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Summary In this episode of the Driving Change podcast, host Jeff Bloomfield sits down with Joseph Johnson, founder of Change Course Ministries, to explore a powerful journey of redemption and transformation. Joseph shares how he overcame personal failure and incarceration to create a ministry that helps others rebuild their lives. Learn actionable tips on how to embrace second chances, build a supportive community, and offer intentional encouragement that can lead to profound life changes. Why Listen? If you're looking to be inspired by real-life stories of transformation, this episode is for you. Discover how the power of grace, forgiveness, and community can change lives—including yours. You'll walk away with practical advice on how to apply these principles to your own journey, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in personal growth, leadership, and making a positive impact. What You'll Learn: The Power of Redemption: How to turn life's lowest points into a foundation for growth. Building a Supportive Community: Strategies to surround yourself with people who uplift and encourage. Embracing Second Chances: Why second chances matter and how to offer them effectively. Intentional Encouragement: Simple, actionable ways to make a positive impact on others. Living with Purpose: How to find meaning through service and helping others. Call to Action: Listen to this episode to learn how you can embrace the power of grace, build a supportive community, and offer second chances that lead to life-changing transformations.  Visit change-course.org to get involved or learn more about how you can make a difference. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 08:07 From Pit to Promise: Joseph's Transformation 13:17 The Power of Community and Support 20:11 Building Change Course and Creating Sustainable Impact 26:58 Life-Changing Stories from Change Course Participants 29:23 Breaking Cycles and Changing Narratives 38:34 Getting Involved and Making a Difference 41:09 The Importance of Loving Your Neighbor

Meet Richard Edelman, the president and CEO of Edelman Communications, a global marketing firm. Richard's life was on the right track from an early age. Then, just one month before graduating from Harvard Business School and with a plan to work as an assistant product manager at Playtex, Richard's father called and asked him to work for the family business. Forty-six years later, Richard is now the proud head of this world-renowned, family-owned business. “I haven't just loved it. I've thrived in it,” he says. While he's made some mistakes along the way, Richard reminds us that “If you don't try and fail forward, you'll never get ahead.”What You Will Learn:Why every action and person should be measured by ability, dependability, integrity, and purposeHow humble leadership adds to self-confidenceThe most underrated aspect of creating and maintaining a broad networkInsights into leading from the front and how that inspires trustJoin us for this insightful episode, where you'll learn the best-kept secrets to leadership from a man who has led a successful global communications firm for decades. Richard draws on Dale Carnegie's principles in his work, saying that Carnegie teaches the “forging of close personal ties that matters more than ever.” Richard's advice will leave you inspired and ready to become who you've always wanted to be. Listen today, and you'll be a better leader tomorrow. Please rate and review this Episode!We'd love to hear from you! Leaving a review helps us ensure we deliver content that resonates with you. Your feedback can inspire others to join our Take Command: A Dale Carnegie Podcast community & benefit from the leadership insights we share.

This episode is brought to you by Patrice's program, Command the Stage. Patrice welcomes another graduate of her Command the Stage program today, this time Jameelah Watkins-Mallett! Jameelah is an inspiring serial entrepreneur and interior designer, and as part of our Give Voice to Truth month, she and Patrice explore the transformative power of sharing personal stories and embracing one's authentic self.  Tune in as Jameelah recounts how her struggles, including a divorce and the loss of her daughter, led her to embrace her voice and purpose. Through Patrice's Command the Stage program, she learned to overcome her fear of public speaking and use her personal experiences to connect deeply with others. Questions to Ask Yourself: How can embracing your personal story help you find purpose and fulfillment in your career? In what ways can sharing your experiences, even if you are not fully healed, benefit both yourself and others? How might you overcome self-doubt and step out of your comfort zone to pursue new opportunities? What role does community and authenticity play in achieving personal and professional growth? How can you use the principles of radical action and alignment to make changes in your life? Resources Mentioned: FREE Training - Speak with Purpose: How to Move Any Audience to Transformation Anytime VIP Private Intensive Mentorship Day Command the Stage Redefining Wealth - “Bless Thy Enemy: They Just Aren't Worth the Energy” Jameela's Facebook Page Jameelah's Instagram Page The Case Conference's Instagram Page   How to Redefine Wealth for Yourself

This episode is brought to you by our FREE Training, Speak with Purpose.   Listen in this week as Patrice explores the power of “giving voice to your truth” and how it can truly transform your personal and professional life! She discusses how being honest with ourselves and communicating our truths can help establish trust and open doors to incredible but otherwise undiscovered opportunities. Patrice shares how her first speaking engagement in the Steve Harvey organization flopped and how overcoming that obstacle prepared her to become the “Money Maven” of the Steve Harvey Morning Show. The concept of the “3Ds” - disrupt, dismantle, and deposit - turned everything around and became a part of her framework for effective communication.  Whether you struggle to voice your truth in personal and/or professional situations, this episode offers some actionable insights into helping you elevate your voice!   Questions to Ask Yourself: How often do you speak your truth in your personal and professional life? What prevents you from giving voice to your truth in various aspects of your life? How can you begin to trust and use your voice more effectively in your interactions? What limiting beliefs might be holding you back from speaking confidently? What personal stories or experiences can you share to connect with and inspire your audience?   Resources Mentioned: FREE Training - Speak with Purpose: How to Move Any Audience to Transformation Anytime VIP Private Intensive Mentorship Day   How to Redefine Wealth for Yourself

Every now and then I come across someone I hear about or notice online or through other contacts and I think "I need to know this person." That's how I felt about this week's guest Adrienne Ross. We share so many interests: leadership, speaking, we're both authors, we're both podcasters, we're both former journalists, we're both English majors, and, probably most importantly, we're both huge fans of the WNBA ("the W") and the Indiana Fever, thanks to Caitlin Clark. Now a resident of Southeast Missouri, Adrienne is the author of an inspirational book entitled Push Your Way to Purpose: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You're Meant to Be. Filled with stories from her own life, it provides tools to help people fulfill their purpose. Adrienne is also the author of two illustrated books of humorous quotations and stories, #AuntAlma Unleashed: Old, Bold, and Out of Control and #AuntAlma: Raisin' a Little Hell Heaven on Earth. Both are filled with common sense, comedy—and a little bit of chaos—straight from her real-life aunt, Alma Ross. Through Adrienne Ross Communications, Adrienne speaks at schools, churches, and national and international service organization conferences. She facilitates empowerment workshops and conducts seminars based on Push Your Way to Purpose. She also teaches courses via her online school, ARC Academy. As a John Maxwell-certified speaker, trainer, and coach, Adrienne offers presentations, keynote addresses, and coaching, providing leadership training, inspiration, guidance, and accountability to groups and individuals. During this conversation, we share our perspectives and our opinions about everything from leadership to basketball to politics, as well as some of the mechanics of podcasting. The Adrienne Ross Show is her podcast on podcast platforms and YouTube. You can find more about her at AdrienneRossCom.com.

How do you break free from society's invisible barriers around you? Explore the inspiring journey with host Jerome Myers as he delves into a candid conversation with Bobby Castro, a self-made billionaire who transformed his life from a ninth-grade dropout to a towering figure in entrepreneurship. In this insightful discussion, Jerome and Bobby unpack the power of breaking free from limiting beliefs and generational patterns to forge a legacy of success. They delve into how obsession fueled Bobby's self-education and how spirituality and intentionality dramatically shaped his path.  Discover the crucial strategies to escape the societal 'crab bucket' and learn how these insights can propel your life to new heights. Don't miss this episode if you're eager to learn about achieving personal greatness and resilience. Tune in to hear how Bobby's journey can inspire your path to success. [00:00 - 07:55] Unshackling from the Crab Bucket Escaping Limitation: Bobby introduces the concept of the "crab bucket" to illustrate how societal constraints can hold us back Foundation of Success: Exploring Bobby's challenges and the early mindset shifts crucial for his journey Meet Your Host and Theme: Jerome sets the stage for the episode, outlining its focus and expectations [07:56 - 15:59] From Dropout to Billionaire Defying the Odds: Bobby shares his transformation from being a ninth-grade dropout to creating a billion-dollar enterprise The Power of Genuine Connections: The significance of trust and transparency in building relationships Sustained Energy for Life: Bobby discusses how he maintains high energy and positivity naturally [16:00 - 23:44] Spiritual Awakening and Rebirth Moments of Clarity: Bobby details personal experiences that led him to embrace spirituality and its impact Family as Catalyst: How family interactions and events sparked deeper spiritual explorations [23:45 - 32:03] Mastering the Business Chessboard Strategic Moves: Unpacking Bobby's key business decisions and his ventures into real estate that fueled his financial success Wealth Philosophy: Insights into Bobby's approach to money, risk, and investment strategies [32:04 - 39:49] Crafting a Legacy of Intention Breaking Cycles: The importance of overcoming generational patterns to establish a new legacy Living with Purpose: How aligning daily actions with life goals leads to profound and sustained success [39:50 - 53:58] Reflections and Pathways Forward Key Takeaways: Recap of the transformative lessons from Bobby's life and their relevance to the audience Looking Ahead: Advice from Bobby on staying true to oneself and focusing on essential life values amidst chaos Key Quotes: “The power of compounding is significant; everything big starts small, yet many people want to skip that process.” - Bobby Castro "Obsession is a requirement for being self-taught." - Bobby Castro Connect with Bobby! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-castro/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/officialbobbycastro LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to expand their business growth by sharing this episode or listening to our previous episodes. Dreamcatchers is a welcoming group focused on personal growth rather than fitting into a specific demographic. It attracts a diverse crowd from various backgrounds and ages, united by the desire to achieve more. Learn more at https://exittoexcellence.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by our FREE Training, Speak with Purpose.   Join Patrice this week as she highlights the significance of giving voice to one's truth, challenging us to consider the personal and professional costs of not using our voice. She explores how silence can impact relationships and goals and draws insight from studies showing that many people feel unheard and misunderstood, highlighting the necessity of being honest with oneself before advocating for oneself on an external level. Patrice also illustrates how being truthful and being transparent can help build trust, leading to both meaningful connections as well as personal growth.    Questions to Ask Yourself: What is not using your voice costing you both personally and professionally? How has staying silent affected your relationships and your ability to achieve your goals? What fears prevent you from expressing your truth? How would your life be different if you communicated with boldness and authenticity? Listen until the end and apply Patrice's guidance to have your own Redefining Wealth breakthrough. Resources Mentioned: FREE Training - Speak with Purpose: How to Move Any Audience to Transformation Anytime Patrice Washington: Ladies ask for the raise (from STEVE HARVEY) VIP Private Intensive Mentorship Day   How to Redefine Wealth for Yourself

