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We are so excited to gather together as a church family this coming Sunday! We'll be welcoming Pastor Dave Slater from @wodpaoc ! Pastor Dave is the District Ministries Director for our region, and we're excited to hear what God has placed on his heart for our church!

I have to be honest.  I am not on the front lines of sales these days.    I have a killer team that can answer things better than I can.    I stay in my lane.    My lane is marketing, and making it rain.    I spend time coaching my sales team based on my experience as a consistent closer.    There are 3 ingredients when it comes to closing more sales:    Value has to exceed price Client recieves an immediate ROI On Black-Friday is the last day they get the discount   Whenever you can put those 3 elements into a sales conversation, this is a recipe for success.    And yes,    It's that simple.    About the ReWire Podcast   The ReWire Podcast with Ryan Stewman – Dive into powerful insights as Ryan Stewman, the HardCore Closer, breaks down mental barriers and shares actionable steps to rewire your thoughts. Each episode is a fast-paced journey designed to reshape your mindset, align your actions, and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join in for a daily dose of real talk that empowers you to embrace change and unlock your full potential.    Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at https://www.jointheapex.com/   Rise Above

Episode Summary In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim Melanson welcomes back Clay Green, Chief Enthusiasm Officer at Conscious Flow Control. Nearly a decade after their first conversation, Clay returns to reflect on more than 12 years of working from home, navigating personal and business challenges, and helping others become more intentional about how they think, react, and grow. Clay shares how major life events, including economic uncertainty, lockdowns, business challenges, and personal setbacks, reinforced the importance of learning how to manage the contents of your consciousness. He explains why awareness, gratitude, and intentional action are foundational skills for both life and business. The conversation also explores mentorship, accountability, personal growth, and Clay's new YEAH app, which helps coaches and clients stay connected through engagement and accountability systems. Throughout the episode, Clay emphasizes that lasting business success begins with learning how to manage yourself first. Who is Clay Green? Clay Green is the Chief Enthusiasm Officer at Conscious Flow Control. He helps people master the skill of controlling the contents of their consciousness so they can improve efficiency, performance, and personal effectiveness. After more than a decade of working from home and coaching clients, Clay continues to focus on awareness, gratitude, flow states, accountability, and helping people create systems that support sustainable personal and professional growth. He is also developing the YEAH app, a tool designed to help coaches increase engagement and accountability with their clients. Connect with Clay Green Website: https://consciousflowcommunity.com/flow-control/ About: https://consciousflowcommunity.com/about/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@FlowConsciously Host Contact Details Website: https://workathomerockstar.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkAtHomeRockStarPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/workathomestar Email: tim@workathomerockstar.com Timestamps 00:00 Welcome Back Clay 00:40 A Decade of Wins 02:23 Tough Times and Cash Flow 04:43 Lockdowns and Remote Work Shift 10:23 Controlling Consciousness 11:44 Three Steps to Flow 14:57 From Lack to Gratitude 16:34 Think Not React 18:36 Spotting Early Signals 20:24 Childhood Programming 21:42 Focus Over Avoidance 22:21 Mentors And Masterminds 24:41 Choosing The Right Mentor 28:09 Accountability And Engagement 31:15 YEAH App And Framework 34:06 Favorite Rock Stars 35:36 Beatles And Farewell

Are you putting off something that still matters to you? In this episode of This Life or Something Better, Priscilla explores procrastination in a new way. You are not a procrastinator. You may have the habit of procrastination, and habits can be changed. As we get closer to the halfway point of the year, many people begin to drift from the goals, commitments, and personal growth intentions they made earlier in the year. The weather gets nicer, schedules change, distractions increase, and the things that once felt important can quietly get pushed to another day. This episode will help you understand procrastination as a pattern of avoidance, not a personal flaw. Priscilla shares three simple steps to help you break the habit of procrastination, return to what matters, and rebuild self-trust through small, clear action. You'll learn how to create a clear next step, remove distractions and easy exits, and create a runway of time so you can move through resistance and begin again. If you have been struggling with procrastination, motivation, follow-through, focus, or keeping commitments to yourself, this episode will help you shift out of judgment and back into action. Thanks for listening. If you find this episode helpful, please share it with a friend or family member. Rating, Commenting and reviewing the podcast helps us to reach a greater number of lives. Stay in touch with us between episodes and join us in the This Life or Something Better Facebook Group. There, we'll share bonus episodes, run challenges and provide you with some additional inspiration as you reach for your Something Better. Do you want to work with Priscilla on reaching for your something better? Check out the upcoming programs and services designed to help you through life transitions, reach your goals and become the more empowered version of yourself. https://healinginharmonycenter.com/ Work with Priscilla

You did not lose your desire to want more by accident, friend. You shut her down — and maybe not even consciously. At some point, wanting started costing more than it returned. And every smart woman I know eventually made the same calculation: stop wanting equals safety. Less disappointment, less risk.So you did it. And now you're sitting in this life you built wondering why you can't feel desire anymore.Today we're talking about exactly why wanting got expensive — and what it's going to take to make her safe again.In this episode, we're unpacking:➡️ The three reasons wanting gets expensive (and why none of them are your fault)➡️ Why your wanting didn't abandon you➡️ How childhood conditioning, achievement disappointment, and heartbreak quietly shut desire down➡️ The Self-Love Two-Step: three concrete steps to make wanting safe again➡️ Why you can't vision board your way back to a desire that's gone into hidingIf you have been sitting in a life you built and feeling blank where your dreams used to be, this one is for you, friend. Your wanting is not gone. She's just waiting for the signal that it's safe to come home.TIMESTAMPS 00:00 When Wanting Went Quiet00:43 Welcome and What We Cover01:58 My Milestones Yet Empty03:02 How I Silenced Desire04:41 Why Wanting Gets Expensive04:59 Childhood Disapproval Lessons06:05 Milestones That Didn't Fulfill07:50 Heartbreak Makes Desire Hide09:32 Make Wanting Safe Again11:17 Three Steps to Rebuild Trust13:25 Your Desires Are SacredThis is identity work and desire work for high-achieving women in their 30s and 40s who have checked every box and still feel blank. Women who stopped knowing what they want — not because they're broken, but because wanting got too expensive to keep. This is how Confident and Empowered actually gets built. From the inside out.

In this Benjamin talks about how to build your breakthrough and reset your life from the inside out. If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, discouraged, like you are falling short of your potential, or disconnected from who God created you to be, this episode will give you a practical and powerful framework to move forward. He walk you through the three stages of breakthrough: State -  anchoring your identity in God, Story - building a new internal narrative rooted in truth, and Strategy - creating practical next steps that bring clarity, hope, and momentum. This episode is packed with mindset shifts, practical tools, and powerful truth to help you stop surviving and start stepping into your assignment.Episode Quote: "Some of you are trying to build confidence while secretly believing you're not enough.Trying to lead while secretly believing you're disqualified.Trying  to dream while secretly believing it's too late. And the enemy loves identity confusion because confused people stay stuck. But breakthrough begins when your identity becomes anchored."This episode, like all Rise and Lead Podcast episodes, is highly practical and motivating. Don't forget to subscribe to the Rise and Lead Podcast to ensure you get notified when new episodes release every month.  When you share about the podcast, make sure and tag @benjaminlundquist, and he'll always try and give you a re-post. Remember, the best time to rise and lead is now!

 Thyra Mckelvie joins PolliNation to discuss managing blue orchard bees (mason bees). Thyra is the Managing Director and Solitary Bee Educator at Rent Mason Bees. She outlines three essential care steps: start with clean, openable nesting material of proper size, remove nests at the end of spring to protect developing bees from summer predators, and harvest/clean cocoons in fall to control pests and disease. In addition, Thyra covers the key pests of mason bees include pollen mites, Houdini flies, chalkbrood fungus, and monodontomerus wasps, plus sterilization methods. Rent Mason Bees website: https://rentmasonbees.com Rent Mason Bees YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RentMasonBees Houdini Fly Hunt - report if you have Houdini Flies: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwkcEVe6CfNoaoTDcSlXmIpX0HYUTmhOsZJihPvn8rCXNn8A/viewform?pli=1 00:00 Welcome to Mason Bee Season 01:01 What Are Blue Orchard Bees 02:39 Gentle Bees for Schools 04:06 Bee Hotels Need Maintenance 05:42 Avoid Bamboo and Log Hotels 07:01 Three Steps to Protect Cocoons 11:49 Predators and Parasites Explained 12:05 Inside a Nesting Chamber 13:09 Pollen Mites and Houdini Fly 16:02 Chalkbrood and Monodontomerus Wasps 18:33 Cleaning and Sterilizing Trays 19:56 Sterilize Nesting Trays 20:20 Spot Houdini Fly Signs 20:41 Cardboard Liner Hack 21:22 Spring Cleanup Routine 21:56 Vacuuming and Tanglefoot 22:43 Join Houdini Fly Research 24:11 Bee Emergence Timeline 25:13 Remove and Store Blocks 26:16 Summer Storage Tips 27:55 Fall Harvest and Washing 29:54 Dispose Pests Safely 30:27 Releasing From Old Materials 32:48 Rent Mason Bees Explained 34:52 Wrap Up and Thanks 

Guidance Part 3 The goal of this message is to look at how Jesus and the apostles made decisions together with New Testament teachings, and come up with a clear framework for how to find guidance in our lives.

Join the  Uplift Community App TODAY!    Have you ever had those days where you're not mad at anyone… you're just tired? I know that feeling deeply. Tired of being the one who remembers, initiates, adjusts, follows up, explains, and makes everything easier for everyone else. Nothing is technically “wrong,” but the math never quite works out. You're carrying the emotional calendar, the relational glue, and the spiritual bandwidth for two. In this episode, I'm diving into what's really happening underneath that exhaustion in one‑sided relationships—and why your nervous system keeps pushing you to do more instead of asking for support. That tiredness isn't a weakness. It's data. And it's pointing you toward a healthier, holier way of relating. I'll walk you through how to recognize over‑functioning, why “being the bigger person” has kept so many of us small, and how to start shifting the equation without burning the whole thing down.   What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why your nervous system responds to relationship imbalance by making you do more, not less The difference between generosity and a stress response (and how to tell which one you're actually in) How over-functioning in relationships is spiritually out of order, not just emotionally exhausting Why "being the bigger person" has kept so many women small, quiet, and frustrated 3 practical steps to start shifting the equation in a real relationship this week   Timestamps: (1:00) - The math of one-sided relationships (2:32) - The invisible ledger is what a one-sided relationship runs on. (4:12)- Anxiety Pretends to Be Generosity. (7:43) - Imbalanced Equation: Your exhaustion isn't a weakness. It's data. (09:34) - Over-functioning: When we try to play the Holy Spirit in someone else's story (13:10) - Three Steps to Shift the Equation     Links to great things we discussed:  Alli's Product Recommendation - Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Waterproof Cream Eyeshadow Stick Function Health Take the Secret Superpower Quiz Join the Uplift Community Follow Alli on Instagram I hope you loved this episode!

This week, I'm joined by someone very special to me—writer, educator, speaker, and my friend, Ashley Martin. You know I don't bring guests on often. It takes someone who has truly walked the walk—and Ashley is one of those people. In this episode, Ashley shares her powerful journey through over-drinking, marital infidelity, depression, and the moment that brought her to complete surrender. From that rock-bottom place, she found a path to spiritual, mental, and physical healing—and now helps other women do the same. We talk about: The hidden struggles behind "having it all together." The breaking point that changed everything. How surrender became the foundation of her healing. And her simple 3-step daily path: Surrender, Prayer, and Service. This conversation is for any woman who feels overwhelmed, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or just knows something needs to change—even if you can't fully explain it yet. Ashley's message is simple but powerful: You don't need a perfect life—you need a path. Her new book, Lost No More, offers exactly that—a clear, practical guide to building a daily relationship with God and finding real peace in the middle of a busy, messy life. You can get Lost No More on Amazon. For more details, visit her website: 

Do you want to see the risen Jesus? Then follow these three steps from today's Gospel: 1) Be really honest with Jesus. 2) Receive what Jesus wants to say to you. 3) Invite Jesus deeper into your life.

Send us Fan MailThought leadership isn't about being the loudest voice in the room. It's about being the most useful.  In this episode, Sylvia Garibaldi breaks down the real difference between thought leadership and self-promotion, and why getting this wrong is costing you visibility, trust, and clients. You'll learn a simple 5-part test to evaluate your content, how to share your experience without making it about you, and why overthinking and inconsistency are the two biggest reasons professionals stay invisible. If you want to attract more ideal clients, build authority in your space, and finally turn your content into real opportunities, this episode gives you a clear, practical path to follow.What you'll learn:03:15 Thought Leadership Defined03:58 Self Promotion vs Trust06:00 Five Content Tests09:36 Avoid Analysis Paralysis11:06 The Gray Zone Framing13:38 Testimonials and Milestones17:30 Three Steps to StartResources:Feeling stuck about how to grow your practice, book a free strategy call here.#62 Attract Clients: The "Serve First" Secret#63 Build Authority and Attract Clients with Confidence#111 You Don't Attract Clients by Accident: Design a Practice for Ideal ClientsRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts"Love listening and learning from the Serve First, Sell Later Marketing Podcast”  If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!Want more insights like this?  Sign up for our newsletter.Sign up for our free LinkedIn newsletter on marketing your professional practice Connect with me on linkedinJoin our online communitySubscribe to my youtube channel  

Claiming what you want in midlifeHave you ever felt like you're an "Olympic level performer" at checking boxes and meeting everyone else's expectations, yet still feel deeply restless? In this episode, Laurie Reynoldson explores a powerful "intuitive nudge" that changed the trajectory of her week: the necessity of claiming what you want in midlife. Laurie unpacks why high-achieving women often feel guilty or "selfish" for wanting more than the successful lives they've already built. She argues that midlife isn't the time to burn your life to the ground, but rather the time to stop outsourcing your happiness to other people's expectations and start making micro-moves toward a life that actually feels like you. In this episode, you'll learn:Claiming vs. Wanting: Why "wanting" is passive, while "claiming" is an intentional act of ownership that plants a flag for your future. The Permission Slip: Why you are allowed to change your mind and desire different things in your 40s, 50s, or 60s than you did in your 20s. The Power of the "Morning 5-10-5": How writing down your dreams as if they've already happened can trigger your subconscious to start creating a new reality. Three Steps to Build Your "Claim It" Muscle: Practical strategies for getting still, speaking your desires out loud, and stopping the endless wait for external validation.LINKS + MENTIONS:

Spring invites us to clean out what's stale in our marriage and start fresh without changing partners. I share a simple three-step relationship reset that replaces blame with honesty, turns complaints into clear requests, and builds momentum through one small win. • spring cleaning mindset for marriage and relationships • why most couples are stuck rather than in crisis • step one naming disconnection honestly without blame • how criticism creates defensiveness and shuts down repair • finding the desire underneath a complaint • step two making requests stupidly specific and actionable • examples of clear asks for time, help and date nights • step three choosing one small repeatable win • why consistency creates momentum and rebuilds trust • prompts to ask yourself and how to go first If this episode resonated with you, send it to your partner. Or better yet, suggest that you listen together. And if you decide to try the reset together, I want to hear about it. Shoot me a note on social media or send me an email and let me know what is the one small thing you're gonna do this week to initiate the change. Don't forget to download the Get Lucky Guide at https://monicatanner.com/getluckySend us Fan Mail

High-performance coach and entrepreneur Jake Smolarek has spent over 20 years helping ambitious people scale fast, build smarter, and create businesses that serve their lives instead of consuming them. Today he reveals his battle-tested coaching frameworks that turn big dreams into reality without the burnout. The Journey: From arriving in the UK at 19 with just £150 in his pocket to building multiple businesses (and failing along the way), Jake learned the hard way that success demands persistence, delegation, and a refusal to quit. His frameworks were forged from two decades of coaching clients and studying icons like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Elon Musk, and Steve Jobs. The Value: If you're stuck drifting without direction or constantly starting over, Jake's three signature frameworks give you the exact structure to build unbreakable momentum, believe in your own success, and make daily progress that actually compounds. Perfect for entrepreneurs who are done with quick-fix hype and ready for real, sustainable growth. Links & Socials: Jake's website: https://jakesmolarek.com Find Jake on LinkedIn and Google “Jake Smolarek” Edit your podcasts like a pro:https://get.descript.com/mrzy10nwivuqJoin me as a guest or start your podcast journey:https://www.joinpodmatch.com/nickkuhne Timestamps: 00:00 – Jake Smolarek on never giving up and the crazy factor in success 01:00 – Kite surfing lessons: why you must learn to delegate early 03:00 – The origin of Jake's coaching frameworks 04:30 – Vision GPS explained (the four ingredients) 08:00 – Why most people stop dreaming and how to restart 10:30 – The power of “Just do it” and the importance of discipline over motivation 12:00 – Jake's personal vision and how it evolved 14:00 – Three Steps to Win Your Gold Medal 16:30 – No Zero Days + the 1% rule (Kaizen in action) 19:30 – How to get in touch with Jake Smolarek Connect with me on:All my linksBecome a guestSign up for RiversideGet Descript #DigitalMarketing #Branding #PersonalBranding #MarketingInsights #SocialMediaStrategy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you've ever set a goal, made a plan, felt excited… and then somehow done the exact opposite—welcome to the ADHD self-sabotage club.In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful class from inside my ADHD coaching membership, FOCUSED, all about self-sabotage—why it happens, what it actually means, and how to finally understand what's going on in your brain.But before we get into it, a little context:Right now, I'm intentionally taking the path of least resistance to support my ADHD brain and protect my energy. Instead of creating brand-new content from scratch while feeling stretched thin, I'm sharing some of the most impactful classes I've already taught inside FOCUSED.And this one?It got raving reviews.Members told me:“This explained my brain in a way I've never understood before.”“I finally see what's happening when I get in my own way.”So if you've ever told yourself:“Why can't I just follow through?”“What is wrong with me?”“Why do I keep sabotaging myself?”This episode is going to shift how you see yourself—and your ADHD. Because self-sabotage isn't a character flaw. It's a pattern with a reason. And once you understand it, everything starts to change.Watch this episode on YouTubeWant help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED!Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the real reason you freeze in high-stakes moments isn't a lack of confidence — but a nervous system trying to protect you? In this powerful conversation, somatic coach and author Jay Moon Fields reveals why so many high-performing professionals sabotage themselves in the moments that matter most — and how to reclaim control using the intelligence of the body. Drawing from over 20 years of work with Fortune 100 leaders and organizations like Apple, the United Nations, and Patagonia, Jay shares the surprising truth behind people-pleasing, emotional shutdown, and overthinking. You'll learn why your body often knows what's happening before your mind does — and how learning to listen to those signals can transform the way you lead, communicate, and negotiate. Together, we explore Jay's powerful “Hey, Wait” framework, a simple yet profound method for pausing in the middle of stressful interactions, reconnecting with your internal experience, and showing up with clarity instead of fear. In this episode, you'll discover: Why high achievers often freeze, overthink, or people-please in critical moments The body signals that reveal when you're abandoning yourself in conversations How to interrupt emotional hijacking before it takes over A practical 3-step method to stay grounded during difficult feedback, negotiations, and conflict Why learning to say “Hey, wait” can radically change how you relate to others — and yourself If you've ever walked away from a meeting thinking “Why didn't I say what I meant to say?”, this episode will give you the tools to stop freezing, trust your instincts, and show up with presence when the stakes are highest. Because the most powerful conversations don't start with better scripts — they start with better awareness of yourself.

Getting wheat seed ready for seeding starts well before the drill hits the field, and taking the right steps early can set the tone for the entire growing season. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Wheat School, Beth Brown, customer solutions lead with Bayer, walks through a three-step approach to preparing wheat seed for success. The... Read More

Learn more about storytelling online at Cornell: The Media Strategy for Policy and PR Cornell Certificate Program  Check out the Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) program at the Brooks School Mark's Newsletter “One for the Week” In this Keynote, Mark Bayer, Visiting Lecturer at Cornell Brooks School of Public Policy and former U.S. Senate Chief of Staff, reveals insider strategies for crafting compelling, memorable stories that influence key stakeholders in your professional ecosystem. Drawing from 20 years of experience writing powerful narratives, persuasive speeches, and media pitches at the highest levels of U.S. government, Mark shares proven techniques you can use to elevate your own presentations and achieve high-priority goals. Mark will guide you through the storytelling process, from identifying the most impactful content to mastering narrative sequence and stylistic elements. You will discover what to include, what to leave out, and how to harness both the art and science of storytelling to enhance your influence. Since leaving Capitol Hill, Mark has served as a two-time keynote speaker for Harvard Medical School's orientation, delivered workshops for major scientific societies, and hosts the "When Science Speaks" podcast — ranked among the top 5% most popular podcasts globally by Listen Score, the Nielsen ratings for podcasts. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Forbes, The New Yorker, Barron's, Science, Teen Vogue, and other media outlets. Follow eCornell on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X.

SummaryClayton Cuteri breaks down a pattern hidden inside every major sacred text on Earth, from the Mahabharata and the Vedas to the Bible and the Gospel of Thomas. Drawing on teachings from his guru, Amithaab, and the Chola Dynasty, Clayton explains why empires buried this knowledge, how spiritual masters viewed adversity, and why the "before, not because of" distinction changes how you understand suffering.He introduces the play of consciousness framework, references Viktor Frankl's mental freedom inside a Nazi concentration camp, and delivers a practical three-step framework for transmuting karma. BONUS: Clayton discusses deep Indigo Education knowledge, including dharma vs. mission, America's national dharma, and the political implications of a population that controls its own mind.Clayton's NewsletterJoin HereClayton's BookPurchase HereClayton's Social Media LinkTree | Instagram | X (Twitter) | YouTube | FaceBook | RumbleTimecodes00:00 - The Hidden Pattern in Sacred Texts06:22 - Why Empires Buried This Knowledge10:30 - Before, Not Because Of18:05 - Life as the Play of Consciousness21:25 - Viktor Frankl and Thought Control26:37 - Three Steps to Transmute Karma33:35 - The Gospel of Thomas and Your DharmaIntro/Outro Music Producer: Don Kin Instagram | Spotify Super grateful for this guy ^Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/traveling-to-consciousness-with-clayton-cuteri--6765271/support.Listen to the Podcast AD-FREE HERE for $4.95/monSign Up for my Newsletter HEREALL Indigo Education Podcasts HEREMy Book: The Secret Teachings of Jesus HEREOfficial Traveling to Consciousness Website HERE

Whereas some Kaddishim end with "Da'amiran Be'alma Ve'imru Amen," others consist of additional prayers and conclude with "Oseh Shalom Bi'mromav…" Is the one reciting Kaddish required to take three steps back for "Oseh Shalom" at the end of Kaddish, as we do for "Oseh Shalom" at the end of the Amida? The Ben Ish Hai (Rav Yosef Haim of Baghdad, 1833-1909), in his Od Yosef Hai, distinguished in this regard between the "Kaddish Titkabal" that the Hazzan recites following the repetition of the Amida, and other Kaddishim. For the Hazzan reciting "Kaddish Titkabal," the Ben Ish Hai writes, taking three steps back is required, because he needs to step back after repeating the Amida. When reciting the other Kaddishim, however, this is not necessary. The Ben Ish Hai cites this ruling in the name of earlier Poskim (Shalmeh Sibur, Mateh Yehuda). This is the view also of the Kaf Ha'haim (Rav Yaakob Haim Sofer, Baghdad-Jerusalem, 1870-1939), who observed that this was the common practice, adding that this is consistent with the teachings of Kabbalah. Hacham Ovadia Yosef, however, disagreed, and ruled that it is proper to step back for "Oseh Shalom" at the end of every Kaddish. He refuted the Kaf Ha'haim's claim that Kabbalistic teaching does not require stepping back, noting that Rav Eliyahu Hamwe of Aleppo (1839-1915), a great Kabbalist, writes in his Peh Eliyahu that one must step back at the end of every Kaddish. Moreover, the Radbaz (Rav David Ben Zimra, Egypt, 1479-1573) maintained that one should take three steps back at the end of every Kaddish, and this is also the position of Maran, in Bet Yosef and Shulhan Aruch. Therefore, whenever one recites a Kaddish that ends with "Oseh Shalom," he should take three steps back. The proper procedure is to move the left foot back, then move the right foot behind the left foot, and then move the left foot next to the right foot. One then recites the words "Oseh Shalom Bi'mromav" while bowing to the left, "Hu Ya'aseh Shalom Alenu" while bowing to the right, and "Ve'al Kol Yisrael" while bowing frontward. He then stands upright for "Ve'imru Amen."

Most conversations about AI in consulting stop at productivity. Doing the same thing faster. That's the wrong frame entirely.In this episode, I break down the three form factors for digital products: information products, software products, and what I'm calling actors. An actor is an AI agent or multi-agent orchestration that deploys your expertise on your behalf without requiring your ongoing presence at every step. The distinction that matters: an actor becomes a producer when it generates real market value, not just activity.I walk through how I built this into my own content pipeline (four hours down to fifteen minutes), how clients are using actors to overdeliver on their initial offer at 2-3x the going rate, and why "efficiency" is the wrong frame for what's actually happening. This is the next piece in a series. The Services Stack covers the thesis. The New Value Quadrant covers pricing. The Post Scope Era covers practical sales and delivery changes. This episode covers the new form factor that makes all of it possible.Key topics covered:What a "form factor" actually means and why it matters for how you price and packageForm Factor 1: Information products (ebooks, courses, coaching, communities) and the key person problemForm Factor 2: Software products and why they require a team and capitalForm Factor 3: Actors, AI agents that produce outcomes on your behalfThe distinction between an agent that acts and a producer that creates net new market valueWhy your methodology, positioning, and expertise dictate the value an actor createsReal example: content scheduling from four hours to fifteen minutesHow clients are using actors to deliver 2-3x more value at standard pricingEfficiency vs. production: doing the same thing faster vs. creating something newWhy speed to value creation might be the real variableHuman flourishing as the real goalThree steps to build your first actorCHAPTERS00:00 The Market Votes With Its Dollars 02:05 Every Digital Product Follows the Same Arc 03:00 What a Form Factor Actually Is 03:45 Form Factor One: Information Products and the Key Person Problem 05:30 Form Factor Two: Software Requires a Team 06:30 Form Factor Three: Actors 08:45 Acting Is Not Producing 10:15 From Four Hours to Fifteen Minutes 13:30 When Client Agents Become Sales Mechanisms 17:15 Skip the Course, Skip the Login, Go Straight to Value 18:00 What Agencies Charge $5,000 a Month For 21:00 What If Speed to Value Is the Variable? 23:00 When You're Stuck in Delivery, You Stop Building 24:30 Three Steps to Build Your First ActorWebsite: https://dogoodwork.ioNewsletter: https://dogoodwork.substack.comhttps://dogoodwork.substack.com/p/how-ai-is-creating-the-3rd-form-factor 

Hey there, fellow. In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1973 Southern rock classic, “Gimme Three Steps” by Lynyrd Skynyrd. “Gimme Three Steps” by Lynyrd Skynyrd (from the album Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bluesky (@storysongpodcast.bsky.social), Instagram (storysongpodcast), Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When betrayal trauma enters a relationship, it often changes how women see themselves.Suddenly the body becomes a project. A problem to fix. Something to evaluate through the imagined eyes of others.This episode explores self-objectification, a trauma response many women develop after betrayal, pornography exposure, body shaming, or cultural conditioning.Listen to learn:Why betrayal makes other women feel threateningHow hypersexualized culture shapes body shameThe difference between living in your body vs. observing itWhy self-objectification disconnects women from their intuitionPractical ways to rebuild safety in your bodyChapters02:03 Betrayal and Seeing Humanity07:28 Body Awareness Micropractice08:34 Sexual Shame11:25 Personal Stories of Body Shaming17:51 Signs and Costs of Self-Objectification22:10 Porn Culture28:22 Reclaiming Your Body Again32:25 Three Steps to Heal39:50 Somatic Grounding Practice*NEW* Help Her Heal men's group is starting in April. If you are a man looking to rebuild trust, cultivate empathy, create intimacy, and develop healthy communication skills, this group is for you! Register today! Register Now!

Click here to read the episode highlights.    The "Living with Heart" Podcast is brought to you by Chip Dodd Resources (www.chipdodd.com) and The Voice of the Heart Center (vothcenter.com). You can connect with Dr. Chip Dodd at chip@chipdodd.com. Contact Bryan Barley for coaching at bryan@vothcenter.com.    Be sure to subscribe to Dr Chip Dodd's new Substack. He will be sharing two to three articles a week. The topics focus on healthy relationship, personal growth, and leadership. Dr. Dodd shares content two to three times a week. To subscribe, use the link above or go to chipdodd.com.   Recover is not a pill > Recovery is a path. Recovery is not a quick fix  >  Recovery is a lifestyle, lived one day at a time.   Recovery allows us to live with a “new set of glasses.”   People in recovery no longer see life through the “tinted glasses” that denial gives them, but they begin to live in clear reality.   This clear reality contains a new hope that is the soil out of which the ability to live will fully grow.    Recovery provides so much more than abstinence FROM what was harmful. It allows a person to get recovery OF.   Not only does admission of powerlessness (The First Step, episode #106) open the door to recovery, it “admits” a person onto the path of healing and liberation. Admission is an entrance. The healing is in the “connection rupture” from childhood development that blocks the empowerment of dependency resilience. The liberation is in reclaiming the Six Freedoms (Free Resource at chipdodd.com).   There are three steps to begin recovery. The first three steps, however, are just the beginning.  We admit we were powerless over __________ (addiction) and that our lives have become unmanageable. We came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. We make a decision to turn our lives and will over to the care of God as we understand Him. These three steps are from the 12-Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, and yet they apply to all addiction and recovery. The primary addiction of all people addicted is control addiction.   Basically, a person who lives in recovery recommits to these three steps every morning for the rest of his/her life.    Here are the first three steps in a nutshell: I can't He can I will let Him.   Click here to continue reading episode highlights.

Welcome to 5 Minutes of Peace — a time for you to reflect, recharge, and renew. Five minutes to awaken something within yourself. Created by ThePeaceRoom.love.In today's episode, we explore a simple yet powerful practice: learning how to accept people for who they are — whether they're coworkers, family members, or acquaintances who sometimes get under your skin.This gentle reflection offers three grounding steps to help ease stress, soften judgment, and bring more peace into everyday relationships:✨ Recognize that everyone is unique.Each person has their own path, values, and timing. When we release expectations that others should live the way we do, it becomes easier to honor their individuality.✨ Allow disagreement without disconnection.It's okay to see things differently. When someone you care about makes choices you wouldn't make yourself, this is an invitation to practice trust, curiosity, and compassion — especially when no harm is being done.✨ Bring the focus back to yourself.The only person you can truly change is you. By shifting attention away from how others live their lives and toward choices that bring you more joy, acceptance naturally follows.This episode reminds us that peace often begins within — and that when we stop trying to manage others, we create space for greater ease, understanding, and happiness in our own lives.Thank you for listening, and thank yourself for taking five minutes of peace.We are all connected on a path of love, service, and peace for ourselves and others.To learn more about The Peace Room, our Reiki treatments, crystal healings, trainings, and workshops, visit www.thepeaceroom.love.Join us again whenever you need… 5 Minutes of Peace.

International speaker, real estate leader, and coaching expert Ben Fairfield breaks down why consistency beats intensity in today's real estate market and how agents can build scalable, predictable businesses by shifting from a salesperson to a business owner mindset.Drawing from a 21-year career holding executive roles at major brands like Keller Williams, eXp Realty, and RE/MAX, Ben explains why agents struggle with productivity, how to audit lead sources for maximum return, and the critical importance of clarity, accountability, and belief in leadership.This pre-recorded episode reveals how to identify productivity leaks, protect your schedule for dollar-producing activities, and future-proof your business against shifting markets and AI by becoming a hyper-local market authority. If you feel stuck in your production or overwhelmed by shiny object syndrome, this conversation delivers a practical, no-fluff roadmap for creating sustainable success and lasting relationships.Here's what you will discover in this episode…•Why consistency beats intensity and how to avoid agent burnout•The essential mindset shift from salesperson to business owner•How to audit your lead sources and double down on what actually works•The three critical elements every agent needs: clarity, accountability, and belief•How to identify common productivity leaks and build foolproof follow-up systems•Why relationships and hyper-local expertise will future-proof your business against AIJUMP TO THESE TOPICS00:00 –

Trauma might be running your life. You just don't realize it. In this episode from the Align Podcast, Danny Morel shares a powerful perspective on healing childhood wounds, transforming suffering, and reconnecting with your true self. We discuss how early experiences shape relationships, why addiction and success often stem from unmet emotional needs, and the difference between victim consciousness and creator consciousness. This conversation explores love, spirituality, personal responsibility, and how embracing discomfort can lead to inner freedom. ========== OUR GUEST ========== Danny Morel is a spiritual teacher, public speaker, and global thought leader in personal transformation. Having taken on the role of provider in his teenage years, Danny Morel channeled his drive into building a billion-dollar real estate business. But the sudden loss of his mother cracked open the illusion of success and set him on a profound inner journey. Today, Danny leads a global movement rooted in radical truth, heart-centered living, and deep spiritual remembrance—guiding people worldwide to awaken, heal, and transform their lives. ============ DANNY MOREL ============

The race is on as Sam opens up with a Melbourne Grand Prix recap, before he and Max bounce through some new albums on the scene, and then tackle one of the most important questions on the scene: what makes a song feel sexy?Follow along with the songs we discuss with this week's Spotify Playlist.Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. Watch episodes on our YouTube channel and don't forget to like and subscribe.

Hey there, fellow. In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 1973 Southern rock classic, “Gimme Three Steps” by Lynyrd Skynyrd. “Gimme Three Steps” by Lynyrd Skynyrd (from the album Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Bluesky (@storysongpodcast.bsky.social), Instagram (storysongpodcast), Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foundations of Amateur Radio Still excited from my minor victory in discovering a missing puzzle piece associated with the project I'm working on, I spent the past week introducing my head, if not literally, at least figuratively, to the surface of my desk in a traditional head-desk troubleshooting move that you might be familiar with. I suppose it's an improvement on the "Bear with a Toothache" approach. In short, the Yak is losing hair .. rapidly. You might be wondering why I'm telling you about it, since in the land of milk and honey nothing ever goes wrong and all the answers are presented on a silver platter, except when they're not. Within the amateur radio community, it appears to me that the inclination to fiddle is ingrained and widespread. Given that the hobby is all about experimentation and learning, that's not a bad thing, but there are times when this behaviour can be counterproductive. Specifically when you're troubleshooting. Faced with a problem, there are times when a systematic approach is warranted. For some, the first time they come across this phenomenon is during the practical test component of their amateur radio license. Presented with a station, they're asked to determine why it's not working. The problem might be a power supply that isn't plugged in, or a disconnected antenna, the mode button set to FM, the squelch closed, the RF gain set to zero, generally something simple. Those inexperienced in the art of troubleshooting are more likely than not inclined to try everything, sometimes all at once, in the hope that one of the changes will magically fix the issue, but in reality, often making the problem worse. There is a better way. I'm mentioning this because this skill applies to many aspects of life and in the decades that I've been here, it's not something I was ever taught. It's funny to think that a quote from nearly a century ago applies to this skill: "When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth." The salient point being "eliminating all which is impossible". In other words, you're not finding the problem, you're eliminating all the things that are not the problem. Another way is to think of it as finding all the things that don't need fixing. While that might sound weird, in deeply interdependent systems like an amateur radio station, or a computer, that approach can help you find the root cause of an issue and with it the path to a potential fix. Of course, this process invites you to examine where the issue might exist. Experience will teach you that you need to start small and grow the net, rather than cast wide and narrow it down. That's not to say that you need to stop paying attention to the bigger picture. In the example of an inoperative station, you might discover that the lights in the room are out and that this coincides with the radio being off. In other words, trying to discover if the antenna is disconnected makes little sense, since there is no power to the radio. In my case, I'm balancing my efforts between maintaining an existing system whilst attempting to deploy a new one to replace it. I'm working on several related issues on multiple fronts. Their common theme is audio, though the specifics differ depending on which computer I'm looking at. Then there's the installation and ongoing care and maintenance associated with keeping GNU Radio running. It's a balancing act because while this is happening, I still need to look for work, respond to email, deal with the regulatory requirements for accounting and tax returns, not to mention the myriad projects I have going on at any given time. At this point I could go into deep and disturbing detail about the technology issues I'm juggling and I could even justify it by pointing out that a problem shared is a problem halved, but truth be told, I'm not sure you're up for a treatise on the comings and goings of forced system security updates and arising bugs, and just so we're clear, this is not the company who brought us a talking paperclip, it's the one who gave rise to companies called "Orange" and "Lemon". On the GNU Radio front, there's a snake based installer that happily installs two incompatible libraries for the same application, causing it to fail, and a beer related one that fails to install dependencies. At least I can use 'apt-get' on a real system. That said, juggling problems and all, I did manage to actually hear an FM station being decoded across the network. It did help that I actually connected the antenna to the radio, and I'm ignoring the audio buffer under-runs, or over-runs, depending on the weather, or some other unknowable variable, but I suspect that's all part of the learning I'm in the middle of. Hopefully, the hair will grow back soon. I'm Onno VK6FLAB

Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Deacon Garlick and Mr. Luke Heintschel, headmaster of Coeur du Christ Academy, discuss the rest of ante-purgatory and then the first terrace--the purging of pride.Check out our GUIDE: 51 QUESTIONS ON THE PURGATORIO.Visit thegreatbookspodcast.com for more information.The conversation explores the transition from Ante-Purgatory into the proper mountain of Purgatory and the first terrace dedicated to purging the sin of pride. Garlick describes this section as one of his favorites in the entire Purgatorio, praising Dante's ability to provide a rich “liturgy” and spiritual library of resources for reshaping the soul into the beautiful image of Christ. The episode emphasizes Purgatorio as a positive map for sanctification and theosis, contrasting sharply with the Inferno's exposure of sin's ugliness.Guest Introduction and Classical Education InsightsLuke Heintschel shares his personal journey from evangelization and biblical theology into classical education, explaining how he came to see the liberal arts tradition—long cultivated by the Church—as the most effective means of making Catholicism relevant to contemporary young people. He describes his school's mission of forming saints, scholars, and servants through the historic Catholic educational model. Deacon and Heintschel discuss the harmony of faith and reason, noting how reading great books alongside Scripture and theology reveals that the God who grants intellect is the same God who died on the cross. They highlight the value of using Dante's Purgatorio in moral theology classes, where it serves not as a list of rules but as a vivid portrayal of transforming the heart's disordered loves toward their divine end.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ascend and Dante's Purgatorio09:02 Understanding Purgatorio: A Map for Spiritual Growth15:17 Dante's Intercessory Prayer and Its Significance24:13 The Role of Beatrice and the Nature of Beauty34:53 Dante's Political Critique and the State of Italy43:05 The Call to Higher Patriotism53:44 Understanding Virtue: Natural vs. Theological59:35 The Valley of the Kings: Political Failures and Redemption01:15:02 Dante's Heroism and Divine Grace01:19:41 The Three Steps to Purification01:28:10 The Role of Humility in Purgatory01:51:27 The Purpose of Purification01:59:24 Contrappasso: The Nature of Punishment in Purgatory02:04:44 Examples of Pride: Lessons from the Past02:16:26 The Beatitudes and the Path to Humility02:23:47 Eagerness to Ascend: The Transformation of the SoulMoral Theology and the Purpose of PurgatorioThe hosts stress that moral theology is not merely about avoiding sin but about becoming beautiful like Christ through active configuration to His image. Purgatorio offers a lifelong guide for this ascent, presenting prayers, hymns, scriptural examples, and artistic visions tailored to remedy each vice. They critique modern reductions of ethics to a “negative list” of prohibitions, arguing that Dante invites readers to pursue positive virtue and interior change.In Canto 6, the souls in Ante-Purgatory eagerly seek Dante's prayers, illustrating the Catholic doctrine of intercession for the dead as a participation in Christ's merits. Virgil explains that purgation is possible through the resurrection, and the episode includes a brief catechesis on the communion of saints across the Church Militant, Penitent, and Triumphant. Beatrice is presented as an icon of divine beauty and grace, with the...

In this episode of The Good Leadership Podcast, Charles Good explores the challenges leaders face under pressure, emphasizing the reversion effect, where individuals revert to their most practiced habits instead of utilizing their skills. He discusses the science behind working memory and automatic habits, providing a three-step framework to help leaders prepare for high-stakes situations. The importance of debriefing after such moments is also highlighted as a means for continuous improvement and learning.TAKEAWAYSYou lose big deals due to retrieval problems, not training gaps.Under pressure, leaders revert to their oldest habits.Working memory is limited and can be hijacked by stress.Skills need to be practiced in varied conditions to transfer effectively.Preloading decisions can reduce cognitive overload during pressure.Specific cues can trigger desired behaviors in high-stakes moments.Debriefing is crucial for learning from leadership experiences.Surprise in meetings indicates a failure in mental models.Identifying personal reversion behaviors can improve performance.Effective leaders build systems to manage pressure, not just rely on motivation.Chapters00:00 Understanding the Reversion Effect03:13 Cognitive Science and Leadership04:06 The Role of Working Memory05:52 Retrieval Architecture for Leaders06:55 Three Steps to Prepare for Pressure08:57 Managing High-Pressure Moments10:24 The Importance of Debriefing12:22 Building Learning Architecture15:16 Key Insights and Takeaways

I discuss six effective ways to improve self-image - 00:00 The Three Steps to Self-Image Improvement 01:39 Challenging Your Internal Narrative 03:08 Daily Practices for Self-Image Enhancement 06:04 The Role of Exercise in Self-Image 07:59 The Importance of Keeping Promises 10:19 Reinforcing Your New Identity - Taken from Episode 450 of Something For Everybody  Episode 450: https://everybodyspod.com/selfimage/ -

Tim and John discuss the rising costs of utility and grocery prices and catch up on their Olympic viewing. Then they tackle the attempted removal of the Pride Flag at the Stonewall Memorial in NYC, recent events in Russia regarding anti-LGBTQ laws, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claiming he once snorted coke off a toilet seat. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's episode is one that I know will resonate deeply with so many of you. I sat down with my friend Dr. Sonya Jensen, a naturopathic physician practicing in BC, to talk about her incredible new book, Heal Your Hormones: Reclaim Yourself.   Chapters: 5:12 - The Path That Chose Her 12:45 - Understanding Your Body's Language 24:30 - Hormones, Emotions & Mental Health 38:15 - Cycle Syncing & Hormonal Identity 47:20 - Unlearning Patterns & Generational Conditioning 1:02:45 - Natural Support & Testing 1:15:30 - Three Steps to Reclaim Yourself in 2026   Let's dive in! Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special! Click here to listen: Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE Connect with Guest - Instagram | @drsonyajensen Facebook | @drsonyajensennd Book | GET YOUR COPY HERE Website | drsonyajensen.com   This episode is sponsored by: withinUs | Use the code JENNPIKE20 at withinus.ca for a limited time to save 20% off your first order and 20% off your first subscription order St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15  Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option Free Resources: Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20" Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE" *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale* Programs: Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite The Peri & Menopause Project  - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/ Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship:  jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman Connect with Jenn: Instagram | @jennpike Facebook | @thesimplicityproject YouTube | Simplicity TV Website | The Simplicity Project Inc. Have a question? Send it over to hello@jennpike.com and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.

After infidelity, one of the most common questions I hear is, "Will it always hurt?" In this encore episode, I answer that question honestly and offer a clear path forward. The pain does not last forever — but healing requires understanding what actually causes the pain and learning how to work with your mind instead of against it. I walk through three foundational steps that help the hurt subside over time. First, I explain why infidelity hurts so deeply and how the meaning we attach to it often reactivates old wounds. Then I separate remembering from hurting — showing why forgetting isn't necessary in order to heal. Finally, I teach how to set boundaries around your thoughts so you stop reopening the wound again and again. Healing does not mean erasing the past. It means learning how to remember without suffering and how to treat yourself with compassion when pain resurfaces. This work puts the power back in your hands — regardless of whether you stay in the relationship or not. In this episode, I cover: Infidelity hurts because of the meaning we attach to it, not the event itself Remembering and hurting are two different processes Thought boundaries help prevent emotional re-injury If you're ready to heal without waiting for someone else to change, I invite you to reach out and learn how to begin this work. More from me: Please leave a rating and review if you like our podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/healfrominfidelity Apply to join the "Get Your Life Back After Infidelity" group program here: https://andreagiles.com/get-your-life-back/ Follow me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theinfidelitycoach/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes! For transcripts and other available downloads, please visit my website at https://andreagiles.com/podcast/ © 2020 - 2026 Andrea Giles

What would change if you had clear words for who you are and what you're here to do? In this solo episode, Mellissa walks you through her 3-step system for discovering your unique gifts, your intuitive genius, and your right timing in life and leadership. Drawing on 20+ years of work with thousands of people, she shows you how to move beyond who you were trained to be and come home to who you actually are. You'll explore the five Soul Gift types, the four types of intuitive genius, and Mellissa's Wheel of Wisdom map that aligns your growth with the seasons of the year. Whether you're a sensitive transmitter, a brilliant creator, a word-loving messenger, a truth-seeing researcher, or a boundary-pushing explorer, this episode gives you a compassionate, practical framework to finally name and claim your intrinsic expertise. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why so many smart, sensitive people end up doing work that isn't actually aligned with their true nature How the Soul Gift Quiz helps you remember who you are beneath family expectations, schooling, and social conditioning The 5 Soul Gift types (Creator, Messenger, Transmitter, Researcher, and Explorer) and how each one experiences the world differently Why transmitters are often the least "seen" in our culture and why Mellissa is so passionate about honoring and supporting them The 4 types of intuitive genius (Embodied, Creative, Relational, and Visionary) and how they show up in everyday life, leadership, and decision-making How to recognize which forms of intuitive genius you already lean on, and which ones you're ready to develop next An introduction to Mellissa's Wheel of Wisdom and how its monthly archetypes help you work with the seasons instead of against them How understanding your own gifts and genius helps you lead teams, run families, and collaborate with very different types of people with less friction and more grace Why this kind of self-knowledge is foundational for the next generation of leaders — especially intuitives, empaths, and sensitives More Resources:

#sellhousefast #homestagingtips Selling your house doesn't have to take months. In this video, I break down what actually helps homes sell faster and why so many sellers overlook the most important part of the process. If you're getting ready to list (or thinking about it), this is where you should start. I'll walk you through the key foundations every successful home sale is built on and what to focus on before your home hits the market—so you can attract buyers, reduce time on market, and feel confident about your listing.Mentioned in this episode:Home Staging Basics for Home Sellers Online Course Get $10 off my online course here  Download my free staging guide, How to Start Staging Now  Recommended podcast playlists: Home staging do's and don'ts playlist Home Staging 101 playlist (for home staging beginners)  Contact Kasia McDaniel to book a homestaging consultation today https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/online-staging-consult/  Connect with me: PIN: /bluediamondstaginganddesign WEB: www.bluediamondstaginganddesign.com READ MY BLOG POSTS https://bluediamondstaginganddesign.com/home-staging-blog/Keywordshome staging tips, staging your home to sell, staging home for sale, home staging before and after, home staging tips for selling a house, diy home staging tips, real estate staging, women over 50, baby boomers, aging seniors

In this episode, Josh and Sam explore what happens when a church becomes discouraged and how God restores hope in a congregation that feels stuck, tired, or overwhelmed. Discouragement drains energy, distorts reality, and slowly turns a church inward. Encouragement is both spiritual and strategic. It starts with leaders who refuse to catastrophize and instead cast vision. Pessimists predict failure. Realists describe what is. But optimistic, faith-filled leaders show what could be. The post The Best Ways to Encourage a Discouraged Church (Your Next Three Steps) appeared first on Church Answers.

“Buyers want a machine, a sales machine, not a mystery. If the sales machine only works because of the founder, it's not that valuable. It's actually quite risky.” Chris Spratling, founder of Chalkhill Blue Limited and author of The Exit Roadmap, shared this on a recent episode of the Sales Gravy podcast. He works with business owners preparing to sell their companies, helping them get operations, finances, and sales engines ready for new ownership. That insight cuts straight to the reason so many founder-led businesses hit a ceiling they can't break through.  If you are a founder who still carries most of the revenue, or you have a founder-led sales team that depends on you to close critical deals, this is bigger than exit planning. It determines whether your business can grow beyond your personal capacity. The Golden Handcuffs Problem You built the business. You know the product better than anyone. You can sell it without thinking. That is exactly where the risk starts. When major clients only trust you, when your sales process lives in your head, when new reps struggle to replicate what comes naturally to you, you aren't running a sales operation. You are running a one-person engine with a support team around it. Spratling calls this the “golden handcuffs.” It looks like success from the outside, but underneath, it creates dependency. Every time you step in to save a deal, you reinforce the idea that the business only works when you are involved. Most founders focus on how this affects valuation at exit. Fewer recognize the more immediate cost. That dependency limits how fast the company can grow right now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEBLyaOy9XQ Where Founder-Led Sales Breaks Down The transition from founder-led sales to a functioning team is where momentum often stalls. You hire your first salesperson. They do well. Then a second. Then a third. Suddenly, deals slow down, messaging gets inconsistent, and you find yourself pulled back into conversations you thought you had delegated. They don't sell the way you do. They miss cues you catch instinctively. They hesitate where you would push forward. So you jump in, coach through objections, and close deals yourself. What feels like instinct is actually a method you developed through hundreds of conversations. The problem isn't that your team lacks talent, but that your approach has never been translated into something they can use without you standing next to them. As long as that stays true, scale will remain out of reach. Turning Intuition Into a Usable Process The hardest shift for founder-led teams is codifying what the founder does without thinking. You know which deals are worth pursuing. You know when to apply pressure and when to step back. You know how to redirect a conversation when resistance shows up. That knowledge is pattern recognition built over time, and it can be used to create a process. Start by defining how deals actually move through your pipeline. Not a generic framework pulled from a template, but the real stages your customers pass through, with clear criteria for each transition. What has to be true before a lead is qualified? What information must be present before a proposal goes out? Then look at discovery. What questions do you ask every time? What do you listen for before positioning your solution? Which objections show up consistently, and how do you respond when they do? The goal is to document the structure beneath the conversations so that someone else can navigate the same terrain with confidence. Why Your CRM Is Not Pulling Its Weight Most founder-led teams have a CRM, but they only use it to track contacts and deal size. However, a functioning, high-performing sales system treats the CRM as a learning tool. That means capturing more than surface-level data. It means recording what buyers actually say, why deals move forward, where they stall, and who influences the decision. When that information is tracked consistently, patterns become visible. You see which prospects convert fastest, which objections actually kill deals, and where momentum typically breaks down. That insight does more than improve forecasting. It gives you a concrete way to train new reps based on real deals you have closed, not abstract theory. Three Steps to Build a Sales Engine That Does Not Depend on You The objective isn't to remove yourself from sales completely. It's to make your involvement a choice rather than a requirement. Step 1: Define Clear Qualification Criteria Your team needs to know which leads are worth pursuing and which ones are a waste of time. If you're constantly redirecting their focus, you haven't defined "good fit" clearly enough. Get specific—industry, company size, buying triggers, decision-making structure.  Step 2: Create Documented Playbooks How do you handle discovery? What's your approach to proposals? How do you navigate the closing process? Your team needs a framework they can adapt. Think decision trees, not scripts. "If they say X, then ask Y. If they push back on Z, here's how to reframe it." Step 3: Transfer Client Relationships If every major client relationship is tied to you personally, your business is fragile. Start introducing your team into those relationships now. Bring them to calls. Have them lead the follow-up. Shift trust from you as an individual to your company as a whole. What This Looks Like in Practice Record your next three sales conversations, with the customer's permission. Review them carefully. Note the questions you asked, when you asked them, and how you responded to resistance. Identify what made you confident that the opportunity was real. Turn those insights into a simple framework your team can follow. Have them use it. Watch where it works and where it breaks. Refine based on what you see. Done consistently, this process creates a system new hires can step into within months. It won't make them identical to you, but it will make them effective without constant rescue. The Real Test You will know your found-led sales team has scaled when you can step away for two weeks without monitoring email, chat messages, or “quick calls” with prospects. And when you come back, the pipeline has moved forward. If that thought terrifies you, you don't have a sales team. You have an expensive support staff for your one-person operation. Building a sales operation that runs without you isn't about making yourself irrelevant. It's about making your business transferable and scalable, whether you're planning an exit in three years or just trying to grow past your own capacity right now. Because at some point, your ability to personally close deals stops being your greatest asset and starts being your biggest bottleneck. The question is whether you'll recognize that point before it costs you the next stage of growth. If you want to start turning founder intuition into a repeatable sales system, download our free Small Business Guide to Sales Training. It walks through the frameworks that help teams scale without depending on a single closer.

“Buyers want a machine, a sales machine, not a mystery. If the sales machine only works because of the founder, it’s not that valuable. It’s actually quite risky.” Chris Spratling, founder of Chalkhill Blue Limited and author of The Exit Roadmap, shared this on a recent episode of the Sales Gravy podcast. He works with business owners preparing to sell their companies, helping them get operations, finances, and sales engines ready for new ownership. That insight cuts straight to the reason so many founder-led businesses hit a ceiling they can't break through.  If you are a founder who still carries most of the revenue, or you have a founder-led sales team that depends on you to close critical deals, this is bigger than exit planning. It determines whether your business can grow beyond your personal capacity. The Golden Handcuffs Problem You built the business. You know the product better than anyone. You can sell it without thinking. That is exactly where the risk starts. When major clients only trust you, when your sales process lives in your head, when new reps struggle to replicate what comes naturally to you, you aren't running a sales operation. You are running a one-person engine with a support team around it. Spratling calls this the “golden handcuffs.” It looks like success from the outside, but underneath, it creates dependency. Every time you step in to save a deal, you reinforce the idea that the business only works when you are involved. Most founders focus on how this affects valuation at exit. Fewer recognize the more immediate cost. That dependency limits how fast the company can grow right now. Where Founder-Led Sales Breaks Down The transition from founder-led sales to a functioning team is where momentum often stalls. You hire your first salesperson. They do well. Then a second. Then a third. Suddenly, deals slow down, messaging gets inconsistent, and you find yourself pulled back into conversations you thought you had delegated. They don't sell the way you do. They miss cues you catch instinctively. They hesitate where you would push forward. So you jump in, coach through objections, and close deals yourself. What feels like instinct is actually a method you developed through hundreds of conversations. The problem isn't that your team lacks talent, but that your approach has never been translated into something they can use without you standing next to them. As long as that stays true, scale will remain out of reach. Turning Intuition Into a Usable Process The hardest shift for founder-led teams is codifying what the founder does without thinking. You know which deals are worth pursuing. You know when to apply pressure and when to step back. You know how to redirect a conversation when resistance shows up. That knowledge is pattern recognition built over time, and it can be used to create a process. Start by defining how deals actually move through your pipeline. Not a generic framework pulled from a template, but the real stages your customers pass through, with clear criteria for each transition. What has to be true before a lead is qualified? What information must be present before a proposal goes out? Then look at discovery. What questions do you ask every time? What do you listen for before positioning your solution? Which objections show up consistently, and how do you respond when they do? The goal is to document the structure beneath the conversations so that someone else can navigate the same terrain with confidence. Why Your CRM Is Not Pulling Its Weight Most founder-led teams have a CRM, but they only use it to track contacts and deal size. However, a functioning, high-performing sales system treats the CRM as a learning tool. That means capturing more than surface-level data. It means recording what buyers actually say, why deals move forward, where they stall, and who influences the decision. When that information is tracked consistently, patterns become visible. You see which prospects convert fastest, which objections actually kill deals, and where momentum typically breaks down. That insight does more than improve forecasting. It gives you a concrete way to train new reps based on real deals you have closed, not abstract theory. Three Steps to Build a Sales Engine That Does Not Depend on You The objective isn't to remove yourself from sales completely. It's to make your involvement a choice rather than a requirement. Step 1: Define Clear Qualification Criteria Your team needs to know which leads are worth pursuing and which ones are a waste of time. If you’re constantly redirecting their focus, you haven’t defined “good fit” clearly enough. Get specific—industry, company size, buying triggers, decision-making structure.  Step 2: Create Documented Playbooks How do you handle discovery? What’s your approach to proposals? How do you navigate the closing process? Your team needs a framework they can adapt. Think decision trees, not scripts. “If they say X, then ask Y. If they push back on Z, here’s how to reframe it.” Step 3: Transfer Client Relationships If every major client relationship is tied to you personally, your business is fragile. Start introducing your team into those relationships now. Bring them to calls. Have them lead the follow-up. Shift trust from you as an individual to your company as a whole. What This Looks Like in Practice Record your next three sales conversations, with the customer's permission. Review them carefully. Note the questions you asked, when you asked them, and how you responded to resistance. Identify what made you confident that the opportunity was real. Turn those insights into a simple framework your team can follow. Have them use it. Watch where it works and where it breaks. Refine based on what you see. Done consistently, this process creates a system new hires can step into within months. It won't make them identical to you, but it will make them effective without constant rescue. The Real Test You will know your found-led sales team has scaled when you can step away for two weeks without monitoring email, chat messages, or “quick calls” with prospects. And when you come back, the pipeline has moved forward. If that thought terrifies you, you don't have a sales team. You have an expensive support staff for your one-person operation. Building a sales operation that runs without you isn’t about making yourself irrelevant. It’s about making your business transferable and scalable, whether you’re planning an exit in three years or just trying to grow past your own capacity right now. Because at some point, your ability to personally close deals stops being your greatest asset and starts being your biggest bottleneck. The question is whether you’ll recognize that point before it costs you the next stage of growth. If you want to start turning founder intuition into a repeatable sales system, download our free Small Business Guide to Sales Training. It walks through the frameworks that help teams scale without depending on a single closer.

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