Podcasts about ral

Gen X is 1 in 5 Australians and roughly a third of the workforce, and they're leaving. Not always retiring either. Stepping down, going portfolio, consulting, or just saying "I'm done." Jac and Ral are Gen X and together they unpack why Gen X is leaving en masse… Is it  the manager? Is it missing purpose? Is it the micromanagement? And for those who don't leave (but wish they could) what are the convenient stories they're telling themselves about why they can't move, for example "it's too late," "I can't afford to" blah blah blah. If you're 46 to 61, or you lead people who are, this one's for you.----Your support helps keep this show going — join us on Patreon.https://tinyurl.com/jacandralpatreonFuture Fluency Indexhttps://www.futurefluencyindex.com/Our upcoming Immersionhttps://tinyurl.com/3j5w3jnyNew Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

En l'edició d'aquesta setmana repassem resultats de les proves de Eurocup 3 a Monza i DTM a Oschersleben, amb Fran Lucas analitzem el Ral·li de Finlàndia al WRC, amb Manolo Durán ens conta com ha sigut l'eslalom d'Albaida, mentre que amb Toni Sarrión parlarem de la presentació i la prèvia del 73 Trofeu de Velocitat Fira de Xàtiva, també tindrem notícies de Fórmula 1, i la prèvia del EP Londres de Fórmula E i GP Gran Bretanya de Moto GP. Motor a punt és el repàs a l'actualitat del món del motor de dos i quatre rodes, amb noticies, resultats, classificacions, anàlisi dels grans premis i circuits, tertúlia amb un extens planter de col·laboradors i molt més. Presentat i dirigit per Iñaki Martínez.

Should you take the big promotion? Walk away from a bad leader? Move overseas?  Facing tough career decisions can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Jac and Ral tackle a question from a Keeper - How do you navigate high-stakes career decisions? From turning down top-tier roles due to leadership clashes to balancing major international promotions with family life, Jac and Ral break down a practical, step-by-step framework to help you list, prioritise, and reframe your choices. Tune in for candid stories, coaching tools, and the mindset shift you need to make confident career moves.----Your support helps keep this show going — join us on Patreon.https://tinyurl.com/jacandralpatreonNew Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Inspired by the Keepers who attend our immersions along with a few Jac is currently coaching, we share stories about women stepping beyond their comfort zone to seek out their number (salary) they want, achieve the promotion they deserve and take on new reimagined career opportunities in a changing workforce. The thing that stops people in their careers, especially women, isn't their capability, potential or their experience… it's simply a lack of self-belief. Everybody is born with huge potential but most of us don't have huge self belief. Learn how to change this. Jac & Ral share a critical tip…the first thing you need to do to grow your confidence. Will you do it?----Your support helps keep this show going — join us on Patreon.https://tinyurl.com/jacandralpatreonNew Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Contains minor spoilers for The Odyssey.Oscar and Carl chat about the 2010 remake of Clash of the Titans, starring Sam Worthington and Liam Neeson. Together, they discuss the terrible lighting, the acting, and the film's many odd creative choices. They also ask whether this is the worst Ralph Fiennes has ever been, along with the ultimate question: Who would watch this?If you have any questions or requests, send them to askwwwtpodcast@gmail.comFind us through:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whowouldwatchthisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whowouldwatchthis/TikTok: @podcastwhowouldwatchthisLetterboxd:Carl: https://letterboxd.com/carlllllllllll1/Oscar: https://letterboxd.com/oscarfart/More links: https://linktr.ee/whowouldwatchthis  

En l'edició que repassem els resultats de la ronda França de la Formula Regional Europea, amb Fran Lucas analitzem el Ral·li de Estònia al WRC, tindrem una entrevista amb Toni Sarrión president del Club Moto Ruta Xàtiva en motiu del Trofeu Velocitat Fira d'Agost de Xàtiva de Motociclisme, Noticies de Moto GP i a la Fórmula 1 l'analisi amb Joan Boscà del GP Bèlgica i la previa del GP Hongria. Motor a punt és el repàs a l'actualitat del món del motor de dos i quatre rodes, amb noticies, resultats, classificacions, anàlisi dels grans premis i circuits, tertúlia amb un extens planter de col·laboradors i molt més. Presentat i dirigit per Iñaki Martínez.

Flavia ha 33 anni, viene da Chiaramonte Gulfi, in provincia di Ragusa, ed è cresciuta in una famiglia di imprenditori agricoli. In casa il lavoro occupava quasi tutto: i suoi genitori investivano continuamente nell'azienda, rinunciavano alle vacanze e consideravano molte spese legate al piacere come superflue. Da quel modello Flavia eredita due convinzioni: che più si lavora, più si guadagna, e che la rinuncia sia il modo normale di gestire il denaro.Il confronto con vite diverse le fa però intravedere un'altra possibilità. Attraverso lo studio cerca non soltanto un lavoro, ma una forma di emancipazione dalla fatica che aveva visto in casa. Dopo la laurea in Biotecnologie mediche si trasferisce a Barcellona per un dottorato, senza nemmeno chiedere quanto avrebbe guadagnato. A muoverla è un'idea romantica della ricerca e delle vite che avrebbe potuto contribuire a salvare.Con il tempo, però, quel sogno si ridimensiona. Il lavoro in laboratorio richiede moltissime ore e sacrifici, ma non le permette di costruire l'autonomia che cercava. Da postdoc guadagna 27 mila euro lordi l'anno, continua a vivere in una casa condivisa e non riesce a immaginare un futuro diverso. È allora che l'equazione con cui è cresciuta - più lavori, più guadagni - si rivela falsa. «Mi frustrava lavorare molto, sacrificare molto della mia vita privata, senza avere quel ritorno economico che invece vedevo nei miei».Dopo aver lasciato l'università e Barcellona, Flavia torna per un anno a casa dei genitori e, con l'aiuto di un career advisor, prova a tenere insieme soddisfazione e sicurezza economica. Durante la ricerca arriva un'offerta da 70 mila sterline, circa 82 mila euro, per lavorare in un'azienda di pesticidi. È quasi il triplo della sua Ral da ricercatrice, ma il settore entra in conflitto con ciò in cui crede. «Non mi faceva dormire la notte». Alla fine sceglie una startup scientifica, con una Ral di 34 mila euro: meno denaro, ma la possibilità di non separare del tutto il lavoro dalla persona che vuole essere.

*Warning* This could be a confronting episode! Jac & Ral discuss the tragedy of the traditional retirement model…. If you die with money in the bank, you've essentially wasted life energy it took to earn that money. A theory also shared by Bill Perkins who wrote the book Die With Zero.Ral convinces Jac (and herself recently when booking expensive accommodation!) when you spend money on an experience early in life, you don't just enjoy it in the moment. You get to reap the rewards of those memories for the rest of your life.Jac is sold! She says your wealth should actually peak before you retire, usually between ages 45 and 60 depending on your health and goals. After that peak, you should actively start spending down your wealth to fund those experiences while you still have the health and vitality to enjoy them.Agree or disagree? Either way it's about balancing health, time and wealth and that's keeping it real

Everyone has an opinion on what makes a great leader and Jac and Ral say most of them are wrong. In this episode they cut through to land on one definition: leadership is unlocking the potential of others. Everything else is just the work. They get stuck into what actually costs a leader who doesn't do the “leading work”, why trust is now the real competitive advantage (not AI), the $7 return on every $1 spent developing leaders, and why hiring good people means getting out of their way. And Ral gives us advice we all need to remember at least once as a leader… step up, or step of!----Your support helps keep this show going — join us on Patreon.https://tinyurl.com/jacandralpatreonNew Episode Every Monday Follow the showhttps://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ralhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

…How did she talk me into this one??? Kylie Minogue's documentary on Netflix dropped and Ral decided we should do an episode on it. Not for the sequins, but for the sparkling career strategy Kylie has put in place!Turns out the girl next door built her whole reinvention playbook on advice from two bad boys: Michael Hutchence and Nick Cave. Not exactly who you'd expect to hand out career wisdom. But they did. And it changed everything.We unpack why Kylie ditched a hit-making machine to find her own voice, why she kept going after critics called her new sound "too raunchy," and the killer line she used to shut down a journalist who thought tabloids counted as research.This one's about mentorship from unlikely places, having the guts to evolve past what's working, and the simple truth that you cannot please everyone. So don't try.Ral reckons you should be so lucky to give this one a listen.----Find out more about our next immersion:https://tinyurl.com/vd83zhynYour support helps keep this show going — join us on Patreon.https://tinyurl.com/jacandralpatreonNew Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

En l'edició de esta setmana repassem amb Fran Lucas el Ral·li Acropolis al WRC, a la Fórmula 1 el GP Àustria amb la previa del GP Gran Bretanya, i amb Jose Ramón Sola el GP Països Baixos de Moto GP. Motor a punt és el repàs a l'actualitat del món del motor de dos i quatre rodes, amb noticies, resultats, classificacions, anàlisi dels grans premis i circuits, tertúlia amb un extens planter de col·laboradors i molt més. Presentat i dirigit per Iñaki Martínez.

Ever held on to something which wasn't working because you felt you'd “invested” and your fear of what was next outweighed your current shitshow? In this episode Ral shares some personal stories of letting go and how it helped her to go forward way more than if she'd stayed put! Jac reminds us hope isn't a strategy and why we should all embrace uncertainty because it's not about our mistakes… it's about what we do next that counts. -----Your support helps keep this show going — join us on Patreon.https://tinyurl.com/jacandralpatreonNew Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

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"Follow your passion." Sounds inspiring, right? Wrong. Jac and Ral reckon this might be the worst career advice and they're not sorry about it. In this episode, they unpack why passion is wildly overrated as a career compass, what mastery has to do with it, and tackle the two big questions: What's the difference between loving your job and being passionate about it? What happens when you turn your passion into your job and then hate it? Find out why following your talent is smarter, why it makes sense to put the hours in, and like what you do and keep the passion for… other things----Your support helps keep this show going — join us on Patreon.https://tinyurl.com/jacandralpatreonNew Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

What do you do when you've found a powerful idea — but the market thinks it's silly? Gabrielle Dolan (known to almost everyone as "Ral") noticed something in the corridors of corporate Australia: the leaders who moved people, who made change land, who made ideas stick — they all told stories. The data nerds and slide-deck merchants were losing the room. The storytellers were winning it. So she did something that seemed a little mad at the time: she left a senior role at National Australia Bank to teach business storytelling professionally. The reaction from the market? Something between skepticism and outright dismissal. Clients who hired her asked if they could quietly call it "influencing skills" instead — because saying "storytelling training" would guarantee no one showed up. In this conversation, Bill Sherman draws out the full arc of Ral's journey — and it's one every thought leader building something new should hear. There were nearly nine months with no clients. A business partner she eventually parted ways with. Years of revenue that barely registered. And then a turning point she still can't fully explain, when sales quintupled in a single year — triggered, in part, by her husband's quiet confession that he was desperately unhappy in his corporate job. That gave her a reason to run faster than she thought she could. The conversation gets particularly rich when they dig into what it actually means to develop original thought leadership. Ral is clear: you're never starting from scratch. You're always standing on someone else's thinking. What makes ideas yours is where you push back, where you adapt, and how you deliver concepts in your own voice and with your own experience. She describes this with a perfect cooking metaphor — Jamie Oliver's slow-roast lamb, tweaked until it becomes your signature dish. And then there's AI. When Ral started hearing workshop participants ask whether AI would replace storytelling, she was alarmed. Her latest book, Story Intelligence, is her answer to that question — and it's more nuanced than a simple "no." AI can help you find and refine your stories. What it cannot do is replace the authenticity that makes a story land. In a world where everything is starting to sound the same, your own voice is the one thing that cannot be replicated. For anyone building a thought leadership platform around an idea that isn't obvious yet — this episode is a masterclass in what it takes to stay the course. Three Key Takeaways: • Educating the market is part of the job. When Ral launched her storytelling practice in 2005, she spent nearly a year with no clients — not because the idea was wrong, but because the market didn't believe it yet. If you're building thought leadership around an idea ahead of its time, selling and educating are the same work. • Your thought leadership starts with "yes, and" — not from scratch. Ral never claimed to have invented storytelling. She read everything, absorbed the best of it, and then pushed back where it didn't fit the corporate world she knew. Original IP isn't about starting from zero. It's about finding where you genuinely disagree, and going deeper there. • Authentic stories are your competitive edge in an AI world. When workshop participants started asking whether AI would replace storytelling, Ral was alarmed — and that alarm became her latest book. AI can help you refine a story. It cannot replace the trust that comes from a story only you could tell. In a world of AI-generated content that's starting to sound identical, your voice is the one thing that can't be replicated. If this conversation sparked your thinking about storytelling as a leadership skill, check out our episode with David Hutchens — CEO of Mythos Global and author of Story Dash. David has spent his career building the practical tools that make business storytelling teachable and repeatable: his Taxonomy of Stories and Story Deck frameworks help leaders find and activate the stories they most need to be telling. Where Ral's episode is about the conviction it takes to build a thought leadership platform around storytelling, David's is the hands-on how.

Find out why cancelling this one thing as a leader loses you the most money… In this episode Jac & Ral dive deep into a massive blind spot for many leaders: the appreciation gap. While nearly 60% of managers believe they regularly recognise their team, just over a third of employees say they actually receive that recognition. Ral and Jack unpack why traditional leadership styles have taught people with power to express gratitude less, and why treating great work as "just doing their job" is a fast track to losing your best people.  And since talent is an organisation's ultimate competitive advantage, leading with genuine gratitude isn't a "soft skill" - it's the way to win! And make you and your company $$$----Your support helps keep this show going — join us on Patreon.https://tinyurl.com/jacandralpatreonNew Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Feeling tension, friction, or total exhaustion at work, but can't quite put your finger on why? It might not be the workload… it might be a misalignment of values. In this episode of Keeping it Real, Jac and Ral tackle the real culprit behind career unhappiness, when your personal values clash with your job, your leadership, or even your clients. Sharing raw, firsthand experiences, they break down why staying in a role just for the money isn't sustainable and how knowing your core values is the ultimate career cheat code. Ral shares why she walked away from a highly lucrative opportunity with the tobacco industry and Jac breaks down a coaching session with a high-earning executive eyeing a role in the gambling industry, using a simple social scenario to expose severe values misalignment.  Stop grinding in silence and start aligning your work with who you actually are.Values and actions assessment:https://www.viacharacter.org/----Your support helps keep this show going — join us on Patreon.https://tinyurl.com/jacandralpatreonNew Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Gabrielle Dolan — also known as Raoul — is a global thought leader, pioneer of story intelligence, and member of the Australian Speakers Hall of Fame. She holds a master's degree in management and leadership and is a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School of Executive Education. Over the past 21 years she has consulted for some of the world's most recognized brands — Amazon, Visa, Ernst & Young and more — helping leaders and teams humanize their communication and eliminate corporate jargon. She is the author of seven bestselling books, including her most recent, Story Intelligence: The Craft of Authentic Storytelling Made Smarter with AI, and hosts the podcast Keeping It Real with Jack and Raoul.This is one of those episodes that immediately changes how you communicate — whether you're leading a team, parenting, selling, speaking, posting on social media, or just trying to get a point across more clearly. Strategic storytelling is a skill. And this conversation shows you exactly how to build it.In this episode, we cover:What strategic storytelling actually means — and why it's different from just "telling a story"Why every single person already has stories — and why the ones you think are too small or too boring are the most powerful ones to useWhy stories work on the brain differently — and what that means for anyone trying to communicate a message that actually sticksThe biggest mistake people make: waiting for a "big" story How to find your stories — the blank piece of paper exercise, starting with your earliest memory, and asking "what was that about?"Why you should start with the message and work backwards to find the story — and how to get into the habit of noticing story material in everyday lifeThe eye drops in the wine story — a masterclass in how a ridiculous everyday moment becomes a sharp business pointStory intelligence and AI — how to use AI as a storytelling coach to pull stories out of you, not to write stories for you Get the BookStory Intelligence: The Craft of Authentic Storytelling Made Smarter with AI — https://gabrielledolan.com/resources/story-intelligence/Connect with GabrielleWebsite: gabrielledolan.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@gabrielledolanconsultingSpotify: Keeping It Real with Jac and Ral - https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0ifPlease remember to rate, review, and follow the show – and share with a friend!Subscribe to the newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/amyedwards/sign-up-to-amys-newsletterCheck out our new Comedy Wellness Podcast: Anything But Mid, cohosted with Whitney Stropp:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anything-but-mid/id1849386215https://www.youtube.com/@AnythingButMidFind Amy's affiliates and discount codes: https://amyedwards.info/affiliatepageAll links: ⁠⁠⁠amyedwards.info⁠⁠⁠ - https://amyedwards.info/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@realamyedward - ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/realamyedwards/Fight For Her: https://www.fightfortheforgotten.org/fight-for-herTikTok:⁠⁠⁠ @themagicbabe⁠⁠⁠ -  https://www.tiktok.com/@themagicbabe?lang=enYouTube:@TheAmyEdwardsShow -  https://www.youtube.com/c/theamyedwardsshowPodcast: ⁠⁠⁠The Amy Edwards Show Podcast⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amy-edwards-show/id1543432633Free Course:⁠⁠⁠ The Ageless Mindset⁠⁠⁠ - https://best-you-life.teachable.com/p/the-ageless-mindset-the-ultimate-guide-to-look-younger-feel-happierFull Course: ⁠⁠⁠The Youthfulness Hack⁠⁠⁠ - https://best-you-life.teachable.com/p/the-youthfulness-hackAmy's hair by ⁠https://www.thecollectiveatx.com⁠Podcast editing by https://podcastmagician.com/Get my FREE course "The Ageless Mindset: The Ultimate Guide to Look Younger and Feel Happier!" HERE: ⁠https://best-you-life.teachable.com/p/the-ageless-mindset-the-ultimate-guide-to-look-younger-feel-happier⁠Get the full course “The Youthfulness Hack: The Secret System to Reverse Aging Fast and Create a New, Radiant You!” Out now! ⁠https://best-you-life.teachable.com/p/the-youthfulness-hack⁠

Oh, the joy. Your work bestie - the same one you shared eye-rolls with in the Monday morning status update, just got promoted. And yes, they are now your boss. Deep breaths… Jac and Ral are here to save your career (and your sanity). In this episode, we tackle the awkward, ego-bruising reality of what happens when a peer becomes your manager. What we unpack:For you: How to congratulate your colleague without visibly choking, setting boundaries so you aren't expecting "inside gossip" at lunch, and avoiding the urge to undermine their new authority.For them: How to step into leadership without turning into an overnight dictator or playing favourites with the old lunchtime crew. Whether you're the one stepping up or the one stepping back to let them lead, it's time to put the 'intelligence' back in emotional intelligence.----Your support helps keep this show going — join us on Patreon.https://tinyurl.com/jacandralpatreonNew Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

The Enhanced Games begin this week, so to mark the moment we're revisiting Ral's fascinating conversation with Aron D'Souza — the man taking on the Olympic establishment.In this bonus rerelease, Aron explains why he believes the current system is broken, why banning performance enhancement is hypocritical, and why the Enhanced Games could completely redefine elite sport, human performance, and even longevity itself.Love it or hate it, this conversation will challenge what you think you know about fairness, sport, and the future of the human body.Is this the future… or pure madness?----Your support helps keep this show going — join us on Patreon.https://tinyurl.com/jacandralpatreonNew Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Running around like a headless chicken doesn't make you a better leader, it just makes everyone else dizzy. In this episode, Jac and Ral get brutally honest about the ultimate leadership superpower: absolute calm in the absolute chaos. They dive deep into why your team doesn't need a stressed-out "saviour"- they need a steady anchor. We're breaking down how to stop absorbing everyone else's panic, how to reframe your boundaries so you actually have a life and why letting go of the 16-hour grind is the best commercial decision you'll ever make. We also introduce the magic of the three-second pause (the ultimate tool for looking like the smartest person in the room) and map out how to shift from a "doer" who executes to a "visionary" who strategises. If you're ready to stop trading your sanity for success and start measuring your worth by your impact, not your exhaustion, this one is for you.----Your support helps keep this show going — join us on Patreon.https://tinyurl.com/jacandralpatreonNew Episode Every Monday Follow the show https://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPg Follow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ral https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

FP&A & AI Software Showcase: Explore Leading ToolsFP&A leaders are embracing AI, and we're here to help. On May 21st, I'll host the FP&A & AI Software Showcase, featuring FP&A planning and AI tools like Concourse, Sapien, Drivetrain, and Una AI. Join us for live demos, insights, and no sales pressure.Register today: www.thefpandaguy.com/fpa-software-showcaseIn this episode of FP&A Unlocked, Paul Barnhurst speaks with Gabrielle Dolan, a global expert in strategic storytelling, about the power of storytelling in business and how it can transform communication. Gabrielle shares her journey from senior leadership at the National Australia Bank to becoming a bestselling author and storytelling expert. She discusses how storytelling helps finance professionals influence decisions, engage teams, and communicate complex messages effectively.Gabrielle Dolan is a global expert in strategic storytelling and communication, having worked with leaders from companies like Amazon, EY, Uber, and the Obama Foundation. With over 20 years of experience in leadership roles and storytelling, Gabrielle is the bestselling author of eight books, including her latest Story Intelligence: The Craft of Authentic Storytelling Made Smarter with AI. She is also the co-host of the podcast Keeping It Real with Jack and Ral, which ranks in Spotify's top 3% most shared podcasts. Expect to Learn:Why storytelling is essential for influencing decisions in finance and business.The impact of authenticity and vulnerability in leadership communication.How AI can enhance storytelling without losing its human touch.Practical tips for finance professionals on how to use stories in presentations.Here are a few relevant quotes from the episode:“Storytelling is not about manipulation, it's about authentic communication.” – Gabrielle Dolan“AI can be your creative partner, but don't lose your voice when telling your story.” – Gabrielle DolanGabrielle Dolan shared her invaluable insights on the power of storytelling in business, especially for finance professionals. She highlighted how storytelling is a vital tool for influencing decisions, building connections, and making complex messages more memorable. Gabrielle emphasized the importance of authenticity in storytelling and explained how AI can enhance the storytelling process without losing the human connection Follow Gabrielle:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/ Podcast Link - https://podfollow.com/keeping-it-real-with-jac-and-ral YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@KeepingItRealwithJacandRal Earn Your CPE Credit For CPE credit, please go to earmarkcpe.com, listen to the episode, download the app, answer a few questions, and earn your CPE certification. To earn education credits for the FPAC Certificate, take the quiz on earmark and contact Paul Barnhurst for further details.In Today's Episode[00:00] – Trailer[03:18] – Gabrielle's Leadership to Storytelling Journey[06:00] – Challenges in Transitioning to Storytelling[10:00] – Storytelling's Role in Business Decisions[13:37] – Why Data Alone Won't Drive Action[17:44] – Finding the Right Story for Your Message[22:10] – Storytelling and Data in Finance[30:14] – The Power of Story Intelligence in Leadership[35:09] – AI's Role in Enhancing Storytelling[40:15] – Rapid Fire Questions[43:00] – Conclusion & Key Takeaways

Martina ha trent'anni, è cresciuta in Calabria ed è figlia unica di due impiegati statali che le hanno insegnato che «il lavoro è importante, soprattutto perché tante persone attorno a te non ne hanno uno. Perciò, se ce l'hai stabile, te lo tieni. Anche se non ti piace». Quel mandato Martina lo onora alla lettera. Si laurea in tempi rapidi all'Università della Calabria, si trasferisce a Milano per la magistrale in Bocconi e, una volta finiti gli studi, trova subito un impiego in una grande azienda, in ambito dati, con un contratto a tempo indeterminato. In cinque anni cambia tre lavori, sempre con stipendi crescenti. Oggi guadagna 42mila euro lordi all'anno, ha risparmiato, ha investito, ha imparato a negoziare. È, in tutto e per tutto, una persona che ha raggiunto la stabilità.Eppure, da qualche mese, qualcosa si è messo in movimento. Sono i progetti che fa fuori dal lavoro a riaccenderla in un modo che il contratto a tempo indeterminato non le restituisce. Per la prima volta, Martina si chiede se la strada percorsa la rappresenti ancora. «Da un punto di vista razionale, se mettiamo a tavolino i miei Excel e le mie stime, potrei decidere di sondare altri terreni e avere un paracadute. Ma il mio punto di vista emotivo non me lo permette. Distaccarmi da questa concezione, per quanto razionalmente abbia tutte le carte per farlo, è difficile».È quello che oggi si chiama job hugging - l'abbraccio al proprio lavoro anche quando non lo si ama più - e che secondo Glassdoor riguarda il 93% dei lavoratori. La paralisi di Martina, però, non è quella di chi non vede alternative: è quella di chi le vede tutte, le ha calcolate, e non riesce comunque a sceglierne una, perché le è difficile discostarsi da ciò che le è stato insegnato. «Non è tanto la RAL, la quantità di soldi in sé, quanto la stabilità che il lavoro a tempo indeterminato in un'azienda grande ti dà». Lo stipendio che permette a Martina di sentirsi tranquilla è anche quello che le impone di restare in una città che, per come è strutturata oggi, le chiede tutto quello che guadagna. E forse è anche per questo che, quando le si chiede dove si vede tra cinque anni, l'unica risposta possibile è una che fino a poco tempo fa avrebbe escluso: «Forse mi vedo in Calabria, di nuovo. Non l'avrei mai detto, però in realtà poi si cambia».

Hoping your hard work will be noticed, appreciated and rewarded? Unlikely to happen. In this episode Jac & Ral break down one of the biggest myths in your career - the belief that great work speaks for itself.If you want to step into your next promotion, lead with authority, or simply get the recognition you deserve, you have to become your own best advocate.We share practical ways to intentionally highlight your successes and contributions to managers and leadership with authenticity. How to actively share project outcomes, speak up in critical meetings, and network with intent.So stop waiting for someone else to notice. It's time to find your voice, take control of your narrative, and make sure your impact is felt.----Your support helps keep this show going — join us on Patreon.https://tinyurl.com/jacandralpatreonNew Episode Every Monday Follow the showhttps://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ralhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

In this latest episode Jac & Ral teach you how to humanise your application to stand out from the sea of AI-generated, generic slop. The cover letter shouldn't be a summary of your CV; it's the bridge that gets you an interview to see if the role is a "fit for both of us".They also introduce you to a cool framework they developed called PROVE – and the key things NOT to do when you create your cover letter, for example don't make your letter about you… what?? Listen in to find out what they mean by this!Fun Fact from the Episode: Jac once got a job by couriering an actual suit to an agency with her CV in the pocket because they advertised for a "suit" (account manager). Bold moves get interviews! New Episode Every Monday Follow the showhttps://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jachttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ralhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

Commanders are known for RAL score but ranked 29th this year after draft

Is your CV putting recruiters to sleep? Has AI made your resume so polished and generic it's practically invisible?In a follow-up to "The CV is Dead" episode, Jac and Ral deliver the 8-step formula to craft a future-focused, value-demonstrating document that increases your chance to land the interview.They go deep on how to build a killer resume by:•     Ditching the boring, chronological job list for a compelling positioning statement.•     Using the essential S-A-O-V structure (Situation, Action, Outcome, Value) for your high-impact statements.•     Keeping it short - two pages! And learn why your human voice is now your greatest competitive edge.(Psst: Want the template for our Portfolio of Impact? Check out our Patreon)

Dentro del informe destacan tres países que siguen estando bajo un monitoreo especial de la CIDH y pese a no poder visitarlos por la actual situación: Venezuela, Cuba y Nicaragua. Represión, detenciones arbitrarias o políticas migratorias restrictivas son algunos de los ejemplos. Radio Francia Internacional conversó con Stuardo  Ralón, Presidente de la CIDH.  2025 fue año récord de denuncias por violaciones de derechos humanos en el continente americano. 3357, un 16% más que el año anterior, como refleja el informe anual de la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos. Represión, detenciones arbitrarias o políticas migratorias restrictivas son algunos de los ejemplos, aunque el principal desafío es la violencia, como explica a Radio Francia Internacional Stuardo  Ralón, Presidente de la CIDH.  "Podría decirle que el principal desafío es como la institucionalidad democrática puede enfrentar esos fenómenos de violencia y de crimen organizado que muchas veces termina distorsionando funcionamiento normal de las instituciones o las sobrepasa. Esa es una situación que nos está preocupando y, sin duda, hay otro tipo de  situaciones como los temas de la independencia judicial y las garantías procesales" ha afirmado Ralón en RFI. Dentro de su informe destacan tres países que siguen estando bajo un monitoreo especial de la CIDH. Pese a no poder visitarlos por la actual situación: Venezuela, Cuba y Nicaragua. En los 3 países, la CIDH constató la intención clara en 2025 de perennización del régimen, con los ejemplos de Nicolás Maduro asumiendo un nuevo mandato tras las dudosas elecciones o el dúo presidencial nicaragüense Ortega-Murillo concentrando poderes. "El elemento común que tienen Cuba, Nicaragua y Venezuela es que son regímenes donde no hay libertad,  donde no hay democracia, no hay alternancia en el poder, pero sobre todo hay mucha represión, un uso de la fuerza en contra de cualquier voz disidente" dice Rallón en RFI, afirmando que lo que ellos identifican es  "inherente a los propios regímenes, ya que tanto en Cuba, en Nicaragua o Venezuela ya podemos hablar de décadas, es decir, no es un hecho coyuntural, no es lo que ha pasado los últimos meses o el último año, sino en el momento que de forma fáctica existe una especie de partido único o no existe libertad política. Pues ha llevado a que sistemáticamente se violen los derechos humanos", zanja Ralón para RFI.  En Nicaragua, se profundizó el régimen autoritario mediante detenciones arbitrarias, destierros, privación de nacionalidad y cierre de organizaciones civiles, lo que mantiene al país como uno de los más críticos en violaciones de derechos humanos, según la CIDH.  Respecto de Venezuela, el informe señala la consolidación de un régimen dictatorial desde el proceso electoral de 2024, con detenciones masivas, persecución política y quiebre absoluto del Estado de derecho, agravando una crisis humanitaria y migratoria de enormes dimensiones e impacto regional. La Comisión Interamericana celebró tres periodos de sesiones y organizó 70 audiencias públicas, canales que permitieron visibilizar situaciones nacionales y regionales, dar voz a víctimas y organizaciones sociales, y atender casos y temas prioritarios según ha dicho el organismo.  La CIDH también remitió 33 casos a la Corte Interamericana, participó en 52 audiencias y presentó 200 escritos ante ese tribunal. En el ámbito de soluciones amistosas, el mecanismo registró 25 nuevos acuerdos, la homologación de otros 13 y el cumplimiento total en 11 acuerdos durante 2025. En términos de protección a personas en situación de riesgo, se analizaron más del 80 % de las 1,969 solicitudes de medidas cautelares, otorgándose o ampliándose 73 medidas que beneficiaron a miles en el continente.

Dentro del informe destacan tres países que siguen estando bajo un monitoreo especial de la CIDH y pese a no poder visitarlos por la actual situación: Venezuela, Cuba y Nicaragua. Represión, detenciones arbitrarias o políticas migratorias restrictivas son algunos de los ejemplos. Radio Francia Internacional conversó con Stuardo  Ralón, Presidente de la CIDH.  2025 fue año récord de denuncias por violaciones de derechos humanos en el continente americano. 3357, un 16% más que el año anterior, como refleja el informe anual de la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos. Represión, detenciones arbitrarias o políticas migratorias restrictivas son algunos de los ejemplos, aunque el principal desafío es la violencia, como explica a Radio Francia Internacional Stuardo  Ralón, Presidente de la CIDH.  "Podría decirle que el principal desafío es como la institucionalidad democrática puede enfrentar esos fenómenos de violencia y de crimen organizado que muchas veces termina distorsionando funcionamiento normal de las instituciones o las sobrepasa. Esa es una situación que nos está preocupando y, sin duda, hay otro tipo de  situaciones como los temas de la independencia judicial y las garantías procesales" ha afirmado Ralón en RFI. Dentro de su informe destacan tres países que siguen estando bajo un monitoreo especial de la CIDH. Pese a no poder visitarlos por la actual situación: Venezuela, Cuba y Nicaragua. En los 3 países, la CIDH constató la intención clara en 2025 de perennización del régimen, con los ejemplos de Nicolás Maduro asumiendo un nuevo mandato tras las dudosas elecciones o el dúo presidencial nicaragüense Ortega-Murillo concentrando poderes. "El elemento común que tienen Cuba, Nicaragua y Venezuela es que son regímenes donde no hay libertad,  donde no hay democracia, no hay alternancia en el poder, pero sobre todo hay mucha represión, un uso de la fuerza en contra de cualquier voz disidente" dice Rallón en RFI, afirmando que lo que ellos identifican es  "inherente a los propios regímenes, ya que tanto en Cuba, en Nicaragua o Venezuela ya podemos hablar de décadas, es decir, no es un hecho coyuntural, no es lo que ha pasado los últimos meses o el último año, sino en el momento que de forma fáctica existe una especie de partido único o no existe libertad política. Pues ha llevado a que sistemáticamente se violen los derechos humanos", zanja Ralón para RFI.  En Nicaragua, se profundizó el régimen autoritario mediante detenciones arbitrarias, destierros, privación de nacionalidad y cierre de organizaciones civiles, lo que mantiene al país como uno de los más críticos en violaciones de derechos humanos, según la CIDH.  Respecto de Venezuela, el informe señala la consolidación de un régimen dictatorial desde el proceso electoral de 2024, con detenciones masivas, persecución política y quiebre absoluto del Estado de derecho, agravando una crisis humanitaria y migratoria de enormes dimensiones e impacto regional. La Comisión Interamericana celebró tres periodos de sesiones y organizó 70 audiencias públicas, canales que permitieron visibilizar situaciones nacionales y regionales, dar voz a víctimas y organizaciones sociales, y atender casos y temas prioritarios según ha dicho el organismo.  La CIDH también remitió 33 casos a la Corte Interamericana, participó en 52 audiencias y presentó 200 escritos ante ese tribunal. En el ámbito de soluciones amistosas, el mecanismo registró 25 nuevos acuerdos, la homologación de otros 13 y el cumplimiento total en 11 acuerdos durante 2025. En términos de protección a personas en situación de riesgo, se analizaron más del 80 % de las 1,969 solicitudes de medidas cautelares, otorgándose o ampliándose 73 medidas que beneficiaron a miles en el continente.

Time to hold up a mirror Keepers! Because we judge ourselves by our intentions and we judge others by their behaviour… we are good at making assumptions of others. This plays out at work regularly.In this episode we call it out, we talk about how and why it happens but importantly, we share how to navigate conflict with Ral sharing an awesome tip. She's the mistress of not being judgey judgey and remaining cool under pressure vs judging others for their behaviour!New Episode Every Monday Follow the showhttps://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jachttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ralhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

La Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (CIDH) denunció en un informe graves violaciones de derechos humanos en las misiones médicas internacionales de Cuba. Algunas de ellas incluyen, retenciones de salarios, amenazas de cárcel para quienes las abandonen, inclusive para los familiares, y confiscación de pasaportes. El informe revela testimonios “desgarradores, dice Stuardo Ralón, presidente de la CIDH, quien detalla a RFI algunas de las violaciones que cita el informe con base en 71 testimonios. “Básicamente lo que tenemos acá son remuneración insuficiente, retención de salarios, jornadas excesivas. Incluso hay tareas ajenas a la labor propiamente de médicos que tienen que ver con actividades políticas obligatorias fuera del horario de trabajo, así como una imposibilidad de moverse y de abandonar libremente la misión, porque eso básicamente los hace ser considerados traidores de la patria o desertores según el régimen comunista en la isla”, indicó Ralón. El informe denuncia además, trabajo forzoso ligado a las misiones médicas internacionales y la incapacidad de los médicos para vivir dignamente de su trabajo.  Ralón cuenta que hay una situación en la cual el médico se encuentra a miles de kilómetros de su hogar, con condiciones, incluso de hacinamiento para evitar que alguien deserte. A eso se le agrega que  “la retribución no se les entrega, sino que el Estado la recibe y posteriormente la va entregando después con una serie de retenciones. Es por eso que esa situación donde no hay una retribución, ni condiciones  mínimas de un trabajo normal, hace que se documenten como elementos que configurarían un trabajo forzoso”, agregó. El informe cuenta que las retenciones pueden alcanzar entre el 65 y el 90% del salario del médico y la mayor parte de su salario se le entrega al Estado cubano. “El estado receptor de las misiones médicas cubanas firma un convenio con el Estado de Cuba. Ese convenio indica que básicamente es a la entidad firmante de Cuba a quien se le hace el pago por los servicios médicos. Es decir, que el Estado receptor no le paga directamente a los médicos. Es un monto significativo por el número de misiones médicas que Cuba tiene alrededor del mundo, ya que el informe habla de por lo menos 56 países que reciben estas misiones médicas cubanas”, señaló Ralón. El informe de la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos hace la lista de esos 56 países y les hace un llamado a poner en marcha mecanismos para inspeccionar y verificar que se respetan los DD.HH.

La Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (CIDH) denunció en un informe graves violaciones de derechos humanos en las misiones médicas internacionales de Cuba. Algunas de ellas incluyen, retenciones de salarios, amenazas de cárcel para quienes las abandonen, inclusive para los familiares, y confiscación de pasaportes. El informe revela testimonios “desgarradores, dice Stuardo Ralón, presidente de la CIDH, quien detalla a RFI algunas de las violaciones que cita el informe con base en 71 testimonios. “Básicamente lo que tenemos acá son remuneración insuficiente, retención de salarios, jornadas excesivas. Incluso hay tareas ajenas a la labor propiamente de médicos que tienen que ver con actividades políticas obligatorias fuera del horario de trabajo, así como una imposibilidad de moverse y de abandonar libremente la misión, porque eso básicamente los hace ser considerados traidores de la patria o desertores según el régimen comunista en la isla”, indicó Ralón. El informe denuncia además, trabajo forzoso ligado a las misiones médicas internacionales y la incapacidad de los médicos para vivir dignamente de su trabajo.  Ralón cuenta que hay una situación en la cual el médico se encuentra a miles de kilómetros de su hogar, con condiciones, incluso de hacinamiento para evitar que alguien deserte. A eso se le agrega que  “la retribución no se les entrega, sino que el Estado la recibe y posteriormente la va entregando después con una serie de retenciones. Es por eso que esa situación donde no hay una retribución, ni condiciones  mínimas de un trabajo normal, hace que se documenten como elementos que configurarían un trabajo forzoso”, agregó. El informe cuenta que las retenciones pueden alcanzar entre el 65 y el 90% del salario del médico y la mayor parte de su salario se le entrega al Estado cubano. “El estado receptor de las misiones médicas cubanas firma un convenio con el Estado de Cuba. Ese convenio indica que básicamente es a la entidad firmante de Cuba a quien se le hace el pago por los servicios médicos. Es decir, que el Estado receptor no le paga directamente a los médicos. Es un monto significativo por el número de misiones médicas que Cuba tiene alrededor del mundo, ya que el informe habla de por lo menos 56 países que reciben estas misiones médicas cubanas”, señaló Ralón. El informe de la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos hace la lista de esos 56 países y les hace un llamado a poner en marcha mecanismos para inspeccionar y verificar que se respetan los DD.HH.

Slaying and serving Unc! We have learned some new words thanks to some Gen Z's we've been quizzing. But the actual truth of the matter is, we have learned something we already knew… New generations hate corporate jargon. Let's just call it… ALL generations hate corporate jargon – it is exclusionary and often confuses, not clarifies. In this latest episode Jac & Ral share what they have learned, why it makes sense to speak simply and clearly (and why people don't!) and how you can lift your communications in the workplace to a better level.New Episode Every Monday Follow the showhttps://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jachttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ralhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown 

Dawn of the Very Luminous Dinosaurs. In this month's episode, we talk to John Weaver about EUCLID, galaxies, and black holes. Then, from our live event at the Chester Astronomy Society in March, we listen to Jodcaster Jamie's talk about their research We want to hear more from our listeners, so if you would like to feature on one of our episodes, we will be releasing questions throughout the year and we want to hear what you think! Next month's episode features an interview from RAL space, and so we want to know - ‘What would you like to see from the space sector in the next 10-20 years? (A future mission you look forward to, will space research solve a global problem or develop new technology for the future).' Send your answers to our social media accounts or via our email.

We are all drinking the kool “ai”d but like all new tech, there is a risk with artificial intelligence when it comes to your career… In this episode Jac & Ral talk about what they are seeing with their clients and what they are experiencing personally with AI – yes we are all now capable of producing more and we are doing it faster but in the flurry of efficiency we are all thinking less. And this is a problem. Find out why outsourcing your early, messy thinking entirely is a big mistake and why properly reading things will become the new vogue.New Episode Every Monday Follow the showhttps://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jachttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ralhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown 

Ready to build wealth and make an impact? Learn more: www.RALAcademy.com — In this episode, I sat down with Isabelle Guarino—aka the Boss Lady of Senior Living—to pull back the curtain on one of the most under-talked-about wealth-building strategies out there: residential assisted living (RAL). If you're like me, deep in the real estate game but never touched senior housing, this episode is going to blow your mind. Isabel breaks down how you can create $10K, $20K, even $40K/month cash flow with one single-family home—without being a caregiver or medical professional. We talk about the myth-busting behind ALFs, how to convert or acquire them, where the real money is, and how to do good while doing well. Whether you want to flip one or build a 50-home empire, Isabel shows you the path, step by step. I'm seriously reevaluating my own portfolio after this one. — About Isabelle: Isabelle Guarino is the CEO of RAL Academy, the nation's leading training organization helping investors launch and scale Residential Assisted Living (RAL) homes. With thousands of students nationwide, she's revolutionizing how real estate investors build cash flow while providing high-quality care to seniors. Isabel is carrying on her late father's legacy by turning impact-driven real estate into generational wealth. Instagram: @ralacademy TikTok: @ralacademy Facebook: RALAcademy YouTube: Residential Assisted Living Academy Website: www.RALAcademy.com — About Justin: After investing in real estate for over 18 years and almost 3000 deals done, Justin has created a business that generates 7 figures in active income through wholesaling and fix and flipping as well as accumulating millions of dollars of rental properties including 5 apartment buildings, 50+ single family homes, and 1 storage facility Justins longevity in real estate is due to his ability to look around the corners, adapt to changing markets, perfecting Raising private capital, and focusing on lead generation which allows him to not just wholesale and fix & flip, but also accumulate wealth through long term holds. His success in real estate led him to start The Entrepreneur DNA podcast and The Science Of Flipping podcast and education company, and REI LIVE where he's actively doing deals with members. He has coached and mentored thousands of aspiring and active investors over the last decade. Connect with Justin: Instagram: @thejustincolby YouTube: Justin Colby TikTok: @justincolbytsof LinkedIn: Justin Colby Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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2026 will reward the brave, the adaptable and the strategically future-fluent. So, are you ready?? Jac has 6 predictions for our careers this year based on what she is seeing, coaching, researching and hearing from successful contemporary leaders. Ral reckons she's on the money with these predictions and shares her experience and observations. Whether you believe them or not, Jac & Ral are convinced on one thing… the future is bright for those who unlearn and adapt to what is a rapidly changing workplace!

Inspired by this year's International Women's Day campaign, Jac & Ral discuss a different slant on Give to Gain… Because women already give so much! Start by thinking about your gain. Define it, understand what it is you will or will not gain from giving. Then think about your value. How much are you worth? We can tell you it's more than you think  Ral talks about pricing your value and shares a great story and Jac has a tip when it comes to pricing which you should start doing today. Enjoy Keepers!Your support helps keep this show going — join us on Patreon.https://tinyurl.com/jacandralpatreonNew Episode Every Monday Follow the showhttps://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ralhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

In this conversation, Isabelle Guarino discusses the growing field of Residential Assisted Living (RAL) and its significance in the context of an aging population. She shares her personal journey into the industry, the unique aspects of RAL compared to traditional assisted living facilities, and the opportunities it presents for investors and real estate professionals. The discussion also covers marketing strategies for filling RAL homes, the role of placement agents, and the regulatory landscape surrounding assisted living. Isabelle emphasizes the importance of being proactive in marketing and building relationships within the community to ensure success in this sector. She concludes by introducing her new book, 'Assisted Living Revolution', which explores the emotional and financial impacts of assisted living on families.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

She saw the future and she has made a damn fine career out of it! She also happens to be one of the leading experts on storytelling for business. That would be Ms Gabrielle Dolan! In this episode Jac interviews Ral to really get the low down on how to tell an effective story – what to do, what not to do and how AI can be your storytelling partner if you use it correctly. Jac & Ral share some great stories and specific examples of what you should can do to also become a storytelling legend.Find out more about our Finders Keepers Immersion:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w1VOfNoYWmNY-6iGjFmKt7zf-NqszrT6/viewNew Episode Every Monday Follow the showhttps://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jachttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ralhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown 

Clara ha 31 anni, è designer e lavora in consulenza a Milano. Figlia di due dipendenti pubblici, cresce in una famiglia dove il risparmio è parte integrante della quotidianità: «Ho avuto nonni e genitori che risparmiavano molto, e credo di aver sviluppato una capacità quasi innata in questo». Dopo il Liceo Scientifico, si iscrive al Politecnico di Milano e, fin dai vent'anni, sua madre la incoraggia a cercare un lavoro anche durante gli anni universitari. Con quei soldi, però, Clara non si concede grandi sfizi: «Avevo ereditato da mia madre una gestione molto rigida del denaro. Quindi, quei soldi li ho principalmente risparmiati».Al termine dell'università Clara entra subito nel mondo della consulenza. Dopo un periodo di stage, inizia a lavorare a tempo pieno e, nel giro di un anno, raggiunge l'indipendenza economica necessaria per lasciare la casa familiare e andare a vivere con il fidanzato. Per Clara, che non ha mai avuto difficoltà a risparmiare, la vera sfida diventa imparare a spendere: «Solo con il tempo ho capito che se mi concedevo qualcosa che mia madre non si sarebbe mai permessa, non stavo scialacquando… stavo semplicemente investendo in esperienze che rendono la vita più soddisfacente».In pochissimo tempo, il suo stipendio supera quello dei genitori e della sua cerchia di amici: «All'inizio c'è stato un senso di colpa, ma piano piano ho trovato il modo di affrontarlo». Oggi, Clara ha una RAL di 40.000 euro; quando è entrata sei anni fa, era di 27.000. La distanza tra queste cifre è il frutto di una serie di contrattazioni affrontate negli anni: «Quello che mi fa davvero arrabbiare è dover sempre sollecitare, dover forzare la mano, mentre il mio contributo all'azienda non viene riconosciuto naturalmente». Per lei, infatti, il salario non è solo un numerino sulla busta paga, ma una legittimazione simbolica, ancora più importante quando manca il riconoscimento quotidiano del proprio lavoro.Oggi Clara è incinta e ha accettato un nuovo lavoro con una RAL di 47.000 euro e la copertura totale della maternità: «L'idea di andare in maternità senza ricevere alcun compenso, nonostante gli sforzi fatti, mi ha fatto riflettere… Così mi sono detta: va bene, vado via». Sul piano personale, la futura maternità la spinge anche a ricalcolare i budget familiari, ma adesso Clara sa bene che non tutto si può programmare: «Come affronterò questo prossimo anno? Nell'incompleta incertezza e improvvisazione, nel senso che cerco di fidarmi della scelta che ho preso, per quanto sia inconsapevole, e poi improvviserò».

If you don't stop and smell the roses… you're missing an opportunity for power! Because what gets celebrated gets repeated. It builds momentum and reinforces behaviours. Are you recognising milestones and stopping to celebrate them? Jac & Ral share some great stories and a few specific examples of what you could be celebrating and why it will make a difference to your own career as well as those around you. …and Keeping it Real is celebrating 100 episodes, woo hoo!! Thank you for your support Find out more about our Finders Keepers Immersion:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w1VOfNoYWmNY-6iGjFmKt7zf-NqszrT6/viewHelp keep the show running:https://www.patreon.com/c/KeepingitRealwithJacandRalNew Episode Every Monday Follow the showhttps://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jachttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ralhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown 

They say if you want to predict the future, then create it. And that's exactly what Jac & Ral discuss in this episode. Both talk about how they created the futures they wanted – personally and professionally, sharing the barriers and the opportunities and what was the key to making it happen. An episode packed full of advice, inspiration and empowerment. There is nothing stopping you… your future is in your hands.Find out more about our Finders Keepers Immersion:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w1VOfNoYWmNY-6iGjFmKt7zf-NqszrT6/viewNew Episode Every Monday Follow the showhttps://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jachttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ralhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown 

I've got a very special guest from all the way on the other side of the globe to talk about how to tell the right story to make your message stick, why storytelling is more important than ever, and how AI can help.Gabrielle Dolan is a global expert and highly sought-after international keynote speaker and educator on strategic storytelling and real communication. Her clients include the Obama Foundation, Uber, EY, Accenture, VISA, Salesforce, Amazon and Vodafone.In 2024 she launched the successful podcast Keeping it Real with Jac and Ral that was rated in the top 5% of video produced podcasts on Spotify.Gabrielle is also the bestselling author of nine books. Her latest title, Story Intelligence. The Craft of Authentic Storytelling, Made Smarter with AI was released in November 2025.Tune into this episode to hear:Why personal stories can be more powerful than facts, figures, or case studiesWhy you have to be clear on your message before your identify a storyThe key elements of an effective storyHow a good story can become a rallying cry that connects teams long after the tellingWhat you can and can't use AI for when crafting your messagingLearn more about Gabrielle Dolan:WebsiteInstagram: @gabrielledolan.1Connect on LinkedInMentioned:Story IntelligenceKeeping it Real with Jac and RalResources:No BS Clients LabNo BS Agencies MasteryThe Price to Freedom Calculator™No BS Agency Owners Free Facebook GroupStart reading the first chapter of my bookPiasilva.com

Isabelle Guarino is the CEO of RAL Academy and a pioneering force in transforming the assisted living industry. Inspired by personal experience and her father's legacy, Isabelle empowers others to profit with purpose by turning residential assisted living into a vehicle for wealth, impact, and dignity. Through her educational programs, bestselling books, and heartfelt mentorship, she helps entrepreneurs create compassionate care homes that honor seniors while giving families peace of mind and financial freedom.Takeaways:Residential assisted living offers a homelike, dignified alternative to institutional care, allowing seniors to age with respect and families to remain connected in meaningful ways.Entrepreneurs can build impactful and profitable businesses in assisted living without being hands-on caregivers, by owning and operating residential homes and leveraging state licensing for both general and memory care.Achieving success in this space (and any entrepreneurial venture) requires taking action, commitment, and coachability—not just knowledge and intention.Sound Bytes:“There's something in the middle called residential assisted living, and it's just a much better option for everyone involved.” — Isabelle Guarino“In a traditional big box facility, you'll have 30 seniors to one caregiver. In an RAL, you might have four to one or five to one. That could be the difference between life and death.” —Isabelle Guarino“You are allowing the daughter or son to be a daughter or son once again... That is so beautiful to give back to families in this way.” — Isabelle GuarinoConnect & Discover Isabelle:Instagram:⁠@theisabelleguarino⁠Podcast:⁠ The Young Boss⁠LinkedIn:⁠@isabelle-guarino⁠Website:⁠ Residential Assisted Living Academy⁠Book:⁠ Young Boss: Your Youth Is Your Power⁠ ⁠ Living Legacy: Invest In Your Community While Creating Significant Cash Flow⁠

Isabelle Guarino is the CEO of RAL Academy and a pioneering force in transforming the assisted living industry. Inspired by personal experience and her father's legacy, Isabelle empowers others to profit with purpose by turning residential assisted living into a vehicle for wealth, impact, and dignity. Through her educational programs, bestselling books, and heartfelt mentorship, she helps entrepreneurs create compassionate care homes that honor seniors while giving families peace of mind and financial freedom. Takeaways: Residential assisted living offers a homelike, dignified alternative to institutional care, allowing seniors to age with respect and families to remain connected in meaningful ways. Entrepreneurs can build impactful and profitable businesses in assisted living without being hands-on caregivers, by owning and operating residential homes and leveraging state licensing for both general and memory care. Achieving success in this space (and any entrepreneurial venture) requires taking action, commitment, and coachability—not just knowledge and intention. Sound Bytes: “There's something in the middle called residential assisted living, and it's just a much better option for everyone involved.” — Isabelle Guarino “In a traditional big box facility, you'll have 30 seniors to one caregiver. In an RAL, you might have four to one or five to one. That could be the difference between life and death.” —Isabelle Guarino “You are allowing the daughter or son to be a daughter or son once again... That is so beautiful to give back to families in this way.” — Isabelle Guarino Connect & Discover Isabelle: Instagram:@theisabelleguarino Podcast: The Young Boss LinkedIn:@isabelle-guarino Website: Residential Assisted Living Academy Book: Young Boss: Your Youth Is Your Power           Living Legacy: Invest In Your Community While Creating Significant Cash Flow

This episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation contains scenes of Sexual Assault. Listener discretion is advised. When an alien race opens an eBay auction for control of the only known stable wormhole which just happens to be in their space, Deanna Troi is swept away by a mysterious bidder named Devinoni Ral. When Ral turns out to also be Betazoid and using his abilities to win the auction, Star Trek makes us think about ethics and morality. But when Ral uses his abilities to get into Troi's bed, Allie and Sarah think about how sexual assaulty this really was. Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your merch at humanisttrek.com/merch Socials Bluesky Mastodon Discord YouTube Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch