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Today, Matt Nightingale and I talk about why we need queer only spaces for spiritual conversations. Matt Nightingale (he/him) is a pastor, musician, speaker, writer, and spiritual director from San Francisco's North Bay Area. He is the founder and executive director of Common Sanctuary, and co-pastor of a progressive American Baptist church called The Quest.As a gay Christian, Matt is passionate about the intersection of sexuality and spirituality, and he works to create safe, sacred spaces for people exploring these identities. His TEDx talk, “Choosing Gratitude and Hope,” with his former wife, Luanne Nightingale, tells their story of a mixed-orientation marriage, an evolving understanding of faith and sexuality, and the choice to divorce with gratitude and hope.Matt is the husband of Alejandro and the father of four adult children. You can find Matt on socials @mattnightingale. Check out all the resources Matt mentioned on his website, mattnightingale.com, and commonsanctuary.org. Join the Found Family crew on Substack and get the Found Family Cheat Sheet! Support the show

Chapters00:00Introduction and Background of Matt Nightingale02:05Understanding Identity and Early Realizations05:57Marriage and the Struggle with Sexual Orientation10:00Coming Out and the Journey of Acceptance14:01Reflections on Marriage and Family Life17:49Navigating Relationships with Children19:57Public Coming Out and Community Support22:15Coming Out and Its Impact25:02Navigating Relationships and Acceptance28:01The Evolution of Self-Acceptance29:58Finding Love During a Pandemic36:58Current Work and Spiritual JourneyIn this conversation, Matt Nightingale shares his journey of self-discovery as a gay man raised in a fundamentalist Christian environment. He discusses his early awareness of his sexual orientation, the complexities of marrying a woman while grappling with his identity, and the challenges of living a double life. Matt reflects on his experiences in reparative therapy, the impact of his coming out on his family, and the evolution of his relationships with his children and ex-wife. He emphasizes the importance of acceptance and understanding within the LGBTQ community and the Christian faith. In this conversation, Matt Nightingale shares his journey of coming out as gay, navigating the complexities of relationships, and evolving his understanding of faith and spirituality. He discusses the challenges he faced during his marriage, the acceptance he found within himself, and how he ultimately found love during the pandemic. Matt also talks about his current work in ministry and his passion for supporting others in their spiritual journeys, particularly those deconstructing conservative Christian beliefs.keywordsLGBTQ, coming out, marriage, spirituality, identity, acceptance, Christian community, advocacy, personal journey, family dynamics, coming out, LGBTQ+, self-acceptance, relationships, spirituality, ministry, love, personal growth, divorce, community supportBIOMatt Nightingale is a pastor, musician, speaker, writer, and spiritual director from San Francisco's North Bay Area. He is founder and executive director of Common Sanctuary, and co-pastor (along with his long-time best friend, Tony Gapastione) of The Quest.Matt's musical/creative exploits have included performing a solo show at the Tulsa Jazz Hall of Fame, singing the national anthem at two 49ers games and a stint with the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus. His song, “Always Entertaining Me (The La-La Song)” was featured in the hit Korean drama IRIS, and his song, “Going Home” was recorded by Broadway star and Emmy winner Loretta Devine and is featured on the soundtrack of the short film “Neighbor.”For seventeen years, Matt worked as a worship pastor in the Evangelical Covenant Church, serving churches in Redwood City, CA; Houston, TX; Tulsa, OK; Seattle, WA; and Santa Rosa, CA. He is a graduate of the Spiritual Director Formation Program at The Journey Center Association and a member of Spiritual Directors International.As a gay Christian, Matt is passionate about the intersection of sexuality and spirituality, and he works to create safe, sacred spaces for people exploring these identities. His TEDx talk, “Choosing Gratitude and Hope,” with his former wife, Luanne Nightingale, tells their story of a mixed-orientation marriage, an evolving understanding of faith and sexuality, and the choice to divorce with gratitude and hope.Matt is the husband of Alejandro and the father of four adult children: Joshua, Jacob, Emily and Zachary.CONTACT:Matt's website:  http://www.mattnightingale.com. Matt is also @mattnightingale on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram and FB.To contact Wilkinson: BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we dive deep into the science of inclusion with Paolo Gaudiano, a former aerospace engineer turned DEI expert. Paolo, the author of Measuring Inclusion: Higher Profits and Happier People Without Guesswork or Backlash, breaks down how businesses can quantify the impact of inclusion, avoid common DEI pitfalls, and boost their bottom line. He shares compelling analogies, including why just hiring for diversity isn't enough—and how creating a truly inclusive environment is what leads to real business success. If you're a leader, entrepreneur, or professional looking to make smarter, data-driven business decisions about diversity, this episode is for you!   About the Guest:   Paolo Gaudiano is the President of Aleria, a DEI tech company, and an adjunct professor at NYU Stern. With a background spanning neuroscience, AI, and corporate strategy, Paolo has dedicated himself to shifting the DEI conversation from soft talk to hard data. His TEDx talk on inclusion was featured on the main TED platform, and his book is a must-read for leaders navigating today's complex workplace dynamics.   Key Takeaways:   ✔️ Inclusion is the Foundation – Diversity is the result, but inclusion is the key action businesses must take to improve retention and performance.✔️ Measure Inclusion, Not Just Diversity – Simply hiring more diverse employees doesn't work if they don't feel included. Retention and workplace experiences matter.✔️ The Cost of Exclusion is Real – Companies lose money when employees leave due to non-inclusive environments.✔️ Data > Guesswork – Leaders need quantifiable methods to track inclusion, not just policies and quotas.✔️ Avoiding Backlash – The DEI backlash is fueled by misconceptions; businesses must frame inclusion as a business strategy, not just a moral cause.   Connect with Paolo Gaudiano:  

Listen to New York Times bestselling author and 8-figure entrepreneur Rory Vaden redefine personal brand /branding as "the digitization of your reputation."  Moving beyond surface-level tactics, we explore how authentic personal branding isn't about social media strategies or visual design - it's about automating trust at scale and making a genuine impact through service to others. Rory challenges common misconceptions about personal branding, emphasizing that true success comes not from creating a perfect persona, but from revealing more of who you really are. As AI continues to advance, he argues that authentic human connection becomes increasingly valuable in the digital space. If you're listening to this episode, you're going to want to really listen in because chances are you are a mission-driven entrepreneur and you are desiring to make a big difference and an impact on the world. And if you're ready to change the way you think about your personal brand, why not apply for 1:1 private coaching with me? I would love to serve you on your journey to becoming your authentic self in all aspects of your life. EPISODE INSIGHTS: ✨00:00 Redefining personal brand /branding  ✨05:07 Why personal branding isn't about social media or logos ✨10:17 The dangers of creating an inauthentic persona ✨15:13 Finding uniqueness in service of others ✨24:37 How to automate trust at scale ✨37:28 The role of authenticity in the age of AI HIGHLIGHT QUOTES: Personal branding is simply the digitization of your reputation. Rory Vaden Find your uniqueness and exploit it in the service of others. That's not just a great business model and not just a great personal brand strategy, but that is the bullseye of the purpose of our life. Rory Vaden When it comes to identifying that unique thing that you are, that only you can do uniquely, is such a clear thing to say but in practice, a lot of people struggle with this because it takes a certain level of knowing yourself. It takes a certain level of having the courage. Celinne Da Costa People don't actually want perfection. What they want is authenticity. What they want is connection. Rory Vaden EXPLORE FURTHER: ✨ Free Brand Call with Rory Vanden ✨ Book an alignment call with Celinne MEET RORY VADEN Rory Vaden is the New York Times bestselling author of Take the Stairs, an 8 Figure Entrepreneur, and the youngest person in history inducted into the professional speaking Hall of Fame. His expertise is in studying the psychology of influence – which he defines as the ability to move ourselves, and others, to take action. You can find his insights in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CNN, Entrepreneur, Inc, and on Good Morning America and Fox News national television. His TEDx talk has 5 million views and he has been hired to speak for organizations like Google, Keller Williams, the Million Dollar Round Table, Leadercast and the Global Leadership Summit. While his first 2 books are about influencing ourselves to take action, in recent years he's done a lot of work around helping people build influential personal brands. In fact he's been hired as a private coach by many of the world's biggest personal development influencers. Such as: Lewis Howes, Ed Mylett, Amy Porterfield, Trent Shelton, Jasmine Star, Jim Kwik, Eric Thomas, John Maxwell and others. FIND MORE ABOUT RORY Instagram | Website MEET CELINNE DA COSTA Celinne Da Costa is a Master Coach and brand story expert who works with high-achieving, purpose-driven CEOs, experts. As well as executives to help them become confident, fully expressed leaders with transformational stories, an influential brand. Celinne has thousands of hours of practitioner training in various modalities, including NeuroLinguistic Programming, Facilitated Breath Repatterning. Moreover, hypnotherapy, shamanic energy healing, emotional intelligence coaching, and life coaching. Which she channels to create powerful breakthroughs for her clients. Her work has been featured in top media, including Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Business Insider. On the top of that - bestselling author and a popular speaker. Celinne has also delivered a TEDx speech on the power of human connection. Follow her journey on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @CelinneDaCosta. FIND MORE ABOUT CELINNE Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

