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Get the free Core Drives in the Wild guide, behavioral design applied to real products: professorgame.com/WildCD Episode Summary Rob breaks down the peak-end rule, the finding from Daniel Kahneman and Donald Redelmeier's 1996 study that people remember an experience by its most intense moment and its ending, not its average. He walks through how cruise lines engineer both moments with nightly raffle dinners, a captain's dinner placed near the end of the trip, and a deliberately overinvested farewell, mapping each to Core Drives 1, 5, and 7 from the Octalysis Framework. Listeners learn why the remembering self, not the experiencing self, drives repeat purchases, how to cap sessions while desire is still climbing, and where the ethical line sits between honest peak design and covering up a bad experience. About the Host Rob Alvarez is Head of Engagement Strategy, Europe at The Octalysis Group (TOG), a leading gamification and behavioral design consultancy. A globally recognized gamification strategist and TEDx speaker, he founded and hosts Professor Game, the #1 gamification podcast, and has interviewed hundreds of global experts. He designs evidence-based engagement systems that drive motivation, loyalty, and results, and teaches LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® and gamification at top institutions including IE Business School, EFMD, and EBS University across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Key Takeaways In Kahneman and Redelmeier's 1996 study, deliberately extending a painful colonoscopy so it ended on milder discomfort increased total pain, yet those patients remembered the procedure as less bad and returned for follow-ups at higher rates. The remembering self, not the experiencing self, makes the decision to come back, and it is a terrible statistician: it keeps two data points, the peak and the ending, and discards the average entirely. Cruise lines run the peak-end rule as a business model: nightly raffle dinners built on Core Drive 7 (Unpredictability and Curiosity) and Core Drive 5 (Social Influence and Relatedness) rewrite a mediocre day with a manufactured high. The captain's dinner adds Core Drive 1 (Epic Meaning and Calling) near the end of the trip, and disembarkation is deliberately overinvested because cruises live off travelers who rebook every year, not first-timers. A concrete design move: cap the session while desire is still climbing, so the last memory is "I wanted more" instead of "I was starting to get bored." The ethical line: peak-end design is honest when the peak and the ending tell the truth about the experience, and manipulative when those two moments are used to cover up an experience that was genuinely terrible. Topics Covered 0:00 — The peak-end rule and a painful paradox 1:34 — Inside Kahneman and Redelmeier's 1996 study 2:55 — Experiencing self versus remembering self 4:07 — Rob's reluctant cruise vacation 5:47 — How cruises manufacture nightly peaks 7:38 — Overinvesting in the ending on purpose 9:55 — Cap the session while it's climbing 11:26 — The ethical line of designed memories 12:11 — Diagnostics: did you design your ending? Mentioned in This Episode The peak-end rule Daniel Kahneman and Donald Redelmeier's 1996 study on patients' memories of painful medical procedures The Octalysis Framework and the 8 Core Drives Core Drives in the Wild: Professor Game Free Guide Free Resources and Get in Touch Core Drives in the Wild: Professor Game Free Guide Get Daily Value on Your Email Let's chat about your gamification project YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Start Your Community on Skool for Free Ask a question

If you've been telling yourself you'll pitch the conference, keynote, or TEDx talk once you feel more confident, I want you to reconsider the order. Public speaking isn't something you do after you become confident. It's one of the ways confidence is created.I'm sharing three practical ways to build real speaking confidence: say yes and get the reps, experiment with different formats and time constraints, and use podcasting to strengthen your ability to speak naturally. I tell the story of walking into a TV studio for the first time with my heart pounding - and how becoming a regular political analyst years later finally gave me the repetition I needed to trust myself.And then there's the thing that surprised me most: taking an eight-week improv class. Even after decades of speaking, improv helped me get out of my head, into my body, and more comfortable not knowing exactly what would happen next.In this episode, you'll learn:Why confidence is created through speaking rather than perfected in privateWhat it means to embody your message instead of delivering it only from your headWhy repetition builds the muscle memory that makes speaking feel more naturalWhat my first TV political panel taught me about saying yes before I felt readyWhy relying on a script can interrupt your connection with the audienceHow PechaKucha, Ignite, DisruptHR, workshops, and keynotes develop different speaking skillsWhy hosting a podcast or becoming a regular podcast guest strengthens impromptu speakingWhat an eight-week improv class taught me about uncertainty and presenceHow speaking confidence can help you claim the identity of “speaker”Why women's public voices matter to gender equalityAbout Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is hosted by Carol Cox. At Speaking Your Brand, we help women entrepreneurs and professionals clarify their brand message and story, create their signature talks, and develop their thought leadership platforms. Our mission is to get more women in positions of influence and power because it's through women's stories, voices, and visibility that we challenge the status quo and change existing systems. Check out our coaching programs at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com. Links:Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/487/ Discover your Speaker Archetype by taking our free quiz at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz/Enroll in our Thought Leader Academy: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/ Learn more about our speaking retreat in Orlando: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/live/Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcoxRelated Podcast Episodes:Speak with Confidence podcast seriesEpisode 379: How to Develop Stage Presence and Build Confidence as a SpeakerEpisode 378: The Power of Women's Voices and Stories to Change the World

“Get the heck out of the way and let really talented, great people do great work, and be there and support them. The satisfaction is just off the charts.”Doug Bowser is the retired President & CEO of Nintendo of America, and current Board Member of Hasbro. Doug is a sales and marketing executive whose nearly four-decade career runs from consumer goods to video games, having led Nintendo of America through a decade of historic growth. Doug led operations across the Americas from 2019 through the end of 2025. During his tenure, Nintendo grew on the strength of the Nintendo Switch — one of the best-selling video game platforms of all time — and he oversaw the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, which became the best-selling console of all time in its initial sales period. Doug also expanded Nintendo's licensed merchandise business, opened the company's San Francisco flagship store, and led its re-entry into the Brazilian market. Prior to joining Nintendo, Doug spent 8 years at Electronic Arts, most recently as Vice President of Global Business Planning, and before that, he spent 23 years at Procter & Gamble in sales leadership roles across Asia, Latin America, and the United States. Doug earned his degree in Communications from the University of Utah — where he later returned as Distinguished Alumnus and commencement speaker, and where, playing endless hours of Donkey Kong, he first fell for video games. Today he serves as an Independent Director on the board of Hasbro.This conversation is hosted by podcast co-founder and P&G Alum Drew Tarvin, Founder & CEO of Humor That Works. Drew spent six years at P&G leading IT + brand initiatives before turning his background in engineering, improv, and stand-up comedy into a career helping organizations use humor to improve leadership, communication, and workplace culture. He's the author of Humor That Works and his TEDx talk has been viewed more than 16 million times.

What happens when success on paper is no longer enough, and you realize you've been playing it safe? On this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed sits down with Dianna Fioravanti, an executive leader, keynote speaker, leadership mentor, TEDx speaker, and author of Flip the Switch: From Playing It Safe… to Crushing It! With more than 25 years of executive experience, Dianna built a successful career in insurance before taking a major leap into the logistics industry and becoming the first female President of Kuehne+Nagel Canada. Today, she leads thousands of logistics professionals while championing a leadership philosophy centered on authenticity, courage, resilience, empathy, and creating opportunities for others. Under her leadership, female executive representation increased from 15% to 50%, while the organization earned recognition for workplace culture, trusted leadership, and women-led workplaces. Dianna shares the personal moment that forced her to question whether she was dreaming big enough, why leaders sometimes become trapped by their own success, and what it means to truly “flip the switch” from cautious thinking to courageous action. We explore finding your authentic leadership style, navigating fear and uncertainty, building high-performing teams through trust, creating inclusive cultures, and making decisions before you feel completely ready. This conversation is about more than climbing the corporate ladder. It's about becoming the leader you were meant to be, owning your voice, challenging the limits you've accepted, and creating a legacy defined by both results and the people you impact along the way.https://diannafioravanti.com/homeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time. 

In this Live Greatly 2 Minutes of Motivation episode, Kristel Bauer shares a powerful mindset shift around setting boundaries, navigating guilt and protecting what matters most. Discover how being intentional with your boundaries can help you take greater ownership of your time, energy and attention at work and in life. Key Takeaways From This Episode: A powerful mindset shift around setting boundaries How to navigate guilt when setting boundaries How to be more intentional with your time, energy and attention Tune in now! Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact  Order Kristel's Book  Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business, November 19th 2024) About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to "Live Greatly" while promoting leadership development and team building.   Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC, and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Buy Kristel Bauer's book, Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business, November 19th 2024) Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Click HERE to check out Kristel's corporate wellness and leadership blog Click HERE to check out Kristel's Travel and Wellness Blog Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations.  They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.  Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests.  Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content.  Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.

Combining her rich background and expertise in psychology and leadership development, alongside her authentic blend of energy, humor, and strategic questions, Jordana Cole enables leaders to ignite behavioral change and spark transformation that not only sticks, it spreads.As an organizational consultant, workshop facilitator and leadership coach, Jordana has designed and led talent strategy and leadership programs for thousands of individuals across all levels and roles around the globe.  Prior to launching her consulting and coaching practice, Jordana led enterprise learning and development functions for a decade within technology, financial services, e-commerce, and nonprofit industries. Jordana's worked with a number of Fortune 100 companies and companies on the Best Companies to Work For list.Jordana is an alumna of the University of Pennsylvania's Master of Applied Positive Psychology program and has served as an instructor for undergraduate and graduate courses related to positive organizations and human strengths & resilience. She is also certified as a PCC level coach from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and a Gallup Strengths Coach, with experience coaching more than 250 leaders worldwide. As a lead faculty member for the Center for Human Potential's Self-Actualization Coaching Program, Jordana equips cohorts of professional coaches with research-backed tools to help clients surface their needs and embrace their whole selves. Jordana believes that leadership is the most needed and most durable skillset in our changing world, and the one that AI can't replace.  She's been featured on a variety of podcasts and webinars discussing the connections between leadership, well-being, AI, and organizational success. She's on a mission to help everyone lead themselves and others better through uncertainty. Her TEDx talk on this topic: "What to Do When You Don't Know What's Next" currently ranks in the top 10% of views for all TEDx talks globally.She believes that leadership coaching should create thriving leaders and teams, not just fix bad behaviors. "Leadership coaching is for everyone, not only the C-Suite," Jordana says. "My comprehensive coaching approach blends strengths, leadership development, and positive & humanistic psychology. I'm here to help you not only turn the lightbulbs on, but to actually spark personal transformation. By the end of coaching, you'll have more self-awareness, more confidence in your interactions with others, and feel energized and capable to be an impactful leader today, tomorrow, and in the future."Learn more:https://ignitedbyjordana.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordana-cole-mapp-pcc-a8445a8/

As a parent, mentor, or simply someone who cares about helping others grow, it's easy to wonder what truly shapes a person's future.In this episode, I sit down with Margot Machol Bisnow, author of Raising an Entrepreneur, to talk about what she learned after interviewing entrepreneurs from all walks of life. Her biggest takeaway? Success isn't about perfect grades or following a traditional path. It's about having someone who believes in you, encourages your passions, and helps you learn from failure.What I loved most about this conversation is that it isn't really about raising entrepreneurs. It's about raising people who are confident enough to trust themselves, resilient enough to adapt when life doesn't go as planned, and courageous enough to pursue what truly lights them up. We also explore how parents can shift from trying to create the "perfect" path to helping their children discover their own. Margot shares why embracing mistakes, finding meaningful mentors, and creating a supportive family environment can have a lasting impact long into adulthood. Whether you're raising children or reflecting on your own journey, I hope this conversation reminds you that sometimes the greatest gift we can give someone is the confidence to become who they were meant to be.In this episode, we discuss:Why believing in your child matters more than having all the answersHow passion helps build confidence and resilienceWhy failure is an important part of growthThe role mentors and supportive families play in a child's futureHow to encourage children to follow their own path with purposeConnect with Margot:Website: https://raisinganentrepreneur.com/Order Raising an Entrepreneur: https://a.co/d/0dGoUnnuInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/margotbisnow/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-machol-bisnow-a29550b5/Adventure on!Send us Fan Mail Support the show✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit

Why you should listenSarah McDevitt, a HubSpot leader and first-time author, breaks relational intelligence into five practical signals (Awareness, Presence, Empathetic Structuring, Connection Capital, and Human Differentiation) you can use to become the partner a client cannot swap out for a tool.Learn how to be a "context miner" in every meeting: the way sharp partners use full presence to extract how a business actually makes decisions, then feed that context into their AI agents to get outputs generic prompts cannot match.Get Sarah's read on where the retainer money moves next as AI creates a wave of "vibe coded" messes, plus the governance and platform cohesion work partners can charge for when customers realize they need one person to own the whole stack.You have spent years getting deep on the platform, and now AI can do a slice of that build work in minutes, so a quiet question sits at the back of your mind: what is a partner actually for now? In this episode, I talk with Sarah McDevitt, a HubSpot leader and first-time author of The Round Table, about relational intelligence, which she defines as the ability to build, sustain, and grow trust-based relationships that AI cannot replicate. We get into why the skills AI makes less scarce do not make you less useful, and why so many partners have their identity wrapped up in the exact technical work that is now being handed to agents. Sarah has spent years watching what separates the partners who stay in the room from the ones who get swapped out, and almost none of it is technical. If your value has always lived in the build, and you can feel that ground shifting under you, this conversation is about where your value goes next.About Sarah McDevittSarah McDevitt is the Senior Director of Partner Strategy at HubSpot, where she leads a global community of more than 7,000 partners through AI transformation. A native of Sligo and now based in Dublin, Sarah is the creator of the Relational Intelligence framework and the author of her first book, The Round Table: How Relational Intelligence Will Become Your Human Advantage in the AI Age. Her core thesis, "RI + AI = Trust," argues that the smartest organizations use AI to strengthen human relationships rather than replace them. A TEDx speaker and advocate whose work spans hybrid team leadership and responsible AI adoption, Sarah helps partners see that as technical skills become less scarce, the ability to build trust becomes their most valuable and defensible asset.Resources and LinksSarah McDevitt on The Paul Higgins Podcast: Episode 642 - Stop Being a Platform Expert - Why Business Growth Advisors Win in the AI Era with Sarah McDevittHubspot.comSarah McDevitt on LinkedIn20VC podcastNeed help with your WHO and WHAT decisions? Apply for a FREE Multiplier CallBook a Decision Session herePrevious episode: 694 - The 60% ShiftCheck out more episodes of the Paul Higgins PodcastSubscribe to our YouTube channel: @PaulHigginsMentoringJoin our newsletterSuggested resources

The life you want may not be blocked by a lack of knowledge. It may be waiting for your nervous system to feel safe enough to receive it.In this expansive conversation, Elaine welcomes Sam Kukathas, creator of Neuro-Resonance Optimisation™ and founder of Soul Purpose Leaders, to explore how sound, consciousness, words, and nervous system coherence can help release inherited patterns and reconnect you with the wholeness of who you truly are. Sam shares the deeply personal turning point that moved him from more than two decades in philosophy and legal scholarship into energy work, sound transmission, and his soul's mission.You'll discover why even highly successful people can remain constrained by unintegrated fear, how the body reveals what is ready to be witnessed, and a simple process for sensing your capacity to receive what you intend to create. This episode invites you to stop treating healing as another task to complete and begin experiencing it as a practice of presence, self-trust, and continual recalibration.Topics Covered0:00 When the nervous system carries the weight of the past2:45 Why sound and resonance can shift your experience6:42 Intention: Using focused sound to support coherence8:19 From grief and rock bottom to a new life mission13:04 Abundance as freedom and the wholeness of who you are15:48 What visionary leaders carry beneath success17:44 How sound, words, and energetic transmission work together20:25 Why the right word can change what you receive24:40 Alignment may change the goal you thought you wanted29:27 A practical process for revealing what is holding you back33:40 Resonance OS and the power of conscious co-creation38:37 Freedom as a practice of continual remembranceKey Takeaways (Skimmable Wins)Your nervous system may be protecting an earlier version of you even when your present life is safe and successful.Abundance is more than money; it is freedom, wholeness, and connection with the Divine intelligence within you.The body, recurring thoughts, and emotionally charged words can reveal what is asking to be witnessed and integrated.Alignment can dissolve the need to strive, prove, or pursue a goal that no longer reflects your soul's direction.Resonance is not a destination. It is a practice of returning to remembrance and receiving at deeper levels.Step-by-Step Process SharedSam's Resonance and Self-Witnessing PracticeName what you want to create → Connect with the desire or vision that wants to emerge.Sense your capacity to receive it → Notice whether your whole system feels like a yes or whether something pulls back.Locate the resistance → Feel where it appears in the body or identify the recurring thoughts, fears, and concerns.Write and speak the words → Witness the pattern and listen for emotional charge or language that feels inherited or out of character.Meet the part with presence → Ask what this part wanted to experience or did not receive, then welcome the inner conversation without judgment.Listen closely to the episode for Sam's lived examples and his reminder to let each step be its own gift rather than another item on a to-do list.Questions Answered in This EpisodeCould unresolved emotional patterns be limiting your ability to receive what you consciously desire?What turned Sam's path from philosophy and legal scholarship toward healing through sound and resonance?How can you identify the fears, thoughts, or bodily tension connected to a vision you want to create?How does Sam define abundance, freedom, and connection with the wholeness of who we are?What simple practice can help you witness yourself without judgment and rebuild trust with your nervous system?Pull Quotes (1–3)“Abundance is connecting with the wholeness of who we are and allowing infinite intelligence to wake up to itself.”“Self-love is being willing to be present for yourself so your nervous system can trust you again.”“The greatest gift you could give is to experience who you truly are for yourself.”Free Gift Experience Resonance OS: Visit ResonanceOS.io to experience a free transmission and begin dissolving what has been keeping you from embodying the abundance you already know is yours.Share what you Loved and what you Learned from this episode to download the Spiritual Alignment & Conscious Actions Guide — your roadmap to reconnect with The Divine, raise your vibration, and live as the woman your soul designed you to be.https://resonanceos.iohttps://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com/Contact — click Share My Thoughts and complete the form to receive your guide automatically.Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeResonance OS — Free transmission and conscious technology platform: https://resonanceos.ioSoul Purpose Leaders — Sam's work with visionary founders, investors, and changemakers: https://soulpurposeleaders.com/Neuro-Resonance Optimisation™ — Sam's sound-based approach to nervous system and cellular coherence.The Abundance Journey episode video: https://youtu.be/yp9GtepyGGoThe Abundance Journey podcast episode: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/559f7a98-7c90-4420-91d8-6ff6c95f03cb/About the GuestSam Kukathas is the creator of Neuro-Resonance Optimisation™ (NRO) and the founder of Soul Purpose Leaders. He works privately with a small number of visionary founders, investors, and changemakers, supporting them to collapse the time between their vision and its real-world embodiment. Using his voice, Sam channels specific sound frequencies intended to support nervous system and cellular-level coherence.After more than 20 years as a philosopher and legal scholar, a personal rock bottom in 2017 led Sam through personal development, energy healing, and a guided experience that clarified his mission. He is also the creator of Resonance OS, a conscious technology platform designed to help people restore coherence and activate higher-performance states through brief sound-based practices.Website: https://soulpurposeleaders.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samkukathas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sam.kukathas/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soulpurposeleaders/About the Host – Elaine StarlingElaine Starling, The Abundance Ambassador, is an international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, coach, and host of The Abundance Journey. Through her signature program, The Inner Power Protocol, Elaine guides spiritually-minded women to reconnect with Divine guidance, awaken their inner wisdom, and activate abundance in every area of life.Website: https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/elaine.abundanceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainestarling/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElaineStarlingTEDx: https://youtu.be/tMQ0D4sfEysBook: https://books2read.com/u/3kD9ARConnect & Support If this episode served you:Subscribe on Apple Podcasts & turn on YouTube notificationsLeave a rating & review on Apple to help others find the showShare what you Loved and what you Learned from this episode to Download the Spiritual Alignment & Conscious Actions Guide — your roadmap to reconnect with The Divine, raise your vibration, and live as the woman your soul designed you to be. https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com/Contact click on the Share My Thoughtsbutton. Complete the Google form to automatically receive your free gift.Share This EpisodeShareable link:YouTube: https://youtu.be/yp9GtepyGGoPodcast: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/559f7a98-7c90-4420-91d8-6ff6c95f03cb/Copy & paste blurb:Loved this episode of The Abundance Journey: Resonance with Sam Kukathas. My biggest aha: the obstacle between you and the...

What if the thing that is going to change your career is not the next certification, the next platform, or the next viral moment - but getting ruthlessly honest about what you actually are? Ashley Stahl had tear gas in her eyes in Istanbul when she got the email inviting her to give a TEDx talk. She had never given a speech in her life. She propped her iPhone against a bathroom mirror, recorded herself talking, and called it a speaking reel. She got the gig. And what followed is one of the most honest frameworks for personal branding, career clarity, and trusting your own gifts that this show has ever featured.SUMMARY & GUEST INTROIf you have been trying to build your brand by showing up everywhere and it is slowly draining the life out of you, Ashley Stahl has a different instruction. She started her career in counterterrorism under the Obama Administration, gave her very first speech ever on the TEDxBerkeley stage, and went from no speaker reel to a coaching waitlist overnight. Her second TEDx talk got 8,000 views in its first year and then two million the next - for no identifiable reason other than it was exactly what she had to say. She is the bestselling author of You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, and Design Your Dream Career, the founder of Wise Whisper Agency - which has helped clients generate over 30 million YouTube views from TEDx talks alone - and she is here to tell you that the internet rewards specificity, not volume. Pick your island. Say what you have to say. Say it loud. Then let it carry you.INSIDE THE EPISODEShe Had Tear Gas in Her Eyes When She Got the TEDx Email. Ashley was sitting in a government protest in Taksim Square in Istanbul when her friend texted: 'Hey, I got you a TEDx talk.' She had never spoken publicly in her life. She googled 'speaking reel,' filmed herself on an iPhone in a bathroom, and sent it in. She got the gig. This is what saying yes before you are ready actually looks like.You Don't Find Your Purpose. You Come Upon It. Most people treat purpose like a destination. Ashley says it is a calibration. The people who really figure it out do not have linear careers. They have been in the experiment. They have used every chapter as a vehicle to get clearer on their gifts - even when the chapter looked completely wrong from the outside.The Personal Brand Island Framework. The internet is not one place. It is islands - TEDx, podcasting, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Substack. Most people try to build on all of them at once and burn out producing content they do not believe in. Ashley's instruction: pick one island, master it for a year, build a workflow, and move to the next one only when you are ready.Your Money Follows Your Gift. Ashley knows she is a writer. All her money is word money. If you look at where your income is actually coming from, it will tell you more about your real skillset than any assessment ever could. Pick platforms that let your gift lead, not platforms that require a gift you do not have.8,000 Views. Then Two Million. Ashley's second TEDx got almost no traction in year one. She knew it was her best work. She did not change a thing. Year two: two million views. The lesson is not about the algorithm. It is about consistency and commitment being almost impossible to sustain if you do not actually believe in what you are saying.Your Intuition Can Only See 0.01% of What Is Real. Humans see 0.0035% of the electromagnetic spectrum. We cannot see radio waves, microwaves, infrared, X-rays, gamma. And yet most of us make all our decisions based on what we can prove with our 0.01% eyeballs. Ashley makes the case that intuition is not woo. It is an intelligence system. And ignoring it is as absurd as insisting radio waves do not exist because you cannot see them.If You're Walking Through Hell, Keep Walking. Churchill. Don't change your postal code for your bad feelings. Ashley's entire framework for getting through the hard chapters of life and career is this: sit in the feeling, extract the lesson, and keep moving. Victim mode is an alarm - a signal to get curious, not to stay stuck.RESOURCES & LINKSWise Whisper Agency: https://wisewhisperagency.com/Book: You Turn: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1950665690Ashley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleystahl/Ashley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/ ERICA'S RESOURCES & LINKSStart small with me inside HER Jumpstart:https://her-collective.mn.co/plans/1985289?bundle_token=60b2c61d62213cdbd16d437cdc0e4204&utm_source=manual

Sometimes the adventure is not about going somewhere new. Sometimes it is about being willing to see something differently.This summer has brought me a lot of change, from moving to Wyoming and starting a new chapter with our animals and our new health barn, to simply noticing how much freedom can come from letting go of old identities. Even something as simple as cutting my hair became a reminder that we are allowed to try on something new, release what no longer fits, and make room for new growth.In this episode, I also share a story from my little corner of Idaho and Wyoming that got me thinking about something much bigger: how quickly we can fall into opposing sides, how easily we can be manipulated by clickbait and our own beliefs, and what happens when we forget there is a whole world beyond the two boxes we're being asked to choose from.I talk about staying curious, finding humor in ourselves, letting go of rigid labels, and remembering that underneath our beliefs, opinions, roles, and identities, we are all still human. And maybe the adventure is learning how to stay connected to that truth, even when things get uncomfortable.A few things to take with you:What identity or belief might you be ready to loosen your grip on?Where might you be seeing a situation as only one side or the other?What would change if you paused before reacting to something designed to trigger you?Can you find a little more curiosity, compassion, or even laughter in a difficult situation?Try something new this week. A new haircut, a new perspective, a new attitude, or simply a new way of seeing yourself.Most of all, remember that you do not have to wait for the perfect circumstances to experience the adventure. It is already happening, right here, right now.Adventure on. Send us Fan Mail Support the show✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit

Turn Your Story Into Visibility, Stages & Revenue with Taurea Vision Avant What if your story could become more than a book? What if it could become a platform for greater visibility, new opportunities, stages, media, and revenue? In this episode, we sit down with Taurea Vision Avant, a two-time TEDx speaker, bestselling author of 15+ books, and founder of BookRich Profits Club™. Over the past decade, Taurea has helped more than 11,000 authors and entrepreneurs turn their stories into stages, media, and revenue. Taurea brings a powerful perspective on the connection between books, personal brands, visibility, and business growth. In our conversation, we explore: Why a published book can be a powerful business development tool The visibility gap and why talented entrepreneurs can remain overlooked How entrepreneurs can use their stories to create greater visibility The system Taurea used to go from one book to two TEDx talks and international stages How building a community can create new opportunities for entrepreneurs Taurea has been featured on ABC News, CBS, FOX 46, Yahoo News, Sheen Magazine, and TEDx stages worldwide. If you're an entrepreneur with a story, expertise, or business that deserves greater visibility, this conversation offers a different way to think about turning your knowledge into opportunities. Learn more about Taurea Vision Avant: Website: www.TaureaAvant.com Social: @VisionAvant Listen to the episode and discover how your story can become a powerful business asset.

The true story of how my life turned upside down... After a series of mystical encounters that left me (and multiple witnesses) changed forever.  I have documented these incidents for over a year.  In this 2-part special series, I enlist the help of multiple friends to retell our stories of mystical encounters, miraculous manifestations, Divine Feminine beings, and a message of hope for humanity.Thank you to my friends Mia Kut, Danny Goler, Valli Manickam, Lily Zhao, and Jean-Claude for joining my podcast and sharing their honest testimonials.

In this special re-release episode, Kristel Bauer revisits her conversation with Dr. Michelle Rozen about what separates the people who follow through on their goals from those who don't. Dr. Rozen shares insights from The 6% Club, including how to make change feel less overwhelming, become more intentional about your goals and take consistent action toward what matters most. Key Takeaways From This Episode: What sets people who achieve their goals apart How to make positive changes that actually last The Law of Specification and why getting specific matters How to use the 0–10 Rule to make better decisions Strategies to protect your time and set stronger boundaries How to get more comfortable saying no Ways to make change feel less overwhelming Tune in now to learn how to turn your goals into action and create meaningful, lasting change. Connect with Dr. Michelle Rozen Website: https://www.drmichellerozen.com/  Book: https://www.amazon.com/6-Club-Achieving-Thriving-Business/dp/1394254326/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichellerozen/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmichellerozen/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleRozen/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-iAV4Xu6FnFOjie2SCNhw  About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to "Live Greatly" while promoting leadership development and team building.   Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC, and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Click HERE to check out Kristel's corporate wellness and leadership blog Click HERE to check out Kristel's Travel and Wellness Blog Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations.  They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.  Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests.  Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content.  Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.

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Parenting a kid with ADHD takes way more than standard advice; it requires understanding a complex brain difference that impacts focus, sleep, big emotions, and daily energy.In this episode, child psychologist Dr. Emily King and TILT Parenting founder Debbie Reber join Emily to give their perspective on what neurodivergent parenting looks like by challenging the "disorder" label, unpacking why behaviors shift between home and school, and diving into hidden struggles like RSD, time blindness, and burnout.From navigating evaluations to handling the gap between your child's age and their developmental stage, this conversation offers the honest, evidence-based grounding every parent needs.Tune in now, and reach out to Emily Edlynn to learn more about her 1-on-1 parent coaching!Listen and Learn: Should ADHD be framed as a medical disorder or a brain regulation difference?How pathologizing language impacts stigma, diagnosis, and access to support in both clinical and educational settings Why the name "ADHD" is misleading and how the disorder goes far beyond inattention and hyperactivity to affect emotional regulation, sleep, appetite, and energy management How to navigate the ADHD diagnosis process from choosing between a pediatrician and a full neuropsychological evaluation to gathering cross-environment data and shifting parent strategies for lasting behavioral change Overlooked ADHD traits that rarely get covered in formal evaluations and practical strategies to support your child without damaging their self-esteem How ADHD-related time blindness, task avoidance, and a lack of future-oriented thinking drive daily struggles like running late and better understanding your child's neurodivergent experience How emotional sensitivity, sensory processing, and energy regulation manifest in children with ADHD and autism and why a child's behavior can look so drastically different between home and school Why raising a neurodivergent child feels like "advanced parenting," and the deep isolation, constant judgment, and overwhelming family burnout that comes with itResources:https://www.dremilyking.com/The Neurodivergent Learner https://www.learnwithdremily.com/bookhttps://www.learnwithdremily.com/bookhttps://www.instagram.com/emilywkingphd/https://www.facebook.com/emilywkingphdhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/emilywkingphd/https://www.debbiereber.com/Differently Wired: A Parent's Guide to Raising an Atypical Child with Confidence and Hope https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781523506316https://www.facebook.com/DeborahReberAuthor/https://twitter.com/debbiereber Tilt Parenting Podcast 359 A Conversation with Dr. Emily Edlynn on Raising Autonomous ChildrenEmily Edlynn's website – contact her directly if you are interested in a parent group! Emily Edlynn's Substack pieces about ADHD:Raising ADHD: Beyond the DiagnosisRaising ADHD: Why Common Parenting Strategies Don't WorkWhat the New York Times Got Wrong About ADHDUnderstanding This One Emotion Will Transform Your ParentingAbout Emily King and Debbie ReberEmily King is a child psychologist who has worked with neurodivergent learners for over 20 years. She received a Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and began her career in Houston, Texas specializing in school-based mental health in K-12 public schools. She has since worked in private practice in North Carolina supporting the mental health, executive functioning, and social needs of neurodivergent youth. Dr. Emily hosts the Learn with Dr. Emily Substack, where she provides parent workshops, is the creator of The Neurodiverse Classroom®, a professional development curriculum for educators, and her first book, THE NEURODIVERGENT LEARNER, came out on August 25th. Debbie Reber is a parenting activist, bestselling author, speaker, and the founder of Tilt Parenting, a top resource for parents raising neurodivergent children. Since launching Tilt in 2016, Debbie has championed a strengths-based approach that reframes how society supports differently wired kids. Her groundbreaking book, Differently Wired, is widely recommended by professionals in education and mental health, and her Full-Tilt Parenting Podcast has 10+ million downloads, featuring leading voices in the intersection of parenting and neurodivergence. A parent coach and Positive Discipline trainer, Debbie has been featured in The Washington Post, The New York Times, and on NewsNation, is a three-time TEDx speaker, and is a founding expert and advisor for HumanUp. She lives in the Netherlands with her husband and two cats, while her neurodivergent young adult attends university in Scotland.Related Episodes:395. Neurodivergence with Jennifer Kemp367. ADHD in Adulthood with Michaela Thomas344. Differently Wired Kids with Deborah Reber319. Autonomy-Supportive Parenting with the AMAZING Emily Edlynn202. The Addiction Inoculation with Jess Lahey187. Raising a Child with ADHD with Russell BarkleySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I'm talking with Dr. Tracy Gapin about the health challenges men often overlook as they move through their 40s and 50s. We dive into sleep and sleep apnea, declining testosterone, endocrine disruptors, metabolic health, estrogen, gut health, essential lab testing, and why optimizing men's health requires looking beyond a single hormone or symptom. Dr. Gapin also shares practical advice for men who want to improve their health and for the women who want to encourage the men in their lives to take action.Dr. Tracy Gapin, MD, is a urologist, TEDx speaker and bestselling author who spent more than 20 years in traditional healthcare before shifting his focus toward precision performance medicine. After experiencing his own struggles with weight, stress, sleep, energy, and cognitive function, he pursued training in functional medicine, hormones, epigenetics, peptides, optimization, performance, and longevity. He is the founder of Peak Launch, a clinical practice focused on helping high-performing executives and entrepreneurs identify the biological factors limiting their health and performance.Links mentioned during this episode:Dr. Gapin's website: https://peaklaunch.com/Follow Dr. Gapin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtracygapin/Reignite Your Metabolism (Lyons' Share Blood Sugar program): https://l.bttr.to/j5wLoFree Initial Consultation with Dr. Megan: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYk Lyons' Share Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelyonsshareJoin Megan's newsletter: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter

This is the final chapter of my TEDx story before I step onto the stage, and this time, I'm not telling it from the other side. I'm recording it in real time, just days before the talk, while the nerves, perfectionism, and overthinking are very much alive. In this episode, I'm sharing what surprised me about getting close to a big goal, why success can sometimes make our stress patterns louder instead of quieter, and the shift that's helping me stay grounded as the red circle gets closer. Because sometimes the hardest part isn't starting. It's letting yourself arrive. Resources:  Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/233 Take the Stress Quiz: https://burnstressloseweight.com/stress  

About the Guest Cybele Negris is the CEO and Co-Founder of Webnames.ca, Canada's original dot-CA registrar and a provider of hundreds of domain extensions, web hosting, email, security products, and other online solutions. A serial entrepreneur, seasoned board member, speaker, mentor, and columnist, she has grown Webnames into a multi-million-dollar company serving some of the country's largest corporations, governments, law firms, and global Fortune 500 brands. A Hall of Fame inductee of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women and a nine-time winner of the PROFIT W100, Cybele serves as Vice-Chair of the Board of the Royal Canadian Mint and sits on the boards of BCAA and AGF Management, among many others. She is a columnist for Business in Vancouver, a sought-after speaker at events including TEDx, and a passionate mentor. She is also a second-generation Dale Carnegie graduate, part of a family legacy that now spans three generations of graduates. What You Will Learn Why “feeling the fear and doing it anyway” is the key to growth How to recognize and move past imposter syndrome Why authentic, vulnerable leadership builds deeper connection How empowering smart people, rather than commanding them, creates stronger teams The power of mentorship, for both the mentor and the mentee How to turn adversity into a competitive advantage Join us for this episode of the Take Command Podcast as Cybele Negris shares how courage, authenticity, and humility can transform the way we lead and live. Whether you are building a business, wrestling with your own self-doubt, or learning to step outside your comfort zone, this conversation offers honest, practical lessons for leading with resilience in an ever-changing world. Please rate and review this Episode!We'd love to hear from you! Leaving a review helps us ensure we deliver content that resonates with you. Your feedback can inspire others to join our Take Command: A Dale Carnegie Podcast community & benefit from the leadership insights we share.

What do you do when you've lost everything? Pivotal Moment: A 2015 wildfire destroyed his home, including the 180-page hard-copy manuscript for his latest novel, Gridless Near Seattle. He rebuilt over and over again, but after a wildfire took out his beautiful log home in the mountains of western Washington along with the 185 pages of his novel, Thomas couldn't bring himself to go back to it. That momentum-killer of loss held him for 7 years - until the right messenger showed up to remind him he's a writer, a talented one, and that he needed to sit down and get started again. He restarted the novel, changed the title to Osprey Gold, and incorporated real-life experiences like his loss of a newly planted vinyard, thanks to highly motivated bears, and the pivot to a legal cannabis growing farm. Curious? Listen to the episode, and then buy the book. I'd love to hear your thoughts! Listeners, now it's your turn: What will you get back to work on, after hearing Thomas' story of resilience and persistence? Who are the people who advocated for you, who are the people you'll listen to when you need a champion and cheerleader? --- From Thomas Lion I've lived a long, colorful life — retiring from major marijuana wholesaling at 25, followed by five fugitive years that ended in an Unsolved Mysteries capture and years incarcerated teaching GED classes. My 1998 memoir was later optioned by Lions Gate. Between Osprey Gold and the Unsolved Mysteries American Fugitive memoir arc that came before it — the long road, the phoenix rise after losing everything in the 2015 wildfires, the rebuild, and the late‑life return to the writing rodeo — I've got a story your Boomer audience will connect with deeply. It's one of those rare indie author journeys that's truly worth telling. My writing comes from lived experience and resilience, with Osprey Gold shaped by the emotional engine of a modern‑day family facing crisis and reconciliation in polarized rural western America. Check out the reviews of Tom's book, Osprey Gold: Amazon.com: Osprey Gold: 9781662970191: Lion, Thomas: Books Interview with Thomas Lion, Author of Osprey Gold - Seattle Book Review Osprey Gold » BabyBoomer.org Book review of Osprey Gold - Readers' Favorite: Book Reviews and Award Contest Remote pot farm has growing concerns over proposed county regulations | News | ncwlife.com --- About Sarah: Sarah is a Montana based workplace communication trainer, TEDx speaker, DisruptHR speaker, public speaking coach, professional storyteller, musician, and podcast host. Her workshops and coaching packages with teams and their leaders are known to address and reduce miscommunication – the most common cause of tension and stress in the workplace. Using the team's results from the StrengthsFinder assessment, she guides teams in learning to speak each other's "language", learning to value each other's strengths and connecting with each other through enhanced self-reflection and effective listening.  Sarah's nearly 20 years working in government agencies inspired her to complete her MBA and to achieve her StrengthsFinder certification to improve work environments for others, guiding teams toward increased satisfaction, productivity, and happiness. Visit her website to purchase her book, Your Stories Don't Define You in paperback or audiobook.

Get the free Core Drives in the Wild guide, behavioral design applied to real products: professorgame.com/WildCD Episode Summary Dan Shapiro, author of Decoding Genius: The Unexpected Lessons of After-School Chess Club, shares how a father-son hobby turned into a study of why chess has held people's attention for more than 1,500 years. He walks through Miguel Najdorf's feat of holding 45 blindfolded chess games in his head at once, the built-in rating system that keeps every match in a flow state, and the habit of chess notation that teaches players to review their own decisions. Listeners come away with a clearer picture of why well-tuned difficulty curves matter, why chess maps onto Core Drive 3 (Empowerment of Creativity & Feedback) and Core Drive 7 (Unpredictability & Curiosity), and how curiosity itself works as a design tool. About the Host Rob Alvarez is Head of Engagement Strategy, Europe at The Octalysis Group (TOG), a leading gamification and behavioral design consultancy. A globally recognized gamification strategist and TEDx speaker, he founded and hosts Professor Game, the #1 gamification podcast, and has interviewed hundreds of global experts. He designs evidence-based engagement systems that drive motivation, loyalty, and results, and teaches LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® and gamification at top institutions including IE Business School, EFMD, and EBS University across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Key Takeaways Miguel Najdorf played 45 simultaneous games of blindfolded chess in an exhibition, tracking every board from another room purely through memory. Chess's built-in rating system pairs players against evenly matched opponents, a real-world example of designing for flow state as difficulty rises with skill. Chess notation, the practice of recording every move, teaches players a habit of reviewing their own decisions that most people never apply outside the game. Judit Polgar broke Bobby Fischer's record to become the youngest grandmaster in chess history and remains the strongest female player of all time. Chess has held its relevance for roughly 1,500 years, traveling from the Gupta Empire through Persia and the European Renaissance. Dan Shapiro names curiosity as his personal superpower, mapping directly onto Core Drive 3 (Empowerment of Creativity & Feedback) and Core Drive 7 (Unpredictability & Curiosity). Topics Covered 0:00 — Opening hook: 45 blindfolded chess games 1:38 — Meet Dan Shapiro, author of Decoding Genius 2:17 — A day in Dan's life during launch week 3:29 — The tournament failure that hooked him on chess 8:19 — Chess notation and the discipline of reviewing decisions 11:46 — Miguel Najdorf and the memory behind 45 blindfolded games 13:47 — How beginners can start with chess.com puzzles 15:34 — Dynamic difficulty, flow state, and Mario Kart 16:36 — Why chess has survived 1,500 years across cultures 17:45 — Designing for long-term engagement instead of short loops 19:44 — Dan's dream guest: chess prodigy Judit Polgar 22:18 — Curiosity as a superpower, and Core Drives 3 and 7 24:34 — Chess as Dan's favorite game, and other brain games 25:38 — Where to find Decoding Genius, plus closing advice Get the free Core Drives in the Wild guide, behavioral design applied to real products: professorgame.com/WildCD About Dan Shapiro Dan Shapiro is the author of Decoding Genius: The Unexpected Lessons of After-School Chess Club, a book that explores what chess can teach us about memory, strategy, resilience, and human potential. His journey began as a father trying to support his son, Harry, and grew into a deeper exploration of why chess has been connected to genius for more than 1,500 years. Dan makes the game accessible to parents, new players, and anyone curious about how focused effort, preparation, and strategic thinking can help people of all ages grow. Find the Guest Online Website Book: Decoding Genius LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Mentioned in This Episode Some links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Proposed guest: Judit Polgar, record-breaking chess grandmaster and the youngest player ever to reach grandmaster level Recommended book: How to Win at Chess by Levy Rozman, creator of the GothamChess YouTube channel Favorite game: Chess, plus crossword puzzles and other strategy and word games Resource mentioned: chess.com, for beginner puzzles and rated games Dan's book: Decoding Genius: The Unexpected Lessons of After-School Chess Club on Amazon, or read more at decodinggeniusbook.com Free Resources and Get in Touch Core Drives in the Wild: Professor Game Free Guide Get Daily Value on Your Email Let's chat about your gamification project YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Start Your Community on Skool for Free Ask a question

If you're exhausted by creating a brand-new presentation every time you're invited to speak, I get it. You want the talk to fit the audience. But customizing your message is very different from reinventing it.In this episode, I'm joined by our coaches Diane Diaz and Erin Mark to talk about how we each use one foundational signature talk across different audiences, industries, and formats.Erin shares how she adapts her CALM framework for everything from a six-minute-and-40-second PechaKucha talk to a 60-minute keynote. Diane explains what to keep, what to change, and why your stories should be the last thing you cut when time is tight.In this episode, we talk about:Why customizing a signature talk is different from creating a new talk from scratchThe core elements that should stay consistent across speaking engagementsHow Erin adapts her CALM framework for different industries and talk lengthsHow Diane changes stories and audience engagement without losing her central messageWhy listing 10, 15, or 20 speaking topics can make you harder to remember and referHow our Brand Voice Canvas connects your mission, expertise, methodology, and experiencesWhat Erin did when she was assigned a topic outside her expertiseHow to expand a keynote into a workshop without turning it into a content dumpHow your signature talk can become podcast talking points, website copy, and months of LinkedIn contentAbout Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is hosted by Carol Cox. At Speaking Your Brand, we help women entrepreneurs and professionals clarify their brand message and story, create their signature talks, and develop their thought leadership platforms. Our mission is to get more women in positions of influence and power because it's through women's stories, voices, and visibility that we challenge the status quo and change existing systems. Check out our coaching programs at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com. Links:Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/486/ Discover your Speaker Archetype by taking our free quiz at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz/Enroll in our Thought Leader Academy: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/ Learn about our Orlando speaking retreat: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/live/ Connect on LinkedIn:Carol Cox = https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcoxDiane Diaz = https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianediaz/ Erin Mark = https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinmark/ Related Podcast Episodes:Episode 288: A Framework for Creating a Signature Talk for Income and ImpactEpisode 462: Speaking Strategies That Create Lasting Impact: Live Signature Talks from TLA Grads with Erin MarkEpisode 475: From Personal Story to Thought Leadership: A Framework for Speakers with Erin MarkEpisode 483: How an I.D.E.A., Not a Topic, Makes You Easier to Refer, Pitch, and Book with Carol Cox

You can find more from Jay here:https://jayabbasi.me/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcasthttps://facebook.com/thejayabbasihttps://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/What if success isn't about avoiding pressure—but learning to master it without burning out? In this high-impact episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Jay Abbasi, global keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, coach, and former Tesla leader, to explore how professionals can thrive under intense pressure with clarity, energy, and purpose instead of running on empty.At Tesla, Jay led national training programs for over 1,000 employees, and has since coached leaders at Google, Amazon, TikTok, Wells Fargo, and more. As host of the top-rated podcast Unstuck with Jay Abbasi, and featured in Forbes Founder, Authority Magazine, and Medium, Jay blends corporate experience with deep expertise in mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing to help high performers find their voice again when pressure threatens to silence it.

Sandy Gerber is a TEDx speaker, communication coach, and the award-winning author of Emotional Magnetism, which has received 24 international book awards. A former executive who helped build one of Canada's Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies, Sandy now helps leaders, teams, and families communicate with greater emotional intelligence and connection. Named the #16 Communication Professional in the world by Global Gurus, she teaches practical tools that strengthen relationships both at work and at home. Her mission is simple: help people communicate to connect.

In this episode of Living Life Naturally, Lynne talks with Debbie Harris, an author, integrative nutrition health coach, certified hypnotist, and certified menopause coaching specialist. Debbie shares her experience with lifelong weight struggles and explains why the diets and strategies women relied on earlier in life may stop producing the same results during menopause. She introduces her "freedom eater" philosophy, an approach designed to help women discover what works for their individual bodies without following rigid rules or labeling favorite foods as permanently forbidden. Lynne and Debbie also have an honest conversation about the parts of menopause women aren't always encouraged to discuss, including anxiety, depression, rage, physical intimacy, pelvic-floor concerns, medication side effects, and feeling dismissed by healthcare professionals. They discuss the importance of asking questions, seeking another opinion when necessary, and assembling a healthcare team that considers the whole woman—not simply one isolated symptom. Most importantly, this episode offers a hopeful reminder: menopause isn't the end of your life. It can become the beginning of a freer, more creative, joyful, and deeply fulfilling season. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER: • Why eating strategies that worked earlier in life may stop working during menopause • How Debbie's 30 to Life Solution helps women recognize their individual food responses • What it means to become a "freedom eater" • Why one doughnut—or any other indulgence—doesn't need to derail your entire day • A discreet cooling technique that may help when you feel a hot flash beginning • Why pelvic-floor support can be valuable for bladder and intimacy concerns • How menopause may affect anxiety, mood, and emotional well-being • Why it's important to ask about potential medication side effects • What you can do when a healthcare professional dismisses your concerns • Why menopause care shouldn't be approached as one-size-fits-all • How partners can better understand and support women during menopause • Why midlife can become a new beginning rather than an ending ABOUT DEBBIE HARRIS Debbie Harris is an author, integrative nutrition health coach, certified hypnotist, and certified menopause coaching specialist. Her award-winning book, Dieting Sucks for Women Over 40, addresses the emotional and physical challenges women can experience with food, weight, and menopause. Through her 30 to Life Solution, Debbie helps women identify what works for their unique bodies, release rigid dieting rules, and become what she calls "freedom eaters." She is also the speaker behind the TEDx talk Three Steps to Conquering Menopause. DEBBIE'S BOOK: Dieting Sucks for Women Over 40: 30 to Life—The Ultimate Weight Loss and Hormone Balancing Solution Debbie's book explores weight, menopause, trigger foods, emotional eating, self-hypnosis, and the thought patterns that can keep women trapped in a cycle of restrictive dieting. It also introduces Debbie's 30 to Life Solution and offers a compassionate, practical approach to releasing weight, supporting hormonal well-being, sleeping better, and enjoying food without rigid rules or all-or-nothing thinking. Learn more and purchase the book: https://a.co/d/95XCXao Learn more about Debbie's 30 to Life approach: https://30tolife.org/   CONNECT WITH DEBBIE HARRIS Website: https://30tolife.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fordebbielee LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fordebbielee/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbielee211/ X: https://x.com/DebbieLHarris Book—Dieting Sucks for Women Over 40: 30 to Life—The Ultimate Weight Loss and Hormone Balancing Solution: https://a.co/d/95XCXao   CONNECT WITH LYNNE Imagine not having to "figure out midlife" on your own anymore.

Erika Coleman is a speaker, consultant, TEDx speaker, Harvard-trained organizational psychologist, entrepreneur, and self-described recovering overachiever. She built a company with more than 50 employees and over a million dollars in annual revenue while chasing the kind of success many people aspire to. But behind that success was a growing cost. What followed was a journey to understand stress, achievement, and performance at a much deeper level, ultimately leading her to Harvard and the development of her Even-Achieving framework. Find more information on Erika here - https://www.erikacolemanspeaks.com If you're looking for a clean, effective beverage made with real ingredients, try Hazlo. The new Blood Orange Hibiscus flavor is available on Amazon, and Endurance Minded listeners will receive an exclusive discount. Order Hazlo Here - https://a.co/d/0e3QcBU6 If you're ready to be in the room with people who will change your life and business, check out Growth Circle, a High-Impact Entrepreneur Community. Retreats, masterminds, and strategic coaching for health and fitness entrepreneurs ready to grow faster, lead with confidence, and stop building alone. https://www.impactinitiative.network/services/growth-circle

On this episode of Coaching Call, Sifu Rafael welcomes Celeste Moore, Identity and Image Strategist who helps industry leaders, public figures, speakers, and visionaries create a presence that is aligned, authentic, and unforgettable.For more than 20 years, Celeste has helped high-performing entrepreneurs, executives, and public figures understand that image is about far more than what you wear. It communicates who you are before you ever say a word.Celeste's own journey began by learning how to style herself to gain access to influential rooms. Eventually, she discovered an important distinction: dressing for validation isn't the same as showing up from a place of authenticity. That realization transformed her approach and became the foundation of her work.Today, Celeste works with TEDx speakers, luxury brand founders, celebrities, thought leaders, and award-winning CEOs preparing for high-visibility moments, including keynote stages, national media appearances, investor meetings, and major rebrands. Her expertise has been featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Fox News, and she continues to influence the industry through New York Fashion Week.Join us as we explore identity, image, communication, confidence, and what it really means to walk into a room with presence. When your external image aligns with who you truly are, you don't simply get noticed. You become remembered.Watch on YouTube and subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/@sifurafaeltv?sub_confirmation=1Sifu Rafael is a master instructor and founder of Speaking Prowess, combining communication and leadership to help people unlock their potential with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.This episode is brought to you by Sifu's Mind Body Method, a lifestyle transformation blending movement, mindset, nutrition, hydration, fasting, journaling, and faith. Learn more at sifumethod.comThat's where connecting with Sifu Rafael matters.Through Speaking Prowess and Sifu's Mind Body Method, Sifu Rafael helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts refine their message, command a room, and step onto more stages with clarity and confidence. From podcasts and live shows to keynote stages and curated experiences, he helps people get seen, heard, and positioned as trusted voices in their industry.If you know you're meant to speak, lead, and impact at a higher level, this conversation is your invitation.Visit sifurafael.com to connect, explore speaking opportunities, and start positioning yourself for more stages, stronger presence, and real influence.#coachingcall #sifurafael #identity #presence #personalbranding #communication #leadership

Episode 28 - In this TEDx special show Wendy Bell the organiser of TEDx Crawley and Dan Ford TEDx speaker share what it takes to organise and speak at such a prestigious event.Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

Why small business is the key to transforming the US/world|Dave ValentineAuthor | CEO | 9 Exits, 2400+ Clients Served Dave Valentine is the CEO of Finch, a TEDx speaker, serial entrepreneur, and author of The Marketer's Mind. Over the past decade, he has worked with more than 2,400+ businesses, from single-location coffee shops to AT&T, helping them understand why customers buy, why they don't, and why another funnel probably won't save them.The Marketer's Mind explores marketing as a way of seeing: perceiving customers, markets, and your own bad assumptions more clearly. Dave brings an unusual blend of marketing, psychology, philosophy, leadership, and hard-earned entrepreneurial scar tissue to conversations about growing businesses without losing your mind, or blaming Meta for everything.Links:https://finch.com/https://www.instagram.com/realdval/Tags:podcast for creatives,creative podcast,podcast creator interviews,professional podcast,creative podcasts,podcast host interviews,creative podcast ideas,AdvertisingBusiness OwnerDigital MarketingFounderMarketingMarketing ProfessionalMarketing StrategySupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page

Welcome to the Charismatic Leader Podcast. In this episode, Brett McDermott sits down with Ashley Stahl, former Pentagon speechwriter turned career coach, TEDx speaker, and founder of Wise Whisper. Ashley shares the exact framework she's used to help more than 100 people land talks on stages like TEDx and South by Southwest—and explains how one viral talk changed her life and business forever.Together, Brett and Ashley explore the art of writing and delivering a powerful presentation. Ashley breaks down why great talks don't start with a “message,” but with your most original thinking. She explains the two main types of talks—message talks and educational talks—and introduces her layer cake speechwriting framework: a captivating opening story, two to three signposted talking points, and a strong close with a call to action. Ashley also shares practical advice on memorization, rehearsal, stage presence, and why less is more with visual aids.This episode is packed with actionable insights for leaders, entrepreneurs, and aspiring speakers who want to craft talks that captivate audiences and have the potential to go viral.Key Takeaways:Why talks should start with original thinking, not just a messageThe difference between message talks and educational talksAshley's layer cake framework: powerful opening, signposted points, strong closeHow to use storytelling to captivate from the startWhy memorization builds confidence and stage presenceThe role of titles, timing, and world events in viralityWhy less is more with visual aids and slides

Suzanne Longstreet, known as the "Millionaire Activator," helps women break through limiting beliefs, build confidence, and unlock their potential for greater financial success. In this episode, Suzanne shares her inspiring journey from corporate HR to entrepreneurship, NLP coaching, and hypnotherapy. She opens up about the challenges she faced along the way, including self-doubt, past experiences, and the mindset patterns that were holding her back from fully stepping into her potential. Suzanne explains how changing the way we think, feel, and show up can create powerful shifts in business and life. She shares the story of a client who went from $300,000 to more than $1 million in revenue in just 110 days, as well as insights from her books, The Millionaire Codes and The Millionaire Brain. Most importantly, Suzanne encourages women to stop shrinking, speak up, embrace their worth, and reconnect with the confident version of themselves that has always been there. Connect with Suzanne:Website: www.successandclarity.com LinkedIn: Suzanne (Smith) Longstreet | Success & Clarity Instagram: @successandclarity | @suzanneglongstreet YouTube: Suzanne Longstreet Let's keep the conversation going!Website: www.martaspirk.com Instagram: @martaspirk Facebook: Marta Spirk Want to be my next guest on The Empowered Woman Podcast?Apply here: www.martaspirk.com/podcastguest  Watch my TEDx talk: www.martaspirk.com/Speaking  

In this Live Greatly 2 Minutes of Motivation podcast episode, Kristel Bauer shares a simple technique to help build self-compassion, cultivate compassion for others and support forgiveness. Kristel shares a practice she learned during her Integrative Medicine Fellowship and how you can use it in your own life. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: A simple technique to build self-compassion How to cultivate more compassion for yourself and others A practice to support forgiveness and letting go Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact  Order Kristel's Book  Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business, November 19th 2024) About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to "Live Greatly" while promoting leadership development and team building.   Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC, and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Buy Kristel Bauer's book, Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business, November 19th 2024) Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Click HERE to check out Kristel's corporate wellness and leadership blog Click HERE to check out Kristel's Travel and Wellness Blog Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations.  They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.  Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests.  Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content.  Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.

What if miracles aren't rare moments reserved for a lucky few? What if they're happening around us every day, simply waiting for someone willing to listen... and act?In this heartfelt conversation, Cat sits down with motivational speaker, author, podcast host, and Children's Miracle Network leader Kelli Davis to explore what it truly means to become a miracle in someone else's life. Drawing from more than 30 years of connecting children facing life-threatening illnesses with celebrities and advocates, Kelli shares inspiring stories that reveal how small acts of courage, compassion, and presence can create life-changing ripple effects.Together, they explore the power of trusting your intuition, choosing service over fear, and finding purpose even through pain. Whether you're navigating uncertainty, searching for meaning, or simply looking for a reminder that hope is never far away, this episode will leave you seeing miracles through a new lens.In this episode:Why miracles begin with inspired actionLearning to trust your intuitionThe story behind Maverick's life-changing miracleFinding purpose through pain and serviceWhat celebrities have taught Kelli about kindnessHow every person can make a differenceThe mission behind Children's Miracle NetworkResources and mentions:Website: https://thekellidavisgroup.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellidavis1/Podcast: Untold MiraclesChildren's Miracle Network: https://cmn.org/Maverick Meets Big Papi: https://www.mlb.com/giants/video/maverick-meets-big-papi-c687943883Isaiah's Story: https://youtu.be/3m92H3RXQu0?si=Jr4-Q32CkloqhLcdRemember, sometimes the smallest act of kindness becomes the miracle someone else has been waiting for.Adventure on!Send us Fan Mail Support the show✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit

Imagine being 23 years old and suddenly facing the possibility that you may never come home.Bruce Bryan wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. He would spend more than 29 years inside maximum-security prisons across New York State, including Sing Sing, for a crime he did not commit.In this powerful episode of Nightmare Success In and Out, Bruce joins Brent Cassity to share how he survived nearly three decades behind bars without allowing bitterness to define him. Through education, personal development and mentoring others, Bruce transformed his mindset from victim, to survivor, to “thriver.”Remarkably, while still incarcerated at Sing Sing, Bruce competed against approximately 200 other incarcerated men and was selected to deliver a TEDx talk, using his voice to address the often-overlooked impact incarceration has on children and families.His clemency application ultimately grew to nearly 500 pages documenting his case, education and accomplishments. After receiving clemency and finally walking free, Bruce turned his experience into purpose. Today, he is a human justice advocate and change strategist using his voice to fight wrongful convictions and advocate for criminal justice reform.This is an unforgettable conversation about wrongful conviction, prison, resilience, mindset, clemency, freedom and what it means to go from victim—to survivor—to thriver.Your circumstances may imprison your body. They don't have to imprison your mind.

Henna Pryor, workplace performance expert, executive coach, bestselling author of Good Awkward, and award-winning two-time TEDx and keynote speaker, joins me on this episode. Henna was named a SUCCESS Magazine Woman of Influence and has spoken to global organizations including Google, Johnson & Johnson, and JPMorgan Chase. She's been featured in popular media outlets including Forbes, NBC, The Washington Post, Business Insider, and Fast Company. Henna has spent much of her life thinking about what other people think, navigating the discomfort that comes with not fitting expectations, and learning what happens when we stop trying to avoid awkwardness and instead get better at it. Her work explores why awkwardness is a natural part of being human and how learning to navigate it can help us become more confident, courageous, creative, and connected. In our conversation, Henna shares the science behind awkwardness, why our social muscles may be getting weaker, and practical strategies we can use to become more comfortable with discomfort.

Awakening Intuition and Manifesting from the Heart with Julie Reisler Kara Goodwin welcomes Julie Reisler, who is an intuitive coach, spiritual teacher, TEDx speaker, and host of the Youest You podcast. Julie gives an enlivening discussion on how a breakdown with addiction and later a 3:33 a.m. panic-attack awakening led her to trust intuition, end her marriage, leave corporate work, and build a new path.  Julie gives powerful advice about a vital key to manifestation that is often completely missed. She describes her clairvoyant, clairsentient, claircognizant, and especially clairaudient gifts increasing in volume, how she uses them with clients, and encourages everyday intuitive practice to overcome overthinking, self-doubt, people-pleasing, and safety fears.  Explore Julie's practical spiritual advice to support your spiritual ascension. And be ready to be wow'ed as she delivers spot on intuitive insights in real time. This episode focuses on actionable guidance for anyone seeking soul elevation in their daily life. Julie shares specific methods to integrate higher consciousness into your routine, providing clarity on how to navigate personal development with grounding techniques. By focusing on these core principles, you gain tools to handle complex energetic shifts without feeling overwhelmed. We break down how to apply these concepts to your own journey, ensuring that spiritual growth feels manageable rather than abstract. You will walk away with a fresh perspective on how to process incoming insights and maintain balance as you move through your own path of consciousness expansion. Subscribe for weekly spiritual ascension guidance and comment below on which topics you want us to cover next. https://www.youtube.com/@soulelevationpodcast?sub_confirmation=1  Connect with Julie: https://juliereisler.com  

The guidance you've been searching for may have been with you all along. The real challenge is learning how to recognize Divine wisdom beneath fear, overthinking, and the pressure to get everything right.In this joyful conversation, Elaine Starling welcomes author, spiritual instructor, angel communicator, and modern mystic Ann Albers to explore the powerful connection between self-love and Divine guidance. Ann shares the extraordinary path that took her from engineering to more than 30 years of communicating with angels, along with the simple principle she uses to evaluate guidance: does it genuinely resonate?You'll discover why self-love is not about being positive all the time, how self-acceptance helps you naturally rise into greater alignment, and why relaxing your mental grip makes it easier to receive the next inspired impulse. Ann also shares a practical way to tune into the vibration of love before asking for guidance, plus remarkable stories about manifestation, trust, grief, joy, and letting The Divine handle the HOW.Topics Covered (add timestamps if available)• 0:00 How do you know whether you're receiving Divine guidance or listening to fear?• 2:40 Connecting with The Divine through breath, Intention, and shared energy• 8:02 From engineer to angel communicator: Ann's unexpected spiritual path• 11:34 The simplest test for guidance: Does it resonate?• 13:28 Why Ann defines abundance as happiness• 16:52 Why “you cannot listen when you're talking” applies to your busy mind• 18:46 Intention, Grateful Curiosity, and Celebrating in Advance• 19:57 Ann's remarkable $44,152 manifestation story• 22:11 Why we make Divine co-creation harder than it needs to be• 24:41 Self-acceptance as the foundation of self-love• 26:39 What self-love really means when you're sad, angry, grieving, or struggling• 30:33 Trusting that life can ultimately work on your behalf• 31:27 Why Divine guidance arrives “now, now, now” instead of as a five-year plan• 34:35 Two practical steps to receive clearer guidance• 37:16 Ann's free weekly Messages from Ann & the Angels• 39:53 Ann's simplest invitation: Find something you love and do it• 42:25 Playfully trusting The Divine in ordinary life• 46:45 The incomprehensible amount of love available to youYouTube tip: These timestamps can double as Chapters.Key Takeaways (Skimmable Wins)• You are the ultimate authority in your own life. Even spiritual guidance should resonate, feel inspiring, or feel naturally right to you.• Self-love begins with self-acceptance. You do not have to deny sadness, anger, grief, or frustration in order to be spiritual or receive guidance.• When you have done what you know to do, stop mentally spinning and “delegate up.” A relaxed mind has more room to receive a new thought, signal, or impulse.• Love, joy, appreciation, and kindness help tune you to the frequency on which Divine guidance is easier to perceive.• Guidance is often immediate and organic. The next right step may seem completely unrelated to the solution your mind is trying to manufacture.• Grateful Curiosity turns your relationship with The Divine into a playful partnership instead of a problem-solving struggle.• There is more love and support available to you than you can comprehend — and the more you receive, the more there is to receive.Step-by-Step Process SharedAnn's “Get in the Vibration of Love” Guidance Practice1. Accept yourself exactly where you are. → Acknowledge what you are feeling without judgment. Self-acceptance is already an act of love.2. Temporarily set the problem aside. → Stop trying to force the answer so your mind has room to listen.3. Think of someone or something you genuinely love or appreciate. → Choose anything that naturally opens your heart.4. Feel the love in your body. → Relive why you love that person, animal, memory, experience, or even a favorite treat.5. Let go of the object and stay with the feeling. → Rest in the vibration of love itself.6. Ask your question and notice what comes first. → Trust the first feeling, thought, image, or inner impulse that arises.Listen to the episode for Ann's lived examples of using these principles with manifestation, grief, decisions, money, unexpected problems, and everyday spiritual guidance.Questions Answered in This Episode• How can I tell the difference between fear, mental noise, and genuine Divine guidance?• What caused Ann Albers to leave engineering and begin communicating with angels professionally?• What does abundance mean when you begin with spiritual alignment instead of external circumstances?• Why is self-acceptance so important when I want my outer life to change?• How can I hear guidance more clearly when I'm worried, grieving, angry, or overwhelmed?• Why does trying harder sometimes make spiritual guidance harder to receive?• What can I do right now to tune into the vibration of love before asking for direction?• How can I make my relationship with The Divine more playful, trusting, and practical?Pull Quotes“You're the authority in your own life.” — Ann Albers“Self-love is truly accepting that you're a Divine being, no matter what's going on at the surface.” — Ann Albers“Get in the vibration of love first.” — Ann AlbersFree GiftFree weekly newsletter from Ann & the Angels — Messages from Ann & the Angels offers inspiration, channeled angelic wisdom, personal stories, and practical tips to help you deepen your connection with spirit and apply spiritual principles in everyday life.• https://www.visionsofheaven.comShare what you Loved and what you Learned from this episode to Download the Spiritual Alignment & Conscious Actions Guide — your roadmap to reconnect with The Divine, raise your vibration, and live as the woman your soul designed you to be.https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com/Contact — click on the Share My Thoughts button. Complete the Google form to automatically receive your free gift.Resources Mentioned in This Episode• Messages from Ann & the Angels — https://www.visionsofheaven.com• Celebrate in Advance — Elaine's practice of choosing an Intention, feeling the experience in advance, and remaining open with Grateful Curiosity.• Reverend Michael Beckwith's Four Levels of Consciousness — To Me, By Me, Through Me, As Me.• Hiring the Heavens— mentioned by Elaine as a playful approach to asking angels for support.• Divination tools — Ann mentions pendulums and cards and recommends getting into the vibration of love before using them.About the GuestAnn Albers is a popular author, spiritual instructor, angel communicator, and modern mystic. Her free weekly “Messages from Ann & the Angels” reach an international audience with inspiration and tips to help you stay tuned in and turned on! She loves to help people experience the power and beauty of their own soul and develop a blissful connection with spirit!• Website: https://www.visionsofheaven.com• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annsvisionsofheaven/• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ann.albers.3/About the Host – Elaine StarlingElaine Starling, The Abundance Ambassador, is an international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, coach, and host of The Abundance Journey. Through her signature program, The Inner Power Protocol, Elaine guides spiritually-minded women to reconnect with Divine guidance, awaken their inner wisdom, and activate abundance in every area of life.• Website: https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elaine.abundance• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainestarling/• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElaineStarling• TEDx: https://youtu.be/tMQ0D4sfEys• Book: https://books2read.com/u/3kD9ARConnect & SupportIf this episode served you:• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts & turn on YouTube notifications• Leave a rating & review on Apple to help others find the show• Share what you Loved and what you Learned from this episode to Download the Spiritual Alignment & Conscious Actions Guide — your roadmap to reconnect with The Divine, raise your vibration, and live as the woman your soul designed you to be.• https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com/Contact — click on the Share My Thoughts button. Complete the Google form to automatically receive your free gift.Share This EpisodeShareable links:• YouTube: https://youtu.be/yG-cZ7k7yvg• Podcast: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/bf0d68b2-82aa-4e5d-9397-b365a024cfeb/Copy & paste blurb:Loved this episode of The Abundance Journey: Self-Love with Ann Albers and The Angels. Big aha: self-love isn't forcing yourself to feel positive — it's accepting and loving yourself exactly where you are so you can hear the next Divine impulse. Listen or watch and discover how to tune into the vibration of love.

Jay Abasi spent over a year preparing for his TEDx talk. He walked on stage, delivered it, and the crowd loved every second of it. Then came the part nobody plans for. In this episode, Jay takes us back to the night everything changed — and the hour he spent on his office floor the next day, not reframing, not positive-thinking his way out of it, just sitting with it. From there, we talk about why the need to win drains your power, what high performers get wrong about detachment, and the three things Jay reckons we all need to get better at tolerating (one of them might surprise you). We also go back to 2014 — the phone call that changed the entire trajectory of Jay's life — and what it actually takes to move toward something meaningful after loss, instead of away from it. This one's for anyone who's ever put everything into something and had it not go the way they expected. Connect with Jay on Linkedin, Instagram or learn more on his website: https://jayabbasi.me/ Ready to stop waiting for later? That's exactly what a Direction Call is for. Thirty minutes, free, no pitch. You'll leave knowing what's actually been stopping you and the one step to take this week. Book yours → kategladdin.com/coaching

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Zalak Raval is a Senior Associate practicing Corporate Securities law in New York., an author, and a TEDx speaker. After experiencing a period of personal and professional upheaval, she began rebuilding her life through self-awareness, gratitude, and meditation. In 2024, she published her first book, 50 Shades of Shit: How to Unlearn and Rewire Our Unconscious, which combines philosophy, practical tools, and memoir. Her work explores how unconscious beliefs and patterns shaped by past experiences can influence relationships, decisions, and our sense of self. (Superdoodle)In This EpisodeZalak Raval's StoryZalak Raval's TEDx AnimationZalak Raval's Work with Superdoodlezalakraval@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.---Thank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/ngvcwcxqt2jx-4afv8i (https://jane.app/book_a_demo)Beducated - Complete the quiz for one month free https://beduc.at/pd2633-traumatherapist

Does someone overpower you with "guilt-tripping", when they pout, make you feel bad, or cry?  This episode will give you the tools to stop falling for it, so that you can take your power back- Without feeling like a bad person or enabling people for their toxic behaviour.Mentioned In Episode:

What if the next stage of your growth is not about fixing yourself?What if you are not stuck because you need another book, another healing modality, another mentor, or another breakthrough, but because somewhere along the way, you learned to distrust what you already see, feel, and know?In this episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, Tobi sits down with Natalie Bouchard, TEDx speaker, former world-class competitive athlete, and founder of Harmonise With Life, for a powerful exploration of inner authority, self-trust, nervous-system capacity, and what it really means to return to your centre.Natalie shares how years of personal development and healing eventually led her to a deeper realisation: wisdom cannot simply be borrowed. At some point, we have to become capable of standing inside our own experience without immediately judging it, resisting it, or trying to make it disappear.Together, we explore why high-achieving people can appear successful while feeling unstable inside, why discomfort does not necessarily mean something has gone wrong, and what becomes possible when we stop making ourselves wrong.Natalie also introduces the idea of participating with reality—meeting life as it is rather than constantly fighting what it is revealing—and explains how containment, observation, curiosity, and inner authority help us move from survival toward genuine expansion.In this conversation, we explore:What it really means to return to your centreWhy more healing and information do not always create transformationThe difference between borrowed wisdom and embodied wisdomWhy discomfort can be information rather than failureHow self-judgment disconnects us from ourselvesWhy external achievement cannot guarantee internal stabilityMoving from survival mode toward self-trustHow to distinguish fear and conditioning from genuine inner authorityBuilding the nervous-system capacity to hold reality without immediately reactingWhy observation can be more transformative than constant self-correctionParticipating with life instead of resisting itThe relationship between inner authority and leadershipWhy true growth may be far simpler than we have been taughtOne of the most powerful reminders from this conversation is that life may not always be asking us to fix what is happening.Sometimes it is asking us to see it clearly, remain present, and allow it to reveal who we are becoming.Connect with Natalie BouchardWebsite: https://nataliebouchard.comBump It Like It's Hot: https://nataliebouchard.com/bump-it-like-its-hotFree Relationship Bumps Course: https://nataliebouchard.com/relationship-bumpsFree Health & Body Bumps Course: https://nataliebouchard.com/health-bumpsIf this conversation speaks to you, share it with someone who may be tired of constantly trying to fix themselves.Subscribe to Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations for more conversations about personal growth, spirituality, purpose, healing, leadership, and becoming more deeply aligned with who you truly are.Continue Your JourneyRead CONFESSIONS: A personal invitation to reflection, healing and honest self-discovery: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/Try Aletheia: Receive calm, personalised biblical wisdom for the questions and decisions shaping your life: https://aletheia.mirrortalkpodcast.comAsk Mirror Talk: Share what is on your heart and receive a thoughtful reflection that may help you see your situation more clearly: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/ask-mirror-talk/You can also support our work and outreach by becoming a Mirror Talk Patreon member: http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk

This week on the Live Greatly podcast, we're revisiting a favorite conversation with New York Times bestselling author Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt. Kristel Bauer sits down with Katherine for a candid conversation about parenting, navigating mom guilt, staying connected and supporting your well-being while juggling the many demands of life. Katherine shares what has helped her navigate motherhood and working life, lessons from her own childhood, and why connection can be such a powerful source of comfort and support. She also discusses her relationship with her sister, Christina, and the inspiration behind her children's book, Good Night, Sister. Originally recorded in 2023, this conversation offers timeless insights around parenting, guilt, connection and making time for what matters. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: Katherine's perspective on navigating mom guilt What helps Katherine support her well-being as a mom How she approaches the juggle of motherhood and work Why connection can be a powerful source of comfort Insights from Katherine's childhood and family relationships How sibling relationships can evolve over time Tips for supporting positive relationships between siblings The personal inspiration behind Good Night, Sister About Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt: Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt is a New York Times bestselling author, animal advocate, daughter, sister, wife and mom. Katherine is the daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver and she is married to actor Chris Pratt. Order Katherine's book 'Good Night, Sister'  here  Website: https://www.katherineschwarzenegger.com/  Instagram: @katherineschwarzenegger Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KatherineSchwarzenegger/  About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel's healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to "Live Greatly" while promoting leadership development and team building.   Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC, and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Click HERE to check out Kristel's corporate wellness and leadership blog Click HERE to check out Kristel's Travel and Wellness Blog Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations.  They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.  Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests.  Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content.  Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.

In this episode, Julie Reisler explores the importance of feeling your emotions fully rather than overanalyzing them. She shares personal insights and practical tips on how to release judgment, cultivate safety in your body, and connect with your highest self.   Takeaways Feeling your emotions fully is essential for healing, not just analyzing them. Giving yourself space and grace to feel is more effective than overanalyzing. Practicing safety in your body helps release stored emotions and weight. Letting energy move through shaking, yelling, or crying facilitates healing. Judgment keeps us stuck; kindness and love are transformative. Connecting with your highest guidance supports emotional growth. Emotions are always in motion; they can't truly get stuck.   About Your Host, Julie Reisler Julie Reisler is a heart-led intuitive guide, TEDx speaker, author, and host of The You-est You® Podcast. For over 15 years, she has helped high-achieving souls reconnect to their intuition, trust their inner guidance, and build lives rooted in inner peace and purpose. A faculty member at Georgetown University and founder of the Intuitive Life Designer® Coach Academy, Julie blends spirituality, science, positive psychology, and lived experience to help you remember and embody your You-est You.   Be sure to subscribe to Julie's YouTube channel www.youtube.com/juliereisler and ring the notification bell so that you never miss a powerful episode!   Here's to your truest, You-est You! Love, Julie   You-est You® Resources for YOU! See below for free tools, resources, programs, and goodies to help you become your YOU-EST YOU!   FREE Manifest Your Goals & Dreams 7-Day Toolset This stunning free toolset is a 7-day workbook (25 pages full) of powerful mindset practices, grounding meditations (and audio), a new beautiful time management system and template to set your personalized schedule for your best productivity, a personalized energy assessment, and so much more. It was designed to specifically help you uplevel your routine and self-care habits for success so you can radiate and become your 'You-est You'. These tools are some of Julie's best practices used with hundreds of her clients to help you feel more confident, clear, and connected to your best self so that you feel inspired to take on the world. Get it at: juliereisler.com/toolset   FREE Intuition Test - Your Intuition on Demand Unlock your unique intuitive super-powers and discover your dominant Intuition Language™. Take the free test now at https://juliereisler.com/intuitiontest   Intuition Activation Mini-Course - 50% OFF! For a limited time only, get access to Julie's powerful transformative Intuition Activation mini-course for 50% off! You'll have lifetime access to this course that is full of video modules, worksheets, meditations, tools and practices to unlock your intuition and activate your inner guidance! Sign up now at https://juliereisler.com/activation    Julie's Private Soul Circle Membership on YouTube is Here! If you've been craving a deeper connection to your intuition, spiritual guidance, and heart-centered community, this is your invitation.

In this episode, author Dr. Cassandra Vieten explores the science and practice of imagination, its role in manifestation, creativity, and personal growth. Kimberly and Cassandra discuss how imagination can be cultivated, its connection to happiness, and its potential to solve complex problems.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Power of Imagination00:01 Imagination as a Tool for ManifestationSponsor:BIRCH BEDS OFFER: Birch Organic Mattresses. Listeners now can go to birchliving.com/feelgood and receive 27% percent off any Mattress USE LINK: birchliving.com/feelgood and receive 27% percent off any Mattress Guest Resources:Book: Imagine That: Transform How You Think, Feel, and Live with the Science of ImaginationWebsite: cassandravieten.comBio: Cassandra Vieten, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist, clinical professor in the department of family medicine, and director of research at the Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination at the University of California, San Diego. She also directs the Center for Mindfulness at UC San Diego and serves as clinical psychology director at the Center for Psychedelic Research. She is senior advisor at the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation and a senior fellow at the Institute of Noetic Sciences. Her research has focused on imagination, spirituality and health, transformative experiences and practices, the development of mindfulness-based interventions for emotional well-being, and development of media technologies to inspire awe. She has authored three books, is a three-time TEDx speaker, has published numerous articles in scientific journals, and is an internationally recognized keynote speaker and workshop leader.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.