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Everyone is talking about AI—but I believe most entrepreneurs are asking the wrong question.In this episode, I share why AI isn't just another productivity tool or a collection of prompts. It's a completely new operating system for business. The entrepreneurs who thrive over the next decade won't necessarily be the ones using the most AI tools—they'll be the ones building smarter systems.I'll walk you through the exact framework I use with entrepreneurs and real estate agents to eliminate chaos, simplify operations, create scalable systems, and strategically implement AI where it actually creates leverage.If you've been experimenting with AI but still feel like you're working harder than you should, this episode might completely change how you think about the future of your business.Things I Cover:Why every major technology shift creates winners and losersThe three types of entrepreneurs in the AI eraWhy prompts aren't enough to build a scalable businessMy 5-step framework: Eliminate, Simplify, Systematize, Automate, and ScaleThe biggest AI mistakes business owners are making todayHow to use AI to remove bottlenecks instead of replacing peopleWhy leadership—not technology—will determine who wins

Jeff Williams is the former mayor of Arlington, Texas, a civil engineer, business leader and author of The Unity Blueprint. After leading one of the most diverse cities in America, he believes a richer life begins not with what we accumulate, but with what we contribute.In this episode, Jeff shares why generosity, service and helping others are central to a flourishing life. We explore how friendships are built by reaching out first, why kindness requires intention and what can happen when we become curious about people instead of relying on our assumptions.Jeff also offers a powerful reminder that unity does not mean agreeing on everything. It means creating enough trust and respect to remain connected through disagreement. That requires us to listen to understand, make room for people to be imperfect and resist writing someone off because they disappoint us once. Drawing on his time as mayor, Jeff explains how ordinary people can shape the places they live. A community becomes stronger when people feel valued, see where they can contribute and take pride in building something together. But that kind of belonging does not happen automatically. Someone has to extend the invitation, begin the conversation or offer the first act of kindness.We also talk about humility, character, celebrating our wins and the importance of having people in our lives who keep our egos in check. For Jeff, that person is often his wife, Karen, who reminds him that no matter how important his work becomes, he still needs to take out the rubbish.This is a conversation about choosing to participate in life: reaching out, helping others and contributing to the people and places around us. Because a bountiful life is not something that simply happens to us. It is something we help create.In this episode, we exploreWhy generosity and helping others are central to a bountiful lifeWhat being mayor taught Jeff about peopleWhy kindness requires intentionHow assumptions prevent us from connectingWhy unity does not require agreementListening to understand rather than respondMaking room for people to be imperfectWhy forgiveness matters when people fall shortHow to disagree without becoming hostileWhat makes a place worth belonging toHow ordinary people can strengthen their communitiesWhy trust requires action, not simply wordsThe importance of celebrating our winsHow character and humility keep leaders groundedWhy a bountiful life is something we help create through contributionGuest Bio W. Jeff Williams is a civil engineer, business leader, author and former three-term mayor of Arlington, Texas, serving from 2015 to 2021. He is President and CEO of Graham Associates, where his work spans infrastructure, transportation engineering, urban planning, public engagement and economic development.During his time as mayor, Jeff helped secure a new ballpark for the Texas Rangers, supported the development of the Texas Live! entertainment complex and led Arlington's successful bid for the National Medal of Honor Museum. He also launched a citywide kindness campaign and helped introduce an innovative rideshare-based public transport model.About BountifullBountifull is a podcast hosted by Sian Simpson exploring the stories, ideas and experiences that shape a rich, meaningful and interesting life.

The story of the office that smells like itselfWhat do university ASBOs, Stash Monkey, Sarah Beeny, private equity cold calls and an office with its own recognisable smell have in common?They all feature in the unconventional journey of Chris Davies, CEO of flexible office brand Uncommon.Recorded inside Uncommon's Fulham podcast studio, after Chris and Phil had already used up most of the good material during an hour-long pre-podcast chat, the conversation explores accidental entrepreneurship, yellow energy and the value of making decisions before certainty finally arrives.Chris also invents the word “Un-Starbucks-ise,” reveals why his university time resulted in an actual legal threat and casually announces that he would eventually like to create a hotel brand.Naturally, we made a note of that.We CoverWhy every Uncommon building looks different but somehow feels the sameRecognising an office by its smellThe university business that nearly earned Chris an institutional ASBOBeing sued over the name Stash MonkeyWhy your dream investor should not receive your first-ever pitchMaking decisions when you are only 51% certainThe joy and danger of filling a business with yellow energy peopleWhy a company is a team rather than a familyLearning to manage the energy you bring into a roomThe hospitality stories that definitely cannot be shared publiclySaunas, ice baths and Chris's future hotel ambitionsQuotables“People need to think of time as a resource.”“You kind of don't want your best shot to be your first one.”“We're a team. We're not a family.”“People can be odd.”“I like doing, in my personal life, as many reckless things as possible because I think it makes me feel alive.”Final ObservationUncommon began as a happy accident: a residential development that failed at planning and became an experiment in creating somewhere people might actually enjoy working.But what followed was not accidental.It took uncomfortable calls, imperfect pitches, wrong decisions, difficult conversations and a willingness to move while only 51% certain.The result is a growing business with five distinctive locations, a strong hospitality instinct and an office brand that Phil can apparently identify with his nose before he has even reached reception.Which is either excellent branding or the beginning of a very niche superpower.Show PartnerA big shout out to today's show partner, RotaCloud — the people management platform built specifically for shift-based teams.RotaCloud lets managers create and share rotas, record attendance, and manage annual leave in minutes — all from one simple, web-based app.It also makes life easier for teams, allowing staff to check rotas, request holiday, and pick up extra shifts directly from their phones.To find out more, head to RotaCloudThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

“I just want to get it right the first time.”I cannot tell you how many times someone has reached out to me for branding services when they don't even have a business yet. They don't want to make mistakes. They want everything to be perfect right out of the gate.And, yeah, don't we all? It's hard and scary to put something out there that you don't feel is finished or tested. It can feel like setting yourself up for failure, and most humans are always trying very hard to avoid failure.As we're talking about focus this summer, I'm hearing a version of it from people all the time. They don't feel clear enough yet to know where to focus. They want to nail their messaging, their offer, their one-liner before they ever put it out there. And of course, there is work you can and should do up front. But it's not going to be perfect.The only way to actually perfect your message, your offer, your one-liner so that it resonates with your ideal clients is to get out there and say it to a lot of real people. Today I want to talk about the clarity that comes from taking action before you feel ready.Sponsored by Squarespace:Free Guide to Squarespace Circle: nobsmastery.com/squarespaceTune into this episode to hear:Why clarity requires getting out of your head and connecting with other peopleWhy there is no such thing as getting it right once and foreverHow real-world data about your business can surprise you Why you need real clients to work with when you're designing your processHow spinning your wheels chasing perfection literally costs you moneyResources:Grab the first chapter of my new book Scale Solo: scalesolobook.comProgram: No BS Mastery: https://nobsmastery.com/programThe Price to Freedom Calculator™ - http://nobsmastery.com/priceGrab a copy of my book: Badass Your Brand - https://www.badassyourbrand.com/Program: No BS Agency Mastery: https://join.nobsmastery.com/agency-masteryNo BS Clients Lab: https://nobsclientslab.com/

Have you ever looked back on a relationship and wondered,"The red flags were there. Why didn't I see them?"In this episode of the Worth Loving Podcast, Keana W. Mitchell explores how to recognize emotionally unsafe people before becoming emotionally invested. While emotionally unsafe individuals don't usually reveal themselves immediately, their patterns often tell a different story than their words.Building on last week's conversation about Why Low Self-Worth Attracts Toxic Partners and How to Break the Cycle, this episode helps listeners develop discernment and identify warning signs that can protect their emotional well-being in future relationships.You'll learn how emotional safety differs from chemistry, why consistency matters more than promises, and how to identify behaviors that create confusion, instability, and emotional insecurity.Whether you're dating, healing from a past relationship, or learning to make healthier relationship choices, this episode will equip you with practical tools to recognize emotional safety and protect your heart.In This Episode, We Discuss:Recap From Last WeekWhy low self-worth can make us vulnerable to toxic partnersThe connection between self-worth and relationship choicesHow trauma bonds, weak boundaries, and fear of abandonment keep people stuckPractical steps to begin breaking unhealthy relationship patternsWhat Emotional Safety Really MeansThe difference between emotionally safe and emotionally unsafe peopleWhy promises don't build trust—patterns doThe importance of observing behavior over time5 Signs Someone May Be Emotionally Unsafe1. Their Words and Actions Don't MatchWhy consistency mattersRecognizing mixed signalsLearning to trust patterns instead of promises2. They Avoid AccountabilityDefensiveness and blame shiftingWhy healthy people take responsibility for their behavior3. Everything Happens On Their TermsOne-sided relationship dynamicsWarning signs of emotional control4. They Minimize Your FeelingsEmotional invalidationHow dismissing your emotions can impact your self-trust5. You Feel Worse About Yourself Around ThemThe connection between emotional safety and self-worthWhy healthy relationships should support your growthReflection QuestionsTake some time this week to reflect on these questions:Am I paying attention to patterns instead of promises?Do I feel emotionally safe expressing my needs and concerns?Does this relationship bring me peace or confusion?Am I constantly explaining away red flags?Would I want someone I love to be treated this way?Featured Song

In the first 18 months of my business, I had 800 consultation calls. I made just about every mistake you can make, the pushy script, the two-hour calls, the price I didn't believe in. In this video, I'll show you what I learned so your calls can convert without any of that.If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love.When you stop performing a script and start having a comfortable, honest conversation, selling your coaching stops feeling pushy, and the right people say yes a whole lot more often.In this episode, we'll walk through:Why a sales script can quietly disconnect you from the very person you're trying to helpWhat "having a comfortable conversation" actually looks like, and why it converts better than any scriptHow talking too much, instead of listening, turns a sales call into a free coaching sessionWhy a confusing or ten-minute offer loses the sale, and how to make yours clear in a sentenceHow the wrong price, too high or too low, pushes you into convincing energy that repels peopleWhy you don't owe everyone an offer, even after they've shown up for a callThe simple call-to-action shift that sets up the entire conversation to go your wayImagine getting on a consultation call calm and curious instead of bracing to convince anyone of anything. When you lead with a real conversation, listen more than you talk, and only invite the right people in, selling becomes the most natural part of your business. That's how your calls start turning into clients.If you're ready to have consultation calls that actually convert, let's talk. Book your free Blueprint Call and we'll look at your business together, including the exact way to have a comfortable conversation that leads to a yes:https://debbieshadid.com/scheduleConnect with me, Debbie Shadid:Website: https://www.debbieshadid.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/Listen to the Podcast:Life Coach Business Building School Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-coach-business-building-school-with-debbie-shadid/id1502118085Subscribe for weekly episodes on building your coaching business, finding clients, and creating the life you actually want: https://www.youtube.com/@debbieshadid?sub_confirmation=1If this helped, share it with a coach whose calls aren't converting yet. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss the next episode, where I walk through the mindset work that sets you up before you ever get on the call.Disclaimer: Some links above may be affiliate links. I only recommend products I personally use and love.Let's connect!Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool 

In this episode, Clint sits down with Dr. Colin M. Fisher – professor, speaker, and author of “The Collective Edge” – to explore why our biggest accomplishments are almost never the work of a single person.Colin challenges the myth of the lone genius and explains how cooperation, group dynamics, and collective intelligence have shaped everything from innovation and leadership to business success and human civilization.Along the way, he shares practical insights into why so many organizations misunderstand teamwork and what leaders can do differently to unlock the full potential of their teams.This is the first part of a two-part conversation.Topics Covered:Why cooperation is humanity's greatest competitive advantageThe myth of the lone geniusWhat leaders can learn from group dynamics and collective intelligenceThe fundamental attribution error and why we blame the wrong peopleWhy replacing the "problem employee" often doesn't solve the problemWhat makes a real team instead of just a group of peopleWhy adding more people can actually slow projects downThe hidden costs of social loafing and coordinationHow clear goals create high-performing teamsWhy smaller teams often outperform larger onesThe conditions that allow teams to achieve true synergyWhy successful teams should stay together longerLinks:Colin's website - https://colinmfisher.com/Colin's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinmfisher/Colin's book, “The Collective Edge” - https://amzn.to/442Xu2E

Most financial advisers already know they should be more active on LinkedIn. What they don't know is why what they're doing isn't working.Free LinkedIn Webinar - book here -  http://www.leadgenfs.co.uk/fpl    It's not the content. It's not the consistency. It's who they're connected to, what they're saying in messages, and whether they've ever stopped to define exactly who they're trying to reach. Get those three things wrong and LinkedIn produces nothing. Get them right and, as Louis Adkins puts it, consistent inputs get consistent outputs.In this episode of Financial Planner Life, Sam Oakes sits down with Louis Adkins, Founder of LeadGenFS, who started building his LinkedIn system at 19 during his second year of university. He was studying geography, had no marketing background, and no clients. His first break came through a friend's dad. By his third year he had a waiting list of 27 clients, built entirely from LinkedIn. He graduated and went straight into the business full time.In the last 12 months alone, LeadGenFS has worked with over 100 financial advisers, helping them generate 3 to 5 qualified appointments a week from LinkedIn. One adviser added £12 million in AUM in 12 months. Another booked 47 calls in 90 days. A third sent 20 messages, went for a shower, came back seven minutes later and had an interested reply waiting.Louis breaks down the full system in this episode. How to niche down so your message actually lands with the right people. Why automated outreach destroys trust and gets accounts banned. How to build content that speaks to clients rather than other advisers. How to generate ideas consistently from your own conversations. And how to use direct messages to convert your audience into booked appointments without opening with a pitch.He also covers why referrals, as good as they are, will never give you control over your own growth, and what to build instead as your primary source of new clients.The episode's key takeaways:Why referrals are a bonus, not a primary strategy, and what to build alongside themWhy 95% of financial advisers' LinkedIn connections are other advisers, not potential clientsWhy automated outreach gets accounts banned and never builds the trust needed to convertHow to niche down so your content and messages cut through to the right peopleWhy asking for business in the first message is like proposing on a first dateThe three legs of the LinkedIn system: connecting, content, and direct messagingHow to generate consistent content ideas from your own client conversationsThe three parts of every LinkedIn post: hook, value, and actionThe message priority ladder: who to contact first and in what orderWhy LinkedIn leads convert at around 30% versus 75% for referrals, and why that still makes LinkedIn the better primary sourceIf you are a financial adviser who wants to stop relying on referrals and start generating clients consistently, this is the episode to listen to.Louis has also put together a free resource for Financial Planner Life listeners: five of the best performing post templates from LeadGenFS, available athttp://www.leadgenfs.co.uk/fpl Want to build your personal brand and generate better client leads on LinkedIn? Sam Oakes and Louis Adkins are hosting a free webinar. Register here

We welcome Steve Phillips, CEO coach and strategic planning veteran with over 25 years transforming the way companies grow, lead, and win. Former SVP at a billion-dollar organization, he's the behind-the-scenes architect trusted by Microsoft, PepsiCo, Boeing, and the LA Clippers, and the author of 7 published books on leadership and organizational performance.In this sharp, no-fluff conversation, Seb and Steve dismantle the way most entrepreneurs think about goal setting, starting with the uncomfortable truth that it actively destroys 25% of people. Steve shares his full business-planning framework live, walks through the real strategic plan he built for the Clippers when Ballmer first took over, and closes with a hands-on demo that proves, once and for all, why a realistic, challenging goal will always outperform one that's too easy or too hard.Topics DiscussedWhy goal setting only works for 75% of peopleWhy solopreneurs are holding 5 or 6 jobs at 20% capacityThe complete business planning framework: vision, mission, values, purpose, and value driversWhat actually makes your company more valuable (it's not revenue)The LA Clippers case study: a real strategic plan from Steve's offsiteWhy McKinsey-style top-down planning fails and the alternative that worksMassive action, habit stacking, and the neuroscience of visualizationWhy corporate bonuses are wired to produce sandbagged goalsThe live can demo: physical proof that a 50/50 goal always outperforms the restConnect with Steve on LinkedInConnect with Sebastian on InstagramSebastianNaum.com

They started selling lamb curry out of a Diary shop in Dunedin. Thirty-five years later, Little India is one of New Zealand's most-loved restaurant brands.In this Marketing 4 Business episode, Scott chats with Sukhi and Joanna, co-founders of Little India, about what it really takes to build a hospitality brand people return to for generations - from a tiny dairy in Ravensbourne to a franchise network that has changed the lives of staff, families, and loyal customers across New Zealand. This is one of those conversations where you keep pulling out the notepad. Sukhi and Joanna share lessons you can put to work straight away, including:How listening to customer feedback saved the businessThe rule they have never broken: no fusion, no shortcuts, the same food every time - and why a confused menu is a losing oneHow the franchise started not from a strategy document, but a determination to keep their best peopleWhy they financed their own staff into franchise ownership - and what happened to the business once those people had skin in the gameThe charcoal tandoor Sukhi had custom-made by a potter in Cromwell because there was no other way to get the flavour rightWhat Sukhi learned about hospitality from a woman who spent 15 minutes buying one loaf of bread - and why there was no profit in rushing herThe moment Sukhi rang his old boss to ask for his accounting job back - and what happened when the answer was noWhy Scott observes that successful business owners do the hard things - even when a shortcut is availableWhat 17 employees, 7 grandchildren, and 35 years of cooking finally adds up toIf you're a business owner trying to build a brand people trust, grow a team with genuine skin in the game, or figure out how to hold your standard for the long haul, this episode is well worth your time.Download the Local Business AEO Playbook here https://yourmarketingpartner.getdigitalinfluence.com/aeo-playbook – a free, step-by-step guide that shows you how to position your business to be recommended by AI.If you find our content valuable and informative, please help us reach more business owners by sharing it with a friend who might benefit. Additionally, please ensure that you're following our podcast on your preferred platform, and if you enjoyed the latest episode, consider leaving us a five-star review. Your support is highly appreciated.See below for ways to get in touch with us…Follow the Marketing 4 Business podcast on Instagram here Follow Digital Influence on Instagram hereConnect with Scott on LinkedIn here Have Fun & Take Action

As we wrap up Season 7 of *Fostering Change*, we're joined by Kym Renner, President and CEO of the RennerVation Foundation and a longtime leader in child welfare and public service.With more than 25 years of experience in Los Angeles County's child welfare system, Kym brings a powerful perspective at the intersection of public policy, foster care, and community-based support. Alongside her brother, Jeremy Renner, she co-founded the RennerVation Foundation to create opportunities and meaningful support for foster and at-risk youth throughout Nevada.This conversation is especially meaningful for Comfort Cases. Earlier this year, we partnered with the RennerVation Foundation for a Packing Party and community event in Lake Tahoe. Later this summer, Rob will spend time at Camp RennerVation meeting directly with campers and hearing about their experiences in foster care.Together, these moments reinforce a simple truth: the best solutions begin by listening to young people themselves.Conversation Highlights:Why foster youth must have a voice in shaping the programs designed to support themHow public systems and community organizations can work together to create better outcomesThe impact of Camp RennerVation and the Foundation's Pave Your Way programBuilding meaningful support that feels accessible, welcoming, and relevant to young peopleWhy collaboration between nonprofits can create lasting change for youth in foster careA Special Season Finale Message:This episode marks the conclusion of Season 7 of *Fostering Change*.Beginning next week and continuing throughout the summer, we'll be revisiting some of our favorite conversations from this past season in a special “Best Of” series.We'll also be releasing our special six-part investigative series:*The F Word: America's Foster Care Crisis*This limited series takes an honest look at some of the biggest challenges facing child welfare today while highlighting real solutions and practical ideas for reform. Featuring former foster youth, advocates, attorneys, policymakers, and frontline professionals, *The F Word* explores where the system is falling short and what we can do to help fix it.Finally, we're excited to announce that when we return with brand-new episodes in September, the podcast will have a new name:*Comfort Cases UnPacked*Same mission. Same meaningful conversations. Same commitment to children and families.Just a new name that better reflects what we've always done: unpacking the issues, challenges, and solutions surrounding foster care and child welfare.We can't wait to share Season 8 with you.Learn More:Website: https://www.rennervationfoundation.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rennervationfoundationInstagram: @officialrennervationfoundationTikTok: @officialrvfoundationLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rennervationfoundation/posts/

Leadership isn't built in a boardroom. It's built through people, experience, and the stories that shape us.In this episode of The Line Podcast, I sit down with Ilya Tlumach, President of JM Lapp, for a conversation about leadership, legacy, and what it means to steward an organization you didn't found.We discuss Ilya's family's journey from Ukraine, the values that have been passed from generation to generation, and how those principles continue to shape the culture and leadership of JM Lapp today.Along the way, we dive into topics every leader wrestles with:The difference between flow and hustleBuilding systems without losing your peopleWhy proximity isn't the same as presenceHow leaders unintentionally become disconnected from their teamsPreserving a founder's vision while leading the next generation of growthWhether you're leading a business, building a team, or simply trying to become a better leader, this conversation is full of practical wisdom and timeless perspective.If you enjoy conversations about leadership, culture, the skilled trades, business growth, and building organizations that last, be sure to subscribe and share this episode with someone who would benefit from it.--------------------------WHERE TO WATCH:Spotify ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hF...Apple ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...-------------------------FOLLOW JOSH:X: https://x.com/Joshuadmellott⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠... / joshuadmellott LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ucc11qg6hxwp7tmvmr_sv7vg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --------------------------FOLLOW BLACKLINE: @blacklineltdInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / blacklinelt. .Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...LinkedIn: / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / @blacklineltd Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.blacklineltd.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--------------------------EXPLORE THE PODCAST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hF...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Carol Guzy is one the most decorated photojournalist in the world. She has won four Pulitzer Prizes, nine World Press Photo awards, and was named World Press Photo of the Year 2025 for a single image made in a courthouse hallway in New York. A picture of two girls holding onto their father's shirt as ICE agents took him away.This conversation took place in Amsterdam, the morning before the award ceremony. Carol had barely slept. She was still thinking about the families she couldn't reach.In this episode, we talk about what it actually takes to do this kind of work: going to the same courthouse every day for six months, couch surfing through the boroughs of New York, funding the whole thing out of your own savings, and staying emotionally present with people whose lives are falling apart in front of your lens.What you'll take away from this episodeHow Carol spent six months at a New York courthouse without a single assignment, documenting ICE detentions on her own time and moneyWhy she sees empathy as both the foundation of her work and the heaviest thing she carriesHow she thinks about physical and emotional distance in the field, and why those are two very different questionsWhat she does to stay mentally healthy while covering stories that would break most peopleWhy she calls this a mission rather than a career, and what that means for every practical decision she makesAbout Carol GuzyCarol Guzy is a freelance photojournalist based in Washington D.C. She started her career with an internship at The Miami Herald after training as a nurse, then made the leap to photography after a single darkroom class changed the direction of her life. She spent many years as a staff photographer at The Washington Post before going freelance. She has won four Pulitzer Prizes, has been named Photographer of the Year by the National Press Photographers Association three times and by the White House News Photographers Association nine times, and is the 2025 World Press Photo of the Year winner for her ongoing documentation of ICE detentions in New York.Links and resourcesCarol Guzy's work World Press Photo 2025From De Donkere KamerEvery month, I bring an internationally respected photographer into a live online masterclass. We go deep on their work, their process, their choices, and what you can actually learn from the way they see and work. Previous guests have included photographers like Hélène Binet, and in July, Bastiaan Woudt joins to talk about what an exhibition and a photo book can do what instagram can not. Masterclasses are available individually at €25, you can register here. And if you haven't watched the free webinar yet on the five things photographers who keep growing all do consistently, you can join here. It's free, and it's worth your time.

On this inspiring episode of the Authority on Demand Podcast (formerly Authors On Mission Podcast), host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with Earl Waud, author, speaker, and transformational coach, to discuss the power of personal growth, consistent action, and turning life's challenges into meaningful messages that inspire others.Earl shares the remarkable journey behind his books Hindsight and Borrowed Belief, the lessons he learned from mentoring with Jack Canfield, and the creative process behind his upcoming book 37 Reasons, a powerful project focused on teen suicide prevention.✨ In this episode, you'll discover:How a simple commitment to writing 100 words a day can transform your author journeyThe seven keys to living your best life and why belief mattersCreative strategies for writing books that engage and impact readersThe inspiration behind 37 Reasons and its mission to bring hope to young peopleWhy consistency is often more important than talentDon't wait for the perfect moment — start where you are, share your story, and trust that what you've overcome may be exactly what someone else needs to hear.

Have you ever looked at someone who seems to maintain their weight effortlessly and thought, “They're just lucky”?In this episode, I challenge that belief and show you why naturally lean women aren't relying on better genetics, more willpower, or a magical metabolism. Instead, they've developed a set of habits and beliefs that make healthy eating feel automatic.I also introduce a brand-new segment to the podcast: the Two-Minute Mindset Primer. Because after helping hundreds of women lose weight, I've learned that what keeps most women stuck isn't the food, it's the way they think about food, weight loss, and themselves.If you've spent years dieting, starting over every Monday, and searching for the perfect meal plan, this episode will help you shift your focus from temporary actions to long-term identity change.In this episode, I cover:Why lasting weight loss starts with changing your identity, not finding the perfect dietThe biggest misconception women have about naturally lean peopleWhy naturally lean women don't diet—and what they do insteadHow reconnecting with your hunger and fullness cues can completely transform your relationship with foodThe role protein, whole foods, and balanced meals play in reducing cravings and supporting weight lossWhy simple eating structures and routines make healthy eating easier for busy womenHow emotional eating keeps many women stuck and what naturally lean women do differentlyThe reason naturally lean women never “start over” after a bad meal, weekend, or holidayKey TakeawayNaturally lean women aren't special, lucky, or genetically gifted.They've simply developed habits, behaviours, and beliefs that support their health consistently over time.The goal isn't to copy their habits for a few weeks. The goal is to become the type of woman who naturally does these things without relying on motivation, perfection, or willpower.Because lasting weight loss isn't about acting like a naturally lean person for 30 days.It's about becoming one.Resources & LinksApply for coaching: HEREFollow Angela on Instagram: HERE

What if starting over isn't a sign that you failed—but proof that you're brave enough to fight for the life you truly want?In this powerful motivational and inspirational episode, Reginald D delivers an uplifting motivational speech about one of life's most difficult yet transformative experiences: starting over.Whether you're rebuilding after a failed relationship, career setback, financial hardship, business failure, personal loss, disappointment, or a season of uncertainty, this episode reminds you that starting over is not the end of your story—it may be the beginning of something greater.Through powerful motivational and inspirational wisdom, Reginald D explains why failure is often part of the process, how courage is built through adversity, and why your past mistakes do not determine your future success.In this motivational and inspirational conversation, you'll discover:Why starting over is a sign of strength, not weaknessHow failure becomes a valuable teacherThe importance of self-improvement and personal growthWhy courage is required for new beginningsHow to rebuild confidence after setbacksThe power of daily habits and consistent actionWhy forgiveness is essential for moving forwardHow faith and motivation help you overcome fearThe importance of surrounding yourself with positive, purpose-driven peopleWhy your future can be greater than your pastReginald D challenges you to stop overthinking, stop living in failure, and start taking action toward the life they desire. He reminds you that every sunrise represents a new opportunity to rise again, grow again, and pursue the dreams that still live inside them.Packed with motivational speech moments, inspirational stories, self-improvement strategies, personal development lessons, faith and motivation principles, and educational insights, this episode is designed to inspire listeners to embrace change, reset their mindset, and move forward with confidence.If you're looking for motivation, inspiration, personal growth, self-improvement, faith and motivation, and encouragement to begin again, this episode is for you.This motivational and inspirational episode speaks directly to anyone who feels trapped by past mistakes, disappointments, setbacks, or fear of the unknown. Starting over doesn't mean you're beginning from scratch. You're starting again with experience, wisdom, lessons, and strength that you didn't have before.Press play now to hear this powerful motivational speech and discover how starting over could become the greatest opportunity for growth, purpose, and success in your life.Send us Fan MailSupport the showFor daily motivation and inspiration, subscribe and follow Real Talk With Reginald D on social media:Instagram: realtalkwithreginaldd   TikTok: @realtalkregd  Youtube: @realtalkwithreginald  Website:  https://www.realtalkwithreginaldd.com Real Talk With Reginald D  -  MerchandiseReal Talk With Reginald D is a faith-based globally ranked inspirational and motivational podcast designed to motivate, empower & transform lives through powerful motivational speeches, authentic conversations, and real-life inspirational stories. Each episode delivers motivational and inspirational coaching focused on self improvement, leadership, healing, resilience & purpose. Rooted in faith and motivation, this Christian-based platform blends practical growth strategies with biblical wisdom, helping listeners strengthen their mindset, deepen their faith, and walk boldly in their calling.  Check out Reginald D's powerful motivational speeches today!`

"I'm just a volunteer."That one phrase - one we've all heard and many of us have said - reveals a bigger problem than we realize. In this episode, we're talking about what happens when churches concentrate growth, development, and learning into a handful of people while everyone else is expected to simply help. We'll explore why healthy churches aren't built by a few highly developed leaders.In this episode, we're talking about:Why "I'm just a volunteer" may reveal a deeper beliefThe hidden cost of reserving growth for a few peopleWhy staying small can feel safer than growingHow healthy churches develop people, not just leadersWhat happens when more people learn, grow, and take ownershipRESOURCES MENTIONEDJoin our free Facebook CommunityGet the Ministry Bundles here!Support the showSUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches who need to hear this.

This one is a throwback and it is one of the best stories we have ever had on the show.Joe Johnson spent over a decade inside dealerships across finance, sales, parts, and service before moving to the wholesale distribution side with Tucker Powersports, where he has spent more than a decade training parts staff and partnering with dealers to help them grow. He also hosts the Powersports and People podcast. Relationships are his whole game.In this conversation with Brian Croft, Joe tells the Elvis story, a customer experience lesson from his days running one of the largest Kawasaki dealerships in the country that every salesperson and parts person needs to hear. Then he breaks down the idea box, a simple framework for generating creativity and ideas in a team that feels completely stuck.No fluff. Just real lessons that still hit today.What we cover:How a distributor rep earns the trust to actually train a dealer's staff, and why that trust is a responsibilityJoe's approach to walking into a dealership and finding the real gaps, what he calls getting nosyThe difference between being an asset and being a visitor, and why that distinction mattersThe Elvis story: the customer who walked in looking like he came off the streets and changed how an entire dealership thought about judging peopleWhy 8 out of 10 customers still want to touch and feel a product in the store even after buying onlineThe three things a dealership delivers that an online store never can: customer experience, a source of information, and assurance of the purchaseThe idea box framework explained step by step, the tool Joe uses to generate ideas when a team has noneThe real-world example of how the idea box turned an ordinary laundry hamper into a multi-million dollar businessWhy most dealership meetings fail and what a productive one actually needsTwo books Joe recommends for anyone who wants to think more creativelyWatch on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@dealershipfixit?si=xGw636a89UUDAK20⁠Connect with Joe Johnson: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-johnson-16b4841a6/⁠Connect with Jacob: ⁠https://linkedin.com/in/jacob-b-berry⁠Follow the Fixit Online: ⁠https://linktr.ee/dealershipfixit⁠MotoHunt for Dealers: ⁠https://dealers.motohunt.com⁠

Send us Fan MailAI is moving fast.Most mortgage teams are still trying to figure out what actually matters.Frazier and Michael sit down with Chris Nielson at the High Table Mastermind in Myrtle Beach to talk about the real role of AI inside a broker business.Not the hype.Not the buzzwords.The actual use cases that buy back time, simplify operations, and help LOs focus on revenue-producing work.Chris breaks down how his team is using technology to create an unfair advantage, from AI-assisted business plans to open house tools, better follow-up systems, and more consistent customer experiences.Because the win is not replacing people with AI.It is removing the busy work so your people can do the human work better.What You'll LearnWhy AI should be used to buy back time, not replace relationshipsHow Chris Nielson is using technology to give LOs an unfair advantageWhy the human element still matters most in mortgageHow AI can change operations without eliminating the need for great peopleWhy leaders should build tools around proven business needs, not random ideasHow Chris is using AI to create open house tools, business plans, and better customer experiencesReal Talk Quotes:“Don't kill yourself learning technology. Just be ready for the technology that's coming your way.”“I'm using AI in our business to basically buy back our time.”“You can't lose the human element of it.”“If it's something beneath my personal hourly wage, that's not a money-making activity.”“We're using AI to build tools to solve problems.”Tactical Takeaways✅ Use AI to remove busy work so your team can focus on higher-value conversations✅ Do not automate the parts of the business that require trust, empathy, and human connection✅ Look for tasks that drain time but do not need a human touch✅ Build tools around real problems your team faces every day✅ Give LOs simple technology they can actually use instead of forcing them to become developers✅ Use AI to create consistency across the customer experience from lead to closeThe Big IdeaAI is not the strategy.Leverage is the strategy.The winning teams are not trying to turn every LO into a coder.They are using technology to remove friction, tighten the process, and give their people more time to do the work that actually creates revenue.Better tools only matter if they help your team execute better.The Reality CheckThe market is already hard.Why make it harder by:Letting your team drown in busy workChasing tools without a clear business problemAutomating the human parts of the loan processAI will not save a broken business model.But it can make a strong one faster, cleaner, and more consistent.Stop chasing every tool.Start building real leverage.Find out more at Empower LO or BrokerFuel.You Don't Need Another CRM!You Need a Growth Engine.Find out more at Empower LO or BrokerFuel

Something has shifted in how organisations handle feedback and it's costing leaders their confidence, and teams their standards. In this short, direct episode, James Rule names what's happening: honest feedback is increasingly being labelled as bullying, leaders are going quiet, and the silence that follows isn't kindness. It's negligence. A rallying call for any leader who has hesitated before a difficult conversation they knew they needed to have.KEY TAKEAWAYSThe clear distinction between genuine bullying and honest, professional feedbackWhat James is seeing in his work with senior leaders and why it concerns himThe real cost of going quiet: how silence erodes culture, standards, and your best peopleWhy the standard you tolerate becomes the standard you setA direct challenge to every leader who has pulled back from a conversation they knew was necessaryHow to deliver feedback that is honest, fair, and unambiguous without apologyRELATED EPISODES FROM THE ARCHIVEEpisode 80 - Feedback Culture: The Secret Weapon of High Performing Teams (Part 1 - Giving Feedback)Episode 81 - Feedback Culture: The Secret Weapon of High Performing Teams (Part 2 - Receiving Feedback)ENJOYED THE EPISODE?James works with senior leaders, CEOs, and founders who want to perform at the highest level without losing what matters most in the process. If this conversation has prompted something for you professionally or personally James would genuinely love to hear from you.You can reach him directly via LinkedIn or through the website below. Everything shared is in complete confidence.If this resonated, the single most valuable thing you can do is share it with one person who needs to hear it. A leader you know who is carrying this quietly. A colleague who is building something significant and paying a price at home they haven't fully examined yet.A five-star review on your podcast app also makes an enormous difference in helping this podcast reach the leaders who need it most. It takes thirty seconds and it matters more than you know.ABOUT THE HOST James is an experienced mentor, coach and thought leader who works with a range of clients from FTSE 100 companies, SME´s the NHS and wider public and not for profit sectors.His twenty year career in elite sport initially as a professional rugby player but predominantly as a chief executive has given him an invaluable insight in managing the success, failures and pressures associated with leadership at the highest level.As a high performance coach James specialises in enhancing resilience and leadership development. He is a passionate advocate of the notion that to find lasting fulfilment we need to take a holistic view of high performance. CONNECT & CONTACT www.thelonelyleader.co.ukThe Lonely Leader's LinkedIn James' LinkedInInstagramhello@thelonelyleader.co.uk THIS SHOW WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY LONELY LEADER MEDIA NEWSLETTERSign Up to The Leadership Accelerator Newsletter for advice, inspiration and ideas, you'll also receive James' Top 10 Tips for Combating Your Fear of Public Speaking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, Shelby sits down with Kris Christie, a recent graduate of The Nurse Coach Residency program, to hear her inspiring story of becoming a board-certified nurse coach while working full-time as a public health nurse.Kris became a nurse in her late 40s after working as a caregiver and discovering a passion for healthcare. She holds a Master's in Nursing (Clinical Nurse Leader track) from USF and has spent six years as a public health nurse. She also serves as an administrator for an adult day healthcare program and runs a music-filled, three-dog household.We talk about:How Kris came to nursing in her late 40s and why she was drawn to preventative medicine and chronic disease managementHer experience hiring a nurse coach in 2022 — and why it changed her life personally more than professionallyThe "victim mindset" and perfectionism patterns she recognized in herself (and now sees in her clients)Why she specifically wanted a nurse coach — not just any life coachHow she managed 8–12 hours per week of coursework on top of a full-time job and a packed personal lifeThe moment she realized she was "being selfish" by not offering her coaching services to people who were waiting for themHer sliding scale model: charging market rate for 80% of clients, sliding scale for 20% — so no one is excludedBreaking through the belief that offering your services = bothering peopleWhy her strong community roots led to fast referrals and organic client growthHer #1 piece of advice to other nurse coaches: your future self can't emerge if you're blocking her with old beliefsWatch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y5PjuhmPnXMMentioned in this episode:Cohort 7https://www.nurselifecoachacademy.com/

When the drought was severe and the nation had turned away from God, the Lord raised up the prophet Elijah to remind His people that true hope and strength come from Him alone. In this powerful message from 1 Kings 18, Pastor Jason explores how God works through weary people, strengthens those who obey Him, and sends breakthrough after seasons of waiting.Elijah stood before King Ahab during one of Israel's darkest spiritual moments and declared that rain was coming, even before he could see a cloud in the sky. After praying persistently and trusting God completely, a small cloud appeared, and soon the heavens opened with a mighty rain. This story reminds us that God's promises often begin with small signs of hope and that His power shows up when our own strength runs out.In this message, discover:Why God sometimes allows spiritual “droughts”The meaning behind Elijah's name: “Yahweh is my God”How God empowers exhausted and discouraged peopleWhy obedience often comes before breakthroughThe biblical significance of the number sevenWhat it means to walk and run WITH God instead of trying to run FOR HimHow God's hand still strengthens believers todayIf you've been tired, discouraged, or tempted to quit, this message will encourage you to trust God in the waiting season. The same God who strengthened Elijah still gives supernatural strength, endurance, and hope to His people today.

What can businesses learn from cults?It might sound like an uncomfortable comparison: one involves strategy meetings, values statements and quarterly targets; the other manipulation, charismatic leaders and extreme behaviour. But perhaps the distinction isn't as clear as we'd like to think. Both create identities and shared beliefs. Both shape how people think and behave. And both can evolve gradually in ways that are hard to recognise from the inside.Unhealthy cultures rarely appear overnight. Small compromises become normal, difficult questions become harder to ask, and behaviours that once felt uncomfortable slowly become accepted.Episode Overview On this episode, I'm joined by Tobias Sturesson, culture advisor and author of You Can Culture, whose understanding of organisational culture comes not from business school, but from a deeply personal experience growing up inside a religious community that gradually evolved into a cult.Drawing on his own story — and his work helping organisations create healthier cultures — Tobias explains why good people can become part of unhealthy systems, why speaking up is often far harder than leaders realise, and why culture is shaped far less by mission statements than by the everyday behaviours people learn to accept.We also explore:How communities and organisations can slowly drift into unhealthy patternsWhy leaving damaging environments is often much harder than outsiders imagineThe role of sunk costs, identity and belonging in keeping people trappedWhy organisations often mistake symptoms for root causesThe difference between “tone from the top” and “example from the top”Why humility may be one of the most underrated leadership traitsThe dangers of leaders creating the appearance of listening without genuinely hearing peopleWhy culture initiatives often fail to create lasting behavioural changeHow everyday leadership habits shape organisational cultureWhy discomfort is often necessary for growthGuest Profile - Tobias SturessonTobias is a culture advisor, speaker and author focused on helping organisations build healthier cultures and develop more responsible leadership practices. His work combines personal experience with research and practical interventions designed to help organisations identify and address the root causes that undermine cultural health. He is the author of You Can Culture: Transformative Leadership Habits for a Thriving Workplace, Positive Impact and Lasting Success.Links Tobias on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiassturesson/Heart Management - https://www.heartmanagement.org/Tobias' Book: You Can Culture – https://youcanculture.com/AI-Generated Timestamped Summary 00:00 — Introduction: What can cults teach us about culture?03:00 — Tobias's story of growing up inside a community that became a cult08:30 — How unhealthy environments evolve gradually11:00 — Why leaving can be harder than joining13:00 — The importance of people who help without judging16:00 — Turning personal experience into professional purpose19:00 — Why organisations often misunderstand their own problems23:00 — Humility as a leadership strength26:00 — The tension between expertise and curiosity29:00 — Why business systems often reward the wrong behaviours33:00 — The importance of listening and asking better questions38:00 — Why reflection matters in fast-moving environments42:00 — Culture as everyday conversations and habits45:00 — Leadership signals and behavioural norms49:00 — Building healthier cultures through leadership habits53:00 — Why changing culture is difficult but necessary56:00 — Creating a movement for healthier leadership

Alternative Titles:“Why Human-Centered Leadership Wins the Long Game”“The ROI of Human Understanding”“The Leaders Who Will Win in the AI Era”“Goodwill in the Bank: Building Teams That Actually Innovate”“Short-Term Operators vs Long-Term Builders”Episode Description:In this episode, Anthony Vaughan breaks down a powerful idea sparked by a conversation featuring Alexis Ohanian, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Sam Parr: the difference between short-term and long-term greed in business. AJ explores why the future of leadership won't belong to the loudest operators or the most tactical executives, but to leaders willing to do the “unscalable” work of deeply understanding people. From communication styles and workflow preferences to timing, trust, emotional alignment, and organizational energy, this episode unpacks why human nuance may become the ultimate competitive advantage in the AI era. The conversation dives into:Why most business advice is too tactical and disconnected from how humans actually operateThe hidden power of building “goodwill in the bank” with peopleWhy vulnerable, honest teams innovate fasterThe dangerous pressure modern leaders face with leaner teams and AI-driven expectationsHow alignment, trust, and emotional intelligence create long-term business leverageWhy the best leaders spend time on conversations that “don't make sense on paper”This episode is a masterclass on playing the long game — not just in business, but in leadership, culture, and human capability.Quote Pull:“Teams that deeply understand each other aren't perfect — they're honest enough to innovate.”

For more, visit: https://www.BishalSarkar.comMessage us directly: https://wa.me/918880361526Public speaking is surrounded by myths and lies that hold people back from becoming powerful communicators. In this episode, Bishal Sarkar breaks down the 6 most common myths about public speaking—and shows you the truth that top speakers know.You'll discover:Why “memorizing everything” is a terrible ideaThe truth about whether you need “perfect English” to inspire peopleWhy stage fear is not your enemy—and how to turn it into confidenceIf you've ever believed that public speaking is only for “naturals,” this episode will completely change your perspective.

What happens when the dashboards, templates, and systems are no longer enough?This Five Minute Friday focuses on the difference between visibility and true alignment, and on why strong project managers lead people through communication, ownership, and calm decision-making rather than relying solely on tools and methodologies.Drawing from project leadership, emergency response, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kevin Pannell shares why the best leaders simplify under pressure and help teams move forward with clarity.In this episode:Why dashboards do not tell the full storyHow passive communication creates uncertaintyThe difference between managing tools and leading peopleWhy calm communication matters under pressureHow experienced leaders create alignment without overcomplicating the work

Ready to scale your business in the right room? Grab your expo ticket or secure your booth spot for the Proximity Marketplace now ✨Okay real talk, I have been to 25+ events within the past year and so I now know a thing or two about what defines a conference worth your sweet precious time as a founder.If you've ever sat through an 8-hour speaker day at a business conference thinking “my butt hurts and I just want to meet cool people who get me”… this episode is going to hit.Because in this one, I'm pulling back the curtain on the boldest move I've made yet and why I believe the future of events for the high achiever woman is about proximity, not presentations.In this episode, I'm sharing the behind-the-scenes of how attending 25+ events in a single year completely shifted how I view networking, ROI, and what it actually takes to scale your business in today's market.So guess what? After flirting with the idea for years, I finally created the event I actually wanted to attend.✨ We dive into today,..Why traditional business conferences are broken for the advanced female founderThe real ROI of events (and why no one is talking about it honestly)Why proximity is the fastest way to scale your businessThe exact moment I realized I don't want more information… I want more peopleWhy “in-between moments” are where the money is madeHow I turned this insight into a completely new type of business conferenceIf you're sitting there thinking, “oh my god… this is EXACTLY what I've been craving”  then you need to be in at the Proximity Marketplace There are two ways to show up:✨ Expo Ticket (Attendee Pass)

Your Employer Gets Wealthier Every Day You Show Up. You Don't. Bitcoin Fixes That.Most people assume that working hard and earning a good salary is the same as building wealth. It isn't. And that one misunderstanding is costing millennials years of financial progress.In this episode, Miles breaks down why your job is an income tool, not a wealth tool and what Bitcoin offers that no pay rise, promotion or company pension ever can.In this episode:Why income and wealth are completely different things and why your employer knows this even if you don'tHow salaries, bonuses and pensions are designed to keep you comfortable and productive, not wealthyWhat asymmetric upside means and why Bitcoin is the only accessible asset that offers it to normal peopleWhy your Bitcoin doesn't care if your company downsizes, restructures or disappears tomorrowIf you've got questions and don't really have anyone to talk to about Bitcoin...-- Book a free call: [LINK] -- Follow Myles on Instagram: [LINK] -- Check My Personal Website: [LINK]Most people around you - family, friends, colleagues - don't really get it yet. And the internet is full of hype merchants who just want your attention.Book a free call with Myles. It's a genuine conversation, not a sales pitch. No agenda, no pressure - just a calm 15 minutes to talk through where you are and how to think about this properly.You can a Book a call with Myles here with this link. No Sell. Totally free. Secure your Bitcoin properly I came across MicroSeed because I was looking for a simple way to back up a seed phrase properly. Something small, discreet, and durable without needing loads of extra kit. Most options felt overcomplicated or a bit clunky. This didn't.It's a solid, no-nonsense way to secure your Bitcoin and actually take self-custody seriously.If that's something you've been meaning to sort out, you can check out MicroSeed and use code MYLES for a discount from https://microseed.io/shop/Hit follow, so you never miss the latest in...

Serena is joined by Diane McDowell, a therapist-turned-coach and leading expert in emotional safety. Diane is the creator of the Brain to Heart Code, a neuroscience-backed method designed to interrupt what she calls the brain hijack—the unconscious survival response that turns moments of connection into self-protection.Together, Serena and Diane explore why highly sensitive and emotionally intelligent people often over-accommodate, people-please, or shut down in relationships—and why traditional advice around “better communication” often misses the real issue entirely.This episode is a powerful invitation to stop outsourcing your sense of safety, reconnect with your body, and reclaim your emotional sovereignty—without fixing, forcing, or over-intellectualising your way through discomfort.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy emotional safety is a biological need, not a communication skillHow the brain hijack prevents you from accessing the tools you already knowThe hidden cost of people-pleasing and over-accommodation for highly sensitive peopleWhy overthinking is often an attempt to escape bodily sensations—not a lack of insightHow to become the “wise watcher” and respond instead of reactWhy sitting with discomfort—rather than fixing it—is what creates real reliefHow unprocessed emotions accumulate in the body and shape present-day reactionsThe difference between mindset work and true nervous system rewiringHow to reclaim emotional safety without needing your partner—or anyone else—to changeKey Themes We ExploreEmotional safety and nervous system regulationHighly sensitive people and overstimulationPeople-pleasing as a survival responseAnxiety, overthinking, and body-based awarenessEmotional responsibility and relational agencyWhy awareness + presence leads to releaseResources MentionedBrain to Heart Mini Course & QuizDiane's 20-minute introductory training designed to help you identify your specific brain hijack pattern and begin restoring emotional safety from the inside out.https://www.powerfulquestionscoaching.com/the-brain-to-heart-mini-courseInvitation from SerenaIf you're ready to be seen, heard, and promoted without performing extroversion, the trauma-informed S.E.E.N. Coaching Program is your next step.Learn how to lead, communicate, and show up from a place of safety and sustainability.Book your S.E.E.N. diagnostic session at info@serenalow.com.au.This episode was edited by Aura House Productions

Happy Mindset Monday!This conversation stopped me.Jamie Lerner said: "If it's a negative thought, it's not your inner voice."Jamie helps people reframe what they're feeling, reconnect with themselves, and shift out of the stories that keep them stuck.We talked about the stories we tell ourselves. The stories we inherited from childhood that we're still reciting. Stories that aren't even true anymore.Jamie said: "We update our phones. We update everything. But we don't update our story."We talked about looking inward instead of seeking external validation. Doing the inner work privately. Giving yourself what you want others to give you.The difference between needing people and desiring people.Why judgment is a sign you're disconnected from yourself.

What happens after you build a successful life?For some, it's more deals. More growth. More scale. For others, it's something different.In this episode of the Mountain Real Estate Podcast, Candice sits down with Greg Gaskell—a former builder who spent decades constructing homes and commercial projects—before shifting his focus to something far more impactful: people.From building structures… to building relationships… to ultimately creating a legacy home in Breckenridge, Greg shares the journey that led him to Summit County—and why this decision had less to do with real estate, and more to do with time, family, and purpose.We cover:The transition from building buildings to investing in peopleWhy “time” becomes the most valuable currency later in lifeWhat actually drives legacy-focused real estate decisionsHow a Breckenridge home became the foundation for future memoriesIf you're thinking about what comes next—not just financially, but personally—this conversation is worth your time.

In this episode we'll talk about:Why receiving is difficult for self-reliant peopleThe relationship between trust and receivingReceiving from God vs receiving from peopleWhy over-giving can create imbalanceReceiving in romantic relationshipsHow receiving creates reciprocity and alignmentWhy receiving is not weakness — it's maturityAnd more… CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here's the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

Before you dive in, grab your free spot at my SWEEP Workshop on April 9th, the marketing framework that makes everything you're about to hear actionable for your own business. REGISTER HERE.What happens when a burned-out startup employee discovers jigsaw puzzles as her stress relief, and then decides to completely reinvent the category? You get Jiggy, one of the most creative and scrappy real founder stories we've featured on Dear FoundHer.Kaylin Marcotte is the founder of Jiggy Puzzles, a multi-million dollar brand that transformed the humble jigsaw puzzle into a lifestyle product, a wellness tool, and a platform for emerging female artists. She launched in November 2019, just months before a global pandemic turned puzzles into the hottest product on the internet. She landed in Anthropologie before COVID hit, struck a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank, and built a three-channel business with a team of three.But here's what makes Kaylin's story so compelling for every woman startup founder listening: she did almost all of it without a marketing budget, without paid ads, and without a playbook. Just creativity, partnerships, and a relentless willingness to do the legwork.In this episode, you'll hear:How Kaylin identified a gap in the market and built company messaging around elevating puzzles from a toy aisle product into a lifestyle and wellness brandThe scrappy manufacturing process that got Jiggy off the ground, including negotiating her way onto the end of a factory run to meet impossibly low minimumsHer early publicity strategy, pitching herself, leveraging HARO, and doing her own PR long before she could afford to outsource itHow she grew an audience from day one by baking a built-in partner network into the business model itself, her artistsThe partnership with Anthropologie that changed everything, and how it came directly through Instagram before she'd spent a dollar on adsWhat founder visibility looked like for a one-woman show, and how leaning into organic social and authentic partnerships drove real growthHer Shark Tank experience from start to finish, how she got scouted, what the process was really like, and what happened to her business the night it airedThe real scaling challenges of going from DTC startup to a multi-channel brand in Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, and Macy'sHow she has managed rapid growth and built a B2B custom business, including a puzzle collaboration with Kacey Musgraves, with a team of just three peopleWhy she believes getting press and building partnerships is a more powerful and sustainable growth strategy than performance marketing will ever beThe honest truth about managing teams as a solo founder, and how freelancers, contractors, and a scrappy mindset have kept Jiggy lean and profitableThis episode is for every woman startup founder who is building something from nothing, trying to figure out how to get press without a PR budget, and wondering if it's really possible to grow an audience without throwing money at ads.Kaylin's answer is a resounding yes, and she gives you the exact roadmap in this conversation.Connect with Jiggy:Instagram: @jiggypuzzlesWebsite: jiggypuzzles.comEverything you just heard in this episode? It's SWEEP in action. Join me on April 9th for a free live SWEEP Workshop where I'll teach you the exact framework that makes marketing simple, consistent, and effective for women business owners just like you. Register for free, and I'll see you there.Subscribe to The FoundHer Files Follow Dear FoundHer on Instagram Loved this episode? Share it in your stories and tag @lindsaypinchuk and @dearfoundher. And if you haven't already, subscribe and leave us a five star review, it's how other women startup founders find real stories like this one.This episode originally ran on April 18, 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leadership can be incredibly rewarding… and incredibly painful.Because if you've led long enough, you've experienced it—people you invested in walk away, criticism hits harder than expected, and it becomes tempting to pull back instead of leaning in.That's exactly what we unpack in Episode 207 of the Fly on the Wall Podcast, as I sit down with my friend Ryan for a real and honest coaching conversation about leadership pain, loyalty, and how to keep building leaders without becoming cynical. In this episode, we talk through:Why leadership always comes with pain—and how to process it the right wayHow to evaluate criticism without letting it define youThe tension of investing deeply in people who may eventually leaveWhy core values matter more than talent when building your inner circleHow to identify the right leaders before you bring them closeThe difference between talent and teachability—and why both matterWhy high talent + low self-awareness can be dangerousHow leadership circles help you “sift and sort” to find the right peopleWhy you don't attract what you want—you attract what you areThis is one of those conversations every pastor needs—especially if you've been hurt, frustrated, or unsure who to trust and invest in next.

From Invisible to Influential: Mastering Brand Clarity with Sapna PierouxWhat makes a speaker visible, memorable, and trusted in a crowded marketplace?In this episode of Professional Speaking, John Ball sits down with Sapna Pieroux, personal and business brand consultant, author, and speaker, to explore what brand clarity really means for speakers, experts, and business leaders who want to stand out for the right reasons.They unpack the difference between brand and branding, why simply "being authentic" is often not enough, and how to think more intentionally about the way you show up without becoming fake or performative. Sapna shares her VISION framework, explains why your public persona needs curation, and offers practical advice on building trust, visibility, and consistency over time.The conversation also covers reputation, styling, personal values, social media behaviour, networking, follower counts, and why real-world relationships still matter more than most people want to admit.John closes the episode with an important reminder for content creators and speakers alike: your audience usually needs to hear your core message more than once, and repetition is not laziness. It is part of clarity.In this episodeWhat "brand clarity" actually meansThe difference between brand and brandingWhy speakers need to think about how they are seenHow to curate your professional persona without becoming inauthenticWhy trust depends on alignment between what you do, say, and showHow to use aspirational brands without simply copying peopleWhy consistency matters more than novelty for visibilityWhat to do when you feel invisible onlineWhy 100 ideal connections beat a million empty followersHow comments, DMs, and meaningful interaction can increase visibilityWhy bookers should care about more than follower countThe importance of showreels, testimonials, and real-life relationshipsWhy your audience needs to hear your message more than onceKey ideas from the conversationBrand is the whole experience. Branding is only the visual expression of it. Your website, photos, positioning, communication, and behaviour all contribute to how people experience you.Authenticity still needs intention. You do not need to show every part of yourself to be genuine. Speakers need to curate the aspects of themselves that best serve the audience and the message.Trust is built through alignment. If what you say, what you do, and what people see do not match, trust erodes quickly.You do not need to copy others, but you should study them. Sapna recommends identifying aspirational brands and looking closely at how they show up, communicate, and build visibility.Your message probably needs repeating. Most speakers get bored with their message before their audience does. Repetition helps people understand, remember, and trust what you stand for.Visibility is not just a digital game. Networking, in-person relationships, and being in the right rooms still matter. Sometimes a real connection beats a polished post.Memorable lines"Brand is the whole experience.""Branding is how we make it visually tangible.""We can't put our whole messy self out there.""People connect with people.""It's better if you are connected with a hundred of your ideal clients rather than a million empty followers and bots.""You are always more at risk of getting bored with your message before your audience does."About Sapna PierouxSapna Pieroux is a personal and business brand consultant, author, and speaker who helps entrepreneurs and business leaders clarify who they are, stand out in their industry, and grow their businesses. She is the author of Let's Get Visible and shares insights on branding, visibility, and business growth.Resources and linksConnect with Sapna Pieroux on LinkedInSapna's book: Let's Get VisibleSapna's platform: BrandVisions.aiSubscribe to John Ball's LinkedIn newsletter: Serious About SpeakingListener takeawayIf your work deserves more attention than it is currently getting, the answer may not be to become louder, stranger, or more online. It may be to become clearer, more consistent, and more intentional in how you show up.CHAPTERS00:00 Show Introduction01:17 Meet Sapna Pieroux01:50 Brand Clarity Framework03:42 Visualize Your Brand06:06 Customer Vision Legacy06:59 Brand Versus Branding10:34 Curated Authentic Persona14:02 Values And Trust Signals15:10 Who You Associate With17:16 Building Reputation Visibility18:21 Do Say See Alignment18:51 Consistency Builds Trust19:51 Values And North Star21:09 Study Aspirational Brands22:00 Repeat The Message22:50 Market Need Disconnect24:31 Fab Brand Aha Moments27:39 Start Small Engage Social29:39 Beyond Follower Metrics33:11 Role Models And Inspiration35:35 Where To Connect Next36:21 Closing Takeaway RepeatVisit https://strategic-speaker.scoreapp.com to take the 2-minute Strategic Speaking Business Audit and find out what's blocking you from getting more bookings, re-bookings, referrals and bigger fees. There's a special surprise gift for everyone who completes the quiz.Want to get coached for free on the show? Fill in the form https://forms.gle/mo4xYkEiCjqtz9yP6, and if we think your challenge could help others, we'll invite you on.For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email john@presentinfluence.com or find me on LinkedInYou can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluenceThanks for listening. Rating the show 5* on Spotify helps their algo recommend the show, so please take a moment to follow the show and leave a rating.

If you've ever let someone go in their first 90 days and thought "another bad hire" — this episode is going to challenge that story. The real reason your hires aren't working out probably has less to do with them and a lot more to do with what's happening before they ever find their footing.Listen in to hear:The surprising parallel between your customer experience and your employee onboardingWhy the first 90 days are 100% your responsibility as a leader — and why that's actually good newsWhat most small business owners get wrong about onboarding talented peopleWhy the better the hire, the more onboarding they actually needHow to stop living in the echo chamber of "employees these days" and start taking ownership

Jesus didn't just preach truth—He cared deeply for the people He led.In the final episode of the season, Austin Ryan and Lane Wood look to Jesus as the ultimate example of soul care and leadership. By examining key moments from the Gospels, they uncover how Jesus taught, served, rested, corrected, empowered, and loved His team.This episode explores:How Jesus invested deeply in peopleWhy compassion drove His leadershipHow He balanced mission and careWhat modern leaders can copy from His exampleWhy soul care has always been God's designIf you lead people anywhere, this episode reframes leadership through the life of Jesus.Watch the VIDEO Podcast HEREDid you enjoy this episode? Do us a favor and share with worship leaders & pastors around you! Also, leave a rating and review so it makes it easier for other worship leaders to find us! Follow Us on Facebook and Instagram for more content on worship leading every week. The Worship Catalyst Podcast is produced by Worship Catalyst. A non-profit ministry that serves churches by training, mentoring and coaching worship leaders and their teams. For more information about Worship Catalyst or for more resources to help you become a better worship leader, visit worshipcatalyst.com.

In Episode 85 of The Freedom Factory, Brandon Cunningham breaks down one of the most overlooked—but critical—skills in building a successful business: clarity of direction.If people aren't joining you, it's not because they don't want opportunity—it's because they don't know where you're going.In this episode, Brandon shares a powerful shift that separates amateurs from professionals in network marketing and entrepreneurship. Instead of leading with products or services, the highest performers lead with vision. They clearly communicate where they're going—and invite others to come with them.Through real-life examples, including a powerful airplane analogy and personal stories from his own journey, Brandon explains why people are naturally drawn to certainty, confidence, and direction.You'll learn:Why most people struggle to build momentum in their businessThe difference between selling a product and leading with visionHow to create an invite that actually attracts peopleWhy clarity about your goals is the key to growthHow confidence and consistency build belief in othersIf you've ever felt like you're working hard but not getting the traction you want, this episode will help you identify what's missing—and how to fix it.#thefreedomfactory #movingfamiliesforward #networkmarketing #entrepreneurmindset #financialfreedom #salestraining #leadershipdevelopment #mlmtips #businessgrowth #mindsetshift #successprinciplesReady to transform your mindset and achieve your goals? Subscribe now to "Freedom Factory" podcast and never miss an episode!

What does it really look like to live out the love of Jesus in everyday life?In this inspiring and often hilarious conversation, Willow sits down with bestselling author, attorney, and founder of Love Does, Bob Goff. Known for his joyful spirit and unconventional approach to faith, Bob shares stories and wisdom about living a life that moves from the sidelines to the field—where love becomes something we do, not just something we talk about.Bob reflects on the power of availability, why influence matters, and how taking a genuine interest in people can transform relationships. Through stories about answering phone calls from strangers, building friendships across the world, and helping others pursue their dreams, he challenges us to live courageously and intentionally.He also shares a powerful spiritual practice of looking into both the “eye of forgiveness” and the “eye of responsibility” in Jesus—reminding us that faith invites both grace and growth.This episode will leave you encouraged to live boldly, love deeply, and take your faith off the bleachers and onto the field.In This Episode, You'll Hear AboutWhy Bob spends nights at Disneyland giving strangers a shortcut to the front of the lineMoving from watching life to actively participating in itThe difference between controlling outcomes and influencing peopleWhy being available might be one of the most powerful ways to love othersThe importance of taking a genuine interest in people's storiesAbout Bob GoffBob Goff is a New York Times bestselling author, attorney, and founder of the nonprofit Love Does. Known for his contagious joy and practical approach to faith, Bob has inspired millions through books like Love Does and his global work advocating for justice, education, and opportunity. His life message is simple but powerful: love isn't just something we say—it's something we do.https://wecollide.net/books/collide/https://wecollide.net/conferences/Follow Willow: Website | Instagram | Facebook

In this episode, we unpack a burning conviction: there is a river, the Holy Spirit, poured out because of the finished work of Jesus. And that river is meant to flow through ordinary believers into their marriages, families, neighborhoods, and cities.We talk about:What revival really is (and where it actually beginsThe gospel as the power source of true discipleshipWhy the home may be the most underutilized weapon in the Great CommissionHouse-to-house discipleship in Acts 2Big gatherings vs. small gatherings and why we need bothHow you can start with just 10 peopleWhy you don't need a platform to fulfill your callingIf you've felt numb, apathetic, or like you're waiting for permission to step into more: this is your permission.The river is flowing.The Great Commission is still ours.And revival might be closer than you think.Join us weekly on Zoom for Gospel Hour on Wednesdays at 9a CST here:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9657760302Find a Gospel Night near you here.Click here to grow the Braveheart Garden.Send a textSupport the show

Welcome to the Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher Podcast, hosted by Maurice Harker — a faith-based resource for individuals and couples seeking stronger marriages, deeper self-mastery, and practical gospel-centered healing.Important note: This podcast and its programs are not officially affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They are created by people who strive to live its teachings and apply them to real-life challenges.In this episode of the Spiritual Psychology Masterclass, Maurice explores one of the most powerful truths of the gospel:You are never too far gone for a new beginning.Drawing from recent conference teachings and real clinical experience, Maurice addresses the lie that tells people it's “too late” — whether in dating, marriage, repentance, or personal growth.You'll learn:Why hopelessness is one of the adversary's most effective tacticsHow to invite Christ into places where change feels impossibleThe difference between healthy boundaries and giving up on peopleWhy repentance is a process, not a finish lineHow to stop blaming others while still honoring your own safetyWhy emotional security must be rooted in God, not other humansHow fresh starts can change old mindsets, habits, and negative patternsWhy Christ never tires of offering new beginningsMaurice also discusses the delicate balance between accountability and compassion, especially in dating and marriage repair, and explains how healing often begins when we stop believing the story that we are broken beyond repair.If you're feeling stuck, discouraged, or tempted to believe that change is no longer possible — this episode offers clarity, hope, and practical perspective.For deeper gospel-centered training, visit lazaruslectures.com or life-changingservices.org to explore Marriage Repair Workshops and Lazarus Lectures.

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What if your fundraising challenges aren't about effort, but about design?In this episode, I break down six indicators that your fundraising strategy may be quietly underperforming. If your team feels tired, campaigns feel heavier every time, or growth has plateaued despite working harder, this conversation will give you clarity. I unpack the hidden signs I see in nonprofit teams: overreliance on a few people, waiting instead of inviting, campaign cold starts, stalled monthly giving, and measuring success by campaign rather than by donor. This episode is about momentum, alignment, and designing a fundraising engine that compounds instead of resets. If you've ever said “we've tried everything,” this one is for you.Topics:Why “we've tried everything” is often a strategy design issueThe difference between momentum problems and donor problemsWorking harder vs. working with leverageThe danger of relying on the same few peopleWhy waiting instead of inviting stalls growthCold-start campaigns and donor churnWhy monthly giving fails without primingMeasuring success per donor vs. per campaignStrategy hopping vs. shared operating systemsDesigning fundraising systems that compound over timeFor a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here. Live March 4th - REGISTER HEREResources: Easy Emails For Impact™: The $5K+ Fundraising Campaign System Purpose & Profit Club® Fundraising + Marketing Accelerator The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser's Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more. May contain affiliate links

Everybody wants God's favor. But most people misunderstand what it actually looks like.In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface break down one of the most misunderstood ideas in Christianity — favor — and why it's not about getting everything you want, winning every time, or avoiding difficulty.Using stories from Scripture — Noah, Joseph, David, and others — they unpack a truth that flips common thinking upside down: God's favor doesn't mean life is easy. Sometimes favor looks like being a slave… building a boat while everyone mocks you… or walking through a season you didn't ask for.This episode explores:The difference between luck and favorWhy you can't manipulate God — but you can align with HimHow favor comes from wanting what God wantsWhat it means to have a heart oriented toward GodThe difference between favor with God and favor with peopleWhy character, faithfulness, and integrity create influence over timeHow true favor grows when you let go of control and step into God's flowGarrett and Nick explain that favor is not God bending to your plan — it's God stooping down to help you fulfill His plan for your life.When your heart aligns with God's purpose, the board starts to tilt. Doors open. Opportunities appear. Not because life becomes easier — but because you're finally moving in the direction you were designed for.Favor isn't about getting your way.It's about getting on God's way — and discovering that it's better.Join a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

Welcome to the Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher Podcast, hosted by Maurice Harker — a faith-based resource for individuals and couples seeking stronger marriages, deeper self-mastery, and practical gospel-centered healing.Important note: This podcast and its programs are not officially affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They are created by people who strive to live its teachings and apply them to real-life challenges.In this episode, Maurice teaches how to build spiritual unity inside imperfect teams — whether in marriage, family, church callings, or personal projects.You'll learn:Why being on a team naturally improves follow-through and accountabilityHow to foster spiritual chemistry instead of criticism or controlWhy compassion matters when teammates make mistakesHow revelation often comes through unexpected peopleWhy discovering the goodness in others changes everythingHow to create shared spiritual experiences that invite guidance from GodWhy humility opens the door to miracles in relationshipsHow to stop expecting perfection and start enjoying progressMaurice also shares powerful stories from his mission and professional experience showing how God works through ordinary people — and why learning to recognize divine effort in others transforms marriages and teams.If you're trying to heal relationships, strengthen unity, and stop carrying everything alone, this episode will give you perspective, language, and practical tools you can apply immediately.For deeper gospel-centered training, visit lazaruslectures.com or life-changingservices.org to explore Marriage Repair Workshops and Lazarus Lectures.

In this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, I sit down with Dr. Joe Lex, a retired emergency medicine physician and historian who's turning overlooked lives into unforgettable stories. Dr. Lex joins us to talk about his book All Bones Considered and his podcast work centered around Laurel Hill Cemetery, where history isn't just dates and names, it's real people with real impact. We get into:Why “unknown” people often have the wildest, most inspiring storiesThe Marion Stokes story (700,000+ hours of recorded TV news saved for the future)“Commando Mary” and how she used radio to rally women during WWIIHow research turns into storytelling that actually moves peopleWhy culture loses something dangerous when it stops listening to the pastA sharp take on AI: the “rough edges” are where the real creativity livesPractical life advice for young people: build stability first, then take bigger swingsDr. Lex also shares how proceeds support Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery, and where people can find the book and his shows (search the titles: All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories and Biographical Bites from Bala). If you like conversations about purpose, history, resilience, and stories that deserve daylight, this one's for you.https://allbonesconsidered.com/Subscribe for more interviews that inspire you to live with intention and regain your focus.#IAmRefocusedRadio #Podcast #History #Storytelling #LaurelHill #Authors #Purpose #BlackHistoryMonth #PhiladelphiaHistory #DrJoeLexBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time. 

Brad Stulberg returns to the show to share lessons from his newest book, The Way of Excellence.In this episode, Brad joins Andrew Coates to explore what excellence actually means for everyday people — not elite performers chasing perfection, but normal humans trying to live well, work with purpose, and avoid burning out in a noisy, overstimulating world.This conversation unpacks the difference between happiness and fulfillment, the dangers of optimizing life around comfort and dopamine, and why choosing meaningful stress is often the path to a better life.THIS EPISODE COVERS:What “excellence” looks like for everyday peopleHow to set up your environment to support excellenceThe critical difference between happiness and fulfillmentProblems with the Happiness Industrial ComplexWhy bypassing the pursuit of instant happiness mattersWhy stress with purpose is better than stress avoidanceWhat “Internet Brain” is and why it is harmfulWhat Zombie Burnout is and how it sneaks up on peopleWhy progress often feels mystical rather than linearThe role of community in sustained excellenceAnd much moreBrad's new book The Way of Excellence is available now, everywhere books are sold.Instagram: @bradstulbergCHAPTERS00:40 Defining Excellence02:16 Fulfillment vs. Happiness04:55 The Happiness Tube Hypothetical10:12 Choosing Meaningful Stress11:43 The Role of Stress in Growth21:33 Personal Reflections on Deadlifting25:17 The Mystical Journey of Progress27:08 The Addictive Nature of Feedback27:18 The Mystery of Mastery27:35 Golf and the Flow State27:55 Variable Reinforcement and Gambling28:41 Periodization for Life29:40 The Value of Novel Ideas in Books33:46 Setting Up an Environment for Excellence35:28 The Impact of Community on Success39:39 Zombie Burnout Explained40:56 Finding Purpose in Work and Life44:25 The Dangers of Internet Brain46:36 Reflections on the Pandemic47:38 Conclusion and Book RecommendationsSUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode helped you rethink success, fulfillment, or how you relate to stress, you can support the show by:Subscribing and checking out more episodesSharing it on social media (tag me — I will respond)Sending it to someone who feels successful but unfulfilledFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCESRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJust Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10 percent off)https://justbitememeals.com/MacrosFirst – FREE Premium TrialDownload MacrosFirstDuring setup, answer: How did you hear about us?Type: ANDREWKNKG Bags (15 percent off)https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676Versa Gripps (discount link)https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC – FREE 90 Day Trial (2 steps)Go to: https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive (or email trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know Andrew sent you

Build a stronger, more connected relationship with Paired for 25% off a yearly plan plus a 7-day free trial. @pairedapp  Chronic depression can wreck relationships—friends, family, coworkers, and especially romantic partners. But I don't believe it's inevitable that you end up alone.In this video, I share the highest-conviction strategies I've learned (through a lot of trial and error) for building relationships that can survive depressive episodes—without turning your partner into your therapist or expecting people to read your mind.You'll learn:Why disclosure matters (and how it protects your relationships)What to say when you're in an episode, not just “I have depression”How depression creates a filter that distorts how you interpret peopleWhy relational anhedonia can make you feel detached from people you loveHow to avoid making relationship decisions from a depressive stateWhy appreciation of effort matters even when “nothing helps”How prompts, reminders, and structure can keep connection aliveIf you're in the middle of a rough season: you're not broken, and you're not unlovable. Your brain is doing what depressed brains do. The goal is to build relationships that don't collapse every time the weather changes.If my podcast has helped, my new book, The Light Between the Leaves, goes even deeperNext Steps:

If you have a big vision and you're secretly exhausted trying to carry it alone, this conversation is for you.Because the fastest way to kill a brilliant idea is not lack of money, lack of time, or lack of talent.It's trying to be the hero.Today, I'm breaking down the leadership shift that turns ideas into movements and burnout into freedom. This is about how to build with people, not for them, and why that distinction changes everything.If you're building a business, a nonprofit, a community, or a new initiative and you want it to grow without consuming your life, this episode will give you the framework.What You'll LearnThe fatal flaw of the “hero entrepreneur” and why it creates burnout instead of freedomThe difference between building for people and building with peopleWhy delegating tasks creates dependency, but inviting ownership creates momentumThe Vision Gathering method and how to use it to create real collaborationWhen you tell people what to do, you get compliance.When you invite them into creation, you get commitment.This episode shows you how to stop being the bottleneck and start being the visionary who creates space for others to step into leadership with you.That's how movements are built.That's how freedom is created.And that's how your vision starts serving your life instead of consuming it.Stop being the hero.Start being the leader who empowers others to create with you.Press play if you're ready to stop carrying it all and start building something that actually lasts.Join Word Bootcamp: My brand-new ONE TIME ONLY LIVE ON ZOOM, 4-week workshop to build the muscle of your word so that your word is law in the universe. This is where your self-trust gets rebuilt from the ground up. Spaces arelimited, so grab your spot NOW.wordbootcamp.comConnect With JosselyneWebsite: beunmessablewith.comInstagram: @beunmessablewith