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“Oddly enough, it’s the vulnerability that connects us. It’s not the perfect; yeah, that’s like Teflon.” – Mike Depatie Mike Depatie Mike Depatie, Founding Partner of KHP Capital Partners, attended the Hoffman Process in 2005. At the Process, Mike looked around the room and felt like he didn’t belong. He wasn’t even sure it was right for him because he felt he had a kind of Leave-it-to-Beaver childhood. Mike stayed through that discomfort and came to understand that even though he felt he had nothing in common with those he was with, he had come to love them. He realized that everyone is lovable if you really get to know them, including himself. Mike came to the Process through his role as President and CEO of Kimpton Hotels. Kimpton leadership encouraged employees to connect with themselves, so they would ultimately connect at a deeper and more effective level with their teammates and customers. To that end, employees were given the chance to do the Hoffman Process. Mike agreed to come. After attending, he says the Process helps people discover the best version of themselves. The business advice he offers is to “figure out who the hell you are, and then fully step into that.” Mike is the informal leader of Qfish, an annual fishing trip whose members are all Hoffman Process grads, including Raz Ingrasci, a long-time participant. They called themselves Qfish, like the Hoffman Q2 retreat. For the past 20 years, they've fished together and processed things like they’d learned to do at their Process. Both Raz and Drew Horning have attended these Qfish gatherings. We hope you enjoy this engaging conversation with Mike and Drew. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Mike Depatie: Qfish Mike Depatie is a seasoned hospitality and investment leader best known for serving as President and CEO of Kimpton Hotels, which he led for over a decade before its sale to IHG in 2015. Under his leadership, Kimpton became the world's largest boutique hotel company with over 60 hotels and a celebrated workplace and brand. Kimpton was named one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Places to Work multiple times. Mike is now a Founding Partner of KHP Capital Partners, an active investor in hospitality real estate. With a Harvard MBA, he has held senior roles across hospitality, real estate, and technology. He’s served on multiple boards. Mike lives in Napa with his wife, Holly, and their 16-year-old yellow lab, Cabo. As mentioned in this episode: Qfish, including Drew, Mike, Raz, and other Hoffman graduates. Raz Ingrasci: Raz, along with his wife Liza Ingrasci, founded the Hoffman Institute Foundation. Raz passed away on December 31, 2025. •   Listen to Raz on The Hoffman Podcast •   Watch Raz on The Oprah Podcast David Bork Founder of the Aspen Family Business Institute, David was a pioneer in the field of counseling family-owned businesses for over 25 years. Integrating Family Systems Theory with sound business practice, he had in-depth, long-term involvement with some 350 families in business. He was the author of Family Business, Risky Business. David passed away in 2025. Fly-fishing Hoffman Q2, graduate intensive Zen (as an adjective) The Enneagram Leave it to Beaver Joseph Campbell •   The Hero’s Journey Davos ‘takeaways’ on YouTube The All In Podcast Peter Diamandas •   The X Prize •   The Moon Shot Awards Watch Raz on The Oprah Podcast Zig Ziglar •   See You at the Top, by Zig Ziglar  

Who is Mitchell?Mitchell Levy is a passionate advocate for purpose-driven business relationships. Through his work, Mitchell observed a common frustration among professionals on platforms like LinkedIn: many reach out without a clear purpose or differentiation, often leading with sales pitches rather than genuine value. Recognizing this disconnect, he champions the power of having a “North Star”—a clear vision and understanding of the problem you solve and the unique value you bring. Mitchell encourages business owners, regardless of their size, to approach networking with intention and a customer-centric mindset. His insights help professionals articulate their purpose and foster meaningful, effective connections in the digital age.Key Takeaways* Mitchell Levy reveals the power of clarity: leaders and business owners need a simple North Star—a CPOP—in under 10 words. When you know where you're headed, decisions get easier and credibility follows.* Tired of random LinkedIn messages? Mitchell shares why real connection starts when you understand who you truly serve and their real pain or joy. Purposeful outreach beats cookie-cutter pitches every time.* Small business? Big CEO? Mitchell's “executive abundance” works for all. Growth happens when you get clear on your purpose, your people, and the possibilities you can create. Alignment is everything.* Elevator pitches are overrated. What matters is knowing, in a few words, who you're helping and why. That's your true vibration—one you won't need to memorize, just live.* Want credibility? Keep learning, stay coachable, and be willing to reset your focus. Mitchell's path: clarity, purpose, connection. Change your story, and your impact grows—no matter your size.Don't forget: If you want to connect, ask questions, or get notified about upcoming guests like Mitchell, subscribe to the Systemise.Me newsletter here. You only need your first name and email—easy as (coffee) pie!Thanks for sharing a cup with us this week. 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Leave a nice five-star review at apple podcasts : https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/apple-podcasts and on YouTube : https://link.thecompleteapproach.co.uk/Itsnotrocketscienceatyt!Do You Need a P.A.T.H. to Scale?We help established business owners with small but growing teams:go from feeling stuck, sceptical, and tired of wasting time and money on false promises,to running a confident, purpose-driven business where their team delivers results, customers are happy, and they can finally enjoy more time with their family -with a results-based refund guarantee: if you follow the process and it doesn't work, we refund what you paid.This is THE P.A.T.H. to scale your business.————————————————————————————————————————————-TranscriptNote, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast)SUMMARY KEYWORDSexecutive coaching, credibility, LinkedIn sales tactics, business owners, CEOs, executive abundance, fast-growing companies, Inc 5000, Marshall Goldsmith 100 coaches, clarity, North Star, customer point of possibilities, CPOP, marketing cookie cutter, business scaling, founders, path to scale, leadership, business strategy, elevator pitch, business clarity, operating system of credibility, business growth, credibility expert, solopreneurs, company purpose, personal compass, decision-making, business differentiation, referral partners, customer focusSPEAKERMitchell Levy, Stuart WebbStuart Webb [00:00:31]:Hi and welcome back to five Questions over Coffee. Here is my coffee. Now be careful spill that, it's quite full at the moment. Mitchell. Yeah, well done. It's a Guinness, so well done. Mitchell Levy here is a leading executive coach, a global credibility expert and I'm looking forward to him walking through his process today talking to us a little bit about how he helps get leaders real credibility. So Mitchell, thank you for making a few minutes available to come and speak to us here on It's Not Rocket Science.Stuart Webb [00:01:06]:Five Questions over Coffee.Mitchell Levy [00:01:08]:My pleasure. Thanks for having me Stuart. Really nice to, really nice to engage with you.Stuart Webb [00:01:14]:Well that's terrific. So let's start by trying to understand the sort of person you're reaching out to with helping them with their credibility.Mitchell Levy [00:01:25]:You know it's interesting, I, I have two distinct audiences. So as an executive coach, so I'm part of The Marshall Goldsmith 100 coaches, some of the top executive coaches on the planet. And for that audience it is fast growing CEOs leading the future with executive abundance. Now in if you were in the U.S. i say Inc 5000, which basically is the, the top five, 5,000 fastest growing companies in the U.S. but yeah, since this is Australian, I'll just say fast growing company. So that is one group of one audience. And, and executive abundance is a new framework I'm introducing into the marketplace.Mitchell Levy [00:02:12]:It's been my executive coaching for years. But one of the things you, you asked me in the green room, how you doing? Last week I advanced to candidacy on my PhD program and so I am actually doing a dissertation and then we'll, we'll write a book, do coursework and chatbots on executive abundance.Stuart Webb [00:02:33]:On your Congratulations. Thank you doctor. Not a, not a, not an easy thing to do as I recall. So tell me a little more about sort of the people that you're helping that you've just sort of described. Give us an example of sort of things that they might have tried before and the ways in which you help them.Mitchell Levy [00:02:54]:Well so by the way, let me do the second audience and then you could tell me which one you want me to.Stuart Webb [00:02:59]:Oh, no problem.Mitchell Levy [00:03:00]:So the second audience is business owners escaping slimy LinkedIn sales tactics. Perfect. Perfect. That's exactly what I want to get right. It's, I've been on LinkedIn since before they were making money. Now a couple hundred thousand people could say that, but there's one thing I could say that nobody else in the planet can say and that is I was in the room with two, with two of the five founders And I was commissioned to have written and published the first book on LinkedIn. I've looked at a couple hundred thousand LinkedIn profiles and I have a system and approach that helps people drive one to one business relationships with people on LinkedIn. And I can do it at scale.Mitchell Levy [00:03:43]:And so it's the 5% on LinkedIn functionality that brings 80% of value. So that sort of answers that question for the business owner side. On the executive coaching side, the question is what sort of things, what have they tried before? You know, I think I'm going to generically say something and then you could, you could drill me in if we need to. Life is, and business is really, really simple.Stuart Webb [00:04:14]:It's not easy, right?Mitchell Levy [00:04:17]:And what's not easy about it is the fact that even if you know the answer in your heart, in your head, in your body, you know exactly what to do. There's chaos out there and there's these experts who have what I call marketing cookie cutter approaches. And so in, in your vernacular, there's a wicked problem they have and they're trying to solve it. They're going to go out and talk to a ton of people and they get such a diverse range of answers and then they hit one they like, but they don't hold on to it. And so for those that I work with on executive coaching, the first thing we need to do is establish the clarity, establish the playground they play and establish what I call their cpop, their customer point of possibilities. And that is in less than 10 words, where they're executing on their purpose. That's for the company or for the individual. And once you have that, then you can deploy an operating system of credibility.Mitchell Levy [00:05:23]:But until you have that, it's really hard to make decisions because you need a compass, you need a personal compassion that you can actually live by. You need your own North Star. And, and so that's, in terms of business, we need a North Star and that's, that's where we start. And after that, when I hang out with somebody who's doing executive coaching, I'm just, I'm just helping them understand how they're making decisions in their North Star, how they propagate it throughout the organization. It's, it's always fun to see and everyone's different. Some are really fast, some take a little bit more time, some need to fall down a couple of times so they can get up. But generally speaking, what I do is extremely simple, but apparently it's not so easy.Mitchell Levy [00:06:18]:Let me just try and link those two customer types together. In some way, I think something like LinkedIn requires somebody to have what you've just described in terms of the Northstar, what they're doing and be very clear about what their problem solution is. I see an awful lot of people on LinkedIn just sort of, you know, reaching out quite randomly to people, sending the immediate, why don't we just. Why don't we just cut to the chase? Buy my. Buy my stuff, buy my thing. And I find myself very frustrated by the fact they don't actually have, as you've just described it, a real purpose, a real point of differentiation, a real customer focus behind that message, because they're not able to actually articulate what it is they're actually going to do. So there's a great deal of sort of overlap between those two things that you've described, because business owners, even if they're small, need to have that North Star about what it is they're reaching out to do with LinkedIn and why they need to do it. Am I wrong?Mitchell Levy [00:07:24]:No, no, no. It's, it's a great observation. Thank you for seeing it. It shows a little bit about who you are. It turns out that if I'm working with a CEO with a couple hundred, couple thousand, tens of thousands employees, there's a lot more what to say, politics and vested interest and vested groups in place. When I'm working with a CEO who's a solopreneur, where they've got five or 10 people in their organization, it's a whole lot easier to make change. And so it's a different price point, a lot less expensive for the LinkedIn work. And it turns out that the lessons I learned in both places apply to each other.Mitchell Levy [00:08:14]:I call the LinkedIn guys mini executive abundance, even though I don't necessarily call it to them. In my mind, I, I'm deploying executive abundance at the individual level as well, which is a great way to. So it's, it's technically the same thing, but most of the time I don't, I don't say it that way.Stuart Webb [00:08:33]:Yeah. And thank you for. Thank you for sort of endorsing the fact that I had misunderstood it, because I do think that this idea of executive abundance applies to some smaller businesses. They just don't know it applies. They just don't recognize it in themselves. And I think a lot of business owners probably don't grow because they don't know how to do that. They don't know how to start to let themselves have that abundance. So talk to me a bit, a little bit Mitchell about.Mitchell Levy [00:09:01]:Well, I know you've got a valuable offer that you're going to put. And we've got this, we're going to have this in our vault, which I'm going to show now on screen, which is a www.systemize sys t e m I s e me free stuff. So you'll be able to get hold of some of the stuff that Mitchell is going to talk about there. So Mitchell, talk to me a little bit about the process that you go through. So if people were thinking I need to get and understand this guy a bit more, talk about the process. Talk about how you help them with this abundance as you're talking about.Mitchell Levy [00:09:38]:So we'll practice on you. Stuart, you've demonstrated that I should do that. What, what I ended up doing. And I'll share. This is actually what I do second, but I'm, I'm sharing on screen. Oh, not working at the moment. Looks like I, looks like I have a small problem with my, my screen sharing. So I will not do that.Mitchell Levy [00:10:00]:I ended up interviewing 500 thought leaders on, on credibility. And with those 500, I was able to articulate the definition of credibility, which turns out to be a good operating system. We live by credibility is the quality which we TR light. And it turned out that I unlocked a superpower. My superpower is deploying the framework of clarity. So I sit with any company, any human, help them articulate in less than 10 words where they're executing on their purpose. Now, I call that a C pop. Your customer point of possibilities, that's, that's that north star.Mitchell Levy [00:10:36]:That's the compass we're talking about. And Stuart, let's create that view. I looked at your LinkedIn, looked at your website. There's nothing wrong with it. There's nothing wrong. What I will promise you is that after you hear your C pop, you're going to go, oh, I have to make changes because it's just going to help focus you right. Now let me say something and I'm going to guess right away. I'm going to guess that you're in a 10%.Mitchell Levy [00:11:03]:And I'll tell you what I mean by that. When I share a C pop with somebody, I'm they. We as humans, we vibrate out of frequency. And so what happens is the, the C pop represents in words, the frequency you vibrate at. It's who you are. It's, it makes you feel aligned with who you are. I've done this over 1200 times and in 1200 cases, the person's Feeling aligned. Now here's the scary part.Mitchell Levy [00:11:37]:In 90% of the cases, they will get unaligned between two hours and two weeks because of the chaos and noise out there. I'm going to assume that you're going to be in the 10%. So we'll see next time we talk.Stuart Webb [00:11:49]:Right.Mitchell Levy [00:11:52]:Now, I also will tell you something else. I will give you the formula. It's a secret formula. And I will gift that to you and we'll go through the exercise together. When I was doing the interviews, I created a video and I would share the formula and say, listen, what I found so far. I created the video somewhere around interview 50. And what I said, what I found so far is even when somebody had the formula, only 2% would actually articulate their C pop. Because even with the formula, it's hard because we get stuck on this marketing cookie cutter stuff.Mitchell Levy [00:12:30]:And even after they got the video, they. There was still only 2% of people could walk in. So I'm gonna give you. I'm gonna give you in the audience the formula and we'll walk through it together. The C pop is less than 10 words, and it's really two components. The first is the who. And I'm gonna go in and ask you the questions. Who do you serve? If we're credible, we're servant leaders.Mitchell Levy [00:12:55]:So who do you serve? And the second piece is from their perspective. What is their pain point? Or what is their pleasure point?Stuart Webb [00:13:04]:Right.Mitchell Levy [00:13:05]:So let me ask you these questions. So who is it that you serve?Stuart Webb [00:13:10]:So I serve a business leader who has a really bright idea but doesn't know how to get that and make it into a positive business reality.Mitchell Levy [00:13:20]:Now, it's funny because you're LinkedIn says founders.Stuart Webb [00:13:26]:That's true. It is true.Mitchell Levy [00:13:28]:So when you think about where 80% of your revenue comes from, is it from corporate businesses and business leaders, or is it from founders? Or who. Who is it?Stuart Webb [00:13:38]:It's 80% comes from founders.Mitchell Levy [00:13:41]:Okay, so good thing I looked at your LinkedIn. All right, so from the. I think you said it, but I'm going to ask you both pain and pleasure, what's their primary pain point?Stuart Webb [00:13:58]:They have no ability or starting point to make that business strategy or business idea an actual reality in the marketplace. They are unable to articulate, possibly even to themselves, where they start to go from. This would be brilliant to. It is there and it's making me money.Mitchell Levy [00:14:29]:So you're talking about really founders, pre revenue founders.Stuart Webb [00:14:34]:Now, a lot of the people that I deal with are. They've already Got a product, but they've got one product. They need two because they want to scale. And the problem they have is I've got a great idea for my second product, but the way I did it first, but now I've got a small team, it doesn't work the second time.Mitchell Levy [00:14:57]:Interesting. Okay, so they, they have money because they've, they've been able to get something in the marketplace, but now they want to scale. Either scale what they're doing or scale into another product.Stuart Webb [00:15:14]:Essentially, yes.Mitchell Levy [00:15:16]:Oh, oh, Tell me how to get it wrong. Tell me what you got.Stuart Webb [00:15:20]:No, no, no, you're absolutely right by saying essentially, yes. The only other thing that I would add into that is there are. There are sometimes businesses who have managed to get that second product, but it's now tanking because they have got all the wrong. They're trying to do it the way they did it before, and therefore, you know, the, the mechanisms they're using are wrong for where they are because they're now a bigger company. You were talking about politics. They're now sort of saying, it's got to be done by other people, but it's got to be done my way, in the way that I started this. And that just doesn't work if they start instructing in that way. Whilst we're doing this.Mitchell Levy [00:15:55]:While we're doing this, Mitchell, I know you're just doing a bit of typing, such like, I'd invite anybody. If anybody's hearing this and thinking to themselves, I need to make comments or I need to actually sort of, you know, leap in. At this point, Mitchell and I will be monitoring the comments on LinkedIn after this. So if you've got questions or if you're looking at this and thinking, I want somebody to talk to me about this, post your questions there. I can guarantee Mitchell will get onto that and we'll answer your questions because he's that sort of guy.Mitchell Levy [00:16:22]:Thank you, Will. Interesting. Okay, give me a pleasure point, not a pleasure point of working with you, but we'll just fast forward to a period of time after they've had a chance to spend time with you. How are they feeling? What are they doing? What. What makes sense to them?Mitchell Levy [00:16:41]:Let me give you a very real example of that. Working with a company, the founders needed to start to scale something. We turned their service that was poorly defined couldn't be delivered because they couldn't really articulate it. It's now much more of a sort of defined product idea, although it's still a service, but it's got a Logo. It's got a description, it's got a series of processes which their staff can operate, and they're selling that multiple times per week. And it's now. It's now. Then they're now proud of it.Mitchell Levy [00:17:18]:They're now saying, I'll use the name of it. They're now saying, threat sure is a great product. It was a great idea, and now it's something which is actually making us money. And customers love it.Mitchell Levy [00:17:32]:Cool. Nice. Okay, thank you. So yours is easy.Mitchell Levy [00:17:42]:I don't want it to be easy, Mitchell.Mitchell Levy [00:17:44]:Let me rephrase that. Yours was really simple. And it was only after I started talking to you to see who I was seeing this morning that I. Because, remember, we talked in the green room. Should we do this live? And sometimes there's a lot of marketing, cookie cutter stuff that gets in the way, but everything you said reinforced. Wait, let me count the words. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 words. Would you be happy if you could describe yourself?Mitchell Levy [00:18:11]:Wow. Okay, that is now. I will say now. This is where people. If you are watching this live and if you are going to go onto LinkedIn, you need six words. I have never been able to articulate this in six years. Six words. I can articulate it in two or three hours if you ask me to.Mitchell Levy [00:18:26]:But six words, that's impressive.Mitchell Levy [00:18:28]:So let me. Let me say that. Or just say less than 10.Stuart Webb [00:18:34]:Right?Mitchell Levy [00:18:34]:Because if you. If you think about it, and, and this is. This is for people paying attention. When you asked me my two audiences, I gave you my seat, my two C pops. C POP stands for customer Pointed Possibilities. So my executive coaching is nine words. Inc. 5000 CEOs leading the future with executive abundance.Mitchell Levy [00:18:55]:The goal when you share your CPOP is that the referral partner or the prospect says, oh, tell me more, Mitchell, what's this executive abundance thing?Stuart Webb [00:19:02]:Right? Or.Mitchell Levy [00:19:04]:Or the other one when I'm talking to a business owner. By the way, Stuart, you're a business owner, right? So when I talk to your founders or business owners, When I talk to business owners, it's business owners escaping slimy LinkedIn sales tactics. And I either get the laugh that you gave before or the visual reaction because you just remember being slimed recently.Mitchell Levy [00:19:23]:Yeah. Yeah.Mitchell Levy [00:19:24]:In either case, the goal when I share those words or is to paint a compass, to paint a. A playground that I plan. And then when I answer what comes next, I get more credibility because I've been so finite in terms of the playground. So in your particular case, your playground is six words. And I'm Putting it in chat, because I'm a visual person, so you could see it as well. But I'll share it out loud. Founders needing a path to scale.Mitchell Levy [00:20:01]:Brilliant.Stuart Webb [00:20:02]:Right?Mitchell Levy [00:20:03]:And so, by the way, once again, anybody who is watching this, that is such a brilliant summary. I could not. I couldn't have done. I couldn't have done that without Mitchell's help. But that is a fabulous summary.Mitchell Levy [00:20:18]:I'm going to say thank you. And it's. By the way, it's you. Because, by the way, although what happened, you're marketing cookie cutter stuff, which I'm glad I looked at your LinkedIn. You said the word founders, and that seemed important to me, so I had to ask you, where does 80% of revenue come from? Yeah, right. And it's. But other than that, everything you said reinforced. And you already have this on your LinkedIn.Mitchell Levy [00:20:46]:You have a couple other things which I might encourage you to remove. But everything you said reinforced. Having a path to scale. Even the pleasure point was talking about a path to scale.Stuart Webb [00:20:59]:Right.Mitchell Levy [00:20:59]:And so when you now have these six words, and by the way, what I was typing in on the back end is, I have a Mitchell Levy chatbot, and I said, if this is your C pop, what could the acronym path stand for? And I'm putting it in chat. We don't have to talk about it, but this is just my gift for you. You know, path could stand for, you know, basically, purpose, action. Ooh, team, and. And. And harmony. Sorry, I. It didn't cut.Mitchell Levy [00:21:37]:It didn't cut and paste really well. And then it talks about what. That what stuff is. But. But I think. I think the way to think about it for you is, is when you share with somebody. Let me do your. Tell me more, if you don't mind.Stuart Webb [00:21:54]:I'll.Mitchell Levy [00:21:54]:I'll do it. Because we're recorded. Right, so. And now a superpower I have is the ability to do this. It's a formula, and I've just done it over 1200 times, so it's easy. I'm happy for people to grab it. It's the who and the what. Who in the what comes before why.Stuart Webb [00:22:12]:Right.Mitchell Levy [00:22:12]:Just to be clear. Comes before Simon Sinexy. Who in the what comes first? It's a C Pop. And a ancillary superpower is if I know somebody C Pop most of the time, I could do their tell me more better than them until they feel good about it. So let me tell you, Stuart, what I mean by this. When in the future, when you share your cpop now, if somebody says to you, hey, what's your cpop? Now, maybe a couple hundred thousand people know this word, so most likely they're gonna say, who are you?Stuart Webb [00:22:45]:Right?Mitchell Levy [00:22:46]:What do you do? Who are you? And in that particular case, you need to put a.Stuart Webb [00:22:51]:A.Mitchell Levy [00:22:51]:A hook up front. The hook is, hey, there's an audience I spend a lot of time with, or there's an audience I do really well with, or my clients all get success in a certain area.Stuart Webb [00:23:01]:Right.Mitchell Levy [00:23:02]:Whatever the hook is. Then you do a pause, and then you say, founders needing a path to scale. Then you drop the mic, and then you may say something. Oh, let me tell you a little bit more. Listen, I work with a series of founders. A lot of times they've already put their first product out there. They've already been successful, and they need to scale. They need to get to the next level, and they get stuck.Mitchell Levy [00:23:29]:They either don't know how to move forward or they've already moved forward, but they've deployed what worked in the first product to the second, and it doesn't work. What I do is help them lay out the path that will allow them scale going forward.Mitchell Levy [00:23:45]:Mitchell, that is the best way I have ever heard somebody describe what is effectively an elevator pitch. You'd have heard elevator pitch. And they're all. They're all very difficult for people to do, and most of the time, they're not very good. So I'm not going to say that, because there are a lot of people on here will be offended by that. But that.Mitchell Levy [00:24:04]:Oh, I'm gonna say it. I'm gonna say to you and everyone else, if you've memorized an elevator pitch, please forget it.Mitchell Levy [00:24:13]:Yes.Stuart Webb [00:24:15]:Right, stop.Mitchell Levy [00:24:15]:Now.Mitchell Levy [00:24:16]:It comes from here. Your elevator pitch comes from your head. And your goal when you talk to somebody is you want them to feel the energy inside. You want them to feel your heart. So memorize the six words or nine words or three. A couple people have three words, right? So memorize your C Pop. But you won't have to memorize it. It's your.Mitchell Levy [00:24:38]:It's your vibrational energy. And then your.Stuart Webb [00:24:40]:Your.Mitchell Levy [00:24:41]:What would have been your elevated pitch is more the tell me more. Which you custom tailor to the person you're talking to.Stuart Webb [00:24:47]:Yeah, absolutely. I love what you're saying. Look, Mitchell, I could keep you here for another couple of hours, but I have a feeling you have important business to go and speak to other people who need this. Once again, I'm going to invite anybody listening live or in future, when you see this, drop comments into the comments Below, Mitchell, I know, will come back, give you some very, very good advice to try and get this sort of thing into your life, because we need more clarity. I am, as Mitchell has probably managed to sort of convince me. I spend a lot of my time with people who haven't got the clarity they need. And it is always difficult to get that clarity because in their own head, they're trying to rationalize, they're trying to sort of apply a set of rules. You know, they've done all the courses, they've read all the books, they've.Mitchell Levy [00:25:43]:They've been out and seen all the YouTube videos, and somehow that's actually created less clarity than if they just sat down and did a very simple exercise like Mitchell is doing here. So drop your questions, drop your comments. I know we can get some clarity back in the world. But Mitchell, how did you get to this? Where did you come from that this became your mission in life?Mitchell Levy [00:26:07]:It's really interesting, I think, what happened because of time. I'll try to do this super quick. My undergraduate was a Bachelor of Science in Stochastic and Deterministic Models of Operational Research. In essence, I was taught how to model. Well, as long as I could say the words and the syllables come out of my mouth, I'm still happy. And one day I won't be able to do that anymore, right?Mitchell Levy [00:26:34]:So.Mitchell Levy [00:26:36]:But I was taught how to model people and systems and improve them. And what I learned then I got an MBA, and as I mentioned previously, I'm doing the PhD thing, right? So what. What I learned was, although I only speak English and it's American English, and so it's bad English, I don't speak those multiple languages. I do speak multiple languages of functions, you know, so marketing. Funny. Marketing, talking to sales, talking to engineers. I mean, it's just, whoever you are, I could speak your language because I'm feeling the energy of what does it mean to be who you are? And then it was in 2019 that I went on a Napoleon Hill journey And I interviewed 500 thought leaders on credibility between 2019 and 2020. And so I.Mitchell Levy [00:27:27]:It turns out I asked everyone five questions. And the first question that just sort of magically appeared to me is, what's your C Pop? That's the first thing I wanted to. I wanted to learn from people. And. And it took me a couple years, post the interviews, post the TED Talk, post the book that I wrote on it. By the way, I've written 65 books. My 66 is the most important. It's the one I'm writing now called Executive Abundance.Mitchell Levy [00:27:57]:It took a number of years afterwards to really understand. As a matter of fact, what happened is I went to the Purpose Summit. Now, when you go to a summit called the Purpose Summit, you got a lot of people talking about purpose, bringing purpose into corporations, what people's purpose are. And, you know, everyone had a different definition and it meant many different things to different people. And at some point in time, I thought the C pop had to do with purpose. But as it turns out, the C pop is where one is executing on their purpose today.Stuart Webb [00:28:30]:Yeah, brilliant, right?Mitchell Levy [00:28:32]:And I'm like, oh, my God. And then once that started happening, and then. I'll give you one last. One last thing. It was about seven months ago, eight months ago. So, by the way, if you haven't figured this out, being credible means you're always learning, you're always growing, you're always coachable.Stuart Webb [00:28:47]:Right?Mitchell Levy [00:28:49]:About seven, eight months ago, I realized something, and this put everything into perspective. I've known this my entire life. I've been in Silicon Valley, started 20 companies, and sat on the board of a public firm.Mitchell Levy [00:29:01]:And.Mitchell Levy [00:29:01]:And I've known this my whole entire life, but have not ever executed on it until about seven or eight months ago. Sell them what they want, deliver what they need.Stuart Webb [00:29:13]:Yeah, brilliant.Mitchell Levy [00:29:14]:So let me. I'll just finish that. So what's interesting is I ended up spending five and a half years of my life focused on what people need. Clarity and credibility are what people need. It's not what they want. So you sell them something else, but behind the scenes. So I'll make a. I'll make an offer for you.Mitchell Levy [00:29:31]:And listen, there are many people who actually sell clarity, and they could still use the CPOP and what they work. So I do, once a month, I do a clarity session. Have your clients come with your client to one of my clarity sessions. Have them get their CPOP and then do your thing and do your magic, right? And. And it's. It's the. It's the partnership thing that we've been taught not to spend time on and not to focus on. But, you know, if you can bring your client to get a C pop.Mitchell Levy [00:30:03]:And. And then all of a sudden, everything you do from then out in is so much easier. You know, just an offer, if that's interesting here.Mitchell Levy [00:30:12]:Brilliant. Mitchell, I am very aware that there must be a question that you are waiting for that you are begging me to ask, but I haven't yet asked, and I am obviously unable to articulate that question because I don't know what it is. So what's the question you think I should have by now asked? And then clearly you're gonna have to answer it because I haven't yet thought about.Mitchell Levy [00:30:35]:You know, that's always my favorite. That's my favorite question.Mitchell Levy [00:30:39]:It's the one. It's one I like best because I don't have to do any work for that one.Mitchell Levy [00:30:43]:Yeah, you know, I didn't really, given I'm looking at the time, I didn't really have anything. I guess the. Probably the biggest question is it's along the lines of, Mitchell, what you did with Stuart was so simple and so straightforward and so quick. Why is it that Stuart didn't already know that? Or why? Why? If you say you've done this 1200 times and every time they've had the same reaction with Stuart, how come you're not known universally around the world? That would probably be the answer.Mitchell Levy [00:31:30]:And the answer.Mitchell Levy [00:31:32]:I'm still, I'm still grokking. I'm still trying to grok all that.Stuart Webb [00:31:35]:Right.Mitchell Levy [00:31:35]:Still trying to figure that out. The, the. A lot of the answers. There are many people who, who focus on clarity and focus on credibility and, and I think ultimately it's the best way I could think about it now. It really is what people need, but not exactly what they want. What I found is that 90% of. Of. Of people, or let's even go down to the C pop level, 98 of people don't know their C pop.Mitchell Levy [00:32:14]:And if you ask them if they have clarity, they're either going to say yes or they're going to say, I don't care, I don't need it. But 98% of people, 98% of the audience has figured out that. That understanding where they're executing their purpose in less than 10 words is not important to them yet. And so it's hard to imagine that you could sit with somebody and they could look at you and they could. They could actually present a summarized version of how you're showing up in the world so quickly. And, you know, there are people who watch us who would think it's staged, that we did it ahead of time.Stuart Webb [00:33:00]:Right.Mitchell Levy [00:33:01]:And it's not. So. But the answer, I don't. I don't know exactly. I just know that when I talk to somebody, whether it's a CEO of a large company, if, if you're my client, I'm going to stick with you and you're going to play in your playground.Stuart Webb [00:33:15]:Right.Mitchell Levy [00:33:16]:But if you're somebody who I'm just Sort of giving a gift to or you're. You've paid me to be in my clarity session. The it, it's so easy to get off track. It's so easy to get out of alignment that people often do. And they go, yeah, it was good talking to Mitchell for a period of time, but I didn't do anything with it. Right when and, and what I'll say to you is last week was also, it was a great gift. It's when I advanced a candidacy for the PhD. I also had a woman join me and apparently I had talked to her three years, three years earlier.Mitchell Levy [00:33:56]:And the first words out of my mouth, out of her mouth was, Mitchell, I've been thinking about you for the last three years. Which is one of those things that are really, you know, you know, how do I interpret that? And she goes, I was about ready to enter an extremely difficult chapter of my life. And what you gave me, that C pop was the best gift I've ever received in my life because it allowed me to actually pull myself out of that chapter to focus on my business. And I've served 259 clients over a five year period. Most of those came after year two because that's when you and I spoke. And I am just so honored to have spent time with you. That's an example of somebody who heard it, understood it and used it. And I did.Mitchell Levy [00:34:54]:I challenge anyone. If you get your C pop and I'm someone who supports you or where you could take the formula in the 2% and you can make it work for you, I'm going to encourage you to live it and see what happens. I guarantee that your life will be different.Stuart Webb [00:35:10]:Mitchell, that is a brilliant story to end on. I've got nothing very much else to say. I'm going to ask people if they would just go to this link www.systemize.me subscribe. You need to go to that link because that link is a link to a form which will allow me to send you an email and you will then get an email once a week when we have brilliant guests like Mitchell on. And you can just sit and learn from people like Mitchell because they are worth listening to. Mitchell, you have been an inspiration. I have got some words to add to my LinkedIn profile, but better than that, I've got some living to do now because I have now got a challenge from you to live up to something that you have set down as a standard for me. I cannot believe what you do and you should be world famous and I'm going to try and make it so.Stuart Webb [00:36:05]:Mitchell, thank you so much for spending a few minutes with us. I really appreciate it.Mitchell Levy [00:36:09]:Oh, Stuart, my. My pleasure. I. I look forward to whatever our next conversation and seeing who you are the next time I have a conversation with you.Stuart Webb [00:36:19]:Terrific. Thank you. Mitchell. Mitchell, that. Get full access to It's Not Rocket Science! at thecompleteapproach.substack.com/subscribe

In this special series devoted to widening our circle of empathy for people who often feel marginalized or misunderstood, watch this deeply thoughtful conversation with Rabbi Lisa Grushcow—a scholar, spiritual leader, and bridge-builder—at a time when Jewish communities are facing not only a rise in antisemitism and hate crimes.In the aftermath of the Bondi beach terrorist attack on Jewish Australians, Rabbi Grushcow reflects on Jewish identity today and makes a compelling case for why empathy for Jewish fear, grief, and vulnerability is essential to building safer, more compassionate communities.Together, we discuss:Why Jewish identity includes history, culture, belonging and faithThe history of anti-semitism and how it's being expressed todayThe importance of extending empathy to communities whose pain you don't shareThis conversation is about bridge-building through purposeful empathy and discovering why moral courage is needed now, from all of us, every single day. 00:00 Preview01:04 Introduction 02:58 About Rabbi Lisa Grushcow05:39 Being a Rabbi 08:06 Judaism as peoplehood, covenant, and practice13:11 What does it mean to be Jewish in today's world?17:57 Service and purpose: A Rabbi's approach to wellbeing20:27 What is the significance of Shabbat?28:26 The difference between anti-zionism and anti-semitism32:15 Why does dehumanization lead to hate crimes?36:38 Meaningful allyship against anti-semitism42:31 Rabbi Grushcow's Op-Ed46:29 Demonstrating genuine solidarity with Jewish communities51:12 Rabbi Lisa Grushcow's Purposeful Empathy storyCONNECT WITH RABBI✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-grushcow-809215282/✩ Temple Emanu El-Beth Sholom https://templemontreal.ca/CONNECT WITH ANITA✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com✩ Buy a copy of Purposeful Empathy http://tiny.cc/PurposefulEmpathyCA✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak/✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast✩ Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/anitanowak.bsky.socialSHOW NOTES✩ Op-Ed https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/opinion-this-is-what-a-zionist-looks-likeVideo edited by Jad Misri, Green Horizon Studio

EPISODE SUMMARY Franchising is often marketed as passive or semi-absentee—but that misunderstanding costs investors millions. In this episode, I'm joined by franchise veteran Cliff Nonnenmacher, who has spent over 25 years owning, scaling, and advising franchise businesses across multiple industries. We talk candidly about: Why franchisees really fail The operator vs. owner mindset Capital mistakes that quietly kill good businesses Who should walk away from franchising immediately Trends vs. hype in today's franchise market If you're considering franchising or advising someone who is—this episode will save you time, money, and regret.   LINKS & RESOURCES If you make good money but still feel tight, you're probably not broke—you're illiquid. Start here: practicalwealth.net cliffn@franocity.com www.franocity.com cliffn@franocity.com   KEYWORDS Family council generational wealth legacy planning financial wisdom speculative investing trust funds family governance intergenerational learning wealth mindset progress principle purposeful communication financial stewardship baby steps strategy structured conversations wealth transfer   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 00:00–01:20 - Younger generations turning to speculation as traditional wealth feels out of reach 01:20–02:15 - Gambling vs. investing in the age of bots and AI 02:15–03:32 - Story of a trust fund protected by anti-gambling restrictions 03:32–04:28 - The wisdom function of a family council 04:28–05:22 - Family councils beyond blood relatives: boards, mentors, advisors 05:22–06:43 - Four generations under one roof: mutual value exchange 06:43–07:35 - What younger generations actually bring to the table 07:35–08:32 - Why asking better questions unlocks generational wisdom 08:32–09:47 - Simple starting point: weekly cadence calls 09:47–10:36 - Two powerful questions: What's working? What's not? 10:36–11:45 - The "gap" vs. progress principle 11:45–12:50 - Starting small instead of waiting for a formal family retreat 12:50–13:45 - Purposeful structure vs. hoping conversations happen naturally 13:45–End - Why progress compounds when family conversations become intentional  

Every leader talks about vision. Few actually define it. On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black challenges listeners to examine whether their vision is truly clear—or just wishful thinking. Real vision begins with three simple but powerful questions: Where am I now? If you don’t know your starting point, you can’t chart a course. Where am I going? What does the destination look like, sound like, and feel like? What will it take to get there? Every outcome requires steps, disciplines, and habits to move from Point A to Point B. This episode explores how leaders define success, how identity shapes direction, and why purpose must anchor vision. You’ll also unpack the difference between operating from a Fear Operating System (FOS) or a Growth Operating System (GOS)—the internal framework that gives meaning to every decision. Mr. Black connects vision with practical transformation tools, including: The four stages of change: Awakening, Unlearning, Repatterning, and Integration The four laws of behavior change from Atomic Habits The leadership mindset of the 5 P’s Warrior: Peaceful, Powerful, Present, Purposeful, and People-centric Because vision without systems becomes frustration. And vision without identity becomes drift. Leadership starts with knowing: Who you are. Why you are here. What your purpose is. And whose you are. When those questions are answered, vision becomes clear—and action becomes inevitable. Inspiration. Education. Application. When you live your life like it matters… it does.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you draw in your listener, right from the very beginning? Don't lose your listener before you even have them. An overly lengthy, unintentional, or boring introduction at the top of an episode is a great way to do just that. Much like in radio and newspaper, the lede is your opportunity to seize and delight your audience, so it's important not to squander it.  Mary knows the pain of sitting through a dry, repetitive podcast intro. In this episode, she brings you the details you need to avoid that pitfall. There's a difference between show and episode intros, and all too many pods air what should actually be a stand-alone trailer at the top, every time. Discover the ingredients that deliver an impactful and purposeful lede and the factors that should guide your intro style choice. Now, the question is: what will you tweak or try in your next episode to land your listener right away? Avoid boring beginnings with Mary's quick, high-impact tips: The difference between show and episode intros and trailers; The five building blocks of a show intro; How your show's goal and ideal listener guide your lead-in. Links worth mentioning from the episode: Episode 15, "Identifying Your Audience for Podcast Growth": https://www.organizedsound.ca/identifying-your-audience-for-podcast-growth-episode-15/ Episode 105, "Simplify Your Podcast Production with a Show Map": https://www.organizedsound.ca/simplify-your-podcast-production-with-a-show-map-episode-105/ Connect with Mary! Leave a voice note with your feedback at https://www.speakpipe.com/VisibleVoice or email visiblevoicepodcast@gmail.com Get the full transcript of the episode at http://www.visiblevoicepodcast.com Read up on more secrets with the Visible Voice Insights Newsletter https://www.organizedsound.ca/newsletter To learn more or work with Mary, check out https://www.organizedsound.ca Link up on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marychan-organizedsound/ Engage on Instagram @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions Show Credits: Podcast audio design, engineering, and editing by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions Show notes written by Shannon Kirk of Right Words Studio Post-production support by Kristalee Forre of Forre You VA Podcast cover art by Emily Johnston of Artio Design Co.  

What happens when physician partners step away and make space to slow down together? In this episode, we explore how rest, reflection, and shared experience can help us reconnect with ourselves, our relationships, and the deeper reasons we practice medicine.  Drs. Angela Wong and Doug Conrad share their experience of coming to The Connect in Nature Mindfulness Retreat at Green Gulch Farm and Zen Center together as a physician couple.  They reflect on what it was like to step away from the daily pace of medicine for a few days to reconnect—with themselves, with each other, and with what matters most.   They talk about perfectionism in medicine, the hidden cost of constant productivity, and how slowing down can restore perspective, compassion, and connection.  This conversation is a reminder that a pause for self-care is not indulgent. It is one way we reclaim agency in medicine and remember who we are beyond the roles we carry. If this conversation resonates, we would love to welcome you to future retreats where we explore rest, mindfulness, and connection in community with other physicians.  The next Connect in Nature Mindfulness Retreat is July 30-August 1, 2026 Listen to learn about: Why slowing down can help you reconnect with yourself and your partners How perfectionism can quietly shape life and work in medicine What happens when you allow yourself to receive care Why shared experiences outside medicine can strengthen physician relationships How rest, movement, breath, and nourishment can influence how you care for patients Pearls of Wisdom: Shared experiences outside the clinical environment can strengthen physician partnerships and help us see one another as people, not just colleagues in a busy life. Slowing down is not indulgent. It creates the space needed to reconnect with ourselves, our partners, and the deeper reasons we practice medicine. Perfectionism often masquerades as professionalism in medicine. Letting go of that inner judge can restore both well-being and relationships. The practices we experience personally—mindful movement, nourishment, rest, and breath—often become the most authentic tools we bring to patient care. Reflection Questions: What might shift if you intentionally created time to slow down with a partner or loved one? Where in our lives might you be moving so quickly that you have stopped noticing how you actually feel? How might releasing the need for perfection allow more compassion toward yourself and others? What small daily practice could help you reconnect with your breath, body, and sense of agency? Ways to connect and work with us: Website: https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/ ; https://awakenbreath.org/Retreats: https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats Yoga: https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/yoga Blog: https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/jessies-blog Podcast: https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast *The Healing Medicine Podcast was formerly known as the Mindful Healers Podcast. Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice.  

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Welcome to episode 252 of the Divorce Devil Podcast!

To mark the 250th milestone episode of my podcast, I've chosen a conversation that highlights how empathy can unite us in our common humanity.My guest, Sulaiman Khatib, is a co-founder of Combatants for Peace, twice nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. In our conversation, he describes personal transformation that isn't neat or performative. Instead, he speaks of the slow, rigorous inner work of moving from rage and resistance to nonviolence and what he calls a “third narrative.” It's a conversation about the dual political and spiritual dimensions of empathy - one that rejects dehumanization and understands that extending empathy is never a zero-sum game.I hope you'll watch it with an open heart for what is possible.Next week's episode continues my commitment to holding multiple truths with care, in a conversation with Rabbi Lisa Grushcow about the rise of antisemitism and the urgent need for moral courage and purposeful empathy across communities and different lived experiences.What does it take to see our common humanity in the middle of a conflict designed to divide? In this special series devoted to widening our circle of empathy for people who often feel marginalized or misunderstood, watch this rare and powerful conversation with Sulaiman Khatib, a Palestinian peacebuilder, co-founder of Combatants for Peace, and author of In This Place Together.Sulaiman shares his journey from being incarcerated as a teenager after an act of violence, to his inner transformation behind bars, shaped by hunger strikes and the spiritual teachings of Gandhi, Mandela and Dr. King. He describes how “humanizing the other” is a daily practice that takes discipline, and is tested again and again, especially in the middle of an ongoing crisis that's marked by loss and trauma.Together, we discuss:The personal costs of changing one's worldview when “sides” are deeply entrenchedWhy believing “there is no military solution” is seen as provocative (or even a betrayal)What shared humanity looks like when the stakes are life and deathWhy pain is not a contest and how empathy makes space for multiple truthsThis conversation is about refusing dehumanization—and daring to imagine a future where safety, freedom, and dignity belong to everyone.00:00 Preview00:56 Introduction 02:54 About Sulaiman Khatib06:09 Sulaiman's backstory10:07 What does it mean to be detained as a minor?13:08 Sulaiman's path to non-violence and moral repair18:13 How curiosity and language humanize conflict20:57 Why is there no military solution to the Palestinian-Israeli war?24:35 About Combatants for Peace, twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize28:50 What does shared humanity really mean?36:24 The need for humility in peace work42:06 The importance of third narratives (especially in conflicts)44:58 The role of inner transformation49:31 About Sulaiman's book, In This Place Together56:37 What headlines miss about everyday Palestinian life01:0153    Why peace requires radical imagination01:06:37   Sulaiman Khatib's Purposeful Empathy storyCONNECT WITH SULAIMAN✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sulaiman-khatib-904a4645/✩ Combatants for Peace https://www.cfpeace.org/✩ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/combatantsforpeace_english/ ✩ In This Place Together: A Palestinian's Journey to Collective Liberation https://www.amazon.com/This-Place-Together-Palestinians-Collective/dp/0807046825✩ Disturbing the Peace https://www.disturbingthepeacefilm.com/✩ There Is Another Way https://thereisanotherwayfilm.com/CONNECT WITH ANITA✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com✩ Buy a copy of Purposeful Empathy http://tiny.cc/PurposefulEmpathyCA✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak/✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast✩ Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/anitanowak.bsky.socialVideo edited by Jad Misri, Green Horizon Studio

In this episode, we speak with Pauline Kiraithe, who reflects on curiosity, lifelong learning, and a passion for helping people live intentionally. She shares her journey from corporate HR to entrepreneurship, the personal crisis that sparked her search for purpose, and the realization that “the gift is in you.” Pauline discusses leadership role models, advice for early-career professionals, the importance of nurturing women leaders, and her legacy of being a catalyst for mindset shifts.Dr. Pauline Kiraithe is a Career Transformation Strategist, Executive Leadership Coach, and Founder of Talentgurus@254, one of Kenya's most recognized career coaching institutions. With 30+ years across banking, NGOs, telecom, retail, media, and consulting, she helps professionals and leaders re-engineer their careers for intentional impact and alignment. She is the author of Owning Your Career and has shaped thousands of careers, becoming a trusted voice on career ownership, leadership identity, and purposeful growth.Links from the episode: Talent Gurus 254 homepagePauline's book Owning Your Career Pauline's LinkedIn profileThanks for listening!Visit our homepage at https://disrupt-your-career.comIf you like the podcast, please take a moment to rate it and leave a review in Apple Podcast

Sometimes having hope is radical. In this special series devoted to widening our circle of empathy for people who often feel marginalized or misunderstood, watch this incredible episode featuring Joanne Photiades—an ovarian cancer survivor, mother of twins, and fierce advocate for disability inclusion.Joanne shares her journey to motherhood after a rare cancer diagnosis, and the moment she chose hope over fear despite an eighteen month window to get pregnant before a hysterectomy. She also opens up about her son being diagnosed with Williams Syndrome, and how raising twins side-by-side reveals the invisible biases built into our systems.Together, we discuss:Being the 35th person in the world diagnosed with a rare ovarian cancer Her decision not to follow medical advice to pursue her dream of becoming a momThe miracle of getting pregnant and the message she has for othersHer son's diagnosis with Williams Syndrome and the emotional reality of caregiving, including love, gratitude, exhaustion, and guiltWhy words matter and why design should be inclusive from the get-go This conversation is a celebration of faith and resilience, expressed with remarkable candor and vulnerability by an advocate for belonging and inclusion. Her lived experiences will take your breath away.00:00 Preview00:51 Introduction 02:43 About Joanne Photiades05:01 Joanne's backstory07:28 Joanne's journey to motherhood13:15 How to support someone after a major diagnosis15:42 Refusing to give up: Faith, hope, and the dream of becoming a mom17:57 Joanne's message for women surviving cancer21:20 The sacred string story23:45 What is William syndrome?30:38 Joanne's journey towards her son's diagnosis35:26 The role of empathy in redefining inclusion39:34 The emotional reality of caregiving42:36 What real support looks like from friends and family46:02 What the world needs to understand about disability53:42 Joanne Photiades's Purposeful Empathy storyCONNECT WITH JOANNE✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-d-photiades-854580/✩ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joannedaphnephotiades/ CONNECT WITH ANITA✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com✩ Buy a copy of Purposeful Empathy http://tiny.cc/PurposefulEmpathyCA✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak/✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast✩ Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/anitanowak.bsky.socialVideo edited by Jad Misri, Green Horizon Studio

What happens when life finally slows down… and instead of feeling peaceful, you feel a little lost? After a whirlwind season of holidays, deadlines, and a book launch, I found myself staring at something I hadn't had in months: margin. And instead of instantly loving it, I felt rusty. Disoriented. Even a little guilty. In this episode I'm sharing the quiet lie I had to confront, that joy and rest must be earned, and the three truths that helped me recalibrate in this slower winter season. We talk about why productivity isn't your value, why joy is nourishment (not a reward), and how “awareness is your superpower” when it comes to building a life you actually love. I'll walk you through the tiny tweak that's helping me relearn rest in real time, creating a simple “happiness menu”, a short list of small, repeatable things that restore you so you don't default to scrolling or busyness. If you're in a season of transition, feeling unsure what to do with white space, or craving a more intentional rhythm at home and in your relationships, this episode will give you practical encouragement to plan for joy on purpose. Because you don't have to overhaul your life to love it. Sometimes one tiny tweak is all it takes. Mentioned in This Episode:

Jesus warns his disciples about persecution not to frighten them, but to keep them from falling away when they experience the pain of life in a hostile world. He wants all who face persecution on account of Him to remember that He is not surprised by this development, but rather that He is over it all.

Invisible pain can reshape an entire life. In this special series devoted to widening our circle of empathy for people who often feel marginalized or misunderstood, watch this inspiring episode featuring Kim Fuller, a self-described “incurable optimist” whose life was upended three years ago when she began experiencing chronic pain.Kim shares the moment her health changed overnight—landing in the hospital after pushing through an important work commitment—and what followed next: years of testing, shifting diagnoses, misdiagnosis, and still living without clear answers. She also pulls back the curtain on the exhausting reality of living with chronic pain—and why being believed is one of the most powerful expressions of empathy.Together, we discuss:The “Spoon Theory” and the constant math of energy, pacing, rest, and flare-upsHow to redefine success and embrace self-compassion when your identity is that of a high-performing professionalWhat workplaces can do differently to support employees living with chronic illnessHow family and friends can be supportive by respecting limits and offering help without trying to fix thingsThis conversation invites us to listen without minimizing, resist the lure of quick fixes, and consider what real empathy looks like for someone with chronic pain.00:00 Preview01:22 Introduction 03:18 About Kim Fuller 06:41 Kim's backstory08:38 The mental strain of ongoing medical testing13:04 The “Seven Stages of Grief” in chronic illness17:48 Why belief matters more than fixing chronic pain23:34 The importance of self-empathy when you can't keep up with daily life27:17 What is the “Spoon Theory”?31:59 Why being believed matters so much34:50 How to help someone in chronic pain?39:09 The mental adjustment to chronic pain44:17 The power of support groups in managing chronic illness50:05 Practical accommodations for chronic pain at work54:37 Kim Fuller's Purposeful Empathy storyCONNECT WITH KIM✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kkfuller/✩ Website https://www.phil.ca/ ✩ Social Transformation https://www.socialtransformation.ca/ ✩ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimfuller4good/ ✩ Podcast, Philanthropy in Action spoti.fi/43hO8NYCONNECT WITH ANITA✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com✩ Buy a copy of Purposeful Empathy http://tiny.cc/PurposefulEmpathyCA✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak/✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast✩ Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/anitanowak.bsky.socialVideo edited by Jad Misri, Green Horizon Studio

Message us!Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve a community where they can live, learn, and thrive. In this Whitley Penn Talks episode of our Whitley Penn Cares series, we introduce New Danville, a unique ranch style community in the Houston area that provides affordable housing, life skills training, and meaningful connection for adults who have aged out of the school system. From major campus expansion to a now famous chicken coop, this conversation highlights the impact of creating opportunity and independence with dignity.Key TakeawaysHow a napkin sketch turned into a thriving 42‑acre community for adults with intellectual disabilitiesA behind‑the‑scenes look at New Danville's classes, animal programs, and stories of growing independenceWhy demand for these communities is rising and how the Whitley Penn Philanthropic Fund helps power these programsThe beloved chicken coop story that highlights creativity, joy, and community supportWhy ListenIf you care about nonprofit impact and community support, this episode shows how a mission driven organization creates real outcomes for adults with intellectual disabilities. You will hear practical examples of scalable programs, powerful stories of independence, and how strategic funding helps organizations grow. It is an inspiring look at what effective, community centered work truly delivers.Fill out this form to have new episodes sent right to your inbox! Follow Whitley Penn on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X for more industry insights and thought leadership!

If you're tired of decluttering the same spaces over and over again, this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air. In this episode, I'm joined by Katy Wells, the voice behind the Maximized Minimalist and author of Making Home Your Happy Place to talk about why clutter keeps coming back and how to finally break the cycle. Katy shares the moment she realized her home was pulling her away from being the “yes mom” she wanted to be, and how true change didn't come from better bins or checklists, but from getting to the root of her clutter. We talk about your “stuff story,” the difference between mess and clutter (hint: mess is expected), and the four types of clutter that require different strategies. If you've ever thought, “I'm just not organized” or felt shame about the state of your home, this episode will encourage you. Letting go isn't a personality trait, it's a skill you can learn. And with a few tiny tweaks and the right questions, you really can create a home that feels like your happy place. Mentioned in This Episode:

In this episode, I sit down with David Homan, master connector, podcaster, start-up founder, co-author of Orchestrating Connection and founder of Orchestrated Connecting. We explore how connection, generosity, and purpose can transform our businesses and our lives.David shares how he's built a system to track and honor referrals — so that connectors get recognized for the value they create. We also talk about his insight that while most people are great at helping others, they often struggle to ask for what they need.We dive into why being intentional about who you surround yourself with matters, and how success often comes down to the right people in the right conditions. Key Takeaways:The best connectors give freely — but they also need to learn to ask for themselves.Every introduction has value; honoring the chain of connection strengthens trust.Purposeful communities grow when people align around shared values and generosity.The equation for meaningful success: the right people + the right conditions.True connection isn't networking — it's orchestrating relationships with intention.David can be found at: orchestratedconnecting.com In appreciation for being here, I have some gifts for you:A LinkedIn Checklist for setting up your fully optimized Profile:An opportunity to test drive the Follow Up system I recommend by checking this presentation page - you won't regret it. AND … Don't forget to connect with me on LinkedIn and be eligible for my complimentary LinkedIn profile audit – I do one each month for a lucky listener!Connect with me:http://JanicePorter.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/janiceporter/https://www.facebook.com/janiceporter1https://www.instagram.com/socjanice/Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode andthink that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the socialmedia buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note inthe comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you cansubscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcast reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us andgreatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple, whichexposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a...

In this inspiring conversation on Refocused Network, Shemaiah Reed sits down with David Homan — founder and CEO of Orchestrated Connecting, co-author of the bestselling book Orchestrating Connection: How to Build Purposeful Community in a Tribal World, and creator of SOAR CONNECT, a startup revolutionizing how we build and manage meaningful relationships.Starting from a middle-class background, David built an insanely connected global network of nearly 2,000 "superconnectors" — spanning entrepreneurs, investors, artists, activists, philanthropists, and more. He shares his personal journey, the pivotal decisions that redefined his path, and the repeatable methodology he's refined over a decade to move beyond transactional networking into deep, values-driven, trust-based connections.https://orchestratedconnecting.com/Key highlights from the interview:How one choice can transform your leadership and life trajectoryThe principles of curiosity, vulnerability, and "honoring the chain of connections"Building purposeful communities that drive real-world impact (mental health, climate, social justice, philanthropy, and beyond)Launching a startup (SOAR CONNECT) to scale authentic relationship-buildingWhy relationships are the true currency for creating positive changeDavid's story is a powerful reminder: with intention, integrity, and the right system, anyone can orchestrate connections that ripple out to make the world better. If you're ready to refocus on deeper relationships and purposeful momentum, this episode will light the way.

reference: Sri Aurobindo, Bases of Yoga, Chapter 5, Physical Consciousness — Subconscient — Sleep and Dream — Illness, pp. 95-96This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2026/02/13/the-practice-of-attempted-elimination-of-unwanted-vital-movements-through-purposeful-indulgence-part-2/Video presentations, interviews and podcast episodes are allavailable on the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at www.aurobindo.net  The US editions and links to e-book editions of SriAurobindo's writings can be found at Lotus Press www.lotuspress.com#Sri Aurobindo #yoga #integral yoga #spirituality #anubhava

reference: Sri Aurobindo, Bases of Yoga, Chapter 5, Physical Consciousness — Subconscient — Sleep and Dream — Illness, pp. 94-95This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2026/02/12/the-practice-of-attempted-elimination-of-unwanted-vital-movements-through-purposeful-indulgence-part-1/Video presentations, interviews and podcast episodes are allavailable on the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at www.aurobindo.net  The US editions and links to e-book editions of SriAurobindo's writings can be found at Lotus Press www.lotuspress.com#Sri Aurobindo #yoga #integral yoga #spirituality #vichara #vairagya #anubhava #desire #indulgence #siddhartha

Most real estate agents rely on traditional tactics, but today's guest, Nicole Fecteau cracked the code to becoming the top agent in her Maine town — without cold calling or expensive ads. Her secret? Purposeful community involvement combined with authentic, laser-focused mailers and simple digital videos that build trust and visibility. Nicole's journey to a million-dollar producer is packed with actionable strategies any agent can implement. She reveals how she uses targeted mailbox campaigns — printing her own market analysis with personal notes — to generate multiple client inquiries weekly, even in a small town of just 8,500 residents. You'll discover how to leverage neighborhood farms efficiently, the power of handwriting, and why authenticity beats automation every time. Plus, Nicole shares her creative community involvement hack — from serving on the planning board to running a pickleball league — that opened doors to multimillion-dollar listings and long-term client relationships. Her approach proves that genuine engagement and strategic visibility can outperform costly marketing. This episode is essential listening for real estate pros tired of chasing leads or pouring money into fleeting tactics. If you want a simple, repeatable system that works, and the confidence to stand out in your market, Nicole's story and tactics will inspire immediate action. Perfect for agents in small towns or anyone looking to build a trustworthy local brand that lasts! Links: Check Out Nichole Fecteau's Website Follow Sara Denig on Instagram  Follow Christina Leavenworth on Instagram  Follow Aaron Amuchastegui on Instagram  Get Hundreds of FREE Real Estate Tools From the Toolbox  Join the 2026 Mastermind: Get your tickets HERE! 

Want to raise a successful entrepreneur?This week Krystal Popov, founder of Futurepreneur joins me this week to talk about raising passionate, purposeful, and successful kids.Krystal is the owner of Futurepreneur and a passionate advocate for empowering kids and teens to become entrepreneurs. A mother of three, she believes young people have immense potential to start businesses but often lack the guidance to do so. Through Futurepreneur's Business Startup Challenges, Krystal helps kids harness their creativity, develop business skills, and embrace the adventure of entrepreneurship— setting them up for a future they control. Learn more about their work here.⁠⁠Want to learn more about the 4 C's of Collaborative Discipline?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your free download and embrace connection before correction! Get it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠February 12, 2026Episode 309Raising Futurepreneurs: Passionate, Purposeful, and Successful Kids with Krystal Popov About Your Host: Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Core4Parenting⁠⁠⁠.⁠ A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child's identity, confidence, and future success.As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the forthcoming book T⁠alk to Them Early and Often, ⁠a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in being a guest on the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Complete the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guest Application form⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠

Society struggles with difference. In this special series devoted to widening our circle of empathy for people who often feel marginalized or misunderstood, listen to this inspiring episode featuring Ida-Louise Øverland, a Paralympic athlete and advocate whose lived experience reshapes how we think about difference and resilience.Ida shares her powerful journey from growing up in Norway with a congenital limb difference, to competing on the world stage, mentoring younger athletes and taking the Parisian catwalk by storm. It's a story that challenges misconceptions about limb differences and beauty and offers a powerful message of inclusion. Together, we discuss:Why using the term “limb difference” instead of “limb deficiency” is a powerful reframeThe evolution of prosthetic technology and its impact on independence and identityWhat a truly inclusive society looks likeWhy empathy — not pity — means seeing a person beyond their prosthetic or other physical difference.This conversation invites us to practise purposeful empathy for greater connection and a sense of belonging.00:00 Preview00:44 Introduction 02:38 About Ida-Louise Øverland05:22 Ida's backstory06:54 What it was like to grow up with a congenital limb difference09:03 How kids and adults typically react to difference12:43 Why does language around disability matter?14:56 How advanced prosthetics are transforming everyday life19:49 Commons misconceptions about living with a limb difference23:30 The impact of mentorship28:33 The significance of Paralympic sports33:07 How Ida trains as a para-athlete37:24 The power of holding safe spaces in para-athletics44:17 The role of empathy in inclusion47:26 Ida-Louise Øverland's Purposeful Empathy storyCONNECT WITH IDA✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ida-louise-%C3%B8verland-646119306/✩ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/idaoverlandd/CONNECT WITH ANITA✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com✩ Buy a copy of Purposeful Empathy http://tiny.cc/PurposefulEmpathyCA✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak/✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast✩ Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/anitanowak.bsky.socialVideo edited by Jad Misri, Green Horizon Studio

In this episode, I sit down with best-selling author, NYU professor, and values expert, Dr. Suzy Welch, to talk about her practical approach to finding your purpose. We dive into the research behind her proven method, “Becoming You,” and the popular NYU class she created to help students discover their most authentic selves & careers through identifying their values. Dr. Welch opens up about her own journey to finding the work she was meant to do, the importance of knowing (and living) your top values, and how she has navigated life after loss. We also chat about the realities of being a working mom, why women can't always “have it all”, and the importance of female friendships at any age. Plus, she breaks down the “Four Horsemen” that hold us back from reaching our full potential and her simple but powerful 10-10-10 decision-making method. Key Takeaway / Points:Why so many people feel lost trying to find their purposeThe research behind Dr. Suzy Welch's “Becoming You” methodology and how she turned it into the most requested class at NYU Stern School of BusinessThe breakdown of the most common top values, and the difference between your values, aptitudes, and interestsThe myth that women can "have it all" and the constant balance (and guilt) between work and motherhoodHow she landed on her authentic life in her sixtiesTurning the grief of losing her husband, Jack, into purposeThe Four Horsemen framework and the barriers stopping you from living your perfect life“10-10-10” method for making decisions that are aligned with your valuesDr. Welch's insights into the most common career mistakes, why happiness shouldn't be the end goal, and why it's never too late for reinventionRead Dr. Suzy Welch's book Becoming YouListen to her podcast Becoming YouTake the Values Bridge Test HEREFollow Dr. Suzy Welch:Instagram: @suzywelchTikTok: @suzywelchWebsite: suzywelch.comFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersSubstack: Fill Your CupWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersYoutube: Cameron Rogers

https://www.the-christ.net/blog/the-way-of-the-mysticThis opening session of "The Way of the Mystic" 2026 Weekend Online Revival, featuring David Hoffmeister, Marina Colombo, and Urpi Milla, sets a profound tone for a journey of spiritual awakening.The session introduces the weekend's central theme: Healing is a collaborative endeavour.David Hoffmeister begins by redefining collaboration through the lens of A Course in Miracles, suggesting that although it appears we collaborate with one another in the "world of form," we are truly learning to collaborate with Jesus and the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes that this entire world was built on a foundation of ego-based hatred; therefore, a shift in purpose is required to allow forgiveness to replace our personal interpretations. This spiritual collaboration is not a solo journey but a "collaborative venture" in healing.The participants share personal insights and "miracles" that illustrate the power of following divine prompts rather than ego-based plans. The session concludes with an invitation to join in a shared prayer for innocence, moving beyond past memories of "right and wrong" to embrace the "isness" of God's love.Discover the Way of the Mystic Weekend Revivals. This link provides additional context regarding the purpose, facilitators, and ongoing nature of "The Way of the Mystic" online events hosted by David Hoffmeister.Recorded on February 6, 2026, Follow us on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DavidHoffmeister Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ACIM.ACourseInMiracles Learn more about David & Living Miracles: https://livingmiraclescenter.orgLearn more about A Course in Miracles: https://ACIM.bizDavid's Spanish Youtube Channel is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP9Gw00CldPUmiu43y7fdWw

Are you really getting enough protein as an athlete, or are social media food rules steering you wrong? In this episode, we break down one of the most commonly asked questions in nutrition and explain what protein needs actually look like for athletes in real life. We react to viral nutrition content that shocks people, like recommending Rice Krispy treats for athletes, and explain why sugar is not the enemy when it comes to fueling performance. We dive into purposeful snacking, ingredient obsession, and how carbohydrate sources support training, recovery, and consistency for athletes. You will also hear our unfiltered take on the word "healthy" and why labeling foods as good or bad often hurts athlete performance more than it helps. If you are an athlete confused about protein intake, sugar, snacks, or what "healthy eating" even means anymore, this episode is your reset. This conversation is for athletes who want better performance without burnout, food guilt, or chasing perfection. Expect nuance, science, and practical takeaways you can actually use.

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Intro: Tea, coffee, bone broth, and driver's ed tests5:48: Conflict in marriage Canavox session development.10:20: The Forever Factor: qualities of a partner. Molly lobs new stuff for J.R. To react to…13:05: The importance of emotional resiliency in a relationship.17:34: The solar sales guy, financial pressures, and enjoying the joys.21:05: The most negative person in the house is the thermostat of the house.22:04: Willingness to repair and apologize.26:14: The importance of practical competence and life skills.28:18: Plastic drain clog cleaners, response under pressure and full circle.35:20: Sense of humor at aging and imperfection.36:51: Generosity without scorekeeping - modeled from the start.42:40: Intellectual curiosity and conversational depth.43:55: Comfort with silence.44:33: Separate identity and friendships.46:22: Kindness in small daily moments.50:42: Purposeful expression of gratitude.50:10: Show Close____________________________________CanavoxPique Tea - Referral Link (it's super-delicious and healthy)Wealthfront Referral LinkMolly's preferred Stone Heating PadIncogni (data removal and internet anonymizer) Get full access to Too Busy to Flush at www.toobusytoflush.com/subscribe

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The DEC hosted Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on February 5 at the Masonic, where Dennis W. Archer, Jr. of Sixteen42 Ventures moderated the discussion.

In this episode of Man Therapy, Dan and Kyle discuss various aspects of parenting, health, and personal growth. They share humorous and embarrassing childhood stories, delve into the challenges of managing children's sports and weight, and reflect on the importance of kindness and leadership in parenting. The conversation also touches on the significance of faith and personal development as they navigate their roles as fathers and individuals. They emphasize the need for purposeful actions in parenting and the impact of their behaviors on their children. Takeaways Nurses are essential and often underappreciated. Owning embarrassing moments can lead to personal growth. Children thrive under healthy leadership. Purposeful parenting requires effort and intention. Life is fleeting; cherish moments with children. Discipline should be consistent and fair. Faith can guide personal development and growth. Kindness can create a positive ripple effect. Maintaining calmness in chaos is crucial for parenting. Friendships can be tested by differing beliefs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Saltbox Church Podcast. We desire to lead people to become fully surrendered disciples of Jesus. On our channel, you'll learn how to read and understand the truths of the Bible from Pastor Michael Mattis and other members of our teaching team. You can expect to walk away with a deeper understanding of the things of God, but challenged to live a surrendered life. We cover topics such as the will of God, mental health, women in leadership, Christianity vs. other faith traditions and many other in-depth studies of scripture. -------------------------------- Scripture & Literature References: Matthew 6:5–8 & 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 -------------------------------- CONNECT: Small Group Questions ►https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zSwFWJiZQa2pmVNccSR8C_cew99yfi1n/view?usp=sharing LinkTree ► https://linktr.ee/saltboxchurch Website ► http://www.SaltboxChurch.com Podcast ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/saltboxchurch/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/saltboxchurch/ Yellow Truck Coffee Co. ► https://www.yellowtruckcoffeeco.com/ --------------------------------

“Strength is not for sale. It's one hundred percent earned,” explains Gabrielle Lyon, D.O. Lyon, a fellowship-trained physician, a bestselling author, and a pioneer of muscle-centric medicine, joins us today to dive into the science of muscle as the organ of longevity, from resistance training and protein intake to building strength that lasts. - Muscle is the organ of longevity (~1:18) - Muscle for longevity vs. muscle for aesthetics (~2:11) - Does lifting weights make you bulky? (~4:00) - Building functional strength (~5:35) - Muscle & metabolic flexibility (~8:45) - Building strength for independence (~10:00)  - Progressive overload (~12:20) - Do you have to lift heavier? (~13:35) - How much should you be training? (~15:40) - Establishing healthy habits in children (~17:30) - Purposeful friction (~19:35) - Muscle & mindset (~23:30) - Don't waste your time on this (~24:55) - Protein, leucine, & amino acids (~28:15) - GLP-1s & muscle mass (~33:55) - How to make the most of your time (~41:30) - Navigating social media & extreme views (~44:15) - 2 aspects of health Dr. Lyon is focusing on (~49:55) Referenced in the episode:  - Follow Dr. Lyon on Instagram (@drgabriellelyon)  - Pick up her book, The Forever Strong Playbook (https://www.amazon.com/Forever-Strong-PLAYBOOK-Science-Based-Strengthen/dp/1668085623/)  - Check out her website (https://drgabriellelyon.com/)  - Work with her at Strong Medical (https://strongmedical.com/)  We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Edtech isn't about more technology: it's about better purpose. This week we're joined by Stacy Hawthorne (Board Chair, CoSN) to talk about what purpose-driven digital learning really looks like in today's schools.From unpacking CoSN's Screentime Toolkit and exploring the focus of her book-in-progress "Purposeful Technology, Powerful Learning," Stacy shares her insights. Together, we'll learn how to reframe conversations around screen use, community expectations, and meaningful edtech decision-making, putting real educator stories at the focus.---ABOUT OUR GUESTDr. Stacy Hawthorne, Executive Director at the EdTech Leaders Alliance and CAO at Learn21, has a distinguished career in educational technology. Stacy serves as the Chair of the CoSN Board of Directors. She led the Davidson Academy Online as Director of Online Learning, and has consulted for digital learning program development across the U.S. Stacy holds a Doctorate in Educational Technology, Master's in Educational Administration, and a Bachelor's in Business Administration. She possesses CETL and CCRE certifications and holds teaching and administration licenses in Nevada. Stacy is an active member of several CoSN committees, an ISTE Community Leader, 2024 ISTE 20 to Watch awardee, and serves on several editorial and advisory boards related to digital learning.---SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

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On this episode of Fox Across America, Jimmy Failla explains how late-night hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert stopped trying to do comedy when they decided to get purposeful. Former Trump 2024 Deputy Communications Director Caroline Sunshine shares her thoughts on who's out there participating in the ongoing anti-ICE demonstrations in Minneapolis. PLUS, co-host of “The Five” Jessica Tarlov stops by for a civil discussion about the Trump administration's approach to illegal immigration. [00:00:00] Kimmel tears up during monologue about Minneapolis [00:39:45] Liberals ramp up anti-ICE rhetoric [00:58:45] Caroline Sunshine [01:17:08] Enten reveals polling on Trump's immigration strategy [01:35:33] Jessica Tarlov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism, as a Source and System of Wisdom. Wisdom vs. knowledge. Metaphysics and gratitude. Rationality and equanimity. The primacy of values. The Three C's of Capitalism: Creation, Cooperation, Competition. Purposeful action. Being right in order to live right (versus chasing distractions, experiencing trivial (non-)victories, winning arguments). The value of debate, contrasted with the value of self-interest, self-composure, serenity. "We never had to take any of it seriously, did we?" What we never had to take seriously ... and what we must take very seriously.

In an August 2025 workplace survey, Gallup reported that employees who feel a strong sense of vocational purpose have better work outcomes. The survey said that 50 percent of those who have a strong purpose, feel connected to their work, are enthusiastic about what they do, and are committed to their organization's success. By comparison, ... The post Purposeful Work appeared first on Unconventional Business Network.

In this episode Jerrod Hardy explores what it really takes to stay committed to your goals as a new year begins. While starting fresh is easy, Jerrod reminds us that the true work happens in the middle of the journey—when motivation fades, doubt creeps in, and consistency becomes everything.Jerrod shares powerful insights on intentional living, perseverance, and overcoming self-doubt, encouraging listeners to embrace the struggles that come with growth. He also highlights the importance of community and accountability as key ingredients for long-term success.If you're setting new goals, preparing for a big challenge, or simply trying to stay on track, this episode will give you the mindset and motivation you need to trust the process and keep moving forward.Thank you to our sponsors! Veritas Athletic Performance and The Hideaway Fl.Connect with The On Purpose PodcastWant more from The On Purpose Podcast?Join us on Patreon!Listen to full episodes on TheOnPurposePodcast.com or anywhere you stream your favorite shows.Follow along on Instagram and Facebook for behind-the-scenes clips, guest highlights, and daily motivation.Connect with Jerrod HardyLinkedIn |  InstagramDiscover Jerrod's insights on leadership, mindset, and purpose—and learn how to apply them in your own journey.Get the Book: Extraordinary People In Ordinary Places— Jerrod's guide to living and leading with purpose.

Ethan Dowie is the founder of Indigo Promotions, where he helps brands turn merch from an afterthought into a competitive advantage. Through creative strategy, a massive global factory network, and an obsession with the details, he's worked with companies of all sizes — from startups to global enterprises — to design branded merchandise that people actually want to keep, use, and talk about.Known for blending marketing smarts with a straight-talking, energetic style, Ethan has become a go-to voice for how to make merch campaigns land. When he's not creating products that elevate brands, he's sharing behind-the-scenes insights on how the right merch can drive real business results.Ethan's Links:Website: https://www.indigopromos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indigopromos/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indigopromotions/Book Recs:Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike: https://amzn.to/4rt2esBSteve Jobs: https://amzn.to/3MkIQhjThe Impatient Entrepreneur's links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheImpatientEntrepreneurPod⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theimpatiententrepreneurpod/⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimpatiententrepreneurpod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheImpatientEntrepreneurPod⁠Online: https://www.theimpatiententrepreneurpod.comConnect with us⁠⁠: https://www.theimpatiententrepreneurpod.com/contact⁠Kwedar & Co.'s links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kwedarco⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kwedarco⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwedarco⁠YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KwedarCo⁠Online: www.kwedarco.comConnect with us: https://www.kwedarco.com/book-consultation

If you haven't set goals yet this year, or you have them, but they aren't that exciting, it's time to start tuning up your goals. This isn't just about having big dreams and reaching high, it's about making sure you are designing your life from a calm, centered, grounded place where you are limitless. Clear your mind, life, and home... and make lots of magic happen! You can join us here in the once-a-year personal and profession deep dive into Feng Shui Decluttering– Beyond Decluttering!   

In this powerful episode of The On Purpose Podcast, host Jerrod Hardy sits down with Garrett Pastor, U.S. military veteran and founder of Missions Purpose, a community dedicated to helping men rediscover identity, healing, and purpose after service. Garrett shares his journey from military life to the civilian world, the challenges many veterans and first responders face when the uniform comes off, and how leadership, brotherhood, and vulnerability became the foundation for his own transformation.Together, Jerrod and Garrett explore the power of community, honest conversation, and shared struggle, and why no one is meant to walk the path alone. This episode is a reminder that healing happens when men are given the space to be real, to be supported, and to reconnect with who they truly are.Whether you're a veteran, first responder, or someone searching for deeper purpose, this conversation will challenge you, encourage you, and remind you that your story still matters.Connect with Missions Purpose on their website and https://www.skool.com/missionspurpose/aboutThank you to our sponsors. Veritas Athletic Performance, The Hideaway Fl and Team Hardy.Want more from The On Purpose Podcast? Join us on Patreon!Listen to full episodes on TheOnPurposePodcast.com or anywhere you stream your favorite shows.Follow along on Instagram and Facebook for behind-the-scenes clips, guest highlights, and daily motivation.Connect with Jerrod HardyLinkedIn |  InstagramDiscover Jerrod's insights on leadership, mindset, and purpose—and learn how to apply them in your own journey.Get the Book: Extraordinary People In Ordinary Places— Jerrod's guide to living and leading with purpose.

Sometimes the advantage you need isn't more strength, more size, or more effort. It's knowing how to use what you already have. Show Notes In this episode of Shark Theory, Baylor shares an unexpected lesson from a massage experience that turned into a powerful reminder about leverage, mastery, and intentional action. At first glance, the situation didn't make sense. A bigger body, a smaller masseuse, and a request for deep pressure. By all appearances, the odds didn't line up. But what followed was one of the most precise and effective massages Baylor had ever experienced. Not because of brute force, but because of skill, planning, and knowing how to use the tools available. That moment became a metaphor for how success actually works in life. Too often, we judge ourselves and others based on appearances, titles, or traditional expectations. We assume certain people can't get the job done because they don't look the part. But true professionals don't rely on circumstances. They rely on mastery. Baylor challenges you to rethink how you approach 2026. Do you actually know how you plan to get where you say you want to go, or are you hoping things work out? Hope is not a strategy. Leverage is. He breaks down the importance of taking inventory of your personal tool belt, your experience, your skills, your network, your mental toughness, and learning how to apply those tools with precision instead of panic. This episode also draws a clear distinction between movement and progress. Not all steps are equal. Walking aimlessly feels productive, but purposeful steps are what create real results. Precision beats chaos. Intentional effort beats nonstop grind. If you feel underestimated, overlooked, or doubted heading into this year, this episode is your reminder that someone always has to win. And it can be you. What You'll Learn in This Episode • Why leverage matters more than appearance or circumstance • How to identify and use your personal tool belt • The difference between taking steps and taking purposeful steps • Why mastery finds a way regardless of limitations • How intention creates better results than nonstop grinding • Why being underestimated can become your advantage Featured Quote "People who are great at what they do know how to get results regardless of circumstance."

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Score football analyst Anthony Herron to share his takeaways from the Bears' 19-16 loss to the Lions on Sunday in their regular-season finale.

Happy Boxing Day! Let's talk about transitions and what you need to declutter or add to resemble where you are going. We are all transitioning into the new year. I'm sharing the smallest shift you can make to be more intentional with what you want to get out of 2026. How are you planning with that anticipatory energy of things to come when the ball drops at midnight on New Years Eve? Transition So yes, we are all transitioning into a new year. We have this anticipatory energy as to what could happen for us in 2026.  For me personally I'm thinking about a "new me" too. I know this is common for this time of year but if you have been listening to the podcast you know this has been on my radar in 2025. I have adjusted and transitioned into a person who works out. I shared some habits I've made with my workout schedule, water consumption, increasing my movement, and changes in my eating habits this past year.  Increasing my workout frequency, it dawned on me that I may need to buy more clothes for pilates. I've transitioned into a person that works out. But my workout clothes did not reflect that. I started in gardening shorts and Organize 365® v-necks. Time to make my clothes reflect my intentions.  You see, I find it beneficial to set my environment to match the intention of the transformation I'm working towards. It's a small shift that has had a big impact. So I will be getting a few new items for working out. Because I am now a person who works out.  When you consider transitions you have made this year it may require changes in wardrobe, equipment, and maybe your office, to do, be, and have what you want in 2026. You kids too will transition. Maybe they need new age appropriate toys, better fitting clothes, or even a uniform for a new club they joined. Transformation How can you signify to yourself that you have changed? The smallest yet effective thing I have done in my transformation processes is to make my environment match how I identify with myself. I needed new clothes that a person who works out wears. I needed a new water bottle once I realized the office has reverse osmosis and the waste I was creating with my bottled water; because I'm a person who drinks water.  I want you to carefully consider what did you learn in 2025 and what new habits will be going into 2026 with you as a result of who you transformed into.   Transition – > Transformation Put it all together? Planning Day is the perfect time to really reflect on all these ideas. How do you use your time now? What habits did you change? Are you choosing a word of the year? It's the time to decide what habits are going with you into the new year,  set some intentions, and make your environment match those intentions. We'll take six combined hours between Prep Planning Day(2 hours on 12/29) and Planning Day (6 hours on 12/31) to look at your time to see where you can pop in new things to try out that will support your intentions. And if a large project like sprucing up a room or getting a PhD is part of the transformation you can get to planning what that will look like with your real life, your real family, and your real goals.  EPISODE RESOURCES: The Sunday Basket® Planning Day Sign Up for the Organize 365® Newsletter  Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media