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What if cultivating joy in your homeschool could be as simple as saying "good morning" with intention or creating one silly family tradition? In this conversation with Amber Smith (mom of 10!), we're exploring how gratitude practices transform not just your homeschool, but your relationships with your kids and your ability to handle the overwhelming seasons.From speaking life over a strong-willed child to filling your own tank when you feel depleted, Amber shares honest, practical wisdom that will help you step back and see the beautiful life you're actually building.In this episode:✅How cultivating joy through simple habits like "good morning" changes your family atmosphere✅The power of speaking life over difficult children instead of defeat✅Why remembering where you've come from creates gratitude in overwhelming seasons✅Practical gift-giving traditions that build thankfulness (including a hilarious "most beautiful of women" story!)✅How to find community and fill your tank when you're running on emptyReady to practice gratitude with your family? Grab the FREE 30 Days of Gratitude Challenge hyperlink mentioned in this episode and join hundreds of families starting November 1st!Recommended Resources:30 Days of Gratitude ChallengeGrand Prize GiveawayThe Six Keys to Your Successful Homeschool Year: Self-paced Course & Guided Journal. Book available on AmazonIn Due Season CoursesAmber Smith Amber Smith and her chef husband of 28 years raised ten wild children in southern Iowa. Her desire to help homeschool parents avoid burnout and build their best lives with strong relationships led her to start blogging at 200 Fingers & Toes. That is where you can find the latest articles, product reviews, and new In Due Season Homeschool Podcast episodes.Show Notes:Why Gratitude Can Give You PeaceWe are talking about a topic that I really think can slow you down and move you to a little bit of peace and joy, and a chance to maybe take that coffee break, or a bathroom break, or whatever you need to just get some peace. We are talking about gratitude today.My friend Amber Smith is here, and she's gonna be able to just bless you in your homeschool and in your family.Amber: I really enjoy getting to share with you and connect with the audience, and I'm looking forward to this 30 Days of Gratitude. I feel like it's such a good and important season to remind moms to just kind of step back and evaluate and assess kind of where we're at, and bring back an attitude of gratitude so we can kind of go forward into the holiday season realigned.Y'all, I'm gonna tell you right now, if Amber can focus on gratitude, and she has 10 kids, she calls herself 200 Fingers and Toes, then any homeschool family, any family at all, can take a step back and not get into the pressure.Meet Amber Smith: Homeschool Courage LenderAmber: One of the reasons why I started the blog was because so many people were hesitant to homeschool, and thought they weren't capable or equipped, and didn't have enough of X, Y, or Z. Really the main reason that I started sharing my story was because I wanted to show people that anybody could homeschool.Really, the desire to homeschool was the most important thing. Beyond that, it's just skills that you could learn. I was a high school dropout, I was involuntarily homeschooled for my last two years of high school. I got a job and took some classes at the community college.Coming forward as a homeschooling mom, I really didn't have a view of homeschooling and kind of had to find my own way. I have a heart for moms who are jumping into homeschooling and discovering it for themselves, and kind of making a roadmap for themselves that makes the most sense.I call myself a homeschool courage lender. I want to lend the courage to moms who are starting, so that they can get that for themselves, and then take that and start building homeschool that really fits them and is personalized to their life and family.We have 10 kids. I have graduated 7, and I have the last 3 at home right now. I am kind of on the downward slide. We're all down to high schoolers, and it's a very exciting time at our house, because I get to see the fruits of that, and I get to see the fruits of all of our children's lives, and how homeschooling has provided them with some skills.Cultivating Joy Must Be PracticedYou have made a comment that gratitude must be cultivated, nurtured, and practiced. What does that really look like in a real family life, especially when you have 10 children, or you still have those 3 at home?Amber: I was thinking back, what were the things I had to reset my brain to imagine me back at the table with 7 children, 7 and under, starting our first day of homeschool. Even that just makes my heart just so excited to see it was just an idea at the time, and we weren't really confident about what it was going to look like long-term in the future.One of those things that I think is so important about practicing gratitude is kind of looking at where you've come from and looking at what you have accomplished so far. I think so many times, we get to this certain place, and there's so many obligations and so many things we need to do, but sometimes it's just to sit back and be like, hey, you know what? This was the struggle we started with this year, and we really have come a long way, and we really have overcome that challenge.We kind of do yearly evaluations, and we talk about the skills that we want to build with our kids, or maybe character things that we want to address. At the end of the year, we go back over that list, and we see what we wanted to work on at the beginning of the year.Some years we've missed the mark completely, and we just put that on the list for next year. But oftentimes, as we go back and look at the things that we've wanted to learn or establish with our family, we can see that, oh wow, actually, we did make a lot of groundwork.The Power of Simple Daily HabitsOne of the things as a homeschooling mom is your job is never done. Never. The dishes will always be there, laundry will always be there, school will always need to be done. Without a finish line, I think it's really important to set some artificial places where we can stop and kind of evaluate what we've done personally.Amber: With our kids, a few really small ways we've established gratitude—I think it was a quote from Little House on the Prairie, but Pa said, good morning is one of the best words. I deeply feel that. Good morning is probably the most important thing that we can say to each other every day.That's just a tiny habit that we've established. When you wake up in the morning, when you see that first person, we greet each other, and we say good morning, and we usually give each other a hug. We're a huge I love you family, so we obnoxiously say I love you in our house, and we say it to our friends, and we say it to people's parents.That's just a habit that we've created, because we do love each other, and we want to acknowledge that. Taking the time to acknowledge the people in the room, taking the time to stop and say hello and how are you—those are little things that sometimes we just think are niceties, but actually they're establishing a heart that looks at other people and sees them.That is so good. When you started, you were talking about homeschooling just keeps continuing, sometimes you need to take a stop and look at what's happened. It made me think of the word remember, and it's a word in the Bible that's used over and over.God was telling the Israelites, remember when I did this, and remember this. Now, whenever I see it, I use colors in my Bible. I put an orange rectangle around it, and it just pops out. That idea is used over and over in the Bible, and I think we do need to remember all the good things that God has done.I also like that you didn't say, we failed in this. You said, we missed the mark, and I was like, what a great way to say, okay, we missed the mark, but we're going to keep moving forward.Gift-Giving Traditions That Build GratitudeLet's sort of take that gratitude. We're in the holidays, the Thanksgiving holiday, which is all about thanks. How do you use gift-giving and your family traditions to build gratitude during the holidays?Amber: The first holiday I thought of, was we actually have a tradition for Valentine's Day. I buy a little cup, and I fill it with candy, and we put them all around the table, but I always put a card and pens. I make all of the children write a little note, so each person has their name on the card, and then all of the other kids go around the table and just write a little message to their siblings, just what they love about them.I just think it's just one of those times—we can create different opportunities. I just felt like Valentine's Day is about love, and so it was a great opportunity to tell our siblings what we love about each other.Now my oldest daughter's married, and my son-in-law came over for Valentine's Day, and he got a card with all of the things that the kids love about him. About a month later, I went to their house, and it's on the fridge. Those are actually really meaningful things.I'm a words of affirmation person, and so sometimes maybe our gifts and our love languages we can use to kind of bring out things in other people. You can create your own holidays, you don't have to wait.Definitely at Thanksgiving, it's busy, and so I really try to create some intentional opportunities that we don't bypass and forget. We try to just create some times where we sit together, because the holiday I host, it's 30 people plus at our house.When She Forgot to Actually Give ThanksI know we had one Thanksgiving where everybody left, and I thought, oh my gosh, we did no actual Thanksgiving things. We just ate. We ate, and we visited, we played games, and we moved on, and I just remember feeling like a check in my spirit that I don't want to do this again. I don't want to miss the opportunity of having gratitude and sharing with each other what we value about each other and what we're thankful for.So we try to set a time that we can say what we're grateful for. For me, Christmas is really busy, and so the same thing kind of happens. We host, we have family come in, it's just a swamped, crazy house over here.Amber: I bought—I can't remember who it was—but they had a Christmas tree fold-out book that just did an Advent every day, and it was an ornament that you got out of the little book, and you hung up, and it had a little card. I just thought, I just need a crutch. I need something to help me become grateful. I need something to help me practice gratitude.I love how the Lord had the Israelites build pillars, and build remembrances, and build things that they physically saw in front of them to help remind them of that moment, and to help them be grateful for what happened. When they passed the river, they had them put the pillar of stone so they would remember their crossing and remember what God did.I think it's very on task to say, let's use tools that we have in front of us to help us be in the front of our mind about gratitude. If you find a devotional—the She Reads Truth had some kids cards that had a little Advent plan all the way to Christmas.Finding a tool that helps you be intentional, I think, is a great way to just help you all focus. The kids loved it, so if the kids like it, they will make you do it, and I think that's a great way to have your kids involved, because they will make you remember.Kids will remind you. When I was at my daughter's last January, she just had a baby, and I had the other two. She was at the hospital longer than was expected for various reasons. I was going through this devotional that I had given the kids.By the end of the week, they come home with the baby on Friday or Saturday, and the little 3-year-old at the time, he's like, GG, Bible book, Bible book, Bible book, because every day we were doing this little devotional. Even a 3-year-old, they're like, we've been doing this for 4 days, so get us going.You said something I think is really important, and that is you need crutches. I think crutches are not bad. You don't feel like, I'm not good enough, so I've got to use this other stuff. That's why God's given us a lot of different gifts, to be able to be intentional. Sometimes we have to think ahead, and then we need to choose what might help us the best.The "Most Beautiful of Women" StoryLet's talk about self-care and taking care of ourselves. If moms are struggling to sort of take care of themselves, or to just feel grateful about what God's doing in their life, what would you suggest to them? I know some of them are overwhelmed and not appreciated, and they got a lot going on.Amber: First of all, I thought of a funny memory. I had a period of time where I am a words of affirmation mother, and I felt very empty in the gas tank. I had 7 little ones, and just a high-intensity need life. I just felt like I was not getting enough positive words fed back to me.So I made a rule that the oldest boys, whenever they answered me, they had to say, yes, mother, most beautiful of women.It was hilarious. It went on for a year. For a year, every time I said, boys, go do this, yes, mother, most beautiful of women. I tell you what, it was kind of a joke, but it filled my tank, and it made me—it just really did. It filled my heart.Sometimes a silly game—sometimes just take the stress and anxiety and horribleness out of it, and just try to be fun, and create some silly ways that you can maybe communicate things that you need to hear, or that your kid needs to hear.It was very funny, but it was at a really hard time in life for me, and I really needed positive words. It was such a great season that the kids answered me that way, and they would do it at church, they would do it at the store. It was very, very entertaining, and it just became a fun little habit. Sometimes you can be creative, and you can fill your own tank in ways that maybe just are silly and cute.Building Community That Fills Your TankAmber: I have a book, Six Keys to Your Homeschooling Success, and one of the chapters is about community, and building community. I really think that in seasons where we are the sole person at home with our kids, and carrying the responsibility of homeschooling, we need support.It's really, really important to find people that are maybe in your same life area, people that you can talk to, and people that can support you, and also people who can reflect back to you the same situations or what's going on.I have probably changed friends groups 3 times. My early friends who had kids that were my oldest kids' ages stopped having kids. Then we kind of outgrew those friendships, because then I had a whole bunch of little kids again, so we made some new friends.Each time that we have come to a place where I had a different set of needs, and I had a different set of situations that I was dealing with—when I moved to having high schoolers, our church had closed. We really forcibly lost our community because we were a very rural church, and so when it closed, all of those people lived 70 miles outside of our circle.I remember hitting a place where it was about a year that we didn't go to church because we were kind of in a place where we weren't sure where we wanted to go. I remember just telling my husband, I need people. I'm gonna find somewhere, because I have high schoolers, I am in the middle of just all of these things, and I need support.I think it's really good for us to kind of maybe evaluate and say, where do I need support? If that's joining a women's group, if that's getting involved in your church community, if that's joining a homeschool co-op, wherever it is that you can maybe find a place that fills your tank.Even if that's something outside. I started blogging and writing because that was one of the things I really wanted to do. I wanted to be a writer when I grow up. Working with other writers and bloggers—something that filled my tank so that then when I had to give out and homeschool and do all those things, I had some things that I looked forward to.In whatever capacity that is, looking at somewhere that fills your tank and can kind of give back to you, but I think in building community, it's one of the best places where you can get human interaction that feeds your soul and fills you up.I love that story with your kids. We should have fun together as a family. You do need to fill your tank. I also think sometimes when I write down things that I'm grateful for, that actually lowers my stress and gives me peace and joy, because it's like, get your mind off your problems and get it on to God.Laughing and having fun together—when you just have that really deep belly laugh, it just feels so good. Find ways to add some fun to your family, even if you're a really serious, somber person. Everyone needs to laugh as well.We do have different seasons of life. You might need to find some new people. You want to find people that will encourage you in your season of wherever you are right now.Speaking Life Over Strong-Willed ChildrenI know you also mentioned how gratitude changed your relationships with your kids. Is there anything that you could say about gratitude, about how maybe it changed your marriage, your relationships with your kids, or maybe even the way that you homeschooled?Amber: One of the ways that gratitude has really helped me in my relationship with my kids—I am not a controlling person, and I'm a pretty mellow, even-keeled person. I have some intensely control-oriented children. That can be a conflict, and it can be really hard.There are personality things that we have to resolve as homeschooling mothers that can feel all-consuming, and can feel really difficult. I remember going through a really difficult time with my oldest daughter. It was hard, and her personality is very different than mine, and it can feel personal.When you're dealing with a child who just doesn't think like you think, and maybe challenges you and your parenting, it can feel like they're out to hurt you. That's just because our mother hearts are tender. We want to love our kids, we want to do best by them, and so when things are hard, that can be really difficult.I remember going to my best friend, and I was just complaining. I just needed somebody to hear me. I remember she just kind of called me out, and said, hey, you know what? I'm hearing the words that you're saying about your daughter, and what a brave, beautiful friend to say this. She just said, I think that you should really think about the words that you're speaking, and maybe look at that and see if you could speak life over your situation.For half a second, I was deeply offended, because your friend should hear you, and should hear your heart, and let you complain, but you know what? God bless that she loved me so much that she called my attention to that. I was being really negative, and in my negativity, I was being defeated about that situation. I was really giving up my power and claiming that I was powerless.In that check that she gave me, I really became intentional and started to speak life over my daughter. Even though she was very strong-willed, I just said, you know what? God made this child this strong-willed. That means that he has a purpose for her that is so great that she needs all of this tenacity to be able to accomplish that.If I destroy that, she will never be able to do what God has called her to do. My job as her mother and the person who's helping her hone these skills and talents is to help her use this power well. I started being like, I'm a partner with God in helping this child create her purpose.I just started to speak life over her, and I think that is gratitude. When we can look at a situation and step back and call out what is true and what is real, because we know who God created us to be, we know who God called our children to be, and speak life.That was just one of the ways, and that really was a turning point in our relationship. As I began speaking life over her, we went from screaming at each other in the living room. It was a hard season. Now, she's 25, and I will say that child is my best friend.All of her siblings are kind of shocked that we are so closely knit together, but we did the work. We worked really hard on our relationship, and really worked on being grateful and kind and forgiving and grace-filled to one another, even in difficult situations.Sometimes stepping outside of what you see and just shaping your view of your family, your view of your situation—sometimes husbands can be frustrating. They live in a different world, and they come home with different mindsets and different things that they've got on their mind, and so we can battle, but also we can step back, and we can be like, you know what, I'm so thankful for the things that my husband does so that I can be here in this place and in this position I am now. We're a team.I think gratitude kind of puts us back on the same level again and gives us a heart where, hey, we're equals in this place. Sometimes my husband and I will sit in bed at night, and we just talk about when we first met, or the funny things that brought us together. I think that's one of the ways that we practice gratitude, is by remembering all of the ways we've succeeded, and all of the hard things we've gone through.I think it's important in our relationships to remember the struggles and the difficulties and the overcoming, so that we can get back to this place where our hearts are knit together and we're on the same team.The Power of WordsWords are so important. Words can cut you down, but they can build you up. Too often, I can get really negative and start saying things, even about—I love my children, but they could do something that sort of grinds on me.I have a statistic—something like, kids hear 300-something negative words a day and 17 positive. That applies to probably our marriages, our kids. We need to—you don't do false positive words. You don't just say good things to say them. You need to speak truth to them and speak life.Words are so effective, and even if they aren't acting like it, you can speak the truth of who they are. Like, you're a strong-willed child. God's got things in her life that she's got to be strong. My mom would have told you I'm a strong-willed child, too, and my husband would say I was stubborn.Yet, that stubbornness can be used to be faithful for years and years and years, despite bad things going on in our family and our lives. Use even things that grind on you—speak life to them, and really focus on speaking truth, and building them up, and noticing. You gotta pay attention to when they're actually doing something that you can praise them for as well.The other word you used was forgiveness. We were talking about this at Bible study, because we were going through Ephesians 5 on husbands and wives. We need to forgive, and they're going to get on our nerves. Forgive and go on and let God take care of that. He's the only one that can change anyone.Six Keys to Homeschooling SuccessYou mentioned your book, Six Keys to Homeschooling Success. Can you tell people a little bit more about that, and where they could get it if they're interested?Amber: Actually, it started off as a course, and so I have a full course online that basically helps parents build their own roadmap, because I think so many people are trying to fit themselves into homeschooling, and trying to fit a model or the school.I think if we step back and really ask some deeper questions, we can personalize our homeschool to fit, A, our goals, but B, our kids' needs the best way. It started as a course, but then I thought, you know what, I need this to be accessible to people in a broader sense.We took it to Kindle KDP, and now it's available on Amazon as well. It's the 6 Keys to Your Successful Homeschool Year. I just wanted every parent to have access to ask the right questions before they start.It's just a course and a guided journal in the back, and it asks questions each week. As you answer those questions, you build a roadmap for you. I remember reading online, somebody asked the question, hey, I'm in a homeschool, what curriculum should I use?I just thought, that is a crazy question. Anybody who answers that question to you right now is doing you a disservice. There are a whole bunch of questions that we should ask before that, so that you know exactly what you want.I think if we could help parents ask better questions, then they know exactly what they're looking for, and I want people to start their homeschool year knowing exactly what they're looking for and what they want to accomplish.I have a ton of articles and things, 200 Fingers and Toes, because I had 200 fingers and toes to clean up after for a lot of years. One thing that people always remembered about me was that I had 10 kids, so I thought, I'm gonna capitalize on this.The blog is 200 Fingers and Toes, and there we have probably 300 articles that are reviews, devotionals, curriculum ideas, and just life situations that we've shared about what our homeschool looks like, and maybe problems that we've overcome. You can search by topic, you can search by questions. We've done graduations and college prep, and just lots of things that we've covered over all the years that we've been homeschooling. Just a resource to get information and answer questions.You make a good point, because you need to do what's best for your family, not the family next door. Amber has 10 kids. Maybe you live in downtown Chicago and have one kid in a high-rise. Your homeschool will definitely look different than Amber's.For you to say, what's the best third grade curriculum, you need to use some of these questions that Amber is providing for you, because you need to find out what's best for you, your children, your family in this season of time, and it may change.

Good communication starts with honesty—letting your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no builds the trust every relationship needs to thrive.

Tried everything for migraines - meds, diets, gadgets - but still struggling? You're not alone. Most women I work with feel like they've “done it all” when it comes to their migraines. From medications and Botox to elimination diets and gadgets, maybe you've found a little relief here and there, but nothing that truly lasts. It's not that you're not trying hard enough. It's that you've never had all three parts of your inflammation network addressed at the same time. That's the missing piece. In this episode, I'll walk you through my 3-step process for calming your inflammation network, decoding your genetics, and finally achieving lasting migraine freedom. What the inflammation network really is, and how it keeps your body stuck in survival mode. How to uncover the Six Keys of inflammation (electrolytes, nutrition, mindset, toxicity, circadian rhythm, movement). The hidden chronic drivers, like autoimmune issues, gut imbalances, hidden allergies, or medication overuse headaches, that keep your system in overdrive. How decoding your genetics reveals the way your body processes nutrients, balances hormones, and clears toxins. Why you may have tried one or two pieces of this puzzle before, but never had all three areas working together. Migraines don't persist because you're doing something wrong. They persist because you've only been tackling one slice of the puzzle. When we calm all three areas: Inducers, Chronic Drivers, and Genetics, the system quiets down.  And when the system quiets down? Migraines lose their grip.   Resources & Links Join me for a free live training: Why Every Pill, Diet, and Gadget Stops Working—And The #1 Root Cause No One Told You About

If you've ever felt stuck running the day-to-day while the future rushes past, this conversation is your permission slip to step outside the building and rethink how your company actually innovates. In this episode, I sit down with innovation strategist and author Alan Gregerman to challenge the way leaders pursue “new.” We unpack his upcoming book The Wisdom of Ignorance and the counterintuitive idea that breakthrough ideas often come from not being the expert. Alan shares why most companies confuse process improvement with innovation, how to unlock the genius in your teams (especially your newest hires), and six leadership habits that keep organizations relevant in a world that won't slow down. You'll leave with practical ways to fuel curiosity, test faster, and future-proof your business. Here are highlights: -Innovation ≠ Incrementalism: Alan draws a sharp line between improving what exists and pursuing big, valuable problems, urging CEOs to imagine their company five years out and backcast a path to get there. -The 99% Rule: Breakthroughs are rarely born on a whiteboard. 99% of new ideas build on something that already exists. Get your team out into the world (museums, neighborhoods, other industries) to borrow and remix smarter. -Six Keys to Relevance: Be purposeful, curious, humble, respectful, future-focused, and a bit paranoid. You're creating value while scanning for the competitor who might “eat your lunch.” -Use Fresh Eyes on Purpose: In onboarding, hand new hires a clipboard and ask them what you're doing well, where you're stuck, and what other industries are doing better—before you “teach” them your way. -Ship the Half-Bake (Responsibly): Stop waiting for perfection. Launch minimally viable ideas that deliver real value and let customers help you iterate your way to remarkable. About the guest: Alan Gregerman is an innovation strategist, author, and the President & Chief Innovation Officer of Venture Works. For more than two decades, he has helped companies of all sizes remain relevant in fast-changing markets by unlocking the “genius” in their people and organizations. Alan has been featured in over 250 outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, NPR, and CNN. He is the author of Lessons from the Sandbox, Surrounded by Geniuses, The Necessity of Strangers, and the forthcoming The Wisdom of Ignorance, a blueprint for leading breakthrough innovation. Based in the Washington, D.C. area, Alan works across industries and donates 20% of his time to small nonprofits, bringing the same tools and rigor he uses with corporate clients to missions that make the world better. Connect with Alan: Website: www.alangregerman.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-gregerman-a33b236/  Connect with Allison: Feedspot has named Disruptive CEO Nation as one of the Top 25 CEO Podcasts on the web, and it is ranked the number 6 CEO podcast to listen to in 2025! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/ceo_podcasts/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsummerschicago/  Website: https://www.disruptiveceonation.com/   #CEO #leadership #startup #founder #business #businesspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psalm 112:1-9, Isaiah 63:7-16, Ephesians 4:22-32, 5:1-2. Love is practical Chiara said, ‘Love the other person as yourself… Imagine how the world would be if the golden rule were put into practice not only between individuals, but also between ethnic groups, peoples and nations, if everyone *loved* the other country as their own

Psalm 112:1-9, Isaiah 63:7-16, Ephesians 4:22-32, 5:1-2. Love is practical Chiara said, ‘Love the other person as yourself… Imagine how the world would be if the golden rule were put into practice not only between individuals, but also between ethnic groups, peoples and nations, if everyone *loved* the other country as their own

In this continuing discussion from last week, Rev. Kasey Sees and Rev. Brian Williams are joined by Rev. Billy Chapman, the pastor of The Rock Church of Gastonia, North Carolina, and the Church Development Chairman of the Worldwide Pentecostal Fellowship. Today, they will be discussing the fourth, fifth, and sixth keys to soul winning: Convert, Copy, and Celebrate. Pastor Chapman can be reached at TheRockPastor@RocketMail.com.

Joining Rev Kasey Sees and Rev. Brian Williams, today, is Rev. Billy Chapman, the pastor of The Rock Church of Gastonia, North Carolina, and the Church Development Chairman of the Worldwide Pentecostal Fellowship. Today, they will be discussing the first three of six keys to soul winning: Connect, Consent, and Compel. In next week's episode they will discuss the fourth through sixth keys. Pastor Chapman can be reached at TheRockPastor@RocketMail.com.

In this conversation, Tommy Mello and Benji Carlson discuss the current state of the blue collar economy, emphasizing the bullish outlook for trades and the impact of AI as a growth enabler. They explore the talent shortage in the industry, the need to attract younger workers, and the importance of personal development and performance-based pay. The discussion highlights strategies for making trades appealing again and the necessity of evolving business practices to meet the demands of a changing workforce. 00:00 The Bullish Blue Collar Economy 04:31 AI as an Enabler for Growth 10:50 The Talent Shortage in the Trades 16:31 Making Trades Cool Again 32:08 Six Keys to Attracting Young Talent 38:56 The Importance of Personal Development 49:22 Implementing Performance-Based Pay 56:26 Identifying and Attracting Talent  

In this episode of The Business Coach Podcast, Mel McKibbin reveals the power of building a business that works without you. A former franchise owner turned business coach, Mel shares her personal journey—from buying a local gym to facing a cancer diagnosis that forced her to step back—and how she created a team strong enough to carry the business forward. She introduces the Six Keys to a Winning Team and explains how understanding DISC profiles and learning styles can completely transform team performance. If you've ever felt stuck in your business instead of leading on your business, this episode is your blueprint for creating real freedom and sustainable success.Coaching is more than a job, it's a calling. Discover how you can become a certified ActionCOACH and change lives, starting with your own. Get started by clicking here. https://lp.actioncoach.com/franchise-apply About Mel McKibbin:Mel McKibbin is a passionate business coach and former franchise owner with a mission to help entrepreneurs build profitable businesses that don't rely solely on them. With a background in learning and development and a real-world lesson in business resilience after a cancer diagnosis, Mel brings a deeply personal and practical approach to coaching. She specializes in team-building strategies like DISC profiling and the Six Keys to a Winning Team, empowering business owners to step back from operations and step into lasting impact.Learn more: https://actioncoach.au/find-a-coach/melanie-mckibbinAbout ActionCOACHActionCOACH is a global business coaching firm founded in 1993 by Brad Sugars. It offers coaching services to all types of businesses, providing guidance and support in various aspects of business management, including marketing, sales, finance, team building, and systems development. ActionCOACH operates through a network of trained business coaches who work directly with clients to help them achieve their business goals and overcome challenges. The company's vision is to "create world abundance through business re-education," aiming to empower entrepreneurs and business owners to build profitable enterprises that work without them. Learn more about ActionCOACH: https://www.actioncoach.com/Become A Coach: https://www.actioncoach.com/

In this episode, Nate and Daniel define what culture actually is (and isn't), explain why it's the most important thing most owners ignore, and share a short exercise you can do today to see where your company culture stands.This series is for owners who want a team that solves problems instead of creating them… and a studio where people love coming to work.- - - - -Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school:growyourmusicstudio.com/freeGet updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel:growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsIf the podcast has been helpful to you, leave a review here:growyourmusicstudio.com/7fmsReview*******SPONSOR - Piano Express from GroupLessons.comNow's the time of year to consider what programs you are going to be offering in your music studio this fall…And if you are looking for a program that will:Increase student retention…Increase the number of your beginners that become intermediate students…Help students go through their books faster (Proven! We did a study on this!)...Increase home practice time (Proven! We have years of data showing that this happens)And increase the profit in your studio (not just revenue)…… Then you need to head over to GroupLessons.com, sign up for a free demo, and we'll show you how hundreds of studios have easily started a new group program (sometimes in just a few weeks)... with little to no difficulty.You can even begin our owner training for free (download our shopping list, and look through our teacher guides and method).Click here for more information*******SPONSOR - Big Music GamesBig Music Games provides fun with a clear purpose. Ear training and music theory for students ages 4-14. Level up your student's ears & ignite their passion and motivation to practice with 15 levels of rhythm, melody, harmony and songwriting games. Join the tribe of teachers dedicated to improving the way the world educates the next generation of musicians. BigMusicGames.com/7FMS

At work, we often operate in transactional mode, almost always skipping the human side of communication. But if you want to build trust, boost performance, and create a culture of belonging for your teams, you need to let go of silence, stress, and surface-level interactions. The only way to make meaningful connections is intentionally embracing positive communication. However, it's easier said than done. That's why we partnered up with Dr. Julien Mirivel for the second time in this episode to explore the elements of positive communication so that you can lead and connect with your people more meaningfully.In Part 2 of this powerful episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Julien Mirivel returns to unpack the final three behaviors from his model of Positive Communication: Disclosing, Encouraging, and Listening. He explores how small acts, like sharing your own story, offering meaningful praise, or even opening your hand, can create deeper trust and connection at work.Things you will learn in this episode:• “Disclosing” as a reciprocal and deeply humanizing act• How “Encouraging” moves people from who they are to who they can become• How “Listening” helps transcend perceived differences especially for leaders• The three forms of support• Making Positive Communication a HabitThis is your playbook for building lasting connections. Don't miss it!If you've missed part 1 of our conversation, check it out here: https://podcast.happinesssquad.com/episode/how-to-lead-better-through-positive-communication-with-julien-mirivel-part-1Resources:✅• The Art of Positive Communication: https://positiveorgs.bus.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/Model-of-Positive-Communication-Copyright-Julien-C-Mirivel.pdf • The Six Keys to Positive Communication (article by Dr. Julien Mirivel): https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_six_keys_to_positive_communication • Dr. Julien Mirivel's website: https://www.julienmirivel.com/ • TEDx with Dr. Julien Mirivel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmmlA19WLgs • Unconditional Positive Regard by Carl Rogers: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK589708/ • The Electric Connection: Martin Buber's View on Authentic Human Relationships and the Divine: https://worldmindhub.tistory.com/1717 Books:✅• Positive Communication for Leaders by Alexander Lyon and Julien Mirivel: https://a.co/d/ahFgouG • The Art of Positive Communication by Julien Mirivel: https://a.co/d/24bwU1k• How to Smile by Thich Nhat Hanh: https://a.co/d/9AEZ2hJ • A Complaint Free World by Will Bowen: https://a.co/d/iMksSlT • Hardwired for Happiness by Ashish Kothari:

Too often, leaders think their biggest job is solving problems and driving results. But in the process, they unintentionally become task machines: skipping the “hello,” missing the human moments, and delivering feedback like checklists. That's a sure way to build a culture where people feel unseen, unappreciated, and disconnected.In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari and Dr. Julien Mirivel explore a new model of communication with small, intentional practices that help leaders strengthen relationships, elevate performance, and bring more humanity into the way work gets done.Dr. Julien C. Mirivel is a professor of applied communication at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, an author specializing in positive communication, and a professional speaker. He is the co-author of multiple books, including The Art of Positive Communication and Positive Communication for Leaders. Dr. Julien reveals in this episode how you can communicate more intentionally to build stronger relationships at work and in life.Things you will learn in this episode:• Redefining communication from exchanging information to building relationships• The six foundational behaviors of positive communication• How positive communication can create connection, trust, and performance at work• Why leaders must learn to see and reflect the effort behind the work—not just the outcome.• How to reframe tough conversations through curiosity and open-ended questions.This episode will leave you with practical tools and deep insights you can start using today to communicate with more humanity and impact. Tune in now!Resources:✅• The Art of Positive Communication: https://positiveorgs.bus.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/Model-of-Positive-Communication-Copyright-Julien-C-Mirivel.pdf • The Six Keys to Positive Communication (article by Dr. Julien Mirivel): https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_six_keys_to_positive_communication • Dr. Julien Mirivel's website: https://www.julienmirivel.com/ • TEDx with Dr. Julien Mirivel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmmlA19WLgs Books:✅• Positive Communication for Leaders by Alexander Lyon and Julien Mirivel: https://a.co/d/ahFgouG • The Art of Positive Communication by Julien Mirivel: https://a.co/d/24bwU1k • Hardwired for Happiness by Ashish Kothari: https://a.co/d/3uUuteQ

What does it take to thrive as a solopreneur and truly love the life you're building? Liz Steblay knows the answer—and she's sharing her wisdom from over 20 years of self-employment, coaching, and business-building. In this episode, Liz reveals how she fell into solopreneurship before the term even existed, the hard lessons she learned along the way, and the six essential keys to succeeding as a solopreneur.From navigating financial independence to finding your niche, Liz's advice is practical, inspiring, and a must-hear for anyone considering taking the leap from corporate America. Plus, she shares actionable tips on building momentum, staying confident, and creating a business you actually enjoy. Whether you're a seasoned solopreneur or just dreaming of making the jump, this episode is packed with golden nuggets to fuel your journey.Want to dive deeper? Head to 6keys.info to learn more about Liz and her book Succeeding as a Solopreneur: Six Keys to Taking the Leap, Winning Clients, and Building Wealth.

Steven Hayes returns to the podcast!If you're unfamiliar with his work, he is one of the most cited psychologists in the world, publishing 47 books and over 700 journal articles. In addition to his prolific publications, he's the originator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and has played a massive hand in developing the Psychological Flexibility Model. In this episode, we discuss the six processes of ACT, which compose the concept of psychological flexibility. Steven also comments on the current social narrative surrounding therapy and why it's misleading. Register here for an early bird discount to the Power and Strength Summit: https://www.powerandstrengthsummit.com/Follow Steven's work: https://stevenchayes.com/https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Steven-Hayes-5Follow me and get coaching:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/philosophicalweightlifting/Weightlifting House: code PHILWL for 10% off⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.weightliftinghouse.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Onyx: with code PHILWL for 10% off⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.onyxstraps.com/⁠

As the unprecedented Federal workforce downsizing continues, many Federal and Postal employees are considering retirement this year. But what if you are not prepared for it? The hard truth is that Federal Retirement is not easy, and if you make a mistake, it can cost you! That is why Elizabeth Inman is announcing a FREE online webinar entitled "The 7 Surprises of Federal Retirement."  Stay tuned for more information in the coming days... Elizabeth Inman and the FEBC Podcast is your trusted source for news and information that directly affects you... the Federal and Postal Employee. We share strategies to help you maximize your retirement benefits and equip you with the financial tools to build lasting security now, and well into retirement. If this sounds good to you, simply hit the subscribe button and click the bell icon to be sure you don't miss any critical updates. Looking for solutions to maximize your retirement income? Find out more by downloading my FREE book, The TSP Millionaire: The TSP Millionaire Book: https://febcnow.com/#formblock We have a complimentary Federal Retirement Survival Kit that we would like to send to you. Simply request your Survival Kit by calling (918) 396-5171. FEBC Online Resources: https://febcnow.com/resource-center The TSP Calculator: https://febcnow.com/tsp-millionaire-calculator What is my Risk Number? https://go.riskalyze.com/start-rq Free Download Resources from FEBC: The TSP Millionaire Book: https://febcnow.com/#formblock The TSP Risk-Guard Exec Summary: https://febcnow.com/riskguard-form Six Keys to Understanding the New TSP Mutual Fund Window: https://febcnow.com/landing-tsp-transition Get your 17-point Assessment for Federal Retirement: https://febcnow.com/17-point-assessment Subscribe today for more valuable information and FREE resources. Contact Us: Federal Employee Benefit Coordinators Website: www.FEBCnow.com Call FEBC Offices: (918) 396-5171

Welcome to Loan Officer Leadership, your #1 podcast for Loan Officers who are looking for structure and success. What does it take to consistently close 20+ loans a month? In this episode, your host, Steve Kyles sits down with Brittany who shares the six things that have helped her reach 21 closings this month, including the three must-do activities and the three habits to eliminate that make all the difference.  She breaks down how to:  Stay top of mind with agents to keep referrals flowing  Work past clients for repeat business and stronger relationships  Use CRM follow-up to ensure no opportunity slips through the cracks  Avoid the biggest productivity killers: pushing paper, working with the wrong people, and letting others control your time  If you want to close more loans without working more hours, this episode gives you the framework to make it happen.  Learn more about how we're helping Brittany close even more loans with less time at www.LoanOfficerSuccess.com. Don't forget to subscribe to the Loan Officer Leadership Podcast so you'll never miss an episode!

Welcome to Loan Officer Leadership, your #1 podcast for Loan Officers who are looking for structure and success. What does it take to consistently close 20+ loans a month? In this episode, your host, Steve Kyles sits down with Brittany who shares the six things that have helped her reach 21 closings this month, including the three must-do activities and the three habits to eliminate that make all the difference.  She breaks down how to:  Stay top of mind with agents to keep referrals flowing  Work past clients for repeat business and stronger relationships  Use CRM follow-up to ensure no opportunity slips through the cracks  Avoid the biggest productivity killers: pushing paper, working with the wrong people, and letting others control your time  If you want to close more loans without working more hours, this episode gives you the framework to make it happen.  Learn more about how we're helping Brittany close even more loans with less time at www.LoanOfficerSuccess.com. Don't forget to subscribe to the Loan Officer Leadership Podcast so you'll never miss an episode!

In today's episode of the Daily Mastermind, George Wright III discusses the importance of the power of intention for entrepreneurs looking to build authority and achieve success. Drawing on the principles of Dr. Wayne Dyer, George outlines six key strategies: shifting from forcing to allowing, clarity equals power, detaching from the how, vibrational alignment, acting as if, and trusting the process. This episode focuses on setting clear intentions, aligning thoughts and actions, and trusting the journey to attract success effortlessly. Join George as he delves into these principles to help you unleash your potential and create your best life.00:17 The Power of Intention01:21 Six Keys to Building Authority01:59 Shift from Forcing to Allowing03:17 Clarity Equals Power04:40 Detach from the How06:02 Vibrational Alignment07:10 Act As If08:22 Trust the Process09:09 Recap and Final ThoughtsThanks for listening. Please share this episode.I truly believe that its never too late to start creating the life you were meant to live.George WrightGo to Dailymastermind.com for more great tools, resources and community.Links to Dr. Wayne Dyer Content:1️⃣ Dr. Wayne Dyer's Official Website – The official archive of his work, books, and teachings on personal development, intention, and spirituality.2️⃣ Hay House (www.hayhouse.com) – Wayne Dyer's publisher, offering books, courses, and resources related to his work on intention, mindset, and success.

Welcome to 2025 Federal Employees! There's an unprecedented shakeup happening right now in real-time, and your career and retirement hang in the balance. There's lots of rumors flying, but not many solid facts. That's why you need to hear what Elizabeth Inman is saying in this episode. Elizabeth Inman is conducting a FREE online webinar to give you the information you need to know if the Voluntary Early Retirement (VERA) is for you: Understanding the Voluntary Early Retirement (VERA) Webinar: Watch now at: https://tinyurl.com/FEBC-VERA-WEBINAR Elizabeth Inman and the FEBC Podcast is your trusted source for news and information that directly affects you... the Federal and Postal Employee. We share strategies to help you maximize your retirement benefits and equip you with the financial tools to build lasting security now, and well into retirement. If this sounds good to you, simply hit the subscribe button and click the bell icon to be sure you don't miss any critical updates. Looking for solutions to maximize your retirement income? Find out more by downloading my FREE book, The TSP Millionaire:The TSP Millionaire Book: https://febcnow.com/#formblock We have a complimentary Federal Retirement Survival Kit that we would like to send to you. Simply request your Survival Kit by calling (833)693-3388.FEBC Online Resources: https://febcnow.com/resource-center The TSP Calculator: https://febcnow.com/tsp-millionaire-calculator What is my Risk Number? https://go.riskalyze.com/start-rq Free Download Resources from FEBC: The TSP Millionaire Book: https://febcnow.com/#formblock The TSP Risk-Guard Exec Summary: https://febcnow.com/riskguard-form Six Keys to Understanding the New TSP Mutual Fund Window: https://febcnow.com/landing-tsp-transition Get your 17-point Assessment for Federal Retirement: https://febcnow.com/17-point-assessment Subscribe today for more valuable information and FREE resources. Contact Us: Federal Employee Benefit Coordinators Website: www.FEBCnow.com Call FEBC Offices: (833) 693-3388

Welcome to 2025 Federal Employees! There's an unprecedented shakeup happening right now in real time, and your career and retirement hang in the balance. There's lots of rumors flying, but not many solid facts. That's why you need to hear what Elizabeth Inman is saying in this episode. This Thursday and Saturday, Elizabeth Inman is conducting a FREE online webinar to give you the information you need to know if the Voluntary Early Retirement (VERA) is for you: Understanding the Voluntary Early Retirement (VERA) Webinar: Register now at: https://www.tinyurl.com/veraforfeds Elizabeth Inman and the FEBC Podcast is your trusted source for news and information that directly affects you... the Federal and Postal Employee. We share strategies to help you maximize your retirement benefits and equip you with the financial tools to build lasting security now, and well into retirement. If this sounds good to you, simply hit the subscribe button and click the bell icon to be sure you don't miss any critical updates. Looking for solutions to maximize your retirement income? Find out more by downloading my FREE book, The TSP Millionaire: The TSP Millionaire Book: https://febcnow.com/#formblock We have a complimentary Federal Retirement Survival Kit that we would like to send to you. Simply request your Survival Kit by calling (918) 396-5171. FEBC Online Resources: https://febcnow.com/resource-center The TSP Calculator: https://febcnow.com/tsp-millionaire-calculator What is my Risk Number? https://go.riskalyze.com/start-rq Free Download Resources from FEBC: The TSP Millionaire Book: https://febcnow.com/#formblock The TSP Risk-Guard Exec Summary: https://febcnow.com/riskguard-form Six Keys to Understanding the New TSP Mutual Fund Window: https://febcnow.com/landing-tsp-transition Get your 17-point Assessment for Federal Retirement: https://febcnow.com/17-point-assessment Subscribe today for more valuable information and FREE resources. Contact Us: Federal Employee Benefit Coordinators Website: www.FEBCnow.com Call FEBC Offices: (918) 396-5171

Just as there are aspects of our physical health we can improve, there are ways we can improve our brain health. Many of these are quite simple and attainable. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Ted Witzig Jr. proposes six ways we achieve better brain health.  Show notes:    Six keys to better brain health:  Physical Exercise:  150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week. Muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days each week.    Food & Nutrition:  Mediterranean and MIND diets are brain and heart healthy.  Olive oil, nuts, salmon, leafy greens, vegetables, etc.  Cut out alcohol and smoking.    Medical Health:  Engage in regular, proactive check-ups/physicals with your healthcare provider.  Learn the medical history of your extended family.  Know your numbers.  Blood pressure  Blood sugar  Cholesterol  Weight    Sleep & Relaxation:  Sleep between 7-9 hours per night.  Deal with common sleep conditions such as insomnia and sleep apnea.    Mental Fitness:  Keep it logically sharp with activities such as crossword puzzles and Sudoku's.   Keep it artistically sharp with activities such as music and creativity.  Be a lifelong learner.    Social Interaction:  Stay connected with other people in relationships.   

What does it take to thrive as a solopreneur and truly love the life you're building? Liz Steblay knows the answer—and she's sharing her wisdom from over 20 years of self-employment, coaching, and business-building. In this episode, Liz reveals how she fell into solopreneurship before the term even existed, the hard lessons she learned along the way, and the six essential keys to succeeding as a solopreneur.From navigating financial independence to finding your niche, Liz's advice is practical, inspiring, and a must-hear for anyone considering taking the leap from corporate America. Plus, she shares actionable tips on building momentum, staying confident, and creating a business you actually enjoy. Whether you're a seasoned solopreneur or just dreaming of making the jump, this episode is packed with golden nuggets to fuel your journey.Want to dive deeper? Head to 6keys.info to learn more about Liz and her book Succeeding as a Solopreneur: Six Keys to Taking the Leap, Winning Clients, and Building Wealth.

If you're already struggling to stick to your resolutions or goals for the new year, you're in the right place. In this episode of 'Change Made Easy,' Paul shares practical advice on how to stick to your New Year's resolutions or any goal throughout the year. Check out MYBODYTUTOR nutrition coaching, and save on your first month by telling them Paul from Change Made Easy sent you! Key moments: 00:00 New Year's Resolutions: Why They Fail 02:10 The Reality of Goal Setting 03:08 The Six Keys to Sticking to Your Resolutions 07:10 Key 1: Stop Fantasizing About the Outcome 08:45 Key 2: Make a Step-by-Step Plan 09:55 Key 3: Make It Easy 11:31 Key 4: Focus on Addition, Not Subtraction 14:07 Key 5: Control Your External Environment 16:33 Key 6: Use a Commitment Device 18:20 Recap and Final Thoughts

If you're already struggling to stick to your resolutions or goals for the new year, you're in the right place. In this episode of 'Change Made Easy,' Paul shares practical advice on how to stick to your New Year's resolutions or any goal throughout the year. Check out MYBODYTUTOR nutrition coaching, and save on your first month by telling them Paul from Change Made Easy sent you! Key moments: 00:00 New Year's Resolutions: Why They Fail 02:10 The Reality of Goal Setting 03:08 The Six Keys to Sticking to Your Resolutions 07:10 Key 1: Stop Fantasizing About the Outcome 08:45 Key 2: Make a Step-by-Step Plan 09:55 Key 3: Make It Easy 11:31 Key 4: Focus on Addition, Not Subtraction 14:07 Key 5: Control Your External Environment 16:33 Key 6: Use a Commitment Device 18:20 Recap and Final Thoughts

Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart explore the power of consistency and share six key strategies to help you incorporate it into various aspects of life, including business, health, and family. From setting non-negotiable priorities and simplifying processes to celebrating micro wins and embracing imperfection, Chad and Bob provide insightful techniques for achieving your goals. Learn how to use accountability effectively and the importance of regular reflection and adjustment in maintaining consistency. Discover actionable tips that can transform your approach and make the next year your most successful yet. ---------- Connect with the hosts:
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The end of the year is rapidly approaching. What are some of the things that Federal and Postal employees need to consider regarding the Thrift Savings Plan? Find out now by downloading my FREE book, The TSP Millionaire: The TSP Millionaire Book: https://febcnow.com/#formblock Bonus: December is the month that most Federal and Postal employees choose to retire. Is this the month you should retire? How can you make sure that you are maximizing your retirement? There are so many questions that need to be answered, and we can help you create a Strategic Retirement Plan. We have a complimentary Federal Retirement Survival Kit that we would like to send to you. Simply request your Survival Kit by calling (918) 396-5171. FEBC Online Resources: https://febcnow.com/resource-center The TSP Calculator: https://febcnow.com/tsp-millionaire-calculator What is my Risk Number? https://go.riskalyze.com/start-rq Free Download Resources from FEBC: The TSP Millionaire Book: https://febcnow.com/#formblock The TSP Risk-Guard Exec Summary: https://febcnow.com/riskguard-form Six Keys to Understanding the New TSP Mutual Fund Window: https://febcnow.com/landing-tsp-transition Get your 17-point Assessment for Federal Retirement: https://febcnow.com/17-point-assessment Subscribe today for more valuable information and FREE resources. Contact Us: Federal Employee Benefit Coordinators Website: www.FEBCnow.com Call FEBC Offices: (918) 396-5171

EPISODE 187 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the 6 Keys of Soulful Healing. I talk with Michal Spiegelman, who discusses her  book "Becoming Soulful: Six Keys for Profound Transformation in Your Therapy, Coaching, or Healing Practice." Michal, a certified professional life coach and spiritual mentor, introduces the "soulful healer method," which integrates self-care and soul care to bring about profound transformations. Emphasizing the importance of listening to both body and soul to address trauma and enhance vitality, she outlines six keys for transformation: empowerment, spirituality, authenticity, inner wisdom, vitality, and embodiment. Michal founded Beacons of Change, a transformative platform dedicated to guiding women and healing professionals toward a soul-fueled life.  Certified professional life coach, Reiki master, spiritual mentor, medical intuitive,  social worker, author and creator of the Soulful Healer Method for Profound Transformation, Michal empowers a diverse community of individuals to find their authentic voice.  Episode Timeline: 0:01 Introduction to Michal and her work 4:49 Mikhail's Journey and the Soulful Healer Method 8:28 Defining Soul Care and Self Care 12:44 Exploring the Six Keys of Becoming Soulful 24:02 The Importance of Embodiment, Balancing Medical Advice with Inner Wisdom Action Steps: Schedule a  Complimentary Live Younger Longer Discovery Call with Dr. Gillian Lockitch  Join the GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger About Michal Spiegelman https://www.beaconsofchange.com/ https://www.instagram.com/michal.spiegelman/ https://www.facebook.com/BeaconsOfChangeCommunity https://www.linkedin.com/in/michalspiegelman/  

This clip from Episode 122 of The DYOJO Podcast introduces six keys to success for construction project managers. The discussion emphasizes the importance in completing tasks on scope, budget, and schedule. The video highlights the multifaceted role of project management. Key milestones for success include delivering the agreed-upon scope, meeting the client timeline, providing quality controls, and maintaining a safe, orderly worksite. Project managers play a critical role in achieving client satisfaction and profitability which are crucial for business continuity. Thursdays are for The DYOJO Podcast - helping contractors shorten their DANG learning curve. Join host Jon Isaacson as we explore contractor stories, experiences, and best practices to help listeners thrive in the skilled trades. Thank you to our advertiser - The Spring Experience - a must attend event for cleaning and restoration professionals. Join us in Punta Gorda, Florida April 8 - 10, 2025. For more information go to ExperienceTheEvents.com.

The end of the year is here. December is the month that most Federal and Postal employees choose to retire. Is this the month you should retire? How can you make sure that you are maximizing your retirement?  There are so many questions that need to be answered, and we can help you create a Strategic Retirement Plan. We have a complimentary Federal Retirement Survival Kit that we would like to send to you. Simply request your Survival Kit by calling (918) 396-5171. FEBC Online Resources: https://febcnow.com/resource-center The TSP Calculator: https://febcnow.com/tsp-millionaire-calculator What is my Risk Number? https://go.riskalyze.com/start-rq Free Download Resources from FEBC: The TSP Millionaire Book: https://febcnow.com/#formblock The TSP Risk-Guard Exec Summary: https://febcnow.com/riskguard-form Six Keys to Understanding the New TSP Mutual Fund Window: https://febcnow.com/landing-tsp-transition Get your 17-point Assessment for Federal Retirement: https://febcnow.com/17-point-assessment Subscribe today for more valuable information and FREE resources. Contact Us: Federal Employee Benefit Coordinators Website: www.FEBCnow.com Call FEBC Offices: (918) 396-5171

Entrepreneurs and small business owners often face a unique blend of challenges and opportunities, where the stakes are high and the journey is filled with both excitement and uncertainty. But what if there was a set of practices or habits that could guide you towards consistent growth and success? On this episode of we explore just that. My guest is NY Times best-selling author, the CEO and co-founder of Keap, Clate Mask. Keap, the leader in small business automation software, is an 8-time Inc 5000 winner and is widely used by savvy small businesses to grow with automation. Clate's passion is helping small businesses conquer the chaos and grow their business using the Six Keys to Success. When Clate isn't serving entrepreneurs and building Keap, he loves to spend time with his wife, Charisse, their six kids, and their grandkids. He also loves playing golf and watching sports, with serious passion for the Arizona pro sports teams. He is intimately familiar with the balancing act of entrepreneurs, which is what drove him to discover and teach the Six Keys. Because success as an entrepreneur means having a great business and a great life. In our discussion, you don't just get a list of to-dos from Clate; you get a roadmap for creating a more organized, strategic, and inspired approach to your business and life. Habit-forming and consistency are key, but it's the strategic planning and leadership components Clate shares that truly set this episode apart. Automated processes in customer interactions are discussed not as a way to strip away personal touch but to enhance efficiency while maintaining genuine connection. For more insights and practical tips, make sure to listen to this engaging and enlightening episode. Clate's wisdom and actionable advice are simply too valuable to miss. Links Mentioned: Conquer the Chaos Book: https://conquerthechaosbook.com/ Keap Playbook: https://www.keap.com/playbook

Karl Mecklenburg, former Denver Broncos captain and All-Pro linebacker, defied the odds as a college walk-on and 12th-round draft pick to become one of the NFL's most versatile players. With six Pro Bowl appearances, three Super Bowl appearances, and an induction into the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame, Karl's career exemplifies resilience, determination, and leadership. Today, as a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), Karl shares his inspiring "Six Keys to Success," blending humor, motivation, and actionable strategies for achieving goals in sports, business, and life.SHOW SUMMARYIn this Selling from the Heart podcast episode, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy sit down with NFL legend Karl Mecklenburg to explore his "Six Keys to Success" and their application to sales and leadership. Karl discusses preparation, decisiveness, authenticity, resilience, forgiveness, and goal setting as fundamental principles for achieving success. Drawing on his experiences on the football field and in life, Karl shares practical advice for sales professionals to overcome challenges, build trust, and pursue their goals with purpose and integrity.KEY TAKEAWAYSPreparation is Key: Success in both sales and sports hinges on preparation. Take the time to thoroughly prepare for meetings, calls, and opportunities.Be Decisive: Quick, well-informed decisions can create momentum and change outcomes.Authenticity Matters: Genuine connections build trust and relationships. Inauthenticity can quickly damage rapport.Resilience in the Face of Challenges: Embrace obstacles as opportunities for growth. High pain tolerance and persistence are necessary for long-term success.Forgiveness is Essential: Letting go of past mistakes—both yours and others'—is crucial for moving forward.Goal-Driven Success: Set actionable short-term goals that align with your long-term vision to maintain focus and motivation.QUOTES TO REMEMBER"Preparation allows you to be decisive." — Karl Mecklenburg"Success is not just the game; it's the preparation before the game." — Karl Mecklenburg"Success is overcoming obstacles on the way to your dreams." — Karl Mecklenburg"You should run into obstacles; otherwise, you're not pushing hard enough." — Karl Mecklenburg"If you can't admit there's an issue, there is no way to move forward." — Karl MecklenburgFOLLOW THE CONVERSATION:Connect with Karl MecklenburgKarl's Mecklenburg's LinkedIn.Connect with Larry and DarrellDarrell Amy's LinkedInLarry Levine's LinkedInSelling from the Heart websiteADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Order Larry Levine's book, Selling in a Post-Trust World:Get it on Barnes & Noble and access exclusive content!SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL!Stay updated with the latest episodes and leadership tips: Selling from the Heart YouTubeGet Your Daily Dose of Inspiration:Click Here for Your Daily Dose

There's just a few days left to make your final choices for Open Season 2024. In this episode, Elizabeth discusses the challenges and changes that have just happened to your health benefits via the new Postal Service Health Benefits Program. Our goal is to inform and educate you as best we can but it's been a rough couple of weeks. But be encouraged, there's still time to get the information you need to make the best decision for you and your family. We can help. If you are unsure about what you need to do during this Open Season, we have good news for you. Elizabeth Inman and her team of benefit coordinators is ready to help you. We also have a complimentary Federal Retirement Survival Kit that we would like to send to you. Simply request your Survival Kit by calling (918) 396-5171. FEBC Online Resources: https://febcnow.com/resource-center The TSP Calculator: https://febcnow.com/tsp-millionaire-calculator What is my Risk Number? https://go.riskalyze.com/start-rq Free Download Resources from FEBC: The TSP Millionaire Book: https://febcnow.com/#formblock The TSP Risk-Guard Exec Summary: https://febcnow.com/riskguard-form Six Keys to Understanding the New TSP Mutual Fund Window: https://febcnow.com/landing-tsp-transition Get your 17-point Assessment for Federal Retirement: https://febcnow.com/17-point-assessment Subscribe today for more valuable information and FREE resources. Contact Us: Federal Employee Benefit Coordinators Website: www.FEBCnow.com Call FEBC Offices: (918) 396-5171

In this episode of TWC Talks Podcast, Taylor Welch and Mike Walker delve into strategies for achieving a fulfilling life. They highlight the importance of confronting terrifying challenges, adhering to the 80/20 rule for positive thinking, and refusing to dwell on the past. The discussion also covers the significance of being selective about inputs, producing more than consuming, and guarding critical time gateways. Through compelling anecdotes about historical figures and personal experiences.Enjoy the episode and check the links below for more info & ResourcesGet an inside look at how to get involved with The Wealthy Consultanthttps://wealthyconsultant.com/Our Monthly Printed Memos - Free Trialhttps://consultingmemo.com/optin-568134011666363883437See our Portfolio of Brands https://welchequities.com/OVERVIEW: (00:00) Embracing Challenges(01:09) 6 Keys to a Happy Life(05:38) 80/20 Thinking: Focus on Your Vision(12:31) Refuse to Look Backwards(16:00) Be Unreasonable About Your Inputs(19:0) Flip the Ratio of Consumption to Production(22:47) Guard the Gateways: Maximizing Productivity(26:08) Conclusion: Recap and Final Thoughts

In Season 5 Episode 7 of the FM Podcast, we continue the conversation of how to advocate for healthy marital sexuality. Last episode we addressed the first two biblical purposes of marital sex: Procreation and Partnership. In this episode we touch on the biblical purposes of:Pleasure - God purposely created sex for pleasure and not just progeny through procreation.Praise - Sexual intimacy in marriage, when rightly understood, becomes an act of worship - not of one another - but of the gracious goodness of God.Picture - Sexual intimacy, between one man and one women in marriage, is designed to be a picture of the union of Jesus Christ and His Bride, the Church.Mentioned in this episode:Scripture: Proverbs 5:18-19, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Ephesians 5:32FM Podcast Season 2 - Six Keys to Better Sex in Marriage (check this out for a deeper dive into this conversation of healthy biblical sexuality)Visit www.lakewoodlife.org/local-missions/ and scroll down to Disaster Relief to inquire of ways to help with Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

One of the ways to rekindle romance in marriage is to advocate for healthy marital sexuality. What is your present view of sex in your marriage? As a result of the way our culture and society portrays sex, we may bring into marriage a lot of false and distorted views of sexuality. In this episode we will lay down a rudimentary biblical purpose for sexuality and how it ties into the romantic side of rekindling romance. Mentioned in this episode:Season 2 of the podcast - Six Keys to Better Sex in Marriage Scripture: Genesis 1:28, Genesis 2:24-25, 1 Corinthians 6:15-20

Business transformation is about the metamorphosis of your enterprise in response to the ever-evolving market landscape.  But let's establish a shared understanding: it's about creating new value, unlocking opportunities for growth, driving efficiency, and doing so in a world where change is the only constant.

Psalm 112:1-10, Isaiah 63:1-65:16, Ephesians 4:17-5:7. Love is practical Chiara said, ‘Love the other person as yourself… Imagine how the world would be if the golden rule were put into practice not only between individuals, but also between ethnic groups, peoples and nations, if everyone *loved* the other country as their own

Psalm 112:1-9, Isaiah 63:7-16, Ephesians 4:22-32, 5:1-2. Love is practical Chiara said, ‘Love the other person as yourself… Imagine how the world would be if the golden rule were put into practice not only between individuals, but also between ethnic groups, peoples and nations, if everyone *loved* the other country as their own

Psalm 112:1-9, Isaiah 63:7-16, Ephesians 4:22-32, 5:1-2. Love is practical Chiara said, ‘Love the other person as yourself… Imagine how the world would be if the golden rule were put into practice not only between individuals, but also between ethnic groups, peoples and nations, if everyone *loved* the other country as their own

In this special episode of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith interviews Rusty Komori, the celebrated former tennis coach of Punahou School, who led his team to 22 consecutive state championships.Rusty shares insights from his latest book, Superior, focusing on how leaders can foster a superior culture of excellence in teams, organizations, and communities. From the Three Cs of Leadership—Choices, Communication, and Culture—to the Six Keys of Peak Performance, Rusty reveals actionable steps to help leaders unlock their true potential and influence positive change. Discover how you can lead with a superior mindset and inspire success, not only in yourself but also in those around you.

In this message, Pastor Rick teaches why growing more like Jesus will lead you to become a more peaceful person.

Have we lost a sense of playfulness in our work … and could we get it back?In museums for children, why does “analog usually beat digital?” What's a “climbing structure”? What are design metaphors, and why should planners beware of them? How can exhibition teams better empathize with one another's fears and concerns? Why should a museum professional or designer “hyper-specialize”?Jonathan Goldstein and Kyle Talbott (Principals, Skyhouse Studio) join host Jonathan Alger (Managing Partner, C&G Partners) to discuss “Six Keys for Unlocking Your Most Playful, Creative Work.”Along the way: ancient trees, vacuum tubes, and Easter eggs.Talking Points:1. Finish Every Sketch2. Beware of Design Metaphors3. Design as if You're Going to Build It4. Demonstrate Empathy Through Disruption5. Analog Usually Beats Digital6. Hyper-SpecializeHow to Listen:Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-the-museum/id1674901311  Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/6oP4QJR7yxv7Rs7VqIpI1G  Everywherehttps://makingthemuseum.transistor.fm/  Guest Bios:As a child, Jonathan Goldstein accidentally built a 2-story treehouse surrounded by a thicket of poison ivy. Never deterred by a project's audaciousness (or the limitations of his botanical knowledge), Jonathan designs climbing structures to conjure adventure and perceived risk—the stuff of childhood memories. Prior to his architectural studies, Jonathan's earlier career as a junior high school history teacher prepared him for what would be his quest: To awaken people's senses and engage their innate curiosities. His specialization in climbing structure design is born from a desire to make special places for families to share uncommon, joyous experiences. Jonathan is the founder and design principal of SKYHOUSE Studio.Kyle Talbott is Design Principal at SKYHOUSE Studio. He is obsessed with designing complex three-dimensional labyrinths that challenge the mind and body. He uses cutting-edge parametric modeling software to sculpt weird, organic structures inspired by everything from a craggy mountainside to an osprey nest. Kyle sees the world as a complex, orderly whole, and his climber designs embody the harmony of natural and technological things. He is also a passionate educator who is an Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. In all his work, Kyle helps people cultivate a growth mindset and a heroic spirit through inquisitive play.About MtM:Making the Museum is hosted (podcast) and written (newsletter) by Jonathan Alger. This podcast is a project of C&G Partners | Design for Culture. Learn about the firm's creative work at: https://www.cgpartnersllc.com Show Links:Skyhousehttps://skyhousestudio.org/ SKYHOUSE Studio is a service of the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus Jonathan Goldstein Email: jonathan@skyhousestudio.org LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-goldstein-49856b2a Kyle TalbottEmail for Kyle: kyle@skyhousestudio.org LinkedIn for Kyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-talbott-9b17b325/ MtM Show Contact:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/contact  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanalger  alger@cgpartnersllc.com  https://www.cgpartnersllc.com  Newsletter:Liked the show? Try the newsletter. Making the Museum is also a one-minute email, three times a week, on exhibition planning and design for museum leaders, exhibition teams and visitor experience professionals. (And the best way to find out first about new episodes of the podcast.)Subscribe here: https://www.makingthemuseum.com 

In this message series, Pastor Rick teaches how peace in your relationships is a result of exercising wisdom. Discover how to plant seeds of peace with the six behaviors common among wise people. In this message, Pastor Rick teaches why growing more like Jesus will lead you to become a more peaceful person. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

People often use manipulative tools and tricks to get what they want from relationships, but those strategies are actually counter-productive. Listen in as Pastor Rick explains what the strategies are and why they fail.

Kerry Lutz and Grace Vandecruze discussed the concept of adversity and its transformative power. Grace shared her personal experiences of overcoming adversity, including losing her family home to flames and climbing Mount Elbrus. The conversation also touched on the importance of resilience, determination, and courage in achieving success, both in personal and professional contexts. Grace also discussed her approach to client relationships in the insurance industry, emphasizing the importance of financial security and empowerment, and the need to address childhood money memories. Finally, the conversation ended with Kerry expressing his admiration for Grace's journey and plans to read her book, "Homeless to Millionaire, Six Keys to Uplift Your Financial Abundance." Find Grace here: graceglobalcapital.com  Get her book here: financialabundancewithgrace.com Find Kerry here: FSN and here: inflation.cafe

Choosing the right POD company for your business is daunting - How can you be sure the company you choose is going to serve you and more importantly, your customers? In this episode, Kerry is giving you six things to look for in a print on demand partner, so you can be confident in who you choose! Let's go! #printondemandplaybook LINKS: Check out Kerry's print on demand review and comparison videos on his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/kerryegeler. THANK YOU FOR SUBSCRIBING .. AND YOU CAN DO MORE! Here's how you can make a huge difference: Leave us a review on Apple Podcast Share your favorite episodes with others Repost this episode to your social media Tag us in your posts with #printondemandplaybook Invest in yourself and you'll never lose. Have questions? Please send us an email at support@6figurefounder.com FOLLOW: Adrian:- Instagram: @ecomlegendsacademy- TikTok: @adrianvonarx- YouTube: @adrian.vonarx Kerry:- Instagram: @kerryegeler- YouTube: @kerryegeler

Learn about the six keys to data science success as host Jon Krohn welcomes back Kirill Eremenko, the mastermind behind SuperDataScience. Kirill shares his top insights on data science careers, from building strong portfolios to leveraging mentors and hands-on labs. With over 2.7 million students, his advice is a must-hear for aspiring and experienced data scientists alike. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/786 Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Visit passionfroot.me/superdatascience for sponsorship information.

Ready to conquer the chaos and Happy Hustle your way to a life you love? In this episode of the Happy Hustle Podcast, I chat with Clate Mask, the CEO and co-founder of Keap, a New York Times bestselling author, and an absolute wizard when it comes to conquering chaos in both personal and professional realms. Clate dives deep into his passion for helping small businesses not only survive but thrive. We're talking about the six keys to success that he reveals in his book, "Conquer the Chaos." And let me tell you, it's not just theory—Keap, the automation software he's built, has helped over 25,000 businesses and 100,000 users individually! We also discuss how to maintain that ever-elusive balance in life, the role of mindset, and the game-changing power of systems and processes in reducing chaos. So, whether you're knee-deep in entrepreneurship or just looking for ways to level up your life, this episode is packed with insights and actionable tips. Tune in now and stick around till the end for that golden opportunity Clate is generously sharing!In this episode, you will learn: 03:00 Motivation for Writing the Book08:57 The Six Keys to Conquer Chaos09:34 Defining Success and Freedom16:20 Starting with a Clear Life Vision19:09 The Importance of Striving for Balance22:41 The Chaos in Business and the Need for Systems25:28 The Challenge of Implementing Systems29:53 The Role of Processes in Conquering Chaos33:09 The Growth and Freedom Summit36:50 The Tragic Consequences of Ignoring Chaos38:04 The Importance of a Morning Routine40:00 The Value of Money and Faith in EntrepreneurshipWhat does Happy Hustlin mean to you? Clate says it really is that balanced growth like you're growing you're getting better It's not you're not sitting back like you're getting better in every way every area of your life balanced growth in business and personal life that produces freedom.Connect with Clatehttps://www.instagram.com/clatemask3/https://www.linkedin.com/in/clatemask/ Find Clate on his website: keap.comConnect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/cary__jack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, The Happy Hustle, 10 Alignments to Avoid Burnout & Achieve Blissful Balance (https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book)Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course (https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/)Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure (https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/)“It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode sponsor BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough (https://magbreakthrough.com/vip?gl=65132c943f5d60f00f8b4567&coupon=hustle)This stuff is a game-changer! Magnesium Breakthrough packs all 7 forms of magnesium, designed to support stress management, promote muscle relaxation, regulate the nervous system, control stress hormones, boost brain function, increase energy, and enhance sleep.I take 2 capsules before bedtime, and it's been a game-changer for me. The best part is, BIOptimizers offer a risk-free 365-day money-back guarantee. No results, no problem – they'll refund you, no questions asked. It's a win-win!Head over to magnesiumbreakthrough.com/hustle and use code "hustle" for an exclusive 10% discount on any order. Plus, for a limited time, you'll score some special gifts with your purchase.BELAY Solutions (https://resources.belaysolutions.com/happyhustle?utm_campaign=The%20Happy%20Hustle&utm_source=email&utm_medium=Email%20Newsletter%20-%20D2E&utm_content=HH%20Native%20Ad%201)BELAY is a flexible staffing solution that helps busy leaders find the right help. Their bench of exceptional U.S.-based Virtual Assistants can handle the tedious tasks you no longer have time to accomplish.My experience with BELAY has been a game-changer for my business. They have a talented team of VAs, Bookkeepers, and Social Media Managers that I'm sure can help you and your business. To learn more about how to delegate, download a free copy of BELAY's ebook, Delegate to Elevate, to get back to what you do best with BELAY! (https://resources.belaysolutions.com/happyhustle?utm_campaign=The%20Happy%20Hustle&utm_source=email&utm_medium=Email%20Newsletter%20-%20D2E&utm_content=HH%20Native%20Ad%201)