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In this enlightening episode, I'm joined by Jodi Aman. In our conversation, we dive into a deeper understanding of anxiety, exploring its roots and how it manifests in our everyday lives. This conversation provides insights into creating personal practices that nurture calmness and help mitigate anxiety's impact. From modifying your physical and social environments to integrating mindfulness routines and healthy lifestyle choices, you'll be guided in designing spaces and habits that support mental tranquility. Tune in to learn how these strategies can empower you to transform anxiety into a pathway to greater freedom and fulfillment in your life. Jodi Aman is a doctor of social work with 28 years of experience in clinical practice. She helps clients heal from trauma, understand the world, and reclaim self-confidence. She created C.O.M.P.A.S.S., an emotional wellness curriculum for middle and high school health classes designed to mitigate symptoms of anxiety and depression. You can find her live-streamed show on her YouTube channel @doctorjodi, where she discusses topics unique to Generation Z. With her videos, TEDx Wilmington talk, "Calm Anxious Kids," and her award-winning books, she's helped over 2 million understand and reverse the current mental health crisis. 01:45 Jodi's story of navigating anxiety 07:00 Why anxiety rates are increasing 15:44 Your thoughts are not your truth 16:39 Generational impacts 26:05 Navigating addictive properties of the phone 31:54 How to create a sense of community 35:19 How to quiet your mind if you struggle with it 42:08 How to connect with Jodi https://www.youtube.com/user/JodiAman https://www.tiktok.com/@doctorjodi http://instagram.com/doctorjodiaman http://facebook.com/doctorjodiaman www.jodiaman.com

In this episode of the Phase 4 Podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Jodi Aman, an expert in guiding sensitive souls toward emotional resilience and fulfillment.  Together, we explored the pressing mental health challenges facing today's youth, exploring how emotional bandwidth can be strengthened and purpose cultivated in their lives. Dr. Jodi has impacted over two million people through her videos, courses, award-winning books, and a powerful TEDx Wilmington talk. Her transformative work helps individuals release what no longer serves them and embrace a happy, meaningful life. This episode is filled with insights, tools, and hope for anyone supporting young people or navigating their emotional journey. Tune in to discover actionable strategies for creating balance, resilience, and purpose.  Key Topics Covered: Recognizing and addressing youth mental health struggles Building emotional bandwidth in a fast-paced world Strategies for fostering happiness and purpose Don't miss this inspiring conversation with Dr. Jodi. Let's empower the next generation together! ****If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show, share it with a friend and consider leaving a review below or on the Spotify app  ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4JfM1ZitoXTP6DXXfUbqRm?si=9f68c2de30a5446f⁠  **** Connect with D.r Jodi Aman:  https://jodiaman.com/  https://www.youtube.com/@doctorjodi  Connect with Jp:  ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NextStepsAcademy  

Does your teen often seem overwhelmed by the weight of the world? Are you unsure how to help them navigate anxiety, self-esteem, and the challenges of today's fast-paced, digital world? In this episode of Power Your Parenting: Moms with Teens, Colleen O'Grady welcomes Dr. Jodi Aman, a social work expert with decades of experience helping teens overcome anxiety and build self-confidence. Together, they unpack why today's teens are more anxious than ever and discuss actionable strategies for managing mental health. Dr. Aman highlights the role of validation, agency, and purpose in easing anxiety, while emphasizing the importance of fostering resilience and community. From learning to calm anxiety in seconds to understanding how the modern digital and convenience culture impacts teens, the conversation provides a roadmap for parents to help their kids thrive emotionally. Jodi Aman is a doctor of social work with 28 years of experience in clinical practice. She helps clients heal from trauma, understand the world, and reclaim self-confidence. She created C.O.M.P.A.S.S., an emotional wellness curriculum for middle and high school health classes designed to mitigate symptoms of anxiety and depression. You can find her live-streamed show on her YouTube channel @doctorjodi, where she discusses topics unique to Generation Z. With her videos, TEDx Wilmington talk, "Calm Anxious Kids," and her award-winning books, she's helped over 2 million understand and reverse the current mental health crisis. Key Takeaways: Anxiety is Manageable: Anxiety thrives on doubt and inaction. Teaching teens to recognize it, stay unbothered, and take immediate, small actions can significantly reduce its intensity. Fostering Confidence: Teens gain self-esteem and resilience when they experience their own agency. Encouraging problem-solving, giving purposeful responsibilities, and validating their feelings can transform their self-view. Connection Over Isolation: Isolation exacerbates anxiety and depression. Encourage teens to engage in meaningful, real-world activities like volunteering, spending time with others, and building community to foster a sense of belonging and purpose. This episode is packed with insights and tools to empower moms and teens alike! Find out more at jodiaman.com Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/doctorjodiaman/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is episode 1 of 6 in a Deep Dive Series on the Housing Innovation Alliance! If you hear any background noise, that's because this episode was recorded LIVE at the HIA Conference 2024 at the University of Denver!  “When you build so much faster, less expensive, and can reduce the environmental impact - you check so many boxes.”  In this conversation, Devon Tilly chats with Gene Eidelman of Azure. From developing multifamily projects to revolutionizing the construction industry with 3D-printed homes, Gene Eidelman's journey in real estate is marked by innovation and impact. After immigrating to the US from Ukraine, Gene quickly made a name for himself, developing over 3,000 condominiums and apartments in Southern California and across the Southeastern United States. His entrepreneurial spirit didn't stop there; he launched two education startups before co-founding Azure Printed Homes in 2022. At Azure, Gene and his team are breaking new ground with a patented 3D printing process that constructs entire structures from recycled polymers. This eco-friendly method is not only 70% faster but also 30% cheaper than traditional construction, revolutionizing how we think about building homes. Since May 2023, Azure Printed Homes has been delivering units ranging from backyard studios and park models for glamping resorts and RV parks to ADUs and homes, with a focus on sustainable, affordable housing for all. Gene's commitment to making a difference extends beyond real estate. He has been recognized for his efforts in resettling 6,000 refugees from Eastern Europe and has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show to discuss his refugee resettlement work. Gene is a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the fields of innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, 3D Printing, construction and real estate. He delivered a TED talk at TEDx Wilmington on the future of housing on April 27, 2024, which will be on YouTube this summer. He also appeared on TV news programs and podcasts. His work is paving the way for a future where sustainable and affordable housing is accessible to everyone. He can be contacted at gene@azureprintedhomes.com. Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Youtube! Subscribe to the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of OnlyLandFans, we sit down with Gene Eidelman, a trailblazer in the world of sustainable and affordable housing. Gene dives into the revolutionary impact of 3D printing technology on the real estate landscape, sharing insights on how it's transforming the way we build homes. Discover how this innovative approach is making homeownership more accessible while prioritizing environmental sustainability. Whether you're a land flipper, wholesaler, or developer, you won't want to miss Gene's expert take on the future of housing and what it means for your business. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that explores the cutting edge of real estate development. Enjoy the show!From developing multifamily projects to revolutionizing the construction industry with 3D-printed homes, Gene Eidelman's journey in real estate is marked by innovation and impact.After immigrating to the US from Ukraine, Gene quickly made a name for himself, developing over 3,000 condominiums and apartments in Southern California and across the Southeastern United States. His entrepreneurial spirit didn't stop there; he successfully launched two education startups before co-founding Azure Printed Homes in 2022.At Azure, Gene and his team are breaking new ground with a patented 3D printing process that constructs entire structures from recycled polymers. This eco-friendly method is not only 70% faster but also 30% cheaper than traditional construction, revolutionizing how we think about building homes. Since May 2023, Azure Printed Homes has been delivering units ranging from backyard studios and park models for glamping resorts and RV parks to ADUs and homes, with a focus on sustainable, affordable housing for all.Gene's commitment to making a difference extends beyond real estate. He has been recognized for his efforts in resettling 6,000 refugees from Eastern Europe and has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show to discuss his refugee resettlement work.Gene is a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the real estate industry. On April 27, 2024, he delivered a TED talk at TEDx Wilmington on the future of housing. His work is paving the way for a future where sustainable and affordable housing is accessible to everyone.For more information on Gene, you can check him out here:Listeners can invest in Azure and join Gene on his journey at https://wefunder.com/azureEmail: gene@azureprintedhomes. com◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️⬇️OnlyLandFans Group⬇️https://www.onlylandfans.com/◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL:Website: https://www.Kendall-LeJeune.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendall_lejeuneTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kendall_lejeune

Brian interviews Christine Burych. Christine was on the cover of Mom Magazine with a story: Can Moms Have it All? Having it All, is it possible? From the front lines of community mental health to senior management at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Christine Burych has pursued her life's passion on raising awareness of mental health issues and providing tools on how to develop resilience. As the President of StarlingBrook Leadership Consulting She is an executive coach and certified resilience practitioner. Christine is an award winning author, Amazon #1 bestseller and TEDx Wilmington speaker.

Suzanne Eder is an award-winning writer, transformational teacher, and personal mentor, as well as a leading-edge thinker in the fields of spirituality and consciousness. Formerly a successful finance director in the corporate world, she completed a comprehensive four-year program in mind-body-spirit healing at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, and she has devoted her life and work to an ever-deepening understanding of how to create deeply fulfilled lives through an understanding of our spiritual nature. Suzanne was a featured speaker at the 2015 TEDxWilmington conference and her popular talk, The Dark Side of Self Improvement, is available on YouTube. Her powerful new book, What You Want Wants You, has been endorsed by bestselling authors Martha Beck, Anita Moorjani, Tama Kieves and Tom Sterner. Suzanne has a unique talent for articulating spiritual and energetic principles in a way that helps people not only to understand them clearly, but also to embrace and embody them in their lives. She is known among her clients and students as a deeply wise, loving and intuitive mentor. She lives what she teaches and is, in the words of bestselling author Tama Kieves, “the real deal.” Suzanne Eder Self Love Teacher, Author, and Guide Find Patricia Falco Beccalli and On the Pulse on YouTube here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A daughter's transition to adulthood can be even more stressful on mothers and daughters than the teen years. In this follow-up to her bestseller Dial Down the Drama, family therapist Colleen O'Grady helps you navigate this tumultuous time with an essential guidebook to this important stage of life and your evolving relationship. Colleen O'Grady Colleen O'Grady, MA, LPC is a licensed therapist and life coach who helps moms reduce drama, reclaim their lives, and dial up the dream with their teen and young adult. Colleen has a thriving private practice in Houston, TX and coaches' moms from around the world.After more than 50,000 hours of working with parents and teens -- and being a mom in the trenches with her own teenage daughter herself -- she published her best-selling book Dial Down the Drama: Reducing Conflict and Reconnecting with Your Teenage Daughter----A Guide for Mothers Everywhere. Her latest release, Dial Up the Dream: Make Your Daughter's Journey to Adulthood the Best for Both of You (Page Two, May 1, 2022) is now available wherever books are sold.Colleen is also the creator of the Power Your Parenting: How to Reconnect with your Teen (and Reclaim Your Life). This is a seven-week program with like-minded moms designed to transform negative patterns (drama) into a healthy, fun, loving connection with your teen while you reclaim a life you love.Colleen has shared her message of practical hope with moms worldwide in Parents, The Wall Street Journal, popular parenting podcasts, and on the red carpet at TEDxWilmington. She is the host of the Power Your Parenting: Moms with Teens podcast, which has been ranked the number one podcast on parenting teens.www.colleenogrady.comPower Your Parenting: Moms with Teens (podcast)

What are the habits new moms can begin now to ensure a healthy mindset throughout the all the stages of parenting? In this episode, Colleen O'Grady, best selling author, licensed therapist, coach and trainer explains how self-care is every bit as important as other all the other tasks on your to-do list and gives you practical ways to communicate what you need. Colleen has shared her message of practical hope with moms worldwide in Parents magazine, Wall Street Journal Lunch Break, popular parenting podcasts, and on the red carpet at TEDxWilmington. Colleen is the host of the Power Your Parenting: Moms with Teens podcast; in 2021, it was ranked number one among podcasts on parenting teens. Go to the show notes for this episode and get the link for Colleen's latest book, Dial Up the Dream: Make Your Daughter's Journey to Adulthood the Best for Both of You. Would you like to share YOUR parenting journey on my podcast? Email me here and let's start the conversation! Download our free tool, 6 Secrets Nobody Tells You Before You Have a Baby to learn what 50 new moms what they wished they'd known before they had their baby --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ann-mckitrick/support

Join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip   Tackling Important Issues with Excellence Today I'm excited to introduce you to my good friend and brilliant colleague, Dr. Dan Young. He has years of experience in entrepreneurship, marketing, and nonprofit leadership. He drops so many nuggets of wisdom in this episode! I know you'll find it inspiring.  Dr. Dan and I chat about: Integrating giving into our everyday life and setting an example for others. Creating an attitude of giving that transitions from generation to generation. The disconnect between technology and human connection, and how we can bridge the gap.  How to tap into the human spirit to ignite passion for important causes and needs. The importance of thinking bigger long term.   Solving Nonprofit Problems with Proper Support As Dr. Dan says, “It's about leadership. It's about entrepreneurial principles. It's about networking, it's about technology. Let's take a look at what we're doing in all these areas. And just because we got a 25% increase in funding or donations, that's not the point. The point is, the problem is still here. So let's focus on that. And if we do that, everything else gets a little bit more efficient and more effective.” When it comes to nonprofit leaders, Dr. Dan emphasizes, “That type of person should have the most comprehensive leadership training in the world. Because it's unbelievably difficult. And the stakes are unbelievably high. So that's a part of the work that we do, is to put those people in the best possible position for the world's most important job.”   Challenge Question: How will you start to adopt 4-generation thinking rather than 4-quarter thinking?   Meet Dr. Dan Young Dr. Dan Young is the Founding Director of the Wharton-AltFinance Institute at the Wharton School and is the curator of TEDxWilmington, which is in the top 1% of all TEDx franchises in the country with over 550 speakers and 42 million views on YouTube. As an “educationpreneur”, he is also responsible for creating the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program at Goldey-Beacom College. the first online DBA class for Wilmington University, the first study abroad program for the Horn Program of Entrepreneurship and the first international internship program for study abroad at the University of Delaware. Dan received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Marketing from the University of Delaware's Honors Program and his Ph.D. in Marketing from Temple University. He has done entrepreneurship and executive leadership programs with the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Oxford. He has been an instructor at GBC, Temple University, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, the University of Delaware, Neumann University and Wilmington University. Dan has served on the Boards of many nonprofit organizations and currently serves as the President of Theatre N at Nemours, President of the Board of Safe Haven Healing, Membership Chairman of the Board of Governors for the University and Whist Club, and an advisory Board Member for the Fresh Start program. He was in the 2011 class of Leadership Delaware and served as the first Vice-President of the Leadership Delaware Alumni Association.   Other Resources Mentioned: Team/Work by Natalie Dawson How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie   Free Audit: How Grant-Ready Is Your Nonprofit? If you need support in your journey to excellence as a grant writer, I'd like to invite you to join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer. Go to teresahuff.com/vip and start learning today.    Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Grant Writer? Take the Quiz: If you're ready to explore a career in grant writing, take my free quiz, “Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?” People are always surprised at how many skills they already have. The distance isn't as far as they thought. Let's figure out how you can use your skills to help change your world. If you're ready to step up your nonprofit game, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer. The world needs you. Connect with Teresa Huff:  Website: www.teresahuff.com Take the Quiz: Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer? Social: LinkedIn Community LinkedIn Instagram Pinterest Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip  

In this episode, Phillip Lanos and Jason Miller are joined by Dan Young, From TEDxWilmington. Dan Young shares his story from Ramen to Steak and running the successful brand TEDxWilmington. You will also uncover how to overcome a business struggle that may help save your business.Tune in to learn more!ConnectStrategic Advisor Board: www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-advisor-boardJason Miller: www.linkedin.com/in/jasontmiller-sabPhillip Lanos: www.linkedin.com/in/philliplanos/White Cedar Wellness: www.authenticallyamericanbrand.usDenise Ropp: www.linkedin.com/in/deniseropp/?originalSubdomain=ca

Raising teen girls can have its challenges, but if you know these secrets, you'll not only survive but be able to have a healthy relationship with your daughter. The secrets to raising teen girls are centered around communication. About Colleen O'Grady Colleen is a licensed therapist, coach, and trainer who helps moms reduce drama, reclaim their lives, and dial up the dream with their teen(s) and young adult(s). She has a thriving private practice in Houston, TX, and coaches oms from around the world. After 50,000 hours of working with parents and teens and being a mom in the trenches with her own teenage daughter, she published her award-winning and best-selling book Dial Down the Drama: Reducing Conflict and Reconnecting with Your Teenage Daughter---A Guide for Mothers Everywhere. Her sequel, Dial-Up the Dream: Make Your Daughters Journey to Adulthood the Best for Both of You is also available wherever books are sold. Colleen has shared her message of practical hope with moms worldwide in Parents Magazine, Wall Street Journal Lunch Break, popular parenting podcasts, and on the red carpet at TEDx Wilmington. She is also the host of the Power Your Parenting: Moms with Teens podcast. Colleen started her journey as a youth minister. She was immersed in the world of teens. The teens thought she was a rockstar. She saw the great side of teens through this journey. Once she became a psychotherapist, she began seeing the worst of teens, and the hard stories of teenagers, and she had her own daughter. As she navigated her relationship with her daughter, she started studying neuroscience around our stress response. The human brain is not fully developed until the age of 25. Kids will mature at different rates, but no matter the rate of maturity, they are not able to make great decisions all the time. People often spend a lot of time in the fight, flight, or freeze mode because we don't know how to handle situations, both kids and adults. Staying calm amidst the drama Timing is everything. If your daughter is stressed, hungry, intoxicated, angry, or emotionally flooded, it is not the right time to have a conversation. Likewise, if you are in any of these states, it is not a good idea to have a conversation with your teen daughter. Give space instead of addressing things immediately. The contain the situation and talk later rule for raising teen girls Daughters are hard-wired for drama and are hard-wired to make mistakes. It is not personal when she acts out. It is a normal part of development. Therefore, it is important not to feel like a failure. Giving yourself time to calm yourself down is helpful for having a healthy relationship. Like with everything in life, it is important not to compare your daughter with other girls. Let them be who they are and discover themselves. Likewise, choose the battles versus focusing on the things that don't really matter. Perfectionism and raising teen girls As moms, we feel the need to be the perfect mom, and that our daughters need to be the perfect daughter. If we are feeling this way, we are going to make our daughters feel that we don't care about them, we only care about perfection. Drama kills the relationship. Therefore, it is important to dial down the drama to build a connection. Don't let the drama control the connection with your daughter. Be intentional about connection by dialing down the drama. If there is drama all the time, you will miss out on great moments with your daughter. Instead of being a monitor when raising teen girls, build in focused time to be present Get up, give me your phone, and go to bed, constantly being in this mode is just managing your teen. Take the monitor hat off and commit to being with your daughter for 20 minutes a day. Be the mom who she sees laugh. Be present for her at least 20 minutes a day. When she sees that you aren't always pouncing on her, she will let you in more and more of her life. Robyn emphasized that it is important for your daughter to know that she can come to you with anything and have a conversation about anything, versus them feeling afraid of being judged by us. This demonstrates acceptance of imperfection. When raising teen girls, the best way to discipline your teen is... Colleen suggested that the best way to discipline is in a way that will help your teen grow. If your teen was drinking at a party, ask what skills she needs in these situations. Did she succumb to peer pressure? Is there something else going on? Teach them skills to handle situations versus punishing them out of anger. Powerless and powerful messaging when raising teen girls We can empower our daughters, or we can take the power away depending on how we treat our daughters. An example, it feels selfish to take care of us or to put ourselves last. If we don't take care of ourselves, we are the worse version of mom for our daughters, and this will push them away. It is critical to be self-aware of your own emotions. When raising teen girls, it is important to note that a powerless message in their junior and senior years of high school is to focus more on their end goal for their future than to communicate and be in a relationship with them. There is such an emphasis on future focus and all we can see is the best college, applications, etc. It feels like as moms we must push them over the finish line, and then they'll say thank you. But if for two years we have the future focus, we miss out on the relationship and their well-being. It is best to have a holistic view of success. If your child gets into the ivy league schools but hates their life, that is not success. Make room for connection and pay attention to your daughter's well-being. Don't lose sight of well-being. Don't miss these years. Our children have a sense of pressure, and we don't need to add to that, especially if they already have anxiety. The six keys to healing conversations when raising teen girls Your daughter is not going to come to you and ask for a healing conversation. But, out of the blue, when they are in college, they will come to you and tell you everything that's wrong with you. It is easy to get upset, hurt, and angry. Mother's always get blamed. But when your daughter attacks you, it is really about her, her being stuck in her own life. Clear motive Having a clear motive is important so that you can pause and focus on why your daughter is hurting. Slow it down The second key is slow it down. Your teen will create a story about you and any situation. Slowing it down is saying “hold up, let's go back to “one thing” because there is a lot that you are saying, but let's go back to that one thing and fix that first. Be curious Listening with curiosity is the next step. This means putting judgment aside. Our defensive reaction is” you are so immature”, or “you are so entitled”. Instead, say “so tell me what happened that made you think that I don't care about you, I would love to know about that”. Your curiosity will soften her anger. Then you can have a conversation. Take time This may seem counterintuitive. But instead of having multiple conversations going in one text, have one-topic conversations. And a lot of them. This will prove less overwhelming and result in less anger and overwhelming for both of you. Own our part This applies to high school and middle school. The first place we go to as a mother is to say that is so wrong or so rude. But often times this results in the teen getting more defensive and angrier. Maybe you know that your daughter is 99% wrong, but if you own your part, even if only 1%, it will make it easier for you and a big difference for her. If she says that you are so stressed, or afraid recognize how you are feeling. Respond with “you know when you said I was stressed, I am sorry that I was so intense. You may trigger your daughter to apologize and say she was hard on you too. When we own our own part, our daughters may soften and own their part as well. This may feel like defeat, but it is about healing. A heartfelt apology We can give a really lousy apology like okay, I'm sorry but... A heartfelt apology is when you pray, meditate, and give yourself time to understand it. It takes empathy to see it from her perspective and context. And express this to her and tell her what you are going to do to be more mindful going forward. Don't miss the moments when raising teens When your teen wants to talk or share something, don't let the moments go by without engaging with her. When you stop and listen, you will create amazing memories. Learn more about Colleen O'Grady and connect with her:   Website for Colleen O'Grady Dial Down the Drama Book Dial-Up the Dream Book Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Power Your Parenting: Moms with Teens Podcast If you or your teen are experiencing anxiety, download my free eBook on Alleviating Anxiety by Developing Health Habits for a Healthy Mind.

Podcasting Your PassionWhat do you have a passion for?  Is there something that you would do every day for the rest of your life if you could.Do you have a passion for traveling, how about cooking, fitness, fashion, meditation, parenting, teaching, preaching or just about talking about pop culture the latest movie, book or episode of Chicago PD.Is there some that you could talk about each and every day or at least weekly without interruption to your closest friends and their associates?  Do you have a burning desire to share a topic because you are an expert in it or at least think you are, talking 10-15 minutes non stop alone in a room or perhaps in a studio?  Well if you answered yes to any of these questions then a podcast is perfect for you.Why not turn that passion into a podcast, don't let fear stop you especially now as we are coming off of post pandemic, hey, you never know who needs to hear your story, your passion and your glory, you might be able to change someone's life with your voice.Please don't allow Imposter Syndrome or negative thoughts of fear, which is “False Evidence Appearing Real” of entering your head, don't feel as though podcasting is an  over-saturated market because I can't keep up with the number of television streaming channels are currently on the market with new ones joining every day….plus you never know where it will lead you, I just read that CityCast Philadelphia is looking for podcasters….do you love that Jawn?  My girlfriend, Demia Avery moved from Wilmington, Delaware to Wilmington, NC and now has a very successful podcast, “What Cha Doin Wilmington” and she is sharing travel tips and local venues to her listeners and you can do the same for your town, city or state.My passion for podcasting began in 2017, simply speaking into a smartphone on the Anchor FM platform, to me writing 2 resource guides, creating a 5-week podcast coaching session with new clients reaching out to me weekly, I just interviewed 30 TEDx Wilmington speakers and will be turning it into a full fledge podcast series…and in just two weeks, I will be taking the stage or standing in a breakout room at the BlackPod Festival in Atlanta during the Memorial Day weekend and I am so excited because teaching is my passion and teaching on podcasting each week is my passion.Are you retired or are an Encore Entrepreneur, with years or decades of content or too much information in your head or are thinking that it's time to shift and make a move then podcasting your passion and your purpose is a perfect medium for you.Send an email to info@ablakeenterprises.com to schedule a 15-Minute Discovery Call so that we can get you started with podcasting or blogging today.Subscribe to the Delaware Blogger Podcast, and share this episode, you never know who you will touch.Support the show

Jason is passionate about coaching entrepreneurs who want to work less & make more. Through coaching and his exclusive mastermind, The Exiter Club, He works with entrepreneurs to develop systems & processes to scale so they can live what he calls "The Exit Lifestyle", having complete control over their time and choices on a daily basis as opposed to being in the weeds of business operations every day. His mission is to help entrepreneurs be successful and enjoy their businesses–including the financial profits & tax benefits–without the need to be the owner-operator. He calls it "Exit Without Exiting". ABOUT THE REAL JASON DUNCAN KEYNOTE SPEAKING TOPICS Jason spent 13 years in pastoral ministry and four years as a school teacher before he became an "accidental entrepreneur" in 2010. He owns multiple companies that are involved in various industries, including e-commerce, private lending, consulting services, motorcycles, power equipment, & real estate holdings. Jason has spoken at a variety of conferences, including TEDxWilmington, and appeared on dozens of podcasts. He's a member of several private and public professional organizations whose focus is on business growth, personal and professional development, and wealth generation. Most importantly, Jason is a passionate and dedicated professional who loves Jesus. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee. He & his wife have two kids. He enjoys playing guitar, riding motorcycles, and traveling in his RV with his wife. The exit lifestyle is what all entrepreneurs want to live, but they think that they only get it once they sell their company and walk away. You can exit without exiting as long as you know the core principles that must be applied as you are building your business. That's what The Real Jason Duncan specializes in. He teaches entrepreneurs how to live the exit lifestyle without selling. He shows them how to exit without exiting. Notes: What Jason Duncan has learned The Root of all Success is How Jason went from unemployed teacher to million-dollar business owner The Five things entrepreneurs need How the previous experiences in your life help you Your greatest strength is also your greatest weakness and vice versa What is the Exit Lifestyle, and how do we overcome the hustle culture Entrepernurs have Hero Syndrom 4 Keys to success of building an Exit Lifestyle Business May 19th Jason's next Business Accellerator starts. If you sign up now and put in coupon code ea510 you get $500 off Business Website: therealjasonduncan.com LinkedIn Page/Profile: linkedin.com/in/therealjasonduncan Email Address: jd@therealjasonduncan.com

Have you recently been interviewed on another podcast, perhaps contributed to a magazine or online article.  Have you contributed to a book or Whitepaper?  If so, you need to promote it!In this episode of The Delaware Blogger Podcast I talked about the many ways in which you could and should promote your media coverage and your podcast as well including:Posting on your social media sitesPosting on the social media sites of the writer or publisher/podcasterPosting offline using business card, flyers and Media KitsPosting on LinkedIn and MediumSharing with your team or group membersFollowing the writer on their social media platforms.I was recently interviewed on HBCU Daily Grind and then posted it on my blog .  I have also been promoting pics of the TEDx Wilmington speakers that I interviewed on all my social pages and tagging them as well for more exposure.So if you want to promote your podcast, another great way is to share it along with any media coverage you have received!Support the show

In episode 62 of the 4D Athletes Podcast, Jason and Jim are joined by Lisa Bonta Sumii Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW is a therapist with over 21 years of clinical experience, licensed in both CA and NV. She is a private practice clinician and the CEO and Founder of AthMindset, LLC. Lisa supports the elite athlete to achieve optimal mental health and peak mental sport performance. She works with collegiate student athletes, Olympians/Olympic hopefuls, as well as professional athletes and teams. Lisa is the first ever Mental Health & Sport Performance Specialist for the Oakland Roots Sports Club. The Roots are a men's professional soccer team and purpose driven club. Seeing the elite athlete as a multidimensional human, navigating various roles and identities, is integral to Lisa's approach. Focusing on the role that interpersonal trauma, culture, race, gender, and sexual orientation play as the athlete navigates life on and off the field, is at the center of her work. Lisa is listed in the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee's Mental Health Registry and the National Football League Player Association's Clinician Directory. Lisa is often an invited podcast guest and conference speaker and has recently launched on her own podcast series, AthMindset, on the SportsEprenuer Podcast Platform. She has been interviewed and quoted in Time Magazine and Teen Vogue on the decisions that both Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles took to prioritize their mental health. Most recently, Lisa was interviewed by BBC World News on athlete mental health, specifically the decision for Naomi Osaka to take a break from tennis after her recent performance at the US Open. Lisa will be speaker at the TedxWilmington, on April 20, 2022. Lisa received her Master's in Clinical Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work and is currently pursuing her CMPC (Certified Mental Performance Consultant) via the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. Lisa is a former competitive soccer player and her 14 year old daughter plays high level, travel, softball. Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-bonta-sumii-lcsw-csw-5317b31b5/ Check out Lisa's Website here https://athmindset.io/ #athletes #peakperformance #sports #mentalhealth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/4dathletes/message

On this episode of the Delaware Blogger Podcast I am talking about hardware and software used by podcasters as written in my Podcasting Your Purpose eBook.BTW - I am interviewing speakers for a podcast highlighting TEDxWilmington on April 30th at The Mill in Wilmington and I am looking forward to using my portable mics and headphones and recording in a small space that is perfect for podcasting.Hardware & Software for PodcastersPodcasts are awesome because they have such a low barrier to entry. You can start recording a podcast with your smartphone, headphones or earbuds and grow your way into a full blown podcasting studio.   Just remember, your content is the most important part. Nobody listens to a boring podcast just because it has great sound quality.Microphones that I have used:• Audio-Technica ATR2100X on Amazon• ShureMV7 - on Amazon• Blue Yeti Headphones that I have used:• Panasonic on Amazon• Audio Technica ATH-M20xWhat editing software are you going to use?• Garage Band – Free on Mac• Audacity – Free for Mac, PC, and LinuxTip: If you're doing remote interviews, I recommend creating an account on Zoom, Skype or Free Conference Call.Using a portable recording booth will eliminate unwanted noise. A Sound Recording Booth Cube Shield will dampen external sounds that distracts from your recordings. Acoustic foam platform pads and acoustic tiles block off outside noise such as air conditioning or computer fans, reduces sound reflections or echos and unwanted acoustic interference, soundproof filters will let you record like a pro.  Recording in your walk in closet is also a great alternative.Portable Recording Booths• Microphone Foam Booth - on Amazon• Aokeo Microphone Isolation Shield - on Amazon• Acoustic Tiles - on AmazonIf you wish to sign up for the 5-Week Podcasting Your Purpose Coaching, please send an email to info@ablakeenterprises.com

Truman Scholar, Martin Honor Scholar, UW graduate, National Spokesperson, Author, Mother, Recovering Addict, and Former Prisoner. vginnyburton.com "My Story Isn't an Accident" Ginny's remarkable story is sparking hope in many across the world, creating a belief that change is possible for anyone. Her story is one that she says “must be shared so others know there is a way out of whatever hell they have been caught in, whatever challenges they face.” The big picture goal for Ginny is to change institutional policy in the US for those impacted by systems, and she's gaining momentum. Her personal experience with addiction, criminal justice, and homelessness; and then as a social service provider and behavioral health service provider combined with her education has given Ginny a unique perspective and credibility in areas that most policy makers lack. 12/20/2021 - Guest on Tucker Carlson Today. Catch the long form show on Fox Nation. Must Subscribe for full version. 1/24/2022 - Guest on "Addict to Athlete" podcast. Catch "Through the Eyes of My Clean Self" 1/26/2022 - Guest on Ladies of Another View in North Dakota (12:45 minutes into show) 1/29/2022 - Guest on Blugh - Skyy Show "From Addict to Scholar" 7 PM Eastern; 4 PM PST, 5 PM MT, 6 PM CT. Listen Live OR Catch Here 1/31/2022- Guest on North Dakota Today (link for viewing to come soon) 2/3/2022 - Keynote Speaker at the F5 Project Opportunity Ball in Fargo North Dakota. 2/14/2022 - Speaker at the Trevecca University Chapel Service, 6PM in Nashville TN 2/2022 - Guest on Daily Blast News Show in Denver, Colorado 3/8/2022 - Guest on Operation Tango Romeo Podcast 3/10/2022 - Guest on the Painless Universal Podcast 3/16/2022 - Speaker at New Freedom AZ 4/30/2022 - Speaker at the TedX Wilmington, "Leading From The Front: Profiles in Leadership, Courage, and Passion", 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT #vginnyburton, #donttellmeicant, #systemschaneagent, #livedexperienceleader, #doinghardthingschangecourse --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tango-romeo/message

When our loved ones depart, is it possible to still sense their presence or perhaps even be guided by their voices? Award-winning author Nicole Black explores the unbreakable bond between a father and his daughter in her poignant new book, I Can Still Hear You, which recently received a Bronze Medal in the 2021 Independent Publisher Book Awards. Nicole Black is an author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur with a passion for sharing unique stories and helping people grow. For over 20 years, she has worked in the business world as a corporate trainer in employee productivity and effective growth, where she has helped some of the biggest brands in hospitality and entertainment grow sustainably through inspiring their employees. She has been featured on platforms including TEDxWilmington, Jack Canfield Show, Santa Barbara News-Press, The George DiGianni Show, and the Tom Barnard Show. Through her writing, Nicole hopes to empower her readers and impart valuable lessons about grief, loss, and emotional growth. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, yoga, and spending time with her wonderful daughter in their home of Santa Barbara, California. Follow the author on Instagram (WriterNicoleB) and Twitter (@nicolebwriter). Helpful Links Grab I Can Still Hear You https://amzn.to/3DWUhmB (affiliate link) www.lungtransplantfoundation.org giving.ucla.edu CYCxGDJM2dLH33J0Abwq --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chatsfromtheblogcabin/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chatsfromtheblogcabin/support

Special Guest: Jason Treu: Chief People Officer and Company Culture and Leadership Expert Jason Treu is a Chief People Officer and leadership and teamwork expert. He helps executives, managers, and HR departments develop unstoppable leaders, talent, and employee experiences. He provides coaching, trainings, keynote speaking, conflict resolution, and other services. The best-selling author of Social Wealth, that’s sold more than 60,000 copies and his 2017 TEDxWilmington talk was on “How to Get CoWorkers to Like Each Other.” He was named one of the top 10 executive coaches in 2019, 2019 Top HR Influencer and top leadership and coaching provider by Texas Lawyer Magazine for 2018 and 2019. More than 40,000 leaders, managers, and employees are using his culture-and team- building game Cards Against Mundanity to skyrocket trust, communication, and teamwork. It’s being used at Amazon, Southwest Airlines, Ernst & Young, Google, Gillette, Microsoft, Oracle, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Worldwide Express, CareHere, Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA team), Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Novartis, Merck, Intel, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and many others. Join us as we discuss how to skyrocket trust, communication, and teamwork. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Dodds

Everyone has experienced some degree of stress this year. Teenagers today in particular are going through their own set of unique challenges. Without the physical social connections, young people this year have been forced to resort to social media to stay in touch with their peers. While technology and social media have been so important this year for positive reasons, they can also lead to heightened anxiety amongst Gen Z. Jodi Aman, a family therapist for over 20 years, chats with us today on how social media can create a feeling of powerlessness. As an inspirational speaker, Jodi helps Generation Z and their parents find their Diamond Confidence, teaching usable tools to push past fear, connect with their personal agency, and expand their consciousness. As an anxiety-survivor, she totally gets it. As a mom of teens, she double-dog gets it. Through her TEDxWilmington talk, “Calm Anxious Kids,” and her bestselling book, You 1, Anxiety 0, Jodi is changing the way we understand the current mental health crisis. Look for her newest book, Anxiety...I’m So Done With You: A Teen’s Guide to Ditching Toxic Stress and Rewiring Your Brain for Happiness, coming out in July 2020.Connect with Jodi:https://twitter.com/jodiamanhttps://www.facebook.com/JodiAmanLove/https://www.instagram.com/jodiamanlove/https://www.youtube.com/user/jodiamanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jodiaman/

Download a year’s worth of https://www.leadershipactionlist.com/ (weekly action steps to improve your leadership) for FREE! Jason Treu is a coach who works with executives, entrepreneurs, and rising stars to maximize their leadership potential and performance. He's the best-selling author of Social Wealth, a how-to-guide on building extraordinary business relationships, which has sold more than 45,000 copies. He was a featured speaker at TEDxWilmington 2017, where he debuted his breakthrough team building game Cards Against Mundanity. He also hosts a podcast called, Executive Breakthroughs, bringing game-changing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and experts who share their breakthroughs and breakdowns. LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS When you can create an environment where people are doing their best work in collaboration and teamwork, you can create insane results. You can no longer be good at just one thing. In order to do your job well, you have to be able to operate effectively in multiple arenas. Get frequent and consistent feedback from people you know and trust. One example: Have a question you can ask your team on a consistent basis and compare their feedback over time. Belonging and connection are at the core of everything we do. When you get down into the data, people want to main things: They want to do great work and have great relationships. If you do only one thing, do this: Have a deep understanding of your people. QUESTIONS TO INSPIRE US TO ACTION What is some lesson, saying, or experience that continues to influence your leadership to this day? Being around people who value relationships and collaboration. Use three descriptors to finish this sentence: “A leader is…” Vulnerable, curious, and gets continual feedback. What is a question that leaders should be asking either themselves or others? How would you rate our relationship, why did you rate it that way, how can I move it closer to a ten. What book would you recommend to leaders? Anything by Brene Brown If you could get every listener to start doing something THIS week to help them be a better leader, what would it be? Invest in your own self-awareness—your blind spots are what are sabotaging your success more than you realize. As a general life principle, is it better to ask “why?” or “why not?” I’d ask “what” instead. CONNECT WITH JASON Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jasontreu (@jasontreu) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasontreu/ (in/jasontreu) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JasonTreuExecutiveCoaching/ (@JasonTreuExecutiveCoaching) Email: jason@jasontreu.com Website: https://www.jasontreu.com (jasontreu.com) Website: http://www.cardsagainstmundanity.com/ (cardsagainstmundanity.com) CONNECT WITH JOSH Instagram: https://instagram.com/joshuafriedeman (@joshuafriedeman) Email: josh@friedemanleadership.com Want a FREE list of weekly action steps to improve your leadership? Download the https://www.leadershipactionlist.com/ (Leadership Action List) TODAY!

In this episode, Jason explains why culture in the workplace is vital to a successful business. He shares the number one secret to building that culture regardless of the size of the team.Jason is a best-selling author, executive coach, TEDx Speaker, and leadership expert who is helping entrepreneurs like your listeners create productive, engaged work cultures.Jason Treu (pronounced Troy) is the best-selling author of “Social Wealth”, which has sold more than 45,000 copies. He believes the lack of employee engagement in the workplace is killing productivity, and costing industries billions of dollars. For Jason, the solution is simple: Employee Connection. He talks about his philosophy as a featured speaker at TEDxWilmington 2017 where he unveiled his breakthrough team building game, Cards Against Mundanity. Finally, he hosts the podcast show, Executive Breakthroughs, bringing game-changing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and experts that share their breakthroughs and breakdowns.https://jasontreu.comhttps://jasontreu.com/cardsagainstmundanity/https://photoboothint.com/https://www.pbicourse.com/https://jpinnercircle.com/welcomeshttps://thepbiexperience.com/purchasetickethttps://www.joshpather.comhttps://www.nextlevelblueprint.com/letsrollhttps://kingprops.com/Get 10% off now with code: KINGPROPShttps://photoboothint.com/financing/ ★☆★GET YOUR FREE BOOK★☆★https://photoboothsecretsbook.com ★☆★LEARN ABOUT CLICK FUNNELS AND HOW TO USE IT IN YOUR BUSINESS★☆★http://bit.ly/PhotoBoothFunnelshttp://bit.ly/aboutfunnelshttp://bit.ly/free14daytrialjoshpatherCF★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO US ON YOUTUBE: ★☆Subscribe ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIIwf6d3YRMeiL8q68-wktA★☆★JOIN MY INNER CIRCLE★☆★https://jpinnercircle.com/welcome ★☆★ FOLLOW US BELOW: ★☆★Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIIwf6d3YRMeiL8q68-wktAFacebook ► https://www.facebook.com/photoboothinternational/Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/photoboothint/Snapchat ► https://www.snapchat.com/add/photoboothint

On this episode we chat with Todd DeCapua About Todd Todd DeCapua is a passionate software executive, technology evangelist and business leader with extensive hands-on expertise. Some of his roles/titles include: Advisory Engineer at Splunk (current), Executive Director of Global Technology at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Senior Director of Technology and Product Innovation [Business Unit CIO] at CSC, Chief Technology Evangelist at Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, Co-Founder of TechBeacon.com, VP of Innovation and Strategy Board of Director at Vivit Worldwide, Independent Board of Director at Apposite Technologies (present) and TEDx Wilmington host for Innovation & Technology. He is also an online author and contributor, well known speaker / evangelist, and co-author of the O’Reilly published book titled, “Effective Performance Engineering.” While not working professionally, or with his family (and sometimes both or all 3 at the same time), you will see him following his passion for the outdoors and bow hunting. Over the last few years (8+) he has started doing a lot more in the outdoors and hunting community. This is all part of his plan to transition over the next 7 years to working full time in the outdoors / hunting industry. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/todd.decapua Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dehuntmaster/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dehuntmaster YouTube (Red Arrow Addiction) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcjdqMbobFe0c50rtiNcD-g LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todddecapua/ Delaware Master Hunter and Outdoorsman Educator [expert archer] https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/hunter-education/master-hunters/ Outdoorsman, Pro Staff and Representing major brands including: Bear Archery, Freedom Strings, Big Shot Targets, Fletcher Archery, Black Eagle Arrows, Trophy Ridge, Rocket Broadheads, Cajun Bowfishing, SIK, and Red Arrow Addiction. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P_vwYCwGIw&t=11s JOIN TEAM BHP - http://bit.ly/PatGAc ---------REGISTER ------------------------------------------ ALL NEW website - http://bit.ly/BhpNewWebsite Register now to win great gear - http://bit.ly/BhPrEgistry ------ FOLLOW BHP ----------------------------------------- -Subscribe to BHP http://bit.ly/2Djy5Tl -Follow us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2tAEqu3 -Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2FBdNa4 -Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/bhptwit Episode powered by: Reveal Cellular Cameras - https://bit.ly/3eCJp0e Burris Optics - http://bit.ly/Burrisopt HHA SPORTS - http://bit.ly/2vTeefe COLD STEEL KNIVES - http://bit.ly/2IkxvIW Element Outdoors - https://bit.ly/2NyWk7M Scott Archery - http://bit.ly/ScoTTarc

Diane Dayton  0:02  This is Changing the Rules. A podcast about designing the life you want to live, hosted by KC Dempster and Ray Loewe the luckiest guy in the world.KC Dempster  0:14  Good morning, everybody. Welcome to Changing the Rules. I'm KC Dempster, and I'm here with my co host Ray Loewe at  Wildfire Podcast Studios in Woodbury, New Jersey, and we're enjoying a beautiful morning. We love to share our podcast with you because we believe that rules are imposed on all of our lives from the day we're born. And most of the time, they're meant to be helpful. But as we get older, sometimes they are more restrictive. So, the luckiest people in the world, learn how to examine the rules and decide which ones work for them and which ones don't, which ones can be tweaked and which ones can be totally eliminated. And that allows them To live the life they want to live, and they they do that. So good morning, Ray.Ray Loewe  1:05  Good morning, KC and you're breaking the rules because KC is not in the studio with us. She is beaming herself in from home because she self quarantining after, after being allowed to take a vacation, is that right?KC Dempster  1:19  That's correct. I was in what New Jersey considers one of those hot states. So I'm self quarantining.Ray Loewe  1:26  Well, we miss you. So anyway, we're here about changing the rules. And we're we're here to showcase one of the luckiest people in the world today. the luckiest people in the world, by our definition is one of the people who actually personally plan their own lives, and then design them to their specs and then step into them and live them the way they want to. And they don't let rules get in their way. Or if they are going to let roles get in their way they figure out how to make them work for That. So we're here today with a Ajit George. Okay, Ajit has some incredible. He's got an incredible story to tell him now I met him actually through his wife Sarah Brown. And when we were talking about him one day he wasn't here. I asked Sarah Well, what does he do? And her comment was that he goes and locks himself into a room for hours. And then he comes out with amazing ideas. So you want to comment on that as well.Ajit George  2:36  I suspect that she was referring to the fact that I spent three years before September 4 of 2019. Working seven days a week out of my wine cellar in Wilmington, Delaware, with a friend of mine who was working with me, called Evan Bartel and we were for the better part of those three years we're working on an idea to create Second Chances Farm which was just an idea three years prior to that. And the wine cellar was important because we were sort of exiled because Sarah didn't want us in the dining room and my office was too small to have two people in the house. And so in the wine cellar, which she didn't visit, because she doesn't drink wine, we were hidden it was And plus, we had no clocks and no windows. So we had no idea what time it is like being in a casino. So we could put 18 hours a day and work on the computer and actually get a lot done. But we compress probably five years of work in two and a half years and to come up with this idea which has now been come to fruition.Ray Loewe  3:37  So we now know why you're one of the luckiest people in the world before we even started on the project. Okay, so so I met you. And I got an invitation that absolutely fascinated to me. This was before this pandemic started, and I got a chance to go to an experimental place that you designed and developed, it was called Second Chances Farm. And you can fill me in on all the details of what it is and how it is but but the invitation was to go and release 10,000 ladybugs into this old building in Wilmington. So that's your lead and you think,Ajit George  4:17  well, I'm so glad you came. I'm glad you accepted. There were many people invited thought I was kidding or couldn't believe that I would do it. The Ladybug happens to be Delaware State official bug. So just so you know, states can have official bugs and flowers. ladybugs are one of the friendliest thing that you can have in an indoor vertical farm, or any farm for that matter because they eat pests. They don't eat plants or flowers, they eat pests. So we had moved in on September 4 of 2019 into this 47,500 square foot building, which was a warehouse and we had no idea it was 60 years old, what kind of pests might be there and we were setting up A prototype farm at that point to get started. And you know, there are people who do groundbreaking with beautiful silver or gold shovels, there are people who take cameras and knock on drywall. There are all kinds of ceremony more traditional ceremonies, ribbon cutting, and I thought to dedicate this old building I would invite the governor and various other dignitaries as well as friends like you to come help release 10,000 lady bugs, which was my team. So first I had to find 10,000 lady bugs, which I did which and they had be live because if they're dead, they have been released. And among the many things I learned is you can get ladybugs from many sources but Amazon was the best buy and and they deliver them with a promise that they are alive which is pretty amazing. And then we got the lady bugs and we had to sort them out into 300 little beautiful gold tassel bags in the morning of it from their habitat. You serve honey and other things. To them for the two days that they had arrived before. So they're happy because they obviously have no pests to eat. And then we hand transplanted them into these lovely orange bags. And as 300 plus guests came, including you Ray, we gave each of you a little bag with a ribbon on it. And when the moment was right, and when the governor After all, the ceremony went up a ladder to go up to the top of an eight storey module. To release the first set of ladybugs, everybody in the audience came up and depending on whether they liked heights or not, they stood next to the module or they went up the ladder and release ladybugs, it was much more a chance for people to first of all see what an indoor vertical farm looks like because we had an idea as to module that was full of plants. But it was also to communicate the fact that we are we because we're indoors. We can be pesticide free and herbicide free because we don't need to deal with bugs as a general rule. And the lady bugs was just My messaging way of sending a message that we are pesticide free and herbicide freeRay Loewe  7:05  Well it was a magnificent message. Now we baited everybody so far with two stories. We talked about you while locking yourself in a wine cellar. And then we talked about lady's bug, but I think what we ought to do is talk a little bit about the concept of Second Chances Farm, how it developed, what it is where it's going. So short take it away. SoAjit George  7:25  let me start by talking about the three words that are in our name. I'll start with the farm because that's the first one that's the smallest one. The farm is an indoor hydroponic vertical farm located in Wilmington, Delaware in an opportunity zone which is especially economically distressed area. We as I mentioned some large building 47,500 square feet. We divided the farm into three zones. We have finished farm one, we are working on farm two, and we have eight levels of indoor growing so it is pretty Amazing and we have working on farm two. We can grow almost anything but we primarily grow right now leafy greens and Herbes and we grow them. With four things are needed in indoor vertical farm, you need light because we don't have natural light. It's all state of the art LED lights which are cool and mimic the sun which is incredible how the lights have evolved over the last four years to essentially mimic the sun and without creating heat because if there was heat then we have to have more age, air conditioning. Number two What you need is water very important. Third, we have to add nutrients to the water and the reason for the water is we have no soil we are soilless which is hard for people to imagine you can grow plants when it but you add nutrients to the exact amount that you need. And the fourth thing which people are shocked to know is we have to provide the plants with carbon dioxide. Plants consume an unbelievable amount of carbon dioxide so they can create oxygen. photosynthesis. I never thought when I was in grade school Wherever I learned about photo photosynthesis, that I would end up having to create a  I have to bring in carbon dioxide to supply it for the plant. So those are the four things we need for the plants. So that's what an indoor vertical farm is. And that's what we are we are Delaware's first indoor vertical farm. We plan to be throughout the Mid Atlantic area. But I would never have gotten into farming except for the fact that I was trying to solve a larger problem which is recidivism. And recidivism is what I would say is a tendency for people who have been released from incarceration, to be re arrested and go back to prison. In the United States. We have 2,500,000 or 300,000 people in prison on any given day. That represents 25% of the world's prison population, even though there are much more notorious countries like Iran and North Korea and and other places. We have and we are only 5% of the world's population. We have 25% of the people who are in prison. And 95% or 90% of those people will come out and are serving life sentences. And 65 to 70% of those people after they're released within three years to five years, are re arrested and put back in prison. in Delaware in 2019, it cost over $53,000. for somebody to be in prison, which is, in my mind, a lot of money. I approached this and not as a bleeding heart liberal I approach this as a compassionate capitalist, I think to spend 53,000 plus dollars to keep somebody in a prison after they've been in prison already. This is I'm only talking that recidivism stuff seemed to be a misuse of capital. So I approached this from a unique voice of how can we reuse capital. And so it seemed to me that I could not I didn't have the capacity to solve the school to prison pipeline are the largest societal problems but perhaps I thought I could interrupt the recidivism cycle. And the way I was going to do that is on my 63rd birthday, which was three years ago, I invited 63 friends and I declared as a public witness, Moses, mostly for people called hold me accountable, that my legacy at age 70 by age70, would be that I would create 70, compassionate capitalists, all of them being returning citizens, which is our term for formerly incarcerated persons. And, and I would do this by creating one or two indoor vertical farms. And by doing that I was putting myself to be held accountable because I think it's important for people to people have lots of ideas, but they're afraid to share it. I share it so that people can say what happened to that crazy idea. We're going to do it. Why 70 I was going to be 70 in seven years, so that seems like a reasonable number. Also from a biblical point if you are biblically inclined it just threescore and 10. And because I don't have children, and I have a Red Standard Poodle that will not probably outlive me. I've wanted to think about what was a legacy leave behind, and I thought, if I could impact 70 family 70 returning citizens, their families, their children, their sisters or brothers, I have essentially left a legacy larger than any family that I could naturally have created. And in also in the process, I could create compassion capitalists, because I believe for all of us since capitalism is of our better answers than socialism, and in my opinion, by making a pie larger, rather than cutting smaller, smaller slices of an existing pie. I believe capitalism for me is the creation of a larger pie. And to do that you got to show give people a helping hand and the returning citizens have a scarlet letter behind them when they leave prison, especially if they have a felony record, which prevents them from getting meaningful jobs and because they can't get jobs, they go hungry, they can't get accommodation, say all kinds of issues and if you and I could not eat or have home We probably would commit a crime to do it because in good doing that I would get three meals a day. And all health insurance and accommodations is the irony of ironies, we reward people for on it. So we only hire returning citizens so we discriminate against people if you haven't been to prison. So we're like, we're unlike everybody else, you have to go to prison, or you have to be convicted to come to us so and that is deliberate because we are trying to create a community of people who have shared experience who act as a peer group to help each other because they understand the experience The only exceptions to this is leadership team including myself which is a small group, but otherwise our primary group is returning citizens and you got to meet some of them Yeah, when they were introduced for the first time to the world on our stageRay Loewe  13:44  so I can't get a job there.Ajit George  13:46  You can't get a job unless you get unless you do something silly get convicted or go to prison forRay Loewe  13:51  okay shall show thisAjit George  13:53  We are discriminatory.Ray Loewe  13:55  It started in the wine cellar.Ajit George  13:57  Where did this well this started well before so he's really started. From my experience I held a TED license from the TED organization, which on gratis Ted conferences from 2011 to 2018. And I organized TEDx Wilmington under that license in that period. I did 32 events which had 469 speakers. And in 2016 1615, I ended up doing an event and annual conference in Wilmington. I'm sorry, it's 2016 when I did it, that particular year, there were two speakers who gave TEDx talks, both of whom I'd invited and I knew what they were going to talk because I'd coached them, but sitting in the audience listening to them in the same day, along with 30 other speakers, it occurred to me the solution to recidivism because one was talking about recidivism and second chances and redemption. And the other one was talking about this brand new idea, at least to me of indoor vertical farming in urban areas. And I thought, what if I could connect the two because I Do something that could give a pathway to entrepreneurship, which is what they get compassionate capitalist. And they people could be in charge of their own destiny, we could produce locally grown food 365 days, reduce carbon footprint, eliminate pesticides and herbicides, and give at the same time provide meaningful experiences. So we, and it's that out of that I wanted to create green collar jobs. So it was TEDx stocks that inspired me. I had done an event the year before, inside a prison, a TEDx event inside prison under the theme, second chance and redemption. And I got invited because of that to go to tech to the first inaugural TEDx San Quentin and San Quentin Prison and met some of the most interesting people. And so for me, this approach was really how what is the best way to use capital? And is there a better way to do it? So I approach it very differently from my good friends who are liberal, who believe either they shouldn't be No, no, prisons are all bad people have sometimes people make mistakes, and they have to go to prison. So that's part of the consequences. But I think just like once you serve your time, in prison, it's no different from paying a mortgage off. If you have a 30 year mortgage, and you paid it off, you don't expect the bank after you paid it off to come back and collect on it or to say that you have a lien on your self. We believe somebody who has served their term, they have repaid their debt to society, and they are entitled to a clean slate.Ray Loewe  16:28  Okay, so from a great idea to begin with. You're actually doing thisAjit George  16:34  Yes, we areRay Loewe  16:34  okay. And I've been there. I've seen it. So you took an old building that probably had no use before, right,Ajit George  16:42  which was used until earlier in the year but if we hadn't used it, I'm not sure it would probably be still empty, and which would have been a blight on the neighborhood. Now it's an asset to the neighborhood. +Ray Loewe  16:51  Okay, so you have this 47,000 square foot building, and how many of these tiers of plants do you have? Now,Ajit George  17:00  so we finished our farm one. Since you've been there, farm one has 50 modules, each of them six levels, so 300 levels, and we are getting ready to finish. And by first last week in February we expect to have farm two done, which will be 350 modules or eight levels 700% growth between farm one and two, we will have over 350,000 plants growing in any given day harvesting over 80,000 plants in any given week. And which translates to 4,400,000 plants in a year in a footprint of land if you can just imagine the building not be there. And we just put and just for that land alone is a is 17,000 square feet, which is a little more than a third of an acre. Nowhere in the world can you grow 4,400,000 plants in a in a little more than a third of an acre not even in this Garden State of New Jersey where we are and that's partly because that's a small piece of land. And number two is because we can grow year round. So there's multiple crops. And we control everything which is why this is technology is called controlled environment agriculture. We control everythingRay Loewe  18:11  cool. Okay, now I have two more basic questions in here. One is okay, so you're growing all this stuff. Where's the market for it?Ajit George  18:20  Well, unfortunately, we had assumed that primary market would be restaurants from farm one in farm to we would expand to restaurants and grocery stores because obviously grocery stores buy produce every week from and typically places in California or Mexico or Arizona. So we thought we could if we sold them at the same price they got from those folks, they would have a reason to buy local food that's fresher. But of course, best laid plans go to go completely awry. We planted hundreds of thousands of seeds in February after the farm was set. Our first harvest was scheduled for March 16. As we were harvesting I Got notified that the governor of Delaware had declared a state of emergency and had closed all the restaurants that evening at eight o'clock. So we couldn't get to deliver one produce as we were harvesting. And so as a startup, I knew that if we closed the wait for COVID to be over, and at that point, we thought it'd be shorter two weeks or four weeks. We had no idea at this point how the COVID would affect us. I still felt that we probably wouldn't make it back because life would intervene startups pretty hard once you close to reopen. So in 24 hours, I reimagined a solution. We had crops that were perishable, and we designed that farm to table home delivery program, which for which we didn't have a delivery mechanism. We didn't have packaging. We didn't have a place to take orders, but we scramble in 24 hours. We had a lot of friends on I have a large following personally and on Second Chances Farm. So in the evening of the 17th, we posted this idea called farm to table Got for $99 and 95 cents we were delivered to home without a delivery fee, a package of six freshly grown producing Herbes and had no idea how we would get it to them. But we figured if somebody bought it, we would do it. People start thinking, gee, this is a good idea. And over the course of four weeks, we had over 250 people do it. So we sold everything that we produced. So we ended up finding a whole new marketplace that we had no intention of selling retail or going public. It saved us. But more importantly, what it did is gave us a pivoting story for We're known now nationally for having pivoted and stayed alive. Because it and the word pivot is not something was part of my vocabulary, but almost every single day, people said How did you pivot? And when I share this story, and what kept us alive, is that and what it did is gave confidence to potential investors who were who were planning to invest in March but said let's wait to see the world and by the time We survived through June and July, people said, Ah, I think maybe you are real. And we started to attract the capital that we needed to keep farm two. And now we are attracting national and national and sometimes even international attention. And we're hoping if everything goes well next year to have a farm in Philadelphia, and we are in getting inquiries from all over, but first we need to focus on our expanding our farm into farm two in Wilmington.Ray Loewe  21:25  Yeah. Now two more quick things, and we're almost out of time. But But the issue is, so you had a prison population that you offer jobs toAjit George  21:34  formerly incarcerated people.Ray Loewe  21:36  So So what's happening to these people, right, soAjit George  21:38  this so we hired the first 10 people in January 6, and the second group of roughly 15 people we hired on April 27. And I'm privileged to say that the next Monday, next Tuesday, September 8, we will have 20 new returning citizens join us When that all of that our hope is that because some people come in and don't work out for variety of reasons our hope is by February 28 2021, when we have second, that two farms fully operational, we hope to have 30 full time returning citizens work out of that group, then each of them will make $31,200 a year plus medical benefits.Ray Loewe  22:24  So they can eat they can take care of families andAjit George  22:27  and they are not on welfare and because that 31,200 was just the amount needed, that they couldn't be eligible for Medicaid. So my goal was to wean, the dependency on the state because I believe in individualism and capitalism.Ray Loewe  22:41  Cool. Okay, last comment. You were in the White House not too long.Ajit George  22:45  I was in the White House last Monday, Monday, August 24. I was we second chances farm got listed as an example one of the best practices in a report science and by Secretary Bennett. Carson from HUD to the President. And in this report, we were listed out of 8760 plus opportunity zones as best practices. And we got attention in the White House because of it. And I was invited to come to the White House to with to meet Secretary Carson and to meet with the executive director of the opportunity zones to share our story with three other communities in the United States out of 1700 communities about how second chances farm is making a difference.Ray Loewe  23:30  Okay, absolutely incredible story. And we're gonna have to have you back for a follow up and to hear more about what's going on. But this is why Ajit, you are one of the luckiest people in the world. There's no question about this. Anybody who can take a problem or series of problems like this and turn it into a working model and actually have product on the streets, deserves an awful lot of credit. And, you know, I appreciate the opportunity to have met you and to know you And to be a friend of yours, and I want to hear more, we're gonna have to do it on another day. BeforeKC Dempster  24:05  we go. I wanted to remind people that being one of the luckiest people in the world, it's not a one shot decision. You have to choose to do things every day that will keep you in the direction that you want to go. And we have ways of as through the luckiest guy in the world to help people to do that. And we have we have our website, www.theluckiest peopleintheworld.com where they can find out about all the ways that we can help so Ray?Ray Loewe  24:37  Oh, next week, we'll see and Ajit, thanks so much for being here.Ajit George  24:41  My pleasure. Thank you for listeningDiane Dayton  24:43  to changing the rules, a podcast designed to help you live your life the way you want, and give you what you need to make it happen. Join us in two weeks for our next exciting topics on changing the rules with KC Dempster and Ray Loewe the luckiest guy in the world.   

In this episode, return guest and powerhouse woman, Jodi Aman, speaks with us about anxiety. We tackle some tough topics, like why Generation Z seems to have more anxiety and how we can exacerbate the anxiety we are feeling. We also discuss how to de-personalize anxiety so as to escape its clutches and Jodi shares some super simple strategies that are going to help you face the helplessness that you feel and reclaim your agency.Support our show! If you'd like to make a donation in support of the podcast, go to http://bit.ly/beyondsurvivingpodcastdonation - all contributions will be applied towards funding scholarships, the running of donation based & free programs, & making sure that those reaching out for support get what they need.---Jodi Aman has been inspirationally speaking and counseling for over 20 years. Jodi shows Generation Z, their parents, and helpers how to feel worthy, empowered and in control. On her YouTube channel, Practical Miracles, she helps audiences all over the world get clarity, push past fear, and evolve their consciousness. Because Jodi clawed her way out of her own emotional turmoil, she gets it. Through her new book for Gen Z, "Anxiety I'm So Done with You", her TEDxWilmington talk, "Calm Anxious Kids," and her best selling book, "You 1, Anxiety 0", she is changing the way we understand this current mental health crisis.jodiaman.comIG @jodiamanloveYoutube: https://youtube.com/user/jodiamanPurchase "Anxiety I'm So Done with You" on AmazonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/beyond-surviving. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Kristin and Jodi as they talk about the mental health struggles that come from anxiety. Jodi podcasts on her own and co-hosts with one of our own - Matt Pappas of Beyond Your Past!As a family therapist for over 20 years, Jodi shows people how to create Practical Miracles even in the most difficult times. As an inspirational speaker, she helps Generation Z and their parents find their Diamond Confidence, teaching usable tools to push past fear, connect with their personal agency, and expand their consciousness. As an anxiety-survivor, she totally gets it. As a mom of teens, she double-dog gets it. Through her TEDxWilmington talk, “Calm Anxious Kids,” and her bestselling book, You 1, Anxiety 0, Jodi is changing the way we understand the current mental health crisis. Grab her newest book, Anxiety...I’m So Done With You: A Teen’s Guide to Ditching Toxic Stress and Rewiring Your Brain for Happiness.https://jodiaman.com/

In this episode we speak with Jodi Aman about unique mental health challenges of Generation Z. Inspirationally speaking and counseling for over 20 years, Jodi shows Generation Z, their parents, and helpers how to feel worthy, empowered and in control. On her YouTube channel, Practical Miracles, she helps audiences all over the world get clarity, push past fear, and evolve their consciousness. Because Jodi clawed her way out of her own emotional turmoil, she gets it. Through her TEDxWilmington talk, “Cam Anxious Kids,” and her best-selling book, You 1, Anxiety 0, she is changing the way we understand this current mental health crisis. Her new book, Anxiety...I'm So Done With You: A Teens' Guide To Ditching Toxic Stress and Rewiring Your Brain for Happiness, will be released on July 21st, 2020. Learning Points: -How Gen Z mental health differs from other generations -Tips for parenting Gen Z kids -Rethinking what is meaningful Social media: https://twitter.com/jodiaman https://www.facebook.com/JodiAmanLove/ https://www.instagram.com/jodiamanlove/ https://www.youtube.com/user/jodiaman

As a psychotherapist for over 20 years, Jodi shows people how to create prac- tical miracles even in the most difficult times. As an inspirational speaker, she teaches Generation Z, their parents, and helpers how to find their Diamond Confidence so they feel worthy, empowered and in control. In her online videos, she gives audiences all over the world usable tools to get clarity, push past fear, and develop their intuition. Because Jodi clawed her way out of her own emotional turmoil, she totally gets it. As a mom of teens, she double-dog gets it. Through her TEDxWilmington talk, “Calm Anxious Kids,” and her bestselling book, You 1, Anxiety 0, Jodi is changing the way we understand the current mental health crisis. She generates her own daily happiness through mindfulness, family time, and walking in the woods with her fur-baby, Winston. Find Jodi Aman at https://jodiaman.com/.Please visit my podcast website at https://therehab.com and my professional website at https://drleeds.com. Thank you!

Creating high-performing cultures with Chief People Officer, Jason Treu #022 Recorded prior to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, Nick Day sat down with best-selling author and Chief People Officer, Jason Treu - a culture and leadership expert who helps leaders, managers and HR professionals build high-performing cultures and teams with unbreakable connection, extreme scrappiness and the ability to have courageous conversations.Jason knows how to increase productivity by creating engaged and happy workforces and today he shares with us his blueprint process for creating high-performing cultures!Jason Treu is the best-selling author of “Social Wealth”, which has sold more than 45,000 copies. He believes the lack of employee engagement in the workplace is killing productivity, which is costing industries billions. For Jason, the solution is simple: Employee Connection. This is a subject he has talked about as a featured TedX speaker, where at TEDxWilmington 2017, he unveiled his breakthrough team building game, Cards Against Mundanity.He also hosts Executive Breakthroughs, a podcast that brings together game-changing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and experts to share their breakthroughs and breakdowns.In this “Creating high-performing cultures with Chief People Officer, Jason Treu” podcast episode, we discover: * How can companies create a high-performance culture like the companies we often see listed on things like "Forbes Best Companies to Work"? * What are the key concepts business leaders need to understand if they want to create a high-performing culture? * What actions can businesses take, regardless of size, that can help them expedite the process? * So tell me more about your game, Cards Against Mundanity! * What tips you can give leaders to help them to uncover potential “blind spots” or negative patterns that may be inhibiting success? * Why do leaders get stuck or feel restless if they don't take action? * Find out more about Jason's research where he discovers a connection between children who have suffered trauma and business inhibitors to success. * Social Wealth is a book which you have written which is a ‘how-to-guide' on building personal and professional relationships. It has sold more than 60,000 copies and has held #1 spot across four business and self-help categories! In the book, you discover what you believe is the biggest predictor for success – and its called “Social Wealth”. We find out more about this… * What to do if you have hit a plateau in your career * What are the 10 essential leadership skill sets that can help these business leaders to feel motivated again, increase resiliency and bounce back from rejection and setbacks? * Learn the three secrets to networking that the top super connectors to speed up the relationship-building process and get people to help you (Hint - Introverts can easily do this).To find out more about this “Creating high-performing cultures with Chief People Officer, Jason Treu” episode of the HR L&D Podcast is highlighted below:

Chief People Officer, Jason Treu is an executive coach who works with HR leaders, managers and executives to help them build high-performing cultures and teams with unbreakable connections.  Jason achieves this by promoting courageous conversations that maximise leadership potential and performance.  Jason also helps leaders to build and execute their career blueprint. He's the best-selling author of Social Wealth, a how-to-guide on building extraordinary business relationships; he was a featured speaker at TEDxWilmington 2017.

As a Family Therapist for over 20 years, Jodi shows people how to create Practical Miracles even in the most difficult times. As an inspirational speaker, she helps Generation Z and their parents find their Diamond Confidence, teaching usable tools to push past fear, connect with their personal agency and expand their consciousness. As an anxiety-survivor, she totally gets it. As a mom of teens, she double-dog gets it. Through her TEDxWilmington talk, “Calm Anxious Kids,” and her bestselling book, You 1, Anxiety 0, Jodi is changing the way we understand the current mental health crisis. Look for her newest book, Anxiety...I’m So Done With You: A Teen’s Guide to Ditching Toxic Stress and Rewiring Your Brain for Happiness, coming out in July 2020. Questions: What are some of the most important things for emotional wellness, especially now as we are physically distancing? How can we cope with anxiety and stress during COVID-19, especially the moms who are listening right now who might be experiencing even more anxiety and stress? What can we do to release fear, increase confidence, and find purpose during times of uncertainty? Let’s chat more about your upcoming book, “Anxiety...I’m So Done With You: A Teen’s Guide to Ditching Toxic Stress and Rewiring Your Brain for Happiness”. Please show Jodi your love and support! Her book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0998561304/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jodiaman-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0998561304&linkId=53059e4c9d2b398d64b558e5f03fbc15 Her website: https://jodiaman.com/about/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jodiaman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JodiAmanLove/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jodiaman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodiaman/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/foundfamily/message

Building a cohesive team is hard. Period. Yet it's also the core of a high performing team. Unfortunately traditional team building activities, while fun, can cost a lot of time and money. And they don’t always produce the promised benefits. Plus, if you’re a remote team (now or under normal circumstances) team building is even more challenging. But what if you could spend just an hour or two, even over Zoom, and transform the relationships between your team members? Jason Treu is a Chief People Officer and employee engagement expert. He spent 15+ years in leadership positions working with Steve Jobs, Reed Hastings (CEO at Netflix), and Mark Cuban. He’s the best-selling author of Social Wealth, that’s sold more than 60,000 copies. His 2017 TEDxWilmington talk focused on “How to Get CoWorkers to Like Each Other.” His team building game Cards Against Mundanity is being used by more than 20000+ employees. Jason and I talk about how to quickly build deep, authentic relationships, How to develop trust through meaningful conversations, and how teams and organizations benefit when people actually know and care about each other. And, the amazing thing is you don’t need to be together in person to do it! Read the related blog article: The Easiest Way To Create Psychological Safety For Your Team Join the Modern Manager community (www.themodernmanager.co/join) to access dozens of guest bonuses, episode guides and a community of supportive managers in our private Slack team.  Members get a free 30 min coaching session where Jason can help you strategize and plan for how to use the game and build relationships with your team. If you work for a nonprofit or government agency, email me at mamie@mamieks.com for 20% off any membership level. Subscribe to my newsletter to get episodes, articles and free mini-guides delivered to your inbox.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Despite spending significant time with our colleagues, we actually know very little about each other. When you don’t like someone, you don’t trust them. That leads to creating false negative narratives about their behavior which further distances us from them. The biggest factor in whether a team is high performing or not is the strength of the relationships and cohesiveness of the team. To develop deeper bonds among team members, you need to spend time getting to know them through meaningful conversation. Studies have shown that asking deeply personal questions instantly strengthens relationships and allows people to find common ground through shared experience. This opens the door to repairing previously strained relationships. Include questions such as: “What was the most important lesson you've learned in the last year?” and “If you were to thank one person for helping you become the person you are, who would that be, and why?” 

Building a cohesive team is hard. Period. Yet it's also the core of a high performing team. Unfortunately traditional team building activities, while fun, can cost a lot of time and money. And they don’t always produce the promised benefits. Plus, if you’re a remote team (now or under normal circumstances) team building is even more challenging. But what if you could spend just an hour or two, even over Zoom, and transform the relationships between your team members? Jason Treu is a Chief People Officer and employee engagement expert. He spent 15+ years in leadership positions working with Steve Jobs, Reed Hastings (CEO at Netflix), and Mark Cuban. He’s the best-selling author of Social Wealth, that’s sold more than 60,000 copies. His 2017 TEDxWilmington talk focused on “How to Get CoWorkers to Like Each Other.” His team building game Cards Against Mundanity is being used by more than 20000+ employees. Jason and I talk about how to quickly build deep, authentic relationships, How to develop trust through meaningful conversations, and how teams and organizations benefit when people actually know and care about each other. And, the amazing thing is you don’t need to be together in person to do it! Read the related blog article: The Easiest Way To Create Psychological Safety For Your Team Join the Modern Manager community (www.themodernmanager.co/join) to access dozens of guest bonuses, episode guides and a community of supportive managers in our private Slack team.  Members get a free 30 min coaching session where Jason can help you strategize and plan for how to use the game and build relationships with your team. If you work for a nonprofit or government agency, email me at mamie@mamieks.com for 20% off any membership level. Subscribe to my newsletter to get episodes, articles and free mini-guides delivered to your inbox.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Despite spending significant time with our colleagues, we actually know very little about each other. When you don’t like someone, you don’t trust them. That leads to creating false negative narratives about their behavior which further distances us from them. The biggest factor in whether a team is high performing or not is the strength of the relationships and cohesiveness of the team. To develop deeper bonds among team members, you need to spend time getting to know them through meaningful conversation. Studies have shown that asking deeply personal questions instantly strengthens relationships and allows people to find common ground through shared experience. This opens the door to repairing previously strained relationships. Include questions such as: “What was the most important lesson you've learned in the last year?” and “If you were to thank one person for helping you become the person you are, who would that be, and why?”  Talk to your team about why these conversations are important and how opening up about ourselves will benefit us as individuals and as a team. Role model the desired behavior by being the first to share. Be honest and vulnerable. Consider making “work with me” manuals that document each person’s preferred work style. Include pet peeves, optimal communication methods, etc. Whenever a new team member joins, hold another group conversation with the deep questions. Then encourage them to create their own “work with me” guide and review those of their colleagues.  KEEP UP WITH JASON LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jasontreu/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasontreu  Facebook: https://facebook.com/jasontreuexecutivecoaching  YouTube: https://youtube.com/jasontreucoaching  RESOURCES Remote Insensitivity game: http://playingcards.io/game/remote-insensitivity Free Download of Cards Against Mundanity: http://cardsagainstmundanity.com/ Email mamie@mamieks.com to learn more about my Personal Instruction Manual program mamie@mamieks.com

Jason Treu is interviewed by Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC and discusses the following:  How do you develop great teams remotely? How do you show your team you care? What does research say about developing extreme trust within a virtual team? What exercises do you recommend to develop trust in a team? When working at home, how do you protect your family life when working in confinement at home? Who is Jason Treu? Jason Treu (pronounced Troy) is an executive coach who works with executives, entrepreneurs and rising stars to maximize their leadership potential and performance. He also helps them build and execute their career blueprint. He's the best-selling author of Social Wealth, a how-to-guide on building extraordinary business relationships, which has sold more than 45,000 copies. He was a featured speaker at TEDxWilmington 2017, where he debuted his breakthrough team building game Cards Against Mundanity. Finally, he hosts the podcast show, Executive Breakthroughs, bringing game-changing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and experts that share their breakthroughs and breakdowns.

Jason Treu (Troy) is a coach who works with executives, entrepreneurs and what he calls “rising stars” to maximize their leadership potential and performance. He's also the best-selling author of Social Wealth, a how-to-guide on building extraordinary business relationships. Jason's TEDxWilmington presentation “How to Get Coworkers to Like Each Other” has inspired business growth, which he brings to Wayfinding Growth.LINKS: Jason's TEDx TalkJason's websiteFacebookCards Against MundanityExecutive Breakthroughs Podcast 

Jason Treu is a leadership and team building coach. He spent 15+ years working in marketing leadership positions in Silicon Valley working with influential leaders such as Steve Jobs, Reed Hastings and Mark Cuban. Jason is the best-selling author of Social Wealth, a how-to-guide on building extraordinary business relationships, that's sold more than 60,000 copies. He was also a featured speaker at 2017 TEDxWilmington for his talk on, “How to Get CoWorkers to Like Each Other.” His breakthrough employee engagement and team building game Cards Against Mundanity has been played by more than 20,000+ employees. It skyrockets trust in minutes to increase performance and maximize teamwork. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices)

Today in the hot seat I am chatting with Jason Treu. Jason is a sales coach whose favorite things include champagne, barbecue, and helping executives maximize their leadership potential by strengthening their interpersonal skills. He was a featured speaker at TEDxWilmington in August 2017, leading a discussion on how to get your coworkers to like each other. We dive deep into the importance of communication in the work place and how that stifles personal and business growth, how this then leads to toxic culture, poor performing employees and ultimately the downfall of many businesses. A truly fascinating discussion on interpersonal skills and relationships. So what are you wait for? Be Bold, Be Brave and Go Give Life a Crack!!

On this episode I am joined by Confidence Coach, Taria Pritchett. We discuss what it means to find your fierce and Taria also shares some tips on how to unleash your fierce. Taria Pritchett is an educator, transformational speaker, award nominated author, and Confidence Coach for Women. Often called the millennial empowerment powerhouse, Taria is the founder of Unleash Your FIERCE, a women’s empowerment organization that offers coaching, challenges, and programs. She is an University of Delaware graduate on a mission to empower teenage girls and women worldwide with the tools necessary to heal, evolve, and grow so that they can manifest the life, love, and business they desire. Selected by students as Senior Teacher of the Year in 2018, and noted as one of Delaware’s Top 40 under 40 in 2014 and recently featured in Huffington Post, Delaware Online, TEDx Wilmington, and Sheen Magazine; she is also the author of Born FIERCE: How to Unleash the Confident Woman Within. Social Media: Facbook: www.facebook.com/unleashfierceInstagram: www.instagram.com/unleashfierceYouTube: bit.ly/fiercetvDon't forget to leave a review and share how much you loved this episode.Connect with mewww.tandeesalter.comFacebook @tandeesalterInstagram @tandeesalterJoin Success igniters at bit.ly/successignitersgroup

  Jason Treu coaches executives, managers and their teams to maximize their leadership potential and operate at peak performance. He's the best-selling author of Social Wealth, a how-to-guide on, building extraordinary business relationships, which has sold more than 45,000 copies. In this episode, Jason reveals his tips on how to become an extraordinary leader. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode:   What is self awareness and how it affects leadership How to build trust and create psychological safety Getting the most of your relationships through feedback How to improve team performance and employee engagement   You can listen to this episode on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you get your favorite podcast!   About the Guest: Jason Treu is a leadership, culture change, employee engagement, team building, and motivational keynote speaker. He provides coaching, speaking & workshops to develop great leaders and maximize employee engagement.   He had helped thousands of people achieving their most ambitious goals by becoming more self-aware, resilient, creative and confident. He advised leading organizations such as Google, Amazon, Southwest Airlines, Microsoft, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CareHere, E&Y, Worldwide Express, Gillette, Oracle & SMBs on how to improve leadership.   He was a featured speaker at TEDxWilmington 2017, where he debuted his breakthrough team building game “Cards Against Mundanity” Get ‘Cards against Mundanity’ free game to build trust and team engagement: http://www.cardsagainstmundanity.com/   Website:Jasontreu.com Listen to more episodes of the Outside Sales Talk here and watch the video here!  

Can an executive coach propel you and your business?  In this episode, we talk with Jason Treu(Executive Coach & Founder Of JasonTreu.com) about that and so much more.   Jason takes us down memory lane as he shares working with Mark Cuban, Steve Jobs, and Reed Hastings. He even shares what he learned working with Blockbuster in the last days. Later, he shares what he learned from giving his Ted Talk and an interesting take on whether he would do it again or not. Jason goes on to share how he gets business as an executive coach. After the break, Jason shares with us how he came up with his very popular game Card Against Mundanity and some of the success stories that he has witnessed. Next, Jason shares with us the three big things readers will get from his book. Later he shares with us why he started running marathons. Lastly, Jason with us shares his superpower.  Biography Jason Treu is an executive coach who works with executives, entrepreneurs and rising stars to maximize their leadership potential and performance. He also helps them build and execute their career blueprint. He's the best-selling author of Social Wealth, a how-to-guide on building extraordinary business relationships, which has sold more than 45,000 copies. He was a featured speaker at TEDxWilmington 2017, where he debuted his breakthrough team building game Cards Against Mundanity. Finally, he hosts the podcast show, Executive Breakthroughs, bringing game-changing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and experts that share their breakthroughs and breakdowns.   Do you want Jason's Card Against Mundanity for your team? It's Free!  Watch Jason's Ted Talk. Follow Jason on Facebook and subscribe to his YouTube Page. Check out Jason's Podcast, The Executive Breakthroughs Podcast on iTunes or Android. Also signup for Jason's podcast starter kit.  Purchase Jason's book Social Wealth: How to Build Extraordinary Relationships By Transforming the Way We Live, Love, Lead and Network. Read Jason's Blog   Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want exclusive content from The Startup Life Podcast? Sign up to be a patron on The Binge Podcast Network Patreon Page and Select The Startup Life All-Access Tier.  Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Check out other great podcasts from The Binge Podcast Network.   Music Credits **Show Theme** Music: Behind Closed Doors - Otis McDonald https://youtu.be/Jj_vksmXOM8 **Break Theme** Cielo - Huma-Huma https://youtu.be/tPslRbUAWJQ **Key Point Theme** Light Thought var 3 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/0Fi9jmBSfKE   **Other Music Used In This Episode** Flying High by FREDJI https://soundcloud.com/fredjimusic  https://www.facebook.com/fredjimusic/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/RYgKd-6_Fc4   Bright Future - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/j-eUXXW95Rg   Reverie by Nomyn https://soundcloud.com/nomyn Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported  — CC BY 3.0  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/LRNX-lgE8mo   JPB - High [NCS Release] https://youtu.be/Tv6WImqSuxA https://soundcloud.com/jpb https://www.facebook.com/jayprodbeatz https://twitter.com/gtaanis Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/R8ZRCXy5vhA   Almost Original (Instrumental) by Joakim Karud http://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/r20_9c0fzGk   We Are One by Vexento https://www.youtube.com/user/Vexento https://soundcloud.com/vexento Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Ssvu2yncgWU   Rock Angel by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/K8eRXvLL7Wo   Cosmic Storm by A Himitsu https://soundcloud.com/a-himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/U4wXUdhNxZk Long way to go by Miguel Johnson - Composer https://soundcloud.com/migueljohnsonm... Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/28W26QfiESs    

Suzanne Eder is an award-winning writer, healer, transformational teacher and guide, helping people create lives they truly love through the Alchemy of Self Love. She is a graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing’s 4-year program in energy healing. Suzanne was a featured speaker at the 2015 TEDxWilmington conference and her popular talk is available on YouTube. She also writes a monthly column for Living.Well Magazine on topics related to personal transformation. She lives what she teaches and has been referred to by best-selling author Tama Kieves as “the real deal.”

Suzanne Eder is an award-winning writer, healer, transformational teacher and guide, helping people create lives they truly love through the Alchemy of Self Love. She is a graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing’s 4-year program in energy healing. Suzanne was a featured speaker at the 2015 TEDxWilmington conference and her popular talk is available on YouTube. She also writes a monthly column for Living.Well Magazine on topics related to personal transformation. She lives what she teaches and has been referred to by best-selling author Tama Kieves as “the real deal.”

Karen Rands continues with her Compassionate Capitalist show (previously recorded from 2017) with her special guest, Jason Treu, discussing how businesses grow their revenue and increase their bottom line profitability by creating an engaging psychologically safe work environments. Jason Treu (Troy) is an executive coach who works with corporate executives, rising stars and entrepreneurs to help them maximize their leadership potential, performance and build and execute their career blueprint (which can including starting their own business). He's the best-selling author of Social Wealth, a how-to-guide on building extraordinary business relationships. Further, Jason was a featured speaker at TEDxWilmington 2017, where he debuted his breakthrough team building game Cards Against Mundanity. That will help improve team performance, communication and collaboration in as little as 45 minutes. Karen and Jason talk about the impact of developing strong relationships for the your health & wealth & well being. They dig in to why successful businesses like Google are committed to creating corporate environments that are engaging for their employees. Businesses and Executives committed increasing their social wealth and positive relationships between employees become more productive and that means more revenue and more profit. Listen and Learn why understanding how your social wealth can increase your personal wealth. Learn more about Jason @  http://www.jasontreu.com. You can get Jason’s  #1 team building game, @cardsagainstmundanity.com, for free that he debuted at TEDxWilmington 2017 To learn more about Karen go to :  http://karenrands.co and get your copy of her best selling book @:  http://bit.ly/AngelInsideSecrets   

Karen Rands continues with her Compassionate Capitalist show (previously recorded from 2017) with her special guest, Jason Treu, discussing how businesses grow their revenue and increase their bottom line profitability by creating an engaging psychologically safe work environments. Jason Treu (Troy) is an executive coach who works with corporate executives, rising stars and entrepreneurs to help them maximize their leadership potential, performance and build and execute their career blueprint (which can including starting their own business). He's the best-selling author of Social Wealth, a how-to-guide on building extraordinary business relationships. Further, Jason was a featured speaker at TEDxWilmington 2017, where he debuted his breakthrough team building game Cards Against Mundanity. That will help improve team performance, communication and collaboration in as little as 45 minutes. Karen and Jason talk about the impact of developing strong relationships for the your health & wealth & well being. They dig in to why successful businesses like Google are committed to creating corporate environments that are engaging for their employees. Businesses and Executives committed increasing their social wealth and positive relationships between employees become more productive and that means more revenue and more profit. Listen and Learn why understanding how your social wealth can increase your personal wealth. Learn more about Jason @  http://www.jasontreu.com. You can get Jason’s  #1 team building game, @cardsagainstmundanity.com, for free that he debuted at TEDxWilmington 2017 To learn more about Karen go to :  http://karenrands.co and get your copy of her best selling book @:  http://bit.ly/AngelInsideSecrets   

I've been on a LOT of teams.  I've been on big teams, small teams, teams that have done very little and teams that have done a lot.  The best teams were the ones where high performance and innovation weren't a fluke, they were the norm.  Thinking back...I've always wondered what it was that made the difference between the "meh" teams and the ones that fueled my fire.  Well, this week that question gets answered for me by my guest, Jason Treu.  He's an executive coach and speaker who's worked with some of the biggest names in business and has done the research on what the "secret sauce" is for a team that performs at its best and innovates continuously. Jason blew me away in this interview with his insight and ability to give strategies that can be employed immediately.  I know you'll come away with the same feeling.  CHEERS! More on Jason... Jason Treu (Troy) is an executive coach who helps executives, managers, and teams to maximize their leadership potential and performance, along with building and executing their career blueprint. Jason also has “in the trenches experience” helping build a billion-dollar company and working with many Fortune 100 companies. He spent 15+ years working in marketing leadership positions in Silicon Valley working with influential leaders like Steve Jobs (Apple & Pixar), Reed Hastings (CEO at Netflix), Mark Cuban, Mark Hurd (CEO at HP), Paul Wahl (President of SAP), and many others. Through his coaching, his clients have also met industry influencers such as Tim Cook, Bill Gates, Richard Branson, Peter Diamandis, Chris Anderson, high-profile VCs, and many others. He’s also helped his clients create more than $1 billion dollars in wealth over the past three years and secure seats on influential boards such as TEDx and xPrize. Jason is the best-selling author of Social Wealth, a how-to-guide on building extraordinary business relationships, that’s sold more than 50,000 copies and has more than 130+ five-star reviews. He was a featured speaker at 2017 TEDxWilmington for his talk on, “How to Get CoWorkers to Like Each Other.” He has his law degree and master’s in communications from Syracuse University. He’s also been on more than 500+ media appearances on TV, radio, podcasts, online/print media on major outlets such as CNBC, Wall Street Journal, ABC, CBS, CW, FOX News Radio and many others. Connect with him on his website and DOWNLOAD Cards Against Mundantity on his website: https://jasontreu.com/

Ajit George is the organizer of TEDxWilmington, located in Delaware. He is a bundle of energy, as evidenced by the fact his tribe produces 12 events a year, with 172 speakers and 164 talks. It takes an incredible amount of organization to manage the sheer volume of speakers and attendees. They've had 7.4M views of their talks since they starting producing their event in 2011. I learned so much from this conversation, as will you. Ajit talks at length about how they plan their event and salons, find speakers and manages a team of 70 volunteers. One tip is they have their speakers write a blog post at the beginning and middle of their journey to the red circle and one at the end. I took this to heart with my journey to TEDxFargo and kept a journal as a result of this tip. Another significant aspect of their organization is they will fund any member of the tribe (as he calls them) to attend another TEDx event. This includes attending TEDSummit or TEDfest. He sent two members of the tribe to TEDfest this year, which gave me a chance to meet them in person. He believes this exposure will help broaden their experience. They pay the registration fee and 50% of the travel. Wow. He makes it a point to visit every TEDx event in Delaware and provides support in mentoring, and even lends their letters to the events that can't afford them. He also welcomes referrals of speakers from other TEDx events around the country. We spoke about how they've been able to find such a volume of speakers for being in such a small city, within a small state. He attributes this to three things: - They are halfway between Washington, DC and New York City. It's only a 90-minute train ride. They are close to the airport and positioned centrally in the mid-Atlantic region - Delaware is what's called a corporate state. This means thousands of companies across the US are incorporated in the State of Delaware and have headquarters there. This gives them access to sponsors and partners. He believes that his contacts over 64 years of life have helped him develop and fantastic network. - His alumni speakers recommend new speakers. They have an unbelievable pool of available talent as a result. They have a Speaker Ambassador as well, to focus 100% on them. He believes these alumni are their greatest resource. Ajit says that his venue selection is specific in that they look for small, intimate spaces and keeps the event small on purpose. He says he likes to keep it a ratio of 10-12 attendees per speaker. This episode will inspire you. Please feel free to share it.

Play the Ultimate Team Building Game Download Cards Against Mundanity that I debuted at TEDxWilmington. Increases team performance and innovation in 45 minutes. For example, sales teams are seeing double-digit revenue increases. Companies such as E&Y, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, PRSA, and Oracle, along with 5,000+ people have played it (and it is free). It’s being used in company-wide meetings, executive team off-sites, board meetings, team planning sessions, mergers, sales meetings and more. jasontreu.com/one-hour-session-f…gest-breakthrough/ Social Wealth #1 business bestseller to master your business relationships 50,000+ copies sold, 130+ five star reviews on Amazon, and #1 in four business and self-help categories. Readers have generated more than one billion dollars in wealth and sales from the strategies and tactics in this book. They’ve met influencers like Mark Cuban, Richard Branson, Bill Gates, Tim Cook, Chris Anderson (TED founder), and more than 10 Fortune 50 CEOs. Get the book here: amzn.to/2NSkKbf If you are an executive, business leader or manager, you probably want to improve your leadership development and management effectiveness to build a high performing and innovative team, and increase your KPIs. Here is the HUGE problem: Only 10% -15% of leaders are self-aware, but 95% think they are. 80% + of managers overestimate their abilities compared to others. It only gets worse the higher up you go. This results in 99% of teams underperforming. Your self-awareness challenge is a career killer. Everyone eventually hits their ceiling and plateaus. Few people do anything about it. Have you made significant progress in the past year? If not, you've hit the plateau. Most people stay there for years or decades. Here's the massive upside. You need a couple small changes to get exponential growth. You'll be operating in your area of enius. The fear, overwhelm and stress will disappear. You'll rocket past everyone to the top. jasontreu.com twitter.com/jasontreu www.linkedin.com/in/jasontreu

We hear a lot about grit and determination these days when it comes to getting ahead, but what about other factors that play a role in success? Today's MVP Jason Treu is full of ideas. His energy is infectious and you will love what he has to say about curiosity as a tool for getting ahead in your business or career. We had a terrific conversation and you won't want to miss the super cool game he gives away for free (details at the end of the show). Enjoy!   Player stats on Jason Treu (in his own words): The Professional Side"I was a featured speaker at TEDxWilmington for my talk, How to Get CoWorkers to Like Each Other. I've been a guest expert on more than 500+ podcasts, radio, and TV shows in the past year I've studied and learned hands-on from the top experts in the world such as Tony Robbins, Marie Forleo, Mastin Kipp, and Brene Brown, and at leading institutions such as Harvard, University of California Berkeley and Ken Blanchard Companies I have helped clients generate over a billion dollars in personal wealth over the past five years." (we talk about this in more detail on the show)   The Personal Side "I live in Dallas, Texas (and have lived in NY, Los Angeles, San Francisco and spent one year in London, NYC, and Boston). I have a curious and energetic 15-year-old Jack Russell Terrier. I'm very active with charity events, cultural organizations such as Dallas Museum of Art…huge sports fan — knock the Cowboys or Mavericks and you'll have me to deal with…and love to meet new people. I'm also running three marathons that are coming up, Chicago, Philadelphia and Phoenix (and the Dallas half-marathon). And fine, if you're dying to know: I love champagne and barbecue. Separately."   ----------------------------------------------------- Could your executive writing skills use a boost? I'm currently offering new client consultations (free) on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11 am and 1 pm Pacific. Click here to learn more!

Jason Treu is an executive coach who works with executives, entrepreneurs and rising stars to maximize their leadership potential and performance. He also helps them build and execute their career blueprint. He's the best-selling author of Social Wealth, a how-to-guide on building extraordinary business relationships, which has sold more than 45,000 copies. He was a featured speaker at TEDxWilmington 2017, where he debuted his breakthrough team building game Cards Against Mundanity. Finally, he hosts the podcast show, Executive Breakthroughs, bringing game-changing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and experts that share their breakthroughs and breakdowns.

Jason is an executive coach focusing on maximizing your leadership potential and performance. His inside­ out process helps identify and dissolve your hidden blind spots so you can make rapid behavioral changes. He's the best selling author of Social Wealth, how­ to­guide on building extraordinary business relationships. He's a featured speaker at TEDxWilmington 2017, where he shares a game­changing team building game he created. Finally, he hosts the podcast show, Executive Breakthroughs, bringing the game changing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and experts that share their breakthroughs and breakdowns. https://jasontreu.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Treu graduated with a law degree and Masters in Communications from Syracuse University and spent seven years in Silicon Valley working with transformational leaders such as Steve Jobs (Apple/Pixar), Mark Cuban, Mark Hurd (CEO/HP), Reed Hastings (CEO/Netflix), Paul Wahl (President/SAP) and many others. He has helped clients meet top influencers such as Richard Branson, Bill Gates, Tim Cook, Peter Diamandis, and Chris Anderson. His bestselling book, Social Wealth, has sold over 50,000 copies. A featured speaker at TEDx Wilmington for his talk, “How to Get Co-Workers To Like Each Other”, Jason has been a guest expert on 500+ podcasts, radio, and TV shows in the past year, and has helped clients generate over a billion dollars in personal wealth over the past five years. In today's conversation, we explore the key qualities present in every top performing team, which are noticeably absent in other teams and organizations. Why do some co-workers get along well and others don't, and what does this have to do with overall team engagement and performance? Jason pulls back the curtain and gives us the straight truth and backs it up with statistical evidence. We also discuss the simple solution that Jason has developed – a team building game that any organization can implement. In fact, he's giving it away for free! (see download link below under ‘Receive Your Free Gift'). As an executive coach and team building expert, you can also hire Jason to facilitate this game in your organization. Contact details are available below.   Key Takeaways 75% of the reason people leave are managers, and every employee you lose costs the company 100-300% to replace them. The #1 element to building a top performing team is psychological safety. Top performing teams care about each other and do what you would do with someone you care about in your personal life. The magic is the emotional connection – asking real questions. It's hard to hate people up close. Improve communication without attempting to teach skills. We communicate and collaborate better with people we like and care about, rather than people we are neutral about or dislike. The 4 pillars of trust are sincerity, reliability, competency and caring. Vulnerability leads to trust, rather than the other way around.  The key for new employees is to get to know as many people as soon as possible on a deep personal level. Receive Your Free Gift Team Building Game: www.CardsAgainstMundanity.com Additional Resources Book – Social Wealth Executive Breakthroughs Podcast Connect With Jason Treu http://www.jasontreu.com

Play the Ultimate Team Building Game Download Cards Against Mundanity that I debuted at TEDxWilmington. Increases team performance and innovation in 45 minutes. For example, sales teams are seeing double-digit revenue increases. Companies such as E&Y, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, PRSA, and Oracle, along with 5,000+ people have played it (and it is free). It’s being used in company-wide meetings, executive team off-sites, board meetings, team planning sessions, mergers, sales meetings and more. https://jasontreu.com/one-hour-session-for-your-biggest-breakthrough/ SOCIAL WEALTH #1 business bestseller to master your business relationships 50,000+ copies sold, 130+ five star reviews on Amazon, and #1 in four business and self-help categories Readers have generated more than one billion dollars in wealth and sales from the strategies and tactics in this book. They’ve met influencers like Mark Cuban, Richard Branson, Bill Gates, Tim Cook, Chris Anderson (TED founder), and more than 10 Fortune 50 CEOs. Get the book here: https://amzn.to/2NSkKbf If you are an executive, business leader or manager, you probably want to improve your leadership development and management effectiveness to build a high performing and innovative team, and increase your KPIs. Here is the HUGE problem: Only 10% -15% of leaders are self-aware, but 95% think they are. 80% + of managers overestimate their abilities compared to others. It only gets worse the higher up you go. This results in 99% of teams underperforming. Your self-awareness challenge is a career killer. Everyone eventually hits their ceiling and plateaus. Few people do anything about it. Have you made significant progress in the past year? If not, you've hit the plateau. Most people stay there for years or decades. Here's the massive upside. You need a couple small changes to get exponential growth. You'll be operating in your area of ​​genius. The fear, overwhelm and stress will disappear. You'll rocket past everyone to the top. https://jasontreu.com https://twitter.com/jasontreu https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasontreu

Jason Treu is an executive coach who works with executives, managers, and their teams (along with startups) to maximize their leadership potential and performance, and build and execute their career blueprint. He's the best-selling author of Social Wealth, a how-to-guide on building extraordinary business relationships. He was a featured speaker at TEDxWilmington 2017, where he debuted his breakthrough team building game Cards Against Mundanity. Finally, he is the host of the Executive Breakthroughs podcast which brings game-changing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and experts that share their breakthroughs and breakdowns.   OFFICIAL WEBSITE http://www.jasontreu.com/ BOOK: SOCIAL WEALTH http://www.jasontreu.com/book/ AMAZON https://www.amazon.com/Jason-Treu/e/B00HRMJ2B2 LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasontreu FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/jasontreu

We all have them... blind spots. No matter how hard you try they will always be there. So it's important for leaders to develop the skills to not only identify their own blind spots but their team's blind spots as well. This is where this episode's guest comes into play.  Jason Treu (Troy) is an executive coach who works with executives, entrepreneurs and rising stars to maximize their leadership potential and performance. He also helps them build and execute their career blueprint. He's the best-selling author of Social Wealth, a how-to-guide on building extraordinary business relationships, which has sold more than 45,000 copies. He was a featured speaker at TEDxWilmington 2017, where he debuted his breakthrough team building game Cards Against Mundanity. Finally, he hosts the podcast show, Executive Breakthroughs, bringing game-changing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and experts that share their breakthroughs and breakdowns. Topics Covered His background and how he got into executive coachingHow leaders can identify blind spots within their mindset and replace them with proper habitsWhy understanding a leader’s childhood is so important in identifying blind spots.How identifying blind spots helps to build teamsHow a leader can take all the information of knowing their blind spots, pattern recognition, building teams and turn it all into effective habits and routines. Guest Resources If you’re interested in learning more about Jason or working with him, then check out his resources: Jason’s WebsiteSocial Wealth BookThe Cards Against MundanityTEDx talk Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - If you are ready to stop complaining and start achieving those goals which you have been trying to achieve for some time now. Then stop chasing your dreams and start achieving them through my very own POWER Goals program. Learn about picking the right goals, figuring out how to achieve them, getting on track with achieving them and most importantly how to get back on track when you fail... because you will. Learn more here! Moving Forward Leadership Resources - Check out the Moving Forward Leadership Resources section where I list every single resource mentioned on the show. As well, there are books which I have read written or read personally and finally various types of services which I use and recommend. The 9 Foundations of Leadership – I’ve written this ebook for you all to get a base of your leadership skills. With this book, you will be able to begin to form your leadership style. For a small fee, you can get your journey started and get ahead of your peers! Just follow the link in the title, and your copy awaits you! Facebook Page – Check out updates from Moving Forward Leadership, as well when links and videos. Facebook Group – Come and let’s discuss leadership. I will swing by and answer any questions you have as well as provide advice and guidance for your situations. Twitter – Definitely subscribe here to find out when new episodes go live, or if I have a random idea to share with the world. Monthly Newsletter – Sign up for my newsletter and see what is happening in the background with me, read the most interesting articles in leadership, as well as get inside information from time-to-time on what I have upcoming! Email – Don’t hesitate to reach out to me with ideas, suggestions, comments or questions. I truly love hearing from you all! Where to Subscribe to Moving Forward Leadership Love the Moving Forward Leadership Podcast? Then subscribe to your favourite device and app! As well, please leave me a review! These reviews mean more to me than you could ever imagine.

Jason Treu (Troy) is an executive coach who works with executives, managers, and their teams (along with startups) to maximize their leadership potential and performance, and build and execute their career blueprint. He's the best-selling author of Social Wealth, a how-to-guide on building extraordinary business relationships. He was a featured speaker at TEDxWilmington 2017, where he debuted his breakthrough team building game Cards Against Mundanity. Finally, he is the host of the Executive Breakthroughs podcast which brings game-changing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and experts that share their breakthroughs and breakdowns.

Ajit Mathew George is the Organizer & Executive Producer for TEDx Wilmington. In this episode he discusses why and when to share your one, great idea through a TEDx Talk; elements of a sucessful TEDx talk; how to apply and what a TEDx talk can do to shape your personal brand. He has organized 29 different TEDxWilmington events between 2012 and February 9, 2018 showcasing 397 speakers from all around the world who gave 375 TEDx talks. These talks have collectively had 7,449,846 views on the TEDxYouTube Channel.

Today's featured guest is Jason Treu The topic is ENGAGEMENT. Let the show begin. Guest Bio Jason Treu (Troy) is an executive coach who works with corporate executives and seven figure entrepreneurs to help them maximize their leadership potential, performance and build and execute their career blueprint. He's the best-selling author of Social Wealth, a how-to-guide on building extraordinary business relationships. He was a featured speaker at TEDxWilmington 2017, where he debuted his breakthrough team building game, Cards Against Mundanity. Finally, he is the host of the Executive Breakthroughs podcast which brings game-changing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and experts that share their breakthroughs and breakdowns.

Why is it that when it costs US $550 Billion a year in lost productivity haven’t we found a workable solution for disengagement?How can we break through to see our own blind spots, crush the mundane and re-engage at an even higher level? Well stay tuned because we are about to find out! Our guest on this episode is Jason Treu ( pronounced Troy)Jason Treu (Troy) is an executive coach who works with corporate executives and seven figure entrepreneurs to help them maximize their leadership potential, performance, build and execute their career blueprint. He's the best-selling author of Social Wealth, a how-to-guide on building extraordinary business relationships. He was a featured speaker at TEDx Wilmington 2017, where he debuted his breakthrough team building game Cards Against Mundanity. Finally, he is the host of the Executive Breakthroughs podcast which brings game-changing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and experts that share their breakthroughs and breakdowns.More about Jason Treu: http://www.jasontreu.comTo find out more about hiring the host Dov Baron http://fullmontyleadership.com/consulting or http://fullmontyleadership.com/speaking See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you don't like your current story, it's not to late to change your future story. Jason Treu tells us how we can create a blueprint for our future.In today's episode we discuss creating a career blueprint, realizing your potential, removing your blindspots, the highs and low of entrepreneurship, finding happiness and fulfillment, purpose, the social aspects of business, drive versus motivation, and much more.Jason Treu (Troy) is an executive coach who works with corporate executives, rising stars and entrepreneurs to help them maximize their leadership potential, performance and build and execute their career blueprint (which can including starting their own business). He's the best-selling author of Social Wealth, a how-to-guide on building extraordinary business relationships. He was a featured speaker at TEDxWilmington 2017, where he debuted his breakthrough team building game Cards Against Mundanity. That will help improve team performance, communication and collaboration in as little as 45 minutes. Finally, he is the host of the Executive Breakthroughs podcast which brings game-changing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and experts that share their breakthroughs and breakdowns.Interview Segments - This is where you can find each section of the interview.Intro / About Jason: 1:00 minutesInterview: 7:26 minutesRapid Rire Questions: 58:24 minutesWebsite: http://www.jasontreu.com/

My guest in this episode is Jason Treu. Jason is an executive coach who works with corporate executives, rising stars and entrepreneurs to help them maximize their leadership potential, performance and build and execute their career blueprint (which can including starting their own business). He's the best-selling author of Social Wealth, a how-to-guide on building extraordinary business relationships. He was a featured speaker at TEDxWilmington 2017, where he debuted his breakthrough team building game Cards Against Mundanity. That will help improve team performance, communication and collaboration in as little as 45 minutes.

Shoes are Like Men, written and illustrated by Kim Interdonato, is a comical twist on dating, comparing women's shoe styles with men's personalities and relationships from her personal experiences. Kim says, "Every guy you encounter is like a pair of shoes. You have the hot high heels, sneakers, shoes you buy online, shoes on sale, designer shoes, shoe boots, used shoes, and comfortable shoes. Some shoes you will like more…some will not fit into your life. The more shoes you try on, the closer you will be to the perfect fit." Kim also wrote Heels & Hockey Skates, about how she entered and is thriving as a skating instructor in the male-dominated power skating industry, with skating tips and life lessons on never giving up.ShoesAreLikeMen.com Mindy Tatz Chernoff says, "Horses are like tuning forks. You have two tuning forks and you strike one. The other resonates with the same sound, frequency and vibration...With horses and people, it's two hearts instead of tuning forks." Mindy is the founder of The Resonant Horse, an innovative approach to healing using horses as teachers and catalysts for change. Horses can facilitate a sense of presence, authenticity and congruence in people. With the horse in the safety of a barn, she helps children and adults identify their areas of resistance, fear, discomfort, love and compassion. She also facilitates executive leadership development. Mindy's book: From Muck to Magnificence: How Cleaning Horse Stalls Can Lead to An Astonishing Life. TEDxWilmington talk: https://youtu.be/QBZkFquIqog.www.TheResonantHorse.com

Jason Treu is an executive coach who works with corporate executives and seven figure entrepreneurs to help them maximize their leadership potential and execute their career blueprint. He's the best-selling author of Social Wealth, a how-to-guide on building extraordinary business relationships. He was a featured speaker at TEDxWilmington 2017, where he debuted his breakthrough [...]

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Interview with Sara Jones - TEDx Talk Presenter in Wilmington, Delaware --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/DelawareBlogger/message

  Jill Sherer Murray,  an award-winning journalist, marketing, blogger, and public speaker owns her incredible success to a secret she told on the TEDxWilmington stage. Her secret: The Unstoppable Power of Letting Go. Come join me as Jill ... read more The post On Letting Go: Public Speaker Jill Sherer Murray TEDxWilmingtonWomen appeared first on Janice Tomich.

  Jill Sherer Murray,  an award-winning journalist, marketing, blogger, and public speaker owns her incredible success to a secret she told on the TEDxWilmington stage. Her secret: The Unstoppable Power of Letting Go. Come join me as Jill ... read more The post On Letting Go: Public Speaker Jill Sherer Murray TEDxWilmingtonWomen appeared first on Janice Tomich.