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Have you ever said you would do something and almost immediately wished you hadn't agreed to it? Maybe you didn't want to disappoint someone or seem selfish, but that reluctant yes left you overwhelmed, resentful, or without enough energy for what really mattered. When boundaries are missing, the effects can spill into every part of life—from work and home to friendships and familyIn this episode, Sandy and Lanée get honest about why boundaries can be so uncomfortable, how to be firm without being unkind, and what Jesus can teach us about protecting our time, peace, and purpose. They also share some real-life boundary wins…and a few lessons learned the hard way.If you've been carrying responsibilities, expectations, or problems that may not be yours to carry, this conversation is for you. Listen now…and share it with someone who needs the reminder that being kind doesn't mean saying yes to everything!Send us Fan MailFor more info on IMAGINE YOURSELF,  visit imagineyourselfpodcast.com. You'll find blogs, inspirational quotes and of course our podcasts!Join the conversation  on our  FACEBOOK, or INSTAGRAM pages.  Email at imagineyourselfpodcast@gmail.com Thanks for being  part of the Imagine Yourself Family! Follow or subscribe so you don't miss an episode! "Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!

The Lindsay Clancy murder case absorbs the nation – and we go through all the facts, and all the dumbest hot takes; we discuss the untimely death of Hayden Panettiere; and we tell the tragic tale of Bumble, a dating app predicated on denying everything we know about both women and men. Ep. 2488 Listen to the latest episode of "That's So Criminal" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and DailyWire: https://www.dailywire.com/show/thats-so-criminal - - - Today's Sponsors: Golden Crest Metals - Right now GoldenCrest metails will send you a free investor kit, a free portfolio review, and up to $25,000 in free silver on qualifying purchases. Text BEN to METALS—that's 638257—go to https://GoldenCrestMetals.com/Ben, or call (888) 429-3999 Helix Sleep - Go to https://helixsleep.com/ben for 20% off sitewide, exclusively for listeners of this show. Boll & Branch - Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order + free shipping at https://BollAndBranch.com/ben with code ben. - - - DailyWire+ Become a Daily Wire Member and watch all of our content ad-free: https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe

Treating your team like family feels warm and caring, but it might be working against your leadership and having a negative impact on the business.A family relationship and a business relationship serve two very different purposes, and in a business, when the boundaries are blurred, accountability gets harder, standards slip, and you start making exceptions you'd never normally allow. In today's episode, I walk through five practical shifts that replace the family myth with something stronger, a team built on genuine care and clear standards. You'll come away with a better way to handle the conversations you've been avoiding, and a level of clarity that serves everyone in the business.IN THIS EPISODE:Why family belonging is unconditional, while team membership comes with real expectationsHow holding people accountable is one of the most caring things you can doThe difference between supporting your team and carrying every problem in their livesWhy blurred boundaries between friend and employer make hard conversations even harderA better metaphor than family for building loyalty, trust and belongingEPISODE TIMESTAMPS[00:00] Introduction[01:15] Why calling your team family can create serious problems[02:31] Families and businesses exist for completely different reasons[02:42] Word from our sponsor: Zenoti[04:46] The unconditional nature of family versus the realities of a team[06:34] Why caring about people does not mean avoiding accountability[07:57] The hidden cost of protecting one person from feedback[08:53] You are not responsible for fixing everyone's problems[10:03] How the family mindset creates a one-sided psychological contract[11:26] Why blurred boundaries make leadership so much harder[17:33] Recap: five things to remember about your team[18:58] Where to find the free salon management checklistWant MORE to help you GROW?➡️ Zenoti – all-in-one salon management platform with AI-powered client communications and automation. GMSB listeners get 50% off their first three months – Find out more

Do you say yes before you've even decided you mean it? In this episode, Aja Diack explores the automatic yes, why saying no can feel emotionally unsafe, and the difference between generosity and people-pleasing. You'll learn how to pause before answering, recognize what your body is telling you, check your true capacity, set a boundary without overexplaining, and manage the guilt or discomfort that may follow. In this episode: • Why "no" can stop feeling emotionally safe • How your body responds before an automatic yes • Three questions to ask before committing • Several ways to say no without being unkind • How to distinguish disappointment from actual harm • Why guilt does not always mean you made the wrong decision You do not have to become a woman who says no to everything. You are learning to become a woman whose yes actually means yes because it came from choice, not guilt, fear, panic or habit. Ready for practical support? The Stop People-Pleasing Mini Starter Kit includes ready-to-use boundary phrases for work, family, friendships and relationships, plus a seven-day practice to help you start choosing yourself. Get the Mini Starter Kit: https://lingueerbyaja.myshopify.com/products/stop-people-pleasing-mini-kit?utm_source=ajadiack&utm_medium=podcast_page&utm_campaign=people_pleasing_72h&utm_content=episode_4_en  The Queen Reset with Aja Diack Awaken. Heal. Lead.

In this engaging episode of the Loan Officer Podcast, host Dustin Owen is joined by Marketing Mike and producer Karina Mojica as they dive deep into the world of mortgage lending. Together, they explore five common phrases that mortgage loan originators frequently use, which Dustin finds particularly frustrating based on his extensive experience in the industry. Drawing from thousands of candid conversations with professionals across the United States, Dustin provides valuable insights into why statements such as "I have access to hundreds of lenders," "my processor can't talk to clients," "I just need an assistant," "I can do this part-time," and "what's the best company to work for?" often reveal underlying misconceptions or counterproductive attitudes within the profession. Throughout the episode, Dustin breaks down each phrase, explaining how these statements can reflect a mindset that may hinder personal and professional growth. For example, he discusses how claiming access to numerous lenders can sometimes be a distraction from building meaningful relationships with clients and referral partners. He also addresses the importance of empowering team members, such as processors, to communicate directly with clients in order to create a smoother and more efficient loan process. The conversation further explores the misconception that hiring an assistant is a cure-all solution, and why treating mortgage origination as a part-time job can limit success in a highly competitive field. Additionally, Dustin, Mike, and Karina examine the tendency for new and experienced originators alike to focus on finding the "best" company, rather than seeking out strong leadership, supportive culture, and opportunities for personal development. Each frustration Dustin shares is transformed into a practical lesson, encouraging loan originators to shift their focus toward adding real value for clients, building scalable and sustainable business systems, and prioritizing mentorship and leadership over simply chasing a well-known company name. By the end of the episode, listeners are left with actionable advice and a renewed perspective on what it takes to thrive as a mortgage loan originator. The discussion serves as both a reality check and a motivational boost, inspiring professionals to adopt a growth-oriented mindset and make intentional choices that will set them up for long-term success in the mortgage industry. TLOP's Originator Coaching:

Dr Charissa Ho on Holistic Training, Running Longevity & Life as a Mum of Six | Women's Running Collective This week on the Women's Running Collective, Hayles and Jussie are talking about something we probably all need a little more of in our running lives: doing less, but doing it better. The girls kick things off with a recap of their City2Surf experience, where they decided to take the pressure off, forget about pace and simply run for fun. After a chaotic escape from Bondi (because apparently getting out of Bondi after City2Surf is its own endurance event

Do you actually want to be in the tyre business? It sounds like a simple question, and most dealers answer it with a quick look at the margin. Simon Bowkett reckons that's the wrong test. In this episode he explains why tyres are worth doing even close to break even, because of what they protect. Keep the tyre work and you keep the customer. Lose it and you hand a fast fit the chance to sell them servicing, wipers, batteries and a winter check. He also covers the practical side. How to quote, how to explain tread depth so it actually registers, how to get tyres checked early enough to sell them, and why sitting on the fence causes more problems than staying out altogether. •    The real question to ask before you commit to selling tyres •    Why stopping defection matters more than the margin on the tyre •    How to quote the fast fit price yourself and keep the customer's trust •    A clearer way to explain tread depth than talking in percentages •    Checking tyres at drop off, the way many US service departments do it •    What mismatched tyres do to noise, handling and stopping distance •    How to give the customer a choice instead of a flat no This one is Simon Bowkett on his own, drawing on years of training sales and aftersales teams in UK dealerships. Everything he covers here also runs through Symco's Sales Fitness and Today's Service Advisor programmes. If you run or work in a service department and tyres feel like more hassle than they're worth, give this one a listen before you decide. About Symco Training: Symco Training was founded in 2000 by Simon Bowkett and it was his belief that the business had to offer its clients something different. That difference was clear to Simon from his days in the dealership when he experienced many sales trainers who had all the answers, but were unable, unwilling or both to actually show the delegate how they could be implemented. It remains the ethos of the business today. You see, Symco only employ trainers that are committed to delivering not only in spiring and insightful training, but are equally as happy to demonstrate these skills and techniques with real customers in your own showroom. We believe in order for sales training to be effective and in Simon's words 'real world', it needs to be tried and tested in the only place it matters the showroom floor. There is no room for theory when your goals are for your team to sell more cars, hours or parts and retain more profit. In dealerships around the world the focus applied by many of the sales executives is to try and sell a deal. Symco specialise in getting your teams to focus on selling themselves, the product and then supporting this with the deal. To find out more visit: www.symcotraining.co.uk

Send us Fan MailThe fastest way to miss someone in pain is to only believe the “approved” version of distress. We sit down with Liana Lucine, a former UK London Met police officer and trainer, to unpack how stereotypes shape everything from mental health calls to workplace culture and even how we label victims. When anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma don't match the mental picture we expect, the response can turn into dismissal, jokes, or silence and that's where risk grows for first responders and the people we serve. We talk about how depression can look different across genders, why anger and outbursts can be a red flag, and why trauma sometimes shows up as numbness or a blank face rather than tears. Liana shares insight from seeing victims navigate high-pressure environments, and we connect that to common coping tools like dissociation and memory gaps. We also get into the hard truth about recovery: timing matters. Mandatory debriefs or forced “early therapy” may feel supportive on paper, but they can remove choice and backfire when someone isn't ready. From EMDR to peer support to flexible options that respect autonomy, we make the case for systems that protect organizations without sacrificing the individual. We also spotlight Liana's work on male victims of sexual assault and harassment, the stigma that keeps men quiet, and how gendered language in training can harm everyone by boxing people into roles they never chose. If you care about first responder mental health, PTSD prevention, and better leadership, this conversation offers a clear next step: slow down, challenge the assumption, and ask one more honest question. Subscribe, share this with a coworker, and leave a review so more first responders can find practical, human support when it counts.Buy her book at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZDWFTG8?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallbackYou can find her on her website at https://lucinetraining.co.uk or YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@LucineTraining and on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/lucinetraining/Support the showYouTube Channel For The Podcast

Ever catch yourself saying, “It's too hard”?Ever feel like your circumstances, schedule, body, or motivation are stopping you from making progress?Ever forget that you still have a choice, even when the choice is difficult?In this episode, we break down why saying “it's hard” can quietly reinforce the belief that you're powerless, and how taking responsibility for your behaviour can completely change the way you approach your goals.You'll learn how to stop giving your circumstances control over your actions, recognize the choices you always have, and start taking responsibility for the decisions that move you forward.Because you don't need life to become easier before you change.You need to decide what you're willing to do.

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   In this episode, Justin interviews APIW President Dawnmarie Black about her role at Amwins and her journey to get there, starting with clerical work in her father's insurance agency. Dawnmarie speaks about the great training program she received early in her career, being mentored, joining an association board, and growing her career through being mentored, networking, connecting, building relationships, being mentored, and leadership. She emphasizes communication and transparency as the basis of relationships. Justin and Dawnmarie discuss upcoming trends in risk, recruiting talent, and retaining professionals with a culture of trust and development. Dawnmarie speaks of Amwins's innovative outreach to underrepresented children and HBCUs about the insurance industry. Finally, Dawnmarie focuses on her association work and the upcoming APIW 50th Anniversary Gala on November 3rd in NYC. Listen for themes of communication, connection, and relationship building.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:16] About this episode of RIMScast. We will be joined today by Dawnmarie Black of Amwins. She is also the President of the Association of Professional Insurance Women (APIW). But first… [:42] RIMS-CRMP Workshop. We are delighted to announce that on August 27th and 28th, RIMS President Manny Padilla will be leading the two-day in-person workshop at St. John's University at 101 Astor Place in New York City. A link to the registration is in this episode's show notes. [1:02] RIMS-CRMP Virtual Workshops. RIMS will partner with PARIMA for the RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep on September 1st and 2nd. Registration links are in this episode's show notes. [1:12] Also on the webinars page, you will see a two-part series hosted by the RIMS Membership Department. The "Classroom to Career" webinar series highlights how RIMS equips students with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to thrive in risk management careers. [1:28] Participants will gain insights into industry trends, career pathways, and practical tools that help them confidently step into the evolving world of risk management after graduation. These sessions will be hosted on September 1st and 9th. [1:41] These sessions are member exclusives and are complimentary for RIMS members, of course. So, if you are interested in becoming a member, this would be the time. Visit RIMS.org/membership. [1:51] RIMS is back on YouTube. Our handle is @RIMSOfficialChannel. We've got plenty of videos there, including RIMScast, RIMScast Canada video podcasts, and other informative and entertaining content from RIMS. Subscribe to the channel today! [2:08] On with the Show! Our guest today is Dawnmarie Black. She is the Senior Vice President and Client Relationship Manager at Amwins, and she is the President of the Association of Professional Insurance Women (APIW). [2:26] We'll talk a bit about her career journey, what she believes it takes to attract and retain talent in insurance and risk management, and the interconnected risks that are on her radar. Let's get to it! [2:39] Interview! Dawnmarie Black, Welcome to RIMScast! [2:48] Justin says, you know Dawnmarie Black from Amwins, and she is also the President of the Association of Professional Insurance Women (APIW). Justin is wearing their pin. [3:21] Dawnmarie is a Client Relationship Manager at Amwins. She builds relationships with retail trading partners. It's a strategic national, corporate relationship across the U.S. [3:35] Dawnmarie works and collaborates with their market placement teams or carrier strategy teams and Amwins internal brokers. [3:44] There's a lot of collaboration to ensure that Amwins brokers are finding the opportunities and so the client and Amwins understand how Amwins fits into their strategic priorities, and to grow both businesses. [4:04] Dawnmarie says she and her team are there to support the retail brokers and also support Amwins's internal brokers in their growth initiatives. [4:13] Dawnmarie joined Amwins in September of 2025. [4:32] Dawnmarie's father owned an insurance agency in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She worked at his agency from age 16. She went to Allegheny College in Meadville and worked at a local agency. She did a lot of mailroom, file room, cold calling, and CSR work. [4:59] Dawnmarie thought she would ultimately move up in her father's agency and someday be the succession plan. He sold it, and Dawnmarie went to work for Chubb in their training program. It was a phenomenal start into this industry. They had a great training program. [5:16] Dawnmarie says a lot of her group are still colleagues and friends today, which set the stage for her career. [5:21] Dawnmarie says she moved through underwriting and brokerage, she built and launched an IT system at Aon, and went back to underwriting for a while. Most recently, Dawnmarie was the head of market development for the Americas at Lloyd's of London. [5:54] Dawnmarie says it was an incredible role to understand what's happening in the global marketplace, at a 30,000-foot view, working with coders in the U.S. very closely. This is how she got to Amwins. She was promoting the Lloyd's market to the Amwins leadership team. [6:37] Justin finds it fascinating that Dawnmarie was not the successor to her father but made her own way in the insurance industry. She learned it from the ground up. She has touched every part of the industry except for claims. She has come full circle, working with retailers again. [7:04] Dawnmarie says it has been a very interesting and fulfilling journey. She feels like it has placed her well to be in a position like this, to be working with Amwins's retailers. [7:36] Dawnmarie says she establishes trust with people through communication and transparency. She tells it like it is. She also will go the extra mile, out of her way to make sure things get done. At Amwins, there is a service leadership culture. [8:01] Dawnmarie says she is there to help; to help direct, to help move things, or to help resolve things, at a very strategic, macro level. That fills her cup. She owns up to what she is promising.  [8:19] Dawnmarie says, if she tells you she is going to get something done, she will get it done, to the best of her ability, or there will be a very good reason why it hasn't been done. It's important to communicate that. [8:39] Dawnmarie says she thinks that the next generation of leaders exhibits these qualities. They are thoughtful and demanding and have high expectations. When Dawnmarie entered the industry, the culture required her to prove herself. There was a way to approach the business. [9:14] Dawnmarie says the Chubb training program was 12 weeks in their training center in Warren, New Jersey. You learned the policy forms, how to work with insureds, and understand needs. You understood risk. You learned underwriting and pricing. [9:36] The emphasis was understanding the business. Unfortunately for our young risk professionals, there are not as many programs like that available today. [9:49] Dawnmarie says you find companies that are putting training programs together. Amwins has an underwriter development program that is outstanding. A lot of the business produced in Amwins comes from those who have come through the UDP or a broker development program. [10:05] Dawnmarie says our industry has gotten away from the super-formalized training programs, probably to the detriment of our younger professionals, but we're all stepping in and finding ways to fill those gaps. [10:30] Justin concludes that Dawnmarie had an analog, hands-on, pen-and-paper training program. [11:06] Dawnmarie joined the APIW early in her career. She would go to two or three monthly luncheons a year. Then she left APIW for a few years. [11:26] About 10 years ago, while she was at Lloyd's, Dawnmarie was asked to join the board of APIW and get more involved. There, Dawnmarie held the roles of Co-head of Programming, then Treasurer, and ultimately, she was asked to step into the President position. [11:46] Dawnmarie says she has seen the incredible evolution of APIW, going from 500 members to 3,500 members in 11 chapters across the U.S. with 60 corporate sponsorships. APIW has grown since the first time Dawnmarie was involved. [12:20] Dawnmarie says that in her early 40s, she went to her first Women's Leadership Conference by the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF). There weren't a lot of events like that then. Dawnmarie was struggling to figure out what she wanted in her career. [12:50] At this Women's Leadership Conference, a woman spoke on the importance of getting involved, joining boards, and growing your network. Dawnmarie had always done that organically, but she hadn't done it thoughtfully. It was client-driven. [13:08] Dawnmarie went back to management and said that IICF board positions go to sponsor companies. She asked if Lloyd's would sponsor IICF and could she be chosen as the board member? That's where she got her first board experience. [13:24] Dawnmarie moved up and ended up Co-chair of the Boston Chapter. She learned a lot, and it prepared her for APIW. [13:41] A Quick Break! Many fantastic RIMS events are coming up in 2026. This is a last call for registration for the Second Annual RIMS Texas Regional Conference, which will be held from August 10th through the 12th at the Grand Hyatt on the San Antonio River Walk. [13:58] Visit RIMS.org/Events for registration information. The hotel cutoff date was July 10th. Reservations may still be made after the hotel cutoff date, subject to availability; however, the negotiated group rate is no longer guaranteed, so reserve now. [14:14] The 11th Annual Chicagoland Risk Forum will return to the Old Post Office on Thursday, September 24th, 2026. Visit ChicagolandRiskForum.org for more information. [14:25] The RIMS Western Regional Conference will be held from October 4th through the 7th in Seattle, Washington. The agenda is live, and registration is open. Visit RIMSWesternRegional.com and the link in this episode's show notes for more information. [14:41] Save the dates: October 18th through the 21st. We will be in Quebec City to celebrate the 50th Live RIMS Canada Conference. Booth sales are open, and sponsorship opportunities are still available. Advance registration is open now. [14:58] Visit RIMSCanadaConference.ca for more information. Also, remember to check out RIMS.org/Canada for our spinoff show, RIMScast Canada, hosted by National Conference Committee Chair, Aaron Lukoni. [15:13] The RIMS ERM Conference 2026 will be held on November 19th and 20th in Columbus, Ohio. Registration is now open. [15:22] Through August 21st, you can nominate a program for the RIMS ERM Global Award of Distinction. If you know of an ERM Program that is award-worthy, we want to hear about it. A link to the nomination form is in this episode's show notes. Visit RIMS.org/ERM2026. [15:41] We're already looking to RISKWORLD 2027, which will be held over four days in New Orleans, Louisiana, from April 18th through the 21st! The call for session proposals is now live and will stay active through August 21st. [15:56] RIMS members can exclusively register by September 4th for the best rate. And get first access to the hotel block. Hotel reservations open on October 28th, ahead of public registration. Sitting this out is the real risk! The link to registration is in this episode's show notes. [16:16] Let's Return to Our Interview with APIW President Dawnmarie Black! [16:40] Dawnmarie says that the importance of building relationships with communication and transparency applies to risk managers as well. [16:49] Dawnmarie says that risk managers getting to know their brokers and underwriters, building relationships, telling their story, building trust, and understanding the insurance and why a specific carrier is being suggested goes a long way if there's a claim or wording issue. [17:47] Dawnmarie says with the relationships established, with the ability to pick up the phone and say, "We need to have a conversation," you've already set the stage. [18:11] Dawnmarie says emerging risks the insurance industry needs to pay attention to in the next three to five years include addressing AI. Will AI drive margins down? We need to leverage it to do our jobs better. We can't just decide that we're simply going to depend on it. [18:37] AI exists. It's there as a tool. We need to prepare our people to be able to assess it, analyze it, understand it, and program the prompts. The best prompt writers are getting the best results. [18:56] It doesn't mean it's a perfect result, so you need the ability to communicate, analyze, and explain why the output makes sense and how it applies. [19:20] Another emerging need is for more and more data and the ability to depend on that data, using AI to help understand it and being able to explain the data to the board why they can take a larger retention, or why we need more cover in this area. [19:54] Dawnmarie talks about weather-related events. Catastrophic events aren't going away; they're getting worse. Illinois has had more convective storms this year than any other state. It's unexpected and unprepared for. [20:16] The unexpected storm volume creates a shift for the underwriters, clients, and brokers, making sure they have the data to understand what's been exposed and what's been impacted.  [20:30] The models need to address these shifts. We need, as an industry, to be pushing for that: the stronger the models, the more differentiated the models we can have. [20:42] Maybe that's where AI plays a great role, helping us in the changing and adaptation. These are trends Dawnmarie watches. She is so impressed with the data that Amwins has to work with. [21:06] When you have that good data, the world opens up to capital and new strategies. It makes a big difference in where an organization will go strategically. That impacts everybody. [21:23] Sponsorships! You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. RIMScast is proud of its longstanding relationships with AXA XL, Global Risk Consultants, Alliant, Zurich, and more. [21:44] Links to many of these episodes are in the show notes. RIMScast sponsorships can be bundled with whitepapers and webinar sponsorships. [21:52] RIMScast has a global audience of risk and insurance professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate and help you reach them! [22:05] Reach out to Ted Donovan at  TDonovan@RIMS.org or reach out to Sales at Sales@RIMS.org. Let's find the best opportunity for you and your organization. [22:18] Let's Conclude Our Dialog with APIW President Dawnmarie Black! [22:54] To help make insurance careers more appealing to young professionals and career changers, Dawnmarie asks you to stop saying, "I just fell into insurance." We have a story to tell. [23:13] There is a reason someone came into this industry. It probably wasn't planned, but how they got started and why they stayed; we need to talk more about why people stay in insurance. Because they love it! It is a wonderful ecosystem for growth and travel. It's stable. [23:37] APIW just held Intern Days, one in New York, one in Chicago. This was their first year in Chicago, and about 20 people came. It was their second year in New York. About 50 came. [23:51] Dawnmarie says we do this out of our budget. There's no charge for it. We bring the interns together for four hours. They do a leadership panel, networking, and answering questions.  [24:04] Dawnmarie says a lot of other associations do this. She mentions RISE Professionals. They had a terrific Leadership Conference and Gala in Florida. [24:20] That's an opportunity for young professionals to come together with very good programming around leadership. Networking with their peers and colleagues. Dressing up and going to a gala and celebrating. Dawnmarie has heard only positive feedback about that. [24:38] APIW supports RISE. RISE supports the APIW Mentorship Program. You'll see a lot of interconnectivity among the insurance associations. They partner to share great programs rather than duplicating efforts. It helps both associations. [25:01] The market in Charlotte rallies around Community Matters. There was a week-long session two weeks ago bringing in young children from under-represented communities to learn and understand about insurance. [25:20] Dawnmarie says those kinds of programs where we're reaching out to talent, not only through traditional risk management schools, but looking at non-traditional avenues and non-traditional diversity avenues, and the HBCUs. The Black Sisterhood does incredible work. [26:05] Justin gives a shoutout to the Spencer Educational Foundation. Dawnmarie says they have done such an incredible job in rallying the industry. [26:22] At the Spencer dinner, when the young professionals get up to speak, they are inspirational in their careers and their appreciation for the opportunities to come into this industry. Justin doesn't know how they found time to sleep, doing all they did while in college. [26:57] Justin and Dawnmarie discuss some of the speakers. He says, you hear these young people and wonder if they partied at all in college or were they just working on their risk management career? Justin notes there is the monetary incentive of scholarships and grants. [27:41] Dawnmarie speaks of the incredible amount of work ethic she sees in the students who have come through the Spencer Educational Foundation program. Justin says they inspire him to work a little harder. [28:08] Justin asks how we can keep the newer professionals engaged and committed to a long career. Dawnmarie says what seems to be important to them is that sense of community. [28:24] We all come to work to work, but there's also the culture that you create, the culture of trust, and the idea that there are mentorship opportunities, and more senior people in the organization looking out for you, helping propel your career and answering your questions. [28:48] Dawnmarie says that is key when you've got the younger generation, and you've got an experienced generation. In our industry, we have four or five different generations rolling through, all who come at things slightly differently. [29:03] Dawnmarie says it's about understanding where people are coming from. She speaks of investing in talent development programs and professional programs, allowing talent the opportunity to become involved in outside associations, and encouraging networking. [29:40] Dawnmarie closes this thought with the Amwins program, RTTP. They have people on the retirement track, senior brokers with books of business, and they have young people who are coming through the Broker Development Program. [30:14] Two get matched up. There's a relationship formed. The client is taken care of because there's succession planning and consistency. The two are learning from each other. The books are passed off. [30:28] There's respect for the experience that the senior broker brings to the table, and there's respect for what that young person is learning. Dawnmarie hasn't seen a lot of that across the industry. One of the things that enticed her about Amwins is that approach to the generations. [30:54] Justin says kudos to Amwins. He has met some Amwins folks at Riskworld, and they're lovely. A Justin and Dawnmarie have in common is Liz King Kramer, a former APIW President. Liz gave Justin an APIW pin. [31:18] Dawnmarie says Liz is the best! She has been mentoring Dawnmarie for over four years. Liz was Treasurer before Dawnmarie, and President before Dawnmarie. Liz helped Dawnmarie learn in both roles. She's become a terrific friend and partner. [31:42] Munich Re just hosted a Golf Day for women. Dawnmarie was on a Panel with Liz King Kramer and Sabrina Hart, and then they did a golf clinic. Liz is an incredible leader for APIW. [31:59] Dawnmarie says an APIW President's term is two years. Dawnmarie is at two years; however, she is going to extend for one more year. Then Tracey Vasile, who is an Industry Liaison and First Vice President, is going to step in. They will transition together. [32:27] The APIW is having its 50th Anniversary Gala on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at the Edison Ballroom in Manhattan on 47th Street. Everyone's gearing up. They are working on a wonderful video. Dawnmarie says it's going to be a night to remember; everybody dress up and celebrate! [32:56] Dawnmarie says the women who are involved, chapter heads from the various cities, the 2026 Woman of the Year, 14 past Women of the Year, and Cecilia Norad, the Founder of APIW, are all coming for an incredible lineup of programming, a beautiful dinner, and a beautiful event [33:47] Dawnmarie says it's for making connections and strengthening those connections. [33:51] Dawnmarie has had the opportunity to sit as a founder on Women In Specialty and Excess (WISE), an amazing emerging organization, and it was simply too much for her between being President of APIW and being part of WISE, so she stepped back.   [34:07] Dawnmarie said what it made her realize is that the professionals in this industry, it could be any of the associations, step up, look outside of their sphere, and create these opportunities for other people to connect in these associations. [34:26] Dawnmarie says when she thinks about 50 years, she thinks about all the work that has gone into standing up WISE or what Amy Cooper did with RISE, and where she's taking it. Fifty years of doing it really says a lot. [34:40] Dawnmarie says it's a time to pause and think: where are we going for our next 50? Because we're going to be here and we're going to be delivering the program, the networking, the development, and the leadership. [34:52] Dawnmarie says that is what we're excited about. We're looking at the past, the current, the future, and bringing in the young professionals; the people who helped build it and the young professionals, bridging that divide. [35:36] Dawnmarie says she has a level of comfort on stage. During COVID, she learned that she struggles with virtual presentations. [35:47] Dawnmarie used to get nervous in front of people; now she gets excited because she feels the energy in the room, she's creating the conversation, and engaging people. It is such a different experience. In a way, she's grateful for the virtual experience. It's taken away the fear. [36:12] Justin says, Dawnmarie, it has been a pleasure to connect with you here on RIMScast. A quick reminder for everyone: The APIW's 50th Anniversary Gala will be on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the Edison Ballroom at 47th Street in Manhattan. [36:28] Justin says, Dawnmarie will be there. If you attend, please let her know that you heard this RIMScast interview, and that's what piqued your interest to get there. I look forward to seeing you at RIMS events and Spencer events, too. [36:41] Dawnmarie thanks Justin and RIMS and says, 350 of us at the Gala, maybe more. We look forward to seeing you there. [36:54] Special thanks again to Dawnmarie Black of Amwins and APIW for joining us here on RIMScast. APIW's 50th Anniversary Gala will be on November 3, 2026, at the Edison Ballroom in New York City. Visit APIW.org. [37:10] The countdown ticker for the Gala is on the page. Check it out and let them know you heard Dawnmarie on RIMSCast! [27:18] Plug Time! Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [37:35] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. 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I'm CT…  When I'm not busy being Arroe the podcaster, I live in the real world.  Everybody has to have a job.  Mine is C.S.  Customer Service.  Solutions, relationships.  Keeping my team motivated in an age of constant connections.  Each guest has chosen to stop their day to visit our location.  Episode 233 Stop saying I'm sorry, addicted to the lottery and Amazon side hustle.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Send us Fan MailYou know the answer. You have a strong point of view. But as you start to speak, you hear it happen: “So, um, I think one option we could look at is...” By the time you reach your actual point, the room has already formed an impression, and it is not the one you wanted.Here is the part most women leaders miss: filler words are not the problem. They are the symptom. And once you understand what they are covering for, you can replace them with something that makes you sound like the leader you already are.In this Monday Momentum episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton reveals why filler words creep into your speech, why willpower alone never eliminates them, and the one small habit that replaces them with something that reads as authority. This is a delivery shift you can practice in your very next meeting.What You Will LearnWhy filler words are a symptom, not the problem, and the underlying discomfort that actually produces them.Why trying to eliminate “um” through willpower never works, and what to do instead.The one small habit that replaces filler with something that signals authority, and how to use it the next time someone puts you on the spot.Who This Is ForThis episode is for high-performing women in middle and senior management who know their material cold but want their delivery to carry the same authority as their expertise.Your Action StepThis week, pick one meeting and practice the pause. When someone asks you a question, take one full breath before you respond. Then lead with your answer. You will feel the silence more than anyone else in the room, and you will notice something shift in how you show up.Common Questions About Filler Words and Confident SpeakingWhy do I say “um” so much when I speak?Filler words show up in the gap where your brain is still forming the thought. They fill the silence so you do not have to sit in it while you think.How do I stop using filler words?Not through willpower. Replace the filler with a single breath, then lead with your point. The pause does the work the filler was trying to do.Does pausing really make you sound more confident?Yes. A pause signals that your response is worth considering. It reads as deliberate, while filling every gap with “um” reads as uncertain, even when you know your material.Ready to Go Deeper?Book a complimentary Leadership Strategy Call with Kele to talk about where you are, where you want to go, and what it will take to get there.About Your HostKele Belton is a communication and leadership trainer who specializes in helping women leaders develop confidence and impact through strategic communication and practical leadership frameworks.Connect with KeleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.com

I'm CT…  When I'm not busy being Arroe the podcaster, I live in the real world.  Everybody has to have a job.  Mine is C.S.  Customer Service.  Solutions, relationships.  Keeping my team motivated in an age of constant connections.  Each guest has chosen to stop their day to visit our location.  Episode 233 Stop saying I'm sorry, addicted to the lottery and Amazon side hustle.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Can we really share the gospel by starting with Jesus loves you? Pastor Jeff Durbin said that walking up and telling people that “Jesus loves you” is not what the Apostles taught and so naturally it isn't something that we should be doing when we share the gospel. We contrast that with a recent interaction with ESPN star Pat Mcafee and a street evangelist starting off his conversation with Jesus loves you. Who is correct and how we should we as Christians evangelize Jesus Christ to those around us? Follow Good Fight Ministries on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodfightministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodfightministries Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/goodfightmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodfightministries Rumble: https://rumble.com/GoodFightMinistries Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodfight Debate Tickets https://www.bmieventcenter.com/iron-sharpens-iron-aug-29-30/

When someone you love gets a cancer diagnosis, you want to say the right thing — but often, what comes out does the opposite. In this very personal episode of MissPerceived, Professor Leah Ruppanner steps away from the research for a moment to talk about her own recent diagnosis of breast cancer, and the wildly inappropriate (but often well‑intentioned) things people say in response. She shares the five big “please don't”s she keeps hearing — plus what actually helps when someone is living through cancer or another serious chronic illness.This isn't about shaming anyone. Leah talks about the times she's said these exact things to friends, why they come from fear and grief, and how we can all do better at holding space, dumping love in instead of out, and making it easier (not harder) for the person at the center of the storm.Chapters:00:00 Why this episode is different — Leah's breast cancer diagnosis02:28 Don't tell me about someone else's cancer story (especially the worst‑case ones)04:36 Why other people's stories shift the spotlight away from the person who's sick05:30 Don't ask “what stage is it?” or quiz my screening history06:59 The hidden message in “when was your last mammogram?”09:22 When my diagnosis triggers your own fear: sharing your medical history11:25 “I have a good feeling, you'll be fine” — why that shuts down real feelings13:46 Questioning medical advice when you're not the oncologist16:03 What actually helps: holding space, listening, asking what's needed18:14 Learning to slow down, receive care, and feel the collective loveWhat to say instead (Leah's script you can steal):“This sucks. I'm so sorry you're going through this.”“What do you need right now?”“How can I help?”“You don't have to respond, but I'm thinking of you and I love you.”“I can call anytime — you don't have to pick up.”Resources Mentioned:

Diets teach you how to lose weight. They don't teach you skills to maintain your weight long after the diet ends. In this episode, Megan explains why so many women struggle because they haven't learned the skills yet. You'll also learn why replacing the word "should" with "want" is important for changing the way you approach your health goals and your mindset. In this episode, you'll learn: Why knowing what to do isn't enough to create lasting weight loss. The difference between dieting skills and lifelong health skills. Why "I should have this figured out by now" is keeping you stuck. How to stop start building sustainable habits. Why lasting weight loss comes from practicing skills - not perfection. Resources: Grab the 5 Steps To Lasting Weight Loss FREE CLASS for Women 35+ Schedule a Free Consultation August Snack Hack Challenge Want me to answer your questions on my next Q&A episode? Drop your questions here!

Drop us a line or two . . .We open mid-life, mid-rain, mid-chaos — and fully on brand. Queenie's kicking things off fresh off a family reunion that somehow pulled together around 60 people under a pavilion while the weather did its worst. The rain, she reports, was actually a blessing — it corralled everyone together and made for a genuinely lovely day. Her mom, the family matriarch, had someone at her side every minute. Seven hours on poured concrete. Sixty people. Special-edition 250th anniversary rubber ducks wearing Uncle Sam hats and Mardi Gras beads. Trivia questions. Revolutionary War research that Queenie will readily admit her procrastination kept from being as thorough as intended. The ducks, she assures everyone, will be collector's items. Future generations will hold them up and say, "Look at this relic from when the Republic still stood." The physical toll of the reunion caught up with Queenie overnight — leg cramps, dehydration, chanting through the pain — which leads, naturally, into a colonoscopy update. Because of course it does. The prep, she confirms, is indeed a blast. Moving on. TT, meanwhile, is already feeling the effects of the big-ass bag of gummies — yes, that big-ass bag, the one they apparently weren't sure would still have any potency. It does. Potency plus. Queenie's working her way through a Hepworth Citrus Slurp — a teeny-weeny 0.35g pre-rolled dog walker, sun grown, naturally terpene rich, and delivering a clean sativa energy. The fly in the room, apparently, got the memo and departed when the fly swatter appeared, which sends them into a genuinely delightful detour about whether ants retrieve their dead, mourn their dead, or potentially require DNA evidence before accepting that a fallen comrade is really gone. Alexa is consulted. Designated undertaker workers, she reports, sense a death pheromone and remove corpses from the colony. They're just being tidy. The ants. Just being tidy. From ant funerals, Queenie pivots to a rant about the total myth of the paperless digital revolution, which she has been living in real time while navigating bureaucratic systems with assignees. Motor vehicles. Government agencies. Bank accounts. Not one transaction in twenty goes smoothly. You always need a paper backup for the digital. You always need to wait. You get called, miss your number, get called again out of sequence, haven't had a chance to fill out a single form yet because you were pulled to get your photo taken first. The receipt multiplies. The paperwork multiplies. The fax machines are still running somewhere in a government building. It is, Queenie concludes, organized crime. You do not exist until they tell you you exist, and they decide the terms. A little raw around the edges, she admits. A concentrated few weeks. Then it's time for Wait, What — and this week's entry is genuinely warm. Queenie shares the story of a British author who, on the occasion of turning 60, invited sixty people — strangers, acquaintances, old friends, her own children — to sit down and share a cup of tea with her. Part curiosity project, part antidote to the creeping shyness that snuck up on her in her later years. She kept a blog. She opened each conversation with a few consistent questions. She found that intentional listening — actually just listening, not advising — meant her kids opened up to her in ways they hadn't before. Intimate moments. Real connection. New friendships. New ideas. Queenie loves it. TT loves it. They wonder if they could do it. TT suspects she'd enjoy it enormously but is fuzzy on the mechanics of execution. They agree the format is flexible — tea, cookies, a brownie, a gummy, whatever. The key, Queenie says, is making it intentional. The conversation wanders into the current political moment, which is everywhere and unavoidable, and Queenie reflects that at the family reunion, even with all the patriotic ducks and anniversary fanfare, the prevailing mood around current events was more forlorn than defensive. Nobody was flying any flags for the other team. She notes they grew up watching their parents' generation of siblings never conflict — and they're just modeling that behavior. You hold onto the shared history. Cousin Sharon gets a moment: the only family member to have served in an active war zone. The men were never that closely involved in any conflict. That lands quietly. TT's Choice serves up number 49: would you rather have a podcast guest who is absolutely fascinating but hates you, or who loves you but has nothing interesting to say? Both hosts go immediately for fascinating-and-hostile. The reasoning: it's better for the audience. And honestly, better for them. TT admits she can make small talk for about a minute before the panic sets in. A minute, she clarifies, is a genuinely long time when you're flapping in the wind. They'd try charm and wit to win the hostile guest over. They'd feign a dropped connection if things got dire. They'd exit gracefully. They debate whether actively seeking someone who hates you is ethically sound podcasting practice or just fishing for drama. TT starts to say something, stops herself, and refuses to share it on air. This has apparently never happened before. Queenie is mildly unsettled. The Fuck It List this week: Queenie is retiring her compulsive apologies on the pickleball court. Her class was cancelled due to Canadian wildfire smoke — the air quality has been in the red-to-dangerous range, and there are days the sky goes visibly yellow. She and TT go deep on the state of the planet: El Niño, prescribed burns, the pine bush outside Albany that has to burn to bloom, the Karner blue butterfly, fires mapped across the entire globe on Weather Underground looking like the world is literally ablaze. Japan. China. Sandstorms from the desert traveling across continents. Canada. Pittsburgh. It's a lot. Back to the fuck it: TT has been apologizing reflexively on the pickleball court every time she misses a shot — and so has her partner. They both caught themselves doing it and looked at each other. They agreed: stop. Nobody's playing for money. Nobody's walking off a cliff. TT reflects that she's not used to team sports, doesn't love the pressure, feels responsible for the group, and carries the anxiety of visible positions — goalies, pitchers, catchers, all the people in the hot spots. Queenie points out that women apologize constantly for things outside their control. Bumping into someone. Missing a shot. Existing. The episode closes on that note — and on a song: a full musical number about the reflexive female apology. Apologizing to chairs. To waiters who brought the wrong plate. To the doctor for making you wait. To the stranger who stepped on your shoe. Every woman in the room nodded. They've been sorry since the age of eight. Queenie and TT sign off warmly. Then, in true CDQ fashion, the mics keep rolling while they attempt to figure out live streaming, test whether Queenie's black t-shirt creates a floating-head effect on camera (it kind of does), reference The Wizard of Oz, and confirm that they are, in fact, quite possibly one of a kind. Welcome to the Closet Disco Queen Pot-Cast, a #1 ranked Women in Cannabis (Feedspot, Million Pods; 2025) comedy podcast with music and pop culture references that keeps you laughing and engaged. Join our hosts, Queenie & TT as they share humorous anecdotes about daily life, offering women's perspectives on lifestyle and wellness. We dive into funny cannabis conversations and stories, creating an entertaining space where nothing is off-limits. Each episode features entertaining discussions on pop culture trends, as we discuss music, culture, and cannabis in a light-hearted and inclusive manner. Tune in for a delightful blend of humor, insight, and relatable stories that celebrate life's quirks and pleasures. Our Closet Disco Queen Pot-Cast deals with legal adult cannabis use and is intended for entertainment purposes only for those 21 and olderVisit our Closet Disco Queen Pot-Cast merch store!Find us on Facebook and Green Coast RadioSound from Zapsplat.com,  https://quicksounds.com, 101soundboards.com #ToneTransfer

What if the reason you're exhausted isn't because you're leading your business but because you're carrying responsibilities that were never yours in the first place?Burnout doesn't always come from working too many hours. Sometimes it comes from accepting responsibility for outcomes you can't actually control. In this episode, Dawn unpacks the leadership shift that helped her stop carrying jobs nobody hired her to do and why so many female founders unknowingly fall into the same trap.If you're constantly rescuing your team, reclaiming delegated work, or feeling like everything eventually lands back on your desk, this episode will help you redefine your role, strengthen your leadership, and create healthier ownership throughout your business.If you're tired of being the person every decision flows through, start by strengthening your leadership with AI. Download 10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better Leader and discover practical ways to delegate smarter, communicate more clearly, and create the space to lead like a CEO instead of the busiest employee in your company.Key TakeawaysWhy burnout is often a leadership problem not a workload problem. Carrying responsibilities that don't belong to you quietly drains your energy and limits your ability to lead strategically.The difference between caring and being responsible. Supporting people doesn't mean owning decisions or outcomes that are outside your control.How undefined roles create founder bottlenecks. When you never define what people can count on you for, everything becomes your responsibility by default.The leadership question every CEO should ask. "What can they actually count on me for?" creates clarity, stronger boundaries, and better delegation.Why you need to build the exit before the fire. Defining your role while things are calm makes it far easier to lead with confidence when challenges inevitably arrive.Resources & LinksLearn more about working with Dawn Andrews: https://dawnandrews.comFree Guide: 10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better LeaderRelated Episodes072 | How Female Founders Delegate Like a CEO Before They Burn Out Send us Fan MailWant to increase revenue and impact? Listen to “She's That Founder” for insights on business strategy and female leadership to scale your business. Each episode offers advice on effective communication, team building, and management. Learn to master routines and systems to boost productivity and prevent burnout. Our delegation tips and business consulting will advance your executive leadership skills and presence.

In the first episode of Follow-Up Quick Tips, Sally explains why the phrase "just checking in" often falls flat and shares a more effective way to follow up without sounding pushy. Instead of sending vague messages, you'll learn how to give every follow-up a clear purpose that makes it easy for people to respond and take the next step. This episode covers a simple follow-up framework you can use immediately, along with practical examples to help you ask better questions, provide clear direction, and create more meaningful conversations. Your quick action is to rewrite one follow-up message by replacing "just checking in" with a purposeful question and a clear next step.   Join the Private OmniSAM Community: omnisam.com.au/gsdgroup Facebook Group: gsdfb.omnisam.com.au Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/sallysparkscousins Watch the Live Stream & Subscribe for More Updates: OmniSAM YouTube: youtube.com/@omnisamsoftware Sally Sparks-Cousins YouTube: youtube.com/@sallysparkscousins

Are well-meaning parenting phrases doing more harm than good?In this episode of The Child Psych Podcast, child psychologists Tammy Schamuhn and Tania Johnson unpack five common phrases many parents use every day—phrases like "Good job!" and "Be careful!"—and explore how they may unintentionally shape children's confidence, resilience, independence, and self-belief.While these phrases often come from a place of love and protection, research in child development suggests that the words we use matter. The goal isn't to make parents feel guilty—it's to become more intentional about the messages children receive about themselves, their abilities, and the world around them.Tammy and Tania discuss practical alternatives that encourage intrinsic motivation, problem-solving, emotional regulation, confidence, and healthy risk-taking. They explain why small shifts in language can have a powerful impact on children's long-term development and self-esteem.In this episode, you'll learn:▪️ Why "Good job!" may not be the praise children need most▪️What to say instead of "Be careful!"▪️ How language influences confidence, motivation, and resilience▪️Common parenting phrases that can unintentionally increase anxiety▪️ Simple communication strategies that foster emotional growth and independenceIf you've ever wondered how to raise confident, capable, and resilient children, this conversation will help you rethink some of the most common parenting advice and give you practical tools you can start using today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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C4C Apologetics explains why atheists should stop saying these 10 things...but mostly he just wants us to stop pointing out problems with his religion.Cards:Responses to Calvin (AiG Canada): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLbOEx_k9dkct7zpDr4OyZsH5OaaszTmd(Fixed Audio) Questions for Atheists...Answered!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4mknmx0XVwOriginal Video: https://tinyurl.com/2dj4jcdrSources: Apollonius of Tyana: https://tinyurl.com/os4kjwaThe Writings Of Apollonius: https://tinyurl.com/25sabduaAbduction: https://tinyurl.com/hrjzye7The happiest nations on Earth are strongly secular: https://tinyurl.com/22ukr8ntWorld Happiness Report Dashboard: https://tinyurl.com/2co78t96Freedom in the World Report: https://tinyurl.com/29epqby9Religion in Finland: https://tinyurl.com/d3tmtgnEhrman, Bart. Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and WhyList of Historians Who Take Mythicism Seriously: https://tinyurl.com/26599rpqReligious views of Isaac Newton: https://tinyurl.com/kes4vxeIslamic Golden Age: https://tinyurl.com/kqnz573Andrew Kamal: https://tinyurl.com/22vtp5qlChris Hirata: https://tinyurl.com/2cts7xdzAsk A Genius 1494: Rick Rosner says, “Fuck Theology,”or More on Theology, Free Will, and the Politics of Religion: https://tinyurl.com/234zapeyAll my various links can be found here:http://links.vicedrhino.comThis content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/viced-rhino-the-podcast--4623273/support.All my various links can be found here: http://links.vicedrhino.comThis content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org

How are you? Most people answer that question without thinking. "Good. Fine. Okay." Then the conversation moves on, and nothing meaningful is learned. But what if that question is one of the reasons so many conversations stay stuck at the surface? In this week's episode of Power Hour, host Eugene Shatsman sits down with Bart Foster, Founder and CEO of BusinessOutside, to discuss how better questions create stronger connection, how connection builds trust, and how trust can change the way leaders, teams, and patients respond. Bart works closely with executives across the eye care industry, helping them move beyond surface-level conversations and into the kinds of relationships that create real insight, vulnerability, and growth. And while this conversation begins with executive forums, it quickly becomes relevant to every practice owner, manager, doctor, and team member trying to build more trust inside their business.

This episode is a Hybrid Hub marketing mastermind session focused on building a repeatable marketing system and the mindset required to stick with it. I break down why identifying as “bad at marketing” keeps photographers stuck, how to shift into a testing mindset, and how consistency drives real results over time. We get into setting clear goals, choosing a specific keyword to rank for, building a yearly marketing plan, and creating a system you can actually follow. If you want to grow your photography or hybrid photo and video business without relying on random content or guesswork, this episode walks you through the structure that makes it happen. Snag the Video Upsell Starter Kit: https://hybridhangout.com/starter-kitIf you're a photographer who already wants to add video but keeps getting stuck in research mode, this is for you. Your clients are already asking, and you're leaving money on the table. The free Video Upsell Starter Kit shows you exactly how to start using the camera you already have and simple add-ons.   Hybrid Hub teaches photographers how to add video so they can make more per booking. Learn how to shoot, edit, market, and sell photo and video together with a simple, repeatable system. Ready to raise your booking value? Book a free strategy call so we can chat 1x1 about how to scale your photography business with video, and if Hybrid Hub is right for your business: https://hybridhangout.com/book-a-callThanks for listening to Hybrid Hangout!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps me grow, get amazing guests, and climb in the charts! DM me a screenshot of your review so I can say thanks :) Andddd say hi @hybridhangout on Instagram! 

What does it actually look like to love a difficult person? Katina Wilkins shares a biblical framework that will change the way you see the hard relationships in your life. Is there someone in your life right now who is hard to love? A child who pushes every button. A parent who never seems satisfied. A marriage that has grown painfully complicated. If you've ever wondered how you're supposed to keep loving when it's this hard — this conversation is for you. Katina Wilkins is a Christian life coach, Bible teacher, and speaker who has spent over 20 years helping women navigate the hardest relationships of their lives. But her message didn't start in a classroom — it started at 3:00 AM in a prayer room, with a journal labeled "Battle Plans," asking God the same question many of us have asked: Lord, how do I do this? In this episode, Katina walks us through 1 Corinthians 13 not as a familiar passage we've heard a hundred times, but as a lived framework for the relationships that are testing us most. She breaks down what love actually is, what it isn't — and what it always does. And she offers a reframe on boundaries that may change the way you see every hard relationship in your life: a boundary is not about self-protection. It's about loving the other person too much to let them continue to sin. This conversation also opens with a direct word for any woman in an abusive relationship — because loving someone and staying somewhere unsafe are not the same thing. If that's you, please listen to the first few minutes before anything else. You'll walk away from this episode with a clearer picture of what God-shaped love actually looks like — and the quiet confidence that you don't have to manufacture it on your own.

Tune into Day 2 of the Wildly in Demand series we're hosting from June 23-25 We'll break down: ✅How to identify the framework that already exists inside your work (even if you've never named it or make it 'custom' for each person) ✅How to put simple guardrails around your process so it's easy to understand and easy to repeat ✅Why clarity around your process kills the "let me think about it" delay buyers love to use in summer Time Stamp Breakdown: 1:50 - Day 1 Recap 13:01 - The Affect of AI on the Industry 19:05 - Your Wildly in Demand Engineerable Formula 20:20 - What a Method Is + Is Not 29:42 - Framework Examples In Action 40:02 - The Real World Test + Elevator Pitch 49:01 - The Distinctive Edge Invitation + Special Bonus Important Links: The next cohort of TDE starts on July 6th! Apply for The Distinctive Edge Here: https://meganyelaney.com/tde#application-form  Sign up here to get The Wildly in Demand replay emails + resources: https://meganyelaney.com/wildly-in-demand   

This week on Laugh Lines, I learned two things about myself: I'm deeply triggered by people yelling at graduation ceremonies and I'm officially old enough to be attacked by Love Island. I also learned that I seriously dislike the phrase "that's the way it is" and feel it needs to be banned immediately.Penn and I cover a lot of important topics from our couch this week, including: Our week without air conditioning, "Gen X revenge" involving a dumpster, and what it's like having a son away in France for 3 weeks. We also spend way more time discussing bidets than any respectable podcast should.Thanks for being here with us... let us know if you're Team Hoot & Holler or Team Follow the Rules, if you're saying yes to more things as you are getting older, and if you unpack immediately or live out of your suitcase. (Also, should we take a shing-cation?)We love to hear from you! Leave us a message at 323-364-3929 or write the show at podcast@theholdernessfamily.com. You can also watch our podcast on YouTube.Pre-order Get It Done & Have FunVisit Our ShopJoin Our NewsletterFind us on SubstackFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TikTokFollow us on FacebookLaugh Lines with Kim & Penn Holderness is an evolution of The Holderness Family Podcast, which began in 2018. Kim and Penn Holderness are award-winning online content creators known for their original music, song parodies, comedy sketches, and weekly podcasts. Their videos have resulted in over three billion views and over nine million followers since 2013. Penn and Kim are also authors of the New York Times Bestselling Books, ADHD Is Awesome: A Guide To (Mostly) Thriving With ADHD and All You Can Be With ADHD. They were also winners on The Amazing Race (Season 33) on CBS. Laugh Lines is hosted and executive produced by Kim Holderness and Penn Holderness, with original music by Penn Holderness. Laugh Lines is also written and produced by Ann Marie Taepke, and edited and produced by Sam Allen. It is hosted by Acast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this very relatable episode, we meet Shmuly, a man carrying the weight of beliefs shaped by childhood, financial struggles, and years of comparing himself to others. Growing up with limited means and feeling the pressure to measure up, he came to believe that if only he had more money, more success, or a different life, he would finally be happy. Like so many of us, those stories quietly became the lens through which he viewed himself and the world.Dr. Zimmerman helps Shmuly uncover the deeper beliefs driving his fears and self-doubt, explaining how our upbringing, experiences, and inner critic often create invisible barriers that hold us back. Together, they explore how to challenge those stories, stop defining ourselves by them, and focus instead on growth, resilience, and taking the next step forward. This conversation is a powerful reminder that lasting fulfillment doesn't come from changing our circumstances, but from changing the beliefs that shape them.To be a future guest (yes, we can distort your voice):Please visit LivingLchaim.com/podcasttherapyYou can explore the world of mental health with our other show "That's An Issue":https://plinkhq.com/i/1607752110/e/?to_pageReach out to Dr. Z here:Child and Adult Psychological Services, PLLCEmail: [Info@caapsgroup.com](mailto:Info@caapsgroup.com)Office: (718) 338-4477Website: https://caapsgroup.comLchaim.

The Shifting Focus Experience - https://john-bunn.com/the-shifting-focus-experience  For Jack and Alyssa of Film & Fable, it led to shooting 57 weddings in a single year, traveling nonstop, building a destination wedding brand, and eventually discovering what kind of business they actually wanted to build. In this episode of Shifting Focus, we dive into the real story behind Film & Fable. We talk about the early hustle years, finding their ideal clients, refining their brand, navigating life as new parents, charging higher prices with confidence, and learning that success isn't about saying yes to everything. It's about building a business that aligns with the life you want to live. This conversation is packed with practical wisdom for wedding filmmakers, photographers, and creative entrepreneurs who are trying to find clarity in their business and create a brand that feels intentional. Connect with Jack & Alyssa Website: https://www.filmandfable.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmandfableco  Join The Exposure Triangle https://theexposuretriangle.com/ 

Are you telling prospects that you have the best network marketing compensation plan? Be careful. Making absolute claims like "we have the best comp plan" or "we have the best products in the world" can instantly damage your credibility—especially when you have no way to prove it. In this episode, Todd Falcone explains why authenticity outperforms hype and how to communicate your opportunity with honesty and confidence. You'll learn: Why absolute claims create skepticism How to talk about your compensation plan the right way What smart prospects are really looking for How authenticity builds trust and drives results Watch now and learn how to communicate more effectively in your business. Ready for greater accountability and execution? Join Execution Lab: https://ToddFalcone.com/execution-lab  #NetworkMarketing #CompensationPlan #NetworkMarketingTraining #DirectSales #MLMTraining #Leadership #Prospecting #SalesTraining #ToddFalcone #ExecutionLab Additional Resources for you: Know EXACTLY What to Say in EVERY Situation as a Network Marketer and Never, Ever Be at a Loss for Words Again https://ToddFalcone.com/guide Facebook: | https://facebook.com/thefearlessnetworker Instagram: | https://www.instagram.com/toddfalcone/ LinkedIn: | https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddfalcone/ ————————— ABOUT TODD FALCONE ————————— Todd Falcone is known for his raw, real, and highly actionable approach to teaching network marketers how to build long term success. With more than two decades in the field, he trains on prospecting, closing, leadership, and the mindset required to build a business that lasts. To book Todd for an event, webinar, or corporate training, visit: https://ToddFalcone.com/speaking

Send us Fan Mailn this episode, Laura walks you through a “pipeline detox” to help you stop saying yes to almost ideal leads that quietly drain your calendar, energy, and profit. If you feel busy but not truly productive, this is your reset. You'll learn how to sort every inquiry into three simple categories, Green, Yellow, or Red, so you can quickly spot which leads are aligned, which ones could work with boundaries, and which ones are a hard no because they are misaligned, unrealistic, discount-seeking, or asking for free labor.From there, Laura shares the detox framework starting with the most important step: defining your non-negotiables. This includes your minimum project investment or design fee, the scope you do and do not take on, your purchasing and procurement policy, decision-maker requirements, geographic radius or site visit expectations, and a timeline reality check. When your standards are clear, you stop making decisions from scarcity and start running your business like a premium brand with a process that protects both profitability and peace.Finally, you'll learn how to run a structured Fit Check call, which is your discovery call reframed as a qualification conversation, not a free consult. Laura breaks down how to confirm the basics, clarify budget and expectations, and commit to a clear next step, whether that's onboarding, redirecting to a smaller starter offer, or kindly exiting the lead. This episode will leave you with language, boundaries, and a system you can use immediately to create a cleaner pipeline, stronger clients, and a calmer schedule.In just one focused hour, we'll dive into whatever you need most—pricing strategies, client management, attracting high-end clients or building repeat business. You'll get clarity, strategy, and expert advice based on my 27+ years of running a thriving, seven-figure design firm.This is your chance to get real answers to the questions you've been dying to ask—from someone who's actually been there.Book your session as you need it—no strings attached.Be sure to follow along on Instagram @thebusinessofbeautifulspaces + @thorntondesign to stay up to date on what we're talking about next week. If you love our podcast, please, please, please leave us a review. If you have any questions or topic ideas OR you wish to be a guest email us thebusinessofbeautifulspaces@gmail.com or find us on instagram @thebusinessofbeautifulspacesLaura Thornton is the  principle designer of Thornton Design Inc, located in Kleinburg, ON.  Since founding the company in 1999, Laura has been committed to creating a new kind of interior design experience for her clients. Thornton Design is an experienced team of creative talents, focused on curating beautiful residential and commercial spaces in the Toronto, Ontario area and beyond. Now sharing all the years of experience with other interior designers to create a world of collaboration and less competition. The Business of Beautiful Spaces  I @thebusinessofbeautifulspacesThornton Design                                      I @thorntondesign

Modern society has a lot of problems, but having built our entire economy and way of living on the backs of enslaved Black people like we did 400 years ago is not one of them, and we should know better than to get them mixed up

Have you ever said yes and felt your stomach drop the second the word left your mouth? Have you ever gone along with something, not because you wanted to, but because saying no felt too risky, too selfish, or just too hard? That discomfort has a name, and it runs a lot deeper than conflict avoidance or wanting to keep the peace. People pleasing is a fear based pattern, and in this episode, we get into what's really driving it, why saying no can feel almost impossible, and what it actually costs you when your self worth gets tied to how much you give. In this episode, you'll hear: What people pleasing in relationships really looks like: overgiving, over-helping, and automatically going along with what everyone else wants Where genuine kindness ends and self abandonment begins, and how to recognize which one's driving you How self worth, approval seeking, and conditional love shape the way you try to stay accepted and loved Why body image can become another arena where people pleasers learn to seek approval and shrink themselves to fit in How simple boundary language can help you pause before the automatic yes takes over Why learning to sit with discomfort is the real path to choosing yourself If you've ever felt responsible for everyone else's comfort, this one's for you. Your self worth was never supposed to depend on how much you help, how agreeable you are, or how well you keep the peace. Let's rebrand wellness together! Elizabeth, Tara & Maria   Connect with us! The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Take the free quiz, What Type of Eater Are You?: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/quiz Join The Nourished Table: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/recipe-club   Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara's Newsletter: www.taradeleonfitness.com/connect   Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com If you want to start a podcast or grow your existing one, visit julianabarbati.com and let them know we sent you!

“I Want to Be Healthy” Is Why You're Still StuckEveryone says they want to be healthy. Nobody changes.That's not a coincidence.“Healthy” is a hiding place  a vague enough goal that you never have to get honest about what's actually wrong. You know what honest sounds like? “I'm sick of wearing yoga pants because they hide my stomach.” That's real. That's something you can actually move toward.In this episode, we break down why your language is keeping you stuck, and what it actually takes to get uncomfortable enough to change.Ready to stop hiding behind the blanket statement? Work with Greg directly: https://cc1es1rsq75.typeform.com/to/NTyv5VN3

You don't have to live in the crazy busy state. In this Spark, you'll learn why busyness is a state of mind, not a fact of your schedule, and what it's actually costing you in your health, your relationships, and your attention.You'll meet "busy me," the speedy, scattered version of you that knocks things over and talks too fast, and "best me," the grounded, clear version that gets just as much done. Then you'll get simple mini wins you can use today to shift states: stop, notice, take five breaths, get outside for two minutes.If you don't choose your state, the world will choose it for you.Read the original Spark: https://carabradley.substack.com/p/be-aware-of-busy-meSubscribe to Sparked on Substack: https://carabradley.substack.comMore on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sparkedwithcara?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://carabradley.net

Willard and Dibs open the show by breaking down the Golden State Warriors offseason, their chances for LeBron and Giannis and if the fans should keep using the term 'run it back'

"It depends" feels like the right answer. It sounds accommodating, flexible, like you're paying attention. But if you're an expert trying to build a scalable business, it's quietly costing you your authority - and your ability to grow.In this episode, Tara kicks off a new series on how to package your expertise. She shares why leading with "it depends" signals a lack of methodology rather than abundance of skill, why your customers don't have as unique a problem as they think, and how applying a consistent methodology actually allows every customer to feel seen - without you reinventing the wheel every time.If you're stuck in the trap of doing something custom for every single person you serve, this episode is your starting point.Key Takeaways:"It depends" erodes authority and positions you as a worker, not an expertCustomers feel unique - but their underlying problem usually isn'tA consistent methodology lets you do your best work more oftenPackaging your expertise is not a marketing fix - it's a structural oneTara Bryan is the creator of the Infinite Scale Method™ and host of The Scalable Expert podcast. She helps expert business owners, coaches, and consultants turn their expertise into a scalable business built on a signature framework and systems that deliver results without requiring more of their time. Learn more at www.thescalable.expert and www.taralbryan.comReady to build a business your expertise deserves? The Scalable Expert Audit reveals exactly where you are in the Infinite Scale Method and what to do next. Five minutes. Instant results. Take the Free Scalable Expert Audit → If this episode was useful...Share it with one expert business owner who's hit the same ceiling.A review on Apple Podcasts helps more of the right people find the show and takes less than two minutes.→ Leave a review: Apple Podcasts→ Subscribe: Apple Podcasts · Website

I used to introduce myself as a "late bloomer" on hundreds of podcast episodes. It sounded casual, even humble. But here's what I was really saying: "I should have learned this earlier. Smarter people figured this out years before I did. I'm behind." That broken soundtrack has been quietly wreaking havoc in my life for years. In this episode, I'm exposing one of the most dangerous phrases you might be saying right now and showing you the four words you should say instead. Whether you learn something new at 30, 50, or 70, whether you accomplish a goal this year or next, whether you finally clean that garage or lose those 20 pounds, there's no official age when you're supposed to do any of it. Shame cannot answer the question: "When was I supposed to know this?" Because there is no answer. You're not a late bloomer. You're right on time.In This Episode:Order Procrastination Proof!You can grab a copy of my new book Procrastination Proof from your favorite bookstore or at my website!Make sure to follow me on Instagram and share with your friends!Sign up for my newsletter, Try This!Book me to speak at your event or to your team!Sign up for the Remarkable You Community today!Keep up with my book list on GoodReads!Have me speak at your next event! Have me speak at your next event!

Reach Out Via Text!In this episode of the Growing Green Podcast, Jeremiah Jennings returns to a full Monday, Wednesday, and Friday publishing schedule and shares a candid look at the challenges, lessons, and growth that have come from a difficult season in business. Jeremiah discusses the importance of embracing technology, leveraging tools like LMN and LeanScaper, and why business owners who refuse to adapt risk falling behind. He challenges listeners to rethink what it truly means to be a "professional," arguing that professionalism comes from doing the hard work, investing in systems, and continually improving rather than settling for excuses. The episode also explores customer experience, business growth, personal accountability, and the role technology and AI will play in shaping the future of the green industry. If you're looking for a mindset shift around growth, professionalism, and staying competitive in a rapidly changing world, this episode delivers a powerful challenge.Free Tickets to Chicago: https://leanscaper.link/4wsLgxbSupport the show10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcastSignup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signupBook A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcastLawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/Email-ggreenlandscapes@gmail.comGrowing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/

Are Australian parents okay? If you're finding parenting deeply exhausting, a study has found you're not the only one. Monique Bowley, Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks are unpacking why parents are feeling so stressed out. Plus, Stacey has a theory that might just be genius. Also, are you constantly saying sorry for your kids just being...kids? We're discussing why we feel the need to apologise all the time and what it might actually be teaching them. Plus, whimsical grandparent names. Everyone is now 'Mimi' and 'Zaza' instead of 'Nanna' and 'Pop'. We discuss whether this new trend is just an act of rebellion from Baby Boomers who flatly refuse to grow old.Reccos: Stacey is loving Sea Monkeys, bringing back pure 90s nostalgia for an entry-level pet experiment. Amelia recommends The Kids Book of Paper Love, a stationery-stuffed Amazon find perfect for kids to build scissor skills. Monique is loving Danny Go on YouTube, his joyful dances that support a grieving family. New Mamamia subscribers get $40 off — $20 off an annual membership and $20 off your TWOOBS order. Click here to subscribe. Already a subscriber? Click here for your $20 TWOOBS discount code. T&C's apply. Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next: Don't miss an episode of Parenting Out Loud 'Crying Cafes' & A Mother-In-Law Red Flag Signs You’re A Beta Mum & How To ‘Bounce Back’ The School Holiday Rule & The Big Bluey Stuff Up The Holiday Decision One Mum Regrets & Party Bags Are Officially Cancelled So, Are You A Popcorn Mum? The Lunchbox Theory & Our Complicated Feelings About YouTube The 3-Hour Mum & The Viral 'Jessica' Hack Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts What to read: Hannah Waddingham is known for Ted Lasso. But she's done so much more than that... 'Life goes tits-up... but I love it.' This nana's advice for new grandparents. "To all of you who help us raise our kids, thank you": An ode to grandparents. 'I've been a therapist for 25 years. Every parent asks the same question, but it's the wrong one.' GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Amelia Lester & Stacey Hicks Acting Group Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Content Manager: Talissa Bazaz Video Editor: Julian Rosario Associate Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Work with Joe What if the words “I'm busy” are programming your nervous system to stay overwhelmed?In this episode of Inspire Create Manifest, Joe dives into the hidden identity behind busyness and why so many of us feel trapped in constant motion. This conversation explores how the nervous system attaches safety to familiar patterns, even when those patterns create stress, anxiety, and disconnection.Joe shares practical steps to break the cycle, reconnect with your breath, and create space for clarity, stillness, and awareness. Because maybe your life doesn't need more productivity hacks. Maybe it needs simplicity.If you've been feeling exhausted, reactive, or disconnected from yourself, this episode is your reminder that slowing down is not weakness. It's wisdom.

Joey's ex-wife said their daughter Jia is saying Michael Jackson's famous "HEE-HEEEE" phrase around the house too much, and it's driving her crazy. Was there a phrase you made your kids stop saying, or one you said growing up? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess

Joey's ex-wife said their daughter Jia is saying Michael Jackson's famous "HEE-HEEEE" phrase around the house too much, and it's driving her crazy. Was there a phrase you made your kids stop saying, or one you said growing up? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess

Joey's ex-wife said their daughter Jia is saying Michael Jackson's famous "HEE-HEEEE" phrase around the house too much, and it's driving her crazy. Was there a phrase you made your kids stop saying, or one you said growing up? Follow us on socials! @themorningmess

Everybody screws up.What matters is how you handle it. In his latest podcast, Walker shares a personal story about making a mistake with his longtime business friend, Lindsey McMillan, and the one thing he did immediately to repair trust. No email. No text. No BS. Just ownership.Everyone knows mistakes happen but excuses make them worse.In this episode, you'll learn:-- Why the mistake usually isn't what breaks trust-- What to do immediately after you realize you screwed up-- Why you should pick up the phone instead of hiding behind email-- How excuses destroy credibility-- Why taking responsibility matters even when it wasn't fully your fault-- How ownership can build trust back stronger

Do you ever start speaking and immediately apologize—“Sorry, my English is bad”? If you do, I want you to hear me clearly: that sentence is not helping you. It's training you to shrink, and it's teaching other people to focus on your English instead of your message.In this episode, I'm breaking down 7 real reasons that apology keeps you stuck—from job interviews to meetings to networking events to doctor appointments. You'll hear what those moments sound like in real life, why the apology shifts the energy in the room, and what to say instead so you can speak with more confidence without pretending your English is perfect.This is about reclaiming your voice. Because you don't need flawless English to be taken seriously—you need presence, clarity, and the decision that what you're saying matters.What You'll LearnWhy you're often the only one judging your English that harshlyHow apologizing puts a “microscope” on your mistakesWhy the apology makes the conversation about your English (not your idea)How it quietly asks permission to be taken seriouslyHow it trains your brain to expect failure before you speakWhy it creates a smaller, apologetic version of you that isn't realWhat confident, respectful replacement phrases sound likeKey Moments / Segment BreakdownJob interview: introducing yourself without a warning labelNetworking: responding to compliments without rejecting yourselfTeam meeting: getting to your point without losing the floorClient call: sounding professional without asking permissionPresentation/Q&A: pausing without panicking (and keeping the room with you)Social/work dinner: telling your story without disappearingParent-teacher conversation: speaking with authority about what mattersMindset Shifts“I need to apologize first” → “I'm allowed to speak as I am”“They're grading me” → “Most people respect bilingual speakers”“My English is the topic” → “My message is the topic”“A pause means I'm failing” → “A pause means I'm thinking”“I must be perfect to be heard” → “I must be present to be heard”Practical Takeaways (Replacement Phrases)Instead of “Sorry, my English is bad,” say: “Thanks—let me jump in.”When someone compliments you, say: “English is my second language—and I love using it.”To introduce your point in a meeting, say: “Here's what I want to say.”On a serious call, say: “Let me tell you what I think.”When you need a pause, say: “Give me a second—I want to say this well.”Before telling a story, say: “Okay, here we go.”For meaningful conversations, say: “I want to say this in my own words.”Listener Reflection QuestionsWhere do I apologize the most—work, social situations, or appointments?What do I fear people will think if I don't apologize first?How would my tone change if I started with a claim instead of a warning?What phrase from today's episode will I practice all week?What would happen if I decided my message mattered more than my mistakes?If you want to sign up for the free English email newsletter, go to https://speakenglishwithtiffani.com/newsletter

Jack Daniel's is only a numbing agent. It doesn't fix the pain; it just gives you a headache in the morning while the problem remains. Most high-performing men are "white-knuckling" their way through life, relying on a brand of strength that has no spiritual depth. They are mission-driven and overworked, yet secretly isolated. In this forensic identity audit, Ted Phaëton sits down with Chris Grainger, founder of The Lion Within Us, to dismantle the "Chief Everything Officer" trap. Chris reveals the exact moment his "white-knuckle" strength failed him, following a failed marriage and the tragic loss of his daughter, and explains why your ego is currently your biggest operational liability. We deconstruct the "Meteorologist" archetype of predictive leadership and why modern men must stop "outsourcing" their spiritual authority to AI or institutions. If you are a CEO, father, or leader who feels "successful" on paper but hollow in reality, this conversation is your diagnostic tool for reclamation.   In this episode, we deconstruct: The Identity Forensic Audit: Why your body breaks before your ego does. The 3 Most Dangerous Words: Why saying "I got this" is actually a rejection of God. The Feminization of the Church: Why traditional spiritual settings are failing the modern man. The Windshield Principle: How to stop living in the "rear-view mirror" of your past failures. The Lion vs. The Passive: How to safely tap into masculine aggression without losing your integrity.   CHAPTERS 00:00 – The "Mic-Drop" Opening: Jack Daniels vs. Joy  02:16 – When "White-Knuckle" Strength Isn't Enough  04:07 – Reframing Tragedy: Turning "Kid Pain" Into Purpose  05:50 – The Diagnostic: What Silences the Lion Inside You?  08:22 – Setting the Standard: Biblical Practices for CEOs & Fathers  13:14 – Windshield vs. Rear-View: Redeeming Your Past  19:28 – THE WARNING: Why "I Got This" Is Killing Your Growth  23:45 – Called vs. Qualified: The Moses Strategy for Success  27:33 – Has the Church Failed Men? The Hard Truth  34:01 – Theology of Strength: Reliance vs. Arrogance  41:09 – Legacy: What Strength Remains When Everything is Stripped?   Grainger's Links: The Lion Within Us (Chris Grainger): https://thelionwithin.us/ The Lion Within (Book): https://www.amazon.com/The-Lion-Within-Us/dp/B08JJRFW8F  

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