A life transformed through sobriety—today's guest has not only overcome addiction but has turned his journey into a mission to help others. As a TEDx speaker, best-selling author and dedicated endurance athlete Nick's story is one of resilience, self-discovery and community. In this episode, we get into his personal battle with alcohol, the moment he hit rock bottom and the strategies that have kept him sober for the long haul. Beyond his sobriety journey Nick shares how he rebuilt his life through physical fitness and personal development. From doing Ironman's before he was sober to achieving peak performance after recovery he explains how sleep, discipline and community support has impacted his success. His book Executive Loneliness shines a light on the hidden struggles of high achieving professionals and the need for open conversations around mental health and connection. If you're looking for motivation, practical advice, and a reminder that rehabilitation may lead to a better version of yourself, this episode is for you.  Whether you're newly clean, supporting a loved one, or simply interested in personal development, Nick's insights will provide you with lessons on resilience, health, and finding purpose beyond addiction. [01:54] Tim introduces guest Nick Jonsson, a TEDx speaker and author.   [02:54] Nick shares his background—born in Sweden, educated in Australia, and living in Southeast Asia for 20 years. He discusses his early experiences with alcohol in Sweden, where access was heavily regulated.   [04:20] Drinking became a problem when Nick moved to Australia at 23, where alcohol was widely available and socially encouraged.   [05:55] Drinking escalated in Asia, leading to health issues. Even after hospitalization in Thailand, he initially denied alcohol as the cause.   [07:52] Nick describes his attempts to quit drinking, culminating in a failed attempt on his birthday in 2018, which led him to seek medical detox.   [09:33] He began his sobriety journey with AA, attending daily meetings for the first few years.  [10:03] He's been sober for 7 years. [11:21] Nick discovered that about 33% of senior executives in Singapore were lonely and isolated. He realized this was a problem. This was the beginning of Nick writing Executive Loneliness. [12:32] His TEDx talk is partially based on the book where he talks about getting healthy and getting proper sleep. [13:26] He studied everything on sleep. One of the top tips he discovered was taping your mouth. [15:01] His Ironman numbers improved when he got extra sleep. [17:47] Community support, including AA and men's groups, played a crucial role in maintaining long-term sobriety.  [19:01] It's helpful to be an authentic groups that aren't just about sobriety. [20:51] Ironman racing was part of his life before sobriety, but his performance improved drastically after quitting alcohol.   [22:15] One of the things that has changed for Nick is his ability to ask for help and be more vulnerable. [23:08] Finding mentorship and being part of an elite triathlon training group helped him excel as an athlete.   [25:15] In order to train, he became extremely disciplined and also stopped watching news. [27:37] Physical health became a priority, especially for managing high cholesterol. Instead of medication, he chose daily exercise.   [29:17] He discusses the impact of isolation and anxiety on mental and physical health, sharing how unresolved stress led to psychosomatic illness.  [31:31] People need personal and professional safe spaces and friend groups that they can talk to. [33:27] Leaders in high-stress environments need to prioritize self-care rather than glorifying overwork.   [35:02] Social media has played a significant role in spreading awareness about sobriety and mental health.   [36:12] Nick shares his most unexpected lesson. He encourages listeners to acknowledge and talk about their struggles.   [37:55] If you're trying to get sober, talk to someone. He has free resources in the back of his book Executive Loneliness. Links mentioned in this episode: Camelback Recovery I Love Being Sober YouTube Nick Jonsson Nick Jonsson - Executive Loneliness Book Nick Jonsson - Podfolio Nick Jonsson - LinkedIn Nick Jonsson - YouTube Nick Jonsson - Facebook Nick Jonsson - Instagram

Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Ocean Robbins is co-founder & CEO of the million-member Food Revolution Network. He is author of the bestsellers, 31-Day Food Revolution, Real Superfoods, and his latest, Powered By Plants. Ocean founded Youth for Environmental Sanity (YES!) at age 16, and directed it for the next 20 years. He has spoken in person to more than 250,000 people, organized online seminars and events reaching more than a million, and facilitated leadership development events for leaders from 65 nations. He has served as adjunct professor for Chapman University, and is a recipient of the national Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service, the Freedom's Flame Award, the Harmon Wilkinson Award, and many other honors. His TEDx talk, Eating Our Way To Happiness, has been seen by more than a million people.

“You have value right now. They are valuable right now, not when they get a degree, not after they take a class. They are valuable right now. And it is building that confidence, that entrepreneurial confidence, to not wait for someone to tell you when you have value, you have value.” Glen Dunzweiler Top Five Tips For Students 1. Know that you have value. 2.  Know that you are good enough RIGHT now3.  Find the joy that you can give that people find valuable.4.  Focus on problem solving and adding value5.  Keep your head UP and work hard. TIME STAMP SUMMARY01:56 Building entrepreneurial confidence is crucial.04:09 Distinction between an employee mindset of waiting to be told your value versus an entrepreneurial mindset of identifying and communicating your own value.12:58 "Keep your head up and work hard" - looking for opportunities to scale passive income and build a team.0:15:47 Explanation of the conflict between "an honest day's pay for an honest day's work" and "work smarter, not harder." Where to find Glen?Website                           https://glendunzweiler.com/ LinkedIn                          https://www.linkedin.com/in/glen-dunzweilergdp Glen Dunzweiler Bio Glen Dunzweiler is the creator of the documentary “yHomeless?” (on Amazon Prime) and the books Things I've Learned From The Homeless and A Degree in Homelessness? Entrepreneurial Skills for Students. He produces a vodcast titled “Difficult Questions with Glen Dunzweiler” (on YouTube, iTunes, and Spotify) and has won awards for producing and directing both a music video for the song “We Should Do This Again” by Ken Newman and his own animated film short “The Bag”.He taught in entertainment production at universities for 11 years (UNLV, UCR, and CSUSB) and then, in 2015, moved to LA to focus on business.He is currently developing the biopic titled “Deuce” and has a business as a video coach. Glen both makes ‘stuff' and he teaches people how to make ‘stuff'. He loves telling stories and runs a storytelling event in Los Angeles titled FRANK: Honest Stories. No Rules. His TEDX "Small Business Homeless" looks to inspire people to think differently about helping their communities and his mission is to grow people into spiritual, strategic, and financial wealth one story at a time.

How to build your Personal Brand   Chief Revolution Officer, John DiJulius sits down with Rory Vaden, who is the New York Times bestselling author of Take the Stairs. His insights have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CNN, Entrepreneur, Inc, on Fox News national television and in several other major media outlets. As a world-renowned speaker, His Tedx talk has been viewed over 2 million times, he is a 2x World Champion of Public Speaking Finalist and he was recently named as one of the top 100 leadership speakers in the world by Inc Magazine. He is also the Co-Founder of Brand Builders Group where he teaches people to build and monetize a rock solid reputation™.   Learn: ·      What is a personal brand? ·      How a personal brand applies to experts, entrepreneurs, & executives. ·      What the three E's of content creation are. ·      The best ways to build your credibility in your area of expertise. ·      Is it better to be a generalist or specialist?     Links The Customer Service Revolution Podcast The DiJulius Group Customer Experience Executive Academy Employee Experience Executive Academy Order our best-selling books on the customer & employee experience Register for our 2025 Livestream Workshops!   Learn more about Rory Vaden & Brand Builders    

In a world that often glorifies speed and instant gratification, the true power of pause is often overlooked. Yet, it can be the key to transforming not just how we negotiate but how we navigate life's challenges.   In this episode, join your host, Cindy Watson as she sits down with Dr. Emilio Justo, a remarkable figure whose journey from escaping Fidel Castro's oppressive Cuba to becoming a doctor at just 23 and founding the Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center by 27, is nothing short of inspirational. He is a two-time international TEDx speaker, but also the author of the #1 Amazon Bestseller, "THE POWER OF PAUSE: Mastering Delayed Gratification for Success." His TEDx talk on "Delayed Gratification" became the third most-watched global TEDx video in 2023 with over 6 million views, and his latest talk on "The Obsession Advantage to Unprecedented Success" has already captured over 800,000 views in its first month. Today, Dr. Justo shares his insights on "The Power of Pause as the Key to Enhanced Negotiation," revealing how mastering the art of waiting can transform your approach to negotiation and life.   In this episode, you will discover:   What are some of the benefits of adopting Delayed gratification is the new norm? How delayed gratification helps us get better negotiated outcomes in our life. The 5 categories of delayed gratification. Stanford marshmallow experiment How delayed gratification can help us negotiate beyond political turmoil. Embracing and learning from your failure. And many more!   Learn more about Dr. Emilio Justo:   Website: www.DrEmilioJusto.com   Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrEmilioJusto/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emiliojustomd/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/emiliojustomd/ X: https://x.com/emiliojustomd   Checkout his book:  Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4JH7VPL If you're looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life.   Check out our website at www.artoffemininenegotiation.com if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy's book here:   Amazon   https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 EBook   https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 Barnes and Noble   https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of-feminine-negotiation-cindy-watson/1141499614?ean=9781631959776 CONNECT WITH CINDY:   Website: www.womenonpurpose.ca Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson Show: https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/media/podcast-2/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/womenonpurpose1 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hersuasion Email:  cindy@womenonpurpose.ca

“In 10 years' time, are you going to look back and be happy with how you spent the last 10 years?” This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from their full episode. This Mini Chief episode features Nigel Marsh, Former CEO Leo Burnett and Y&R Brands, Founder Earth Hour, viral TEDx Talker, bestselling author and podcaster. His full episode is titled Following your own path to achieve balance, getting cut-through, and authentic success. You can find the full audio and show notes here:

"The bigger the roles that I got, the more I ended up drawing on what I had learned in improv and standup. Why was no one talking about how valuable humor is as a skill? So I realized maybe I should.” Drew Tarvin is the world's first and only Humor Engineer (not just this podcast's co-host). On a How To Live podcast conversation with co-host Sharad Lal, Drew shares not just his career journey - but practical skills on how humour can amplify leadership and why it's more than just a tool for entertainment. Drew studied engineering at THE Ohio State University, and was hired to P&G for his technical skills where he worked on global roles in his hometowns of Cincinnati and New York City. Yet, it was humour—not engineering—that became his edge in the workplace. By using humour, he diffused tension, built strong relationships, influenced others, and accelerated his career — in fact, he became P&G's first ever - self proclaimed - corporate humorist.  Ultimately this led Drew to make the entrepreneurial leap — founding Humor That Works, a company that has helped 10,000+ leaders in over 100 organisations—including IBM, GE, the FBI, AND P&G —harness humour to lead effectively. His TEDx talk on the skill of humor has been viewed 15MM+ times. You can learn more about Drew's work @ drewtarvin.com. You'll enjoy this candid conversation on how humor can add depth, purpose, and fulfillment to even the most serious work. This conversation is from from P&G Alum Sharad Lal's top podcast “HOW TO LIVE” - for lots more great conversations with Sharad and thought leaders, subscribe to How To Live wherever you get your favorite podcasts, or visit howtolive.life  Got an idea for a future “Learnings from Leaders” episode? Reach out at pgalumpod@gmail.com

Are you struggling to grow your business and wondering how to stand out in a crowded marketplace? In today's competitive environment, building a strong personal brand has become an essential tool for entrepreneurs, leaders, and business owners to differentiate themselves and drive growth. Personal branding goes beyond having a logo or a website—it's about building a reputation that resonates with your audience and establishes trust. In this episode of Fordify LIVE, Rory Vaden, co-founder of Brand Builders Group, dives into the critical role that personal branding plays in business growth and long-term success. Personal branding is not just for influencers or celebrities; it's a powerful asset for any business leader looking to expand their reach. Rory emphasizes that people don't just buy products or services—they buy into the people behind them. Your personal brand serves as the bridge between who you are and the value you provide to your audience. If you're looking to build a brand that attracts the right clients and generates more opportunities, the discussion with Rory outlines why focusing on personal branding is one of the smartest moves you can make for your business. One of the key challenges business owners face is finding clarity in their messaging. Rory's insights into personal branding highlight the importance of defining your unique value and being intentional about how you communicate it. By focusing on your core message, your personal brand can become a powerful tool for cutting through the noise and connecting with the people who matter most to your business. It's not about being everything to everyone, but rather, being clear about who you are and what you stand for. When your personal brand reflects your authentic self, it becomes a magnet for clients, customers, and opportunities. Rory also discusses how building a personal brand goes hand in hand with credibility. It's one thing to have expertise, but it's another to communicate it effectively to the right audience. A strong personal brand does just that—it signals authority, trust, and reliability. Rory shares how even the most successful entrepreneurs and executives invest in personal branding as a way to continually build their influence and create lasting connections with their audience. Your personal brand is the key to establishing a strong professional presence that positions you as a leader in your industry. In addition to building credibility, personal branding also accelerates business growth by creating a foundation for long-term relationships. When people trust your brand and believe in your message, they're more likely to remain loyal and recommend your services to others. Rory explains how personal branding is not a one-time effort; it's an ongoing process of refining your message, expanding your reach, and consistently delivering value. This approach leads to exponential growth, as your personal brand continues to evolve and attract more opportunities over time. The conversation with Rory underscores the importance of personal branding as a strategic investment in your business. As more entrepreneurs recognize the value of branding themselves, those who take the time to build their personal brand now will be better positioned to grow their influence and achieve long-term success. By honing in on your story, your message, and the value you bring to the table, you can create a brand that not only drives business growth but also sets you apart from the competition. Watch the full episode on YouTube. If you've been wondering how to elevate your business and make a lasting impact in your industry, investing in personal branding is the way forward. It's not just about visibility; it's about creating meaningful connections with your audience and leaving a lasting impression. Don't miss future episodes of Fordify LIVE! Join us every Wednesday at 11 AM Central on your favorite social platforms and catch The Business Growth Show Podcast every Thursday for more strategies and insights to fuel your business success. About Rory Vaden Rory Vaden is a renowned expert in personal branding and co-founder of Brand Builders Group, the world's leader in personal brand strategy. Rory and his team help mission-driven individuals expand their reach, grow their income, and make a positive impact by teaching them how to build and monetize their personal brand. From high-profile clients like Lewis Howes, Ed Mylett, and Amy Porterfield to aspiring entrepreneurs, Brand Builders Group has helped countless people turn their reputation into revenue. Rory's first book, Take the Stairs, became a #1 Wall Street Journal, #1 USA Today, and #2 New York Times bestseller, with translations in 11 languages. Known for his powerful message of doing what's right even when it's difficult, Rory has delivered keynote speeches on leadership, sales, productivity, and personal growth to audiences around the globe. He is also a two-time finalist in the World Championship of Public Speaking and was inducted into the professional speaking hall of fame at age 37. His TEDx talk, “How to Multiply Time,” has been viewed over 4 million times, and his insights on overcoming procrastination, increasing focus, and influential leadership frequently appear in national media. Rory's work continues to inspire millions, making him a sought-after speaker, author, and consultant. For more on Rory and personal branding, visit RoryVaden.com and Brand Builders Group. About Ford Saeks Ford Saeks is a Business Growth Accelerator with over 20 years of experience, having redefined the formula for success by generating over a billion dollars in sales worldwide for companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500s. As the President and CEO of Prime Concepts Group, Inc., Ford helps businesses attract loyal customers, expand brand awareness, and drive innovation. A tenacious entrepreneur, Ford has founded more than ten companies, authored five books, and holds three U.S. patents. Ford is also an expert in AI prompt engineering, training AI to generate compelling, results-driven content. His insights were recently featured at the Unleash AI for Business Summit, where he demonstrated how ChatGPT is revolutionizing marketing, sales, and customer experience across industries. Learn more about Ford Saeks at ProfitRichResults.com and watch his TV show at Fordify.tv.

“A CEO client of mine said that when he dies, his to-do list will be full. Not empty, full. In 10 years' time, are you going to look back and be happy with how you spent those 10 years?”   In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, I speak to Nigel Marsh, Former CEO Leo Burnett and Y&R Brands, Founder Earth Hour, viral TED Talker, Bestselling Author and Podcaster, on following your own path to achieve balance, getting cut-through, and authentic success.

John Livesay, aka The Pitch Whisperer, is an incredible keynote speaker. His TEDx talk: "Be The Lifeguard of Your Own Life" has over 1,000,000 views and was featured in Larry King's Show. He has an innate ability to motivate companies' sales teams to turn mundane case studies into compelling case stories so they win more new business. From John's award-winning career at Conde Nast, he shares the lessons he learned. CONNECT WITH HIM https://johnlivesay.com/ Subscribe to this channel now!  https://www.youtube.com/user/lunidelouis/?sub_confirmation=1    ---------------------------------------------------- Join our exclusive Facebook group @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/339709559955223  --------------------------------------------------- Looking for accountability to do your morning routine -- join us tomorrow morning, it's FREE:   https://bestmorningroutineever.com/  ----------------------------------------­­­­­­­-------------

What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of wealth? For most people, it's tangible—money in the bank, real estate, stocks, or physical assets. But let me introduce you to a critical concept that doesn't always get enough attention: intellectual property (IP). Today, I'm diving into why it matters and how it can make or break your business. Are you protecting your intellectual property by taking the necessary steps to ensure your ideas are protected and monetized? https://www.youtube.com/live/8qJefZzioqE Author and entrepreneur Kary Oberbrunner has made it his mission to help people protect their ideas, brands, and creative work. In our conversation, Kary shared some powerful lessons and strategies about IP that every business owner, entrepreneur, and even everyday creator needs to understand. The Surprising Truth About Protecting Your Intellectual Property Kary kicked off the conversation with a mind-blowing statistic. Back in 1975, only 17% of the S&P 500's assets were intangible—things like patents, trademarks, and other IP. Fast forward to today, and a staggering 90% of the value of those same companies is now tied up in intangible assets. In fact, by 2024, they estimate this number to be as high as 96%! If that doesn't get your attention, I don't know what will. In short, the world has shifted. We're no longer in a world where physical assets dominate. Instead, your ideas, your brand, and your processes are often your most valuable business assets. And yet, many of us overlook the importance of protecting them. About Kary OberbrunnerWhy You Must Protect Your IdeasUnderstand the Value of Your Intellectual PropertyTiming is Everything in Protecting Your Intellectual PropertyProtecting Your Intellectual Doesn't Have to Be Complicated or ExpensiveProtecting Your Intellectual Property is an Ongoing ProcessProtect What's Yours, Before It's Too LateTake Control of Your Intellectual Property TodayBook A Strategy Call About Kary Oberbrunner KARY OBERBRUNNER is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of 14 books. As CEO of Igniting Souls® and Instant IP™ he helps abundant-minded & coachable-competent entrepreneurs PUBLISH, PROTECT, and PROMOTE their intellectual property and turn it into 18 streams of income so they can change the world. An award-winning novelist, screenwriter, and inventor, he's been featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, CBS, Fox News, Yahoo, and many other major media outlets. His TEDx has been viewed over 1 million times. As a young man, he suffered from severe stuttering, depression, and self-injury. Today a transformed man, Kary ignites souls: speaking internationally on a variety of topics and consulting the world's top entrepreneurs and brands regarding publishing, protecting, and promoting intellectual property. He has several earned degrees, including a Bachelor of Arts, Masters in Divinity, and Doctorate in Transformational Leadership. He also serves as the Berry Chair of Entrepreneurship at Cedarville University, where he teaches on the topics of Entrepreneurship and Digital Marketing. Why You Must Protect Your Ideas If you're a business owner or an entrepreneur, you already know that your ideas, your innovations, and your unique ways of doing things are what set you apart. But here's the challenge: most of us don't think about protecting those ideas until it's too late. That's why this conversation with Kary Oberbrunner was so important. His focus on helping businesses recognize their intellectual property as their greatest asset—and protecting it—was eye-opening. What if someone came along and copied your brand, your process, or your proprietary method? Without protection, you could find yourself out of business or stuck in a legal battle. But protecting your IP is not just for giant companies like Apple or Nike. It's something we all need to think about—whether you're running a family business, a startup,

In this special ENCORE EPISODE worth a second, or perhaps your first listen, meet Toronto-based Michael Bungay Stanier, best known for The Coaching Habit, the best-selling coaching book of the century, today talking with me about his most recent book, How to Work with (Almost) Anyone. It's a fantastic conversation. Michael is a thoughtful and engaging guest, and we talk about the hard truth: most of us leave the health and fate of our at-work relationships to chance. We say "Hi," exchange pleasantries, hope for the best, and immediately get into the work. Through our conversation and his book, Michael shows and tells us how to build the Best Possible Relationship with the key people at work. About MichaelMichael Bungay Stanier is at the forefront of shaping how organizations around the world make being coach-like an essential leadership competency. His book The Coaching Habit is the bestselling coaching book of this century, with over a million copies sold and more than ten thousand five-star reviews on Amazon. In 2019, he was named the #1 thought leader in coaching, and in 2023 won the coaching award from Thinkers 50, “the Oscars of management”. Michael was the first Canadian Coach of the Year, has been named a Global Coaching Guru since 2014, and was a Rhodes Scholar. His most recent book, How to Work with (Almost) Anyone, shows how to create psychological safety by building the Best Possible Relationship with the key people at work.Michael founded Box of Crayons, a learning and development company that had helped hundreds of organizations transform from advice-driven to curiosity-led. Learn more at BoxOfCrayons.com. Michael is a compelling speaker and facilitator, combining practicality, humour, and an unprecedented degree of engagement with the audience. He's spoken on stages and screens around the world in front of crowds ranging from ten to ten thousand. His TEDx talk has been watched by a million and a half people. Learn more at MBS.works. En route to today—and these are essential parts of his origin story—Michael knocked himself unconscious as a labourer by hitting himself in the head with a shovel, mastered stagecraft at law school by appearing in a skit called Synchronized Nude Male Modelling, and his first paid piece of writing was a Harlequin Romance-esque story involving a misdelivered letter … and called The Male Delivery.Learn more at www.MBS.works  Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Speakers and delegates from around the world in Tralee this weekend where they are taking part in the TEDxTralee 2024 event in Siamsa Tíre. Dave Osh is one of the speakers. His TEDx talk is titled ‘Breaking Free of Cultural Conditioning’. For more: https://www.tedxtralee.com/

