Podcasts about strengthsfinder themes

As Alissa has said time and again, we're all perfectly lopsided puzzle pieces, a part of this larger puzzle, or threads in the larger tapestry. We have just relaunched this show and what better and more-fitting episode to start with than to invite Kari Romeo as our opening guest because she is everything that this show embodies. Kari is no stranger to limiting beliefs, fears, and self-doubt. Before all the success, she's dealt and struggled with insecurities—much like we all do. Today's episode is truly inspirational and a real testament that what you believe, manifests. I hope that by the end of this episode, you find the power to reframe your thoughts and experience the beautiful transformation that Kari and myself had the opportunity to, and together, let's claim our successes. About Kari Romeo Kari Romeo is a transformational life coach, she's a motivational speaker, a personal transformation and mindset seminar facilitator. She's also a retired Air Force officer—a decorated one, mind you—a life coach, and author of the new book, Becoming Beautiful: A Personal Journey Towards Happiness. She enjoys speaking with groups, organizations, and businesses about using the positive power of appreciative inquiry to achieve success.   Kari’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:   Connectedness Positivity Empathy Individualization Maximizer     Key Takeaways So many people are trudging through life instead of bouncing joyously through life. We're meant to live fulfilling joyful lives. If we're not, then it's time to let go of whatever's holding us back and be happy. We each are our own color of thread in the tapestry of life. It's the little shifts of perspective which help us to live more fulfilling and joyful life. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [00:53] Getting to know our 'relaunch' guest. [04:04] Important things we need to know about Kari."I just didn't think I was enough." [07:25] How everything around Kari became brighter and clearer. "When your inner light starts to shine, it shines the light on all of that." [09:21] Talking about courage [11:03] How Kari digs and uncovers fears and limiting beliefs [16:02] What are Kari's superpowers?"My job is to be the light that helps somebody else to find their own light." [18:10] Kari's top five gorgeous strengths [20:02] Alissa shares her personal challenge."Everybody has a place. Everybody fits in some fashion." [22:44] An experience better than any paycheck Kari's received, ever. [26:44] How Kari mirrors her shine back to herself and the challenges she's had."I do transform lives but it's hard to go out there because it's just how I am." [27:57] The deal: There's no proven formula as per Alissa."You craft the experience for that particular person. " [29:48] The thread for all of Kari's clients."Part of the job as a coach is to call the BS flag." [33:03] Developing other avenues and outlining processes. [35:10] Alissa's challenge to Kari."Let's get you shared with the world so that more people can have a little slice of that magic.  [37:58] What Kari wants every woman to know. [40:28] Kari's commitments. [43:04] Where to find Kari and her book. [45:14] Episode wrap up. Selected Links for This Episode Kari’s Website Connect with Kari on LinkedIn TEDx Talk: Teaching the Inner Critic a New Story Becoming Beautiful: A Personal Journey Towards Happiness Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test  StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath  

As small business owners, when we start our business, the ultimate goal is to hit a certain figure and be successful, which is what we had always imagined it to be. Anytime that happens, we celebrate and give ourselves a tap on the back for a job well done. But mind you, celebrations can often be short lived, and soon we find out that while we were still high on the success, the stress and challenges were keeping up too. New level, new devil—as I’d like to say. This episode today tackles the issues and challenges that a seven or six-figure business deals with. I asked my friend Chris to come and join us today. He has willingly shared two major drawbacks that he’d experienced, and together, we will share with you how you can take this challenge head on, what systems and processes to employ, keeping that check and balance, that way we can keep problems at bay or from resurfacing. There’s a lot in store for you in this episode; so clear your head, prepare your pens for some serious note taking because what we share here today might be helpful for you today, or in the future.   About Chris Taylor As President & CEO of Actionable.co, Chris Taylor helps business consultants bring learning sustainment and measurable behaviour change to their client engagements.  As the host of iTunes #2 ranked business podcast The 21st Century Workplace, Chris regularly hosts conversations with the world’s leading thinkers on leadership, change management and employee engagement, bringing his trademark curiosity and humour to the complex topics of business strategy and professional management. Chris has penned over 150 articles on aspects of our new world of work, and is a regular speaker on stages domestic and abroad.   Chris’ Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:   Futuristic Strategic Communication Activator Positivity   Listen in Now! [need iTunes URL] Key Takeaways If you feel that the business objectives of the organization you work for are aligned with your personal objectives in a truly deep, meaningful way, that does nothing but positive things. The real challenge is taking a pause, how to take one or two ideas, and how to apply those in your life in a way that has lasting impact. Understanding how those strength themes are wired can help you redirect it. Work with people that are doing powerful work in their own space and find a way to support them in their work. Hone in on the craft of presenting, and organizing, messaging around stories, and how to make that meaningful for the audience. The more people you have, the harder it is to get everyone across. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [01:20] An intro that made our guest glow. [03:42] A look at Chris’ background and history.“It’s not the sort of make-money-while-you-sleep but having a thing that people can consume on their own time.” [06:43] What is Actionable?“We actually take concepts and convert them into something practical, something actionable.” [11:33] That one tough call Chris made but paid-off well. [12:19] How did Chris make that single greatest decision?“When I started the business on day one, there was two things I wanted to do with the business.” [13:39] Chris’ brilliant top five strengths [18:14] What is the vision for Actionable?“I would say multifaceted but there’s really two components to it.” [22:44] The two main challenges Chris is facing in his business: growing community and money.“It doesn’t matter what the multiple is, the mindset, the challenges, the mistakes that I’ve made in regards to the small amounts of money just compound.” [24:03] Alissa digs in deeper around Chris’ money issues. [28:54] How can Chris surpass his challenge on the business finances. [34:10] Alissa gives Chris a tip that she had just recently implemented in her business too. [35:40] How to find the Actionable platform. [37:14] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Actionable.co Website Actionable.co Facebook Page Connect with Chris on LinkedIn Connect with Chris on Twitter Profit First by Mike Michalowicz Pumpkin Plan The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur Best Year Ever Blueprint Podcast of the Week: The Seven-Figure CEO Podcast with Casey Graham

In this episode of live coaching, I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with someone who has had massive success in her career. I’ve had the surprise of my life discovering that her niche actually really does exist. I assure you guys that you’d be amazed by the discovery as you listen through today’s episode as well.   Now, our guest was in on an exciting discovery as well by the success of something that she just started doing and just seeing if it would work. She’s been astounded with the amount of success she’s had and so quickly. However, having that success so quickly, while it’s a feat for most entrepreneurs, it can also be a source of stress. Our guest is used to just doing thing on her own so she struggles with things from how to build a team, to scaling her business, finding the right person for the job, and the list goes on. We’re going to narrow it down for her into actionable bits and pieces for an effective execution all the while ensuring that she stays at the top of it all, and at the same time, focused on what she does best.   About Carolyn Carpenter Carolyn J Carpenter is the host and cofounder of Hollywood Gatekeepers, an online system to educate and create quality readers for Hollywood. She is the host of the Hollywood Gatekeepers Podcast as well as the coauthor of What a Reader Writes available soon on Amazon. Carolyn has served as a Story Analyst for people and companies such as James Cameron (AVATAR), Richard Dreyfuss (MR. HOLLAND’S OPUS), Village Roadshow (AMERICAN SNIPER, SULLY), Phoenix Pictures (ZODIAC, BLACK SWAN), Inferno Films (YOUNG GUNS), Constantin Films (SE7EN, TRAFFIC), Rhythm and Hues (X-MEN, BABE), agencies such as Innovative Artists, as well as the Sundance Institute, the CBS Diversity Program, and the Academy of Motion Pictures Nicholl Fellowship. She has served as a guest speaker on panels with the Newport Beach Film Festival, Writers Association and Writer’s Network among others. Carolyn is also an entrepreneur, producer, writer and actor. She is the Executive Director and founding partner of Neo Ensemble Theatre, the co-founder/creator of the award winning mega hit MABLE’S 6 Feet Under Haunted House recently featured on NBC’s FIRST LOOK. She co-wrote, directed and produced instructional line dance videos, selling over a million copies. She co-wrote, produced and co-directed two short films starring Oscar winner JK Simmons (WHIPLASH). Her plays RANDOM WOMEN, MUTE, THREE LITTLE WORDS, ILLUSIONS, WRETCHED, ENIGMA, HUES, and MISNOMER have been produced multiple times in and around Hollywood. Her book of scenes and monologues, RANDOM WOMEN is now available on Amazon. She has acted in projects and produced events with JK Simmons (WHIPLASH), Patrick Warburton (GET SMART) Anthony Geary (GENERAL HOSPITAL) Shirley Jones (PARTRIDGE FAMILY), Florence Henderson (BRADY BUNCH), Gavin Macleod (LOVE BOAT), and Lily Tomlin, among others. Carolyn received a “Most Inspirational” award in high school and never turned back. All of her projects are part of a bigger picture to inspire passion and play in people’s lives. Carolyn’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:   Strategic Achiever Maximizer Ideation Futuristic     Key Takeaways Having people that both lift me and rein me in, that’s really important. There are skills that we do and that we excel at but what we excel at, skillswise, isn’t necessarily what drives our energy. When you have something that you love and then you make a business out  of it, sometimes that can destroy the love part. Your education, skills, and life experiences are never, ever wasted. The question is how can you use that to move forward? Time-Stamped Show Highlights [01:03] An impressive intro for an even more impressive person. [03:39] How did Carolyn find herself in the midst of Hollywood? [07:03] Discovering that thing called ‘reader’ and what it’s about.“I discovered this was a thing and immediately was drawn to it.” [12:28] Carolyn shares how she keeps her focus while juggling multiple other things.“It’s definitely a challenge. I talk to myself a lot, maybe that’s the key.” [14:11] Carolyn’s top five StrengthsFinder themes. [22:10] One of the things that Hollywood Gatekeepers focus on.“We’re trying to really get people to look at their whole picture as a whole person, not just as this part of their job.” [25:44] Shifting the conversation to the challenge Carolyn is facing.“I want people to flourish on their own.” [28:30] Point-by-point, funneling down how Carolyn’s challenges can be dealt with. [34:00] Alissa lays out further options to resolve our guest’s business challenges.“If you look at it that way, it doesn’t feel like we're pushing task off on to minions.” [40:21] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Hollywood Gatekeepers Hollywood Gatekeepers Facebook Page Hollywood Gatekeepers Facebook Group Connect with Carolyn on LinkedIn The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman Podcast of the Week: EOFire with JLD Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Have you ever had the feeling that you are just bouncing off like a ball trying to get your business established? Our guest today surely has. Starting a business is a challenge, and even more so when you have very limited knowledge on the business side of things, add to it keeping a day job, offering an instructional coaching and working with schools at the same time. Our guest today is torn, for the last three years, between marketing her business or staying focused on her clients that will eventually enable her to reach the ultimate goal. In today’s session, we are going to walk Trish through a process on how she can, little by little, create that shift towards the goal. We’d give her enough pointers to help get herself established, as what I have done in mine when I was just starting. About Trish Johnson Trish Johnson is a certified life Coach and podcaster who specializes in helping women who are feeling stuck and overwhelmed live more joyful, fulfilling lives.  She helps her clients work through fears, as well as other limiting beliefs so they are able to live a life of purpose, or what she likes to call, an illuminated life. Trish’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes   Intellection Futuristic Connectedness Learner Input     Key Takeaways You don’t know until you do it. It doesn’t have to be a leap, it just needs to be a step. Trust is something that is vital to what we do. Life hands you what you need. Bad things can happen anyway, go ahead and live big Time-Stamped Show Highlights [02:41] Trish’s story is kind of a sad story, as per her.“I had an interesting chain of events.” [04:49] Chain of events leading up to Trish’s business start.“I started to think about what might happen if I just took a step.” [07:57] The law of relativity.“The universe is sort of smacking you to remind you what’s important.” [09:37] The line in the sand for Trish.“Screw it. I could be gone tomorrow. Why would I wait one more minute to put off something?” [11:31] Trish’s top five strengths are a gift to her clients. [15:42] What propels Trish forward?“I have recently taken on a practice of setting my intention for the day.” [18:12] Alissa on why she think strengths are so vital.“Our strengths all have needs like humans need air and water.” [20:52] Alissa’s tips on how Trish can feed her strengths’ needs.“Give yourself time and space.” [22:51] Trish’s challenge with her business. [24:02] Alissa shares what Trish can do to achieve that smooth shift in her business. [28:58] Brilliant marketing leg for Trish’s business.“As coaches, our personal relationship, who we are is vital.” [36:38] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Trish’s Website The Illuminated Life Podcast Connect with Trish on Twitter Podcast of the Week: Yes Effect with Shelli Varela Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

This live coaching session today has dealt with a lot of pain points and I am 100% certain that you are going to get a lot out of this. Today’s episode discusses a lot of obstacles that an entrepreneur faces, whether established or just starting out. Janene has a big dream for giving back. Her plans include that of a lifestyle change where she can take two months off and render volunteer services to the less fortunate. But—yes, there is a but—she isn’t in that position to do so, just yet. We help Janene today on the steps she can take to achieve that goal she’s focused on. Get your pens ready because the tips I’m throwing out here are not just limited to Janene’s area of challenge. Stay tuned in until the very last minute to learn more.   About Janene Liston I'm here today with Janene Liston, the Pricing Lady. She's a multi-passionate entrepreneur who believes that inside each of us is all we need to thrive in life. Sometimes we just need help tapping it. Clients hire her to help them build more confidence when it comes to what and how to charge their customers. She's taken her passion for pricing (yes, one can be passionate about pricing) and communication from the corporate world to the entrepreneurial world, helping business owners just like you and I. Janene’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:   Learner Relator Ideation Individualization Strategic     Key Takeaways Having a profit mindset in your business doesn’t make you greedy, it makes you smart. Allow yourself the permission to gravitate to people who lift you higher. If you want to go to that next level, protect yourself from the people who suck you dry. Our strengths have needs, just like humans need air and water. Getting out of the status quo is a need. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [02:23] Saying hello to our guest, Janene. [05:22] Who does Janene primarily work with? [06:00] The psychology behind pricing.“Pricing in my opinion, is 80% human psychology.” [08:12] Janene’s strength themes that further separates her from the pack.“I’m in the zone most when I’m learning something new.” [13:14] What is the process working with Janene.“Help them focus on what’s right and what works in the context of their values and the kind of business they want to have.” [16:20] Janene’s limbo kind of challenge in her business.“I know what I need to do but it’s not always bringing me in the direction that I want to head.” [18:53] Our guest paints a picture of what a harmonious, successful life looks like.“Being around people in a support network.” [24:28] Alissa shares some pointers on how to achieve the lifestyle that our guest envisions.“If you don’t take your profit, you’re never going to take your profit.” [28:18] The importance of self-care.“One of the biggest reasons that we burn out is that we don’t continue to fill our cup.” [30:45] Alissa is on a roll talking about strengths. [32:41] Alissa recaps on the interview’s talking points. [35:40] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode The Pricing Lady Connect with Janene on Twitter Connect with Janene on LinkedIn 12-Point Checklist Profit First Podcast of the Week: Profit First podcast by Mike Michalowicz Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Let’s be honest, technology can be difficult to navigate, especially if you’re like our guest today who says she is not a spring chicken. She jokingly says that she’s just a “chubby grandma” and feels like technology isn’t for her. While I do agree that technology can feel quite complicated, we are living in the digital age, and we have to learn to navigate the online space to keep up. If you find yourself strongly resonating with our guest today, stay tuned in as we deep dive into how you can lean on your own strengths to get you across that barrier that can impede the success of your business.   About Mary Beth Vanderlinden Mary Beth Vanderlinden is the founder of the Spirit Led Healing Institute™, is an Ordained Minister, International Intuitive Healer, Healer Trainer and Retreat Facilitator. She became aware of her healing gifts at an early age, and went on a life-long journey to develop what Spirit had given her. But not without some major bumps in the road, like car accidents, brain-injuring falls, and being homeless after an injury took her from work, each of these moving her into a deeper level of understanding of the healing process and Spirit’s ability to heal all aspects of us.   Mary Beth’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:   Strategic Connectedness Communication Belief WOO     Key Takeaways Life doesn’t happen to you, it happens for you. Your life experiences, the good and the bad ones, make you uniquely qualified to help whomever it is that you aim to help. Your values make you unique. No matter how long we’re in business, no matter how successful we are, there are always challenges. The humility in being able to say that out loud is so freeing. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [02:09] Our guest who knew, at a young age, she had super powers. [04:40] How Mary Beth discovered she had inner gifts.“Things would just come over me and I would just know what to do.” [07:47] Mary Beth shares the period in her life where she held onto her natural knowing.“People would look at me like I had two heads or something.” [11:05] Mary Beth’s top five strengths. [13:38] The kind of work that Mary Beth does with her clients.“I expand their energy out beyond that lifetime.” [17:59] How do clients come to seek Mary Beth’s healing? [22:56] Shifting the focus to the challenge that Mary Beth is facing and what she can do about it.“Well, it’s been ongoing. I’m no spring chicken.” [27:34] Alissa shares some of her tips for Mary Beth’s upcoming podcast.Accountability is so important for those of us who are really afraid to get through the technology. [35:27] Mary Beth’s launch of her Woowoo Wisdom podcast. [38:29] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Spirit Led Healing Institute Mary Beth Vanderlinden Website Connect with Mary Beth on Twitter Connect with on LinkedIn Connect with on Facebook Podcast of the Week: The Intuitive Hour: Awaken Your Inner Voice with Michelle Beltran Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Today’s live coaching session is a topic that we’ve already talked about in a previous episode. It only goes to show that when it comes to keeping that balance in both business and life, a lot of us still struggle more often. Our guest is an accomplished mentor, and most days, her schedule is just filled to the brim to the point where she just wants to retreat and shut down. Her challenge will make you realize that not all successful entrepreneurs, like our guest, has it easy-breezy. I know that you can mine a lot of tips to better help you strike that balance and catch a breather. About Cheryl Leitschuh Who is Cheryl Leitschuh? Mentor, guide and influencer. Many of Cheryl’s clients describe her as the “yoda” for small woman owned small businesses and solopreneurs. Cheryl has had the pleasure of owning a successful, sustainable small business for over twenty five years. She has stumbled, regrouped, learned, succeeded and failed BUT remained committed to being an entrepreneur. Cheryl has also coached other women-owned small businesses to enjoy the opportunities of being an entrepreneur. Her mission is to help woman-owned small business to start, build and grow their own successful enterprise. Cheryl’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:    Strategic Individualization Maximizer Futuristic Relator     Key Takeaways I am able to bring what is needed at the right time. Collaboration is key because I know who I am and what it is that I bring. Forward action is what it takes to make change. Working from desperation and scarcity will kill any ability to draw in the right things. Challenges make us human, it doesn’t make us weak. Don't beat yourself up because you're facing a similar issue as you faced in the past, embrace it. We cannot serve from an empty cup. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [01:43] Intro to our “Yoda” guest. [04:00] Cheryl’s vision for a flexible business. [05:28] Cheryl’s very apparent strength profile and what she thought about it.“I've always felt that I've been unique than a lot of the other people that I was working with.” [10:35] How does Cheryl react to clients that don’t want her. “I quickly realize that I'm not the right solution for them.” [11:41] Alissa explains importance of being fit with potential clients.“We can really draw in the right clients that are a good fit.” [14:29] Let’s find out why Cheryl loves the world that we’re in now. [15:13] The difference between abundance and scarcity.“Begin working from a place of abundance and welcoming that abundance, versus resistance and scarcity.” [18:23] We all have challenges and that’s okay. Cheryl certainly does, regardless of her success.“I end up overcommitted and overstressed, and then I need to retreat.” [21:03] What would make something fit for Cheryl?“I really feel like I can contribute something because of my experience.” [23:39] The things that Cheryl is most passionate about.“I love the business of being in business.” [28:19] Alissa offers Cheryl ways on how to best preserve her energy on things that matter to her.“All of these things are important, but the thing is that there is only one you.” [36:49] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Straight Talk for Smart Business Women Website Connect with Cheryl on Twitter Connect with Cheryl on Facebook Connect with Cheryl on LinkedIn Straight Talk for Smart Business Women Facebook Page Podcast of the Week: Dean Bokhari’s The Meaningful Show Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

This episode was very inspiring and one of the most valuable episodes I have done. Our guest today truly has a beautiful soul. He’s perfected the process towards financial freedom. However, like so many of us entrepreneurs, he do found himself stuck between doing what he SHOULD and SHOULDN’T do for his business. We have a hard time deciding whether we keep going down this path and be miserable, or go down this other one and be stress-free. We’re stressing about a lot of stuff in both our lives and in business when it shouldn’t be the case.  This episode will sure help you release the stuff that weighs you down and begin to spend more of your energy, time, and knowledge on the things that really matters. About Rennie Gabriel What sets Rennie apart from others in the financial services area is that he has gone from the bottom to the top (more than once). He has owned multiple businesses and held most of the financial industry licenses and professional designations. More importantly, he walks his talk. Following the same steps in his award winning, best-selling book, Wealth On Any Income, Rennie became a multi-millionaire in less than 10 years starting from broke at age 50. Rennie lives on his investment income and donates 100% of his book, training, and coaching profits to www.ShelterToSoldier.org where dogs are rescued from deadly environments and trained as service animals for post 9/11 soldiers who have returned with Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). Rennie’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:   Learner Belief Responsibility Activator Strategic     Key Takeaways It was a situation where I had decided this is not how I want to live my life. I could fail high school and math and become a millionaire, and it does not prepare you for real life. Those moments that define us–that are our personal rock bottoms–are different for everybody. More money makes you more of who you are. There is this abundance that comes when you are willing to give both yourself and financially. We have a responsibility as entrepreneurs to make as much money as humanly possible. Wealth is a team sport; not a solo sport. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [01:32] Presenting the genius man who became a multimillionaire at the age of 50. [03:51] The rundown on how Rennie started and got to where he is now.“I know what it's like to have no money.” [06:46] The deal breaker moment for Rennie.“I'm going to do anything I can not to have this kind of life.” [07:46] Rennie’s top five strengths that define him. [09:42] The process Rennie had to do to dig himself out of the low point in his life. [15:17] The thing that sets us up for failure, in a lot of ways, as per Rennie.“If you want to create assets that will generate an income, you need to begin saving and investing first.” [19:05] We all have challenges but Rennie’s is an interesting one. [24:08] Rennie’s group coaching program. [29:07] Alissa closes the episode with a very wise advice.“We have a responsibility to make money, to be wealthy, so that the good people that we are, we can give more of that to this world.” [29:56] Rennie’s last words of wisdom for you folks.“I didn't get to where I am, trying to do it by myself.” [30:55] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Rennie’s Website Connect with Rennie on Twitter Connect with Rennie on Facebook Connect with Rennie on LinkedIn Wealth Can't Wait Podcast of the Week: Scale Your Business Radio with Jeff Hoffman and David Finkel Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

In today’s episode, we will discuss how we can optimize our days by just adding this one little practice into our daily routine. Meditation is a simple practice that reaps a lot of benefits for those who religiously practice it. Gregg practices meditation but admittedly has not prioritized getting it to stick. We’re going to establish, point-by-point, on this episode, why you need to start practicing meditation and how you can easily make it a part of your daily routine to a point where it becomes habitual, that you need not be reminded of it. About Gregg Clunis Gregg Clunis is the host of the top-ranked self-help podcast, Tiny Leaps, Big Changes, which has garnered over 3 million total downloads, and the author of a forthcoming book by the same name. He's also the founder of a podcasting agency called Podsimply where he and his team help experts grow their business by creating top-ranked podcasts.   Gregg’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:   Achiever Futuristic Intellection Significance Activator     Key Takeaways Everything you currently have in your life, whether good or bad, every single thing is the cumulative of everything that happened before. Little tiny actions do add up. In order for our strengths to thrive, we must feed them. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [01:10] Get to know our genius guest who helped me launch this podcast.“My mission is to try and help people change their life by changing their day-to-day behavior.” [04:05] Gregg’s thesis that we’re not aware of.“If we can just be mindful of the stuff we're doing now, it will create more of the stuff we want 20 years from now.” [05:56] Gregg shares how a “stumbled upon” idea helped him create something that stands out. [11:52] Gregg’s strength themes and how they uniquely equip him. [14:13] What Gregg thought as he was learning his strength themes."I'm really proud of these five." [19:29] Alissa shares how creating a meditation practice can help Gregg’s strengths to thrive.“If you were to take even a 10-minute meditation practice and just be, you'll find that your most brilliant ideas will come to you.” [22:21] The 10-seater van: letting one or another particular strength drive.“I encourage people to start with their top five because those are your strongest.” [24:56] Gregg’s journaling practice.“I found it really helpful even just with navigating that celebration piece.” [30:50] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Gregg’s Website Gregg’s Podcast Agency Connect with Gregg on Facebook Connect with Gregg on Twitter Connect with Gregg on Instagram Tiny Leaps, Big Changes Insight Timer Calm Headspace Podcast of the Week: Quote of the Day Podcast with Sean Croxton Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Today’s guest is one who I had an unusual way of meeting—from a cold email to a warm and pleasant relationship. Dayana is an expert in her respective field, and she’s found herself to be in a similar situation as the clients that she’s helping. Yeah, it does happen. We, by nature, are in the weeds of our own businesses. It is for this reason that I always say, coaches do need coaches. Join me as Dayana and I discuss ways on how to collate all wonderful ideas and come up with an overall mission. About Dayana Mayfield Dayana Mayfield is a conversion copywriter and messaging strategist who works with online businesses. Providing clear messaging strategies and copy that sells, she serves startup founders, coaches, and businesses that target digital nomads. With weekly LinkedIn videos, Dayana also educates entrepreneurs on how to connect with their customers using a killer combination of emotion and analytics. Dayana’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes   Futuristic Achiever Positivity Ideation Relator     Key Takeaways No matter what kind of creative skill you have, there's some industry that could use it. Get the confidence and then do it. Everybody chooses their own thing The end goal can be crazy—it’s totally fine—but let it clear up and paint the picture for that future. Our strength themes don't become strengths until they are serving us, giving us energy, and serving others, giving others energy. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [01:17] How we got Dayana onto the podcast, and who is she? [03:09] Finding out what makes Dayana frickin’ awesome.“I have a deep passion which is why I'm just so fired up.” [08:56] Dayana’s beautiful blend of strength themes. [12:00] How did Dayana’s journey happen for her?“Basically, all you have to do is decide you're going to do it and then you'll figure everything else out. All you have to do is get the confidence first and then you'll be fine.” [15:21] Alissa explains why Futuristic (as a number one theme) needs to be satiated.“If the future is foggy, if there is no clear endpoint, it feels very stuck because it needs direction, it needs to know where it's eventually going.” [17:49] A discussion of how important it is to incorporate and utilize all of your themes in all aspects of your business.“Each of our themes have contributions that they uniquely bring.” [21:06] The challenge that Dayana is facing right now and the recommendations on how to better address them.“I want to figure out how to create something that hasn't been created before.” [27:13] The fear of being misunderstood. [33:36] Navigating through the fear.“Whatever task that you might be looking at and sort of dreading, look at it through a lens of the strengths that you have.” [44:57] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Dayana Mayfield’s Website Connect with Dayana on Twitter Connect with Dayana on Facebook Connect with Dayana on LinkedIn Live Coaching Guest Application Podcast of the Week: The You-est You Podcast by Julie Reisler Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Welcome to yet another exciting live coaching session with me, Alissa Daire Nelson, your host. Our guest for today has been building her career in music since her 20s. Marie Incontrera has had a really awesome career but the arts don’t always pay the bills. Join me in finding out what made her leap from music to promoting others and discover how she steadily built her business, and how you can glean lessons from her journey to take a leap of your own.    About Marie Incontrera Marie is a social media and publicity expert, speaker, consultant, fitness enthusiast, and jazz musician. Fascinating combo, isn't it?! Her consulting services include social media and online branding service for individuals and small businesses; media bookings (specializing in podcasts); TEDx talk development and speaker booking outreach; and blogging and ghostwriting on platforms such as Thrive, Quora, Medium, LinkedIn Pulse, and more.) Her social media clients have included national best-selling business authors, medical professionals, wellness experts, a popular science-based gaming app, thought leaders, executive coaches, and more. Her speaker clients have booked TEDx conferences around the country, and her media clients have been booked on popular podcasts, and radio shows such as Entrepreneur on Fire, The World’s Most Amazing People, Positive Productivity, and more. Marie’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:   Ideation Input Intellection Futuristic Significance    Key Takeaways “Your easy is your gift.” Part of what creates our superpowers is not only our formal education but also our life experiences. We all have triggers and it’s important to know how and why we react. We don’t have to get stuck in all the BS that comes along with that one, legitimate concern. Entrepreneurship is a risky thing, but there are things that we can put in place to give us a little bit of breathing room. Learn to get that time for yourself to be able to come up with great, new ideas. Think outside the box and make it a non-negotiable. Let your Significance drive your WHY. Time-Stamped Show Highlights [02:19] Getting to know how Marie took that leap from music to promoting others. I’ve always done social media for my music career. I just sort of was naturally good at it. [06:32] We hear about Marie's StrengthsFinder themes. [08:10] Marie's challenge, and one that is important to address. Something minor goes wrong, and all of a sudden I’m stressed out. [09:34] How does the theme of Ideation function? Ideation is very common in entrepreneurs because we don’t like to be in boxes. [10:59] Writing down your stresses can be helpful. Oftentimes, by writing down your worry, you can have just a little bit of distance from it to actually have a conversation with it. [15:30] What to do when you find yourself saying yes to more things than you wish you would. [20:45] Addressing stress management and the ways to fill your cup When you take that time that you need for you, your ability to be most effective skyrockets. [26:29] Marie's legacy and the significance she wants to leave this world. I wanted to be able to support the arts in a very significant way [31:08] Podcast recommendation of the week! Selected Links for This Episode Marie's Website Connect with Marie on Twitter: @avanteverything Connect with Marie on Facebook: marie.incontrera Podcast of the Week:  Meditation Minis with Chel Hamilton Frickin’ Awesome Resources Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs Facebook Community From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson Daire Success Coaching website StrengthsFinder 2.0 test StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Welcome to the next installment of the Leadership Vision Podcast, where we share our expertise in the discovery, practice, and implementation of StrengthsFinder. Today on the podcast, we're recounting our first experiences with Strengths and sharing three straightforward activities to get more out of your results. While this podcast won't answer all of your, "what do I do with my life" types of questions, it will give you some useful steps to engage with your five Themes of Strength in a meaningful way. The activity we're sharing is pretty simple. It's one that anybody, anywhere, anytime, with any level of Strengths experience or understanding, can use to get more out of their results. We call it the "first thing" activity, which can be a bit misleading because I think it's an excellent exercise to do every so often to continue growing and developing your understanding and application of your StrengthsFinder Themes. Print your long Theme descriptions. Read each description and highlight key phrases, sentences or words. Read through your results again and indicate the words and phrases that aren't resonating. Indicate which words or phrases just don't make sense About The Leadership Vision Podcast The Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in the discovery, practice, and implementation of StrengthsFinder. Leadership Vision uses StrengthsFinder to work with People, Teams, and Culture. We believe that knowing your Top 5 Strengths is only the beginning. In fact, our highest potential exists in the ongoing exploration of our talents. Subscribe to the Leadership Vision Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Please contact us if you have ANY questions about anything you heard in this episode, or if you'd like to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

Welcome to THIS, our first “success story” episode! Join me as I interview Jon Vroman, a gentleman I can confidently say is showing success in many areas of his life—financial, family, business, relationships and more. About Jon Vroman: Jon Vroman is an author, speaker, and an all-around incredible human being. He grew up in a military family and moved around a bunch, where he honed the skill of adapting and making friends. He was super short in high school, which made him feel insignificant. That pain is what has led him to where he is today—helping someone feel significant—that their life and all their moments matter. Jon helps people live their lives in the front row! Jon’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes: 1. Learner 2. Positivity 3. Woo 4. Input 5. Activator Key Takeaways  Just show up. Showing up for others—doing the best you can with what you have—is where you’ll truly find success.  Ask yourself what you really like to do. Look at your strengths and how you deploy them. This will lead you down the path that is right for you.  When you know your fears and your loves, you know what is pushing you and pulling you.  Sometimes figuring out what ISN’T working will point you toward your superpowers.  You must be open to hearing input from others. And sometimes you must really ask for it.  It’s okay to provide yourself space to be still. Consciously choosing not to do something is doing something!  Identify and even celebrate your failures. It is from your failures that you pull your most valuable lessons. Listen in Now! Time-Stamped Show Highlights  3:38 – Jon’s Front Row Foundation, Front Row Factor and Dad’s Group The idea of the “front row” is a metaphor for getting close to what makes us come alive.  6:41 – Listen in as Jon defines what success means to him  8:15 – How Jon decided to start his own charity instead of donating to an already-existing one  13:00 – Hear Alissa break down Jon’s superpowers  15:05 – Jon’s tips for figuring out your superpowers without StrengthsFinder Ask for honest input from others! Have them answer these questions: “What are three things you like about my life? And what are three improvements you’d make in my life?”  19:26 – Tips to help you stay “open” to feedback and input from others  21:58 – The importance of being still  25:28 – Comparisons, the imposter syndrome, and the like—they do not serve us! “We often compare our behind-the-scenes life to someone else’s highlight reel.”  31:06 – Jon’s circle of support—the people who bring talents that Jon doesn’t have  34:06 – The “donut hole” of entrepreneurship—what it is, how it affects entrepreneurs and Jon’s tips for pushing through it It’s not just about showing up. It’s about showing up better the next time around.  42:25 – Two front-row moments and lessons learned from two failures: The pillars of Jon’s weekly review “I never lose. I either win or I learn.”  45:10 – Insights on mindset and perspective  52:32 – How you can best connect to Jon’s Front Row community Resources Mentioned in This Episode  FrontRowFactor.com  Front Row Foundation  Front Row Factor by Jon Vroman  Slack Frickin’ Awesome Resources  Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneur Facebook Community  From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson  Daire Success Coaching website  StrengthsFinder 2.0 test  StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Welcome, Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneurs! I’m so excited to share this live coaching session with Emunah Malinovitz with you. Emunah is the owner of Sacred Love That Lasts. She is devoted to helping you find the one—your “whole-mate.” She’s here to help you create events to celebrate your love. Moreover, she is here to help you clear blocks and reawaken the love and passion in your relationship when times get tough. Emunah’s Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes: 1. Relator 2. Positivity 3. Ideation 4. Includer 5. Woo Listen in as we dive into a live coaching call to uncover and embrace Emunah’s superpowers while also helping her work through her biggest challenge right now. Key Takeaways  We are divinely designed to not be well-rounded.  Sometimes the biggest issue with having great ideas is actually getting the ideas to a place of acting on them.  When you have high Ideation, you can get really overwhelmed with all the ideas. You can also lose ideas if you cannot “obsess” over them.  When you have a lot of Relationship Building Strengths, you can get pretty caught up in the people-focused aspects of your business that you lose sight of the process.  You can rely on your own superpowers and Strengths to help you in reaching those areas of “weakness.”  The best way to fill in our gaps as business owners is to build in two things: processes and relationships with the right people. Listen in Now! Time-Stamped Show Highlights  2:35 – Listen in to Emunah own and celebrate what makes her frickin’ awesome! “I’m almost like a fairy godmother of love.”  6:00 – The potential pitfalls of marriage counseling, and how what Emunah does helps people in greater ways  8:09 – Listen as Emunah vulnerably shares her two biggest challenges “I need to get clear on what the right type of support I actually need!”  11:19 – The biggest thing you need to focus on during your day, no matter who you are or what line of business you’re in.  12:05 – Alissa’s best strategies for holding onto and organizing ideas  17:49 – The best self-care tips for feeding Ideation (and reviewing your ideas)  18:59 – Getting stuff done—how to delegate the right way (and who to delegate to!)  24:13 – Emunah’s “light-bulb” moment! You HAVE to hear this! “I’m really realizing the importance of the relationships that I’m going to build to support me as my business expands.”  26:04 – A deep dive into tools to use in business, with an emphasis on simplification  30:36 – Emunah’s action items from today’s live coaching session  31:19 – A gift from Emunah!  33:01 – Podcast of the Week: Tiny Leaps, Big Changes Resources Mentioned in This Episode  Emunah’s website  Google Drive; Google Suite  Evernote  Trello  Asana  Dropbox  Tiny Leaps, Big Changes podcast with Gregg Clunis Frickin’ Awesome Resources  Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneur Facebook Community  From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome by Alissa Daire Nelson  Daire Success Coaching website  StrengthsFinder 2.0 test  StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

If you’re like me, you depend on other professionals to help you run your business.   Let me introduce Merrilee Horton, my very proficient and patient bookkeeper.  Merrilee owns Rescue Me Bookkeeping.  She worked as an accountant for 15 years, then in 2011 she started Rescue Me Bookkeeping.   Merrilee is a certified Intuit ProAdvisor specializing in QuickBooks Online.  She serves a variety of micro to small businesses, and has a proven track record of getting books done accurately!  She doesn’t just go through the motions of bookkeeping, she ensures your books are accurate, complete, and ready for your CPA at tax time. Merrilee's Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes are:  1) Harmony 2) Consistency 3) Responsibility 4) Developer 5) Connectedness Head over to rescuemebookkeeping.com.

Entrepreneurship can be reallllly stressful. In fact, the anticipation of that stress is one of the things that keeps people from taking the leap into business. Our guest today addresses that head-on. Moneeka Sawyer has often been described as one of the most joyful people you will ever meet.  She the creator of the Blissful Real Estate Investor Formula and is the International best-selling author of the award-winning book “Choose Bliss: The Power and Practice of Joy and Contentment,” which covers the proven strategies she has taught as an executive coach for over a decade.   She believes that we can and should choose bliss in all areas of our lives from relationships to business to investing.  Her expertise has been featured nationwide on radio and TV including ABC, NBC, and Fox. Moneeka's Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes are:  1. Maximizer 2. Achiever 3. Self-Assurance 4. Empathy 5. Activator Moneeka's website is BlissfulInvestor.com and you can email her directly at moneeka@coreblisslife.com Reach Alissa at alissa@daire2succeed.com or through the contact page on Daire2Succeed.com  

Our guest today is Rick Sterger. Rick, in just 5 years, has gone from being a leading tech strategist for companies like Sprint, Samsung, Motorola and Dell to a rising star in the field of immigration law.   With nearly 300% annual growth each year, The Immigration Guy, Rick's law firm, now represents over 100 clients in removal hearings and other immigration matters throughout the world.  His adopted cause, the Immigration Law Lab, provides Rick an outlet to be of service helping mothers and children fleeing severe domestic abuse and gang violence in Central America. Rick is incredibly wise and has a great message for us on stewarding what we’re given, honoring and accepting where we currently are in our businesse and the hidden blessing of giving up our ego. Listen in and enjoy today’s episode. Rick's Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:  1. Connectedness 2. Strategic 3. Activator 4. Communication 5. Includer Connect with Rick: www.theimmigrationguy.com.

How do you test your limits? How do you know how far you can push yourself, both mentally and physically?  Lance Carter, author, triathlon & running coach, entrepreneur, 9-time Ironman finisher, cancer survivor, motivational speaker, and inspiring human being is our guest today.   Lance believes every person is capable of more and it’s his purpose in life to empower and inspire others to live a more fulfilling life.  He uses running and triathlon events to help people prove to themselves they are indeed capable of more. In 1993 Lance signed up for an Ironman triathlon as a way to pull himself out of depression and crossing that finish line was just the beginning of a lifetime of extraordinary accomplishments. Lance's Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes are:  1) Developer 2) Empathy 3) Futuristic 4) Responsibility 5) Relator Lance has an awesome gift for you! CLICK HERE or go to lancecartercoaching.com/p/MYS to grab it! 

Today's guest is someone I've gotten to know over the past six months in Quatum Leap Mastermind and I love being in her space whether it's in person or on the phone. Julie is the founder and CEO of Empowered Living, a Life Design and personal development company. As a speaker, coach and faculty member at Georgetown University’s coaching program, Julie is enamored with helping you to master your inner world so you can master your outer world. In her book, Get a PhD in YOU: A Course in Miraculous Self-Discovery, Julie authentically shares the extensive personal-growth wisdom that came from her own struggles with body image, relationships, and feeling "not enough.”   Julie's Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes are:   1) Positivity   2) Input   3) Achiever   4) Futuristic   5) Strategic   Don't forget to hang out until the end to find out how to get a free copy of Julie's book!   You can find her at JulieReisler.com

Has there ever been a part of your business that you’re just like, “ummm… this is NOT me. Sometimes there ARE those things. If you can resonate, today’s episode may just soothe your soul :) Our guest, Gavin Zuchlinski, is the founder of Acuity Scheduling, the slickest way for businesses to automate and manage their appointments online, allowing clients to schedule themselves. Gavin is a self-professed tech geek and espresso maniac (a word he does not use lightly) who wholeheartedly believes that business should be fun. Now, Gavin spent MANY years as the only guy in his business. And he liked it! He loved doing all the things. NOW, his business, Acuity Scheduling, supports over 50,000 businesses of all sizes, from people working for themselves to major corporations with thousands of employees. I, myself am an Acuity client, so if you’ve ever booked any kind of appointment with me, you got to see the magic of Acuity Scheduling. Of course, with the client base growing in leaps and bounds, Gavin can no longer do it all himself, Acuity’s Customer Support is unmatched in this industry as they focus on easy & pain-free scheduling with one on one support as they help their client’s businesses grow and thrive. One of the things I respect SO much about Gavin in today’s episode is that he not only confidently accepts that he’s awesome, as I encourage all of you to do, just also simply calls out one area of NON-strength and shares with us how he’s filled that gap. Remember, our BUSINESSES need to be well-rounded, we don’t.  Here are Gavin's Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes:  1. Intellection 2. Achiever 3. Ideation 4. Learner 5. Command Find Gavin and his awesome 45 day trial for Acuity at acuityscheduling.com/MYS.

Today's guest is one of my favorite people. Brilliant, charming, crazy-hard working, and strategic beyond belief.  Dana Malstaff is the CEO and Founder of Boss Mom. She is a mother, author, business strategist, podcaster, blind spot reducer, and movement maker. She is the author of Boss Mom: The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Business & Nurturing Your Family Like a Pro.   Dana's Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes are:   1) Activator   2) Woo   3) Strategic   4) Ideation   5) Communication   Find her at Boss-Mom.com

Tonya Rineer is a Speaker, Trainer and Money Mindset Maven who helps women entrepreneurs super-charge their profit potential by revolutionizing the way they think and feel about money! Her fun, action-packed coaching style helps women amp up their mindset and create value-based profit strategies that lead to financial peace and feel-good success.   Find Tonya at TheProfitParty.com   Tonya's Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes are:    1. Input   2. Positivity   3. Learner   4. Intellection   5. Activator

Despite being told that people didn't want "simple", our guest today listened to her gut... and used her Strengths. Simplicity Circle Founder Milana Leshinsky is creating a simplicity revolution for coaches, authors, speakers and entrepreneurs who want to grow their businesses with ease. Creator of Recurring Revenue Revolution, author of Coaching Millions, co-founder of JV Insider Circle, and an inventor of telesummits, Milana is known as a serial entrepreneur and paradigm shifter by many luminaries. She came from Soviet Ukraine 25 years ago as a classical musician with zero knowledge of the business world, and has built multiple six and seven-figure businesses since. Today sheʼs passionate about showing entrepreneurs how to use simplicity as a growth strategy and say goodbye complexity and overwhelm. Hello simplicity, profits, and ease. Milana's Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes are:  1. Strategic 2. Maximizer 3. Empathy 4. Activator 5. Significance Find her at http://www.simplicitycircle.com

Shawn Stevenson is a bestselling author and creator of The Model Health Show, which is featured as the #1 Health podcast on iTunes with millions of listener downloads each year. A graduate of The University of Missouri – St. Louis, Shawn studied business, biology, and kinesiology, and went on to be the founder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organizations worldwide. Shawn has been featured in Entrepreneur magazine, Men’s Health magazine, ESPN, FOX News, and many other major media outlets. He is also a frequent keynote speaker for numerous organizations, universities, and conferences. his website is TheModelHealthShow.com At age 20, Shawn was diagnosed with an “incurable” spinal condition known as degenerative disc disease. He spent 2 years believing that there was nothing he could do but manage his disc disease. Why, because the doctors he trusted told him so.  But then there was a shift. And we'll talk about what that was and how it transformed his whole life today. Shawn's mission is to help people become the strongest, healthiest, happiest version of themselves. I think this is my favorite part about Shawn: He believes that we all are AMAZING people being exactly the way we are right now. And he believes that there is a “greater” version of us that can be accessed through the right nutrition, exercise, and transformational mindset. Shawn's Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes are Learner, Relator, Strategic, Responsibility, and Command. 

This week we talk about the Clifton StrengthsFinder and the difference between StrengthsFinder Themes and actual Strengths.