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Ein einzelner „fauler Apfel“ kann die Moral und Leistung eines gesamten Teams vergiften, wenn Führungskräfte nicht rechtzeitig einschreiten. Doch woran erkennen Sie, ob ein Mitarbeiter wirklich destruktiv ist oder ob lediglich die Chemie (noch) nicht stimmt? Und wie bewahren Sie als C-Level-Führungskraft Souveränität, um schwierige Charaktere wieder auf Kurs zu bringen? - Warum sind „faule Äpfel“ unter den Mitarbeitern für das gesamte Team so gefährlich? - Wie können Sie notorische Nörgler, Querulanten und Low-Performer erkennen? - 5 Tipps: Wie Ihnen der Umgang mit schwierigen Mitarbeitern gelingt? - Wie können Sie schwierige Mitarbeiter loswerden – ohne Schaden anzurichten? (00:00) Schwierige Mitarbeiter im Fokus (00:44) Podcast Intro und Ziel (01:33) Der faule Apfel Effekt (03:59) Faule Äpfel erkennen (05:16) Vorsicht vor Schnellurteilen (08:45) Fünf Tipps im Überblick (08:51) Team Rahmenbedingungen schaffen (10:59) Konflikte im Vier Augen Gespräch (12:09) Querulanten eng führen (13:22) Widerstände verstehen und lösen (14:56) Grenzen setzen und Konsequenzen (16:16) Trennung ohne Kollateralschaden (17:43) Angebote Buch und Abschluss Aus dieser Folge werden Sie mitnehmen, wie Sie auch schwierige Mitarbeiter führen und zu einem produktiven Teil des Teams machen können. ___ **Links zur Folge:** Website: https://www.galileo-institut.de/umgang-mit-schwierigen-mitarbeitern/ Link zur NL-Anmeldung: https://www.galileo-institut.de/newsletter/ ___ Sie sind neu an der Unternehmensspitze oder kämpfen bereits mit scheinbar unlösbaren Herausforderungen? Vielleicht klemmt es gerade in der Transformation? Vielleicht läuft sogar alles gut und Sie sind dennoch unzufrieden? In meinem kostenfreien Onlinecoaching zeige ich Ihnen Lösungen für diese Herausforderungen.

Der Club der Top-Entscheider ist klein und die wirklich spannenden Positionen landen fast nie in der Stellenanzeige einer Tageszeitung. Wer an die Spitze will, muss die Spielregeln des verdeckten Arbeitsmarktes beherrschen und proaktiv die Fäden ziehen, statt auf den Zufall zu hoffen. - Inwiefern dominiert der verdeckte Stellenmarkt im Top-Management? - Wie wichtig ist der Abgleich des eigenen Profils mit den Unternehmensanforderungen? - Welche 4 Bewerbungsmöglichkeiten stehen Ihnen für C-Level-Positionen zur Verfügung? - Was sollten Sie bei einer späteren Bewerbung als Vorstand beachten? (00:00) C-Level Bewerbung Überblick (01:31) Warum Stellen verborgen sind (04:21) Unternehmen richtig prüfen (07:56) Recherche und Netzwerk nutzen (08:27) Vier Bewerbungswege (09:20) Weg 1 Netzwerk aktivieren (10:16) Weg 2 Sichtbar werden online (12:49) Weg 3 Invers Headhunter (15:18) Weg 4 Initiativ bewerben (17:35) C-Level Plus Vorstand (18:24) Fazit und nächste Schritte (19:42) Coaching Buch und Abschluss Aus dieser Folge werden Sie mitnehmen, wie Sie trotz Herausforderungen dennoch Ihren Traumjob im Top-Management ergattern. ___ **Links zur Folge:** Website: https://www.galileo-institut.de/bewerbung-c-level/ Link zur NL-Anmeldung: https://www.galileo-institut.de/newsletter/ ___ Sie sind neu an der Unternehmensspitze oder kämpfen bereits mit scheinbar unlösbaren Herausforderungen? Vielleicht klemmt es gerade in der Transformation? Vielleicht läuft sogar alles gut und Sie sind dennoch unzufrieden? In meinem kostenfreien Onlinecoaching zeige ich Ihnen Lösungen für diese Herausforderungen.

In Zeiten von New Work und komplexen Märkten wird die Doppelspitze oft als moderner Management-Trend gefeiert. Doch ist das Modell wirklich so innovativ wie sein Ruf? Erfahren Sie in dieser Folge, warum zwei Köpfe an der Spitze eine enorme Kraft entfalten können, sofern die Chemie stimmt und das Ego Sendepause hat. - Was verbirgt sich wirklich hinter den verschiedenen Begriffen der gemeinsamen Führung? - Warum die Tandem-Führung gerade jetzt ein Comeback erlebt und wo sie längst Tradition hat - Welche konkreten Vor- und Nachteile bringt eine Doppelspitze für das Unternehmen und für Sie persönlich? - Welche Praxis-Tipps sollten Sie unbedingt beachten, bevor Sie eine Tandem-Position annehmen? (00:00) Co-Leadership Überblick (00:41) Podcast Intro (01:30) Trend oder Buzzword (03:31) Was Topsharing bedeutet (04:57) Warum es Zukunft hat (07:22) Fünf große Vorteile (09:45) Praxisbeispiel verdeckt (12:04) Risiken und Nachteile (14:48) Vier Tipps zur Zusage (18:02) Kolkraben Prinzip Vertrauen (18:35) Fazit und Einladung In dieser Folge werden Sie mitnehmen, wie Sie mit einer Doppelspitze zu deutlich besseren Ergebnissen kommen. ___ **Links zur Folge:** Website: https://www.galileo-institut.de/fuehrungstandem/ Link zur NL-Anmeldung: https://www.galileo-institut.de/newsletter/ ___ Sie sind neu an der Unternehmensspitze oder kämpfen bereits mit scheinbar unlösbaren Herausforderungen? Vielleicht klemmt es gerade in der Transformation? Vielleicht läuft sogar alles gut und Sie sind dennoch unzufrieden? In meinem kostenfreien Onlinecoaching zeige ich Ihnen Lösungen für diese Herausforderungen.

Jessica talks with Karin K. Jensen, writer, journalist, dancer, & dance instructor.Karin K. Jensen is a local news writer for the Alameda Post, where she covers local government and book reviews, and is the author of The Strength of Water, an Asian American Coming-of-Age Memoir, which received a coveted starred review from Kirkus and appeared on the annual Kirkus List of Top 100 Indie Books. It also won awards from The BookFest, International Book Awards, and the San Francisco Book Festival in 2024. She has written for AsAm News and NewsBreak, winning NewsBreak editorial awards on the topics of #StopAsianHate and #AAPI Voices. For her work, Authority Magazine named her a Social Impact Author.Karin makes her home in sunny Alameda, California, where she also enjoys teaching at the Alameda Ballet Academy and performing historical dances with the Period Events and Entertainments Recreation Society (PEERS).Follow Karin's work at Karinkjensen.blog and on Instagram @karinkjensen~About The Ampersand Manifesto:What happens when you refuse to choose just one path? On The Ampersand Manifesto, host Jessica Wan sits down with “the most interesting people at the dinner party” – those who have made their mark in two or more seemingly different worlds. Through candid conversations, we explore what it takes to navigate multiple callings, find the connection points between them, and redefine success on our own terms. Together, we're co-creating The Ampersand Manifesto: principles for leading a multi-passionate life.~About your host, Jessica Wan:Executive Coach | Classical Singer | Former Marketing Leader & Tech ExecutiveJessica helps founders and leaders make the invisible visible. With 20+ years of experience scaling brands like Apple, Smule, and the San Francisco Opera, and as an ICF-certified executive coach, she provides the clarity and strategy needed to lead bravely and find fulfillment in a multi-passionate life.Work with Jessica: Book a Free Intro CallJoin The Cohort: An Ampersand Community for Dual-Career ProfessionalsFollow the Journey: @ampersandmanifestoConnect: Jessica's LinkedInListen: Singing Excerpts~CreditsCo-produced and hosted by ⁠Jessica Wan⁠Co-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by ⁠Carlos Schmitt

Niemand überbringt gerne Hiobsbotschaften, doch im C-Level-Management gehört Krisenkommunikation einfach dazu, egal ob verfehlte Ziele, personelle Einschnitte oder massive Verluste. Um so wichtiger ist es, dass Sie unangenehme Wahrheiten so kommunizieren, dass Sie kein „Bauernopfer“ werden, sondern das Vertrauen Ihrer Kollegen und des Vorstands sogar festigen. - Wie bereite ich ein Krisengespräch strategisch vor, um nicht mit der schlechten Nachricht identifiziert zu werden? - Warum ist die eigene innere Haltung entscheidend, damit das Vertrauen in Ihre Person trotz negativer Zahlen erhalten bleibt? - Welche konkreten Praxistipps helfen dabei, schlechte Nachrichten klar und pragmatisch zu vermitteln? Aus dieser Folge werden Sie mitnehmen, wie Sie schlechte Nachrichten überbringen und das in Sie gesetzte Vertrauen erhalten. (00:00) Schlechte Nachrichten senden (01:37) Warum Krisen normal sind (03:08) Praxisfall Millionenverlust (04:55) Schuldzuweisungen vermeiden (07:05) Drei Praxistipps Vorbereitung (08:35) Worst Case absichern (09:38) Offen kommunizieren Optionen (10:45) Innere Haltung entscheidet (11:19) Vier Prinzipien im Gespräch (12:25) Fazit und Zusammenfassung (14:06) Coaching und Abschluss ___ **Links zur Folge:** Website: Website: https://www.galileo-institut.de/schlechte-nachrichten/ Link zur NL-Anmeldung: https://www.galileo-institut.de/newsletter/ ___ Sie sind neu an der Unternehmensspitze oder kämpfen bereits mit scheinbar unlösbaren Herausforderungen? Vielleicht klemmt es gerade in der Transformation? Vielleicht läuft sogar alles gut und Sie sind dennoch unzufrieden? In meinem kostenfreien Onlinecoaching zeige ich Ihnen Lösungen für diese Herausforderungen.

Business Coaching funktioniert heute problemlos digital und doch entscheiden sich viele Top-Führungskräfte bewusst für persönliche Gespräche vor Ort. Warum ein Coaching im direkten Austausch oft eine besondere Intensität entfaltet und weshalb Führungskräfte dafür aus dem gesamten deutschsprachigen Raum nach Köln kommen. - Wann bietet sich ein Business Coaching bei mir in Köln an? - Wieso haben Sie coaching-technisch die freie Wahl? (online, offline oder ein Mix aus beidem) Aus dieser Folge werden Sie mitnehmen, was Sie bei mir im Business Coaching erwartet. (00:00) Business Coaching Köln Überblick (00:22) Podcast Intro und Host (01:46) Warum Coaching vor Ort (03:11) Online Offline Hybrid Wahl (04:00) Wirksamkeit und Tempo (04:39) Was im Coaching passiert (05:14) Rollen Methoden Ansatz (06:00) Einblicke und Referenzen (06:20) Mehrwertgespräch und Kontakt (06:52) Outro Teilen und Buch ___ **Links zur Folge:** Website: https://www.galileo-institut.de/business-coaching-happich-koeln/ Link zur NL-Anmeldung: https://www.galileo-institut.de/newsletter/ ___ Sie sind neu an der Unternehmensspitze oder kämpfen bereits mit scheinbar unlösbaren Herausforderungen? Vielleicht klemmt es gerade in der Transformation? Vielleicht läuft sogar alles gut und Sie sind dennoch unzufrieden? In meinem kostenfreien Onlinecoaching zeige ich Ihnen Lösungen für diese Herausforderungen.

Der CEO-Posten gilt für viele Top-Manager als Krönung ihrer Karriere. Doch der entscheidende Moment auf dem Weg dorthin ist oft das Vorstellungsgespräch. Wer hier überzeugen will, braucht mehr als einen guten Lebenslauf – gefragt sind Klarheit über die eigene Motivation, strategisches Denken und eine starke persönliche Haltung. - Wie bereiten Sie sich auf Ihr Bewerbungsgespräch am besten vor? - Mit welchen 5 Tipps überzeugen Sie im CEO-Vorstellungsgespräch? - Gelten für Geschäftsführerinnen in spe andere Regeln? - Warum ist die frühzeitige Unterstützung durch einen erfahrenen Coach essenziell? Aus dieser Folge werden Sie 5 konkrete Tipps mitnehmen, mit denen Sie Ihre Erfolgschancen auf den CEO-Posten drastisch erhöhen. (00:00) CEO Interview Überblick (00:42) Podcast Intro und Kontext (02:44) Vorbereitung und CEO Rolle (04:22) Selbstinventur und Motivation (08:34) Unternehmen und Entscheider recherchieren (10:28) Tipp 1 Persönlichkeit zählt (12:53) Tipp 2 Ihr USP im Rennen (14:46) Tipp 3 Vision für Herausforderung (16:11) Tipp 4 Keine falschen Versprechen (17:06) Tipp 5 Rückfragen stellen (18:10) Frauen im Top Management (19:38) Wie viele Gespräche üblich (20:48) Coaching frühzeitig nutzen (21:46) Zwei Coaching Beispiele (23:40) Kontakt und Abschluss ___ **Links zur Folge:** Website: https://www.galileo-institut.de/vorstellungsgespraech-als-geschaeftsfuehrer/ Link zur NL-Anmeldung: https://www.galileo-institut.de/newsletter/ ___ Sie sind neu an der Unternehmensspitze oder kämpfen bereits mit scheinbar unlösbaren Herausforderungen? Vielleicht klemmt es gerade in der Transformation? Vielleicht läuft sogar alles gut und Sie sind dennoch unzufrieden? In meinem kostenfreien Onlinecoaching zeige ich Ihnen Lösungen für diese Herausforderungen.

Sie kennen die Menschen, die Kultur und die Strukturen – eigentlich perfekte Voraussetzungen für den nächsten Karriereschritt. Und trotzdem scheitern viele interne Bewerbungen genau an diesen vermeintlichen Vorteilen. - Warum werden Spitzenpositionen oft intern besetzt? - Welche Herausforderungen sind mit einem internen Aufstieg verbunden? - Welche Fallstricke erwarten Sie nach der erfolgreichen Bewerbung im C-Level? Aus dieser Folge werden Sie mitnehmen, welche 5 Bewerbungs-Tipps Ihre Chancen auf die Wunschposition steigern. (00:00) Interne Bewerbung im C-Level (02:04) Warum intern besetzt wird (03:24) Sechs Herausforderungen beim Aufstieg (05:16) Vorbereitung auf den Bewerbungsprozess (06:10) Tipp 1 Richtige Rolle wählen (07:44) Tipp 2 Netzwerk aktivieren (09:17) Tipp 3 Entscheider und Gegner (10:27) Tipp 4 Fragen im Interview (11:30) Tipp 5 Rollenwechsel meistern (12:41) Nach Zusage die ersten 100 Tage (14:18) Fazit und nächste Schritte (15:38) Outro und Empfehlungen ___ **Links zur Folge:** Website: https://www.galileo-institut.de/interne-bewerbung-fuehrungskraft/ Link zur NL-Anmeldung: https://www.galileo-institut.de/newsletter/ ___ Sie sind neu an der Unternehmensspitze oder kämpfen bereits mit scheinbar unlösbaren Herausforderungen? Vielleicht klemmt es gerade in der Transformation? Vielleicht läuft sogar alles gut und Sie sind dennoch unzufrieden? In meinem kostenfreien Onlinecoaching zeige ich Ihnen Lösungen für diese Herausforderungen.

Award‑winning author Lexy Shaw Delorme has lived a life as genre‑defying as her fiction — rock musician, scientist, attorney, and global traveler. In this conversation, she shares the real stories behind The Limerent Series, the themes that shape her work, and how living across three continents transformed her voice as a writer. If you love creativity, reinvention, and emotionally charged storytelling, this episode is for you.In this conversation, Lexy (writing as L.S. Delorme) takes us inside The Limerent Series, her internationally recognized collection of emotionally charged novels. We explore the themes that shape her work — appearance vs. reality in the age of social media, the line between necessary and unnecessary violence, and the way fiction often mirrors the world we're navigating today.Lexy also shares how living across three continents and traveling the globe has shaped her voice as a writer. From Paris to Hong Kong to London, her expat experiences have given her a rare lens on identity, culture, and the stories we carry with us.With a background spanning law, music, and science writing — and with awards from Publishers Weekly (BookLife), the International Book Awards, the Firebird Awards, and more — Lexy brings intellectual depth, lyrical prose, and fearless honesty to every page.This is a conversation about creativity, reinvention, and the courage to tell the stories that won't leave you alone.Takeaways:Lexy Shaw Delorme emphasizes that stories are not defined by singular moments but rather by a life lived in intricate chapters.Her diverse experiences as a rock musician, attorney, and global traveler have profoundly shaped her storytelling approach and narrative voice.Delorme's work explores themes of reinvention and the complexities of personal identity, reflecting her journey across three continents.The Limerent Series embodies a rich tapestry of characters whose interconnected lives challenge societal norms and perceptions of age and identity.Through her writing, Delorme seeks to provoke thought and empathy, encouraging readers to consider their own beliefs and the experiences of others.Delorme's philosophy on writing highlights the importance of authenticity, aiming to create characters that resonate with the complexities of real human experiences.Find us on Apple, Spotify or your favorite listening platform; visit us on our YouTube channel Find everything "One More Thing" here: https://taplink.cc/beforeyougopodcastWant to be a guest on One More Thing Before You Go? Send Michael Herst a message on PodMatch, here: PODMATCH Proud member of the Podmatch Network of Top Rated- PodcastsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Manchmal sind es nicht fehlende Fähigkeiten, die Führungskräfte ausbremsen, sondern ihre größte Stärke. Denn ein zu enger Fokus kann genau das verhindern, was im Top-Management entscheidend ist: den Überblick über das große Ganze. - Warum ist der Detail-Fokus die große Stärke vieler Leistungsträger? - Wieso kann die „Fokus-Falle“ Leistungsträgern zum Verhängnis werden? Aus dieser Folge werden Sie mitnehmen, wie Sie mit einer Refokussierung wieder Klarheit gewinnen. (00:00) Fokusfalle Überblick (00:26) Podcast Intro (01:15) Warum Detailfokus stark macht (02:05) Sprint Prinzip Hyperfokus (03:24) Wenn Stärke zur Falle wird (04:59) Rauszoomen durch Auszeiten (05:56) Refokussierung zur Gewohnheit (06:39) Effekte im Teamalltag (07:15) Angebote Ressourcen Abschluss ___ **Links zur Folge:** Website: https://www.galileo-institut.de/die-fokus-falle-und-wie-man-daraus-entkommt/ Link zur NL-Anmeldung: https://www.galileo-institut.de/newsletter/ ___ Sie sind neu an der Unternehmensspitze oder kämpfen bereits mit scheinbar unlösbaren Herausforderungen? Vielleicht klemmt es gerade in der Transformation? Vielleicht läuft sogar alles gut und Sie sind dennoch unzufrieden? In meinem kostenfreien Onlinecoaching zeige ich Ihnen Lösungen für diese Herausforderungen.

In Zeiten von Krisen, Transformation und Unsicherheit suchen Mitarbeiter nach Orientierung. Oft entscheidet nicht eine Strategie über den Erfolg, sondern die Person an der Spitze. - Welche Außenwirkung hat der Wechsel eines CEO-Postens? - Warum hat eine Führungskraft immer eine Vorbildfunktion? - Und warum entscheidet genau das häufig über Erfolg oder Misserfolg? Aus dieser Folge werden Sie mitnehmen, wie Sie Ihrer Vorbildrolle gerecht werden und damit Ihre Ziele ganz im Sinne des Unternehmens schneller erreichen. ___ **Links zur Folge:** Website: https://www.galileo-institut.de/vorbildfunktion-fuehrungskraft/ Link zur NL-Anmeldung: https://www.galileo-institut.de/newsletter/ ___ Sie sind neu an der Unternehmensspitze oder kämpfen bereits mit scheinbar unlösbaren Herausforderungen? Vielleicht klemmt es gerade in der Transformation? Vielleicht läuft sogar alles gut und Sie sind dennoch unzufrieden? In meinem kostenfreien Onlinecoaching zeige ich Ihnen Lösungen für diese Herausforderungen.

Viele Unternehmen sprechen von Innovation, doch echten Unternehmergeist findet man oft nur noch an der Unternehmensspitze. Was passiert, wenn Führungskräfte zwar Macht, aber keinen unternehmerischen Blick mehr haben? Und warum ausgerechnet eine Universität zeigt, wie man Unternehmergeist systematisch fördert. - Warum ist unternehmerisches Denken heute essenziell? - Wie fördert die private Zeppelin Universität Unternehmergeist? - Wieso brauchen wir mehr Unternehmer im Unternehmen? Aus dieser Folge werden Sie mitnehmen, wie Sie den autoritären Führungsstil verhindern können. ___ (00:00) Unternehmergeist im Fokus (00:30) Podcast Intro und Mission (01:17) Warum Unternehmergeist heute zählt (02:36) Wenn Selbstdarstellung dominiert (03:38) Zeppelin Uni als Vorbild (04:31) Ausbildung zu Intrapreneuren (05:30) Apple Kultur der Innovation (06:14) Reflexion und Einladung (06:47) Buchtipp Nature Inc (08:07) Shownotes und Abschluss **Links zur Folge:** Website: https://www.galileo-institut.de/unternehmergeist-foerdern/ Link zur NL-Anmeldung: https://www.galileo-institut.de/newsletter/ ___ Sie sind neu an der Unternehmensspitze oder kämpfen bereits mit scheinbar unlösbaren Herausforderungen? Vielleicht klemmt es gerade in der Transformation? Vielleicht läuft sogar alles gut und Sie sind dennoch unzufrieden? In meinem kostenfreien Onlinecoaching zeige ich Ihnen Lösungen für diese Herausforderungen.

Stellen Sie sich vor, Sie hätten als Top-Manager einen persönlichen Beirat – jemanden, der Ihre Entscheidungen hinterfragt, mitdenkt und Ihnen den Blick von außen ermöglicht. Eine Idee, die im Spitzensport selbstverständlich ist, im Top-Management aber noch immer unterschätzt wird. - Warum profitieren Unternehmen und Führungskräfte davon, wenn ein Coach als persönlicher Sparringspartner oder „Beirat“ eingebunden wird? - Welche Vorteile bietet der Blick von außen? - Warum kann ein persönlicher Coach auf C-Level-Ebene nicht nur die Leistung der Führungskraft, sondern auch den Erfolg des gesamten Unternehmens stärken? Aus dieser Folge werden Sie mitnehmen, warum ein Spitzensportler bei Bayern München ein Team von 40 Profis an seiner Seite hat, um die notwendige Performance zu zeigen. Und was das für Sie als Top-Manager bedeutet. ___ (00:00) Coach als Beirat Einstieg (01:54) Warum Topmanager Hilfe brauchen (02:31) Vorteile externer Perspektive (04:01) Beirat Modell für Führungskräfte (05:06) Krisen durch Manager Versagen (05:59) Was C Level besonders macht (08:21) Coach Investment und Reflexion (08:54) Über mich und mein Buch (11:03) Coaching Angebot und Kontakt (12:19) Outro Teilen und Abonnieren **Links zur Folge:** Website: https://www.galileo-institut.de/ein-coach-als-beirat/ Link zur NL-Anmeldung: https://www.galileo-institut.de/newsletter/ ___ Sie sind neu an der Unternehmensspitze oder kämpfen bereits mit scheinbar unlösbaren Herausforderungen? Vielleicht klemmt es gerade in der Transformation? Vielleicht läuft sogar alles gut und Sie sind dennoch unzufrieden? In meinem kostenfreien Onlinecoaching zeige ich Ihnen Lösungen für diese Herausforderungen.

Druck steigt, Anforderungen werden größer und die wirtschaftliche Situation schwieriger. Immer mehr Top-Manager stellen sich daher eine unbequeme Frage: Will ich diese Führungsrolle überhaupt noch? - Inwiefern liegt der Ausstieg aus dem Job im Trend? - Warum möchten so viele Führungskräfte aus dem Job aussteigen? - Wieso macht das Karriereende nicht unbedingt glücklicher? - Wie hilft Ihnen eine Sparringspartnerschaft aus der Krise? Aus dieser Folge werden Sie mitnehmen, welche Alternative zum schnellen Jobausstieg produktiver ist. ___ (00:00) Warum Topmanager aussteigen (00:37) Podcast Intro und Host (02:12) Trend zum Karriereausstieg (03:12) Grund 1 Angst vor Wandel (04:07) Grund 2 Unzufriedenheit (05:07) Macht Ausstieg wirklich glücklich (05:57) Mythos Arbeit vs Glück (07:08) Bessere Alternative als Kündigen (08:08) Sparringpartner und Klarheit (08:37) Ressourcen und nächster Schritt (09:31) Abschluss und Teilen **Links zur Folge:** Website: https://www.galileo-institut.de/wenn-top-manager-aussteigen/ Link zur NL-Anmeldung: https://www.galileo-institut.de/newsletter/ ___ Sie sind neu an der Unternehmensspitze oder kämpfen bereits mit scheinbar unlösbaren Herausforderungen? Vielleicht klemmt es gerade in der Transformation? Vielleicht läuft sogar alles gut und Sie sind dennoch unzufrieden? In meinem kostenfreien Onlinecoaching zeige ich Ihnen Lösungen für diese Herausforderungen.

Viele glauben: Wer keine Führungserfahrung hat, hat auch keine Chance auf eine Spitzenposition. Doch gerade im Mittelstand sieht die Realität oft ganz anders aus. - Wie und warum läuft im Mittelstand vieles anders? Auch hinsichtlich der Karrieremöglichkeiten? - Warum können sich hier langjährige Fachkräfte Hoffnung auf eine Führungsposition machen? - Warum ist Führung keine Frage des Alters? (02:21) Warum Mittelstand anders tickt (03:59) Wege in die Spitze (05:45) Zu alt für Führung (08:19) Fünf Tipps Überblick (08:51) Tipp 1 Motivation klären (09:36) Tipp 2 Vorbereitung (10:28) Tipp 3 Rolle kommunizieren (11:24) Tipp 4 Eigener Führungsstil (12:11) Tipp 5 Unterstützung holen (12:40) Coaching und Buchhinweise Aus dieser Folge werden Sie mitnehmen, mit welchen 5 Tipps Sie auch ohne Erfahrung erfolgreich in Ihre Führungsrolle hineinwachsen können. ___ **Links zur Folge:** Website: https://www.galileo-institut.de/fuehrungskraft-werden-ohne-erfahrung/ Link zur NL-Anmeldung: https://www.galileo-institut.de/newsletter/ ___ Sie sind neu an der Unternehmensspitze oder kämpfen bereits mit scheinbar unlösbaren Herausforderungen? Vielleicht klemmt es gerade in der Transformation? Vielleicht läuft sogar alles gut und Sie sind dennoch unzufrieden? In meinem kostenfreien Onlinecoaching zeige ich Ihnen Lösungen für diese Herausforderungen.

Es ist erschreckend, wie verbreitet falsche Vorstellungen für ein zielführendes Coaching sind. Zeit mit verhängnisvollen Irrtümern rund um Coaching und Führung aufzuräumen. - Warum Erfahrung nicht bedeutet, dass Sie wirklich führen können? - Warum Coach nicht gleich Coach ist? - Was Sie wirklich von Ihrem Erfolg abhält? Aus dieser Folge werden Sie mitnehmen, wie Sie mit passender Unterstützung Ihren Erfolg definitiv sichern können, wenn Sie es richtig machen. (00:00) Fünf Coaching-Irrtümer (01:41) Warum C-Level Coaching (04:09) Irrtum 1 Kein Coach nötig (07:51) Fallbeispiel Kantinen-Fauxpas (09:40) Irrtum 2 Coach ist Coach (12:47) Fallbeispiel Probezeit-Krise (13:59) Irrtum 3 Zeit vs Erfolg (15:42) Wertbeispiel Change-Manager (17:21) Irrtum 4 Wer zahlt Coaching (20:24) Irrtum 5 Unternehmen kümmert sich (21:28) Fallbeispiel Zwei Jobverluste (24:30) Einladung Buch und Abschluss ___ **Links zur Folge:** Website: https://www.galileo-institut.de/falsche-glaubenssaetze-coaching/ Link zur NL-Anmeldung: https://www.galileo-institut.de/newsletter/ ___ Sie sind neu an der Unternehmensspitze oder kämpfen bereits mit scheinbar unlösbaren Herausforderungen? Vielleicht klemmt es gerade in der Transformation? Vielleicht läuft sogar alles gut und Sie sind dennoch unzufrieden? In meinem kostenfreien Onlinecoaching zeige ich Ihnen Lösungen für diese Herausforderungen.

Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio, the podcast for writers everywhere brought to you by Pen to Print. Our listener contribution for March comes from TAK Erzinger an American/Swiss poet and artist with a Colombian background.  She is also an alumni of Boston University.Her poetry has been featured by journals at the Latino Book Review, Indiana University, Cornell University, McMaster University, the University of Baltimore and more.  Erzinger's poetry collection At The Foot Of The Mountain, (Floricanto Press 2021), won the University of Indianapolis, Etchings Press Whirling Prize for 2021 for best nature poetry book and is a two-time finalist. Her second poetry collection Tourist (Sea Crow Press 2023) is also a two-time finalist at the International Book Awards and the Eyelands Book Awards. Erzinger was an artist-in-residence at the Art Centre Padula Residency Programme Italy, summer 2023, at Brisons Veor Residency Cornwall, fall 2024 and The Eutopia Artist Residence Greece, spring 2025. Most recently her first children's picture book, At The Queen Of The Mountain won five awards in 2025 including book of the year.  TAK's new poetry collection  A Woman Like That will be published at the end of March.   She lives in the foothills of the Alps in Switzerland with her husband and two cats.Find out more about TAK and her work by visiting her website herehttps://takerzinger.wixsite.com/poetAnd visit TAK's page at Grey Borders Books, TAK's Canadian publisher herehttps://greybordersbooks.jigsy.com/tak-erzinger All content associated with this podcast in audio and in print is protected and may not be copied or used for any purposes including generative AI/AI training. We're always delighted to read your contributions so if you'd like to see your words in Write On! or hear them on this podcast please get in touch. Please submit to: https://pentoprint.org/get-involved/submit-to-write-on/ Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio.  This edition has been presented and produced by Chris Gregory.  Write On! Audio is an Alternative Stories production for Pen to Print. This podcast is produced using public funding from Arts Council England.

Was, wenn nicht die nächste Krise, nicht der Wettbewerb und nicht einmal schlechte Zahlen Ihr größtes Risiko sind, sondern der Chefsessel selbst? Warum Spitzenpositionen heute schneller kippen als je zuvor, weshalb falsche Sicherheit im C-Level gefährlich ist und was Sie vom erfolgreichsten Unternehmen der Welt lernen können. 00:00 Scheitern im C-Level 01:46 Worst Case Szenario 03:11 Chefsessel als Schleudersitz 05:22 Wach auf bevor es zu spät ist 07:48 Überlebensmodus aktivieren 09:21 Natur als Vorbild 10:51 Ihre Überlebensversicherung 12:56 Strategiegespräch und Kontakt 13:12 Buch und nächste Folge 14:59 Abschluss und Call to Action - Was ist dran an der Aussage: Der Chefsessel ist ein Schleudersitz? - Warum sollten Sie sich nicht in falscher Sicherheit wiegen? - Wie schaffen Sie es im Top-Management zu überleben? - Was ist Ihre Überlebensversicherung für das C-Level? Aus dieser Folge werden Sie mitnehmen, das Scheitern im C-Level mittlerweile Alltag ist. Ich zeige Ihnen, wie viele Top-Manager tatsächlich ihren Job verlieren und wie Sie sich jetzt absichern! ___ **Links zur Folge:** Website: https://www.galileo-institut.de/arbeitslosigkeit-fuehrungskraefte/ Link zur NL-Anmeldung: https://www.galileo-institut.de/newsletter/ ___ Sie sind neu an der Unternehmensspitze oder kämpfen bereits mit scheinbar unlösbaren Herausforderungen? Vielleicht klemmt es gerade in der Transformation? Vielleicht läuft sogar alles gut und Sie sind dennoch unzufrieden? In meinem kostenfreien Onlinecoaching zeige ich Ihnen Lösungen für diese Herausforderungen.

Der Moment, in dem eine Führungskraft ernsthaft über eine Kündigung nachdenkt, ist selten impulsiv, sondern häufig das Ergebnis eines langen inneren Ringens zwischen Verantwortung, Loyalität und den eigenen Bedürfnissen. - Ist die Kündigung wirklich unvermeidlich? - Ist ein Downgrade eine Alternative? - Wie kündigen Sie richtig? Aus dieser Folge werden Sie 6 bewährte Praxistipps mitnehmen, die Ihnen helfen, wenn Sie selbst kündigen wollen. (00:00) Einführung: Als Führungskraft kündigen (02:55) Ist Kündigen unvermeidlich? (07:21) Alternativen prüfen: Zurückstufen (08:25) Richtig kündigen (09:15) Sechs praktische Tipps zum Kündigen (11:32) Arbeitsplatzsicherheit vor der Kündigung sicherstellen (16:23) Umgang mit Preboarding und unerwarteten Veränderungen (18:59) Ungeschriebene Regeln bei Kündigungen im Top-Management (20:13) Formalitäten und Fazit ___ **Links zur Folge:** Website: https://www.galileo-institut.de/als-fuehrungskraft-kuendigen/ Link zur NL-Anmeldung: https://www.galileo-institut.de/newsletter/ ___ Sie sind neu an der Unternehmensspitze oder kämpfen bereits mit scheinbar unlösbaren Herausforderungen? Vielleicht klemmt es gerade in der Transformation? Vielleicht läuft sogar alles gut und Sie sind dennoch unzufrieden? In meinem kostenfreien Onlinecoaching zeige ich Ihnen Lösungen für diese Herausforderungen.

Few topics divide opinion in the church like money. But what if much of what we've been taught about giving isn't truly biblical? In this eye-opening episode, host Catherine welcomes Bible scholar and award-winning author, Clifton Payne Jr., to set the record straight on what the Bible really says about money, tithing, and generosity. They cut through decades of confusion and misinterpretation, addressing the guilt-driven giving, prosperity promises, and toxic church culture that have warped how Christians view their finances—and God's character. Clifton Payne Jr. reveals little-known truths from scripture (including the fact that there were actually three different tithes in ancient Israel, not just one!) and explains how biblical principles of stewardship are often misunderstood or misapplied today. What You Will Discover in This Episode: The deep mistrust many Christians have toward churches when it comes to money—and how church scandals, manipulation, and legalism fuel that distrust. Surprising discoveries like the three biblical tithes, special rules for ancient Israel, and what Jesus actually teaches about taxes, tithing, and giving. Why tithing is a model—not a requirement—for modern believers, and how generosity should flow from gratitude rather than obligation. The crucial principle of "first fruits": why giving God our best and first, not our leftovers, directly impacts the spiritual life of our families. The freedom found in New Testament giving, where the heart matters far more than the amount, and how generosity can be an antidote to materialism. Powerful stories—like the unforgettable account of Otzi, an African woman whose tiny, sacrificial gift became the greatest offering in the eyes of God. The conversation is both practical and pastoral, exploring how to talk about money with your kids, build healthy giving habits, and reclaim joy in generosity—even if you’ve been wounded by church abuse around this issue in the past. About the Guest:Clifton Payne Jr. is the author of What the Bible Really Says About Tithing and Giving: It's Different Than You Think, a book that has earned recognition from both the American Bookfest and International Book Awards. Drawing on years of pastoral ministry and biblical scholarship (including studies at Hebrew University in Jerusalem), Clifton untangles scripture from tradition, helping listeners return to the heart of God in their finances. Key Takeaways for Listeners: Don’t start with guilt or pressure—start with prayer and let giving flow from what God puts on your heart. Giving first is a spiritual discipline that breaks the grip of materialism and invites God’s faithfulness into your life. Teaching kids to give as a first priority (not last, as our culture encourages) will shape their lifelong habits and trust in God. Generosity has enormous power to heal wounds, restore faith, and transform communities when practiced in freedom and love. Episode Resources:What the Bible Really Says About Tithing and Giving: It’s Different Than You Think by Clifton H. Payne Jr. Catherine's Free Parenting Resources Other Episodes in This Series: EPISODE 175: When Leaders Exploit the Flock: A Biblical Response to Scandals ( w/ Clifton Payne Jr.) EPISODE 174: Finding Financial Freedom: Breaking Free from Debt and Anxiety (w/ Jade Durham) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt, is a betrayal recovery coach, licensed attorney (in Colorado and California), somatic attachment therapist, clinical hypnotherapist, and international speaker who guides women through the soul-shattering impact of infidelity into a life reclaimed. As the creator of Life Choreography® and the FLAUNT!® Framework, she offers the complete path of healing—legal, emotional, somatic, and spiritual—so women rise whole, sovereign, and free. Her books are: FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self, (an International Book Awards finalist and Tattered Cover bestseller) and, It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal, 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive. Lora blends the precision of a lawyer, the compassion of a trauma-aware coach, the depth of somatic and spiritual practice, and the channeled wisdom of The Librarian along with the lived experience of surviving infidelity herself. https://loracheadle.com/

Lisa de Nikolits is the award-winning author of twelve published novels. She has appeared on recommended reading lists for Open Book Toronto, 49th Shelf, Chatelaine, Canadian Living, Hello! Canada, the Quill & Quire, and most recently, the CBC's 65 works of Canadian fiction to watch for in Fall 2022. Her book The Occult Persuasion and The Anarchist's Solution was longlisted for a Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of The Fantastic, and The Rage Room was a finalist in the International Book Awards, 2021. Her short fiction and poetry have also been published in various international anthologies and journals. Originally from South Africa, Lisa de Nikolits came to Canada in 2000. She lives and writes in the Beaches in Toronto. The book we're talking about today is her latest, Mad Dog and the Sea Dragon, a modern noir novel from Inanna Press https://www.lisawriter.com/https://inanna.ca/product/mad-dog-and-the-sea-dragon/

In this illuminating conversation, Dr. Lotte speaks with Wendie Colter, MCWC, CMIP — founder and CEO of The Practical Path®, presenting intuitive development programs for healthcare professionals and the public. An award-winning author and educator, Wendie is a Certified Medical Intuitive Practitioner, Master Certified Wellness Coach, and President of the National Organization for Medical Intuition (NOMI). Together, we explore:✦ What medical intuition really is✦ How intuitive perception can reveal the root causes of illness✦ Why everyone is more intuitive than they think✦ Case studies where intuitive insight supported profound healing✦ The emerging research bringing intuition into medical settings✦ How to begin sensing the body's messages for your own healing Whether you're a practitioner, a seeker, or simply someone who feels there is more to healing than what we see on the surface — this episode invites you into a deeper, wiser, more interconnected way of understanding the body.  