Last year, a NerdWallet survey found that 84% of Americans with a monthly budget spend beyond it. So what gives? If you have a budget, shouldn't that help you stay on track? Maybe it's less about creating a budget and more about understanding your cash flow or how money moves through your personal economy. To help us tackle our cash flow, we've invited Jason Vitug back to talk about his six-step system for better moving your money. You can find his system in his latest book, Make Your Money Smile. You can download the episode wherever you get your podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on YouTube Music (formerly Google Podcasts) Listen on Spotify Don't forget to check out our podcast page for more episodes designed to help you make the most of your money. Understanding cash flow vs. budget One of the most important things to understand is how money moves through your personal economy. We discuss how your monthly cash flow is more than your budget. Some of the items we tackle with our guest Jason include: How to find your cash flow number Figuring out your broad categories Paying attention to when you get paid and when your bills are due Part of syncing your budget with your cash flow is understanding your values We have some great past podcast episodes on money management, including how to make money management fun and manage your money the lazy way. Tips for better money management We also discuss ways to improve money management. One of the easiest ways to do this is to automate your finances. We have some suggestions for personal finance apps, like YNAB, that can help you automatically track your spending and see where your money is going. Automated finances also include scheduling your bills and using autopay (although not all bills should be on autopay). Other tips we talk about include making sure you save some money for fun things. Cutting everything you enjoy out of your budget can lead to binging later. We also have a few tips for saving money on everyday things, so you can spend more on things you love. Focusing on your cash flow and setting up the right systems will help you make better financial decisions and get your money back on track. Meet this week's guest, Jason Vitug Jason Vitug is an award-winning creator, author, speaker, entrepreneur, and producer. He is the founder of the personal finance website phroogal.com, creator of the Road to Financial Wellness, and champion of #theSmileLifestyle, a community devoted to experiential and purposeful living. Jason is the author of the bestselling and New York Times-reviewed book, You Only Live Once: The Roadmap to Financial Wellness and a Purposeful Life. His TEDx talk about breaking the money taboo is one of the most viewed talks on money. In his previous life, Jason was a nationally recognized credit union executive championing financial wellness. He currently works on wellness initiatives with Fortune 500 companies, credit unions, community banks, and fintech startups. Jason received his bachelor's at Rutgers University and MBA at Norwich University. He's an avid traveler, having visited all 50 states, explored 45 countries, and stepped foot on five continents. He is also a certified yoga teacher and breathwork specialist. Website Twitter Instagram Don't listen to podcasts? A podcast is basically a radio show you can listen to anywhere and anytime, either by downloading it to your smartphone, or by listening online. They're awesome for learning stuff and being entertained when you're in the car, doing chores, jogging or riding your bicycle. You can listen to our latest podcasts here or download them to your phone from any number of places, including Apple, Spotify, RadioPublic, Stitcher and RSS. If you haven't listened to our podcast yet, give it a try, then subscribe. You'll be glad you did! About the hosts Stacy Johnson founded Money Talks News in 1991. He's a CPA, and he has also earned licenses in stocks, commodities, options principal, mutual funds, life insurance, securities supervisor and real estate. Miranda Marquit, MBA, is a financial expert, writer and speaker. She's been covering personal finance and investing topics for almost 20 years. When not writing and podcasting, she enjoys travel, reading and the outdoors.Become a member: https://www.moneytalksnews.com/members/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does the grandson of the Baskin Robbins empire become a plant-based educator, believer and CEO of the food revolution network? Meet Ocean Robbins and join me as we chat about his journey and where he is making a difference. Topics we discuss include: What is it to follow your own star? What are three things you were taught growing up? Do we naturally have the “inherent desire to serve?” Are we born with compassion? What does healthy living look like to you? Is there a point where you can't change your diet? Grandson of Irv Robbins, cofounder of Baskin-Robbins Ice cream, Ocean Robbins is co-founder & CEO of the million-member Food Revolution Network. He is author of the bestsellers, 31-Day Food Revolution and Real Superfoods. Ocean founded Youth for Environmental Sanity (YES!) at age 16, and directed it for the next 20 years. He has spoken in person to more than 250,000 people, organized online seminars and events reaching more than a million, and facilitated leadership development events for leaders from 65 nations. He has served as adjunct professor for Chapman University, and is a recipient of the national Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service, the Freedom's Flame Award, the Harmon Wilkinson Award, and many other honors. His TEDx talk, Eating Our Way To Happiness, has been seen by more than a million people.

In celebration of the fortieth anniversary of the Wick Poetry Center at Kent State University, David Hassler, the director of the Wick Poetry Center, sheds light on the Center's history, programs, and community impact while also sharing a few poems and discussing highlights from the recent anniversary events.   Robert Wick, a sculptor and former art department faculty member at Kent State University, and his brother, Walter Wick, established the Wick Poetry Center in memory of their sons. Today, the Wick Poetry Center encourages new voices by promoting opportunities for individuals and communities locally, regionally and nationally. Wick engages emerging and established poets and poetry audiences through readings, publications, workshops and scholarship opportunities.   David Hassler directs the Wick Poetry Center at Kent State University. He is an author, editor, poet, and playwright, with works including the poetry collection Red Kimono, Yellow Barn, for which he was awarded Ohio Poet of the Year 2006; May 4th Voices: Kent State, 1970, a play based on the Kent State Shootings Oral History Project; Growing Season: The Life of a Migrant Community, a documentary book he authored with photographer Gary Harwood, and which received the Ohioana Book Award and the Carter G. Woodson Honor Book Award; and additional co-edited works. His TEDx talk, “The Conversation of Poetry,” conveys the power of poetry to strengthen communities.   Page Count is produced by Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library. For full show notes and an edited transcript of this episode, visit the episode page. To get in touch, email ohiocenterforthebook@cpl.org (put “podcast” in the subject line) or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

The entertainment industry includes all kinds of people, but let's be honest: There is a Hollywood type. So where does that leave actors who don't fit the mold? Actor Adam Pearson has neurofibromatosis, which causes tumors to grow on his face and upper body. His latest movie is called A Different Man and it's centered around the power of his condition. Crystal Marshall has loved acting since she was a little kid. But when she developed cancer in her face at 18 years old, requiring multiple surgeries to rebuild her face, teeth, and upper jaw, that didn't stop her from applying to and graduating from the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art with a degree in Professional Acting. Hear how both of them have become powerful advocates for expanding representation of all kinds of faces in the entertainment industry. Resources: myFace - US-based non-profit support organization for people with craniofacial differences Changing Faces - UK-based charity advocating for individuals with a visible difference to the face, hands, or body Suggested episodes: Facing the world with visible facial differences Actors with facial differences discuss what it means to be seen The Story Of The First African American Face Transplant GUESTS:  Adam Pearson: actor, speaker, and disability rights campaigner. His latest film, A Different Man, was released on September 20, 2024. Besides his roles in movies, he made many documentaries, among them The Ugly Face of Disability Hate Crimes and Freak Show. His TEDx talks have covered topics like fear and the stigma of disability Crystal Marshall: an actress and facial equality advocate who graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in 2024 Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay is a world renowned 2 time TEDx USA public speaker, trainer, coach, author and behavioral scientist, and the CEO & CO Founder of Behavioral Elements.Jay has established himself as a premier expert in behavior and as a culture change speaker. His TEDx talk on difficult people quickly reached 4 million views, opening opportunities to work with Fortune 100 companies, professional athletes, governments, nonprofits, and international organizations alike. He has given keynotes and workshops in more than 30 countries across 4 continents, transforming perspectives and behaviors globally. He is a Forbes Business contributor, award-winning trainer, and accomplished organizational change-maker.Francesca Amante is a public speaker, resilience coach, author, podcast host, real estate project developer, and CEO and founder of Amante Company and Amante Talks Conferences. She is a certified behavioral elements guide and the 2024 National Vice President of JCI Canada, serving as the National Legal Council. Recently, she published her children's book, 'After Loss Came You;  serving as a tool for families navigating life after loss. Despite being only 30 years old, Francesca is an old soul with a deep commitment to leaving the world better than she found it. Her new upcoming book, 'Lead with Grit', promises to inspire a significant shift in leadership strategies. It will guide CEOs, leaders, as well as large & small-scale teams toward fostering resilience and cultivating a business culture that aligns with their values—one that they can sustain, rather than one they grow to resent. Francesca believes that true leadership begins with grit, and this book will be a vital resource for those committed to leading with both strength and empathy.In this episode we get into it about: -Behavioral elements -Personalities -Organizational culture-Leadership skills and more. Learn more about Behavioral Elements here.

In a world that often glorifies speed and instant gratification, the true power of pause is often overlooked. Yet, it can be the key to transforming not just how we negotiate but how we navigate life's challenges.   In this episode, join your host, Cindy Watson as she sits down with Dr. Emilio Justo, a remarkable figure whose journey from escaping Fidel Castro's oppressive Cuba to becoming a doctor at just 23 and founding the Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center by 27, is nothing short of inspirational. He is a two-time international TEDx speaker, but also the author of the #1 Amazon Bestseller, "THE POWER OF PAUSE: Mastering Delayed Gratification for Success." His TEDx talk on "Delayed Gratification" became the third most-watched global TEDx video in 2023 with over 6 million views, and his latest talk on "The Obsession Advantage to Unprecedented Success" has already captured over 800,000 views in its first month. Today, Dr. Justo shares his insights on "The Power of Pause as the Key to Enhanced Negotiation," revealing how mastering the art of waiting can transform your approach to negotiation and life.   In this episode, you will discover:   What are some of the benefits of adopting Delayed gratification is the new norm? How delayed gratification helps us get better negotiated outcomes in our life. The 5 categories of delayed gratification. Stanford marshmallow experiment How delayed gratification can help us negotiate beyond political turmoil. Embracing and learning from your failure. And many more!   Learn more about Dr. Emilio Justo:   Website: www.DrEmilioJusto.com   Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrEmilioJusto/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emiliojustomd/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/emiliojustomd/ X: https://x.com/emiliojustomd   Checkout his book:  Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4JH7VPL If you're looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at www.practicingwithpurpose.org if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy's book here:   Amazon   https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 EBook   https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 Barnes and Noble   https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of-feminine-negotiation-cindy-watson/1141499614?ean=9781631959776 CONNECT WITH CINDY:   Website: www.womenonpurpose.ca Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson Show: https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/media/podcast-2/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/womenonpurpose1 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hersuasion Email:  cindy@womenonpurpose.ca  

    James Inedu George, One of the most eminent and influential West African architects and designers of recent decades recognized for his innovative approach to solving complex urban challenges, and most famously his brilliance with space and design.    He is the founding partner and Design Lead at HTL Africa Ltd, Tao South Africa, and HTL Asia Plus, which works on projects around the world and is widely considered “among the most significant in contemporary architecture.”   Born and raised in Zaria, Nigeria, Jame's passion for architecture blossomed under the influence of his vibrant hometown, known for its historical significance. His early career accolades include winning the Sahara Energy young architect student competition, setting the stage for a career characterized by keen attention to social issues in architecture, housing deficits, and economic disparities.    James is recognized for his innovative approach to solving complex urban challenges, and most famously his brilliance with space and design.    James's professional journey is distinguished by his unique ability to address complex urban issues through inventive architectural solutions. His career milestones include designing key pieces for the 2003 Nigerian presidential inauguration and developing a replicable $10,000 sustainable house in Lagos, which demonstrated the feasibility of affordable housing intertwined with economic opportunities for its residents.   In 2008, James founded HTL Africa, a research-driven architectural firm dedicated to addressing the specific challenges of West African environments. HTL Africa is today one of the most prolific architectural practices from the continent, with a varied body of work and a myriad of impressive ongoing projects beyond Africa. The practice's work ranges from master plans to the restoration of historic buildings, urban planning and all aspects of design.   Honored internationally, including a nomination for the prestigious Rolex Mentor, Protegé Art Initiative   A fervent advocate for adaptive reuse, James has been instrumental in revitalizing structures and infusing them with new purposes, long before it became a mainstream architectural trend. In Ghana for example, it restored an already defunct 200-year-old Presbyterian church into more than just a spiritual centre but a major tourist hub to last for centuries more.    Currently underway is the first of its kind Transcorp Hilton Event Factory, a disused valley warehouse transformed into a 5,000 seater state-of-the-art venue, amongst many others. James's contributions have been honored internationally, including a nomination for the prestigious Rolex Mentor, Protegé Art Initiative, a gold mention for the Home Africa Crisis organized by the UN.    He actively participates in exhibitions like the Biennale d'architecture d'Orleans in France, Venice Biennale, showcasing his "Miracle Room" installation in 2019. His TEDX talk, "Invention of isi ewu," delves into his studio's work and the concept of Affordacity (affordable city).   Show Highlights   Integrating traditional African designs with sustainable practices.  James' firm work on residential, commercial, and performance buildings. Challenges of recycling materials in Nigeria.  Focuses on ‘local sustainability' - combining contemporary design with traditional practices Exploring building permeability and energy efficiency. Developing an 'energy bill' concept for cities. Tying contemporary high end design with traditional practices. Holistic use of different materials to support sustainable processes, availability, and finance in the region.   Energy balance needs to exist from the onset for the architecture to work.    “What we've been learning is that sustainability has to be ingrained in it. In that sense, a building must be responsible first and foremost. When I say responsible, like how you and I are responsible, it must act as a citizen, so it must pay tax. So if you look at it from that perspective, our buildings are paying tax because they outlive us. So if they pay tax and they are responsible citizens to the environment, sustainability starts to rewrite itself and develop differently. So that's the trajectory that we've gone.” -James Inedu George    Show Resource and Information Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community!   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on .  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the !   Copyright © 2024 GBES

This podcast is a deeply personal one for me. Not just because I resonate so much with Jassa and his experience of not having a true sense of identity, but because I'm expecting a child with my wife late this year who will be of mixed heritage. My wife is Italian and I'm Indian so our child will be both Indian and Italian, rather than half Indian and half Italian. I never really thought of being half something and half something else as ever really something to pay attention to, but recording this podcast with Jassa and reading his story has made a real impact on me.In the same way John Agard educated us all with his wildly popular poem “half caste”, about the impact of words on people's sense of worth, I feel Jassa has educated me on the use of my words and thoughts, regardless of whether there is ill intent or malice behind them. Words mean so much and I'd never want anyone, let alone my unborn child, to feel anything other than a whole person.Jassa Ahluwalia is a British actor, writer, filmmaker and trade unionist. Born in Coventry to a white English mum and a brown Punjabi dad in 1990, he attended school in Leicester and was raised in an extended family environment. He spoke English in the playground, Punjabi with his grandparents, and spent various summer holidays in India. He came to prominence as Rocky in the hit BBC Three series Some Girls, followed by starring roles in Unforgotten, Ripper Street, and Peaky Blinders. He's also one of the funniest comedians I've ever come across on social media. Please watch some of his sketches online!Jassa created the hashtag #BothNotHalf to explore mixed identity in light of his own British-Indian heritage. His TEDx talk on 'How Language Shapes Identity' has clocked up over 170k views and his BBC One documentary Am I English? won an Asian Media Award in 2022.

David B. Horne is Founder of Add Then Multiply, a consultancy working exclusively with business founders who want to grow fast. David trained as a CPA with PWC and his career includes being CFO of two companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. During his career he has raised over $150 million in funding and bought or sold 28 companies. He is author of Amazon #1 bestselling Add Then Multiply – How small businesses can think like big businesses and achieve exponential growth, which won the Business Self Development category at the Business Book Awards, 2020. David is also Founder of Funding Focus, a social enterprise whose mission is to level the uneven playing field that female and underrepresented entrepreneurs of all genders face when raising capital. David's second book, Funded Female Founders was published in June 2022 and is also an Amazon #1 bestseller. His TEDx talk “The Fight for Fairer Funding” has over 3 million views. Click here to purchase David's books.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're excited to welcome Matt Abrahams to the conversation this week.  Matt is an interpersonal communication expert who lectures at the Stanford School of Business, and is also a sought after keynote speaker and communication consultant for Fortune 100 companies.  His podcast: "Think Fast, Talk Smart", ranks #1 in the career/business category in several countries including India, Israel, Canada, Hong Kong and Singapore, and is in the top five in the US and the UK. His TEDx talks have racked up about 5 million views and he has another amazing video on Youtube that has over 36M views. His work is OUT THERE because it's so relevant and needed, So take notes if you want to improve your communication skills! His new book is called Think Faster, Talk Smarter which discusses proven strategies to speak successfully when we're put on the spot.   Todd Jason is an executive coach who's developed programs with some of the most sought after teachers in the world including Tony Robbins, Eckhart Tolle and Deepak Chopra.  He's the founder and lead facilitator of ASCEND - a community that assists thousands of people in regaining their personal freedom and heightening mental clarity.  Visit Todd's website and community here! Explore the ASCEND Community Lauren Weinstein is an executive coach known for her expertise in powerful communication and life transformation. She taught one of the most popular courses at Stanford Business School, has coached hundreds of executives from Fortune 500 companies, and her TEDTalk “Don't Believe Everything You Think” on unlocking your true potential now has over 3 million views. Visit Resonate Coaching and learn more about her coaching and programs!      

Want to know why social closeness and connection in college is critical? Jason Corder, born in San Francisco in 1969, is a TEDx speaker, keynote speaker, author, cultural envoy, and coach who advises on mental and physical health. A graduate of Swarthmore College, he enjoyed a 20-year career as a visual artist, in which he was awarded a Ballinglen Fellowship and was a Sovereign European Art Prize Nominee. Having spent more than two decades living abroad, in Africa and Europe, he hones this global perspective into talks, workshops, podcast conversations and the like, to deepen dialogue and heighten perception. He lives with his three sons in Arizona. His TEDx talk is called "Social Closeness and Re-Establishing Connection". In episode 464 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Jason decided on Swarthmore College for his undergraduate experience, what is was like living in Nairobi (Kenya), what he learned about the culture clash between Blacks and Whites, what is the research that shows why social closeness and connection in college is so important, why TEDx puts warning labels on some of the talks online, how we can stop our addiction to our phones, why we need to talk about mental health and wellness, and how we can find mindfulness and playfulness as adults. Enjoy!

Doug Thompson, Chief Education Architect at Tanium, joins Zach on the pod today. As a self-titled nerd, Doug has always been curious about technology, and he loves teaching almost as much as he loves tech. He combined these passions early in his career at Microsoft, where part of his job as a pre-sales engineer was educating clients about Generative AI (really just Machine Learning at the time). Now at Tanium, Doug has a unique platform to evangelize Gen AI and educate users about the potential benefits and pitfalls. He believes strongly that Gen AI will never take the place of the human workforce, but even still, developers and workers from all industries should spend the time AI saves to grow their skillsets. Anything that AI produces needs some "seasoning" (a human touch), and Doug hopes we don't become lazy and lose that hard work and effort no matter how far AI can take us. Like, Subscribe, and Follow: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAIUNkXmnAPgLWnqUDpUGAQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keyhole-software Twitter: @KeyholeSoftware Find even more Keyhole content on our website (https://keyholesoftware.com/). About Doug: Doug Thompson describes himself as "your friendly neighborhood 'sales nerd,' storytelling aficionado, and retired triathlete" based in sunny Austin, Texas. With more than 20 years of experience, he's dedicated himself to making complex tech topics feel like a breeze with the magic of storytelling. Doug has captivated audiences worldwide for over two decades as an 'edutainer' on stage. His TEDx talk, "The Most Important Story You Will Ever Tell," and over 400 presentations showcase my master storytelling abilities, turning technical jargon into engaging narratives. With certifications from MIT Professional Education, Microsoft, and Tanium, his passion for excellence is evident. Yet, his real superpower is connecting with people through storytelling, bringing a human touch to tech, and inspiring diverse perspectives. Find Doug on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedougthompson/ 

This week on the show, I'm talking to Jassa Ahluwalia about his book and memoir, Both Not Half. Both Not Half is a poignant exploration of Jassa's own heritage – Punjabi and English – and other forms of identity including faith, class, gender and sexuality. Jassa reminds us that we are never fractions of an identity, but always whole, in a myriad of beautiful, overlapping, confusing but empowering ways. Jassa Ahluwalia is a British actor, writer, filmmaker, and trade unionist. Born in Coventry to a white English mom and a brown Punjabi dad in 1990, he attended school in Leicester and was raised in an extended family environment. He spoke English in the playground and Punjabi with his grandparents and spent various summer holidays in India. He came to prominence as Rocky in the hit BBC Three series Some Girls, followed by starring roles in Unforgotten, Ripper Street, and Peaky Blinders.Jassa created the hashtag #BothNotHalf to explore mixed identity in light of his own British-Indian heritage. His TEDx talk on “How Language Shapes Identity” has clocked up over 170k views, and his BBC One documentary Am I English? won an Asian Media Award in 2022.Both Not Half is publishing on 16th May 2024 in the UK. Get your copy here:https://uk.bookshop.org/a/5890/9781788708319----I'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode, so please do think about leaving a review, and like, subscribe and rate wherever you listen to this show :)Come connect with me on social media - I'd love to chat:www.instagram.com/readwithsamiawww.instagram.com/thediversebookshelfpod Support the Show.

