Podcasts about radically inspired life

In 1987, John O'Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live. This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents' book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world.    Today, John inspires tens of thousands of people at more than 100 live and virtual events each year. He partners with companies and organizations across industries, such as: sales, healthcare, safety, marketing, finance, faith, education and insurance.  Consistently described as “the best speaker we've ever had,” John's tireless schedule is a testament to the power of his message. His emotional storytelling, unexpected humor and authenticity make each presentation unforgettable.    John is a two-time #1 National Bestselling author. His first book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life has sold 250,000+ copies and been translated into 12 languages. IN AWE: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy was published in May 2020 and was a crucial message during an unprecedented time.  His comprehensive Live Inspired Coaching program provides long-term engagement and a genuine, collaborative approach that takes his message from inspirational to transformational inside organizations.    John's award-winning Live Inspired Podcast has more than 5 million downloads and enjoys world-class guests like Brené Brown, Mitch Albom, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Shawn Achor.  Regardless the professional accomplishments, John considers his greatest success to be his marriage to his wife Beth, their four children and his relationships with friends and family.    To connect with John - johnolearyinspires.com To get in touch with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com

At just 9 years old John O'Leary was in a tragic fire accident that burned his entire body and kept him hospitalized for 5 and a half months. Today, John recalls on his life changing experience to help people around the world to live a radically inspired life. In addition to speaking to 50,000 people per year, John has written two books including #1 National Best Seller On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life.Topics-John's story burning his entire body at the age of 9-Do you want to die?-Why you need to pick up your own fork-Are you all in?-Living a purpose greater than yourself-Why are you in jail?-Working alongside the “victim” mindset

When John O'Leary was 9 years old, he played with fire and got burned. Like really, really burned, over 99% of his body. Doctors gave him less than 1% chance to live and told his parents he would not survive. Yet thanks to the amazing support of his family, the community, and medical care providers, survive he did. His journey back took years, required dozens of surgeries, and cost him all of his fingers. Today, John is a world-renowned inspirational speaker who has addressed audiences around the globe. John is also the author of the best-seller On Fire!: 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life and In Awe: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder Unleash Inspiration, Meaning, and Joy. He hosts the Live Inspired podcast. John and I have a lot in common. We were both one of six kids in a big, Catholic family and raised by amazing parents who were married for over 50 years and whose humility and grace inspire us to this day. We're both husbands and dads and both want our audiences to be radically aware of the value of their lives and the opportunity to make every day count. In this conversation, we discuss the importance of: Living in the moment Gratitude Family Courage Friends who will fight for you Finding your Talents Learn more about John on his website. ✍

Dr. Michelle Robin interviews internationally renowned speaker John O'Leary about his incredibly inspiring story surviving a house fire at age 9 that burned 100% of his body. Michelle and John also discuss his book "ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life."

On this week's episode of the Baked-In podcast presented by Busey Bank, Josh had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with world renown inspirational speaker, podcaster and best-selling author John O'Leary. John just wrapped on the film adaptation of his 2016 book - On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life. The movie will tell the story of O'Leary, who was burned on 100% of his body at age nine in a house fire. While this conversation could have gone in a million different directions, they spent the time together discussing the challenges of bringing this movie to the starting line and especially to St. Louis, the on-set culture John helped to foster with his daily presence and the lessons learned on set that had nothing to do with movie making. His infectious positivity is incredibly inspiring. For more on John, be sure to check out the Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary wherever you find your favorite podcasts. #OnFire #inspiration #determination #stlouis

In 1987, John O'Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given a 1% chance to live. This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents' book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world. John inspires nearly 75,000 people at 100+ events each year. John's first book, ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, was an instant #1 National Bestseller; his Live Inspired Podcast is a top 20 for business on iTunes & Inc. Magazine. His online community is 200,000 strong. John considers his greatest success to be his marriage to his wife, Beth, their four children, and his relationships with friends and family. I'm so honored to welcome John to the show to share his journey from near death to striving to multiply his talents and repay the generosity of others. He discusses his path to becoming a speaker and how saying yes to opportunities led to speaking in 50 states, dozens of countries, and at over 2,500 events. John also shares lessons from his own life to encourage leaders to be grounded and not worry too much about life's setbacks, as they will inevitably pass. “Generosity is not only about money. It's about time and attention.” - John O'Leary “Seeds are taking deeper root, the right next steps are happening, and God's Will be lived out.” - John O'Leary “The cool thing about generosity is it's never one plus one is two, it's a multiple.” -  John O'Leary This Week on The Wow Factor: The shocking fire that burned 100% of 9-year-old John's body and his long process of recovery John's memory of lying in a hospital bed wrapped in bandages and hearing the voice of his hero Jack Buck and how his daily visits inspired John in his recovery How Jack, by speaking life and challenge over John, helped support his wider family  How John managed to earn 60 signed baseballs and learn how to write again from his hospital bed The importance of being interruptible in life and making time for people who need us How John became a speaker, and he shares his experience of his first speaking engagement for an audience of three Girl Scouts John discusses the upcoming movie production for the film inspired by his story, with director Sean McNamara How John was able to finally help his parents in return when they suffered a second fire in their home John O'Leary's Words of Wisdom: My reminder to you is that this too shall pass.  Almost everything on this side of eternity, the good and the bad, will eventually pass.   Connect with John O'Leary:  John's Story   Connect with The WOW Factor: The WOW Factor Website Connect with Brad Formsma via email Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter

As a 9-year-old, Missouri native John O'Leary was nearly killed while playing with fire. Burned on 100 percent of his body with 89 percent covered in third-degree burns, John was not expected to live the first night.  But then something happened, call it a miracle. Through the power of countless people all striving to keep John alive, not to mention the well wishes from near and far, including President Ronald Reagan, Pope John Paul II, sports announcer Jack Buck, NHL star Gino Cavallini and the entire St. Louis Blues hockey team, John pulled through.  But that's just John's origin story. John survived, but he felt lost trying to fit in. Throughout his youth, he would try to be like everyone else by taking big risks, whether physical feats, drinking, or other extreme behavior. "Anything someone else would do I would do even bigger and better to prove that I was ordinary," he said. "I wasn't chiseled, I was bandaged. I was just raft with lies and a mask."  At age 28 while working construction, John was asked to share the story of how he was burned — and he said "yes" for the first time. So, he spoke to a Girl Scout troop of three.  "I did a lousy job. I was not even paid with a box of Samoas," he joked.  But one of the girl's fathers asked John to speak at his Rotary Club. That grew to another speaking gig and then more and more speaking engagements, not to mention two books, including the Number 1 bestseller, "On Fire, The Seven Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life," which has sold 250,000 copies and been translated into 12 languages. "I'm not afraid of the scars anymore," John said. "By saying 'yes' to others, I began to realize the dignity of my own story." Over the years, John has spoken publicly 2,500 times and reached several million people to reveal "what happens when we allow ourselves to be used for something bigger than ourselves."  I am so inspired by John, not only because of the great baseball stories he shares about Jack Buck and the dozens of signed baseballs he received, but also because John embodies the principles of faith, healing, and dedication to purpose.  John shares his story and the lessons he's learned in this week's episode of Chiseled. If you'd like to reach John, you can do so on one of his two websites, JohnOLearyInspires.com and readinawe.com, which will also give you the opportunity to take the 21-day challenge to spark inspiration, meaning, and joy. Check it out and enjoy this week's podcast.

At just 9 years old John O'Leary was in a tragic fire accident that burned his entire body and kept him hospitalized for 5 and a half months. Today, John recalls on his life changing experience to help people around the world to live a radically inspired life. In addition to speaking to 50,000 people per year, John has written two books including #1 National Best Seller On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life.Topics-John's story burning his entire body at the age of 9-Do you want to die?-Why you need to pick up your own fork-Are you all in?-Living a purpose greater than yourself-Why are you in jail?-Working alongside the “victim” mindsetIf you found value in this conversation be sure to leave a rating, review, and refer it to a friend. Also, check out the show on YouTube!Get your FREE LMNT sample pack at www.drinkLMNT.com/mindsetadvantage

Bob Dorsey is the co-founder and Vice Chairman of Ultimus Fund Solutions. In this episode, Bob and I discuss:His backstory: from butcher markets to financial marketsWhy FinTech is a people business How the root of solving problems doesn't differ based on your industryHow to keep a “people first” culture as you scaleAn important lesson he learned about complacency from an old TV commercialAdvice for people who are contemplating an angel investment venture or private equityMore About Bob DorseyBob has over 35 years of mutual fund industry experience. Prior to co-founding Ultimus in 1999, he was President of Countrywide Fund Services, Inc. (formerly MGF Service Corp.), a registered transfer agent and mutual fund service provider. Prior to Countrywide, Bob was the Assistant Controller and Tax Manager at Carlisle Enterprises, Inc. He began his career in the tax department of Arthur Andersen's Cincinnati office. He is a graduate of Christian Brothers University and a Certified Public Accountant (Inactive).Resources mentioned in this episode:Book: On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life by John O'Leary - - - Thank you to our Billion Dollar Backstory podcast sponsor: Ultimus Fund Solutions. You want to launch an interval fund (but don't know where to start). Ultimus has your back. Their in-depth guide answers your real questions. 

John talks to Joey Havens — author of Leading with Significance: How to Create a Magnetic, People-First Culture. Joey currently holds the position of Managing Partner for Strategic Growth at HORNE and is an experienced Certified Public Accountant. Furthermore, Joey is also a speaker and serves on the board of The Mustard Seed, a Christian community for adults with developmental disabilities. Besides his impressive professional achievements, Joey is a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.  Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Joey's prelude [02:43] - Joey's backstory [05:33] - Business is always personal [10:01] - Overview of Joey's book, Leading with Significance [11:13] - The beBetter mindset [13:20] - Types of behaviors that erode the work culture [17:20] - Importance of leaders understanding team members' personalities [25:00] - Learn fast, learn forward, learn together [30:50] - Why leadership is so important [33:14] - What Joey does to improve his significant relationships at home [39:03] - The impact of faith on Joey's business [40:44] - The role coaching plays in a magnetic culture [44:56] - Joey's definition of success [47:22] - Joey's #1 daily habit [48:40] - How Joey invests in himself [53:28] - When Leading with Significance is scheduled for release [56:04] - Book recommendations [58:52] - The podcasts Joey frequents NOTABLE QUOTES: “Business is always personal because it involves people … so because business is personal, we need to treat it that way. And then we need to treat our people that way.” “You have to have the mindset to serve each other; that's what leadership is all about.” “If all you do is try and sell something to somebody and you're not concerned about that person, meaning you're not serving them. You don't have a place here because that's what we're we're about. We're about serving people.” “Not every customer, not every client is yours.” “If you look at a high-performing organization, you'll find high trust. By high trust, you gotta find leadership vulnerable enough to trust their people.” “If you want your business to be the absolute best it can be, it starts with our most significant relationships… it could be relationships with friends, it could be with colleagues, it could be with clients, it doesn'tdoesn't matter who it's with. But when those relationships are solid, business takes care of itself, it flies.” “If you start your day with gratitude, you're going to have a better day.” BOOKS MENTIONED: On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life by John O'Leary (https://tinyurl.com/OnFireBookJOL) The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy by Jon Gordon (https://tinyurl.com/TheEnergyBusBookJG) PODCASTS MENTIONED: Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary (https://tinyurl.com/LiveInspiredPodcast) Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/CGLeadershipPodcast) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://joeyhavens.com https://www.instagram.com/joeydhavens/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeyhavens/ https://twitter.com/JoeyHavensCPA https://tinyurl.com/LeadingWithSignificanceBook Listen to Craig Groeschel on Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - https://johnolearyinspires.com/podcast/archive/craig-groeschel/  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com     Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen     Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA     EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

Childhood trauma can really impact how we show up as mothers.Even if you've done a lot of work on it, the memory and wound is there. Part of the motherload includes combating these unconscious behaviors, patterns, and beliefs that play out in our lives — some of which we're aware of, some not.Today I'm with my friend Jaymie Gerena, a transformational strategist, master NLP practitioner, and mother of three children. She's a survivor of child abuse and sexual and physical abuse and has been featured in many publications for her work helping women heal trauma and grow soul-aligned businesses.In this episode, Jaymie and I discuss finding identity after abuse – for her it involved consciously approaching life and motherhood with a sense of building safety instead of hypervigilance – and approaching controversial topics within our families.This conversation is so important because when we're rooted in our identities as mothers, it's easier to hold space for uncomfortable conversations and be confident in our beliefs – which consequently makes us better versions of ourselves, too.In this episode you'll hear about:Jaymie's background: her traumatic childhood; losing her father and brother due to drugs and gang violence, respectively; and becoming a mom at age 20How Tony Robbins and personal development changed her life – and how that ultimately affected how she parented, tooJaymie's advice: make a list of where you want to be and where you are now; then, figure out how to fill the gaps to get to that version of your future selfBeing the victor instead of the victim and CHOOSING what to take forward, what to leave behind; what matters is how we move forwardTaking audits of our days and relying on intuition in our choices as parents vs. researching different points of view against what we innately feelPracticing being uncomfortable and holding safe places to have hard conversations with other mothers, whether they agree with you or notResources & LinksDid this episode resonate with you? Share your takeaways with Lindsay directly at hello@lindsayroselle.com. The book that “changed the game” for Jaymie: On Fire: the 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically-Inspired Life  by John O'Leary. She also mentioned enjoying meditation by Dr. Joe Dispenza on YouTube. Be sure to follow Jaymie on Instagram and check out her website.  Learn more about Lindsay's coaching and consulting services at https://www.lindsayroselle.com or follow along on Instagram at @lindsayroselle and @motherload.pod.

John O'Leary was burned on 100% of his body when he was 9. A fire exploded, consumed his garage and sent him flying 20 feet and into the wall. He was given less than a 1% chance to live through the night.  When he was in the hospital, he made the decision that he wanted to live. And live he does! And there is a movie is being made about his life! He has written 2 best selling books: On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ingnite a Radically Inspired Life and In Awe: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy. -How can you take tragedy and turn it into triumph? -Are there small cracks in your marriage? Big cracks start with small ones. -Why should we play to win? -Have you thought about your funeral and listening to your Eulogy? What would be said about your life? And how does that make you want to change your life now? -Challenge: Is it time to clean your closet and take out the trash? Replace one current activity with 1 thing that will bring you life. Learn More about John O'Leary Inspires HERE Join the Free Community on Facebook The Journey of a Christian Dad HERE Email feedback about this episode, how we can pray for your or inquire about investing in the John O'Leary movie to thechristiandadpodcast@gmail.com  Check out my wife and daughter's books on Amazon HERE    

Zibby interviews internationally acclaimed speaker, renowned podcast host, and bestselling author John O'Leary about his heartfelt and empowering new book On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life. At the age of 9, John survived a near-fatal fire. He shares the gutwrenching details of the accident, the heroic siblings who saved him, the torturous hospital treatments, and the unconditional love that guided him through it all. He also describes the journey from hiding his past to selling out arenas and shares his hope that people will find themselves in his story and be inspired to live a life on fire, filled with possibility and purpose. Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: bit.ly/3PqfkV4Bookshop: bit.ly/3Fre6UNSubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When John O'Leary was nine, a fire exploded, leaving him with burns on 100% of his body. Doctors gave him a 1% chance of surviving—yet he did. And after enduring months in a hospital bed and years of physical therapy, John woke up to what really matters. Once expected to die, John now teaches others how to live. He uses his journey as a burn survivor and shares his perspective to awaken you to your life's potential and energize you to live more thoughtfully and boldly. About John O'Leary In 1987, John O'Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given 1% chance to live. This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents' book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world. Today, John is the author of the instant #1 National Bestselling book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life and an inspirational speaker teaching more than 50,000 people around the world each year how to live inspired. Our Sponsor A special thank you to our Season One Sponsor, Pritzker Hageman. The Pritzker Hageman burn injury legal team helps burn survivors, and their loved ones pursue compensation and justice throughout the United States. If you have legal questions, the attorneys at Pritzker Hageman are ready to help. Find out more at LegalJourney.guide.  Enjoyed the show? Tell us on social media using hashtag #GirlswithGrafts and tagging Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors! Resources from the Show: ➡️ John's Website➡️ Speaker Request for John O'Leary➡️ Live Inspired Podcast➡️ John's Books➡️ Share Your Story with Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors➡️ Resources from Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors➡️ Support Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors

In this episode, Steve talks with Chris Gardner, President of FMF&E Wealth Management in Syracuse, New York.  Chris was fortunate enough to begin his career in the investment space, managing big money at an early age. Eventually,  Chris craved meaning beyond numbers and after a failed business attempt, he moved from Boston back to New York in 2001. Back in New York, Chris joined an IRA and has not looked back since. While he's always loved working with people, it took a personal tragedy for Chris to realize the power of getting vulnerable with clients. At the end of the day, he believes this business has nothing to do with pie charts and projection graphs, and everything to do with building relationships with clients based on trust.  Chris talks with Steve about the power of encouraging clients to tell their own stories, the best ways to address client concerns, and how advisors can stop wasting time on things that don't matter.  “I see our job of getting things down to a bite-sized level for people. I mean the highest level of mastery I think would be simplicity, right? So if we can get people to really get some feel for what direction they're going in, then we get a chance of building trust with them and then we get a chance at having a lifelong client.” ~ Chris Gardner, CFP Main Takeaways  Spend more time listening to your client than speaking at them. Listening to your client helps you understand where they're coming from which, in turn, helps you become a champion for them.  There's always an emotional question behind a numbers question. When you're vulnerable with clients, they're encouraged to act the same way. That vulnerability helps you address the root cause of their questions. Work with people who share similar values. When you care about the same things as your clients, serving them becomes much easier.  The business of financial advising is a business based on human behavior. To succeed, advisors need to understand empathy. That empathy is something that can never be replaced by robo-advisors.  Links and Important Mentions Chris on LinkedIn FMF&E Wealth Management A Very Personal Finance Story by Chris Gardner CEG Worldwide On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life by John O'Leary Bill Bachrach George Kinder Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald Miller Subscribe and Stay in Touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Steve on LinkedIn Follow Buckingham Strategic Partners on Twitter

At the age of 9, John O'Leary was in his garage playing with matches and gasoline and accidentally created a massive explosion that burned 100% of his body. He injuries were so severe that doctors only gave him a 1% chance to live. He battled through many surgeries and years of physical therapy and did indeed survive. In 2006, his story was detailed in his parent's book, “Overwhelming Odds,” which laid the groundwork for John embracing and sharing his story. He now travels and speaks at events all over the world inspiring people with his message of positivity, courage, and perseverance. Listen in to this terrific interview with Matt as his shares more personal details about his journey. You can also learn more about John at his website, johnolearyinspires.com or his own podcast (2 million downloads), his weekly newsletter, or his 2 books, “ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life” (#1 National Bestseller) or “IN AWE: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy.”

Chris Kerckhoff is the CEO of Plancorp, a fee-only RIA firm. Chris first joined the company as an intern right out of college in 1997. Through hard work and a passion for ensuring the quality of their client experience, Chris advanced through the ranks over the years and was named President in 2010. The company has experienced tremendous growth under his watch, scaling from $1 billion to $5 billion in assets under management. Chris believes in helping people live their best lives and has led Plancorp to serve as financial advocates for over 1,300 families, businesses, and institutions. Chris has also been instrumental in launching Plancorp's sister company, BrightPlan, a financial wellness solution for fiduciary excellence.   Chris joins me today to share his journey from being an intern to becoming the CEO of Plancorp. He explains the importance of asking great questions and why leadership is about looking for people you can count on. He describes how he used to create an inauthentic “work version” of himself when interacting with clients and how embracing authenticity has supported his success. He also discusses the complex financial situations employees face and underscores the importance of connecting with your clients' humanity.   “Humans are relationship-driven species; as an advisor, everything is about the relationship you build with clients and becoming a trusted advocate for them.” - Chris Kerckhoff   This week on The Model FA Podcast:   Chris's 24-year-long career with the firm, from intern to CEO How his dedication to ensure amazing client experiences helped him get to the CEO role Common characteristics of rising financial advisor stars Plancorp's true team approach and its vision for the future How to turn clients into raving fans Why Chris doesn't think the approach to a financial crisis should be 100% digital The financial stress many employees feel and how BrightPlan is addressing it The transparency and honesty issues the financial management industry faces How advisors can become more transparent with their clients by cultivating relationships How becoming authentic with his clients contributed to Chris's success in the firm The relationship between transparency and an advisor's faith in their value proposition   Resources Mentioned:   Book: Catch-22 by Joseph Heller Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear Book: The Snowball System: How to Win More Businesses and Turn Clients into Raving Fans by Mo Bunnell Book: The Great Game of Business: The Only Sensible Way to Run a Company by Jack Stack Book: On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life by John O'Leary   Our Favorite Quotes:   “Some people don't get the attention they need because they don't fit advisors' business models. Treat humans as humans regardless of the assets they may or may not have.” - David DeCelle “Provide an amazing client experience and they'll spread the word. You'll have raving fan-clients who are going to give out your name more often.” - Chris Kerckhoff “When you build relationships with clients, the less important the fees become and the more comfortable you feel with transparency because you know you've won the relationship.” - David DeCelle   Connect with Chris Kerckhoff:   Plancorp Email: chris@plancorp.com Plancorp on LinkedIn Plancorp on Facebook Plancorp on YouTube Chris Kerckhoff on LinkedIn     About the Model FA Podcast   The Model FA podcast is a show for fiduciary financial advisors. In each episode, our host David DeCelle sits down with industry experts, strategic thinkers, and advisors to explore what it takes  to build a successful practice — and have an abundant life in the process. We believe in continuous learning, tactical advice, and strategies that work — no “gotchas” or BS. Join us to hear stories from successful financial advisors, get actionable ideas from experts, and re-discover your drive to build the practice of your dreams.    Did you like this conversation? Then leave us a rating and a review in whatever podcast player you use. We would love your feedback, and your ratings help us reach more advisors with ideas for growing their practices, attracting great clients, and achieving a better quality of life. While you are there, feel free to share your ideas about future podcast guests or topics you'd love to see covered.    Our Team: President of Model FA, David DeCelle   If you like this podcast, you will love our community! Join the Model FA Community on Facebook to connect with like-minded advisors and share the day-to-day challenges and wins of running a growing financial services firm.

Hey Love!  In today's episode, I share with you a story that really inspired me and caused me to do a lot of self-reflection.  I hope you know by now how much I care about helping you have the success you're looking for, so please listen all the way until the end so that I can give you a special gift!     Here is my affiliate link for the book “On Fire. The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life” by John O'Leary. https://amzn.to/3hhcT8g Would you like to work one-on-one with me?  Email me at: healthcoach.cheriehaynes@gmail.com   Would you like to join our Keto for Christ community? https://www.facebook.com/groups/294986235117901/?ref=share   If you’d like to try Butcher Box for yourself, enjoy $30 off your first order! http://fbuy.me/qQJ4G   If you are looking for some amazing products to give you that extra support on your keto journey, check these out!   https://cheriehaynes.myjuuva.com/   Subscribe, Rate & Review If you are finding value in my podcast, it would mean the world to me if you would subscribe to it and leave an honest rating and review.  This will encourage others to listen and allow our Keto for Christ community to continue to grow.  

Hey Love!  Today I want to share a new empowering perspective with you.  If you are ready to take responsibility for your life and your decisions and STOP making excuses, this episode is for you.  Trust me... we are ALL guilty of this, but when we aren't achieving the results we want, sometimes we have to take a look in the mirror and accept that it's because of the decisions WE made.  BUT that also means we can make NEW and improved decisions that do lead us to our desired results!  I'm excited for you to join me today!   Here is my affiliate link for the book “On Fire. The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life” by John O'Leary. https://amzn.to/3hhcT8g Would you like to work one-on-one with me?  Email me at: healthcoach.cheriehaynes@gmail.com   Would you like to join our Keto for Christ community? https://www.facebook.com/groups/294986235117901/?ref=share   If you’d like to try Butcher Box for yourself, enjoy $30 off your first order! http://fbuy.me/qQJ4G   If you are looking for some amazing products to give you that extra support on your keto journey, check these out!   https://cheriehaynes.myjuuva.com/   Subscribe, Rate & Review If you are finding value in my podcast, it would mean the world to me if you would subscribe to it and leave an honest rating and review.  This will encourage others to listen and allow our Keto for Christ community to continue to grow.  

Life is busy, very busy. In the hustle and bustle of the daily grind, you can lose sight of what’s important. Engagement in extracurricular activities is at an all-time high, and burnout seems to rise daily. There was a time when we danced through our days with childlike wonder, in awe of the experience of the moment and excited for the promise of tomorrow. In his new book IN AWE: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy, John O’Leary invites readers to return to the joy of navigating life like a child and identify the five senses that children innately possess. In this episode, Dr. Meg talks with John about his book and what exactly those “five senses” are and how you can return to them. John is a survivor of a fire that burned 100% of his body, and he was given only a 1% chance of surviving. He has turned this story into the foundation of his first book On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, and he also speaks at conferences and events around the country. His emotional story-telling, unexpected humor and authenticity make each of his talks truly transformational. This is a great conversation that you will want to pay close attention to as they talk through living in awe! Do you have a question for Dr. Meeker? If so, email them to askmeg@megmeekermd.com and listen to future episodes to see if your question is featured!   WELCOME Dr. Meg starts this episode by introducing her guest, John O’Leary, author of the new book IN AWE: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy. She also teases her points to ponder that you can start using right away. Dr. Meeker also introduces her free webinar, When No Stops Working that you can find at meekerparenting.com!   A CONVERSATION WITH JOHN O’LEARY (PART 1) In today’s episode, Dr. Meeker talks with John O’Leary, author of the new book IN AWE: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy. Their conversation centers around recapturing the childlike awe that you can have in the experience of the moments you’re given each day.   BREAK   A CONVERSATION WITH JOHN O’LEARY (PART 2) In today’s episode, Dr. Meeker talks with John O’Leary, author of the new book IN AWE: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy. Their conversation centers around recapturing the childlike awe that you can have in the experience of the moments you’re given each day.     PARENT PEP RALLY   FROM THE PRODUCER Thanks for listening to Episode 125, Living In Awe and for helping Dr. Meg’s parenting revolution reach over FIVE MILLION downloads! Subscribe, rate, and leave a review for us on iTunes!   Get Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @MegMeekerMD   Have a parenting question? Write Dr. Meg at askmeg@megmeekermd.com and she could answer your question during the show or you can let us know what you’d like to hear about in a future episode!   Dr. Meg’s parenting resources and tools are available at MeekerParenting.com/resources. Subscribe, rate, and leave a review for us on iTunes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are going to be in awe and on fire with this powerful show! Our guest not only overcame extreme adversity but has used it as an opportunity to grow and touch the lives of thousands. John O’Leary is a speaker and the host of the Live Inspired Podcast. He is the bestselling author of On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life. His new book is In Awe: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning, and Joy. Today he talks about the horrific fire that burned nearly 100% of his body and how he turned it into a force to inspire. He tells us how the power of a father’s love can pull us through anything and how we as dads be worthy examples for our kids. We also discuss how to regain our childlike wonder and curiosity to live a richer, more fulfilling life. Are you ready to live in awe? For the show notes and exclusive links mentioned in this episode go to gooddadproject.com/277. Join the Dad Edge Facebook Group at gooddadproject.com/group. Apply for The Dad Edge Alliance at gooddadproject.com/alliance. Follow us on Instagram at @thedadedge!

Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show for entrepreneurs who want to build a high-profit business that makes an impact! Make Your First Million, with your Host, JV Crum III…   John O'Leary: Transform Your Problems into Success & Significance! John O'Leary expected to die. Now he’s teaching others how to truly live. In 1987, he was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live. His epic story of survival has never felt more relevant as we all experience the coronavirus pandemic. He is the author of the instant #1 National Bestselling book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, host of the top-rated Live Inspired Podcast, and an inspirational speaker teaching more than 50,000 people around the world each year how to live inspired. Like this Podcast? Get every episode delivered to you free!  Subscribe in iTunes And, download your free gift today... Get the High Performer Formula to Make Millions – Click Here! Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other entrepreneurs and business owners find our podcast… grow a high-profit business that makes an impact. Help your friends Become a Conscious Millionaire! They will thank you for it. Conscious Millionaire Network has over 2,000 episodes and 12 Million Listeners in 190 countries. Our original Conscious Millionaire Podcast was named in Inc Magazine as one of the Top 13 Business Podcasts!

Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show for entrepreneurs who want to build a high-profit business that makes an impact! Make Your First Million, with your Host, JV Crum III…   John O'Leary: Transform Your Problems into Success & Significance! John O'Leary expected to die. Now he's teaching others how to truly live. In 1987, he was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live. His epic story of survival has never felt more relevant as we all experience the coronavirus pandemic. He is the author of the instant #1 National Bestselling book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, host of the top-rated Live Inspired Podcast, and an inspirational speaker teaching more than 50,000 people around the world each year how to live inspired. Like this Podcast? Get every episode delivered to you free!  Subscribe in iTunes And, download your free gift today... Get the High Performer Formula to Make Millions – Click Here! Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other entrepreneurs and business owners find our podcast… grow a high-profit business that makes an impact. Help your friends Become a Conscious Millionaire! They will thank you for it. Conscious Millionaire Network has over 2,000 episodes and 12 Million Listeners in 190 countries. Our original Conscious Millionaire Podcast was named in Inc Magazine as one of the Top 13 Business Podcasts!

John is the author of the instant #1 National Bestselling book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, host of the Live Inspired Podcast, and an inspirational speaker teaching more than 50,000 people around the world each year how to live inspired. His second book, IN AWE: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy publishes 5/5/2020. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. If you want to build a better business, a better life, better marriage, a better family, and a better country, you got to be open-minded and have a kids heart. 2. If you want something better for your life, you got to expect profound things. 3. Too frequently in life, you just stay on the bench. Get in the game but make sure to recognize the value of your life. Check out John's In Awe 21-Day Challenge, Podcast, Book and more - John O'Leary Inspires Sponsors: ZipRecruiter: If you’re a company that’s currently trying to hire, you're having to face new difficulties. See how ZipRecruiter can help YOU hire. Try it now for free at ZipRecruiter.com/fire! Secrets Masterclass: Join the founder of ClickFunnels, Russell Brunson, for a FREE masterclass to learn the 3 secrets that will IGNITE your business in 2020! EOFire.com/secrets

Bestselling author John O'Leary discusses how embracing the joy mindset can help you find more purpose and drive at work–and life. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The three questions to jumpstart your day 2) How to spark your motivation with an ignition statement 3) How to use “compound interest” to advance your career Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep585 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JOHN — In 1987, John O'Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live. John‘s story, perspective and inspiration have inspired millions of people and 2,000 clients over the last decade. John is the author of the instant #1 National Bestselling book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, host of the top-rated Live Inspired Podcast and inspirational speaker teaching more than 50,000 people around the world each year how to live inspired. His second national bestselling book, IN AWE: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy, published May 2020 and its immediate success led many to say “it's exactly what we all need right now." • Book: In Awe: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning, and Joy• Book: On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life • Book site: ReadInAwe.com • Podcast: Live Inspired • Website: JohnOLearyInspires.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: The Nun Study • Book: The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming by Henri Nouwen — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/AWESOMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BONUS EPISODE   John O'Leary is a walking miracle. In 1987, John O’Leary was a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. He was also a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body.   He was given a 1% chance to live.   And live he did.   With the help of a St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame broadcaster, and his love for baseball, John was able to survive and even more than that thrive in life.   John is now a motivational speaker and author, sharing his incredible story. His new book, “ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life” was an instant #1 National Bestseller selling 30,000 copies in the first 3 weeks. In May of 2020, John released his second book "In Awe: Rediscovering Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy."    On today's podcast, we talk to John about his new book, why that childlike wonder is something we all should look to rediscover, his love for baseball and how he's found joy amidst the global pandemic.    Follow John on Instagram: @JohnOLeary.Inspires Follow Sports Spectrum on Instagram: @Sports_Spectrum  

If there is one skill to master in life, it is selling. Why? Because no matter what you do, whether you are a product designer, an executive, an entrepreneur, or a preacher, if you develop the ability to sell your idea, your vision, your strategy, or your product/service, the sky is the limit. And more than merely selling, ultimately, mastery of selling comes when you develop the ability to be of service while selling. What does it mean to be of service while selling? It means that you authentically listen for people's concerns (whether in the foreground or background) and align on resolving it (if possible) within the context of your work/offering. That’s what John O’Leary -- #1 National best selling author, inspirational speaker, and top podcast host -- does and as he puts it, his job is to serve.  John's life journey has been everything but easy though.  At the age of 9 years old, 100 percent of his body was burned in a terrible fire. John was given a 1 percent chance to live but after a 5-month hospital stay, dozens of surgeries, and the amputation of all of his fingers, he pulled through. Today, John is the best-selling author of On Fire: The 7 choices to ignite a radically inspired life that sold upwards of 120,000 copies and was translated into more than 12 languages, as well as most recently In Awe: Rediscover your childlike wonder to unleash inspiration, meaning and joy. Live Inspired, John’s podcast ranks top #10 in iTunes and has over several million downloads. Having spoken at more than 1,600 events, and for more than a half a million people, in 48 states and in 11 Countries, John has found his true calling: Inspire and uplift people.  Tune in to the full episode to learn about: John's life journey The invaluable lessons his mother taught him How John's business was impacted by COVID-19 (hint: it's brutal) and what he did to address it What John does when he needs inspiration In AWE (the book) and how to reconnect with our childlike wonder What you can do to improve the quality of your life (practices you can use) Tanya Privé · EP 36 What Leadership Will Look Like Over The Next 10 Years Connect with John O'Leary: Linkedin Twitter Instagram Website Books John O'Leary's Story: In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live. This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents’ book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006. Originally printing 200 copies for friends and family, his parents have sold 60,000+ copies. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world. John inspires 50,000+ people at 100+ events each year. He speaks to companies and organizations across industries, such as: sales, healthcare, safety, marketing, finance, faith, education and insurance. Consistently described as “the best speaker we’ve ever had,” John receives nearly 100% of his engagements from referrals. His schedule is a testament to the power of his message and who he is as an individual. His emotional story-telling, unexpected humor and authenticity make each of his presentations truly transformational. John’s first book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life was an instant #1 National Bestseller; 200,000+ copies have sold and it has been translated into 12 languages. John’s Live Inspired Podcast is top-rated on Apple Podcast and has more than 2,000,000 downloads. His second book IN AWE: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy will be published by Penguin Random House in May 2020. John considers his greatest success to be his marriage to his wife Beth, their four children and his relationships with friends and family. * * *

We learn our biggest lessons during our hardest times and it is important to remember and be grateful for this as we embrace our trials by fire. Today on the show we discuss gratitude, humility, and life lessons with John O'Leary who went from getting third-degree burns on 80% of his body after a gas tank explosion accident at age nine to becoming one of the busiest professional speakers in the world. John is the best selling author of On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, and has spoken to millions of people in over 2000 events across 50 states. John attempts to ‘live in yes,' and he tells the story of how this attitude led him from his first few years of unpaid speaking gigs to arriving where he is today. Failure has a huge place in learning life's lessons, and John tells a beautiful story about his grandfather which acts as a reminder that we should not only not forget, but actively practice gratitude for the things we learn in our toughest moments.

In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live.   This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents’ book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006. Originally printing 200 copies for friends and family, his parents have sold 60,000+ copies. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world. John inspires 50,000+ people at 100+ events each year. He speaks to companies and organizations across industries, such as: sales, healthcare, safety, marketing, finance, faith, education and insurance. His emotional story-telling, unexpected humor and authenticity make each of his presentations truly transformational. John’s first book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life was an instant #1 National Bestseller; 200,000+ copies have sold and it has been translated into 12 languages. John’s Live Inspired Podcast is top rated on Apple Podcast and has more than 2,000,000 downloads. His second book IN AWE: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy will be published by Penguin Random House in May 2020. John considers his greatest success to be his marriage to his wife Beth, their four children and his relationships with friends and family.

In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live. This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents’ book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006. Originally printing 200 copies for friends and family, his parents have sold 60,000+ copies. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world. John inspires 50,000+ people at 100+ events each year. He speaks to companies and organizations across industries, such as: sales, healthcare, safety, marketing, finance, faith, education and insurance. Consistently described as “the best speaker we’ve ever had,” John receives nearly 100% of his engagements from referrals. His schedule is a testament to the power of his message and who he is as an individual. His emotional story-telling, unexpected humor and authenticity make each of his presentations truly transformational. John’s first book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life was an instant #1 National Bestseller; 200,000+ copies have sold and it has been translated into 12 languages. John’s Live Inspired Podcast is top rated on Apple Podcast and has more than 2,000,000 downloads. His second book IN AWE: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy will be published by Penguin Random House in May 2020. John considers his greatest success to be his marriage to his wife Beth, their four children and his relationships with friends and family. About BizTank Career Exploration Program: BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

John O’Leary shares his story of survival from a fire that left him with burns over 100% of his body. What legendary baseball broadcaster Jack Buck did for him, and what it was like to return to the Cardinal’s Busch Stadium. To learn more about John O'Leary visit https://premierespeakers.com/john_oleary Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode SummaryMy guest this week is one you won’t forget anytime soon.His story is shocking and incredibly inspirational. His attitude is unbelievable and clearly relatable. He’s not someone to ignore because his message is one we all need to hear over and over again.In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I speak with John O’Leary, author of On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, about his amazing story and his even more amazing response to it. Episode Show Notesjeffsanders.com/317 Learn More About The 5 AM MiracleThe 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates!Join The 5 AM Club! The 5 AM Miracle BookAudiobook, Paperback, and Kindle Connect on Social MediaFacebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn • YouTube About Jeff SandersRead Jeff’s Bio © Jeff Sanders Productions, LLC

Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/317 . Learn More About the Show The 5 AM Miracle Podcast . Free Productivity Resources Join The 5 AM Club! . The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle . Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn . Episode Summary My guest this week is one you won’t forget anytime soon. His story is shocking and incredibly inspirational. His attitude is unbelievable and clearly relatable. He’s not someone to ignore because his message is one we all need to hear over and over again. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I speak with John O’Leary, author of On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, about his amazing story and his even more amazing response to it. . Resources Mentioned in this Episode Hello Fresh [Get 9 Free Meals with code 5AM9] HoneyBook [Get 50% off your first year] Freshbooks [Try it FREE for 30 Days] Gusto [Payroll, benefits, and HR: Get 3 months free after your first payroll] John O’Leary Inspires [John’s Website] On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life [Book by John O’Leary] Live Inspired Podcast [Hosted by John O’Leary] . John O’Leary In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given a 1% chance to live. This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents’ book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006. Originally printing 200 copies for friends and family, his parents have sold 70,000 copies, most in back-of-room sales at John’s speaking events. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world. John inspires nearly 75,000 people at 100+ events each year. He speaks to companies and organizations across industries, such as: sales, healthcare, business, safety, marketing, financial services, faith, education and insurance. Consistently described as “the best speaker we’ve ever had,” John receives nearly 100% of his engagements from referrals. His schedule is a testament to the power of his message and who he is as an individual. His emotional story-telling, unexpected humor, and authenticity make each of his presentations truly transformational. John’s first book, On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, was an instant #1 National Bestseller; 120,000 copies have sold and it has been translated into 12 languages. John’s Live Inspired Podcast is a top 20 for business on iTunes & Inc. Magazine. His online community is 200,000 strong. John considers his greatest success to be his marriage to his wife Beth, their four children and his relationships with friends and family.

Welcome back to The Motivational Intelligence Podcast! This week, we are interviewing John O'Leary, a well-known international and inspirational speaker, podcast host, and author. When he was just a young boy, John was playing with fire and gasoline in his home and caused a major explosion that burned 100% of his body, leaving him with a 1% chance of living. With the help of his family, the hospital janitor and an incredibly positive perspective, he survived. He now inspires a great amount of people around the world to go beyond just “living.” His podcast, “Live Inspired,” is in the top 20 of the business category in Apple Podcasts and his book “On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life” was an instant #1 best seller, selling more than 40,000 copies in less than a year! Link to John's book, “On Fire: The Seven Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life”: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/On-Fire/John-OLeary/9781501117725 Help us improve the podcast in 30 seconds: https://2logical.typeform.com/to/mg8H0E Show Notes 1:16- Intro 4:31- Shocking subtitles 5:15- The life changing incident 8:11- Dying or living 9:27- The fight to come back 14:08- Learning something from everyone 17:06- First day home from the hospital 19:19- No tolerance for a victim mentality 21:01- Denial vs. self-acceptance 29:27- "Would you do it all again?" 33:10- Gratitude 35:12- Sense of purpose 45:29- "I want to be a part of the team that changes the world" 47:40- Getting out of the victim mindset 51:22- "It's not perfect, but it's good." 54:03- Children's mindset 58:31- Coping with kids 59:35- Nurse Roy 1:07:33- Glenn Cunningham 1:12:51- Success 1:14:07- How to let go of fears and choose love 1:18: 13-Og Mandino 1:20: 18- Final thoughts

If you've ever struggled, had self-doubt, felt trapped, at a dead-end, or like your life wasn't igniting, then do we have the show for you. Today I'll be talking with John O'Leary, one of my all-time heroes, both him and his mom, though I just heard about him a few weeks ago. He is the author of the future New York Times Best-Seller, "On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life", and one of the most inspirational people I have ever had the pleasure to have on the show. Today we'll talk about John's miraculous journey, one that should have killed him, and instead helped mold him into the person he is today. We'll talk about going through our own fires in life, flipping the ignition, learning to burn, and out of the fire, creating something more beautiful than we ever could have imagined. That plus we'll talk about the world's greatest mom, accumulating baseballs, Phra Phuttha Maha Suwan Patimakon and what that means, and why in the world, you'd want someone to get in a hockey brawl for you.   Key Points Discussed: What is a milkshake promise? What happened to John when he was 9. How the experience became a true blessing in John's life. How his older brother Jim changed and became a state hero (lifesaver of the year for Missouri) How his sisters Amy and Sarah became true hero's as well. Why he asked his sister for a knife so he could kill himself How his seven-year-old sister risked her life (3 times!) to save her brother John. What his mom told him he credits with saving his life What his mom says when he asks if he's going to die How do we light our internal flame? What we can learn from Robin Williams. How do we turn our lives around? What you can do to ensure that tomorrow is better than today Journals ‘why me' in the morning and in the evening ‘what can I do to ensure that tomorrow is even better than today? What Big Roy had to do to him, to keep the scars from pulling him into the fetal position How do you become extraordinary??? “We have to forget everything we've learned and realize we are BORN extraordinary!!!” The importance of asking ‘why do you choose to thrive?” Why his story with his Dad, Denny will be a second book. Who was Glenn Cunningham – and how did he help hundreds if not thousands of kids. Can you tell us about the announcer Jack Buck, the voice of the Cardinals? How John O'Leary day at the ballpark took place How you can make a huge difference in someone else's life – simply! How Gino Cavallini got in a hockey brawl on John's behalf. Why he wanted his book to be a guide to waking up from Accidental life.   Additional Resources: www.JohnOlearyInspires.com   …….   For free meditations, weekly tips, stories, and similar shows visit: www.InspireNationShow.com   To support the show and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access, visit: www.Patreon.com/InspireNation   And to follow Inspire Nation (and the lives of Michael and Jessica) on Instagram, go to www.instagram.com/inspirenationlive  

Today we’ll talk with aerospace engineer turned comedienne Amy Barnes, about Girls-Night-Out Comedy night, Friday, May 3rd at Tigard Christian Church; a night of laughter, fellowship, coffee, tea, & dessert! (kpdq.com), Good Friday Breakfast speaker John O’Leary, author of “On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life” (ymcacw.org/events/good-friday-breakfast), and Tim Jennings, PhD, author of “The Aging Brain: Proven Steps to Prevent Dementia and Sharpen Your Mind” (Baker Books).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don Yaeger is a keynote speaker, corporate business leadership coach, 11-time New York Times Best-selling author and long-time associate editor for Sports Illustrated. As a speaker, he has worked with audiences as diverse as Fortune 500 companies, associations and leadership forums on the subject “What Makes the Great Ones Great.” He has written 25+ books with, among others, Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton, UCLA basketball Coach John Wooden, baseball legend John Smoltz, and football star Warrick Dunn. Throughout his writing career, Don has developed a reputation as a world-class storyteller and has been invited as a guest to almost every major talk show - from The Oprah Winfrey Show to Nightline, from CNN to Good Morning America. In today’s episode, we discuss: Living with Walter Payton in the months leading up to his death Being mentored by John Wooden The one book that he'd still like to write What makes the best the best ... and so much more!!!   Website: DonYaeger.com Course: Journey to Greatnest Email: don2@team180.com LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/donyaeger Instagram: @DonYaeger Twitter: @DonYaeger Facebook: Facebook.com/donyaeger 180 Consulting Inc. Website: Team180.com Articles of interest ... Success: Don Yaeger You're Wrong to Hate the Patriots (Forbes) Boston Built Another Championship by Building a Better Environment Roger Goodell Won't Apologize for Bad Call and That's Bad for Business Recommended Books ... Great Teams: 16 Things High Performing Organizations Do Differently by Don Yaeger Greatness: The 16 Characteristics of True Champions by Don Yaeger On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life by John O’Leary Teammate: My Journey into Baseball and a World Series for the Ages by David Ross & Don Yaeger I Beat the Odds: From Homelessness, to the Blind Side, and Beyond by Michael Oher & Don Yaeger Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . . Kara Lawson (WNBA star and NBA broadcaster) - Episode 113 Jon Gordon (author of "The Energy Bus") - Episode 100 Sue Enquist (Hall of Fame Softball Coach at UCLA) - Episode 077 Ken Coleman (host of the "EntreLeadership" podcast) - Episode 072 Todd Gongwer (Best-selling author of “LEAD… for God’s Sake”) – Episode 062 Bob Burg (Best-Selling Author of the “Go-Giver”) – Episode 051 Alicia Jessop (RulingSports.com) - Episode 047 John Brubaker (Speaker, Award-Winning Author, Executive Coach) – Episode 024 Kevin Harrington (Original Shark on “Shark Tank”) – Episode 021 Dwane Casey (2018 NBA Coach of the Year) - Episode 001   Today’s podcast is brought to you by audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial (new subscribers only) at www.audibletrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.  Our friends at audible are offering a free download of one of Don's great books. I have never read a bad Don Yaeger book. Take advantage of this great deal by visiting www.AudibleTrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on iTunes.  Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?”

In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given 1% chance to live. This episode will challenge you to ask yourself, "What more can I do?" as the legendary Hall of Fame announcer, Jack Buck, asked himself after seeing John in the hospital for the first time and fearing that he would not see him again. You will not want to miss this as John takes us through his mindset and the importance of faith in overcoming adversity and trauma, including how to use it in a manner that brings out the best version of ourselves. You will learn why John finds it so important to journal on a daily basis and a simple question to help you start. This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents’ book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006. Originally printing 200 copies for friends and family, his parents have sold 70,000 copies, most in back-of-room sales at John’s speaking events. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world. John inspires nearly 75,000 people at 100+ events each year. He speaks to companies and organizations across industries, such as: sales, healthcare, business, safety, marketing, financial services, faith, education and insurance. John’s first book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life was an instant #1 National Bestseller; 120,000 copieshave sold and it has beentranslated into 12 languages. John’s Live Inspired Podcast is a top 20 for business on iTunes & Inc. Magazine. His online community is 200,000 strong. Let us know what your biggest takeaway was using #stagefour2onstage across Facebook, Instagram, twitter, or Linkedin Follow John at: http://johnolearyinspires.com/ @johnoleary.inspires Follow me on: Facebook:  @stagefour2onstage or Dylan Slattery Instagram:  @dylan_stagefour2onstage Listen on ITUNES LISTEN ON SPOTIFY Big thanks to Michael McClean and Josh Goerdt for their talents in creating the music and logo respectively!

I'm really grateful for all of the guests that come on our show, but the individual that you're about to hear today is somebody that I have been really excited about, and trying to get on this show for over two years. I'm so honored to have him with us today.John O'Leary is a #1 national bestselling author and speaker. He inspires over 75,000 people at over 100 events each year. He speaks to companies and organizations across industries such as sales, healthcare, business safety, marketing, financial services, faith, education, and insurance. One of the things that John has also done is created his first book, On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life. This was an instant #1 bestseller. Over 120,000 copies have been sold, and it's been translated into twelve languages. His Live Inspired podcast ranks in the top 20 on iTunes, and his online community is over 200,000 strong. You'll notice that I didn't mention anything about John's background within this introduction; that's because his story is so powerful that I can't wait for you to hear it yourself from him. “Discover what your life is ultimately about, and what really matters, and then you encourage and guide and shepherd as many other people as possible to climb, to rise, and to cross that bridge with you.”   John's major tip to radically improve your life:  shift from being a victim to being a victor.      Ask yourself this question every morning: “why me?” Instead of asking it as a victim to the circumstance, ask it as a victor over it, and it will influence the way you view your life . It will transform what you think, how you feel, the actions you take, and the results you get. The Biggest Helping: Today's Most Important Takeaway   You are worthy. Your life, your profession, your retirement - you are worthy. Start there. Act like it. You have a future that is even bigger and better than you can fathom right now. Open your eyes, your mind, and your heart a little bit more to that possibility. Have a little bit of faith. Children have it naturally, and we start to lose it. Grab onto that possibility that is robustly and vibrantly still present within you and in front of you. Be intentional. Ask questions like, “why me,” in the morning, before you start your day. Ask a question like, “what more can I do,” at the end of each day to make tomorrow even better than today. Lastly: have a mission that guides you forward toward something bigger than yourself. With a compelling enough “why,” not only can you move through fire, but you can climb mountains, you can overcome the insurmountable, and you can free countless individuals to do likewise in their own lives. --   Thank you for joining us on The Daily Helping with Dr. Shuster. Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play to download more food for the brain, knowledge from the experts, and tools to win at life.   Resources: www.JohnOLearyInspires.com Listen to John's Top 20 podcast, Live Inspired Read John's bestselling book, On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life John O'Leary on Facebook John O'Leary on LinkedIn John O'Leary on Twitter: @JOLearyInspires John O'Leary on Instagram: @johnoleary.inspires John O'Leary on Pinterest John O'Leary on YouTube The Daily Helping is produced by Podcast Masters

Today I'll be talking with John O'Leary, one of my all-time heroes, both him and his mom, though I just heard about him a few weeks ago. He is the author of the future New York Times Best-Seller On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, and one of the most inspirational people I have ever had the pleasure to have on the show. Today we'll talk about John's miraculous journey, one that should have killed him, and instead helped mold him into the person he is today. We'll talk about going through our own fires in life, flipping the ignition, learning to burn, and out of the fire, creating something more beautiful than we ever could have imagined. That plus we'll talk about the world's greatest mom, accumulating baseballs, Phra Phuttha Maha Suwan Patimakon and what that means, and why in the world, you'd want someone to get in a hockey brawl for you. Questions and Topics Include: What is a milk shake promise? What happened to John when he was 9. How the experience became a true blessing in John's life. How his older brother Jim changed and became a state hero (lifesaver of the year for Missouri) How his sister's Amy and Sarah became true hero's as well. Why he asked his sister for a knife so he could kill himself How his seven year old sister risked her life (3 times!) to save her brother John. What his mom told him he credits with saving his life What his mom says when he asks if he's going to die How do we light our internal flame? What we can learn from Robin Williams. How do we turn our lives around? What you can do to ensure that tomorrow is better than today Journals ‘why me' in the morning and in the evening ‘what can I do to ensure that tomorrow is even better than today? What Big Roy had to do to him, to keep the scars from pulling him into the fetal position How do you become extraordinary??? “We have to forget everything we've learned and realize we are BORN extraordinary!!!” The importance of asking ‘why do you choose to thrive?” Why his story with his Dad, Denny will be a second book. Who was Glenn Cunningham – and how did he help hundreds if not thousands of kids. Can you tell us about the announcer Jack Buck, the voice of the Cardinals? How John O'Leary day at the ballpark took place How you can make a huge difference in someone else's life – simply! How Gino Cavallini got in a hockey brawl on John's behalf. To find out more and find his book On Fire: johnolearyinspires.com or google “John O'Leary” Why he wanted his book to be a guide to waking up from Accidental live John O'Leary, Burned over 100% of His Body, Shares His Miraculous Healing Journey and The Secret To Igniting a Radically Inspired Life! You'll Be Inspired and On Fire! Inspiration | Motivation | Spiritual | Spirituality | Self-Help | Inspire For More Info Visit: www.InspireNationShow.com

John O’Leary shares his story of survival from a fire that left him with burns over 100% of his body. What legendary baseball broadcaster Jack Buck did for him, and what it was like to return to the Cardinal’s Busch Stadium. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We are discussing, not letting time and life just slip by. We bring back John O’Leary, the author of the NY Times bestselling book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, and host of Live Inspired Podcast – a top iTunes & Inc. Magazine, business podcast – and highly sought-after speaker. John was badly burnt on 100% of his body and should have died. Today he says if he could go back, he’d let it all happen as it did. In this show we got to talking about many of us...maybe most...being at a handicap because we HAVEN’T had a significant tragedy happen to us that keeps us from taking life and time for granted. We fall into inactivity and what John has coined “accidental living”. It’s a very convicting discussion folks. Sometimes we want to discount someone who we think had a benefit we didn’t. Well, having a gas can blow you up as a kid, JOhn feels may just be that...a benefit. The point is not to go blow yourself up. It’s to realize that you may be allowing comfort and ease to steal your glory. Which begs the question of...what to do about it. Well, listen in the the show and hear what John has to say. John is also inviting Ziglar listeners to his new LIVE INSPIRED, IN STUDIO, with John O’Leary –an online community of like-minded-friends who do life together + get inspired with John via LIVE webcast once a month. Visit www.JohnOLearyInspires.com/studio to pre-register at a special price before registration is open to the general public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if one message could change your life? What if one man could provide hope that the best is yet to come? This man is John O'Leary. As a nine-year-old boy, John was burned on 100% of his body and given less than one percent chance to live. His amazing journey of survival illustrates the incredible power of the human spirit. John and his family kept their experience private until his parents wrote a book, Overwhelming Odds, to thank the family and friends who supported them on their journey of healing. This book led to organizations around the world requesting to hear first-hand how John defied the odds. Since then, John has empowered over 500,000 people to Live Inspired. In March 2016, his book On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life became an instant #1 National Bestseller. John is a business owner, writer, husband and father of four. Expected to die. Now, teaching others how to truly live. Please help me welcome, John O'Leary.

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Visit EOFire.com for complete show notes of every Podcast episode. When John was 9 years old, he suffered burns over 100% of his body and was expected to die. He is now an inspirational speaker and author, teaching more than 50,000 people around the world each year how to live inspired. His first book, ON FIRE: The Seven Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life was published in March 2016 by Simon & Schuster

Today I'll be talking with John O'Leary, one of my all-time heros, both him and his mom, though I just heard about him a few weeks ago. He is the author of the future New York Times Best-Seller On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, and one of the most inspirational people I have ever had the pleasure to have on the show. Today we'll talk about John's miraculous journey, one that should have killed him, and instead helped mold him into the person he is today. We'll talk about going through our own fires in life, flipping the ignition, learning to burn, and out of the fire, creating something more beautiful than we ever could have imagined. That plus we'll talk about the world's greatest mom, accumulating baseballs, Phra Phuttha Maha Suwan Patimakon and what that means, and why in the world, you'd want someone to get in a hockey brawl for you. Questions and Topics Include: What is a milk shake promise? What happened to John when he was 9. How the experience became a true blessing in John's life. How his older brother Jim changed and became a state hero (lifesaver of the year for Missouri) How his sister's Amy and Sarah became true hero's as well. Why he asked his sister for a knife so he could kill himself How his seven year old sister risked her life (3 times!) to save her brother John. What his mom told him he credits with saving his life What his mom says when he asks if he's going to die How do we light our internal flame? What we can learn from Robin Williams. How do we turn our lives around? What you can do to ensure that tomorrow is better than today Journals ‘why me' in the morning and in the evening ‘what can I do to ensure that tomorrow is even better than today? What Big Roy had to do to him, to keep the scars from pulling him into the fetal position How do you become extraordinary??? “We have to forget everything we've learned and realize we are BORN extraordinary!!!” The importance of asking ‘why do you choose to thrive?” Why his story with his Dad, Denny will be a second book. Who was Glenn Cunningham – and how did he help hundreds if not thousands of kids. Can you tell us about the announcer Jack Buck, the voice of the Cardinals? How John O'Leary day at the ballpark took place How you can make a huge difference in someone else's life – simply! How Gino Cavallini got in a hockey brawl on John's behalf. To find out more and find his book On Fire: johnolearyinspires.com or google “John O'Leary” Why he wanted his book to be a guide to waking up from Accidental live John O'Leary, Burned over 100% of His Body, Shares His Miraculous Healing Journey and The Secret To Igniting a Radically Inspired Life! You'll Be Inspired and On Fire! Inspiration | Motivation | Spiritual | Spirituality | Self-Help | Inspire For More Info Visit: www.InspireNationShow.com

In 1987, John O'Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given a 1% chance to live. And live he did.  With the help of a St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame broadcaster, and his love for baseball, John was able to survive and even more than that thrive in life.  John is now a motivational speaker and author, sharing his incredible story. His new book, "ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life" was an instant #1 National Bestseller selling 30,000 copies in the first 3 weeks.  On this episode of the podcast, John shares his story, recalling vivid details of what it was like sitting in a hospital bed moments from death, how he learned to write after losing his fingers, how a baseball hall of fame announcer helped him heal and impacted his life, and taking his mess, his darkest time, and turning into a powerful message of faith, hope and love.    For more, check us out at http://SportsSpectrum.com 

At age nine, after a fire burned 100% of his body, John O’Leary was given a 1% chance to live. John chose life. During his physical recovery, John was inspired by the people who were rooting for him to rise above the hardships and to live life to its fullest. His parents, classmates, and even a total stranger believed in his ability to overcome the tragedy. So he did. John embraced who he truly was and chose to be a victor. Today, John is a husband, father, author, podcast host, and a keynote speaker. Through his organization, Rising Above, John inspires others to embrace all the possibilities life has to offer and to live life ‘On Fire’.   Key Takeaways: [3:05] What ‘bring your whole self to work’ means to John. [4:24] The significance of January 17, 1987. [10:26] How the legendary Jack Buck transformed John’s life forever. [20:26] Heroes seldom wear capes. [23:00] John has been overwhelmed by the love he has received during his charmed life. [26:20] Choosing to be the victor over the victim. [30:17] Effective leaders have purpose, vision, and humility. [33:09] Where John finds sources of inspiration.   Resources: Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins Workshop at 1440 Multiversity: Sept 15-17, 2017 John O’Leary Inspires The Live Inspired Podcast On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, by John O’Leary

Amazing way to start my day today as I started reading a book titled "On Fire - the 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life" by John Oleary. I've only read the first 2 chapters and I am simply blown away by this man's story and the lessons that are in his book. This should be a must read on everyone's list. But before you read it - you need to listen to an interview that Brian Buffini did on his podcast with the author, John O'Leary. Here is the link for that podcast: https://podcast.brianbuffini.com/an-interview-with-john-oleary/ Besides - you should be listening to Brian's podcast anyway. :-) Please checkout my FB page as I will have some details there about this book, my podcast of course, but also - I want to put this out there that I would love to have a FB and / or Twitter Discussion on - this book, maybe the end of summer time?? Check it out ... plus, leave me a 5 Star rating if you see fit. I'm blown away , totally humbled by how many of you are listening to my podcast... thank you so much!

You've probably heard of CrossFit, but my world champion guest today takes it to another level. Michael Cazayoux is CEO of brUTE Strength Training, which teaches people how to train to become a world champion CrossFitter. By the way, Michael is a two-time world champion for CrossFit. With his team, he won the CrossFit Affiliate World Cup Championship in 2012 and 2013. But when he started CrossFit, he was getting last place in his classes every day. “I'm not a freak athlete that walked into the gym and was crushing everybody,” he tells me in this episode. Michael says he believes any average person can become more if they put in the time and effort, a mentality that applies in fitness, business, and life. I talk to Michael about what you can do to get in shape quickly and stay in shape. We go over some of the techniques he's used to increase his physical, mental, and emotional fitness. His fitness, you could say, crosses multiple areas of his life. The key sticking point to get in shape, he says, is to get into a solid routine. A routine helps you trust yourself more and builds confidence. If you feel like business has taken out of you the desire to remain physically fit, listen up. If you would like to work out more but feel like you don't have time, this episode's for you. And if you find yourself slipping on fitness goals you set for yourself, Michael has something you need to hear. Click play on the player above to begin. Listen to this episode to hear Michael Cazayoux, CrossFit world champion and CEO of Brute Strength Training, tell how to get in shape quickly and effectively and more: Overcoming drug addiction to become a world champion. Sports performance psychology and the link to failed fitness resolutions. How many minutes per day you should work into your routine for fitness. (It's not as many as you may think necessary.) Why you should pay attention to your personality type when setting up your diet and exercise routines. Goal-setting that won't make you feel like giving up too soon. The link between play and whole-life performance. Exercises that work to help you get in shape, and fast! The biggest “bang for the buck” in exercise to get in shape. When you should work out and why. The life-changing relationship reason Michael uses on old-school alarm clock to wake up. Books and resources mentioned in this episode: Simon Sinek on Millennials in the Workplace video The longer version of Simon's point of view. “On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life,” by John O'Leary “The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life,” by Craig Ballantyne “Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead,” by Dr. Brené Brown How to connect with Michael Cazayoux, CEO of Brute Strength Training: Business Instagram and personal Instagram Business mail and personal email Do this next to get in shape in all areas of your life. You want to turn your wife's head. But you also need a business that's fit, more productivity, a social life that suits you, and a family life that rocks. Guess what? You can have it all. Let us tell you how to become more well-rounded in all areas of your life so you can open yourself to greater freedom! Apply for your free 30-minute Freedom Breakthrough Session to get in shape in all areas of your life. Click here to change your life.

Today's guest is a comedian, author, speaker, huge over-comer and a new, dear friend of mine. She has been through more challenges and misadventures than most, but exemplifies more grace, forgiveness, courage and perseverance than anyone I have ever met. You've likely never heard of her but after our time together, I am certain you will never forget her! Kathy Buckley will share her story in such a way that you will be ready to live more inspired than ever before! My favorite takeaways from our time together: Nobody is in this world with nothing to give. We all have something to give. You can learn more about someone by being fully present with them than by listening to the words they are speaking (she's learned this truth through her lifelong hearing loss). Appreciate who you are and forget about being defined by others. These truths were also shared in her book, If You Could See What I Hear. I loved this book and absolutely devoured it. Order Kathy's book If You Could See What I Hear here. Check out Kathy on the comedy stage here.  The LIVE INSPIRED 7 segment is a series of 7 questions, shared "rapid fire" and answered boldly (without prep!) by our guests. My hope is to leave you reflecting on our guest's answers and YOUR answers... and excited to apply ideas from today's show to help you live an inspired life.  Kathy Buckley's Live Inspired 7 1. What is the best book you ever read? Your book! ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life. 2. Tomorrow you discover your wealthy uncle shockingly dies at the age of 103; leaving you millions. What would you do? I don't need much. My needs are covered and my wants are few, so to me money is to provide for others. I volunteer with deaf and hard-of-hearing children through a theater program. I would expand this program to help give a better understanding to more communities.   3. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? Everybody is out of my house? An item. I'm not attached to anything! I guess my insurance paperwork.  4. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? Jesus. I would ask him how could he was so committed. How could he have had that faith. Faith is a powerful thing to bless yourself with and I just have such admiration for him. He was there for those who were less fortunate.  5. What is the best advice you've ever received? My uncle: fear knocked upon my door, faith answered it and no one was there. Which means fear and anxiety are human created, but when you have faith: you can trust and believe that all good things are there for you to receive. 6. Looking back, what advice would you give yourself at age 20? I'm sorry I didn't love you like I should have loved you. I probably would just put my arms around her and let her know she was loved.  7. It's been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? Kathy loved unconditionally, anyone who crossed her path.   *** If you enjoyed today's episode, subscribe, rate and review this podcast on iTunes and anywhere you get your podcasts! You'll be the first to know when a new episode is available AND you will help me spread the word about our LIVE INSPIRED Movement.  I can't wait to see you here next Thursday! Until then, remember: Today is your day. Live Inspired.

Today I'll be talking with John O'Leary, one of my all-time heros, both him and his mom, though I just heard about him a few weeks ago. He is the author of the future New York Times Best-Seller On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, and one of the most inspirational people I have ever had the pleasure to have on the show. Today we'll talk about John's miraculous journey, one that should have killed him, and instead helped mold him into the person he is today. We'll talk about going through our own fires in life, flipping the ignition, learning to burn, and out of the fire, creating something more beautiful than we ever could have imagined. That plus we'll talk about the world's greatest mom, accumulating baseballs, Phra Phuttha Maha Suwan Patimakon and what that means, and why in the world, you'd want someone to get in a hockey brawl for you. Questions and Topics Include: What is a milk shake promise? What happened to John when he was 9. How the experience became a true blessing in John's life. How his older brother Jim changed and became a state hero (lifesaver of the year for Missouri) How his sister's Amy and Sarah became true hero's as well. Why he asked his sister for a knife so he could kill himself How his seven year old sister risked her life (3 times!) to save her brother John. What his mom told him he credits with saving his life What his mom says when he asks if he's going to die How do we light our internal flame? What we can learn from Robin Williams. How do we turn our lives around? What you can do to ensure that tomorrow is better than today Journals ‘why me' in the morning and in the evening ‘what can I do to ensure that tomorrow is even better than today? What Big Roy had to do to him, to keep the scars from pulling him into the fetal position How do you become extraordinary??? “We have to forget everything we've learned and realize we are BORN extraordinary!!!” The importance of asking ‘why do you choose to thrive?” Why his story with his Dad, Denny will be a second book. Who was Glenn Cunningham – and how did he help hundreds if not thousands of kids. Can you tell us about the announcer Jack Buck, the voice of the Cardinals? How John O'Leary day at the ballpark took place How you can make a huge difference in someone else's life – simply! How Gino Cavallini got in a hockey brawl on John's behalf. To find out more and find his book On Fire: johnolearyinspires.com or google “John O'Leary” Why he wanted his book to be a guide to waking up from Accidental live John O'Leary, Burned over 100% of His Body, Shares His Miraculous Healing Journey and The Secret To Igniting a Radically Inspired Life! You'll Be Inspired and On Fire! Inspiration | Motivation | Spiritual | Spirituality | Self-Help | Inspire For More Info Visit: www.InspireNationShow.com

The Bible says “Pride goes before destruction…” And my guest today learned this lesson the hard way—after having sunk into a deep depression that was ironically spurred by his own achievements. Jack Lannom is a prolific author and the CEO of People First International. His company devotes itself to creating caring company cultures. But Jack himself had forgotten to care. At a time he was rewarded for tremendous hard work with spectacular success, he got too wrapped up in himself. He lost his humility. Jack tells me that all the signs of hubris and ego showed up in his life. In his words, he became a prisoner of his own self-importance. Soon after, he fell into a deep depression that hospitalized him and changed his world. “Don't get caught up in pride and press clippings.” @PeopleFirstIntl via @RustyLionAcad Getting ego out of the way and beating depression Nowadays, Jack has learned to care enough about others that he'll talk to anyone and everyone about their dreams. With more caring behind his conversations, he has come to counsel billionaires going through the same kind of success depression he himself faced. That's a far cry from his egotistical heyday, when his conversations with others invariably revolved around himself. To find out how Jack shifted his life so monumentally and beat the depression that followed his success, listen to this episode. You'll come to know an extraordinary man now intent on making other men extraordinary too. Listen to this episode to hear me speak with Jack Lannom about beating depression caused by success and more: A pyramid of the five most important things you can say to other people. The seven keys to trust. Why being promoted in the same circles as big names like Zig Ziglar and John Maxwell made Jack a prisoner. How a year of deep depression improved Jack's life. The time Jack realized he didn't know the author of his own books. The unspoken caste system in the U.S. Why sanity is a gift from God. Advice for beating a bad day. Read these books to help beat success depression, self-centeredness, and more: “How to Win Friends & Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie “The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level,” by Gay Hendricks, PhD “Psycho-Cybernetics,” by Maxwell Maltz “On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life,” by John O'Leary “Untapped Potential: Turning Ordinary People into Extraordinary Performers,” by Jack Lannom “People First: Achieving Balance in an Unbalanced World,” by Jack Lannom Do this next to accomplish anything – including beating depression: I know it sounds cliché, but you can do anything you put your mind to. But you can't go in with half a mind to do it. Click here to get a free eBook that will teach you how to accomplish anything in five steps.

Addiction and cancer threatened her life, but grace and endurance gave it back to her. In a world where the media frequently loves to buy, sell, trade and speak in fear, Teri Griege realizes and honors that the human spirit is powered by hope and starved for inspiration. She has made it her life's work to be a pillar of hope and she has already done so by being: an iron man, author, triathlete, cancer survivor and sober for more than 20 years. From our time with Teri, you will be reminded that life is full of good people. Appearances are deceiving. Belief in self matters. Odds are over rated. "God winks" exist. God wink - [n.] a phrase Teri coined meaning, inspired moments in which God aligns your life in ways you could never imagine. Get your copy of Teri's book Powered by Hope here. See Teri's inspiring journey to Ironman Hawaii on this video. Check out Teri's nonprofit Powered by Hope. The LIVE INSPIRED 7 segment is a series of 7 questions, shared "rapid fire" and answered boldly (without prep!) by our guests. My hope is to leave you reflecting on our guest's answers and YOUR answers... and excited to apply ideas from today's show to help you live an inspired life.  Teri Griege's Live Inspired 7 1. What is the best book you ever read? Your book! John O’Leary’s book: ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life  2. Tomorrow you discover your wealthy uncle shockingly dies at the age of 103; leaving you millions. What would you do? I would take care of my family and give it to my charity - Powered by Hope; and so many other charities. I never want to say no! There are so many people doing good out there.  3. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? My bible.  4. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? Grandma Ida. She was the most giving, strong, kind individual. She died at 102. She died six months short of living in three centuries. Amazing woman. 5. What is the best advice you've ever received? Take it one day at a time.  6. Looking back, what advice would you give yourself at age 20? Everything is going to be okay.  7. It's been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? She left the world a better place. ***   If you enjoyed today's episode, subscribe, rate and review this podcast on iTunes and anywhere you get your podcasts! You'll be the first to know when a new episode is available AND you will help me spread the word about our LIVE INSPIRED Movement.  I can't wait to see you here next Thursday! Until then, remember: Today is your day. Live Inspired.

Steve G. Jones board certified  Clinical Hypnotherapist .He has been practicing hypnotherapy since the 1980s. He is the author of 22 books on Hypnotherapy. He is a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, American Board of Hypnotherapy, president of the American Alliance of Hypnotists, on the board of directors of the Los Angeles chapter of the American Lung Association, and director of the California state registered Steve G. Jones School of Hypnotherapy Ilona Brown author of “The Midas Touch”  and soon to be published, “The Dirty Dishes Can Wait” A Humorous, Spiritual and Practical Guide for Creating Financial Abundance Designed for Women  John O'Leary was 9 years old when he suffered burns over 100% of his body and was expected to die. He is now an inspirational speaker and author, teaching more than 50,000 people around the world each year how to live inspired. John's first book, ON FIRE: The Seven Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life was published in March by Simon & Schuster For more information go to MoneyForLunch.com. Connect with Bert Martinez on Facebook. Connect with Bert Martinez on Twitter. Need help with your business? Contact Bert Martinez. Have Bert Martinez speak at your event!    

There are a lot of inspirational stories. And then there's the story of today's guest, John O'Leary. His story is unlike any other I've ever heard. John's sharing his amazing story to set your life On Fire and help you to make the 7 choices that will ignite you to live a radically inspired life. John O'Leary is an in-demand speaker who shares his gift of perspective and passion. He uses his incredible life story as a backdrop with 50,000 people at more than 120 events worldwide each year to call on all people to wake up, leave indifferent, accidental living behind and make the choices to live radically inspired lives every day. In his first book On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, John hopes you'll realize that if you're not making intentional choices, life is still happening—you're just not truly living it. Never expected to survive a life-changing accident as a child, John not only lives a full life inspiring others, he challenges you to choose to live from a place of love and watch how lives and the world changes; starting with your own. Highlights - 3 practices to embrace and own the power of your thoughts Shifting from victim to victor The value of your story 7 Choices to Ignite your Radically Inspired Life Creating an ignition statement

When John was 9 years old, he suffered burns over 100% of his body and was expected to die. He is now an inspirational speaker and author, teaching more than 50,000 people around the world each year how to live inspired. His first book, ON FIRE: The Seven Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life was published in March 2016 by Simon & Schuster

Today I'll be talking with John O'Leary, one of my all-time heros, both him and his mom, though I just heard about him a few weeks ago. He is the author of the future New York Times Best-Seller On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, and one of the most inspirational people I have ever had the pleasure to have on the show. Today we'll talk about John's miraculous journey, one that should have killed him, and instead helped mold him into the person he is today. We'll talk about going through our own fires in life, flipping the ignition, learning to burn, and out of the fire, creating something more beautiful than we ever could have imagined. That plus we'll talk about the world's greatest mom, accumulating baseballs, Phra Phuttha Maha Suwan Patimakon and what that means, and why in the world, you'd want someone to get in a hockey brawl for you. Questions and Topics Include: What is a milk shake promise? What happened to John when he was 9. How the experience became a true blessing in John's life. How his older brother Jim changed and became a state hero (lifesaver of the year for Missouri) How his sister's Amy and Sarah became true hero's as well. Why he asked his sister for a knife so he could kill himself How his seven year old sister risked her life (3 times!) to save her brother John. What his mom told him he credits with saving his life What his mom says when he asks if he's going to die How do we light our internal flame? What we can learn from Robin Williams. How do we turn our lives around? What you can do to ensure that tomorrow is better than today Journals ‘why me' in the morning and in the evening ‘what can I do to ensure that tomorrow is even better than today? What Big Roy had to do to him, to keep the scars from pulling him into the fetal position How do you become extraordinary??? “We have to forget everything we've learned and realize we are BORN extraordinary!!!” The importance of asking ‘why do you choose to thrive?” Why his story with his Dad, Denny will be a second book. Who was Glenn Cunningham – and how did he help hundreds if not thousands of kids. Can you tell us about the announcer Jack Buck, the voice of the Cardinals? How John O'Leary day at the ballpark took place How you can make a huge difference in someone else's life – simply! How Gino Cavallini got in a hockey brawl on John's behalf. To find out more and find his book On Fire: johnolearyinspires.com or google “John O'Leary” Why he wanted his book to be a guide to waking up from Accidental live John O'Leary, Burned over 100% of His Body, Shares His Miraculous Healing Journey and The Secret To Igniting a Radically Inspired Life! You'll Be Inspired and On Fire! Inspiration | Motivation | Spiritual | Spirituality | Self-Help | Inspire For More Info Visit: www.InspireNationShow.com

Today's guest, John O'Leary, has lived through worse than most can imagine.At age nine, a fire burned 100% of his body. He spent five months in the hospital, underwent dozens of surgeries, lost all of his fingers to amputation and had to relearn to walk, write, and feed himself.He endured, persevered, and survived – largely because others emerged, served and inspired. He now lives to share the life-giving lessons from his story in a new book, On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life.In This episode, You’ll Learn:+How the fire that burned him affected his siblings.What it was like to date and eventually find love and marryWhy the great goal of his life for so many years was just to be ordinaryHow he was called from carpenter and roof layer, to international inspirational speaker.How a book his parents wrote to say thank you to their community altered the course of his life forever.Four questions that you can ask yourself every day that will allow you to live an awesome mindset. Resources Mentioned In This Episode:Overwhelming Odds

John O'Leary - Expected to die, John O'Leary now teaches others how to truly live. John's journey overcoming his fire had mostly been kept private. Then, in 2007, his parents' showcased the story in their book, Overwhelming Odds, which they wrote as a thank you to the family and friends who supported them. This book resulted in organizations around the world requesting to hear first-hand how John defied the odds. To meet the growing requests and recognizing his calling to be an agent of inspirational living and overcoming adversity, John began professionally speaking in 2008. Since then, John has shared his message with more than 500,000 people in ten countries at 1,200 events for clients including LEGO, Southwest Airlines, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and more. His newest book is On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life. Show Highlights: Everybody has a story. It's just not usually the story we are telling the world. @JOLearyinspiresThere are two motivations in life that we lead and live from: fear or love. @JOLearyinspiresYou have to meet people where they are. That's where you connect the most with people. @JOLearyinspiresOur scars are useless when we cover them up. But they are illuminating and empowering when we share them with the world. @JOLearyinspiresChoose gratefulness through the struggle.3 questions victims always ask themselves: 1) Why me? 2) Who cares? 3) What more can I do? @JOLearyinspiresOur mindset profoundly shapes how we view what happened yesterday, how we show up today, and the life we create for ourselves tomorrow. @JOLearyinspiresAttitude is simply the way you choose to see things.Those that have the least are grateful for the most. @JOLearyinspiresFrom I did it. To we did it. To He did it. @JOLearyinspiresYou never know who you are impacting with your story. Be authentic with it. @JOLearyinspires The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation's top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!

This Coach’s Corner features inspirational catalyst John O’Leary.  As a nine-year-old boy, John was burned on 100% of his body and expected to die. Today, he travels the world teaching others how to truly live. John empowers 50,000 people each year to LIVE INSPIRED at live events. He released his first book earlier this month and it is a bestseller on Amazon. After hearing him today in our coaches corner, you’ll definitely want a copy so remember the title: ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life. John is a business owner, writer, husband and father of four. Expected to die. Now, teaching others how to truly live. John O’Leary, welcome to Over it and On with It!.

“I never once looked back. I just wanted to pretend like I was ordinary, that I was normal. That was the great goal of my life, to be normal.” — John O’Leary John O’Leary was a normal nine-year-old boy when he was burned on 100% his body in a house fire and given no chance of survival. Five months in the hospital and thirty surgeries later, which included the amputation of his fingers, John strived to live an ordinary life until his parents shared his story with the world and changed his life. Brian Buffini interviews John O’Leary and finds out why the most important job in the hospital is the janitor, the most important trait all humans should cultivate and how a troop of Girl Scouts prompted John to change careers and share his story with the world. Listen to John’s message of hope and get ready to be inspired! Inspirational soundbites from today’s interview: “I think everybody’s got a story; just generally not the one we’re telling the world.” “We are called daily to become a better version of ourselves.” “I looked up at my mom and said, ‘Mom, am I gonna die?’ I assumed she would say no…and Mom gave me truth. She holds my hand a little bit more firmly, she looks me in the eyes and she says ‘Baby, look at me. Do you want to die? It’s your choice, it’s not mine.’” “On that morning, it was January 17, 1987, a child of 9, flanked by his father and his mother, made the covenant to fight on, having no clue what the 18th of January might look like or the 19th, or the first surgery or the thirtieth. All we knew on day one was the fight was on.” “Significance is allowing the ripple effects of our talents and time and treasure to ripple out into the marketplace.” “Ultimately what our prayers should be is not that our prayers are answered; it’s that we live into His will for our lives.” “Embrace the gift of the moment.”   Learn more about John’s story: Overwhelming Odds by Susan O’Leary and Denny O’Leary http://johnolearyinspires.com/shop/overwhelming-odds-book/ On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life by John O’Leary. http://johnolearyinspires.com/shop/fire-7-choices-ignite-radically-inspired-life/ John O’Leary-Motivational Speaker, Reunion with Nurse Roy https://youtu.be/aeVmrWRFOPk Connect with John O’Leary John O’Leary Live Inspired http://johnolearyinspires.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JohnOLearyRisingAbove Twitter https://twitter.com/jolearyinspires   Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave

Coming to Catalyst West? The Catalyst team shares all the need-to-knows for your best experience. Then, Jason Haynes talks with John O'Leary, author of the book, On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life. He shares his incredible, personal story of hope and purpose.

Dr. Michelle Robin interviews internationally renowned speaker John O'Leary about his incredibly inspiring story surviving a house fire at age 9 that burned 100% of his body. Michelle and John also discuss his upcoming book "ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life" coming March 2016.