Podcast appearances and mentions of cornell thomas

In the last nine years, Cornell Thomas has traveled the world sharing his incredible story of overcoming adversity, finding purpose, and staying positive despite life's obstacles. Cornell has been endorsed by the juggernauts of his industry like Tony Robbins, Les Brown, and Cornel West.Find out more about Jeff:https://jgsalespro.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgoldbergsalescoach/

In this episode of the "Admittedly" podcast, host Thomas Caleel explores the Cornell supplement essay, which asks applicants to discuss a community that is meaningful to them. With a 350-word limit, Thomas offers guidance on how to effectively narrow down your focus and craft a compelling narrative that reflects your personal identity and how it will shape your experience at Cornell. Summary of Key Points: 1. Selecting the Right Community: Cornell's essay invites you to discuss a community that is significant to you. Thomas advises selecting one or two key communities to focus on, ensuring your essay remains concise and impactful within the 350-word limit. 2. Personalizing Your Community: It's essential to define your chosen community not just in general terms but in a way that highlights its unique significance to you. Thomas emphasizes the importance of discussing how this community has influenced your life, your perspective, and your journey to this point. 3. Connecting to Cornell: Thomas encourages applicants to tie their community experience to their future at Cornell, whether through academic pursuits, campus activities, or clubs. Demonstrating how your background will inform your contributions to the Cornell community is key to a successful essay. 4. Understanding the Prompt: Cornell provides a broad definition of community, encompassing family, school, shared interests, virtual spaces, and more. Thomas reminds listeners to read the prompt carefully, as it reveals what the university values and seeks in its applicants. 5. Bringing Your Experience to Life: Your essay should reflect both the positive and negative aspects of your community experience, showcasing how these experiences have shaped you. Thomas advises being honest and introspective, as this will help convey a more authentic and relatable narrative. The Cornell supplement is an opportunity to share a meaningful aspect of your identity and how it will influence your contributions at Cornell. By following Thomas Caleel's advice, applicants can craft a focused, personal, and impactful essay that resonates with admissions officers. For more insights and tips on college admissions, follow @admittedlypodcast on TikTok and Instagram.

Send us a Text Message.On today's episode we have Cornell Thomas. Cornell is an international speaker, entrepreneur, author and coach. His purpose is to inspire and motivate others. Cornell's expertise includes, but is not limited to, mindset mastery, work ethic, handling adversity, positive mindset, fatigue mindset, and setting goals.On this episode we discuss:Why mindset is the foundation to achieve any goalsConfidence; getting to the root of where it comes from and how to build itThe power of keeping a vision of who and what you want to become / achieve power of writing incremental goals down, making them tangible, and having an accountability partnerHow to use basketball as an outletHow to stay focused in the age of social mediaAnd much more!Cornell Thomas WebsiteCornell Thomas InstagramEmail Cornell through his website or at cornellthomas365@gmail.comCornell's Books:Game of Death: A Survivors Guide to EntrepreneurshipThe Power Of Me: Army of OneExtraordinary: The Distance Between Good and GreatIf you're feeling overwhelmed with the recruiting process, let's have a conversation - sign up for a free Consultation Today!Check out Hoops Through Life on: Hoops Through Life WebsiteXInstagramFacebookIf you have any questions for me or our future guests email el@hoopsthroughlife.com

Snippet of wisdom 21.   In this series I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.   Today's snippet of wisdom comes from my conversation with Cornell Thomas, an entrepreneur, author and speaker.   The snippet I chose to play for you from that conversation is about an essential realisation about everyone's purpose.   I hope it is as inspirational for you as it was for me! ⠀

The Book Leads – Episode 26: Cornell Thomas& Oh, The Places You'll Go! For this episode, Cornell, an international speaker and multi-title author, walks me through what this book means to him. It's funny that he and I both shared the same reaction when the book was first introduced to us as impactful – to Cornell by one of his students years back and to me a few weeks ago when Cornell mentioned he wanted to cover it in this episode: Wait, what did this guy just say? But it all make sense. There's big heart, great positivity, intentional impact, and an endless work ethic in Cornell's story. He's out to change the world in his own way, on his own terms, in his own skin, telling his own story. No one else's. Now having learned his story, it makes sense that he's the creator of the Positivity Summit. And his story has been crafted through up's and downs, trials and tribulations, matching the journey in the book. One theme covered here, similar to that of other episodes, is how much we're indoctrinated with a life of curriculum in our schooling, to get us ready for the work we'll be asked to do by our employers, but we're not empowered with the true lessons to prepare for what life really is – a journey of trial-and-error. This book does just that. It's a jumping off point, a foundation, to that discussion. Some highlights from this episode: Legacy. We don't have a lot of time on this rock. What it is that makes me and Cornell “griots” with a deep love of storytelling. How losing something you depended on every day can actually change your life. How a path different than what we desired the most can create a even bigger positive ripple effect. Books Mentioned: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (Covered with Prati Kaufman in an upcoming episode) Who Moved My Cheese? By Dr. Spencer Johnson (Covered with guest Kisha Zullo in Episode 25) Game of Death: A Survivor's Guide to Entrepreneurship by Cornell himself The MAIN QUESTION for you, which underlies my conversation with Cornell is, Have you been made aware of the up's and down's, the good, the bad, and the ugly that is life? SHARE BELOW! Bio: Cornell Thomas is an international speaker, multiple title author, mindset coach, speaker trainer, podcast host, basketball trainer, creator of the Positivity Summit, husband, and most importantly, father of two. Thank you to both Kisha Zullo and Maryann Cruz for introducing me to Cornell. Learn more about Cornell: www.CornellThomas.com Cornell will be speaking at the WIB Summit this Friday, May 20th: www.wibsummit.com Watch the episode on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ey_KTZe Learn more about The Book Leads: https://lnkd.in/eFb76ck

On my ongoing podcast journey, on Thursday's episodes I now focus on consolidation. Repetition is the mother of all learning, they say. So instead of adding more knowledge, I revisit the previous episodes and consolidate the wisdom imparted by my guests. In this episode today I will continue a topic which I started in episode #203, and that's because many people can relate to it, and probably you can too: Purpose! Living purposefully! Have you ever wondered about your purpose, or spent time trying to figure it out? I know I have! However, in the topic of purpose, I will add in a couple of twists, like how our passion relates to our purpose, or the importance of our purpose, and even understanding when the time comes to follow the path. So today I will revisit 3 older episodes and share the wisdom of my 3 guests, Dhru Shah (#094), Cornell Thomas (#104), and Sarah Watts (#125). ݆

My good friend Cornell Thomas and I have been having many conversations during 2021 and he once stated something that has never left me: "The matrix is a documentary, it is not a movie." Just think and sense into that for a moment. We would love for you to join us live and interactive as we both reflect on 2021 and meander around what could be possible for 2022. This is our crazy alternative to the Queens Xmas message if you will !! ...:) Going live at 0700am PST / 1000am EST / 1500pm UK / 1600pm CET on Thursday 30th December 2021 across LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter, we hope that you will join us, have fun, debate, explore and set ourselves up for super conscious, connected and re-imagined 2022. You can find out more about Cornell in advance as follows and do not forget to click 'remind me' so you do not miss out interacting live with us. Any and all questions and challenges welcomed :) LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornell-thomas-36689340/ Web - https://cornellthomas.com/ You can also find out more about me as follows: Subscribe for updates on live streams, blogs, events and services at www.hexochangenow.com. Digital Business Card - https://link.v1ce.co.uk/HEXOChange Linktree - https://linktr.ee/HexoChangeGarryTurner Work with me - https://calendly.com/garryturnerstrategicadvisor LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryturnerstrategicadvisor/ Clubhouse - @vulnerablegarry --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/activatingconsciousness/message

Check out this amazing interview with my good friend Cornell Thomas, we went deep when it comes to best kept secret for Entrepreneurs. Here is a quick bio of Cornell: Cornell is a former basketball player and coach originally from Passaic New Jersey. Cornell received a contract to play professional basketball in Portugal, when just a week before departure he ruptured his Achilles tendon. Little did he know at the time that the pain he suffered from not being able to achieve his childhood dream would lead him directly to finding his purpose. Cornell became the head men's basketball coach at Sussex County Community College at the age of just 26 years old. Having no prior coaching experience Cornell received a crash course in leadership, team dynamics, and culture. Determined to coach at the Division 1 level, Cornell left SCCC after 6 seasons to become an assistant at national basketball powerhouse Blair Academy. It was at Blair that Cornell got the unique opportunity to learn from some of the best basketball coaches (and leaders) in the country. From NCAA champions to NBA head coaches, Cornell immersed himself in all things leadership and team. After about 4 seasons at Blair Academy Cornell felt a shift. He started writing his own inspirational quotes, which eventually led to him writing a blog called the Power Of Positivity. After the blogs success Cornell decided to write a book under the same name. It was then that Cornell said to himself that he wanted to share his story with the world. With no mentorship, or speaker training Cornell embarked on his current journey 9 years ago. Flash forward to the present day, and Cornell is now a 5 time author, the host of two popular podcast (Storytellers Podcast and Population Unplugged) and has spoken all over the world from Dubai, Africa, and Saudi Arabia, to Switzerland, England etc Cornell is also the creator of the Positivity Summit event, is a sought after effective speaking trainer, and corporate trainer. He is on a mission to make the world a better place one speech, workshop, book, and interaction at a time. To grab a copy of Cornell's books - https://cornellthomas.com/books/ This episode is brought to you by AGM LinkedIn Accelerator Bundle - If you want to CRUSH IT on LinkedIn, enroll to the Best LinkedIn Online Course at: http://abrahamglobal.com/fire --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/julbert-abraham/support

What do you think and feel when you reflect on the word, legacy? I have been grateful to speak alongside the amazing human that is Nike Anani as part of one of my brother from another mother, Cornell Thomas's, Positivity Summits, yet more recently I have got to know and understand the depth and impact of Nike's work. As someone that supports family businesses and SMEs with strategy, delivers powerful messages as speaker and as an author, I am super excited to explore what is on Nike's heart and mind in the moment that we go live at 0800am PST / 1100am EST / 1600pm UK / 1700pm CET on Monday 6th December 2021. I absolutely love that Nike seeks to leverage the value and intersection of multiple generation and brings this to life through her podcast, the Connected Generation which can be found below. You can find out more about Nike in advance as follows and do not forget to click 'remind me' so you do not miss out interacting live with us. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeanani/ Web - https://nikeanani.com/ Podcast - https://wavve.link/connectedgeneration You can also find out more about me as follows: Web – www.hexochangenow.com Work with me - https://calendly.com/garryturnerstrategicadvisor LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryturnerstrategicadvisor/ Clubhouse - @vulnerablegarry --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/activatingconsciousness/message

Today I am truly blessed to be having a Right Here, Right Now conversation with THE most incredible human being, Cornell Thomas. Speaker, Positivity Summit creator, multiple author, husband, father, humanist, coach and all-round visionary, you will not want to miss Cornell sharing what is on his heart and mind in the moment. Cornell is truly the type of human that I love to follow and support and I am sure you will want to as well when you 'meet' him today. Cornell joined me on the Value through Vulnerability podcast previously https://open.spotify.com/episode/0l2toRzc4AlVyvL5IdHovY?si=826371e9abbd4be8 and you can learn more about him and his work as follows: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornell-thomas-36689340/ Web -http://cornell-thomas.com/ You can also find out more about me as follows: Subscribe for updates on live streams, blogs, events and services at www.hexochangenow.com. Work with me - https://calendly.com/garryturnerstrategicadvisor LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryturnerstrategicadvisor/ Clubhouse - @vulnerablegarry --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/activatingconsciousness/message

Cornell Thomas is an International speaker, multiple title author, social entrepreneur, corporate trainer, mindset coach, former basketball coach, player, and trainer. He also runs an Executive Coaching Program for CEOs that focus on EQ, team building, and culture. He aims to help his clients find a way to do what they love every day - "life mapping". As a speaker, Cornell was blessed with the opportunity to speak all over the world sharing my story with others. His goal is to impact as many people as possible.Find out more about Cornell here:Website: http://cornell-thomas.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cornell.thomas.96Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cornellthomas34/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornell-thomas-36689340/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CornellThomas

Cornell Thomas is a father, husband, speaker, author, and someone living his purpose and helping others realize they can too. Cornell is the perfect example of turning a loss into a win. Two weeks away from playing professional basketball in Europe, he suffered a career ending injury that derailed his dream. Growing up with adversity his whole life allowed Cornell to get past “Why Me” and focus on “What Now”. Now he is a sought after motivational speaker, entrepreneur, coach and trainer. He has traveled all over the world sharing his story of dealing with adversity, the power of mindset, and self-belief. His purpose is helping others realize they have one. Regardless if he is in front of thousands of people or just a few, his message will resonate with you. http://cornell-thomas.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornell-thomas-36689340 https://www.amazon.com/Game-Death-Survivors-Guide-Entrepreneurship/dp/B08WK2LGDR/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=cornell+thomas+game+of+death&qid=1615255841&sr=8-1 https://instagram.com/cornellthomas34?utm_medium=copy_link https://www.daduptribe.com/

Cornell truly does not need any introduction but for those that may not know him he is a coach, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, positivity summit creator, dad, humanist and just incredibly rounded human being. Cornell first joined me on the value through Vulnerability podcast over 2 years ago after a kind intro by Claude Silver https://open.spotify.com/episode/0l2toRzc4AlVyvL5IdHovY?si=e521b49eee454d88 and our friendship and my inspiration for him and has work has justsky rocketed. There are fewer conscious humans in my world and as such I am super excited to bring you this activating consciousness conversation, one I am sure you will gain HUGE value from. · “We feel the same; your thoughts change every millisecond, feeling has a lot more impact and power than thought” · “If I am not comfortable, what am I going to share?” · “If you put your hand down first, that disarms me, I then feel safe to show you my hand” · “The world is a complex place because humans have made it complex. The animals have figured it out! You take us off the planet and nature takes care of itself” · “If they just sat and thought about it (the ants), they would get nothing done” Please do share this podcast if you feel moved and inspired and do let Cornell and I know if anything resonates or indeed you have some additions or challenges to throw into the mix :) You can find out more about Cornell as follows: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornell-thomas-36689340/ Web - http://cornell-thomas.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cornellthomas34/ You can contact me via the following means: Email – garry.turner@hexochangenow.com Web - www.hexochangenow.com Work with me - https://calendly.com/garryturnerstrategicadvisor Clubhouse - @vulnerablegarry LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/garryturnerstrategicadvisor/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/activatingconsciousness/message

International speaker Cornell Thomas shares how a chance meeting on a basketball court and an injury altered his life. Learn more at http://cornell-thomas.com/ For more great insight on professional relationships and business networking visit https://www.amspirit.com/blog/ or contact Frank Agin at frankagin@amspirit.com.

Welcome to “Free Talk With Mr B”  Our Guest, Cornell Thomas share some of his life with us. His Single Mom, his Basket ball endeavors, his School struggles, his Success. His Giving Back.More of this Professional Conversationalist, Author and Dad can be found on IG - Cornellthomas34Hosted by: Bertrand S. St. Louis www.freetalkwithmrb.com  Consulted By: www.megjuma.comMind Set Coach; Meg Juma LTDCommunity Communications Director: Meg Juma Directed by: Indy Nyles Music Arrangements By: Indy NylesProduced by: Important Jogger, LLCwww.importantjogger.comPhotos, Video and CinematographerMohamed Reshad IG @mohamed_reshadrichutriple7.wixsite.comFollow us on  IG @Freetalkwithmrb and UTube @Freetalkwithmrb

If 2020 has taught us anything it's so many things we took for granted and assume would remain a constant in our lives is no longer the case. Whether it is about health, relationships, finances or business. The world is going through its greatest period of disruption perhaps than anytime previous. That is why this week I welcome back Cornell Thomas to the  show to discuss his new book, Game of Death. We talk about why he wrote the book and the many incredible lessons taught in his book. 

#104 Cornell Thomas: on the power of positivity, empathy, and realising that you can live your purpose.   Cornell Thomas is an international speaker, entrepreneur, author of 4 books, a former athlete, coach, and more importantly a husband and father. He has spoken all over the world sharing his story, and his purpose is to inspire and motivate others, urging them to no longer ask, “Why me?” in the face of adversity, but “What now?”. His mission is to change the world one book, one speech, and one quote at a time - and the great Tony Robbins said about him “Cornell Thomas is an up-and-coming thought leader that will inspire you to not only do more, but be more"!   Key takeaways:  • On the other side of your pain is your purpose  • From "why me?" to "what now?"  • The power of positivity and our negativity bias  • Your wealth is in the people that you know  • Your purpose does not have to be a grandiose mission  • Start and end your day saying "thank you"   Valuable resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cornellthomas34/ Website: http://cornell-thomas.com/   Memorable quote: "If you add empathy to the planet, you take away the wars, the poverty, all these. We'd be living for one another, instead of living for just ourselves." -Cornell Thomas   About the host: I am Agi Keramidas, a knowledge broker and zealous podcaster. I am a firm believer in the power of self-education and personal development in radically improving one's life.   Do you want to support my podcast, gain access to exclusive content, and become part of my inner circle? Then become my patron: http://bit.ly/pdmpat

In this episode I speak to Cornell Thomas, I think he is the perfect person to speak about is it really possible to thrive right now? With everything all around us, all of the headlines we are seeing, just how do we thrive? Cornell Thomas is an international speaker, entrepreneur, author and coach. His purpose is to inspire and motivate others. Cornell has spoken all over the world sharing his story with people from all walks of life. Daring others to say “What Now” instead of “Why Me” in the face of adversity.  (Recorded at the Crowdcast Thrive Party) Cornell's website here: http://cornell-thomas.com/ Catch Cornell's Population Unplugged Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/population-unplugged/id1449720498?uo=4 Follow on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/cornell.thomas.96 Find out about Enrolment onto the Five Steps to Thrive an online course: an email prompt once a day for 5 weeks, and 32 modules encouraging you from shock to thriving: https://www.anotherdoor.co.uk

This is the final episode of the show! After 128 episodes, I have decided to practice that I preach, and make the tough call on priorities and pressures in my life, which means this show will be setting with the sun today. Whether that's forever or for now is not relevant because "forever" is not happening today. With all the demands on my time, I have been facing my own burnout – something I've had as a central theme in many episodes in this show. To protect and love myself, I've taken an inventory of all the things that I am committed to, where they are in the grand scheme of building toward my goals, whether they've served their purpose, and how I might be able to move forward without them. Though it was a hard decision I've grappled with for several months, ending the show here made a lot of sense. Do a Day is not going anywhere, however, with all the resources at your fingertips, as ever. You can still get the book in paperback, Kindle, Audible, Apple Books, Google Play Books, Nook and more. You can still do the Do a Day Masterclass, or sign up for 1-on-1 coaching with me. And the entire back catalog of episodes of the show will still be available for you to go back, listen to, and grow from. With all the stories and inspiration in the 127 episodes that I've released before this final one, I know there is at least one spark that every person in the world could use to start the flame that lets you Go Out and Do It! Respect for all my past guests: Season 1 I kicked the show off sharing the story of Do a Day. Charlie Gilkey shares about how being smart makes you strong. Evan Ruggiero reminds us through his cancer batter that rising up even when half of your world vanishes is possible. Amy Schuber taught us that you are the inspiration you seek. Ryan Caligiuri shared his mantra that there are no set backs, only set ups for what's next. One of my favorite artists, MC YOGI, talked about how all things grow in darkness Anne Sugar shared her battle with cancer as a way to see how you can trust your body even when it betrays you. Chris Wirth hit on his message of never quitting on living the life you deserve. David Ralph reminded us about the power in our lives if we connect the dots. Claude Silver shared her story (for the first time) of why she is who she is today and how that's showed her the importance of Heart in leadership. Elizabeth McCourt talked about the empowerment we can take from building our own resilience. Josh LaJaunie shared his story of overcoming extreme obesity--not just for himself, but for the world around him. Michael Nulty talked about his multiple suicide attempts and how he found rebirth out of depression. Mark Metry shared the importance of taking responsibility for your life and what you can achieve as a new person. My good friend, Aaron Keith Hawkins, talked about how we need to have influence over ourselves if we want to influence anyone else. Kelsey Abbott helped us Find Our Awesome through self-confidence and curiosity. She also gave me a quote I've used almost daily, "What you I say is about me. What you hear is about you." Dorie Clark reminds us of the important of perseverance and consistency if we want to achieve our greatest goals. Sonya Looney, world female mountain bike endurance champion, was just awesome, but had a key message around vulnerability and honesty with ourselves. She also gave me another gem of an idea around being stuck. Rather than being negative about the feeling, she recognizes it's a sign of something big being about to happen. Tim Fargo talked about the humility and balance we can find in unexpected places like failure. The amazing Dr. Jason Brooks shared the importance of being dedicated to finding your purpose and its transformative power on our lives. Jen Arnold shared her story around food and her weight and how that inspired her to change how we look at wellness and knowing ourselves. Lee Havern shared how he overcome depression and recognized the interconnectedness between mental and physical wellness. Emmitt Muckles left us charged up and recognizing that prosperity has nothing to do with money. Terri Levine, who lives in extreme, debilitating pain, showed how you can still find power and heart and use that to create something. Leigh Martinuzzi talked about finding his hidden Why and what that can unlock. The great Dick Vitale shared a power packed message of inspiration and making the choice to get up and move forward no matter what hits you, as he's done throughout his life. Season 2 Steve Gordon showed how falling down may be necessary to reach new heights Robb Holman talked about the power of letting go so we can find meaning and purpose Lindsey Heiserman inspired us to not let our past stories be part of our right now Charise Colbert shared her journey coming out of domestic abuse Sara Quiriconi talked to us about how to live free of all the cancers in our life Syd Finkelstein on how to be a Super Boss leader Ariana Robinson Danquah shared how to rise up when you're stuck in the middle Jon DeWaal gripped us with his story of falling off a roof and how that helped him see how to get through life's toughest transitions John Zeratsky talked about what he discovered to achieve the most, and it has nothing to do with productivity Josh Perry taught the power of gratitude even in the face of life's greatest challenges if you want to come through them thriving Mark Crandall shared his trauma story to help us see how facing our trauma's allows for growth Adam Schaeuble got us all fired up, and he also inspired with his approach to reimagining your life – and making it come true Sandy Vo talked about her journey to find clarity and peace despite a foundation of turmoil Cornell Thomas is the epitome of the "What's Next?" attitude winning over the "Why Me?" mentality Sandra Younger taught us her Come Back approach to be a victor, not a victim of tragedy Jenn Swanson talked about her journey off loss, gratitude and realization that you are your best investment Howard Jacobson shared how losing his father inspired his mission to fight diseases of ignorance with the wisdom of lifestyle Brooke Siem retold her amazing journey navigating her way out of a life of medication for mental illness into a life of discovery Tanur Badgley showed how to become a person of purpose through his journey starting with a fall off the side of a mountain Gary Bertwistle talked about the power of authenticity and discovering your mojo Frank King went into how thoughts of suicide taught him to go after what he really wanted, and why so many people need support as they face moments that lead them to these thoughts Mary Shores talked about the power of serving others as she went from dented to thriving Nick Elvery shared his journey from addiction to peak performance and what sparked the change Jaime Jay got vulnerable as he retold his story of multiple experiences with homelessness to being in a place of gratitude and contentment Dai Manuel talked about the importance of living as you need to, from your own perspective Blaire Palmer showed how the greatest thing we can bet on is ourselves Season 3 Dov Baron forced us to look at what's really going on, magnifying it, and then using that insight to truly grow Episode 056. Transporting From Darkness to Your Future Vision with Sarah Centrella Episode 057. Accept Where You Are to Move Forward with Natalie Jani Episode 058. Accepting The Gift of No Regret with Kirsty Salisbury Episode 059. Surrendering to The Facts To Realize Opportunity with Madeleine Black Episode 060. The Power of Worthiness from Within with Dr. James Kelley Episode 061. Redirecting Your Life by Realizing You Matter with Fernando Flores Episode 062. Shifting Your Choices to Shift Your Life with Michael O'Brien Episode 063. The Therapeutic Power of Running with William Pullen Episode 064. To Be Safe, Loved & Worthy with Terah Harrison Episode 065. Find Your Voice Through Mindfulness with Bruce Langford Episode 066. The Power of Being Prepared with Jay Gabrani Episode 067. The Human Connection of Storytelling with The Ridiculously Human Guys (Gareth Martin & Craig Haywood) Episode 068. Life is About Creating Yourself with Lonnee Rey Episode 069. Honor Your Emotions to Choose the Path Forward with Karen Millsap Episode 070. True Success Comes From Our Spirit with Nichole Sylvester Episode 071. Bonus Episode: Reflecting on Doing 3,032 Days with Bryan Falchuk Episode 072. Do the Time to Change Lives with Coss Marte Episode 073. Life as an Inquisitive, Crooked Journey with Mark Nepo Episode 074. Seeing the Gift of Adversity with Marcus Aurelius Anderson Episode 075. Find the Answers Within to What You Need with Michelle Bronson Episode 076. Life's Challenges Can Illuminate Our Path with Sharon Falchuk (my wife!) Episode 077. Loving Yourself Enough to Come Back After a Fall with CrisMarie Campbell Episode 078. The Paradox in Connecting to The World's Needs with Erik Bergman Episode 079. Sparking the Inner Fight to Make Change with Marcus Smith Episode 080. Internal Validation for What We Need with Maggie Berghoff Episode 081. Smash Your Anxiety by Embracing Change with Jesse Harless Season 4 Wally Carmichael joined us to talk about true abundance Ryan Stratis of American Ninja Warrior joined us as he struggled with the question of what he does going forward, and ended up announcing retiring from ANW after the episode aired Steve Austin joined to talk about trauma leading to shame that festered and lead to a suicide attempt Carlee Myers talked about ways to remove the stress we face in life that ends up defining our existence Michael Levitt, a good friend and beautiful human being, shared how to remove and recover from burnout in our lives Drew Taddia joined to share his personal story of perseverance and hard work to achieve what you really care about James Roberts, a Paralympian, who shares what he learned in not letting a disability block him from doing things he loved and staying fit and healthy Susan Clarke, whose partner CrisMarie Campbell came on last season, shared her journey with trauma and cancer and what she built in her life from that struggle Serena Sabala talked about her experience growing up with a father with mental illness, and how we all need more awareness of mental illness and the tools to protect ourselves from it in our own lives through staying balanced and healthy across the spectrum Carol Hanson talked about the power of self-image, which came from her battle with Anorexia Singer-Songwriter Jackson Gillies, who American Idol fans will recognize, shared his journey with Type 1 Diabetes and HS, learning to listen to his body and what it needs to keep these conditions under control Kacie Main, who Gave Up Men for Lent (which is the name of her book), talks about finding out who she really is on the back of a relationship ending, that redefined how she lives her life Justin Stenstrom joined to talk about how he struggled intensely with anxiety and depression, and the journey he went on to find tools to manage both of them, which he details in his latest book Emi Kirschner talked about her path through divorce and business to understand the power of knowing yourself and being comfortable with that if you want to succeed in business Sam and Paddy Cullinane, the Not So Perfect Couple, talked about their marriage story, which includes divorcing at one point, working on themselves, and coming together in a beautiful way that they share to help other couples love better Mariah Heller, who suffers from Elhers-Danlos syndrome, lives with chronic pain every day and developed approaches to physical fitness that respect that pain rather than worsening it Nathan Todd, who was born with Cerebral Palsy, talks about the power of the labels we choose to put on ourselves and how they can hold us back or allow us to move forward Episode 100 was my chance to bring together two of my favorite people, Cornell Thomas and Michael O’Brien, to talk about resilience and connection in a seriously beautiful episode Sunday Burquest, who was on Survivor Millennials vs. Gen-X, talks about her non-stop struggle to survive despite loss and hardship throughout her life, and her battle with cancer before going on the show. Sunday is battling cancer again right now, so we are all thinking of her and pulling for her. Carolyn Colleen shared a very powerful story of abuse and extreme hardship, including leaving an abuse marriage with a toddler to live in a shelter and build a new life that lead to not only great success and achievement, but powerful tools to get through extreme hardships and struggles we all face Emily Gough, who was surprised to find that her boyfriend had still been seeing his ex, who he moved across the street from Emily and his house. She ended up traveling on her own and learning so much about herself in the process Paul Stretton-Stevens, who has been medically retired three times in life, talks about how we can view these closing doors as the end, or see what else we can do to move forward Andrew Hood battled with extreme anxiety as his finances fell apart but he had to put on a happy face and seem fine to the outside world. When his wife and father brought him out of the shame of hidden pain, his open sharing of what he experienced changed his life and others Lakshmi Dev Bowen, who grew up with abuse and a struggle with sex, drugs and alcohol, then found a re-centering through yoga, which completely changed her life. Season 5 Episode 108. Finding Your Road to Health with Tamar Medford Episode 109. Breaking Into Your Life with Michelle Dickinson Episode 110. From People-Pleasing to Self-Worth with Jen Gutfriend Episode 111. The Power of Asking with Crystal & Mark Hansen Episode 112. From Darkness to Radiating Love with Minh Minh Garner Episode 113. Facing Anger to Move Past Trauma with Amanda Huffman Episode 114. Looking at Yourself with Purpose with Paul Forchione Episode 115. Starting From Where You Are with Rosalyn Palmer Episode 116. Devotion to Caring Genuinely with Tyler Tolbert Episode 117. Compassion & Perseverance to Survive with Ethan Zohn Episode 118. Rebelling for Something Greater with Shelley Paxton Episode 119. Responsibility for Who You Get to Be with Ali Moore Episode 120. Embrace Your Vulnerability to Grow with Kate Harvey Episode 121. The Choice of Mindset with Zulma Berenice Episode 122. Creating Clarity & Control for Your Legacy with Vicki Wusche Episode 123. Personal Responsibility for Your Life with Kim Sutton Episode 124. Finding Your Reason to Breathe with Sarah Ross Episode 125. Creating a Fertile Life with Erica Hoke Episode 126. The Art of Human Care with Dr. Hassan Tetteh Episode 127.  Creating a Growth Movement from Pain with Justin Schenck Links: My website: gnmlive.com My Books on Amazon Facebook: @BryanFalchuk Instagram: @BryanFalchuk Twitter: @BryanFalchuk Subscribe to The Do a Day Podcast    Keep Growing with Do a Day Get Bryan's best-selling first book, Do a Day, which is the inspiration for this show and can help you overcome your greatest challenges and achieve in life. Read Bryan's best-selling second book, The 50 75 100 Solution: Build Better Relationships, to tap into the power we all have to improve our relationships – even the tough ones we feel have no hope of getting better. Get started on your journey to Better with the Big Goal Exercise Work with Bryan as your coach, or hire him to speak at your next event

Cornell Thomas is a Black motivational speaker, entrepreneur and author who sees life through a very different lens. Despite coming from a tough childhood, followed by a professional basketball career ruining injury, Cornell teaches us how to move from "WHY ME?" TO "WHAT'S NEXT?" Follow Cornell on instagram @cornellthomas34 Get tickets to The Positivity Summit (Dec 4-9, 2020): http://cornell-thomas.com/positivity-summit/ Extra resources: Learn “What Defund the Police Really Means” here Instagram: The Truthiest Life on instagram @thetruthiestlife Host Lisa Hayim To support TTL, subscribe, follow, or share episodes with family and friends who could benefit If you’re loving TTL, Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truthiest-life/id1535516122?uo=2 Guest submissions: e-mail your story to hello@truthiestlife.com Edited by Houston Tilley Intro Jingle by Alyssa Chase aka @findyoursails Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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EMEA Recruitment were delighted to welcome Cornell Thomas as a guest on the podcast at the start of 2020. Cornell is an extremely inspirational character full of life and enthusiasm – it is clear he loves motivating people and helping people to map out their lives through taking action. It’s little surprise he has been recommended by Tony Robbins.  We talk about his life from professional basketball to motivator, the influence of his mother on his motivational approach, how he pushes himself and others to achieve more and his life mapping approach with clients. It’s important you know where you want to go and how you are going to take action to get you there.  Cornell talks about this process and how he has lived these values in his life through his work and family.  Please feel free to like and share this episode of the EMEA Recruitment Podcast.  As ever, we welcome your thoughts and comments too. In this podcast we cover: Highlights of Cornell’s career - from basketball coaching to public speaking and coaching people 02:36 Cornell’s endorsement from Tony Robbins 03:40 Disassociating yourself from the message in order to overcome fear 04:30 Asking for help 08:44 Life mapping 13:29 The Why, Where and How 14:35 Action and belief 17:00 Learning from failure 19:00 AI’s impact on the coaching discipline 22:15 Cornell’s mentors and inspirations 27:04 The importance of getting the right people on your bus 30:00 Books that inspire Cornell 33:00 How to connect with Cornell 36:45 We hope you enjoy the podcast and look forward to seeing your comments and shares  If you want to reach out to Cornell, you can connect with him through LinkedIn on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornell-thomas-36689340 The podcast is hosted by founder of EMEA; Paul Toms and Executive Recruiter and Senior Consultant; Jenny Callum. To find out more about EMEA recruitment visit: https://emearecruitment.eu Follow EMEA Recruitment on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ Or connect with Paul on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultomsemea Or Jenny at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennycallumemea   Please like and share the post so your network can benefit from this advice. If you have any questions or topics you would like EMEA Recruitment to cover in our podcasts in the future, please send me a message on LinkedIn and we will look to help as much as possible. #emearecruitmentpodcast #paultoms #jennycallum #emearecruitment #switzerland #thenetherlands #singapore #cornellthomas

This was taped pre-covid19. Are you a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty type of person? Your answer can make all the difference in your life and happiness.What if you were inches away from reaching a life-long dream, and suddenly the opportunity slipped away? Would you wallow in despair? Or would you pick yourself up and keep pushing forward?In order the be the healthiest, happiest person you can be, you need to do the latter of the two.That's what Cornell Thomas learned at a very young age, and it has changed his life dramatically. Cornell joins Andrea and Lisa to share his life-changing advice on making your dreams come true, regardless of the obstacles in front of you.

Cornell Thomas is a former professional basketball player whose career abruptly ended due to an injury. Being well-versed in facing adversities, Cornell turned this experience into a positive way to transform his life by focusing on the ‘what now?’ factor instead of the ‘why me?’ Today, Cornell is an inspirational speaker, multi-book author, corporate trainer, and mindset coach on a mission to help others transform their lives and businesses by focusing on their emotional intelligence, team building, and culture. His book, Extraordinary: The Great Distance Between Good and Great has been endorsed by some of the top experts in his field, including Tony Robbins and Dr. Cornel West. He is also the host of two popular podcasts - Population Unplugged and The Storytellers Podcast. Cornell joins me today to discuss why he is rebelling for mindset and why he believes everything in life is controlled by your mindset. We discuss the power of sacrificing what you ‘like’ to achieve what you truly love and the challenges he faced throughout his childhood to fulfill his dreams. Cornell shares how a physical injury changed the trajectory of his life and career and led him on the path to help others realize the power of a positive mindset. We discuss how we can use challenges and adversity as a way to learn more about ourselves and the importance of waking up each day with a beginner’s mindset. We also discuss the “Power of Pause” and leaning into vulnerabilities as well as Cornell’s book writing process and what inspired him to host the Global Positivity Summit. “We all have gardens in our brain - whatever you plant grows. So if you plant negative stuff, the weeds are going to grow. If you plant positive things, that’s what is going to grow.” - Cornell Thomas This week on Rebel Souls: Why Cornell is rebelling for mindset and his belief that everything in life is controlled by your mindset The pivotal moment that allowed Cornell to create a mindset shift in his own life that eventually transformed his world The importance of planting positive thoughts and how the seeds of positivity can sprout positive results Cornelle’s journey from playing professional basketball to becoming the head coach of his alma mater before becoming a mindset coach The value of taking small baby steps and how they can transform your life and the impact of comparing yourself and your success to others How adversity is a tool to teach us about ourselves and the value of adopting a beginner’s mindset The power of taking a pause and leaning into vulnerability Cornell’s Global Positivity Summit and what inspired him to host the summit during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic A sneak peek into Cornell’s writing process and his goal for publishing 10 books by 2022 The importance of believing you are special and identifying your superpower What fuels Cornell’s rebel sou Connect with Cornell Thomas: Cornell Thomas’s Website Population Unplugged Podcast Storytellers Podcast Book: Extraordinary: The Great Distance Between Good and Great Book: The Book of Cornellism Book: The Power of Positivity: Controlling Where the Ball Bounces Cornell Thomas on LinkedIn Cornell Thomas on Instagram Cornell Thomas on Facebook Cornell Thomas on Twitter   Liberate Your Soul & Join the Rebelution Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Rebel Souls with your host, Shelley Paxton, the podcast dedicated to helping leaders reject the status quo, liberate their soul, and become a lifelong rebel. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe to the show and leave a review. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram and share your favorite episodes across social media. And for more great content and information, visit our website and grab your copy of Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life.

Join Danielle and Stephanie as they sit down with speaker, author, [and one of their favorites], Cornell Thomas, to have a conversation about systemic racism and the Black Lives Matter Movement. Be sure to listen in to this very important and informational episode.If you’d like to find Cornell:Website: http://cornell-thomas.com/Twitter: @CornellThomasInstagram: cornellthomas34Facebook: Cornell ThomasCheck out these Podcasts on Racism:NPR Code Switch1619Lynching in America, Confronting the Legacy of Racial TerrorIntersectionality Matters!

  I recap the great guests and discussions that came in Season 4 of Do a Day as I pause for a couple of weeks between seasons. There’s some great stuff coming in Season 5, so be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform so you don’t miss the start of the next season! Key Points from the Episode: Wally Carmichael joined us to talk about true abundance Ryan Stratis of American Ninja Warrior joined us as he struggled with the question of what he does going forward, and ended up announcing retiring from ANW after the episode aired Steve Austin joined to talk about trauma leading to shame that festered and lead to a suicide attempt Carlee Myers talked about ways to remove the stress we face in life that ends up defining our existence Michael Levitt, a good friend and beautiful human being, shared how to remove and recover from burnout in our lives Drew Taddia joined to share his personal story of perseverance and hard work to achieve what you really care about James Roberts, a Paralympian, who shares what he learned in not letting a disability block him from doing things he loved and staying fit and healthy Susan Clarke, whose partner CrisMarie Campbell came on last season, shared her journey with trauma and cancer and what she built in her life from that struggle Serena Sabala talked about her experience growing up with a father with mental illness, and how we all need more awareness of mental illness and the tools to protect ourselves from it in our own lives through staying balanced and healthy across the spectrum Carol Hanson talked about the power of self-image, which came from her battle with Anorexia Singer-Songwriter Jackson Gillies, who American Idol fans will recognize, shared his journey with Type 1 Diabetes and HS, learning to listen to his body and what it needs to keep these conditions under control Kacie Main, who Gave Up Men for Lent (which is the name of her book), talks about finding out who she really is on the back of a relationship ending, that redefined how she lives her life Justin Stenstrom joined to talk about how he struggled intensely with anxiety and depression, and the journey he went on to find tools to manage both of them, which he details in his latest book Emi Kirschner talked about her path through divorce and business to understand the power of knowing yourself and being comfortable with that if you want to succeed in business Sam and Paddy Cullinane, the Not So Perfect Couple, talked about their marriage story, which includes divorcing at one point, working on themselves, and coming together in a beautiful way that they share to help other couples love better Mariah Heller, who suffers from Elhers-Danlos syndrome, lives with chronic pain every day and developed approaches to physical fitness that respect that pain rather than worsening it Nathan Todd, who was born with Cerebral Palsy, talks about the power of the labels we choose to put on ourselves and how they can hold us back or allow us to move forward Episode 100 was my chance to bring together two of my favorite people, Cornell Thomas and Michael O’Brien, to talk about resilience and connection in a seriously beautiful episode Sunday Burquest, who was on Survivor Millennials vs. Gen-X, talks about her non-stop struggle to survive despite loss and hardship throughout her life, and her battle with cancer before going on the show. Sunday is battling cancer again right now, so we are all thinking of her and pulling for her. Carolyn Colleen shared a very powerful story of abuse and extreme hardship, including leaving an abuse marriage with a toddler to live in a shelter and build a new life that lead to not only great success and achievement, but powerful tools to get through extreme hardships and struggles we all face Emily Gough, who was surprised to find that her boyfriend had still been seeing his ex, who he moved across the street from Emily and his house. She ended up traveling on her own and learning so much about herself in the process Paul Stretton-Stevens, who has been medically retired three times in life, talks about how we can view these closing doors as the end, or see what else we can do to move forward Andrew Hood battled with extreme anxiety as his finances fell apart but he had to put on a happy face and seem fine to the outside world. When his wife and father brought him out of the shame of hidden pain, his open sharing of what he experienced changed his life and others Lakshmi Dev Bowen, who grew up with abuse and a struggle with sex, drugs and alcohol, then found a re-centering through yoga, which completely changed her life. Links: Website: https://www.bryanfalchuk.com Books: bryanfalchuk.com/books Masterclass:bryanfalchuk.com/overcomeandachieve Facebook @bryanfalchuk Instagram: @bryanfalchuk Twitter: @bryanfalchuk   Subscribe to The Do a Day Podcast    Keep Growing with Do a Day Get Bryan's best-selling first book, Do a Day, which is the inspiration for this show and can help you overcome your greatest challenges and achieve in life. Read Bryan's best-selling second book, The 50 75 100 Solution: Build Better Relationships, to tap into the power we all have to improve our relationships – even the tough ones we feel have no hope of getting better. Get started on your journey to Better with the Big Goal Exercise Take your growth into your own hands with the Do a Day Masterclass Work with Bryan as your coach, or hire him to speak at your next event

Motivational speaker,author, College Basketball coach and Renzo Gracie Blackbelt. We chopped it up about Jiujitsu BLM culture and ways to come together! We want solutions not more problems!

Donna Detwiler Donna Detwiler is the Founder and Co-founder of several successful for-profit businesses spanning over thirty years, both in the United Kingdom and in the United States of America. Donna served as CEO and successfully led those companies through varying stages of inception, growth, profitability and sale. Cornell Thomas Cornell Thomas is Professional Conversationalist, Author, and Social Entrepreneur. He has written several books with his fourth book called The Book of Cornellisms.

When someone falls to the ground while having a heart attack, dialing 911 or emergency services can be your initial reaction. However, this can take a while and a patient’s survival rate decreases. In this episode, Dr. Diane Hamilton interviews Donna Detwiler, the CEO and Co-Founder of HeartSafe Services, Inc., a nationwide provider of services, devices and technology to improve sudden cardiac arrest survival rates. With easily accessible AEDs or automated external defibrillators, anyone can save lives and help make hearts beat again. Learn more about cardiac arrest, heart attack, and what HeartSafe Services is doing to promote their tech in this conversation with Donna. A great leader learns from his mistakes to make better and more successful decisions. Dr. Diane Hamilton interviews professional conversationalist, author, and social entrepreneur Cornell Thomas on the show. Cornell has authored several books, including The Book of Cornellism’s, which is a fresh reminder of all the good that’s out there. He talks about leadership and using the bounce-back ability to getting back on our feet to reach our goals. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Take The Lead community today:DrDianeHamilton.comDr. Diane Hamilton FacebookDr. Diane Hamilton TwitterDr. Diane Hamilton LinkedInDr. Diane Hamilton YouTubeDr. Diane Hamilton Instagram

There is one key factor that is under your control which will make your dreams come true. You must believe you can. All the physical exertion in the world will make no difference if your mind isn’t set to become the person you want to be. Drew’s guest, Cornell Thomas, is a shining example of ‘if there is a will there is a way’. Every single twist and turn in Cornell’s inspiring story is enough to make most people give up, but not him. He made adversity his teacher. He has transitioned from wannabe basketball player to head coach to professional speaker and author and the sky's the limit for what is next. During this conversation, he shares the power of his mother’s faith, the struggles he faced while working toward his dream, and why he shares his message with the next generation.    If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.    Key Takeaways:   [6:04] When Cornell first started learning basketball he says he had the coordination of a baby deer.   [11:19] The sobering realization that his mother had more faith in him than he did.    [15:40] Just after getting a big opportunity to play ball in Portugal, Cornell tore his calf muscle and needed surgery.   [20:17] After recovery, Cornell realized his purpose in life wasn’t to play basketball, it was to help people.    [30:03] The many transitions Cornell went through on his path to become an author and professional speaker.    [38:13] Stretching himself outside of his comfort zone is how Cornell keeps continual learning in his life.   [44:57] Cornell explains how he speaks with children.   [48:22] Game of Death is Cornell’s new book about the mindset of an entrepreneur.    Sponsors:    Keto School Program — Get access to all of Drew’s keto content in one convenient location. It’s an all-keto monthly membership program that starts with empathy first for only $8.95/month. Get your first week free, cancel any time.    Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal Replacement with grass-fed collagen, MCT Oil soft-gels, and more.   Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order   Mentioned in This Episode: Cornell Thomas @cornellthomas34 on Instagram Keto School Program Single Daddy Daily Podcast — A Collaboration of Drew & Evan DeMarco Fit2Fat2Fit Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  @Fit2Fat2Fit on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Complete Keto Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com 

Cornell Thomas is a speaker, author, coach and creator of the “Positivity Summit,” designed to help unite human beings, regardless of race, religion, political preference, or socioeconomic status. Cornell’s goal has always been to focus on the good in mankind, and not the bad.  When the coronavirus first struck one of the first questions Cornell was asked was what he will do about the Summit. His answer: pivot. Instead of holding it in one city, in one country, and in front of a limited audience, he could now make it a global event that everyone from all over the world could see simultaneously. And with that, his Global Online Positive Summit has been born, and is set to take place on May 28 - 30, 2020.  We discussed all of this in this episode. Cornell has gathered speakers from all over the world sharing their unique stories, and powerful messages, all in an effort to uplift others and to raise money for a firefighter’s family in his hometown of Passaic, New Jersey. He passed from Covid-19, and is survived by his wife and two children. Come join us for three days of inspiration, wisdom, and hope. To learn more and register for the Summit, go here: http://cornell-thomas.com/positivity-summit/ ------------------------------------------- This episode of “Journeys with the No Schedule Man” is presented by: ~ Diamond & Gold Treasures - http://www.diamondzgold.com ~ Provincial Glass & Mirror - https://www.provincialglass.com/ ~ Mulligan Realty Group - http://www.mulliganrealtygroup.com ~ momondays London - http://www.momondays.com/london ~ Trickett Financial - https://www.trickettfinancial.com/ ~ The Turtle Tribe online coaching community - http://www.theturtletribe.com  

This is a huge milestone for Do a Day – the 100th episode! Rather than doing a retrospective or solo episode, I wanted to bring in people from past episodes who have continued to be part of my life and continued to have an impact on how I think about things on a daily basis.   With that intention, I am SO honored to get to bring my friends Cornell Thomas and Michael O'Brien back on the show. We use the term "friends" loosely often, but these are two men I would genuinely consider friends for the personal connection we've made, and the impact we've had on each others' lives. I strongly suggest you go back to each of their episodes to hear their brilliance, and learn more about their stories. Cornell was on Episode 41 and Michael was on Episode 62.   Key Points from the Episode with Cornell Thomas & Michael O'Brien: Cornell Thomas joined again after appearing on Episode 41, which you have to listen to. He speaks on mindset, including overcoming adversity and callous the mind to become stronger from the problems we endure growing up. Cornell is also the founder of the Positivity Summit, which is a global series of events to bring together people to talk about how to build and live a positive mindset. Michael O’Brien joins us after being on Episode 62, which was a moving and inspiring conversation. Michael prevents bad moments from turning into a bad day (or longer). As Michael says, where we are now as a planet is a bad moment, to be sure. This is a point where there will be pain and suffering, but also a moment we can come out of stronger if we are willing to learn from it, and decide the way show up in these moments and on the back of them. Both Michael and Cornell have lived through very extreme moments that felt like their lives were over (for Michael, that took a literal meaning on top of the figurative one). This gives them perspective on what we face today, where lives are at risk for many, but how we live our lives is impacted for everyone. Michael said we are allowed to have two thoughts in our head, positive and negative. Cornell went deeper on this. You can have the moment thinking, “this is it, everything is ruined.” And you can have the thought of, “I can come out of this, regardless of the struggle.” The key is recognize the choice here rather than curling up and feeling like you can’t do anything. Choice can be tough to exercise, but it is a power we have. Neither Cornell nor Michael had any advanced warning in their stories, which not only shocks and surprises you, but creates a great deal of uncertainty. That uncertainty is a big part of what we are all struggling with now. Uncertainty creates a lot of difficulty, including potential questions of our identity – who are we if we don’t have our job or our role in our family? Michael reminds us we can’t find our true or new identity without taking steps, even small ones. There are positive messages around us right now. The fact that the virus is able to spread means that we all must be so connected and intertwined, which is a fact we can use positively when we’re able to come back together. Cornell reminded us that need to focus on acceptance. We can’t change anything without acceptance. We have been through so much as a people already, so we will get through this. This becomes an opportunity for us to get to things we haven’t done because of how busy we all are. One change can be the tone we have been seeing of late, with the negativity in the political scene globally. Michael brings up how the way we shape this situation defines what will come from it. The way we write this narrative defines the outcome. The idea of getting back to the way things were is something that none of the three of us hopes happens. We need to build something better rather than just going back to what we were. We talked about the butterfly effect of every moment and choice in our lives, even the seemingly tough ones. Cornell would not have his family or the impact he has today if he hadn’t gotten injured and had gone to Europe to play professional basketball. Michael has no regrets about what he has experienced, including his accident. He’s gotten to a place where he loves every scar on his body because of what he’s built as a result of them. Michael used the idea of Japanese Kintsuge pottery, which is made from joining up broken pieces using gold or other precious metals, and the new creation is far more beautiful than the original thing that had to be broken for the new version to exist. This is moment for creativity, where Cornell reminds us that thinking outside the box from a place of empathy for what people are going through can lead to new ideas that move us forward. If you have been through something before, you can either use it to build your shield or let those things crack it. But Cornell raises that we have been through all of these things before, or we wouldn’t be here, so we should recognize that we can do it. Michael asks a great reminder question for us all – share a time when you’ve faced something really hard and got through it. How did you do that? What lessons can we take from that today? There is a risk that the socio-economic divide we’ve already had will deepen if we don’t take specific action to address it. Cornell talked about the moments to find purpose, which ties to his life-long pain of not understanding why he didn’t have a dad (who died when he was just a toddler), and it did not become clear to him until he became a dad himself. We have to have faith and understand that as long as we have breath in our bodies, we can change our situation. Michael shared three ideas that can help especially in a moment like this with the challenges we face right now: When you feel the stress percolating, focus on your breath to slow everything down. Everything in our life is neutral until we label them, as Michael learned during his recovery from his accident. Nothing has meaning until we give it meaning, and we tend to be quick to do that with labels like good or bad. Through gratitude, we can see what we still have and can still do rather than just seeing what we have lost. We all have a daily responsibility to see good in the world, and these can be the building blocks for something much bigger. We can all do even little things to make people’s lives better, like letting someone merge in front of us, getting groceries for our neighbor, or whatever else we can do to help someone. Links: Michael O'Brien Website Books: My Last Bad Day Shift: How to Prevent Bad Moments from Turning into Bad Days Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows: Winning at Work and in Life Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Cornell Thomas Website Books: The Power of Positivity: Controlling Where the Ball Bounces The Power of Me: Army of One Extraordinary: The Distance Between Good and Great Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Subscribe to The Do a Day Podcast    Keep Growing with Do a Day Get Bryan's best-selling first book, Do a Day, which is the inspiration for this show and can help you overcome your greatest challenges and achieve in life. Read Bryan's best-selling second book, The 50 75 100 Solution: Build Better Relationships, to tap into the power we all have to improve our relationships – even the tough ones we feel have no hope of getting better. Get started on your journey to Better with the Big Goal Exercise Take your growth into your own hands with the Do a Day Masterclass Work with Bryan as your coach, or hire him to speak at your next event

This episode covers the life story of Cornell Thomas , who is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker and author whose work is endorsed by nation's top life coach Tony Robbins himself!In this episode , Cornell talks aboutHis mom's influence in early life which shaped his thinkingEarly basketball days and career limiting injuryHis transition from basketball coach to becoming motivational speaker/authorPlus,3 Public Speaking tips that will help you become a better speaker!You can connect with him HERE!Stay up to date on all Passion To Profession stories by subscribing to itunes HERE!

He had a signed contract to play professional basketball in Portugal but a few weeks prior to leaving a career ending injury to his achilles tendon shattered his lifelong dream. Now what? Never on one to sit and wallow in his misery, Cornell Thomas took stock of his life and decided to focus on his future...whatever that might be. In todays episode of the Hope Radio Podcast, Jen and Shawn have an engaging chat with Cornell Thomas. He is an author, a speaker, a coach, a world life changer and...most importantly...a father and husband! Cornell and his siblings were raised by a single Mom after his Father died when he was three. The values, faith and character that his mother developed in him has been the driving force of his incredible success. His is a story of Faith, HOPE and perseverance!

Welcome to storytellers podcast!! Our mission is for our guest to share 3-5 stories from their lives that have helped shape them into the human being they are today. Since the beginning of time there have been storytellers in these stories their is humor, wisdom, pain, and triumph. Our first storyteller is the one and only Cornell Thomas. Cornell is a global speaker, author, and social entrepreneur. In this episode Cornell share's 5 stories from his life that have helped make him into the human he is today.

In our first video episode during the Coronavirus social distancing mandate we have TGA veterans Cornell Thomas and Scott Mason bring the Love. We talk about having faith in the idea that new paths are opening up for us all, how they're dealing with challenges that arise in this time, bedtime stories and the book "Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life". Episodes are available on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Podcasts & www.thegentleartpodcast.com Apple Podcasts Spotify  Stitcher  Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Please Share, Rate and Review. Thank you. Kimurasoap.com use promo code: LOVE for 10% off at checkout.   Recorded at www.brooklynpodcastingstudio.com

Everyone is worthy of love, even the homeless, the sick, and people who have hit rock bottom. However, the way the system has been set up, it's taking too long or there are not enough resources to help these people. Today, Jenny DePaul, the Founder of Project Kind, and Cornell Thomas, the author of the […]

Everyone is worthy of love, even the homeless, the sick, and people who have hit rock bottom. However, the way the system has been set up, it’s taking too long or there are not enough resources to help these people. Today, Jenny DePaul, the Founder of Project Kind, and Cornell Thomas, the author of the book, Extraordinary, joins host Erin Saxton as they talk about Project Kind, a homeless outreach program that provides food, clothes, and shelter to those in need, and its high demands. Be sure to look out for Jenny in her decked-out van and grab a copy of Cornell’s amazing book!

Cornell Thomas, author of Extraordinary, was raised on the adage that everything happens for a reason. His mom taught him through her example that in difficult times, you look for a solution, you don’t quit. He joins Kevin Monroe to talk about finding his purpose and living an extraordinary life. In Finding Your Purpose, Even Baby Steps Are Steps We’ve all had moments where we think we discovered our purpose in life. Cornell says that happened twice before he found his true purpose. He shares how his purpose changed from basketball player to coach, then to writer. Purpose is a journey, not a destination, Kevin says. Cornell agrees that it’s a journey because it’s never-ending. A destination means that you get there at some point, so it becomes a race to the finish line. There’s no finish line to what I do, he says, because my purpose is evolving every single day. The reason so many people don’t discover their purpose is because they either get discouraged or they think there’s nothing else they could do. There’s always another step, Cornell emphasizes. You have to fight for your purpose. Kevin adds that you just have to take one step, then another, and don’t quit. Even baby steps are steps, says Cornell.  You Are Extraordinary You are extraordinary because there’s no one else like you or ever will be. So how can you not treat yourself as priceless? The difference between extraordinary and ordinary is that extra that you put in. What you do determines if your legacy becomes special. He asks listeners, who are the top three people who have influenced you in your life? Who would name you in their top three? If you’ve made someone’s top three, you’ve made a lasting impact on their life. That impact will last long after you’re gone, and they in turn may pass it on to their children. That’s legacy for Cornell. Legacy is not changing the world by yourself. Who’s Your Mahalia? We’ve bought into a fantasy that one person by themselves changes the world, Kevin comments. The reality is that no one does it alone. The sooner you figure out who your people are, the bigger the impact you will make together with them. He relates how it was Mahalia Jackson’s prompting Martin Luther King, Jr to tell the crowd about the dream, that led to his greatest speech. Who’s your Mahalia? Who is the person who sees your dream and helps you articulate it in a way you’ve never done before? Getting Through Adversity Kevin asks, what’s one thing that awakens an ordinary person to believe that life can be extraordinary? Cornell answers that for him, it has been adversity. After you’ve been through a difficult experience, you often ask yourself how you got through it. It awakens you and inspires you to make a change. If you’re in the middle of adversity, he advises you not to go it alone. Use your support network. First, ask yourself, Is this life or death? Then, what do I immediately have to start doing to slowly change my mindset? The third question to ask yourself is, Who can I bring along with me to hold me accountable for these action steps? There are going to be storms in life, Cornell says. But they are transitory and you can get through it. Resources Cornell-Thomas.com cornellthomas365@gmail.com Cornell Thomas on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

This week's episode is all about being positive and the power of positivity. Of course when it comes to being positive, we had to have on Cornell Thomas. One of his biggest and most current projects right now is the Positivity Summit he's running at Nuffield Hall at regents park in London. He is also working on a television show called "On Purpose." If you need help staying on your mission of mind of matter and remaining positive this week's episode is for you.

But as history tells us, most of the great people have become who they are after going through the mud. In this inspiring episode, Cornell Thomas—author, coach, and professional conversationalist—talks about overcoming adversity and redefining positivity and motivation. With his book, Extraordinary: The Distance Between Good and Great, he lets us in on the gap between being good and great and the importance of thinking about the choices we make on a daily basis. Read on what Cornell has to say and go towards being extraordinary by pushing through the limits you put on yourself.

But as history tells us, most of the great people have become who they are after going through the mud. In this inspiring episode, Cornell Thomas—author, coach, and professional conversationalist—talks about overcoming adversity and redefining positivity and motivation. With his book, Extraordinary: The Distance Between Good and Great, he lets us in on the gap […]

Cornell Thomas is an athlete, speaker, author, thinker, coach, and more importantly than any of those titles he’s a husband and father. Cornell is the perfect example of turning a loss into a win. Two weeks away from playing professional basketball in Europe, Cornell suffered a career ending injury that derailed his dream. Thanks to the “real life” teachings from his amazing mother and hero, Tina Thomas, Cornell has been able to use the pain of adversity to find his purpose in helping others. He is the author of The Power of Positivity - Controlling Where the Ball Bounces, Extra Ordinary - The Distance Between Good and Great, and Power of Me - Army of One. He now shares his story to inspire and motivate others of all walks of life as he travels around the world, daring others to say, “What Now?” instead of “Why Me?” in the face of adversity. In this episode we dive into: 1. Cornell’s loss of his father at the age of 3 and the lessons he learned from his mother as she stepped into the difficult role of raising her children as a single mother. 2. How we can reframe adversity as a gift rather than a setback. 3. How Cornell dealt with a shift in his purpose and how you can do the same if you need to pivot. 4. The difference between the “Why me?” mentality and the “What now?” mentality and how you can use this small distinction to use adversity as a springboard for growth. 5. Why Cornell believes that we all have a purpose and how we can start to navigate our way through life to find our path. www.brenttieri.com www.cornell-thomas.com

Today's episode is the continuation of episode 016 featuring Joe Gray, Cornell Thomas, Scott Mason, Afrim Gjonbalaj, Josh Wilcox and Gene Dunn. There were deep conversations around dated beliefs and what happens when you receive new information, todays current political climate and ways to solve the dilemma of being on "teams" and much more. Episodes are available on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify & thegentleartpodcast.com Please Share, Rate and Review. Thank you.

TTATOT is honored to have special guest Cornell Thomas in studio for this super-sized episode! Listen in as they laugh [and cry] their way through conversations about Cornell's journey, his connection to Tony Robbins, and a mess of amazing[ly terrible] Dad jokes. If you’d like to find Cornell:Website: http://cornell-thomas.com/Twitter: @CornellThomasInstagram: cornellthomas34Facebook: Cornell Thomas

Author, Speaker and Coach.  Endorsed by Tony Robbins.  CEO & Founder of Positivity Summit.  Cornell Thomas talks about his super heo mother who inspired her, his mission to share positivity and change the world with live in with stories, no matter how samll they are. 

On this week's special bonus edition of the show I speak with author Cornell Thomas. He is hosting his Positivity Summit in London England on September 14 th & 15th. Yours truly will be one of the many incredible speakers he has amassed that will encourage you, inspire you and motivate you to help you build your best life. This short interview will provide you with all the details. You don't want to miss this event!

In the latest edition of the MVP Cast, we speak to coach, author and speaker Cornell Thomas about the lessons learnt in basketballing adversity, working with Luol Deng and nurturing young talent in the USA, approaching the mental health issues facing athletes and how the mindset of players can be a huge asset in the corporate world. 

Today's guest is "Apollo" Joe Gray of the famed Apollo Theater in Harlem. Joe tells us how he went from being a stagehand at the Apollo to being the "Set it off man" for amateur night. Before his 30 years at the Apollo Joe made his way to New York from North Carolina as drummer for the renowned R&B funk band “Cameo”. There are many great gems in this episode. For more info on Amateur night at the Apollo please visit - https://www.apollotheater.org/amateur-night/ This is a 2 part episode. The 2nd will feature Joe Gray, Cornell Thomas, Scott Mason, Afrim Gjonbalaj, Josh Wilcox and Gene Dunn. Episodes are available on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify & thegentleartpodcast.com Please Share, Rate and Review. Thank you.

On today's episode, I shared the space with Cornell Thomas. Cornell is a global speaker, multiple title author, mindset coach, team builder, and corporate trainer. But more importantly than any of those titles he is a husband and father to my son Bryce (5) and my daughter Niya (3). Cornell is bringing positivity to the next level through his "Positivity" summit and his world. You can find him on these platforms: http://cornell-thomas.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornell-thomas-36689340/ https://www.instagram.com/cornellthomas34/ https://twitter.com/CornellThomas

Cornell is an International speaker, multiple title author, social entrepreneur, corporate trainer, mindset coach, former basketball coach, player, and trainer. He also runs an Executive Coaching Program for CEO’s that focuses on EQ, team building, and culture. This was one of the most impactful conversations, not only of this podcast, but my life. Cornell shares openly and vulnerably his personal journey as we meander though resilience, growth, vulnerability, mindset, family, inclusion, spirituality and so much more. This truly was one of those WOW conversations. Conrell's positivity summit can be found here -> http://cornell-thomas.com/positivity-summit-2/ Cornell can be contacted via the following means: Website - http://cornell-thomas.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornell-thomas-36689340/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/CornellThomas Please find my Interpersonal Catalyst brochure here in case I can support you at all -> https://my.visme.co/projects/rxyz4jpo-garry-turner-interpersonal-catalyst --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/valuevulnerability/message

It is time for another episode of Beyond the Headlines with Renee Washington. In the weekly sports wrap, we have Steven Barnhart of Hardwood Hoops Central breaking down the NBA rookies and players to watch. Turron Davenport, ESPN NFL reporter for the Tennessee Titans, joins the show to share his divisional predictions and breakout players to watch.FIFA World Cup Analyst, Author of ----They Don't Teach This----, and Professional Footballer for Juventus FC, Eniola Aluko comes on the show to talk Serie A championships, her book release August 29, and recap the World Cup.In our Positive Vibes Only segment, author and motivational conversationalist, Cornell Thomas, shares his journey from the hardwood to the stage.Finally, former professional basketball player and rising artist Ruben Guillandeaux close the show with a hit song.Subscribe and Listen to the full show on Itunes, Fox Sports Radio 96.9FM/1340AM, and on YouTube! Catch a new episode every Wednesday at 12 pm ET.---- --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bthwithrw/support

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Everyone has a story to tell that can benefit someone. Why not turn your mess into your message so you can inspire others to overcome their struggles? This week we discuss how to overcome your fear of public speaking and how you can turn your story into a profitable business. Also we will do a deep dive into the importance leadership and culture play in every successful organization.

Another 26 episodes of the Do a Day Podcast are done, and I thought it would be a great time to pause, reflect, and take stock of all we've taken in with Season 2 of the show. If you've been listening all along, you know how great and powerful these episodes have been thanks to the amazing guests I've had on. If you're new to the show, this is a great way to get a bit of an overview of everything that's come out this season (but the best way is to go back and listen to them all!). Key Ideas in the Episode with Bryan Falchuk I went through each of the amazing guests that have been on the show Steve Gordon showed how falling down may be necessary to reach new heights Robb Holman talked about the power of letting go so we can find meaning and purpose Lindsey Heiserman inspired us to not let our past stories be part of our right now Charise Colbert shared her journey coming out of domestic abuse Sara Quiriconi talked to us about how to live free of all the cancers in our life Syd Finkelsteinon how to be a Super Boss leader Ariana Robinson Danquah shared how to rise up when you're stuck in the middle Jon DeWaal gripped us with his story of falling off a roof and how that helped him see how to get through life's toughest transitions John Zeratsky talked about what he discovered to achieve the most, and it has nothing to do with productivity Josh Perry taught the power of gratitude even in the face of life's greatest challenges if you want to come through them thriving Mark Crandall shared his trauma story to help us see how facing our trauma's allows for growth Adam Schaeuble got us all fired up, and he also inspired with his approach to reimagining your life – and making it come true Sandy Vo talked about her journey to find clarity and peace despite a foundation of turmoil Cornell Thomas is the epitome of the "What's Next?" attitude winning over the "Why Me?" mentality Sandra Youngertaught us her Come Back approach to be a victor, not a victim of tragedy Jenn Swanson talked about her journey off loss, gratitude and realization that you are your best investment Howard Jacobson shared how losing his father inspired his mission to fight diseases of ignorance with the wisdom of lifestyle Brooke Siem retold her amazing journey navigating her way out of a life of medication for mental illness into a life of discovery Tanur Badgley showed how to become a person of purpose through his journey starting with a fall off the side of a mountain Gary Bertwistle talked about the power of authenticity and discovering your mojo Frank King went into how thoughts of suicide taught him to go after what he really wanted, and why so many people need support as they face moments that lead them to these thoughts Mary Shores talked about the power of serving others as she went from dented to thriving Nick Elvery shared his journey from addiction to peak performance and what sparked the change Jaime Jay got vulnerable as he retold his story of multiple experiences with homelessness to being in a place of gratitude and contentment Dai Manuel talked about the importance of living as you need to, from your own perspective Blaire Palmer showed how the greatest thing we can bet on is ourselves Dov Baronforced us to look at what's really going on, magnifying it, and then using that insight to truly grow Links Website: www.bryanfalchuk.com Get The Big Goal Exercise Facebook: @bryanfalchuk Twitter: @bryanfalchuk Instagram: @bryanfalchuk Subscribe to The Do a Day Podcast on iTunes Subscribe to The Do a Day Podcast     Keep Growing with Do a Day Get the book in print, Kindle, iBooks, Audiobookand more - even get a personally-signedcopy from Bryan Falchuk Get started on your journey to Better with the Big Goal Exercise Work with Bryan as your coach, or hire him to speak at your next event

Okay y'all, this week’s guest, Cornell Thomas, is my new best friend. Seriously. He is also the perfect example of turning a loss into a win. One week before accomplishing his dream of playing professional basketball, he suffered a career ending injury. And rather than stay in, “Why me?” mode, he turned his attention to, “What now?,” instead. Today Cornell is a global speaker, multiple title author, mindset coach, corporate trainer, and social entrepreneur. And you know what else he is? He is funny, endearing and passionate about fostering a positive mindset to overcome adversity. I absolutely adore him and I know you will too. In this episode Cornell shares so poignantly his story of adversity and how he overcame it. He also provides some insight and advice to those who may be facing their own internal or external battles. Midway through the episode, Cornell and I both get fired up about writing and putting your story to paper. Just do it!  We go on to talk about being resilient and how to actually practice resilience when a storm comes and knocks you on your ass. Finally, Cornell reminds us why gratitude is always the answer. Yes life is hard, but this episode is a reminder that you can be resilient and move past adversity with gratitude and grace. In this episode you’ll hear: Cornell’s story of adversity and how he turned “Why me?” into “What now?” (9:30) If you have story inside of you, get it out on paper!  (24:08) Saying, “No,” to things you like to, in order to do the things you love (28:42) Some ways to practice resilience in the face of adversity and the importance of weathering life’s “storms” (31:40) Fatigue mindset: what it is, how to overcome it and finding your finish line (35:36) http://yourkickasslife.com/274  

In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show Podcast, I chop it up with my man Cornell Thomas. Cornell is a human like not other with a story that is compelling and true form to raw life. In this episode, we chat about how Cornell went from almost playing pro basketball…actually just 72 hours away […]

Cornell Thomas is a renowned speaker, author, and coach. He is known to be an up and coming thought leader that will inspire you to not only do more but be more! In this episode, you will learn about; - How Cornell turned tragedy into a life long passion to help others. - The purpose of hardship in life. - What it really takes to reach your goals - The importance of living your truth and being authentically you - How to manifest what you want in life and how the law of attraction actually works. - What the true path to joy is. http://cornell-thomas.com/ OnTrack is a program for women who follow a keto or paleo based diet and want to balance their hormones and optimize their weight loss results! Includes weekly paleo and keto meal plans, recipes and shopping lists included. In the OnTrack Program, You Find Out Exactly What is Keeping You From Losing Weight, Balance Your Hormones and Feel Amazing! Get started with a FREE 1 week membership to OnTrack! Karen Martel, Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert.  Visit https://karenmartel.com/  Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram Join the OnTrack Women's Weight Loss program  

A multi-book author and expert in positive self-awareness, our guest, Cornell Thomas, has been endorsed by some of the top experts in his field including Tony Robbins and Dr. Cornel West. His TED talk has inspired many to refocus their lives, realign with their goals, and live with purpose. In this episode, we explore how growing up with adversity his whole life allowed him to get past “Why Me” and focus on “What Now”. As a world-class basketball player just 7 days away from playing professional basketball in Europe, he suffered a career-ending injury that derailed his dreams. Through this, he has become the perfect example of how to turn a loss into a win! We hope you find his story and this interview with him as eye-opening and light giving as we did! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-majic-hour/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is Cornell Thomas? That’s a question that even he wasn’t quite sure about until 2011. He is a former athlete, a speaker, an author, a thinker, an activist, but more importantly than any of those titles, he is a husband and father. Cornell Thomas is the youngest son of Bobby and Tina Thomas. That sentence is very important in regards to who he is, as you will hear in the show. If not for his parents, he wouldn’t be the man you see today. His father passed away when he was just three years old, and although his time with his dad was brief, he learned through others the amazing legacy that his father left behind, as a police officer and community leader. His father's passing forced his mom to become he and his siblings' everything. She was their main provider, mother, and life educator. She was forced to become an expert problem solver, and that skill was passed down to her children. Cornell's mom raised her children on the old adage, "Everything happens for a reason,” and that one lesson out of the myriads she has taught him was never forgotten. It’s what he remembered when he suffered a career-ending basketball injury, and the first thing he thinks about when any adversity comes along. In that dark times, his mom’s teachings served as his light. It was that 'bounce-back-ability' ingrained in him since his youth that has allowed him to find his purpose through the pain. What Brought Cornell to The Do a Day Podcast? That’s the question most people spend their whole lives trying to answer. He thought his purpose in life was to play professional basketball. In 2003, he received a contract to play professional basketball in Portugal. A dream he had since discovering the sport at 16. Two weeks before he was supposed to leave, he suffered a career-ending injury that reshaped his life, as he gets into in this episode. He was sickened by all of the negativity he was seeing online, and decided to start writing his own motivational quotes for his personal Facebook page. The quotes eventually led him to writing a blog, and the blog led to his first book The Power Of Positivity-Controlling Where The Ball Bounces. In 2011, he realized what his true purpose is – to inspire and motivate others. He's been fortunate enough to speak all over the world sharing his story with people from all walks of life. Daring others to say, "What Now?" instead of, "Why Me?" in the face of adversity. Key Points from the Episode with Cornell Thomas: Cornell’s lost his father to cancer when he was just three years old, leaving his mother with five young kids to raise on her own. That set Cornell up to see what it means to never quit as his mother always pushed through no matter how hard things got. In his teens, Cornell found basketball and fell in love (despite being totally uncoordinated). He learned how to play thanks to a short, Asian man named Ray. That taught Cornell you never judge a book by its color (let alone its cover). He made basketball his life, practicing constantly, including skipping the senior prom. Cornell had a dream of playing in the NBA, but he did not fully believe in himself yet. But his mother did, and kept pushing him to go for his true dream. After many years of intense practice, Cornell finally found his skills while in college and became a solid player earning accolades. The only reason he got there was sacrifice. He sacrificed other things for what he loved (basketball). But what he really loved was the idea that his mother wouldn’t have to work again because he was successful enough for let her retire. He stayed so focused on that, which is why he got to where he needed to skill-wise. He earned a scholarship to play for North Dakota, and was now playing with NBA-bound college players. His dream was taking shape as he finished school as he got an email from his agent that he had gotten a contract to play professionally in Portugal. He went home to tell his mother that it was really happening. A week before leaving, he played a half-court game casually with friends, and heard a pop. His Achille’s tendon had ruptured, and he needed surgery. After surgery, as his contract to play in Portugal had just been voided, his first real memory was his mother kissing him goodbye as she went to one of the three jobs he told her she’d never have to work again. He went into big Why Me mode, and his mother called him out. She told him to get out of Why Me mode and get into What Now mode. That’s how she had been living since his father died, so she knew it better than anyone. When you find yourself in these moments, focusing on what happened is not going to help you move forward. You have to look at what’s next rather than dwelling in what already happened that you can’t change. He worked through his recovery, and was at about 90% when he went to a training camp where he left one night to go back to the hotel just as some guys came in with guns and shot at participants including killing one of them. This was a sign to him that he wasn’t supposed to be doing this. Cornell soon was asked to coach a junior college team, which was the next sign. As a 26-year-old player, becoming a coach was almost throwing in the towel so he fought it. It took his mother telling him to go to the interview anyway for him to at least give it a chance. He ended up taking the job, and fell in love with coaching. As he became a father, it kept building, culminating in writing a book and finding his voice as a speaker. One thing he realized is that all the hours, skills and discipline he put into basketball can be translated to other parts of his life. As a coach, he realized that he has to love his players no matter what. That means not holding them to the standard he holds himself to since that’s about him, his life and his goals. His brother reminded him that if the players don’t think you love them, they won’t play for you the way you want them to. Links: Website: www.cornell-thomas.com TEDx Talk: "Why are we here?" from TEDxBergenCommunityCollege, March 8, 2018 Books: The Power Of Positivity-Controlling Where The Ball Bounces Facebook: cornell.thomas.96 Instagram: @cornellthomas34  LinkedIn: cornell-thomas-36689340 Twitter: @cornellthomas Subscribe to The Do a Day Podcast     Keep Growing with Do a Day Get the book in print, Kindle, iBooks, Audiobookand more - even get a personally-signedcopy from Bryan Falchuk Get started on your journey to Better with the Big Goal Exercise Work with Bryan as your coach, or hire him to speak at your next event

Todays guest is Cornell Thomas, Speaker, Mindset Coach, Renzo Gracie Blackbelt and Author of The Power of Positivity: Controlling Where the Ball Bounces, The Power of Me: Army of One & ExtraOrdinary: The Distance between Good and Great. For more information visit cornell-thomas.com Please Share, Rate and Review. Thank you.

Former professional athlete, author, speaker and World Changer Cornell Thomas shares his inspiring story. Learn how you can turn your disadvantages into advantages and how to overcome doubt to help you crush all your dreams. You will also learn how to get yourself out of the way to turn ordinary to extraordinary. Don't miss this powerful interview!

Meet Cornell Thomas, the man who is traveling the world to help people understand what their life’s purpose is. He’s an International speaker, author, social entrepreneur, former basketball player, mindset coach, not to mention a Renzo Gracie Blackbelt. But that’s not why you need to know who he is. Cornell Thomas shares his extraordinary story, and to help you answer that fundamental question why are you here? And the answer may just surprise you. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Follow us on Social. www.facebook.com/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio www.instagram.com/pulse95radio

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Elle Russ chats with Cornell Thomas -  a multi-book author and expert in positive self-awareness. He has been endorsed by some of the top experts in his field including Tony Robbins and Dr. Cornel West.  Cornell Thomas is the perfect example of turning a loss into a win. Two weeks away from playing professional basketball in Europe, Cornell suffered a career-ending injury that derailed his dream. Growing up with adversity his whole life allowed Cornell to get past “Why Me” and focus on “What Now”.    Youtube Video Link: https://youtu.be/LN83C8bdBac   LINKS Website: www.cornell-thomas.com  Twitter: @cornellthomas Instagram: @cornellthomas34  

Is a change on your horizon? Work through the change to find the happiness you deserve.Necessary changes may seem tough, but you can push yourself through it. Relationships, jobs and residences can urge to change. Motivational speaker Cornell Thomas assures that it’s okay to be human. You may experience the five stages of grief when a change is coming. Change is uncomfortable. The only way through is to push through the discomfort. It is imperative to make time for the change you want to make. Carve out time to change your ways. Get up early to squeeze in some fitness. Spend a little time each day working on your exit strategy. You deserve to be happy. Stop planting negative seeds in your head about failure. Listen as Cornell joins Lisa Davis to spur you to start working on the changes you need in your life.

In this episode, I chat with author and motivational speaker Cornell Thomas about the power of positivity and creating his upcoming television show On Purpose, focused on helping people in need all over the world. Follow Cornell! ---> Instagram: @cornellthomas34 | Twitter: @CornellThomas | Facebook: bit.ly/2OWhYRN Web: bit.ly/2OXORO5 Follow WordyGirl Entertainment on Instagram and Twiter at @wordygirlent.  Visit our website at www.wordygirlent.com

We are kicking off Black History month 2018 with a special friend of mine, Zemirah Scott. She is a philanthropist, branding marketing analyst, personal trainer, and business owner. She has a profound way of igniting lives, and we clicked immediately the very first time I met her. She is a former Temple University and Montgomery County Community College student, and her mission is to supply resources and tools for entrepreneurs and small businesses to gain economic stability. Since 2013, she has been the CEO of her marketing branding company, The Difference Development Group, better known as DDG-Philly in the City of Brotherly Love. Zemirah has truly impacted communities around her by her involvement in small business development, speaking at conferences, and mentoring youth. Her desire to give back has allowed her to amplify her knowledge, expertise, and professionalism. Her vision to propel and ignite the dream chaser inside each of us is everlasting, and that is what she is bringing to us in this episode. Drop the Negativity Who are the people that surround you? Zemirah says that this is an important thing to consider. We MUST surround ourselves with people who do amazing things! When she faced depression, she knew that it was necessary to “be the best me” and make changes. To excel at an optimal level, there may be people that you don’t need in your life, so drop them---and drop the negativity! TWEET: Find ways to either change you or change your environment. “It’s NOT really about you” Have you made excuses as to why you CAN’T do something? We would all probably admit that we do. Zemirah shares her experience when she had promised to write a book, but then decided to put it on the back burner because she had internal battles and a lot going on in her life. Her coach said, “It’s not really about you,” and that comment gave her a new perspective and new motivation to follow through. TWEET: We owe it to ourselves to uplift someone else. Mentoring Success Do you take the time to intentionally mentor others? Zemirah mentored her younger sister, age 11, who now has her own business! Her sister watched everything Zemirah has done, and she is learning what it means to be financially stable. Zemirah says, “I may not ever have a full-scale mentorship program, but I will always make room for mentees who want to learn.” TWEET: Massive failure equals massive success. Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take—“Watch The Secret, a documentary, by Rhonda Byrne, to unlock some things. That---and journaling.” OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [2:17] How Aimee met Zemirah at a talk by Cornell Thomas at the Art Sanctuary in Philadelphia [5:34] Intentionally seeking out people who do amazing things—and drop the negativity! [8:30] My escape: journaling and a new poetry book [10:37] The journey to the book that almost didn’t happen [13:49] Helping someone learn and grow from my experience [18:07] Learning from each other [19:28] Why Zemirah doesn’t have a road map [21:31] Zemirah’s mentoring success [27:13] What surprises her most about her journey [28:07] Upcoming from Zemirah—the scoop on Legendary Live! [32:03] Balancing her work with “side hustles” [36:12] Looking back on accomplishments [37:12] When Zemirah started her dream chase [40:40] Zemirah’s ONE action for a dream chaser to take   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Zemirah’s Website The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins Injah Heart: My Pen Bleeds for You Instagram Upcoming show: DDG LC x Global Village   Watch The Secret   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: I would rather work 100 hours for myself than work 40 hours for someone else. TWEET: How am I gonna know if I don’t try? TWEET: Sometimes people have dreams but don’t go after them.    

In the final of four “Special Edition” episodes to launch the podcast’s new name (“Journeys with the No Schedule Man”), Kevin reflects on the evolution of his life’s journey in the time since he began the podcast. For this four weeks, Kevin has hand-picked specific conversations that have made a major impact on his personal and professional development, noting why that’s been the case and how what he’s learned may be of some help to you, too. For this episode, Cornell Thomas joins Kevin for an all-new segment and introduction, as they both reflect back on how profound a connection they made when they collaborated on their initial episode, and why their friendship has become so strong, so quickly (to give you an idea, Kevin’s son, Jaden, calls Cornell his “uncle”). In the time since they first connected, both Kevin and Cornell have taken major strides in pursuing their life’s passion. In Cornell’s case, he’s since launched his podcast, “Population Unplugged,” and has just released another book, “Extra-Ordinary: The Distance Between Good and Great.” Cornell discusses both those projects in the new segment.   ©2017 Kevin Bulmer Enterprises

Cornell Thomas, CEO of Cornell Thomas Consulting (CTC), is a life coach, motivational speaker, author, and a father and husband. His goal in life is to help anyone to do what they love everyday and chase their dream job. The author of “Power of Possibility” and “The Power of Me” shares with us his belief that we must combat our problems with a solution-based mindset, staying resilient, productive and positive on the path to achieving our goals.

Cornell Thomas describes himself as a father, husband, son, speaker, coach, motivator, world changer, free thinker, lion, doer, giver, and active dreamer. His mission in life is to serve others and make this world a better place. He’s doing a heckuva job so far. Originally, Cornell thought his purpose in life was to play professional basketball. And in 2003, he received a contract to play pro ball in Portugal. It was the realization of a dream he'd held since he discovered the sport at 16 years of age. And then it all fell apart. Little did he realize at the time that the setback would help him find & embrace his true purpose in life: Some of the key things I took from my time with Cornell include: 1. You Can Always Sell the Cookies - In one of my favourite stories of any of this podcast's episodes so far, Cornell tells a terrific tale of mindset , resourcefulness & hustle. 2. If You Build It, They Don’t Always Come – You have to do the work. You better know your stuff. Cornell was reminded of that in the days when he started his first basketball camp and the results brought to mind a famous quote from a certain Kevin Costner movie ... only in reverse. 3. You’ll Never Arrive - There is an irony here, because the acceptance of this fact is your gateway to freedom. Wherever you go, there you are. You'll never arrive. Embrace it. ©2017 Kevin Bulmer Enterprises

Cornell Thomas is a speaker, author, and founder of the Positivity Summit movement. He is also the first repeat guest on the show! He was featured in Episode 59 to talk about the Positivity Summit, which was scheduled for last September. Things changed though, and Cornell had to make a pivot move, refocus, and forge ahead. Sometimes that’s exactly what dream-chasers must do. When we change direction, we don’t always take the time to evaluate and reflect, but that is what we are doing today.  TWEET: Ep. 76: “Sometimes that #BAD thing can be the #BEST thing”. @CornellThomas   Moving forward with peace of mind We’ve all experienced a time when the best-laid plans just don’t work out. Sometimes there are factors beyond our control. The question is: How do you respond? Do you crumble and cry or do you move with the flow, make the needed adjustments, and move forward? Cornell tells us why the September dates for the Positivity Summit just would not work. Everything happens for a reason, and the resulting newly-designed Summit is going to be better than ever! The Positivity Summit is March 10-11, in Allamuchy, NJ. TWEET: “I’m determined to #change the #planet.” @CornellThomas #Positivity   What it really means to chase your dreams---all the way to reality Are you “ALL IN” when it comes to your dreams? That often means laying it all on the line, but that’s what dream chasers do. Cornell explains how he determined to make the Positivity Summit in March happen in a bigger, better way—even to the point of incurring the out-of-pocket expenses that were required. He gives a glimpse into the panel of the Summit’s amazing speakers, teachers, authors, entrepreneurs, coaches, and PR/branding experts. Hear the story of how Cornell’s perseverance led to an Olympic athlete being secured as a speaker. These world-changing business and success coaches will lead in presentations, workshops, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. TWEET: “Make the #shift, change course, and make it the #BEST one.” @CornellThomas   Being battle-tested through adversity Have you had to be relentless in chasing your dreams? Cornell can certainly tell us a thing or two about that! He tells the inspiring story of his connection to Tony Robbins, and how Tony came to write an endorsement for one of his books. It didn’t happen by chance, but by the strength and determination that comes from never giving up on your dreams. Cornell tells us the lesson he’s learned about the immense kindness from a small act, and the impact that comes from pouring into people. The battle scars that come from the struggle to be relentless will only make you stronger and ready to fight for MORE! TWEET: “Never be too big to #help someone you don’t know.” @CornellThomas   GUEST RECOMMENDATION: Write down three things that are frightening to you in terms of chasing dreams. Then write down how you can overcome each fear and what amazing things that can happen. Ask yourself, “What am I waiting for?”     OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:35] A look back at Episode 59, Turning your “Why Me” into “What Now.” He also updates us on his recent endeavors [2:45]Sometimes changes can be the BEST thing [4:51] Give yourself time for frustration, adjust, and move forward [9:08] Ripple effects from making a big decision: Just MOVE [10:56] The Positivity Summit: the goal is to change the planet [14:05] Why Cornell is ALL IN for the Positivity Summit in March (with website and ticket info) [17:05] What chasing dreams really means [18:21] How Cornell pursued an Olympian to speak at the Summit [21:30] “No one is above you or below you.” [22:17] Cornell’s connection and relentless pursuit of Tony Robbins and the lesson in reaching out to others [32:31] The inspiration that comes from connection, reaching out, and pouring into people [34:46] Adversity in life, battle scars, and being ready to fight [37:00] Cornell’s explicit action for any dream chaser to take       RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Cornell on Twitter Cornell on LinkedIn Cornell on Instagram Website: www.cornellthomas365.com Podcast: How I Built This   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: When you’re #ready, GO FOR IT. @CornellThomas #Positivity TWEET: There’s NO #QUIT in me. @CornellThomas #Positivity TWEET: Pour into #people who pour into people. @CornellThomas #Positivity  

Cornell Thomas, Master Motivator, Speaker and Author of the book, The Power of Positivity: Controlling Where The Ball Bounces joins Host Deirdre Breakenridge on Women Worldwide. In addition to being a speaker, coach. and author, Cornell is a father, husband, son, motivator, world changer, free thinker, doer, "giver," and an active dreamer. His mission in life is to serve others and make this world a better place. He does this through every speech, book, interaction, quote, or consultation that he gives. On the show, Cornell shares his journey from professional athlete to Master Motivator, author, and speaker. After an injury that prevented him from playing pro basketball, instead of saying, “Why me?” Cornell quickly challenged himself to “What now?” He discussed how the power of his own positivity and the wise words of his loving mom propelled him forward and to help others. Today, he’s gathering great thinkers and thought leaders for a Positivity Summit in 2017, which not only shares a day of inspiration but also a day of giving back. Cornell believes you have to go through pain to find your purpose. For him, a purpose is not an occupation. To find yours, you must open your eyes and have the right mindset because it’s all around you. A little more about Cornell Thomas: Cornell started his mission four years ago when he knew he wanted to make the world a better place. He was tired of seeing all of the negativity that was being force fed through TV and social media. He took action by starting a movement called "The Power of Positivity" knowing we can all come together as one. You can connect with Cornell on LinkedIn and Twitter @CornellThomas

Who is Cornell Thomas?  I am a father, husband, son, speaker, coach, motivator, world changer, free thinker, lion, doer, giver, and active dreamer. My mission in life is to serve others and make this world a better place. I will do this through every speech, book, interaction, quote, or consultation that I do. When will I do this? Every second Im allowed to take another breath on this beautiful planet. I don't want followers I want people that are ready to join this new movement of positive thinking. I want people that want to make a change and not just talk about it. You found me for a reason, lets change the world my friends!! BJJ Black Belt under Renzo Gracie Author Motivational Speaker and all around great guy to know!   

Cornell Thomas’ father was a police officer in the city of Passaic, New Jersey. Officer Bobby Thomas passed away when Cornell was only four years old, leaving his mother to raise him and his four siblings by herself. The strength and positive mindset that Cornell’s mom displayed through his childhood helped mold him into the man he is today. Cornell is a speaker, author, basketball coach, and world changer. He is a living example of how a positive mindset can transform your life. Cornell’s “next play” mentality is what helped him triumph over adversity and turn the pain of a career-ending injury into finding his purpose in life. Cornell is the author of two books (The Power Of Positivity and The Power Of Me) with two more books coming out this fall. Cornell travels all over the world sharing his story and inspiring others. TWEET: Ep. 59: Cornell Thomas - Turning Your “Why Me” into “What Now” He was raised to believe that everything happens for a reason. Everybody has a past. Everyone has a particular way they were raised. Some of us have more advantageous pieces of our histories than others. But ALL of us can take advantage of the wisdom that’s out there, the lesson we can learn from our lives AND the lives of others. Cornell Thomas' mother drummed into his head the idea that everything happens for a reason. That was the root of his positivity about life and why he believes that anyone can accomplish anything they desire if they are willing to put in the work and never give up. You can hear Cornell’s story and learn about what he’s doing to change the world through his own brand of positivity, on this episode. Why you can’t allow your “why” to die. Much of the success today’s guest, Cornell Thomas has achieved has to do with the reasons behind his efforts. He believes that his “why” (taking care of his mother and making a difference in the lives of others) is what has fueled him over the long haul. If your “why” is not strong enough you will give up. Cornell is an example of what happens when you don’t allow your “why” to die. Please take the time to listen to this inspiring and motivating episode of Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. Cornell Thomas’ attitude and story could light the fire under you that you’ve been needing for a long time. TWEET: Why you can’t allow your #why to die ~ on this episode of #ChasingDreams “Why me” is never helpful. “What now” can change your life. When Cornell Thomas experienced a career-ending injury (he was just about to become a professional basketball player) he was tempted - like all of us - to mope around and focus on the “why me” of his circumstances. But he discovered rather quickly that “why me” never helps you move to where you need to be. Instead, he was able to shift his mindset from ‘why me” to “what now,” and the doors that opened for him were an amazing blessing that he wouldn’t have been able to see with any other mindset. You can learn a lot from Cornell’s experience, so grab a pen and paper to take some notes and listen to this episode. Stop negativity when it’s a snowball. Don’t wait until it’s an avalanche. Cornell Thomas believes that most definitions of positivity nowadays are flat out wrong. The kind of positivity that makes a difference isn’t a feel-good, pollyanna attitude that denies the harsh realities of life. Instead, it’s a belief that negativity is an enemy that has to be killed early in its life cycle. In his words, negativity is like a snowball that picks up speed and eventually becomes an avalanche. If you wait to address it until it’s an avalanche, you’ll never survive. You’ve got to stop it while it’s still a little snowball. If you need to learn how to do that you’ve got to hear this episode. Cornell’s approach is not only helpful, it’s very effective. TWEET: Stop negativity when it’s a snowball. Don’t wait until it’s an avalanche ~ on this episode OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [0:53] Aimee’s introduction of Cornell Thomas, her guest today. [1:46] How you can hear about Cornell’s story on a different podcast ;) [3:46] How Aimee and Cornell met and Cornell wound up on this episode. [5:19] How Cornell was raised to change the world through positivity. [10:00] What Cornell wanted to do when he was young: nothing - and how basketball became his path to something better. [15:40] The end of his dream with a career-ending injury. [19:55] The transition from “why me” to “what now.” [22:18] How people have their idea of positivity all wrong. [24:15] How Cornell started on a mission to change the world with positivity. [28:00] Cornell’s upcoming positivity summits. [31:15] The common traits Cornell sees in people who are accomplishing great things. [34:15] Why it’s sometimes OK not to chase your dreams. [38:31] Why it’s important for Cornell that he considers the Olympians who don’t win a medal. [43:30] Cornell’s recommendations for Dream Chasers. GUEST RECOMMENDATION: Never let anybody’s negative words stop your positive actions. Keep moving forward when you’re chasing your dreams. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Trailblazers Podcast Episode 35: The Power of Positivity with Cornell Thomas Connect with Cornell: Websites: http://www.cornell-thomas.com/ OR  http://www.5starters.com/  (free video) Twitter Instagram BOOK: The Secret* CORNELL’S BOOK: The Power of Positivity* CORNELL’S BOOK: The Power of Me* BOOK: David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell* BOOK: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill* TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: He was raised to believe that everything happens for a reason ~ on this episode TWEET: “Why me” is never helpful. “What now” can change your life ~ on this episode with Cornell Thomas   *Indicates that this is an affiliate link for me. 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Cornell Thomas is the perfect example of turning a loss into a win. Two weeks away from playing professional basketball in Europe, Cornell suffered a career ending injury that derailed his dream. Growing up with adversity his whole life allowed Cornell to get past “Why Me” and focus on “What Now”. Listen on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or TuneIn In this episode, I asked Cornell: 02:45 What happened during the years between 2003 and 2010? What was that valley like between basketball and coaching? 11:00 What has been the most amazing thing that's happened since you started the Power of Positivity movement? 16:00 Do you think most people today are unhappy with themselves and their lives?  19:30 Tell us about your Positivity Summit and what you are trying to create with and through this event? 27:00 What do you do to keep pushing yourself to new and higher heights with your work? 30:50 How were you able to get your family to buy into your big entrepreneurial dreams? 32:50 How do you define success? 33:20 What are you most grateful for in your life right now? Links and resources mentioned: Cornell-Thomas.com Cornell on: Twitter, Instagram Cornell's Fav Books:  How to Be Interesting: (In 10 Simple Steps) by Jessica Hagy The Art of Non-Conformity: Set Your Own Rules, Live the Life You Want, and Change the World by Chris Guillebrea Cornell Thomas's Bio Cornell is a father, husband, author, speaker, and coach. Cornell thought his purpose in life was to play professional basketball. In 2003 he received a contract to play professional basketball in Portugal. A dream he had would finally come to fruition.  But two weeks before he was supposed to leave he suffered a career ending injury. Little did he know, that injury would help him find his true purpose in life. In 2010, he decided he wanted to start a new movement. He began writing his own motivational quotes. Those quotes eventually led him to starting and writing a blog, and the blog led to him writing his first book “The Power Of Positivity-Controlling Where The Ball Bounces.” This helped Cornell realize his true purpose, to inspire and motivate others. Cornell now speaks all over the United States, sharing his story with people from all walks of life. He dares others to say and think 'What Now', instead of 'Why Me' when they find themselves faced with adversity. Thanks for Listening! We appreciate you visiting our site today and for helping to bring awareness to the Trailblazers.FM podcast. Please leave an honest review for The Trailblazers Podcast on iTunes & Stitcher! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show. Finally, don’t forget to subscribe to get automatic updates! It’s free! Subscribe / Listen on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or TuneIn

If you're working towards a goal but thinking about giving up due to lack of success, keep this one thing in mind: you never know what's around the corner.We all have struggles in life; some more devastating than others.If you're working towards a goal but are thinking about giving up due to lack of success, keep this one thing in mind: you never know what's around the corner. In fact, you're usually not as far away from your goals as you think. One major reason individuals tend to throw in the towel so easily these days is that we are conditioned to dream big in a materialistic fashion, and when results don't come fast enough, we give up. Change is a process; one that you must enjoy to make it work. You also have to plan. What is your exit strategy? While you're at your day job, start strategizing for your dream job. And, pay attention to your gut. When you're listening to all the opinions around you, you're not hearing your own.Listen in as life coach Cornell Thomas joins Andrea and Lisa to share tips on succeeding with your goals. 

In this Chapter One episode, I speak with Dr. Cornell Thomas. He will be reading from his Political Studies book entitled, Un-American Acts. Un-American Acts focuses on identity and invisibility of African American and other underrepresented youth in the U.S. society and schooling. Presented are The post Ep7 – Un-American Acts – Dr. Cornell Thomas appeared first on Chapter One Podcast.

If you're living in the past, there's something in the present that's not being fulfilled.If you're living in the past, there's something in the present that's not being fulfilled.Motivational speaker and author, Cornell Thomas, asks you to think about it this way... your car has a rear view mirror for a reason. If you drive your car looking only in your rear view mirror, you're going to crash.Of course, you can't fulfill your present and future without looking back in your past. You can use your past experiences to shape your present and future. But, it's a dangerous thing to continually live in your past. Thomas suggests waking up every day and asking these questions: What can you do today to make it great? What goals can you accomplish today, or work towards accomplishing, no matter how big or small they are?Listen in as Thomas joins host Andrea Donsky to share strategies for moving out of your past and focusing on the present.

While social media has been blamed for detrimental behaviors like bullying, it does have value in your personal health and success.There are so many avenues of social media today, and new ones are constantly popping up... it's hard to keep track, much less keep up.And, while social media has been blamed for detrimental behaviors like bullying, it does have value in your personal health and success.For instance, author and motivational speaker, Cornell Thomas, says it really doesn't matter how many followers you have. Your focus should be on your connections and friends and building an organic community where you can help each other, inspire people, and grow together.There are a few things to consider when working on your "community," says Thomas. Post when you feel there's something truly important to share, not just for the sake of posting.Also, ask yourself this question: what will your audience take away from your post? Is it helpful? Or harmful?Thomas joins hosts Andrea and Lisa to share how social media can be of value in inspiring others, as well as yourself.

Why Me? Why is this unplanned uncomfortable thing happening? I don't think I've ever met a person who at one time or another has not had that thought or stayed in that mental space a little longer than they wanted to. Every once in a while you meet someone who is not only inspiring and motivating but also has an infectious positive attitude as demonstrated by author Cornell Thomas.

Debate topic: “At conception, Jesus was not God and man.” Cornell Thomas, author of Searching for Answers: When God Reveals His Image, affirms; Michael Burgos, author of Kiss the Son: A Christological Apology in Response to David K. Bernard’s The … Continue reading →

Cornell Thomas, shares an amazing spiritual adventure that grew from a desire to better know God. Like many other followers of scripture, Thomas was seeking truth. He understood that many interpretations existed, and in his desire to know the truth, he found himself committing to prayer. It was through this practice that he realized how we all have a connection to the answers we seek. Over a seven year period, Cornell Thomas was awakened in the night with so much information–so much direct contact with a spiritual voice–that he had to answer the call to adventure. His brand new book, “Searching for Answers: When God Reveals His Image,” is an inspiring account of one man’s journey, resulting in a solid conviction of personal and spiritual truth.

Cornell Thomas is a basketball coach, trainer, motivational speaker & author. He just came out with his brand new book "The Power of Positivity."  In Episode 58 of the Defining Success Podcast Cornell shares how he overcame adversity by looking at the brighter side of things.  He now motivates others to think, "What Now?" instead of "Why Me?" His career has been a long and winding road that now has him coaching, training and motivating kids to be the best that they can be and motivating others with his message of power and positivity. The lessons he's learned through basketball have played a crucial role in helping him through the adversity he's faced in his life.