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In this episode of The Leader's Journey Podcast, host Trisha Taylor is joined by coach and colleague Aundrea Baker for a rich and practical conversation about self-awareness and the Enneagram. Together, they explore how understanding the inner motivations behind our behavior can lead to personal growth, deeper compassion, and stronger team dynamics. Whether you're new to the Enneagram or a long-time student, this episode offers insightful reflections and practical tools to help you better understand yourself and others. Aundrea Baker is a leadership coach with The Leader's Journey, bringing deep experience in church leadership, nonprofit work, and pastoral ministry. A former co-pastor and nonprofit founder, Aundrea holds a doctorate and has spent the past decade exploring the transformative power of the Enneagram. She lives in the Houston area and works alongside her husband Warwick, who is also part of the team. Key Points: Self-awareness is foundational for growth, especially in leadership. The Enneagram offers language and insight into our inner motivations—not just behaviors. Aundrea's personal journey with the Enneagram began during a season of burnout and transition. Misidentifying one's type is common; deeper exploration often reveals more accurate insights. Understanding your type can foster self-compassion and reduce judgment. The Enneagram helps coaches and clients uncover unconscious motivations and internal narratives. It's a dynamic system—growth is possible by accessing other traits and motivations. Team dynamics benefit when members understand each other's types and communication styles. Awareness of triads (assertive, compliant, withdrawing) can improve collaboration and reduce misunderstandings. Compassion is key: the Enneagram should be a tool for empathy, not judgment. Resources:  The Narrative Enneagram :https://www.narrativeenneagram.org/  -This is the organization in which Aundrea received her training. They have an online test, information about each type on the website, and conduct regular online training. For more information on the Hornevian Triad, see The Enneagram Map to Your Deeper Self: Living Beyond Your Type by Sandra Smith. -This book also offers basic Enneagram info with practices, blessings, and prayers. The Enneagram for Black Liberation: Return to Who You Are Beneath the Armor You Carry by ChiChi Agorom Finding Freedom: Understanding Our Relationships Using Object Relations and the Enneagram by Belinda Gore The Road Back to You by Suzanne Stabile and Ian Morgan Cron The Enneagram for Spiritual Formation by AJ Sherrill   View this episode on YouTube

Is self-control something you're born with—or something you can teach your kids, starting today? Psychologist and bestselling author Ethan Kross takes us into the science of the inner voice, revealing how our thoughts shape our behaviour—and how we can shape our thoughts. From powerful tools that help children talk to themselves like a friend to simple mindset shifts that build long-term resilience, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom for raising emotionally intelligent, self-regulated kids. KEY POINTS: Self-control is a skill that can be taught and strengthened. The inner voice is a powerful tool in navigating emotions and decision-making. Kids benefit from learning how to create psychological distance during challenges. Techniques like mental time travel and third-person self-talk are effective at all ages. Parents have a unique opportunity to guide how children learn to speak to themselves. QUOTE OF THE EPISODE:“We’re not born with self-control; we learn it. And the tools we use to manage our mind are like muscles—we can train them.” KEY INSIGHTS FOR PARENTS: Help your child shift perspective by asking, “What would you say to a friend?” Build emotional resilience by teaching kids to recall times they’ve overcome obstacles. Model calm and constructive self-talk in your own moments of stress—kids are watching. Introduce the idea of an “inner coach” who can guide them through tough situations. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It by Ethan Kross University of Michigan’s Emotion & Self-Control Lab Techniques such as self-distancing, visualisation, and reflective self-talk ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS: Be intentional with your own self-talk—your children are learning from you. Use playful, imaginative language to teach kids how to create emotional distance. Encourage children to reflect on past successes to fuel future confidence. Practice third-person self-talk together to turn overwhelming moments into teachable ones. Keep emotional regulation tools simple, visual, and consistent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can self-control be taught? In this episode, Justin and Kylie explore the science of self-regulation and how parents can help their kids—and themselves—build better habits. Drawing on an insightful interview with Professor Ethan Kross, author of Chatter, the conversation highlights strategies for boosting motivation, building emotional resilience, and taking control in those tricky moments where willpower fails. KEY POINTS: Self-control is not an innate trait—it's a skill that can be learned and strengthened. Motivation plays a crucial role in our capacity for self-control. External factors like being hungry, angry, lonely, tired, or stressed (HALTS) reduce our ability to regulate ourselves. Self-distancing, including the “Batman Effect,” can help children and adults manage strong emotions and make better decisions. People who appear to have strong self-control often just design their environments to avoid temptation. QUOTE OF THE EPISODE:“People who seem to have the most self-control often set up their environments in such a way that they don’t need to exercise it at all.” KEY INSIGHTS FOR PARENTS: Teaching kids self-control starts with helping them understand triggers and setting up supportive environments. Self-control can be undermined by stress and unmet needs—parents should be compassionate, not critical. The “Batman Effect” (asking “What would Batman do?”) helps kids take a step back from their impulses and act with intention. Modelling healthy responses and acknowledging your own challenges shows kids that emotional regulation is a lifelong practice. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It by Ethan Kross HALTS acronym (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired, Stressed) Ethan Kross’s full interview (to be aired Saturday) happyfamilies.com.au ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS: Teach kids about HALTS—help them recognise when their emotional state is affecting behaviour. Use the “Batman Effect” or similar strategies to encourage self-distancing during challenging moments. Model self-control by setting up environments that reduce temptation (e.g., not keeping junk food at home). Have regular conversations about motivation and how it supports goals and values. Tune in to the full interview with Ethan Kross for deeper insights and practical tools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, I'll recap… A four-hour practice session that unlocked my next level of growth The round I played the following day How I've altered my approach to practice What I'm most excited about What I'm doing in 2025 to accelerate progress Start listening. P.S. If you're interested in learning more about how mindset coaching and hypnotherapy can help you get unstuck from the proverbial bunker of poor performance on (and off) the course, click here to schedule a coaching discovery call with me.  Key Points: Self-diagnosis and troubleshooting are key skills for golfers. Understanding swing mechanics can lead to better performance. Empowerment comes from knowing how to control the ball. Intention in shot execution enhances performance. Mirror work and slow-motion drills are effective training methods. Key Quotes: “He broke me down and where we noticed the biggest opportunity for growth, I'm not finishing swings, period. I'm still a little, know, handsy and armed, armsy, is that a word?” “Sometimes it's a nasty slice. Sometimes I hooked the ball completely. I miss both directions to be frank. What Melvin helped me understand was first and foremost, how to hit a draw, a fade, a cut.” “I have a mirror in my living room, I can pick up the club and do two swings in a minute or two, just whenever I find a moment. And that's going to go a long way to further helping reprogram this new swing that's going to allow me to swing with my entire body, get my hips through full rotation and make clean, consistent contact.” Subscribe to the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter. This newsletter helps avid golfers overcome the emotional and mental hazards of their minds to shoot more pars than bogeys.  Each week, I'll provide insights, principles, and strategies to help you deter distractions, find your focus, manage your emotions, and cultivate boundless confidence so that you can play to your potential. Subscribe now. Grab my free hypnosis audio to help you prepare to play your best round. Download it here. Schedule a 1-1 mindset coaching discovery and strategy call with me - click here. For feedback, questions, or to take me out for a round of golf, shoot me an email or connect with me on social media: Instagram: @thegolfhypnotherapist  Twitter: @parsoverbogeys Time Stamps: 00:00: Introduction and Personal Excitement 01:50: Unlocking Potential in Golf 05:59: Drills and Techniques for Improvement 10:30: Understanding Swing Mechanics 12:24: Applying Lessons on the Course 18:09: Future Goals and Family Priorities

Steve Dennis: Leaders Leap Steve Dennis is a strategy consultant, advisor, speaker, and author focused on transformational leadership and the impact of digital disruption. He is the president of SageBerry Consulting and host of the Remarkable Retail podcast. He's the author of the book Remarkable Retail and his newest book Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption*. Every leader needs to stay relevant in order to serve well. In this conversation, Steve and I explore the mindset and tactics that will help us lead in the context of an ever-changing world. Key Points Self-sufficiency is a virtue, until it's not. Learning to ask for help is a key practice for leaders. Be cautious about a deserving attitude. High expectations may be correlated with low resilience. Seek insight everywhere. It's no longer sufficient just to gain ideas from direct competitors. Turning pro means showing up and doing the work, especially when we don't feel like it. We must go through discomfort, not around it. Radical acceptance of truth will help you stay relevant in changing times. Resources Mentioned Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption* by Steve Dennis Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How to Win the Long Game When the Short-Term Seems Bleak, with Dorie Clark (episode 550) How to Help People Engage in Growth, with Whitney Johnson (episode 576) How to Keep Improving, with Maurice Ashley (episode 697) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

Are you a nurse feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or unsure about your next career move? Do you crave a purposeful and fulfilling career path? If so, this episode is your compass to navigate the exciting journey of self-discovery and unlock your full potential. Key Points:Self-awareness isn't just a buzzword – it's the secret ingredient to a fulfilling nursing career.Forget the linear path; your career is an adventure waiting to be explored!Seven Powerful Self-Awareness Tools:SWOT Analysis: Uncover your hidden strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to chart your career course.CliftonStrengths: Discover your superpowers and leverage them to create a career you love.Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI): Decode your personality and find the perfect work environment and team dynamics for you.16 Personalities: Dive deeper into your personality and unlock your hidden potential for career satisfaction.Emotional Intelligence Assessment: Master your emotions and become an influential and inspiring leader.Enneagram: Uncover your core motivations, conquer your fears, and develop a leadership style that empowers others.DISC Assessment: Crack the code of your behavior patterns and become a collaborative superstar.360 Degree Feedback: Gain valuable insights from those around you and unlock your blind spots for continuous growth.Choosing Your Self-Discovery Toolkit:Select the tools that resonate with your career aspirations.Finding your overall direction? Explore SWOT Analysis, CliftonStrengths, MBTI, and 16 Personalities.Ready to step into leadership? Dive into Emotional Intelligence, Enneagram, DISC Assessment, and 360 Degree Feedback.Call to Action:Feeling stuck? Start with a SWOT analysis and gain clarity today.Join the email list for a free guide on the top 5 career-boosting strategies.Don't miss out on the upcoming offer designed to skyrocket your career journey!Remember: Self-awareness is your superpower. Continuously explore, learn, and grow to create a nursing career that lights your fire. Tune in now and unlock your full potential!Extra Podcasts Mentioned in this episode: My Clifton-Strengths Finders Review: Discovering Strengths: How this Nurse Educator Uses Her Talents to SucceedA walkthrough of how to use the SWOT Analysis: Tired of Searching for the Right Nursing Job? Use these 2 Strategic Tips To Find Your Best Fit As a Nurse With a Master's Degree or Doctorate DegreeSupport the showConnect with Me in 3 Ways: LinkedIn: Bonnie Meadows MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AGGet my Free Nurse Career Growth Guide by becoming an Ambitious Nurse Insider and sign up for my weekly newsletter: Click the link here. Book Career Clarity 1:1 Coaching Call: Click Here

This week, Pastor Lacey continues our series on Esther. Key Verses: Esther 3 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Exodus 20 Proverbs 14:12 Luke 17:33 Mark 8:34-38 Esther 3:13 John 10:10  Key Points:  Self-preservation, through compliance with ungodliness, leads to death Who is placed in authority matters! Self-preservation believes this lie: if I'll just compromise, if I just consent here, then this will all go away and I will live We have to make a choice in our hearts We have to repent We have to fast and pray We have to take action  by voting, speaking up, and giving  Praying that this message blesses and helps strengthen you this week

Summary: In this episode, I discuss the often-uncomfortable realm of self-promotion for introverts, born from awkward experience. We are unlikely to be attention seekers who crave or even feel at home in the limelight, Being boastful is not in our nature, especially as it might serve to confirm the unwarranted perception that we are arrogant, I explore strategies that align with an introvert's core values, ensuring we can highlight our accomplishments and skills without compromising our authenticity. By embracing a more subtle and gentle approach to self-promotion, I uncover how introverts can stand out in our professional lives while staying true to ourselves. Key Points: Self-promote with authenticity Applying strategies that align with introvert personality Leverage written communication Build a network of advocates PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: o Email your suggested topics here. o Take advantage of the free Clarity call here. It's time to explore your development needs to unlock your potential. o What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking the quiz here. o Visit Joanna's website right here. o Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook Community of like-minded Introverts here.

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In this episode, Kelsey interviews Denise Jelinek about the concept of a sacred self-image and the importance of self-care for women. Denise emphasizes the need for women to prioritize their own well-being and recognize their unique value and purpose. She explains how societal influences and external expectations often lead to self-neglect and offers practical steps to develop a healthier self-image. Denise highlights the significance of tuning into one's feelings and needs as a starting point for self-care. She introduces a five-day challenge, encouraging listeners to ask themselves two questions throughout the day: "What am I feeling?" and "What do I need?" This simple exercise helps individuals become more aware of their emotions and real needs, separate from self-sabotaging behaviors such as overeating or excessive phone use. The conversation delves into the root causes of self-neglect, such as society's emphasis on external measures of success and the avoidance of uncomfortable feelings. Denise encourages listeners to embrace their quirks and explore their unique qualities, acknowledging that each person has a specific role and purpose in the world. By understanding and valuing themselves, women can better care for others and live a more fulfilling life. The episode concludes with practical suggestions for fostering a healthier self-image, including engaging in introspection, practicing stillness and reflection, and inviting the Lord into the journey. Denise invites listeners to write a letter to themselves, expressing God's love and perception of their unique qualities. She also encourages individuals to create moments of stillness, where they can ask the Lord for guidance and gain insight into their true selves. To learn more about Denise Jelinek and her work with emotional eating and weight loss, visit her website at turntogodnotfood.com. Key Points: - Self-care is essential and aligns with the Lord's teachings. - Society's focus on external measures leads to self-neglect. - Tuning into one's feelings and needs is crucial for self-care. - A five-day challenge: Ask yourself, "What am I feeling?" and "What do I need?" - Embrace quirks and unique qualities to develop a healthier self-image. - Engage in introspection and invite the Lord into the journey. - Create moments of stillness to gain insight and guidance. Resources: - Denise Jelinek's website: turntogodnotfood.com Resources for Intentional Living: TruePresence.life August Webinar:  SIMPLIFY YOUR SCHOOL YEAR.  Save your Seat.  

Once you get a handle on that nasty imposter syndrome, then it's time to take back your confidence. In this episode, your host Tareka Wheeler will share the benefits of having self-confidence in the workplace, and share some practical strategies you can start to use today. Self-confidence can show up in many ways, and serve as a tool to help you advance in your career. Tareka will share a few examples of how self-confidence can show up for you, and she takes time to answer a career question from a listener that is struggling with self-confidence. Tune in to part two of this two-part episode of the Professional DNA Podcast. KEY POINTS: - Self-confidence is a feeling of trust in one's abilities, qualities, and judgment. - Lacking self confidence can slowdown your defined success. - Having self-confidence can come out in many ways in the workplace. - When you have self confidence, you have a higher chance of better communication, increase productivity, and more. EPISODE RESOURCES: - Visit www.theprofessionaldnapodcast.com  - Schedule a Free Discovery Call! Let's talk about where you are and where you want to be in your career or business - Ask a Career Question! Have a career development or work-life harmony questions? Email Tareka at info@yourprofessionaldna.com and use the subject line "Career Question". - Learn More! Visit www.twstrategicsolutions.com to download free resources and explore her career development services at  Be sure to sign up for the Achiever Community email list to get weekly affirmations, career strategies, notifications about upcoming trainings, and so much more. Sign Up Today! Follow Tareka on social media: IG | @professional_dna - instagram.com/professional_dna/ FB | @ProfessionalDNA - facebook.com/ProfessionalDNA Twitter | @YourPDNA - twitter.com/YourPDNA --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdnapodcast/message

In this episode, Pancham interviews Andrew Leedom - CEO and founder of Self Storage Stewardship.  Andrew earned his master's degree in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech and practiced as a structural engineer for 12 years before stepping away from engineering to focus on commercial real estate. Let us know how Andrew got the courage to quit his job to invest full-time, particularly in managing self-storage properties. Let us also discover his journey from his first investment in residential multi-family in 2015 before transitioning to self-storage. Listen and enjoy the show! Quote: "If it is something that you desire to do, you can do it. There are roadmaps that plenty of people have done it." Timestamped Shownotes: 0:36 - Pancham introduces Andrew Leedom to the show 1:43 - How Andrew started in Self-Storage stewardship 4:56 - Mindset struggle in quitting his full-time job 9:08 - Andrew's first step in his self-storage journey 10:17 - His first deal in commercial real estate 17:03 - Advice for those who want to start a self-storage business 21:29 - First time Andrew invested outside of Wall Street 21:43 - Fears he had to overcome in his first deal 23:30 - His advice for people starting their investing outside of Wall Street 3 Key Points: Self-storage fits the model of having the ability to have a simple business and can run things remotely. Self-storage has a resistant nature to recession. Self-storage is like owning a small business with involvement on the active and the passive side. Get in Touch: Andrew Leedoml Email - andrew@selfstoragestewardship.com  Self Storage Stewardship - https://selfstoragestewardship.com/  The Gold Collar Investor Club - https://thegoldcollarinvestor.com/club/  Pancham Gupta Email - p@thegoldcollarinvestor.com 

This show episode is for you if you have recently wondered: Why is it important to prioritize self-care? How can we say no without feeling guilty? Is there a link between prioritizing self-care and saying no? In this episode, we have a conversation with Ty Williams, a wife, mom, and self-proclaimed foodie who emphasizes the importance of modeling healthy habits for little humans. Ty shares her insights on how to prioritize self-care and say no without guilt. She emphasizes that taking care of yourself is not selfish, but rather necessary to better serve others. Key Points: Self-care is not selfish. If you're always giving and not taking care of yourself, you will run yourself into the ground. Prioritizing self-care allows you to better serve others, whether it's your family, friends, or business. Saying no without guilt is important. It's okay to decline invitations or requests if you're not feeling up to it. Taking time for yourself allows you to step back, breathe, and see situations from a different perspective. It's essential to listen to your body and tend to your needs, even if it means canceling plans or taking a break. Connect with Ty here: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TySparkles?mibextid=ZbWKwL FB Group: Fiercely Fit with Ty Williams https://www.facebook.com/groups/185323287103350/?ref=share_group_link Connect with Chante' here: Website: chantefranco.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chante.franco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chante_franco/ Remember, Family, Self-care is essential to leading a fulfilling and healthy life. I hope that this episode reminds you that it is not selfish to prioritize our needs and that by taking care of ourselves, we can better serve those around us. Remember to take time for yourself and connect with others in your journey toward self-care. Lastly, we would LOVE  to hear from you! Please leave a review of your thoughts on this episode or the show, itself. And our inbox is always open if you ever want to have a direct connection with Chante' at hello@chantefranco.com.  Happy listening, Family!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chante-franco/support

Jennifer Moss: The Burnout Epidemic Jennifer Moss is an award-winning journalist, author, and international public speaker. She is a nationally syndicated radio columnist, reporting on topics related to happiness and workplace well-being. She is also a freelance writer whose articles have appeared in HuffPost, Forbes, the Society for Human Resource Management, Fortune, and Harvard Business Review. Jennifer's prior book, Unlocking Happiness at Work, received the distinguished UK Business Book of the Year Award. She also sits on the Global Happiness Council. She is the author of The Burnout Epidemic: The Rise of Chronic Stress and How We Can Fix It*. In this conversation, Jennifer and I explore a few misconceptions about burnout — and also how curiosity and empathy can help to reduce it. We discuss a few key questions leaders can ask to gain insight on how to help. Plus, we detail how to avoid confirmation bias through generic interactions. Key Points Self-care doesn't cure burnout. Curiosity increases empathy — and empathy from leaders is a fabulous antidote to burnout. There are two kinds of curiosity, epistemic and perceptual. True empathy comes from a focus on epistemic interactions. Go beyond the generic, “How are you?” and instead get more specific with a request like, “Name a high — and a low.” Doing these with a team can help surface how to help. Assume the best. It's ok to say, “Thank you for sharing this with me. I don't have any advice. I just want to listen and learn.” Resources Mentioned The Burnout Epidemic: The Rise of Chronic Stress and How We Can Fix It* by Jennifer Moss Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How to Build Psychological Safety, with Amy Edmondson (episode 404) What to Do With Your Feelings, with Lori Gottlieb (episode 438) Leadership Means You Go First, with Keith Ferrazzi (episode 488) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Katy Milkman: How to Change Katy Milkman is an award-winning behavioral scientist and professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She hosts Charles Schwab's popular behavioral economics podcast Choiceology, and is the co-founder and co-director of The Behavior Change for Good Initiative. Katy has worked with or advised dozens of organizations on how to spur positive change and her research is regularly featured in major media outlets such as The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and NPR. She is the author of the book, How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be*. In this conversation, Katy and I explore the research on confidence. We highlight some of the key tactics we can use to enhance our own feelings of confidence. Plus, we explore some of the ways that leaders may be able to support confidence-building in others. Key Points Self doubt affects our ability to take action. Our expectations shape reality. How we think about something affects how it is. Leaders can support those with less confidence by inviting them to be a mentor or coach for others. Set ambitious goals, but allow yourself a limited number of emergency passes when you slip up. Focus on personal experiences that make you feel successful or proud. Resources Mentioned How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be* by Katy Milkman Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes The Way to Make New Behaviors Stick, with Marshall Goldsmith (episode 196) The Way to Be More Coach-Like, with Michael Bungay Stanier (episode 458) How to Change Your Behavior, with BJ Fogg (episode 507) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Katy Milkman: How to Change Katy Milkman is an award-winning behavioral scientist and professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She hosts Charles Schwab's popular behavioral economics podcast Choiceology, and is the co-founder and co-director of The Behavior Change for Good Initiative. Katy has worked with or advised dozens of organizations on how to spur positive change and her research is regularly featured in major media outlets such as The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and NPR. She is the author of the book, How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be*. In this conversation, Katy and I explore the research on confidence. We highlight some of the key tactics we can use to enhance our own feelings of confidence. Plus, we explore some of the ways that leaders may be able to support confidence-building in others. Key Points Self doubt affects our ability to take action. Our expectations shape reality. How we think about something affects how it is. Leaders can support those with less confidence by inviting them to be a mentor or coach for others. Set ambitious goals, but allow yourself a limited number of emergency passes when you slip up. Focus on personal experiences that make you feel successful or proud. Resources Mentioned How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be* by Katy Milkman Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes The Way to Make New Behaviors Stick, with Marshall Goldsmith (episode 196) The Way to Be More Coach-Like, with Michael Bungay Stanier (episode 458) How to Change Your Behavior, with BJ Fogg (episode 507) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

In today's show, Pancham interviews Travis Watts - a full-time passive investor and the director of investor relations at Ashcroft Capital. He is no stranger to finances and investments but he realized that a W-2 job, an active investor in multi-family homes, and being a property manager is simply not his thing. So, he started investing in syndications passively! With his focus on achieving time freedom, he has finally left his corporate job, became a full-time passive investor, is a limited partner in over 35 syndications, and has been devoting his time to teaching passive investment strategies to rookie investors! In this episode, learn insights and words of wisdom as Travis will share the pros and cons of passive and active investing, deals he made with different approaches, and how you can vet out sponsors! Want to know the right investing approach for you? Listen and enjoy the show! Quote: "I was literally trading time for dollars. And I got to thinking ‘There's gotta be more to life than this.'” Timestamped Shownotes: 1:20 - Pancham introduces Travis to the show 2:28 - How he got into real estate investing 8:25 - His transition from active to passive investing 12:05 - Why passive investing best works for him (and how to know what best suits you!) 20:45 - Identifying your clear criteria when vetting out sponsors 23:51 - How mind-clearing helped him to be more productive 26:53 - Taking the Leap Round 26:53 - His first investment outside of Wall Street 29:04 - Overcoming his fear of breaking barriers 30:21 - His investments that didn't go as expected 31:59 - Why investors should do their own research 33:21 - How to get a copy of his report 3 Key Points: Self-educating yourself through podcasts, books, and seminars is the best way to go to understand the fundamentals of investing. The type of approach you would want to have in investing should best fit your skill sets, passion, and interests. Defining who you would want to have as a sponsor can easily help you vet an investor. Get in Touch: Get a FREE copy of his report on “Understanding Real Estate Private Placements” at travis@thegoldcollarinvestor.com Ashcroft Capital Website - https://ashcroftcapital.com/ Listen to Episode #43 with Jeremy Roll at https://thegoldcollarinvestor.com/tgci-43-w2-to-passive-investments/ The Gold Collar Investor Club - https://thegoldcollarinvestor.com/club/ Pancham Gupta Email - p@thegoldcollarinvestor.com Books: Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki - https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194 Rich Dad's Prophecy: Why the Biggest Stock Market Crash in History Is Still Coming...And How You Can Prepare Yourself and Profit from It! by Robert T. Kiyosaki - https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dads-Prophecy-Biggest-Yourself-ebook/dp/B0175P5M6O Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant: Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Freedom by Robert T. Kiyosaki - https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dads-CASHFLOW-Quadrant-Financial/dp/1612680054

In today's show, Pancham interviews Kris Benson - chief investment officer for Reliant Investments which is a subsidiary of Reliant Real Estate Management and one of the top 25 commercial self-storage operators in the U.S. in 2019. Kris Benson saw the value in self-storage investing when he is looking for asset classes to invest in. He became part of the investment committee at Reliant, and in just 5 years, it has completed over $650,000,000 in self-storage acquisitions and dispositions! In today's episode, Kris shares everything you need to know about self-storage investing - its history, how it works, the market trends, locational strategy, and more! You'll also see why self-storage is the most valuable asset class so don't miss this episode!   Quote: “It's been a fun adventure kinda getting to this point. Storage is a really dynamic market right now.” Timestamped Shownotes: 1:23 - Pancham introduces Kris to the show 2:33 - How he got into the self-storage industry 8:10 - How self-storage works (and how its industry has evolved) 11:26 - The type of clients in the self-storage industry 13:38 - How location affects his investing decisions 16:44 - His analysis on the market trends amidst the pandemic 19:37 - The details of his first ground-up development 22:56 - How working out helps with his outlook and his success 25:46 - Taking the Leap Round 25:46 - His first investment outside of Wall Street 28:03 - Fears he overcame from his first investment 29:01 - How his investment in a healthcare company didn't work out 30:51 - Figuring out the type of investor you want to be 34:14 - Kris's contact information 3 Key Points: Self-storage is a recession-resilient investment that was able to adjust quickly to unfortunate events. Self-storage is about the convenience of clients that hate to get rid of their stuff. Finding the perfect location for self-storage is crucial in the industry. Get in Touch: Reliant Investments Website - https://www.reliantinvestments.com/ Kris Benson LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kris-benson/ The Gold Collar Investor Club  - https://thegoldcollarinvestor.com/club/ Pancham Gupta Email - p@thegoldcollarinvestor.com Books: The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss - https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Anywhere-Expanded-Updated/dp/B0031KN6T8/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World by Timothy Ferriss - https://www.amazon.com/Tribe-Mentors-Short-Advice-World-ebook/dp/B071KJ7PTB/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

During this episode of the Lab Coat Agents Podcast, host Jeff Pfitzer speaks with John Pyke, a talent genius who has assessed, coached, and hired over one million clients. They discuss how to make the best hires in real estate using John’s strong model for success. If you have goals for growing your business by adding talent in 2020, you this week’s show is a must-listen. Episode Highlights:  John Pyke, at a young age, started working for the largest sales training company in the world. In that role, he saw that there was no causal link between the sales training and an increase in sales. He wanted to find out what the 20% of top performers had that the 80% of lower performers didn't have. Self-awareness is the foundation of all personal growth. A seven-year research study evaluating over 200,000 people in 23 different countries found that there are only two common characteristics of the most successful people. Only 9% of this group of 200,000 achieved all of their performance objectives in a given year. You need self-awareness and authenticity to succeed. The more authentic that we are, according to how we're gifted, the higher the level of performance because we don't have to try to be someone that we're not. In order to achieve your goals and to scale quickly, you have to build a team. There's an art and a science to even simple things like writing an ad to attract the right people for your team. When writing an ad, using the right keywords is critical. If you use the wrong keyword, you're out of luck. No one will find your ad. The second thing that is really important is the amount of money you're offering. The niche you want to go after are people that are interested in making at least $80,000. The thing the highest performers shared in common was a high economic motivation. When you're placing an ad, less is more. Make your ad stand out by making it really short, very succinct and impactful. The most important thing is for each person to know what their unique selling propositions are and also to be able to articulate them. If you're placing an ad, video is critical. It's a differentiator. ZipRecruiter and WizeHire will allow you to embed video in your ads. These tools push your jobs out to many different job boards to give you maximum reach. Hire fast and fire fast. If you drag your feet and call it being selective, your candidate will get another offer. Taking a long time is off-putting to the candidate. Streamline your recruitment process so it is very quick. When you fire fast, you're actually doing that person a favor. Another option is to move them to another place in the company where they can thrive. Personality instruments have limitations. Over 100 years of collecting data, they've found that if you use just a personality instrument alone for hiring, you have only a slightly better chance of making a good hire than just looking at a person's resume alone. People are much more complex than just their personality. Personality assessments are the least important of the dimensions John uses in recruiting. John uses a three-dimensional profile. Why do you do what you do? What motivates or drives you? They have a tool that measure's someone's economic drive. The second most important driver is achievement drive. The third tool measures innate talent. It's about getting the right people in the right seat. John feels that references are very difficult. If you go down that road, try to get in touch with other people that worked with or surrounded that individual. You should not discount anyone. You can't rely on a resume. Advanced analytics and science are the only way to move the needle from just guessing in hiring. As entrepreneurs, we need to protect our confidence above all. 60% of candidates that go on an interview have a negative experience in the interview. John recommends asking candidates to come prepared with questions. Begin with their questions. When it comes to interviewing and hiring, every other company around you is your competitor. 99% of their clients use John’s “done for you” hiring program. They handle everything except interviewing the candidate. They handle the ad copy and publish the ad to all the different job boards. They evaluate and assess all candidates that apply. Then they cherry-pick only the best of the best. 3 Key Points: Self-awareness and authenticity are defining characteristics of top performers. When building your team, how you write the ad matters. Use the right keywords, offer the right compensation, and use recruiting tools that will extend your reach. Data shows us that the traditional hiring process amounts to a lot of guessing. Never discount anyone and use the best data and science available to evaluate candidates. Resources Mentioned: LCA Marketing Center: LCAmarketingcenter.com Lab Coat Agents: LabCoatAgents.com John Pyke LinkedIn, Facebook The Talent Genius website Receive John’s book, The Talent Genius, for free by emailing him at john@thetalentgenius.com What’s Your Genius? (book) ZipRecruiter WizeHire Connect with Lab Coat Agents: Lab Coat Agents on Facebook Lab Coat Agents on Twitter Lab Coat Agents on Instagram Lab Coat Agents Facebook Group

If you put a gun to my head and said, "Tell me the one thing that turned your life around with fibromyalgia, and you can only choose one." That one thing would be learning the fine art of self-care, learning how to listen to my body and give her what she needs so she can heal. This is the #1 thing that will make the biggest difference in how you feel. It is also the hardest part of the job. Taking care of yourself when you don't feel good or when you're frustrated with your body can be so, so challenging. Key Points Self-care means self-love, but it goes beyond an emotion we feel. Self-care means treating ourselves the way we would treat someone that we care about and treating ourselves the way we would treat someone who we are responsible for taking care of. A caring environment is always healthier than a bullying environment, which is actually what most of us are providing ourselves when we try to make ourselves feel better. You just can't heal if you are always berating yourself or pushing yourself to your breaking point. We are teaching others how to treat us by how we treat ourselves. We are also teaching others how they should take care of themselves by how we take care of ourselves. Saying NO, and practicing good self-care, is what allows you to spend your energy, brain power, and good days on the things that are most important to you.   Links & Resources FibromyalgiaPodcast.com is the digital companion to this audio magazine, where you can find full show notes, links to the studies referenced in this episode, submit your questions for Tami Stackelhouse, and schedule a free consultation with a Fibromyalgia Coach. Get a free copy of Tami’s book, Take Back Your Life: Find Hope and Freedom From Fibromyalgia Symptoms and Pain at FibromyalgiaPodcast.com/books. Access the bonus resources and worksheets from this episode at FibromyalgiaPodcast.com/resources.  

What could we do if we could redirect all the energy we invest in managing our insecurities out into the world? Susan Hyatt, veteran life coach and author of Bare, joins us to describe her entry into life coaching and the tools she uses in her work. We talk about how to show up conviction even when you’re surrounded by naysayers, how to reach clients when it seems like nothing is working, and how to be yourself online in a full throttle way. Show Notes: How owning one’s own business allows greater self-care Martha Beck’s ‘Finding Your Own North Star’ helped Susan and induced a career change Susan made a transition plan and moved into her new career very quickly How life coaching’s reputation has changed over the last 12 years Overcoming impostor syndrome in the early stages of an entrepreneurship Conviction in a vision of a future self How to get out of the stage of being stuck feeling like nothing is working, and not getting clients How social media allowed Susan to diversify her image from that of the typical life coach The inevitability of haters How Susan embraced the idea of openness about the life of the life coach Different approaches to social media How Susan approaches the idea of body positivity How Bare is about embracing the skin that your in and shedding emotional weight, as well as potentially physical weight The power of refocusing energy and effort Certain cheaper purchases that can make a person feel rich The importance of sustainable consistent business hours Challenge: Go make an offer in business 3 Key Points: Self-care and entrepreneurship can be intimately linked. Developing a vision of a future self can be key to the confidence of a new entrepreneur. Body positivity can redirect a lot of negatively focused energy surrounding self-image outwards towards productive projects.

The fourth episode of the Building Without a Blueprint podcast, where host Princeton Parker shares Mikki Taylor`s light and her deep desire to contribute to humanity, gives us the building  blocks to build self-love in our lives without needing a blueprint; all we need is the presence of God. Mikki Taylor, Beauty and Cover Essence Magazine, CEO and founder of Mikki Taylor Enterprises, leaves us with the important building blocks to self-love. 1:00—Introduction of Guest, Mikki Taylor—Beauty and Cover Editor of Essence magazine and Founder of Mikki Taylor Enterprises 2:29—The story behind how Mikki and Princeton met. 3:00—Mikki Taylor describes herself as a guiding light in service, a mother, a wife, engager, and champion of woman. 4:22—Grappling with the essence of assurance and confidence in knowing who we are and what we do. 6:19—The power of not remaining silent on important issues such as championing woman in the realm of beauty. 7:55—A discussion around how Mikki doesn´t lose herself when she is in service advocating for others. 10:00—The language used to sell beauty product to woman is still not a voice of inclusion. 11:16—You have to understand the people you serve in the industry to do business well. 11:58—The complexity of feeling invisible paralleled with self-love. 13:00— The key is to kick the door open and get inside and then hold it open for others. 13:30—Essence as a magazine celebrates the story of all magazine and works with a voice of inclusion. 14:42—Self-love requires knowing our value and vision. 16:52—Self-love also means surrounding yourself with the right people. 17:16—Your greatness was not designed to live in isolation. 17:45—Deciphering the behaviors that destroy self-love is important in your self-love journey. 18:39—There are physical, vocal, and beahvioural behaviors that destroy self-love. 19:34—Self-destuctive habits include destuctive eating habits, shopping, and body language. 20:27—We have yet to fire our inner critic. Don´t wait to step out of your way. 20:50—How to fire your inner-critic and move forward. 21:39—Your inner critic will try to sneak back in in a lot of ways. You have ot stay focused even once you fire it. 22:00—Regardless of your ancestry, we all came here to escape oppression and this can be reflected in our pursuit of self-love. 26:00—Self-love is not a robbery from god, but instead a tenant of his promise. 26:52—We need to stop looking for outside validation and instead incourage ourseleves. We are not created to be in bondage to thoughts thta hold us back. 28:19—Mikki reviews the steps to achieveing self-love and how to execute on it. It may mean you need to change habits, get out of your own way, or let go of some people from your life. 30:11—You have the power to thrive. Life is not a dress rehearsal. 31:00—Go where you are celebrated not where you are to 33:25—You must walk in the truth of who you are. 34:00—Mikki discusses other people who have impacted her greatly. 36:26—Mikki leaves us with affrimations for our self-love journey.   3 Key Points: Self-love is an imporant piece of knowing our identity, value, and owning our purpose. The role of self-love in an industry of Beauty and Modelinga is even more pronounced. Know your purpose, passion, fire your inner critic, and get out of your own way.   Tweetable Quotes: -       “Self-love also means surrounding yourself with the right people.” – Mikki Taylor.  -       “If you haven´t identified your purpose, get still and figure out what it is.” – Mikki Taylor.  -       “Your greatness was not designed to live in isolation.” – Mikki Taylor.  -       “Be still.” – Mikki Taylor.  -       “We have yet to fire our inner critic. Don´t wait to step out of your way.” – Mikki Taylor.  -       “Go where you are celebrated not where you are tolerated.” – Mikki Taylor.  -       “Self-love is not a robbery from god, but instead a tenant of his promise.” – Mikki Taylor.  -       “The goal is just to get through the door [of the beauty industry] and then hold the door open for others.” – Mikki Taylor.  -       “You must walk in the truth of who you are.” – Mikki Taylor.  Resources Mentioned: Building without a Blueprint Princeton Parker Mikki Taylor ¨Edited in Chic¨--book mentioned by Princeton    

Ep 126 with Bryan Kramer, one of the world’s foremost leaders in the art and science of sharing, and has been credited with instigating the #H2H human business movement in marketing and social.  With over 300,000 social fans and followers, and an intimate understanding of the intricacies and interworking of both social technologies and social behaviors, Bryan is both a practitioner and authority on the subject.  In January 2014, Bryan’s first book There is no B2B and B2C. Human to Human: #H2H rose to the #1 top selling spot in Business Books on Amazon in its first week. In January 2015, #H2H was named as the number 1 buzzword for 2015 by The Writer. Click here to join the top tribe and instantly learn how Nathan made his first $10k at 19 years old: http://nathanlatka.com/startertribelive 3 Key Points: Self-publishing is effective for new authors. Strike while an idea is hot. Retain ownership of content. Episode Notes:  00:57 – Nathan’s introduction to today’s show 01:28 – Bryan’s recent book Shareology has sold 30,000 copies 02:28 – Ensure you have the time and passion before attempting writing 03:33 – There is no B2B and B2C. Human to Human: #H2H and Shareology 04:42 – Getting published vs self-publishing 06:35 – #H2H e-book published 4 days after the hashtag went viral 08:15 – Sold 15,000 copies 9:24 – Shareology published by Morgan James, retained ownership of content 10:32 – Lower advance with higher royalty structure 11:44 – BryanKramer.com 12:52 – The Famous Five Resources Mentioned: Growth Geeks – The way Nathan hires growth hackers on a per project basis for things like info graphics, blog posts, and other growth projects. There is no B2B and B2C. Human to Human: #H2H Shareology Morgan James publishers com Orbiting the Giant Hairball Famous 5 Favorite Book?— Orbiting the Giant Hairball What CEO do you follow?— Brene Brown What is your favorite online tool?— Evernote Do you get 8 hours of sleep?—Yes If you could let your 20-year-old self know one thing, what would it be? You’re going to be fine, just chill dude. Listen to The Top if you want to hear from the worlds TOP entrepreneurs on how much they sold last month, how they are selling it, and what they are selling - 7 days a week in 20 minute interviews! Join the Top Tribe at http://NathanLatka.com/TheTop The Top is FOR YOU if you are: A STUDENT who wants to become the CEO of a $10m company in under 24 months (episode #4) STUCK in the CORPORATE grind and looking to create a $10k/mo side business so you can quit (episode #7) An influencer or BLOGGER who wants to make $27k/mo in monthly RECURRING revenue to have the life you want and full CONTROL (episode #1) The Software as a Service (SaaS) entrepreneur who wants to grow to a $100m+ valuation (episode #14). Your host, Nathan Latka is a 25 year old software entrepreneur who has driven over $4.5 million in revenue and built a 25 person team as he dropped out of school, raised $2.5million from a Forbes Billionaire, and attracted over 10,000 paying customers from 160+ different countries.   Oprah gets 60 minutes or more to make her guests comfortable to then ask tough questions. Nathan does it all in less than 15 minutes in this daily podcast that's like an audio version of Pat Flynn's monthly income report. Join the Top Tribe at http://NathanLatka.com/TheTop