and networks to help smaller companies grow.Typical NEDs are former CEOs, directors, or C-suite leaders who want to keep working, but on their own terms.3. Adrian's Journey: From Corporate to EntrepreneurAdrian left a high-level tech role to help executives move into business ownership.He built and acquired several companies, faced personal and business setbacks, and ultimately found new direction after a major life shift.4. Overcoming Identity and Timing ChallengesLeaving a big job can trigger a loss of identity; Adrian stresses the importance of recognising your own value and skills.Timing your transition is key—look for inflection points like changes at work, financial readiness, or life events.5. How to Start Your Own Portfolio CareerAdrian recommends a three-phase roadmap:Clarify your value and how you're seen (positioning)Tap into your existing network for opportunitiesBuild new connections aligned with your goalsLinkedIn is powerful, but most executives underuse it—focus on connecting, not selling.6. The Wealth-Building BenefitsNED roles create time for other wealth-building activities, like property or investing.Some coaches and NEDs eventually take equity stakes in businesses, building long-term wealth and influence. Actionable Takeaways:Consider a portfolio career if you want more freedom, less risk, and a chance to use your experience in new ways.Prepare for the identity shift and plan your timing and finances.Use your network and be proactive—opportunities often come from people you already know.Don't be afraid to reach out for guidance or support. Resources:Leverage Your Corporate Experience to Secure Paid SME Board RolesDownload the Pension and Inheritance Tax GuideWealthBuilders Membership: Free access to guides, webinars, and community Connect with Us:Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Next Steps On Your WealthBuilding Journey: Join the WealthBuilders Facebook CommunitySchedule a 1:1 call with one of our teamBecome a member of WealthBuildersIf you have been enjoying listening to WealthTalk - Please Leave Us A Review!
In this episode of Student of Life, we unpack why heroic leadership leads to burnout and chaos — and how clarity, systems thinking, and simple rhythms can transform how teams work and thrive.Student of Life Guide — “Beyond Heroic Leadership”Heroic leadership feels sacrificial, but it's actually a symptom of an unhealthy system. Sustainable teams are built through clarity, shared responsibility, and simple rhythms that enable flow and reduce chaos.3 Big InsightsIf everything depends on a few people, the system is broken.Clarity is a gift — it frees people to contribute without burnout.Healthy leadership slows things down, simplifies work, and amplifies early signals.Reflection QuestionsWhere am I carrying more than I should because the system isn't clear?What's one area my team depends on me too much?How can I simplify or visualize our workflow this week?Next Step (Application)Pick one workflow, meeting, or ministry process. Visualize it. Clarify it. Improve it.Small clarity today prevents heroic rescue tomorrow.Anchor Thought:“Heroic leadership saves the day. Healthy leadership builds a system so the day doesn't need saving.”
This short teaching is actually an exercise to help you be still.You will encounter GodReceive His healing in your bodyRenew your identity in HimReconnect with your Placement, Calling and Kingdom AssignmentBe Still ... Connect ... Receive ... and Stand Up in Faith!__________________________You can connect with Coach Tom at:https://greaterformation.com/Email: Tom@GreaterFormation.com P.S. ... If you are stalled in life, or particularly if you are in transition, here are two ways I can help you Get Clear, Get Focused and Be Fruitful!1. Grab a Free Copy of my "4 Key Steps to Clarity and Fruitfulness" Document. It's a Blueprint to help you move ahead. Click Here2. Work with me:I can help you Clarify, Plan, and take Bold Steps into Your Future. Book a Free 30-Minute Clarity and Fruitfulness Session with me: Click Here
Hey Winner, If you've ever thought, “Email is old school… does anyone even read newsletters anymore?” — this episode is going to shift your perspective in the best way. In Episode 5 of Your Anti-Social Advantage, we're talking about why email marketing is still one of the most powerful, personal, and effective ways to grow your business, especially if you're stepping away from social media burnout. You'll learn how email fits into an anti-social marketing system, what to actually say in your emails, and how to start building a simple, nurturing funnel that feels like a conversation—not a pitch. Rooting for you ~ Gabe New to the podcast? Start here: https://redhotmindset.com/podcast-start/ LISTEN TO HEAR: Why email is far from dead (and often converts better than social media) How email fits perfectly into a values-aligned, off-social marketing strategy 3 types of emails you can send to build trust and connection What a simple welcome/nurture sequence can look like How to stop overcomplicating email and start writing like you're talking to a friend
Ready to stay informed about today's highly searched retirement topics and financial planning questions? The latest Money Matters Podcast with Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase brings together real-world case studies, retirement strategies, and economic context to help listeners think clearly about long-term decisions. • Reconsider how to frame financial inheritance and lifelong money habits by emphasizing independence, planning skills, and non-monetary lessons. • Reflect on a story about balancing parental support with maintaining retirement priorities, including decisions around student loan assistance for adult children. • Review how Target Date Funds work—covering structure, glide paths, and withdrawal considerations—and assess how often individuals may revisit retirement plans based on lifestyle or market changes. • Track the ongoing conversation around backdoor Roth IRA strategies and compare the broader points often considered in the Roth vs. Traditional IRA evaluation, from FIRE approaches to traditional retirement timelines. • Observe how artificial intelligence is reshaping labor market trends and identify emerging fields—technology, agriculture, home services, estate planning—affected by demographic shifts and innovation. • Examine the considerations related to managing one-time payments such as settlements or back pay, including the potential impact of timing on taxable income. • Enjoy a light segment on popular apple varieties as an illustration of everyday value-focused consumer choices. • Clarify how to think about retirement readiness by evaluating predictable income sources alongside your total savings picture. This episode provides grounded, educational context without predictions or guarantees. Listen and subscribe to the Money Matters Podcast to stay informed and connected to today's most relevant conversations in personal finance and retirement planning.
Christmas catch-ups can be joyful… and also incredibly tense when your kids start noticing that their cousins play by wildly different rules. No screen limits. Loose language. Even underage drinking. In today’s tricky question, Justin and Kylie unpack how to protect your child’s wellbeing without blowing up family relationships — and how to help your kids navigate mixed values with confidence, clarity, and kindness. KEY POINTS Why “forbidden friendships” often backfire — and what to do instead. How to set boundaries without judging extended family. The one conversation to have before a big family catch-up. Why your influence matters more than the cousin’s environment. How to handle major non-negotiables (like alcohol) calmly and clearly. QUOTE OF THE EPISODE “Force creates resistance — but connection creates influence.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Submit your tricky question: happyfamilies.com.au Voice notes: podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Have a pre-arming conversation. Ask what your child has noticed and how it makes them feel. Clarify your family values without criticising others. Set non-negotiables (e.g., alcohol, screens) with warmth + firmness. Create positive shared experiences on your terms to keep relationships healthy. Model compassion — kids learn more from how we speak about others than from the rules we set. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A video post!The Miro board used in the video can be accessed here:https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVJi6NCs8=/?share_link_id=616280785572(PS: Miro, I'd love another sweatshirt!)This framework explains why tools help in some situations and fail in others by grounding everything in the current state of a behavior. Every important behavior in an organization sits somewhere on a spectrum: it might be purely aspirational, weakly practiced, inconsistent, friction-heavy, fully stable, actively suppressed, or not even clearly defined. Each of these states is held back by different blockers—lack of clarity, lack of skills, lack of time, workflow friction, political risk, or social norms—and each requires a different kind of support. Using a behavior-design lens like COM-B, the idea becomes simple: tools only work when they address the real blocker. Sometimes their job is to scaffold early steps and turn aspiration into practice. Sometimes it is to remove operational drag from a behavior that already exists. Sometimes it is to create shared visibility and reduce political friction. Tools matter, but how they matter depends entirely on the behavioral context they are dropped into.Show Notes (AI Generated) The Core QuestionWhen do tools matter, and how do they matter?Answer: It depends entirely on the current state of the behavior you want to see.The Seven Behavior StatesA. Normal States* Aspirational / Not RealizedOnly talked about. No real practice.* Weakly RealizedPeople agree it matters and occasionally try it, but it gets displaced by urgency and habit.* Partially Realized / InconsistentHappens in pockets. Conflicting interpretations. Local successes that have not scaled.* Mostly Realized but Friction-FilledBehavior is accepted and happening, but it is painful due to workflow friction, manual effort, tool constraints, or time pressure.* Fully Realized / StableConsistent, predictable, routinized. Embedded norms. Change feels risky.Special States* Actively SuppressedCounter-behaviors, incentives, or power dynamics prevent the behavior.* Contested / UndefinedNo shared understanding of what the behavior even is or how it should show up.COM-B EssentialsA behavior emerges when people have:* Capability* Psychological: knowledge, mental models, clarity* Physical: skills, practice* Opportunity* Physical: time, tools, workflow space* Social: norms, permission, cues, legitimacy* Motivation* Reflective: beliefs, intentions, identity, political risk* Automatic: habits, impulses, shortcutsTools can influence any of these.How Tools Help Depends on the Behavior StateIf the behavior is…Aspirational / Not RealizedPrimary tool role:Turn aspiration into a repeatable practice.Strategies:* Provide structure and scaffolding* Make early steps easy* Visualize desired state* Reinforce identity and intentWeakly RealizedPrimary tool role:Lower activation energy and make it harder to forget or skip.Blockers:* Not enough time* Habit competition* Too many steps* Short-term urgency wins over long-term valueStrategies:* Reduce steps* Support self-regulation* Nudge and cue the behavior* Make it easy to startPartially Realized / InconsistentPrimary tool role:Create a shared frame without forcing uniformity.Strategies:* Clarify purpose* Help reconcile or visualize different interpretations* Provide minimally viable standardizationMostly Realized but Friction-FilledPrimary tool role:Remove operational drag.Blockers:* Workflow friction* Manual coordination* Confusing handoffs* Tool gapsStrategies:* Standardize routines* Streamline workflows* Make bottlenecks visible* Automate repetitive workFully Realized / StablePrimary tool role:Preserve what works while reducing risk and effort.Blockers:* Risk aversion* Fear of destabilizing the ritual* Manual grind that no one wants to mess withStrategies:* Automate low-value steps* De-risk changes* Protect institutional knowledgeContested / UndefinedPrimary tool role:Clarify, name, and frame the behavior.Strategies:* Make interpretations explicit* Help teams converge on a definition* Reveal misalignmentActively SuppressedPrimary tool role:Shift legitimacy, visibility, and power dynamics.Strategies:* Provide shared visibility* Depoliticize the behavior* Reinforce norms or incentives* Create social proofTool Change Vectors (How Tools Influence Behavior)Tools can work through different mechanisms depending on the blocker:Influencing Capability* Clarification* Instruction* Cognitive offloading* Guided workflows* ChecklistsInfluencing Opportunity* Automation* Better workflows* Reducing steps* Making time and spaceInfluencing Motivation* Social proof* Legitimacy* Identity cues* Reduced political risk* ReinforcementWhat This Means for AIAI's role will differ depending on the behavior state:* In aspirational states: scaffold early steps, provide examples, generate clarity.* In friction-filled states: remove manual overhead, automate stitching, reduce coordination cost.* In stable states: protect quality, ensure consistency, prevent regressions.* In contested states: help surface meaning, definitions, and distinctions.AI is another lever in the COM-B system — not magic, but highly state-dependent.The Core InsightTools always matter, but they matter in different ways depending on:* Which behavior you're trying to support* Where that behavior currently sits on the realization spectrum* What is actually blocking it (Capability, Opportunity, Motivation)Getting this right means choosing the right intervention instead of assuming tools “fix” or “don't fix” things. 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Have you ever felt like you're doing meaningful work… yet something inside you knows you're not fully aligned with what you're truly meant to do? Do you sense you have a message, a lesson, or a lived experience that could help others—but you're unsure how to shape it, communicate it, or even recognize its value?What if the story you're already living is the key to your next level of clarity, influence, and impact?In this episode, we sit down with Bill Blankschaen, founder and Chief Story Architect of StoryBuilders—a company devoted to telling stories that make the world a better place by helping leaders turn their ideas into compelling books and learning experiences that multiply their impact, influence, and income.Bill's journey—from Christian school founder and pastor, to stepping into the unknown with six kids and no guaranteed income, to becoming a trusted guide for bestselling authors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders—reveals the power of knowing your story and telling it well. Through candid reflections on calling, clarity, identity, faith, family leadership, and the “normalcy trap,” Bill shows why most people underestimate the value of their lived experiences—and how storytelling can unlock purpose at home, at work, and in your mission.Whether you're an entrepreneur, parent, mentor, or creator, this episode will help you think differently about who you are, what you've lived, and how your story can change others' lives.Quotes:“Clarity just eliminates friction and draws people to you that you want to be drawn to you. You have to have that clarity before you can expand that influence.”“Your story is about you, but your story isn't for you. You are there to serve someone—your story is there to serve a purpose.”“The battle belongs to God, not to you. Sometimes you need to let go and let Him fight it.”Actionable TakeawaysBreak the “normalcy trap” by naming the value in your own story.Write down three life experiences you've dismissed as “normal,” and ask: How could this help someone who's 5–10 years behind me? This exercise reveals hidden insights you've been overlooking.Clarify your identity before your message.Using Bill's principle that clarity precedes influence, take 10 minutes to answer: Who am I really called to be? Who is my story for—and who is it not for? Identity drives communication, leadership, and purpose.Define the story your family or team is living in right now.Ask yourself: What story am I unconsciously telling at home or at work? Is it an intentional narrative or an accidental one? Pick one tradition, phrase, or practice to reinforce the culture you want to build.Turn one life lesson into a teachable framework.Choose a challenge you've overcome, then outline the three steps someone else could follow. This becomes the foundation for a book chapter, workshop, keynote, or coaching process.Practice surrender by identifying what you're gripping too tightly.Bill shared how breakthrough came when he released control and allowed God to lead. Reflect on one area—business, family, or personal identity—where you need to loosen your grip and allow clarity, peace, or guidance to emerge.ConclusionThis conversation is a powerful reminder that your story is one of your greatest assets—personally, professionally, and spiritually. When you gain clarity about who you are and what your experiences mean, you unlock influence, purpose, and direction.Bill challenges us to stop overlooking the value in our own lives and start telling our stories with intention. Your experiences aren't accidental—they're assignments. And when you share them with clarity and courage, you create impact far beyond yourself.Breakthrough begins when you decide to own your story.
There is a popular adage that says, "If you don't ask, the answer is always 'No'." In this episode, Mark and Darren talk about the benefits of asking for guidance, and how to respond, regardless of the answer. Asking can be your game-changer. SNIPPETS: • The answer is in the asking • When you ask, you can become a mentor magnet • Ask humbly, sincerely, honestly, and respectfully • Learn all you can during your client pre-event call • Ask more than one person/expert • Be coachable and take their advice • Respect their time and expertise • Clarify your intent behind your ask • Don't ask another question until you've followed the previous instructions • Be understanding when the answer is 'No.' • Don't take 'No' personally • If the answer is 'No', ask for a referral or another resource Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/ Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com
Hope says she and her husband are heading to Durban for the holidays to stay with the in-laws. But now there’s a clash of traditions: her husband wants to drive on Christmas Day because he says there’s less traffic, while her family has always believed you don’t travel on Christmas, New Year’s or Easter it’s bad luck. Now she’s torn between practicality and superstition… and she can’t shake this bad feeling. Is driving on Christmas actually a thing, or is this just a clash of beliefs? Hang out with Anele and The Club on 947 every weekday morning. Popular radio hosts Anele Mdoda, Frankie du Toit, Thembekile Mrototo, and Cindy Poluta take fun to the next level with the biggest guests, hottest conversations, feel-good vibes, and the best music to get you going! Kick-start your day with the most enjoyable way to wake up in Joburg. Connect with Anele and The Club on 947 via WhatsApp at 084 000 0947 or call the studio on 011 88 38 947Thank you for listening to the Anele and the Club podcast..Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 to 09:00 to Anele and the Club broadcast on 947 https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/gyWKIkl or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/K59GRzu Subscribe to the 947s Weekly Newsletter https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9 Follow us on social media:947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/ 947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg947 on X: www.x.com/947 947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947JoburgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson says Japan should give an honest, accurate and complete clarification of its position on Taiwan.
Chinese officials have questioned what Japan's self-claimed "consistent stance" on the Taiwan region is and whether it still adheres to the one-China principle (04:52). China and Tonga have reaffirmed mutual support and agreed to align major development projects (12:10). And Ukraine has reached an understanding with the United States on a peace deal, while Russia says a U.S. envoy will visit next week (17:11).
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy
Surviving Family Gatherings Without Becoming the Family Therapist: Emotional Boundaries for the Holidays Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy explore how therapists can navigate family gatherings without slipping into the role of “family therapist.” They discuss emotional boundaries, guilt, codependency, and the importance of authenticity during the holiday season. Learn how to recognize old family patterns, manage emotional triggers, and show up as a whole human (not just a clinician) when family dynamics get complicated. Key Takeaways for Therapists: Therapists often revert to caretaker or mediator roles during family gatherings. Emotional boundaries matter as much as physical ones: protect your energy. “JADE” doesn't go to Thanksgiving: Don't Justify, Argue, Defend, or Explain. It's okay to have emotions and step away from unproductive conversations. Clarify your role (family member, not therapist) and engage authentically. Listen to the full episode and access resources:Full show notes at mtsgpodcast.com Join the Modern Therapist Community: Patreon Creative Credits: Voice Over by DW McCann Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson says China is asking Japan to elucidate its self-claimed consistent stance on the Taiwan question.
Ready to explore the real questions shaping today's retirement conversations? In this episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast, Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase respond to listener scenarios on family financial decisions, workplace retirement plans, and the changing job landscape—offering context to help listeners better understand the factors involved in long-term planning. In this episode, you'll: • Explore how non-monetary inheritance can influence family values, expectations, and financial communication across generations. • Review key considerations when evaluating whether to help adult children with debt while maintaining alignment with your own financial priorities. • Understand how focusing on personal financial stability can contribute to more durable and sustainable multigenerational planning. • Clarify what may occur when accessing target date funds and how portfolio allocation generally functions within workplace retirement plans. • Analyze the current discussion surrounding backdoor Roth IRA strategies in connection with 2025 tax legislation and broader tax-advantaged planning choices. • Assess situations that may prompt a review of your financial plan, including market fluctuations, life transitions, or meaningful changes in account balances. • Highlight World Economic Forum projections on how artificial intelligence may influence workforce trends and job categories over the coming years. • Identify occupations that may evolve, contract, or emerge as technology expands—from smart-home system roles to next-generation agricultural positions. • Compare traditional and Roth considerations commonly discussed within the FIRE community across various income situations. • Outline factors individuals may consider when receiving lump-sum back pay, including potential implications for overall financial planning. • Enjoy a lighthearted discussion about Gala versus SnapDragon apples and how everyday preferences can reflect broader spending habits. • Examine how fixed-income sources can be viewed within the context of an individual's overall retirement framework. This episode provides clear, educational discussion for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of retirement-related topics. Listen and subscribe to the Retire Sooner Podcast to stay connected to future conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode I share a principle that shows up again and again in great communication but is often overlooked by professionals: you have to earn attention before you earn understanding. Too many presentations, meetings, and messages begin with dense context, background, or data. But audiences don't start in "information-processing mode." They start in attention mode — scanning for relevance. If the opening doesn't grab them, the content that follows doesn't land. The core idea of this episode is simple but transformative: Engage first. Then inform. Attention Is the Gatekeeper We live in a world of constant distraction. Phones buzz, inboxes refill, and meetings stack back-to-back. You can't assume your audience is ready to absorb information the moment you begin. That's why starting with engagement is essential. As the episode puts it, if the first thing your audience hears is a spreadsheet, a data table, or a wall of bullets, "their brains will tune out before the thinking begins." Engagement isn't entertainment — it's a form of cognitive kindness. It tells your audience: Stay with me. This matters. What Engagement Really Means Engagement doesn't require charisma or theatrics. Instead, it's about delivering an emotional or intellectual spark that primes the brain for meaning. In the episode, you highlight several practical ways to create that spark: Start with a story — even a single sentence can establish stakes or human connection. Lead with a recommendation — clarity itself is engaging. Share a surprising fact — novelty triggers curiosity. Pose a thought-provoking question — questions pull the audience mentally into the conversation. Create simple tension — the gap between "where things are" and "where things could be." These techniques aren't gimmicks. They are proven attention triggers that open the door for the logic and evidence that come next. Why Engagement Works The episode lays out the psychology clearly: engagement activates emotion, and emotion primes the brain for comprehension. This echoes Aristotle's frameworks — Pathos sets the stage for Logos. When your audience feels something — interest, tension, surprise — they become more open to understanding and retaining information. Engagement isn't a bonus. It's the bridge between attention and insight. Then Inform: Delivering the Content Once you've earned attention, now you can deliver the substance. The episode reinforces a familiar structure for this phase: Lead with the key recommendation Share the top supporting reasons Present only the evidence necessary to make the case Clarify implications, risks, or next steps Make a clear request or action This sequence works because the mind prefers clarity before detail, destination before map. Engagement at the start makes this structure even more powerful: the brain is now on board and ready to follow. Avoiding Gimmicks Importantly, the episode emphasizes what not to do. Engaging first is not about jokes, theatrics, or forced "TED-ification." The goal isn't to "perform." The goal is to help your audience stay with you long enough to understand you. Engagement is the runway. Information is the flight. Both matter, but one must come first. A Leadership Habit Professionals who learn to engage first don't just communicate more effectively — they lead more effectively. Audiences trust them faster, stay with them longer, and remember their message more clearly. Before your next email, meeting, or presentation, try asking: What's my hook? Why will this matter to my audience right now? What moment will pull them in before I deliver the data? If you start there, the rest of your communication will feel smoother, clearer, and more compelling. Because if you want people to listen, you have to earn their attention. Only then can you earn their understanding.
In this episode, host Kim Olver sits down with internationally recognized business mentor Katrena Friel to explore powerful truths about leadership, entrepreneurship, and discovering your unique field of excellence. Known as the “business mentor to the awakened,” Katrena has spent more than 25 years helping entrepreneurs and leaders transform hidden dreams into tangible, income-generating results.Katrena shares the inspiring origin story behind her signature Done For You program — a 90-day, high-touch process that builds a client's entire personal brand ecosystem, including their book, website, TEDx message, and high-ticket signature program. Drawing from decades of experience, she explains how she reverse-engineered her own success to create a repeatable pathway to mastery across seven streams of income.Kim and Katrena also dive into the psychological side of leadership, discussing four common internal barriers that often hold women back: confidence struggles, lack of assertiveness, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. Katrena reveals how she identifies a client's true field of excellence through her deep-dive discovery sessions — and why clarity is the most valuable asset an entrepreneur can have.This episode is rich with wisdom, strategy, and empowering insight for anyone ready to elevate their leadership and build a business that reflects their authentic brilliance.
Welcome to Episode 3 of The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Path — the 7-day series on the exact steps my most successful clients took to transform their mental game.Today's episode: Clarify Your WinsJanie showed up to one of our coaching calls and shared something powerful. She'd played with a group of golfers who were much younger than her. They were hitting it past her. Scoring lower than her.And she didn't give up on herself.She didn't try to swing harder. She didn't play a game that wasn't hers. She just showed up, played her game, and walked off 18 feeling proud.That was her win. Not her scorecard. The way she showed up.In this episode, you'll learn:Why your brain remembers what stings the most (and how to change that)What actually counts as a win (hint: it's not your scorecard)How to use the 18Proud™ intention before every roundWhy scanning for process wins rewires your default settingsThe simple practice of writing down ONE win after every roundGrab the tools in the free Your Mental Caddy community:Coming tomorrow: Episode 4 - Control Your Thoughts (Becky's story about one thought that changed everything)The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Path Series:Episode 1: Start & Commit ✅Episode 2: Use Your Tools ✅Episode 3: Clarify Your Wins ✅Episode 4: Control Your ThoughtsEpisode 5: Engage in RepsEpisode 6: Share & SupportEpisode 7: Stretch Beyond GolfContinue your mental journey at Your Mental Caddy HERE Join the NEXT Workshop Here Mastering Your Golf Brain - A Guide to Self-Coaching Mastering Your Golf Brain - The Workbook Mental Golf Journal - A Range for Your Brain Are all available at KathyHartWood.com/book Private coaching starts with a Free Discovery Call here: Email Kathy at Kathy@KathyHartWood.com Website: KathyHartWood.com
Every chiropractor wants patients who stay committed, not just until the pain fades, but for life. Dr. Tabor Smith reveals how a clear spinal-hygiene system turns that vision into reality. He shares the habits, structure, and mindset that help teams lead with certainty and patients take ownership of their care. This conversation dives into how simple daily systems can improve outcomes, prevent degeneration, and build real retention without adding complexity. You'll also learn how to empower your team with training that drives compliance, consistency, and conviction so your entire practice grows from purpose, not pressure.In this episode you will:Learn how to install a spinal-hygiene system that improves compliance and outcomes.Discover the four daily movements that protect the spine and increase patient buy-in.See how to connect hygiene education with patient retention and reactivation.Understand how to train your team to speak with certainty and consistency.Explore how a “dental model” for spinal care scales practice growth sustainably. Episode Highlights02:25 – Learn how a “tip-of-the-spear” mindset keeps chiropractors leading with conviction and purpose.03:45 – See why uniting passion with structure helps practices grow without chaos.05:42 – Understand why spinal hygiene fits every chiropractic technique and drives long-term retention.07:49 – Hear how the vision for spinal hygiene parallels dentistry's success in creating daily habits.08:36 – Discover how modern posture and technology accelerate spinal degeneration—even in teens.10:45 – Clarify the patient's role in lifelong spinal care versus the chiropractor's responsibility for checkups.15:13 – Learn what research reveals about how degeneration starts and how to reverse engineer prevention.19:37 – Explore how lifestyle habits influence 40 percent of spinal health outcomes.20:14 – Understand the “two-week rule” showing when immobilized joints begin arthritic change.24:31 – Introduce four core spinal-hygiene exercises every patient can safely perform at home.26:36 – Target C5 and L4-L5—the two areas most prone to degeneration—and how to protect them daily.27:50 – Use the “why” behind spinal hygiene to dramatically increase patient compliance.31:06 – Train tone, empathy, and certainty so your team converts through genuine care, not scripts.33:25 – Model home-care consistency across your team to raise accountability and results.36:36 – Simplify rollout with ready-made hygiene kits and see how the system runs itself.40:05 – Hear about the Certified Spinal Hygienist giveaway and how to enter for your full team.46:48 – Catch the closing reminder on how to email Dr. Tabor to join the draw before it closes.47:12 - Dr. Kale talks with Success Partners Dr. Andrew Wells and Dr. Chad Woolner from Simplified Functional Medicine about how chiropractors can add functional medicine without adding more work or complexity. They share the personal health challenges that led them into the field and why so many chiropractors struggle to deliver it on their own. They outline how their team-driven system keeps chiropractic central, protects a CEO's time, and creates strong clinical and financial results. It's a powerful look at what's possible when you simplify and step into your next level of impact. Resources MentionedLearn more about the TRP Remarkable Business Immersion - March 6 - 7, 2026 in Phoenix, AZ and March 20 - 21, 2026 in Brisbane, AUS - https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/To learn more about the REM CEO Program, please visit:http://www.theremarkablepractice.com/rem-ceoFor more information about Simplified Functional Medicine please visit: https://simplifiedfunctionalmedicine.com/Book a Strategy Session with Dr. Pete - https://go.oncehub.com/PodcastPCPrefer to watch? Catch the podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRemarkablePractice1To listen to more episodes, visit https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcastor follow on your favorite podcast app.
Send us a textWhen you reach mid-career, feedback often fades or gets frustratingly vague. You may hear you're “doing great” or that you should “be more strategic,” but those comments rarely help you grow or move forward. In this episode, John Neral breaks down how to restart your feedback loop so your work stands out, your reputation strengthens, and decision-makers see you as promotion ready.Drawing from real coaching experiences, John explores the two types of feedback that define your success: performance (what you deliver) and perception (how others experience working with you). You'll learn how to separate emotion from information, reframe criticism as data, and use feedback as a powerful tool to sharpen your presence, build influence, and accelerate your advancement.John also shares exact scripts and timing strategies for getting useful, specific input that helps you improve continuously, not just during annual reviews. Whether you're managing a team or working toward your next role, this conversation will help you shift feedback from something you fear to something you seek.In this episode, you'll learn how to:Understand why feedback becomes less direct as your responsibilities increaseDistinguish between performance and perception feedbackAsk better questions that lead to actionable, specific insightsTranslate vague advice like “be more strategic” into measurable behaviorsTime your feedback conversations for maximum impactManage your emotions when feedback feels personalUse the “Keep, Clarify, or Let Go” framework to process and apply feedback effectivelyBuild a culture where feedback is ongoing, honest, and productiveKey takeaway: Feedback isn't meant to define you; it's meant to refine you.If this episode resonated with you, share it with a colleague, follow The Mid-Career GPS Podcast, and leave a quick review to help more mid-career professionals find the guidance they need to move forward with clarity and confidence.Visit johnneral.com/resources or check the show notes for links to join John's neSupport the showReady to give your career the jumpstart it needs to whatever is next? Schedule a $197 Career/Leadership Strategy Session. Click here to learn more about how this transformative strategy session will help you. Visit https://johnneral.com/resources to: Subscribe to my free leadership and career newsletter Get The Mid-Career Promotion Blueprint to help you figure out whatever is next for you and your career Join The Mid-Career GPS Membership Community. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here. Connect with John on LinkedIn here.Get John's New Mid-Career Journal on Amazon here. Follow John on Instagram @johnneralcoaching. Subscribe to John's YouTube Channel here.
Episode #234 - This latest episode of The Presentation Podcast is hosted by Troy and Lori Chollar of TLC Creative Services! They offer expert insights into PowerPoint templates. Clarify what defines a true template (versus a set of slides), discuss the technical and design elements that ensure consistency and branding during a presentation, and highlight common pitfalls and misconceptions. Their conversation covers best practices for template development and the importance of behind-the-scenes formatting preset. Join the conversation for advice on the value of fully featured PowerPoint templates, and how help create polished, consistent, and effective presentations! Listen now! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2025/e234 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: info@thepresentationpodcast.com Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month
In this episode of the Imagine Belonging Podcast, Rhodes Perry reflects on the creation and impact of his first book, 'Belonging at Work,' published on World Kindness Day in 2018. He discusses the evolution of workplace belonging and previews his upcoming book, 'Roads Less Traveled,' a memoir and methodology guide for real transformation. Rhodes shares his writing process through automatic writing, celebrates the milestone of 10 years growing the belonging movement, and offers various opportunities for listeners to celebrate and engage with his work, including special promotions for his books, coaching offers, and a new group coaching program. Join Rhodes in exploring the essential skills needed to build cultures of safety, trust, and belonging in these transformative times. Key Reflections & Timestamps: [1:15] Celebrating World Kindness Day and the 7-year anniversary of Belonging at Work. [2:55] Why the message of belonging resonates more profoundly now than ever before. [5:45] Reflecting on the book's journey as a "budding tween" that shows up for leaders. [8:55] The writing practice of Automatic Writing—silencing the internal editor. [14:15] The initial concern that "belonging" might be "too abstract" or "too woo." [16:05] Recognizing that workplace belonging is the number one prerequisite for success. [17:20] The difference between culture change and transformation (the focus of Imagine Belonging). [20:15] Announcing the newest book: Roads Less Traveled—a memoir and methodology guide for transformation. [23:30] Transformation is a path of growth, often found in moments when things are collapsing or challenging.
Ready to explore thoughtful, research-driven ways to help plan for financial confidence and fulfillment in retirement? In this episode of The Retire Sooner Podcast with Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase, the hosts unpack timely topics around housing trends, investment considerations, and purposeful living—helping listeners make informed, values-based decisions for their next chapter. • Review current housing market trends and how shifting buyer and seller dynamics may be influencing property values across the U.S. • Identify regions where housing supply and demand are changing, and how local factors might shape opportunities for homeowners and prospective buyers. • Clarify the relationship between Federal Reserve rate changes and mortgage rates, and understand the broader economic influences that affect borrowing costs. • Compare the considerations of maintaining retirement assets in a TSP versus transferring to another investment platform, including factors like plan flexibility, fees, and ERISA protections. • Evaluate ways to balance cash, bonds, and equities in a diversified portfolio when interest rates fluctuate, keeping long-term goals and risk tolerance in focus. • Discuss how Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) and TIPS ladders might function as inflation-aware options within a retirement income strategy. • Explore the potential role of dividend-paying stocks in retirement portfolios, recognizing both their income potential and market risk factors. • Reflect on the story of a 58-year-old who joined a college football team, illustrating how personal growth and purpose can possibly remain central at any stage of life. • Hear examples of retirees finding meaning in second careers, creative work, and volunteer efforts, highlighting how purpose may support emotional and financial well-being. • Consider how partnering with a fiduciary financial advisor can sometimes help you evaluate choices, understand trade-offs, and create a plan that aligns with your family's priorities. Stay informed and intentional as you think through what your own version of a fulfilling, financially confident retirement could look like. Listen and subscribe to the Retire Sooner Podcast for thoughtful discussions on investing, financial planning, and attempting to live a happier, more purposeful life in retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Episode 281 of Autism Parenting Secrets.If you're a parent who's heard about Leucovorin, folinic acid, or calcium folinate—and you're confused—you're not alone. There's a lot of conflicting information right now, especially in the wake of the Leucovorin case and increased media attention.This week's guest returns to the podcast to help clarify what really matters. Nicole Rincon is a board-certified Physician Assistant, a microbiologist by training, and a deeply committed parent who's been supporting children with autism—including her own triplets—for over a decade.She brings both clinical and lived experience to this topic—and today, we dig into the nuances of folate metabolism, pharma vs supplement forms, and the specific use cases for Leucovorin and related supports.The secret this week is…Clarify The Leucovorin ConfusionYou'll Discover:Why Leucovorin Is Suddenly Getting National Attention (4:23)Signs of Cerebral Folate Deficiency (8:11)How To Know If Pharma Or Supplement-Based Support Is Right For Your Child (12:15)Why Supporting The Folate Pathway Can Improve Speech, Focus, and Behavior (18:28)What Parents Should Ask Before Starting Leucovorin (24:17)Whether Leucovorin Is A Short-Term Fix Or Long-Term Support (33:13)About Our Guest:Nicole Rincon, MS, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant with a background in microbiology and genetics. She received her Master's Degree from Western University of Health Sciences and has been working with children with autism—including her own triplets—for over a decade. Nicole offers functional and integrative care, combining deep clinical knowledge with personal insight.
In this episode, I sit down with Itamar Marani, a former Israeli special operator turned elite performance coach, to talk about what it really takes to win the battles inside your own head. Itamar shares a wild story from his undercover days that completely reshaped how he viewed fear, identity, and control — and how those lessons now help high-level entrepreneurs break mental patterns that hold them back.We unpack how pressure shows up in business, the three default responses people fall into when stressed, and why slowing down might be the most powerful move you can make. This is a deep dive into the psychology of performance, leadership, and mindset — from survival mode to peak potential.Key Takeaways:- Fear is context. Whether it's life-or-death or payroll-on-Friday, your nervous system can't tell the difference.- Awareness first. You can't out-work a pattern you don't even know exists.- The three stress defaults: go harder, play nice, or prove them wrong — and how each can quietly destroy progress.- Performance ≠ pressure. You can achieve big goals without the emotional chaos that usually comes with them.- Future-first focus. Clarify what you want, identify the bottleneck, and only then explore what's holding you back.- Toxic achievement is real. Hustle built on resentment or a chip on your shoulder burns fast and leaves you empty.- Coaching that works creates results. Healing is part of growth, but measurable impact keeps it grounded and real.If this episode hit home, send it to a friend who needs a mindset reset. Rate and review the show to help more high-achievers build calm, confident momentum.
Ever wonder what happens inside our masterminds? In this episode, Chris and I share the questions from members in both our MCM and Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind and the exact answers we gave. We talk about how to know if you're using your “rebuild” season wisely, finding the right words to describe what you do, and handling the “I can't afford it” objection during sales. Plus, we're celebrating the launch of Glōci's new Glow & Debloat flavors (they're seriously next-level!) Remember, growth happens when you ask better questions and surround yourself with people who have the answers. Check out our Sponsors: SKIMS - I finally tried SKIMS and I get all the hype. Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at SKIMS.com and let them know we sent you in the dropdown after checkout. Brevo - the all-in-one marketing and CRM platform designed to help you connect with customers and grow your business. Get started for free today - go to www.brevo.com/happy Blinds.com - Blinds.com makes it easy to get the designer look without the showroom markups. Get an exclusive $50 off when you spend $500 or more with code EARN at checkout. Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci, Sign up for your $1/month trial period at Shopify.com/happy Northwest Registered Agent - protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/earnfree Headway - the #1 daily growth app that delivers key insights from the world's best non fiction books in bite sized 15 minute reads and audio. Save 25% off when you go to makeheadway.com/happy. HIGHLIGHTS The new Glōci Glow & Debloat flavors are officially out! How to know if your “behind-the-scenes” season is productive or procrastination. The golden rule for copy that converts. How to craft a one-sentence answer that makes people instantly get what you do. The biggest mistake coaches and service providers make when describing their offers. Why stacking value matters more than lowering your price. RESOURCES Try the new Glōci Glow & Debloat flavors HERE Apply for our Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE Get on the waitlist for MCM Mastermind HERE Join the Audacity Challenge HERE! Check out our FREE 90-Day Business Blueprint HERE! Listen to my free SECRET PODCASTS SERIES - Operation: Rekindle This B*tch FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Chris: @chriswharder
Through the Dicastery of the Doctrine of the Faith, the Vatican recently published a document called "Mater Populi Fidelis," or "Mother of the Faithful People of God," which clarifies different titles for the Blessed Virgin Mary. Father Dave explains the purpose of this document, specifically in reference to the Vatican's rejection of labeling Mary "co-redemptrix" or "co-mediatrix."