Podcasts about national speaker association

Whether you're pitching an idea to leadership, leading a meeting, or delivering a keynote at a conference, they're all forms of presenting. Within each method, you're presenting your ideas, guiding other's ideas, and aiming to inspire action within people. All of it can be stressful. Whether you speak to 5 people,15, 50, or 500, your palms may clam up and suddenly you've lost your train of thought, derailing from your perfectly crafted script. But here's the thing — you don't need a script to efficiently communicate. What you do need is your authentic, confident voice, which Julie Johnson will teach you to hone in this week's Your Brilliant Difference Podcast episode.   Julie Johnson is the CEO of XY Communication and a leading authority on intergenerational and gender communication. As a current member of the esteemed Forbes Coaches Council and a former Barron's winning SVP with UBS (CFP & CIMA), she has devoted her career to helping professionals and teams build trust, engagement, and loyalty. Specializing in psychological safety and conflict navigation, she is a Certified Behavioral Finance Trainer, a Certified Facilitator in Adam Grant & Ray Dalio's PrinciplesYou program, a Certified Brene Brown Daring Way Facilitator, a Globally licensed member of the International Coaching Federation, and a Certified Global Speaker through The National Speaker Association.  Listen to this episode and learn from Julie as she teaches you how to tailor your communication to meet people where they are. You'll also learn how to apply techniques to help you refine your big idea and voice it with confidence, authenticity, and influence.   The Agenda for Today's Episode:  What exactly is an authentic, confident voice?   PrinciplesYou Assessment overview and how it informs workplace communication.  How to overcome presentation anxiety.  Presentation tips and best practices.  How Julie's public speaking and presenting experience has impacted her career.  How to leverage LinkedIn to amplify your authentic, confident voice and build a brand that drives your career.   Connect with Julie Johnson  Julie Johnson on LinkedIn  Career Advancement Report Coming December 13th!  For the first time ever, Finka Jerkovic is publishing her first Finka Inc. Career Advancement Report, informing you about what to focus on in 2025 to rise and shine at work. Join her Find Your Brilliance community newsletter and get a copy delivered right to your inbox as soon as it's released.  [Sign Up for Release Day Delivery] 

Kurt is a sought-after marketing leader that's been called "king of scaling". He has growth for early-venture companies as well as those over $500M in annual revenue and assembled teams across six continents. In the past few years, he's been an executive with a public company, coached dozens of mid-market companies, served as a CMO for multiple high-growth technology companies. You can also find him as one of the National Speaker Association members chosen for his keynote talks on modern marketing and high-performing servant leadership. #podcast #effectivepublicspeaking #careerconfidence #motivational #executivecoaching #coachingbusiness #coaching

How do you build a leadership style that goes beyond the paycheck and truly inspires your team? Megan Billnoske, president-elect for the National Speaker Association in Houston, joins us to share her transformative journey from the high-stakes world of international oil and gas to becoming a sought-after consultant, trainer, and coach. Megan opens up about the ethical dilemmas she faced early in her career, demonstrating why trust and integrity are the bedrock of genuine connections in leadership. Her story is a powerful reminder that effective leadership isn't just about directing work; it's about fostering relationships that motivate and engage your team on a deeper level.Get ready to glean practical strategies for connecting with your team members beyond their job roles. From using personal preference sheets to organizing creative competitions, we discuss actionable methods to understand and support your employees' lives outside the office. Megan also shares the inspiring tale of a NASA janitor whose sense of purpose was tied to a greater mission, illustrating the profound impact of meaningful work. By recognizing individual strengths and encouraging a collaborative environment, you can empower your team to reduce burnout and thrive independently and harmoniously. Tune in to discover how you can transform your leadership approach and create a cohesive, motivated team.Connect with Megan:Megan Billnoske | LinkedInMegan Billnoske | EmailImspire | Website | Youtube | Instagram------------Order your copy of Jon's book at RedefineYourServantLeadership.com, and don't forget to utilize the additional resources, or purchase access to the Workbook and Coaching Videos.Send your Leadership and Business questions to Jon at podcast@leadwell.com.For more information visit https://leadwell.comThe Leadwell Podcast gives mission-driven leaders principled and practical advice to do just that, lead well.In each episode, your host Jon Kidwell, interviews leaders with great stories, to share strategies that help leaders navigate complex, confusing, and often down-right challenging leadership, personal growth, business, and workplace culture situations.Jon is a nonprofit executive turned coach, speaker, author, and CEO of a leadership development company. In working with nonprofits and businesses, big and small, he realized the unique challenges leaders face when they are committed to keeping the mission and people the top priority. Those leaders' commitment to their principles and the people they lead, plus seeing the need for more leaders who strive to do the right thing, the right way, for the right reasons, is what inspired Jon to start a leadership development company dedicated to the success of mission-driven leaders and their organiza...

“Look for inspiration, not comparison.” Brittany Richmond sat down with Dean Heffta today to talk about his speaking journey, the National Speaker Association, and how he built a business to get him booked and paid consistently. Get back to the basics. Keep it simple. And remember, you don't have to build somebody else's business; you have to build YOUR own business.In this episode, Brittany and Dean talk through:Dean's experience getting starting as a speakerWhen to donate your time and other ways to get paid Embracing the mindset of the marathon not the sprintWhat it looks like to provide services people rave about Dean's new book and what having a book signals What are the perks of being in the National Speaker Association Developing the craft of speaking "And to sustain innovation and to sustain the hard times and the uncertainties and the ups and the downs, I believe you need a community. Your friend group and your family group will smile and nod as you're sharing things they don't really understand or they can't offer maybe the insights that the people in the speaking community can."Episode Chapters:00:54 Dean's background as a speaker 04:25 What does Dean currently speak on and what do his speaking engagements look like?10:05 When to think about donating your time.12:46 Dean's take on a marathon not a sprint17:33 How to grow your business by developing referrals19:20 An overview of Dean's book + the process of writing it24:17 What is the National Speakers Association?28:42 You get what you put into, here's what that means for you as a speaker.31:19 Why communities matter and how to lean into the speaker community33:12 How to develop great relationships in this business38:32 How to build your personal brand while overcoming tech issues40:31 What it looks like to gracefully overcome adversity on the stage 43:19 Dean's favorite thing about begin a speaker2024 Podcast Listener Survey:Will you take 3 minutes and tell us what you love and hate about The Speaker Lab Podcast? We want to make this podcast better as we work to serve speakers — but we can't do that without your feedback. Click here or go to thespeakerlab.com/survey — we'll send you a Starbucks gift card as a thank you for your time! Episode Resources:Connect with Dean on LinkedInExplore Dean's Website Take the 2024 Speaker Lab Listener SurveyGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dorice Horenstein interviews Laura Rotter, CFA, CFP. Laura is the owner of True Abundance Advisors, a heart-centered, values-based financial planning firm based in New York. After a successful career managing money for institutional investors including Citicorp and Para Advisors, Laura discovered mindfulness practices and was drawn to guide professionals facing a big life change to achieve both financial security and life satisfaction. Since making her shift, she has been featured in CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, and Westchester Senior Voice, is on the advisory council of Impact100 Westchester, a women's group giving organization, and the investment committee of the Hebrew Free Burial Association and volunteers with My Money Workshop, teaching financial literacy to underserved communities. Listen In! Who is Dorice Horenstein: Dorice Horenstein, Oy to Joy Speaker, Certified Positive Intelligence Expert, and Author of Moments of the Heart, Four Relationships Everyone Should Have to Live Wholeheartedly, is equipping us with food for thought as it relates to balance! Connect with Dorice via her website www.doricehorenstein.com or email her at dorice@doricehorenstein.com. if you like what you heard. Don't forget to rate and share! Dorice's Bio After serving as an officer in the Israeli army and many fulfilling years in the education field, Dorice transitioned to make the world her platform. Her award-winning bestselling book Moments of the Heart: Four Relationships Everyone Should Have to Live Wholeheartedly was published in 2020, providing Dorice with the opportunity to use her knowledge and expertise to speak on international stages, both virtually and in person. Educating and training is Dorice's superpower. She defines T.E.A.M. as Together Everyone's Attributes (are) Magnified. Through the expertise obtained via International Coaching Federation and Positive Intelligence certifications, Dorice coaches and motivates leaders and teams to identify their strengths and improve effectiveness and become the leaders they are meant to be. She promotes healthy and positive relationships that reduce stress and helps clients achieve higher retention as well as a positive atmosphere in the workplace (and at home!). When giving keynotes, Dorice invigorates audiences using impactful stories of challenges sprinkled with tips of positivity to gain awareness. When coaching, leaders are moved to take actions that bring their potential into reality. When delivering training and workshops, Dorice enhances teams' effectiveness and promotes healthy and positive relationships by using a 4-step approach, Awareness, Mental fitness, Communication, and Resilience. Dorice is a member of the National Speaker Association, on the board of the NSA Oregon, and Past President of Toastmasters for Speaking Professionals. Dorice passionately believes that Positivity is an "inside out” practice that instills a calm, laser-focused approach, produces success and growth AND can be taught to strengthen, cultivate, and inspire others to live an enjoyable, healthy, and positive life! Dorice's website: www.doricehorenstein.com

Liz is a financial coach who helps people and solopreneurs be more intentional with their money so that they can sleep well at night knowing they have a plan and can reach their goals. You can connect with Liz in the following wayshttps://www.lizhaggfinancialcoach.com/ or email her at:LHPersonalFinancialCoaching@gmail.com OR- you are welcome to one complimentary Coaching Session. Use this link to make the appointment: https://calendly.com/lhper.../complim... Who is Dorice Horenstein: Dorice Horenstein, Oy to Joy Speaker, Certified Positive Intelligence Expert, and Author of Moments of the Heart, Four Relationships Everyone Should Have to Live Wholeheartedly, is equipping us with food for thought as it relates to balance! Connect with Dorice via her website www.doricehorenstein.com or email her at dorice@doricehorenstein.com. if you like what you heard. Don't forget to rate and share! Dorice's Bio After serving as an officer in the Israeli army and many fulfilling years in the education field, Dorice transitioned to make the world her platform. Her award-winning bestselling book Moments of the Heart: Four Relationships Everyone Should Have to Live Wholeheartedly was published in 2020, providing Dorice with the opportunity to use her knowledge and expertise to speak on international stages, both virtually and in person. Educating and training is Dorice's superpower. She defines T.E.A.M. as Together Everyone's Attributes (are) Magnified. Through the expertise obtained via International Coaching Federation and Positive Intelligence certifications, Dorice coaches and motivates leaders and teams to identify their strengths and improve effectiveness and become the leaders they are meant to be. She promotes healthy and positive relationships that reduce stress and helps clients achieve higher retention as well as a positive atmosphere in the workplace (and at home!). When giving keynotes, Dorice invigorates audiences using impactful stories of challenges sprinkled with tips of positivity to gain awareness. When coaching, leaders are moved to take actions that bring their potential into reality. When delivering training and workshops, Dorice enhances teams' effectiveness and promotes healthy and positive relationships by using a 4-step approach, Awareness, Mental fitness, Communication, and Resilience. Dorice is a member of the National Speaker Association, on the board of the NSA Oregon, and Past President of Toastmasters for Speaking Professionals. Dorice passionately believes that Positivity is an "inside out” practice that instills a calm, laser-focused approach, produces success and growth AND can be taught to strengthen, cultivate, and inspire others to live an enjoyable, healthy, and positive life! Dorice's website: www.doricehorenstein.com

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Jeff McManus, the pioneer behind the breathtaking landscapes at the University of Mississippi, shares his methods to motivating individuals to share his vision and achieve remarkable goals.About Jeff:  Jeff McManus grows things.  As the landscape leader at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants….he grows people….and he grows fresh ideas. In his side hustle, Jeff speaks and works with problem-solvers all across the country, who understand that doing more with less is a key to being productive and profitable. Taking his team, affectionately known as “weeders,”and cultivating them into “leaders” has reaped acres of rewards in the form of national recognition by the USA Today, Princeton Review, Newsweek and the New York Times.  Building on that momentum, Jeff has designed a professional development course that allows other organizations to duplicate the success of working smarter and not harder called Landscape University. Jeff graduated from Auburn University in Horticulture, he is a Professional Certified Grounds Manager, and a Certified Arborist.  Jeff knows that great leaders grow great leaders, and as a professional speaker and a member of the National Speaker Association, his message focuses on enriching, entertaining, and inspiring industry leaders looking to grow their team's performance.3 Key Takeaways:1. We explore Jeff's L2L leader to leader program, that has brought about a cultural shift within his team and has positively impacted the lives of many.2. Jeff shares the essence of his Landscape University, his unique program that focuses on skill development and cultivating greatness in each team member. 3.He talks about his unique communication strategies and the team's 'Landscaping Creed', recited at weekly meetingsQuotes From the Episode:"It's all about inspiring others to be a part of that vision and that they're they feel empowered to do great, great things.""The one thing is caring about people, investing in people, helping people no matter where they are, helping them to be the best them they can be, and so that's how I live out my faith."Resources Mentioned:Growing Weeders into Leaders by Jeff McManusDrive by Daniel PinkThe Leadership Challenge by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. PosnerChange the Culture, Change the Game by Roger Connors, Tom Smith Connect with Jeff:Website | LinkedIn | Instagram  

Spend five minutes with Carrie Vanston and you'll see someone who is truly committed to helping bring the best out of you. She's kind, personable, and sweet as the smoothest glass of Texas sweet tea you've ever had. But don't let that fool you. She is relentless too! But in a good way. Her commitment to helping leaders find that next gear and to bring a better version of themselves to the surface is fierce. She won't let you get away with not putting in the work let alone living on the same old tired excuses. Carrie's belief is the real leader the world needs is still inside of you, and she's on a mission to bring it out. Her leadership mindset approach is changing the way companies are run and helping leaders become something they never thought possibe. Here's a bit more about Carrie: Carrie's articles have appeared in the Austin Business Journal, Texas CEO Magazine, and the Austin's National Speakers Association Anthology. Her article, "3 Ways to Energize Your Mindset After a Win," appeared in the Texas CEO Magazine in June 2023 and an earlier article "Five Keys to an Engaged and Innovative Culture" was one of the magazine's top 5 most read articles of the year.  She is a popular speaker on being a more self-aware, connected, and visionary leader and has made presentations around the world including the Product Management Institute, VMware, Unilever International, Remax, IEEE, University of Texas SAGE Program, National Association of Health Care Recruiters​, Morgan Stanley, Laurea University, Finland, Product Camp, Texas Women's Chamber, and many others. Carrie has a long history of helping others be more innovative, successful, and sustainable. During her years at Technology Futures, Inc. (TFI), she co-authored the award-winning book, MiniTrends: How Innovators & Entrepreneurs Discover & Profit From Business & Technology Trends. The book, as well as workshops and conferences she directed, focused on the importance of a growth-oriented mindset for success and sustainability.​ She is presently a Board Member at TFI.   She later led Corporate Cultures That Rock, which helped organizations improve their culture and engagement.  Carrie founded the Austin/San Antonio Chapter of Association of Corporate Growth's ACG C-Suite Roundtable and Mastermind and directed it for a year and a half. She has been the ACG Ambassadors Officer since 2018. She was a 2022 Honoree for Austin Business Journal's Women in Business and is an Advisor for the non-profit, Art 84.  She was formerly a National Adviser and Austin Board Member of the Academy of Culture Ambassadors.  Carrie is an Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP), iPEC Certified Professional Executive Coach (CPC), Accredited ICF Coach (ACC), and a Professional Speaker at the National Speaker Association.  On the personal side, Carrie loves to dance, travel, and spend time with her two amazing teenage sons.

Jeff and his team have been praised by The New York Times, Forbes, and the Huffington Post for their work in landscaping at Ole Miss as well as Jeff's book, Growing Weeders into Leaders, that reveals the secret sauce in the recipe for their success. The PGMS, Newsweek, the Princeton Review, and USA Today all designated the Ole Miss Landscape team worthy of national distinction, naming the Ole Miss campus as the nation's most beautiful. As noted by Dan Cathy, Chairman of Board for Chick-fil-A, “Jeff reminds us that all leaders can be cultivated with the right pruning and nurturing.” As the Director of Landscape, Airport and Golf Services at the University of Mississippi by day, a member of the National Speakers Association by night, Jeff has worked with hundreds of leaders and organizations to find the hidden leader within themselves and others. His easy-tofollow Leadership programs motivate participants to lead by example, problem solve and to engage in continuous learning and growing. Jeff graduated from Auburn University in Horticulture, he is a Professional Certified Grounds Manager, and a Certified Arborist. Jeff knows that great leaders grow great leaders, and as a professional speaker and a member of the National Speaker Association, his message focuses on enriching, entertaining, and inspiring industry leaders looking to grow their team's performance.

Sinikka Waugh and Dorice Horenstein discuss the 3 Ties Between her book Moments of the Heart and Positive Intelligence After serving as an officer in the Israeli army followed by years of leadership in the education field, Dorice, Oy to Joy speaker, uses her energy and charisma as she transitioned to make the world her platform. Her expertise in Mental Fitness & Positive Intelligence coupled with her award-winning bestselling book Moments of the Heart: Four Relationships Everyone Should Have to Live Wholeheartedly provide Dorice with the opportunity and knowledge to speak on international stages. Dorice inspires others to improve their mental fitness, navigate challenges, discover opportunities for growth and thus find their champion within Presenting and training is Dorice's superpower. She defines T.E.A.M. as Together Everyone's Attributes (are) Magnified. Dorice motivates others to identify their strengths and improve effectiveness and become the leaders they are meant to be. She promotes healthy and positive relationships that reduce stress and helps clients achieve higher retention as well as a positive atmosphere in the workplace (and at home!). When giving keynotes, Dorice invigorates audiences using impactful stories of challenges sprinkled with tips of positivity. When coaching, leaders are moved to take actions that bring their potential into reality. When delivering training and workshops, Dorice enhances leaders' and teams' effectiveness and promotes healthy and positive relationships by using AMEN to CORE, her 4-step approach. Dorice passionately believes that positivity is an "inside out” practice that instills a calm, laser-focused approach, and produces success and growth. Dorice gained her BA in English Literature from Portland State University, and coaching certifications through the International Coaching Federation and Positive Intelligence organization. Dorice is a member of the National Speaker Association, serves on the NSA Oregon board, is a fellow member of IOC, at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, and is Past President of Toastmasters for Speaking Professionals.

Today's guest has guided hundreds of people toward making deeper connections, lasting impressions, and developing friendlier, more lucrative products and services. For over a decade, she has harnessed her Hulk-like disdain for hard sales, tacky self-promotion, and overly competitive sleazeballs as inspiration to help people find better ways to grow their small businesses.  She is the Founder of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy & Quirk Works Consulting, the author of “The Coach Who Would Not Sell,” and the host of the podcast Too Legitimate to Quit: Instantly Actionable Small Business Strategies with a Pop Culture Spin. Please join me in welcoming Annie P. Ruggles. In this week's On the Schmooze episode, Annie P. Ruggles shares her inspiring journey of embracing authenticity, overcoming resistance to sales, and helping others find better ways to grow their small businesses, emphasizing the importance of leadership, personal growth, and building meaningful connections. In this episode, we discuss the following:

Have you ever spoken to someone thinking “How can I deliver this thought for their sake and not for my sake? How can I say something not to get it off my chest but for the message to be heard by the other person?”  There is something magnificent in finding insights, looking beneath what is written, questioning it, finding new hidden meaning, and coming up with a whole fresh concept. I get totally tickled when I read something I've been saying for 1 million years, (yes, I'm that old!) and yet I find a fresh nuance that enters my mind as a flash of insight.  This is the insight I want to share with you today.  I invite you to listen to my 7 min reflection podcast and contemplate: 1️⃣ What are the ways in which you feel at peace? What are the additional feelings when the value of peace is practiced as a daily/weekly habit?  2️⃣ How are you a light to others? When do you feel that you are a light to others and when do you see that light within you?  3️⃣ How are you a blessing to others? What are your blessings? Can you come up with 3 new blessings every day?  Until next time, Enjoy your weekend friends! And don't forget--Be Positive, Be Yourself, Be the Champion You Want to See! Who is Dorice Horenstein: Dorice Horenstein, Oy to Joy Speaker, Certified Positive Intelligence Coach, and Author of Moments of the Heart, Four Relationships Everyone Should Have to Live Wholeheartedly, is equipping us with food for thought as it relates to gossip! Connect with Dorice via her website www.doricehorenstein.com or email her at dorice@doricehorenstein.com..and if you like what you heard. Don't forget to rate and share! Dorice's Bio After serving as an officer in the Israeli army and many fulfilling years in the education field, Dorice transitioned to make the world her platform.  Her award-winning bestselling book Moments of the Heart: Four Relationships Everyone Should Have to Live Wholeheartedly was published in 2020, providing Dorice with the opportunity to use her knowledge and expertise to speak on international stages, both virtually and in person. Educating and training is Dorice's superpower. She defines T.E.A.M. as Together Everyone's Attributes (are) Magnified. Through the expertise obtained via International Coaching Federation and Positive Intelligence certifications, Dorice coaches and motivates leaders and teams to identify their strengths and improve effectiveness and become the leaders they are meant to be. She promotes healthy and positive relationships that reduce stress and helps clients achieve higher retention as well as a positive atmosphere in the workplace (and at home!). When giving keynotes, Dorice invigorates audiences using impactful stories of challenges sprinkled with tips of positivity to gain awareness. When coaching, leaders are moved to take actions that bring their potential into reality. When delivering training and workshops, Dorice enhances teams' effectiveness and promotes healthy and positive relationships by using a 4-step approach, Awareness, Mental fitness, Communication, and Resilience. Dorice is a member of the National Speaker Association, a fellow member of IOC, at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, and Past President of Toastmasters for Speaking Professionals. Dorice passionately believes that Positivity is an "inside out” practice that instills a calm, laser focused approach, produces success and growth, AND can be taught to strengthen, cultivate and inspire others to live an enjoyable, healthy, and positive life! Dorice's website: ⁠www.doricehorenstein.com⁠

What if you knew that nothing truly belongs to you is part of Nuggets of Wisdom stemming from Dorice Horenstein Jewish tradition? Who is Dorice Horenstein: Dorice Horenstein, Oy to Joy Speaker, Certified Positive Intelligence Coach, and Author of Moments of the Heart, Four Relationships Everyone Should Have to Live Wholeheartedly, is equipping us with food for thought as it relates to gossip! Connect with Dorice via her website www.doricehorenstein.com or email her at dorice@doricehorenstein.com..and if you like what you heard. Don't forget to rate and share! Dorice's Bio After serving as an officer in the Israeli army and many fulfilling years in the education field, Dorice transitioned to make the world her platform.  Her award-winning bestselling book Moments of the Heart: Four Relationships Everyone Should Have to Live Wholeheartedly was published in 2020, providing Dorice with the opportunity to use her knowledge and expertise to speak on international stages, both virtually and in person. Educating and training is Dorice's superpower. She defines T.E.A.M. as Together Everyone's Attributes (are) Magnified. Through the expertise obtained via International Coaching Federation and Positive Intelligence certifications, Dorice coaches and motivates leaders and teams to identify their strengths and improve effectiveness and become the leaders they are meant to be. She promotes healthy and positive relationships that reduce stress and helps clients achieve higher retention as well as a positive atmosphere in the workplace (and at home!). When giving keynotes, Dorice invigorates audiences using impactful stories of challenges sprinkled with tips of positivity to gain awareness. When coaching, leaders are moved to take actions that bring their potential into reality. When delivering training and workshops, Dorice enhances teams' effectiveness and promotes healthy and positive relationships by using a 4-step approach, Awareness, Mental fitness, Communication, and Resilience. Dorice is a member of the National Speaker Association, a fellow member of IOC, at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, and Past President of Toastmasters for Speaking Professionals. Dorice passionately believes that Positivity is an "inside out” practice that instills a calm, laser focused approach, produces success and growth, AND can be taught to strengthen, cultivate and inspire others to live an enjoyable, healthy, and positive life! Dorice's website: www.doricehorenstein.com

Who is Dorice Horenstein: Dorice Horenstein, Oy to Joy Speaker, Certified Positive Intelligence Coach, and Author of Moments of the Heart, Four Relationships Everyone Should Have to Live Wholeheartedly, is equipping us with food for thought as it relates to gossip! Connect with Dorice via her website www.doricehorenstein.com or email her at dorice@doricehorenstein.com..and if you like what you heard. Don't forget to rate and share! Dorice's Bio After serving as an officer in the Israeli army and many fulfilling years in the education field, Dorice transitioned to make the world her platform.  Her award-winning bestselling book Moments of the Heart: Four Relationships Everyone Should Have to Live Wholeheartedly was published in 2020, providing Dorice with the opportunity to use her knowledge and expertise to speak on international stages, both virtually and in person. Educating and training is Dorice's superpower. She defines T.E.A.M. as Together Everyone's Attributes (are) Magnified. Through the expertise obtained via International Coaching Federation and Positive Intelligence certifications, Dorice coaches and motivates leaders and teams to identify their strengths and improve effectiveness and become the leaders they are meant to be. She promotes healthy and positive relationships that reduce stress and helps clients achieve higher retention as well as a positive atmosphere in the workplace (and at home!). When giving keynotes, Dorice invigorates audiences using impactful stories of challenges sprinkled with tips of positivity to gain awareness. When coaching, leaders are moved to take actions that bring their potential into reality. When delivering training and workshops, Dorice enhances teams' effectiveness and promotes healthy and positive relationships by using a 4-step approach, Awareness, Mental fitness, Communication, and Resilience. Dorice is a member of the National Speaker Association, a fellow member of IOC, at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, and Past President of Toastmasters for Speaking Professionals. Dorice passionately believes that Positivity is an "inside out” practice that instills a calm, laser focused approach, produces success and growth, AND can be taught to strengthen, cultivate and inspire others to live an enjoyable, healthy, and positive life! Dorice's website: www.doricehorenstein.com

Welcome the Driven Female Entrepreneurs Podcast! The weekly show that helps you dream bigger and achieve more in your business, by learning what works from successful female entrepreneurs.   In this episode In this episode of the Driven Female Entrepreneur Podcast, I speak with Rikki Arundel, a Storytelling Expert and Gender Inclusion Speaker. Rikki developed a passion for public speaking at a young age, but ended up in the insurance industry. However, they pursued qualifications and training, attending conferences and discovering a love for personal development speakers, which were not yet popular in the UK.  After speaking at several events, Rikki was encouraged to join the National Speaker Association. They took the leap and joined the association. Attending a NSA conference in the US in 1995 proved to be a life-changing experience (can you imagine sitting next to Zig Ziglar?!). After their transformative experience, Rikki felt compelled to create a community for like-minded speakers back home. Drawing on inspiration from their own journey and the encouragement of friends, they founded the Professional Speaking Association. Now, through their expertise, they assist business leaders and professional speakers in utilising storytelling to enhance the impact of their presentations and motivate their audience to take action. Leveraging their personal stories and experiences as a non-binary trans individual, they also aid business leaders in promoting greater LGBTQ+ inclusivity within their organisations, leading to increased profitability. Don't miss Rikki's episode as they share their tips for captivating audiences with inspiring storytelling and creating a LGBTQ-inclusive business that makes all clients feel welcome and encourages authentic self-expression.   “To create a business that's more welcoming and inclusive to everyone, I would recommend you start engaging with people from different cultures and backgrounds.” - Rikki Arundel   Highlights In this value-packed episode you'll learn: How to handle or approach people and cultures you don't understand. A helpful way to make your business truly inclusive. The difference between women and men's storytelling. Tips for tapping into and utilising both your feminine and masculine attributes. The importance of learning how to speak up without feeling the fear of judgement.   "Being able to say what you think, what needs to be done, and expressing your own view comes from a certain level of confidence that you have to develop." - Rikki Arundel   About Rikki Rikki Arundel is an award winning speaker and was the founder of the UK Professional Speaking Association. However in 2002 their speaking career almost ended when they made the difficult decision to transition and begin living as a woman. Faced with considerable discrimination they changed direction, completing a masters degree in gender research and establishing themselves as a Gender expert. Today they will be sharing some of the lessons they have learned from living and working both as a woman and now as a non binary person.    Connect with Rikki Website           Linkedin          Facebook        Instagram           Twitter                        Access your Free Training (as mentioned in the show) The number one question I'm asked is: How can I get more clients?  To help you market your business and attract more of your ideal clients, don't miss this masterclass: Access your Free Training and Attract your Next Dream Client Here                                      Join the Driven Female Entrepreneur Community Come and join like-minded women in the FREE online community for Driven Female Entrepreneurs.  You can expect many more tips, tools and insights to support you as you build and grow your business to 6 figures and beyond!   > The Driven Female Entrepreneurs Club   About Your Host, Melitta Campbell Since 1997, Melitta has been using her ability to spot gaps between a company's goals and its strategy and positioning to help businesses become profitable and achieve growth - in as little as three months. By combining the insights gained from working directly with senior leaders for more than 20 years, her unique blend of art-school and business-school training, and her restless curiosity, Melitta has helped her clients identify new opportunities and develop creative solutions that add value in profitable and purposeful ways, that are straight-forward to implement and result in a clear competitive edge. After witnessing too many talented and passionate women fall short of their vision to make a profit and a difference, more recently, Melitta has brought her business, leadership and marketing expertise together with her personal experiences, to become a trusted advisor and coach for female-led businesses. Book your Free Business Clarity Call: www.melittacampbell.com

Having a clear understanding of yourself and your team's strengths can be a powerful tool for improving communication, collaboration, and teamwork. Knowing the areas where you excel can lead to better results, but it will also foster an environment of trust, collaboration, and respect between members. In this episode, we discuss the various assessments that can help you identify your and your team's strengths. In This Episode, You Will Learn About:What personality assessments can do for youHow to choose the right personality testAssessing your personality for successFREE Career Accelerator Workbook: https://bit.ly/3xXy8UFREE Business Building Workbook:  https://bit.ly/3xXy8U  Want to work with Danielle? Schedule your call today: https://bit.ly/3OnuLLOLet's Connect! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellecobo/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MsDanielleCoboInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellecobo/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanielleCobo Website: www.DanielleCobo.com Book Recommendations:  https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-de49157c/list/2W8I8NWS6N4CJAbout our guest:As a former CEO of a multimillion-dollar organization, Teresa Rand brings more than 29 years of expertise.  As a former CEO, she managed up to $35 million and employees numbering over 1,000 employees.  Teresa is a certified Gallup Strengths and DISC coach, a John Maxwell Certified Speaker, and a member of the National Speaker Association.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts"Danielle is so Uplifting."

Go Forth for Yourself.… What does that even mean? Have you ever gone forth for Yourself? What would you do if you were told to “Go Forth?” What would you take with you? How long will it take you to pack and go? Not thinking about objects but rather attributes and values, what do you believe is necessary to take along? Dorice was thinking about it this week as she was reading the story of a man who was told to go to a place he did not know…and he went. No questions asked. In this episode, Dorice talks about the three ingredients to successfully Go Forth For Yourself. Dorice Horenstein, Oy to Joy Speaker, Certified Positive Intelligence Coach, and Author of Moments of the Heart, Four Relationships Everyone Should Have to Live Wholeheartedly, is equipping us with food for thought as it relates to trust! Connect with Dorice via her website www.doricehorenstein.com or email her at dorice@doricehorenstein.com..and if you like what you heard. Don't forget to rate and share! Dorice's Bio After serving as an officer in the Israeli army and many fulfilling years in the education field, Dorice transitioned to make the world her platform. Her award-winning bestselling book Moments of the Heart: Four Relationships Everyone Should Have to Live Wholeheartedly was published in 2020, providing Dorice with the opportunity to use her knowledge and expertise to speak on international stages, both virtually and in person. Educating and training is Dorice's superpower. She defines T.E.A.M. as Together Everyone's Attributes (are) Magnified. Through the expertise obtained via International Coaching Federation and Positive Intelligence certifications, Dorice coaches and motivates leaders and teams to identify their strengths and improve effectiveness and become the leaders they are meant to be. She promotes healthy and positive relationships that reduce stress and helps clients achieve higher retention as well as a positive atmosphere in the workplace (and at home!). When giving keynotes, Dorice invigorates audiences using impactful stories of challenges sprinkled with tips of positivity to gain awareness. When coaching, leaders are moved to take actions that bring their potential into reality. When delivering training and workshops, Dorice enhances teams' effectiveness and promotes healthy and positive relationships by using a 4-step approach, Awareness, Mental fitness, Communication, and Resilience. Dorice is a member of the National Speaker Association, a fellow member of IOC, at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, and Past President of Toastmasters for Speaking Professionals. Dorice passionately believes that Positivity is an "inside out” practice that instills a calm, laser focus approach, produces success and growth, AND can be taught to strengthen, cultivate and inspire others to live an enjoyable, healthy and positive life! Dorice's website: www.doricehorenstein.com

Risk is taking a chance. When taking a risk fails, it results in making mistakes with a potential for loss or injury. “If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for ordinary.” Jim Rohn Danielle doesn't just talk about sales; that's how she made a living. As a Fortune 500 Senior Sales Manager, Danielle led a historically poor-performing team to #1 despite downsizing, restructuring, and acquisitions. As an individual contributor, she earned four consecutive Presidents' Club awards. With over 15 years of experience in medical sales, she has taught thousands of people how to achieve their goals with unshakable confidence and live their best lives through keynote speeches, corporate programs, and one-on-one coaching.Danielle is a member of the National Speaker Association, leads the Training Pillar of the Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone Committee, Career Transition Advisor for the Dallas Professional Women. Tampa Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development Committee, Women of Influence Committee, Military Advisor Committee, and Working Women of Tampa Bay member.Danielle is the host of “Dream Job with Danielle Cobo Podcast,” a devoted military spouse and mother to 5-year-old twin boys. Favorite snack is PB2 Fit (powder peanut butter) Website Dream Job Podcast LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

In this episode, Dorice talks about Trust and its four-level applications. Who do you trust? How do you develop more trust in yourself, in others and especially in the unknown? Dorice Horenstein, Oy to Joy Speaker, Certified Positive Intelligence Coach, and Author of Moments of the Heart, Four Relationships Everyone Should Have to Live Wholeheartedly, is equipping us with food for thought as it relates to trust! Connect with Dorice via her website www.doricehorenstein.com or email her at dorice@doricehorenstein.com..and if you like what you heard. Don't forget to rate and share! Dorice's Bio After serving as an officer in the Israeli army and many fulfilling years in the education field, Dorice transitioned to make the world her platform. Her award-winning bestselling book Moments of the Heart: Four Relationships Everyone Should Have to Live Wholeheartedly was published in 2020, providing Dorice with the opportunity to use her knowledge and expertise to speak on international stages, both virtually and in person. Educating and training is Dorice's superpower. She defines T.E.A.M. as Together Everyone's Attributes (are) Magnified. Through the expertise obtained via International Coaching Federation and Positive Intelligence certifications, Dorice coaches and motivates leaders and teams to identify their strengths and improve effectiveness and become the leaders they are meant to be. She promotes healthy and positive relationships that reduce stress and helps clients achieve higher retention as well as a positive atmosphere in the workplace (and at home!). When giving keynotes, Dorice invigorates audiences using impactful stories of challenges sprinkled with tips of positivity to gain awareness. When coaching, leaders are moved to take actions that bring their potential into reality. When delivering training and workshops, Dorice enhances teams' effectiveness and promotes healthy and positive relationships by using a 4-step approach, Awareness, Mental fitness, Communication, and Resilience. Dorice is a member of the National Speaker Association, a fellow member of IOC, at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, and Past President of Toastmasters for Speaking Professionals. Dorice passionately believes that Positivity is an "inside out” practice that instills a calm, laser focus approach, produces success and growth, AND can be taught to strengthen, cultivate and inspire others to live an enjoyable, healthy and positive life! Dorice's website: www.doricehorenstein.com

As speakers, many of us have a love-hate relationship with associations. Should we become a member? What are the benefits? How will this help me grow my business? Is it worth it? For Episode 392 we're sitting down with President and CEO of the National Speaker Association, Jaime Nolan, to unwrap the ins and outs of what the NSA does for members and their businesses. While Jaime is new to NSA, she brings over two decades of experience with associations and meeting planners, and therefore a unique perspective that is much needed in this era of “rebuilding” post-pandemic. Focused on recreating an elite member experience and helping members build stronger businesses and be better speakers, the NSA is reexamining its conference structure, resources, and how they cater to members in different seasons of their careers. During this episode, Jaime will reveal some of how she's rewriting the playbook within, and some of the major changes they've already made to better serve their constituents. Whether you're already a member, considering joining, or just want to understand what the “association experience” is all about, this episode will answer all those questions and more! THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: The post-pandemic life of an association What is the role of an association in your speaking career? How to assess if a membership is right for you How an association can help diversify your business opportunities Utilizing resources and opportunities to network What makes a healthy, functioning association? The scarcity mindset vs. abundance mindset Why the NSA can't talk about speaker fees And much more!

“When it comes to money, numbers and taxes, face it and face it early so that you give yourself the best chance of success. “ Tatiana Tsoir Long-term business success is not coincidental or based on luck. To increase the odds of success, a business has to be established within strong foundational structures. Tatiana Tsoir has been working with businesses to help them grow and thrive, and notes that the earlier the process begins, the sooner the business will become stable and productive. Tatiana Tsoir, CPA, MBA, is a Transformative Business & Finance Expert, Certified Life Coach, Author, Speaker, and Podcast Host. A fervent believer that the key to freedom lies in entrepreneurship, Tatiana specializes in helping individuals prepare and transition from the antiquated 9-5, to starting and running their own companies.  Over the last 16+ years, Tatiana has used her expertise in tax planning and price psychology to help hundreds of businesses become more profitable, stabilize cash flow, and pay less in taxes through a combination of tax strategies, operational planning, and commitment to excellence. In her signature mastermind program, “Something That's Yours,” she supports women in learning to color outside of the lines and go after their bold dreams so that they can be their own boss and make money doing what they love.  Tatiana is a frequent speaker at conferences, is the author of "Dream Bold, Start Smart: Be Your Own Boss & Make Money Doing What You Love" and host of the podcast Talk to Tatiana in which she has conversations with world experts about their entrepreneurial journey. Tatiana has been featured in Forbes, US News & Report, Business Insider, GoBankingRates, Bankrate, CBS, The List, The Daily CPA, NTD, Thrive Insider, and National Speaker Association. In this episode, Tatiana talks about the importance of starting a business with the right guidance, and how she helps businesses get their numbers right. Listen in! Media Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatiana-tsoir/ https://twitter.com/tatianaacct https://web.facebook.com/tatianatsoir/?_rdc=1&_rdr Book Link: https://amzn.to/35RZWuP I focus on working primarily with the small businesses and small business owners, because I think business is personal. I work with entrepreneurs in a number of ways including identifying the gaps in their management and their mindset, so that they can build businesses that are profitable. I also advise them on different systems, and *9how to organize the operations of the company so that it's efficient and also yields the best results. Tax planning comes as part of all of the advisory and coaching that I do with clients because it's an integral part of having a profitable business. I have noticed that I can only work with a very limited number of clients so that I can have impact. By writing my book, I realized that I can transform the lives of many more people than just working directly as an accountant. Covid -19 hit everybody differently, but the response to that is what made a difference for everyone. The sooner you realize that crises happen and passes, the more proactive you become in handling the situation, and that makes a difference. With the crisis response curve, the idea is to know that with every crisis, you need an approach that will get you through the shock and desperate phase as quickly as possible. Commercial break The book process has been extremely involving, but also very rewarding, and my approach was to look at who the ideal reader is and the core message to them. The book is for someone who has a business idea, and cannot afford to fail, and therefore needs that roadmap in plain English, on money, numbers and taxes. Businesses do start with a vision, however, the problem is that some fail to make it over five years because their vision is not supported by numbers. Part two of the book, I present specific steps to take when creating and pricing your product, and managing your cash flows. When it comes to money, numbers and taxes, face it and face it early so that you give yourself the best chance of success ………………………………………………… Do you want to be a go to expert that news reporters, anchors and media producers turn to? Are you a media professional looking for credible, reliable and timely guests? Shock Your Media Potential is here for you. Shock Your Media Potential is a one of a kind platform that connects vetted experts with news professionals around the globe. As part of the launch of the platform, CEO Michael Sherlock, along with co-host Eddie Luisi, stage manager for Good Morning America, have interviewed 25 media personalities and professionals to ask them the questions you need to know the answers to in order to become more newsworthy, pitch your story better, and get invited back again and again, and much more. Some of their guests are household names, with exceptional on-camera careers. Others are award-winning directors, producers, camera operators, audio engineers, celebrity hair and makeup professionals, and so much more. To learn more about our platform and our conference today, go to https://www.shockyourmediapotential.com.

Simon T. Bailey, 52, is a former Disney executive, author, life coach and serial entrepreneur. Shift Your Brilliance: Harness the Power of You, INC is one of Simon's many acclaimed books. He is one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the world and a 2015 inductee into the National Speaker Association's Hall of Fame. Simon champions a remarkable, unified world filled with purpose-driven people.Official Page: https://myfourthact.com/simon-bailey-pivot/Trailer Link: https://youtu.be/vffnZPBogeg (...) “The world needs new lenses to understand growth and how humans and societies can thrive.” ~ Luis Gallardo Follow the World Happiness Foundation and the World Happiness Fest here:Website: https://worldhappiness.foundation/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldhappinessfoundation/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldhappinessfestLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/worldhappiness-foundation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/worldhappinessfYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8CGp4Y7TyGKKrT35fkXg5A

Una parte vital del éxito de cualquier negocio es estar vigente con las tendencias de la industria, por eso pertenezco a asociaciones profesionales internacionales de conferencistas y coaches, y frecuentemente tomo cursos de los líderes de la industria. En esta ocasión, asistí a la conferencia de invierno de la National Speaker Association, la organización más grande de conferencistas profesionales de Estados Unidos, de la cual soy parte. Hoy te quiero compartir cuatro lecciones de negocios que puedes aplicar a tu empresa, e incluso a tu vida profesional, aunque no seas conferencista.

John Blumberg is a national keynote speaker and author and spent 14 years in human resources, including worldwide recruiting responsibilities at Arthur Andersen.As a professional speaker, John has been featured in keynotes and workshops in 10 countries. He has received the designation of Certified Speaking Professional from the National Speakers Association, a designation held by less than 10% of the members of the International Federation of Professional Speakers, and is a past president of the National Speaker Association's Illinois Chapter. Here are a few of the topics we'll discuss on this episode of Consulting with Authority:How John found his passion for values and became an expert on integrity.The different channels John uses to connect with people.How to define integrity in a comprehensive way.How John helps leaders view integrity in a new way.How ‘drift' relates to integrity and how to notice your drifting away from integrity.How people can get back to the core of who they are if they've drifted away from that.The ways people change when they become clear on their view of integrity.The power of writing and how it helps you understand your thinking further.Resources:Circle of IntegrityReturn on Integrity: The Individual's Journey to the One Essential ThingReturn on Integrity: The New Definition of ROI and Why Leaders Need to Know ItConnecting with John Blumberg:LinkedInWebsiteConnecting with the host:Scott Cantrell on LinkedIn

Gerald J Leonard is "The Workplace Jazz Guy." Gerald offers a unique approach to accomplishing more productivity in the workplace. As an accomplished musician and TEDx Speaker; creativity, innovation, neuroscience and peak performance are part of his world.   Gerald is a Certified Project Portfolio Management Consultant and a Conservatory Trained Classical and Jazz Bassist who has been reviewed by the New York Times and performed at Carnegie Hall.   He is a member of the National Speaker Association, the author of "Culture is the Bass," and his recently released book "Workplace Jazz: How to I.M.P.R.O.V.I.S.E. - 9 Steps to a Successful Agile Project Team Transformation." Web: https://geraldjleonard.com/ Web https://workplace-jazz.com/   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldjleonard    Welcome to Profiles in Success and thank you for listening!   For more visit: https://profilesinsuccess.com/ Work with us: https://www.bernhardtwealth.com/

Sean V. Bradley, CSP is an entrepreneur, published author, speaker and award-winning international trainer. He is a 13-time NADA/ATD convention speaker, Franklin Covey Certified Facilitator and has earned the coveted “CSP” designation in the National Speakers Association. Sean is also a member of the elite “Million Dollar Speakers Group”, in the NSA, and additionally a state association speaker and trainer.   In this episode, Brad and Sean unpack how Sean has gone from a teenage felon to running a multi-million dollar business. Find out where Sean's drive comes from!   00:00 Intro 01:40 A teenage “kingpin” 03:19 “Everything that I do in business I have learned in my whole life.” - Sean V Bradley 05:30 The start for Sean 06:00 Go to https://www.bradleyondemand.com to see what Sean does 06:32 Sean's book 08:39 Bomb 1: “It's not the New York Time Best Written Author, it's the New York Times Best SELLING Author.” - Sean V Bradley 10:00 The story of why Sean always wears orange 13:35 “People prefer watching videos than doing ANYTHING else.” - Sean V Bradley 16:50 Season 2 of “I Was A Teenage Felon” coming soon 19:00 Martial Arts 28:00 The production for a TV show 30:06 AI 34:20 What Sean has learned in business 34:58 Bomb 2: The number one thing is mindset 38:32 The National Speaker Association 39:36 Reach out to Sean through https://www.dealersynergy.com and join his community as well as learn about his conference coming up in Philadelphia!  

In this episode, I meet Gerald J Leonard, The Workplace Jazz Guy for part 2. Gerald offers a unique approach to accomplishing more productivity in the workplace. As an accomplished musician and TEDx Speaker; creativity, innovation, neuroscience and peak performance are part of his world.  He is a Certified Project Portfolio Management Consultant and a Conservatory Trained Classical and Jazz Bassist who has been reviewed by the New York Times and performed at Carnegie Hall. He is a member of the National Speaker Association, the author of "Culture is the Bass," and the soon to be released book "Workplace Jazz: How to I.M.P.R.O.V.I.S.E. - 9 Steps to a Successful Agile Project Team Transformation." Web: https://geraldjleonard.com/ Web https://workplace-jazz.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldjleonard --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sundaylunchpm/message

In this episode, I meet Gerald J Leonard, The Workplace Jazz Guy. Gerald offers a unique approach to accomplishing more productivity in the workplace. As an accomplished musician and TEDx Speaker; creativity, innovation, neuroscience and peak performance are part of his world. He is a Certified Project Portfolio Management Consultant and a Conservatory Trained Classical and Jazz Bassist who has been reviewed by the New York Times and performed at Carnegie Hall. He is a member of the National Speaker Association, the author of "Culture is the Bass," and the soon to be released book "Workplace Jazz: How to I.M.P.R.O.V.I.S.E. - 9 Steps to a Successful Agile Project Team Transformation." Web: https://geraldjleonard.com/ Web https://workplace-jazz.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldjleonard --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sundaylunchpm/message

***WARNING: This episode contain strong language*** Organized Hustle Show hosts Brandon Maslan and Jennifer K. Hill are joined by best-selling author, Jeffrey Gitomer. Gitomer shares tips from his latest book based on principles from Napoleon Hill, including utilizing concentration and imagination to make one's dreams come true. He also emphasizes the importance of "organized hustle" and how he plans his day the night before to be sure he never misses a beat. Gitomer shares the secret to success in interviewing is to focus on where you can make an impact. Jeffrey Gitomer is the author of 15 best-selling books. He’s a creative, on-the-edge, writer and speaker whose expertise on sales, customer loyalty, and personal development is world renowned. Known for presentations, seminars, and keynote addresses that are funny, insightful, in your face, real world, off the wall, and on the money. Given exclusive access to the archives of the Napoleon Hill Foundation, his most recent book is called Truthful Living: The First Writings of Napoleon Hill. It is the very foundation of Napoleon Hill’s self-help legacy: his long-lost original notes, letters, and lectures—now compiled, edited, and annotated for the modern reader. Jeffrey gives his audience information they can take out in the street one minute after the seminar is over and turn it into money. His podcast Sell or Die, with co-host Jennifer Gluckow, gets over 100,000 downloads a month. Jeffrey was inducted into the National Speaker Association’s Speaker Hall of Fame. He is the King of Sales.

Simon T. Bailey, 52, is a former Disney executive, author, life coach and serial entrepreneur. Shift Your Brilliance: Harness the Power of You, INC is one of Simon’s many acclaimed books. He is one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the world and a 2015 inductee into the National Speaker Association’s Hall of Fame. Simon champions a remarkable, unified world filled with purpose-driven people. What happens when you are temporarily robbed of one of your Superpowers? How far do you go to shift and adapt when a pandemic prevents you from getting up on a live stage? https://www.simontbailey.com/ (simontbailey.com)

Creativity through the lens of an author and Suberbwoman "Creativity is a state of mind for me."Janet M. Neal is a “Reformed Superwoman” who has learned how to lead a “should free”, productive, joyful, and powerful life, and believes all women can do the same. In addition to her job working as a global client rep for 19 years at IBM, she founded IBM NJ’s first work/life balance initiative in 1995. In 2000 she left to follow this passion, addressing corporate work/life balance issues, through her company, Productivity Resource Group. In 2007 she added to her coaching and consulting work by founding “The Professional Women's Center”, addressing the desire on the part of women to connect and having no facility designed to allow it. She has worked with entrepreneurs at The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL) and at C3Workplace, and is currently the Founder and Queen Bee at The Superbwoman, Inc., whose mission is to provide women with the resources and opportunities to step into their innate power, for the betterment of all. And in 2020, Janet helped found Next Steps Navigation, a boutique coaching solution to help recent or soon-to-be college graduates get on their right path, taking their next steps into #adulting.Janet is a corporate trainer and speaker and a Board Member of the NYC Chapter of the National Speaker Association. She is the author of Soul in Control: Reflections of a Reformed Superwoman and The Superbwoman: It’s All About the BE. Janet is a contributor to numerous business publications and hosts a web show called “Superbwoman Sundays at 7.” Ms. Neal holds a BS in Education from Central Michigan University and a MA in Spiritual Psychology from The University of Santa Monica. She holds ACC coaching accreditation, from IPEC coaching. Janet lives in NJ and is the mother of 3 superb young adults and 3 amazing granddaughters.

Welcome to The Against All Odds Radio Show! This week on The Against All Odds Radio Show, host Sean V. Bradley and co host, L.A. Williams, aka the Blind Phone Master, produce a really powerful and enlightening episode.  In recognizing National Disability month, L.A.'s unprecedented success as a blind man, and our guest's lifelong advocacy, celebration and empowerment of those living with disabilities, the Against All Odds Team is thrilled about this week's guest and the next-level awareness she brings to the show, making it her life-long mission to helping the disabled community succeed!  This week, Sean and L.A. welcome Mrs. Nadine Voegel, the CEO of Springboard Global Enterprises and a member of the National Speaker Association's elite Million Dollar Speaker club. Springboard Global Enterprises is a premier platform where entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts meet to build great women-led businesses. Through education, sources, coaches, and showcases, Springboard supports high growth companies seeking equity capital for expansion.  Additionally, as Springboard Enterprises's CEO, Nadine Voegel leads the production of the Disability Matters Conference and Awards Gala and The Springboard foundation. Combined, the two provide scholarships to college students with disabilities and honors and recognizes women with children that have special needs. Nadine also serves as the Executive Producer of several TV shows airing on Bloomberg TV and Roku.Don't miss this episode as Nadine speaks with passion as she talks about starting a new movement called Disabled Lives Matter!So how does somebody who grew up in Queens NY, become the CEO of a Global Company with not only profit in mind, but also the altruistic nature to want to make real change in the world? Tune in to find out as Sean and L.A. dive deep with Nadine as she enlightens them and their audience with her experiences in the corporate world and empowering those with disabilities.#Entrepreneurs #PersonalDevelopment #Marketing #DigitalMarketing #Business #MillionaireCarSalesman #MillionaireCarSalesmanPodcast #Podcast  #OrangeTie #Millionaire #Billion #Kasasa #LifeSkills #AgainstAllOddsRadioShow #AAORadioShow #IHeartRadio #RadioDotCom #Radio #ApplePodcasts #Spotify #Alexa #TuneIn #Wealth #BlindMaster #Disabilities #DisabledLivesMatter #CEO #SpringboardGlobal #SpringboardGlobalEnterprises #Roku #Television #TV  Books:Win the Game of Googleopoly by Sean V. Bradley, CSPFor More Free Resources and Knowledge:Against All Odds Radio Show Listeners & Guests Facebook GroupScarFoodAutoCredit ExpressCar.comKia of BedfordHyundai of BedfordDealer Synergy

Jeffrey Gitomer is the author of 15 best-selling books. He's a creative, on-the-edge, writer and speaker whose expertise on sales, customer loyalty, and personal development is world renowned. Known for presentations, seminars, and keynote addresses that are funny, insightful, in your face, real world, off the wall, and on the money. Given exclusive access to the archives of the Napoleon Hill Foundation, book is called Truthful Living: The First Writings of Napoleon Hill. It is the very foundation of Napoleon Hill's self-help legacy: his long-lost original notes, letters, and lectures—now compiled, edited, and annotated for the modern reader. Jeffrey gives his audience information they can take out in the street one minute after the seminar is over and turn it into money. His podcast Sell or Die, with co-host Jennifer Gluckow, gets over 100,000 downloads a month. Jeffrey was inducted into the National Speaker Association's Speaker Hall of Fame. He is the King of Sales. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Gitomer Little Red Book of Selling: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Red-Book-Selling-Principles/dp/1885167601/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=The+Little+Red+Book+of+Selling&qid=1606241769&sr=8-3 Doug Sandler is an entrepreneur and podcast industry leader. His book, Nice Guys Finish First is a #1 ranked Amazon Best Seller. As a podcast host of The Nice Guys on Business, Doug has interviewed Gary Vaynerchuk, Arianna Huffington, John C. Maxwell, Jeffrey Gitomer and dozens of celebs. Doug is a nationally recognized speaker, writer, and founder of TurnKey Podcast Productions, providing podcast production, editing and launch services. His Nice Guys podcast, with over 1,000 episodes has been downloaded over 3.5 million times, in more than 175 countries. JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcasts including People's Choice Awards nominee Spirit, Purpose & Energy. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, a best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life and The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame. Named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine, JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, and Women's Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox, the CW and KTLA. Grab a free copy of the Invisible Fitness Formula at http://jjflizanes.com/book

Johnny Campbell, Keynote Speaker, Author and founder of Rise-Up and Win International Phone: 630.460.3279 TITLE: Embracing the Winds of Change - Adjust Your Sails SHORT BIO: Johnny Campbell, Keynote Speaker, Author and founder of Rise-Up and Win International an organization that helps people develop the mental readiness, so they can Embrace Change and turn their Products and Services into Profits. Johnny is the Past-President of the National Speaker Association for state of Illinois and is an Accredited Speaker a designation presented by toastmaster International and held by less than (100) professional speakers in the world for excellence in public speaking. Johnny is also a TEDx speaker his talk is called “How an Enemy Can Improve Your Life” and the author of "The Agent of Change" How to get people to embrace change without losing your mind or bank account. You can learn more about Johnny on his Website: https://riseupandwin.com/ and follow him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/transitionman, Instagram @thetransitionman, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/transitionman/

Tara Jaraysi Kenning: "Teamwork makes the dream work." John C. Maxwell. I'm Tara Jaraysi Kenning, and I'm a Tri-Cities influencer. Paul Casey: So to be a go-to guy or a go-to girl, you must push through your fear of failure. Announcer: Raising the water level of leadership in the Tri-Cities of Eastern Washington, it's the Tri-Cities Influencer Podcast. Welcome to the TCI podcast, where local leadership and self-leadership expert, Paul Casey, interviews local CEOs, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit executives to hear how they lead themselves and their teams so we can all benefit from their wisdom and experience. Here's your host, Paul Casey of Growing Forward Services, coaching and equipping individuals and teams to spark breakthrough success. Paul Casey: It's a great day to grow forward! Thanks for joining me for today's episode with Michelle Whitney. She's the superintendent of the Pasco School District. And fun fact about her, she's sort of a driver. So she said she can do a two-minute meditation a lot faster! Michelle, tell us about that. Michelle Whitney: Well, I just think it's about efficiency. You've got a lot to do. Two-minute meditation, we do it in 30 seconds. We move on to the work. We have things to do. I don't have time for that. Paul Casey: And her staff teases her about how fast she walks. Michelle Whitney: Right. Paul Casey: It's with intention. Well, we're going to dive in after checking in with our Tri-City Influencer sponsor, Mario Martinez, Northwestern Mutual. Mario what types of services do you offer? Mario Martinez: Hey, Paul. Thank you for letting me be on here. We run bifurcated practices in that we focus in two areas of financial plan. The first one is we do protection pieces, which include life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, really the things that people should be focused on to protect their families, their businesses. On the other side of our practices, we do investment services. On the investment platforms, we do both the brokerage platform, and we do the advisory level services. So depending on what someone's looking for as far as guidance on their investment strategies, we can curtail and build a strategy for them that makes sense. Paul Casey: Mario, how can people get in touch with you? Mario Martinez: The easiest way, you can reach out to me directly on my business cell phone is 509-591-5301. You can send me an email at mario.martinez@nm.com. Or you can reach out to us on our social media platforms, the easiest one being Mario Martinez Northwestern Mutual on Facebook. Paul Casey: Thank you for your support of leadership development in the Tri-Cities. Well, welcome, Michelle! I was privileged to meet you seven years ago in Leadership Tri-Cities. You were class- Michelle Whitney: 18. Paul Casey: And another one of the best classes ever, right? Michelle Whitney: That's right. We were actually the best class. Paul Casey: Oh, okay. I see. As opposed to number 11, which really was. Yes, and you had a different job at that time in the school district. You had gone from being a middle school principal into HR. Michelle Whitney: Yeah. Everyone was glad to see me when I was a middle school principal, and that changed drastically when I became director of HR. So it was tough transition. Paul Casey: HR managers, we love you! Thanks for listening. So Michelle, tell us your career highlights that got you to where you are today so our Tri-City influencers can get to know you and why you love what you do. Michelle Whitney: Well, I appreciate that question. I have a huge commitment to public service. My grandparents were both public servants. My grandfather was a police officer and chief of police of Pasco. My great-grandmother was a nurse at Our Lady of Lourdes, so I really come from a foundation in my family of civic service, and in particular, civic service to the community of Pasco. So I always wanted to be a teacher, and it was only right for me to tailor my education to be able to come back to a community that I loved and that my family had served in such amazing roles. And to be important in the lives of the students in Pasco has just been a gift. Michelle Whitney: And I've been extraordinarily blessed to serve in a variety of roles. I was a kindergarten teacher. I taught fourth grade. I was a counselor. I was a technology facilitator, a librarian. Paul Casey: Wow. Michelle Whitney: And it was always really just about offering my unique skills and talents to the organization so that I could be of best use to the organization and the kids of Pasco. Michelle Whitney: And then I really started a leadership journey, which I never intended to end up in a leadership role, but I was invited to the leadership table, if you will, by a mentor of mine. And I just feel a lot of gratitude towards the amazing mentors I've had over my career. I never saw myself that way, and it was by someone else recognizing those leadership talents in me and encouraging me in that direction that I took the risk to do an administrative internship program, became an assistant principal and then principal at the middle school. Then that started the trajectory into the district office with director of HR, which, having been a middle school principal and a counseling background, I was really uniquely prepared to do that job. Paul Casey: Yeah! Michelle Whitney: And I actually really loved that work. People joke with HR managers, but I do believe that in any organization, being able to be at the front line of hiring talent into an organization is just an extraordinary opportunity and gift. So that was amazing, and then I stepped into some other district office jobs. Michelle Whitney: And again, I would love to tell you I had this trajectory. I was going to teach kindergarten and then be the superintendent, but it wasn't really like that. And the opportunity to apply for the superintendency became open, and it really was about me throwing my name into the hat for a leadership position in a district I loved my entire life. And to be awarded that position was one of the greatest moments and has continued to be great moments since I was awarded the position. Michelle Whitney: I'm going into my fifth year. Every single year has had its complications. Every single year, I've been proud to be on the team and honored to do my part. So I have the best job ever, and the best part of my job is the students for sure. So sorry adults, you're second. Kids will always be first. Paul Casey: And I heard you tear up pretty easily when you think about those wonderful students. Michelle Whitney: I do. I do. In our organization, it's not uncommon for me to stand in front of a group of people, and I say, "We are," and the response is, "Pasco." It really for us is an outward commitment to our value of standing in the gap and bridging the divide for the students who need us the most. So when I'm in front of students or I'm in front of staff, it is not uncommon for me to be emotional about it because it isn't just a job for me. It truly me living that outward commitment every day. Michelle Whitney: And even when it's hard, I feel so extraordinarily blessed to be able to be part of what we're doing. And then when it's great and there's a success, those successes are just that much sweeter, and they really do truly move me to tears. Even talking to you about it, I get goosebumps. I live my purpose every day. And they say if you live your purpose, you never work a day in your life, and I truly feel like that I'm lucky in that way. Paul Casey: I think we're done here. That was an amazing- Michelle Whitney: Well, there you go. See? Efficiency. Paul Casey: ... story. Michelle Whitney: I told you. Paul Casey: That was an amazing story. Now I want to cry too. But living your purpose, so huge. Obviously, that's why I do what I do as a coach is to help people do exactly what you are feeling right now, so that's awesome. Paul Casey: Let's go back to that crossroads where you are going to take the jump into leadership or not, and you decided to move that direction. What helped you make that decision, and also what advice would you give someone else who might also be at a crossroads? "Should I take the jump into leadership, or should I just stay as a individual performer that I'm doing really well at?" Michelle Whitney: Right. So I think what helped me make that jump and take that risk was the courage of the support of the mentorship I had. So had it not been for Jean Carlton, who was the person who very first invited me into a leadership role, she really stood shoulder-to-shoulder with me in those early years in making sense of who I would be as a leader. And without that personal connection with her, I'm not sure I would have had the courage to take that first step. So I think that, as a leader now, I find that one of my purposes is to recognize other leaders and invite them in and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with them. I don't think you can ever underestimate the power of somebody with that invitation and that offer of support.... I could give you a list of 100 people that have been amazing mentors to me. And I just I think it's that support from trusted mentors that gave me the courage to do it. Michelle Whitney: Really as I reflect back on it now as having had some experience and I hope some wisdom, there's really, all of us, no matter what role you play, you're a leader in your own right. So there's never really a downside to leaning in to the desire to explore that leadership characteristics of yourself. The worst thing that's going to happen is you're going to learn some great skills and learn some things about yourself that will make you even better at what you're currently doing. But if you take that little bit of a risk, and maybe it's just a toe dip, it doesn't have to be a full jump at first, you'll likely find that it's a good fit for you. And then that success breeds success, and the more you try it out a little, and it's like you put the sweater on and it fits pretty good so you wear it around a little bit. But I would just encourage people, especially if you're nervous, find a trusted mentor, start slow, start small, but just continue to take those steps, and it's only going to make you better at whatever you choose to do. Michelle Whitney: You may never choose to be the person that is the front of a large organization, but leadership skills, regardless of what you choose to do, will always just make you a better contributor. And that's really what we are as leaders is contributors. So I would encourage anyone to take the risk if you're thinking about it, and again, find a trusted mentor that you can lean on because there are times where it's challenging, and you'll have self-doubts and having that mentor you can go to and be vulnerable about that is very important. Paul Casey: Fantastic answer because leadership is influence wherever you're at, and it will fill up your game no matter what you're doing. And I love how you said mentorship was a courage builder for you, even up to 100 people, which is probably true. It's probably not hyperbole. There's just a ton of people that we would not have taken that extra step had it not been for someone giving us that boost and saying you can do it. Maybe you're further along your journey, and you're like you need to turn around and bring somebody with you and mentor them, even if it's informal and you don't call it mentoring, but you want to help somebody along their journey. Paul Casey: Like you said, in five years, you've had a lot of issues to deal with in your position. You're smiling still! That's good. A lot of hassles, a lot of disappointments, a lot of things that get in the news making some people choose one side of an issue or another. But then there's the rewarding part of the job. We're not going to go into those other places. Here's the rewarding question, What allows you to focus then on those most rewarding things, and what is actually the most rewarding part of your job? Michelle Whitney: Well, I was very serious when I said the most rewarding part of my job is students. And, from the very first day that I started as superintendent and actually even prior during my successor year, I had a transition year, which was gift, I prioritized being in classrooms. There is nothing more magical than the relationship between students and their teachers. So I scheduled on the calendar Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays every morning when we were in person to start in classroom. Michelle Whitney: Most days I would get there. Some days I wouldn't. I got there more than I would if I didn't schedule it in. Some days I could stay a long time. Some days I could only be in one or two classrooms, but I always prioritized that. And it does a lot of different things. Michelle Whitney: One, it keeps me connected to what teaching means now. It's been a while since I've been in a classroom, and teaching is not the same as when I was in a classroom. So I think that's very important to stay in touch with those you're in service to so you can do right by them in your decision-making. Michelle Whitney: But there is nothing that feeds my soul more than students. So in this pandemic environment, I've done the same thing in that I am scheduled to go into Zoom classrooms. And one morning, I was in a kindergarten classroom, and they were doing this good morning routine where they would say good morning to one another. And of course, I'm in tears. There's nothing more sweet than kindergartners saying good morning to each other by name. And it's those moments where you can really connect with why we do our work, the sweetest kindergarten doing the most genuine thing by saying good morning to one another reminds you that those hard moments are worth it, that there's students depending on you, and that there's this kindness in our system. That's what makes the hard moments for me worth it is I stay connected to those things that are closest to students, students, teachers in the classrooms. Michelle Whitney: And I have to tell you, that's what's made this pandemic so challenging is we're thrust into the really hard parts of our job for most of our job, and you have to be a lot more intentional about getting out and participating in those things that the really feel your soul, feed your bucket, whatever those things are that you say. For me, I have never lost sight of what it means to be a teacher. I walk around with a teacher's heart, and I think that's why I cry is it touches that part of me that is so important. And like I said, I stay really closely connected to students, and that for me is the difference in those dark moments. Paul Casey: So cool that you kept your goal of being physically present, even, well, Zoom is not physical, but you still kept that goal alive. You found a way to still be in classrooms, even though it's online in order to do that. That's pretty neat. Michelle Whitney: Yeah. It's incredible. I get to read stories, and the kids bring their puppies and baby sisters to the Zoom. So in so many ways, you get to experience even more of a student's life. So it's been a gift really. And while in-person education is what we're about and who we're about, there really truly have been some silver linings to this environment. Paul Casey: Mm-hmm (affirmative). And I was an elementary principal so I totally get teacher, vice principal, principal, the journey. And playing with the kids at recess was a bunch of fun. I even sprained my ankle one year playing freeze tag. Michelle Whitney: Mine was flag football. Paul Casey: Was it? Michelle Whitney: So yes. I, yeah. Paul Casey: It's like the scar of courage- Michelle Whitney: Yeah, it's a rite of passage. Yeah, uh-huh (affirmative). Paul Casey: But that is where the joy was for sure. So leaders must keep growing or they become irrelevant. How have you matured as a leader, I'll just say in these five years of being superintendent? Michelle Whitney: Oh, that's a great question. I think the number one way that I've matured as a leader is by listening. I do a lot of listening to the people that I'm in service to. So I meet with parents a lot. I've done lots of different ways of doing that. Of course, pre-pandemic I did community coffee events. I've done Soup with the Superintendent. Since the pandemic, I've done some virtual town hall meetings. You go out and listen, but it's listen with intention. And it's really listening to understand those you're in service to, what they need from you, and reflecting on those decisions that you need to make and the kind of leader you need to be on behalf of those you're in service to. Michelle Whitney: I also do a lot of listening to teachers and staff in a lot of the same ways by being present, and I have the most amazing thing. I have a superintendent student advisory council. So I have 30 high school students that meet with me six times a year, and we tackle really difficult issues together, whether it's planning for a new high school or changing boundaries or overcrowding issues or social, emotional, health issues. Again, it's about being present with them and listening to them and tailoring my leadership and the way that I make decisions and what I prioritize and focus on in a way that they need me to do right by them on their behalf. Michelle Whitney: I would love to tell you it was some professional development training I went to or some class I took, but it really wasn't. It was being present in my system and listening to those that I've made a commitment to represent and learning from them how I can be better and different in order to serve them in the best possible way. Michelle Whitney: High school kids know what they need from us, and know what they need from us around very complex issues. The most diligent group of people that I saw work on a set of boundaries in a couple of facilities plan was that superintendent student advisory council. Michelle Whitney: So I joke that really we should let the students run the place. I just need to buy lunch and give them a ride. They truly do know what they need from us, and we just have to create opportunity for them to participate. And it's in those moments where I feel like I'm my best self and I'm my best leader for them. And I feel like it's a gift. Paul Casey: Learning by listening. Yeah, I was part of a group in Richland School District. I feel like it was called Focus years ago. I don't know if it still exists today. I was part of the faith community then, too, to come in, and it was all the folks that cared about students and could provide auxiliary services. Plus, the principals were in there. Plus, these cream of the crop students were in there, and they blew me out of the water! The maturity of speaking in front of these scary adults, and they're holding their own and saying, "These are the programs that we got growing. These are the thing we needed." I could totally see how that would be an energizing meeting for you. Michelle Whitney: Oh, it's incredible. Paul Casey: Just to further validate the whole listening post, I had a boss who do a listening post, he would call it. He would invite a dozen of the constituent monthly, and he would ask the same set of questions to each one to hear on the ground level of how to serve them in a nonprofit. And then just yesterday, I'm part of the National Speaker Association, and a board member called me from the Northwest Chapter and just said, "I'm a board member, and I'm just trying to get ground-level intel of how we can best serve our constituency." And I was like, "Wow!" He followed up with an email, and we even played with a couple of ideas for the pandemic of how to speak virtually. I'm like, I think it's always a great move when a leader gets down on the ground with the frontline people, who know all the answers, like you said, they how to run the school, and listen to them. Paul Casey: Well, as a superintendent, it must be hard, with a huge to-do list and probably a billion emails coming in, to know how to spend your time, how to triage tasks, how to know what to delegate and what you have to own. How do you sort how to spend your time? Michelle Whitney: Yeah. That's a great question, and I'm going to be really honest with you because if I'm not, the people that know me will call me on that. That probably is my biggest weakness, because I believe so deeply in every single person that I'm in service to, and we have a large organization, almost 20,000 students, which represent 40 to 60,000 parents, 2,200 employees, five board members. And every single one of those interactions is important to me. So the whole delegation and all of that is absolutely a work in progress. Michelle Whitney: For me, I think one of the biggest pieces that I'm blessed with, and this may sound cliché, but it's absolutely critical is to have an executive assistant that you trust. My assistant is absolutely incredible. She knows what I need to work well. She knows what I need as a person to function well. She's my number one fan. I'm fairly certain I'm her favorite person in the universe above and beyond everyone else. And on those hard days, I know for sure that my assistant still likes me. That's just that, not only does she help me organize myself professionally, she makes sure I'm where I'm at with what I need, my calendar is organized and squared away, but she's also that person that's there to bolster and support on the days when days are tough. Michelle Whitney: And I think that executive assistant and, for me, superintendent of management relationship is so important to have a person that you can go, "Oh my gosh. I don't know how to... I'm not going to be able to get all this done," and something that you can delegate and help follow through with those priorities. Michelle Whitney: The other piece is I have a great team. And we're learning about the strengths of the team together over the last five years. We've utilized a book called StrengthsFinder 2.0. And that was really a game changer in terms of knowing and understanding where people fell out around those strength characteristics and really now trying to organize work function up against and those and trying to collapse some of the siloed nature of the way work is typically done in a large organization to be able to align work tasks with people's strengths. Michelle Whitney: So I'm not a great executor. That's not my strength. I'm big vision, relationships, but the details of beginning to end is not my strength, but I know I have a colleague and a teammate that that is her strength. So when I need help with that task, I go to that person. I think knowing the strengths and talents of the people around you is a real efficiency builder, and then having someone like an assistant like I have, Jenny is amazing, that really can help you prioritize, especially for someone like me that everything is equally important all the time. And that's just not viable in the long term. You can do that for a short period of time, but at some point, you need some help in making sure that you're keeping the right things up front all the time. Paul Casey: What do those meetings with Jenny look like? How do you sort, prioritize? What do you discuss? Is it regimented? Is it ad hoc? What does it look like? Michelle Whitney: Yeah. That's a great question. I think with Jenny and I, it's evolved over time. We started out with it being scheduled that if I get to go to a kid thing or meet with Jenny on virtual. Paul Casey: That's going to bump it. Yeah. Michelle Whitney: Yeah. So Jenny was getting bumped all the time. Then it became more ad hoc. Lately, what's been amazing about this virtual environment is she just comes to the meeting, whatever meeting I'm in that I feel like I'm going to need her in, she is in there virtually, and she can listen to the meeting and help me prioritize that way. My thinking post-pandemic, when we're back to a more normal environment, I think that organization works best for us. So those meetings that she can be at with me or helping facilitate or there as a note-taker, I think that, we've landed on that arrangement for us probably works better. Michelle Whitney: But I think the key to all of that is you have to figure it out for yourself. That management system with your assistant is going to be very assistant-and-manager-specific in terms of how your personality works. So the key is finding something that works. I don't think it has to look any single way, but it has to work for both of you. Paul Casey: Sounds good. Well, before we head into our next question on external relationships, a shout-out to our sponsor. Mario Martinez, Northwestern Mutual. Mario, why should people work with a financial advisor? Mario Martinez: Hey, Paul. That's a great question. Really, I think there's two types of people who should be seeking out a financial professional. The one person is somebody who has very limited access to financial guidance. Maybe they're a younger professional or somebody who just hasn't had an introduction to a financial professional yet. And the other type of person is really someone who has a lot of different exposure to different professionals. They just haven't found the one person that they really trust to take guidance from. So there's really an over-information in that sense. Those are really the two types of people that should be looking to be introduced to a financial professional. Paul Casey: Fantastic! So Mario, how can people get in touch with you? Mario Martinez: The easiest way is to reach out to me directly on my business cell phone, which is 509-591-5301. You can send an email to mario.martinez@nm.com, or you can find us on our business Facebook page, which is Mario Martinez Northwestern Mutual. Paul Casey: So it's been very clear, Michelle, that leadership is relationships for you, that you believe that like I do. You've talked about a lot of internal relationships within the school and school system. Now you've got this community around you. So how do you intentionally develop relationships with the City of Pasco and beyond? Michelle Whitney: That's a great question. I feel very lucky. The City of Pasco, the city manager, Dave Zabell in Pasco, we have what's called a Create Group. It's the port, the city, the public utility, the county. I'm sure I'm leaving someone out, but it's the leadership of the infrastructure of Pasco. And we meet monthly, and we keep each other updated on those core functions that would overlap. So for me, I often report out on facilities or potential construction projects. They're also very interested in our educational programming. So we give updates there. That, I think, is an incredible unique opportunity for us to partner as a collective for the good of our community. Michelle Whitney: I'm also a Kiwanian, and we have representation at all of the local groups like the Chamber of Commerce and so on. I think that's very important. Maybe it's not always me that's at those tables, but there's someone from our organization at those tables that can act as a liaison. Michelle Whitney: The other piece, though, for me is, like I mentioned earlier, those community coffees, that I do them monthly. I've done that almost consistently in at least the last four years if not five in some variation, whether it's at the Starbucks, or we did Soup with the Supe at the Booth Building one time. But that really is just an open invitation to anyone who wants to come and sit knee-to-knee, shoulder-to-shoulder with me. And we talk about whatever they want. It's not a pre-canned presentation that I do. They just bring topics and discussion and we talk about, and I answer whatever questions there are. I think those are the relationships, too. Michelle Whitney: So there's the organized groups that you would expect an organizational leadership to be interacting in. Certainly we participate in all of those, but there are people out there who want to build relationship or want to be in a relationship with the school district and don't maybe know how, or maybe don't know what they want to do. That's where those more informal opportunities like a community coffee come in really handy for people who just come and say, "Hey, here's a skill or talent I have. I want to get involved. How could that look?" And then I just am a big connector at that point, and I'm like, "Hey, you need to get in contact with that person." The night Jenny's there, and I say, "Hey, Jenny, will you get them in contact?" Then she takes care of making those connections. But it's that central location at the Starbucks community coffee that they know the superintendent will be there and listen. Michelle Whitney: Then over the last year or so, I've started to invite some of my executive team there, too, so that there's other people other than just me there that I can connect folks to. So that's been a great relationship builder. Then we have phenomenal programs like our PEAK! Partnership Program where I have a staff who go out and talk to organizations in the community that want to partner directly with schools. So we have some real innovative organized efforts like that as well. Michelle Whitney: We don't do the work for educating kids on our own. It's truly a system-wide and a community-wide effort to build that network of support and lift all of our students. And I'm proud to work shoulder-to-shoulder with the best in the community. Paul Casey: Well, Tri-City Influencer listeners, Soup with the Supe, so you could steal that idea if you're a supervisor- Michelle Whitney: There you go! Paul Casey: ... not just a superintendent. Michelle Whitney: That's right! Paul Casey: And post-COVID you can have with you. I love it! So we rarely talk about money on this podcast, but every leader has to know their organization's financials. I know you've got a whole finance department, I would assume, within the district. But what do you have to stay accountable to? What does evaluation of finances look like in your position? Michelle Whitney: Yeah, that's a great question. Education finance and funding has been in a state of flux over the last three or four years…Probably longer than that, but since I've been in the superintendency, it's been in a flux and change post-McCleary. So I've had to stay very in tune with learning all the new legislation and how the laws are impacted because it was a complete shift in the way things were done. One, it was legislative advocacy around the McCleary decision, pre-McCleary decision, and then post-McCleary, it was about learning and understanding those aspects of the change in the way education funding was done. Michelle Whitney: But then it's really about my interfacing with the school board to build some benchmarks and goals and priorities for a philosophy about the way we spend our dollars. So my interface with the school board to ensure that we're building budgets that are in alignment with their philosophy and their goals and to meet our strategic planning priorities. So that's really the level that my leadership and influence is at is making sure that the way that we're budgeting and prioritizing dollars is in alignment with our strategic plan and our board's vision for our district. Michelle Whitney: And then I work very closely with our business office. I typically supervise directly assistant superintendents. My business officer is an executive director, but I directly supervise him because he is in charge of the district finances. And that was personal decision that I made. Not all superintendents or supervisors do it that way, but one, he was new. The funding was new, and I was new. So we all are learning together, and it's again, that spending time together, knee-to-knee, shoulder-to-shoulder learning is the best way, I think, to build team and accountability together, especially around something as important as finances. Michelle Whitney: We also do a fair amount, or I do a fair amount of interfacing with the community around things like bond planning and levy planning. And we do that through community task forces. And I had an assistant superintendent who did an extraordinary job in interfacing with a group called the Community Builders who helped us plan out a district strategic plan around our facilities. And then of course, layered on top of that is bonds and how those cycles will work. So it's really a multi-tiered effort as a superintendent in a school district, and there's a variety of stakeholders who are involved in different ways in education and finance decision-making. I think it's a really fascinating part of the work. It's a very complicated part of the work. Michelle Whitney: Recently, in the last couple of years, we've had to make some adjustments because the McCleary funding that would require us to repurpose dollars and really there were some areas that we were going to need to reduce. And we got teachers very involved, staff, building-level staff very involved in that. I went out and did a budget presentation, actually two presentations at every single building, and then invited people to come to the table to help us build some budget efficiencies. So we're really working hard to broaden the ownership and leadership around educational finance in Pasco. And we just started to get traction around that work pre-COVID, and then of course, COVID hit. So once we get back to something that appears a little more predictable, we'll get back to that. Michelle Whitney: But I felt like that was an extraordinary opportunity to peel back the curtain of finance of any big organization is complicated. I'm really excited about picking that work back up. Paul Casey: You mentioned strategic planning. You also mentioned in your StrengthsFinder. Vision is huge for you, by the way, huge StrengthsFinder fan. It's called CliftonStrengths now, but Tri-City Influencer listeners, please look up StrengthsFinder 2.0 the book or CliftonStrengths. There's a $19.99 version which will give you your top five. You'll be like, "Someone's reading my mail when you look at it." You're like, "Wow! This is what I love." And if you can be doing that 80% of your work day, you're going to love what you do. And talk to your supervisor about that. You can do it as a whole team. Paul Casey: I can facilitate that for you. It would just be a super fun thing to realize, "Wow, you're so good at that. You should be doing more of that!" And, "Wow, you don't do good at that? What's a way that we can move that around on a team?" Paul Casey: So when you think about the next hill to climb as a district, and you think about continuous improvement, what's your process for that? Michelle Whitney: Well, right now our focus really was derailed in the face of and the impacts of COVID. My eye now is on transitioning our students back into some kind of in-person learning that's safe for them over the course of the next few months and then really getting specific and intentional about how we bridge the impact of the disruption to their educational experience. Michelle Whitney: So we had a really nice trajectory of focus starting in my first year with identifying some outrageous outcomes and strategic plans, and we just refreshed and got a brand new strategic plan approved in January before COVID. So those things really are push-pinned on the bulletin board right now as we're getting really hyper-focused on how do we met the needs of our kids during a pandemic in this just extraordinarily complicated environment. Michelle Whitney: We will need to get back to that. Matter of fact, in January, we'll start again with the board re-calibrating our expectations of the strategic plan, and it will then be focusing on what is life after, post-COVID, or as we start to get kids back. It will be about how do we fill those gaps that have been created by a disruption in the traditional education environment. So those processes for me are done in coordination and collaboration with stakeholders that are closest to the work. So we involve our teachers and our students, and there's a lot of listening that happens and serving that happens and focus groups and task force that happen. So I would envision those things starting to occur. Michelle Whitney: Once we get back to something that's a little bit more predictable, right now, people's priority and focus is dealing with the current crisis. And it truly is still a crisis for us. We've been in a crisis mode since March 13th, so it's really difficult to get people to, and really probably inappropriate to try to get people to think about something more long range. It's like you wouldn't be thinking of building your next house while your current house is on fire. So we really just need to honor where we are right now and know that there'll be work to be done when we get back to something that's a little bit more normal. Michelle Whitney: But my process is really around valuing those closest to the work. They know what they need from us, empowering them in the decision-making, and then being really specific and strategic and intentional about a few key priorities, and I think that was mistake I made early on as a leader is taking on too many things. I'm a person that likes to do too many things, but organizations don't. And I don't mean any single person in an organization. Just systems don't. So when you think about a system like a rubber band, if you stretch it too tight, it'll break, and systems are the same way. So that's been a huge learning piece for me as an individual leader, that you really have to be keyed into systems don't work the same way as you do as an individual leader. Michelle Whitney: So part my leadership responsibility is to help narrow people's focus so that we can get really good at a few things versus having our attention spread across a lot of different things. And I'll tell you, we're not quite there yet as an organization, but we certainly have our eye on that. And this strategic plan that we had in place pre-COVID puts us in a nice spot for that. So we'll be able to pick that up post-COVID and move forward. Paul Casey: Great. Yeah, that makes total sense. I like to say too much change too fast kills change, and it kills you! Michelle Whitney: It's true. It's true. Paul Casey: Well, finally, Michelle, what advice would you give to new leaders or anyone who wants to keep growing and gaining more influence? Michelle Whitney: So, new leaders, I would just say, be kind and gentle with yourself. Find a network of people that you can talk to and that you trust, and be vulnerable with them about what you don't know. Maybe don't be vulnerable with everybody about what you don't know, but find a few people that you really, really trust because none of us as leaders know everything. There is such great learning in vulnerability. So that would be a huge piece of advice for new leaders. Michelle Whitney: And like I said, be kind and gentle with yourself. There are things looking back now, I wish I would have done differently in my first couple years, but I learned from that. We make changes, and we move forward from there. Michelle Whitney: Continuing to evolve in your own leadership, while I talked about listening as learning, that's one part of learning. But there really is the piece about extending yourself beyond your current knowledge base and whether it's through a professional organization that you're involved in or a group or a network of people, reaching out and maybe targeting one key professional development that you want to extend, one in a year, and just being really thoughtful and strategic and gentle about that choice. I think that's always a good thing, to pick one thing that you're going to really extend, maybe beyond your own comfort zone and lean into something that maybe scares you a little every year, and making a commitment to doing that. And either doing it as an individual leader or as a leadership team, I think is always also a really a great thing to keep in mind. Michelle Whitney: Because it's easy in the busyness of our lives to forget about extending ourself in some formal professional development, too. So there's the informal listening and learning to be a better person and a better professional, but there's certainly that formalized professional development that also meets a need for us as leaders and influencers. Paul Casey: Well, Michelle, how can our listeners best connect with you? Michelle Whitney: Well, email is always the best way to connect with me. I'm on that thing all the time. Just ask my husband. He'll tell you. But I do take great joy in interfacing and being a support and assistance to fellow leaders. People always say, "Oh, but you're so busy. We don't want to bother you." It is never a bother to sit with someone who needs me to be a good listener. Email's always a great way to get in contact with me, and I'm always happy to help and be of support and assistance. Paul Casey: Well, thanks again for all you do to make the Tri-Cities a great place and keep leading well! Michelle Whitney: Thank you. Paul Casey: Let me wrap up our podcast today with a leadership resource to recommend. Michelle was just talking about getting more leadership proficiencies in your professional development, especially if you're an emerging leader or a young professional. I offer a program called Leader Launcher. Paul Casey: Leader Launcher is a Tri-City program for young professionals and emerging leaders where I do a training two hours every month on a leadership proficiency. You'll turn that into an action plan, be able to bring that back to your workplace and use it right away in your workplace. It'll be professional growth or leadership, and you can go to leader-launcher.com to sign up. For a full-year program, you'll get 24 hours of training that you'll be able to then apply right on the ground there at work. So leader-launcher.com. Paul Casey: Again this is Paul Casey. I want to thank my guest, Michelle Whitney from Pasco School District for being here today on the Tri-Cities Influencer Podcast. We also want to thank our TCI sponsor and invite you to support them. We appreciate you making this possible so we can collaborate to inspire leaders in our community. Paul Casey: Finally, one more leadership tidbit for the road to help you to make a difference in your circle of influence. It's a quote from Zig Ziglar. He said, "What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals." Until next time, KGF, keep growing forward! Announcer: Thank you to our listeners for tuning in to today's show! Paul Casey is on a mission to add value to leaders by providing practical tools and strategies that reduce stress in their lives and on their teams, so that they can enjoy life and leadership, and experience their key desired results. If you'd like more help from Paul in your leadership development, connect with him at growingforward@paulcasey.org for a consultation that can help you move past your current challenges and create a strategy for growing your life or your team forward. Announcer: Paul would also like to help you restore your sanity to your crazy schedule and getting your priorities done every day by offering you his free Control My Calendar checklist. Go to www.takebackmycalendar.com for that productivity tool, or open a text message to 72000 and type the word Growing. Paul Casey: Tri-Cities Influencer Podcast was recorded at Fuse SPC by Bill Wagner of Safe Strategies.

What is your definition of accountability? Whatever it may be, our guest today Sam Silverstein will debunk how you define it. Accountability & Leadership Keynote Speaker Sam Silverstein’s mission is to empower people to live accountable lives, transform the way they do business, and to thrive at extraordinary levels. By challenging leaders to shift priorities, cultivate an organizational culture, and inspire both individuals and teams to take ownership in fresh and results-producing ways – he is helping companies dramatically increase productivity, profitability, and growth. Global Gurus recently announced Sam Silverstein as one of the World's Top Organizational Culture Professionals. Sam is the author of ten books including I Am Accountable, Non-Negotiable, No More Excuses, Making Accountable Decisions, No Matter What, and The Success ModelAs a former executive and owner, Sam successfully sold one of his businesses to a Fortune 500 company. Today, Sam writes, speaks, and consults with organizations around the globe to think differently, work with renewed purpose, and achieve record-breaking results. He works with entrepreneurs, multi-national companies, corporations, and government agencies to drive increased accountability, engagement, and productivity.Here's What You Will Learn In This EpisodeWhere Sam comes up with his ideas for his booksWhy he believes accountability helps people, organizations and the world be betterHis definition of accountability and how it debunks what most of us think about itWhy our ability as a society to value people is at the root of peaceful protestsIn order for us to evolve as a society, we have to engage in this one thingOne of his key philosophies toward handling challengesThe #1 thing that causes us to get stuck and what we can do about itThe only way we can keep momentum in our livesThe value of starting smallBalancing the desire to improve yourself and perfectionWhat is the accountability movement and why it's importantThe difference between responsibility and accountabilityHow accountability helps companies generate significanceAnd much more...Contact Sam SilversteinWebsiteEmail: info@samsilverstein.comContact Jackie Capers-Brown WebsiteFacebookLinkedinAmazon BooksJackie's Courses Music Credit:Purple Planet Positive Motivation Subscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadio Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Frank King, is a former writer for The Tonight Show for twenty years, a full-time speaker and a comedienne for thirty-four years. He became a speaker and joined the National Speaker Association and entered the speaking business industry in the mid-'90s and is now known to be a humorous keynote speaker.

This week on The Massimo Show Rod sat down with an internationally recognized client-acquisition expert, author, and speaker - Bill Cates.  Bill has delivered his business-growth message to over 300,000 professionals, small business owners, and salespeople across 5 continents; helping them increase revenue without increasing their marketing budget. Bill is the author of four popular books:  Get More Referrals Now, Don't Keep Me a Secret, Beyond Referrals, and Radical Relevance. Bill Cates' client-acquisition system has been featured in such publications as Success Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, Selling Power, the Huffington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.  His own business's success has been featured in Money Magazine. Bill was born and Raised in Silver Springs, Maryland just outside of Washington, DC. While attending the University of Maryland he was a drummer in a rock n roll band who turned professional after college, even touring the country after he finished graduate school. While they were fairly successful Bill knew enough to realize he didn't want to play at Holiday Inns for the rest of his life.  After working for American Airlines in customer service he got the itch to own his own business.     A woman was selling her cookbook at a "pick your own strawberry" farms.  She stole all his ideas and he was not compensated for it.  He thought “I could do better than this” so he identified 1500 pick your own strawberry farms around the county and got an offer to write a cookbook and sell it to the farmers.  The first year he sold 15000 copies of the book.  He moved on to an apple and honey cookbook.  It was a niche for the farmers.  Bill was selling around 80000 copies of his cookbooks a year.  He started selling in kitchen stores, gourmet shops, and grocery stores.  He then moved on to writing specialty cookbooks for equipment manufacturers.  He wrote for Weber grills, a smoker company, a cookie cookbook for American Greeting Cards.  He created this niche of smaller cookbooks.  He built the business until it was saleable and publishing his cookbooks was going great.    They say liberal arts majors make good entrepreneurs because they learn how to learn and teach.   Bil sold several businesses and was looking for the next thing to do.  A friend of his said “you should be a professional speaker” so he started hanging out at the National Speaker Association.     After trying his hand at running a book publishing company he discovered his passion for speaking and teaching other entrepreneurs.    It didn't matter if Bill was getting gigs for his band, soothing ruffled feathers of airline clients, or connecting with farmers over a great recipe - he was learning to make real connections. This led to Bill's niche - referral marketing.  Bill believes in the power of multiplying your best clients.     “It doesn't cost money to do that,” Bill notes.  “What I learned is not only about referrals but about introductions.  Make sure you are getting introduced to the people who will give you referrals.  Referrals and introductions work because of borrowed trust.  Make sure to have a Value Check-in.  This is when you check-in in along the way so your client knows the value we are bringing.  To see that we are exceeding their expectation because most businesses don't check in enough.   When you check-in and ask how do you think we are doing? When you bring that openness to checking in on a regular basis, that is the beginning step for asking for an introduction.  It solidifies the connection.”    Rod and Bill go on to discuss the delegation of 5 things that will free you up to do the things that need to be done:    The sales division is handled by a referral network and reputation. Marketing by speaking in key conferences, newsletters, blogs. Reputation building and maintenance.  Run by his team. Personnel- marketing run by his team.  Operations use CRM.   Finance has an accounting team and book-keeping service  Bill and Rod end with some helpful information on how to multiply your best clients in five steps and more about Bill's books Beyond Referrals and Radical Relevance

On this week's podcast we have special guest Jamie Dandar McKinney, Coach, Speaker, and Author of upcoming book "Speak Up, Sister! The Professional Woman's Guide to Confidence and Success." Join us as we talk about confidence, success, and the "Sherohood." I share a glass of Avalanche Amber Ale from Breckenridge Brewery in Littleton & Ft. Collins, CO.Jamie Dandar McKinney is a Keynote Speaker, Leadership Coach, Author andacclaimed “Barista of Bravery,” serving up cups of confidence every morning! She is thePresident and Founder of Jamie Empowers, a company whose mission is to inspire womento ditch doubts, speak up and achieve the career they deserve and desire.While primarily inspiring women through speaking engagements and virtual workshops,Jamie’s message to increase one’s “Confidence Currency” is applicable to all who cravemore confidence and empowerment in their lives. Jamie’s favorite phrase is “Empoweredwomen empower women.” She empowers by sharing lessons learned first-hand from 20years of her career in heavily male dominated industry; including automotive, oil and gasand roofing. Through sharing stories, studies, and instantly applicable tools, audiencemembers walk away inspired to take action and make life-altering changes.Prior to founding her company, Jamie worked in all phases of business from Start-up toFortune 100 and in roles ranging from Vice President of Sales and Marketing to ChiefStrategy Officer. Named one of the Denver Business Journal’s Top 40 Women in Energy,Jamie has a huge passion for all types of energy and promotes sustainable solutions as away of life. She sits on the board for the Women in Oil and Gas Association and is amember of the National Speaker Association. She is also a mentor in The CHOICE Programwhich serves teens in foster care.She earned her undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and her graduatedegree with an entrepreneurial-focused MBA from the University of Colorado. Jamieresides in Lakewood, CO with her husband, Rob, and their dog, Penny. They enjoy hikingand she touts her HIGHEST accomplishment as seeing the sunrise on the summit of Mt.Kilimanjaro when she and her husband completed a charity climb.Jamie is currently offering workshops and leadership coaching to help women ditch doubtsand own their grit! Her book, Speak Up, Sister! The Professional Woman’s Guide toConfidence and Success is scheduled to launch in the fall of 2020.Contact Jamie at jamie@jamieempowers.com or 303-618-0603 to schedule acomplimentary coaching session, speaking engagement or virtual workshop. Visit thewebsite at www.jamieempowers.com.

Meet Brandon Kelly. His WHY is Challenge. Interviewed by WHY Institute Founder Dr. Gary Sanchez (Better Way).Brandon Kelly is an extraordinary overachiever who has overcome 2 wrecks from arrant dump trucks, 2 rounds of aggressive cancer, and the owner and founder of 9 businesses including Magnitude Capital Investments as well as The CEO Super Summit. He has authored 7 books, 14 workshops, more than 60 awards including saving a life with extreme risk to himself and has recently started his own private equity hedge fund to buy hotels, resorts, and office towers. Brandon discovered his why at 16, 27, and 41 and has become a Nationally recognized speaker through the National Speaker Association having spoken to nearly 1 million people while coaching more than 100 companies to Elevate Their Efforts while they Elevate their Excellence through the Raise the Bar Academy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This Innovation and Ideas is about Spaces, Super Collabs and Music. This is the special feature by Online Marketing In A Box's Founder, Kim D. Snyder to get your brain firing on all cylinders. Links mentioned: How to repurpose mall space - Drive through mall Can you make your products multi-use, multi-user like this breathing machine manufacturer did? Using spaces outdoors Berkeley California closes streets and Fremont Street in Las Vegas. Or use space above you or next to you. Be unique and personal, Son interviews Dad YouTube video. And an excellent way to keep it simple, explain what you do to a 5-year-old and have them understand it. It takes the "techie" out of the information. Or have the techical person and marketing person pair together. Must have and nice to have products created. Zootility creates a must have during pandemic. Professional and motivational speakers belong to The National Speaker Association . There are groups and organization within this industry that are offering virtual certifications. What type of certifications could you offer? Do you need to switch anything over to the virtual certification? AMC Theatre chain interests Amazon. I am excited to see what they decide and where this goes in an area ripe for innovation. Combining 2 different music genres with a company that I think of in the Xtreme sports market. Red Bull and music collab info here. What offers could you make with those vertical markets?

"If you don't wanna get better, the people you are competing with are getting better." Johnny Campbell is a powerhouse speaker and businessman who believes that you have what it takes to make it. In this inspiring conversation, Brad and Johnny talk about what goes into making a business and the road to getting your message out every day. And Johnny takes a moment to talk about his favorite passion; top water bass fishing. A fun conversation between old friends. About Johnny Campbell: Johnny Campbell is a Keynote Speaker, Author and Founder of Rise-Up and Win International an organization that helps people turn their Personal Challenges into Breakthroughs & their Products and Services into Profits. Johnny is the bestselling author of the audio series “The Power of Resiliency”, “The (7) People Who Can Help You Achieve Extraordinary Success in Life, and “The (7) Habits Holding You Back and What To Do About Them”. Johnny’s New Book & Program “Becoming the Agent of Change” How to get people to embrace change with losing your mind or bank account is an organizational favorite both in the US and Internationally. Johnny is Past-President of the National Speaker Association for state of Illinois and is an Accredited Speaker a designation awarded by Toastmaster International and held by only (81) professional speakers in the world for excellence in public speaking. Johnny has also spoken at a TEDx event and appeared on television and in movies. Johnny gained his team management and sales expertise in the Insurance industry where he worked as a corporate sales trainer and participated in leading hundreds of people through multiple Corporate Downsizings and Mergers. Based on Johnny’s sales results, experiences and his ability to help organizations overcome their challenges and succeed in their businesses he is called: “The Transition Man” Johnny’s ongoing mission is to help people overcome the personal and professional challenges of life, so they can have More Success, More Money and More Happiness in their life- Starting Today. About your host Brad Szollose: First things, first. How do you say Szollose? It’s pronounced zol-us. From founding partner and CMO of K2 Design, Inc. the first Digital Agency to go public on NASDAQ to international leadership development expert, Brad Szollose has worked with household names like MasterCard, American Management Association and Tony Robbins, to create leadership training programs for a new generation. As a creative director, he has been the creative force behind hundreds of high-end corporate events, personal and consumer brands, and website launches. Brad is the recipient of the Corporate Identity Design Award and the Axiom Business Book Award along with various awards for website and print design. As a C-Level executive at K2, his unique management model was awarded the Arthur Andersen New York Enterprise Award for Best Practices in Fostering Innovation Amongst Employees (Workforce Culture). Brad continues to challenge the status quo with his new book, Liquid Leadership 2.0, and his new podcast, Awakened Nation®. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Pangolins | Death On The Mountain | Jailed In China Just another day in the life of the bestselling author, adventurer, anthropologist Jeff Salz. He's an ex-pat living in Ecuador is watching and wading out the Coronavirus while sitting on the equator. Tune in to this lively entertaining discussion about adventure, travel, and life experiences on the third episode of JOURNEYS WEBCAST. Meet Jeff Salz, a gifted storyteller and an exciting, entertaining, and enlightening guest on this third episode of the Journeys Livestream Webcast hosted by Allan Karl and WorldRider Productions. ​​​​​​​ The Changing Realities for Travelers & Adventurers | Where and when do we go after lockdowns, sequesters, and quarantines? The Revenge of the Pangolin | No teeth and only a sticky tongue, why are the termites and ants of Africa so afraid. Forget Motorcycles, Jeff Traveled South America Overland On A Horse | Wisdom from those you'd never expect. The Fatal Climbing Accident That Changed Jeff's Life | What do you do after your best friend disappears on one of the most notorious mountains in Patagonia. This podcast originated as the third episode of the Journeys Webcast and Livestreamed from Ecuador on May 4, 2020. We've edited this audio Podcast to remove audio from video segments, slide shows, and other areas where visuals are tied to the conversation. If you want to see the entire Webcast as it was live-streamed complete with all video content, scroll to the bottom of this page. Or you can watch the segment directly on YouTube. About Our Guest Dr. Jeff Salz has lived the life of adventure that most have only dreamed of! Honored as a Hall of Fame speaker by the National Speaker Association.  Acclaimed ‘America’s leading adventurer/anthropologist’ by both the Discovery and History Channels. Earned his Ph.D. in Anthropology during half a century of studying the wisdom of individuals and cultures while mountaineering and exploring the wildest corners of the planet including Patagonia, the Amazon, Outer Mongolia, Eastern Siberia, Chinese Turkestan and the Himalayas of Tibet. Joined the faculty of San Diego State University at the young age of 23, and later named "Outstanding Professor". A celebrated author bestselling author, Jeff’s book “The Way of Adventure” shares the secrets of man's resilience to adversity, and is widely recognized as THE definitive book on adventure. As a professional innovator and team builder, he designed and instructed team-building and creativity training for the Walt Disney team that produced “The Lion King” C-level executive teams at global organizations such as Google, Microsoft, Wal-Mart, eBay, and The Walt Disney Company turn to Jeff for inspiration and training. An internationally known television journalist, Jeff has been a frequent host for the Discovery Network and has appeared as the guest "adventure expert" on the CBS Early Morning Show. His expedition to Apocalypse Island was the History Channel’s most-watched event of the year. JOURNEYS WEBCAST is a weekly live stream event where travelers, entrepreneurs, vintners, chefs, musicians, authors, speakers, and ordinary people living extraordinary lives come together for an hour of storytelling, inspiration, idea-sharing, and connection. Register for free register.journeyswebcast.com for these weekly Livestream events. Video replays of past Livestream webcasts can be viewed at www.journeyswebcasts.com

Success Coaching and Training | Responding Well During Change Brenda Wise Is a captivating speaker, highly regarded leader, successful trainer, and dynamic businesswoman. Brenda will focus passionately on assisting others in gaining new awareness and to view “change” as a positive opportunity to create the results one desires in life. Brenda has become increasingly aware of the importance of responding swiftly and effectively to a changing environment, as well as providing new learning in the area of communication, relationship marketing, and personal safety. This realization grants her a double portion of insight, which is confirmed by the increasing demand for such information and the powerful results that is gained.  Brenda’s plethora of experience compliments her 36 years as a speaking professional, trainer, and entrepreneur making her unique background an asset to her training and consulting. Comfortable on the speaker’s platform and a natural in the training room, Brenda’s presentation comes alive while inspiring and motivating her audiences.  Brenda has served as co-owner of an International Franchise Company with over 50 offices in the US, Mexico, and Canada. She has affiliations with the National Speaker Association, American Society of Training and Consulting, National Association of Business Women Owners,” Response” rape crisis, and Habitat for Humanity.  Brenda is passionate about sharing knowledge that will transform the lives of individuals, while empowering them to improve their quality of life, by achieving their goals and fulfilling their destiny.  Mission While standing firm on the beliefs and values that guide my life, along with a strong sense of integrity, I will passionately commit to empower people to take personal responsibility for improving their quality of life; thus allowing them to achieve the excellence they desire. Clients NASA * Hewlett-Packard * DuPont * Sentara Hospitals Clemson University * Wilcox & Savage * Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters * Armada Hoffler * Continental Power Train, inc.* Bank of America * Stihl * Long & Foster * Public School System * Dominion Va. Power * Christian Broadcasting Network* Ameriprise Financial * Verizon * Commonwealth Attorney’s office * U.S. Government * All branches of Military Armed Forces * McPhillips, Deans & Roberts * J C Pennys * Va. Beach Health Services * PETA *Seaward Marine * Rite Aid *United Way * Virginian Pilot * Norfolk & Southern * Eastern Virginia Medical School * Mary Kay *  Honors Awarded “Pioneer Award” for being a catalyst for creative and dynamic change in a system of the national network Received the “Silver Award” level of Excellence Earned the “Chairman’s Distinguished Achievement Award” for creating international recognition for Citizens Against Crime Presented “Business of the Year” by the International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioner’s Certified Zig Ziglar trainer for employee development, and Certified Master Trainer in the Neuro-Science of NLP by the Pennsylvania Institute of NLP  Awarded “Rising Star” with BANKCODE technologies the future of Communication and AI.  Brenda’s educational focus includes Business Administration, Communication, Behavioral Sciences.  “Each day is a gift, each day is a lesson to be learned, and each day is an opportunity for growth”. Brenda Wise  Working from Home, the New Normal Be understanding and empathetic, we are all in this together.  Morning routine: keep one!!!!! Meditate – Gratitude journal, read, exercise, shower, dress       No PJ’s  BE FLEXIBLE!!!! Dedicated workspace: DOOR on it and try to teer clear of dining room table and sofa. Set boundaries / Create Schedules. Define your BIG 3 most important things to bring the greatest ROI.

Success Coaching and Training | Responding Well During Change Brenda Wise Is a captivating speaker, highly regarded leader, successful trainer, and dynamic businesswoman. Brenda will focus passionately on assisting others in gaining new awareness and to view “change” as a positive opportunity to create the results one desires in life. Brenda has become increasingly aware of the importance of responding swiftly and effectively to a changing environment, as well as providing new learning in the area of communication, relationship marketing, and personal safety. This realization grants her a double portion of insight, which is confirmed by the increasing demand for such information and the powerful results that is gained.  Brenda’s plethora of experience compliments her 36 years as a speaking professional, trainer, and entrepreneur making her unique background an asset to her training and consulting. Comfortable on the speaker’s platform and a natural in the training room, Brenda’s presentation comes alive while inspiring and motivating her audiences.  Brenda has served as co-owner of an International Franchise Company with over 50 offices in the US, Mexico, and Canada. She has affiliations with the National Speaker Association, American Society of Training and Consulting, National Association of Business Women Owners,” Response” rape crisis, and Habitat for Humanity.  Brenda is passionate about sharing knowledge that will transform the lives of individuals, while empowering them to improve their quality of life, by achieving their goals and fulfilling their destiny.  Mission While standing firm on the beliefs and values that guide my life, along with a strong sense of integrity, I will passionately commit to empower people to take personal responsibility for improving their quality of life; thus allowing them to achieve the excellence they desire. Clients NASA * Hewlett-Packard * DuPont * Sentara Hospitals Clemson University * Wilcox & Savage * Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters * Armada Hoffler * Continental Power Train, inc.* Bank of America * Stihl * Long & Foster * Public School System * Dominion Va. Power * Christian Broadcasting Network* Ameriprise Financial * Verizon * Commonwealth Attorney’s office * U.S. Government * All branches of Military Armed Forces * McPhillips, Deans & Roberts * J C Pennys * Va. Beach Health Services * PETA *Seaward Marine * Rite Aid *United Way * Virginian Pilot * Norfolk & Southern * Eastern Virginia Medical School * Mary Kay *  Honors Awarded “Pioneer Award” for being a catalyst for creative and dynamic change in a system of the national network Received the “Silver Award” level of Excellence Earned the “Chairman’s Distinguished Achievement Award” for creating international recognition for Citizens Against Crime Presented “Business of the Year” by the International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioner’s Certified Zig Ziglar trainer for employee development, and Certified Master Trainer in the Neuro-Science of NLP by the Pennsylvania Institute of NLP  Awarded “Rising Star” with BANKCODE technologies the future of Communication and AI.  Brenda’s educational focus includes Business Administration, Communication, Behavioral Sciences.  “Each day is a gift, each day is a lesson to be learned, and each day is an opportunity for growth”. Brenda Wise  Working from Home, the New Normal Be understanding and empathetic, we are all in this together.  Morning routine: keep one!!!!! Meditate – Gratitude journal, read, exercise, shower, dress       No PJ’s  BE FLEXIBLE!!!! Dedicated workspace: DOOR on it and try to teer clear of dining room table and sofa. Set boundaries / Create Schedules. Define your BIG 3 most important things to bring the greatest ROI.

About This Episode: Jeffrey Gitomer is the author of 15 best-selling books. He's a creative, on-the-edge, writer and speaker whose expertise on sales, customer loyalty, and personal development is world renowned. Known for presentations, seminars, and keynote addresses that are funny, insightful, in your face, real world, off the wall, and on the money. Given exclusive access to the archives of the Napoleon Hill Foundation, his most recent book is called Truthful Living: The First Writings of Napoleon Hill. It is the very foundation of Napoleon Hill's self-help legacy: his long-lost original notes, letters, and lectures—now compiled, edited, and annotated for the modern reader. Jeffrey gives his audience information they can take out in the street one minute after the seminar is over and turn it into money. His podcast Sell or Die, with co-host Jennifer Gluckow, gets over 100,000 downloads a month. Jeffrey was inducted into the National Speaker Association's Speaker Hall of Fame. He is the King of Sales. Find out more about Jeffrey at: Gitomer.com Linkedin Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube   See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/701   Sponsors: Command Your Brand Media: Be featured as a guest on top-rated podcasts, just like this one, for massive attention for your brand. www.commandyourbrand.media/apply  Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "The Science of Getting Rich,"by Wallace D. Wattles, about building real wealth. www.jeremyryanslate.com/book  

About This Episode: Jeffrey Gitomer is the author of 15 best-selling books. He's a creative, on-the-edge, writer and speaker whose expertise on sales, customer loyalty, and personal development is world renowned. Known for presentations, seminars, and keynote addresses that are funny, insightful, in your face, real world, off the wall, and on the money. Given exclusive access to the archives of the Napoleon Hill Foundation, his most recent book is called Truthful Living: The First Writings of Napoleon Hill. It is the very foundation of Napoleon Hill's self-help legacy: his long-lost original notes, letters, and lectures—now compiled, edited, and annotated for the modern reader. Jeffrey gives his audience information they can take out in the street one minute after the seminar is over and turn it into money. His podcast Sell or Die, with co-host Jennifer Gluckow, gets over 100,000 downloads a month. Jeffrey was inducted into the National Speaker Association's Speaker Hall of Fame. He is the King of Sales. Find out more about Jeffrey at: Gitomer.com Linkedin Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube   See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/701   Sponsors: Command Your Brand Media: Be featured as a guest on top-rated podcasts, just like this one, for massive attention for your brand. www.commandyourbrand.media/apply  Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading "The Science of Getting Rich,"by Wallace D. Wattles, about building real wealth. www.jeremyryanslate.com/book  

Kent Julian is a lot of things… devoted family man, champion swim coach, CSP professional speaker with the National Speaker Association, fish-taco lover, and proud bald guy.From humble beginnings, Kent went on to lead several large youth organizations in order to help teenagers who struggled just like him. This work eventually led Kent to become the Executive Director of a national youth association.After 20 years in non-profit work, Kent changed directions and launched two successful businesses. Now, with his expertise in creating DREAM-to-DO work cultures, he is privileged to speak, write, and consult leaders and teams all over the country on the topics of employee engagement, leadership, and the multi-generational workforce.****Links mentioned: Paid to Speak Podcast***If you are seeking a loving and supportive online community, I invite you into one or both of the free Facebook groups I offer. Click the link below and answer a couple of questions and you will be included. Begin Again (personal growth)Future 7 Figure CEO (business growth) ***So, let's draw deeper faith, inspiration and encouragement in our Begin Again moments. Please do me a favor and check out the upcoming shows by subscribing right now on your favorite podcast app.If you like what you hear, please share with your friends and leave us an honest review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Capture a screenshot of your review and email us at clientsuccess@winsightz.com for your free gift, Future 7 Figure CEO.

Merry Christmas Eve! Today I'm doing something a little different than usual. I'm bringing you my favorite tools, apps, and events from 2019 that I used to grow my business so that you can use them, too, to help you level up your business and personal life and make 2020 an incredible year!   This episode is for you if you want to learn: The exact tools I use for everything from planning to goal setting to client management to rocking speaking engagements Tools you can use to improve your speaking skills How I save hours every week A solution for you to get support in your business (10 hours a week!) - even if you don't think you can afford support right now How I keep my mindset on point And so much more!   PRODUCTIVITY FAVORITE THINGS:   PowerSheets 2020 Intentional Goal Setting Planner by Cultivate What Matters (affiliate link):  https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1435219&u=1873069&m=62537&urllink=&afftrack=   BlueSky Year-at-a-Glance Dry Erase Calendar:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SJTN6RG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1   Aqua Notes Waterproof Note Pad:  https://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Notes-Water-Proof-Note/dp/B01AS5I0ZS/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3V96EZRIPIVYS&keywords=aqua+notes+waterproof+notepad&qid=1577122192&sprefix=aqua+notes%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExQVZUUTNPU00xNlNXJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjI3NzI5MzVENjdFQ1E4OEI5SyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzY3ODE0MTlIT0U3SzlWOEVZSSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=   Pentel EnerGel RTX Retractable Liquid Gel Pen, (0.7mm) Medium Line, Assorted Ink, 12-Pk:  https://www.amazon.com/Pentel-EnerGel-Retractable-Assorted-BL77BP12M/dp/B01N6ZP7F5/ref=sr_1_5?hvadid=78065387209829&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=c&hvqmt=b&keywords=energel+liquid+gel+ink+pentel&qid=1577122356&sr=8-5   iPad Pro:  https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-ipad/ipad-pro   Apple Pencil (2nd Generation):  https://www.apple.com/apple-pencil/   Smart Keyboard for Apple iPad Pro:  https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MPTL2LL/A/smart-keyboard-for-ipad-7th-generation-and-ipad-air-3rd-generation-us-english?fnode=37   Noteability App:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notability/id360593530 HEALTH FAVORITE THINGS:   HydroFlask:  https://buybestbottles.com/collections/new-arrvial/products/hydro-flask-new-40-oz-wide-mouth-w-straw-lid-water-bottle   Yogi Throat Comfort Tea:  https://yogiproducts.com/teas/herbal-teas/throat-comfort/ Basecamp Project Management System:  http://www.basecamp.com   CLIENT FAVORITE THINGS:   Box Fox: http://shopboxfox.com   Square Payment Processing:  http://square.com   Zoom:  http://zoom.us SPEAKING FAVORITE THINGS:   StitchFix:  http://stitchfix.com   Drybar: http://drybar.com   Flip Clock Digital Clock App:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flip-clock-digital-clock/id1181028777   Astound Your Personal Speaking and Voice Coach App:  http://astoundthem.com/   National Speaker Association:  https://www.nsaspeaker.org/   LIFE FAVORITE THINGS:   Instacart (affiliate link): https://inst.cr/t/qcxUvbDzf   Lyft:  http://lyft.com (use code RITA847366)   Acadium (affiliate link):  https://app.acadium.com/r/92inpwkm5 WORK FAVORITE THINGS:   HeraHub Co-Working:  http://herahub.com   Occaquan AirBNBs:  https://www.facebook.com/occoquanairbnbs/   Toggl Time Tracking: http://toggl.com   The All-in Entrepreneur Facebook Group:  http://www.facebook.com/groups/theallinentrepreneur CONTENT FAVORITE THINGS:   Canva:  http://canva.com   A Color Story Photo App:  https://acolorstory.com/?sscid=c1k3_lsq6a   Active Campaign:  http://activecampaign.com   Chrome Eye Dropper Extension:  https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/eye-dropper/hmdcmlfkchdmnmnmheododdhjedfccka   Google Drive:  https://www.google.com/drive/   PODCAST FAVORITE THINGS:   Kim DiFillippo Podcast Editor:  https://www.kimdifillippo.com/   Overcast FM:  https://overcast.fm/   Audacity:  https://www.audacityteam.org/   She Podcasts:  http://www.facebook.com/shepodcasts  MINDSET FAVORITE THINGS:   Every Day Lined Notebook Set by Cultivate What Matters (affiliate link):  http://shrsl.com/211t7   ThinkUp App:  https://thinkup.me/   Happify:  https://www.happify.com/ EVENTS FAVORITE THINGS:   Making Things Happen Conference by Cultivate What Matters (affiliate link):  https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1446721&u=1873069&m=62537&urllink=&afftrack=   She Podcasts Live:  https://www.shepodcasts.live/   Paul C. Brunson Annual Retreat (Jamaica 2020):  https://www.pcbannualretreat.com/ Don't forget to email me at feedback@RitaMadeMeDoit.com with the thing you learned about from this episode that you believe will become one of YOUR favorite things in 2020 and be entered to win one of my many fun prizes of my favorite things! Join me in my FREE private Facebook community, the All-In entrepreneur: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theallinentrepreneur/   Connect with me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ritagoodroe 

Johnny Campbell, DTM, AS is a Keynote Speaker, Author & High-Performance Expert, who helps people develop the mental readiness to embrace change, so they can perform better and achieve better results in their business & life.  Johnny is the Author of the book "Becoming The Agent of Change" and The TEDx Talk called: How An Enemy Can Improve Your Life. He is also Past-President of the National Speaker Association for the state of Illinois and is an Accredited Speaker, a designation awarded by Toastmaster International and held by only 81 Professional Speakers in the world for excellence in public speaking.  Johnny gained his team management and sales expertise in the insurance industry where he worked as a corporate sales trainer and participated in leading hundreds of people through multiple Corporate Downsizings and Mergers. Based on Johnny's sales results, experiences, and his ability to help organizations overcome their challenges and succeed in their businesses, he is called: “The Transition Man." http://www.riseupandwin.com/now https://www.transitionman.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/transitionmanhttps://www.facebook.com/transitionmanfan

Johnny Campbell, DTM, AS is a Keynote Speaker, Author & High-Performance Expert, who helps people develop the mental readiness to embrace change, so they can perform better and achieve better results in their business & life.  Johnny is the Author of the book "Becoming The Agent of Change" and The TEDx Talk called: How An Enemy Can Improve Your Life. He is also Past-President of the National Speaker Association for the state of Illinois and is an Accredited Speaker, a designation awarded by Toastmaster International and held by only 81 Professional Speakers in the world for excellence in public speaking.  Johnny gained his team management and sales expertise in the insurance industry where he worked as a corporate sales trainer and participated in leading hundreds of people through multiple Corporate Downsizings and Mergers. Based on Johnny's sales results, experiences, and his ability to help organizations overcome their challenges and succeed in their businesses, he is called: “The Transition Man." http://www.riseupandwin.com/now https://www.transitionman.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/transitionmanhttps://www.facebook.com/transitionmanfan

Johnny Campbell, DTM, AS is a Keynote Speaker, Author & High-Performance Expert, who helps people develop the mental readiness to embrace change, so they can perform better and achieve better results in their business & life.  Johnny is the Author of the book "Becoming The Agent of Change" and The TEDx Talk called: How An Enemy Can Improve Your Life. He is also Past-President of the National Speaker Association for the state of Illinois and is an Accredited Speaker, a designation awarded by Toastmaster International and held by only 81 Professional Speakers in the world for excellence in public speaking.  Johnny gained his team management and sales expertise in the insurance industry where he worked as a corporate sales trainer and participated in leading hundreds of people through multiple Corporate Downsizings and Mergers. Based on Johnny's sales results, experiences, and his ability to help organizations overcome their challenges and succeed in their businesses, he is called: “The Transition Man." http://www.riseupandwin.com/now https://www.transitionman.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/transitionmanhttps://www.facebook.com/transitionmanfan

Johnny Campbell, DTM, AS is a Keynote Speaker, Author & High-Performance Expert, who helps people develop the mental readiness to embrace change, so they can perform better and achieve better results in their business & life.  Johnny is the Author of the book "Becoming The Agent of Change" and The TEDx Talk called: How An Enemy Can Improve Your Life. He is also Past-President of the National Speaker Association for the state of Illinois and is an Accredited Speaker, a designation awarded by Toastmaster International and held by only 81 Professional Speakers in the world for excellence in public speaking.  Johnny gained his team management and sales expertise in the insurance industry where he worked as a corporate sales trainer and participated in leading hundreds of people through multiple Corporate Downsizings and Mergers. Based on Johnny’s sales results, experiences, and his ability to help organizations overcome their challenges and succeed in their businesses, he is called: “The Transition Man." http://www.riseupandwin.com/now https://www.transitionman.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/transitionmanhttps://www.facebook.com/transitionmanfan

Catching up on Jess and Emily’s trip over to the National Speakers Association to promote She Podcasts Live. Those of you that are creating IRL events and are looking to promote it by attending conferences, this is a must listen! Not to be outdone by a conversation about those new Apple Podcasts categories and you guys, Elsie launched a new show! In Spanish! It’s called Sobre Podcasting Send us your feedback, email feedback@shepodcasts.com! We can’t wait to hear from you! HAVE YOU GOTTEN YOUR TICKET YET FOR THE SHE PODCASTS LIVE EXPERIENCE? WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??? Join the She Podcasts Super Squad for exclusive coaching and attention to you from Jess and Elsie for only $5 a month! Episode Recap: length 46:30 Jess gives us a behind the scenes of attending the National Speaker Association’s conference in Denver What was nice and what WASN’T nice about attending conferences as vendors Emily is amazing running the She Podcasts IG account! There was a lazy river incident involving Jess and the horror of getting her hair wet 14:00 What Jess has been doing to promote She Podcasts Live and the brilliance of Chris Krimitsos 17:00 The She Podcasts speaker line-up and a little guest comes in! Thank you to Podnews for sharing about She Podcasts! And Elsie excitedly reads the PR release Elsie and Jess can’t wait to be around the greatness of She Podcasts Live because it’s the perfect nacho! 23:30 Everything that you need to know about Apple Podcasts categories She Podcasts is a now a little conundrum, our category disappeared 31:57 Elsie’s pet peeve when people choose a category just because there’s less competition 33:48 Elsie’s new show, Sobre Podcasting, but this time in Spanish!!! She is so excited about this new project to build the Spanish speaking podcasting community Elsie is being featured in New and Noteworthy for Apple Podcasts in Mexico, and she’s stoked, thank you Apple! Marketing this new show is a whole new thing and it involves thinking out of the box John is on PodLords and he is super humbled Sign up for the She Podcasts Super Squad! It’s the best for less than a fancy coffee Links! PRX, Google Small Business, Simplecast, Midroll, and Edison Research Set To Present at She Podcasts LIVE The new Apple Podcasts categories go live Zach Kahn tweet full of all kind of Apple Podcasts category information New and changed Apple Podcasts categories: summer 2019 (updated) Subscribe to Elsie’s show Sobre Podcasting! She Podcasts thank-you to our Sponsors! Our editor John from Audio Editing Solutions. He is so good you need to hire him STAT! For $5 per month get exclusive access to coaching with Jess and Elsie Get special time with Jess and Elsie weekly over in the She Podcasts Supersquad! All you need to do is to sign up to be a $5 per month Patreon. We are waaaaaay worth more than a cup of coffee. Patreon Help Us Spread The Word! It would be stellar if you shared She Podcasts with your fellow women podcasters on twitter. Click here to tweet some love! If this episode got you all fired up SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts! ONE CLICK! Feedback + Promotion for Women Podcasters You can ask your questions by emailing feedback@shepodcasts.com. We love audio feedback! Let your voice be heard, record your voice via voice memo in your smartphone and send it over! You can also join the She Podcasts Facebook group !  

Gerald Leonard offers a unique approach to accomplishing more productivity in the workplace. As an accomplished musician and TEDx Speaker; creativity, innovation, neuroscience and peak performance are part of his world. Gerald is a Certified Project Portfolio Management Consultant and a Conservatory Trained Classical and Jazz Bassist who has been reviewed by the New York Times and performed at Carnegie Hall. He is a member of the National Speaker Association, the author of "Culture is the Bass," and the soon to be released book "Workplace Jazz: How to I.M.P.R.O.V.I.S.E. - 9 Steps to a Successful Agile Project Team Transformation."   Quotes To Remember:  "Keep lists of everything you need to take care of." "95% of our time is spent practicing." "Go back to that love of practicing." "It's about the enjoyment of practicing overall."     What You'll Learn: How to use practice to rewire your brain The bamboo tree metaphor that reveals how growth happens Deliberate practice Habits for success    Key Links From The Episode:  Want to see how we can work together? Schedule a free strategy call here.  Gerald's book: Culture Is The Bass Gerald's TEDx Talk Work with Gerald Have Gerald speak at your next event Grow Your Influence Book Series

Ep #07 - Cheryl Jones joins me on the podcast this week to discuss how to build up speaking referrals in your business. Cheryl has been a professional speaker, trainer and personal coach for the past 20 years and presently serves as the President of the Austin Chapter of the National Speaker Association. In her time as a speaker, she has been hired to speak for organizations including the San Antonio Spurs, American Heart Association, Legal Zoom, Wells Fargo and the US Army on subjects like: Leadership skills for emerging managers Conversations that win friends and influence others How to master your emotions to reduce stress and build resilience. Recently, Cheryl published a book in which she pooled her knowledge, expertise, and experience to help others reduce their stress and build confidence. This book is titled, "Emotional Self Mastery: The Best Book on Regaining Personal Power, Self-Confidence, and Peace" and you can find a link for purchase below in the notes. Connect and Learn More About Cheryl Jones: Visit Cheryl's Website: http://simplythebestresults.com/ Get the First Couple of Chapters of "Emotional Self Mastery" Free (Scroll Down Toward Bottom of Page): http://simplythebestresults.com/products/the-book Get Cheryl's Book "Emotional Self Mastery" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Self-Mastery-Regaining-Self-Confidence-ebook/dp/B07KTC8CY1 Follow Cheryl Jones on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cherylcj4 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryljonesmotivationexpert/ Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes and any other podcast platform that you listen through. Your support and reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible. I love to hear from fans and listeners of my podcasts. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for future show topics with me on social media. Facebook: https://facebook.com/mattbrauning Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattbrauning Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattbrauning Visit the podcast website at: https://evolutionpodcast.com/speakingofgettingbooked/ Get a copy of my new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Gerald Leonard is a speaker, consultant, and professional bass player who offers a unique approach to accomplishing more productivity in the workplace. As an accomplished musician, creativity, innovation and peak performance are part of his world.  He leverages these very principles to give your business the edge needed to succeed in a highly competitive workplace. He is a member of the National Speaker Association, the author of "Culture is the Bass," and the soon to be released book "Workplace Jazz." Thrive LOUD listeners from the just outside of Alabama enjoy this episode with Gerald Leonard. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

In this Episode, I’m having a great conversation with a fellow member of the National Speaker Association, Lisa Demmi. Lisa is a Speaker and a Social Media strategist whose mission is to change the World.  Lisa is at the moment making some changes in her businesses and facing the emotional uncertainty that comes up when we try to start something new. Lisa shares with us how she has been trying to hold it together and how recording and sharing a video helped get it off her chest. This video as well as impacted other people in a good way. We talk about authenticity, why it is ok to not always have everything all put together, the law of relativity, managing our feelings, and much more. . . . . . . . . . .  Are you ready to make this your best year yet? Get more of what you really want in your life and your work by tuning into the power of your Personal Genius and leveraging it to be more Success-Full and more fully Thrive! Get started today by clicking on the YES I'm ready to Thrive! button on the homepage at Thriverz.com and get your FREE Personal Genius starter Report . . . . . . . . . . "If someone impacts you in some way, let them know because now you're giving them a gift right back" ~ Lisa Demmi . . . . . . . . . . Get Show Notes and Links at https://Thriverz.com/25 Including the link to the original video Lisa Posted that started this whole thing. 

Jeffrey Gitomer is the author of 15 best-selling books. He’s a creative, on-the-edge, writer and speaker whose expertise on sales, customer loyalty, and personal development is world renowned. Known for presentations, seminars, and keynote addresses that are funny, insightful, in your face, real world, off the wall, and on the money.   Jeffrey gives his audience information they can take out in the street one minute after the seminar is over and turn it into money.   His podcast Sell or Die, with co-host Jennifer Gluckow, gets over 100,000 downloads a month.   Jeffrey was inducted into the National Speaker Association’s Speaker Hall of Fame.   He is the King of Sales.     In this episode, Karen and Jeffrey discuss: Success Story of Jeffrey Commit to Get Leads Post value and earn referrals to get more quality, qualified leads. Consult to Sell Be an answer provider, not a slide clicker. Connect to Build and Grow Have a pipeline, have it full, and be consistent to keep it full. Success Thinking, Activities and Vision Being mindful creates your mindset. The deeper your mindset is, the more likely it is that you will achieve success. Sweet Spot of Success     "The best way to get a referral is give a referral."- Jeffrey Gitomer     *5 Minute Success - Listener Giveaway* Email Jeffrey with Listen in the subject to receive your FREE copy of The Little Book of Listening!     Connect with Jeffrey Gitomer:   Twitter: @gitomer Facebook: Jeffrey Gitomer Website: Gitomer.com Email: Jeffrey@Gitomer.com Book: Jeffrey Gitomer's Sales Manifesto: Imperative Actions You Need to Take and Master to Dominate Your Competition and Win for Yourself...For the Next Decade & Truthful Living: The First Writings of Napoleon Hill Show: Sell or Die Podcast YouTube: Jeffrey Gitomer’s Sales Training Channel LinkedIn: Jeffrey Gitomer Instagram: @jeffreygitomer     About the Podcast   Join host Karen Briscoe each week to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed.   Here’s to your success in business and in life!     Connect with Karen Briscoe:   Twitter: @5MinuteSuccess Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: Karen@5MinuteSuccess.com   5 Minute Success Links   Learn more about Karen’s book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day   Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.  

Marilyn Sherman, who just recently was inducted to the National Speaker Association’s CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame, is one of 182 members in the world who hold this designation. After starting her career in corporate America, she is now seen as the go-to motivational keynote speaker for corporate and association markets that want their people to improve their morale, teamwork, and communication skills and ultimately achieve more results. In the 25 years she has served her clients in the speaking industry, she has motivated audiences to get out of their comfort zone and get a front-row seat in life. Marilyn is the author of four motivational books including “Is There A Hole In Your Bucket List? “, “Whose Comfort Zone Are You In?”, “Why Settle for the Balcony, how to get a Front-Row Seat in Life” and “Front-Row Service”. Marilyn is a graduate of Washington State University and after working for Chrysler First Financial Services, she was a contract speaker for one of the top seminar companies in the United States and Canada. She has earned her Certified Speaking Professional designation, the highest earned designation in the speaking profession, held by less than 12% of professional speakers worldwide. Clients that have been inspired by her keynotes include Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, the F.D.I.C., and the US Post Office. In this podcast, Marilyn and Cindra talk about: What does it mean to be a front-row leader The power of “acting as if…” A powerful question to transform your self-image The #1 roadblock to living and leading from the front-row You can find a full description of the Podcast at cindrakamphoff.com/marilyn.  

Les Cowie is the CEO of Les Cowie Consulting, LLC. He has been an entrepreneur since the age of 30. He emigrated to the USA in 1984 and has consulted for venture capital companies buying medium sized businesses and building them up to sell them. He is an author and a speaker on the National Speaker Association circuit. “make sure that you have a really good friend as an accountant, a really good friend as an attorney, and a really good friend who is a mentor for social media. The most critical thing is cash flow. You can be passionate about what you do but you must make sure that you marketing at a pace, selling at a pace and you have the cash to achieve the things you want to do. So cash flow is important and an accountant will make sure that you remain mindful of that, an attorney will make sure that you don't have someone dipping into your pockets and losing it for you” (4 Lines minimum – if less then need more quotes) …[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-6Lw

Jeffrey Gitomer: Attitude is Everything! Jeffrey Gitomer is the author of The New York Times best seller The Little Gold Book of YES! Attitude - which has just been published a new edition. It has many new tips to help you find, build and keep a winning attitude. Jeffrey has also authored the NYT best sellers The Sales Bible, The Little Red Book of Selling and The Little Black Book of Connections. All of his books have been number one best sellers on Amazon.com and Jeffrey’s books have sold millions of copies worldwide. As a world-renowned expert and consultant on professional development, Jeffrey was elected by his peers to the National Speaker Association’s Speaker Hall of Fame in 2008. His clients include Coca-Cola, Caterpillar, BMW, Verizon, MacGregor Golf, Hilton, IBM, Time Warner, BlueCross BlueShield, and hundreds of others.    In this episode, Audrey, Lee, and Jeffrey discuss: Why attitude is critical to management and leadership Your attitude is viral Changing your attitude by changing what you think about Countering negative attitudes How do you wake up happy?    Key Takeaways: Get rid of the news. It is same crap everyday with different names Stop watching violent things You don't always have to say "yes" but just have a yes attitude Investing in yourself is the best investment you can make    "Get rid of the things you can't affect." - Jeffrey Gitomer "A dead battery can't jump start a dead battery." - Keith Harrell     Join hosts Audrey Strong and C. Lee Smith every week as they dive into the aspects and concepts of good business management. From debunking sales myths to learning how to manage with and without measurements, you'll learn something new with every episode and will be able to implement positive change far beyond sales.   Connect with Jeffrey Gitomer: Email: jeffrey@gitomer.com Twitter:  @gitomer Facebook: Jeffrey Gitomer LinkedIn: Jeffrey Gitomer    Connect with the hosts of Manage Smarter: Website: ManageSmarter.com Twitter: @ManageSmartPod LinkedIn: Audrey Strong LinkedIn: C. Lee Smith   Connect with SalesFuel: Website: http://salesfuel.com/ Twitter: @SalesFuel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the past 25 years, 13 best-selling books, and 2,500 corporate events, Jeffrey has helped shape the concept, the voice, and the implementation of the new sale. From Fortune 500 companies, to companies trying to earn a fortune, he’s traveled the globe helping sales teams get better at discovering buying motives. Why customers buy is one billion times more powerful than how to sell. He talks with us about how he got started, the art and passion of selling and why Gino needs to read Atlas Shrugged.   Jeffrey Gitomer is the author of 15 best-selling books. He’s a creative, on-the-edge, writer and speaker whose expertise on sales, customer loyalty, and personal development is world renowned. Known for presentations, seminars, and keynote addresses that are funny, insightful, in your face, real world, off the wall, and on the money.  Jeffrey gives his audience information they can take out in the street one minute after the seminar is over and turn it into money. His podcast Sell or Die, with co-host Jennifer Gluckow, gets over 100,000 downloads a month. Jeffrey was inducted into the National Speaker Association’s Speaker Hall of Fame. He is the King of Sales.   Contact Jeffrey: gitomer.com 704-333-1112 Pre-Order Jeffrey’s Latest Book: https://www.amazon.com/Jeffrey-Gitomers-Sales-Manifesto-Competition-ebook/dp/B07C3HJ2Z1 Links - Gitomer Learning Academy: https://go.gitomer.com/gitomer-learning-academy Sales Manifesto: https://amzn.to/2w1RAik Truthful Living: https://amzn.to/2JQtH1v Jeffrey's Social Profiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreygitomer/ https://www.facebook.com/JeffreyGitomer/ https://twitter.com/gitomer https://www.instagram.com/jeffreygitomer https://www.youtube.com/user/BuyGitomer/videos     The Rundown King of Sales Cold Calling Ideas and Plans Learning Sales Think and Grow Rich The Little Red Book of Selling Multi-level Marketing Life Coaching Pulling Someone In Emotional Engagement New School vs Old School The Sales Manifesto Morning Routines Loyalty Using the Product You Sell Training a Salesforce Branding Tips on Selling Focus on the Individual Budgeting Time Spin Selling/Manipulation Create Your Own Way Converting Message to Money Tolerating the Risk Sell or Die Working On Yourself Positive Mental Attitude Tell Me What You CAN Do Atlas Shrugged Book Recommendations Register on the investor portal and fill out the investor portal form: Create an Account – Rand Partners Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for lots of great content! Learn More About Our Mentorship Programs Get tickets to our next Multifamily Mastery Event in Orlando!

Johnny Campbell is a speaker and past president of National Speaker Association for the state of Illinois. He's an accredited speaker, a designation given by Toastmasters International and held by only 75 professional speakers in the world. Based on Johnny's ability to help clients overcome and succeed, he is called "The Transition Man".   CONNECT with Johnny HERE LISTEN to Johnny's TEDx talk HERE   BeTheTalk is a 7 day a week podcast where Nathan Eckel chats with talkers from TEDx & branded events. Tips tools and techniques that can help you give the talk to change the world at BeTheTalk.com !

Johnny Campbell is a speaker and past president of National Speaker Association for the state of Illinois. He's an accredited speaker, a designation given by Toastmasters International and held by only 75 professional speakers in the world. Based on Johnny's ability to help clients overcome and succeed, he is called "The Transition Man".   CONNECT with Johnny HERE LISTEN to Johnny's TEDx talk HERE   BeTheTalk is a 7 day a week podcast where Nathan Eckel chats with talkers from TEDx & branded events. Tips tools and techniques that can help you give the talk to change the world at BeTheTalk.com !

Dan Shyti is an author, professional speaker, and leadership mentor. He is the founder of 4 Power Leadership, a company dedicated to teaching leadership principles. Dan is the author of two books: • 4 Power Leadership: Your Pathway to Leadership Success • Ten Timeless Rules for Life: Things Every Young Person Should Know for a Perfect Launch Dan is formerly a Vice President at L-3, a major technology and defense company. He has held various leadership positions in corporations and the military for 26 years of his 30-year career. Dan is a graduate of Pratt Institute Class of 1983, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.  Dan served four years with distinction in the Army and attained the rank of Captain.  In his spare time, Dan enjoys membership in the National Speaker Association and Toastmasters.His personal hobbies include travel, photography, and handyman projects around the house.

Dan Shyti is an author, professional speaker, and leadership mentor. He is the founder of 4 Power Leadership, a company dedicated to teaching leadership principles. Dan is the author of two books: • 4 Power Leadership: Your Pathway to Leadership Success • Ten Timeless Rules for Life: Things Every Young Person Should Know for a Perfect Launch   Dan is formerly a Vice President at L-3, a major technology and defense company. He has held various leadership positions in corporations and the military for 26 years of his 30-year career. Dan is a graduate of Pratt Institute Class of 1983, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.  Dan served four years with distinction in the Army and attained the rank of Captain.  In his spare time, Dan enjoys membership in the National Speaker Association and Toastmasters.His personal hobbies include travel, photography, and handyman projects around the house.

[caption id="attachment_598" align="aligncenter" width="300"] You are more than enough![/caption] Judi Moreno "You are more than Enough!" What do you do with $2000 and an idea when you are 24. The answer is begin building your own personal Self Esteem Empire and Billionaire Lifestyle. Every journey begins with a single step, Judi's $2k empire started with opening a modeling and finishing school for young adults in the 1980's. With unforeseen challenges the economy would bring in the form of a Las Vegas labor strike during the early days of her business, Judi learned exactly which tools were required to maintain and grow her business to be sustainable for the long haul. Judi Moreo, is a local Las Vegas television personality, self esteem and business coach and connector of people to life and living.   Here television show based out of Las Vegas Nevada provides reviews and promotion vehicles for authors and publishers of adult and children themed literature. In conjunction Judi is a keynote speaker sought out around the globe. Here book titled, "You are More than Enough" helped to open up a world Judi had not anticipated, giving her the ability to rub shoulders with Speaking and inspirational greats such as Zig Ziglar and Og Mandino.  Judi share some insights concerning the contributions being a member of NSA(National Speakers Association) has provided. Being a National Speaker Association member also provided an added benefit of being in the company of people who perpetually exhibit great supportive vibes and energy. Judi is continuing to expand the self esteem platform to give back to society. "Once you start on the path take a look around, there are other opportunities." From a small school for young adults Judi has kept her eyes and options open. Gathering information from personal and business interaction provided Judi with ah ha insights to grow her business and provide teaching services. Providing workshops, books and keynote speaking has kept Judi busy. Have a listen and enjoy the Podcast. Then go live your Billionaire Lifestyle.   JudiMoreo.com Judi's Blog Judi Moreo Face book  You are more than enough website Emmitt Muckles on Twitter Find the Billionaire LifeStyle on Facebook: Get it in iTunes Download and Listen on Stitcher:   Podcast Transcription: Emmitt Muckles: today ladies and gentlemen on the billionaire lifestyle podcast Judi Moreo Judy oreo is an author and a speaker, she has international best-selling books type of you are more than enough and “Conquer the Brain Drain” so listen up very closely because he took two thousand dollars and made it happen it's an interesting story stay tuned. [Music] Emmitt Muckles: ladies and gentleman welcome to the billionaire lifestyle podcast today I have a really awesome guest and she' actually met one of the people that I adore which is Og Mandino  ladies and gentlemen I like to welcome them Judi Moreo to the billionaire lifestyle podcast how are you today Judi Moreo: I'm great thank you and thank you for having it again Emmitt Muckles: oh I looked at your books and I was like who I have to have this woman just your presence will just make my podcast shine and forgive me for being selfish for having to have you on. Judi Moreo: i'm pretty selfish too. i enjoy doing these shows they're wonderful and it gets great exposure for my book and I'm so proud of my book and to could comment on what you said yes I did have the good pleasure to meet Og Mandino. you know and and no him over a period of years before he died and he was quite a mentor to me really helped me to get my writing going. Emmitt Muckles: so i have written a book myself i'm not going to talk too much about that so I Understand fully you know the challenges it is when you're writing a book you know all the ideas you have but just to put them so another human being can understand them is a challenge itself which lends itself to one of your videos that i saw talking about communication it was so elegant the way you put the words and i made the definition for people to understand communication. do you speak a lot to as a keynote speaker. Judi Moreo: I well I do have a lot of keynote speaking but actually I do more in the field of training. i love training I i like the keynote speaker because you go there you do it for an hour and and you touch a lot of people but with training I get to be a closer up one-on-one so I like to do like the workshops and the breakout sessions and that and the training in the company's and actually really help people to get something they can walk away with.  I feel like in the keynote speech I kind of just motivate people but they don't walk away much, so i have to have a product from to take home to say okay you know this is what she can teach me, whereas with training i can actually do more you know once we have smaller group we only had like 30 people in a in a training class so. i really enjoyed that the most. Emmitt Muckles: so your book is titled you are more than enough can you explain how you got to the process of that and what brought you to that ideology and share it with people. Judi Moreo: well when I when I named the book you're more than enough that was based on the fact that, i keep self-esteem I I do a lot of pro every program i do whether it's customer service for communication or creativity it's always gotta and a part in an on self esteem because how we feel about ourselves helps to create how we treat other people and how creative we are, and so I the attitude and self-esteem is always a part of it.  as I was growing up I didn't have a lot of self-esteem I had to learn it and so I studied and studied and studied and learned it. and I I always overestimated other people and underestimated myself.  and even though my parents constantly told me you are enough you know you can do this you go to try it. somehow I still had that that timidly about me, I was shy and I didn't want to get out there now people who know me can't believe I was never shy can't believe I ever didn't have high self-esteem. but it was something I had to learn and so as i got older i kept meeting women that were older that were saying to me oh I wish I had self-esteem and i'm looking at people who work for the thirties and forties fifties you think of what do you mean you don't have self-esteem you know that was something we had to learn growing up and then I started talking to people and, I thought you know what I'm going to write a book about this since I was writing the book I was writing a chapter entitled you are more than nothing one of my girlfriend's was reading the book and she's quite a successful woman and she said well why did you name your book this because this chapter is what your whole life is all about and I said oh my gosh there appears right in front of me I wrote it down at the chapter title and didn't realize it was the book title and so I i moved it over to be the book title and and it really is you know that we are more than enough and we underestimate ourselves so many of us then and now I just because that book the publisher totally slanted that book for women and yet the men that that I worked with that when i did the audiobook the man that recorded it when you got done he looked at me and he said why did you just do this for women if I have this book 20 years ago I have been more successful. Judi Moreo:so I'm doing a new  book now iíve using some of the same principles but i'm not doing a new book for men and women both entitled you are more than you think you are Emmitt Muckles:  that's awesome you know that you you  bring up a really great point when women do so much in this country now and I realized this a long time ago that women were controlling a lot of businesses and they were making a lot of inroads to areas and it was a quiet storm but one of the things that i noticed that when women produce products they literally stay within the female demographic and it seems like it and,  I'm talking from a male point of view that men are to and if you go and i remember this from 1991 my first marriage. i had hard time adjusting it but i remember going to the bookstore and I saw droves of books to help women. there was literally nothing for men Judi Moreo: I know I know Emmitt Muckles:so your new book that's coming out when do you anticipate that the next year or so ? Judi Moreo:oh I'm hoping to have it out in about three months I've been working on it for about a year already so i'm pretty sure we'll have it out by Middle of march Emmitt Muckles : awesome awesome so that's one thing that we have to do you have to come back here so that we can talk about that thentoo Judi Moreo: i'd love to but you know I just want to comment on what you said because when I wrote the other book I wrote it for men and women both original and the publisher said men don't buy books you have to change needs to be just the women and I wonder if the publishers belief is what causes there to be so many books dear toward women because they believed that women by book and men don't buy self-improvement type books its more leadership type books. Emmitt Muckles : well I think that it's a changing demographic with the Millennial course  if you watch if you watch the Millennials they are about they have their own community and they have their own self awareness and I think that may have been true with a certain man that found to a certain time period but i think that has changed now with with the way the internet is opened up things because now people are how very comfortable in the ebooks Judi Moreo: oh yeah i think i agree with you i agree with you but I think that's why it wasn't a path that people wrote predominantly you know the self-help books for women but I seem an everyday now,  in fact i have a an online program called the achieve more method and I have a lot of men sign up for that program because I think about how you can be more and do more and have more by learning how to  achieve more and very often we don't know how to set our goals and if we do set our goals we don't know how to make them become reality a lot of people write goals the first of every year in two months they give up on them.  and so I I really work with minimum about in fact a lot of my coaching clients are men as well as entertainers. I live in Las Vegas so I get a lot of people from las vegas trip that that come to me to have me help them figure out how to market themselves properly. Emmitt Muckles: awesome , actually i'll be in vegas probably in September i have a conference that i  have to attend that I attend every year they keep having their so I'm not maybe Judi Moreo:  maybe we can have you on my television show all that would be awesome Emmitt Muckles:  that would be so awesome! tell me about your television show tell me about it Judi Moreo: I have a I have of live television show in las vegas it's called the world of book reviews and I review books and talk two authors i have various authors on and i have a guest of a guest co-author and co-host that is eight years old but she's my guest co-host whenever she's available and she reviews children's books and. we talked about children's books and why they're good for the kids her age which is she's really popular people like her a lot and so mainly I just I talked to authors and I thought to people who read certain books who like or don't like him I like to get people's opinions in the show is a live on on the local television station and then it gets archived on AK experts tv.com and so it's always there on AK experts tv.com for people to watch this segment. Emmitt Muckles:  so who led you to your coaching career because I'm you know if you're dealing if you're talking to people of course you're probably going to have to have some kind of relationship to bring them further some people can't just digest information and then move forward and as you said there are some people who make new year's resolutions that's the start but they don't know how to continue the race into the end so how did that come about in your life Judi Moreo: Emmitt, I started my first business when I was 24 years old and I didn't know that you couldn't start a business with two thousand dollars. so I i went out and started my business I just had this idea to start this finishing school and model agency and I had two thousand dollars saved up and I thought that was enough money so I rented the office,  and I started telling everybody about my business and three weeks after I open my business was the first time in the history of Las Vegas that they had a strike and turned out every light on the Las Vegas Strip and so people who aren't going to send their kids to modeling school because that was an extra and the strip hotels weren't going to hire models because they were all closed down so here I was you know like like a couple months in. and I was like my gosh i'm broke you know and i went to my landlord nice that we have a little problem here because I can't pay my second month’s rent and he looked at me and he said well you know the guy next door bet me that you wouldn't last in business six months he said not betting you would so if you can hang in there for six months we can make enough money off him to pay the rent. Judi Moreo: that's a true story and I hung in there for six months and actually i hung in there for 21 years my business became very successful and.  I and I basically promoted my business through speaking that's why i started speaking i started going out and talking to junior high schools and high schools and Girl scout troops and Boy Scout troops and telling them about my finishing school and model agency and why they had to come and go through the school and have personal development courses and learn to believe in themselves and then one day the Tropicana Hotel called me and said do you do mouth programs and I said well what's that they said well when we bring a convention and we need someone to entertain the wives and husbands and I said oh yes i do that makes to go how much you charge and I said fifty dollars which was really thinking and and they hired me and then after they hired me a hundred times i joined the National Speakers Association and i found out, wait a minute you know you should be making a lot more than fifty dollars so by then identify hundred features and I of my price and and that's how I promoted and started that business and that business you know was so successful and then someone bought it for cash my my financial planner said you build a business in order to sell it so i did and i went into speaking full-time and it'  taken me to 28 countries around the world and i ended up working in south africa for eight years and starting a new training company over there.  and then after six years of having a company in south africa brought it back to America could put our our headquarters here in Las Vegas I could be home with my family was but I love South Africa and so that's how I got here where I am today but it was a long hard struggle you know Emmitt Muckles: but most struggles are long and hard did that's one of the things that I hope to impart by sharing people's stories that,  we have this notion that everything is a overnight sensation or it was they went into it and they began to be successful and most of the really talented most of the people that we see in any field genre they've been added a while. they it's it's the and eating an elephant ideology I always say, you have to start somewhere because you just even if you have raw talent you have to refine that talent so life will dictate to you the path but what you must do is you must start on the journey and stay on it that's part one have been one of my biggest flaws 'as because I'm all over the place sometimes actually had a podcast called that and it was called all over the place what I really like is your youtube videos so do you have a youtube channel ? Judi Moreo:yes it's judi moreo, youtube/Judi Moreo Emmitt Muckles:you have several websites so you have lifechoices.com, judi Mario dot-com and you also have one for your new book correct? Judi Moreo: well I have your more than enough dot-com, and then I also had viet read more method dot-com that's our online training program that people can have me coach them online Emmitt Muckles: alright Judi Moreo: oh it's a one year program Emmitt Muckles: so when your program yeah so how much time do you have to spend is it like one day a week or is it monthly or do you have group sessions how does that work Judi Moreo:  well we have all of that, they for the first 21 days if the kickstart program for the first 21 days I seen them three questions a day and they send me their answers and then on the twenty-second day we actually start the lessons because by then I have a knowledge of who they are and what they done and then we actually start the lessons and then they get one videotaped lesson every month in addition to that they get 52 audio affirmations  throughout the year sorry I'm sorry you and then they get daily affirmations and then in addition to that we have a closed Facebook page and they have like a mastermind group with just their group on the closed Facebook page and that's where they asked me questions directly and I answer them and we all work together on their particular goals. it's somewhere between private coaching and group coaching it it's kind of both but I don't have the time anymore to privately coach people I used to coach people privately and it was sixteen thousand dollars a year. and now I i do this online and it works out real well cause i can give them a lot of personal attention but at the same time they're getting the mastermind with other people who are on the same path trying to reach the same success. and the price is really reasonable and it's two hundred ninety seven dollars for the year you can't beat that and so I like it because i get to know people from all over the world and i get to know them on a more personal basis and they get to ask me questions based on my experience in my background and I have you know section extensive background in the business world especially as an entrepreneur. and so for them to be able to ask those questions personally to me it helps them a great deal as well Emmitt Muckles:   great great great one thing I really liked about contacting you are just doing my research on you i really liked your your website your web site is is beautiful i’ve  talk to some people for interviews , several people in the last couple of days and that the websites blow me away because it so clean and so beautiful and how you integrated your blog into your website as well as your blog attached to your website or is there a different address I know people have that Judi Moreo:you know it in the website its judimoreo/blog Emmitt Muckles:  your website is so informative because you can grab media about your media you can get your about you learn more about you you're speaking, your blog, your shop I was just kind of blown away you gave me some some direction and just you mentored me just by having a website can you believe that Judi Moreo:oh Emmitt, thank you thank you i'm gonna tell jake takes my my wonderful Jake naylor,  he's the guy that does all of my website and all of my graphic arts and he's just the most magnificent person and I i like my website because it's clean you made it looks so neat and pretty and I've had a lot of web people tell me all your websites to clean it needs to have more links that needs to be this way or that way and I just insisted on keeping it the way it is because i like this the way Jake get it i think he's a he's brilliant when it comes to putting these together it is Emmitt Muckles: the way I would say it's just it's simply elegant you in and also Judi Moreo:I'm count it and Emmitt Muckles: it shows you are NSA member how has NSA and which for those of you who are not very familiar with it that's National Speakers Association how they helped you to bolster who you are today Judi Moreo: oh my goodness i find the National Speakers Association and 1986 I mean that's a long time ago and that was where i sat down at dinner next to OG Mandino you know I said right next to get it at one of the first dinners I ever attended and I didn't know that was who he was I'd read all of his books and and he was sitting there and he asked me who I was and of course I went on and on and on about who I wasn't what I did and then I said and what you do and he said oh I right little books and I said oh really what kind of me said fables.  and I said oh what's the name of one and he said The Greatest Salesman On Earth. and I was like oh my gosh oh my gosh I i do you know anywhere you know when I said I thought you were dead you said my wife sometimes fix something and it's I you know I just blurted it out like that you know but I mean back then you sat next to people like norman vincent peale and Zig Ziglar and Og Mandino and Joe Charboneau and I mean these were the Great's of the speaking industry and they were all in the National Speakers Association. today many of those people have died but still the best speakers in the world that and the National Speakers association conferences. so i try never miss a conference because I get to meet people I get to hear all the latest things on training and development and all of the the latest technology. and you know it's one of the places that I discovered that the internet is the way for speakers to be selling themselves nowadays. it so that's why I started you know really making a presence on the internet and i started this online program to help people i can reach people all around the world and i would have learned about that if I hadn't been with the National Speakers Association and I mean the about all my best friends are from there so you just meet positive people everybody's coming up you know nobody's walking around complaining about things Emmitt Muckles: that's true Judi Moreo: i like positive people Emmitt Muckles:I've been to a few NSA meetings i started looking into it when I had an idea for a book and actually, I had this conversation with God to said I want to change direction and I had this book that i wrote and it's a and it was inspired by Og Mandino, because it's about the same size but I didn't know anything that do after that I was clueless are probably i'll send you a copy of it and I would like very clear so between that and toastmasters which I just kind of ran through they were like where did  you come from Judi Moreo: Toastmasters it's a great place for people who are learning to speak where National Speakers Association is about more about marketing yourself as a speaker Emmitt Muckles:and that's what i did not know at the time I was a complete novice I was just ignorant in this is information that people would like to hear that's why we're talking about it because it's about the journey and your journey is going to be a textbook for someone else in this little conversation that we're having here because this is this is what this will go on forever I've done podcast back in 2006 and i still get emails about them and I didn't even know they were still online. Emmitt Muckles: where do you see yourself in 2017 were right there at the precipice so what's a good oh Judi Moreo: I write my goal every year on New Year's Eve I have a I have a definite program that i do and i write my goals every year on New Year's even. I like right now I'm formulating all those goals for next year in my mind and then I write them down quarterly I say okay by the end of the first quarter i want to achieve this and by the end of the second quarter this and third quarter this and usually by the end of the second quarter I've already done the whole year because by writing them down and getting real clear on them that happens and so this year my my goal was to put the achieve more method up online and get it going that that was supposed to start 2017 and I got it already so i went ahead and launch it earlier so it's already up and running for the coming year and then i'm going to be doing a little bit more speaking on locally. I'm I'm trying to cut back on doing so much national speaking because national and international travel it's gotten harder and harder and harder i am going back to South Africa for a trip in march i'm looking will forward to that to do a program for a hotel chain over there that I've worked with in the past. it's called misty hills it's a wonderful a chain owned by Recreation Africa so i'm going there and then august i'll be going to Tanzania and 2 Kenya because i want to see the migration of the animals all my life I've been on my bucket list that i want to go and do that hot air balloon flight over the Serengeti when the wildebeast through all my grading and feel like signed up for it i bought it i bought the hot air balloon like I'm ready I'm but that's one of my goals for  this year personal Emmitt Muckles:goal good good good we have to have those you'll have to excuse my voice as i said i have i'm suffering a little bit of a cold here but there's one thing that we have not talked about and that's the country conquer the brain drain Judi Moreo:  oh yes that's it that's the interesting book that I real with me on Fiona McCulloch Carmichael she and i wrote that book a few years back we were hired by one of these women are companies that you go from city to city to city to do public seminars and people find out method and they go you know they pay like a certain amount $39 or $79 are $199 dollars may go for a seminar and the similar company ask us to write a a creativity day camp program for them and we did and then we went out on the road we tested this creativity day camp  across the country and it was very successful and so they bought it and they put it on their their menu of all the different courses that they have and then they had about 30 different trainers that actually trained the creativity day camp and one of the things we noticed when we were out there was they didn't have any product that taught people how to be creative and so we said well why don't we write a book for you and that you know you would put on the tables in the back of the room and so they said okay and we will conquer the brain they actually paid us a fee  to write the book and we wrote the book conquer the brain drain and then we ended up selling it and they had all these trainers across the country that we're selling it back of the room so the book did really really well it's a book about leadership and it is also about how to have more creative meetings because when we were doing our research we found out that people said that two biggest causes of the demotivation in the workplace where boring meetings and poor leadership. so we combine the two to make a book about leaders and how they can make their meetings more interesting to keep people wanting to come back and be in the meeting and accomplish the goals of the meeting.  and then we took the book to South Africa and we invited all the who's who of the Johannesburg to a luncheon and we spoke and we had them as I guess we gave them all the copy of the book and Penguin Books picked it up in South Africa and it became ignite the spark 52 creative ways to fire up your team and it was an international bestseller from there. Emmitt Muckles: you you're busy individual you've done some things in Judi Moreo:  my mind never thought I'm always creating something new Emmitt Muckles:if you could look back in time or if you could tell your yourself when you were let's say 30 if you could give yourself some advice when you were 30 what would that be Judi Moreo:  i would say never give up on your dream i would say believe in yourself and i would say even when you don't believe in yourself and you're scared do it anyway just do it anyway because if you have this little spark of something inside yourself that you want to do you need to go do it in a few years ago I got cancer and the doctor looked at means that you have about a year left and when somebody tells you you're gonna die you think oh my goodness did i do everything I wanted to do in this life bun did I did I handle myself by not having enough self-esteem by not just going ahead and doing things because there were so many things I wanted to do when I was younger that I didn't do because I was scared or because I didn't have the support or because someone said you can't do that or you don't have the education or you don't have the money or you don't do whatever and so when I got the cancer I made up my mind right then and there I am going to do for the rest of my life whatever it is I want to do I'm going to go after it I'm going to be it i'm going to have it i'm going to i'm going to just go forward and do it and you know what it has been incredible and and I applied my formula i have that little achieve more formula that i use and i applied it to my health I thought okay I don't want to die in a year the doctor can tell me I'm gonna die in a year how does he know. nobody knows i'm going to die except God right. so I made up my mind you be healthy and I just really really worked and it's been seven years now and I'm healthier never been in my life. Emmitt Muckles:  now that is a blessing. Judi Moreo: oh it is, it is a blessing because i had to make up my mind I wasn't going to do the chemo I wasn't going to do the radiation i was going to change the way i ate i was going to take care myself. so i would say to people like in their thirties i would say yes it's important to be successful but take care of yourself eat what what you should be eating not just the stuff that we think we should be eating or that we don't think about it all and exercise and get your rest and love yourself because, that's what makes you well that's what makes you healthy and whole and only when you're healthy and whole can you go out and see the things you want to achieve   Emmitt Muckles: I thank you so much for being on the billionaire lifestyle podcast do you have a twitter handle a facebook because those are the ones we cannot covered Judi Moreo:  again its Judi Moreo, i do everything under my name ju di mo re o,- but I want to thank you this has been a wonderful interview live I'd love talking to you and I do want you to send you that but let's see what we can do to help you promote it Emmitt Muckles:i'm going to send you the book and when I am coming to Vegas you pick up your phone because it took to call ready Judi Moreo:we'll go out for lunch you will but the water at the Bellagio and listen to the music or something wild. Emmitt Muckles:your from Las Vegas so. I've been i went to Vegas two years ago seven times in one year because I had so many people because I'm a trainer for a company and every time I would leave their someone would call me back like we need you here you're the only one that can do it after about the third time i was doing with Vegas but Judi Moreo:well you have to get from my eyes then you'll love it Emmitt Muckles: that's awesome and i will take you up on that this has been the billionaire lifestyle podcast you can reach it on Emmittmuckles.com  please download. give us your opinion leave us some stars.  let us know your comments those are the things that make us happy and it if we're happy you're going to be happy to. With that remember there's one thing that we all must do we must love the person in the mirror because that love internally starts and grows and spreads to everyone else till the next time we speak thank you Judy for coming and have an awesome day everybody  

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Betsy-Morgan Coffman is one of the top psychic-channels and spiritual teachers in the U.S. She’s been lecturing, demonstrating, teaching, and giving psychic readings for over 12 years. As a naturally gifted clairvoyant, she has been studying metaphysics all her life, spending her earlier years as an assistant-to-the-minister in the Church of Religious Science, an educator in the St. Louis and Albuquerque Public School Systems, a Consumer Food Specialist for the Department of Agriculture, a TV hostess, a facilitator for A Course In Miracles, a Rebirther, member of National Speaker Association, and a 20-year Reiki Master. Betsy has personally studied with Anthony Robbins, Wayne Dyer, Caroline Myss, Barbara Brennan, Deepak Chopra, Swami Chidvilasananda, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, and Gangaji.

Betsy-Morgan Coffman is one of the top psychic-channels and spiritual teachers in the U.S. She’s been lecturing, demonstrating, teaching, and giving psychic readings for over 12 years. As a naturally gifted clairvoyant, she has been studying metaphysics all her life, spending her earlier years as an assistant-to-the-minister in the Church of Religious Science, an educator in the St. Louis and Albuquerque Public School Systems, a Consumer Food Specialist for the Department of Agriculture, a TV hostess, a facilitator for A Course In Miracles, a Rebirther, member of National Speaker Association, and a 20-year Reiki Master. Betsy has personally studied with Anthony Robbins, Wayne Dyer, Caroline Myss, Barbara Brennan, Deepak Chopra, Swami Chidvilasananda, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, and Gangaji.

Betsy-Morgan Coffman is one of the top psychic-channels and spiritual teachers in the U.S. She’s been lecturing, demonstrating, teaching, and giving psychic readings for over 12 years. As a naturally gifted clairvoyant, she has been studying metaphysics all her life, spending her earlier years as an assistant-to-the-minister in the Church of Religious Science, an educator in the St. Louis and Albuquerque Public School Systems, a Consumer Food Specialist for the Department of Agriculture, a TV hostess, a facilitator for A Course In Miracles, a Rebirther, member of National Speaker Association, and a 20-year Reiki Master. Betsy has personally studied with Anthony Robbins, Wayne Dyer, Caroline Myss, Barbara Brennan, Deepak Chopra, Swami Chidvilasananda, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, and Gangaji.