Welcome to another enriching episode of Sacred Changemakers. Today, we journey into the depths of inner practices and community building with our special guest, Ben Katt.Ben is a meditation teacher, transformation coach, and speaker. He is the author of ‘The Way Home: Discovering the Hero's Journey to Wholeness at Midlife', a book that helps guide people on their inner journey, in transition, and at midlife. Ben helps people develop vibrant inner lives to experience greater fulfillment, purpose, and connection in life, work, and relationships. He was an ordained minister for over a decade, teaches meditation in prison, and volunteers as a hospice companion. He lives in Milwaukee, WI, with his wife and three children.Join me as I uncover Ben's profound wisdom from his experiences as a hospice companion, chaplain, and meditator working with prison inmates. We dive deeply into many threads that are alive for us as sacred changemakers, from a quest for wholeness to discussing the importance of facing our own mortality, shedding life's protective masks, and embracing midlife transitions not as a crisis but as an exciting call to adventure.Ben shares his personal story of reconnection and the small daily practices that have guided him toward authenticity and inner stillness. You will hear how his integrative approach merges spiritual principles with coaching and how meditation transforms lives in state prisons. This episode promises to guide you on your path to wholeness, offering practical insights and inspiring stories to help you reconnect with your true self. So, tune in, and be prepared to embark on your hero's journey to wholeness.Key TakeawaysBen's experiences of feeling burnt out, losing his identity, and seeking purposeHow to create small daily practices for healingThe significance of your inner stillness guiding choices in business and lifeThe impact of teaching meditation and restorative justice in prisonsFacing mortality and assisting in the end-of-life processMemorable Quote“The most important thing we can do is access the true self, the stillness within. Beneath all the layers there's this calm, steady, stillness. It lies at the center between striving and squandering”—Ben KattEpisode Resources:Ben's Linkedin ProfileBen's WebsiteBOOK: The Way HomeSacredChangemakers.comOur Sacred CommunityJayne's WebsiteJayne Warrilow on LinkedinThank you to our sponsor:A huge thank you to our Inner Circle members, podcast sponsors, and extended Sacred Changemakers community, all of whom are visible on our website and helping us make a global impact aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.If you would like to support our show:Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and other podcast platforms. We would be SO grateful.Sacred Changemakers is a transformation company that believes in change for good. We partner with changemakers (coaches, consultants, speakers, authors, business owners, leaders, and conscious humans) who want to build a business

Join Pastor Adam Burton from Central Baptist Church in Maysville, Kentucky, as he delivers a powerful sermon titled 'Bring Christ to Your Daily Grind.' In this inspiring message, Pastor Burton encourages us to see our workplaces, schools, and retirement as mission fields where we can shine the light of Christ. Discover practical ways to live out your faith in every area of your life and make a lasting impact. Whether you're heading to work, back to school, or enjoying retirement, this sermon will challenge and equip you to be intentional in your daily walk with Christ. Let's learn how to transform the mundane into the divine and bring the hope of Jesus to those around us.

What does it take to stand firm in your convictions when facing overwhelming opposition and personal loss?In episode 449, host Zack Knight sits down with Lindsey Graham, known as the Patriot Barbie, to discuss her remarkable journey from a successful salon owner to a prominent conservative voice. Lindsey shares her experience of defying COVID-19 lockdowns, facing intense backlash, and ultimately reinventing herself. Her story is one of resilience, faith, and seizing unexpected opportunities in the face of adversity.[00:00 - 13:35] From Salon Chair to Political BattlegroundLindsey's background as a non-political personHow COVID-19 lockdowns threatened her livelihood and years of hard workThe unexpected political spotlight that came from standing up for her business[13:36 - 18:59] Defying the Mob: Lindsey's Stand Against Threats and BacklashViolent threats and community backlash faced for keeping her salon openOrganizing protection for her business and others in SalemThe personal and professional cost of her defiance[19:00 - 26:14] Losing Everything but Gaining PurposeLindsey's loss of business, home, and identity as a successful entrepreneurFinding strength in faith during the darkest momentsViewing losses as part of a greater plan for her life[26:15 - 30:14] Embracing a New Path and PurposeHow faith helped Lindsey see opportunity in her challengesThe process of exploring new career pathsUnexpected political connections opening doors to new opportunities[30:15 - 33:39] Crafting a Legacy: Authenticity and Bold Voice in ActionLindsey's current multiple businesses and public speaking careerHer aim to leave a legacy of authenticity and using her voice for truthEncouraging others to seize opportunities without knowing the end resultKey Quotes:"You can seize the moment and seize the opportunity without knowing why." - Lindsey GrahamConnect with The Patriot Barbie: Website: https://patriotbarbie.com/Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or click here to listen to our previous episodes.The Tactical Leader is powered by Advancing the Line for Veterans, a 501c3 supporting veteran entrepreneurship. If you or someone you know is passionate about supporting the veteran community, please head over to ATLVets.org and get involved!If you want to learn how to build a better business, you can connect with me at ZackAKnight.com. You can connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or join Our BATL Space and become part of the community.

Small Biz Matters: People, Policy, Purpose ~ Episode #237 Broadcast date: 18th June 2024 Host: Alexi Boyd, Small Business Advocate & Policy Advisor Guest: Will Day, Deputy Commissioner Small Business at Australian Taxation Office We are pleased to be joined on Small Biz Matters by those in government who are really at the coalface of supporting small business. Today we welcome Will Day, Assistant Commissioner in charge of small business at the Australian Tax Office. So why did we ask the ATO on the program you may ask? Well, as difficult as it may be, whilst small businesses struggle to keep their doors open in the current economic climate, it's also important that they continue to work on meeting their obligations. We all know that tax and compliance is difficult and unnecessary burden on small business but it is also critical ensuring that small businesses a vital role in the economy. But whilst we all struggle with compliance and making sure everything is in order there is a group of businesses who do the wrong thing; making it unfair and inequitable for the rest of us. The ATO takes a considered and careful approach when dealing with small businesses, doing their best to really understanding what they're going through. Critical to this is their relationship with the advisor community and associations who speak openly and frankly about what their small businesses; and how the policy burden can be better administered by the ATO to make the process as simple as possible. So let's have a listen to what Will Day has to say about the way they support, work with advisors, the latest digital developments on the ATO website and what they're doing to stamp out software that gives some small businesses and unfair advantage. PEOPLE - How does the tax office engage with the small business industry groups and associations to understand the needs of small businesses and the best way to support their members to meet their tax obligations? How important is it to engage with advisors, and is that a different conversation?  POLICY - What are your current priorities which the ATO developing with these groups to refine and make fit for purpose for small business? "The new Commissioner mentioned at the COSBOA summit the amount of collectable debt is now at over $50 billion. 65% of all collectable debt owed relates to small business and 74% of that relates to activity statements. What's your message to small businesses listening today who have a debt with the ATO and are not sure what they should do?" PURPOSE - How does the ATO work with other government departments and regulators to streamline processes and make it easier and lessen the reporting burden on small businesses? Are there any new tech developments in the pipeline? With over 25 years' experience in the Australian Taxation Office, Will Day has performed many senior roles leading its support to client experiences. As ATO Deputy Commissioner for Small Business, Will is focused on helping small business owners get things right from the start by making it easier to comply with their tax and superannuation obligations as well as helping to improve overall business literacy and skills through education.  Will has responsibility for delivering a program of work that is focused on collaborating with partners to design a digital-first approach to make it easier for small businesses meet their obligations. Will is also focused on making sure there is a level playing field for the vast majority of small businesses that do pay their fair share by looking closely at activities in the shadow economy.   Prior to his current role, Will had senior roles focused on improving the quality of the ATO's technical public advice and guidance as well as roles supporting the integrity of the tax and superannuation systems. To find out more go to: ATO Small Business Newsroom

Ros is back for another episode on Human Design. If you missed the first one, then be sure to listen to episode #46 to get a basic understand of HD and how we can raise healthy, well-adjusted kids and support their unique nature rather than trying to force behaviours and qualities that innately are not theirs.In this episode, we get into HD and business, finding your purpose and how to form strong partnerships. There are many fascinating tidbits that come up in this interview, so be sure to listen to the whole thing!Before listening to this episode, go to https://mybodygraph.com/ , enter your particulars, and follow along with your chart in front of you. You will learn some fascinating insights!In this episode, Ros shares with us:How HD allows you to see on paper who you came here to beHow HD is a snapshot of where we were at the time of our birth and the imprint of the celestial objects based on where they were at the timeThe 5 'types' in HDThe strategy for GeneratorsHow Manifestors are the only type that is meant to get an idea and go with itHow Projectors are meant to be invited to have their knowledge invited out of themHow Reflectors reflect back to us what is going on for usThe Reflector strategy... hint, don't rush a Reflector when it comes to major decisions!How knowing the design of your children leads to a whole new understanding of how to relate to themTactics for idea generation for Generators who need to respond to something outside of themselvesHow it is extremely important for Generator types to do something that lights them upThe importance of why Projectors need to be constantly working on their vibeA word on Reflectors (1% of the population)The not-self theme of the ReflectorHow Reflectors can be used as a 'barometer'What 'emotionally defined' means and how those are defined this way need to ride out their 'emotional wave' before making bigger decisionsHow partnerships can be optimizedHow your HD chart can give you insight as to your life's purposeHow your Neptune numbers show you what you are here to do to serve humanity and get compensated for itHow often Projectors struggle working for someone elseA quick review of strategies and authourities for each typeMore on authourities (see video link below for a broader explanation)What it means when your 'will centre' is undefined (white) and how it affects how you price your offeringsWhy doing what many of the highly successful entrepreneurs are telling you to do for your business growth may not be workingSome specific gates and what they mean if defined or undefined (super interesting!)The other charts involved in HDThe Solar Return chart - how it tells you what energy is coming at you for the coming yearHow to find Ros and all her offerings, free and paidRos's last word on the power of understanding who you are from the perspective of HDand more of course!Check out my store page for discounts on various products at: https://www.sovereigncollective.org/shop/How to find Ros: Website: https://findyournaturalgroove.com/You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@RosIsbelHumanDesignInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/findyournaturalgroove/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FindYourNaturalGrooveRos's video on Authourities: https://youtu.be/boWzz8cf-Cw?si=QGnQ1KcZAYz8vQngGet your free chart here: https://mybodygraph.com/If you like what you heard here then please share! This podcast is being censored so it depends on people like you to spread the word.----------------------------------------------------------Are you concerned about the future of our children?The world needs more conscious parents. Stop raising children who need to recover from their childhoods! Get your online program chock full of interviews with world renowned experts here:http://www.sovereigncollective.org/gettheguideEmail me: sascha at sovereigncollective dot org

If you're ready to unleash your purpose in this one-and-only life, then it's time for you to learn about the power of finding your people. God created you with purpose, and you are not expected to go it alone!Episode HighlightsLiving in your Purpose - God called you to something, but He didn't call you to go through it alone.The importance of having people that provide accountability, grace, understanding, and that push to live intentionallyHow and where to find friends who will walk this journey with youGoing beyond the surface - the importance of deep connections and meaningful friendships in fulfilling your purposeHow to take the next steps for finding and growing these friendshipsResources MentionedFree Coffee Chat with Rachel1:1 Coaching ServicesRelated Episodes / You Might Also LikeEpisode 3 - Encouragement for the Woman Who is Drowning in OverwhelmEpisode 16 - Embracing Your Season of MotherhoodEpisode 26 - Conquering Your Insecurities with Jenn SchultzEpisode 40 - Pursuing Purpose with Rebecca George Connect with RachelWebsite: racheldbaker.comInstagram: @rachel.d.baker Email: rachel@racheldbaker.comRead it on the blogSome of the links I share are affiliate links, and I will earn a commission if you go through them to make a purchase. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because I think they are amazing!Mentioned in this episode:Join the Renewal Retreat waitlist today!Be the first to get the details for our next retreat so you can rest, recharge, and find refuge with other women who totally get it. You can't truly invest in others until you've invested in yourself. Renewal Retreat WaitlistJ. Brooks Coffee Roasters - True North blendThis month, our podcast is brought to you by J. Brooks Coffee Roasters in Memphis, TN. You know by now how much I love coffee, and J. Brooks has a special place in my heart! True North is their original signature blend. Its name points to Jesus Christ, who they say is the real owner of this company. To order this signature blend for yourself and learn more about J. Brooks, visit jbrookscoffeeroasters.com. J. Brooks Coffee Roasters

For over 30 years, Tricia Brouwers has been helping leaders and sales professionals to realize more of their potential. With a detailed experience of the Real Estate, Mortgage Industry, Leadership and High Performing Teams she has had the opportunity to work with people in almost every area of life and across almost all of North America. Her passion for people shows up in every interaction you have with her and is only amplified when you meet her speaking on stage and leading powerful, life-altering workshops. As a mom of an adult living with Autism and an executive leader, Tricia spends her work and home life advocating to help others discover everyone has purpose and a voice. Tricia is a change-maker and her key for catalyzing that change is to help others realize that curiosity is a superpower. I'm so excited to have spent this learning about her journey and sharing her experiences in leadership. We navigate topics like: How to lead with Purpose How to use Curiosity as your superpower Identify your Core values to propel you into meaningful action Use Self-reflection as a guiding force to help you use your past experiences as fuel to focus on your future Connect with Tricia here: LinkedIn Instagram Exactly What to Say

Test prep is no joke! You and your students have worked extremely hard to prepare for state testing. When you finish that final test, I'm sure a sense of accomplishment and relief sets in…and it should! The hard part is over! So, take a victory lap and celebrate with a day of fun. So, what can you plan for the day after testing to give everyone a much-needed break? This day can be tricky to plan for. You'll likely have students taking makeup tests, so you don't want to begin a new project or plan a movie day. In this week's episode, I explain how I created a day of fun choice board that included 5 categories of activities to choose from: draw, color, play, watch, and solve. I share the types of activities within each category and suggestions for additional activities to include. The best part about this day was that I was able to sit at my desk and get some of my own work done for once! I also share a unique job to give a few students to help take a load off of your very full plate in the Teaching Tip of the Week. Episodes Mentioned: EP 30: Help Students Prepare For State Testing With a Simulation Day EP 31: Plan With a Purpose: How to Use Data To Make the Most of Test Prep Week EP 32: Celebrate the End of Test Prep Success With a Glow Day! Resources Mentioned: Directed Drawings Dot to Dots End-of-the-Year Games Pentomino Puzzles Pentomino Puzzle Pieces Pattern Block Activities To view the show notes with the full transcript, head to https://krejcicreations.com/episode33. P.S. Has this podcast been helpful for you? If so, screenshot an episode, add it to IG, and tag me @krejci_creations. This helps spread the word to other teachers!

In today's episode I step back to have deep thinking time. I went through key Purpose Driven FinTech episodes and found common threads and insights that allow us to answer the research question — How can FinTechs have better impact?This is not an interview pod, but a Masterclass split in four sections:Let's define PurposeHow can we build more Purpose Driven FinTechsWhat is Financial WellbeingSummary of findings: How can we deliver most impactIf you enjoy this Purpose Driven FinTech pod, please subscribe in YouTube, follow and leave a 5 star rating on Spotify and a review on Apple podcasts. Remember to connect in LinkedIn to keep the conversation going.Let's dive into it!

Karen Gazith, PhD, is a faculty lecturer in the Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology at McGill University, where she also serves as the graduate program director for the Certificate of Inclusive Education and for the ECP liaison for the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education.  From 2018 to 2020, Dr. Gazith served as the academic project leader for McGill University Faculty of Education's Determining Best Practice for Students with Learning Challenges in Quebec: Comprehensive Review and Knowledge Mobilization. She is also the author of Teaching with Purpose: How to Thoughtfully Implement Evidence-Based Practices in Your Classroom. She serves additionally as the director of the Bronfman Jewish Education Centre of Federation CJA.  She holds a strong belief that teachers play a critical role in the success of their students, and she has presented worldwide on topics related to developing key competencies in leadership, inclusive education, evidence-based practices, and assessment and instruction. Dr. Gazith began her teaching career at the Feuerstein Institute in Jerusalem, where she implemented Dr. Feuerstein's Instrumental Enrichment Program for young children and adolescents. She has taught at Hebrew College in Boston and the University of New Brunswick as well. Dr. Gazith has won numerous excellence awards at Federation CJA in Montreal, including the Pearl Feintuch Award, the Gewurz Award for Jewish Educational Leadership, and Federation CJA awards of excellence. She's received scholarships from Les Fonds pour la Formation de Chercheurs et l'Aide à la Recherche from the Quebec government, as well as from the Scottish Rite Foundation for doctoral research. Dr. Gazith earned a doctorate in educational psychology from McGill University. Our focus today is her book, The Power of Effective Reading Instruction: How Neuroscience Informs Instruction Across All Grades and Disciplines. Before you go... You could help support this podcast by Buying Me A Coffee. Not really buying me something to drink but clicking on the link on my home page at https://stevenmiletto.com for Buy Me a Coffee or by going to this link Buy Me a Coffee. This would allow you to donate to help the show address the costs associated with producing the podcast from upgrading gear to the fees associated with producing the show. That would be cool. Thanks for thinking about it.  Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! Okay, one more thing. Really just this one more thing. Could you follow the links below and listen to me being interviewed by Chris Nesi on his podcast Behind the Mic about my podcast Teaching Learning Leading K12? Click this link Behind the Mic: Teaching Learning Leading K12 to go listen. You are AWESOME! Thanks so much! Connect & Learn More: https://www.solutiontree.com/power-of-effective-reading-instruction.html https://www.solutiontree.com/presenters/karen-gazith.html https://twitter.com/GazithKaren Https://teachingmeanslearning.com Karen.Gazith@hotmail.com To book Karen for professional development go to pd@solutiontree.com Length - 56:06

“It really has to do with this ability to, to dream and to live unencumbered.” — Dr. Dwight RadcliffSeeing justice, equity, and social transformation through the lens of hip-hop culture and Christian faith, Rev. Dr. Dwight Radcliff offers a vision of freedom and unencumbered life for the future of the Black community to which we can all bear witness.Raising challenging questions about the meaning of thriving in a culture dominated by fear, he speaks in a prophetic voice, interweaving the powerful, compounding effects of the language of the Gospel and the language of hip-hop.As a cultural theologian, community leader, and pastor, one of Dwight's many gifts is presence—presence to emotion, to the realty of injustice, and to the complexities of thriving in the context of race and gender.He speaks about the power of purpose and calling in his life, pointing out the unique insight hip-hop, rap, and R&B music can offer the human experience. He calls us to be attuned to the whole reality of pain, suffering, trauma, and struggle when discussing psychological and spiritual health and thriving. And he bears witness to fear, anger, and grief—re-sensitizing us to our pain and vulnerability—speaking truth for the sake of beauty and justice.In this conversation, we discuss:Thriving as the ability to dream and live unencumbered, and the ways the Black church embodies that thrivingThe grievous reality of Black double-consciousness that results from systemic racismAnd his personal experience as a Black man todayMental health in the Black communityThe power of sanctified purposeHow hip-hop culture and music help us understand thriving at embodied, emotional, and familial levels, beyond the horizon of rational understandingAnd how the prophetic vision of hip hop operates in the same tradition of justice spelled out by the Gospel that Jesus taught and lived.Show NotesCheck out Rev. Dr. Dwight Radcliff's Hip Hop Playlist (Note: Explicit Content)What is it to live unencumbered?“Hip-hop culture keeps me in check. It reminds me that the church of Jesus Christ is also supposed to be a prophetic and subversive voice.”Hip-hop and the Black experienceIntroduction: Rev. Dr. Dwight A. RadcliffDwight Radcliff: What is thriving?“I think it really has to do with this ability to dream and to live unencumbered.”Fear and the experience of Black men“The American dream is not available to all equally.”“What is unencumbered life for Dwight?”W.E.B. Du Bois and Double ConsciousnessW.E.B. Du Bois's book, The Souls of Black Folk (Project Gutenberg)Double consciousness is “fatal to self-confidence,” producing “a peculiar wrenching of the soul, a peculiar sense of doubt and bewilderment.”“I don't get to just be me.”Dr. John M. Perkins“Where does our pain come from? Why are you hurting? And I give you your pain and I say that you are hurting; and you give me my pain and we say that we are hurting.”Honest, vulnerable conversationsTrauma and inherited trauma“Why do we have to be Black?”“One of the things that I'm lamenting right now in our society is our inability to have honest conversations—our inability to say, ‘Hey, this happened, this was horrible.' There are ramifications and ripple effects of that. How do we address it, talk about it, and begin to take corrective action so that all of our children can begin to dream and live unencumbered.”Where are honest conversations happening?“I might not change the world, but I'll damn sure inspire the mind that does.” (paraphrase of Tupac Shakur)Socioepigenetics: the impact of genetic inheritance for emotional trauma, depression, anxiety, and the effects of social injusticeMental health in the Black church and broader Black community, and the mistrust of mental health providersBarbara Holmes on Black contemplative practices and spiritualityHip-hop culture and expression of pain and sufferingDwight Radcliff's journey through hip-hopPentacostal Holiness church and seeing hip-hop as the devil.“You're more concerned with the curse words than the cursed worlds.”“I began to do a dangerous thing: I began to read the Bible.”James Cone, The Spirituals & the BluesWest African spirituality and “holding all things together”Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, “The Message”“Don't push me, cuz I'm close to the edge / I'm trying not to lose my head”“It's like a jungle sometimes / It makes me wonder how I keep from going under”2Pac, “I Wonder If Heaven Got a Ghetto”C. Dolores Tucker, a Black congresswoman and critic of 2PacHip-Hop as a way of life, unencumbered and wholly oneselfJ. Kameron Carter on poesis and creativity“Poesis… making a haven in a ghetto.”“I am hip-hop.”Lament and Good NewsAbout Dwight RadcliffTheologian and pastor Rev. Dr. Dwight A. Radcliff Jr. is Academic Dean and director of the William E. Pannell Center for Black Church Studies and is Assistant Professor of Mission, Theology, and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary. Prior to coming to Fuller, Dr. Radcliff taught at Vanguard University, Azusa Pacific University, and the Southern California School of Ministry.He has published in The Journal of Hip Hop Studies, and is a recipient of the Parish Pulpit Fellowship graduation prize and the Hooper/Keefe Preaching Award. He completed post-master's studies at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas and the University of Oxford.He currently serves as senior pastor of The Message Center in Gardena, California, where he leads with his wife, DeShun Jones-Radcliff, who serves as the church's director of administration. He and his wife have two daughters. About the Thrive CenterLearn more at thethrivecenter.org.Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenterFollow us on X @thrivecenterFollow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter About Dr. Pam KingDr. Pam King is Executive Director the Thrive Center and is Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. Follow her @drpamking. About With & ForHost: Pam KingSenior Director and Producer: Jill WestbrookOperations Manager: Lauren KimSocial Media Graphic Designer: Wren JuergensenConsulting Producer: Evan RosaSpecial thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and the Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.