Have you ever been betrayed? You're probably thinking, “Of course I have, Jen.” That can be betrayal in a professional relationship with a boss or colleague or as devastating as marriage infidelity. But have you thought of burnout as a form of self-betrayal? When I saw Lora Cheadle, my guest today, refer to burnout that way, I was like “Ouch. That is some tough love right there.” I was intrigued and wanted to learn more about Lora's perspective on betrayal.During the show, Lora and I chatted about:Her personal betrayal storyWhat Lora thinks of burnout as a form of self-betrayalKey tips on how you can rise above betrayal and thrive personally and professionallyHer Flaunt FrameworkWe touch on Lora's books, FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self, and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal, 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive. Here is more about Lora:Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt, is a betrayal recovery coach, licensed attorney (CO & CA), somatic attachment therapist, clinical hypnotherapist, and international speaker who guides women through the soul-shattering impact of infidelity into a life reclaimed. As the creator of Life Choreography® and the FLAUNT!® Framework, she offers the complete path of healing—legal, emotional, somatic, and spiritual—so women rise whole, sovereign, and free.Author of FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self, (an International Book Awards finalist and Tattered Cover bestseller) and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal, 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive, Lora blends the precision of a lawyer, the compassion of a trauma-aware coach, the depth of somatic and spiritual practice, and the channeled wisdom of The Librarians with the lived experience of surviving infidelity herself.

What is Medical Intuition? What do medical intuitives do? How can medical intuitive skills support health and wellness? Is humanity ready for this integration into health and healing?    Wendie Colter, MCWC, CMIP, is the founder and CEO of The Practical Path®, Inc., presenting intuitive development programs for healthcare professionals and the public. An award-winning author and educator, Wendie is a Certified Medical Intuitive Practitioner, Master Certified Wellness Coach, and President of the National Organization for Medical Intuition (NOMI). Her accredited certification program, Medical Intuitive Training™, has been pivotal in helping integrative and holistic healthcare providers develop and optimize their inherent intuition.  Her trailblazing research on medical intuition is published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. Wendie is the author of Essentials of Medical Intuition: A Visionary Path to Wellness She is an invited presenter at prominent health and education organizations, including the Academy for Integrative Health & Medicine, the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, and others. Her trailblazing research on medical intuition is published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. Wendie is the author of Essentials of Medical Intuition: A Visionary Path to Wellness (Watkins Publishing/Penguin-Random House), winner of the prestigious Nautilus Silver Award in Body, Mind & Spirit Practices, and the International Book Award, the American Book Fest Best Book Award and American Legacy Book Award in Health: Alternative Medicine.  Her contacts: https://www.thepracticalpath.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepracticalpath Instagram: @thepracticalpath.inspire LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/the-practical-path-inc/ National Organization for Medical Intuition: https://www.nomimedicalintuition.org/  

In this powerful episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, we welcome Roni Robbins, award-winning journalist and author of the acclaimed novel Hands of Gold: One Man's Quest to Find the Silver Lining in Misfortune. Inspired by her grandfather's remarkable real-life journey from Eastern Europe to America, Roni shares insights on legacy, resilience, and surviving unthinkable adversity. Hands of Gold has won top honors, including the 2023 International Book Awards and Global Book Awards Gold Medal. From immigrant grit to generational storytelling, Roni opens up about her writing process, her family's Holocaust history, and what it means to preserve memory through fiction.

Derek talks with guest Verne Harnish, founder of the world-renowned Entrepreneurs'​ Organization (EO) and author of the best-selling book “Scaling Up”, about including his family in his business, building anti-fragile children and companies, and what's new for Scaling Up.Verne Harnish is the founder of the world-renowned Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), with over 14,000 members worldwide, and chaired for fifteen years EO's premiere CEO program, the “Birthing of Giants” held at MIT, a program in which he still teaches today.Founder and CEO of Gazelles, a global executive education and coaching company with over 200 partners on six continents, Verne has spent the past three decades helping companies scaleup.The “Growth Guy” syndicated columnist, he's also the Venture columnist for FORTUNE magazine. He chairs the bi-annual ScaleUp Summits in collaboration with Bloomberg LIVE.He's the author of the bestseller Mastering the Rockefeller Habits which is translated into 9 languages; and along with the editors of Fortune, authored The Greatest Business Decisions of All Times” for which Jim Collins wrote the foreword. His latest book Scaling Up (Rockefeller Habits 2.0) has won eight major international book awards including the prestigious International Book Award for Best General Business book.Verne serves on several boards including chairman of The Riordan Clinic and the newly launched Geoversity. A private investor in many scaleups, Verne enjoys piano, tennis, and magic as a card-carrying member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.Learn more at https://scalingup.com/

What does it take to create a workplace where people thrive, expectations are high, and trust is real? In this episode, Eric Stone shares practical advice from his book Jumpstart Your Workplace Culture. From leadership values to employee development, you'll walk away with powerful tools to transform your organization. The Top 3 Key Learnings 1. Culture is the catalyst for execution — Strong relationships, clear communication, and the right tools empower teams to perform at a high level. 2. Training must be practical and continuous — Combine corporate learning with real-time coaching to drive real growth. 3. Accountability builds trust when done right — Set expectations, provide support, and use accountability as a tool to grow, not to punish. About Eric Stone ERIC D. STONE'S passion for business led him to an influential twenty-six-year career at the iconic rental car company Enterprise Holdings, where he quickly became one of the most decorated Regional Vice Presidents in the company's history. His ability to connect and motivate employees from all different generations and demographics allowed his teams to sustain top-level results and a culture of pride. Eric attributes much of this success to his ability to create, ignite, and sustain a high-performance culture—one that enabled him to lead his teams through challenges like 9/11, the Great Recession, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Great Resignation—along with an extraordinary ability to adapt to the unexpected and help others do the same. Eric is the author of the award-winning book Jumpstart Your Workplace Culture and an international speaker on leadership, employee engagement, and creating high-performance organizations. He retired from Enterprise in 2018 and founded Clear Path Ventures, which specializes in guiding young professionals and businesses as they navigate their path to success. The two awards the book has received thus far are The Pinnacle and The International Book Awards. Resources Clear Path Ventures: https://www.ericdstone.com/ https://www.ericdstone.com/ Please, hit the follow button: Apple Podcast: http://cxgoalkeeper.com/apple Spotify: http://cxgoalkeeper.com/spotify We'd love to hear your thoughts — leave a comment and share your feedback! Follow Gregorio Uglioni on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorio-uglioni/ About Gregorio Uglioni: Transforming Business Into Value Generating Engines - Creating Long-Lasting Impact Leveraging Customer Experience - Host Of The Globally Recognized CX Goalkeeper Podcast “Customer Experience Goals” - Speaker at global events & at podcasts - Judge at International Awards - CX Lecturer for several institutions Listen to more podcasts on The Agile Brand network here: https://agilebrandguide.com/the-agile-brand-podcasts/

In this thought-provoking episode, Greg Verdino and Geoff Livingston sit down with media ecologist, leadership expert, and author Jack Myers for a wide-ranging conversation on the intersection of AI, leadership, creativity, and Taoist philosophy. Drawing on insights from his latest book, The Tao of Leadership, Jack shares why 3,000-year-old Taoist wisdom might be the perfect guide for navigating today's era of AI and exponential technological change. The conversation explores how principles like “leading by following” and “fusion flow” can help leaders move more fluidly through uncertainty, disruption, and accelerated innovation. Rather than building slow, rigid bridges to a future that keeps shifting, Jack advocates for fast-moving portals that help teams adapt in real time, led not just by technology but by deeply human values. Jack, Greg and Geoff also unpack the creative implications of AI, arguing that the real power lies not in replacement but in remix: combining machine-generated suggestions with human intuition, emotional nuance, and originality. Along the way, they touch on education, culture, risk-taking, and what it takes to lead through fear, data deluge, and systemic stagnation. With stories drawn from marketing, media, music, and even (wait for it…) Second Life, this episode offers a human-centered lens on a fast-evolving future and invites listeners to rethink not just how we work but how we imagine what's possible. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:57 The Relevance of Taoism in Leadership 05:30 AI and Technology: Embracing Change 08:08 Portals vs. Bridges: Navigating Change 10:43 Decisive Leadership in a Rapidly Changing World 16:17 Balancing Data and Humanity in Decision Making 19:04 Creativity and Innovation in the Age of AI 27:36 The State of Creativity in Media 29:13 AI as a Creative Partner 32:33 The Resistance to AI in Creative Fields 35:42 AI's Ubiquity in Everyday Tools 40:35 The Future of AI and Education 43:22 AI Reshaping Organizational Models   About Jack Myers Jack Myers is a pioneering media ecologist and influential thought leader whose work has put him at the forefront of technological, cultural, and generational change. Known for his visionary insight into emerging trends and deep expertise in organizational dynamics, he has served as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders at many of the world's most innovative companies, including General Motors, Comcast/NBCUniversal, Microsoft, CBS, TJX Corp, Aegis/Carat, Campbell Soup, Warner Bros. Discovery, Active International, and The Walt Disney Company. As the founder of The Myers Report and MediaVillage Education Foundation, the media industry's premier knowledge exchange platform, Jack helps organizations navigate disruption, unlock growth opportunities, and align strategy with the future. He is also a senior lecturer, award-winning author, and recipient of honors including a Peabody Award, International Book Awards, UJA Humanitarian Award, and Oscar and Emmy nominations. A graduate of Syracuse University and NYU Steinhardt, where he studied under media scholar Dr. Neil Postman, Jack brings a rare combination of media literacy, cultural fluency, and strategic foresight to leaders preparing their organizations for the age of AI, machine intelligence, and accelerating change.  For More About Jack, His Work, and The Tao of Leadership ·     https://www.jackmyers.com ·     https://www.jackmyers.com/themyersreport/ ·     https://www.mediavillage.com/ ·      https://www.jackmyers.com/visionary-blueprint-for-thriving-in-the-age-of-ai/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Roni Robbins, author of the book Hands of Gold. Hands of Gold capitalizes on Roni Robbins' nearly four decades as a published writer: a staff reporter for daily and weekly newspapers; a freelancer for national, regional, and digital publications. She is currently a freelance reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Medscape/WebMD, where she was previously an editor after serving as associate editor of the Atlanta Jewish Times.   Hands of Gold won, among others, the 2023 International Book Awards for multicultural fiction and the 2023 Global Book Awards gold medal for biographical-survival. In addition to the fiction awards, Robbins won three Simon Rockower Awards for Jewish journalism, including an investigative piece about Jewish seniors who feel “Out of Touch” in nursing homes. Hands of Gold begins and ends in a nursing home.   Selected as a touring author with the prestigious Jewish Book Council, Robbins appeared in one of the nation's largest Jewish book festivals. Hands of Gold consistently ranks high on Amazon's bestseller lists for biographical literary fiction and Holocaust biographies.   In my book review, I stated Hands of Gold is an amazing Jewish historical fiction. According to Roni, the story is loosely based on her Hungarian grandfather, but rather than write a family memoir, she chose to write a historical fiction about Sam Fox.   We meet Sam, first at his dying wife's side, and then travel back to see him as a young boy in Hungary at the turn of the 20th century. Sam's life is never easy. From Jewish hardships in the old country, to fleeing from Hungarian conscription, to stealing into first Canada, and then the US, to illness and poverty, Sam figures out how to find joy in a life that continuously throws him lemons.   And now, after 65 years of marriage, his dying wife, Hannah, tasks him with telling their children their parents' real history - with all the secrets - even secrets they have kept from one another.   This story is a wonderful family saga, filled with Jewish history and culture, determination, and religion. I found the details fascinating and often wondered which parts were true family history and which were merely the figment of Roni's imagination. I loved the book and believe you will, too!   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   You can follow Author Roni Robbins Website: https://www.ronirobbins.com/ FB: @roni.k.robbins X: @ronirobbins LinkedIn: @ronirobbins IG: @roni.robbins TikTok: @handsofgoldnovel   Purchase Hands of Gold on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/436tjq9 Ebook: https://amzn.to/4j0y3Uo   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #ronirobbins #handsofgold #historicalfiction #jewishfiction #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Interview with Roni Robbins, author of Hands of GoldHands of Gold won the 2023 International Book Awards for multicultural fiction and the 2023 Global Book Awards gold medal for biographical-survival. The novel was a finalist in the 2024 American Legacy Awards for multicultural fiction, earning a 5-star rating in the 2023 Readers' Choice Book Awards, best adult book, and was a finalist in the 2022 American Fiction Awards, family saga. It was also a quarterfinalist for historical fiction in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award contest.

What's the real difference between a serial cheater and a one-time “mistake”? And more importantly… was it your fault? In this episode, betrayal recovery coach Lora Cheadle breaks down the psychology behind repeat cheating, the myth of the accidental affair, and why even “good men” cheat. She also dismantles the biggest lie betrayed women believe: that they caused it. You'll learn how to spot the red flags of serial cheating, understand how partners justify their behavior, and reclaim your sanity, self-worth, and personal power—starting now. Top Three Takeaways: What really motivates serial vs. one-time cheaters The link between shame, trauma responses, and “fixing” behaviors How to release self-blame and recognize emotional manipulation Practical ways to rebuild trust with yourself (and maybe your partner) This episode is your permission slip to stop carrying the weight of someone else's choices. Truth Bombs to Remember: Cheating is Never a Mistake—It's a Series of Choices Whether your partner cheated once or many times, it wasn't an accident. Cheating is made up of thousands of small justifications before the big betrayal. Understanding that helps you release the illusion of control and start healing. You Are Not to Blame—Even If the Relationship Had Problems Having issues in a relationship does not justify betrayal. Blame-shifting (“you pushed me to cheat”) is manipulation. Even if you weren't perfect, you didn't cause the affair. The Best Defense is No Defense When your partner blames you, the most powerful response is: “You and I both know that's not true.” Engaging with lies makes them feel real. Refusing to engage is your power move. Ready to create your own Hot Girl Summer? Join us at SparkleAllSeason.com for a soulful, sexy, and supportive summer of confidence, connection, and comeback. It's your time to glow—inside and out! Link https://lora-cheadle.kit.com/347883581d Subscribe, Rate & Review: If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend and leave a review—it helps other women find the support they need! Betrayal Recovery Tool Kit Find Relief, Reclaim Yourself, and Rewrite Your Story Download your Betrayal Recovery Roadmap & Tool Kit at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com and start reclaiming yourself and your life today! Special Announcement!  Book Release Don't miss the release of Lora Cheadle's new book, “It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive,”. This essential guide differentiates between burnout and betrayal, offering five transformative steps to recovery. Available on Amazon. https://workplace-burnout.com/its-not-burnout-its-betrayal-5-tools-to-fuel-up-thrive/ Get your free downloadable guide on the “The Top Three Ways You Betray Yourself Every Day, and How to Stop” at www.burnoutorbetrayal.com. About Lora: Lora Cheadle is a betrayal recovery coach, attorney, and TEDx speaker who helps women heal from betrayal on an energetic, emotional, and ancestral level—while also providing legal guidance to help them navigate the practical complexities of infidelity and relationship transitions. She empowers women to rise from the ashes, reclaim their identity and self-worth, break free from repeating patterns, and step into their power with confidence, clarity, and grace. After being shattered by her husband's fifteen years of infidelity, Lora knows firsthand what it takes to transform devastation into an invitation for healing, freedom, and joy. Her unique approach blends deep emotional healing with tangible legal and life strategies, guiding women beyond betrayal into lives of unapologetic confidence and purpose. As the founder of Life Choreography Coaching & Advocacy, Lora provides comprehensive legal, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual support on demand. She believes that infidelity doesn't have to be the end of the dream you poured your heart and soul into—it can be the beginning of a life filled with sovereignty, connection, and joy. Licensed to practice law in California and Colorado, Lora is also a trauma-aware coach, clinical hypnotherapist, somatic attachment therapist, and advanced integrated energy practitioner. She is certified in yoga, mindfulness, group fitness, and personal training, bringing a holistic perspective to healing. She is the author of FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self (an International Book Awards Finalist and Tattered Cover Bestseller) and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive. She also hosts the podcast FLAUNT! Create a Life You Love After Infidelity and Betrayal. Based in Colorado, Lora is an adventure-seeker who loves travel, a great book, and saying yes to life's magic. Let's connect! Share your thoughts or questions from this episode with Lora at loracheadle.com. New episodes every week. Subscribe, like, share, and join Lora Cheadle on your journey to reclaim your sparkle and create a life you love. Special Offers from Our Sponsors!   Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this podcast! Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/FLAUNT   Are you ready to Rise, Reclaim, and Reign as the Queen of Your Life? Infidelity may have shaken your world, but it does not define you. You are powerful. You are worthy. And you are more than capable of creating a future filled with confidence, clarity, and joy. I'm here to walk beside you, giving you the perspective, permission, and proven tools to transform betrayal into your greatest awakening. Whether through one-on-one coaching or my on-demand Affair Recovery Programs, you'll gain the guidance and support to untangle yourself from the past, reclaim your power, and step boldly into your next chapter. Your transformation starts now! Learn more at www.AffairRecoveryForWomen.com and visit www.LoraCheadle.com for even more resources and inspiration.   READY TO START A BETTER CHAPTER? Step into the future you've always dreamed of with the power of transformative rituals with the Mindful Subscription Box. Get a monthly box full of crystals, aromatherapy, and other spiritual tools worth $120. You deserve high-quality gems, crystals, oils, and mindfulness tools for self-care that truly work. It's a monthly dose of self-love delivered right to your door!  Go to www.Mindfulsouls.com  and use Discount Code LORA30 for 30% off your order!   International Book Award, Finalist Motivational Self-Help, 2021 Tattered Cover Bestseller, 2019 Have you spent your life playing by the rules, only to realize those rules weren't made for you? What if you could break free—from expectations, from betrayal, from the roles you were taught to play—and reclaim your true self? FLAUNT! is your guide to stripping away societal conditioning, healing from the heartbreak of betrayal, and rediscovering the fierce, confident woman you were born to be. With humor, wisdom, and powerful, actionable steps, Lora Cheadle empowers you to rise above the narratives that have confined you and boldly choreograph a life that is smart, sexy, spiritual, and uniquely your own. It's time to stop living for others and start living for you. Buy Now on Amazon, or wherever books are sold.   It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive  Burnout isn't just exhaustion—it's a betrayal of your time, energy, and trust. This essential guide redefines burnout, exposing its hidden roots and equipping individuals, teams, and leaders with five powerful tools to reclaim their passion, purpose, and well-being. If you're ready to break free from burnout and step into a life of clarity, confidence, and fulfillment, this book is your roadmap. Available now on Amazon. Download your free guide, BURNOUT UNCOVERED: Fostering Candid Conversations for Teams at www.ItsNotBurnoutItsBetrayal.com.  

Ready to rise from the ashes of betrayal and reclaim your sparkle? This summer, it's not about revenge—it's about radiance. In this empowering episode, Lora Cheadle shares how to get your groove back after infidelity through confidence, embodiment, hormone health, nutrition, and joyful self-expression. Because healing isn't just emotional—it's physical, energetic, and spiritual too. From navigating menopause and libido shifts to eating for hormone balance, moving to feel strong and sensual, and finally ditching shame for good, you'll learn how wellness is the foundation for lasting recovery. Whether you're fresh in the fallout of betrayal or simply longing to feel sexy in your own skin again, this is your invitation to glow, heal, and rise—surrounded by a sacred community of women who get it. You don't have to do this alone. Let's make this your most liberated summer yet. Want the full roadmap to your comeback? This episode is just the beginning! We can't cover it all in one show—which is exactly why I created the 90-day Hot Girl Summer program. If you're ready for deeper support around hormone health, nutrition, movement, and healing in community with other amazing women, join us at SparkleAllSeason.com. Your most radiant, confident self is waiting. Top Three Takeaways: Healing is a full-body experience – Learn how somatic movement, hormone balance, nourishing food, and mindful self-care create the foundation for physical and emotional recovery. You're not broken—you're becoming – Infidelity may crack your identity, but it also opens the door to your next, most radiant self. Community is the container for transformation – Authentic connection with other women in a safe, sacred space is one of the fastest ways to reclaim your joy, beauty, and freedom.       This Episode Is For: Women who have been betrayed by an intimate partner and are ready to reclaim their confidence, reconnect with their body, and feel sexy, strong, and spiritually alive again—on their own terms. Especially helpful for women in perimenopause or menopause who are looking to transform their pain into power, in the company of other powerful women.   Ready to create your own Hot Girl Summer? Join us at SparkleAllSeason.com for a soulful, sexy, and supportive summer of confidence, connection, and comeback. It's your time to glow—inside and out!   Subscribe, Rate & Review: If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend and leave a review—it helps other women find the support they need!   Betrayal Recovery Tool Kit Find Relief, Reclaim Yourself, and Rewrite Your Story Download your Betrayal Recovery Roadmap & Tool Kit at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com and start reclaiming yourself and your life today!   About Lora: Lora Cheadle is a betrayal recovery coach, attorney, and TEDx speaker who helps women heal from betrayal on an energetic, emotional, and ancestral level—while also providing legal guidance to help them navigate the practical complexities of infidelity and relationship transitions. She empowers women to rise from the ashes, reclaim their identity and self-worth, break free from repeating patterns, and step into their power with confidence, clarity, and grace. After being shattered by her husband's fifteen years of infidelity, Lora knows firsthand what it takes to transform devastation into an invitation for healing, freedom, and joy. Her unique approach blends deep emotional healing with tangible legal and life strategies, guiding women beyond betrayal into lives of unapologetic confidence and purpose. As the founder of Life Choreography Coaching & Advocacy, Lora provides comprehensive legal, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual support on demand. She believes that infidelity doesn't have to be the end of the dream you poured your heart and soul into—it can be the beginning of a life filled with sovereignty, connection, and joy. Licensed to practice law in California and Colorado, Lora is also a trauma-aware coach, clinical hypnotherapist, somatic attachment therapist, and advanced integrated energy practitioner. She is certified in yoga, mindfulness, group fitness, and personal training, bringing a holistic perspective to healing. She is the author of FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self (an International Book Awards Finalist and Tattered Cover Bestseller) and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive. She also hosts the podcast FLAUNT! Create a Life You Love After Infidelity and Betrayal. Based in Colorado, Lora is an adventure-seeker who loves travel, a great book, and saying yes to life's magic. Let's connect! Share your thoughts or questions from this episode with Lora at loracheadle.com. New episodes every week. Subscribe, like, share, and join Lora Cheadle on your journey to reclaim your sparkle and create a life you love.   Special Offers from Our Sponsors! Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this podcast! Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/FLAUNT   Are you ready to Rise, Reclaim, and Reign as the Queen of Your Life? Infidelity may have shaken your world, but it does not define you. You are powerful. You are worthy. And you are more than capable of creating a future filled with confidence, clarity, and joy. I'm here to walk beside you, giving you the perspective, permission, and proven tools to transform betrayal into your greatest awakening. Whether through one-on-one coaching or my on-demand Affair Recovery Programs, you'll gain the guidance and support to untangle yourself from the past, reclaim your power, and step boldly into your next chapter. Your transformation starts now! Learn more at www.AffairRecoveryForWomen.com and visit www.LoraCheadle.com for even more resources and inspiration.   READY TO START A BETTER CHAPTER? Step into the future you've always dreamed of with the power of transformative rituals with the Mindful Subscription Box. Get a monthly box full of crystals, aromatherapy, and other spiritual tools worth $120. You deserve high-quality gems, crystals, oils, and mindfulness tools for self-care that truly work. It's a monthly dose of self-love delivered right to your door!  Go to www.Mindfulsouls.com  and use Discount Code LORA30 for 30% off your order!   International Book Award, Finalist Motivational Self-Help, 2021 Tattered Cover Bestseller, 2019 Have you spent your life playing by the rules, only to realize those rules weren't made for you? What if you could break free—from expectations, from betrayal, from the roles you were taught to play—and reclaim your true self? FLAUNT! is your guide to stripping away societal conditioning, healing from the heartbreak of betrayal, and rediscovering the fierce, confident woman you were born to be. With humor, wisdom, and powerful, actionable steps, Lora Cheadle empowers you to rise above the narratives that have confined you and boldly choreograph a life that is smart, sexy, spiritual, and uniquely your own. It's time to stop living for others and start living for you. Buy Now on Amazon, or wherever books are sold.   It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive  Burnout isn't just exhaustion—it's a betrayal of your time, energy, and trust. This essential guide redefines burnout, exposing its hidden roots and equipping individuals, teams, and leaders with five powerful tools to reclaim their passion, purpose, and well-being. If you're ready to break free from burnout and step into a life of clarity, confidence, and fulfillment, this book is your roadmap. Available now on Amazon. Download your free guide, BURNOUT UNCOVERED: Fostering Candid Conversations for Teams at www.ItsNotBurnoutItsBetrayal.com.         Transcript Lora Cheadle [00:00:01]: You're listening to Flaunt, find your sparkle and create a life you love after infidelity or betrayal, a podcast for women who've been betrayed by their intimate partner and want to turn their devastation into an invitation to reclaim them selves and their worth. Tune in weekly so you can start making sense of it all and learn how to be okay on the inside no matter what goes on on the outside. Download your free betrayal recovery toolkit at betrayalrecoveryguide.com. Lora Cheadle [00:00:35]: Who wants to get their groove back? Who wants to feel really good and sexy and strong and powerful and happy again after infidelity or betrayal. Who here was totally rocked by their partner's infidelity? And not only by their partner's infidelity and all that meant, but who here also feels old, feels ugly, feels like aging is really hard? Who here is going through perimenopause or menopause and is struggling to put it all together again because suddenly their body is changing? Yes. All of the above. And that's what this show is about. We are going to address all of that. We are going to address all the ways we feel bad. And let me just be clear. Infidelity is a huge emotional impact, but I also wanna talk about the it's not really the physical impact, but the psychological impact, which is different than emotional. Lora Cheadle [00:01:39]: The psychological impact of not feeling pretty enough or sexy enough or hot enough, it's really devastating. And I talk to all of you during our one on one sessions or in the Facebook group, and everybody talks about comparing themselves to the affair partner. And either way, if the affair partner is younger, thinner, hotter, it's devastating. And if the affair partner is older, heavier, frumpy, or uglier, it's devastating. It's devastating no matter what because of that psychological impact of it disrupts how we see ourselves and our belief of if we're the pretty one or we're the chosen one or we're the loved one. And it impacts our confidence in ways that are not superficial. And I think that's what I really wanna communicate to you in this show is wanting to feel pretty is not superficial. Wanting to age well is not superficial. Lora Cheadle [00:02:44]: Wanting to feel sexy is not trivial. We all want that. We want to look good. It feels good when you look in the mirror and you like what you see. It feels good when somebody smiles at you and says, hey, great shoes. I love that hair color. It feels good. That's this human connection thing, and that's something that we all want. Lora Cheadle [00:03:09]: And quite frankly, that's something that we deserve too. And that's what I really want to lean into in this episode. I wanna talk about health. I wanna talk about hormones. Perimenopause, menopause, the trauma that infidelity puts you through. I'll share my story a little bit later in the show, but it put this trauma put me into early menopause. Not sleeping messes with your hormones. Not being able to eat messes with your hormones. Lora Cheadle [00:03:40]: When your hormones are out of whack, your thinking is out of whack. You feel crazy because it's normal to feel crazy, but also you feel crazy probably because your body is not running in optimal condition because you are incredibly stressed. And when the body is in the state of incredible stress, it's not being vibrant and healthy and joyful. So many of you that I talk to talk about feeling old and ugly. And I know that after this happened, I was like, there's trauma in my face. I didn't used to have this droopy face. And now I have jowls, and now I have wrinkles and bags around my eyes because it was like I cried too much for too long, and then the the puffiness never went away. And then I was aging, and I was getting belly fat, and I was getting all these things that I never had before. Lora Cheadle [00:04:37]: And it just exacerbated everything that I was already feeling, and it just made everything so much worse. So that's what we're gonna talk about today. I wanna get really honest. I want you to reach out to me. I want you to share your story. I want you to just be like, amen, sister. You hear me? But I really want to talk about how it feels to be a woman, how it feels to be an aging woman, how it feels to be a menopausal woman, how it feels to be a betrayed woman, and how it feels to have your identity ruptured as well. My identity, I was always one of the pretty girls. Lora Cheadle [00:05:25]: That was my identity. I was always one of the chosen ones. I owned that as a piece of my identity for good or for bad, for right or for wrong. So when I found out that my husband cheated, it rocked my identity. Wait. I'm not one of the pretty girls? Wait. I wasn't one of the ones who was chosen? He chose somebody else and not me. What does that say about me? If if I'm not the vivacious one, if I'm not that then who am I? Because how could my own love, my own partner not choose me? And that's a lot. Lora Cheadle [00:06:08]: And I know that who ever you feel like you were as a piece of your identity, your partner's betrayal ruptured that as well. And for that, I am so sorry. I am so sorry. But I also want to say that this truly is a great opportunity to rebuild, to rebuild that identity. Yes. Maybe you can go back to the being the chosen one, being the pretty one, being the smart one, being whatever it is. But the way you're rebuilding yourself is with such authenticity because it's not reliant upon external validation. You're rebuilding yourself from the inside out. Lora Cheadle [00:06:48]: You are owning and claiming yourself and your identity. And if you wanna switch, if you wanna suddenly because become the wise one, you can do that too. But, again, you're rebuilding yourself from the inside out. As part of this I mean, this episode is gonna be powerful, but we can't change the world in fifty minutes, unfortunately. But as part of that, I have created a summer program for all of us. It's just a ninety day program. It's gonna be a lot of group work. I'm lovingly calling it, like, hot girl summer just because that's the silly, fun, fresh vibe I want us to move into. Lora Cheadle [00:07:30]: You know, at first, I thought about, like, I'm gonna do betrayal recovery, and I thought, no. There's such heaviness to that. This is hot girl summer, man. We're getting our groove back. I know we're not girls. I know we're women, but it's this is hot girl summer. We're gonna play. We're gonna put on our self tanner. Lora Cheadle [00:07:49]: We're gonna get a new haircut maybe. We're gonna find an outfit that feels good. We're gonna go socialize and connect and learn new things. We're gonna get into our bodies. We're gonna dance. Oh, are we gonna dance this summer, ladies? We are gonna dance, dance, dance. We're gonna take care of our spirits. We are going to heal the collective feminine. Lora Cheadle [00:08:15]: We are going to create such a strong, powerful, sacred sisterhood that whatever happens in your future, in your daughter's future, in your aunt's future, in your mother's future, in your grandmother's future, in your sister's futures cannot be denied. Because the strength of our shared bond, the strength of our joy, the strength of our power in reclaiming our joy, our fun, our vivacious energy is just gonna send ripples to the world, and that is my intention. I'm working on the details now, but it's ninety days, And you'll be able to sign up at sparkleallseason.com. So you can reach out to me if you have any questions, but otherwise, sparkleallseason.com, and we are gonna get our groove back. We're gonna be hot, sexy, fun, loving girls this summer, and we're gonna slip right into our joy. Now I am not talking about bypassing. I am talking about doing the work. I'm talking about staying connected to our heart, staying presence. Lora Cheadle [00:09:23]: If we need to grieve, grieve. But I'm also talking about allowing ourselves to come back online, taking care of ourselves, nurturing our wellness, our health, figuring it out so we can figure it out. And isn't that funny? In order to figure out this whole trauma infidelity, in order to figure it out, we have to figure ourselves out. Because the truth of the matter is we need to feel optimal. We need to be in an optimal state in order to have the resources, the capacity to do the deep soul work to heal the wound of betrayal. And that's what we're gonna do. We're gonna hold the work on both sides, the high joy and the deep pain, and we're gonna go there. We're gonna go there on both ends, merge them in the center, which is the heart, with each other, and bring it forward, birth it into the world. Lora Cheadle [00:10:31]: So enough about that sparkleallseason.com. You're going to love it, and let's get on with the show for the day. Okay. I'm gonna start by telling you a little story. When I found out about my husband's betrayal, life, I thought, was really on the precipice of being really good. My youngest was about to go away to college. I was dancing some burlesque. I was feeling so good. Lora Cheadle [00:11:04]: It was like, I finally have time to get in shape, to cook meals that I want to cook, to sleep in and not always have to be rushed, you know, to get my kids up and worry about things like that. I can start traveling with my husband. I'm gonna do all these wonderful things. I'm gonna start taking care of me. And then I found out. And this trauma was so severe that it sent me into early menopause, which I didn't really know was a thing. But here's how that happened. Trauma puts us in a state of fight, flight, or freeze. Lora Cheadle [00:11:51]: It hijacks our nervous system. We start pumping out cortisol. I was not feeling good, as I'm sure you know. It does not feel good at all. I couldn't sleep. I absolutely could not sleep to save my life. So many of you tell me the exact same thing too. Like, you just can't sleep, which also wreaks havoc on your body, on your hormones. Lora Cheadle [00:12:21]: Eating was awful. I I couldn't digest. I wasn't hungry, but then I would just start eating, and nothing tasted good. I got no joy out of the food. And sometimes I would just overeat because I was sitting there eating, and then sometimes I would forget to eat. And then sometimes I would try to eat, and I was nauseous. And I couldn't eat. I did not drink my water. Lora Cheadle [00:12:52]: During the struggle with my husband for his phone, when I found out all the texts and everything, my toe broke. So I couldn't even walk. So the normal working out and dancing that I had done, I could no longer do. And the combination of all of that stress, all of that trauma, no sleeping, inadequate nutrition, no working out, all of that, sent my body into early menopause. I mean, my periods just stopped. And And it was one of those things that sometimes you don't know that you don't know. It just stopped. And I wasn't really too much aware of it. Lora Cheadle [00:13:40]: It just stopped and other things I was thinking about. So it's not like I went to my doctor. I'm not sure if my doctor would have said or known what to do anyway, and I just moved on. But here's the thing. When you're going through perimenopause, your emotion your emotions, your hormones are up and down, and your emotions are up and down, and the the level of brain fog is up and down. And it's normal. Perimenopause is a roller coaster ride, and there's no medical test for perimenopause because the hormones peak and valley. So it would depend on where you test. Lora Cheadle [00:14:26]: You would need to, like, test every single day to find out where your hormones are. Oh, estrogen's up today. Oh, progesterone's down today. Oh, there's no test for perimenopause. The test for perimenopause is do you feel a little bit scattered and chaotic and out of control? Are your periods sporadic? That is something that happens to some people, but not everybody. So how much of what you're feeling is anxiety due to the affair, and how much of what you're feeling might be perimenopause or menopause? How much of it is your hormones? And it's really hard to differentiate and to tell. And to some degree, it doesn't really matter. You just know it feels awful, but to some degree, it does matter because you can be supported for your hormones. Lora Cheadle [00:15:20]: And if you're going to a psychiatrist and you're having problems with your mental health and sleeping, they might be giving you medication and rightfully so because if you're having some psychotic breaks if you can't sleep, having medication, having that support in the short term is definitely helpful. But what about hormonal support too? What would it be like also to maybe have an estrogen patch or to take progesterone? What might it be like to have your hormones balanced? Last week, I went to Chalene Johnson's camp b more, and it was amazing. It was a ton of fun. It was in Vegas. And the founder of MidiHealth was there as well as many other physicians who specialize in menopause. And it was shocking to me how simple and how accessible hormone replacement is and what a big impact it can have on the way we feel. I had heard, like, probably so many of us, that, oh, you gotta be careful with hormones. Oh, you gotta be careful. Lora Cheadle [00:16:31]: It can cause cancer. In fact, a new study came out two weeks ago that kind of debunks a lot of the old research that was done because the old research was done on, like, synthetic estrogens, not some of these bioidenticals. It was done some were done on rats, not even on women. And there are so many different factors that were not taken into consideration. So I've kinda had this belief, like, oh, you really have to be careful with that. And it doesn't really matter. Why would we wanna extend our childbearing years anyway? Well, here's what I learned at that conference from many of these physicians. Estrogen in our body helps with cognitive function. Lora Cheadle [00:17:18]: It helps with our cardiovascular health. It helps with bone density. It helps us age well, and it helps us think clearly. And most importantly, it makes us feel good. It can get rid of that brain fog. It can make us feel more alert. Progesterone. I started taking progesterone. Lora Cheadle [00:17:44]: It makes you sleep at night. It is better than I've ever had with anything with magnesium or melatonin or any of those other sleep aids. Progesterone is amazing. My body was craving progesterone. I didn't even realize that I had some brain fog going on. I didn't realize some of the, you know, the achiness, the heaviness, the weight gain, things like that. They were hormonal. When I feel better in my body, I feel more more like I can take on the world. Lora Cheadle [00:18:21]: When you feel better in your body, you are going to feel more confident, more secure. When you are able to think clearly, when you were able to sleep at night, you're gonna have far more capacity. Now I'm not saying everybody has to do hormone replacement. There are contraindications, and if you just don't want to, you just don't have to. But what I am saying is there's a lot of really good education out there, who I started using was MidiHealth, m I d I, Health. They are they're like online physicians. It's a real physician. They're covered by insurance, but they're all specialists in women's health. Lora Cheadle [00:19:08]: They're all specialists in hormone replacement. They're all specialists in everything that's going on. So even if you have no interest in hormone replacement, see a women's health physician, see a women's health specialist so you can start taking care of your body, sleeping better, regulating yourself better, and feeling better. So that was the first thing that I learned, and that was the first thing that I wanted to talk to you about because I wish somebody would have talked to me about that. I wish somebody would have asked. You know? Did you know that trauma can kick you into early menopause? No. I did not know that. Did you know that being kicked into early menopause can have devastating effects on long term bone density? No. Lora Cheadle [00:19:57]: I didn't know that. Did you know there's cardiovascular implications for menopause? No. I didn't know that. So these are some of the things. There's an impact. It's not just that you don't have your period anymore. It impacts everything. And for me, I'm definitely interested in cognitive decline. Lora Cheadle [00:20:19]: I don't want cognitive decline. I'm interested in bone health. I'm interested in longevity. I'm interested in feeling and looking good for as long as I can. Yes. It's part of the aging gracefully, but it's also aging healthily. And I don't want to be the frail old lady who can't get out of bed. So what I wanna move into next, because I feel like hormones are kind of that basic foundation, but that next level up, that next layer is the health, the nutrition. Lora Cheadle [00:20:55]: And I don't know about you, but nutrition was really hard during the betrayal recovery process. I mean, early on, you can't eat. The things that sound good are not necessarily healthy. And I just kind of lost all of that. Adequate nutrition is essential for our brains, for our bodies. And I'm not gonna spend a ton of time about talking about this because we all know it. We all know it. But what I am gonna talk about is that accountability and the reminders of how do I nurture and nourish myself. Lora Cheadle [00:21:37]: I'm not just cramming in food to get to my next meeting. This is feeding my soul. This is feeling my body. This is fueling what I'm going to look and feel like in ten years, in twenty years. And what I do now has a direct impact on how I will feel then. And that's this part of my hot girl summer is I want us to remember that and to start developing some habits around drinking healthy waters, taking if you wanna take your vitamins, your minerals. I have some thoughts on different supplements. I have some thoughts on different vitamins, but, obviously, you do you because I don't know your medical history. Lora Cheadle [00:22:27]: But things like taking a really good multivitamin, taking vitamin d. Vitamin d is something that's essential, and so many of us are deficient in vitamin d. And when you are low in vitamin d, it can lead to depression. Well, again, hello. Going through infidelity is very depressing. I need all the support. I need all the help that I can get. So, yeah, let me supplement my vitamin d. Lora Cheadle [00:22:57]: If it's gonna help, it needs help. It can help. The other thing is b vitamins. We burn a lot of b vitamins when we're under stress. Burn, burn, burn, burn, burn. Supplementing with your b vitamins can help give you that energy to help keep you online so you can manage the stress. Magnesium. There's seven forms of magnesium, which I didn't know, but they're all seven forms are utilized in our bodies differently and they can help us relax. Lora Cheadle [00:23:27]: Well, do you need some sleep support? Maybe magnesium can help. Maybe vitamin d for the depression. Maybe vitamin b, the b complex for your stress. Like, there's some simple things that we can do. And no. I'm not talking about, like, pedaling high end vitamins. I I know I know there's some high end things out there that are really, really great and really, really effective and things like that. But by the same token, there are so many things you can just go to Costco and pick up a big old bottom of bottle of b complex, and it's gonna help. Lora Cheadle [00:23:59]: And it's in service of not only getting you through this present moment, but in building the body that you want ten years from now, twenty years from now. Whether you're with this partner or with a new partner or you're gloriously on your own, don't you wanna be vibrant and strong and healthy and happy? Yeah. I don't wanna look like the haggard woman who has been through hell and back. I wanna look through look like the strong, powerful woman I feel like inside. And to me, it's really that blend of that inside, I want to feel strong. Outside, I want to look strong. Inside, I want to feel beautiful. Outside, I wanna look beautiful. Lora Cheadle [00:24:43]: I want congruence between how I look and how I feel. It's not that I'm decorating this body to impress other people or attract a new partner or impress my, you know, my husband. I want to look how I feel and I want to feel good. And I wanna look like I feel good. And I wanna look at myself in the mirror and smile and be like, yeah. And I wanna look down at my body, and I wanna like what I see, and I want to hike, and I want to run around, and I want to break out into a dance break when a song comes on that I really like and not be like, oh, ow. I can't do it. Oh, oh, oh. Lora Cheadle [00:25:25]: I want to take on the world, and I wanna look like I wanna take on the world. So that's why I mentioned nutrition. And then closely following nutrition is fitness. And again, I'm not preaching that you need to go change your life and have a fitness routine. Although I think you know this about me, maybe not. I've taught fitness since 1988. '19 '80 '8. I graduated from high school in '87. Lora Cheadle [00:25:56]: I started teaching aerobics in 1988, and I have pretty much taught nonstop since then. All forms of group exercise. I love group exercise. Not only do you get a fun, good workout, but you have a fun community. You've got a schedule. You go to the club at a certain time. You've got your class. You've got your regulars. Lora Cheadle [00:26:18]: You've got the music. You're moving. Whether it's, like, the hardest workout or the easiest workout or somewhere in between doesn't sometimes matter. It just matters that you're out there and you're moving and you're grooving and you're connected and people notice when you're gone. And that's nice. It's nice to be in a community of other people doing healthy things and to have people notice when you're gone. And in my community, we do, like, these little group happy hours about twice a year. We'll just meet at a restaurant or go see a movie, and we'll just connect because we're supporting each other and it's fun. Lora Cheadle [00:26:56]: And and in my case, I teach up at the rec center now, and most of the women in my class are in their seventies. But it's a beautiful connection, And we all care about each other and being fit feels good. Now here's the psychological component of fitness beyond all of the regular components. Like you will live longer. You will have a better quality of life. You will look better. You, like, you will have less aches, pains, ailments, all of that. There is no downside to having a fitness program. Lora Cheadle [00:27:35]: But I think what I really want to talk about is the somatic piece of fitness that I think gets overlooked a lot of times. Somatics is just another word for using the body, and we can use our body to make us feel a certain way. So I wish you could just talk back to me here. What are some of the words that you think about about how infidelity made you feel? It made me feel weak. It made me feel stupid. It made me feel ugly. It made me feel worthless. It made me feel broken. Lora Cheadle [00:28:11]: It made me feel all of those things. Think about all of those things that infidelity made you feel. K. Got your list? Now here's what's magic about that. What kind of exercise is the opposite of that? Take the word that you feel. I felt crushed. I felt broken. What is the opposite of crushed and broken? Maybe it's expanded. Lora Cheadle [00:28:47]: Instead of crushed, I'm expanded. That's where flaunt comes from. Instead of crumpled, we are flaunting. We are expanded. Instead of broken, we are whole. Instead of weak and stupid, we are strong and powerful. First step is taking the word that you feel. Second step is finding the word that is on the opposite side of that, and the third step is doing that thing physically. Lora Cheadle [00:29:22]: When you feel weak and broken, get to the gym and lift some weight. Show your strength. Move that body. I am broken, and I am weak, and I'm pumping this iron, and I'm doing squats. And you don't even really need to know what what to do. You can just go to the weight room and read the directions on the weights. If you were feeling agitated, you know that feeling where you're like, I can't settle down. I can't settle down. Lora Cheadle [00:29:52]: I can't settle down. And you're twitchy. That's adrenaline pumping through your body. Get it out. Don't let it twitch. It's trying to get out. Shake. Dance. Lora Cheadle [00:30:03]: A lot of my somatic processing songs in my program, we do shaking and we do dancing, move it out. That could be a great Zumba class, a great dance class. Shake it, move it, twist it, twirl it, aerobics. Move it. If you were like, I'm so trapped, run. Get on the treadmill, walk, run, sprint, do something. But instead of being trapped, set yourself free. Do you need flexibility and flow? Maybe you need yoga because you feel stuck. Lora Cheadle [00:30:43]: How many of you raise your hand? Raise your hand. How many of you have said I feel so stuck? Let's try some breathing yoga and stretch. Let's get you unstuck physically. Let's get into those hip flexors. Let's get into the hamstrings. Let's stretch the waist and the back. Let's stretch the heart and get you unstuck. When you do physically that thing, it helps bring online what you want to feel because we can feel and sense our bodies. Lora Cheadle [00:31:18]: And it's hard. It's really, really hard to have an amazing workout where you've lifted some weights and you feel powerful and strong and you've pushed through and you've done something difficult. And maybe you've spent some time on a stair master or in a class, and you're you're sweaty and you're wrung out, but you're strong and powerful, it's hard to go around feeling sorry for yourself when you've worked out. When you have done something that builds your body and you have constructed yourself, it's really hard to feel broken because you were providing yourself with evidence that you were not broken. The evidence is look who I am. The evidence is look at what this body can do. The evidence is feeling yourself differently. So that's that fitness piece. Lora Cheadle [00:32:12]: Yes. Fitness is important. There's nothing I can tell you knew about that probably, but let's talk about the psychological impact of fitness, and that's where I want you to focus. And that's where we're gonna be focusing during our ninety days together in our little hot girl summer. We're going to start proving to ourselves. I still got it. Or maybe I got it for the first time, but we're going to be using our bodies, not in a punishing way. Like I gotta do 12 more reps, but in a flowy, dancy, sexy way. Lora Cheadle [00:32:48]: And one of the things that I'm gonna bring in is a lot of the sexy dance. I think, you know, I dance burlesque. I've I've got many different yoga less burlesque classes, and we're gonna do that together. We're gonna do that together live on Zoom, or you can watch the replay just in short chunks, just in, like, thirty minute, quote, exercise chunks. But we're gonna learn some of the moves. We're gonna learn how to flow. We're gonna learn how to embody and hold that energy because that was taken from you. Your sensuality, your sexuality, your feeling of being chosen and desired was taken from you when your partner cheated. Lora Cheadle [00:33:33]: And it is time to take that back. Your joy, your pleasure for you, not for anybody else. So I'm gonna teach you how to get in your body, how to move in a way that feels sensuous to you. You're gonna learn the moves and it's gonna be fun. And here's what I wanna say about that. Can this be triggering? Oh, yes. It can be triggering. And if you're sitting here thinking, I love hate this, Lora. Lora Cheadle [00:34:04]: I hear you. I love hate it too. Because there's so much societal conditioning about what it means when a woman is sexy. Ah, that's scary. Scary, scary, scary. It's not scary. It's who you are. You have been conditioned to not be fully expressed in your body. Lora Cheadle [00:34:24]: You have been told, oh my God, what will people think? There's a lot of layers of conditioning. And no, we can't really undo it all in ninety days, but you know what? We're gonna take a really good start. We're going to get you into your body. We are going to get you flowing freely. You can have your camera off. You can be alone at home and nobody's gonna know. And this is what I want you to know. Most people cry. Lora Cheadle [00:34:50]: Most people cry at some point during my sexy dance classes because we're out of our heads and we're into our bodies and we are loving ourselves. We're not talking anything over the top here. We're talking shoulder rolls. We're talking hips circles. We're talking peeling the glove off and twinkling our fingers up our leg. We're talking flirty, sexy, fun moves, but it can be so triggering. So triggering. And my ask for you is to let those tears flow. Lora Cheadle [00:35:23]: Let your heart open. Notice where you feel uncomfortable and just love yourself through that. And then at the end of the day, at the end of the class, at the end of the summer, you're just gonna be laughing and feeling so much more confident and free and expressed in who you are. So these are those pieces. Let's talk about hormones. Talk to your doctor, go to Mini Health. Send me a message. I can talk to you about some stuff. Lora Cheadle [00:35:59]: I'm clear on the other side, but get yourself feeling better. Hormones are powerful. And if they're out of whack, everything is gonna be out of whack. And this is not about a hormonal woman. No. No. No. No. Lora Cheadle [00:36:13]: No. This is about how can I support myself so I can be in my right mind and I can feel competent and confident again? Nutrition, fitness, wellness, sensuality, expression. The other thing that I think is really important and often gets downplayed, but just this whole concept of beauty and aging. And we talked about this a lot at, Shailene Johnson's Can't Be More last week. They had some plastic surgeons there, and they talked about all the different procedures that were available from nose jobs to, like, the eyelid lifts to face lifts and deep plane lifts and the different kinds of lasers. And there's so much out there. And I think my biggest takeaway from that was it doesn't matter what you do or what you don't do. But what does matter is that you feel comfortable and confident in your own skin. Lora Cheadle [00:37:12]: And, yeah, we're all gonna age. And, yeah, things are gonna shift and change, but are you happy? And it's that again, it's that inward and that outward. What can I do to build myself up inside, and what can I do to make the outsides match my big beautiful inside? And a couple weeks ago, I went and had IPL. That's the pulse laser on my face for dark spots. I even had it done on the back of my hands. And it was one of those things that I'm cut not really disappointed, but not thrilled with the results on my face. But, oh my god, so thrilled with my hands. I didn't realize how the dark spots on my hands really made me feel. Lora Cheadle [00:37:57]: And now I look down and I have these, like, beautiful white hands. And I'm like, oh, this is amazing. It makes me feel really good. And my commitment to myself is that I'm gonna start leaning in more. I have an appointment for Botox tomorrow. Again, I'm not talking full level face lift. If you wanna have a full level face lift, do it. But I'm gonna start exploring some things. Lora Cheadle [00:38:25]: I've had Botox in the past, and it was fine. But I'm like, now I'm just gonna go. Before I was, like, very conservative. Oh, let's do a little bit around my eyes before my TEDx because I I just don't want these smile lines. And let's just do some in my forehead, but let's go light. And I feel like the energy I'm going in with tomorrow is more like, hey. What can you do? What do you see? What what might make me a little bit happier here? And, again, not for the sake of just being beautiful from all of this stuff. But you know what? How can I support me? And even if it was superficial, I mean, let's just call that out. Lora Cheadle [00:39:02]: Even if it's just total superficial and I wanna be hot, who cares? It's my life. Right? I gotta do me. I wanna look good. I don't care when I look bad, but I like to look good too. Because I have built my confidence to that level that it doesn't matter, and I'm okay because I'm doing this for me. I'm not doing this for somebody else. This takes me back. If you have read my book, Flaunt, drop your cover, and reveal your smart, sexy, and spiritual self, one of the terms that I coined was the term naked self worth. Lora Cheadle [00:39:40]: And same thing, I know some people are triggered by that. They're like, naked, infidelity. Oh, we can't talk about sex. We can't talk about sex because this was a sexual injury. Okay. Hang with me. Yes. Can that be triggering? Yes. Lora Cheadle [00:39:52]: Hearing about sex, is that triggering? Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Becoming intimate again with your partner. Difficult. Lora Cheadle [00:39:58]: Yes. Triggering. Yes. But here's the thing. Ignoring it doesn't make it go away. Ignoring your own sensuality, sexuality, beauty, fun, joy, it's not about them. It's about you. It's not about, I wanna look so good that I'm going to that it's like a revenge makeover. Lora Cheadle [00:40:23]: Even if it is, let it be. It's about you. If you want to look good at whatever level, look good. But the concept of naked self worth is that you are just as comfortable in your own skin with yourself fully propped up, makeup, hair, filter on the phone, 10 pounds gone, that your level of confidence and self awareness as as your perfect ideal self is the same level as your confidence if you were woken up out of a deep sleep, had to put your 20 year old glasses on, your holy sweats, and run to the grocery store and you just ran into somebody? That, yes, you can acknowledge not looking my best now, but my level of self worth is the same. I have naked self worth, meaning I don't need anything else to make me worthy. I know that I am worthy for who I am. I know that flawed, broken, messy, whatever is a part of who I am, and I accept that. And that's what I want us to build this summer, but forever. Lora Cheadle [00:41:42]: I want us to build that level of self worth, that level of naked self worth that no matter what happens, I'm on it. I've got this. I am worthy. I am connected. I honor myself. And it's a lot about that sovereignty and that self honoring. How much are you respecting and honoring and loving yourself day in and day out? For me, this is for me. That does include doing some beauty rituals. Lora Cheadle [00:42:16]: That does include doing my little, you know, face lift not face lift, face facial patches. What are those little things? Like, you do a facial and you lay there and you put a little mask on your face. I've got so many of the little fun beauty things. I have, like, the Nura laser. I have, the Ferrero bear. I do fun things on my face. I just got my haircut today. I do my own color. Lora Cheadle [00:42:45]: I hate getting my nails done, but I do that periodically. But I want to feel good. So what are the things that I'm doing to care for myself because I want to feel good? I want my body to be in good shape. I want to learn new makeup tricks for women with older skin. My eyes are starting to sag. What can I do differently? I've recently changed my eye shadow because it didn't work the same way that it used to work. I've experimented with facial exercises. Like, I'm doing all of these things because it's fun, because I want to feel good. Lora Cheadle [00:43:25]: And when I do things that make me feel good, then I feel better. I still have that self worth and that self confidence, but it gives me a lift. And what I want for you is that lift too. What I want for you is permission to go do whatever the heck you need to do. I want you to have permission to buy the new clothes or get the makeover or go see the hair specialist or go to a med spa and see see what it would take. See what somebody recommends, whether it's fillers or Botox or a facial or whatever. Go check it out. You have my permission. Lora Cheadle [00:44:09]: You have my permission to make yourself feel as beautiful and as worthy and as sacred and as adored and as pampered as you want. And if you're like, Ick, I don't want any of it. Perfect. Know what makes you happy and lean into that. Do what makes you happy. This is all about flaunt. That first step of flaunt is f, find your fetish. I want to be girly. Lora Cheadle [00:44:40]: I want to have fun. I want to be beautiful. I want to feel sexy and powerful and strong in my own skin. I don't wanna feel frumpy. I don't wanna feel out of shape. I don't wanna feel embarrassed. I don't wanna feel like I hate my body. I hate my clothes. Lora Cheadle [00:44:56]: I hate my hair. I hate my face. I don't want to look at my summer vacation photos and be like, oh God, I don't want that experience. So I'm going to lean in to changing it. This is that sovereign peace. This is that power peace. We are not victims of life. We are not victims of aging, victims of circumstance, or even victims of infidelity. Lora Cheadle [00:45:23]: What are the things that you can do to get your groove back, to take your groove back? What are the things that you can do to take back control of your life, of yourself, of your mental well-being, and to start having fun again? Friendship is hugely important. Connection is hugely important. As you know, if you're in my Facebook group, so many of the infidelity and betrayal recovery, like Facebook and support groups, are bitch sessions. We do not need another bitch session. I do not need another bitch session. It does not help. What we need is connection, community, support. What we need is to be able to have deep conversations, real conversations, meaningful conversations. Lora Cheadle [00:46:05]: What we need to be able to say is, this is what I'm struggling with with intimacy. How did you get through it? Is this an aging thing? Maybe this is a hormonal thing. Maybe this has nothing to do with my relationship. Maybe this is my hormones. And to have somebody say, yes. Did you know estradiol vaginal cream can really help with vaginal dryness? I mean, sometimes it is that simple. Sometimes we get we waste. We waste so much time in our heads feeling like we're broken. Lora Cheadle [00:46:37]: Oh my god. What's wrong? I will never be able to enjoy sex again. I'll never be able to love my partner again. I'm never gonna be able to love myself again. I'm broken. I'm there's solutions out there. Let me tell you. There are solutions for everything. Lora Cheadle [00:46:55]: We just need to be vulnerable enough to ask, and we need to create that safe space. And that is my intention is I want to create this safe space for all of us so we can talk and we can share. I'm I'm feeling crazy about this. I'm feeling stressed about that. I don't know what to do here. Let's try this. Ask your doctor that. Have you tried this? Let's do this workout together. Lora Cheadle [00:47:21]: Tell me about those tears. Because that is the only way we are going to get ourselves back. The more we hide, it's so valid if you don't wanna tell everybody in your world about the infidelity. So valid. I get that. But it's also hiding a lot that you're going through, and we can't heal when we're in hiding. We have to heal with each other. So many of the women that I coach, they want weekly sessions because it's a place to talk. Lora Cheadle [00:47:52]: It's a place where they can show up and share, and they can ask hard questions because they have nobody else to talk to, because they're tired of being judged. And it's just so refreshing to be able to talk and connect. And that's what we're gonna create here. We're gonna create this community where you can talk to people, where you can say this is what's going on so you can get the help. Because like I said, there's solutions out there. It's just that sometimes we even have a hard time describing what the problem is. And that was something that the director of MidiHealth talked a lot about. She said that so often women don't they don't know what their symptoms are because the symptoms change. Lora Cheadle [00:48:35]: Because like in perimenopause, when I said earlier, the hormones go up and down and up and down. For a week, you might have a hard time sleeping. For another week, it might be joint pain. For another week, it might be irritability. For another week, it might be night sweats. For another week, it might be a random hot flashes. Things happen and then women are like, I don't even know. I have all of these random little symptoms, and they don't make any sense, and they're not consistent. Lora Cheadle [00:49:02]: And a lot of the medical providers have not been trained to recognize and realize when hormones are fluctuating, your symptoms will fluctuate. You're not crazy. You do not need a pat on the knee. You do not need to be told to deal with it. You need to talk to other people who are like, oh my god. Let me tell you. I feel crazy too. Let me tell you my symptoms are up and down or all over the place, but this is what balanced them out. Lora Cheadle [00:49:29]: Let me tell you. This is how I felt. Let me tell you. This is what I was afraid of. This is what I was so afraid of, getting intimate with my partner again. And I had all these insecurities about my body and my performance and if I was good enough. So let's talk about that, shall we? Okay. Let's talk about that. Lora Cheadle [00:49:46]: Who talks about that? Don't you wish everybody just talked about that? And then we all knew what each other knows. Because when we all share with each other about what we all know, pretty soon we're getting a more and more complete picture of what it really is rather than staying stuck in our head or reading random articles articles online. And, yes, there can be some amazing stuff online, but there can also be a lot of harmful stuff online and a lot of stuff written from a man's perspective or a woman who has not been through what you've been through's perspective. So come together, whether it's this ninety day program with me and all of us, or whether it's with somebody else, make sure it's a healthy community. Make sure the focus is acceptance, is curiosity, is being vulnerable, being authentic, and asking the hard questions. Make sure it's on solutions that make you feel better, that you're not shamed for or shut down for. Give yourself everything that you need and ultimately know that you deserve to feel really good. You deserve to feel really strong, free, healthy, vibrant, and joyful, and that you can. Lora Cheadle [00:51:10]: Infidelity is not a death sentence. It does not mean the whole rest of your life is ruined. It just means that you need to integrate this thing, this awful thing into your heart, into your life in a new and powerful way. One of the stories that I have shared in the past, and I'll share it again real quick here, is when I was in Peru, I did a plant medicine journey, and I never thought I would have done something like that. The long and the short was it was about integration of the ugly into what I had thought was my perfect, beautiful, amazing life. I mean, after all, I had worked fifty some years on creating perfection. Right? I had done it all right, and all of a sudden, I'm given this. And how do I integrate this? And what I learned is some things can't be beautifully integrated. Lora Cheadle [00:52:17]: They just can't. Some things just are, and they are ugly, and they are a part of it. And we can't dress things up, and we can't love it away. We just have to deal with it. We just have to let it be there, and we have to let it be ugly. And, you know, I'll share the full story again next week because we're we're getting close on time here. But it's a powerful story about integrating that ugliness in our life and just accepting it, that it is what it is. We can't sugarcoat. Lora Cheadle [00:53:00]: We can't pretend. We just have to be with what is. So I really hope you join me this summer. I hope you join me for ninety days of connection and fun and adventure and friendship and ritual and dance and beauty and joy and strength and power and all of that. I really hope you join me. Sparkleallseason.com for more information and to sign up. And you know me, I'm always available. If you wanna reach out, reach out. Lora Cheadle [00:53:33]: We can Zoom. You can send me an email, and I can answer all of your questions. But what I want you to know more than anything is you can get your groove back. You can get your groove back and then some. You can move into midlife, second chapter, third act, whatever it is, with so much passion and joy and freedom, and you could be the fullest, most vibrant version of yourself, maybe that you have ever been. So thank you for listening. As usual, always remember to flaunt exactly who you are because who you are is always more than enough. Lora Cheadle [00:54:20]: Tune in next time to flaunt, find your sparkle, and create a life you love after infidelity or betrayal with Lora Cheadle every Wednesday at 7AM and 7PM Eastern Standard Time on syndicated DreamVision seven radio network. Uncover the truth of what's possible for you on the other side of betrayal and develop the skills and strategies necessary to embrace the future and flourish today. Download your free Betrayal Recovery Toolkit at betrayalrecoveryguide.com.

This is part two of the Why Did They Cheat? series—a four-part journey to help you decode betrayal, find your footing, and reclaim your power.   Is an emotional affair really “just” a friendship? Is a one-night stand easier to forgive than a years-long emotional betrayal? In this revealing episode, betrayal recovery coach and attorney Lora Cheadle breaks down the core differences between emotional and physical affairs—and why each one requires a different healing process. Learn how each type of betrayal impacts your identity, body, and soul—and how to start rebuilding yourself from the inside out. Top 3 Takeaways: Emotional Affairs Cut Deeper Than We Realize Emotional betrayals often feel more painful because they involve secrets, emotional intimacy, and being shut out of your partner's inner world. They strike at your identity and your sense of worth. Physical Affairs Activate Shame and Insecurity Physical infidelity can trigger body shame, fears about sexual adequacy, and deep questions around desirability—especially in a culture that already pressures women to look and perform a certain way. Healing Requires the Right Tool for the Right Wound Emotional betrayal heals best through somatic (body-based) practices, while physical betrayal often needs emotional and spiritual processing. True healing includes repairing your relationship with yourself before your partner.

Today, we're diving into a complex and nuanced topic—raising daughters in today's world. Joining me for this conversation is Cathy Adams, a longtime friend of the pod, powerhouse in the parenting space, and champion of mindful, connected parenting. Her latest book, which takes center stage in today's discussion, is Restoring Our Girls: How Real Conversations Shape Our Daughters' Lives, Help Them with Teen Challenges, and Remind Them That They Matter. With her background as a clinical social worker, certified parent coach, and former child and family therapist—as well as her experience as a mom of three daughters and university professor—Cathy brings a rich, multifaceted perspective to this important topic. In this episode, Cathy and I explore the unique challenges girls face today, from societal pressures and cultural conditioning to navigating a fast-paced, often judgmental world. We discuss the importance of parents addressing their own emotional baggage, being mindful of their reactions, and recognizing how fear can hold us back from having the messy but meaningful conversations our daughters need. Cathy also shares strategies for creating judgment-free spaces where girls feel heard, validated, and supported in becoming their authentic selves.   About Cathy Adams Cathy Cassani Adams, LCSW, co-hosts the long-running Zen Parenting Radio podcast and founded the Zen Parenting Conference in Chicago. She is the author of Zen Parenting and Living What You Want Your Kids to Learn (both Nautilus Award and International Book Award winners) and her upcoming 2025 release, Restoring Our Girls. Cathy is a clinical social worker, certified parent coach, former elementary school educator, and yoga teacher. She was a blogger for The Huffington Post and a former columnist for Chicago Parent Magazine. She previously worked as a Child and Family Therapist and Clinical Educator at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and now teaches in the Sociology and Criminology Department at Dominican University. She lives outside Chicago with her husband, Todd, and their three daughters.   Things you'll learn How cultural conditioning and societal expectations on girls can impact them (and what we need to know about it) Why parents must address their own emotional baggage to avoid projecting it onto their children How being mindful of our own reactions in the moment will help us communicate more effectively with our children The role fear plays in preventing meaningful conversations which leads to missed connection opportunities The benefits of engaging in messy and imperfect conversations for promoting authenticity How to create a judgment-free space where girls feel heard and validated to support their emotional growth   Resources Zen Parenting website and resources Restoring Our Girls: How Real Conversations Shape Our Daughters' Lives, Help Them with Teen Challenges, and Remind Them That They Matter by Cathy Adams Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World by Cathy Adams Zen Parenting 2025 Summit Zen Parenting on Instagram Cathy Adams on Zen Parenting & Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World (Tilt Parenting podcast) Zen Parenting on Facebook Zen Parenting Radio podcast Getting Aligned Through Parenting and Marriage Challenges, with Zen Parenting's Cathy and Todd Adams (Tilt Parenting podcast) Pop Culturing Podcast Rescuing Our Sons: 8 Solutions to Our Crisis of Disaffected Teen Boys by Dr. John Duffy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this powerful episode of the Passion Struck podcast, host John R. Miles explores four transformative ways you can Live Out Loud and fully embrace your authentic self. Drawing inspiration from the life and wisdom of Maya Angelou, John explores the journey of reclaiming your voice, living with purpose, and breaking free from the fears and societal pressures that often keep us quiet. He offers 4 actionable strategies for reconnecting with your inner truth, confidently expressing who you are, and making intentional choices that align with your values.Full show notes and resources can be found here:  https://passionstruck.com/4-inspiring-ways-to-live-out-loud/SponsorsBabbel is the new way to learn a foreign language. The comprehensive learning system combines effective education methods with state-of-the-art technology! Right now, get SIXTY percent off your Babbel subscription—but only for our listeners, at Babbel dot com slash PASSION.Stop hair loss before it's gone for good. Hims has everything you need to regrow hair. Start your free online visit today at “Hims dot com slash PASSIONSTRUCK.”Quince brings luxury products like Mongolian Cashmere, Italian Leather, Turkish Cotton and Washable Silk to everyone at radically low prices.Go to “Quince dot com slash PASSION” for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.--► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to:https://passionstruck.com/deals/In this episode, you will learn:  How to reclaim your voice and live authenticallyThe power of intentional, purpose-driven choicesOvercoming fear and societal expectationsPractical steps for living out loud and making a differencePassion Struck is $.99 For a Limited Timehttps://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/—The book was selected by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024 and received numerous accolades, including Best Non-Fiction Book at the International Book Awards, the Melanie P. Smith Reader's Choice Award, Business Minds Best Book 2024, a Gold Medal from the Non-Fiction Book Awards, and the Eric Hoffer Book Award.Unlock Your Best Year Yet: Join The Passion Struck Weekly Challenges!Prepare to embark on a life-changing journey with our weekly Passion Struck challenges. This isn't just a series of tasks; it's a comprehensive quest toward personal fulfillment, growth, and self-discovery. Every week introduces a new challenge, carefully crafted to enhance every aspect of your life.Why Take The 50-Week Challenge?Unearth New Perspectives: Each week unveils new viewpoints, skills to acquire, or untapped strengths.Push Your Boundaries: Embrace challenges that extend your comfort zone and amplify your capabilities.Join a Supportive Community: Connect with a dynamic group of individuals on the same path, offering encouragement, inspiration, and solidarity.Benefit from Expert Guidance: As your mentor, I'll provide insights, support, and professional advice to help you through each challenge.What Awaits You?Diverse Challenges: Addressing physical health, mental sharpness, emotional resilience, and spiritual enrichment.Practical Actions: These are straightforward, achievable steps that easily blend into your daily life.Weekly Encouragement: Newsletters featuring tips, success stories, and encouragement to keep you motivated.Exclusive Resources: Access to unique materials, expert interviews, and tailored advice as a subscriber.Start Your Transformative JourneySigning up is the first step toward a year of growth and self-discovery. Overcome each challenge and become an inspiration to others.How to BeginSubscribe to Our Newsletter: Fill in your details to join the challenge and receive your weekly guide.Initiate with Your First Challenge: Start your adventure with an engaging task delivered to your inbox.Engage with Our Online Community: Exchange experiences and find support in our exclusive group.Embrace a Year of Evolution: Prepare for a year where each week brings you closer to your best self.Catch More of Passion StruckCheck My solo episode on The Power of Choice — Why Our Choices Are PowerfulWatch my interview with Robin Steinberg on Humanizing Justice Through CompassionCan't miss my episode with Jeffrey C. Walker On The Criticality of Collaboration in Systems ChangeMy episode with Lori Gottlieb on Embracing Self-Compassion for a Better LifeCatch my solo episode on 7 Reasons Why Acts of Kindness Are More than Meets the EyeLike this show? Please leave us a review here-- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!How to Connect with JohnConnect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles and on Instagram at @john_R_Miles.Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMilesSubscribe to our YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@passionstruckclipsWant to uncover your profound sense of Mattering? I provide my master class with five simple steps to achieving it.Want to hear my best interviews? Check out my starter packs on intentional behavior change, women at the top of their game, longevity, and well-being, and overcoming adversity.Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/

On Passion Struck, John is joined by Michael Marquardt, former Chair of the American Cancer Society and CEO of Epi-One, to explore groundbreaking breakthroughs in early cancer detection. The two dive deep into how epigenetic signals in the DNA molecule are revolutionizing how we diagnose cancer, offering hope for earlier and more effective treatments. Don't miss this insightful conversation on the future of cancer detection!His personal experiences with cancer, including the loss of his first wife, have driven his dedication to revolutionizing cancer detection and treatment. The episode shed light on the advancements in cancer research and the critical role of early detection in improving outcomes for cancer patients.Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/michael-marquardt-breakthroughs-cancer-detection/SponsorsBabbel is the new way to learn a foreign language. The comprehensive learning system combines effective education methods with state-of-the-art technology! Right now, get SIXTY percent off your Babbel subscription—but only for our listeners, at Babbel dot com slash PASSION.Stop hair loss before it's gone for good. Hims has everything you need to regrow hair. Start your free online visit today at “Hims dot com slash PASSIONSTRUCK.”Quince brings luxury products like Mongolian Cashmere, Italian Leather, Turkish Cotton and Washable Silk to everyone at radically low prices. Go to “Quince dot com slash PASSION” for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.--► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to:https://passionstruck.com/deals/JUST $0.99 FOR A LIMITED TIMEOrder a copy of my book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today!  Recognized as a 2024 must-read by the Next Big Idea Club, the book has won the Business Minds Best Book Award, the Eric Hoffer Award, the International Book Awards for Best Non-Fiction, the 2024 Melanie P. Smith Reader's Choice Contest by Connections eMagazine, and the Non-Fiction Book Awards Gold Medal. Don't miss the opportunity to transform your life with these powerful principles!In this episode, you will learn:The American Cancer Society has funded grants for 50 young researchers who have gone on to win the Nobel Prize.The American Cancer Society focuses on three pillars: research, patient support, and advocacy.Sedentary lifestyle and Western diets are contributing factors to the rise in cancer cases.EpiOne, a biotech startup, is pioneering early cancer detection through epigenetic signals on the DNA molecule.Early detection is crucial in improving cancer survival rates and treatment outcomes.EpiOne's technology can detect cancer signals at stage zero, allowing for early intervention and treatment.All Things Michael Marquardt: https://marquardtglobal.com/Catch More of Passion StruckCan't miss my episode withJulie Fleshman on How PanCAN Is Raising the Pancreatic Cancer Survival RateListen to my interview withDr. Lynn Matrisian on the Frontlines of Pancreatic Cancer – Education, Awareness, and ProgressWatch my episode with Bill Potts on Beat Cancer by Being Your Own Best AdvocateCatch my interview with Dr. Michael Pishvaian on Why Hope Is the Key to Fighting Pancreatic CancerLike this show? Please leave us a review here-- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!

In this episode of Passion Struck, host Jon R. Miles interviews Hala Taha, a successful podcaster and CEO of Yap Media. Hala  emphasizes that branding is synonymous with consistency, highlighting the importance of maintaining uniform messaging to establish a recognizable and trustworthy brand presence. By consistently repeating four or five key points, you can create automatic engagement where people readily share your content because they understand and resonate with your brand message.Hala explains the LinkedIn algorithm, highlighting the significance of high-quality content, engagement metrics, and weighted viral actions like shares with captions. She also stresses the importance of direct messages (DMs) in increasing visibility on LinkedIn.Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/hala-taha-optimize-content-for-explosive-growth/SponsorsBabbel is the new way to learn a foreign language. The comprehensive learning system combines effective education methods with state-of-the-art technology! Right now, get SIXTY percent off your Babbel subscription—but only for our listeners, at Babbel dot com slash PASSION.Stop hair loss before it's gone for good. Hims has everything you need to regrow hair. Start your free online visit today at “Hims dot com slash PASSIONSTRUCK.”Quince brings luxury products like Mongolian Cashmere, Italian Leather, Turkish Cotton and Washable Silk to everyone at radically low prices. Go to “Quince dot com slash PASSION” for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.--► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to:https://passionstruck.com/deals/JUST $0.99 FOR A LIMITED TIMEOrder a copy of my book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today!  Recognized as a 2024 must-read by the Next Big Idea Club, the book has won the Business Minds Best Book Award, the Eric Hoffer Award, the International Book Awards for Best Non-Fiction, the 2024 Melanie P. Smith Reader's Choice Contest by Connections eMagazine, and the Non-Fiction Book Awards Gold Medal. Don't miss the opportunity to transform your life with these powerful principles!In this episode, you will learn:The importance of disassociating your identity from your job title and company to build a personal brand.Strategies for overcoming rejection and turning failures into opportunities for growth.Steps to define your personal brand, including identifying values, target audience, and consistent messaging.The significance of utilizing different social media platforms based on target audience and content optimization.Understanding the LinkedIn algorithm, including factors like spam filters, content scoring, and weighted viral actions.Tips for optimizing content on LinkedIn, such as focusing on shares with captions and engaging with DMs to increase visibility and engagement.All Things Hala Taha: https://youngandprofiting.com/Catch More of Passion StruckCan't miss my episode withRusty Shelton on How You Build Your Authority AdvantageListen to my interview withHilary Billings on the Psychology of Attention, Mastering Short-Form Video, and Personal Brand BuildingWatch my episode with Mimi Bouchard on Unleashing the Amazing Power of ActivationsCatch my interview with Jen Gottlieb on How to Create Your Own Success by Being SeenListen to Neil Patel on How You Build a Powerful BrandLike this show? Please leave us a review here-- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!

In this episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles, we dive into the fascinating world of visualization for success and how it helped transform Jim Carrey from a struggling actor to a Hollywood superstar. Discover how Carrey used the power of visualization to manifest his famous $10 million paycheck and learn the science-backed techniques you can apply to your own life.Host John R. Miles unpacks the psychology behind visualization, offering practical tips to turn your goals into reality. Whether you want to grow personally, advance in your career, or achieve something extraordinary, this episode will provide actionable insights and inspiring lessons from Jim Carrey's journey.Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/the-power-of-visualization-for-success/SponsorsBabbel is the new way to learn a foreign language. The comprehensive learning system combines effective education methods with state-of-the-art technology! Right now, get SIXTY percent off your Babbel subscription—but only for our listeners, at Babbel dot com slash PASSION.Stop hair loss before it's gone for good. Hims has everything you need to regrow hair. Start your free online visit today at “Hims dot com slash PASSIONSTRUCK.”Quince brings luxury products like Mongolian Cashmere, Italian Leather, Turkish Cotton and Washable Silk to everyone at radically low prices.Go to “Quince dot com slash PASSION” for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.--► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to:https://passionstruck.com/deals/In this episode, you will learn:  How Jim Carrey visualized his success and achieved his dreamsThe neuroscience of visualization and how it worksPractical steps to integrate visualization into your daily routineThe importance of combining visualization with persistence and hard workJoin John R. Miles as he uncovers how these four key principles can transform your inner dialogue, helping you harness the power of being wrong to unlock new levels of wisdom, strength, and personal growth. Embrace the journey of continuous improvement and discover how being wrong can be a catalyst for profound transformation.Passion Struck is $.99 For a Limited Timehttps://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/—The book was selected by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024 and received numerous accolades, including Best Non-Fiction Book at the International Book Awards, the Melanie P. Smith Reader's Choice Award, Business Minds Best Book 2024, a Gold Medal from the Non-Fiction Book Awards, and the Eric Hoffer Book Award.Unlock Your Best Year Yet: Join The Passion Struck Weekly Challenges!Prepare to embark on a life-changing journey with our weekly Passion Struck challenges. This isn't just a series of tasks; it's a comprehensive quest toward personal fulfillment, growth, and self-discovery. Every week introduces a new challenge, carefully crafted to enhance every aspect of your life.Why Take The 50-Week Challenge?Unearth New Perspectives: Each week unveils new viewpoints, skills to acquire, or untapped strengths.Push Your Boundaries: Embrace challenges that extend your comfort zone and amplify your capabilities.Join a Supportive Community: Connect with a dynamic group of individuals on the same path, offering encouragement, inspiration, and solidarity.Benefit from Expert Guidance: As your mentor, I'll provide insights, support, and professional advice to help you through each challenge.What Awaits You?Diverse Challenges: Addressing physical health, mental sharpness, emotional resilience, and spiritual enrichment.Practical Actions: These are straightforward, achievable steps that easily blend into your daily life.Weekly Encouragement: Newsletters featuring tips, success stories, and encouragement to keep you motivated.Exclusive Resources: Access to unique materials, expert interviews, and tailored advice as a subscriber.Start Your Transformative JourneySigning up is the first step toward a year of growth and self-discovery. Overcome each challenge and become an inspiration to others.How to BeginSubscribe to Our Newsletter: Fill in your details to join the challenge and receive your weekly guide.Initiate with Your First Challenge: Start your adventure with an engaging task delivered to your inbox.Engage with Our Online Community: Exchange experiences and find support in our exclusive group.Embrace a Year of Evolution: Prepare for a year where each week brings you closer to your best self.Catch More of Passion StruckCheck My solo episode on The Power of Choice — Why Our Choices Are PowerfulWatch my interview with Robin Steinberg on Humanizing Justice Through CompassionCan't miss my episode with Jeffrey C. Walker On The Criticality of Collaboration in Systems ChangeMy episode with Lori Gottlieb on Embracing Self-Compassion for a Better LifeCatch my solo episode on 7 Reasons Why Acts of Kindness Are More than Meets the EyeLike this show? Please leave us a review here-- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!How to Connect with JohnConnect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles and on Instagram at @john_R_Miles.Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMilesSubscribe to our YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@passionstruckclipsWant to uncover your profound sense of Mattering? I provide my master class with five simple steps to achieving it.Want to hear my best interviews? Check out my starter packs on intentional behavior change, women at the top of their game, longevity, and well-being, and overcoming adversity.Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/

Welcome to another episode of Passion Struck! In this episode, John R. Miles engages with Rob Kalwarowsky, a renowned expert in leadership and workplace dynamics, to dissect the challenges posed by toxic leadership. Rob shares his personal experiences and professional insights on how bad bosses can erode team morale and hinder productivity. Through a candid conversation, they explore practical approaches to dealing with toxic leaders, emphasizing the importance of resilience, self-awareness, and fostering a positive work culture. This discussion is a powerful resource for anyone facing difficult leadership or striving to create a healthier organizational environment.Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/rob-kalwarowsky-secrets-to-conquering-bad-bosses/SponsorsBabbel is the new way to learn a foreign language. The comprehensive learning system combines effective education methods with state-of-the-art technology! Right now, get SIXTY percent off your Babbel subscription—but only for our listeners, at Babbel dot com slash PASSION.Stop hair loss before it's gone for good. Hims has everything you need to regrow hair. Start your free online visit today at “Hims dot com slash PASSIONSTRUCK.”Quince brings luxury products like Mongolian Cashmere, Italian Leather, Turkish Cotton and Washable Silk to everyone at radically low prices.Go to “Quince dot com slash PASSION” for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.--► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to:https://passionstruck.com/deals/JUST $0.99 FOR A LIMITED TIMEOrder a copy of my book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today!  Recognized as a 2024 must-read by the Next Big Idea Club, the book has won the Business Minds Best Book Award, the Eric Hoffer Award, the International Book Awards for Best Non-Fiction, the 2024 Melanie P. Smith Reader's Choice Contest by Connections eMagazine, and the Non-Fiction Book Awards Gold Medal. Don't miss the opportunity to transform your life with these powerful principles!In this episode, you will learn:The impact of toxic leadership on employees and the workplaceThe importance of self-awareness and empathy in effective leadershipStrategies for dealing with a toxic boss or work environmentThe role of mindset, context, and metrics in leadership developmentThe significance of self-leadership and self-authorizationWays to express needs authentically and openly in the workplaceThe correlation between self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and empathy in leadershipResources available for further learning and development in leadership skillsCheck Out Rob's Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/1okVCyCJjdw?si=DpxKDKk04hEXY8LRCatch More of Passion StruckWatch my solo episode on The 6 Key Steps to Bold Risk-Taking for Personal Growth.Can't miss my episode with Jacob Morgan on the Vital Power of Leading With VulnerabilityListen to my interview withJames Rhee On How You Lead Change through KindnessCatch my interview with Gerry Hussey on How You Lead Yourself to Infinite PotentialListen to Seth Godin on Why We Need Systems Change to Save the PlanetLike this show? Please leave us a review here-- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!

Welcome to another episode of Passion Struck! Host John R. Miles interviews Shalinee Sharma, a leading math learning expert, and CEO of Zearn, a math learning platform. Sharma discusses the importance of math education and debunks common myths surrounding math learning. She emphasizes the need for belief and belonging in math classrooms, highlighting the benefits of understanding, problem-solving, and creativity in mathematics. Sharma also explores mathematics's universal beauty and mystique, showcasing its role in everyday life and the universe. Shalinee Sharma is the author of "Math Mind: The Simple Path to Loving Math."Full show notes and resources can be found here:  https://passionstruck.com/shalinee-sharma-the-world-needs-more-math-minds/SponsorsBabbel is the new way to learn a foreign language. The comprehensive learning system combines effective education methods with state-of-the-art technology! Right now, get SIXTY percent off your Babbel subscription—but only for our listeners, at Babbel dot com slash PASSION.Stop hair loss before it's gone for good. Hims has everything you need to regrow hair. Start your free online visit today at “Hims dot com slash PASSIONSTRUCK.”Quince brings luxury products like Mongolian Cashmere, Italian Leather, Turkish Cotton and Washable Silk to everyone at radically low prices.Go to “Quince dot com slash PASSION” for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.--► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to:https://passionstruck.com/deals/JUST $0.99 FOR A LIMITED TIMEOrder a copy of my book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today!  Recognized as a 2024 must-read by the Next Big Idea Club, the book has won the Business Minds Best Book Award, the Eric Hoffer Award, the International Book Awards for Best Non-Fiction, the 2024 Melanie P. Smith Reader's Choice Contest by Connections eMagazine, and the Non-Fiction Book Awards Gold Medal. Don't miss the opportunity to transform your life with these powerful principles!In this episode, you will learn:The importance of math education and debunking common myths about mathThe benefits of math education, including problem-solving skills and creativityThe significance of numeracy and its universal language in mathematicsHow math can soothe the soul and provide a sense of beauty and patternsThe value of belonging and membership in the context of learning mathAll things Shalinee Sharma: https://about.zearn.org/math-mind-bookCatch More of Passion StruckWatch my solo episode on The 6 Key Steps to Bold Risk-Taking for Personal Growth.Can't miss my episode with Jacob Morgan on the Vital Power of Leading With VulnerabilityListen to my interview withJames Rhee On How You Lead Change through KindnessCatch my interview with Gerry Hussey on How You Lead Yourself to Infinite PotentialListen to Seth Godin on Why We Need Systems Change to Save the PlanetLike this show? Please leave us a review here-- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!

In this solo episode of the Passion Struck podcast, host John R. Miles delves into the transformative journey of Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, and explores the dangers of overconfidence. Ray's early career crisis shattered his illusion of infallibility and taught him invaluable lessons about humility, self-awareness, and the importance of admitting mistakes. These insights became foundational in his approach to investment and management, contributing to the immense success of Bridgewater Associates. John also discusses the broader implications of overconfidence across various fields, including business, sports, and everyday decision-making, and offers practical strategies for cultivating humility and making intentional choices. Join John R. Miles as he uncovers how embracing these principles can lead to personal and professional growth.Full show notes and resources can be found here: SponsorsBabbel is the new way to learn a foreign language. The comprehensive learning system combines effective education methods with state-of-the-art technology! Right now, get SIXTY percent off your Babbel subscription—but only for our listeners, at Babbel dot com slash PASSION.Stop hair loss before it's gone for good. Hims has everything you need to regrow hair. Start your free online visit today at “Hims dot com slash PASSIONSTRUCK.”Quince brings luxury products like Mongolian Cashmere, Italian Leather, Turkish Cotton and Washable Silk to everyone at radically low prices.Go to “Quince dot com slash PASSION” for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.--► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to:https://passionstruck.com/deals/In this episode, you will learn:  https://passionstruck.com/5-ways-overcome-hidden-dangers-of-overconfidence/Ray Dalio's Early Career Crisis: How an overconfident prediction nearly derailed his career.The Importance of Humility: Lessons on embracing humility and its impact on decision-making.Self-Awareness: The role of self-awareness in recognizing and mitigating overconfidence.Admitting Mistakes: Why normalizing the admission of mistakes is crucial for growth.Foundational Principles: How Dalio's experiences shaped his investment and management strategies.Broader Implications of Overconfidence: Insights into how overconfidence affects various fields like business, sports, and everyday life.Practical Strategies: Tips for cultivating humility and making intentional, disciplined choices.Join John R. Miles as he uncovers how these four key principles can transform your inner dialogue, helping you harness the power of being wrong to unlock new levels of wisdom, strength, and personal growth. Embrace the journey of continuous improvement and discover how being wrong can be a catalyst for profound transformation.https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/—Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! The book was selected by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024 and received numerous accolades, including Best Non-Fiction Book at the International Book Awards, the Melanie P. Smith Reader's Choice Award, Business Minds Best Book 2024, a Gold Medal from the Non-Fiction Book Awards, and the Eric Hoffer Book Award.Unlock Your Best Year Yet: Join The Passion Struck Weekly Challenges!Prepare to embark on a life-changing journey with our weekly Passion Struck challenges. This isn't just a series of tasks; it's a comprehensive quest toward personal fulfillment, growth, and self-discovery. Every week introduces a new challenge, carefully crafted to enhance every aspect of your life.Why Take The 50-Week Challenge?Unearth New Perspectives: Each week unveils new viewpoints, skills to acquire, or untapped strengths.Push Your Boundaries: Embrace challenges that extend your comfort zone and amplify your capabilities.Join a Supportive Community: Connect with a dynamic group of individuals on the same path, offering encouragement, inspiration, and solidarity.Benefit from Expert Guidance: As your mentor, I'll provide insights, support, and professional advice to help you through each challenge.What Awaits You?Diverse Challenges: Addressing physical health, mental sharpness, emotional resilience, and spiritual enrichment.Practical Actions: These are straightforward, achievable steps that easily blend into your daily life.Weekly Encouragement: Newsletters featuring tips, success stories, and encouragement to keep you motivated.Exclusive Resources: Access to unique materials, expert interviews, and tailored advice as a subscriber.Start Your Transformative JourneySigning up is the first step toward a year of growth and self-discovery. Overcome each challenge and become an inspiration to others.How to BeginSubscribe to Our Newsletter: Fill in your details to join the challenge and receive your weekly guide.Initiate with Your First Challenge: Start your adventure with an engaging task delivered to your inbox.Engage with Our Online Community: Exchange experiences and find support in our exclusive group.Embrace a Year of Evolution: Prepare for a year where each week brings you closer to your best self.Catch More of Passion StruckCheck My solo episode on The Power of Choice — Why Our Choices Are PowerfulWatch my interview with Robin Steinberg on Humanizing Justice Through CompassionCan't miss my episode with Jeffrey C. Walker On The Criticality of Collaboration in Systems ChangeMy episode with Lori Gottlieb on Embracing Self-Compassion for a Better LifeCatch my solo episode on 7 Reasons Why Acts of Kindness Are More than Meets the EyeLike this show? Please leave us a review here-- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!How to Connect with JohnConnect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles and on Instagram at @john_R_Miles.Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMilesSubscribe to our YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@passionstruckclipsWant to uncover your profound sense of Mattering? I provide my master class with five simple steps to achieving it.Want to hear my best interviews? Check out my starter packs on intentional behavior change, women at the top of their game, longevity, and well-being, and overcoming adversity.Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/

Welcome to another episode of Passion Struck! Today, we delve into the intricacies of communication, project management, and team dynamics with our remarkable guest, Clint Padgett, CEO and President of Project Success. Clint is also the author of "How Teams Triumph: Managing by Commitment" and the host of the "Conversation with Clint" podcast on the Forbes Podcast Network.He shares insights on managing by commitment rather than micromanagement, fostering trust and accountability within teams. Clint also discusses the unique challenges and complexities involved in planning major global events like the Olympics, highlighting the importance of collaboration and face-to-face interactions in building successful project teams. Through his experiences and expertise, Clint provides valuable strategies for maximizing team performance and achieving project success.SponsorsBabbel is the new way to learn a foreign language. The comprehensive learning system combines effective education methods with state-of-the-art technology! Right now, get SIXTY percent off your Babbel subscription—but only for our listeners, at Babbel dot com slash PASSION.--► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to:https://passionstruck.com/deals/Order a copy of my book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today!  Recognized as a 2024 must-read by the Next Big Idea Club, the book has won the Business Minds Best Book Award, the Eric Hoffer Award, the International Book Awards for Best Non-Fiction, the 2024 Melanie P. Smith Reader's Choice Contest by Connections eMagazine, and the Non-Fiction Book Awards Gold Medal. Don't miss the opportunity to transform your life with these powerful principles!Full show notes and resources can be found here:  https://passionstruck.com/clint-padgett-on-team-performance-excellence/In this episode, you will learn:you will learn about the importance of communication,the power of face-to-face conversations in breaking down silos,the significance of managing by commitment rather than micromanagement,and insights into the complexities of planning for major global events like the Olympics.All things Clint Padgett: https://clintonmpadgett.com/Catch More of Passion StruckWatch my solo episode on The 6 Key Steps to Bold Risk-Taking for Personal Growth.Can't miss my episode with Jacob Morgan on the Vital Power of Leading With VulnerabilityListen to my interview withJames Rhee On How You Lead Change through KindnessCatch my interview with Gerry Hussey on How You Lead Yourself to Infinite PotentialListen to Seth Godin on Why We Need Systems Change to Save the PlanetLike this show? Please leave us a review here-- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!

In this episode of Passion Struck, I had the incredible privilege of welcoming Rachel Rodgers, a powerhouse of empowerment and financial wisdom. Rachel is the CEO and founder of Hello7, a multi-million dollar company dedicated to helping diverse entrepreneurs earn more money and build wealth. Her first groundbreaking book, "We Should All Be Millionaires," sparked a revolution in mindset, inspiring thousands to reimagine their relationship with money. Today, we delve into her highly anticipated companion guide, "Million Dollar Action," which provides a step-by-step roadmap to making wealth happen.Rachel shares her journey from being an intellectual property attorney to starting a coaching business focused on wealth building. She emphasizes the importance of transitioning carefully and testing new ventures as side hustles before fully committing. We discuss the startling statistics about women entrepreneurs and the wealth gap, highlighting the need for financial security and empowerment.SponsorsBabbel is the new way to learn a foreign language. The comprehensive learning system combines effective education methods with state-of-the-art technology! Right now, get SIXTY percent off your Babbel subscription—but only for our listeners, at Babbel dot com slash PASSION.--► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to:https://passionstruck.com/deals/Order a copy of my book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today!  Recognized as a 2024 must-read by the Next Big Idea Club, the book has won the Business Minds Best Book Award, the Eric Hoffer Award, the International Book Awards for Best Non-Fiction, the 2024 Melanie P. Smith Reader's Choice Contest by Connections eMagazine, and the Non-Fiction Book Awards Gold Medal. Don't miss the opportunity to transform your life with these powerful principles!Full show notes and resources can be found here:  https://passionstruck.com/rachel-rodgers-on-how-you-build-wealth-abundance/In this episode, you will learn:The importance of taking responsibility for financial decisions and improving control over themThe significance of forgiveness in financial matters, especially forgiving oneself for past mistakesThe impact of mindset shifts on one's ability to see opportunities and abundanceThe value of making million-dollar decisions that align with abundance and growthThe role of community in supporting and holding individuals accountable for their financial goalsAll things Rachel Rodgers: https://rachelrodgers.com/Catch More of Passion StruckWatch my solo episode on The 6 Key Steps to Bold Risk-Taking for Personal Growth.Can't miss my episode withRusty Shelton on How You Build Your Authority AdvantageListen to my interview withHilary Billings on the Psychology of Attention, Mastering Short-Form Video, and Personal Brand BuildingCatch my interview with Jen Gottlieb on How to Create Your Own Success by Being SeenListen to Seth Godin on Why We Need Systems Change to Save the PlanetLike this show? Please leave us a review here-- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!Show Less

Dr. Aaron Ahuvia, a renowned expert on brand love, delves into the powerful concept of brand love and its profound impact on consumer behavior. He illustrates how brand love transcends traditional marketing, emphasizing creating meaningful and lasting connections with consumers. Drawing from his acclaimed book, "The Things We Love," Dr. Ahuvia explores people's deep emotional bonds with objects and how these bonds shape personal identity.In this episode, Dr. Ahuvia also examines the influence of social media, AI, and chatbots on our emotional connections. He reveals the surprising potential for deep emotional ties with digital entities and the broader implications for human relationships, emphasizing the balance between intrinsic and extrinsic motivations in our relationships with objects and people. Relatedness, competence, and autonomy are crucial in building fulfilling connections.Order a copy of my book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today!  Recognized as a 2024 must-read by the Next Big Idea Club, the book has won the Business Minds Best Book Award, the Eric Hoffer Award, the International Book Awards for Best Non-Fiction, the 2024 Melanie P. Smith Reader's Choice Contest by Connections eMagazine, and the Non-Fiction Book Awards Gold Medal. Don't miss the opportunity to transform your life with these powerful principles!Full show notes and resources can be found here:  https://passionstruck.com/aaron-ahuvia-why-we-love-objects-how-defines-us/In this episode, you will learn:Brand love is about creating meaningful connections with consumers to establish emotional attachments to products, brands, or organizations.Dr. Aaron Ahuvia, a leading expert on brand love, discusses the psychology behind forming emotional bonds with objects and brands.Understanding the distinctions between loving things and loving people can provide insights into behaviors and relationships.The psychology of love can help us understand future relationships with AI, including the potential for deep emotional connections with chatbots.Chatbots with emotional intelligence can impact our emotional lives and relationships with humans and AI.The humanization of products, where we attribute human traits to objects, can affect our personal identity and sense of self.All things Aaron Ahuvia: https://thethingswelove.com/about-aaron/SponsorsBrought to you by Clariton, fast and powerful relief is just a quick trip away. Ask for Claritin-D at your local pharmacy counter. You don't even need a prescription! Go to “CLARITIN DOT COM” right now for a discount so you can Live Claritin Clear.--► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to:https://passionstruck.com/deals/Catch More of Passion StruckWatch my solo episode on The 6 Key Steps to Bold Risk-Taking for Personal Growth.Can't miss my episode withRusty Shelton on How You Build Your Authority AdvantageListen to my interview withHilary Billings on the Psychology of Attention, Mastering Short-Form Video, and Personal Brand BuildingCatch my interview with Jen Gottlieb on How to Create Your Own Success by Being SeenListen to Seth Godin on Why We Need Systems Change to Save the PlanetLike this show? Please leave us a review here-- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!

In this captivating episode of Passion Struck, we're doing something special by sharing an episode from the System Catalysts podcast, hosted by my friends Jeff Walker and English Sall. They interview Yemi A.D., founder of Moonshot, an accelerator for young changemakers. Yemi shares his inspiring journey from his childhood in the Soviet Union to his success in the arts, entertainment, and advertising industries. His story underscores three key principles: dream big, be authentic, and collaborate.If you like what you hear today, make sure to follow this link to subscribe and listen to more of their episodes.System Catalysts is produced by Hueman Group Media.Growing up amidst the limitations of the Soviet Union, Yemi refused to let constraints define his aspirations. His belief in the power of imagination and setting ambitious goals exemplifies the impact of dreaming big. This visionary mindset propelled him beyond his circumstances, enabling him to succeed remarkably.Yemi also emphasizes the importance of authenticity. For him, being authentic means staying true to oneself, embracing personal values, and fostering genuine interactions. This approach helped Yemi build trust, establish meaningful connections, and create a resonant personal brand.Collaboration is another cornerstone of Yemi's philosophy. He highlights the power of working with like-minded individuals, pooling resources, and leveraging strengths to achieve collective success. Through collaboration, Yemi amplified his impact and realized his visions on a larger scale.Yemi A.D.'s journey is a testament to the transformative power of dreaming big, being authentic, and collaborating. These principles are vital for individual success and also apply to organizations, communities, and movements aiming to make a positive impact in the world.All things Yemi A.D.: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yemi_A.D. Catch More of Passion StruckWatch my solo episode on The 6 Key Steps to Bold Risk-Taking for Personal Growth.Can't miss my episode withMorley Robbins on How You Reclaim Your Health and VitalityListen to my interview withDr. Will Cole on how to restore your gut-feelings connectionCatch my interview with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald on How to Become a Younger You by Reversing Your Biological AgeListen to Seth Godin on Why We Need Systems Change to Save the PlanetLike this show? Please leave us a review here-- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!Order a copy of my book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today!  Recognized as a 2024 must-read by the Next Big Idea Club, the book has won the Business Minds Best Book Award, the Eric Hoffer Award, the International Book Awards for Best Non-Fiction, the 2024 Melanie P. Smith Reader's Choice Contest by Connections eMagazine, and the Non-Fiction Book Awards Gold Medal. Don't miss the opportunity to transform your life with these powerful principles!

In this episode of Passion Struck, Chris Knobbe, M.D., a distinguished physician and nutrition researcher, discusses the detrimental effects of industrial seed oils on health. He highlights how these oils, high in omega-6 fats, are pro-oxidative, pro-inflammatory, toxic, and nutrient deficient, leading to various chronic diseases. Dr. Knobbe emphasizes the importance of eliminating vegetable oils from the diet and opting for safer alternatives like coconut and palm kernel oils. He also delves into the history of processed foods, the impact of ancestral diets, and the need for vigilance in food choices to avoid harmful oils. Order a copy of my book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today!  Recognized as a 2024 must-read by the Next Big Idea Club, the book has won the Business Minds Best Book Award, the Eric Hoffer Award, the International Book Awards for Best Non-Fiction, the 2024 Melanie P. Smith Reader's Choice Contest by Connections eMagazine, and the Non-Fiction Book Awards Gold Medal. Don't miss the opportunity to transform your life with these powerful principles!Full show notes and resources can be found here:  https://passionstruck.com/chris-knobbe-hidden-dangers-industrial-seed-oils/In this episode, you will learn:The dangers of industrial seed oils and their impact on healthThe history of processed foods and their correlation with chronic diseasesThe research and findings of Dr. Chris Kenobi on the dangers of vegetable oilsThe importance of eliminating vegetable oils from the dietThe impact of ancestral diets on preventing chronic diseasesRecommendations for avoiding processed foods and choosing healthier fatsThe process of manufacturing vegetable oils and their negative effects on healthThe importance of being cautious about the quality of olive oil and its potential toxicity when heatedThe influence of big food and pharmaceutical companies on the promotion of vegetable oilsAll things Chris Knobbe: https://www.CureAMD.orgSponsorsBrought to you by Clariton, fast and powerful relief is just a quick trip away. Ask for Claritin-D at your local pharmacy counter. You don't even need a prescription! Go to “CLARITIN DOT COM” right now for a discount so you can Live Claritin Clear.--► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to:https://passionstruck.com/deals/Catch More of Passion StruckWatch my solo episode on The 6 Key Steps to Bold Risk-Taking for Personal Growth.Can't miss my episode withMorley Robbins on How You Reclaim Your Health and VitalityListen to my interview withDr. Will Cole on how to restore your gut-feelings connectionCatch my interview with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald on How to Become a Younger You by Reversing Your Biological AgeListen to Seth Godin on Why We Need Systems Change to Save the PlanetLike this show? Please leave us a review here-- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!

In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles delves into the transformative power of being wrong and how it can significantly boost your personal and intellectual growth. Titled "Inner Strength: 4 Ways Being Wrong Boosts Growth," John explores how embracing mistakes and changing your mind can lead to profound improvements in your inner dialogue and overall resilience.Full show notes and resources can be found here:  https://passionstruck.com/inner-strength-4-ways-being-wrong-boosts-growth/In this episode, you will learn: Reframing Failure as Learning: How to shift your perspective to see mistakes as valuable learning experiences rather than setbacks, fostering continuous personal development.Cultivating Intellectual Humility: The importance of recognizing the limits of your knowledge and being open to new information, which helps in developing a growth mindset that welcomes change.Practicing Radical Openness: Approaching conversations and new information with genuine curiosity and a willingness to learn, broadening your perspective, and enhancing constructive engagement with others.Celebrating Corrections: The value of recognizing and valuing the process of identifying and rectifying mistakes, reinforcing a positive feedback loop that encourages continuous improvement and resilience.Join John R. Miles as he uncovers how these four key principles can transform your inner dialogue, helping you harness the power of being wrong to unlock new levels of wisdom, strength, and personal growth. Embrace the journey of continuous improvement and discover how being wrong can be a catalyst for profound transformation.Sponsors--► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to:https://passionstruck.com/deals/https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/—Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! The book was selected by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024 and received numerous accolades, including Best Non-Fiction Book at the International Book Awards, the Melanie P. Smith Reader's Choice Award, Business Minds Best Book 2024, a Gold Medal from the Non-Fiction Book Awards, and the Eric Hoffer Book Award.Unlock Your Best Year Yet: Join The Passion Struck Weekly Challenges!Prepare to embark on a life-changing journey with our weekly Passion Struck challenges. This isn't just a series of tasks; it's a comprehensive quest toward personal fulfillment, growth, and self-discovery. Every week introduces a new challenge, carefully crafted to enhance every aspect of your life.Why Take The 50-Week Challenge?Unearth New Perspectives: Each week unveils new viewpoints, skills to acquire, or untapped strengths.Push Your Boundaries: Embrace challenges that extend your comfort zone and amplify your capabilities.Join a Supportive Community: Connect with a dynamic group of individuals on the same path, offering encouragement, inspiration, and solidarity.Benefit from Expert Guidance: As your mentor, I'll provide insights, support, and professional advice to help you through each challenge.What Awaits You?Diverse Challenges: Addressing physical health, mental sharpness, emotional resilience, and spiritual enrichment.Practical Actions: These are straightforward, achievable steps that easily blend into your daily life.Weekly Encouragement: Newsletters featuring tips, success stories, and encouragement to keep you motivated.Exclusive Resources: Access to unique materials, expert interviews, and tailored advice as a subscriber.Start Your Transformative JourneySigning up is the first step toward a year of growth and self-discovery. Overcome each challenge and become an inspiration to others.How to BeginSubscribe to Our Newsletter: Fill in your details to join the challenge and receive your weekly guide.Initiate with Your First Challenge: Start your adventure with an engaging task delivered to your inbox.Engage with Our Online Community: Exchange experiences and find support in our exclusive group.Embrace a Year of Evolution: Prepare for a year where each week brings you closer to your best self.Catch More of Passion StruckCheck My solo episode on The Power of Choice — Why Our Choices Are PowerfulWatch my interview with Robin Steinberg on Humanizing Justice Through CompassionCan't miss my episode with Jeffrey C. Walker On The Criticality of Collaboration in Systems ChangeMy episode with Lori Gottlieb on Embracing Self-Compassion for a Better LifeCatch my solo episode on 7 Reasons Why Acts of Kindness Are More than Meets the EyeLike this show? Please leave us a review here-- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!How to Connect with JohnConnect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles and on Instagram at @john_R_Miles.Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMilesSubscribe to our YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@passionstruckclipsWant to uncover your profound sense of Mattering? I provide my master class with five simple steps to achieving it.Want to hear my best interviews? Check out my starter packs on intentional behavior change, women at the top of their game, longevity, and well-being, and overcoming adversity.Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/

In this enlightening episode of Passion Struck, Johann Hari, acclaimed author of "Magic Pill," takes us on a deep dive into the extraordinary benefits and hidden risks of new weight loss drugs. Johann explores obesity not just as a personal struggle but as a profound societal issue intricately linked to our shift from whole foods to processed foods.These revolutionary drugs enhance satiety hormones, significantly aiding weight loss and reducing the risk of heart conditions. However, Johann also sheds light on the potential risks, including thyroid cancer and pancreatitis, and the complex impact these drugs can have on mental health by revealing underlying emotional eating patterns.Order a copy of my book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today!  Recognized as a 2024 must-read by the Next Big Idea Club, the book has won the Business Minds Best Book Award, the Eric Hoffer Award, the International Book Awards for Best Non-Fiction, the 2024 Melanie P. Smith Reader's Choice Contest by Connections eMagazine, and the Non-Fiction Book Awards Gold Medal. Don't miss the opportunity to transform your life with these powerful principles!Full show notes and resources can be found here:  https://passionstruck.com/johann-hari-truth-they-dont-tell-about-ozempic/In this episode, you will learn:The rise of obesity is linked to the transition from fresh, whole foods to processed or ultra-processed foodsNew weight loss drugs work by injecting an artificial copy of the hormone GLP-1, which helps regulate appetiteObesity is a significant risk factor for various health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancerWeight loss drugs like Ozempic can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes by 20%Potential risks of weight loss drugs include an increased risk of thyroid cancer and pancreatitisWeight loss drugs can disrupt eating patterns and bring underlying emotional drivers of eating to the surfaceAll things Johann Hari: https://johannhari.com/SponsorsBrought to you by Clariton, fast and powerful relief is just a quick trip away. Ask for Claritin-D at your local pharmacy counter. You don't even need a prescription! Go to “CLARITIN DOT COM” right now for a discount so you can Live Claritin Clear.--► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to:https://passionstruck.com/deals/Catch More of Passion StruckWatch my solo episode on The 6 Key Steps to Bold Risk-Taking for Personal Growth.Can't miss my episode withMorley Robbins on How You Reclaim Your Health and VitalityListen to my interview withDr. Will Cole on how to restore your gut-feelings connectionCatch my interview with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald on How to Become a Younger You by Reversing Your Biological AgeListen to Seth Godin on Why We Need Systems Change to Save the PlanetLike this show? Please leave us a review here-- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!

In this insightful episode of Passion Struck, we welcome Dr. Tessa West, a Professor of Psychology at NYU and author of the enlightening book "Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You." Titled "Tessa West on Why Your Career Is Like a Relationship," this episode delves into the profound parallels between our careers and personal relationships.Dr. West explains how our emotional connections to our jobs are akin to those we have with our loved ones, filled with ups and downs, complexities, and deep psychological ties. She discusses the importance of understanding these dynamics to achieve career satisfaction and fulfillment. Drawing from her extensive research and real-world examples, Dr. West provides practical strategies for identifying and overcoming common career frustrations, such as identity crises, job drift, and feeling undervalued.Order a copy of my book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today!  Recognized as a 2024 must-read by the Next Big Idea Club, the book has won the Business Minds Best Book Award, the Eric Hoffer Award, the International Book Awards for Best Non-Fiction, the 2024 Melanie P. Smith Reader's Choice Contest by Connections eMagazine, and the Non-Fiction Book Awards Gold Medal. Don't miss the opportunity to transform your life with these powerful principles!Full show notes and resources can be found here:  https://passionstruck.com/tessa-west-on-why-your-career-is-a-relationship/In this episode, you will learn:Losses tend to loom larger than gains in the context of interviewsImportance of understanding psychological aspects of career dissatisfactionHow to identify different types of career dissatisfactionTips for reconnecting with work or deciding to move onImportance of asking about past failures in job interviewsStrategies for breaking out of the busyness trap and being stretched too thinThe impact of risk-taking on career trajectoriesAdvice for those struggling to get out of their comfort zonesAll things Tessa West Ph.D.: https://www.tessawestauthor.com/SponsorsBrought to you by Clariton, fast and powerful relief is just a quick trip away. Ask for Claritin-D at your local pharmacy counter. You don't even need a prescription! Go to “CLARITIN DOT COM” right now for a discount so you can Live Claritin Clear.--► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to:https://passionstruck.com/deals/Catch More of Passion StruckWatch my solo episode on The 6 Key Steps to Bold Risk-Taking for Personal Growth.Can't miss my episode withMorley Robbins on How You Reclaim Your Health and VitalityListen to my interview withDr. Will Cole on how to restore your gut-feelings connectionCatch my interview with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald on How to Become a Younger You by Reversing Your Biological AgeListen to Seth Godin on Why We Need Systems Change to Save the PlanetLike this show? Please leave us a review here-- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!