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A lot of men chase money and success to provide for their family. And yet, their relationships with their partner and children suffer because they are burned out and don’t have anything left to give. They may have confidence, but no purpose or passion. So, how can we harness the power of BEING and transform into the kind of men who show up for the people we love? Ian Lobas is a successful entrepreneur, real estate investor, high-performance coach—and new owner of the Men on Purpose brand. He and his wife, Meredith, have spent the last seven years serving coaching clients in the realm of mindset, business and personal development, and high-performance habits. Ian spent years grinding it out in the shipping and real estate sales industries before realizing that money, power and success didn’t matter if he didn’t have purpose. From there, he set out on an intense self-development journey and made it his mission to help other men unlock their highest potential. On this episode, Emerald passes the mic to Ian as the new host of Men on Purpose. Ian discusses his own transformation to become a man on purpose, sharing the question his wife asked that initiated his self-development journey and explaining why it’s crucial to change not just WHAT you do, but WHO you are inside. Ian describes what inspired him to step in and say YES to the Men on Purpose mission and offers insight on his commitment to lead other men in developing deeper relationships with the people they love. Listen in for Emerald’s top takeaways from more than two years of hosting the Men on Purpose podcast and learn what YOU can expect from the show moving forward! What You Will Learn Ian’s insight on the power of BEING and inside-out alignment The question Ian’s wife asked that initiated his transformation Why it’s crucial to change not just WHAT you do, but WHO you are Ian’s shift from fear-based courage to being driven by his WHY What inspired Ian to step in and say YES to the Men on Purpose mission Ian’s calling to lead other men in developing deeper relationships Who Ian goes to for support, guidance and mentorship How 1:1 coaching kickstarted Ian’s self-development journey Emerald’s top takeaways from hosting the Men on Purpose podcast How seeking out purposeful men served to help Emerald heal Connect with Ian Lobas Men on Purpose Podcast Ian on LinkedIn Resources New Media Summit Philip Shepherd Michael Singer Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

The forced slowdown brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic has a lot of us reevaluating who we really are and what puts fire in our soul. But once we decide to reinvent ourselves, what happens next? How do we identify the man we want to be and then take steps to make that vision a reality? Known as the world’s foremost reinvention expert, Steve Olsher is famous for helping entrepreneurs and organizations get clear on their WHAT and achieve massive profitability while also cultivating a life of purpose. With 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur himself, Steve’s resume includes founder and editor-in-chief of Podcast Magazine, creator of The New Media Summit, host of the #1-rated podcasts Reinvention Radio and Beyond 8 Figures, and New York Times bestselling author of What is Your WHAT? Discover the ONE Amazing Thing You Were Born to Do. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Steve joins Emerald and Ian to discuss the opportunity we have to reinvent ourselves in the aftermath of the COVID-19 shelter-in-place. He offers advice on navigating failure and fear and explains why it’s crucial to have a clear sense of want versus need as we work through the reinvention process. Listen in for Steve’s insight on uncovering your purpose by asking, ‘What conversation do I most want to be part of?’—and then positioning yourself at the center of that dialogue. What You Will Learn How the COVID-19 shutdown has impacted the consumption of audio + video Steve’s advice for men looking to reinvent themselves right now How the pandemic will open up new ways of doing business The value in exploring what legacy you really want to leave How Steve defines failure as success with an unintended ending How to navigate fear by being grounded in the NOW Why it’s crucial to have a clear sense of want vs. need through the reinvention process Steve’s advice on taking action to live your purpose If possible, don’t quit day job (let someone else fund transition) Identify preferred topic of influence Figure out how to be hub of wheel Steve’s role in helping Emerald pass the Men on Purpose torch to Ian Connect with Steve Olsher Podcast Magazine Reinvention Radio Beyond 8 Figures Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

What makes Steve Gross a man on purpose? His commitment to operating with intention. His attitude of generosity. His ability to act from traits of character like compassion and love—rather than react out of emotion. The question is, how do we work toward this level of awareness and align our actions with the kind of man we want to be? Steve Gross is the Founder and Chief Playmaker of the Life is Good Kids Foundation, a nonprofit that spreads the power of optimism to kids who need it most. He is dedicated to addressing the social and emotional needs of children impacted by poverty, violence and illness, and his signature approach has been widely adapted throughout the world. Steve also works with corporations to demonstrate how optimistic leaders can inspire organizations through times of change. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Steve joins Emerald and Ian to explain what inspired him to pursue work that gives him a sense of meaning and fulfillment and how he became a part of the Life is Good company. He discusses why he doesn’t believe in the idea of giving back, but instead advocates for developing an attitude of generosity in every moment. Listen in for Steve’s insight around the role of intentionality in becoming a man on purpose and learn how YOU can be a part of Life is Good’s mission to spread the power of optimism. What You Will Learn What inspired Steve to pursue work that gives him a sense of meaning Why Steve doesn’t believe in the idea of ‘giving back’ Steve’s take on sharing our gifts with the intention of elevating others How to develop and attitude of generosity in every moment How a shared mission led Steve to become part the Life is Good company How the Playmakers contribute to making Life is Good stronger The role of intentionality in becoming a man on purpose Steve’s distinction between acting from a state of mind vs. trait of character How Steve’s wife holds him to a high standard The self-awareness that made Steve seek help from a professional coach How to recognize when your behavior is counter to your purpose Connect with Steve Gross Life is Good Life is Good Playmakers Resources David Baum Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lot of people in a vulnerable position, out of work and in need of food and comfort. And logistically, it’s very difficult for the government to step in to feed and supply an entire country locked in our homes. But what if those of us with means knew who was struggling and could help them directly? What if those of us in need had a place to go to ask for help—without fear of judgement? What if we could deliver LOVE and support each other through this unprecedented time? Ron Lynch is the Creative Director and CEO at Big Baby Agency, a marketing and media production consultancy that helps entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 companies alike build brands and launch new products through direct sales on television and online. In the wake of the Coronavirus shutdown, Ron introduced an initiative known as Intellihelp, a platform designed to engage its network of Angels with people in need one-on-one, fulfilling emergency food rations and drugstore medical and hygiene supplies. Since its inception in March 2020, Intellihelp has grown to a community of 65K members in 12 countries. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Ron joins Emerald and Ian to discuss what inspired him to create a peer-to-peer solution for fulfilling our current needs and explain how Intellihelp gives us the opportunity to step into who we can be as humans. He describes how he got the movement up and running so quickly, offering insight on choosing NOT to operate out of fear and making ‘cold and fast’ decisions when necessary. Listen in for Ron’s take on the misguided shame we feel around asking for help in America and learn what YOU can do to get involved in the Intellihelp movement and deliver LOVE in your community—and around the world! What You Will Learn What inspired Ron to create a peer-to-peer solution for our current needs How Intellihelp gives us an opportunity to step into who we can be as humans How Ron maintains a high level of purpose by keeping his deliverable simple How choosing NOT to operate out of fear fuels Ron’s confidence Ron’s insight on thinking fast and making decisions to mobilize quickly Why movements can only be created when a need presents itself How Ron navigates the emotional side of a platform created out of pain The misguided shame we feel around not having money in America Ron’s long-term vision for mobilizing Intellihelp in future natural disasters How we’re doing a service when we have the courage to ask for help What you can do to get involved with the Intellihelp movement Connect with Ron Lynch Intellihelp USA on Facebook Big Baby Agency Email themarketingmercenary@gmail.com Resources Intellihelp on GoFundMe Intellihelp Pets Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

How do you source the motivation to wake up each morning and go after what you want? For Raymond Lott, the drive comes from an ongoing commitment to (and conversation with) his Future Self. He has a clear vision of the man he is called to become, and his Future Self pulls him forward on the journey. Raymond is a US Marine Corps combat veteran and hip-hop recording artist known as The Marine Rapper. He is also the creator of The Military Musician, the premiere platform, directory and resource for military musicians and their fans. Raymond served as a combat correspondent with infantry battalions during deployments in both Iraq and Afghanistan, earning a combat action ribbon and an award for combat photography during the same firefight. His music has been featured on We Are the Mighty, VET TV and the Range 15 movie soundtrack, and Raymond has performed in and hosted numerous live shows in Southern California. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Raymond joins Emerald and Ian to discuss his challenging transition from the Marine Corps to a music career, offering advice on how to combine self-awareness with a mission in order to find your purpose. He shares his calling to serve as a voice for the veteran community and explains how he draws courage from solitude and a hunger to be self-sufficient. Listen in for Raymond’s advice on generating forward momentum from your #FutureSelf to achieve big things—one step at a time. What You Will Learn How becoming The Marine Rapper was a role pre-written for Raymond Raymond’s challenging transition from the Marines to a music career What Raymond does to talk his vision into existence Raymond’s purpose as the mouthpiece for the veteran community How to combine self-awareness with a mission to uncover your purpose How Raymond draws courage from solitude and a hunger to be self-sufficient How Raymond’s future self holds him accountable to keep moving forward The role Raymond’s mom played in cultivating his resourcefulness Raymond’s advice on taking just one step toward a big goal Raymond’s ability to navigate difficult situations with grace + humor Connect with Raymond Lott The Military Musician The Marine Rapper TMR on Twitter TMR on Instagram TMR on Facebook Resources New Media Summit Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Depression ranks as the #1 health problem in the developed world, and according to the World Health Organization, 300M of us suffer from depression on any given day. Yet after two full antidepressant trials, only 50% of people fully recover. So, what do we do when antidepressants aren’t enough? Dr. Stuart Eisendrath is a Professor of Clinical Psychiatry Emeritus at the University of California—San Francisco and Founding Director of the UCSF Depression Center. He has 40 years of experience treating a full range of depressive disorders, and his lectures on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) have more than 1.5M views. Dr. Stuart is also the author of When Antidepressants Aren’t Enough: Harness the Power of Mindfulness to Alleviate Depression. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Dr. Stuart joins Emerald to explain how his interest in the mind-body connection and his own experience with depression inspired his work in mindfulness meditation. He discusses how mindfulness changes the way the brain functions, sharing his own daily meditation practices and offering reassurance for those of us who don’t respond to antidepressants. Listen in for Dr. Stuart’s insight on bringing mindfulness into all aspects of your life and learn how to notice negative thoughts—without taking them on! What You Will Learn How Dr. Stuart’s interest in the mind-body connection inspired his work How mindfulness meditation helped Dr. Stuart recover from depression Dr. Stuart’s storefront analogy for noticing negative thoughts without taking them on Dr. Stuart’s simple mindfulness meditation practice Close eyes and focus on breath When mind wanders, bring attention back to breath The evolution of Dr. Stuart’s career from researcher to writer and speaker How mindfulness meditation changes the way the brain functions Dr. Stuart’s reassurance for patients who don’t respond to antidepressants How Dr. Stuart sought coaching as part of the creation process for his book The two forms of mindfulness meditation that Dr. Stuart practices daily Sit and watch breath Dispositional mindfulness Dr. Stuart’s insight on bringing mindfulness into all aspects of your life Connect with Stuart Eisendrath Dr. Stuart’s Website Resources When Antidepressants Aren’t Enough: Harness the Power of Mindfulness to Alleviate Depression by Stuart J. Eisendrath, MD UCSF Depression Center Dr. Stuart’s Free Guided Meditations The Book Midwife Wickedly Smart Women Podcast Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Do you demand results from yourself and your team? On its own, this uncommon desire to succeed is a very positive trait. But coupled with a no-bullshit communication style, you may be perceived as a bully. So, how can high-performing executives with this Warrior Spirit learn to communicate in a way that inspires action yet also fosters compassion and respect? Jordan Goldrich is a Master Corporate Executive Coach on a mission to help executives perceived as bullies drive results—without damaging relationships. He recognizes the essential Warrior Spirit of these high performers and challenges them to adopt the Navy SEALs ethos of serving with humility, controlling their emotions and protecting those who cannot protect themselves. Jordan is also the coauthor of Workplace Warrior: People Skills for the No-Bullshit Executive and executive coach at the Center for Creative Leadership. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Jordan joins Emerald to discuss what prompted him to change the way he communicates, explaining why execs who are seen as bullies strike out and how he built new neural pathways in order to respond differently. He walks us through the process of soliciting feedback from your stakeholders and introduces us to the idea of becoming a Workplace Warrior. Listen in for Jordan’s insight on communicating your purpose to the people you work with and get his advice on leading teams through a high-stress situation (like the current global health crisis). What You Will Learn How Jordan developed his straightforward communication style What prompted Jordan’s commitment to change the way he communicates How execs who are seen as bullies see poor performance as a personal attack The process of building a new set of neural pathways to respond differently The value of doing market research on your internal market Why execs seen as bullies need to know the potential consequences of their actions How Jordan defines the Warrior Spirit and why we need Workplace Warriors How to communicate the things you stand for as a human being Jordan’s core purpose to provoke and support growth and healing Jordan’s advice to execs on leading through a high-stress situation Make human connection and reassure team Focus back on plan to reengage colleagues Connect with Jordan Goldrich Jordan’s Website Workplace Warrior: People Skills for the No-Bullshit Executive by Jordan Goldrich with Walter G. Meyer Resources New Media Summit What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful by Marshal Goldsmith with Mark Reiter The Honor Foundation Start with WHY: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek Find Your WHY: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team by Simon Sinek Fran Fisher Wickedly Smart Women Podcast Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

What is the root cause of chronic pain? Western medicine typically tries to solve the problem with surgery, but what if what’s ailing us is not in our back or our knees—but in our brain? What if there are simple, accessible tools any of us can use to separate from our anxiety, quiet the central nervous system and heal our chronic pain? Dr. David Hanscom is the creator of Back in Control, a platform dedicated to helping people solve chronic pain. He spent 32 years as an orthopedic spine surgeon before quitting his practice in 2018 to educate the public on the danger of unnecessary surgical interventions and the true cause of chronic pain. Dr. David is also the author of two seminal books, Do You Really Need Spine Surgery? Take Control with a Surgeon’s Advice and Back in Control: A Spine Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Dr. David joins Emerald to explain why chronic pain is a neurological problem, not a structural one. He shares his top tools for resolving chronic pain, describing how we can separate from our anxiety and rewire our brain to dampen its stress response. Listen in for Dr. David’s insight on the connection between mental pain and chronic pain and learn how to leverage expressive writing to lower the stress chemicals in your system! What You Will Learn What called Dr. David to quit his practice and focus on solving chronic pain Why chronic pain is a neurological problem rather than a structural one Dr. David’s simple tools for resolving chronic pain Relaxation Mindfulness Expressive writing Not discussing pain Sleep How spine surgery is NOT effective in easing back pain Dr. David’s insight on separating from our anxiety How to rewire your brain to dampen your stress response The connection between mental pain and chronic pain The challenges Dr. David faces in helping people relieve their chronic pain Connect with Dr. David Hanscom Back in Control Back in Control: A Spine Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain by Dr. David Hanscom Do You Really Need Spine Surgery? Take Control with a Surgeon’s Advice by Dr. David Hanscom Resources Dr. David’s Blog on Psychology Today National Publicity Summit Wickedly Smart Women Podcast Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

We live in a world that trains us to worry. The problem is, when we focus on what we’re afraid of, we attract the very things we fear most into our lives. So, what can we do to replace these destructive mental habits like anxiety and self-doubt with something much more positive and productive? David Stone is the transformational speaker and change agent behind I-FEARLESS, a platform dedicated to helping people overcome the worry and self-doubt that keep us from achieving our highest potential. He is on a mission to help 10M people overcome anxiety through his books, online courses, workshops and keynote presentations. David is also the author of Unsubscribe from Anxiety: Opt Out of the Myth That Worry is Required and Take Charge of Your Own Life Now.   On this episode of the podcast, David joins Emerald to discuss how we manage to attract the things we fear most, explaining how he worried himself into homelessness and what he did to take responsibility for the situation. He weighs in on how we’re trained to worry by the world around us, describing how to replace anxiety and self-doubt with PURPOSE. Listen in for David’s insight on the relationship between celebration and gratitude—and learn his top strategies for living an anxiety-free life! What You Will Learn How David worried himself into homelessness in 2009 What David did to change his attitude toward challenges The two factors that attract the things we fear most Reticular Activating System Law of Attraction How taking 100% responsibility gives us the power to change our situation How we’re trained, from birth, to worry David’s transition from marketing consultant to entrepreneur The creation process David used to write his book How to replace worry and anxiety with PURPOSE David’s mission to inspire 10M people to be anxiety-free The relationship between celebration and gratitude Connect with David Stone I-FEARLESS Unsubscribe from Anxiety: Opt Out of the Myth That Worry is Required and Live Your Own Life Now by David A. Stone Resources National Publicity Summit The Art of War by Sun Tzu The Five Ways We Ward Off Wealth Wickedly Smart Women Podcast Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

The world of mergers and acquisitions is thought of as left-brained. And yes, it IS about developing a strategy and analyzing opportunities. But if you’re buying or selling a business, it’s important to be emotionally ready, too. So, how do you know if you’re fully prepared to take over a new venture? Or step away from the one you’ve built? Domenic Rinaldi is the Owner and Managing Director of Sun Acquisitions, a mergers and acquisitions firm based in Chicago, IL. He helps the owners of privately held companies valued between $2M and $30M acquire and sell businesses. Dominic has been involved in 300-plus business transactions in a variety of industries, and he shares his expertise as a speaker, author and host of the M&A Unplugged Podcast. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Domenic joins Emerald to explain what called him to the field of mergers and acquisitions and describe the preparation necessary to buy or sell a business. He discusses the importance of soliciting help from the right advisors, hiring experts to compress your learning curve, and using your unique ability to move the needle in your business. Listen in for insight on leveraging your circle to make important decisions and learn how Domenic knows when a seller is emotionally prepared to step away from their business. What You Will Learn What called Domenic to the field of mergers and acquisitions The mental and financial preparation necessary to buy a business Why it’s crucial for buyers to solicit help from the right advisors The idea of unique ability and how it can help you move the needle in your business How hiring an expert helps you compress your learning curve How Domenic coaches clients to maximize the value of a sale or purchase Why Domenic brainstorms with his circle to make decisions Domenic’s insight on the psychology of selling a business How Domenic knows when a seller is emotionally ready to leave a business Domenic’s challenge around using tech to get in front of prospects Connect with Domenic Rinaldi Sun Acquisitions Resources The Nice Guys on Business Strategic Coach Wickedly Smart Women Podcast Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

If your life looks good from the outside, but you’re feeling inner turmoil, it’s likely you’re living out someone else’s idea of what life is supposed to look like. So, how can you tune back into your natural frequency and start living your purpose? How can you tap into your perfect, unique Human Design? Chetan Parkyn is the creator of Human Design for Us All, a platform dedicated to helping people awaken to their highest purpose and find personal fulfillment. Schooled in England, Chetan traveled the world as a mechanical engineer before discovering his true gift to read hands, cards and I Ching astrology. In 1993, Chetan uncovered Human Design, and he continues to study and teach the system worldwide. He is also the author of several books on the subject, including Human Design: Discover the Person You Were Born to Be. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Chetan joins Emerald to share his calling to reintroduce people to themselves through the craft of Human Design. He describes how taking the energy out of his head and into his body helped him find his purpose and explains the mystical process that led to the creation of his first book. Listen in for Chetan’s insight around the danger in following someone else’s path and learn how to leverage Human Design to use your true nature to its greatest effect. What You Will Learn How Chetan’s inner turmoil inspired him to seek counsel Chetan’s calling to reintroduce people to themselves through Human Design How following his feelings helped Chetan find his joy The mystical process that led Chetan to create his first book (with other’s input) How Chetan’s own design as a Projector informs his work Why Chetan refers to himself a ‘glorified piano tuner’ How Human Design helps us use our true nature to its greatest effect The characteristics of a Manifesting Generator How to recognize the behaviors that are out of alignment with our true nature Connect with Chetan Parkyn Human Design for Us All Resources Human Design: Discover the Persona You Were Born to Be by Chetan Parkyn Books by Chetan Parkyn Imagination IQ Wickedly Smart Women Podcast Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

The current education system uses data for harm. By ranking and comparing students, we create winners and losers in the classroom. And while the hope is that competition will motivate students to learn, the opposite holds true, as students on the wrong side of the bell curve lose their enthusiasm for school altogether. So, how can we reinvent our schools to use data for joy? How can we inspire ongoing student engagement and help our kids strive for their all-time best—each and every day? Career educator Lee Jenkins is the creator of L to J Consulting, a practice that helps school districts keep students engaged from kindergarten through Grade 12. Lee’s revolutionary system is built on the principles of continuous improvement and growth mindset, and the schools he supports boast six times the learning of the average classroom. Lee has more than 50 years of experience as a teacher and administrator, and he is the author of the Amazon bestseller How to Create a Perfect School. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Lee joins Emerald to discuss the fundamental problem with education—believing we need to motivate students through competition. He shares his vision for the perfect school built around the idea of striving to achieve your all-time best and explains how his system promotes both individual achievement and team contribution. Listen in to understand how SKILL, WILL and THRILL work together to facilitate learning and find out how you can protect your child’s intrinsic motivation to learn! What You Will Learn How W. Edwards Deming’s work on data inspired Lee to his calling The fundamental problem with believing we need to motivate students + employees Lee’s insight on a parent’s role in protecting their child’s intrinsic motivation Lee’s vision for a perfect school built around the idea of striving for all-time best The danger in the rank and compare model of our current system How SKILL, WILL and THRILL work together to facilitate learning The L to Bell to J progression of learning throughout a schoolyear How Lee’s system promotes team contribution AND individual achievement The challenge Lee faces in getting his work out to more schools What differentiates cramming from true learning Connect with Lee Jenkins L to J Consulting Resources How to Create a Perfect School: Maintain Students’ Motivation and Love of Learning from Kindergarten through 12th Grade by Lee Jenkins National Publicity Summit Double Blessing by Mark Batterson Edwards Deming John Maxwell Lee’s Parent Advice Sheet Wickedly Smart Women Podcast Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Western culture marginalizes death to the point where most of us won’t admit that it’s a natural part of life. But what if we could make friends with death? What if we could come to terms with our immortality and prepare for the end of life—but make the most of right NOW? Patrick Willis is the creator of Unfinished Business, a platform designed to help others deal with death. He supports people diagnosed with a life-threatening illness in living their best possible life and leaving a legacy. Patrick is also creating an online course that provides resources for anyone looking to prepare for the end of life and protect their family should the worst happen. On this episode of the podcast, Patrick joins Emerald to share his out-of-the-blue calling to support people at the end of life and discuss how he developed the courage to say NO to other projects and follow his purpose. He explains how he helps people make friends with death but live in the present, describing the support he provides that we don’t get from the medical system. Listen in for Patrick’s insight around the blend of the spiritual and practical that drives his work and learn how end of life planning is necessary—and actually quite fun! What You Will Learn Patrick’s out-of-the-blue calling to support people at the end of life How to develop the courage to make room for your calling Look from longer perspective Coach to challenge priorities Patrick’s mountain climbing analogy around the role of a coach How Patrick blends the spiritual + practical in his work at Unfinished Business How Patrick helps people make friends with death but live in the present Patrick’s systematic approach to the creation process How Patrick provides support that we don’t get from the medical system Patrick’s forthcoming online course re: end of life planning How Patrick is challenging the Western aversion to discussing death Patrick’s quiet, deliberate practice of celebrating milestones Connect with Patrick Willis Unfinished Business Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

As men, we’re programmed to Lone Wolf it through life. To disconnect from our feelings and avoid physical touch with other men altogether. So, how do we create opportunities to hone our emotional intelligence? How do we learn to access what we’re feeling in our bodies? And how do we create the space to connect with other men and grow together? Jason Lange is the men’s embodiment coach, group facilitator and evolutionary guide behind Evolutionary Men, a platform for men who want to deepen their presence in the world, clarify their purpose, and more easily connect with their power. Jason believes every man should be in a men’s group for the growth and support opportunities they provide. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Jason joins Emerald to discuss the danger around our cultural conditioning to Lone Wolf it through life, explaining how men’s groups made him feel safe to explore his feelings and make physical connections with others. He offers advice on helping other men access their emotional intelligence by modeling masculine touch and sharing our own emotional experiences. Listen in for Jason’s insight on the bravery it takes to be vulnerable and learn how to leverage embodiment to make dating and relating to others much easier! What You Will Learn The impact of growing up with little emotional or physical connection How participating in a men’s group helped Jason discover his purpose The danger around our cultural conditioning to Lone Wolf it through life The opportunity men’s groups afford us to access what we’re feeling How physical touch serves as a route to emotional release How to help your sons access their emotional intelligence Model how to hug and connect on deeper level Be willing to go first in sharing emotional experience How Jason thinks about homophobia and our fear of sexual energy The power in owning what you feel and asking for help as necessary How embodiment made it much easier for Jason to relate to women Connect with Jason Lange Evolutionary Men Resources Ken Wilber Jason’s Deep Dive Weekend Event Wickedly Smart Women Podcast Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

If you’re going through a particularly challenging season, pursuing your BIG goals may seem impossible. But the key to resilience lies in building momentum from small wins. Achieving one milestone can drive you forward to the next. And before you know it, you’re overcoming those perceived limitations and growing into the best possible version of yourself. Winston Ben Clements is a motivational speaker and resilience expert on a mission to inspire 1 billion people to unleash their full human potential. Winston was predicted to live a life of isolation and pain due to a rare bone disorder that stunted his growth and made his bones extremely fragile, but he has taken a stand for a quality of life that knows no limits. In 2018, he gave a TEDx Talk entitled ‘Your Limitations Are an Illusion,’ and now he travels the world, delivering training and talks that empower others to break through their own barriers. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Winston joins Emerald to discuss the idea of borrowing other’s strength when you haven’t got enough yourself and finding the opportunity behind the obstacle. He shares his early intuition that he should be using his story to inspire others on a global scale, explaining what finally provoked his pivot from corporate IT to public speaking. Listen in for Winston’s insight on stepping into your calling before something less pure occupies that space and learn how to use moments to build momentum toward your big dreams. What You Will Learn The idea of borrowing other’s strength when you don’t have enough Winston’s insight on looking for the opportunity behind the obstacle What inspired Winston’s pivot from corporate IT to public speaking Winston’s mission to inspire 1B people to overcome their perceived limitations Winston’s early intuition that he should be using his story to help others How to use moments to build momentum toward your big dreams What gives Winston the courage to put himself in the spotlight Stepping into your calling before something less pure occupies that space How Winston leverages coaching to define the HOW for his big goals How Winston celebrates milestones with an intentional rewards list Connect with Winston Ben Clements Winston’s Website Winston’s Free Gift Resources Winston’s TEDx Talk Toastmasters International Wickedly Smart Women Podcast Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

The universe has miracles in store for us, but we place limits on what’s possible by trying to control the outcomes. What if you started every day by asking, “If I were truly creating my life today, if I had no limitations and lived in a world of infinite possibilities, what would I choose?” Dr. Dain Heer is a sought-after personal development expert, speaker and author on a mission to create positive change in the world, empowering people from every culture, country, age and socioeconomic status to manifest the money, relationships and life they desire. As the cocreator of Access Consciousness, he has inspired millions of people to tap into their own abilities and knowing and create dynamic change in their lives. Dain is also the author of the new release, Return of the Gentleman: Creating Nurturing Connections by Embracing the Authentic You. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Dain joins Emerald to explain how discovering Access Consciousness prevented his suicide and how the organization has grown since he joined the team 20 years ago. He offers insight on leveraging money to change other people’s realities for the better and shares his mission to create a sustainable, living Earth for the next 10,000 years. Listen in for Dain’s approach to cultivating a trust in consciousness and following positive energy to choose what to create next. What You Will Learn How discovering Access Consciousness prevented Dain’s suicide How Dain’s expansive definition of consciousness views money The purpose of money to change people’s realities for the better Dain’s mission around creating a sustainable, living Earth Why everything Dain creates must be a contribution Dain’s approach to recognizing and manifesting what’s possible What inspired Dain to write Return of the Gentleman How to cultivate trust in consciousness + follow positive energy How we limit potential miracles by trying to control outcomes Connect with Dr. Dain Heer Dain’s Website Resources Access Consciousness Return of the Gentleman: Creating Nurturing Connections by Embracing the Authentic You by Dr. Dain Heer Wickedly Smart Women Podcast Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Why is it that some people seem to succeed at achieving their dreams while others with the same skill set are “stuck?” The old programming of your mind may be the thing that is holding you back. Would you believe that you have the power to reprogram your subconscious mind? Step into Mindflavor where you will learn a new and exciting approach to self-development and expand your ability to project what you want out of life. Carl Hunter is an artist, entrepreneur, transformation coach and subconscious mind programming expert. He is the creator of the amazing new MindPower Acceleration Technology™ called MindFlavors®. He began the self development journey early in life and at age 26 he discovered a powerful method to reprogram his own subconscious mind. This allowed him to achieve his dreams by the age of 31, of traveling the world, getting into the diamond business, and moving to the Virgin Islands where he spent many years. In early 2015, Carl discovered some ancient power secrets and using these new found ideas he invented this revolutionary technology that is freeing humanity from limited thinking. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Carl joins Emerald to discuss his personal manifestation and discovery into reprogramming the subconscious mind. He details the beginning of his career when he was working in the diamond business and continues into how he emerged into developing the technology of Mindflavors. Listen to Carl explain how using Mindflavors can transform your “old programming” and limited beliefs into manifesting the life you want. What You Will Learn Carl begins by discussing how he started out and his own personal journey How the subconscious mind controls behavior and can be changed His experiments between inner world transferring to outer world experiences What “old programming” is and how to change it How Mindflavor is different than other self-improvement teachings The three processes: Mindflavors technology, Invigorate, and manually writing How to blend mind with body Carl’s personal challenges and successes Using coaches and mentors Connect with Carl Hunter Mindflavors Carl Hunter on Linkedin Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

What does being ethical mean to you in your personal life or professionally? Do you see things happening in your job that you protest or just ignore all together? How do you confront something unethical in your job without the risk of losing it? Truth be told, there are things happening in businesses that would be described as unethical. When presented with that, can you just stand there or would you do something about it? Maybe something inside of you calls you to take action. Alexander Lowry is a professor of finance at Gordon College where he leads the school’s Master of Science in Financial Analysis program. He followed his calling to develop a program at Gordon College that teaches ethics in business. He’s a board member for fintech and financial services companies as well as host of the Boardroom Bound podcast, a show dedicated to developing the next generation directors. He is a frequent speaker for business leader events, corporate events, and academic conferences. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Emerald is joined with Alexander Lowry where they discuss his “calling” to start a program related to ethics in business at Gordon College. They explore his courage in saying “yes” to his calling after several “no’s” presented themselves. Alexander shares how he prioritizes his life and gives some insight on the perks of being a board member. He gives his insight on his belief that, “You can have it all. You just can’t have it all at once.” What You Will Learn Alexander Lowry’s path from management consulting to JP Morgan to academia His calling to develop a program at Gordon College focusing on ethics in business His observations of unethical practices that led him to teach How his calling came through and what sparked the courage to say “yes” How his podcast started at Gordon and what you can find on it His passion for being a board member and what it means to be on a board Challenges and prioritizing Connect with Alexander Lowry Alexander Lowry Alexander Lowry Linkedin Boardroom Bound Podcast Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Sometimes rock bottom has a basement. Kevin Palmieri thought he’d seen his lowest point. But after achieving his big goal of earning six figures, Kevin realized that you can have a full bank account—and still be empty inside. His limiting beliefs, fears and insecurities were all still there, shouting as loud as ever. And he found himself contemplating suicide. What did Kevin do to bring himself back from the edge? And how has shifting his focus from money to fulfillment transformed his life for the better? Kevin is the creator and cohost of The Hyper Conscious Podcast, a show dedicated to helping listeners become the best version of themselves. Kevin also serves as a keynote speaker, podcast consultant and peak performance coach, and he is on a mission to be the person he needed at his lowest point. Kevin believes that if you change the way you think, you change the way you live, and he is living proof that you can ‘step out of line’ and pursue your dream life. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Kevin joins Emerald to explain why earning six figures didn’t make him feel fulfilled and describe the rock bottom moment when he contemplated suicide. He introduces us to his method of defining your core values, sharing how he makes choices based on his beliefs and says no to opportunities that are out of alignment with being a Great Man. Listen in to understand what inspired the creation of The Hyper Conscious Podcast and learn how replacing toxic habits and people helped Kevin transform his mental health. What You Will Learn How earning six figures didn’t make Kevin feel happy or fulfilled The rock bottom moment when Kevin contemplated suicide Kevin’s mission to be the person he needed at his lowest point How Kevin makes choices based on his core values + beliefs Defining your core values around the traits you admire in others Kevin’s insight into the characteristics of a Great Man How eliminating toxic habits + people keep Kevin off the edge How being on a friend’s show inspired Kevin to start podcasting How Kevin creates podcast content around what listeners need The challenges Kevin faced in stepping into entrepreneurship Connect with Kevin Palmieri Kevin on Instagram The Hyper Conscious Podcast Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 Resources The Joe Rogan Experience Wickedly Smart Women Podcast This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Break out the bubbly! It’s the 2nd Anniversary of the Men on Purpose Podcast! As we celebrate two years of learning from the extraordinary men who are making their mark on the world, let’s get meta and consider the power of podcasting as a medium and the potential YOU have to share your unique gifts with the world. Steve Olsher is the creator of the New Media Summit, Editor-in-Chief at Podcast Magazine and host of Reinvention Radio. Doug Sandler is the CEO of Turnkey Podcast Productions and the cohost of The Nice Guys on Business. Lou Diamond is the CEO of Thrive LOUD and the host of the Thrive LOUD Podcast. Together, they are what Emerald considers the ‘Baby Daddies’ of the Men on Purpose Podcast, as all three played a pivotal role in bringing the show to life. On this episode of the podcast, Steve, Doug and Lou join Emerald to celebrate the second anniversary of Men on Purpose. Steve shares his mission to help people discover, share and monetize their WHAT, explaining how podcasting allows us to serve others through our message. Doug dispels the myths around what it takes to be a podcaster and walks us through his MOM formula for developing a successful show. Listen in for Lou’s insight on the power of podcasting to connect with business opportunities and learn how podcasting might serve YOU in becoming a thought leader in your field. What You Will Learn Steve’s mission to help people discover, share and monetize their WHAT Steve’s insight around the potential for growth in the podcasting space What inspired Steve to create Podcast Magazine with a focus on the fans Steve’s dare to embrace that you are the solution to someone’s problem Doug’s thoughts on the myths around what it takes to be a podcaster How Doug helps people develop their podcasts based on their goals Doug’s Market-Offer-Message formula for developing a quality show Doug’s Nice Guy approach to becoming a success at anything you do Lou’s insight on the power of podcasting to connect with opportunities How podcasting influenced Lou’s positioning and reshaped his brand Connect with Steve Olsher New Media Summit Podcast Magazine Reinvention Radio Beyond 8 Figures Connect with Doug Sandler Doug’s Website The Nice Guys on Business Podcast Turnkey Podcast BizWiz Podcast The Mustang Podcast Connect with Lou Diamond Lou’s Website Thrive LOUD Thrive LOUD Podcast Authors That Thrive Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 Resources What is Your WHAT?: Discover the One Amazing Thing You Were Born to Do by Steve Olsher Nice Guys Finish First: Winning Customers for Life by Winning Relationships that Last by Doug Sandler Launch Your Podcast 2-Day Intensive Steve Olsher on Nice Guys on Business EP369 Master the Art of Connecting by Lou Diamond Bedside Reading Wickedly Smart Women Podcast This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

When presented with a new idea or opportunity, how do you respond? Do you make excuses around why you can’t get the job done? Or do you ask, “How do I do that?” Are you ready to stop justifying why you can’t follow your dreams and start finding solutions? Maxwell Ivey is the creator of The Blind Blogger, a platform where he shares his experiences as a blind entrepreneur. Maxwell transformed himself from morbidly obese failed carnival owner to respected equipment broker, and today, he inspires others as a coach, speaker, author, online publicist and host of What’s Your Excuse?, a podcast that challenges listeners to stop making excuses and achieve their big vision. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Maxwell joins Emerald to explain how retinitis pigmentosa caused him to lose his sight and what inspired him to share his journey as a blind entrepreneur. He discusses his powerful capacity for finding solutions rather than making excuses and weighs in on how to overcome adversity by way of forward motion. Listen in for Maxwell’s insight on staying positive despite unforeseen circumstances, choosing adventure over what you ‘should’ do, and accepting help when it’s offered. What You Will Learn The retinitis pigmentosa that caused Maxwell to gradually lose his sight How the family business inspired Maxwell’s entrepreneurial ventures How Maxwell came to share his experiences as a blind entrepreneur Maxwell’s powerful capacity for finding solutions vs. making excuses How Maxwell thinks about overcoming adversity by moving forward The creative opportunities that are all around us if we pay attention Maxwell’s insight on staying positive despite unforeseen circumstances Why Maxwell chooses adventure over more conservative, safe options Maxwell’s advice on asking for opportunities and accepting other’s help Connect with Maxwell Ivey The Blind Blogger Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 Resources Books by Maxwell Ivey The Blind Blogger’s NYC Adventures: How You Can Make YOUR Dreams Come True by Maxwell Ivey Wickedly Smart Women Podcast This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Do you spend consciously? Or is money happening TO you? Thomas DeSchutter contends that if you want to attract wealth, it’s crucial to respect money enough put some intentionality behind your spending. Thomas is the Founder and CEO of Bloom Strategies, a financial services firm dedicated to helping all people achieve sustainable, values-based wealth. He has 20-plus years of experience in the investment industry, and he serves as the host of The Bloom Living Podcast and author of Bloom Your Money, Your Life: A Common Sense Guide to Building Your Personal Wealth Ecosystem. An expert in the realm of cashflow and business profits, Thomas believes that true prosperity is achieved from the inside out. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Thomas joins Emerald to share his epiphany around the connection between spirituality and money and discuss his expanded view of wealth that includes knowledge, community, close friends and family. He explains how to dismantle the embedded beliefs on money that don’t serve us and spend with more intention. Listen in for Thomas’ advice on bringing consciousness to your investment strategy and learn how to make an impact by aligning your spending with your values. What You Will Learn How The Wealthy Barber led to Thomas’ work as a financial advisor Thomas’ epiphany around the link between spirituality and money Thomas’ take on how wealth encompasses much more than money Dismantling the embedded beliefs on money that don’t serve us Why Thomas believes money should be in a continuous flow Why it’s crucial for us to align our spending with our values Thomas’ insight on investing in SRI exchange-traded funds Why Thomas includes self-love in his daily gratitude practice Connect with Thomas DeSchutter Bloom Strategies The Bloom Living Podcast Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 Resources Bloom Your Money, Your Life: A Common Sense Guide to Building Your Personal Wealth Ecosystem by Thomas DeSchutter The Wealthy Barber: Everyone’s Commonsense Guide to Becoming Financially Independent by David Chilton Wickedly Smart Women Podcast This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Too many entrepreneurs go all-in on their businesses at the expense their lives. But what if you don’t have to choose one or the other? What if you can design a successful business around the life you want to live? Tom Sylvester is the cofounder of Lifestyle Builders, a platform that helps entrepreneurs build a successful business in service to their ideal lifestyle. Tom has built three successful business, enabling he and his wife to leave their W-2 jobs in their early 30’s. Today, they help others achieve financial freedom through their podcast, coaching programs and newly released book, Lifestyle Builders: Build Your Business, Quit Your Job, and Live Your Ideal Lifestyle. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Tom joins Emerald to explain how the goal to retire by 35 called him to entrepreneurship. He shares the significance of creating a business that supports what you want your life to look like, describing the 90-day planning and weekly reflection process he uses to achieve clarity and stay on course. Listen in for Tom’s insight on aligning your vision with that of your partner and learn how to take the daily action necessary to achieve your big dreams. What You Will Learn How the goal to retire by age 35 called Tom to entrepreneurship How to achieve business success in support of your ideal lifestyle Putting systems + team in place so a business runs without you The books that inspired Tom to pursue a non-traditional path Why it’s crucial to share and align your vision with your partner Tom’s insight on leaning into vs. avoiding difficult conversations Creating a vision re: things, experiences, relationships + impact How Tom uses a 90-day plan with a weekly reflection process How structure facilitates creativity rather than stifling it The value of committing to the process, not just the end result Connect with Tom Sylvester Lifestyle Builders Lifestyle Builders Podcast Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 Resources Lifestyle Builders: Build Your Business, Quit Your Job and Live Your Ideal Lifestyle by Tom & Ariana Sylvester The Automatic Millionaire: A Powerful One-Step Plan to Live and Finish Rich by David Bach Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not by Robert T. Kiyosaki Lifestyle Builders Life Planner Wickedly Smart Women Podcast This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

What would a heart-centered, spiritually connected man who respects and reveres women and is really empowered in his sexuality—what would that look like? What would that feel like? Destin Gerek is the creator of The Evolved Masculine, a platform designed to help men cultivate our masculine power, learn the secrets of sexual self-mastery and understand how to give women the powerful experience of a man they crave. An internationally recognized thought leader in the realm of masculinity, sexuality and personal empowerment, Destin is on a mission to redefine what it means to be a man in the 21st century. He is also the host of The Evolved Masculine Podcast the author of the forthcoming book, The Evolved Masculine: Be the Man the World Needs and the One She Craves. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Destin joins Emerald to share the experience that made him see men’s sexuality as dangerous and discuss his commitment to actively explore masculinity and what it means to be a man in this world. He weighs in on the unhelpful, toxic messaging men receive for being too masculine or too feminine, challenging us to look within for a deeper truth. Listen in to understand Destin’s work around sexual self-mastery and learn how viewing sex as a full-body experience will change the way you show up with a partner. What You Will Learn The experience that made Destin see men’s sexuality as dangerous Destin’s exploration of what it means to be a man in this world Destin’s challenge to become the role model you wish you had The limitless possibilities available to us through our core essence How to deeply listen + honor women’s voices without acquiescing The toxic messaging men get for being too masculine or feminine Why Destin actively seeks both men and women as coaches Destin’s work around helping men achieve sexual self-mastery The client Destin helped transform his personal life and career Destin’s insight on looking at sex as a full-body experience How a focus on exploration shifts how you show up with a partner Connect with Destin Gerek The Evolved Masculine Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 Resources The Evolved Masculine: Be the Man the World Needs and the One She Craves by Destin Gerek Wickedly Smart Women Podcast This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

We all know that music has the power to make us feel good. But what if we got intentional about using the music we love to soothe, inspire or even heal us? What if we thought of music as a tool for improving health and growing consciousness? How could our lives be better if we made music a regular part of our self-care? Bill Protzmann is the creator of Music Care, a for-purpose corporation that teaches practical ways music can be used for self-care. Bill holds degrees in piano performance and creative writing, and he is inspired to bring music to audiences in non-traditional ways. Bill leverages a portion of the profits from his business to bring music to veterans and the homeless population in San Diego, and he was awarded the 2014 National Council for Behavioral Health Award of Excellence. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Bill joins Emerald to discuss when he started noticing the way audiences respond to music and explain how we can use music to achieve self-actualization and transcendence. He introduces us to the power musicians have to influence people with sound, describing how music impacts our consciousness and spiritual connection. Listen in to understand how Music Care functions as a for-purpose corporation, supporting coaches, mentors, caregivers and therapists in serving their clients—and learn how you can use music to build resilience and improve your own physical and mental health. What You Will Learn When Bill started noticing the way audiences respond to music How music can take us beyond coping to self-actualization The power musicians have to influence people with sound How music impacts our behavioral, physical and mental health How music influences our spiritual connection + consciousness Transcending the ‘starving artist’ archetype via collaboration Bill’s insight on what it means to run a for-purpose corporation How Bill serves coaches, mentors, caregivers and therapists Bill’s commitment to help veterans + the homeless with music How Bill celebrates with five minutes at the piano or keyboard How Bill reconnects with our ancestors when he feels stuck Connect with Bill Protzmann Music Care Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 Resources More Than Human: The Value of Cultivating the Human Spirit in Your Organization by Bill Protzmann New Media Summit Lizzo Billie Eilish Brittany Howard Life is Good Wickedly Smart Women Podcast This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Many of us have felt the presence of a deceased loved one, yet never shared that experience or thought of it as a spiritual gift. We may have even diminished or minimized the experience, assuming we imagined the whole thing. But Dr. Jeff O’Driscoll contends that those feelings are very real spiritual senses, and with practice, we can find—and learn to trust—our own spiritual connection. Dr. Jeff O’Driscoll is the spiritual mentor behind Helping Souls Heal, a practice created to help others hone their own spiritual connection and heal their souls. His own otherworldly experiences began in childhood and continued through his 25 years as an ER doctor, where he communicated with souls leaving their bodies at death. After decades of silence, Dr. O’Driscoll is sharing what he learned through these spiritual encounters in the memoir Not Yet: Near-Life Experiences & Lessons Learned. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Dr. O’Driscoll joins Emerald to explain what called him to break the silence around his spiritual experiences with the dying. He discusses his role as a spiritual mentor, helping others discern their own spiritual connection and inspiring us to practice our spiritual gifts as we would any other talent. Listen in for Dr. O’Driscoll’s insight around honoring our own knowing and take on his challenge to begin each day with the question: What can I do to serve someone else? What You Will Learn What called Dr. O’Driscoll to break the silence around his spiritual experiences The messages of love and gratitude people communicate when they’re dying How sharing his experiences allows Dr. O’Driscoll to offer affirmation + healing What inspired Dr. O’Driscoll to initiate the creative process and write Not Yet Dr. O’Driscoll’s ability to discern the spiritual gifts and experiences of others How Dr. O’Driscoll continues to have experiences with the deceased regularly Dr. O’Driscoll’s insight around developing the willingness to be vulnerable Dr. O’Driscoll’s challenge to ask, ‘What can I do to serve someone else today?’ Why it’s crucial to practice our spiritual gifts as we would any other talent Dr. O’Driscoll’s challenge to share his message with the medical establishment Connect with Dr. Jeff O’Driscoll Helping Souls Heal Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 Resources Not Yet: Near-Life Experiences & Lessons Learned by Dr. Jeff O’Driscoll International Association for Near-Death Studies Wickedly Smart Women Podcast This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

For a system to function correctly, its incentives must align with the outcomes we want. Perversely, the American healthcare system doesn’t work that way. Rather than rewarding medical professionals for improving health and quality of life, our system feeds off of sickness and disease—and insurance companies make money when care is denied. So, how can we take federal bureaucracy out of the equation and return control to the patients? Dr. Deane Waldman is the former Chief of Pediatric Cardiology at the University of Chicago Medical Center and Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics, Cardiology and Decision Science at The University of New Mexico. He also served on the Board of Directors of the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange and as the Director of the Center for Healthcare Policy at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Dr. Waldman is the author of more than 250 articles and six books, most recently publishing Curing the Cancer in US Healthcare: StatesCare and Market-Based Medicine. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Dr. Waldman joins Emerald to explain why he couldn’t make the University of Chicago a patient-focused institution and how that experience inspired him to diagnose the root cause of the problems in the American healthcare system. He introduces us to his metaphor of the federal bureaucracy as a cancer in the system, discussing how the government consumed nearly half of the $3.5T spent on healthcare last year. Listen in for Dr. Waldman’s insight into how the current structure feeds on our illness and learn how we can both change the perverse incentive structure and reward the positive outcomes we want—by returning control to ‘we the patients.’ What You Will Learn Why Dr. Waldman couldn’t make the University of Chicago a patient-focused institution How Dr. Waldman diagnosed the root cause of the problems in American healthcare Dr. Waldman’s metaphor of the federal bureaucracy as a growing cancer in the system How the federal government consumed nearly half of our $3.5T in health spending Dr. Waldman’s example of the perverse incentive structure in the healthcare system Dr. Waldman’s mission to eliminate third parties and restore control to the patients How the current system feeds on our illness rather than gaining by keep us well Dr. Waldman’s insight around how to reward the positive outcomes we want How the Affordable Care Act reduced access to care despite insuring more Americans How the average American family spends 45% of its gross income on healthcare costs Connect with Dr. Deane Waldman Dr. Waldman’s Website Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 Resources National Publicity Summit Curing the Cancer in US Healthcare: StatesCare and Market-Based Medicine by Deane Waldman Wickedly Smart Women Podcast Marianne Williamson This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

The vast majority of Men on Purpose resist their calling in the beginning. We don’t think we’re ready. Or we believe the problem is too big. Or that we’re not good enough. So, how do we develop the courage to say YES to the reason we’re here? And how do we keep moving forward—even when we’re face down in our own frustration? Raleigh Sadler is the Founder and Executive Director of Let My People Go, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering local churches to fight human trafficking by identifying and responding to their most vulnerable neighbors. Raleigh has 19 years of experience in Christian ministry, and he believes it is the responsibility of the church to love those at risk of exploitation. Raleigh is also the author of Vulnerable: Rethinking Human Trafficking. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Raleigh joins Emerald to discuss his introduction to the most vulnerable populations and explain how we create the demand for human trafficking with what we buy. He describes how he ran from his calling until the other things he’d been clinging to fell away and how a board of advisors helps him stay true to his mission. Listen in for Raleigh’s insight around the challenges of raising money and staffing a nonprofit and learn how celebrating milestones can help you move forward. What You Will Learn How we create the demand for human trafficking with what we buy Raleigh’s introduction to serving the most vulnerable populations How the things Raleigh was clinging to fell away to reveal his calling The value in processing your own brokenness with a counselor How LMPG empowers local churches to fight human trafficking The idea of mission drift + having a board of advisors to guide you How LMPG helps churches identify and respond to the vulnerable The challenges Raleigh faces around raising money and staffing Why it’s crucial to ask mentors for feedback as you seek clarity How milestones help Raleigh when he’s ‘face down in frustration’ Connect with Raleigh Sadler Let My People Go Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 Resources Vulnerable: Rethinking Human Trafficking by Raleigh Sadler Wickedly Smart Women Podcast This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

There are more than 400,000 children in the US foster care system. The kids who are not returned to their parents or adopted move from family to family until they turn 18. And a heartbreaking 24,000 age out of the system with no financial or family support. So, what can we do to either reunite these kids with family members or help them get adopted? Richard Villasana is the Founder and CEO of Forever Homes for Foster Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving all foster children a happy, healthy life in a permanent home. An international authority on immigration issues and foster families, Richard has been featured on CNN International, Univision and ABC TV, among many other media outlets. He has also worked as a translator for the UN and served proudly in the US Navy. Richard has spent the last 25 years working with government agencies across the country to reunite immigrant and foster children with their relatives. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Richard joins Emerald to explain how he was recruited to unite foster kids with their families and share the sense of justice that inspires him to speak up for this voiceless population. He discusses why so many foster kids end up homeless when they age out and describes the disruption they face in the system, some moving multiple times in a single year. Listen in to understand how Richard’s work helps foster kids get adopted if their families can’t be found and learn how you can support Forever Homes as a volunteer or sponsor of the organization. What You Will Learn Richard’s experience in the international arena + background in languages How Richard was recruited to reunite foster kids with their families The sense of justice that inspires Richard to speak up for foster kids How Richard helped 15-year-old Veronica connect with her aunts What happens to foster kids when they age out of the system How Richard helps foster kids get adopted if their families can’t be found The disruption foster kids face in moving multiple times per year How Richard benefits from running his nonprofit like a business Forever Homes’ volunteer needs around SMM, events and fundraising How companies can benefit from sponsoring organizations like Richard’s Connect with Richard Villasana Forever Homes for Foster Kids Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 Resources New Media Summit Kevin Campbell’s Family Finding Model Eva Longoria Foundation Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Philanthropic Work This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

The rhetoric around refugees reflects our growing political divide, portraying the community as either a charity case or a terrorist threat. But when Chris Chancey moved to Clarkston, Georgia, and got to know his neighbors, he learned that the refugee community was actually a motivated workforce. And he recognized an opportunity to serve that community and support the local economy. Chris Chancey is the Founder and CEO of Amplio Recruiting, a staffing agency that matches members of the talented refugee workforce with growing companies in the construction, manufacturing and hospitality industries. Since its inception in 2014, Amplio has grown to five US cities and generated more than $7M in revenue, while placing 4K-plus refugees into full-time employment. Chris is also the coauthor of Refugee Workforce: The Economic Case for Hiring the Displaced. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Chris joins Emerald to share his mission around engaging the refugee community in an economically meaningful way. He discusses how his experience differs radically from popular media narratives around refugees and why he is committed to working with companies that care about economic growth as well as stability for the refugee community. Listen in to understand how companies are benefitting from working with Amplio and learn how putting people first can be profitable! What You Will Learn The opportunity Chris saw to serve the refugee community in Clarkston How Amplio has grown beyond Atlanta to serve five cities in the US Why Amplio focuses on construction, manufacturing and hospitality How Chris’ experience differs from media narratives re: refugees The 30-point scale Chris uses to decide whether to work with a company Why it’s important to Chris to surround himself with courageous people How Chris puts people over profit and continues to be profitable The value in verbally processing new ideas with experienced mentors Why Chris focuses on the economic argument for employing refugees How Chris thinks about the anger of disenfranchised American workers Connect with Chris Chancey Refugee Workforce Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 Resources Refugee Workforce: The Economic Case for Hiring the Displaced by Chris Chancey and Katie Gibson Upwardly Global Bureau of Labor Statistics Wickedly Smart Women Podcast This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

We’d all love to get more done in less time. To optimize our results and create the space to spend time with the people we love. But how? How do you take a hard look at what you’re doing now and architect a new way? How do you hold yourself accountable and course correct when necessary? Nathan Simmonds is the leadership coach, trainer and consultant behind Nathan Simmonds Coaching, a practice that helps people stuck in their 9-to-5s take the lead in their careers and create fulfillment in their work. He capitalizes on the vulnerability and courage he’s gathered from his own highs and lows to support leaders in doubling their income or halving their workweek—so they can spend high-quality time with the most important people in their lives. Nathan is also the author of the forthcoming book, Stop Working, Start Living: How to Stop Telling Yourself Bullshit Excuses and Start to Live on Purpose. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Nathan joins Emerald to share his calling around challenging people’s thinking to become more incredible than yesterday. He discusses the value in exploring what you’re ashamed NOT to have done and recognizing that anxiety is the emotion of growth. Listen in for Nathan’s insight on expanding your bandwidth to take on new levels of complexity and learn his 3-D thinking model for assessing your progress and making adjustments along the way! What You Will Learn Nathan’s calling around challenging people’s thinking The value in exploring what you’re ashamed NOT to have done Nathan’s insight on life as a growth-centric experience How to honor your courage by starting small Leveraging fear as a sign you’re moving in the right direction How to overcome fear + forgive yourself for playing small Nathan’s challenges re: resourcefulness as his business grows How to hold yourself accountable through deep reflection Nathan’s 3-D thinking model for course correcting Deconstruct Design Deliver Connect with Nathan Simmonds Nathan Simmonds Coaching Nathan’s 15-Day Email Course Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 Resources Henry Johnstone on Men on Purpose EP068 Zig Ziglar Neale Donald Walsch Peter Sage Wickedly Smart Women Podcast This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Are you hiding your power and potential? Playing small out of fear that others won’t approve? If you know you’re capable of more, but you’re not taking action to show the world, it’s time to commit to change and replace your negative habits and patterns—one small step at a time. Josh Cary is the creator of The Hidden Entrepreneur, a business coaching platform and podcast dedicated to helping clients overcome fear and improve their lives by coming out of hiding. He spent 15 years working as a professional actor and filmmaker and another 10 running his own digital marketing agency. But he was wearing a mask the whole time, working to gain the approval of others and feeling more and more insecure and isolated. Today, he is on a mission to help other entrepreneurs, creatives and small business owners change the scoreboard to Fear: Zero, You: Won. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Josh joins Emerald to explain how his children inspired him to stop hiding and step into his power. He offers advice around keeping our awareness open to opportunity, stepping out of the role of victim, and finding a community of support as we pursue our big ideas. Listen in for Josh’s insight on the daily practice of committing to change and learn his approach to replacing negative patterns, one at a time. What You Will Learn How seeking approval made Josh hide his power and ability How Josh’s children serve as his WHY to break bad habits Josh’s insight on the daily practice of committing to change Josh’s approach to replacing negative patterns one at a time How Josh found a community of support online Josh’s fears around stepping out of his role as a victim Josh’s advice on keeping awareness open to opportunity How a coach gives us permission to pursue our big ideas Connect with Josh Cary The Hidden Entrepreneur The Hidden Entrepreneur Podcast Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 Resources Emerald on The Hidden Entrepreneur EP081 Michael Marcial This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

If you like the idea of building a meaningful business that affords you both steady income and personal fulfillment, but you have yet to uncover your WHY, Raj Jana suggests that you start with gratitude. Cultivate an appreciation for the person you’ve become and the experiences that have shaped you. And you may find that some of your rock bottoms are really a source of power—and purpose. Raj is the purpose-driven entrepreneur behind JavaPresse Coffee Company, a lifestyle brand designed to transform ordinary coffee rituals into extraordinary daily experiences. He is also the creator of Stay Grounded Media, a podcast and education platform that helps aspiring life enthusiasts experience more fulfillment and success. Raj’s work has been featured in Buzzfeed, Huffington Post and Entrepreneur Magazine, and his companies donated more than $38K to the Make-A-Wish Foundation last year. On this episode, Raj joins Emerald explain how the death of his mentor inspired him to stop waiting to be happy and thrive NOW. He discusses Yanik Silver’s idea of aligning your heart with your business, sharing how extreme self-reflection changed his mission for JavaPresse—and facilitated 800% growth in the process. Listen in to understand how Raj is supporting a shift in consciousness through coffee and learn how to leverage the power of appreciation to uncover your WHY. What You Will Learn How the death of Raj’s mentor inspired his current work How The 4-Hour Workweek motivated Raj’s side hustle Yanik Silver’s insight on aligning your heart + business Raj’s shift from pushed by fear to pulled by purpose How Raj’s gratitude practice helps him connect with source How Raj defines currency as an exchange of energy How Raj is supporting a shift in consciousness with coffee The biggest challenge Raj faces in staying grounded Connect with Raj Jana Stay Grounded Stay Grounded Podcast Stay Grounded in Business Inc. Column Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 Resources The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss Yanik Silver Evolved Enterprise: How to Re-think, Re-imagine, and Re-invent Your Business by Yanik Silver Carlos Castaneda Wickedly Smart Women Podcast This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.  

Are the little things keeping you from showing up as a leader? Does it ruin your day when someone cuts you off in traffic? Or do you get caught up in frustration when a client pushes your buttons? Adam Hergenrother contends that if you can learn to breathe into the emotion and give it the space to travel through you, then you set yourself up to lead from a place of contribution—in every aspect of your life. Adam is the CEO of a billion-dollar organization that includes Keller Williams Vermont, the Hergenrother Realty Group, BlackRock Construction, Adam Hergenrother Training and the Adam Hergenrother Foundation. Adam credits his success to a bold vision coupled with a commitment to never giving up. His fearless, purposeful, unconventional and systematic approach helps Adam inspire others to reach their personal development goals and grow into the leaders they were always meant to be. On this episode, Adam joins Emerald to share the AHA moment that inspired his inner journey, explaining how it informed his calling to make everyone in his organization wealthy—in the broadest sense of the word. He discusses how business serves as a conduit for our personal growth and challenges us to serve the moment in front of us and set intentions from a place of clarity. Adam also weighs in on why he prioritizes personal development to achieve his peak state as a creative leader. Listen in for insight around the connection between joy and acceptance and learn how to breathe through your emotions rather than getting caught up in them. What You Will Learn What inspired Adam turn his life around at the age of 16 The AHA moment that motivated Adam’s inner journey Adam’s goal to make everyone in his organization wealthy How business serves as a conduit for our personal growth The significance of serving the moment in front of us Why spiritual growth happens when we learn to let go Becoming aware of what part of you is setting intentions How to breathe through emotions and give them space The relationship between joy and acceptance Adam’s practice of reminding himself I’m here to serve How Adam achieves his peak state as a creative leader Connect with Adam Hergenrother Adam’s Website Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 Resources The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu with Douglas Carlton Abrams This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Anmol Singh is a wildly successful trader and entrepreneur, and he has literally written the book on what it takes to be successful. And yet, Anmol is the first to admit that he is still ‘under construction.’ He continues to seek opportunities to learn and grow. The truth is, we are all works in progress. So, what can we do to put ourselves on the road to success, keeping in mind that it may be construction zone? Anmol is the cofounder of Live Traders, voted the #1 trading education firm for three years running. He is the leading expert in the trading psychology space, and to date, Anmol has coached 1,000-plus investors all over the world. He remains an avid trader himself, while pursuing other entrepreneurial ventures and building a real estate portfolio. Anmol is also the author of Prepping for Success: 10 Keys for Making It. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Anmol joins Emerald to discuss the short timeline that differentiates trading from buying and holding stocks and explain what called him to pursue a career in the space. He shares what inspired him to serve others through Live Traders, describing the statistical model that allows him (and his students) to make consistent gains. Anmol also weighs in on why confidence is our default, how time alone leads to clarity, and why integrity should be our top priority. Listen in to understand why the path to success is always under construction and find out if trading is the right path for you! What You Will Learn What called Anmol to pursue trading and investments The short timeline that differentiates trading from stocks The statistical model Anmol uses to make consistent gains What inspired Anmol to serve others through Live Traders The Live Traders student who started his own hedge fund Why confidence is about acquiring the skills you need How Anmol leveraged patience to market Live Traders Anmol’s insight on spending time alone to achieve clarity Why mentoring doesn’t have to be a formal relationship Why integrity is the #1 ingredient for becoming a success How the life you desire lies outside your comfort zone Connect with Anmol Singh Prepping for Success: 10 Keys for Making It by Anmol Singh Live Traders Live Traders on YouTube Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 Resources Yahoo Finance The Motley Fool Billions Tony Robbins Landmark Forum This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Four years ago, Ken Wentworth was offered the position of Managing Director at a top-tier corporation. Within 15 minutes, he knew there was something else he could be doing. Something that would allow him to help more people. Ken turned in his resignation to start something new. And today, he can honestly say that he LOVES his job. So, where did Ken get the courage to shed the golden handcuffs and take a different path? Ken is the creator of Mr. Biz Solutions, a consulting practice that helps clients run their businesses more profitably and efficiently. Ken served in a top leadership role at a Fortune 15 company for 22 years before transitioning to entrepreneurship, and he is the bestselling author of Cash Flow Pro and Pathway to Profits. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Ken joins Emerald to explain what called him to walk away from a C-suite corporate job to become an entrepreneur. He offers insight around making difficult decisions, challenging us to reflect on the times we’ve gone all-in to help us get clear on what to do now. Ken also shares the pivotal role coaching played in helping him start his business and invites us to develop a willingness to invest in ourselves. Listen in for Ken’s advice on setting and celebrating goals tied to cash flow and learn to hone your own courage muscle. What You Will Learn What called Ken to leave a Fortune 15 company for entrepreneurship How knowing he could help more people gave Ken the courage to quit The powerful exercise Ken did to uncover the work he does now How reflecting on times we’ve gone all-in can help us get clear The pivotal role coaching played in helping Ken start his business Ken’s insight around the value of being willing to invest in ourselves How a mentor can help us realize our untapped potential Why Ken sets goals tied to cash flow and creates visual reminders Ken’s plan to celebrate hitting 500 subscribers with a trip to Bora Bora Connect with Ken Wentworth Mr. Biz Solutions Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Resources Pathway to Profits: A Mr. Biz Guide to Running Your Business Like a Boss by Ken “Mr. Biz” Wentworth How to Be a Cash Flow Pro: A Mr. Biz Guide to Crushing Business Owner Insomnia by Ken “Mr. Biz” Wentworth James Creighton on Men on Purpose EP119 This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Do you feel like life’s a competition? Do you compare yourself to other men based on how much your portfolio is worth or what you do for a living? Is that where your validation should really come from? What if we stopped sizing each other up and admitted that we all struggle? What would it take to become a real Man of Magnitude? Chad Farrell is the creator of Legacy 365, a personal development platform for Christian men who are ready to become the husbands and fathers God designed them to be. As a life coach, speaker and author, Chad is dedicated to helping men create a thriving home environment, build a stronger relationship with their spouse, and enjoy a closer walk with God—all by living their purpose through intention. He also serves as the host of the Legacy 365 Podcast. On this episode, Chad joins Emerald to explain how working with kids in the school system informed his calling to teach men. He weighs in on courage and the creative process, describing how breaking a BIG plan into SMALL steps facilitates both. Chad also walks us through the Five Stones of Marriage, sharing the daily commitment necessary to build a strong relationship with your partner. Listen in to understand why men are trying to live up to the WRONG set of expectations and learn how you can become what Chad calls a Man of Magnitude. What You Will Learn How Chad’s work with kids informed his calling to teach men Chad’s experience of being called by way of a clear vision How breaking plans down into small steps cultivates courage Chad’s concept of growing into a Man of Magnitude Chad’s take on the top three benefits of having a coach Accountability Saves time Completeness Chad’s Five Stones of Marriage Safety Communication Practical Daily Application (PDA) Deep needs Commit to promise Chad’s ongoing struggle of not feeling like he’s good enough Why we’re trying to live up to the wrong set of expectations Connect with Chad Farrell Legacy 365 Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Resources Fulfill Your Legacy Niccie Kliegl This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

If I did this for the next 20 years, would I be satisfied? What’s your honest answer to that question? The truth is, most of us are simply not engaged at work. In fact, only 15% can say they are living on purpose. So, how do you go about finding and following your passion? And how do you make your purpose profitable? Dr. Ken Keis is the President and CEO of Consulting Resource Group International, the global leader in personal and professional assessments. A renowned expert in the realm of leadership, wellness and purpose, Dr. Ken has conducted more than 3,000 presentations and 10,000 hours of coaching to help others fulfill their potential.  He is also the author of Why Aren’t You More Like Me?, Deliberate Leadership, and The Quest for Purpose. On this episode, Ken joins Emerald to discuss what called him to help others live, lead and work on purpose and explain how he developed the courage to leave a ‘done deal’ to say YES to a higher calling. He offers advice on uncovering your purpose by exploring the things that energize you and surrounding yourself with a peer group that will take you to the next level. Listen in for Ken’s insight on building a profitable business that aligns with your strengths and values—and learn why purpose is crucial in making your highest-level contribution to the world. What You Will Learn What called Ken to help people live, lead and work on purpose Ken’s advice on developing the courage to leave a ‘done deal’ Ken’s insight on finding a peer group to take you next-level Ken’s insight around how to find and follow your purpose Accept where you’re at Autobiography journal Stay in it for long haul Protect from naysayers How to build a business that aligns with your strengths, values Why purpose is key in making your highest-level contribution Connect with Dr. Ken Keis Ken’s Website Free eBook The Quest for Purpose Secrets of Success Podcast Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Resources Why Aren’t You More Like Me? Discover the Secrets to Understanding Yourself and Others by Ken Keis Deliberate Leadership: Creating Success Through Personal Style by Ken Keis and Mitch Javidi The Quest for Purpose, A Self-Discovery Process to Find It and Live It! by Ken Keis Dr. Terry Anderson Consulting Research Group CRG Assessments Ken’s Article on Relationships & Success What Color is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers by Richard N. Bolles Marshall Goldsmith Robert Kiyosaki Alan Weiss This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

If you don’t have your health, little else matters. And yet, many men don’t take care of themselves. We focus on DOING rather than BEING, and end up depleted—unable to help ourselves, let alone serve others. But Udo Erasmus contends that we can reclaim our health, and it starts with getting present in our own lives. Udo is a pioneer in the health and wellness space, cofounding the Udo’s Choice supplement brand and launching the Healthy Fats Movement. He has impacted millions by way of 5K live presentations, 3K media interviews, and 1,500 staff trainings, traveling to more than 40 countries to share his message on achieving optimal health. Udo is also the author of Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill and The Book on Total Sexy Health. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Udo joins Emerald to discuss his calling in the healthcare space and passion to help others understand ‘the oil change the body needs.’ He shares his commitment to turn health into a teachable field, introducing us to his practices for BEING rather than DOING and describing the connection between clarity and the energy of life. Listen in for Udo’s insight on making decisions about what to focus on and find out how learning to sit with the ache in your heart can bring you home to yourself. What You Will Learn How Udo’s work with pesticides led to his calling in health How Udo’s experience of war informs his passion to help others Udo’s practice of getting still and bringing awareness inside Udo’s commitment to turn health into a teachable field The connection between clarity and the energy that is life Why presence is key in making choices about what to focus on Finding fulfillment that works for you and the rest of humanity Udo’s practices for focusing on BEING rather than DOING How sitting with the ache in your heart brings you home to yourself Udo’s insight on trusting that the help you need will show up Connect with Udo Erasmus Udo’s Website Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Resources Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill: The Complete Guide to Fats, Oils, Cholesterol and Human Health by Udo Erasmus The Book on Total Sexy Health: The 8 Key Steps Designed by Nature by Udo Erasmus This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

We are all designed to be channels. We’ve all had the experience of knowing who’s on the line before we look at caller ID or thinking of an old friend just before they reach out to us. But can we learn to hone our intuition? To distinguish between our thoughts and what’s coming through us? Can we give ourselves permission to receive from Spirit and develop the willingness to go with our gut? Bill Philipps is a well-known psychic medium who has appeared on Dr. Phil and Access Hollywood, among many other media outlets. He is dedicated to helping people deal with the grief of losing loved ones by channeling messages from Spirit in order to heal and bring a sense of peace. Bill conducts individual and group readings, and he is also the author of Signs from the Other Side: Opening to the Spirit World and Expect the Unexpected: Bringing Peace, Healing, and Hope from the Other Side. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Bill joins Emerald to share his experience of being called to mediumship, explaining why trauma and heartbreak often serve as the catalyst for receiving messages from Spirit. He discusses the courage it takes to surrender to a highly spiritual calling and describes his practices for letting go and stepping into your truth. Listen in for Cole’s insight on the great responsibility associated with being a psychic medium and learn how purity of intention attracts support—in this world and beyond. What You Will Learn Bill’s experience of being called to receive messages from Spirit Why heartbreak often serves as the catalyst for mediumship The courage it takes to embrace a highly spiritual calling How Bill came to trust himself and surrender to his purpose Bill’s practices for letting go and stepping into your own truth How Bill developed a willingness to go with his gut instincts Why it’s crucial to detach from who we think we should be The great responsibility associated with being a medium The challenges associated with setting boundaries as a psychic How purity of intention attracts our Earth guides and teachers Connect with Bill Philipps Bill’s Website Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Resources Signs from the Other Side: Opening to the Spirit World by Bill Philipps Expect the Unexpected: Bringing Peace, Healing, and Hope from the Other Side by Bill Philipps Lee Harris on Men on Purpose EP099 This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Cole Raven truly embodies the entrepreneurial spirit. He knew he wasn’t meant to be in a 9-to-5 desk job, working for somebody else. He’d always had a passion for travel and independence and building his own thing. So, when the opportunity came to leave his W-2 and commit fully to the startup he’d cofounded, the decision was easy. Cole is the cofounder of Podchaser, the leading podcast directory and destination for podcast discovery, ratings and reviews, creator credits, playlists and search. The startup was founded in 2016 by a small team of podcast enthusiasts, with the goal of creating the ultimate, platform-agnostic database. Cole’s independent spirit extends to his lifestyle; he is currently training for obstacle course races and traveling the country full-time in an RV! In addition, Cole earns passive income as the owner of five Airbnb properties. On this episode of Men on Purpose, Cole joins Emerald to explain how the lack of discoverability called Cole and his cofounders to serve the podcasting community. He shares the Podchaser origin story, discussing how the team formed through a Reddit forum, how they knew they had a good business concept, and what they did to raise $500K in seed funding in eight months. Listen in for Cole’s insight on using Podchaser to find and share shows that fit your podcast personality and learn how to take small steps every day to become the person you want to be! What You Will Learn How the lack of discoverability called Cole to serve podcasters How the Podchaser team formed through a Reddit forum How the Podchaser team raised $500K in eight months Podchaser’s plans to monetize through a SaaS subscription model Cole’s role at Podchaser in marketing and product development How Cole’s entrepreneurial mindset prepared him to quit his 9-to-5 What inspired Cole to earn passive income through Airbnb The impetus for Cole and his wife to travel the country in an RV Cole’s invitation for listeners to create a user profile on Podchaser The consistency and commitment it takes to stay fit and healthy Connect with Cole Raven Podchaser Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Resources Reddit Airbnb This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

What causes conflict in relationships? For most of us, the tension comes from having very different experiences of the same event. But those alternative realities don’t have to break us apart. In fact, those contradictions can bring us closer together if we learn to express our experience in terms of feeling rather than judgement. James Creighton is a psychologist and relationship consultant with 50-plus years of experience working with couples and conducting conflict resolution and communications skills training all over the world. He is the author of several books, most recently publishing Loving Through Your Differences, a guide to help couples find fulfillment THROUGH—rather than DESPITE—their differences. On this episode, James joins Emerald to explain how conflict in his own marriage called him to the study of communication in relationships. He describes how each one of us interprets events in light of our own experience, resulting in contradictory realities. Listen in for insight around the danger of disowning your own experience and learn why it’s advantageous to express your feelings rather than make judgements. What You Will Learn How James’ own marriage called him to the study of communication How each person interprets events in light of their own experience What inspired James to write about conflict from alternative realities How we generate reality as much as we experience it How to hold conflicts around values in tension vs. opposition The danger in disowning your own experience Why it’s advantageous to express feelings rather than judgements The challenge James faces in dealing with his wife’s dementia Connect with James Creighton James’ Website Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Resources Loving Through Your Differences: Building Strong Relationships from Separate Realities by James L. Creighton PhD Getting Well Again: The Bestselling Classic About the Simontons’ Revolutionary Lifesaving Self-Awareness Techniques by O. Carl Simonton MD, Stephanie Matthews-Simonton and James Creighton PhD This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

There is no correlation between happiness and money. And yet, many entrepreneurs are driven by the never-ending pursuit of more. What if we stopped to ask ourselves what we really need to live the life we want? What if we built businesses based on meaning and impact—not just profit? Adam Hudson is a serial entrepreneur who has bought and sold several multimillion-dollar companies in the US and Australia. He is also a sought-after Amazon expert, sharing his experience building a seven-figure business on the platform through Reliable Education, a business education program for aspiring and established Amazon sellers that has reached 10K students in 36 countries. A passionate philanthropist, Adam has funded more than 6K interest-free microloans for entrepreneurs in third-world countries and given the gift of sight to 1K Indonesians in partnership with the John Fawcett Foundation. On this episode, Adam joins Emerald to discuss his struggle with panic attacks and anxiety, describing the turning point when he made the decision to pursue a business with meaning and impact beyond money. He shares the mission of education and liberation that drives his core business, Reliable Education, and explains how he chooses leaders to run his companies based on trust and respect. Listen in for Adam’s insight on discovering meaning in service of others and learn why he advocates for charitable experiences over simple charitable giving. What You Will Learn How entrepreneurship contributed to Adam’s struggle with anxiety The turning point when Adam decided to pursue impact over money Adam’s philanthropic work with the John Fawcett Foundation The mission behind Adam’s core business, Reliable Education The connection between financial stability and being your best self How Adam maintains five seven- and eight-figure businesses Adam’s approach to choosing leaders who share the DNA of giving Why Adam is most passionate about his Amazon training business The microloans Adam offers entrepreneurs in third-world countries Why Adam’s foundation promotes charitable experiences Adam’s insight on the futility in the never-ending pursuit of more Connect with Adam Hudson Reliable Education Adam on Instagram Reliable Foundation Resources The John Fawcett Foundation Kiva Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.  

We all know the Biblical tenet to love your neighbor as yourself. But what if we took it a step further to experience your neighbor as yourself? This deep sense of connectedness inspires Andrew Jasko’s creative, collaborative approach to life. An approach that stems from a sense of abundance and unity as opposed to scarcity and separation. Andrew is the creator of Life After Dogma, a coaching platform dedicated to exposing the harmful effects of indoctrination and helping people reclaim a healthy expression of spirituality, sexuality and service. Educated at Princeton Seminary, Andrew was a Christian minister and missionary until he realized that his depression and anxiety stemmed from his religious beliefs. He found healing through secular humanism and spiritual practice, and today he supports clients as a Religious Trauma Advocate and Spiritual Transition Coach. On this episode, Andrew joins Emerald to share the painful loss of identity he suffered as his Christian faith unraveled and the powerful spiritual awakening that followed. He explains his philosophy around the connection among all things, discussing how to use medicine work, meditation and breathing techniques to experience this sense of unity for yourself. Andrew also weighs in on the dangerous narcissistic ideology of survival and success that drives our world and offers advice on finding a sense of joy in the creative process. Listen in for Andrew’s insight around the ‘hard work’ that is suffocating our souls and learn how to extract yourself from dogma by embracing the healing path. What You Will Learn What inspired Andrew to pursue work as a religious trauma advocate The painful loss of identity Andrew experienced as his faith unraveled The powerful spiritual awakening that reconnected Andrew to nature How breathwork and meditation can inspire an experience of unity The danger around feeling cut off from the source of life Andrew’s unique take on experiencing your neighbor as yourself The narcissistic ideology of survival and success that drives our world Andrew’s advice into finding your sense of joy in the creative process Why Andrew believes that ‘hard work’ is suffocating our souls How to extract yourself from dogma by embracing the healing path Connect with Andrew Jasko Life After Dogma Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Many of us are stuck in the cultural conditioning that pushes us to produce and consume. We’re all about nonstop growth and keeping the money coming in—whether or not our work aligns with our sacred purpose. So, how do we activate our own awakening? How do we develop the willingness to pivot, even if it means losing business? How do we learn to let go and show up fully as ourselves? Daniel Hanneman is the creator of Your Sacred Purpose, a venture dedicated to awakening the deeper power within spiritual entrepreneurs and transformational leaders. He has an extensive background as a professional counselor, spiritual life coach, intuitive trainer, certified hypnotherapist and intuitive business coach, and Daniel is a student of psychology, energy scanning, energy clearing, channeling, metaphysics, Religious Science, motivational techniques, and personal and business development systems. On this episode, Daniel joins Emerald to discuss how he found his own sacred purpose and describe how he holds presence for the spiritual awakening of others. He explains why there isn’t a conflict between spirituality and making money when you come from a centered, awakened space. Daniel also weighs in on how to activate your own awakening through meditation and shares a technique for overcoming the fear that keeps us stuck. Listen in to understand why scaling his business is NOT Daniel’s primary motivator and learn to make the greatest impact by showing up fully, sincerely and honestly. What You Will Learn How Daniel holds presence for the spiritual awakening of others Why there’s NO conflict between spirituality and making money The significance of coming from a centered, awakened space Why meditation is the foundation for activating your awakening Daniel’s advice around taking a moment before you respond How to make the greatest impact by showing up fully + honestly Why scaling the business is NOT Daniel’s primary motivator Daniel’s willingness to let go of security and pivot as necessary Daniel’s technique for overcoming the fear that keeps us stuck How Daniel celebrates by sharing accomplishments with others Connect with Daniel Hanneman Your Sacred Purpose Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Resources The Academy for Invincible Healers This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Are you waiting for your WHEN? Waiting to be happy and fulfilled WHEN you finally [insert achievement here]? What if it’s a lie that you need something outside yourself to be complete? What if you stepped into the belief that you are whole RIGHT NOW? How would that change the goals you set for yourself? Harry Sherwood is the founder of Consciously Wholistic Living, a coaching practice dedicated to helping people transform in mind, body and spirit. In the course of his own spiritual journey, Harry has lived with and learned from monks, yogis, martial arts masters, professors and psychologists around the globe, studying Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Kriya Yoga, mindfulness and psychology. Harry has practiced thousands of hours of meditation and earned a Religious Studies degree from the University of Michigan. He is passionate about guiding people to live life in alignment with their truest selves. On this episode, Harry joins Emerald to discuss his draw to the mystical and explain how Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) launched his incredible spiritual journey. He describes the courage it takes to let go of the false self and stay on course, offering insight into the lie that we need something external to be fulfilled. Harry also covers the creative process, sharing the danger in getting lost in other people’s ‘shoulds’ versus recognizing what calls to us. Listen in for Harry’s advice on taking the time to recharge when necessary and learn how to choose goals from a place of fulfillment, recognizing that you are whole, complete and loved RIGHT NOW. What You Will Learn How a feeling of being trapped drew Harry to the mystical How SRF served as inspiration for Harry’s spiritual journey Harry’s insight on the courage to let go of your false self Why defining your True North crucial to develop courage How breathing techniques help you let go of resistance The lie that we need something external to be fulfilled The danger of getting lost in other people’s ‘shoulds’ Why Harry takes the time to recharge on a regular basis How Harry leverages a Jedi Council for coaching + support The value of choosing goals from a place of fulfillment How Harry celebrates successes by sitting with his WINS Connect with Harry Sherwood Consciously Wholistic Living Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Resources Soccerex Self-Realization Fellowship Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

School systems were designed to produce obedient factory workers capable of performing repetitive tasks. Since then, the economy has changed, demanding that workers employ innovation and independent thinking to be successful. Don Wettrick is on a mission to shift education away from a memorization model and inspire the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. Don serves as the President of the STARTedUP Foundation, a nonprofit founded to empower student entrepreneurs and innovators through collaborative immersive experiences and accelerator programs. Don has 20 years of experience as a classroom teacher, and he is a two-time winner of the Microsoft Innovative Educator award. Don is also the author of Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and host of the StartEdUp Podcast, a show featuring experts in education, innovation and entrepreneurship. On this episode, Don joins Emerald to explain what called him to make impact through teaching and discuss the TED Talk that inspired his Innovation and Open-Source Learning curriculum. He describes how he is sharing his approach in other classrooms, creating an ecosystem of lifelong learning in school systems across the country. Listen in to understand how Don’s success led to the creation of the STARTedUP Foundation and learn how their programming benefits student entrepreneurs. What You Will Learn What inspired Don to make an impact through teaching How a Dan Pink TED Talk led Don to create STARTedUP Don’s aim to prepare students for today’s economy Don’s Innovation and Open-Source Learning course Why school systems are slow to adopt Don’s curriculum How students benefit from STARTedUP’s pitch nights The high risk, high reward of being an entrepreneur How hiring a coach has helped Don in his business How to foster lifelong learners vs. master memorizers The corporate interest in the STARTedUP programming Connect with Don Wettrick STARTedUP Foundation StartEdUp Podcast Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Resources Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level by Don Wettrick Dan Pink’s TED Talk: The Puzzle of Motivation Gary Vaynerchuk Seth Godin Mike Rowe This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Travel gives us the opportunity to explore new places and learn about other cultures. But it is also an opportunity to learn about yourself. In fact, Lane Belone contends that the experience of travel can be transformational, helping you grow as a person and develop a powerful sense of connection and worthiness. Lane is the creator of Increase Freedom, a program designed to help people transform their lives through travel and the power of alignment. A former US Army Special Forces Veteran, Lane has traveled to 36 counties on six continents, and now, he leverages that experience to coach clients in overcoming mental blocks and gaining life-changing clarity by way of breakthrough experiences abroad. On this episode, Lane joins Emerald to explain how intentional travel sets up the conditions for insight. He describes his own experiences in Peru and Tanzania, sharing his self-discoveries around connection and providing for others. Listen in for Lane’s advice on living in wonder rather than judgement and learn how to open yourself to opportunities for transformation through travel! What You Will Learn Lane’s decision to leverage travel to grow as a person How intentional travel sets up the conditions for insight How Lane’s Peru trip allowed him to release self-doubt What Lane learned about himself in climbing Kilimanjaro Lane’s insight around connection + providing for others How mastery of self leads to wonder over judgement Lane’s step-by-step process of making decisions Slow down thoughts Observe + take action Deal with details later Lane’s unique, macro approach to questioning challenges Connect with Lane Belone Increase Freedom Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Resources Steven Kuhn on Men on Purpose EP071 This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

What if you approached each day as if it were a game? Would you have more fun? Would you be inspired to WIN the day? Christopher Cumby is a sales and marketing expert, motivational speaker and high-performance trainer. He is the creator of the Kick A$$ Sales Game, a program that gamifies money-making to help salespeople, executives and entrepreneurs increase their sales revenue. Christopher also coaches and mentors business owners, CEOs and entrepreneurs, and he is the author of The Success Playbook, a roadmap for improving your personal and professional life. On this episode, Christopher joins Emerald to explain how he experienced his calling as a tap on the shoulder and how working in commission sales early on brought out his fun, competitive spirit. He offers insight into how he created the Kick A$$ Sales Game and shares his commitment to helping his clients succeed. Listen in to understand Christopher’s take on how adversity and friction bring out the best in us and learn how to take one step out of your comfort zone and win YOUR day! What You Will Learn How Christopher experienced his calling as a tap on the shoulder How Christopher’s introverted nature serves him in a sales role What led Christopher to gamify sales via the Kick A$$ Sales Game How adversity + friction bring out the best in us as we level up Christopher’s commitment to helping his clients achieve success How Christopher supports clients with a private network + app How a coach helped Christopher transition to commission sales Christopher’s insight around finding the magic inside yourself Christopher’s advice to look at yourself in the mirror for insight What Christopher means when he suggests we ‘win the day’ Connect with Christopher Cumby Christopher’s Website Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Resources Free Copy of The Success Playbook Kick A$$ Sales Game Allan Wich Larunce Pipkin Neuro-Linguistic Programming Glen Metropolit Barefoot Wine Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny by Tony Robbins This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

How do you get inspired? For Miro Gladovic, the secret lies in going for a run or a bike ride. In fact, his best ideas come when his heartrate is elevated and his body is in motion. And from there, he takes action to inspire others to do better. After his professional soccer career, Miro became the youngest accredited FIFA Players Agent in the world. He represented some of the biggest names in international soccer, brokering international player transfer deals worth tens of millions of dollars. Most recently, Miro created the pioneering online platform Soccer Family Agent, a program that teaches you how to be the Jerry Maguire of your family and represent your player in the world of professional soccer. On this episode, Miro joins Emerald to share the impetus behind the creation of Soccer Family Agent. He discusses the drive it took to become the world’s youngest FIFA agent, explaining how he leveraged other’s doubt to trigger his own courage. Listen in for Miro’s insight around making choices that inspire others to do better and learn how working out helps him gain clarity and generate new ideas! What You Will Learn Miro’s path to becoming the youngest accredited FIFA agent What led Miro to develop the Soccer Family Agent platform How Miro leveraged other’s doubt to trigger his own courage The process of creating Miro’s World Soccer Resource Center How Miro makes choices around inspiring others to do better Miro’s approach to viewing things from a different perspective Miro’s practice of working out to find inspiration, new ideas The challenge Miro faces in promoting Soccer Family Agent How Miro celebrates accomplishments and catches his breath Connect with Miro Gladovic Soccer Family Agent [Discount Code MOP50] Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Resources Soccerex This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.