Your desires are not a mistake! They are truly unique to you, it's just that your limiting beliefs have been holding you back from fully manifesting the life you are here to live. In this episode, I shine a light on how you've been unconsciously blocking yourself from going all-in as well as how to shift this so you can start manifesting your dream life or business faster...

Did you know that stress can be an asset?  In this episode of Linda's Corner, Dr. Sharon Grossman explains how to manage stress and make it work for you rather than against you.   Dr. Sharon is a psychologist, coach, international keynote speaker, podcast host, best-selling author, and the founder  of the Warrior Institute.  You can reach Dr. Sharon at her website, www.drsharongrossman.com.Some of the highlights Dr. Sharon shares:Stress has both negative and positive aspectsStress is negative when it's chronic or intenseWe have a "relationship" with stress, how to transform that relationship into something that serves youHow to turn threats into opportunitiesHow to change your "story" about what's happening to youRemember there's something really good on the other sideOvercoming "I'll be happy when..." mentalityBecoming aware about the beliefs we have about ourselvesFinding a sense of purposeHow to incorporate joy NOWYou have more control that you realize"Burnout" is a spectrum - from light to totally friedSolutions to burnout are not a one side fits all Decode your burnoutStress is not the enemy - you can turn it into your superpowerPay attention to the physiological symptoms of stress and make them work for youWhat if?When you feel stressed, it's a sign that something matters to youThink differently.  Feel differently.  Behave differently.And more Please share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks!Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety. 

Have you ever felt stuck trying to figure out your life's purpose?

“We all have a story because we all have a future and a past. … And story is really about making the influences in our life explicit to ourselves. Oftentimes, when we're not living intentionally, it's like we don't know what our story is. And we're not living in a way that is aligned at all with our purpose—so that you know what your story is, and so that you can be explicit in your intentional current behavior, feelings, and decisions.” (Dr. Belle Liang)Do you know your purpose? How do you understand your own life story?The science of purpose promises many positive outcomes: mental health, psychological wellbeing, physical health, even longevity, not to mention academic engagement, career fulfillment, and even nurturing relationships. Who doesn't want purpose?But as much as it captivates us, can be an elusive, ephemeral object dangling in front of us. We want it. We can sense it. We should have it. But we can't quite attain it.A deep sense of purpose and vocation are central to our spiritual health. Purpose is understood as an actionable and enduring goal that is meaningful to oneself and contributes to the world beyond oneself, is crucial to our spirituality bc it serves to integrate our beliefs, values, understanding of ultimacy, and love into action.In this episode Dr. Belle Liang (Boston College, author of the bestselling book How to Navigate Life: The New Science of Finding Your Way in School, Career, and Beyond), offers research-backed practical guidance on how to identify and pursue your purpose, identifying essential elements of purpose: (1) character strengths, (2) skills and expertise, (3) deeply held values, and (4) a sense of contribution to the world.During the interview she guides listeners through a real-time practical exercise for aligning with our purpose and explore how it can help us navigate the journey of life.In this conversation with Belle Liang, we discuss:How family history shapes us as individualsThe importance of differentiation and emerging from early family dependency into a healthy sense of oneself as an individualThe role of faith, spirituality, and community in our understanding of purposeA psychological definition of purpose as using strengths and skills and values to make a positive impact on the worldAnd the practical elements of finding and living your purpose as an individual, with Belle guiding us through a practice of reflecting on our past and finding our purposeAbout Belle LiangDr. Belle Liang is a professor of Counseling, Developmental, & Educational Psychology at the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College. As the founder and Principal Investigator of Purpose Lab, she is committed to advancing understanding of positive youth development, including mentoring and relational health, through her research. Her expertise in purpose interventions, including those that are technologically mediated, is reflected in her current work leading the development of True North, a curriculum and web-based application aimed at helping individuals and organizations cultivate purpose with data analytics.With over 100 publications, Dr. Liang is recognized as a knowledgeable speaker and collaborator in the field of positive youth development. She is grateful for the opportunities she has had to contribute to the field and to translate research into practical application, as demonstrated by her recent co-authorship of the bestselling How to Navigate Life: The New Science of Finding Your Way in School, Career, & Beyond, published by St. Martin's Press.Show NotesCheck out How to Navigate Life: The New Science of Finding Your Way in School, Career, and Beyond by Belle Liang and Timothy Klein“What is your life dream?” Learn more about Belle Liang's Purpose Labs“Purpose is knowing more of yourself and living in ways that are aligned and consistent with those values, strengths, beliefs, and, desires.”Pam King introduces Belle Liang and this episodeBelle Liang's family of originGrowing up the daughter of Asian immigrant parents with very impoverished backgroundsUnderstanding sacrificeLearning how to listen to herself and identify her vocation and purposeHow Belle became a psychologist“It was pretty tricky for me early on to make some decisions that had to do with my own interests, my own intrinsic motivations versus doing what seemed to be the most strategic pathway to success.”Parker Palmer and “letting your life speak”Listening to the inner voice that reveals purposeHow to define purpose in order to study it through psychological researchPurpose as “living a life that is personally meaningful and intended to contribute to the world beyond oneself.”Positive outcomes of finding and living your purposeImproved mental health and well beingPhysical health and longevityBetter academic engagementIncreased career fulfillmentWhat are the elements of purpose?Character strengthsSkills that you're motivated to learn and masterValues that you're willing to stand for and sacrifice forNeeds of the world that you want to contribute to“Purpose is not like finding your one true love.”Romans 12—offering our lives as “living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God”Practical or Passion: they're not mutually exclusive“Purpose is not like you have to sacrifice a paycheck, in order to do the thing that you love and the thing that is aligned with your purpose.”Living life to the fullestPam's purpose: “To enable people to thrive and become who God created them to be.”Belle's purpose: “To be a blessing … translating research and spiritual language into plain language. … translating across the lines.”Practical resources and tools for finding your purposePurpose defined: “Using your strengths and skills to make a positive impact in the world that's aligned with your core values.”“There's a lot that we don't know about ourselves because we've never been given the space to reflect and given the scaffolding to ask those kinds of questions of ourselves.”Recommended practice: Journal for 3 to 5 minutes“How do you want to be remembered?”Look for key words and think of them as strengths you want to be remembered for.“What's one thing you can do in one minute that's going to move you one step closer to your purpose?”Example: Cultivating courageCreating a “moment that matters”“We want to connect our envisioned future, whatever that, that aspiration is for growth and that strength or that skill with where it came from, which is reflecting on our past and what informed it with the action in the present, and to have people come alongside us as to journey with us, um, as we develop those skills and strengths.”Purpose Practice: “In an ideal world, what does success look like for you.”Pick out a few words that stand out, share them with trusted people.Envision the future based on these strengths and successes.Consider the past.What are certain experiences that you've had that are formative?What are certain relationships that were meaningful in your life that gave you that sense of the kind of success that you aspire to?What impact did this have on you?Did you learn a harsh truth about yourself or the world?Did it cause you to believe or to accept or trust something or someone?Did it cause you to commit to an action that altered the course of your life?Craft a story based on these reflections: (1) Set the stage, (2) Something happens, (3) Impact on you, (4) Success revealed.Purpose should be more like a verb than a noun—it's a deeply relational endeavor.“We're purposing people.”Living toward an envisioned future, informed by our past.“You want to be able to tell your story. And it's so helpful to have done the work of identifying what truly matters to you and putting it together in a story.”Weaving our stories into other storiesReclaiming our own life events and experiences and making meaning of thoseAt the end of ourselvesRelying on faith in God, prayer, and seeking God in seeking a life of purposeThe Sermon on the Mount: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”Is purpose just for the privileged? NoSometimes purpose is associated with choice, but the research shows that those who have encountered adversity and trials and trauma are more deeply connected to their purpose.What is thriving to Belle Liang?“Living in your joy.”It's making the impact that you care about making in a way that's really aligned with your deepest core beliefs and values.“Purpose is not just about an individual mindset. It's about shifting culture.”Pam's key takeawaysWe are relational beings with deep dependencies on our families of origin, and we need to differentiate and individuate in order to thrive and find out who we are and enter into even more healthy relationships.To find our purpose, we can let our lives speak. And there is transformative power in personal storytelling when we do so mindfully and intentionally.Faith can be fertile ground for finding purpose, especially when practiced in communities of thriving and healthy spirituality.Spiritual health includes our own awareness of our evolving sense of purpose. and an application of that to our daily lives, w ork, vocation, and all the relationships we find there.Purpose is something you grow toward, and from it emerges all sorts of pro social benefits and positive personal outcomes for physical and mental health.Lastly, purpose is for everyone, not just a privileged few. About the Thrive CenterLearn more at thethrivecenter.org.Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenterFollow us on X @thrivecenterFollow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter About Dr. Pam KingDr. Pam King is Executive Director the Thrive Center and is Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. Follow her @drpamking. About With & ForHost: Pam KingSenior Director and Producer: Jill WestbrookOperations Manager: Lauren KimSocial Media Graphic Designer: Wren JuergensenConsulting Producer: Evan RosaSpecial thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and the Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.

This journey is about reconnecting with the life you were meant to live; your soul's purpose and who you came here to be. In this episode, I discuss some of the first steps to take when you are on the journey of discovering your life purpose and true self, including how to identify the voice of your ego vs your true self, and how to follow fascination instead of fear to better understand who you are at a soul level...Welcome back

LIVE ON PURPOSE: How to Find Your Inner Peace to Fulfill Your Life's Purpose by Peninnah M. Kako, Ph.DGod's desire is that you live your life on purpose, to do what God purposed you to do. Believe and know that God is with you right now, and that He has the best plans for your life. You will discover the secret of attaining peace with God, even in the worst of times. My heart is moved with love and compassion for you. The Word is working in your life. Since God declares the end at the beginning, and since He made us in His image, we can also keep moving ahead in our paths toward what we were made to do, by focusing out thoughts on what He has promised in His Word. I pray that you will rise above all circumstances in your everyday life, take dominionover that which is already yours, and acknowledge the presence of Him who loves you forever-------Jesus ChristPeninnah M. Kako, PhD, is a senior copastor of Kingdom Vision Outreach Center and cofounder of Kingdom Vision Outreach Ministries together with her husband, Apostle John M. Kako. She is also the founder and director of Global Care Inc., a ministry dedicated to serving orphans and widow, and she is an anointed teacher of the Word of God. Dr. Kako is also an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.https://www.amazon.com/LIVE-PURPOSE-Inner-Fulfill-Purpose-ebook/dp/B0CLNB6LGR/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39Y3WHVGZSGMF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tKNtB0nDwu_quGNvtQkanRehaaVcMaYbmwNj5Ak6OOM.O40ygsJPOQnkUBO3aTJqDnJyIMeZTnKWiPB11SLYsPc&dib_tag=se&keywords=%22Live+on+Purpose+How+to+Find+Your+Inner+Peace+to+Fulfill+Your+Life%27s+Purpose%22&qid=1705493466&s=books&sprefix=live+on+purpose+how+to+find+your+inner+peace+to+fulfill+your+life%27s+purpose+%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C262&sr=1-1http://www.KingPagesPress.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/12524kpp1.mp3

“Humans are born to be kind. They're born to love. It is part of our nature. … we're actually nurturing a capacity that is part of the nature of who we are as human beings to begin with.” — Dr. Richie DavidsonDr. Richie Davidson's research has revolutionized the way we understand the brain and how plastic and malleable or changeable the brain is. Just like we train our physical bodies and go to the gym, he and his team at the Center for Healthy Minds have shown that we need to train our brains and work them out as well. As a result, he is changing the way we understand well being—to think of it as a skill—something we do and practice as active agents of our own well being.His research can give us a whole new appreciation of Christian contemplative practices or disciplines. Although we can't control all that happens around us or to us, we do have some control on how we respond, merging helpful insight with concrete practices that make a difference for our minds, so that we can become more regulated, peaceful, receptive, open, and even more trusting. Not just so that our personal well being increases, but so that we become more engaged in thriving humans that contribute to a flourishing world.In this bountiful conversation with Richie Davidson, we discuss:Two kinds of learning—declarative and procedural—that need to be integrated in order to cultivate mental and spiritual healthThe four pillars of a healthy mind: awareness, connection, insight, and purposeHow to cultivate a mindset for healthy relational connectionHow to understand the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves and how this impacts our well-being and spiritual healthThe over-emphasis (even approaching hype) on mindfulness that seems to be present in our cultureWhat a healthy approach to meditation might be in our spiritual livesThe science and spirituality of love and compassionAbout Richie DavidsonDr. Richie Davidson is a pioneer in contemplative neuroscience, and does cutting edge research on the neuro-correlates of emotion and meditation. He's also the founder of the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin Madison, where he's the William James Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry.Show NotesCheck out the Healthy Minds App (free!)Learn more about the Center for Healthy MindsScience intersecting with spiritual experience“I've always considered spiritual experience to be part of the human repertoire. I think that humans are born to touch into those qualities that we come to label spiritual because it is within our capacity to have experiences that in many ways we can say go beyond ourselves, connect us to something larger.”Richie's experience with the Dalai LamaThe neuroscience of kindness and compassionThe development of the Center for Healthy Minds: “to cultivate wellbeing and relieve suffering through a scientific understanding of the mind.”Learning to approach thriving and well being as a skillTwo kinds of learning: declarative and proceduralBrain plasticity and well beingWell being requires practice!Declarative learning, e.g., learning the value of kindness or honesty. This won't make you kinder or more honest, though.Procedural learning— a skills-based roadmap, complementary to declarative learning.Mental hygieneThe four pillars of wellbeing: awareness, connection, insight, and purposeInsight: changing the narrative and changing the relationship to the narrativeSelf-esteemFinding your true north in lifeNurturing our capacity for compassion and kindness“Humans are born to be kind. They're born to love. It is part of our nature. … we're actually nurturing a capacity that is part of the nature of who we are as human beings to begin with.”The power of appreciationCultivating a sentiment that others would be relieved of their sufferingLovingkindness meditation that moves from a person who's easy to love to others, including those who might be very hard to love“An elixer for the soul” … to “regain our humanity”MEDITATIVE PRACTICE for connection: Richie Davidson leads listeners through a meditative exercise to send love and wish for that person's healing and relief of suffering.Comparing to Christian intercessory prayerExploring the pillars of awareness and insightThe default network or default modeResearch on depression and cognitive behavioral therapy“What does that mean: ‘I am sad.'”“The narrative we carry around acts as a filter.”Developing a healthy relationship with the narrative we have about ourselves“A lot of people I think don't even recognize that they have a narrative. … And that the narrative is actually powerfully guiding their behavior and experience in the world.”Mary Helen Immordino Yang on meaning making and the default network.The default network is almost always about ourselves.The connectivity in our brains can change.MEDITATIVE PRACTICE for awareness and insight: Richie Davidson leads through an exercise to imagine a different approach to a challenging personal situation. “Can you imagine a different set of beliefs or expectations?“Let's see if we can envision how things might be different.”Understanding purposeCultivating rituals that connect us to purposeWhat are the pitfalls that lurk near the practice of mindfulness or meditative practices for cultivating the skill of well being.Blaming the victim.“The best form of meditation is the form of meditation that you actually do.”A gap in the scientific study of love and compassion.Vivek Murthy: “an epic struggle between the forces of love and the forces of fear.”What is thriving to you?“From my perspective, I would say thriving is nurturing all of the innate capacities that we've been given. And here, the four pillars of wellbeing in our framework are critical, awareness, connection, insight, and purpose. And I think when we are expressing these qualities to their maximum, we are thriving by definition. And I would say perhaps the most important manifestation of that is our capacity to both receive and to express love.”Pam's takeaways“We have a robust and glorious agency to cultivate our personal well being.”“Transformation comes from the integration of declarative and procedural learning.”“We have the power to shift our relational experiences to more loving places that align with our deepest values.”“Discerning and articulating your purpose will keep you grounded and directed in your journey towards spiritual health.”“Perfect love casts out fear.” (1 John 4:18) About the Thrive CenterLearn more at thethrivecenter.org.Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenterFollow us on X @thrivecenterFollow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenterAbout Dr. Pam KingDr. Pam King is Executive Director the Thrive Center and is Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. Follow her @drpamking.About With & ForHost: Pam KingSenior Director and Producer: Jill WestbrookOperations Manager: Lauren KimSocial Media Graphic Designer: Wren JuergensenConsulting Producer: Evan RosaSpecial thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and the Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.

Welcome to the She Impacts Culture Podcast, where today, I have the pleasure of hosting my friend and work colleague, Dr. Jennifer Noseworthy, a plant biologist and an incredible professor at Indiana Wesleyan University. I'm thrilled to introduce you to Jen as we explore her life's work, her deep passion for biology, and the meaningful difference she's making in science and here in Marion, Indiana! Today's Episode is all about Planting Seeds of Change! In this episode, we specifically dive into:Jennifer's Journey: Cultivating a childhood love for plants inspired by her grandmothers.Faith-Fueled Teaching: Making science accessible through storytelling, linking it to everyday life and Scripture.Career Infused with Purpose: How faith empowers impactful career choices.The Power of Community: Unlocking potential in all, with small steps leading to great change.Defying Time Constraints: Pursuing passion as the driving force behind effective time management.Empowering Women: Championing self-advocacy, pushing boundaries, and celebrating self-worth.Friends, Dr. Jen Noseworthy, is one of a kind! I know her inspiring journey will encourage and motivate you as you seek to live the life God has called you to. Her journey and story remind us that as we pursue the God-given passions that He has planted within us, we can impact culture right where we are! With small steps, we can have a career filled with purpose while supporting the community God has placed us in. Connect with Jen:IWU Alliance Gardens: https://www.instagram.com/iwu.alliance.gardens/Dr. Jennifer Bonina Noseworthy is an Associate professor of Biology at Indiana Wesleyan University and Director of the IWU Alliance Garden. She teaches a range of courses, including Crops and Society, Plant Biology, and Environmental Science in the Division of Natural Sciences. Jennifer has 10+ years of experience in academic advising focused on helping students navigate their undergraduate journey through professional development and mentorship. Her passion for advising stems from her own undergraduate experience when her academic advisor helped her realize her passion for plant biology. Watching students transform during their academic journey is the most gratifying experience! Jennifer's other passion is to serve as the director of the IWU Alliance Garden, whose mission is to produce food utilizing sustainable agriculture. She enjoys interacting with the garden interns while working alongside them during the growing season. When she is not teaching, Jennifer enjoys traveling and being outdoors, which she does often with her husband and two daughters in their RV.

Shannon and Mary chat with Dr. Karen Gazith about her new book The Power of Effective Reading Instruction.   The conversation flowed through many topics but ultimately what you can gain from our discussion is the gifts we give our readers when we teach with intention.  Listen to this episode to gain fresh ideas for enhancing your own reading instruction.RECOMMENDED RESOURCES AND ONES MENTIONED DURING THE EPISODEAsk the Right Questions about RTIWait to Fail Model The Power of Effective Reading Instruction:  How Neuroscience Informs Instruction Across All Grades and Disciplines by Karen Gazith *Amazon affiliate linkTeaching with Purpose: How to Thoughtfully Implement Evidence-Based Practices in Your Classroom by Karen Gazith *Amazon affiliate linkWebsite for Karen GazithConnect with Karen on FacebookConnect with Karen on LinkedInConnect with Karen on TwitterKaren's E-mail:   Karen.gazith@hotmail.comSupport the showGet Literacy Support through our Patreon

Happy New from Mrs Mummy PhD®!It's finally time to open the doors to our purposeful collective: Scholarly Mamas®!In this podcast episode, I share more on what's inside of the network and how you can get FREE access to some areas of Scholarly Mamas® via our EXPLORE plan.  This will give you instant access to our FREE Mamanar called 'PhD with Purpose: How to Create Purpose Scholarly Mama Success in 4 Simple Steps!'Looking for 1:1 coaching? Book your free OPTIMUM discovery call today and let's explore how we can work together to get you closer to your Scholarly Mama goals!To learn more about Scholarly Mamas®, please follow the link and sign up for FREE community.You can also take the Purposeful Scholarly Mama trait quiz and I'll send you some personalised tips for becoming a more purposeful Scholarly Mama!Want more?1. Check out the Mrs Mummy PhD blog.2. Download our Free Resources.3. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tik Tok or Threads4. Join us inside Scholarly Mamas!5. Check out my Doodle Dozen children's book series!These are our journeys of becoming!Please note that this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice/mental health support, please seek professional help if you are struggling with a mental illness or disorder.Support the show

In this episode, Dr. Seida discusses purpose-driven leadership for ambitious, creative women. Women do not have to compromise their values or integrity to be in leadership! Dr. Seida also discusses the balance between ambition and well-being and provides practical tips for maintaining well-being while pursuing ambitious goals.Tap into this week's episode filled with practical strategies for the "how to" and contribute to the discussion by tagging Dr. Seida Hood on Instagram! Different expressions of purposeHow to walk in purpose and do the job you're paid to doBalancing ambition and well-beingThe 24K Club applications are officially open, will you be our next member? Tap here to get started!Ready to ditch hustle culture and launch your dream program or service using The Visionary Blueprint™ in 90 days? Take the 24K Vision Assessment (3 mins) to find out how close you are to launching your big vision and where to go next!Grab your complimentary resources here.

This week, McKay takes listeners on a journey centered around courage and faith in the face of fear. Through his examination of some truly inspiring stories, he reminds us that having faith in ourselves, our loved ones, and a higher purpose can empower us to conquer fear and accomplish the extraordinary - to ‘do it afraid'.As McKay reflects upon these journeys in which individuals confront daunting challenges that test their mettle and belief in a brighter future, it becomes evident that fear and faith cannot coexist harmoniously. However, by choosing faith and persevering through fear, individuals can unlock remarkable potential in their lives. Quoting St. Augustine, McKay notes that "Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of faith is to see what you have believed." Join our host here today, and learn to embrace this faith, dispel the doubt, and enjoy the reward of understanding that you can do it afraid and find your own path to success.Episode Highlights:Janine's story and how courage isn't the absence of fear but the victory over itPeter's journey on the stormy sea and the concept of moving forward despite fear and adversityMarin's family's unwavering faith on the Oregon Trail showcasing faith as a potent force to conquer fear and achieve miraclesThe idea that faith and fear cannot coexist harmoniouslyEmbracing faith in yourselves, loved ones, and a higher purposeHow having faith can empower us to dispel doubt and accomplish the extraordinaryConfronting challenges head-on, regardless of fearThe transformative potential of faithQuotes:"I still feel fear, yet I am not afraid.""Courageous people do what they believe in their hearts they should do, no matter how they feel or what kind of doubt and fearful thoughts fill their minds.""Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.""Of all the liars in the world, the worst are our own fears."“Love casts out fear, but fear casts out love. This means that when we give into our fears, we love less, we care less, we place fear at the top of our priority list.”“Have faith in your decisions. Don't let fear keep you from them, and finish what you started, and place your faith in what you love.”Links:https://www.mckaychristensen.org/

Discovering my life's purpose has been a journey, I've used numerology & other tools to help, but I now realise that true purpose comes from breaking down energetic walls, limiting beliefs & blocks to allow us to see that we are good enough, worthy enough & capable enough to lead a deeper mission in our lifetime. A mission that lights us up every day. In this episode, I share with you how to begin the journey of finding your soul's purpose, so you can wake up each morning feeling fulfilled, happy, & of course...rich

⚠️ Our most controversial episode of the Cory Lee Show to date.... In this episode, I have a conversation with entrepreneur Nico Lagan and Nico holds nothing back with his opinions about the "fight for men's rights and the resurgence of traditional masculinity." As a warning, Nico may share some thoughts and opinions that may not align with your views or even my own opinions, but I encourage you to listen as a student with a heart to grow personally. Growing up Nico didn't have a masculine figure in his life. Without the guidance he associated with and idolized the wrong men. Before making the shift to who he is now, he lived a life as an addict and a drug dealer. After spending more than a decade on the wrong path, working a 9-5 he didn't love he realized how many others in the world are just like him and need someone to step in and fight for them. Masculinity is under attack in today's society, and Nico fearlessly champions strong men. Although others might see Nico's content as blunt and unapologetic and "controversial" it brings back the fundamentals when men were allowed to be men. What was once a standard way of living, is now villainized. As a leader in today's society Nico has been featured on many online publications, podcasts that have hundreds of millions of views, featured in Times Square in NYC and it's just the beginning. He's a published author titled: Purpose: How following your personal legend is the answer to your midlife crisis.”. Aimed at men between the ages of 30 to 45 who already possess The 5 Virtues of a good man. Provider, protector, courage, temperance and faith. You can connect with him here: http://nicolagan.com/ Connect with me:

As a toddler, Dr. Esther Zeledon received an expensive life saving surgery.  She felt guilty for the financial burden she brought to her family and thought she had to be the perfect, overachieving daughter to justify their sacrifice.   In this episode of Linda's Corner, Esther shares her riveting story and how she eventually learned to love, accept, and forgive herself so that she could live an authentic, purposeful and joyful life.   Dr. Esther is the president and co-founder of Be Act Change.  She is also an author, speaker, strategist, facilitator, mentor, international developer, environmental scientist, entrepreneur,  and former diplomat.  You can reach Dr. Esther at her website https://beactchange.com.Some of the highlights Esther shares:Her family's sacrifices so she could receive a life saving operationOvercoming barriers to success as an immigrant to the United StatesThe overwhelming guilt of feeling like a burdenBecoming a "people pleaser" and having to do well at all costsA lifetime of checking all the right boxesDealing with depression and surviving a suicide attemptFeeling like people can't love meRecognizing that I am loved and I have a purposeHow one person can make a differenceWhy outside awards and success can't fill the void in our heartsLearning to forgive ourselvesFinding "check marks" that align with youBelieving in your own valueAnd morePlease share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks!Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.

Does living your purpose mean quitting your job and starting your own business? Leaving your life at home for a yoga teacher training in India? Does it mean starting a non-profit and volunteering? Is your purpose freewill or pre-destined?Is your purpose fixed or does it change over time? These are the questions we answer on this episode with Ashley Beasley.Ashley is an Intuition and Empowerment guide for Clarity and Purpose. She uses focused frequency work to identify and clear belief patterns in her client's mental and emotional fields that are keeping them stuck, confused, or overwhelmed. Once removed, they feel lighter, more confident, and clear in their decisions and attract different opportunities so they can live the life they truly want to live.In this episode you'll learn:The #1 question to ask yourself to uncover your purposeHow to raise your vibration to align to a greater purposeThe main blocks that come up on the path to living your purpose (and how to overcome them!)The top signs you're living out of sync with your purpose (and how to get back in alignment!)Signs of a "full body yes" and a "full body no" to opportunities we receiveThe layers of purpose and how they express themselves in our livesHow to decipher your intuitive voice from the voice of fearThe 4 steps to connecting to your intuition and deciding from that placeLinks:Learn more about Ashley and her work on Instagram and on her websiteThank you so much for listening. I'm so honored that you're here and would be SO grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple podcasts or Spotify, that way we can inspire and educate even more people together.I'd love to connect with you on IG: www.instagram.com/bindistablesVisit my website for more resources and ways to work with me: www.bindistables.com

In this episode, we talk about:Purpose-driven work compared to performance-based workTransitioning from performance-based to purpose-driven workThe science behind a purpose-driven life.A simple strategy that you can do today to focus on your true purposeHow leaders can connect their employees with purpose... even with the mundane, boring exercises.Be a Book Launch Insider!!!My FREE 5x5 Starter Kit for LinkedInFREE WEEKLY SUCCESS PLANNERJoin our Facebook Group! Find me on InstagramCheck out our PINS on PinterestAnd YES - I'm on TikTok!

In this episode, we talk about:Purpose-driven work compared to performance-based workTransitioning from performance-based to purpose-driven workThe science behind a purpose-driven life.A simple strategy that you can do today to focus on your true purposeHow leaders can connect their employees with purpose... even with the mundane, boring exercises.Be a Book Launch Insider!!!My FREE 5x5 Starter Kit for LinkedInFREE WEEKLY SUCCESS PLANNERJoin our Facebook Group! Find me on InstagramCheck out our PINS on PinterestAnd YES - I'm on TikTok!

After spending more than a decade on the wrong path, working a 9-5 he didn't love he realized how many others in the world are just like him and need someone to step in and fight for them. Masculinity is under attack in today's society, and Nico fearlessly champions strong men. Although others might see Nico's content as blunt unapologetic and "controversial" it brings back the fundamentals of when men were allowed to be men. What was once a standard way of living, is now villainized. As a leader in today's society Nico has been featured on many online publications, and podcasts that have hundreds of millions of views, and featured in Times Square in NYC and it's just the beginning.  He's a published author titled: Purpose: How following your personal legend is the answer to your midlife crisis.”. Aimed at men between the ages of 30 to 45 who already possess The 5 Virtues of a good man. Provider, protector, courage, temperance, and faith. Now facing an existential crisis referred to by many as the midlife crisis, these men are realizing that they are one day going to die. Until that day... Nico will be fighting for all men to reclaim their manliness until his very last breath, whether that means getting canceled, banned - Nico's ready to do what's right. Connect with Nico: Website: https://nicolagan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realnicolagan/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolagan/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nicolagan Grab Nico's audiobook FREE here: https://nicolagan.com/publications/ Please leave a 5 Star Written Apple review if you enjoyed the podcast and share the link with family and friends  https://apple.co/3dGfnNs Connect with Steve: Website: https://lifeafteraddictionandindictment.com Instagram:  https://instagram.com/swcloward Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/stevecloward TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevewcloward Struggling with your mindset? Grab a FREE copy of Steve's ebook, Mindset is the Master: https://www.mindsetisthekey.net/

In this “keeping it 100” episode, we talk to therapist, host of the hit podcast “Cheaper Than Therapy,” and author of “It's Not Me, It's You” Vanessa Bennett – a long-time friend of Amanda's. Vanessa shares how she went back to square one, leaving a lucrative career in marketing behind to follow “breadcrumbs” to a more aligned career path. In this episode we talk about:How to use therapy and self-discovery as tools to unlock career purposeHow to break free of “golden handcuffs” when pivoting industriesThe real AF details of bootstrapping a career shift Vanessa's best tips for following intuition and moving through fearThe power of mindfulness and a spiritual practice in building an aligned careerHow Vanessa and her husband “The Angry Therapist” balance work and life togetherTips for putting anything creative into the world (hint – it might not be perfect) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, you'll also hear:Dr. Bren's mission to help others explore, embrace, and excel in their God-given purposeHow journaling about your own process of growth can turn into a book that touches the lives of other peopleHow to be intentional in your focus and write directly for your target audienceThe importance of researching to find the right publisher for your bookDr. Bren's advice for writers who hesitate to step out in faith and share the message God has given them3 Phases of Breaking ForthDr. Bren Williams wrote her book, Breaking Forth 2 Destiny, with the goal of empowering Christians to overcome obstacles, explore their purpose, and embrace their God-given destiny. “Challenges can only be conquered when they are faced,” she explains. “So Breaking Forth 2 Destiny is simply an instrument that will help us deal with distractions that cause delay, overcome obstacles that hinder progress, step out of our comfort zones, and release the past to refocus on the present.”In the book, Dr. Bren breaks down this journey to embracing one's destiny into three phases:Break free: Being delivered by God to be able to achieve a breakthrough.Breakthrough: Overcoming challenges or difficult seasons in life.Break forth: Emerging from those challenges stronger and prepared to embrace a greater purpose.“Many of us can testify that ‘God brought me through' or ‘God brought me out,'” Dr. Bren says. “That's a breakthrough. Breaking forth takes us to the next level, the next dimension. You emerge with power, you emerge suddenly, and you emerge stronger, better, and wiser. In other words, it means to thrive and not just survive.”While writing, Dr. Bren took inspiration from her own journals and past experiences. She had seen firsthand how fear can keep people feeling stuck and unable to move forward, and wanted to inspire others with the hope that God can help them break free of fear and doubt and break forth into a greater destiny — just as He did for her. Narrowing FocusAfter deciding to write her book, however, Dr. Bren had to face and work through her own set of challenges. First, the topic she had chosen was simply too broad. She had to learn to narrow her focus and prioritize the core message she wanted her audience to receive instead of trying to fit all of her thoughts and ideas into the same book. Now, she advises aspiring authors to do the same. As you plan your book, take time to reflect on the topic and on your intentions for the book, and rely on God to help you focus on what matters the most — even if it means going at a slower pace than you would prefer. “Progress doesn't have to come in large segments,” Dr. Bren says. “It's a step. It's a journey. And it's not something that happens overnight.”Next, once Dr. Bren had begun to narrow her focus, she also had to keep her target audience at the forefront of her mind so she could write directly for them. She describes it as a process of elimination: As she prayed for the right words to help the people she knew she had been called to serve, she focused on deleting irrelevant content and adding information that aligned with her book's purpose of helping people step into their God-given destiny. Dr. Bren's story is an important reminder for us all. As writers, we often have many exciting ideas and want to include them all. But to really speak to our audience, we need to remember that the reader is looking for something specific, and it's our job to make it easy for them to determine if this particular book will give them what they're looking for. That means we've got to remove anything that doesn't quite fit. But don't worry — you can always use those ideas in another book later on!Lessons from PublishingAfter completing the book, Dr. Bren says the real work was just beginning. Now she had to find the right publisher, get her book out into the world, and market it so the right people could find and read it. This process taught her several lessons:Do your research: Not every publisher will be the right fit for your book. Be sure to research what they have to offer and ask questions so you know you're making the right choice.Quality over quantity: Make sure your book represents you and your God-given message well. Take your time and be intentional about producing the best-quality work you can.Invest in marketing and promotion: For your book to make an impact, people have to read it. And for people to read it, they have to know it exists.“No matter how great your product is, or what a great blessing you have in your hand,” Dr. Bren adds, “until it's in the hands of the readers, it's just good information.”So don't just stop at crafting a quality book and getting it published — you've got to do the work to get it into people's hands and entice them to actually read it so their lives will be changed by your message. Take a StepMaybe you, like Dr. Bren, have a message you know God has given you, but you have so many ideas that you aren't sure where to start. Or maybe you've been writing for a long time, but you hesitate to put yourself out there and get that book published. Whatever may be holding you back, Dr. Bren encourages you to simply take a step forward in faith and trust God to carry you the rest of the way. “Someone is waiting on what's locked up inside you,” she concludes. “I look at it as if I'm holding up and delaying someone's destiny if I am not obedient. So even if you're afraid, step out, and God will meet you. He will empower you and allow you to move forward by faith.” BIO:Reverend Dr. Brennetta C. Williams is the Visionary Founder and Senior Pastor of the Impact Worship Center Int'l located in Chesapeake, VA. She has earned a B.S. in Business Management from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA; a Master of Divinity from the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology in Richmond, VA; and a Doctorate of Ministry from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH. Her professional background includes marketing for several leading pharmaceutical companies. Over the last decade, she has dedicated her life to providing medicines, education and community services to those affected and infected with HIV/AIDS. The experience has been instrumental in sensitizing her to the suffering of others.Dr. Williams answered the call to the gospel ministry and was licensed in 2003. She has served as an Associate Minister, Adjutant, Director of Prayer Ministries, and in a multiplicity of capacities ministering to congregational spiritual needs. Dr. Williams is currently affiliated with the Worship Center Worldwide Fellowship of Churches and was ordained under the spiritual covering of Bishop Millicent Hunter. She is an evangelist, conference speaker, and community advocate dedicated to faithfully serving others. Dr. Williams is also the visionary and CEO of Positive Impact Outreach Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to positively impacting lives of those in need through the love of Christ. Dr. Williams is a native of South Boston, VA and currently resides in Chesapeake, VA with her husband and daughter. GET CONNECTED:Website: www.DrBrenwilliams.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/Drbrenwilliams/Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamdrbren

Episode #353: Embark on a rollercoaster of emotions with JM Ryerson in the latest episode of the Let's Go Win Podcast, featuring the unequivocally outspoken Nico Lagan.  Dive deep into a conversation that navigates through the ebbs and flows of emotions - happiness, sadness, and yes, even anger, but one that is imperative to be shared and heard in today's times. Why Tune In?Bold Opinions: Nico doesn't hold back! Engage with strong, potentially polarizing viewpoints that promise to ignite a fire of reflection within you.Emotional Spectrum: Be prepared to traverse through a spectrum of emotions, ensuring an episode that is anything but mundane.Vital Conversations: Engage in discussions that the world shies away from but desperately needs to engage in. Episode Highlights:Discipline Over Motivation: Explore why discipline is the unsung hero that consistently trumps motivation, especially when the going gets tough.Masculinity Unveiled: Dive into an earnest discussion about the pivotal role of masculinity, its recent challenges, and why it's crucial to preserve its essence.Courage - The Paramount Virtue: Discover why courage stands tall as the most vital virtue and how it subtly underpins our everyday decisions and actions. Join Us: Be a part of this uplifting conversation that is bound to leave you pondering, questioning, and possibly, reshaping your own beliefs and values. The Let's Go Win Podcast is not just a show; it's a movement towards understanding, reflection, and unabashedly authentic conversations. Connect: Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share our podcast to spread these vital conversations further! Connect with us on [Social Media/Website] for more updates and behind-the-scenes peeks!Bio:Nico Lagan is a prominent entrepreneur, men's coach, and host of the controversial podcast, "The Nico Lagan Show." He gained recognition for his work, including being featured in Times Square. Nico has been on a year-long journey across the United States with his girlfriend and rescue dog, visiting various corners of the country. Before embarking on this trip, he spent over two and a half years living in the Canadian wilderness, with 1.5 years of it spent in solitude in a log house atop a mountain.Nico's past was marked by a lack of a positive masculine figure in his life, leading him down a destructive path as an addict and drug dealer. After more than a decade on the wrong track, he underwent a transformation and now dedicates himself to helping men who have experienced similar struggles. He believes that masculinity is under attack in today's society and strives to promote traditional notions of strong men through his content, which some consider blunt and controversial. Nico has been featured in various publications, podcasts with millions of views, and even in Times Square in New York City. He is also a published author of a book called "Purpose: How following your personal legend is the answer to your midlife crisis," aimed at men aged 30 to 45 who embody the five virtues of a good man: provider, protector, courage, temperance, and faith. Nico is committed to advocating for men's well-being and traditional masculinity, no matter the challenges he may face in doing so.Contact Nico:Website: https://nicolagan.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/realnicolagan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realnicolaganYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nicolagan

Are you tired of feeling anxious?Want to know a simple way to boost your confidence?Do you need better boundaries with your family?Buckling under the pressure of college applications, a job search, or other big life decisions?Listeners from around the world have been writing in about these issues,  asking specifically for both Mel's advice and her 18-year-old son Oakley's young adult perspective.This is a fantastic conversation to listen to as a family. It will give you amazing insight into issues you may be facing as well as eye-opening honesty about how the young adults in your life are thinking about these topics. In this conversation, Mel and Oakley discuss topics like: How to properly support someone you love with anxietyWhen to know if it's time to break up with someoneIf it's possible to stay friends with an exHow to create boundaries with your familyWhen you should be worried someone is spending too much time aloneA really interesting take on gamingHandling the pressure of college applications, divorce, job search, or finding your purposeHow to talk to your kid about alcohol: surprising boundaries you can use to protect the ones you loveWhat to do to get someone talking when they are not talking to youSpecific advice on building confidence as a young adultMistakes divorcing parents makeHow to have a tough conversation with your parentsCalming words for someone going through a hard timeA short visualization exercise to calm anxietyA fun and free way to get closer to your familyA young adult perspective on hazing and bullying and why you should always get your parents involvedWatch the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNrMy book! The High 5 Habit here: https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt Follow me:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bbThe Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GPLinkedin: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QBTikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2vSign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/46PVnPs Want more resources? Go to my podcast page at melrobbins.com/podcast.Disclaimer

If you ever feel like facing a challenge as a facilitator, take on a large corporate client. Even better: work in-house as their facilitator!Such environments present many challenges, from the practical logistics to the messy social elements. To dissect and understand the unique approach required in this situation, it makes sense to host a unique episode.A fireside conversation, before a live audience of NeverDoneBefore community members, between three expert facilitators with varying backgrounds and a beautiful history between them.So, join us for a deeper look at the art of facilitation in corporate settings. You stand to learn a lot!Find out about:Why facilitators aren't usually hired to ‘fix' things, even if that's the original purposeHow to get an organisation ready to change, before any change process beginsWhy it can be valuable to enter the room as a clear ‘difference' to its established normsHow our physical environment impacts our presence, emotions, and activityWhy groups inherently seek balance — and how to use this with awareness in your workHow to play with emotional, physical, and mental ‘balance' in a safe and agreeable wayDon't miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.And download the free 1-page summary, so you can always have the key points of this episode to hand.Links:Watch the video recording of this episode on YouTube.Connect to the guests:Breeze on LinkedIn.Gabor on LinkedIn.Tobias on LinkedIn.Support the show:Make a one-off donation and contribute to the ongoing costs of running the podcast.Support the showCheck out the podcast map to see the overview of all podcast episodes: https://workshops.work/podcast-map

Aligning to your purpose will bring you to life with more motivation and inspiration. It's a process of going deeper and connecting to your heart beyond ego. The person with purpose chooses how they show up every day which begins to realign life to purpose itself. Here's how to do just that... Work with ZachMessage  @justzachkaufman or email zelikaufman125@gmail.comEpisode HighlightsThe spiral non-linear path of developing purposeFinding your life purpose in work or letting work support your purposePurposes and goals are not the same thingRemoving the pressure of finding purpose and the freedom to explore what's meaningful to youThe need for self-awareness and alignment in stepping into purposeWho you are is more important than what you bringHow you choose to do things can realign you to purposeHow to Start Finding Purpose: connection to death and heart, practices to connect to truth beyond ego, healing emotional barriers, identifying your inspirations/values, developing "weaknesses" into strengths, exploring your archetypeAsk Us A Question -we'll answer on air - TAP HERE TO ASKContactHeartsoulhuman@gmail.comCreditsMusic-Max Van Soest @ max_fly 

Nico Lagan has been featured in Times Square, Nico Lagan is an entrepreneur, men's coach and host of the controversial podcast: The Nico Lagan Show. =======Thanks to my Sponsors for Helping Support me:If you or know some body you know is struggling with anxiety and want to know how to be 100% anxiety free, in 6 weeks, without therapy or drugs, fully guaranteed - then let me tell you about our sponsor Daniel Packard.His research company spent 8 years testing to develop an innovative process that solves your anxiety permanently in just 6 weeks - with an astounding 90% success rate.  Because their program is so effective, people who join their program only pay at the end, once they have clear, measurable results.If you're interested in solving your anxiety in 6 weeks - fully guaranteed  - and you want to learn more and have a free consultation with Daniel, go to https://anxietysolutionprogram.com/--------------------------Do you have High Blood Pressure and/ or want to get off the MedsDoctors are amazed at what the Zona Plus can do$50 Discount with my Code ROY https://www.zona.com/discount/ROY  Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠ ============About Nico Lagan: Nico has been traveling the US for 1 year now with his girlfriend and rescue dog. He has been to the 4 corners of the beautiful country and has no plan on stopping anytime soon. Prior to leaving Canada on this RV trip, Nico lived in the Canadian woods for over 2.5 years. For 1.5 year of it, he was alone with his dogs. Imagine a log house on the top of a mountain overlooking a valley and lakes. Growing up Nico didn't have a masculine figure in his life. Without the guidance he associated with and idolized the wrong men. Before making the shift to who he is now, he lived a life as an addict and a drug dealer. After spending more than a decade on the wrong path, working a 9-5 he didn't love he realized how many others in the world are just like him and need someone to step in and fight for them. Masculinity is under attack in today's society, and Nico fearlessly champions strong men. Although others might see Nico's content as blunt and unapologetic and "controversial" it brings back the fundamentals when men were allowed to be men. What was once a standard way of living, is now villainized. He's a published author titled: Purpose: How following your personal legend is the answer to your midlife crisis.”. Aimed at men between the ages of 30 to 45 who already possess The 5 Virtues of a good man. Provider, protector, courage, temperance and faith. Now facing an existential crisis referred to by many as the midlife crisis, these men are realizing that they are one day going to die. Until that day... Nico will be fighting for all men to reclaim their manliness until his very last breath, whether that means getting canceled, banned - Nico's ready to do what's right. What we Discussed: - Spending 2.5yrs in the Woods in Canada ( 2 mins) - Employers forcing you the get the Poisoned dart ( 10 mins) - How important is Critical Thinking ( 12 mins) - Having Courage ( 20 mins) - Cutting family out of your life ( 23 mins) - Why hes giving his book away for Free ( 29 mins) - You only control 3 things in your life ( 38 mins) - Negativing in Social Media (42 mins) - Meditation ( 43 mins) and more ==================== How to Contact Nico Lagan  https://nicolagan.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@nicolagan https://www.tiktok.com/@realnicolagan https://www.instagram.com/realnicolagan https://rumble.com/NicoLagan ===============Donations  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/support/⁠⁠⁠ Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts + Donations ⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠

Nico Lagan has been featured in Times Square, Nico Lagan is an entrepreneur, men's coach and host of the controversial podcast: The Nico Lagan Show. ======= Thanks to my Sponsors for Helping Support me: If you or know some body you know is struggling with anxiety and want to know how to be 100% anxiety free, in 6 weeks, without therapy or drugs, fully guaranteed - then let me tell you about our sponsor Daniel Packard. His research company spent 8 years testing to develop an innovative process that solves your anxiety permanently in just 6 weeks - with an astounding 90% success rate.  Because their program is so effective, people who join their program only pay at the end, once they have clear, measurable results. If you're interested in solving your anxiety in 6 weeks - fully guaranteed  - and you want to learn more and have a free consultation with Daniel, go to https://anxietysolutionprogram.com/ -------------------------- Do you have High Blood Pressure and/ or want to get off the Meds Doctors are amazed at what the Zona Plus can do $50 Discount with my Code ROY https://www.zona.com/discount/ROY     Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠   ============ About Nico Lagan: Nico has been traveling the US for 1 year now with his girlfriend and rescue dog. He has been to the 4 corners of the beautiful country and has no plan on stopping anytime soon. Prior to leaving Canada on this RV trip, Nico lived in the Canadian woods for over 2.5 years. For 1.5 year of it, he was alone with his dogs. Imagine a log house on the top of a mountain overlooking a valley and lakes. Growing up Nico didn't have a masculine figure in his life. Without the guidance he associated with and idolized the wrong men. Before making the shift to who he is now, he lived a life as an addict and a drug dealer. After spending more than a decade on the wrong path, working a 9-5 he didn't love he realized how many others in the world are just like him and need someone to step in and fight for them. Masculinity is under attack in today's society, and Nico fearlessly champions strong men. Although others might see Nico's content as blunt and unapologetic and "controversial" it brings back the fundamentals when men were allowed to be men. What was once a standard way of living, is now villainized. He's a published author titled: Purpose: How following your personal legend is the answer to your midlife crisis.”. Aimed at men between the ages of 30 to 45 who already possess The 5 Virtues of a good man. Provider, protector, courage, temperance and faith. Now facing an existential crisis referred to by many as the midlife crisis, these men are realizing that they are one day going to die. Until that day... Nico will be fighting for all men to reclaim their manliness until his very last breath, whether that means getting canceled, banned - Nico's ready to do what's right. What we Discussed:   - Spending 2.5yrs in the Woods in Canada ( 2 mins) - Employers forcing you the get the Poisoned dart ( 10 mins) - How important is Critical Thinking ( 12 mins) - Having Courage ( 20 mins) - Cutting family out of your life ( 23 mins) - Why hes giving his book away for Free ( 29 mins) - You only control 3 things in your life ( 38 mins) - Negativing in Social Media (42 mins) - Meditation ( 43 mins) and more  ====================   How to Contact Nico Lagan  https://nicolagan.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@nicolagan https://www.tiktok.com/@realnicolagan https://www.instagram.com/realnicolagan https://rumble.com/NicoLagan =============== Donations  ⁠⁠https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/support/⁠⁠   Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts + Donations ⁠https://bio.link/podcaster --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roy-coughlan/message

Our guest on the podcast today is Raj Sisodia, FEMSA Distinguished University Professor of Conscious Enterprise and Chairman of the Conscious Enterprise Center at Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico. He is also Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Conscious Capitalism Inc. Raj has a Ph. D. in Business from Columbia University. His fifteen books include Conscious Capitalism, Everybody Matters, Shakti Leadership, Firms of Endearment, The Healing Organization, and Awaken: The Path to Purpose, Inner Peace & Healing. Raj has worked with numerous companies, including AT&T, Verizon, LG, BorgWarner, Kraft Foods, Whole Foods Market, Tata, Siemens, Sprint, Volvo, IBM, Walmart and McDonalds. Raj received an honorary doctorate from Johnson & Wales University and has served on the boards of Mastek and The Container Store.In today's conversation Raj takes us on a journey to explore the flaws of business, the current business school system, the prevalence of ego-driven leadership, and the urgent need for change in the way that we approach business. Drawing from his extensive research, Raj highlights so much of the data that underpins his work and shares some shocking statistics. He challenges the prevailing mindset that prioritizes power and money above all else and delves into the underlying causes, such as fear-based thinking and unhealed traumas, that contribute to this destructive paradigm.Although the challenges we face are vast, he shares his optimism that comes from his own deeply personal transformation as he navigated through his own journey of healing and self-discovery. From visits to the Himalayas to encounters with plant-based medicine, Raj's experiences opened his consciousness and provided profound insights into life and his purpose. Through his groundbreaking work, particularly in the development of conscious capitalism, he embraced a deeply purposeful mission to reinvent the way we do business and educate others about a more humanistic approach.Join us as we dive into the concept of healing organizations, the power of love and truth, and the collective shift toward a purpose-driven future.Key TakeawaysRaj's own healing journey and the profound insights about his life and purposeHow we change the story of business so it becomes utterly humanWhat it means to Create and lead a healing organizationWhy he began Conscious Capitalism as a global movementThe 7 steps that encourage us to face the truth of our lives, healing any wounds and traumasHow the tide is turning in business and leadership aligned with the Star Wars trilogy and which episode we're now living through!

Featured in Times Square, Nico Lagan is an entrepreneur, men's coach and host of the controversial podcast: The Nico Lagan Show. Growing up Nico didn't have a masculine figure in his life. Without the guidance he associated with and idolized the wrong men. Before making the shift to who he is now, he lived a life as an addict and a drug dealer. After spending more than a decade on the wrong path, working a 9-5 he didn't love he realized how many others in the world are just like him and need someone to step in and fight for them. Masculinity is under attack in today's society, and Nico fearlessly champions strong men. Although others might see Nico's content as blunt and unapologetic and "controversial" it brings back the fundamentals when men were allowed to be men. What was once a standard way of living, is now villainized. As a leader in today's society Nico has been featured on many online publications, podcasts that have hundreds of millions of views, featured in Times Square in NYC and it's just the beginning. He's a published author titled: Purpose: How following your personal legend is the answer to your midlife crisis.”. Aimed at men between the ages of 30 to 45 who already possess The 5 Virtues of a good man. Provider, protector, courage, temperance and faith. Now facing an existential crisis referred to by many as the midlife crisis, these men are realizing that they are one day going to die. Until that day... Nico will be fighting for all men to reclaim their manliness until his very last breath, whether that means getting canceled, banned - Nico's ready to do what's right.              Home - Nico Lagan

Ken Freire stops by the show for the first time today and the crew gets deep. They talk about the importance of finding your purpose - in ways both big and small - and how that journey also helps you to live the life that leads to a feeling of fulfillment. ]In this episode, you will learn:How finding your purpose jumpstarts your daily productivityThe key questions Ken's mentor asked to help him find his purposeHow all of your experiences have valueHow your past, seemingly unrelated experiences are like going to Radio ShackWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/C6wrvmXnVJ4Make sure that YOU are in the Full Focus Planner Community with all of the other cool people who are achieving the goals they've set for themselves: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more, visit www.focusonthispodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nico Lagan is an entrepreneur, men's coach, Muay Thai instructor and host of the controversial podcast: The Nico Lagan Show. After spending more than 10 years in corporate sales, he decided to leave it all behind and follow his personal legend.Nico grew up without the guidance of a strong masculine figure. It sent him on the search of a mentor. Not knowing what he was looking, he associated with and idolized the wrong men. His decisions has a teen to quit school and sale drugs lead him on the wrong path.Nico uses his life experience as a high school dropout and former drug addict to show men that with the proper mindset everything is possible. His life purpose is to help young men become good men and good men become great men by following the path of their personal legends.Nico just finished writing his first book entitled "Purpose: How following your personal legend is the answer to your midlife crisis.". Aimed at men between the ages of 30 to 45 who already possess The 5 Virtues of a good man. Provider, protector, courage, temperance and faith. Now facing an existential crisis referred to by many as the midlife crisis, these men are realizing that they are one day going to die. Begging the question, is there something more than the daily grind? This book explains what this is all about and how the solution is to find purpose. Purpose is the antidote! Stay tuned for the official release.Wasting no time, Nico has already started writing his second book "The 5 Virtues of a good man". Aimed at men between the ages of 18 and 30, struggling with what it means to be a good man in a world where society wants us to believe that there is no difference between men and women. Most young men today are eternal teenagers that are in for a rude awakening as they come face to face with their 30s. Realizing that there must be more to life than partying, playing video games, chasing after their next sexual conquest and masturbating. This book is still being written but will be released soon!Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. BetterHelp is the world's largest therapy service, and it's 100% online. With BetterHelp, you can tap into a network of over 30,000 licensed and experienced therapists who can help you with a wide range of issues.Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/howtosurvivesociety Support the showThank you for listening to another episode of How To Survive Society.Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode.BetterHelp is the world's largest therapy service, and it's 100% online.With BetterHelp, you can tap into a network of over 30,000 licensed and experienced therapists who can help you with a wide range of issues.To get started, you just answer a few questions about your needs and preferences intherapy. That way, BetterHelp can match you with the right therapist from their network, Then you can talk to your therapist however you feel comfortable, whether it's via text, chat, phone or video call. You can message your therapist at any time, and schedule live sessions when it's convenient for you. If your therapist isn't the right fit for any reason, you can switch to a new therapist at no additional charge.With BetterHelp, you get the same professionalism and quality you expect from in-office therapy, but with a therapist who is custom-picked for you, more scheduling flexibility, and at a more affordable price.Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/howtosurvivesociety