Public Speaking with Confidence: How to Overcome Anxiety and Deliver Unforgettable Presentations by Philipp Humm ABOUT THE BOOK: You've probably tried to speak in public a few times before. Maybe your heart started racing, you had difficulty breathing, or you forgot what you wanted to say. You've tried a few different strategies, but nothing has worked. It sucks, right? Philipp Humm knows the struggle you're going through right now. For years, speaking in public was the single thing he was most afraid of. Until he discovered the techniques you're about to learn. In this book, you'll master the techniques that have helped him overcome his fear of public speaking and feel excited to speak in public. They are the same techniques he used to prepare for his TEDx talk, which he's taught in his workshops with companies including Google, Oracle, ASICS, Visa, Salesforce, Metlife, and EON. Some of the exercises are a bit unconventional. Some are weird. But they're also the most effective in helping you feel confident about speaking in public. In this step-by-step guide, you'll discover how to: Give fewer f*cks about what other people think of you Structure your presentations following an effective 9-step process Turn any boring speech into a captivating performance Rehearse your presentation like a professional actor Get yourself into the zone with a powerful 10-minute warm-up routine The techniques you're about to learn have changed Philipp Humms' life, and they've turned thousands of his clients into charismatic speakers. They will help you: Get promoted faster Become the trusted expert in your industry Close more deals Teach and mentor others Be the most interesting person to talk to, overcome your anxiety, and feel excited to speak in public! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Philipp Humm is on a mission to help professionals worldwide reach their full potential through confident, authentic, impactful communication. He has helped thousands of sellers, leaders, and entrepreneurs worldwide use stories to inspire in business and beyond. His clients include Google, Visa, and Oracle, to name a few.  Before his speaking career took off, Philipp worked for nearly a decade at Uber, Bain & Company, and Blackstone.  He discovered his passion for performance arts (acting, improv., and storytelling) during his time in New York City while earning his MBA at Columbia University. His TEDx talk on "The Secret to Building Confidence" was selected as an Editor's Pick by the global TED organization. He is also the author of The StorySelling Method: Master the Art of Storytelling to Build Trust, Stand Out, and Boost Sales which was featured on episode 463 of The Marketing Book Podcast in 2023. And, interesting fact - according to page 18 of his previous book The StorySelling Method, he once received a testimonial that included, “He's got a German accent that's hotter than a pretzel straight out of the oven.” Click here for this episode's website page with the links mentioned during the interview... https://www.salesartillery.com/marketing-book-podcast/public-speaking-confidence-philipp-humm  

A lot of our day-to-day behavior comes from habits. They create useful short cuts. But while they're efficient, many lack something important - meaning. That's where rituals come in. From the civic and religious rituals that commemorate key milestones and special events to our morning routines, they add a valuable emotional dimension to our lives. Michael Norton, author the new book The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions, has studied rituals and joins us to share what's he's learned about how we can be intentional about rituals, both ones we've inherited and new ones we create. He joins us from Cambridge, Massachusetts. ____________________ Curious? Take the Habit or Ritual Quiz _____________________ Bio Michael Norton is the Harold M. Brierley Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School. He has studied human behavior as it relates to love and inequality, time and money, and happiness and grief. He is the author of The Ritual Effect and the coauthor—with Elizabeth Dunn—of Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending. In 2012, he was selected by Wired magazine as one of “50 People Who Will Change the World.” His TEDx talk, How to Buy Happiness, has been viewed nearly 4.5 million times. He is a frequent contributor to such publications as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Scientific American, and has made numerous television, radio, and podcast appearances. __________________________ For More on Michael Norton The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions  Website _________________________ Podcast Episodes You May Like Tiny Habits Can Lead to Big Changes – BJ Fogg How to Live a Values Based Life – Harry Kraemer The Portfolio Life – Christina Wallace The Second Curve of Life – Arthur C. Brooks _________________________ Wise Quotes On Rituals & Emotions   "I think one thing that I like about rituals is that they're a bit domain general, in the sense that we don't just use them in one domain. So imagine the only thing we use rituals for was to tie our shoes before a big race or to try to calm down before a big event. We for sure use them there. But then we use them in all these other domains of life as well. We use them in our marriages, we use them with our kids and families. We use them at work. So we really think about this idea of rituals allow us across many domains of life to change our experience in one way or another. We're often looking for an emotion when we engage in rituals. Like if I'm doing something with my wife that we do on date night, we're doing the ritual in order to feel closer. If I'm tying my shoes, I'm doing it in order to feel calmer. So we have these ways of using rituals to try to get us to an emotion that we think at least would be helpful in that moment." On Rituals and Retirement "And I think that can help us then have a better demarcation between what we were and what we're going to be. I was a full-time employee. I was a parent, now I'm retired, or now I'm an empty nester. How are we helping people transition from one to the other? Because it's a huge transition. When we go through any of these transitions in life, we have, when we look at rituals, there's many different types."   On Inherited Rituals "We have just two broad categories are rituals that we receive or inherit. They could be family rituals, they could be cultural rituals, they could be religious rituals that we get from our parents, from our grandparents, from our faith. And those rituals play an enormously important role in our lives. And we know what they are, and we know how meaningful they are when we do them. Weddings and funerals exist for a reason."   On Taking an Inventory "I think the last thing that anybody wants to hear is add 10 more things to your life. That's not a good selling point.

Dr. Michael Norton joins Joe to discuss his new book, The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions.  In this episode, Joe and Dr. Norton explore the hidden power of rituals in our daily lives. Highlights from this episode include:Understanding the powerful impact of rituals The difference between a habit and a ritualHow to find and examine our own personal rituals The role of rituals in transitions (becoming a leader, returning from combat, retiring from the military)How rituals can improve our performance and help us better navigate lifeRituals and family lifeHow to create family traditions when you move all the time....and much more!  Michael Norton is the Harold M. Brierley Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School. He has studied human behavior as it relates to love and inequality, time and money, and happiness and grief. He is the author of The Ritual Effect and the coauthor—with Elizabeth Dunn—of Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending. In 2012, he was selected by Wired magazine as one of “50 People Who Will Change the World.” His TEDx talk, How to Buy Happiness, has been viewed nearly 4.5 million times. He is a frequent contributor to such publications as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Scientific American, and has made numerous television, radio, and podcast appearances.Special thanks to this week's sponsors!Veteran-founded Adyton. Connect Leadership With Action Across Distributed Formations With Mustr by Adyton. Mustr is your digital knife-hand for daily and rapid personnel accountability, real time response data visibility, and automated reporting. Learn more about what Mustr can do for your formation here! My favorite coffee is veteran-owned Alpha Coffee and I've been drinking it every morning since 2020! They make 100% premium arabica coffee. Alpha has donated over 22k bags of coffee to deployed units and they offer a 10% discount for military veterans, first responders, nurses, and teachers! Try their coffee today. Once you taste the Alpha difference, you won't want to drink anything else!  Learn more here.   

Rob Dubin is an international keynote speaker and Amazon #1 Best Selling author on happiness and employee engagement. His TEDx talk on Happiness has been viewed over 250K times. Rob was an award winning filmmaker who traveled the world making TV programs and commercials for Fortune 500 companies. He is also a serial entrepreneur who created multiple 7 figure businesses. After a near death survival experience that would have sidelined most, Rob bounced back more resilient than ever. At the age of 42 he and his wife sold their home, moved onto a 40' sailboat, and spent the next 17 years sailing around the world studying human happiness and fulfillment. Given the ever changing nature of life at sea Rob learned first hand the key traits of resilience. Today Rob gives back by teaching courses in resilient leadership and employee happiness which increase engagement and reduce burnout. In episode 439 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how he and his wife survived a snow storm for days while missing in Aspen, Colorado with no tent or sleeping bag, how being happy in his subconscious mind ultimately saved his wife's fingers and feet, what he learned about happiness and personal growth by sailing around the world for 17 years, why visualization is so important, how we can rewrite the stories of our past failures, how to overcome fear, what is his advice in retaining our members or employees, and how to balance business success with personal fulfillment. Enjoy!

Core values are powerful. But core values driven by purpose are unstoppable! Today we are going to take a deep dive into an entrepreneur who has built not one but two highly successful businesses by not just living core values but tying purpose and giving back into the daily routines of the company.  And their results have been extraordinary!   Our guest today:  Jay Wilkinson,  Founder of Firespring, Bloom Growth & Do More Good Movement Firespring—a Nebraska-based Certified B Corporation featured by Inc. Magazine as one of the Top 50 Places to Work in America.  His TEDx talk on company culture has more than 1 million views. Currently, Jay leads the Do More Good Movement —an organization he founded in 2018 to help save capitalism.  Jay appears on CNN and other news outlets discussing the important role that purpose-driven companies play in the U.S. economy.   Problem: Story: One person- volunteering wasn't their thing. Ended up parting ways Volunteering creates an issue that you don't have someone's back as you defer work to another person.  Challenge today?  Why is this difficult to do?  Aside from core values- tied to their purpose statement. A major part of the company ethos. Candidates lie to themselves  Core values (15 years) Bring it every day Have each other's back Give a shit Why is this important to the company? Came from experience as a kid. Spending time volunteering and sharing the value with the people he works with.  How it correlates to the business. Servant leadership mindset. They serve mostly non-profits. The could not serve their clients without walking the talk.  Rick's Nuggets Core values are how people naturally operate Purpose is the glue that satiates desire. Validates belonging How do we solve the problem?  Let's start with Interviewing for Purpose Alignment Interview question: Tell me about the last time you donated your time Jay's Formula: Power of 3 1% topline revenue donated 2% of products and services are in kind given away 3% of people 1 full day a month Volunteer hours- paid time off during work Uplifting community  Quarterly conversations The manager asked for advice. Worked through the issue Put the person on a PIP.  The conflict was resolved by editing from the company. Cover Anti-values- the act Talk about it A lot of nuance, a lot of gray Part ways as soon as they know How to identify it in the interview Create dialog to get to know beyond the trite responses.  Gotten really good at finding high performers who are introverts.  Use the culture index, and ask questions to understand who they are.  The company is powered by purpose Values hall of fame Rick's Nuggets You NEED to gain evidence that your purpose is important to them ….  Unpeel the onion… dig deeper The purpose of the interview is to “Understand the Truth” Key Takeaways that the Audience can plug into their business today!  - (Values from guest) Vet candidates for alignment with the company's purpose and vision -- not just core values. People want (and need) to be part of something that's bigger than themselves. Define clear and precise job requirements - including skill, experience, and personality/attributes. Use assessment tools to understand natural, inherent behaviors and modify questions to get at the heart of who the applicant is. Create a great candidate/interviewee experience. If this applicant is not the perfect fit, but they have a positive experience, they'll spread the word. Screen to hire Learners, not Knowers.  Guest Links: LinkedIn: Jay Wilkinson Companies: Firespring  Do More Good Bloom Growth Host Links: LinkedIn: Rick Girard Company: Intertru Book: Healing Career Wound Follow the Hire Power Radio Show on LinkedIn to get the latest episode!  

Have you ever dreamt of stepping onto the iconic American Idol stage and showcasing your incredible musical talents to the world? Well, if you have and you still doubt yourself on that then, today this amazing speaker and I have your back. In this episode, we've invited an inspiring American Idol Alum. His name is none other than William Hung. In parts of the world, William Hung has become a household name. After his American Idol audition where his song selection was his rendition of Ricky Martin's, She Bangs, Hung became famous for all the wrong reasons. Since then he has found incredible success but his life has had several twists and turns along that highway. Despite a humbling start, William redeemed himself. He has since appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Ellen DeGeneres Show and even performed live with Ricky Martin in Las Vegas. William has spent the last few years studying the world's top performers and public speakers to uncover their secrets to success. Using what he discovered, he skyrocketed his first studio album “Inspiration” to #1 on the independent Billboard charts. His TEDx talks have been viewed by over 200,000 people. He has also spoken for Microsoft, REMAX, Qorvo, and other esteemed associations. In this episode, William will be sharing: 1) The Importance of Resilience And Perseverance in Pursuing Your Dreams 2) The Key Principles or Strategies That Contributed To His Success 3) His Advices To Overcome Criticism & Setbacks Learn more about William: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamhungofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamhungofficial/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theraygacyshow/message

Identifying and Eliminating Friction for Your Customers and Employees  Shep Hyken interviews John Boccuzzi Jr., president of ISG Research and author of The Art of Seducing Your Customers. He talks about how companies can ensure satisfaction and long-term growth by removing friction and continuously improving the customer and employee experience.  Top Takeaways:    If friction in business processes cannot immediately be fully eliminated, the goal is to minimize it over time. Companies should continually seek to identify and eliminate friction points within their operations to improve employee and customer experiences.    A positive employee experience contributes to positive customer experiences. If the employees are not having a great experience at work, it will reflect in the level of service they provide to customers. Investing in creating positive employee experiences directly influences the quality of service provided to the customers. A happy and satisfied workforce leads to a better customer service experience.    Businesses must design customer experiences that not only retain existing clients but also attract new customers. Creating a balance between customer retention and acquisition is essential for sustained growth and success.    Executives and company leaders should immerse themselves in their company's customer and employee experiences to gain valuable insights. Be a customer of your own business. Take time to experience firsthand the challenges and opportunities your customers and employees face daily within the business.    Companies must consider the balance between cost optimization and delivering exceptional experiences. Prioritizing customer and employee experiences over cost savings can lead to long-term success and sustainable growth.    Plus, Shep and John discuss the S.E.D.U.C.E. framework and how it can be applied to businesses of all sizes. Tune in!  Quote:   "Connect intentions with expectations. Businesses need to ensure that what they aim to deliver matches what the customers and employees experience to ensure consistency in the service."  About:    John Boccuzzi, Jr. is President of ISG Research. Before ISG, John was at Edible Arrangements and, before that, CEO of Kenosia, a data and analytics software company that was ranked #1 for customer experience four years in a row by Consumer Goods Magazine. His TEDx talk “I was Seduced by Exceptional Customer Service” was ranked the most popular video to learn Customer Experience lessons from by Omoto in 2018.  Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you interested in pursuing a career in law and sharing your journey on social media?This week we're super excited to be chatting Henry Nelson-Case, shedding light on his experiences, insights, and initiatives beyond the traditional boundaries of a legal career.Unveiling the realities of life in high-profile law firms, he dispels common misconceptions and offers invaluable advice for those embarking on a legal career. Discover the delicate balance between a demanding professional life and the joys of content creation, and understand the importance of infusing fun into the workplace.[02:10] Law career journey with ups and downs[06:46] Types of work involved as a consultant solicitor[10:00] Journey as a content creator[18:59] Tips for people who want to juggle work and content creation[22:40] Struggling with mental health[30:27] Misconceptions about working for a high-profile law firm[37:23] What is Creator Space?[42:13] Advice to aspiring lawyers and content creator

The Sale Is In The Tale by John Livesay ABOUT THE BOOK: John Livesay, a keynote speaker and author of the business book Better Selling Through Storytelling, presents us with a business fable set in Austin, Texas. It is about a sales representative whose old ways of selling are not working anymore. With the help of his colleague, he learns how to use storytelling in his sales meetings, which wins him more sales success than ever before. As a result, he becomes irresistible to his clients. The Sale Is in the Tale reveals approaches that reach beyond business. They apply to many aspects of life, as the sales rep learns how to strengthen his soft skills. The reader accompanies the rep on his journey and learns how to use storytelling and strengthen their soft skills to improve their professional and personal relationships. By applying the methodology from The Sale Is in the Tale you will: Double your closing ratio Learn how to get people to go from saying "I'm interested" to "I'm in" Go from pushy to persuasive Tug at heartstrings to get people to open their purse strings Stop drowning in the sea of sameness ABOUT THE AUTHOR: John Livesay, aka The Pitch Whisperer, is a keynote speaker on storytelling as a sales tool, marketing, negotiation, and persuasion.  As a keynote speaker, John shares lessons from his award-winning career at Conde Nast to teach sales teams how to become irresistible so they are magnetic to their ideal clients.  His TEDx talk has over 1,000,000 views.  His other books are:  Better Selling Through Storytelling: The Essential Roadmap to Becoming a Revenue Rockstar with a Foreword by Tim Sanders (2019) The Successful Pitch: Conversations About Going from Invisible to Investable with a Foreword by Judy Robinett (2016) The 7 Most Powerful Selling Secrets: Soar Your Way to Success With Integrity, Passion and Joy (2004) John is a guest lecturer on leveraging the power of storytelling in sales at several universities including the University of Texas at Austin, Pepperdine Graduate Business School, and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. And, interesting fact – he was once a lifeguard!  Click here for this episode's website page with the links mentioned during the interview... https://www.salesartillery.com/marketing-book-podcast/sale-tale-john-livesay

We are all born with innate gifts and talents that can help us build more meaningful, satisfying lives—not only for ourselves, but for others and the world at large as well. However, it's not always clear what these gifts are or how to access them, and becoming the best version of yourself may require commitment, discipline, and a mindset shift. As one of the world's top five most award-winning speakers, the author of 25 books (including three international bestsellers), and a certified virtual presenter and past President of the National Speakers Association, Jim Cathcart has inspired countless people around the globe. His TEDx talk, “How to Believe in Yourself,” has over 2.6 million views, and his PBS television programs, podcast appearances, and radio shows have reached millions of success seekers. Jim is also an executive MBA professor at California Lutheran University School of Management, where he serves as the school's first entrepreneur in residence, and has been inducted into the Sales and Marketing Hall of Fame in London for his pioneering work with his concept of relationship selling. In Episode 173 of The MINDSet Game® podcast, Jim shares the following insights:  The first step in trying to find your higher purpose: asking yourself why you want what you think you want, and continuing to ask why until you reach a satisfactory answer Why adopting the right mindset and opening yourself to the life force that is seeking to be expressed through you are crucial in creating the life you desire The “acorn principle,” which represents your past, present, and future potential  To learn more about Jim and to access some of his speeches and other resources, visit https://cathcart.com.  To subscribe to The MINDset Game podcast, visit www.TheMindsetGame.com.  

When talking with others, shared stories give life to true connections. The reason is that anything said in a conversation is secondary to the feeling each person has about the conversation. In the words of Maya Angelou: “…people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Your very own Sales Maven, Nikki Rausch, is here to offer tips, techniques, and strategies to master your sales conversations. Discover methods to place yourself in the position to thrive in business and produce true value for your audience. Today, learn how to create connection in this Mastering Excellence Series conversation on this episode of the Sales Maven Show. Brian Fretwell is the Founder of Finding Good, a company dedicated to helping people have more meaningful conversations. His methodology uses the science behind connection to make listening less transactional and more transformational.  His TEDx has generated over 2.4 million views, his TikTok videos are viewed by millions monthly, and his book "Experts of Our Potential" is widely popular as Brian is a natural, compelling, and engaging storyteller. In today's episode, Nikki and Brian discuss how to create connections using stories and curiosity. Brian has spent his life exploring how listening can be the most effective tool for change when we use the right questions. Listen as Nikki and Brian talk about exchanging stories as a way to cultivate connection. Nikki invites you to join the Sales Maven Society, don't miss this opportunity for you and Nikki to work together. Bring your questions, concerns, and sales situations; she provides answers and guidance to boost your confidence. Join the Sales Maven Society here, click add to cart, and then checkout and use coupon code: 47trial to get your first month for $47.00!   In This Episode: [00:27] - Welcome, and thank you for listening! [02:10] - Brian Fretwell talks about this project that turned into a business. [04:53] - What are the real benefits of connection? PART 1 [07:42] - What are the real benefits of connection? PART 2 [09:32] - Brian talks about what happens when the brain feels isolated. [11:55] - Know what you need from other people and actively seek it out. PART 1 [14:37] - Know what you need from other people and actively seek it out. PART 2 [16:52] - Brian talks about sharing experiences and following curiosity. [19:15] - Connection holds mutual value. [21:07] - Have authentic questions to bring out the authentic connection. [24:01] - Whatever you say in a conversation is secondary to how they felt.  [26:49] - Brian explains why it's important to know a person's story during sales conversations. [29:26] - Realizing the value of stories. [32:07] - How do we improve how we listen? [35:04] - “You get it by giving it.” [37:36] - Brian talks about phrasing your questions. PART 1 [40:13] - Brian talks about phrasing your questions. PART 2 [42:36] - What if you feel like you don't have a story to tell? [44:31] - How do stories apply to grief? [47:25] - What's next up for Brian? [49:54] - Brian talks about creating your own case study for cultivating connection. [51:51] - Thank you for listening. Nikki is so grateful you are here! For more actionable sales tips, download the FREE Closing The Sale Ebook.   Find Nikki: Nikki Rausch nikki@yoursalesmaven.com Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram Sales Maven Society Work With Nikki Discussion To download free Resources from Nikki: www.yoursalesmaven.com/maven    Find Brian: Brian Fretwell brian@findinggood.com TikTok | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  What a 15-year old meth addict taught me about leadership (TEDx Talk)

The StorySelling Method: Master the Art of Storytelling to Build Trust, Stand Out, and Boost Sales by Philipp Humm ABOUT THE BOOK: Do you struggle to connect with your customers on a personal level? Do you want to stand out in a very competitive market? Or do you want to accelerate your sales career? The StorySelling Method will teach you how to tell powerful stories that actually work in sales! No fluff, no BS… just straightforward and effective storytelling tactics that will transform your sales game. The techniques you will learn are the same ones that have helped thousands of professionals at top companies like Google, Oracle, and Visa win more business. The methods within this book are simple, authentic, and effective. Whether you're a sales professional, entrepreneur, or consultant, this StorySelling blueprint is your ultimate resource to unlock your storytelling potential and level up your sales skills. What to expect from The StorySelling Method: In this step-by-step guide on everyday business storytelling, you'll learn how to: Turn any moment (even the most boring one) into a captivating story Find, craft, and deliver the five fundamental story types that will yield the best results Build the confidence to share a story at any opportunity Weave stories into any sales conversation naturally and authentically Make storytelling an essential part of your communication These storytelling tactics and techniques will help you: Leave magical first impressions Become your clients' trusted advisor Communicate the value you're bringing to the table Overcome any sales resistance Inspire, motivate, and positively influence anyone around you Filled with exercises and examples of everyday business storytelling, the book offers pragmatic advice on using stories to wow your customers. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Philipp Humm is on a mission to help people discover the storyteller within each of us. He has helped thousands of sellers, leaders, and entrepreneurs worldwide use stories to inspire in business and beyond. His clients include Google, Visa, and Oracle, to name-drop a few.  Before starting his storytelling business, Philipp worked for nearly a decade at Uber, Bain & Company, and Blackstone.  He discovered his passion for performance arts (acting, improv., and storytelling) during his time in New York while completing his MBA at Columbia University.  His TEDx talk on "The Secret to Building Confidence" was selected as an Editor's Pick by the global TED organization. And, interesting fact - according to page 18 of his book, he once received a testimonial that included, “He's got a German accent that's hotter than a pretzel straight out of the oven.” Click here for this episode's website page with the links mentioned during the interview... https://www.salesartillery.com/marketing-book-podcast/storyselling-method-philipp-humm

This episode with Ocean Robbins is not just about the power of food but a deep dive into the profound legacy that Ocean carries forward from his father, John Robbins, the author of "A Diet for a New America".  Ocean and Dr. Mindy explore the integral role of lifestyle medicine, the impact of fasting, the benefits of mindful eating, and the nutritional power of superfoods like sweet potatoes. We delve into the secret behind the impressive longevity of the Okinawan people, the power of love, belonging, and the detrimental effects of loneliness on our well-being. To view full show notes, more information on our guests, resources mentioned in the episode, discount codes, transcripts, and more, visit https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep208. Ocean Robbins is co-founder & CEO of the million-member Food Revolution Network. He is author of the bestsellers, 31-Day Food Revolution and Real Superfoods. Ocean founded Youth for Environmental Sanity (YES!) at age 16, and directed it for the next 20 years. He has spoken in person to more than 250,000 people, organized online seminars and events reaching more than a million, and facilitated leadership development events for leaders from 65 nations. He has served as adjunct professor for Chapman University, and is a recipient of the national Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service, the Freedom's Flame Award, the Harmon Wilkinson Award, and many other honors. His TEDx talk, Eating Our Way To Happiness, has been seen by more than a million people. Check out our fasting membership at resetacademy.drmindypelz.com. Please note our medical disclaimer.

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with best-selling author and spiritual teacher Moshe Gersht. We talk about finding your way back to your truth, reconnecting with inner wisdom, finding peace within, and understanding success. We also delve into Moshe's latest book, as he shares his insights on harnessing the powerful trinity of intention, joy, and certainty to supercharge your life.About our guest:Moshe Gersht is the author of the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling book ‘It's All the Same to Me.' He's a TEDx speaker and spiritual teacher who has devoted his life to seamlessly bridging the worlds of the Torah tradition, mystical wisdom, the true nature of the human mind, and our collective struggles. His TEDx talk on happiness has already garnered over a million views. His latest book, The Three Conditions: How Intention, Joy and Certainty will Supercharge Your Life, is destined to become another best seller.Connect Moshe Gerstwww.moshegersht.com Free Gift:https://www.moshegersht.com/moshegersht-landing-lead/ About your host:I'm your host, Anita Adams, an award-winning leader and the founder of Joyful Inspired Living, an organization dedicated to teaching people how to access their highest most authentic self so they can find clarity and create a life of purpose, passion and joy. In addition to hosting the Joyful Journey Podcast, I offer retreats, both live and online, and private coaching programs to further guide my clients on their journey to their highest self. Email - anita@joyfulinspiredliving.comWebsite - https://joyfulinspiredliving.com/Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/628676761727732Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anitaadams604/?hl=enLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitaadamsyvr/ Thanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head over to https://joyfulinspiredliving.com/ While there, check out the “Members Only” section where you can gain access to our “Tool Box” of free downloadable resources that will further guide you along your own personal joyful journey. Our Tool Box will be updated regularly with new content, much of which will be provided by guests of our show.With this podcast, we are building a community of Joy Makers and in the process raising our vibration and the collective consciousness!If you know somebody who would benefit from what we offer, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile...

Matt Abrahams is the Larsen Lam Family Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, and a much sought-after keynote speaker and communication consultant for Fortune 100 companies. His popular podcast, Think Fast, Talk Smart, is the number one career/business program on Apple Podcasts in India, Israel, Canada, Hong Kong and Singapore, and in the top five in the US and the UK, with 1.1 million average downloads/listens per month. His TEDx talks have racked up over six million views. Think Faster, Talk Smarter is his first book.Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release dateContact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

Today we welcome Robert Waldinger to the podcast. Robert is a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst and Zen priest. He is Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, where he directs the Harvard Study of Adult Development. His TEDx talk on this subject has received nearly 44 million views, and is the 9th most watched TED talk of all time. He is the co-author of The Good Life with Dr. Marc Schulz.In this episode, I talk to Robert Waldinger about the secret to a happy life. Robert shares with us the recent findings of The Grant Study, which is the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted. It's been ongoing for more than 80 years now, and has had high profile participants like US President John F. Kennedy. Robert and I get into the details of how they continue to conduct research and how to make sense of both the new and old data. Sure enough, what the study has found consistent is the power of connection. We also touch on the topics of psychodynamic therapy, defense mechanisms, attachment, and psychological research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tai Lopez, a renowned entrepreneur and influencer, has carved his niche in the digital world. Tai is known for his relentless pursuit of knowledge and business acumen. He gained prominence through his social media presence, dispensing advice on wealth, health, love, and happiness. Tai is a multifaceted individual, showcasing his ventures in real estate, e-commerce, and online education. His TEDx talk, "Why I Read a Book a Day," catapulted him into the limelight, propelling his mission to inspire millions to live a fulfilling and prosperous life through continuous learning and self-improvement. Like this episode? Watch more like it

At times do you feel you have Imposter Syndrome?  Do you lack self-confidence? In this episode, Dr. Ivan Joseph dives into the importance of self-confidence, its impact on success, and how to overcome self-doubt. He shares his personal journey of building self-confidence, and we explore how it applies to both high-performance athletes and business leaders. Emphasizing the significance of mindset, purpose, cohesion in teams, and the value of learning from mistakes.Whether you're an athlete, an entrepreneur, or just someone looking to boost your self-confidence and achieve your goals, you won't want to miss this insightful conversation. Join us as we uncover the keys to self-confidence and personal success.Dr. Joseph is the Vice President, Student Affairs at Wilfrid Laurier University. In this senior role, he heads the university's effort to promote interconnectedness and belonging among a diverse student body.  He is also an internationally renowned speaker, author, performance coach, consultant, and educator, and His TEDx talk, “The Skill of Self-Confidence,” has over 26 million views and was named by Forbes as one of the 10 Best TED Talks.  Ivan has focused his research and leadership on understanding how self-confidence and cohesion drive performance. 01:09 Success begins and ends with…03:43 Why are we afraid to swing at the plate?05:09 Is self-confidence and humility the same?08:19 When you have doubt, you are doing this!09:37 Increase your self-confidence.13:34 What do you need for team-building?16:27 No negativity, do this instead… 18:04 Get to the next reflection, don't stop at the first!  Connect with Adam http://www.startwithawin.comhttps://www.facebook.com/AdamContosCEO https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcontos/ https://www.instagram.com/adamcontosceo/ https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipFactoryhttp://twitter.com/AdamContosCEO  Listen, rate, and subscribe! Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts

INC magazine calls John Livesay The Pitch Whisperer. He is a sales keynote speaker where he shows companies' sales teams how to turn mundane case studies into compelling case stories so they win more new business. From John's award-winning career at Conde Nast, he shares the lessons he learned that turn sales teams into revenue rockstars. His TEDx talk: "Be The Lifeguard of Your Own Life" has over 1,000,000 views. Clients love working with John because of his ongoing support after his talk which includes implementing the storytelling skills from his best-selling book Better Selling Through Storytelling and online course "Revenue Rockstar Mastery." His current book, The Sale Is in the Tale, is a business fable set in Austin, TX, and is about a sales representative whose old ways of selling are not working anymore. John is a guest lecturer on how to leverage the power of storytelling in sales at multiple universities including the University of Texas at Austin (UTLA), Franklin University, Pepperdine Graziadio Business school, and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

We all know we're in an age of distraction. It feels like we all have ADHD. We are all consumed with multi-tasking and dealing with what is urgent and can't ever get any of the big, important things done. Meanwhile we all follow and applaud the people who can manage to focus and achieve great things. We think focus comes from gritting our teeth and making ourselves, and we are missing the concept. My guest today and expert on this topic is Dandapani. Dandapani grew up in his family home, went to school and actually graduated from university with a degree in electrical engineering. He left it all behind to become an ordained Hindu monk under the guidance of one of Hinduism's foremost spiritual leaders of our time. For 10 years he lived a life of serious personal discipline and training at his guru's cloistered monastery in Hawaii. Here he learned to control his mind. He learned to focus. And he believes this is the key to finding one's purpose. As you may think, “Yeah, it's not so hard to focus when you live in a monastery in Hawaii,” Dandapani agrees. Yet he believed the teachings would work in the outside world as well, and now he's proved it. He left the monastery and moved to New York where he started a business, got married, and became a father. Today he is a highly sought-after international speaker and leading expert on leveraging the human mind and the power of focus to create a life of purpose and joy. His TEDx talk has over 6.2 million views and he has other videos with tens of millions of views. He sat down with me from his thirty-three-acre spiritual sanctuary and garden in Costa Rica to discuss the message in his book, The Power of Unwavering Focus. One concept from his message has changed my life. That of the mind being a vast space with many different areas and our awareness is a glowing orb of our focus that can only light up one room at a time. You're about to hear of this, and more. You can now watch full episodes on YouTube! Just search for “Self helpful with Kevin Miller” The Self Helpful podcast is brought to you by Ziglar, your premier source for equipping coaches. Visit Ziglar.com and let them inspire your true coaching performance. *This podcast is rated clean but the subject matter is adult themed and may not be suitable or relevant for children or those with fragile belief systems. Sign up for a 2 Day LinkedIn Master Class with Hala Taha yapmedia.io/course Use Promo code KEVIN for 30% off Go to Zocdoc.com/KEVIN and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. InsideTracker is your personal health analysis and data-driven wellness guide, designed to help you live healthier and longer. For a limited time, Self Helpful listeners can get 20% off InsideTracker's new Ultimate Plan. Visit InsideTracker.com/helpful. Noom's changing how the world thinks about weight loss. Go to noom.com to sign up for your trial today! Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/SELFHELPFUL. Download Dave today at Dave.com/selfhelpful! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices