Podcast appearances and mentions of Shawn Achor

Original Air Date: December 18, 2017 Do you want to be happier? Harvard-trained researcher and bestselling author Shawn Achor shares his simple, achievable steps to diminish depression, increase joy, and shift our perspective to be more positive. Shawn brings to life his research on the science of happiness and the techniques of what he calls positive psychology. 

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What if the key to career growth isn't doing more but recognizing what you've already achieved? Today on Finding Brave, we're joined by inspiring author and career coach Octavia Goredema to discover how true visibility begins with valuing yourself. Octavia is the CEO of Fire Memos, a passionate advocate for helping people unlock their full potential at work, the author of PREP, PUSH, PIVOT, and host of two Audible Originals, Brand Yourself for Success and How to Change Careers. Previously featured on Finding Brave (check out Episode 248!), she returns to share new insights on personal branding, professional visibility, and why it's more important than ever to own your worth and leverage more fully your amazing talents, abilities and experiences. In this episode, you'll learn why great work alone isn't enough to stand out in today's competitive job market and how many high performers remain invisible despite their incredible contributions. We also unpack the connection between visibility and self-recognition and how naming your strengths and tracking your accomplishments form the foundation of a strong personal brand. Octavia also offers empowering tips on embracing personal branding without feeling “cringy,” even for those who avoid the spotlight, and shares the traits that define her own brand. (And the fascinating responses Octavia offered in answer to my impromptu question her own brand were very enlightening!). Want to learn how to build a memorable personal brand that embodies who you truly are? Tune in today!   Key Highlights From This Episode: Why visibility begins with self-recognition (and why so many people struggle with this). [04:55] How naming your strengths, even the most obvious ones, is key to owning your worth. [08:43] Using discomfort as a diagnostic tool to guide your next steps and fuel growth. [17:23] The power of sharing your struggles: it might be the inspiration someone else needs! [21:45] Embracing authenticity and aligning your brand with who you truly are. [25:21] Tips for identifying the key traits of your personal brand and building a presence for it. [27:41] Redefining success by how you honor your own progress, not others' opinions of it. [39:38]   For More Information: Octavia Goredema Fire Memos PREP, PUSH, PIVOT: Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women Brand Yourself for Success How to Change Careers Octavia Goredema on Instagram Octavia Goredema on LinkedIn Octavia Goredema on X   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Listen to Octavia on Finding Brave in Episode 248: ‘Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women'. Watch Kathy's TEDx Talk, 'Time To Brave Up'. Check out Shawn Achor's TEDx Talk, ‘The happy secret to better work'.   ——————— Ready to Take Your Professional Life and Leadership to the Next Level FAST in a supportive group/community environment? 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Visit mostpowerfulyou.com to claim your early bird savings and bonuses before May 10. Let's make this the year your professional life truly transforms in the way you dream it to. Hope to see you there!   ——————— WANT 1:1, PRIVATE SUPPORT TO TRANSFORM YOUR CAREER THIS YEAR TO REACH YOUR HIGHEST GOALS? Work with Kathy and get hands-on, transformative (1:1) CAREER & LEADERSHIP GROWTH COACHING SUPPORT today! If you're ready for a big positive shift in how you're working and what you're achieving today in your career AND want to experience private, one-on-one career coaching and consulting - let's make that happen for you! In my 6-session Career & Leadership Breakthrough 1:1 coaching program or my 10-session Build Your Confidence, Success and Impact program, I help men and women get what they want most, which includes more confidence, impact, advancement, financial reward, and fulfillment and exponential growth and reach. I've worked with over 25,000 professionals across 6 continents, and before that, I served as a therapist, and before that, I was a corporate VP, managing multi-million dollar budgets and global initiatives. I bring all of that experience to our work together, helping you build a new chapter that aligns with who you really are and what you're ready to create. Check out the links above if you're ready for a big positive shift this year. I hope you'll register now. I'd love to support you!   ——————— Order Kathy's book The Most Powerful You today!   In Australia and New Zealand, click here to order, elsewhere outside North America, click here, and in the UK, click here. If you enjoy the book, we'd so appreciate your giving the book a positive rating and review on Amazon! And check out Kathy's digital companion course The Most Powerful You, to help you close the 7 most damaging power gaps in the most effective way possible. Kathy's Power Gaps Survey, Support To Build Your LinkedIn Profile To Great Success & Other Free Resources Kathy's TEDx Talk, Time To Brave Up & Free Career Path Self-Assessment Kathy's Amazing Career Project video training course & 6 Dominant Action Styles Quiz   ——————— Sponsor Highlight I'm thrilled that both Audible.com and Amazon Music are sponsors of Finding Brave! Take advantage of their great special offers and free trials today! Audible Offer Amazon Music Offer   Quotes: “Self-promotion can feel so hard, or cringy, or icky. To get past that feeling, we have to connect with ourselves. Before we can talk to anyone else, whether that's a co-worker, or our boss, or our networks about the work that we're doing, we have to recognize our value ourselves.” — @OctaviaGoredema [0:05:14] “Personal branding starts with owning your narrative unapologetically.” — @OctaviaGoredema [0:16:18] “Growth is so uncomfortable in the moment, but it's so important because that's actually what helps you identify where the misalignment is. You might not be able to snap your fingers and change it immediately, but it's giving you indicators.” — @OctaviaGoredema [0:19:50] “Ultimately, what you're doing [in building a personal brand] is embodying who you are and building trust around who you are and what you do. It really is that simple.” — @OctaviaGoredema [0:27:03] “If you are investing in [a social media presence], it's not about likes and it's not about the number of followers that you have. It's actually about the authenticity of what you share.” — @OctaviaGoredema [0:38:59] “The [real] measure of success is taking the time to privately recognize your progress and to honor that and to celebrate that.” — @OctaviaGoredema [0:39:48]   Watch our Finding Brave episodes on YouTube! Don't forget – you can experience each Finding Brave episode in both audio and video formats! Check out new and recent episodes on my YouTube channel at YouTube.com/kathycaprino. And please leave us a comment and a thumbs up if you like the show!

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1657: Karl Staib challenges the conventional metrics of workplace success by spotlighting why happiness is often overlooked by American leaders. He reveals how shifting focus from pure productivity to employee fulfillment not only boosts performance but also transforms company culture from the inside out. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://digtofly.com/why-american-leaders-dont-care-about-happiness-at-work/ Quotes to ponder: "Happiness at work isn't a perk - it's a strategy for growth." "American leaders often don't prioritize happiness because it's hard to measure and doesn't have a clear ROI." "When employees feel good, they do good work. It's that simple." Episode references: Drive by Daniel H. Pink: https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Surprising-Truth-About-Motivates/dp/1594484805 Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh: https://www.amazon.com/Delivering-Happiness-Profits-Passion-Purpose/dp/0446576220 The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor: https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Advantage-Principles-Psychology-Performance/dp/0307591549 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1657: Karl Staib challenges the conventional metrics of workplace success by spotlighting why happiness is often overlooked by American leaders. He reveals how shifting focus from pure productivity to employee fulfillment not only boosts performance but also transforms company culture from the inside out. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://digtofly.com/why-american-leaders-dont-care-about-happiness-at-work/ Quotes to ponder: "Happiness at work isn't a perk - it's a strategy for growth." "American leaders often don't prioritize happiness because it's hard to measure and doesn't have a clear ROI." "When employees feel good, they do good work. It's that simple." Episode references: Drive by Daniel H. Pink: https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Surprising-Truth-About-Motivates/dp/1594484805 Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh: https://www.amazon.com/Delivering-Happiness-Profits-Passion-Purpose/dp/0446576220 The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor: https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Advantage-Principles-Psychology-Performance/dp/0307591549 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to align success with purpose, and push human limits along the way?Eduardo della Maggiora went from a high-flying J.P. Morgan banker to building Betterfly, Latin America's first social unicorn, valued at over $1 billion. But beyond business, he's also a world-class Ironman athlete, finishing the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii three times and placing as a two-time runner-up in his category at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships.In this episode, Eduardo shares the real strategies that led to his success, not just in business, but in life, mindset, and endurance. We dive into: The wake-up call that made him rethink his career and legacy How he navigated risk, failure, and built a billion-dollar company Why finding your true path is a superpower, especially for entrepreneurs How he became an elite Ironman competitor and the mindset that got him there What endurance training taught him about long-term success and discipline Why happiness & well-being are the real competitive advantages in businessEduardo's journey is a masterclass in where personal growth meets high performance. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a leader, or an endurance athlete, this episode will give you real insights into mindset, consistency, and pushing past limits.Listen now and discover how to train your mind for business, sport, and life.▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Podcast:        https://linktr.ee/charleylawContact us:        info@thecharleylawpodcast.comFor more information about Phoenix Mind visit:        https://www.charleylaw.com/▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Resources:The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday - https://amzn.to/4jd2LtTOutlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Dr. Peter Attia - https://amzn.to/4ccoDmXThe Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers by Ben Horowitz - https://amzn.to/42cmnY6          The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life by Shawn Achor - https://amzn.to/3Rr6eJhMeditations by Marcus Aurelius - https://amzn.to/4hYez22The Five Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom - https://amzn.to/4ccpcNB▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction to Personal Change02:52 Career Journey: From Banking to Impact05:56 Life-Altering Moments and Their Impact09:09 The Birth of Burn to Give12:02 Navigating Entrepreneurship and Personal Growth14:48 Finding Your Passion and Purpose17:51 Corporate Experience vs. Entrepreneurship21:02 The Reality of Setbacks and Failures23:45 Leadership Philosophy and Company Culture29:09 Betterfly: Mission and Vision39:03 The Happiness-Success Connection45:38 Lessons from Rapid Growth48:14 The Journey to Ironman57:15 Endurance as a Metaphor for Life01:06:01 Book Recommendations and Final Thoughts

What if the key to building better teams and products is hidden in our brain chemistry? In this episode, Brad Nelson joins us to break down the neuroscience behind motivation, happiness, and productivity—especially for Agile teams. From dopamine and serotonin to stress hormones like cortisol, we explore how brain science can inform leadership, team culture, and workplace habits. Plus, we connect these insights to practical Agile practices like pair programming, retrospectives, and sustainable velocity. Unlock the full potential of your product team with Integral's player coaches, experts in lean, human-centered design. Visit integral.io/convergence for a free Product Success Lab workshop to gain clarity and confidence in tackling any product design or engineering challenge. Inside the episode... The four key brain chemicals that drive motivation and happiness Why a lack of control is the most stressful thing at work The neuroscience behind agile practices  How to use gratitude, movement, and breaks to boost productivity The connection between stress, cortisol, and sustainable team performance Practical ways leaders can create high-performing, engaged teams The surprising link between happiness, mastery, and continuous learning Mentioned in this episode Dan Pink's work on autonomy, mastery, and purpose - https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pink_the_puzzle_of_motivation?podconvergence DC and Ryan - https://www.apa.org/members/content/intrinsic-motivation?podconvergence Shawn Achor - https://www.shawnachor.com/?podconvergence Positive Psychology  - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/positive-psychology?podconvergence Upward Spiral by Dr Alex Korb - https://www.amazon.com/Upward-Spiral-Neuroscience-Reverse-Depression/dp/1626251207?podconvergence Hawthorne studies - https://www.library.hbs.edu/hc/hawthorne/01.html?podconvergence Maslow's hierarchy of needs - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs?podconvergence Meik Wiking and the Happiness Research Institute - https://www.happinessresearchinstitute.com/experts/meik-wiking?podconvergence HarvardX: Managing Happiness: https://www.edx.org/learn/happiness/harvard-university-managing-happiness?podconvergence Book: The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins: https://www.amazon.com/High-Habit-Take-Control-Simple/dp/1401962122?podconvergence TED talk on The brain-changing benefits of exercise by Wendy Suzuki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHY0FxzoKZE?podconvergence Book: The infinite game by Simon Sinek: https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Game-Simon-Sinek/dp/073521350X?podconvergence Peter Senge's “Learning Organization” - https://infed.org/mobi/peter-senge-and-the-learning-organization/?podconvergence Brad's favorite product: Nvidia Shield for streaming content: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-pro/?podconvergence Brad's podcast Agile for Agilists: https://www.agileforagilists.com/?podconvergence Brad's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradgile/?podconvergence Places to get started on finding a therapist:  Psychology Today - https://www.psychologytoday.com/?podconvergence Better Help - https://www.betterhelp.com/?podconvergence Talk Space - https://www.talkspace.com/?podconvergence Subscribe to the Convergence podcast wherever you get podcasts including video episodes to get updated on the other crucial conversations that we'll post on YouTube at youtube.com/@convergencefmpodcast Learn something? Give us a 5 star review and like the podcast on YouTube. It's how we grow.   Follow the Pod Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/convergence-podcast/ X: https://twitter.com/podconvergence Instagram: @podconvergence

Can happiness be the key to success? In this episode of the Moonshots Podcast, Mike and Mark explore Shawn Achor's The Happiness Advantage. This groundbreaking book reveals how cultivating happiness first leads to tremendous work, life, and leadership success.Drawing from Achor's extensive research in positive psychology, this episode unpacks the science behind why a positive mindset boosts productivity, resilience, and overall performance. Instead of chasing success in the hope of finding happiness, Achor argues that happiness itself is the fuel for achieving our goals.

Discover how a change in perspective, starting with something as simple as a hot tub, can transform your outlook, even amidst post-election discord and rising depression. We'll share practical strategies to cultivate a positive mental space through exercise, spiritual practices, and the elusive art of gratitude, drawing valuable insights from authors like Shawn Achor and John Acuff. Join us on a journey through life's joyful moments and learn how to feed the "good wolf" within you. From a serendipitous walk with my daughter to the magical contrast of a snowy hot spring night, stories highlight the power of gratitude to enhance our experiences. Explore the transformative habit of acknowledging three good things each day and the importance of teaching our children to focus on positivity, ensuring a brighter future filled with opportunity and success. Expressing gratitude can be as simple as a thoughtful gift or heartfelt gesture. We'll explore creative ways to show appreciation, from thoughtful gifts to creating a "jar of thanks," and reflect on how these acts can strengthen relationships and leave lasting impressions. Inspired by Jon Acuff, learn how to be present and nostalgic about the moment you're in, recognizing and cherishing the special moments as they happen. Together, let's nurture gratitude in daily life, fostering personal growth, joy, and fulfillment for ourselves and our loved ones. How to Express Gratitude from PositivePsychology.com The Two Wolves and the Wise Mind All It Takes Is a Goal by Jon Acuff The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor Writing Prompts: Three good things that happened today... One positive experience... Best Moments... Time speeds up or slows down when I... The best job I ever had was_______and the reason I liked it so much was because ___________. Every time I see__________, I smile. If I had a free hour today, I'd spend it_____________. If I won $163 million in the lottery, I'd turn _______________into a millionaire too. This might sound like I'm bragging, but three of my greatest accomplishments are: 1._______, 2._________, 3.__________. When I scroll through my camera roll on my phone, I always get inspired when I see ___________. Ways to Express Thanks: Say the words! Write a gratitude letter/note Show gratitude through creative expression Give a gratitude gift Express your appreciation face to face with a visit Ask how they are and listen! Make a gratitude scrapbook *Please note that some of the links included in this article are Amazon affiliate links. CONNECT with US Join the Private Facebook Group  Connect and follow along with Janae's Journey on Instagram @janae.daniels Learn more about School to Homeschool  

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

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"We not only need to work happy, we need to work at being happy." I love that quote by Shawn Achor.So how are you working at that? The Alliance of Independent Agencies have teamed up with Google to host an event that is dedicated to culture and high performance. They recognise that leaders are navigating a rapid pace of change; the way people work has fundamentally changed. That's not just about where and when we work, but the types of activities that are ultimately draining our energy and sense of wellbeing. And that presents a challenge for leaders and managers looking to engage their people. Their Festival of Happiness is all about creating the right culture for high performance through a focus on happy people. And that's what Isabel Odlin and I discuss today. Find out more about the festival and book your place here: Festival of HappinessI'll be one of the live podcasters and part of a panel discussion on the day, so come and say hello! In the meantime, tune into this conversation with Isy and consider how you are working to increase happiness in your workplace. More about Isy:Isabel Odlin is the Chief People Officer at Hub, a marketing and live-streaming agency, and an ILM Level 7 senior coach. She has crafted people strategies, led change management programmes, and developed innovative learning and development plans for businesses in the private and third sectors. As a certified Facet5 practitioner, she helps individuals understand their personalities and working styles. She is also a qualified Mental Health First Aider, workplace wellbeing advocate, and a Chartered CIPD member. Additionally, Isy chairs the Alliance of Independent Agencies' Wellbeing Action Group, fostering collaboration on agency culture and wellbeing.Links to contact Isy:LinkedIn: Isabel OdlinWebsites:allindependentagencies.orgwww.hubagency.co.ukResources & ReferencesFestival of Happiness (itstimeforchange.co.uk)Are you making the most of the Happiness Advantage (itstimeforchange.co.uk)Alliance of Independent Agencies: Festival of HappinessLeadership Labs | It's Time for Change (itstimeforchange.co.uk)Watch this episode on YouTubeContact details for Lisa LLoyd:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lisapsychologyWebsite: itstimeforchange.co.ukSign up to be kept in the loop: itstimeforchange.co.uk/jointheclubContact me: itstimeforchange.co.uk/contactEmail:

Originally Published March 28, 2022. Let's take a deep dive into the power of intentional happiness with an expert on the subject—Eric Karpinski. Today we are going to explore practical habits like gratitude journaling and conscious acts of kindness that not only enhance your well-being but can also transform workplace cultures. Tune in to learn how science-backed strategies can lead to greater engagement, productivity, and most importantly, happiness, both in life and at work.   Eric once followed the societal formula for happiness—work hard, succeed, and then find fulfillment but realized that this relentless pursuit left him anxious and depressed. After turning to positive psychology he found that happiness doesn't stem from achievements alone, but from building meaningful habits, fostering connections, and balancing life with gratitude and kindness. His discoveries also led him to write The Seven Principles of Happiness, where he advocates for an “action buffet” approach—sampling different habits to find what works best for individuals and teams.   Eric Karpinski has been on the cutting edge of bringing positive psychology tools to workplaces for over 10 years, with clients that include Intel, Facebook, NASA, IBM, T-Mobile, Genentech, Eli Lilly and many others. Eric is a key member of Shawn Achor's GoodThink team, trained as a scientist at Brown University and has an MBA from the Wharton School. In March 2021, McGraw Hill published his book, Put Happiness to Work: 7 Strategies to Elevate Engagement for Optimal Performance, which has been endorsed by Adam Grant, Shawn Achor and Daniel Pink. He and his wife are also work-advice columnists on Psychology Today.   Social Media: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickarpinski/   Website: https://www.erickarpinski.com/  Book Website: https://puthappinesstowork.com/    Thanks for listening to the show! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation, please email me at allen@drallenlycka.com or visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/drallenlycka. We would love to have you join us there, and welcome your messages. We check our Messenger often.   This show is built on “The Secrets to Living A Fantastic Life.” Get your copy by visiting: https://secretsbook.now.site/home   We are building a community of like-minded people in the personal development/self-help/professional development industries, and are always looking for wonderful guests for our show. If you have any recommendations, please email us!   Dr. Allen Lycka's Social Media Links Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/drallenlycka Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_allen_lycka/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drallenlycka LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenlycka YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/drallenlycka   Subscribe to the show. We would be honored to have you subscribe to the show - you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device

Send us a text If you're flat out disappointed most of the time in burnout, the good news is that this is avoidable. ​​​​​​​It's within your control to change your experience, because it's your expectations that sow the seeds of disappointment. And many of your expectations are actually redundant - they don't make your life better.Reducing your need for the world to make your life good is a powerful stand to take, and when you offer yourself optimal love, safety, approval and care, that prize is yours! Here's how. Show Notes:Big Potential, Shawn Achor https://www.amazon.com/Big-Potential-Transforming-Achievement-Well-Being/dp/1524761532Ep#36 Champion Yourself https://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/10780250-ep-36-championing-yourselfEp#27 The courage to be youhttps://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/10284508-ep-27-the-courage-to-be-youEp#38 Creating Safetyhttps://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/10799771-ep-38-creating-safetyEp#59 The Goodness Withinhttps://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/11894645-ep-59-the-goodness-withinEp#128 Personal Psychological Safety https://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/15141102-ep-128-personal-psychological-safety----------------------------------- Burnout Resources:Get 1-on-1 burnout recovery coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comBurnout Recovery eCourse: https://go.dexrandall.com/beatburnoutFor even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallTWITTER: @coachdexrandallor join the FACEBOOK group for burnout coaches onlyhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1030925731159138See https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

In this episode of the Life Changing Questions podcast, we are joined by the incredible Maini Homer, also known as "The Business Whiz." Maini has amassed over 92 million views on Google, with 27 years of business experience and a #1 international bestseller under her belt. Maini shares her wealth of knowledge on how to control what Google says about you, drive massive traffic to your business, and why Google My Business is the goldmine most businesses are overlooking. We dive deep into the three key strategies for maximizing your online visibility and profits: Google Ads, Google My Business, and SEO. Maini breaks down actionable steps for each, making it clear how even those starting out can get their first 90 or 900 views. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting, Maini's insights will help you harness the power of Google to accelerate your business growth and lead generation. Maini also reveals her life-changing question that has had the most significant impact on her life and business: "Do I believe I can do this?" She emphasizes the importance of self-validation and believing in your ability to achieve success, a crucial mindset for any entrepreneur focused on growth and profit maximization. Episode Highlights: - Maini's journey to 92 million Google views and how you can get started with Google visibility. - The three key strategies for driving leads through Google: Google Ads, Google My Business, and SEO. - Why Google My Business is a free goldmine for your business and how to optimize it for success. - The importance of selecting the right keywords and why proper keyword research is crucial. - Understanding SEO and why it's a slow burn—but essential for long-term success and profit maximization. - The role of content and meta tags in optimizing your online presence. - Leveraging YouTube as the second biggest search engine to drive traffic, build authority, and maximize your leads. - Maini's life-changing question: "Do I believe I can do this?" and how self-validation can propel you forward. Links & Resources: - Maini Homer's Website: [https://www.mainihomer.com](https://www.mainihomer.com) - Google My Business: [https://www.google.com/business/](https://www.google.com/business/) - James Clear's Book - *Atomic Habits*: [https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits](https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits) - Shawn Achor's Book - *The Happiness Advantage*: [https://www.shawnachor.com/the-books/the-happiness-advantage/](https://www.shawnachor.com/the-books/the-happiness-advantage/) If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate, follow, and review the podcast. Your feedback helps us reach more entrepreneurs and business owners looking to maximize profits, grow their businesses, and generate more leads through effective SEO strategies!   If you would like more insights on profit maximization for your business, visit www.ProfitHive.com.au

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!We learn something new every day, but how often do we internalize those lessons to spark real transformation? Sharran has the answers.In this episode, Sharran opens up his secret note filled with 16 big lessons he's internalized over the past few months. These aren't just fleeting thoughts—they are powerful insights drawn from some of the brightest minds, including authors and thought leaders. Sharran doesn't just learn; he transforms. Every impactful lesson he encounters is carefully documented and woven into his life to create lasting change.Are you curious about what these lessons could do for you? Sharran reveals his process for turning daily learning into transformative actions that can elevate your mindset, business, and life. Whether you're looking for inspiration, wisdom, or a fresh perspective, this episode delivers.Tune in to discover Sharran's 16 transformative lessons and how to apply them to create your breakthroughs!“The way to operationalize kindness is to assume that everyone was sent to teach you something.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:27 - The key to successful selling02:12 - The happiness advantage explained02:52 - The power of striving for self-improvement13:45 - How to handle guilt effectively05:28 - Competing vs. practicing: The real difference06:40 - Brain vs. stomach: Understanding the distinction07:40 - The best way to treat your kids08:50 - Steps to achieve what you want10:01 - Your most intriguing idea10:59 - How to handle people and problems12:55 - Putting kindness into action13:55 - The greatest gift you can offer14:36 - Preventing resentment in relationships16:42 - What's more expensive than branding?17:50 - What the world wants to see in you19:04 - The difference between flow and practiceResources:- The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor - https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Advantage-Principles-Psychology-Performance/dp/0307591549- The 5am Club - https://sharran.com/5amclub/- Join the 10K Wisdom Private Partner Podcast, now available to you for free - https://www.highlandprime.com/optin-10k-wisdom- Join Sharran's VIP Community - https://sharran.com/vip/- The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/- Top Agent Power Pack - https://sharran.activehosted.com/f/121-

In today's episode, we dive into Shawn Achor's TED Talk, “The Happy Secret to Better Work.” Achor reveals how flipping the traditional success-happiness formula can supercharge productivity and well-being. Learn practical strategies to rewire your brain for positivity and unlock your full potential. Key Takeaways: ✅ Happiness precedes success, reversing traditional thinking.✅ Positive thinking boosts productivity by 31%.✅ Simple practices like gratitude journaling and meditation can rewire your brain for happiness.

Original Air Date: January 27, 2021One of Oprah's favorite quotes comes from German mystic Meister Eckhart. He said, “If the only prayer you say in your entire life is ‘thank you,' that will be enough.” Oprah says when she started keeping a gratitude journal more than 20 years ago, it was one of the most important things she's done. The daily practice of writing down five things to be grateful for balanced her life in subtle and inspiring ways. "It sounds simple,” Oprah says, “but when you go through the day staying conscious about what you put on your gratitude list, it shifts the lens through which you see the world.” In this episode of Super Soul, Oprah sits down with luminaries like Mark Nepo, Ram Dass, Elizabeth Lesser, Reverend Ed Bacon, Tracey Jackson, Paul Williams, Geneen Roth, Cheryl Strayed, Caroline Myss, Gretchen Rubin, Shawn Achor, Marie Forleo, Lynne Twist, Louie Schwartzberg and Norman Lear to discover that the practice of gratitude can elevate our lives to a state of grace. Interviews with these talented writers, speakers and thought leaders are excerpted from Oprah's Emmy Award-winning show Super Soul Sunday. You can also find this compilation and other insightful conversations in Oprah's best-selling book The Wisdom of Sundays. Ram Dass passed away in 2019. Norman Lear passed away in 2023. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods  You can also watch Oprah's Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN   

In this episode of the Life Changing Questions podcast, we're joined by Anthony Harcher, the founder and CEO of Me & My Wellness, a company specializing in holistic health solutions. Anthony shares his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood, where he was once told he had the "IQ of a dead plant," to earning three bachelor's degrees and becoming a master in human behavior, nutrition, and wellness. He opens up about his transition from a successful corporate career in chemical engineering to pursuing his passion for health and wellness, and how he helps clients transform their habits for better health outcomes. We dive deep into the psychology of habit formation, exploring why people often struggle to implement changes, even when they know what needs to be done. Anthony provides actionable insights on how to break old habits, create new ones, and the importance of self-reflection in achieving lasting change. If you're a business owner looking to maximize profit, grow your business, and develop success habits, this episode is packed with valuable tips and strategies. One of the most impactful parts of our conversation is Anthony's life-changing question: "Does what I've learned still stand today?" He challenges us to question everything we've been taught and to continuously unlearn and relearn as part of our growth journey. This question can be a powerful tool for business owners and anyone looking to evolve and stay relevant in a constantly changing world. Episode Highlights: Anthony's journey from being labeled with a low IQ to earning three bachelor's degrees and becoming a wellness expert. How childhood health challenges sparked Anthony's passion for nutrition and wellness. The importance of human connection in health consultations and how Anthony shifted his practice to focus on the client as a whole person. Why people struggle to change habits and how to create lasting behavioral change. The role of self-reflection in business and life, and how to use it to evolve your habits and decision-making. The impact of pride and emotional attachment on business decisions, and how to objectively assess risk and reward. Anthony's life-changing question that will challenge the way you think and help you grow. Links & Resources Mentioned In The Episode: Me & My Wellness. https://meandmywellness.com.au   James Clear's Book - Atomic Habits: This book was referenced during the discussion on habit formation, particularly the concept of "stacking habits" and making it easier to start new habits while making it harder to continue old ones. Shawn Achor's Book - The Happiness Advantage: This book was mentioned in relation to the idea of "activation energy" and how making it easier to start a positive habit can lead to better outcomes. Dr. John Demartini and the Demartini Institute: Anthony discussed how he learned about human behavior and habit formation through courses offered by the Demartini Institute. Warren Buffett: Mentioned in relation to the importance of managing emotions when making financial decisions and the concept of "slowing down to speed up" for better decision-making. Professor Zeigarnik's Research - The Zeigarnik Effect: Referenced in the context of how unfinished tasks and open loops in our mind can lead to rumination and the importance of closing down these loops for better mental clarity. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate, follow, and review the podcast. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you who are looking to grow their business and develop life-changing habits,  If you would like more insights on profit maximization for your business, visit www.ProfitHive.com.au

Peter Berridge is an accomplished coach, facilitator, and author who utilizes the sciences of Positive Psychology and executive coaching to help leaders, teams, and organizations be more engaged and effective. Pete became a certified coach through the Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara and is faculty with the Center for Coaching in Organizations. He holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) degree from the University of Pennsylvania. It is with this training that the Shift Positive 360® was born. Pete was determined to bring the benefits of Positive Psychology into the feedback process, which led him to co-create Change Positive, LLC.  Pete has 25+ years of coaching, facilitation, and Human Resources leadership experience. He's excited to bring the Shift Positive® Method to the world as co-author of the #1 New Release Feedback Reimagined, endorsed by Shawn Achor and Marshall Goldsmith.   Guest: Pete Berridge CEO & founder of Change Positive, LLC  (19) Pete Berridge, MAPP, PCC | LinkedIn  Hosts: Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey Engineer: Chris Mueller - linkedin.com/in/cjmueller86  INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email sponsors@tcshrm.org. Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, we are an active SHRM group always looking to promote, influence, and educate our members through multiple channels. Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member. https://www.tcshrm.org/ Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy our podcast episodes please consider leaving a review, as it helps us reach more listeners.    © MMXXIII TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.

Your attitude can change your life. It shapes both your professional and personal success. Today, our special guest is the most incredible example of this. Many people lately have been overwhelmed by the world's challenges. While we can't control everything, we can control our reactions. This brings me to our special guest, Christine Tylee, an incredible business leader and an inspiration to many. Christine's story is nothing short of amazing, full of phenomenal courage and tenacity. She faced and overcame challenges that most people couldn't imagine, leading teams of thousands and becoming one of the top leaders in the Direct Selling industry. In the last year, Christine faced yet another tough challenge that would have made many people quit. But not Christine. Her unwavering attitude and resilience are why I had to bring her back on the podcast. Christine not only possesses a remarkable attitude, but she has also turned her experiences into a not-for-profit organization she runs with her daughter to help others too. As you listen to Christine and her story, it's hard not to feel more hopeful and excited. Head into this episode with an open mind and I promise that you will find even one small thing that will help you shift your attitude and make a big difference in your life. Get ready for an inspirational episode.   We'll be talking about:  ➡ [0:00] Introduction ➡ [3:08] Catching up with Christine Tylee ➡ [5:17] What is the Glitter Philosophy  ➡ [6:50 Fun facts about Christine ➡ [7:40] Having a stubborn streak ➡ [8:55] Why Karate ➡ [11:13] A bit of a journey ➡ [16:02] Having strategies in place ➡ [18:03] Brainstorming that made you feel like it was an achievement ➡ [24:32] Biggest asset you have: the right attitude ➡ [28:31] A balancing act  ➡ [34:30] Smashing your goals with an attitude of gratitude ➡ [38:30] Getting a small reminder  ➡ [39:00] Big believer in journaling ➡ [40:54] She schooled me  ➡ [45:57] Choosing what we focus on ➡ [47:15] Christine's favourite book ➡ [48:32] Christine's favourite quote ➡ [49:24] Christine's dream superpower ➡ [50:01] Christines' advice to her past self ➡ [51:22] Check Christine's Facebook Page and Website ➡ [51:36] Final thoughts   Resources:  Book Recommendations ➡ The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor: https://bit.ly/4b28nTi ➡ 10x is Easier than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Dr Benjamin Hardy: https://amzn.to/3KMfODd   Previous Direct Selling Accelerator Podcast Episodes with Christine Tylee: ➡ EP88: The Most Powerful Story I've Ever Heard with Christine Tylee - https://youtu.be/Hd4HggzGGYw ➡ EP162: How to master recruiting and overcome your fears - https://youtu.be/HmdgphDPLaw   Quote: ➡  “Celebrations are the oxygen of big potential” - Shawn Achor ➡  “I can and I will, watch me”   About our guest: Christine is an entrepreneur, an Executive Leader with Urban Retreat, a former teacher, a best-selling author, a world karate champion, a certified positivity coach AND a mum of three. On top of her multi-million dollar Direct-Sales business, Christine holds a Masters of Education and has also studied in the fields of Positive Psychology and Neuroscience.  Christine was awarded the Direct Sales Distributor of the Year for Australia in 2019 by the Direct Sales Association of Australia. She is lucky to be alive after a series of strokes and pseudo- aneurysms on the brain in 2018, being was told that she would never run or play sport again. BUT Christine is a BIG believer in the power of positivity and following your dreams, no matter what obstacles might be in your way. She has bounced back to become a karate champion on top of her personal success.  A self-described ‘woman of action', Christine loves empowering others to shine. She created the glitter philosophy to inspire others to unlock their potential and achieve their dreams.    Connect with Christine:  ➡ Christine Tylee's website: https://christinetylee.com/ ➡ Christine Tylee's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christine.tylee.5/ ➡ Christine Tylee's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-tylee-8a4b9a2/   Connect with Direct Selling Accelerator: ➡ Visit our website: https://www.auxano.global/ ➡ Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DirectSellingAccelerator ➡ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxanomarketing/ ➡ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxanomarketing/ ➡ Email us at grow@auxanomarketing.com.au   If you have any podcast suggestions or things you'd like to learn about specifically, please send us an email at the address above. And if you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this final episode of a five-part series on leadership, Kara explores how to align with your highest self through nurturing your physical, emotional/mental, and spiritual bodies. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and positive energy in becoming an impactful leader and entrepreneur.Episode Topics:- The three bodies: physical, emotional/mental, and spiritual- Importance of physical health for entrepreneurs- Managing negative self-talk and media influence- Cultivating gratitude and happiness- Aligning with your spiritual purpose in businessHighlights:00:00 Intro 00:53 Leadership and Personal Growth 08:55 Importance of Health and Emotional Well-being in Entrepreneurial Success 18:45 Correlation between Spirituality and Business 20:48 Podcast Episode endedInsights:- Prioritizing physical health is crucial for business success, especially for solopreneurs- We have thousands of thoughts daily, with a majority being negative - awareness and management of this is key- Starting from a place of gratitude and happiness can lead to greater productivity and impact- Business can be a spiritual practice when aligned with your soul's gifts and intentionsResources:- Marianne Williamson quote on self-actualization- Shawn Achor's book "The Happiness Advantage" and TED Talk- Gratitude practices for shifting energyConnect with Kara to share your thoughts on the series:Website - http://www.kcdrealestate.com/ Email - kara@kdcrealestate.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karachaffindonofrio/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/karachaffin1?_rdc=1&_rdr YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/KaraChaffin LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karachaffin/ Don't forget to visit freegiftfromkara.com for our special giveaway, the Dynamic Life Journal.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1326: Discover how Shawn Achor and Michelle Gielan propose transforming your home into a sanctuary from work stress by adopting corporate positive culture tactics. Their insights, drawn from extensive happiness research and experience with Fortune 100 companies, offer practical strategies for nurturing a supportive and rejuvenating family environment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://livehappy.com/work/4-ways-to-stop-work-stress-from-following-you-home/ Quotes to ponder: "Positive cultures are based on often unspoken rules that encourage habits that support high levels of well-being and success." "Social connection is one of the greatest predictors of long-term happiness, but we can't create that with phones in our faces." "Research shows we make more positive memories if we get more sleep." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1326: Discover how Shawn Achor and Michelle Gielan propose transforming your home into a sanctuary from work stress by adopting corporate positive culture tactics. Their insights, drawn from extensive happiness research and experience with Fortune 100 companies, offer practical strategies for nurturing a supportive and rejuvenating family environment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://livehappy.com/work/4-ways-to-stop-work-stress-from-following-you-home/ Quotes to ponder: "Positive cultures are based on often unspoken rules that encourage habits that support high levels of well-being and success." "Social connection is one of the greatest predictors of long-term happiness, but we can't create that with phones in our faces." "Research shows we make more positive memories if we get more sleep." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week's podcast episode was all about the importance of acknowledging the hard things in your life as a creative entrepreneur, but if you stop there, you're only seeing part of the picture. Yes, much in the life of an artist is really difficult, but so much is amazing as well. We get to create for a living! We get to share our artistic ideas with the world! What a gift that is! But if we don't take time to intentionally acknowledge those good things, we run the risk of not even noticing that they happened. Our brains are primed to pay attention to and remember the bad, not the good. In order to make sure we recognize and appreciate the good things that happen in our creative lives, we need to celebrate them. Today, we'll talk about why that's so important and how you can incorporate celebration into your creative process. Celebrations matter. In this episode, you will learn: What social psychology research can teach us about how to navigate stressful situations using celebrations. What the negativity bias is, and how celebrations can help us overcome that bias. How celebrating can help us identify the strategies that work within our creative businesses. Why celebrations are vital to developing habits that support you and your artistic work. What practical steps you can take to make celebration part of your creative process, benefiting you and your business. In this episode, I announced the Thriving Narrators Retreat DEI Scholarship. You can learn more about this scholarship on my website, https://www.starvingartistnomore.com/thrivingnarratorsretreat. I also talked about the Thriving Narrators Retreat itself, which is August 22-25, 2024 in Cincinnati, OH. Again, you can learn more about this exciting growth opportunity for audiobook narrators on my website, https://www.starvingartistnomore.com/thrivingnarratorsretreat. In this episode, I refer to two past episodes of this podcast: 016: The Six Components of a Thriving Creative Business 050: Acknowledge the Hard Stuff I also mention several books that I have read and that I feel confident recommending for those who want more information: The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor Atomic Habits by James Clear The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg I share a quote from this TED talk given by Shawn Achor in 2011, and I reference this episode of the NPR Life Kit podcast, which is summarized here. A full transcript of this episode can be found here. Full transcripts of every episode will always be available at the Starving Artist No More Blog. Thank you for listening. Please feel free to reach out to me at www.StarvingArtistNoMore.com, with any questions, comments, or feedback. I'd love to hear from you.

Today I am really excited because I have a truly special guest joining us: Shawn Achor.  Shawn is one of the world's leading experts on the connection between happiness and success.  His research on mindset made the cover of the Harvard Business Review. He's lectured or worked with nearly half of the Fortune 500 companies, as well as NASA, the NFL, the NBA, the Pentagon, and the White House. He is the author of several books, two of them New York Times bestselling books, The Happiness Advantage and The Big Potential. Shawn's mission is to bring popular psychology to the wider world. His TED talk was one of the most powerful and popular of all time with nearly 25 million views. He's now lectured in more than 50 countries, speaking to CEOs in China, doctors in Dubai, school children in South Africa and farmers in Zimbabwe, and many, many other diverse audiences. His Happiness Advantage Training is one of the largest and most successful Positive Psychology Corporate Training Programs. And he recently did a two-hour interview with Oprah for her Super Soul Sunday Show, which you can watch on YouTube. Tune in to Episode 15 of The Jack Canfield Podcast where we dive deep into the ideas of happiness and self-help and the popular misconceptions around them; the overlooked importance of relationships and connections for personal happiness; and learn the things you can do right now to grow true happiness and potential. In this episode, you will learn about: Greater Happiness as a Choice: Shawn explains how small mindset changes break the tyranny of genes and environment over mood and happiness (02:21) The Disciplines of Happiness: Learn about the two-minute gratitude exercises you can do every day to maximize your happiness (05:25) A New Idea of Happiness: How happiness and joy lies in discovering potential, not the achievement of material goals (17:56) Eliminating the Comparison Game: Shawn explains the negative effect of self-promotion on personal happiness, and the benefits of caring for others. (25:15) Climbing the Hill Together: The importance of relationship community and connection in growing individual potential and happiness (30:54)  Other People as the Key to Happiness: Shawn's cruise ship journey and how appreciation of others creates greater happiness and safety for yourself (56:50) Resources Mentioned: TED Talk The Happiness Advantage Big Potential Happiness Advantage Training Connect with Shawn: goodthinkinc.com shawnachor.com Let's Connect: Jack Canfield Podcast Website  Instagram Facebook YouTube Linked-In

Ali Cudby, CEO of Alignmint Growth Strategies, which is a dynamic force in business transformation through intentional customer experiences. With a mission to drive growth by architecting superior customer interactions, Ali's expertise aligns strategy and implementation. She is the author of the bestselling book, Keep Your Customers, she offers fresh insights from real-world stories, best practices and CEO-led case studies.  Her MINT Method, outlined in the book, fuels transformational customer loyalty. With 20+ years in corporate planning and strategic marketing, Ali founded Alignmint in 2014, focusing on small to mid-size companies. As a Purdue University entrepreneurship instructor, she shapes the next generation of business leaders. Ali's podcast appearances showcase her wealth of knowledge in customer experience, growth strategies and intentional business success.   Questions ·      If you could share a little bit with our listeners, how you got from where you were, to where you are today? ·      You are the author of the bestselling book, Keep Your Customers. So, could you share with our listeners a little bit about that book? And maybe just two to three overarching themes that the book focuses on. ·      The MINT Methodology. ·     Now, Ali, could you also share with us what's the one online resource, tool, website or app that you absolutely can't live without in your business? ·      Could you also share with our listeners maybe one or two books that have had a great impact on you, it could be a book that you read a very long time ago, or even one that you've read recently, but it had a great impact on you. ·      Now, Ali, could you also share with our listeners what's the one thing that's going on in your life right now that you're really excited about? Either something you're working on to develop yourself or your people. ·      Where can listeners find you online? ·      Before we wrap our episodes up, Ali, we always like to ask our guests, do you have a quote or a saying that during times of adversity or challenge, you'll tend to revert to this quote if for any reason you got derailed or you got off track, the quote kind of helps to get you back on track.   Highlights Ali's Journey Me: So, we always like to give our guests an opportunity to share in their own words a little bit about their journey, even though your bio gives us a formal breakdown of what you've done in the past and who you are, you're an author and the different strategies that you've employed to get to where you are, just in your own words, if you could share a little bit with our listeners, how you got from where you were, to where you are today?    Ali shared that she got into this world of customer loyalty and retention in her first job out of business school. And she was working for The New York Times company in their corporate strategy group, which was kind of like an internal consulting group, and was put on a project in the call centre, which honestly wasn't really considered to be an awesome assignment, it was sort of the call centre was in a warehouse in New Jersey, and not in the very lovely corporate headquarters in Times Square.   And people were coming up to her and saying, “Oh, I'm so sorry that you've got this gig.” And ultimately, it transformed her thinking about the customer experience and created this path for her entire career. Because it showed her this insight, which is that the things that companies do inside their organization are the things that impact the customer experience.  So, you have to be really thoughtful about how do you deliver clear and consistent processes for the customer and make sure that you embed that with your team so that your customers can have this great experience. So, that time at the New York Times company was a really long time ago, and she's had the opportunity now to see this in action in corporate America and in her own path as an entrepreneur and in a very wide range of companies. And so, that's kind of how she started out in this very corporate role.   Keep Your Customers Me: Now, in your bio we also read that you are the author of the bestselling book, Keep Your Customers. So, could you share with our listeners a little bit about that book? And maybe just two to three overarching themes that the book focuses on.   Ali shared that the book was published, and it came out on April 15, 2020, which as you recall was a little bit of a crazy time. And so, she spent two years putting the book together and making sure that it had everything just perfect and all these speaking engagements lined up and all that stuff. And then the month before the book was published, the world changed.  And it was really interesting, because the book really focuses on exactly what she was just talking about, what are the things that you can do in your company, to set your customers up for success.  And she talked about one of the key themes being the balance of heart and smart. And what she means by that is, in order to make customers want to stay with you longer and spend more, and tell all of their friends and colleagues, you have to make people feel seen, heard and valued.  And we tend to think about that emotional connection to our customers as being a little bit fluffy sometimes and that's a real mistake. The fact of the matter is that humans have a real need to feel like they matter and when you build relationships and when you build trust with your customers, it sets you up for a better business relationship. And that's the heart of the customer experience.  And then the smart of the customer experience is that you still have to have data and metrics and process in order to ensure consistency. If you don't capture information and learn from it and have a great single source of truth about your customer information so that everybody inside your company knows what's going on with your customers. If you don't have clear and consistent processes that everybody follows, then it's going to be really hard to set up processes for growth.  So, you can have just like heart-centred employees who really want to do the right thing all the time, but if everybody's doing their own right thing, then you have a mess and what you need is this consistency. So, it's that balance of heart and smart that really drives success in the customer experience.   The MINT Methodology Me: All right, so the heart and smart. Now, you also speak about your MINT Methodology and I'm going to take a quick guess here that MINT is actually an acronym, right?   Ali stated that it is sort of an acronym. It is a four step process. She really tried hard to make it a cool acronym, and it never quite gelled. But she can talk through the four steps of the process. And the name of her company is actually as you said, it's Alignmint Growth Strategies. And the mint part of it is really intentional, not just because of the method, but because of what mint represents.  So, when you plant mint, it grows like crazy and when things are awesome, they're in mint condition. And when you make a lot of money, you make a mint. And so, the combination of aligning and mint is exactly what they're looking for in terms of their customers outcomes.  And so, the MINT method is this four step process where first you are articulating what she calls a bullseye, which is a mission statement effectively for the customer experience. So, companies oftentimes create mission and vision and values for their company, but it's really all about their company. And what people need to do and what companies need to do is also articulate who it is that we want to be on behalf of our customers. Because if you have a goal of being fast and easy, that is going to set you up for a very different customer experience than if you have a goal of being white glove and luxurious.  And so, in the same way that you want to articulate who you are for your company, you need to articulate who you are for your customers. And so, that's the first step of the process, that's the creating of the mantra of the bullseye.  Second is understanding who those customers are, really being clear about who it is that you're serving. ·      Why are they loyal to you? ·      What is it that those best customers want?   So that you are thinking about how you drive more of them. And then she goes into a lot of detail in the book about how do you identify and articulate not just who buys the most from you, but who's the most loyal to you, you can have a really big customer that isn't loyal at all, but they drive a lot of revenue.  And you can have a small customer that would live and die for you and they tell everybody that they know about how awesome you are, you want those people. And then once you know who it is that you're serving and who you want to get more of, then what do you want their journey to look like?  So, being very clear about what that customer journey looks like, what are the key inflection points throughout that journey.  And then finally, the fourth step is identifying clear plays so that everybody inside your company knows exactly what to do whenever a customer gets to that inflection point on the customer journey. So, whether that's the onboarding, kick-off, the business review meeting, or the renewal period, or anything in between, every company has its own unique set of inflection points, some of them follow some level of consistency, onboarding and renewal or repurchase are fairly consistent. But everybody does it a little bit differently, everyone needs to be clear about how they want their company to engage with customers at each of those points along the journey map.  And again, that's how you make sure that you're delivering something that is not just a well-intentioned approach, but a really thoughtful and strategic approach to retention and growth.   App, Website or Tool that Ali Absolutely Can't Live Without in Her Business When asked about online resource that she can't live without in her business, Ali stated that it's probably Zoom. She stated that that's not a very creative answer but she's on Zoom all the time, every day, she works remotely for the most part. And so, that's her rock.    Books that Have Had the Biggest Impact on Ali When asked about books that have had a great impact on her, Ali shared that there's a book called The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor, and he is a professor of positive psychology at Harvard. And the whole science of positive psychology is fascinating, the way that we create new neural pathways, the way that we can define in our brains how to be more positive, and how to cultivate happiness. And so, his book is just fascinating and he also has a TED Talk, if you don't feel like reading the whole book, he has a TED Talk that is fantastic, it's funny, he's a great speaker, and he gives you some very clear actionable steps at the end of the TED Talk that are very helpful in helping people stay focused on the positivity and moving forward. And she just thinks that his whole approach and that TED Talk, that's one of her favourites.   What Ali is Really Excited About Now! When asked about something that she's really excited about, Ali shared that she just got a puppy. She stated that she knows that that's not necessarily a business thing. But she will tell you that watching her puppy play and explore and be curious about this new world that she has come into is fascinating.   And it is a great reminder that there's so much that is new and interesting in the world and it's easy sometimes to get into a very fixed mindset about what we do, and the things that we engage with from day to day and moment to moment. You get up and you make your coffee and you sort of go through your rigmarole and sometimes it feels a little bit like, “All right, I'm going to check my boxes, I'm going to do my thing and it's one foot in front of the other” and when you get a puppy who just has this completely new way of engaging with the same old things that you're reacting to every day, whether it's some snow on the ground or a sock on the floor, it reminds you to be open to different ways of seeing the world and she finds that to be helpful in business.   So, she's been trying to be intentional about using this lesson that her little ball of fluff is teaching her and just be open to the fact or to the notion that maybe she can approach things differently, maybe she can rethink things and come at them with more of a sense of wonder and play and excitement.    Me: That's amazing. You'd be surprised to know the many different life lessons we can learn from animals. So, I think it's awesome that your puppy is teaching you so many different new ways and perspectives of looking at things from a different view.   Where Can We Find Ali Online Website – www.alignmintforgrowth.com LinkedIn - Ali Cudby   Quote or Saying that During Times of Adversity Ali Uses  When asked about a quote or saying that she tends to revert to, Ali shared that there's a quote by Maya Angelou that she thinks about a lot for her personal life, but it's also a real guideposts in her business. And the quote is, “People will forget what you did, people will forget what you said, but people never forget how you made them feel.” And it's so true, the words that we use don't matter. But when you make someone feel seen, heard and valued, whether it is in your personal life, or whether it is in your business, it is transformative.   Me: All right, thank you so much for sharing. Well, I just want to extend our deepest gratitude to you, Ali, for taking time out of your very busy schedule and hopping on this podcast today, sharing insights about your book, Keep Your Customers as well as your MINT Methodology and just a little bit about your overall strategy and execution as it relates to delivering that magical and unforgettable customer experience. We really appreciate all the great insights that you shared with us today. So, thank you so much.   Please connect with us on Twitter @navigatingcx and also join our Private Facebook Community – Navigating the Customer Experience and listen to our FB Lives weekly with a new guest Links •     The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor •     Keep Your Customers: How to Stop Customer Turnover, Improve Retention and Get Lucrative, Long-Term Loyalty by Ali Cudby   The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience Grab the Freebie on Our Website – TOP 10 Online Business Resources for Small Business Owners  Do you want to pivot your online customer experience and build loyalty - get a copy of “The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience.” The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience provides 26 easy to follow steps and techniques that helps your business to achieve success and build brand loyalty. This Guide to Limitless, Happy and Loyal Customers will help you to strengthen your service delivery, enhance your knowledge and appreciation of the customer experience and provide tips and practical strategies that you can start implementing immediately! This book will develop your customer service skills and sharpen your attention to detail when serving others. Master your customer experience and develop those knock your socks off techniques that will lead to lifetime customers. Your customers will only want to work with your business and it will be your brand differentiator. It will lead to recruiters to seek you out by providing practical examples on how to deliver a winning customer service experience!

On this episode of the Live Greatly podcast Kristel Bauer sits down with Amy Blankson, the Co-founder and Chief Evangelist of the Digital Wellness Institute and the bestselling author of The Future of Happiness.  Kristel and Amy discuss how phone usage and technology may be hijacking your attention and what to do about it.  Kristel and Amy talk about how to use technology in a way that promotes optimal mental health, well-being, happiness, healthy boundaries and more.  Tune in now! Key Takeaways from This Episode: How digitally well are you? Is technology hijacking your attention? How technology impacts our happiness and well-being How can you improve your relationship with your phone Some surprising statistitics around phone usage  Tips to promote happiness and well-being ABOUT AMY BLANKSON: Amy Blankson is the Co-founder and Chief Evangelist of the Digital Wellness Institute and the bestselling author of The Future of Happiness.  A graduate of Harvard and the Yale School of Management, she's the only person to receive a Point of Light award from two US Presidents.  She is also a member of the UN Global Happiness Council, a Fellow of the World Innovation Organization, a featured professor in Oprah's happiness e-course, and a regular contributor to Forbes.  Her current work focuses on how to cultivate happiness and well-being in the digital era.  Oh, and you might also know her as Amy the Unicorn, from her brother Shawn Achor's infamous TEDx talk on the science of happiness Website:  https://amyblankson.com/  Order the book, The Future of Happiness: https://amyblankson.com/book/the-future-of-happiness/  Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyblankson/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyblankson/  Twitter:  https://twitter.com/work_matters  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amy.blankson  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/amyblankson   About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness expert, popular keynote and TEDx speaker, and the host of top-rated podcast, “Live Greatly,” a show frequently ranked in the top 1% for self-improvement. Kristel is an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant with clinical experience in Integrative Psychiatry, giving her a unique perspective into optimizing mental well-being and attaining a mindset for more happiness and success in the workplace and beyond. Kristel decided to leave clinical practice in 2019 when she founded her wellness platform “Live Greatly” to share her message around well-being and success on a larger scale.  With a mission to support companies and individuals on their journeys for more happiness, success, and well-being, Kristel taps into her unique background in healthcare, business, and media, to provide invaluable insights into high power habits, leadership development, mental well-being, peak performance, resilience, sales, success, wellness at work, and a modern approach to work/life balance. Kristel is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. A popular speaker on a variety of topics, Kristel has presented to groups at APMP, Bank of America, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. She has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine, has contributed to CEOWORLD Magazine & Real Leaders Magazine, and has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Chicago area with her husband and their 2 children.  She can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. You can learn more at https://www.livegreatly.co/  To Book Kristel Bauer as a speaker for your next event, click here. You can view Kristel Bauer's speaking reel here.  Website: www.livegreatly.co  Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. 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Discover how to unlock your full potential with our comprehensive summary and infographic of The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor. Gain valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your happiness and success. Read on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary of The Happiness Advantage and unlimited bestselling book insights on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://go.getstoryshots.com/free ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Help us grow to create more amazing content for you! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now.  What should our next book be? Suggest and vote it up on the StoryShots app. Sponsors: Get the full audiobook for free with a new trial of Audible here. StoryShots Summary of The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology that Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor Introduction Imagine a world where success doesn't lead to happiness, but happiness leads to success. This is the world Shawn Achor introduces us to in The Happiness Advantage. Achor, a Harvard graduate and positive psychology expert, challenges the idea that hard work and success lead to happiness. Instead, he proposes that happiness is a precursor to success. Extensive research in the field of positive psychology backs this revolutionary perspective. It provides a roadmap for achieving personal and professional fulfillment. The Happiness Advantage doesn't just explore happiness in theory; it is a practical guide to enhancing every aspect of our lives. About Shawn Achor Shawn Achor is a distinguished Harvard alumnus and lecturer. He is also a leading figure in the burgeoning field of positive psychology. His research into happiness and human potential has garnered attention from numerous media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNN. Achor's TED talk, “The Happy Secret to Better Work,” is one of the most popular of all time, with over 20 million views. His other bestselling books include Before Happiness and Big Potential. Achor's mission is to share the findings of positive psychology with the world. He wants to help people and organizations realize their full potential and cultivate a culture of positivity and success. StoryShot 1: Happiness Fuels Success Shawn Achor's research indicates that happiness is not a byproduct of success but a critical precursor to it. He argues that when we are happy, our brains function better and are more productive, creative, and motivated. This means that happiness can help us maximize our talents and achieve our goals. In fact, studies have shown that individuals with a positive outlook tend to outperform those with a negative outlook. For instance, a study conducted by MetLife found that optimistic salespeople outsold pessimistic ones by a huge 37%. This suggests that having a happy and positive outlook can directly contribute to one's success in their endeavors. In short, we need to prioritize and cultivate happiness in our lives if we want to unlock our full potential and achieve greater success. “Happiness is not the belief that we don't need to change; it is the realization that we can.” — Shawn Achor StoryShot 2: Our Mindset Is the Fulcrum and Our Effort Is the Lever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3002: Shawn Achor, a Harvard University alumnus and author of "The Happiness Advantage," sheds light on the power of positive psychology in managing chronic illnesses like multiple sclerosis. He emphasizes how small, daily practices like sending appreciative emails, smiling, expressing gratitude, focusing on positive experiences, engaging in fun activities, and meditating can significantly boost well-being, optimism, and life satisfaction, even in challenging circumstances. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.livehappy.com//blogs/happiness-advantage/achieving-happiness-despite-everyday-challenges Quotes to ponder: "Social connection can be as predictive of your longevity as high blood pressure, obesity, and smoking." "Our brains can't tell much difference between visualization and actual experience, by rehashing a high point in the day you double the effect of that positive experience." "Happiness is a choice, even in the midst of a chronic illness." Episode references: Shawn Achor's TED Talk: Link to TED Talk The Happiness Advantage: Link to Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3002: Shawn Achor, a Harvard University alumnus and author of "The Happiness Advantage," sheds light on the power of positive psychology in managing chronic illnesses like multiple sclerosis. He emphasizes how small, daily practices like sending appreciative emails, smiling, expressing gratitude, focusing on positive experiences, engaging in fun activities, and meditating can significantly boost well-being, optimism, and life satisfaction, even in challenging circumstances. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.livehappy.com//blogs/happiness-advantage/achieving-happiness-despite-everyday-challenges Quotes to ponder: "Social connection can be as predictive of your longevity as high blood pressure, obesity, and smoking." "Our brains can't tell much difference between visualization and actual experience, by rehashing a high point in the day you double the effect of that positive experience." "Happiness is a choice, even in the midst of a chronic illness." Episode references: Shawn Achor's TED Talk: Link to TED Talk The Happiness Advantage: Link to Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3002: Shawn Achor, a Harvard University alumnus and author of "The Happiness Advantage," sheds light on the power of positive psychology in managing chronic illnesses like multiple sclerosis. He emphasizes how small, daily practices like sending appreciative emails, smiling, expressing gratitude, focusing on positive experiences, engaging in fun activities, and meditating can significantly boost well-being, optimism, and life satisfaction, even in challenging circumstances. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.livehappy.com//blogs/happiness-advantage/achieving-happiness-despite-everyday-challenges Quotes to ponder: "Social connection can be as predictive of your longevity as high blood pressure, obesity, and smoking." "Our brains can't tell much difference between visualization and actual experience, by rehashing a high point in the day you double the effect of that positive experience." "Happiness is a choice, even in the midst of a chronic illness." Episode references: Shawn Achor's TED Talk: Link to TED Talk The Happiness Advantage: Link to Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you picture someone who is a successful artist or creative, what image does that bring to your mind? Perhaps someone who has won lots of competitions or awards in your creative industry. Perhaps someone who is very prolific in their artistry, so you see their work all over the place. Perhaps it's someone who takes on really high profile projects, performing with the best ensembles or working with well-known clients or having their work profiled in The New York Times or People Magazine. Exactly what those external success markers look like varies a bit from one creative industry to another, but they are all exactly that: external indicators of what our culture has deemed success. On the other hand, what if you envision yourself as successful? What image does that bring to mind? So many artists I work with come to me with the idea that I'll help them achieve some of those external indicators of success, but that's not actually where fulfillment lies for any artist. You can have all of those external success markers, and even more, and not be fulfilled by your creative work. And like I always say, I am all about helping you build a creative business that meets your needs, that fulfills you holistically. Not a business that meets someone else's needs, or that meets the needs of a generic description of success, but your needs. Success is a very personal thing. It is not a blanket descriptor or a general state of being. Success is a state of being that is particular to each individual. In today's podcast episode, we're going to discuss your personal definition of success. In this episode, you will learn: Why I don't often use the word “success.” How to think about our culture's idea of success, versus what success means for us as individuals. What questions to ask as you do the internal thought work necessary to decide what success means for you. How to figure out a strategy that will make that individual dream of success your reality. What role action plays in helping you achieve success. Why celebrating milestones is vital to your experience of success. In this episode, I mention the upcoming free Dream Big workshop I am hosting on December 5, 2023. You can learn more about this free goal-setting workshop for creative entrepreneurs on the events page of my website, www.StarvingArtistNoMore.com/events. In this episode, I mention the dictionary definition of "success," courtesy of Merriam-Webster. I also quote from the book From Individual to Empire by Laura Bull, which I highly recommend (and which we're going to study in 2024 in my new Thriving Artists Academy Book Club), and I mention Shawn Achor's TED talk on happiness. I also refer to one past episode of this podcast: 010: What You Need From Your Business. A full transcript of this episode can be found here. Full transcripts of every episode will always be available at the Starving Artist No More Blog. Thank you for listening. Please feel free to reach out to me at www.StarvingArtistNoMore.com, with any questions, comments, or feedback. I'd love to hear from you.

Boost your mood and optimism with four habits that will change your life. Discover the research-backed strategies that Matt learned from happiness expert Shawn Achor. Optimism is one of the strongest predictors of career success and life satisfaction. These four habits take as little as two minutes each day and will increase your gratitude, reduce your stress, and strengthen your social connections.  Join Matt O'Neill this week and take on the 21-Day Happiness Challenge to boost both your well-being and success. Because everything gets better when you feel happier.  Here are some power takeaways from today's conversation:  Why happiness is elusive despite achievements and external factors The pursuit of happiness How negativity works and the key to true happiness The four habits to increase optimism The 21-day Happiness Challenge [06:25] Rediscovering True Happiness Within In our pursuit of happiness, we often look to external factors. We believe that achieving certain goals or possessing certain things will bring us joy. We work tirelessly to earn enough money, find a life partner, have children, and eventually retire, all in the hopes of attaining happiness. But despite all our efforts, we still find ourselves feeling unfulfilled. The truth is that happiness is not found in these external circumstances; it resides within us. If we strip away all negative thoughts and patterns, what remains is the innate happiness of our being. However, society has conditioned us to believe that happiness is contingent upon material achievements and societal milestones. We are taught to believe that if we can just reach the next level, then we will finally be happy. But time and again, we realize that these milestones only provide fleeting satisfaction. It's time to shift our perspective and realize that true happiness is not found in the pursuit of external validation, but in embracing the happiness that already exists within us. [11:04] The Key to True Happiness The power of emotions is contagious, as both negativity and positivity can spread from person to person. Our brain's mirror neurons and empathy enable us to unconsciously absorb the emotional states of others, impacting our own mood. While removing negative people from our lives isn't the solution, fostering inner positivity allows us to be a beacon of happiness amidst suffering. Putting on our happiness armor each day, we can uplift and inspire those around us, making a positive difference in the world. [22:43] The Four Habits to Increase Optimism The four habits to increase optimism discussed in the transcript are: Write down three new things you're grateful for each day. Go for a 15-minute brisk walk 4-5 times a week. Take two minutes each day to watch your breath through mindfulness meditation. Spend two minutes a day sending praise or thanks to someone new via text or email. Notable quotes: [06:41] Everything we do, we're trying to be happy. Well, then why aren't we?... because we're chasing after happiness in the wrong place. [06:52] [12:07] Negativity is contagious. And so is positivity. What are you spreading? [12:15] [13:11] Become so good at your internal happiness that your mood lifts everyone around you. [13:32] [16:42] Everything improves with happiness. [16:45] Resources Mentioned:  The Happiness Advantage is a book written by Shawn Achor You Are the Happiness You Seek by Rupert Spira Download this week's free resource instantly when you sign up for The Good Mood Show newsletter here!  Or, reach out on our contact page at GoodMoodShow.com/Contact and we will email you a copy of any free resource you request.

We spend 1/3 of our waking hours at our jobs. How happy are you with your job? How much meaning do you feel around your work? Does what you do for a living matter? These are some of the questions I tackle in this episode. Most of my thoughts and words on this subject come from reading Shawn Achor's book, The Happiness Advantage, a book I highly recommend. I also discuss Shawn's quick habits you can implement to boost your happiness, plus I add a few of my own. Let me know if you're struggling with work happiness, we can ⁠schedule a complimentary session⁠ to talk about your specific issues.

Creating a life of abundance through active engagement and curiosity, Freeman Beals uses the power of positive habits to inspire change. Learning from the greats through their autobiographies and from his time travelling across the world, Freeman is now able to see how to connect the dots backwards and how to avoid unnecessary struggles. Focusing on happiness, staying authentic to his core values and to providing the best value possible to his coaching clients, Freeman's focus is on practical positivity.   KEY TAKEAWAY “When you go through a combined struggle with a group of people, that creates a bond and a connection that you often can't get.”   BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS* Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.eu/d/58nIYvn The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey - https://amzn.eu/d/aEqd5Pl Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey - https://amzn.eu/d/dML2My9 Will by Will Smith - https://amzn.eu/d/1IHzJsD Deep Work by Cal Newport - https://amzn.eu/d/boivElr The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor - https://amzn.eu/d/gpf7IhK   ABOUT FREEMAN BEALS Freeman is a truly unique and talented lifestyle coach focused on stress management. Concentrating on actionable items and low-friction life health habits, Freeman takes a unique approach with clients to help them understand their relationship with stress. With years of experience working in stressful environments and with people from all walks of life, Freeman has developed a 3-Step process that is easy to implement and follow, resulting in a more positive outlook, increased productivity, and a more successful life. All while lessening the negative impacts of stress.    CONNECT WITH FREEMAN https://www.linkedin.com/in/freeman-beals/ https://www.instagram.com/freemanbeals/ https://www.freemanbeals.com/   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker and Mastermind Host. Amy works with individuals to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment, to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration and to welcome clarity, achievement and purpose.   WORK WITH AMY Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would to focus on your WHY or launch a purposeful podcast, then please book a free 20 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Has there ever been a time when things didn't go as planned in dog training or in life? Or, not only that, but the outcome was the opposite of what you intended? We're going deep on how to handle these setbacks with resilience, grit, grace, and a solid Plan B in place. I'm also sharing my favorite books on boosting mental agility, reframing perceptions, letting go of outcomes, and turning obstacles in dog training to your advantage.   In this episode you'll hear:   • How to overcome adversity and use it to your advantage in dog training. • About This!'s setbacks that made us both better. • The importance of having a Plan B. • How self-talk influences our Belief Loops. • Examples of ego-driven dog trainers. • That dog training is not art, it's science. • The importance of being mentally agile. • How to reframe negative experiences into positive. • About Decaff and highlighting a dog's strengths. • About detaching from outcomes. • Why trophies are never my goal. • The importance of celebrations. • My 11 growth mindset book recommendations. • The 5 keys to Pivots, Plan A's and Plan B's in dog training. • The top 3 “big picture” goals for happy dogs. • Why I don't give extra energy to negative experiences.   Susan's Recommended Reading:   1.*Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck - https://geni.us/mindset-book 2.*The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor - https://geni.us/happiness-shawn-achor 3.*The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday - https://geni.us/the-obstacle-book 4.*The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle - https://geni.us/power-of-now-book 5.*Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://geni.us/atomic_habits 6.*The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg - https://geni.us/power-of-habit-book 7.*Man's Search For Meaning by Victor E Frankl - https://geni.us/search-meaning-book 8.*The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran - https://geni.us/the-prophet-book 9.*Choose Wonder Over Worry by Amber Rae - https://geni.us/wonder-over-worry 10.*Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George Leonard - https://geni.us/mastery-keys-book 11.*Unbeatable Mind: Forge Resiliency and Mental Toughness to Succeed at an Elite Level by Mark Divine - https://geni.us/unbeatable-mind   Resources:   1. Podcast Episode 203: Reactive, Unmotivated and Fearful: Finding Resiliency For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 1 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/203/ 2. Podcast Episode 204: Dog Behavior And Diet: Recovery For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 2 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/204/ 3. Podcast Episode 117: What's More Important Than Your Dog Training Sessions? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/117/ 4. Podcast Episode 195: Making Your Mind Your Most Powerful Dog Training Tool - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/195/ 5. Podcast Episode 224: Unleashing Fluency In Dog Training: Cracking The Canine Communication Code - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/224/ 6. YouTube Playlist: Susan Garrett's Dog Training Philosophy and Training Processes - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2An5_3KqDPqFVV6J6dYsYx&si=mBX_dTYLW-bOwZ4N 7. YouTube Playlist: Fearful Dogs Help with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy0KAsqgnkMWv0v-5JGjNQG_&si=lJEm5QEVKP6vj2lY 8. YouTube Playlist: Reactive or Aggressive Dogs: Key Insights with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy0Tbd6ZybIXgJk3mtpBLLk7&si=_ENedax59O8px3mY 9. Podcast Episode 147: Teach Your Dog To Listen Off Leash And Far Away - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/147/ 10. YouTube Video: Catch Your Runaway Dog! Stop Chasing And Do This In An Emergency - https://youtu.be/PLJoIAz9CeI?si=n4W8QTJptx_biv0P 11. Podcast Episode 41: Get a Behaved Dog by Celebrating Milestones! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/41/ 12. Podcast Episode 58: How to Create Kid Friendly Dogs and Dog Friendly Kids - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/58/ 13. YouTube Video: Calm Your Reactive Or Anxious Dog And Reduce Your Stress About Lunging, Barking, Growling - https://youtu.be/TmaR58eVdEY?si=j0Z56e04RHU5AMiC 14. Podcast Episode 114: Dog Agility Training: 3 Big Mistakes All Dog Owners Should Avoid - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/114/ 15. YouTube Playlist: Exercising Your Dog's Body and Mind: Tips and Games with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1ISzbaoCNh0NyLg3qgDG58&si=MVOTn0zwAi5P32BR 16. Podcast Episode 150: Adding Mindset To Your Dog Training Tools: Who Do You Become? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/150/ 17. Podcast Episode 218: Puppy Development Stages And Your Dog's Behavior - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/218/ 18. Podcast Episode 78: How to Train a Rescue Dog with Behavior Problems - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/78/ 19. Podcast Episode 139: Remove Confusion And Build Your Dog's Confidence With One Simple Dog Training Habit - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/139/ 20. Podcast Episode 186: 2 Types Of Connection With Dogs: Dog Agility And Daily Life Case Studies - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/186/ 21. Podcast Episode 198: What Does “Positive Is Not Permissive” Really Mean In Dog Training? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/198/ 22. Podcast Episode 71: Pro Dog Trainer's Secret to Help Your Naughty Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/71/ 23. YouTube Playlist: The Heart / Mind Connection Side of Dog Training with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1ruLW0CujlHgzCiTLK2Rfh&si=y6BTuGyLJMlUy72E 24. YouTube Playlist: Puppy Essentials with Susan Garrett Dog Training - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2hywpv3Md3HbWWPPbVF8W5&si=sygo7WiU4QTO1tOd 25. Podcast Episode 227: My Foolproof Strategy To Overcoming Dog Training Challenges - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/227/ 26. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/cC6MXgZaGD0   *Amazon Links Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Susan only recommends products she uses herself, and all opinions expressed here are her own. The link above is an affiliate link that, at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission if you decide to buy from it. Thank you!         

A flourishing life feels fulfilled and peaceful, with moments of true happiness lightening your load. In this episode, we'll explore how you can flourish more, even if you feel like you are languishing: apathetic, disengaged from life, stuck in a rut while life is passing you by. Starting with Dr. Martin Seligman's PERMA model, we'll add more core components and  take a look at how you can switch gears, break out of inertia and back into momentum with small changes, cultivating connection, meaning, positive relationships and moments of flow. In this episode:[00:01:34] Broaden perspective, seek positive experiences and emotions.[00:03:06] Positive character traits, relationships, and social engagement.[00:06:57] Positive aspirations, and why we find ourselves languishing.[00:10:14] Identifying stress, its sources, and its impact.[00:14:46] Economic insecurity can undermine your resilience.[00:17:53] Keep things fresh by embracing flexibility.[00:21:22] Finding engagement and moments of flow.[00:25:14] Continuing learning and personal development for growth.  PERMA +4Positive EmotionsEngagementRelationshipsMeaningAccomplishment Physical healthMindsetEnvironmentEconomic securityOther episodes to check out:Fostering Fun (with research insights from Sonia Lyubomirsky) https://3xlessstress.com/fostering-fun/The (Super)Power of Positivity https://3xlessstress.com/power-of-positivity/  Stress Busters + Happiness Boosters https://3xlessstress.com/stress-busters/Shine with Your Innate Strengths https://3xlessstress.com/strengths/Daily Habits to Build Happiness challenge developed by Shawn Achor https://3xlessstress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Happiness-Challenge-3x-tbl.pdfLearn more at happifiedlife.com or join the conversation in the Live with Less Stress facebook group.

Bill and Anastasia continue their conversation on retirement to discuss what listeners should know about health care in this life stage. What is the difference between your healthspan and lifespan? How has health care in retirement changed and what are the challenges U.S. individuals face? Why is this important to know even when you are decades challenges U.S. individuals face? Why is this important to know even when you are decades out from this stage of life? Bill discusses situations he's witnessed as a financial advisor and how important it is to take action on what you can control. Anastasia shares a gratitude practice she learned from Shawn Achor's TED Talk, "The Happy Secret to Better Work."  The book that inspired this conversation is titled: "What Retirees Want: A Holistic View of Life's Third Age," by Ken Dychtwald, PHD and Robert Morison. For questions, comments, or topics, you can email us at askcreatingwealth@taberasset.com.

Shawn Achor with Live Happy talks about the power of other people and team collaboration Episode 1024: The Power of Others by Shawn Achor with Live Happy on The Importance of Team Collaboration Live Happy takes you on a journey to find your authentic happiness in life, at work and at home through inspiring stories and hands-on tips rooted in the science of positive psychology. The original post is located here: https://www.livehappy.com/work/the-power-of-others Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fourteenth Moonshots Master episode is here, and we are leaping into Personal Transformation and Happiness! Here are some best practices that can help cultivate happiness:1. Cultivate a Positive Mindset: Adopting a positive mindset can profoundly impact your happiness. Focus on gratitude, practice self-compassion, and challenge negative thoughts. Surround yourself with positivity and seek opportunities for personal growth and self-improvement.2. Discover Your Passions and Purpose: Engage in activities that bring you joy and a sense of fulfillment. Explore your interests, try new things, and pursue hobbies that resonate with your values and passions. Identifying and aligning with your purpose can provide a deep sense of meaning and happiness.3. Nurture Relationships: Foster meaningful connections with loved ones and cultivate healthy relationships. Invest time and effort in building strong bonds, practicing effective communication, and showing care and support. Surrounding yourself with positive, uplifting people can significantly contribute to your happiness.4. Practice Self-Care: Prioritize your well-being by caring for your physical, mental, and emotional health. Engage in activities that recharge and rejuvenate you, such as exercise, meditation, spending time in nature, or pursuing hobbies. Set boundaries, practice self-compassion, and make time for activities that bring you joy and relaxation.5. Live in the Present Moment: Practice mindfulness and embrace the present moment. Let go of past regrets and worries about the future. Engaging fully in the present can help you appreciate the small joys in life, enhance your overall well-being, and bring a sense of happiness and contentment.6. Set Realistic Goals: Establish meaningful and achievable goals that align with your values and aspirations. Break them down into smaller, actionable steps, and celebrate your progress. Pursuing goals that are personally significant to you can bring a sense of purpose and fulfillment.7. Help Others and Practice Kindness: Engaging in acts of kindness and contributing to the well-being of others can create a positive impact on both you and those around you. Volunteer, lend a helping hand, or show kindness and compassion in everyday interactions. These actions can foster a sense of connection, gratitude, and happiness.8. Embrace Resilience: Life is filled with ups and downs, and building resilience can help you navigate challenges and bounce back from setbacks. Cultivate optimism, adaptability, and a growth mindset. View obstacles as learning and personal growth opportunities, and seek support when needed.Remember that happiness is a journey that may vary from person to person. It's essential to be patient and compassionate with yourself as you explore what brings you joy and fulfillment in life.Our recommended reading list that you can buy from Amazon will help you go even deeper into the topic and our shows on Happiness: 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works, Dan Harris. https://geni.us/10HappierDanHarris  Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment, Tal Ben-Shahar. https://geni.us/Happier The Happiness Advantage, Shawn Achor. https://geni.us/HappyAdvantage The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living, Dalai Lama. https://geni.us/DalaiLama Recovery: Freedom From Our Addictions, Russell Brand. https://geni.us/RussellBrand The Happiness Equation, Neil Pasricha. https://geni.us/HappinessEquation The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness, Eric Jorgenson. https://geni.us/NavalRavikant ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Shawn Achor is a positive psychology researcher and author known for his work on the relationship between happiness and success. One of his most notable books is "The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work."Buy The Book on Amazon https://geni.us/HappyAdvantageGet the summary via Blinkist https://blinkist.o6eiov.net/YgzgMmBecome a Moonshot Member https://www.patreon.com/MoonshotsIn "The Happiness Advantage," Achor explores the idea that happiness is not merely the result of success but a precursor to it. He argues that when we are happier, our brains function better, we are more motivated and productive, and we experience improved relationships and overall well-being.The book introduces seven principles, or "happiness habits," that can be applied in various aspects of life, including work, education, and personal relationships. These principles are:1. The Happiness Advantage: Achor explains how positive psychology and happiness can give individuals an edge in the workplace and improve their performance.2. The Fulcrum and the Lever: This principle focuses on changing our mindset and perception to create positive change and leverage our potential.3. The Tetris Effect: Drawing from the popular video game, Achor discusses how our thinking habits can influence our ability to spot opportunities and solutions in everyday situations.4. Falling Up: This principle explores resilience and the ability to bounce back from failures and setbacks, ultimately leading to personal growth and success.5. The Zorro Circle: Achor presents the idea of starting small and gradually expanding our goals and ambitions, allowing us to regain control and build momentum.6. The 20-Second Rule: Achor emphasizes the power of reducing barriers to positive habits by making them more accessible, taking advantage of "activation energy."7. Social Investment: This principle highlights the importance of social connections and positive relationships, demonstrating how they can contribute to happiness and success.Buy The Book on Amazon https://geni.us/HappyAdvantageGet the summary via Blinkist https://blinkist.o6eiov.net/YgzgMmBecome a Moonshot Member https://www.patreon.com/MoonshotsAchor shares scientific research, anecdotes, and practical strategies throughout the book to help individuals apply these principles in their lives and work environments. He aims to promote a positive mindset and provide readers with tools to cultivate happiness, ultimately leading to greater success and fulfillment.Overall, "The Happiness Advantage" serves as a guide for individuals seeking to harness the power of positive psychology to improve their well-being and achieve their goals.Buy The Book on Amazon https://geni.us/HappyAdvantageGet the summary via Blinkist https://blinkist.o6eiov.net/YgzgMmBecome a Moonshot Member https://www.patreon.com/Moonshots ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode, you're going to learn the 4 happiness habits that, based on research, are scientifically proven to make you happier in 21 days.Happiness is not only possible; it is an option for you.Our guest today is one of the most respected happiness researchers in the world. Shawn Achor is the author of 4 New York Times bestsellers and has created the largest happiness training program in the world. He is here to prove to you that happiness is not only possible but also an option for you.This conversation is packed with practical and proven tools that you can put to work in your life immediately. We will also dig deep into the research that supports everything that you are about to learn.Shawn goes deeper than he has ever gone in an interview, discussing his struggle with depression and how these 4 habits have helped him climb out of it.Get out your notebook because we are drilling into decades of psychological research that will ladder up to more meaning in your life.Today you'll learn:How to find happiness amidst pain and fearThe 4 simple habits that create more happinessWhat Shawn calls the ‘turning point' for his struggle with depressionHow to be happy even when you're lonely and the importance of connection and communityThe first step YOU need to take to living a happier, more meaningful lifeHappiness is not an emotion; it is a framework, and that framework is getting built today!Xo Mel In this episode you'll learn: 2:04: What is the definition of happiness?3:12: Where can you find happiness amidst pain and fear?10:41: What happens when you become fearful that you will never be happy again?12:53: Step #1 to claiming happiness is recognition. This is why.14:05: This is YOUR starting point for living a happier life.15:49: These 4 simple habits for 21 days will change your life.17:53: What kept Shawn going: the habits that pulled him out of a depression.21:22: Reminder: Happiness is a team sport.29:24: What loneliness actually is32:37: The importance of social connection and community35:14 The story we tell ourselves is how we navigate our lives.40:35: It's not the end of your story; the reminder I even needed45:47: Happiness is an option, not a choice.48:58: What Shawn learned in Flint, Michigan, about mindset and behavior51:52: The tools and takeaways you need to remember after this conversation Disclaimer

What is the greatest competitive advantage in modern economy?   Seems like a loaded question, doesn't it? But if you ask Shawn Achor, one of today's leading researchers in the field of positive psychology, the answer is very simple – happiness.   That's right… Turns out that starting with happiness might just be the key to unlocking your greatest competitive advantage, making you more productive, influential, and successful.   So, how do you unlock happiness before achieving your desired success? That's what we're unpacking not only in this episode of the Tom Ferry Podcast Experience, but also at this year's Success Summit! That's right…  I'm super excited to announce that Shawn will be our keynote speaker at the 20th anniversary Summit in Dallas, August 22-24!    On this episode, Shawn provides the perfect introduction by sharing with me two behavioral changes and one specific mindset shift that you need to make to open your life up to optimism and joy.   Watch, listen, and start these mental exercises now to fully prepare yourself for when you arrive in Dallas! If you don't have your ticket yet, grab it today.  

Original Air Date: February 17th, 2021Everything we do, every relationship we have, succeeds or fails based on our level of true spiritual connection with others. How do we get back on track when we find ourselves disconnected from people? In this episode of “Super Soul,” Oprah sits down with acclaimed spiritual teachers—including Jill Bolte Taylor, Dr. Maya Angelou, Sister Joan Chittister, Thich Nhat Hanh, Gary Zukav and Linda Francis, Meagan Good, Rob and Kristen Bell, President Jimmy Carter, Pastor Wintley Phipps, Brené Brown, Tracy Morgan, Phil Jackson, Shawn Achor, Gloria Steinem, Bryan Stevenson, Malala Yousafzai, and Elie Wiesel—to discover the steps we all can take to find creative ways to nurture the bonds of love and a connection with the people in our lives, and then gradually expanding that to the rest of the world. Interviews with these talented writers, speakers and thought leaders are excerpted from Oprah's Emmy Award-winning show “Super Soul Sunday.” You can also find this compilation and other insightful conversations in Oprah's best-selling book The Wisdom of Sundays. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watch Oprah's Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN 

In today's episode, Leah sits down with Shawn Achor, author and happiness researcher who is best known for his book, The Happiness Advantage, as they discuss how happiness is a choice we can make each day. They explore ways we can focus on the positive aspects of our lives, why being mindful of our circumstances matters, and how to change the way you think to be content in your day to day. Follow Leah on Linkedin Follow Shawn Achor on Linkedin

Original Airdate: February 3, 2021In this episode Oprah sits down with inspirational teachers, including Gary Zukav, Mastin Kipp, Paulo Coehlo, Sue Monk Kidd, Pastor Wintley Phipps, Nate Berkus, Diana Nyad, India.Arie, Janet Mock, Jack Canfield, Daniel Pink, Daniel Goleman, Shawn Achor, Jeff Weiner, Wes Moore, Shonda Rhimes and Devon Franklin to discuss how we can fulfill our purpose with meaning and discover our own authentic power leading to the highest and truest version of ourselves. Interviews with these talented writers, speakers and thought leaders are excerpted from Oprah's Emmy Award-winning show Super Soul Sunday. You can also find this compilation and other insightful conversations in Oprah's best-selling booksThe Wisdom of Sundays andThe Path Made Clear.

The connection between happiness and success is the topic with our guest, Shawn Achor, the best-selling author of “The Happiness Advantage” and “Big Potential: How Transforming the Pursuit of Success Raises Our Achievement, Happiness, and Well-Being”. You can learn more about Shawn on his website: http://www.shawnachor.com. (This is a repost of a previously aired episode with Shawn.) Thanks to our sponsor of this episode! --> Ritual: Ritual wants you to know that nutritional gaps in your diet shouldn't be ignored. Even if you try hard to eat the right things, most likely, you're still not getting all of the essential nutrients you need on a daily basis. 97% of women between the ages of 19 and 50 aren't getting enough Vitamin D from their diet, and 95% aren't getting their recommended daily intake of key Omega-3s. Chances are, you fall into one, or both, of those groups. Ritual's Essential for Women 18+ Multivitamin was formulated by exhaustive research to help fill nutrient gaps in the diets of women over the age of 18. Its nutrients help support brain, bone and blood health, in addition to providing antioxidant support. Go to www.ritual.com to read how Ritual challenged some of the top scientists to reimagine the daily multivitamin for women. The result is everything they think a multivitamin should be. Better health doesn't happen overnight, and right now Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first three months! Visit ritual.com/NTM and turn healthy habits into a Ritual. That's 10% off at ritual.com/NTM. Use promo code NTM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices