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On this episode of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer sits down with Denise Bober, Chief Human Resources Officer at The Breakers Palm Beach, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, workplace culture, employee well-being, and what it takes to build a culture of excellence. Denise shares the leadership philosophies and people-first strategies that have helped cultivate an exceptional workplace culture and remarkable employee retention. Kristel and Denise explore the power of servant leadership, how to create an environment where people feel valued and supported, the role of well-being in organizational success, and the behind-the-scenes approach that has helped make The Breakers a destination not only for guests, but also for employees. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: A behind-the-scenes look at how The Breakers Palm Beach has built a culture of excellence The power of servant leadership and its impact on organizational success Strategies for creating a thriving workplace culture How leaders can foster employee well-being and engagement Leadership insights that organizations of any size can apply The importance of investing in people to create long-term success Disclosure: Kristel Bauer and her husband received a complimentary hosted media stay at The Breakers Palm Beach prior to this interview. The stay included accommodations and resort experiences. All opinions expressed in this episode are Kristel's own. ABOUT DENISE BOBER: Denise Bober serves as Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer at The Breakers Palm Beach, one of America's most iconic, luxury resorts. In this role, she has established an inspired, continually evolving workplace that prioritizes the fulfillment and well-being of more than 2,500 team members. Since 1988, she has cultivated talent and achieved best-in-class retention rates, recognizing that a satisfied and engaged workforce is crucial for the long-term success of this 130-year-old, family-owned organization.  Connect with Denise and The Breakers:  Website: https://www.thebreakers.com/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebreakers    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-bober-88486b108/  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 award-winning 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's work has been featured in Forbes and she has had multiple TV appearances including NBC News Daily, ABC News Live, FOX Weather, ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago and more. Kristel lives in the Chicago, IL 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. 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Did you know there are 11 spiritual roles of the soul, and chances are, you're embodying more than one? ✨ I brought back my dear friend Sara Landon, bestselling author of five books who channels a collective known as The Council, and apparently we were so in sync that we showed up wearing almost the exact same shirt.

A few years ago, I had a dream that felt way too big, and I almost talked myself out of it before I ever took the first step. In this episode, I'm sharing a milestone I've been waiting months to announce and the mindset shift that finally helped me stop dismissing my own dreams. This is the first episode in a four-part series that takes you behind the scenes of my TEDx journey. If you've ever had an idea that excited you only to immediately convince yourself it probably wasn't for you, this episode is for you.   Resources:  Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/230 Take the Stress Quiz: https://burnstressloseweight.com/stress

This week, Thomas sits down with Ashanti Kunene, an activist, slam poet, writer, and the founder of Learning 2 Unlearn, for a conversation about spiritual alignment and integrity in leadership and the connection between individual healing and systems change.In a time when we're all faced with the repercussions of intergenerational trauma, oppressive systems, and unethical leadership, those of us who feel called to facilitate change must first confront our personal narratives, ethics, and shadow-self so that our actions align with our inner spiritual and moral compass.Ashanti and Thomas explore what that really looks like, what people in positions of power are truly responsible and accountable for, and what we can learn from the good AND the bad deeds of those who came before us.✨ Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:

My guest today is Tami Lynn Kent is the founder of Holistic Pelvic Care™ for women and author of Wild Feminine: Finding Power, Spirit & Joy in the Female Body, Wild Mothering, and Wild Creative. She is an international teacher and TEDx speaker. Her books have been published in Mandarin, French, Turkish and Dutch. She is also a mother to three beautiful sons. Tami is passionate about empowering women in health & teaching them how to cultivate their creative energy in all stages of life through her practitioner training programs and personal sessions. Find out more at www.wildfeminine.com.Website & IG:www.wildfeminine.com@tamilynnkentWe talked about:Reclaiming our female bodies and the language we use about themHow we embody traumaThe process of writing and publishing Wild FeminineA powerful Women in Power event.The Extended Episode available to paid Patreon members www.patreon.com/lucyhpearceWatch the video episode - $9/month www.patreon.com/lucyhpearceResourcesCreatrixBurning WomanWild FeminineWild Creative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get the free Core Drives in the Wild guide, behavioral design applied to real engagement programs: professorgame.com/WildCD Episode Summary Rob breaks down behavioral debt: the borrowed motivation hiding inside every legacy points, discount, or bonus program, showing why cutting an engagement program off cold is the fastest way to blow it up. He walks through JCPenney's collapse under Ron Johnson, a Fortune 500 rewards program employees now budget around like income, and how LATAM Airlines and Caixa Econômica Federal restructured their own behavioral debt using Octalysis Core Drives instead of switching it off. Listeners learn how to read their program's real balance sheet and start servicing behavioral debt without triggering a JCPenney-style default. 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 JCPenney's Ron Johnson scrapped every discount and coupon overnight, replacing them with everyday low pricing; sales fell 25%, roughly $4.3 billion, and he was gone within two years. Ron Johnson later admitted only 1% of JCPenney's sales happened without a discount, meaning 99% of purchases depended on coupons the company had just eliminated. LATAM Airlines kept its miles intact but rebuilt the experience around Core Drive 7 (Unpredictability & Curiosity) and Core Drive 3 (Empowerment of Creativity & Feedback), driving a 153% increase in credit card acquisitions. Caixa Econômica Federal's incentive program had drifted to roughly 10% participation before a rebuild around collective purpose pushed it to 90%, adding $1.06 billion in revenue. Points tied to reaching performance targets ran on Core Drive 4 (Ownership & Possession) and Core Drive 8 (Loss & Avoidance), turning a reward employees didn't need into part of their household income. Topics Covered 0:00 — Behavioral debt hiding under green metrics 0:25 — A Fortune 500 rewards program families budget around 1:39 — Why most engagement advice assumes a blank slate 2:51 — Why behavioral debt hides behind green dashboards 3:29 — Borrowed motivation compounding like real interest 4:17 — JCPenney's Ron Johnson cuts every discount overnight 6:04 — Core Drives 4 and 8 inside the Fortune 500 case 8:07 — Why behavioral debt has no repayment plan 8:59 — Why you can't just switch off behavioral debt 9:20 — LATAM Airlines: servicing debt while building the replacement 11:23 — Caixa's jump from 10% to 90% participation 12:37 — Closing: most loyalty programs are just debt service Get the free Core Drives in the Wild guide, behavioral design applied to real engagement programs: professorgame.com/WildCD Mentioned in This Episode LATAM Airlines Gamification Case Study (The Octalysis Group) Caixa Econômica Federal Banking Gamification Case Study (The Octalysis Group) The Octalysis Framework JCPenney's 2011-2013 "everyday low prices" strategy under CEO Ron Johnson 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

When someone asks what you speak about, do you give them one clear answer - or a list that includes a bunch of keywords like leadership, communication, resilience, confidence, and change?I understand the temptation to include everything. When you've had a long career, narrowing your message can feel like leaving out valuable parts of your experience. But if the person you're talking with can't explain what you speak about after the conversation is over, she can't refer you. And that means you're less likely to get booked.In this episode, you'll learn:The difference between a broad subject, a presentation topic, and a distinctive ideaWhy your speaking topic is also a positioning decisionThe one-sentence referral test every speaker should tryHow broad positioning costs you opportunities you may never know you lostThree questions that can uncover the point of view inside your experienceHow to test your message with my I.D.E.A. FrameworkWhat event organizers need to understand before they can picture you in the roomA practical sentence prompt for clarifying your audience, claim, and outcomeAbout 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/483/ 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/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcoxRelated Podcast Episodes:Episodes 478-481: Expert Trap SeriesEpisode 468: What TEDx Organizers Look for When Selecting Speakers

Most organizations think they have an AI tool problem. They do not. They have an AI behavioral problem. The licenses get bought, the workshops happen, and by Monday morning, people are back to working exactly as they did before.This episode is sponsored by Deel.Hire, manage, and pay anyone, anywhere: https://www.deel.com/nickdayhr/In this episode of @thehrldpodcast Nick Day is joined by Jamie Bykov-Brett, an AI transformation strategist, TEDx speaker, and co-founder of the Executive AI Institute. Jamie's path into AI started in youth work, supporting young people from marginalized backgrounds into STEM careers. It was there, back in 2014, that he began forecasting how automation would reshape the workforce, discovering along the way that technology adoption rarely fails because of the tools themselves; it fails because people were never taken through the change. That change management lens is exactly what he brings to AI training and organizational transformation today.Nick and Jamie explore why one-off AI workshops rarely create lasting behavior change, and why real transformation starts with human-centric skill development, not the tools. They unpack the "eliminate, automate, delegate" framework for deciding where AI actually belongs in a workflow, why psychological safety is the missing ingredient in most AI rollouts, and how legacy failed change projects can quietly sabotage adoption before training even begins. They also dig into why your most resistant employees might be your best future change agents, why highly technical people sometimes struggle most with AI adoption, why organizations should expect a temporary dip in performance during rollout rather than instant ROI, and what it actually looks like to design an AI learning intervention that turns AI into a daily working habit rather than a novelty.In a world where organizations are under pressure to prove AI adoption is working immediately, this episode makes the case that the real barriers were never technical. They are emotional, cultural, and behavioral, and the organizations that address that will be the ones that actually get results.A must-listen for HR leaders, L&D professionals, and anyone responsible for making AI adoption actually stick inside their organization.Enjoyed this? Check out our sister podcast @thepayrollpodcast for more great content!Guest and Host:Jamie Bykov-Brett's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiebykovbrett/Jamie Bykov-Brett's Website: bykovbrett.netNick Day's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7Stay tuned for the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast, brought to you by Nick Day, CEO at JGA Recruitment, landing soon!Timestamps:(00:01) Why AI Training Fails: The Behavior Problem, Not a Tool Problem(03:27) Jamie's Journey: From Youth Work to AI Transformation Strategist(09:05) The AI Adoption Gap: Rising HR Burnout Despite AI Investment(10:47) AI as a Mirror: Why Technology Reflects Your Organization's Culture(14:30) Human-Centric Skills First: Curiosity, Creativity and Critical Thinking(20:31) The Eliminate, Automate, Delegate Framework(23:09) Designing AI Interventions That Actually Fit Your Organization(27:43) Turning Resistant Employees Into Change Agents(33:11) The Hidden Fears Driving AI Resistance(37:03) Case Study: How Insights Achieved a 9.7 NPS on AI Training(39:59) Why L&D Should Expect a Performance Dip Before AI Pays Off(45:43) Rapid Fire: Career Advice, Leadership, and HR's Future

Doug Noll, JD, MA is a Distinguished Fellow of the International Academy of Mediators, the world's most prestigious mediation organization, and recipient of IAM's Syd Leezak Award of Excellence. As Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University's Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution (ranked #1 in the nation), Doug teaches graduate courses on decision-making under stress and conflict resolution. Doug is the author of four books, including the bestselling De-Escalate (45,000+ copies, translated into five languages) and the forthcoming book, Empathy Leadership: The Powerful Skill that Drives Winning Results (Atria Books/Beyond Words, Sept. 8, 2026). Doug delivered a TEDx talk entitled “How to Listen Someone into Existence at TEDxApex in Apex, North Carolina (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL_m78zdXMQ).

Send us Fan MailChris Welton was born with one hand. He's a performance coach, TEDx speaker, and international bestselling author of One Jordan — and he built his entire professional network by mailing strangers a single Jordan sneaker with a note: want the other one? Give me a call.It worked on Damon West. It worked on Ben Newman. It worked well enough that John Maxwell built a keynote around the strategy and started naming Chris from the stage — Chris found out because strangers began messaging him on LinkedIn mid-talk.In this conversation, Chris and Josh get into what separates lived adversity from performative resilience: the four ways people show up when adversity hits, why Chris intentionally puts himself in brutal physical situations before life does it for him, and what happened at HYROX in Dallas when he went face-first into the turf twenty meters from the finish and his wife told the paramedics to back up.He also opens up about mental health, PTSD, and why men his size don't have those conversations.In this episode:- The One Jordan strategy and why most people aren't bold enough to try itWhy the gap between top producers and mediocre performers is smaller than you think- Victim, Survivor, Warrior, Architect — the four adversity paradigms- The Adversity Accelerator: training for hardship before it arrives- Why Chris moves foster-care kids to the top of the resume pile- Accountability versus ownership, and what it costs teams when leaders get it wrong- The sentence his grandmother said to him 47 years ago that shaped everythingConnect with Chris Welton:Website: https://chriswelton.liveInstagram: @onehandatatimePodcast: One Hand At A TimeBook: https://onejordanbook.com Connect with Josh Kosnick:https://joshkosnick.comLife Quotient Assessment: https://www.joshkosnick.com/assessmentSpartans — share this episode far and wide.CONNECT WITH ME HERE:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterTikTokYouTubeSUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube

What happens when social workers, therapists and caregivers are expected to support everyone else while navigating political instability, financial pressure and burnout themselves?In this episode of The Social Work Rants Podcast®, host Bas Moreno, LMSW, CFSW, reconnects with licensed clinical social worker, therapist, speaker and nonprofit founder Marvin Toliver, LCSW.Marvin discusses his private practice, Reimagine Culture LLC, and his nonprofit organization, Dear Black Man, You Good?, which works to improve the mental health and overall wellness of Black men through radical education, community care, healing groups and nontraditional wellness experiences.The conversation explores Black masculinity, homophobia, HIV stigma, social work entrepreneurship, private practice, clinical supervision, decolonizing therapy and the emotional cost of helping others during difficult political and economic times.Marvin also reflects on his deeply personal TEDx talk about Black masculinity, sexuality, homophobia and his HIV diagnosis. He explains why vulnerability and storytelling can help others feel less isolated, challenge stigma and create opportunities for collective healing.Bas and Marvin also discuss the importance of local politics, protecting vulnerable communities, taking PTO, setting boundaries and addressing the systems that contribute to poverty, health disparities, burnout and financial instability.This episode is an honest conversation about survival, liberation, community care and what it means to remain present when the world feels overwhelming.

Many women spend years believing they're not enough—constantly comparing themselves, putting everyone else first, and carrying doubts that were never truly theirs.In this heartfelt conversation, Susan Houston shares how Secondhand Doubt—the limiting beliefs we inherit from childhood, relationships, and life experiences—can quietly shape our confidence, choices, and identity. Through her own journey of overcoming self-doubt, leaving a marriage that slowly erased her sense of self, and stepping into a new purpose, Susan reminds us that we don't have to keep living by stories we never chose.Together, we explore:• What Secondhand Doubt is and how it shapes your life• Why so many women struggle with feeling "not enough"• How childhood experiences influence self-worth and confidence• The hidden cost of losing yourself in relationships and people-pleasing• Practical ways to rebuild self-trust and reconnect with your authentic identity• Why surrounding yourself with supportive people accelerates healing• How small, intentional steps can help you reclaim your life and purposeWhether you're navigating career changes, divorce, burnout, identity loss, or simply longing to believe in yourself again, this conversation offers compassionate encouragement and practical insights to help you let go of inherited doubt, rediscover your worth, and reclaim your life.About Today's GuestSusan Houston is a TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, podcast host, and co-author alongside Lisa Nichols. After walking away from a successful twenty-year career, she found herself asking a question that millions of women quietly face: Who am I without my title?That question became her life's work.Today, Susan is the creator of The Doubt Committee Framework, helping high-achieving women move beyond limiting beliefs, navigate identity transitions, and rediscover purpose after major life changes. Drawing from her own experiences as a business owner, mother, real estate investor, and caregiver, she empowers women to stop living by inherited expectations and start believing they are enough.

Alexandra Watson shares her five keys to being heard at work, why hesitation reads as weakness, and the money conversation every couple should have before they need to. In Part 2 of this conversation on Accelerating Your Wealth, Rebecca Robertson and Alexandra Watson, founder of the Leadership School for Women, move from the inner game to the outer one. Alexandra shares the five keys she teaches for being heard: own your visibility, articulate with purpose, own your leadership brand, make quick decisions and differentiate yourself. There is a score yourself out of 10 exercise you can do in five minutes, and a warning about hesitation, which she calls a quiet killer because people read it as weakness even when it's just overthinking. The conversation also goes somewhere more personal. Alexandra lost her husband when their son was five, and because they'd had time to talk openly about their finances, everything was set and sorted when it mattered most. Her friend, widowed in similar circumstances, had a very different experience. It becomes a powerful case for financial literacy and for having the money conversation with your partner before you ever need it. We explore: · The five keys: visibility, articulation, your leadership brand, quick decisions and differentiation · Why hesitation reads as weakness, and what to do about it · The inner performer, and how to switch her on and off · Widowhood, financial literacy and the conversation every couple should have · Taking ownership of your career instead of waiting for permission Timestamps: 00:00 Cold open 00:28 Part 2 intro and recap 01:35 Chicken Soup for the Soul, mentors and finding her people 05:06 The happiness guru years on radio and TV 05:51 Everything is a performance: the inner performer 08:12 How women can be heard: the five keys 10:32 Shiny objects, and why speaking beats every trend 12:48 The TEDx take 14:29 Rebecca's story: closing a company, menopause and coming back 18:50 Find what lights you up 22:46 Widowhood and the money conversation 26:46 Becoming the breadwinner 30:20 Breadwinning women and the generational shift 32:16 Masculine and feminine energy at work 34:20 Final message: your career is your responsibility 35:27 How to connect with Alexandra Key Takeaways · Score yourself out of 10 against the five keys, then move one score up · Hesitation is a quiet killer, quick decisions signal confidence · Everything in front of people is a performance, and you can switch it off afterwards · Be financially literate and talk money with your partner before you have to · Your career is your responsibility, don't wait for permission Connect with Rebecca Robertson and the Podcast: Subscribe for weekly wealth-building strategies: https://www.youtube.com/@rebeccarobertsonifa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_robertsonifa & https://www.instagram.com/acceleratingyourwealth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-financial-advisor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaRobertsonwealth www.evolutionfinancialplanning.co.uk Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice.

What if the secret to sounding smarter isn't being smarter at all?In this episode, we explore why confidence often matters just as much as competence, especially in job interviews. We'll talk about the mindset behind "fake it till you make it," how believing in yourself helps other people believe in you, and why the way you say something can be just as powerful as what you're actually saying.The main part of this episode features an excerpt from Will Stephen's hilarious TEDx talk, "How to Sound Smart in Your TEDx Talk," a brilliant reminder that confidence, storytelling, and great delivery can completely change how people perceive you.Trust me, you'll never look at public speaking or job interviews the same way again.Fake it till you make it! The funny thing is, one day you'll forget you were ever faking it.

In this episode of Thriving in Intersectionality, Dr. Lola Adeyemo sits down with technologist, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and Avatar Buddy co-founder Stephanie Sylvestre for a conversation that goes far beyond artificial intelligence.Growing up in Belize, Stephanie imagined one day returning home to help build her country's future. But when an unexpected political shift changed those plans, she found herself on a different path—one that led from corporate technology leadership to entrepreneurship, community impact, and ultimately building AI solutions designed to empower people rather than replace them. Along the way, her experiences across cultures, industries, and communities shaped a leadership philosophy rooted in one belief: technology should always serve humanity. Together, Dr. Lola and Stephanie explore how our identities, lived experiences, and values influence the way we approach innovation, leadership, and the future of work. They discuss why the most valuable skills in the age of AI are still deeply human, how organizations can embrace emerging technologies responsibly, and why curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking will remain essential as workplaces continue to evolve.This conversation isn't simply about AI.It's about the people who build it, the values that guide it, and the humanity that must remain at its center.In This Episode, We Discuss Stephanie's journey from Belize to technology leadership  How identity and lived experience shape innovation  The role of AI in transforming—not replacing—the workplace  Why human skills matter more than ever in the age of AI  Responsible AI and the importance of human oversight  Resourcefulness, creativity, and critical thinking as future-ready skills  Building technology that amplifies people instead of replacing them  How AI can expand access, opportunity, and social impact  Leading organizations through technological change  Practical advice for professionals preparing for the future of work About the GuestStephanie Sylvestre is a technologist, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and Co-Founder of Avatar Buddy, an AI company helping organizations eliminate bottlenecks—not people—through human-centered artificial intelligence. With more than three decades of leadership experience spanning technology, operations, nonprofit leadership, and innovation, Stephanie has held executive roles with organizations including The Children's Trust, Burger King, Subway, Hewlett-Packard, and Avatar Buddy. Today, she helps leaders and organizations embrace AI responsibly while ensuring people remain at the center of innovation. Learn more about Stephanie and her work:

“Not everybody needs therapy. I'm a therapist and I'll tell you first.” — Amy Morin Is an epidemic of mental weakness sweeping America? Readers of the Wall Street Journal certainly might think so, given a couple of recent articles. In one, it reports on burnt-out singles who are using spreadsheets to evaluate their dates. In the other, young adults are taking their phones to social events and letting AI do their talking. Sad. So I invited Ms Mental Strength herself, Amy Morin — host of the Mentally Stronger podcast and author of The Mental Strength Playbook — to ask what's happened to American self-confidence in our AI age. Morin sees it daily in her own therapy office with patients relying on ChatGPT to set boundaries with their mothers-in-law. In a world of information overload, she argues, we've come to believe there must be a medical solution to all our complexities — forgetting that relationships are an art, not a science, and that conflict and awkward silences are features of human life rather than bugs. So the dinner-party guests who sneak off with their pocket supercomputers to the bathroom to ask ChatGPT for five “interesting” questions come back with canned questions that make them sound even less interesting. In contrast, Morin argues, real social confidence is built by taking risks. And it's no longer a risk, she suggests, to go to a therapist. It's become the equivalent of slinking into the bathroom with your phone to prompt conversation. Yes, this therapist worries we live in an overly therapeutic culture. Anxiety is normal, Morin says. But ADHD diagnoses and even autism have become a kind of moral passport in America. It's almost as if people should be anxious if they're not anxious. Her prescription is free. Not even the cost of a therapy session. Ask yourself, at the end of every day, what did I do today to grow mentally stronger? It's like going to the gym. Build up your mental strength. Become self-reliant. The standard American fix. That will kick your therapy habit. That will end the epidemic of mental weakness now engulfing the United States. Five Takeaways •       AI Is Doing Our Talking. The Wall Street Journal reports singles running spreadsheets on their dates and young adults letting AI script their conversations in person — and Morin sees the same thing in her therapy office, where clients ask ChatGPT how to set boundaries with their in-laws. The root, she argues, is information overload: because we can look up how to fix a sink, we assume there's a scientific way to reject a suitor or confront a friend. But relationships are an art, not a science. There is supposed to be tension; conflict isn't horrible; real human conversations — with questions, uncertainty, and lulls — are essential. What could be more important than managing your own relationships yourself?•       Avoidance Never Builds Confidence. The dinner-party guest who hides in the bathroom asking ChatGPT for five interesting questions comes out asking canned questions and listening to no one — panicking about what was next on the list. Relying on technology for what makes us insecure, Morin argues, is avoidance dressed as help: skills we don't practice diminish, so the app makes us worse, not better. Nor is the polished online persona sustainable — like fake photos on a dating profile, the eloquence collapses at the second coffee. Connection comes from vulnerability, not perfection: “I really struggle with X” bonds people; the perfect question does not.•       Thirteen Things, Fifty Million Readers. Morin's authority is autobiographical. Her mother died when she was 23; on the third anniversary of that death, her 26-year-old husband died of a heart attack; later her father-in-law received a terminal cancer diagnosis. On one of the worst days of her life she wrote herself a letter — 13 things mentally strong people don't do — and read it over and over. Published online for what she assumed would be five readers, it reached fifty million and became seven books in more than 45 languages. Mental strength, she learned, isn't resilience-as-bracing: it's getting the most out of life on the emotional roller coaster — good times included.•       Not Everybody Needs Therapy. Asked whether we live in an overly therapeutic culture, this therapist says yes. Anxiety is a normal emotion — without it you wouldn't look both ways — but pandemic-era applause for disclosure watered down the difference between sadness and clinical depression, awkwardness and social anxiety disorder. TikTok quizzes hand out ADHD; “burnout” now means tired; autism risks becoming a passport; and self-diagnosis becomes self-fulfilling prophecy. Meanwhile 96 percent of college students say they arrived academically prepared — and most say they arrived emotionally unprepared. As editor-in-chief of Verywell Mind, Morin went undercover on the online-therapy platforms: some therapists were excellent; others gave canned advice that frightened her. And the worried well, she warns, clog the six-month waiting lists the seriously ill cannot afford.•       Your Body Believes What Your Brain Tells It. The Guardian's Emma Beddington recently asked whether Morin's “power phrases” could turn a self-described spineless worm into a go-getter. Answer: yes — walk into a room thinking nobody likes me and your body language obliges; walk in resolved to do your best and it obliges again. Nobody changes their life by sitting on the couch thinking positive — action is required — but thought is the first step. Her daily practice: ask, what did I do today to grow mentally stronger? And the anger all around us? How we treat others reflects how we feel about ourselves — the troll's cruelty is a quick boost for a self he can't stand. Technology, finally, cuts both ways: never has expert advice been this free. Feed your mind well or feed it junk. Up to you. About the Guest Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, mental strength trainer, and internationally bestselling author whose books — including 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do — have sold more than a million copies in over 45 languages. She has practiced therapy for more than twenty years, served as editor-in-chief of Verywell Mind, and hosts the award-winning Mentally Stronger podcast; her TEDx talk, “The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong,” is among the most viewed of all time with more than 25 million views. Her new book is The Mental Strength Playbook: 50 Tools to Cope with Stress, Thrive Under Pressure, and Gain a Competitive Edge in the Workplace (Rodale, April 2026). She lives on a sailboat in the Florida Keys. References: •       The Mental Strength Playbook by Amy Morin (Rodale, April 2026). Lori Gottlieb: “Amy Morin shows you how to feel better and do better — starting right...

In this episode of finding grace, I'm joined by the magical Karen Kay connects to the elemental realms bringing through ancient wisdom from fairies, mermaids and unicorns into our human realm. Fairy Whisperer Karen Kay is a regular guest on TV and radio, including ITV's This Morning, Celebrity Goggle Box (Channel 4), Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch, and she appeared in an episode for a series with former ITV presenter Fern Britton.Karen is a passionate nature lover. Her friendship with the fairies began as a young child in her grandmother's garden, where she used to collect rose petals to make perfume for the flower fairies. This is a far cry from her former life as a BBC news editor.Karen Kay is the author of Fairy Whispering 111 Magical Practices for Connecting with the Fairies, Manifesting with the Fairies, Oracle of the Fairies (in standard and pocket fairy-sized!), and Messages from the Mermaids.In this episode you'll discover:Karen shares what finding grace means to her right now and where she is at.She recaps her story. Karen shares the importance of slowing down and listening to the body, especially in intense seasons, allowing rest without guilt.She shares how setting boundaries is an ongoing practice, and how choosing yourself over people-pleasing is essential for wellbeing.She talks about the truth that you cannot pour from an empty cup, and why self-care is foundational rather than optional.Karen shares how her creative process comes from within,disconnecting from outside influence and connecting to nature, intuition, and meditation.She reflects on her journey and the reality that there is no overnight success, only years of devotion, trust, and following her path.She shares the importance of staying present and finding stillness in a fast, overwhelming world.She talks about being an empath and the need to create gentle distance, so you can feel deeply without becoming overwhelmed.Karen shares how compassion isn't always soft, and how love can be expressed through fierce action, truth, and standing up for what matters.We discuss what inspired this new deck and what its all about.She show cases her new deck, and does a mini reading with a few different cards, tune in to hear this.She shares whats supporting her and bringing her joy right now.Karen shares all this and more in this beautiful episode. If you want to work with Karen, buy here decks and book, you can find her here:Instagram @karenkayfairy Buy the decks and her book here Get the latest deck here www.karenkay.co.ukYou can find me at : Watch my TEDx talk here Instagram @thehannahwallaceTwitter @hannahwallace_Face book @thehannahwallace Website www.hannah-wallace.com Sign up to my newsletter here Thank you so much for listening please share, subscribe and review it's greatly appreciated and I hope you find grace in your week ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's Stage Thought explores why clarity is often more powerful than persuasion. Using a simple restaurant sign analogy, we unpack how the clearest message—not necessarily the one with the most credentials or the longest list of services—is the one people remember. If your audience can't quickly understand who you help, what problem you solve, and why you're different, even the strongest presentation won't create the opportunities you're hoping for. You'll also discover why your talk doesn't fix an unclear message—it amplifies it. This episode challenges you to think about how others would describe your business after meeting you and offers a practical way to refine your positioning so your ideas become memorable, shareable, and referral-worthy. If you're ready to gain more clarity in your messaging, book a complimentary Speaker Clarity Call through the link in the show notes. Schedule a Speaker Clarity Call: www.martaspirk.com/evaluation    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   Burnout doesn't just exhaust you. It silently erodes your most important relationships. Aurora Method Coaching helps high-achieving women uncover the root beliefs driving their relationship conflicts and burnout, moving them from emotional reactivity to calm, clarity, and confidence. Ready to restore connection?Book your FREE consultation at meetwithtracy.coach  

On this re-release episode of the Live Greatly 2 Minutes of Motivation podcast, Kristel Bauer explores a common belief that may be limiting your success: the idea that meaningful results have to come from hard, complicated work. Discover why simplifying your approach, focusing on small, intentional habits, and taking consistent action can often lead to greater long-term success. Tune in for a quick mindset shift that can help you work smarter, not just harder. If you're looking to support your team with sustainable high performance, resilience, and clear decision-making in high-pressure environments, Kristel brings these strategies to organizations through engaging keynote experiences. Learn more: www.livegreatly.co  Kristel delivers high-impact keynotes on: Peak performance Burnout prevention Leadership development Workplace well-being Sustainable success

I read Dr. Gertrude Lyons' book Rewrite the Mother Code and immediately wanted to get everyone in a room and talk about it. She's a maternal identity expert with a doctorate, nearly three decades of coaching, and a worldview that breaks motherhood wide open: motherhood isn't a role, it's a creative force. It shows up in your business, your relationships, your dreams, and most importantly in how you mother yourself. In this conversation we get into why almost every mom loses herself at some point (including the ones with degrees in this exact subject), why self-doubt is the number one obstacle moms name, and what it takes to actually come back. You'll hear: Why you're already mothering, whether or not you have children The catalysts that reliably knock moms off track, and why drifting is the assignment rather than the failure Where the erosion of self-trust actually comes from, and how we got cut off from our own intuition The $100 answer that fixed my daughter's year of stomach pain after a doctor said girls are just dramatic Why the truth is an act of kindness, and how "keeping the peace" costs us more than we realize The say-no assignment, and why not explaining yourself is the hard part "He knows he's enough and I know I'm not too much," and why so many moms think they have to earn the right to just be The conversation my thirteen-year-old started with me, and what it proved about doing the inner work This is for any mom who has quietly wondered where she went, and whether it's too late to go get herself. Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Gertrude Lyons' book and site: drgertrudelyons.com 2027 self-mothering retreats (Mexico, Ireland, Malta, Chicago): drgertrudelyons.com/retreats2027 TEDx talk, Rewrite the Mother Code: youtube.com/watch?v=NZ9ZF8JKIDY Instagram: @drgertrudelyons Substack: gertrudelyons.substack.com BossMom Community (free): bossmom.com/community BossMom+: bossmom.com/join

Hi friends! We're taking a bit of a summer pause. We'll be back soon—in the meanwhile, enjoy this listener favorite from our archives! ----- [originally aired July 10, 2025] Childhood is a special time, a strange time. Children are adored and catered to—they're given their own menus and bedrooms. They're considered delicate and precious, and so we cushion them from every imaginable risk. Kids are encouraged to play, of course—but very often it's under the watchful eye of anxious adults. This, anyway, is how childhood looks in much of the United States today. But is this the way childhood looks everywhere? Is this the way human childhoods have always been? My guests today are Dr. Dorsa Amir and Dr. Sheina Lew-Levy. Dorsa is an Assistant Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience at Duke University, where she runs the Mind and Culture Lab. Sheina is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Durham University in the UK, where she co-directs the Forager Child Studies research group. Both Sheina and Dorsa have spent much of their careers thinking about how childhoods differ across cultures—and why. In this conversation, I talk with Dorsa and Sheina about their fieldwork with indigenous groups in Ecuador and the Congo, respectively. We discuss the different ways that childhood differs in these places—for instance, in terms of parents' attitudes toward risk, in terms of the social structures and activities in which kids are embedded, and in terms of the freedom that children are granted. We discuss developmental psychology's "WEIRD problem." We talk about the quasi-autonomous cultures that children create among themselves—sometimes called "peer cultures"—and discuss how these kid-driven cultures end up shaping and benefit the larger community. Along the way, we touch on adult supremacy, adverse childhood experiences, walking the forest and climbing papaya trees, parenting norms, ding dong ditch and "nananabooboo", the pioneering work of the folklorists Iona and Peter Opie, teaching, toys, and the enduring question of what childhood is for.   Alright friends, lots to think about here. On to my conversation with Sheina Lew-Levy and Dorsa Amir. Enjoy!   A transcript of this episode is available here.   Notes and links 9:30 – For an overview of work on how culture shapes motor development, see here. 11:00 – The paper by Dr. Lew-Levy's and a colleague about "walking the forest." 16:00 – Dr. Amir's TedX talk, 'How the Industrial Revolution Changed Childhood.' 17:30 – For some of Dr. Amir's work on risk across cultures, see here. 35:00 – For a recent paper by Dr. Lew-Levy and colleagues about the evolution of childhood, see here. 39:00 – The popular article by Ann Gibbons, 'The Birth of Childhood.' 41:00 – For the idea of the "patriarch hypothesis," see here. 42:00 – For more on the "WEIRD problem" in developmental psychology, see here. 48:00 – A paper by Dr. Lew-Levy and colleagues about toys in hunter-gatherer groups. For more on the material culture of childhood, see our earlier episode with Michelle Langley. 52:00 – A recent paper by Dr. Lew-Levy on the prevalence of "child-to-child" teaching. 56:00 – A paper by Dr. Amir and a colleague about the concept of "adverse childhood experiences" in cross-cultural perspective. 1:04:00 – The paper by Dr. Amir and Dr. Lew-Levy on "peer cultures" and children as agents of cultural adaptation. 1:08:00 – For more on the idea of children as the "research and development" wing of the species, see our earlier episode with Alison Gopnik. 1:10:00 – For more on the Opies, see here. 1:13:00 – For the work of (past guest) Olivier Morin on children's culture, see here. 1:23:00 – For the paper by Dr. Camilla Morelli, 'The River Echoes with Laughter,' see here.   Recommendations The Lore and Language of Schoolchildren, by Iona and Peter Opie The Gardener and the Carpenter, by Alison Gopnik The Anthropology of Childhood, by David Lancy Intimate Fathers, by Barry Hewlett   Tile image credit: Image by Lora Moore-Kakaletris via Unsplash   Many Minds is a project of the Diverse Intelligences Summer Institute, which is made possible by a generous grant from the John Templeton Foundation to Indiana University. The show is hosted and produced by Kensy Cooperrider, with help from Assistant Producer Urte Laukaityte and with creative support from DISI Directors Erica Cartmill and Jacob Foster. Our artwork is by Ben Oldroyd. Our transcripts are created by Sarah Dopierala. Subscribe to Many Minds on Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also now subscribe to the Many Minds newsletter here! We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions. Feel free to email us at: manymindspodcast@gmail.com.    For updates about the show, visit our website or follow us on Twitter (@ManyMindsPod) or Bluesky (@manymindspod.bsky.social).

What does it really mean to take charge of your health before something goes wrong?In this episode, I sit down with naturopathic doctor and respiratory therapist Rachel Sinnott to talk about her journey from overcoming her own health challenges to helping others find natural, sustainable ways to support their well-being. We explore the value of prevention, the role of nutrition and herbs, and why understanding your body is one of the most empowering things you can do.Key TakeawaysHow Rachel's personal health journey shaped her careerWhy prevention is just as important as treatmentSimple ways to support your gut health and immune systemHerbs Rachel recommends for stress, sleep, and overall wellnessThe importance of hydration and balanced nutritionWhy every wellness journey should be personalizedResources & MentionsSimply Functional Recipes for Success: https://a.co/d/0cm3I625Nature's Sunshine: https://www.naturessunshine.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrive4life_llc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachelndifmcYour health is built one choice at a time. Small, intentional steps can lead to lasting change.Send us Fan Mail Support the show✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit

Ivan Estrada is the founder of Ivan Estrada Properties in Beverly Hills, a TEDx speaker, and the author of "Brand With Purpose." A childhood recording artist turned CPA, he left accounting to work as a caterer before finding his true calling in real estate, where more than 12 years later he has built a business serving everyone from first-time buyers to clients purchasing multimillion-dollar homes. In this episode, Ivan talks about why he was early to video content when no one else in real estate was doing it, how he now uses AI to build client reports in minutes that used to take days, and how sobriety and meditation transformed the way he sees himself and his purpose. Learn how to build a brand rooted in who you actually are, stay human in a fast-moving world, and find the work that makes everything else make sense. Timestamps:  03:10 Music Roots 07:21 Immigrant Upbringing 10:04 Brand of Determination 10:53 Calm and Focus 12:57 Teaching and Storytelling 16:06 AI as Entrepreneur Tool 28:37 AI in Real Estate 32:10 Video Marketing 36:48 Redefining Success Balance 39:45 Spiritual Shift 44:01 Purpose and Empowerment 52:51 Success, Gratitude and EO Links: Ivan's Website: https://ivanestrada.com/ Ivan's LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanestradaproperties/ Ivan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IvanEstradaProperties Ivan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealbrandwith/

This week on Coppuccino, we're pouring a conversation that hits heart, science, and humanity all at once. My guest is Nicola Knoble— researcher, safety leader, legal mind, and one of Aotearoa's strongest voices for neurodiversity done right in the workplace. Nicola doesn't just talk about ADHD, autism, and AuDHD — she dismantles myths, reframes support, and brings clarity to the messy, beautiful reality of how different brains thrive. We dive into her TEDx message, her research, her lived experience, and the practical changes every organisation needs to make if they truly want people to flourish. If you care about people, leadership, wellbeing, or creating workplaces where humans can be humans… this episode is your next cup. Tune in, take a sip, and let Nicola shift the way you see the world.

Healing doesn't require an apology. It just requires a decision.In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James talks with Stephanie Weaver, TED Talk coach, TEDx coach, writer, and public speaker, who explores family estrangement, childhood wounds, chronic illness, and the radical act of forgiving people who never admitted what they did. They go deep on Stephanie's work as a TEDx coach, why storytelling is more powerful than any statistic, and how Cynthia herself was transformed through Stephanie's coaching before her own TEDx talk.Stephanie shares practical advice for aspiring authors, the unexpected role food and recipes play as memory and metaphor throughout her memoir. Her message to every woman awakening right now: don't shrink. Get louder. Your voice is not optional.Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and send this to the woman in your life who is healing in silence and needs to know it's possible. Tune in now and visit  https://www.cynthiajames.net/Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review on your favorite Platforms.Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-awakening-with-cynthia-james/id1479431168Stephanie Weaver is a TED Talk coach, TEDx coach, storytelling strategist, and author of five books. Her career spans iconic institutions from the San Diego Zoo to the White House, and she has coached hundreds of speakers and curated TEDxSan Diego. Her memoir, Bittersweet: How to Heal Yourself When Your Family Is Broken, is out now—a firsthand account of healing from childhood sexual abuse, 16 years of family estrangement, and chronic illness, written for the woman who needed this book and couldn't find it.Connect with Stephanie Weaver:Website: https://stephanieweaver.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/stephanieweavermph/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniejweaver/?isSelfProfile=false YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQxp-AyHWC9iPMWgxtS-gQ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sweavermph    Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master's degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology. Author of 6 bestselling and award-winning books, including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.Connect with Cynthia James:Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFreeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms

The Digital Foundation for High-Ticket Contractors: Driving Lead Velocity and Building Unshakeable Authority with Matt DeLongIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Matt DeLong, the CEO of United Foundry, to unpack the digital marketing mechanics required for home builders, high-end remodelers, and trade contractors to command premium market positioning. Matt, a seasoned agency architect and digital marketing pioneer specializing in the home services sector, details how construction and remodeling businesses can break free from unpredictable word-of-mouth cycles. This conversation delivers an intentional operational roadmap for contractors looking to leverage local AI data, build high-converting digital storefronts, dominate regional Google search rankings, and establish long-term pipeline velocity.The Architectural Advantage: Converting Digital Proof into High-Ticket Client PipelinesRelying solely on organic referrals and unpredictable word-of-mouth client acquisition routinely exposes high-ticket home service businesses to dangerous feast-or-famine revenue cycles. Matt DeLong explains that when a custom builder or luxury remodeling firm presents an outdated, amateurish online footprint, it instantly erodes prospective buyer trust and stalls conversion timelines. To capture high-net-worth homeowners, contractors must treat their digital properties as high-converting storefronts, complete with high-resolution project galleries, detailed case studies, and clear calls-to-action. Elevating basic operational touchpoints—such as replacing generic email domains with professional company email addresses—creates immediate psychological alignment between the contractor's online branding and the multi-million dollar physical projects they deliver.To build a sustainable client acquisition engine, home service companies must combine targeted pay-per-click advertising with hyper-local search engine optimization and automated social proof systems. Securing top-of-page visibility through Google Local Service Ads and localized PPC campaigns ensures a steady flow of high-intent search traffic, while active review management on platforms like Google and Houzz validates contractor credibility in real time. Search algorithms heavily favor local businesses with frequent, positive client feedback, making post-project review collection a non-negotiable component of local SEO. By featuring authentic video testimonials, recent project awards, and before-and-after galleries directly across digital ad landing pages, contractors eliminate buyer hesitation and dramatically shorten high-ticket sales cycles.Furthermore, integrating advanced AI tools with publicly accessible property data enables forward-thinking contractors to execute hyper-personalized, targeted community outreach. By utilizing artificial intelligence software to filter regional property records, trade leaders can map out specific target neighborhoods, isolate ideal homeowner demographics, and remove non-relevant corporate properties. This data-backed approach allows contractors to craft personalized messaging that transforms cold geographic outreach into warm, relationship-driven business opportunities. When custom builders synthesize professional digital design, automated review collection, hyper-local paid search, and targeted data mining into a unified marketing architecture, they eliminate pipeline friction, protect profit margins, and predictably scale enterprise value.About Matt DeLongMatt DeLong is the CEO of United Foundry, a prominent digital marketing strategist, speaker, and expert in contractor lead generation ecosystems. Drawing from years of hands-on experience helping home builders, remodelers, and trade contractors scale their regional operations, Matt specializes in building custom digital infrastructures that convert online traffic into high-value clients. He is a TEDx speaker, author of "Learning to Dream Again," and a recognized industry thought leader focused on helping contractors build resilient, data-driven revenue systems.About United FoundryUnited Foundry is an elite digital marketing agency and lead generation consultancy engineered specifically to help home service professionals, remodelers, and custom builders scale their market presence. The agency specializes in delivering custom website design, Google Local Service Ads management, localized SEO architecture, and automated client review acquisition playbooks. Through tailored digital strategies and data-driven marketing campaigns, United Foundry enables contractors across the home services industry to remove customer acquisition bottlenecks, capture high-value projects, and maximize enterprise valuation.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeUnited Foundry Official Website: unitedfoundry.comMatt DeLong on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matt-delongKey Episode HighlightsThe Digital Storefront Standard: Aligning your website's visual quality and user experience with the high-ticket physical projects your company builds.Hyper-Local Data Mining with AI: Utilizing artificial intelligence and public property records to filter target neighborhoods and personalize homeowner outreach.The Review Verification Engine: Leveraging Google reviews and video testimonials to boost local SEO rankings and build instant buyer trust.Targeted Paid Media Acquisition: Combining Google Local Service Ads with geo-targeted PPC campaigns to stabilize pipeline velocity and eliminate revenue swings.Professional Touchpoint Governance: Standardizing branded domain emails and prompt client communication to reinforce credibility across every touchpoint.ConclusionThe conversation with Matt DeLong reinforces that scaling a successful contracting business requires an intentional balance of high-end craftsmanship, digital authority, and data-driven marketing systems. By standardizing internal web design, deploying targeted local ad strategies, and actively collecting customer reviews, contractors can transform an unpredictable referral stream into a highly structured, self-sustaining corporate growth engine.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

In this episode, Jacob Cass & Matt Davies sit down with Ekaterina Solomeina, creative director, TEDx speaker, co-founder of Future London Academy, and host of Creative Capes, to explore how branding, design, and creative leadership are evolving. As AI accelerates execution and businesses face more complex cultural, technological, and commercial challenges, the value of creativity is shifting. It is no longer enough for designers and brand leaders to simply make things look good. The real opportunity is to connect creativity to business value, strategic decisions, customer trust, innovation, culture, and growth. If you want to become a more strategic, commercially valuable, and future ready creative leader, this conversation is packed with insight.

Most people believe they need to fix their emotions before they can feel better. Neuroscience suggests something surprisingly simple: naming what you're experiencing can calm your nervous system in seconds. But what if this isn't just a brain-based technique? What if naming your experience is actually one of the deepest acts of self-love you can practice?In this solo episode, Elaine Starling explores the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, spirituality, and nervous system regulation. You'll discover why the words you choose shape your experience, how your voice influences your nervous system, and why creating enough inner safety to truly hear yourself opens the door to greater self-trust, Divine guidance, and authentic abundance.If you've been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, uncertain, or emotionally exhausted, this episode offers practical tools that can help you reconnect with yourself—and remember the wisdom that has always been within you.Topics Covered0:00 Why simply naming your emotions changes your brain8:15 The neuroscience of Affect Labeling and emotional regulation14:00 The surprising connection between self-love and nervous system safety20:30 The Five Powers of Abundance and why Presence always comes first27:00 Why your voice is one of your greatest healing instruments34:00 Prayer, affirmations, humming, and the science of vibration43:30 How priming shapes what you experience every day50:30 The 90-second emotional reset and moving from resistance to curiosity56:00 A simple practice to reconnect with your inner wisdomKey Takeaways

Episode SummaryIn this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, Erica D'Eramo is joined by Andrea D. Carter, founder of Belonging First and a globally recognized expert in neuroscience-based belonging in the workplace.Andrea helps clarify what organizations often mean, and sometimes miss, when they talk about belonging. Rather than treating belonging as a vague culture concept or a checklist of initiatives, Andrea explains how it can be measured and strengthened through five indicators: comfort, connection, contribution, psychological safety, and well-being.Erica and Andrea discuss why belonging matters for trust, motivation, retention, performance, and sustainable ways of working. They also explore common organizational pitfalls, including checkbox belonging, over-reliance on individual resilience solutions, and change efforts that are done to employees rather than with them.In This EpisodeErica and Andrea discuss:What workplace belonging really meansWhy psychological safety is only one part of belongingThe five indicators of belonging: comfort, connection, contribution, psychological safety, and well-beingHow belonging connects to organizational performance and retentionWhy clarity is especially important during onboarding, team changes, and reorganizationsThe “100% responsibility trap” and why belonging requires shared accountabilityWhy resilience tools cannot fix systems that are burning people outHow checkbox belonging can leave daily behaviors unchangedAccessibility, disability, and designing work environments with people in mind from the startWhy AI implementation and other change efforts need co-creation, not just rolloutKey TakeawayBelonging is not something employees should have to earn by decoding the culture, fitting in, or navigating unwritten rules on their own.Organizations can build belonging more intentionally by looking at the systems, expectations, relationships, leadership behaviors, and workload norms that shape how people experience work every day.About Andrea D. CarterAndrea D. Carter is the founder of Belonging First and the creator of the Belonging First methodology. Her work helps organizations measure and improve belonging through research, consulting, leadership support, and organizational strategy.Andrea is a strategist, researcher, TEDx speaker, adjunct professor at Adler University, and Forbes Council member. Her work bridges belonging, culture, organizational performance, trust, retention, and sustainable ways of working.Connect with Andrea D. CarterLearn more about Belonging First: https://belongingfirst.com/Subscribe to Andrea's Substack, Belonging First: Rethink Culture: https://andreadcarter.substack.com/Connect with Andrea on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreadcarter/More from Two PiersLearn more about Two Piers Consulting: https://www.twopiersconsulting.comBrowse podcast episodes, summaries, and transcripts: https://www.twopiersconsulting.com/podcast

Episode DescriptionFor 13 years, Craig Siegel measured his life in external wins, the number in the bank account, the apartment in New York City, the next goal. And none of it made him feel like enough. In this episode, the Wall Street Journal bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and founder of CLS (Cultivate Lasting Symphony) tells Bart Berkey how a "dark night of the soul" and a global pandemic forced the pause that changed everything, and why he now trusts "invisible progress" over the visible kind.Craig and Bart who found his own forced pause through a heart attack, dig into a truth most people avoid: we wait until life pauses us instead of pausing on purpose. Craig shares the exact practices that rebuilt his life from the inside out: starting the day with "the most important meeting of your day," flipping the script from consume to create, reframing challenging days as the greatest opportunities for growth, and reinventing yourself before life forces you to. It's a fast, quote-packed conversation about trading the exhausting chase for alignment, where success becomes an expression of who you are instead of something you're constantly chasing.Key TakeawaysPeace creates success — not the reverse. Craig spent years believing success would create peace. The breakthrough was realizing it's the other way around.Trust invisible progress. Track the internal metrics — Am I calmer? more generous? less reactive? more present? Focus on the roots and the fruits follow.Chasing external wins is a losing game. Like a drug, it's a high, then a "bye." It never fills you, because it doesn't measure fulfillment.Most people don't pause voluntarily. They wait until life pauses them — a heart attack, a pandemic, a rock bottom. Don't wait for the crash to reevaluate.Start with the most important meeting of your day. A 10-minute morning check-in sets the tone so you lead the day proactively instead of reacting to everyone else's noise.Before you consume, create. Reaching for the phone first thing asks "World, tell me who I need to be today." Flip it: create before you consume, reflect before you react.Challenging days are the opportunity. Reframed through Kabbalah, the hardest days are where the soul grows, ascends, and transforms.Reinvent before life forces you to. Reinvention isn't becoming someone else — it's becoming more of who you really are. The world needs more aligned people, not more successful ones.

How long would you want to live well? We've got just the expert to help. This week, we're joined by Melissa Grill-Petersen as she dives into the science of longevity. Listen in as she discusses the latest news on peptides, actions you can take as a clinician, and how to reframe our understanding of aging. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board-certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence-based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com. Dr. Melissa Grill-Petersen is Founder & CEO of Human Longevity Global and President of Peptide University. A global authority in longevity medicine and metabolic innovation, she advises enterprises on responsibly scaling GLP-1s, peptides, and regenerative therapeutics into sustainable health systems. A TEDx speaker and best-selling author, Dr. Melissa helps reframe aging as design - building models where breakthrough medicine meets long-term human flourishing.

Dr. Zarya Rubin trained for fifteen years to become a doctor, then walked away from medicine at the height of her career. On this episode of Coaching to Flourish, the Harvard-educated former neurologist known as "The Burnout Doctor" tells hosts Raj Anderson and John Andrew Williams what it took to recognize her own burnout, and why so many high achievers miss the signs until a crisis forces the issue.Zarya breaks down the three pillars of burnout first defined in the 1970s: exhaustion that sleep and vacation cannot fix, cynicism, and a drop in professional efficacy. She explains why calling burnout a "workplace problem" puts too much of the burden on the individual, how moral injury and compassion fatigue build in caring professions, and why we treat exhaustion like a badge of honor until our bodies force a reckoning.The conversation covers the antidotes too: giving people more control and clearer decision rights, recognition over criticism, putting the right people in the right seats, and Zarya's own TEDx mantra, "do one thing less." The episode closes with a candid look at "AI fry," the new mental fatigue that comes from processing information faster than our brains were built to handle.If you lead a team, coach high performers, or you have ever said "I'll sleep when I'm dead," this one is for you.Connect with Dr. Zarya Rubin:Website: https://drzarya.comFree Outsmart Burnout Toolkit: https://drzarya.myflodesk.com/outsmartburnouttoolkitBook a 1:1 SOS Session: https://drzarya.myflodesk.com/Watch her TEDx talk: https://bit.ly/TEDxBurnoutInstagram: @drzaryarubin and @theburnoutMDHer podcast, Outsmart Burnout, on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyCoaching to Flourish is hosted by Raj Anderson, founder of Coachability, and John Andrew Williams, founder of Coach Training EDU and creator of Top Coach.For more information on Coach Training EDU, please visit https://www.CoachTrainingEDU.com. For more information on Coachability, please visit https://www.Coachability.usIf you're interested in becoming an ICF-credentialed coach, check out Coach Training EDU's programs and schedule a call with our team today.

We're re-airing one of our favorite conversations: Season 4 guest Devin Finigan, chef and owner of Aragosta at Goose Cove in Maine. Since we first spoke with Devin, Food & Wine named Aragosta the #1 hotel for food and drink in the country, and her cookbook, A Kitchen on Goose Cove: Recipes from the Heart of Maine, has officially been released. This episode also holds special meaning for me, as I open up the episode with a tribute to my late mother, Sadie B — a lifelong food lover whose recipes, generosity, and "never let anyone leave hungry" spirit set the stage for a conversation with a guest who embodies that same philosophy through her cooking. Devin never went to culinary school. She dropped out of art school, followed her instincts, signed a restaurant lease she couldn't really afford, and built Aragosta into an award-winning destination — all while staying true to her own vision. If you've ever wondered what it looks like to take the unconventional path and make it work, this is the episode for you. Manifesto Connections “The riskiest thing you can do is play it safe” — leaving art school and signing her first restaurant lease on a handshake. “There is more than one right way in life” — no culinary school, no traditional path, and it worked anyway. “Constraints are opportunities” — building Goose Cove on a tight budget by leaning on local artisans, potters, and woodworkers.   Calls to Action Learn more about Aragosta at Goose Cove or make a reservation: aragostamain.com Follow Aragosta on Instagram: @aragosta.main Support our sponsor: Interabang Books — interabangbooks.com Watch Tricia's TEDx talk, “How I Redeemed 35 Years of Regret” — TriciaRoseBurt.com or https://youtu.be/KpMSGApoLKE?si=3-u3CaywtoWcKXIm Credits No Time to Be Timid is written and produced by Tricia Rose Burt. Episodes are produced and scored by Adam Arnone of Echo Finch. Executive producers: Amy Grant, Nancy Perot, and Sage Wheeler. No Time to Be Timid is a presentation of No Time to Be Timid Productions.

We all dream, pray, manifest, hope and work for a better tomorrow, for ourselves and our communities - where do wishes come into catalysing transformative change? How can engaging in wish rituals within the collective bring the sciences and arts together to co-create a powerful roadmap towards a resilient future? In the 100th episode of the Mind Full of Everything podcast, we invite Brownell Landrum, a storyteller, TEDx speaker, inventor, and change catalyst with a passion for opening hearts and minds toward peaceful, positive, and purposeful progress. Brownell is the author of The Art and Science of Wishing book (as well as author to children's books, fiction, nonfiction and screenplays), inventor, and songwriter, and explorer of metaphysical mysteries. Brownell is the executive producer of the Life is a Trip Reincarnation Stories Podcast and her most recent project is the Cosmic Wishes podcast, where science and the art of wishing come together to create a roadmap for change. In this conversation, we discuss the science behind the art of wishing and how, as a collective, we can strategically wish our way to a more just and equitable future. Visit mindfullofeverything.com to access full episode shownotes, resources and archives. Connect with us on Instagram (@mindfullofeverything_pod) and Facebook (@mindfullofeverything).  

Tired of ADHD strategies that don't work? Start here: Stop Trying to “Fix” Your ADHD. You're Not Broken: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/sign-up_____Faye Lawrence got blackout drunk at 13. What she remembers is not the drinking. It is the relief.She started drinking heavily as a teenager and kept going for decades. From the outside she looked successful and high functioning, right up until late 2017, when the wheels came off the cart and she found herself in inpatient detox.She got sober. Then she waited five more years to find out why she had been drinking in the first place. Faye was diagnosed with ADHD at 48, and suddenly the chaos, the burnout, the emotional intensity, the boredom, and the constant need to switch her brain off all made sense. Alcohol had not come out of nowhere. It had been doing a job.Faye is now a certified grey area drinking coach and ADDCA certified ADHD coach with degrees in psychology and counselling, and she has spoken at TEDx and SXSW. She founded Untoxicated, which grew into Australia's largest alcohol-free social community back when being sober was decidedly uncool.In this episode, Tracy and Faye get into grey area drinking and why the all-or-nothing label keeps people stuck, what alcohol is actually doing in an ADHD brain, the mummy wine culture that was sold to women on purpose, and why the carrot works where the stick never will.If you have ever needed a drink to get your brain to be quiet, this conversation is not here to shame you. It is here to give you clarity.ResourcesWebsite: https://fayelawrence.com.auInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_fayelawrence_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FayeLawrenceCoachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faye-lawrence-ausFree Wine O'Clock reset guide: https://fayelawrence.com.au/tracyo ADHD-alcohol small group coaching program also opens in mid-August: https://fayelawrence.com.au/loopSend a Message: Your Name | Email | Message Explore more from me:

Every physician faces difficult seasons. But how do you know when it's time to push through and when it's time to consider a different path? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Melinda Thacker, an ENT surgeon, master coach, TEDx speaker, and host of the Surgeons on Purpose podcast. After experiencing severe anxiety, insomnia, and panic attacks in the operating room, Dr. Thacker embarked on a journey of healing that transformed both her life and her career. Together, we explore how surgeons and clinicians can navigate self-doubt, complications, shame, and career uncertainty with greater clarity, compassion, and purpose. In this episode we're talking about: Dr. Melinda Thacker's personal journey through anxiety, burnout, and rediscovering purpose How to tell the difference between imposter syndrome, a difficult season, and a true calling for change Why childhood experiences and old emotional patterns can influence career struggles today Practical ways to work through shame, complications, mistakes, and difficult patient outcomes How self-compassion, coaching, and trusted support can help physicians regain confidence The importance of diversifying your professional identity beyond being "just a doctor" Why protecting yourself as your most valuable asset ultimately allows you to better care for your patients. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode252 Links for this episode: https://www.melthackercoaching.com/ https://www.instagram.com/the_surgeon_coach You can browse our episodes under the Podcast tab on the website. And if you're looking for something specific, or have a topic you'd love us to cover, just reach out at team@doctorscrossing.com. We'd be happy to hear from you! Thank you for listening!

Why do so many of us keep ending up in the same relationship with a different person? You tell yourself this time will be different. You've grown. You've healed. And yet somehow you find yourself having the same arguments, chasing the same unavailable partner, or feeling the same familiar heartbreak. The truth is, it's usually not about the relationship you're in. It's about the relationship patterns your nervous system learned long before you ever started dating. In this episode of Language of Love Sessions, I sit down with relationship reinvention coach, two-time TEDx speaker, and host of the Project Loving Myself podcast, Sanaiyah Gurnamal. She says that shes  helped more than 5,000 women uncover the unconscious patterns she calls "Love Blocks," and shares why we repeat the same relationship dynamics over and over and, more importantly, how to break free from them. Together we explore why chemistry isn't always a sign of compatibility, how childhood experiences quietly shape the partners we're drawn to, why emotionally unavailable people can feel so irresistible, and what it actually takes to create healthier, more secure love. If you've ever wondered why love keeps following the same script, this conversation may help you understand the story you've been living and show you how to begin writing a different one. The five most common relationship patterns and how to recognize yours Why familiarity is often mistaken for chemistry How childhood experiences shape your adult relationships Why emotionally unavailable partners can feel so compelling How to identify your unmet needs and begin healing them The difference between managing relationship problems and healing the patterns beneath them If this conversation helped you recognize patterns you've been carrying into your relationships, you don't have to figure them out on your own. Understanding where those patterns come from is the first step toward creating healthier, more secure, and more connected relationships. To explore your own relationship patterns, take Sanaiyah's free Love Blocks Quiz. You can also learn more through her book  Project Loving Myself podcast, coaching resources, and additional tools at her website. If you'd like to continue exploring the science of secure attachment, emotional intimacy, and lasting love, check out Quantum Love. And if you have a relationship question you'd like me to answer in a future Language of Love Session, email languageoflovepod@gmail.com or leave a voice note here. We explore:Ready to understand your relationship patterns? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wealth mindset isn't created by what you have, but by who you're being. In this episode of The Mystic Millionaire, Danielle Amos and Shae Invidiata explore how your identity, energy, environment, and relationship with time shape your abundance, so you can create lasting wealth from a place of alignment rather than striving. Your next breakthrough begins with one powerful yes. Explore Danielle's upcoming live events and experiences at https://hello.danielleamos.co/. About Shae InvidiataShae Invidiata is a luxury real estate leader, TEDx speaker, philanthropist, and founder of The Wellthy CEO. With more than 17 years in luxury real estate and over $6 billion in career sales through Invidiata Realty, she now helps women build wealth through financial empowerment, wellness, and purpose-driven leadership. As the founder of Free-Them, a nationally recognized nonprofit combating human trafficking, Shae is passionate about creating lasting impact and inspiring women to live their legacy today.Connect with Shae:Instagram: https://instagram.com/shaeinvidiataWebsite: https://frequense.com/shaeinvidiataSlow down to speed up. Join Danielle at Collingwood, Ontario, for 4 days of healing and inner transformation. Rejuvenation Retreat September 20-23, 2026.  Learn more here: https://empress.danielleamos.co/rejuvenation-retreat-september-2026/Get exclusive access to powerful behind-the-scenes riffs Danielle only shares with her inner circle. SUBSCRIBE to unlock it now and go deeper with me here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/818893/subscribeThe Success Society is your gateway to an elevated life - an empowering community for driven individuals who are ready to align with abundance, success, and purpose. Join us for less than a cup of coffee per month! https://empress.danielleamos.co/the-success-society/Want to start working with Danielle? Book a complimentary strategy call with The Success Society Team. We're here to support you. https://danielleamos.co/contact-usYou can catch the video version of this episode on Danielle's YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@thedanielleamosOne conversation with Danielle can change your life. Access my free gift, Success Mindset Workshop, here: https://successmindsetworkshop.danielleamos.co/If you love this episode, please share it on Instagram, tag Danielle, and send a DM @TheDanielleAmos; We'd be so grateful if you could leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Support the show

This week I sat down with Declan Edwards, known as That Happiness Guy, and this one is going to make you rethink everything you thought you knew about happiness.Declan is a happiness researcher, founder of BU Happiness College, holds a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology, and has shared his work everywhere from TEDx stages to the United Nations. His brand new book How To Be Happy is out now through Wiley, and it challenges a really powerful assumption — that happiness is something you find, achieve or stumble into if the circumstances are right.It isn't. Happiness is a skillset. And most of us were simply never taught how.We get into why Australians are pouring billions into the self-help industry yet becoming less happy, not more. We talk about the real predictor of happiness — and spoiler, it isn't success or money. We dig into why small daily actions matter far more than big life milestones, and Declan walks us through the five practical, science-backed skills that actually move the needle.This is one of those conversations that is equal parts challenging and practical. Declan is warm, sharp and genuinely walks the talk. I think you are going to love this one.In this episode we cover:Why we have been sold the wrong idea of happinessWhy global happiness levels are dropping despite record self-help spendingThe real predictor of happiness — and it's not successWhy chasing happiness is actually working against youThe five skills to create happiness in everyday lifeWorking with your emotions instead of fighting themHow to train your brain to notice the good without ignoring the hard stuffGetting clear on your values and building a life with direction and purposeWhy small daily actions matter more than big life milestonesHow To Be Happy — Declan's new book and what's inside itDeclan's Book — How To Be Happyhttps://www.amazon.com.au/How-Be-Happy-Chasing-HappinessFollow DeclanWebsitehttps://declanedwards.com.au/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/declanedwards_bu/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/declan-edwards-bu-happiness-college/Connect with CooperWorkshop and Speaking Enquiries https://form.typeform.com/to/DSPSnvEH1% Good Club Bookhttps://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/e1xrkrhttps://amzn.to/46ve1i2Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/cooperchapman/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@cooperchapman_LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-chapman-08a278151/The Good Human Factory Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodhumanfactory/The Good Human Factoryhttps://www.thegoodhumanfactory.comTHE GOOD HUMAN FACTORY™️ 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do great leaders build trust while leading through change? On this episode of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer sits down with leadership expert, former Fortune 500 executive, and author Keith Wyche to discuss his new book, Uncommon Leadership: A Blueprint for Restoring Integrity, Trust, and People-Centered Leadership. Drawing from more than four decades of leadership experience at companies including Walmart, IBM, Pitney Bowes, and SuperValu, Keith shares actionable strategies for navigating organizational change while strengthening trust, engagement, and performance. Whether you're leading a team through change, managing a multigenerational workforce, or looking to become a more effective and people-centered leader, this conversation is packed with valuable insights you can apply right away. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: Keith Wyche's Change framework How to build trust during organizational change Leadership strategies for navigating uncertainty Lessons Keith learned on his leadership journey Keys to creating resilient, high-performing teams ABOUT KEITH WYCHE: Keith Wyche is a seasoned executive and board director with over 30 years at companies like Walmart, IBM, and Pitney Bowes. He is currently a Fortune 500 board director, author, and sought-after corporate leadership keynote speaker whose career spans some of the most respected companies in corporate America. Wyche's leadership perspective has been shaped by decades of experience navigating complex organizations, large-scale change, and high-stakes decision making. His insights have been featured on NBC's Today Show, Fox Business News, USA Today, and other national media outlets.  Connect with Keith:  Order his book: https://keithwyche.com/uncommon-leadership-book/    Website: https://keithwyche.com/    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithwyche/  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 award-winning 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's work has been featured in Forbes and she has had multiple TV appearances including NBC News Daily, ABC News Live, FOX Weather, ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago and more. Kristel lives in the Chicago, IL 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.

He is a certified yoga master, bestselling author, TEDx and Mindvalley speaker who has been featured by Forbes Middle East, Men's Health, Harper's Bazaar and Arab News. His extraordinary background also includes two decades of training in combat and fear management with Russian special forces. But behind the success is a deeply personal story. Allaoua opens up about living a toxic and unbalanced lifestyle, abusing his body and eventually suffering a heart attack. His wife later inspired him to explore yoga, beginning a journey that would transform his health, self-awareness, confidence and understanding of life. We discuss the connection between health and wealth, healing trauma, finding your purpose, creating balance and why external success means very little when you have no inner peace. In this episode, you will discover: How a heart attack became Allaoua's wake-up call How his wife inspired him to begin practising yoga The hidden consequences of ignoring your physical and emotional health How unresolved trauma affects the body, confidence and relationships Why self-awareness is essential for lasting transformation How yoga can create greater peace, discipline and emotional balance The connection between physical health, mental health and wealth Why success without wellbeing eventually becomes another form of suffering How to reconnect with your purpose and live more intentionally Allaoua's vision for a global movement focused on health, wealth, longevity, serenity and prosperity Allaoua's mantra is: “Every inhale is a blessing, every exhale is a healing.” This conversation is a reminder that your health is your foundation. You can rebuild your body, transform your mind and create a meaningful life, but the change must begin with awareness and action. Connect with Allaoua Gaham: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/allaouagaham Forbes Middle East profile:https://forbesmiddleeastevents.com/team-members/allaoua-gaham/ Connect with Luke Mind Power: Everything Luke Mind Power:https://linktr.ee/lukemindpower Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lukemindpower Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/lukemindpower TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@lukemindpower YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@lukemindpower X:https://x.com/lukemindpower Website:https://www.lukemindpower.com Luke Mind Power Music:https://linktr.ee/lukemindpowermusic WhatsApp:https://wa.me/18777635971 Email:support@lukemindpower.com Subscribe to the Luke Mind Power Podcast for powerful conversations about health, mindset, self-awareness, healing, faith, purpose, relationships, entrepreneurship and personal transformation. It's a blessing to be alive. DISCLAIMER This podcast is provided for educational, motivational and informational purposes only. It does not provide medical, psychological, therapeutic, financial, legal or other professional advice. The experiences and opinions shared are personal and should not be used as a substitute for diagnosis, treatment or guidance from a qualified professional. Never ignore professional medical advice or delay seeking care because of information discussed in this episode. Individual results will vary, and no guarantees are made regarding health, financial or personal outcomes. You are responsible for your own decisions, actions and results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I was working with a beloved client recently, a powerhouse entrepreneur and mama of three. She's already built a successful career as a PR strategist for authors, and now she's feeling the pull to bring that same gift to more heart-led non-profits. At the end of our session, I pulled a card like I often do. A woman on her hands and knees, birds circling around her. Faith in the Process, from Alana Fairchild's Sacred Rebels Oracle deck. That night, I shuffled again, just to check. Same card. The next morning, before we recorded this episode, I shuffled a third time. I pulled two cards, just in case, because apparently I still don't fully trust my own inner knowing (working on it).

Ashley Stahl is the founder of Wise Whisper, a boutique speaking agency that's helped hundreds of clients craft their signature speeches and get placed as speakers on hundreds of BIG stages around the world, including the TEDx stage. Ashley is also the international bestselling author of YOU TURN: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career, host of the You Turn Podcast (ranked on Apple in the top 100 mental health shows in the US) and a keynote speaker with a top 100 most viewed TEDx talk on YouTube. With a master's degree from King's College London's Department of War Studies, as well as a master's in psychology from University of Santa Monica, Ashley started her career in counterterrorism and learned speech writing while working for the government.

On this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with Terry Fossum - #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author, global TEDx speaker, LA Magazine's Person of the Year, and winner of Fox's Kicking & Screaming. Together, they go behind the data to unpack the hidden drivers of enterprise value, executive execution, and authority-building. Terry shares his "throw away the box" playbook for business reinvention and breaks down the behavioral economics behind his Oxcart Technique - a framework grounded in prospect theory designed to engineer success and eliminate execution breakdowns. Key Topics Covered: The Disruption Data: Why 52% of the Fortune 500 from the year 2000 no longer exist, and why a company's past success is often its biggest threat. Closing the Quota Gap: Why 73% of sales reps miss their targets and how to design "failure scenarios" that actually motivate action. The Economics of Authority: How leaders can leverage stages and books as strategic business assets to turn invisible expertise into high-value clients. Reverse-Engineering Systems: Lessons in persistence from Terry's brother, who decoded NASA's selection process to become an ISS Space Station Commander after being rejected six times. High-Stakes Leadership: What surviving the Fijian jungle on reality TV teaches us about guiding teams through fear, uncertainty, and corporate transformation. Resources & Links Mentioned: Build your authority platform: TheStageAdvantage.com Keynotes, books & coaching: TerryLFossum.com Find Terry's bestselling book, The Oxcart Technique, on Amazon Listen to the Comeback Chronicles podcast About Our Guest: Terry L. Fossum is a #1 Wall Street Journal, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble bestselling author (and USA Today bestseller) of The Oxcart Technique. His TEDx talk was ranked the #2 New TEDx Talk in the World. He has delivered more than 1,500 keynote engagements and helped raise millions of dollars from the platform. He delivers two signature keynotes. Never Miss a Goal Again, built on his Oxcart Technique® and grounded in Nobel Prize–winning behavioral economics, is the keynote sales-driven organizations bring in when traditional training stops producing — insurance agencies, real estate brokerages, financial advisors, dealership groups, and direct-sales companies. Throw Away the Box helps leadership teams and organizations reinvent themselves in the age of AI, built on original interviews with the leaders behind NASA, Tesla, The North Face, E!, and FANUC. In 2017, Terry won Fox's prime-time network reality competition Kicking & Screaming, representing the Boy Scouts of America. He is a former Captain in the United States Air Force, a graduate of Texas A&M University, and the President & Endowment Chair of the BSA's Inland Northwest Council. About the Host: Dave Bookbinder is known as a trusted provider for independent business valuations, corporate asset appraisals, and exit planning advisory and he is the person that business owners and their advisors reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries.    Dave is the author of two #1 best-selling books about the impact of human capital (PEOPLE!) on the valuation of a business enterprise called The NEW ROI: Return On Individuals & The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers.  He's on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people's contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company's most valuable asset.” Dave's book, A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know, was recognized as a top new release in Business and Valuation and is designed to provide practical insights and tools to help understand what really drives business value, how to prepare for an exit, and just make better decisions. He's also the host of the highly rated Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder business podcast which is enjoyed in more than 100 countries.

This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson is joined by Diane Strand, who is an award-winning entrepreneur, executive producer, TEDx speaker, and founder of JDS Creative Academy. Before launching successful businesses and nonprofits, Diane built a distinguished Hollywood career with credits on General Hospital, Friends, and Veronica's Closet. She also produced for Barbra Streisand, contributed to Universal Creative, and served as an in-house producer for Disney Channel during the launches of Playhouse Disney and Toon Disney. With a career spanning Hollywood, education, media production, and workforce development, Diane has helped launch more than 100 creative careers into mainstream entertainment and media. Through her television series Spirit of Innovation: Arts Across America, DigiFest® Temecula, and her nonprofit work, she is creating opportunities for people of all backgrounds to discover their talents, find their voice, and build meaningful futures. If you've ever wondered how storytelling, creativity, and entrepreneurship can change lives, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. You can connect with Diane Strand on LinkedIn, on Facebook at JDS Studios and JDS Actors Studio, and on Instagram at JDS Actors Studio and JDS Creative Academy. You can connect with Diane by going to the links below: Diane Strand | LinkedIn (1) JDS Studios | Facebook (1) JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc. | Facebook  (1) JDS Actors Studio | Facebook  (1) JDS Creative Academy | Facebook   (1) Spirit of Innovation | Facebook  (1) DigiFest Temecula | Facebook  Spirit of Innovation (@soi_newsinfo) • Instagram photos and videos   Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. Disclaimer: Each guest shares their own experiences and perspectives and is responsible for the accuracy of the statements they make, whether in the episode or in related content. #KOREWomenPodcast #CreativeLeadership #ArtsAcrossAmerica #InnovationThroughCreativity #TEDxSpeaker 

I've said this before, and I love the reaction I get from people: "If you have to tell people you're an expert, you're probably not doing it right." In this week's episode of Your Stories Don't Define You you'll hear my answer to a question from when I was a guest on a podcast, and the insights I continue to gain from it years later. Scott Ferguson asked me this question on his show It's Time To Shine Today: "What's one question people should ask when interviewing professional development coaches they might want to work with?" My answer might surprise you. It surprised him, and he has asked hundreds of coaches that question! In early 2018 I walked away from my first keynote presentation feeling great, knowing I did a good job because quite a few guests at the conference wanted to talk to me afterward. I received great evaluations a few weeks after the event, and people wanted to know if my book was available for sale at the conference… (I hadn't written it yet, but that's beside the point.) It was clear to me where I could continue to improve, and when I look back at that time, I know I did well. But I also know that just a few years later I gave a keynote that was significantly better. More refined and more polished, more engaging and with "stickier" language. And now, as I prepare for a keynote I'll give soon, I feel even more accomplished as a speaker. But the thing I keep coming back to is that as good as I feel about my progress and where I am now, I know that with practice and coaching, I may see exponential improvement over the next few years. I'm not done learning and developing as a communication professional and speaker. Here we are, friends, with another episode about how we can uncover a powerful, meaningful story and insights from what could be perceived as a simple question: "What's one question people should ask when interviewing professional development coaches they might want to work with?" Your answer to a question like that says everything about who you are and what matters to you. Listeners, now it's your turn: What question would you ask if you were considering hiring a coach for your professional development? Have you been asked a question that uncovered something important about your own progress and who has influenced you? What memory came back to you as you listened to my story and the insights I gained from that single question? Now that you have this reminder about the stories you share, what's one story you might choose to share differently? The stories we share say everything about who we are. --- After more than 430 episodes of this podcast, I was recently inspired to change the format of the show. The new format for my show aligns with what I'm learning about narrative identity (how the stories we tell about ourselves internally and externally influence our identity) and demonstrates what I've been teaching for years: Sharing a story to reveal who you are and what matters to you. My hope is that future episodes will offer more clarity about great storytelling and how to  find and explore pivotal moments to demonstrate who we are. --- Thanks for listening to Your Stories Don't Define You, How You Tell Them Will. Are you curious to learn about working with me? Visit my website, elkinsconsulting.com to schedule time to chat and sign up for periodic updates about my work. --- 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.