Podcasts about why create

What if chasing more was keeping you from what truly matters? Elliot Kay shares his powerful journey of stepping back from multiple ventures to realign with purpose. With unfiltered honesty, he explores how choosing consolidation over constant hustle brought clarity, joy and deeper presence in both life and work. Elliot redefines success not by income, but by impact, connection and legacy. From being more present as a father to transforming the speaking industry, his story offers inspiration for anyone at a crossroads. Perhaps it's your turn to embrace a purposeful consolidation.   KEY TAKEAWAY ‘What I'm actually focused on is consolidation, on pulling in my life, focusing on becoming a better father on a daily basis so I can be more present and a bit more fun for my kids. Every day I focus on trying to be a better person.'   ABOUT ELLIOT Elliot Kay's journey is one of resilience, transformation and purpose. Growing up amid addiction, neglect and violence, he faced immense struggles, including dyslexia and a devastating assault at 13. But he refused to be defined by his past. Instead, he built a thriving business and became a powerhouse in leadership communication.   Now an award-winning UK speaker, trainer and author, Elliot helps others harness their voices for impact and success. His mission is clear: to empower individuals to own their stories, rise beyond circumstances and lead with confidence—because your past doesn't define you. You do.   CONNECT WITH ELLIOT https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-kay/   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist, podcaster and mastermind host helping you to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment in your everyday life and work. Prepare to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration to live with clarity of purpose.   BOOK RECOMMENDATION* Shortlisted in The Business Book Awards 2025 (Work and Life category): Focus on Why: Create a Purposeful Way of Life by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

What does it truly mean to be a better human? How can you pursue better without falling into the perfectionism trap? Business Book Awards 2025 Finalist, Pete Cooper, challenges the myth of perfection and advocates for the ongoing pursuit of better. Discover his three strands of fulfilment, align your behaviours with your core values and explore the importance of diversity, intention and authentic leadership. Whether you're seeking clarity in your life's direction or aiming to make a genuine difference in your career, Pete shares powerful, practical strategies to help you grow with purpose. Begin your journey of conscious transformation today. Be in pursuit of better.   KEY TAKEAWAY ‘It's better, not best. Best, for me, implies a limit, whereas better just is quite a filling objective in that we can always be better, and it steers away from that risk of perfectionism.'   BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS* The Better Human Blueprint by Pete Cooper - https://amzn.eu/d/by8wY8D Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown - https://amzn.eu/d/aecQ8iB Daring Greatly by Brené Brown - https://amzn.eu/d/aPbq8MW   PODCASTS The Diary of a CEO with Steven Barlett The High Performance Podcast   ABOUT PETE Pete Cooper is a dedicated talent and culture specialist with over a decade of experience in organisational and talent development. Holding an MSc in Occupational Psychology, Pete leverages evidence-based practices to drive meaningful change within organisations. As the chairperson of a sports club, he excels in building high-performance teams and shaping organisational cultures.   Pete has developed early career programmes, created career development frameworks and led strategic talent initiatives with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. His experience spans leading talent and culture transformations and consulting across public, private, and charitable sectors worldwide.   In his debut book, The Better Human Blueprint, he offers practical advice on achieving personal and professional fulfilment, guiding readers on a journey of self-discovery and continuous improvement.   CONNECT WITH PETE https://www.instagram.com/mybetterhuman/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/petecooper1/ https://mybetterhuman.com/     ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist, podcaster and mastermind host helping you to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment in your everyday life and work. Prepare to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration to live with clarity of purpose.   BOOK RECOMMENDATION* Shortlisted in The Business Book Awards 2025 (Work and Life category): Focus on Why: Create a Purposeful Way of Life by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

International speaker and trainer Harriet Bratt reveals her inspiring evolution from being silenced by self-doubt to creating real impact through confidence and clarity. She discusses the value of genuine self-expression, ongoing personal development and staying focused amidst everyday distractions. Harriet also shares insights into her healing journey, transformative routines and deep commitment to helping others find their voice and live intentionally. Whether you're facing inner struggles or simply craving greater purpose, Harriet's story invites you to explore your own Journey and Adventure Within.   KEY TAKEAWAY ‘I've got a little saying; 'grow till we go'. I believe there will always be further expansion. There'll be areas that are blind to me right now that will evolve through healing, through growth, through expansion. But I would also say, I've done a lot of the work. I've got a lot of the internal foundations now.'   BOOK RECOMMENDATION* The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod - https://amzn.eu/d/02ETDzX   ABOUT HARRIET Harriet is a powerhouse speaker and mentor on a mission to help ambitious entrepreneurs own the stage, elevate their income and make serious impact - whilst having a lot of fun along the way. It's one thing to speak, another to IMPACT!   With her Warriors' approach to mindset, public speaking and business growth, Harriet supports you to step fully into your power and turn information into unforgettable messages. Having provided keynotes and ran live events for thousands around the world, plus training hundreds of speakers - along with her online membership Impact, Harriet empowers female entrepreneurs to play with fear, confidently captivate audiences and create magic on both live and virtual stages.   When she's not teaching others to keep their fire burning & continue to inspire, you'll find her outdoors with her dogs, embracing travel or dancing around the house. If you're ready to amp up your impact, income and speaking game, she's here to get you there with flair!   CONNECT WITH HARRIET Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/harrietbrattspeaker/ Speak with Soul - public speaking group https://www.facebook.com/groups/HBWarriors  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/harrietbrattspeaker/ LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/harriet-bratt-429b1b1a6/  Website  www.harrietbratt.com    ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist, podcaster and mastermind host helping you to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment in your everyday life and work. Prepare to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration to live with clarity of purpose.   BOOK RECOMMENDATION* Shortlisted in The Business Book Awards 2025 (Work and Life category): Focus on Why: Create a Purposeful Way of Life by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Christian Ray Flores shares his remarkable journey from refugee to international pop star to purpose-driven high-performance coach. In this inspiring conversation, he explores the themes of resilience, antifragility and legacy. Offering powerful insights into personal growth and transformation, Christian Ray unpacks the importance of self-awareness, the fuel of pure motivation and love as a catalyst for lasting change. Through compelling stories and practical strategies, he shows how to reframe adversity into opportunity and highlights the profound impact of serving others on the path to true Human Flourishing in all Seasons of Life.   KEY TAKEAWAY ‘The good news is that in every season, you can flourish tremendously, and the flourishing never ends.'   BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS* The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho - https://amzn.eu/d/b9fDtnK Little Book of Big Reasons to Love America: A Love Letter From An Immigrant by Christan Ray Flores - https://amzn.eu/d/0jrUMbO From Strength to Strength by Arthur C Brooks - https://amzn.eu/d/blds572    ABOUT CHRISTIAN Christian Ray Flores is an entrepreneur, international recording artist, philanthropist and high-performance coach. His extraordinary journey from a child refugee in Chile to entertaining millions as a pop star in Eastern Europe, leading philanthropic projects internationally, to planting churches and founding entrepreneurial projects in the US – makes Christian a uniquely dynamic speaker and compelling leader.   With a master's degree in economics and fluency in four languages, he is a versatile communicator. Based in Austin, Texas, he co-founded Third Drive Media, creating award-winning media projects and raising millions for startups and the non-profit Ascend Mission Fund, serving children in Mozambique and Ukraine. Through Xponential, his high-performance coaching for purpose-driven professionals, Christian empowers business and non-profit leaders to reach and stay at the top of their game. Christian has been a pastor for 25 years and loves coaching pastors. He is the host of the "Headspace by Christian Ray Flores" podcast and author of Little Book of Big Reasons to Love America.   CONNECT WITH CHRISTIAN Newsletter: https://www.christianrayflores.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianrayflores/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christianrayflores1/ X: https://x.com/ChristianRay YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thechristianrayflores Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianrayflores/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianrayflores   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist, podcaster and mastermind host helping you to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment in your everyday life and work. Prepare to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration to live with clarity of purpose.   BOOK RECOMMENDATION* Shortlisted in The Business Book Awards 2025 (Work and Life category): Focus on Why: Create a Purposeful Way of Life by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu     WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

After collapsing from heatstroke during the 2024 Brighton Marathon, Holly Rowlinson faced heartbreak and the loss of a long-held goal. With reflection and the support of St John Ambulance, Holly turned her setback into a purpose. A year later, she ran the 2025 London Marathon, raising over £2,000 for the charity who helped her back to her feet. Holly's story is a testament to community, gratitude and the strength created from having a meaningful why. With this clarity and determination, Holly focused beyond the finish line. Reframing failure, she chose not to run for time but for something greater. Holly chose purpose over pace.   KEY TAKEAWAY ‘We both pushed each other over that line and that's the spirit of the marathon.'   RESOURCE Holly's Fundraising page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/holsvslondonmara4sja   ABOUT HOLLY Holly is a final year English undergraduate at the University of Exeter, having spent her third year studying at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She loves skiing, playing university cricket and parkrun tourism both as a runner and volunteer.   CONNECT WITH HOLLY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyrowlinson/   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist, podcaster and mastermind host helping you to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment in your everyday life and work. Prepare to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration to live with clarity of purpose.   BOOK RECOMMENDATION* Shortlisted in The Business Book Awards 2025 (Work and Life category): Focus on Why: Create a Purposeful Way of Life by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu     WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you and your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

This week, I'm diving into fresh reads and animated adventures. (1:03) I just wrapped Blood at the Root—not flawless, but compelling enough that I'm on board for the sequel later this year. I've also started A Blade So Black by LL McKinney, described as Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Alice in Wonderland—and yes, it's as intriguing as it sounds.On the screen side, Iyanu is the new animated superhero series to keep an eye on. Set in the richly imagined Yorubaland, it blends Nigerian culture, mythology, and music with an Avatar: The Last Airbender vibe. (4:58) To round things out, I sit down with spoken word artist and activist Lindo for “6 Questions.” Known for performances at Bucknell University and Def Poetry Jam, Lindo's fusion of poetry and visual storytelling continues with his upcoming graphic novel Pawn Shop, now available for pre-order.Where would you like to be found on the Internet? Website: https://lindoyes.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindoyes/7:35     When did you know you wanted to be a poet?            How a learning disability turned into a superpower            From poetry to manga11: 14   What do you wish you would know when you first started out?            The end goal will look different than you think             Perfect commercial example15:40   What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?             Chicken Cheesesteak and Mango Smoothie16:27   What are you curious about             Pawn Shop reaction17:53   What should I ask you that I didn't know enough to ask?             Poetry and Magic: The Perfect Combo20:46  If you could create a new holiday, what would it commemorate?            Day of Rest!!!!20:34 Why Create?

In this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy welcomes Amy Rowlinson, Shining a light on what is possible when you focus on ‘why', Amy Rowlinson empowers people to forge their own path to create a purposeful, sustainable and fulfilling way of life. As a life purpose coach, podcast strategist and podcaster, Amy's mission is to gift a living legacy of inspiration, insight and knowledge. On her podcast, Focus on WHY, Amy provides uplifting and relatable conversations designed to inspire listeners to take purposeful action. Andy and Amy discuss Amy's recent project—a book co-authored with her late grandfather, George Kerr. This unique collaboration was born out of imagined conversations; using George's letters; war diaries,and even an interview Amy conducted with him at age 15. Amy reflects on how imposter syndrome initially held her back from writing the book, until she learnt to embrace vulnerability and authenticity. This shift allowed her to overcome self-doubt and recognise the importance of sharing her story. The book is not just a memoir but a guide on creating a purposeful way of life. It combines George's wisdom with Amy's reflections on modern challenges like burnout and finding meaning in work. Amy emphasises the need for sustainable fulfilment and stresses connecting everyday tasks to a broader purpose, bringing emotional significance to all aspects of life. Both Andy and Amy highlight the value of diverse relationships. She credits mentors, coaches, and peers for helping her navigate vulnerabilities and unlock her potential. No single person fulfils every role; instead, a network of supporters aids her journey. For instance, her husband provides perspective, while professional mentors offer expertise. This collaborative approach aligns with her belief in connectedness—a core value driving her work. Amy's story underscores the power of intergenerational connections and the courage required to share one's truth authentically. What we discussed: 1. Embracing Vulnerability: Overcoming imposter syndrome requires embracing vulnerability and authenticity. By acknowledginglimitations, individuals open themselves up to growth and support. 2. Purpose-Driven Living: Creating a fulfilling life involves aligning daily actions with future goals. Connecting tasks to a larger purpose enhances emotional significance. 3. Collaborative Growth: Building a diverse support system—including mentors, coaches, and peers—enables holistic development. No single person can fulfill all needs; multiple perspectives are essential. 4. Intergenerational Connections: Leveraging stories and lessons from previous generations fosters deeper understanding and resilience. Amy's collaboration with her grandfather exemplifies this idea. 5. Authentic Leadership: Authenticity builds trust and invites meaningful relationships. Dropping the "mask" allows others to provide genuine support, unlocking hidden potential.   SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Connect with Andy Lopata: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | X/Twitter | YouTube Connect with Amy Rowlinson: Website |LinkedIn |X | YouTube The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring Focus on Why: Create a purposeful way of life,  

Building India's Tallest Tower, Standing at 306 Meters with 81 Floors in South MumbaiIn today's episode of speaking real estate podcast, we had Mr. Manan Shah, the Managing Director at MICL Group, As a young leader, Mr. Shah shares his vision for the company and how he aims to transform the Mumbai skyline through his ambitious projects.Here's what we discussed:- How MICL was formed and what challenges it faced during the process- The Story Behind the Name 'Aaradhya'- Marketing strategy used by big brands- How to build a brand from the scratch- The inspiration behind constructing India's tallest tower, standing at 306 meters- Importance of Vastu in project design and construction- Why work life balance is requiredDon't miss this in-depth conversation on how this young leader plans to build India's tallest tower and his future plans for Mumbai's skyline.Timestamps :00:00 Trailer01:13 - Introduction02:51 - The Beginning of the Journey09:35 - The Story Behind the Name 'Aaradhya'13:55 - Employee Insights and Perspectives Over the Years18:52 - The Formation of MICL (Maha Infrastructure Construction Limited)25:00 - The Untold Maruti Suzuki Story26:39 - The Iconic Bata Prizing29:47 - The Importance of Research in Business Development32:43 - How to Handle Negative Talk and Criticism Effectively34:36 - Overcoming the Thoughts of Giving Up in Business37:08 - Building a Brand from Scratch: The Ultimate Guide40:03 - A Deep Dive into the Ongoing Projects42:09 - Why Create the Tallest Tower in India?49:28 - Understanding Different Types of Real Estate Developments56:54 - The Role of Vastu Shastra in Construction and Design58:05 - Maintaining a Healthy Work-Life Balance for Success01:09:07 - A Passion for Cars and Its Influence01:12:26 - Conclusion: Key Takeaways and Future InsightsGuest:Mr. Manan ShahManaging Director - MICL GroupPersonal Id - https://www.instagram.com/iammps/Company Id - https://www.instagram.com/miclgroup/Company Website - https://www.micl.com/

In this episode, we dive into the strategies behind a game-changing script for digital leads. Grant Lieber and the team reveal how this approach helps agents: Close faster. Reduce cancellations. Build stronger client relationships. Discover why digital leads are the future of insurance sales and how to maximize ROI on your time and investment.

Welcome to Building Brand You™, the podcast that helps you accelerate your success by unlocking your greatest asset – you.   KEY TAKEAWAYS: Our legacy is not just what we leave behind, but how we choose to live each day. “My focus is to shine the light on purpose, on fulfillment and curiosity, to empower others, to forge their own paths in life.” - Amy Liberate yourself from what you can't control, to take control of what you can. Your purpose is the overarching intention that guides your direction in life. Your Why is the emotional significance you assign to your purpose.    Amy's four life-changing reads: Aesop's Fables Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl The Choice by Edith Eger     RESOURCES MENTIONED: Focus on Why: Create a purposeful way of life by Amy Rowlinson https://www.amazon.co.uk/Focus-Why-Create-purposeful-life/dp/1915483298   Focus on WHY podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/focus-on-why/id1510330149     ABOUT OUR GUEST: Shining a light on what is possible when you focus on why, Amy Rowlinson empowers people to forge their own path to create a purposeful, sustainable and fulfilling way of life.  As a life purpose coach, podcast strategist and podcaster, Amy's chosen mission is to gift a living legacy of inspiration, insight and knowledge and create long-lasting, positive ripple effects. On her podcast, Focus on WHY, Amy provides uplifting and relatable conversations designed to inspire listeners to take purposeful action. Her book, Focus on Why: Create a purposeful way of life, comes out on 24 October.      CONNECT WITH AMY ROWLINSON: Linktr.ee -https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson Book - https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu Website - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyrowlinson/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RowlinsonAmy/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/focusonwhy/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/focusonwhy/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amy.rowlinson/ Focus on WHY Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amy.rowlinson/ Twitter / X - https://x.com/AmyRowlinson Podcast - https://podfollow.com/focus-on-why Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@amyrowlinson Friday Focus Newsletter - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter Coaching Enquiries - https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall     ABOUT KYM HAMER: Kym Hamer is an international leadership, visibility and impact coach, a personal branding expert and serial entrepreneur, and the creator of Building Brand You™, a methodology helping organisations, teams, and individuals to build visibility and reputational rigor as essential building blocks for delivering sustained business value. In other words, accelerating results by unlocking your greatest asset - YOU! In 2020, just one year after launching her first business, she was nominated by Thinkers360 as one of the Top 100 Women B2B Leadership influencers and is currently in the Top 25 Personal Branding and Top 12 Marketing Influencers in the world. For 4 years running Kym has also been one of Thinkers360's Top 10 Thought Leaders on Entrepreneurship and in 2023, was recognised as one of their Top Voices for 2023 globally. Kym is the Founder & CEO of Artemis Futures International, a Founding Board Member of the Customer Experience & Service Association Middle East, and co-founder of CXSA Group Ltd.  She has been part of the faculty with Homeward Bound Projects, a global initiative reaching 1.8 billion people, equipping women and non-binary people with a STEMM background to lead conversations for a sustainable future. She voyaged to Antarctica in 2023 for 19 nights delivering the immersive component of the HB programme for more than 170 women, and is currently Faculty Lead for Homeward Bound's 8th leadership cohort. In between all of these things, you'll find her curled up in a corner with her nose in a book.   Building Brand You™: JOIN the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou SUBSCRIBE to the BBY Podcast on: (Apple) - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/building-brand-you/id1567407273 (Spotify) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ho26pAQ5uJ9h0dGNicCIq   CONNECT WITH KYM HAMER: LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/kymhamer/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kymhamerartemis/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kymhamerartemis/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kymhamer Thinkers360 - https://bit.ly/thinkers360-kymhamer-BBY Find out about BBY Coaching - https://calendly.com/kymhamer/bbychat/     HOSTED BY: Kym Hamer   DISCLAIMER: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Building Brand You™ podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved. They do not necessarily represent any other entities, agencies, organisations, or companies. 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The expert I've invited to join me in this episode is Amy Rowlinson.Shining a light on what is possible when you focus on why, Amy Rowlinson empowers people to forge their own path to create a purposeful, sustainable and fulfilling way of life.As a life purpose coach, podcast strategist and podcaster, Amy's chosen mission is to gift a living legacy of inspiration, insight and knowledge and create long-lasting, positive ripple effects.On her podcast, Focus on WHY, Amy provides uplifting and relatable conversations designed to inspire listeners to take purposeful action. Her book, Focus on Why: Create a purposeful way of life, comes out on 24 October 2024.Connect with Amy:LinkedIn Friday Focus Newsletter Website Order Amy's book: Focus on Why - Create a purposeful life Link to Amy's socials and other resources  Enquire about coaching with Amy Listen to Amy's Focus on Why podcastAbout AndyI'm an experienced business leader and a passionate developer of people in the automotive finance industry, internationally.During over twenty five years, I have played a key role in developing businesses including Alphabet UK, BMW Corporate Finance UK, BMW Financial Services Singapore, BMW Financial Services New Zealand and Tesla Financial Services UK.At the same time, I have coached individuals and delivered leadership development programmes in 17 countries across Asia, Europe and North America.I started Aquilae in 2016 to enable “Fulfilling Performance” in the mobility industry, internationally.Learn more about Fulfilling PerformanceCheck out Release the handbrake! The Fulfilling Performance Hub.Connect with AndyLinkedIn: Andy FollowsEmail: cvm@aquilae.co.ukJoin a guided peer mentoring team: Aquilae AcademyThank you to our sponsors:ASKE ConsultingEmail: hello@askeconsulting.co.ukAquilaeEmail: cvm@aquilae.co.ukEpisode Directory on Instagram @careerviewmirror  If you enjoy listening to our guests career stories, please follow CAREER-VIEW MIRROR in your podcast app. Episode recorded on 9 October, 2024.

On this episode we talk all things girls prep school hockey with Tabor Academy head coach Eric Long. We discuss how New England prep hockey works, how it compares to other female hockey options, the boarding school experience, the admissions process and of course go into detail on the Tabor Seawolves. You can connect with Eric either on the Tabor Academy website https://www.taboracademy.org/admissions  or via Eric Long's Champs App profile: https://profile.champs.app/h/eric-long You can learn more about the Tabor Seawolves Girls Varsity Ice Hockey team here: https://www.taboracademy.org/athletics/teams/team-details/~athletics-team-id/144 or follow the team on Twitter: @ta_gvh and Instagram: @ta_gvh Here is a list of 2023/24 Girls Hockey Events:  https://www.champs.app/2023/01/2023-girls-hockey-event-calendar/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- To learn more about minor hockey development and recruiting for both girls and boys, visit the Champs App website http://www.champs.app   Create a free, beautiful Champs Hockey Profile to help with college or prep school recruiting: https://profile.champs.app/sign-up Champs App NCAA Coaches Directory  https://www.champs.app/2022/09/ncaa-coaches-directory/ Why Create a Champs App Profile? (Video) https://www.champs.app/2023/04/why-create-a-champs-app-profile/ How to Create a Beautiful Hockey Profile That Gets Noticed (Video) https://www.champs.app/2023/04/how-to-create-a-beautiful-hockey-profile-that-gets-noticed/ With Champs App profile you can: ·         Share highlight videos, statistics and coach information ·         Add a player's playing history (teams, coaches, level of play) and upcoming games schedule ·         Share personal, student and athletic profile information ·         Invite and connect with coaches, players and teammates Once you create your profile, you will have a personalized link to share with coaches and teams. You can view sample profiles here: Women's: Cammie Knight  and Men's: Wayne Crosby  https://profile.champs.app/h/cammie-knight and https://profile.champs.app/h/wayne-crosby

On this episode we talk with Harry Rosenholtz, founder of College Hockey Showcases. As a former DI coach at Yale and Quinnipiac, Harry provides great insight into the women's college hockey recruiting process from a coach perspective, he also provides advice on creating your recruiting strategy and give his recommendations on navigating events summer recruiting. Harry also discusses the College Hockey Showcases events taking place this summer. You can connect with Harry either on the College Hockey Showcases website https://collegehockeyshowcases.com or by email at harry@collegehockeyshowcases.com You can learn more about the CHS summer events here: https://collegehockeyshowcases.com/events/ or follow CHS on Twitter: @CHShowcases  and Instagram: @collegehockeyshowcases Here is a list of 2023 Girls Hockey Events:  https://www.champs.app/2023/01/2023-girls-hockey-event-calendar/ To learn more about minor hockey development and recruiting for both girls and boys, visit the Champs App website http://www.champs.app ============================================================================================  Create a free, beautiful Champs Hockey Profile to help with college or prep school recruiting: https://profile.champs.app/sign-upChamps App NCAA Coaches Directory  https://www.champs.app/2022/09/ncaa-coaches-directory/ Why Create a Champs App Profile? (Video) https://www.champs.app/2023/04/why-create-a-champs-app-profile/ How to Create a Beautiful Hockey Profile That Gets Noticed (Video) https://www.champs.app/2023/04/how-to-create-a-beautiful-hockey-profile-that-gets-noticed/ With Champs App profile you can: · Share highlight videos, statistics and coach information · Add a player's playing history (teams, coaches, level of play) and upcoming games schedule · Share personal, student and athletic profile information · Invite and connect with coaches, players and teammates Once you create your profile, you will have a personalized link to share with coaches and teams. You can view sample profiles here:  Women's: Cammie Knight  and Men's: Wayne Crosby  https://profile.champs.app/h/cammie-knight and https://profile.champs.app/h/wayne-crosby

Your Writing Coach Podcast   Are you an author of a book? Whether you've self-published or you're publishing through a publisher, you can always use more revenue generation with your book. Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Lucas Marino, author of Monetize Your Book with a Course on how you too, can make more income with your book by adding an online course to your offering.   What is an online course?   An online course is a class you can take at your own pace online. While some are free, we are going to chat about how you can make money with an online course that is attached to your book.   “Beyond the nuts and bolts, Lucas teaches the reader how to figure out who their ideal student is and how to find them. He covers everything from class design to landing pages. Are you ready to learn how to build your course?”   How to Build an Online Course   Lucas discusses the biggest misconceptions people have when building an online course, the difference between the use case of books and online courses, recommendations for beta testing your online course and how to use backward design to construct your digital online course around the learning goals of your online course.   Why Create an Online Course?   In today's digital world, there are so many people building online courses. However, your advantage is that your followers will want to listen to you and learn from you because they like your personality and style.    If you are, then join us today for an interview with Lucas Marino and find out how to build a course, develop your curriculum, manage your content, how to receive testimonials, create your course site, bring in course sales, and how to monetize your product line.   Podcast Resources   Find out more about course creation from Lucas Marino Sign up for Your Complimentary Website Review Learn how Write For You Content Marketing Services can grow your business and get you ranked above your competition online Subscribe to Your Writing Coach on YouTube Join Your Writing Coach Community today!  

We all would love to have more discipline when it comes to achieving our goals. The motivation to get us going comes and goes, but discipline keeps us going! Believe, show up, and get to work :) In this episode, I chat with you about the difference between motivation and self-discipline and how self-discipline needs to be developed over time. It all starts with YOU!Key takeaways: - Revisit your WHY - Create mini habits - Build a routine to get you started- Visualize the person you need to become to achieve your goals- Time management: 25 minutes ON/ 5 minute BREAK - The 5-Second Rule by Mel Robbins Resources shared in this episode: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs 5-Second Rule by Mel Robbins Book Apply for my coaching services using the link below! Mention this episode and I will send over my free weekly habit tracker! If you want more from me, be sure to check out... Instagram: @sarahtmwellnessGet started on gaining strength, building confidence & mastering healthy habits both ONLINE and In Person (Denver, CO): Apply here for coaching! Sending you love, health, and all good vibes! xoxo, Sarah 

In our first episode back in the refreshed, Shaun McCambridge Podcast, you hear from Mark Mathews.Not only is Mark a world-renowned big wave surfer, but he has also been sponsored by Red Bull, Go Pro and Ripcurl to name just a few. He is an international speaker with clients such as Deloitte, Westpac, NRL and Land Rover.Mark is obsessed with personal growth, and he has a crazily inspirational journey. He is a dad, and a husband and through all of this has developed a process for overcoming fear. Don't forget, if you hear one or two, or maybe more, things that you took something from, to pay it forward and share this episode with those around you. One sentence or word could make an impact. 1.31 – Mark's tips on ways to deal with fear:Mark speaks to how he did not create these concepts, but he researched and unearthed the different concepts out there and ways to make them available.  He became inquisitive by facing his own fears and found the best ways to deal with them, for himself and others. 2.45 – How would you describe the process of overcoming fear?Mark had an early relationship with fear yet through constant exposure, his learnings have stuck with him. “You learn the skills and knowledge to master the environment you fear. Once you have them you become less anxious over time. Something switches and it turns to excitement as you have the skills.”“Remember the moment it turns from fear to excitement, for me the desire to keep doing it was greater than the fear.” 4.48 – How do you define fear? ‘Sensations and psychophysiological functions occur when there is a perceived threat. Your body senses them, emotional or socialized versions of angst arise and your body senses and fears them. Historically interpersonal relationships with these versions were life or death, now we perceive the threat as if it's life or death.” 6.30 - How do you overcome it? Through Voluntary Exposure Therapy – which is, choosing to expose yourself to the fear to condition yourself around it. Remaining calm and conserving energy. Figure out how to want it, how to desire it more, to get you through the conditioning. “Fall in love with looking back at what you were doing a few months ago and be proud of that. Then get addicted to that feeling and continue to chase it.” 10.20 – The Power of WHY “Create crystal clear pictures of what success looks like to you and why you want to succeed.”Mark talks about tying his loved ones to his success, how will they benefit from the hard work and your success?“The line between success and failure is the state of flow and living in the present moment”. Being able to live in the present moment is a by-product of that fine line where you can be nervous enough but not in complete chaos. 13. 57 – How has Mark gone about understanding how his brain works, the actual psychology and how this has helped him overcome hurdles and helped to achieve his dreams?Mark speaks to investing in himself and what he has done to equip himself to get there. He has gone through a long journey of dealing with his own fears whether it be drowning in the ocean or that public speaking as an introvert can be terrifying.  15.08 – Mark's foundational principles of dealing with fearThe things that you can't go without, the things that help you be resilient enough to face fear. 16 – Cognitive techniques These are additions to the foundational pieces mentioned before, they work alongside them as cognitive behaviours are the everyday habits you have that can be realigned to make small steps towards breaking down anxiety. 17.54 – You have been vulnerable regarding your darkest days, what message would you pass on to those going through a tough time?“Put in the time to research as well as having the motivation.”  If Mark is assessing how he is coping with life and how to optimize his level of resilience, he adjusts it to multiple areas of his life.  “Something may be in peripheral view so you are not aware of the stress it's causing you; you may have gone off course and you don't realise it. Make tiny adjustments to hit the thing that is having a negative impact, they are all linked like a negative snowball. You want a positive snowball.” 21 – Foundational Aspects“Assess the foundational elements and create adjustments. Small amounts of progress that will be beneficial such as exercise, the small gains, assess at the end of the week if you get there and adjust if not. Bringing attention down to a smaller time frame can keep you sane.” 26 – Tangible thingsTangible things are those that will help you shift your perspective to one of gratitude.Positive things come when you look at that one thing in a more positive light. So, you ask yourself how can I do this more consistently?  27.21 – Habit StackingTaking a lifestyle habit and stacking on to a primary habit.Primary habits – things you do consistently day in and day out (autopilot), time there you can do something positive. 29 – Positive MessagingSend a message of gratitude to someone and see how your nervous system, as well as theirs, will settle. These messages can change lives.Shaun speaks to gratitude daily habits "Rewind your life to think of things that make you grateful." 33.45 - Tips for parents on how to deal with fearKids should understand that it's okay to be different and feel different. Compare yourself to yourself and who you were and see the changes you have had. “You can foster the growth mindset if you start it early.”  37 – NeuroplasticityShaun speaks to how the brain can change and evolve, you can overcome fear you just have to expose yourself to it and see where you were to where you are now. Fear is normal and everyone experiences it differently.  Wrap Up & Thank You Visit markmathews.com  

Corbin Crutchley joins to talk about how to learn Frontend Frameworks better with his upcoming eBook The Framework Field Guide, https://unicorn-utterances.com/collections/framework-field-guide. SponsorsDaily.devdaily.dev is where developers grow together. It provides a community-based feed of the best developer news, helping you stay up-to-date. daily.dev aggregates hundreds of sources every few minutes and creates a personal feed for you according to your interests, whether it's web dev, data science, or Elixir. Anything you might be interested in, it has the content for you.Check out daily.devHashnodeCreating a developer blog is crucial in creating an online presence for yourself. It's proof of work for your future employer. Hashnode makes it easy to start a blog in seconds on your custom domain for free. It's fully optimized for developers and supports writing in Markdown, rich embeds, publishing from GitHub repository, syntax highlighting, and edge caching with Next.js blogs deployed on Vercel. On top of these, Hashnode is free from paywall, ads, and sign-up prompts.Hashnode is a community of developers, engineers, and people in tech. Your article gets instant readership from their growing community.Check out Hashnode, and join the community.Show NotesUnicorn Utterances - https://unicorn-utterances.com/Framework Guide - https://unicorn-utterances.com/collections/framework-field-guideAccelerating Angular Development with Ivy - https://www.packtpub.com/product/accelerating-angular-development-with-ivy/9781800205215Learning TypeScript from Josh Goldbergy - https://www.amazon.com/Learning-TypeScript-Development-Type-Safe-JavaScript/dp/1098110331Brad Garropy - https://bradgarropy.com/00:00:00 - Welcome and Intros00:02:12 - Awkward Question of the Day and Rants00:07:18 - Background in Writing and Content Creation00:11:19 - Imposter Syndrome as a Writer00:15:01 - Sponsor Daily.dev00:16:02 - The Framework Field Guide - Learning the Core of Frontend Frameworks00:23:36 - Comparing Modern Frontend Frameworks00:27:42 - Sponsor Hashnode00:28:28 - The Tech Stack Behind the Book00:33:36 - Why Create a Free Book00:41:21 - Future Content Goals00:50:55 - Picks and Plugs

Roundtable Discussion – Why Create a Storehouse? This morning we discuss the driving forces behind answering the question: “Why create a Storehouse?” this is part of a series we are doing called “How to Create a Storehouse”. Background Reading: https://newbreed.co/2022/07/06/seeding-storehouses/ Process of getting there: 1. Getting a revelation of what grieves God and how to repent Have […]

Roundtable Discussion – Why Create a Storehouse? This morning we discuss the driving forces behind answering the question: “Why create a Storehouse?” this is part of a series we are doing called “How to Create a Storehouse”. Background Reading: https://newbreed.co/2022/07/06/seeding-storehouses/ Process of getting there: 1. Getting a revelation of what grieves God and how to repent Have […]

Scott Rieckens of Playing With Fire talks about the value of creating an emergency fund. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1843: [Part 2] Why Create an Emergency Fund by Scott Rieckens of Playing With Fire on Easing Your Financial Stress A successful entrepreneur living in Southern California, Scott Rieckens had built a “dream life”: a happy marriage, a two-year-old daughter, a membership to a boat club, and a BMW in the driveway. But underneath the surface, Scott was creatively stifled, depressed, and overworked trying to help pay for his family's beach-town lifestyle. Then one day, Scott listened to a podcast interview that changed his life. Five months later, he had quit his job, convinced his family to leave their home, and cut their expenses in half. Follow Scott and his family as they devote everything to FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early), a subculture obsessed with maximizing wealth and happiness. Filled with inspiring case studies and powerful advice, Playing with FIRE is one family's journey to acquire the one thing money can't buy: a simpler — and happier — life.  The original post is located here: https://www.playingwithfire.co/blog/why-create-an-emergency-fund   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Rieckens of Playing With Fire talks about the value of creating an emergency fund. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1843: [Part 2] Why Create an Emergency Fund by Scott Rieckens of Playing With Fire on Easing Your Financial Stress A successful entrepreneur living in Southern California, Scott Rieckens had built a “dream life”: a happy marriage, a two-year-old daughter, a membership to a boat club, and a BMW in the driveway. But underneath the surface, Scott was creatively stifled, depressed, and overworked trying to help pay for his family's beach-town lifestyle. Then one day, Scott listened to a podcast interview that changed his life. Five months later, he had quit his job, convinced his family to leave their home, and cut their expenses in half. Follow Scott and his family as they devote everything to FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early), a subculture obsessed with maximizing wealth and happiness. Filled with inspiring case studies and powerful advice, Playing with FIRE is one family's journey to acquire the one thing money can't buy: a simpler — and happier — life.  The original post is located here: https://www.playingwithfire.co/blog/why-create-an-emergency-fund   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Rieckens of Playing With Fire talks about the value of creating an emergency fund. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1843: [Part 2] Why Create an Emergency Fund by Scott Rieckens of Playing With Fire on Easing Your Financial Stress A successful entrepreneur living in Southern California, Scott Rieckens had built a “dream life”: a happy marriage, a two-year-old daughter, a membership to a boat club, and a BMW in the driveway. But underneath the surface, Scott was creatively stifled, depressed, and overworked trying to help pay for his family's beach-town lifestyle. Then one day, Scott listened to a podcast interview that changed his life. Five months later, he had quit his job, convinced his family to leave their home, and cut their expenses in half. Follow Scott and his family as they devote everything to FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early), a subculture obsessed with maximizing wealth and happiness. Filled with inspiring case studies and powerful advice, Playing with FIRE is one family's journey to acquire the one thing money can't buy: a simpler — and happier — life.  The original post is located here: https://www.playingwithfire.co/blog/why-create-an-emergency-fund   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Rieckens of Playing With Fire talks about the value of creating an emergency fund. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1842: [Part 1] Why Create an Emergency Fund by Scott Rieckens of Playing With Fire on Easing Your Financial Stress A successful entrepreneur living in Southern California, Scott Rieckens had built a “dream life”: a happy marriage, a two-year-old daughter, a membership to a boat club, and a BMW in the driveway. But underneath the surface, Scott was creatively stifled, depressed, and overworked trying to help pay for his family's beach-town lifestyle. Then one day, Scott listened to a podcast interview that changed his life. Five months later, he had quit his job, convinced his family to leave their home, and cut their expenses in half. Follow Scott and his family as they devote everything to FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early), a subculture obsessed with maximizing wealth and happiness. Filled with inspiring case studies and powerful advice, Playing with FIRE is one family's journey to acquire the one thing money can't buy: a simpler — and happier — life.  The original post is located here: https://www.playingwithfire.co/blog/why-create-an-emergency-fund   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Rieckens of Playing With Fire talks about the value of creating an emergency fund. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1842: [Part 1] Why Create an Emergency Fund by Scott Rieckens of Playing With Fire on Easing Your Financial Stress A successful entrepreneur living in Southern California, Scott Rieckens had built a “dream life”: a happy marriage, a two-year-old daughter, a membership to a boat club, and a BMW in the driveway. But underneath the surface, Scott was creatively stifled, depressed, and overworked trying to help pay for his family's beach-town lifestyle. Then one day, Scott listened to a podcast interview that changed his life. Five months later, he had quit his job, convinced his family to leave their home, and cut their expenses in half. Follow Scott and his family as they devote everything to FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early), a subculture obsessed with maximizing wealth and happiness. Filled with inspiring case studies and powerful advice, Playing with FIRE is one family's journey to acquire the one thing money can't buy: a simpler — and happier — life.  The original post is located here: https://www.playingwithfire.co/blog/why-create-an-emergency-fund   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Rieckens of Playing With Fire talks about the value of creating an emergency fund. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1842: [Part 1] Why Create an Emergency Fund by Scott Rieckens of Playing With Fire on Easing Your Financial Stress A successful entrepreneur living in Southern California, Scott Rieckens had built a “dream life”: a happy marriage, a two-year-old daughter, a membership to a boat club, and a BMW in the driveway. But underneath the surface, Scott was creatively stifled, depressed, and overworked trying to help pay for his family's beach-town lifestyle. Then one day, Scott listened to a podcast interview that changed his life. Five months later, he had quit his job, convinced his family to leave their home, and cut their expenses in half. Follow Scott and his family as they devote everything to FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early), a subculture obsessed with maximizing wealth and happiness. Filled with inspiring case studies and powerful advice, Playing with FIRE is one family's journey to acquire the one thing money can't buy: a simpler — and happier — life.  The original post is located here: https://www.playingwithfire.co/blog/why-create-an-emergency-fund   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our last episode, Why Create a Flex Period?, Assistant Principal John Weaver talked about the benefits of a flex period, that he's experienced at his school. But how do you create, and successfully manage a flex period? Learn all about it in this episode as John gets into the details of implementation, protocol, and how much administration should really be involved.Intro track is entitled ‘Roughcut' by the artist Tripwire, licensed under Creative Commons. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0Track and Artist page: https://sampleswap.org/artist/Tripwire 

What's up Cleaning Nation! Today on the podcast, we have Lindsay talking John Gluck of Generation Commercial Cleaning Company. John is looking for tips and tricks on starting a podcast of his own. Listen in as Lindsay coaches him on making this vision a reality, and learn why starting a podcast just might be a good business move for you too.  3:31 Why Create a Podcast as an Owner of a Cleaning Company  8:04 Niching Your Podcast 11:40 More Tips for Starting a Podcast Want to know more about these tools and what you can do to get out of your own way and improve your mindset? Go to growmycleaningcompany.com to listen to our FREE webinar or growmycleaningcompany.com/talk and book a call with one of our coaches. They will get you set up with all the tools, systems, and more to build the business you've always wanted.

Chances are, unless you've been living under a rock for the last 10 years, social media has become a massive part of your life, including your music. But, many musicians say that if it weren't for needing to stay visible online for their music, they'd probably jack it in. Why?Well, it'll come as no surprise that there's mounting research into how social media has as many negative effects on us as individuals and society as the positive ones that first excited us when it came into our lives. As well as making connections with likeminded people, growing communities and sharing our ideas and our art with a wider audience, there's a constant pressure to put out content and keep up with the highlights our peers share online. It's easy to feel like we're not doing enough or ‘keeping up'.So, inside this episode, Isobel explores how we as musicians might survive the effects of social media and three key ways to even better enjoy this crucial piece of connecting technology moving forward. Listen in to find out.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS{0:00} Intro{02:25} Scroll through my feed{03:59} The cold hard truth about social media{10:42} The colder, harder truth about social media for musicians{18:09} What social media rewards (and what it doesn't){20:39} 3 ways to better enjoy using social media as a musician{25:36} Episode SummaryReferences:Andreassen, C. S., Pallesen, S., Griffiths, M. D. (2017). ‘The relationship between addictive use of social media, narcissism, and self-esteem: Findings from a large national survey'. Addictive Behaviors, (64), pp.287-293 [Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2016.03.006]Booker, C.L., Kelly, Y.J. & Sacker, A. (2018). ‘Gender differences in the associations between age trends of social media interaction and well-being among 10-15 year olds in the UK'. BMC Public Health, 18, pp.321. [Available at: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-5220-4]Lee, A. (2020). How Musicians' Mental Health Is Affected By Social Media. Classical Music [Available at: https://www.classical-music.uk/resources/article/how-musicians-mental-health-is-affected-by-social-media]Muqaddas, J., Sanobia S., Nawaz, A. (2017). ‘Impact of Social Media on Self-Esteem'. European Scientific Journal, 13(23), pp.329-341, [Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3030048]Listen to Episode 23 of the podcast, Why Create if No One's Watching >>Check out DIE HEXEN's IG feed >>Listen to the episode hereListen on SpotifyJoin the Girls Twiddling Knobs Podcast Community here >>Don't be shy - spread the Girls Twiddling Knobs Love

Good to see you are still here. I wanted to talk about the elephant in the room. Why Create? I know about when I started and why I do it. By sharing with you a little back story, hopefully, I can trigger your "why?". Maybe you already know... take a listen anyway. Please share with me your stories.

Our guest today is Jeff Crusey, a venture capital investor at Seraphim Capital that invests predominantly in space tech. Seraphim has invested in many startups across space domains including Spire, Iceye, D-Orbit as well as AST & Science. In this episode, Jeff provides his perspectives on the space industry, including the recent developments in space tech and the applications of space technologies for Earth. We discuss how big of a problem space debris is and how companies are using innovative technologies to tackle it. Jeff also has some interesting thoughts on what the space industry could do better - to tell better stories with a bigger vision. Chapters: 01:55: Jeff's Story 06:30: What is the "Space Industry?" 08:55: Why Create an Investment Thesis Around Investing in Space? 12:50: Is Space Debris a Big Problem? 14:25: Are We Worrying Too Much About Space Debris? How Can We Clean Space? 16:14: Do We Need More VCs Investing in SpaceTech? 18:27: Would You Invest in an Earth Observation Company, a Satellite IoT Company or a Launch Company? 21:53: SPACs and Space 24:33: What Can the Space Industry Do Better? 27:09: What Would You Want to Say to the Space Industry?

Do you think strategic communications planning is for a massive company with a huge budget and either an inhouse PR person or an agency on standby? I gotta tell you, assuming you aren't connected with illegal or highly dangerous goods and services, with thoughtful planning and some help, you've got this.But why do I need a communications plan, I hear you ask. And how do I even get started? Is this something that is going to eat my soul and laugh back at me through every Instagram post I make?This podcast walks you through how a communications plan is going to make your life so much more strategic - once you've mapped out your plans, you follow your steps all the way to meeting your goals.Key Points:Getting Geeky With It: The Value of a Communications Plan (2:26)Mission Vision & Value Statements: MVV for Short (3:00)Why Create an MVV (5:06)What I Mean by a Communications Plan: What it Means for Your Business (6:19)A Good Relationship (8:09)MVV & Messaging (8:45)Nuts & Bolts of How (9:13)Does Order Matter? (10:03)A Mechanism in Action: Instagram (10:36)Bringing it all Together (11:14)Living Documents (12:01)Also mentioned:You need your copy of Post with Purpose & Personality! A free guide to answer your question "what do I post about?!" These five prompts point you to using social media in a way that is true to you, your business, and resonates with your clients. Download yours today!Episode 27Work with me to review or create your communications plan for 2021.You're invited! Connections Coffee Confidence Community on FacebookSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/connections-coffee-confidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mission Hire Me (https://www.missionhireme.com/) is serving transitioning veteran and military spouse job seekers by helping them to create visually engaging and professionally edited video profiles to use in their job applications and on social media. Mission Hire Me is funded by corporate sponsorship and organizational grants to provide a FREE service to transitioning veterans and military spouses. Bill Barnett, CEO and Founder of Mission Hire Me, joins the podcast to discuss the impact these video profiles can have on your job search, and the simplicity of the video creation process. Why Create a Video Profile? Video profiles (https://www.missionhireme.com/videos) make you visible and attractive to potential employers, showing them the “real” person behind the military uniform. This helps employers envision you in their workplace in a way that a resume can’t. • 60% of Recruiters will view a video before reading a resume • Recruiters are 6 times more likely to recall information from a video than text on a resume • There is a 40% better response rate from Recruiters when a job seeker uses a video profile • Mission Hire Me’s success rate exceeds 80% Visit Mission Hire Me online and fill out a form (https://www.missionhireme.com/contact) to get started on your own video profile.

Do you need a refresher on how to organise your photos? Do you need to know where to start and what to do to make 2020 the year you get your photos in order? Join Fiona Staff and Chantal Imbach as they talk about the 5 Golden Rules of Photo Organising and how it can help you manage your own photos.In this Episode we talk specifically about what you can do now to get your photos safely backed up and organised. We take you through 5 rules that we apply to our own photo management, and also what we do for, and teach, our own clients.This is a great episode to give you the highlights and insights into what you can do, on a practical level, to really get on top of your printed and digital photos. We cover these topics:• Backup• Know your WHY• Create a HUB• Sort and Organise• Do something! Take Action!We would love to see you over at our Facebook page www.facebook.com/diyphotoorganising and our Instagram page www.instagram.com/diyphotoorganising.If you’d like to learn more about us, go to:www.diyphotoorganising.comFiona Staff’s website: www.photohelper.com.au orChantal Imbach’s website: www.photosinorder.com.auIf you are not in Melbourne and need a personal photo organiser check out www.appo.org to find help closer to home.AuthorFiona Staff and Chantal Imbach

In recent years, there’s been a new obsession with something called “Real-Time Payments.” It’s the idea that everything it takes for one person to send money to another could happen instantaneously. Host: Matt Longacre, Guest: Joey Samowitz, Senior Analyst, Policy, Conference of State Bank Supervisors Timestamps: 2:05 - The Journey of a Check in the 20th Century 6:05 - How 9/11 Stopped Your Check from Flying Commercial 8:33 - How Does Money Move Today? 10:34 - What's a Real-Time Gross Settlement System? 11:25 - What's a Net Deferred Settlement System? 12:52 - Are there any Real-Time Payment Systems Today? 14:15 - Why Create a New System if one Already Exists? 16:18 - What's in it for the Consumer? 17:38 - Who is for FedNow? Who is Opposed? 18:57 - How did the Federal Reserve Gather Feedback for FedNow? Editor's Comment: During the interview, we discuss how "50% of banks have been reached by the Clearing House RTP system." This system has in fact only reached 11 of the 24 banks that currently own The Clearing House, accounting for 50 percent of all deposits. Paying someone feels so simple nowadays, right? Whenever I go out to dinner with friends and we need to split the check, they just tell me to “Venmno them” or “Paypal them” or “Zelle them” (Okay, nobody’s ever actually told me to Zelle them, but you get my point). And even the old, "slow" systems seem faster! When I get a check, my bank lets me snap a photo of it and deposit it. But even though the transaction kind of feels instant, it’s still anything but. When I add that check to my account, it says “Pending.” And the bank tells me to hang onto that check for a couple days in case something goes wrong. It turns out that, behind the scenes, there’s a vast system of machinery working to make sure the little bits and bytes of data on my phone represent real transactions. They want to be sure that everyone actually has the money they say they have and that the money is getting safely from bank A to bank B. That process can still take a while to complete. In recent years, there’s been a new obsession with something called “Real-Time Payments.” It’s the idea that all this should be able to happen (the movement of the money, the confirmation that person A has the funds, the deposit into person B’s account) instantaneously. Today, I talk to an expert who knows more about the hard work going into making payments faster. We talk about how checks cleared before, where we are today, and what new and innovative “Real-Time Payments systems” mean for the future.

Most of us dream of retirement because we’ll FINALLY have the time freedom to do things that interest us and spend time with the people we love. But what if you didn’t have to wait until you turned 65 to live that dream? What if you could retire early? Better yet, what if you could retire in the next few years? Passive investing in multifamily syndications helped Travis Watts do just that, and you could be next! Travis is an experienced passive investor and Director of Investor Relations at Ashcroft Capital, a national multifamily investment firm with more than $820M in assets under management. Prior to pursuing real estate full-time, Travis worked a grueling job in the oil industry, spending 14-hour days outside in extreme weather while saving money to invest in single-family rentals and apartment building syndications. On this episode of Apartment Building Investing, Travis joins me to discuss the time freedom he enjoys now as a passive investor in multifamily real estate. He explains how he saved the money to invest via extreme budgeting and what made SFH investing unsustainable. Listen in for Travis’ insight around where to find a good syndication team and learn how YOU can follow in his footsteps and quit your W-2 with passive investing! Key Takeaways Travis’ path to full-time passive investing Demanding job in oil industry Laid off in oil downturn but already financially independent How Travis’ life is different now Unhappy as W-2 employee, everyday struggle Now pursues things interested in (personal growth) How Travis saved money to invest Brought up with conservative parents, extreme budgeters Didn’t change lifestyle as income grew from $20K to six figures How Travis invested his money before multifamily Pulled money from stock market after Rich Dad’s Prophecy House hacking strategy (first-time home buyer tax credit) Sought high-paying job to continue buying SFH Buy-and-hold, fix-and-flip as well as vacation rentals What inspired Travis’ transition to multifamily SFH strategies had become job on top of W-2 Single-family not scalable, sustainable or passive The FIRE movement 4% rule Passive income goal x 25 = amount to invest EX: 30K x 25 = $750K investment What kind of income you can generate as a passive investor 7% to 10% cashflow Equity upside upon sale or refinance Travis’ insight on the tax benefits of multifamily Use bonus depreciation for tax-free distributions Capital gains upon sale (usually offset by gains) The beauty of the infinite return model Refinance after 5 years to return most of capital Continue to earn returns, no money in deal Travis’ top investing AHA moments Multifamily scalable, sustainable AND truly passive Reading Tax-Free Wealth by Tom Wheelwright Travis’ advice for aspiring passive investors Start with WHY Create a budget (know where money going) How to vet a syndication team Ensure strategy aligns with personal philosophy Track record, markets you believe in Where to find a good syndication team Go to seminars and local meetups for networking Start with world-of-mouth referral, follow up with due diligence Connect with Travis Watts Ashcroft Capital Email travis@ashcroftcapital.com Travis on LinkedIn Travis on Facebook Resources Spencer Hilligoss on ABI EP186 Jan Larson on ABI EP181 Ryan McKenna on ABI EP174 Rich Dad’s Prophecy: Why the Biggest Stock Market Crash in History Is Still Coming … And How You Can Prepare Yourself and Profit from It! by Robert T. Kiyosaki The FIRE Movement Tax-Free Wealth: How to Build Massive Wealth by Permanently Lowering Your Taxes by Tom Wheelwright Work with Tom Wheelwright Join the Nighthawk Equity Investor Club Podcast Show Notes Review the Podcast on iTunes Michael’s Website Michael on Facebook Michael on Instagram Michael on YouTube Apartment Investor Network Facebook Group

Are you ready to learn about what I think is one of the best affiliate programs for promoting digital content online? In this video, I explain the Uthena Partner and Affiliate program, how you can earn 20% from the lifetime of every customer you bring to our platform, and why right now is the best time to both sell on and be an affiliate for Uthena.com! Here's what you'll learn in this video: Introduction to Uthena's Lifetime Affiliate Commissions and the Uthena website 0:43 What Can You Sell on Uthena and What's the Best Way to Drive Signups? 02:11 Why Create and Sell Courses and Course Bundles on Uthena? 03:06 Affiliate Selling Affiliate Memberships Is Also Possible on Uthena.com! 04:30 Benefits of Being an Affiliate Include Voice Calls 05:47 What's A Uthena Franchise? How Does it Earn You Money? 06:13 How Selling Your Services on Uthena Works 06:43 World's Best Affiliate Marketing Program? There's No Lifetime Commissions Affiliate Program Like Uthena's! 07:28 Why Should You Begin Today if You Like the Uthena Affiliate Program? 08:28 Uthena Has a Non-Profit Structure, What Does This Mean? 10:49 Why Can't Just Anyone Join the Affiliate Program? 12:14 Ready to Join as a Uthena Partner and Affiliate? We're Ready to Have You! 12:32 You Can Put Your Own Video Courses, Free Offers, and Services Become a Uthena Partner and teach with us, plus make lifetime affiliate sales! Check out Uthena and get your own Uthena franchise here! Find all my helpful resources here! Love, Jerry Banfield Founder of Uthena - https://uthena.com/ Video editing and description by James Brooks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jerrybanfield/support

This has been a great first season. We've gotten so much support from those around us and we've got some big plans for season 2 of Create Loud! Find out about our new series, "Why Create?" and what else we've got coming up in the next few months!As always, find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Send us an email at createloudpodcast@gmail.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/createloud/message

Today’s guest on the Fitlandia Podcast is AJ Dexter, husband of host Christa King. Join them as they partner up to talk (and laugh!) about the recent half marathon they participated in together. The Power of Partnership to Thrive After five years of marriage, AJ and Christa decided to take their fitness to the next level together in 2018. AJ is a rock climber, so some of his fitness goals centered around that, like climbing a steeper grade. He also set a goal to complete three half-marathons. Also, he had body recomposition goals that would involve weight-training, etc. Christa also has body recomposition goals, focusing on greater lean muscle mass. Reading a book by Timothy Ferriss, “The 4-Hour Body” motivated AJ to look into dexa scans. He and Christa jump-started their recomposition goals by getting scanned at Dexa PDX, body composition experts in Portland. Christa’s recomposition goal is to move from 29% body fat to 25% by her 46th birthday. She aims to be more fit at forty-six than she was at twenty-six, when she ran her first marathon.  She invites you to stop right now, go to the Fitlandia Fitness Members Only Facebook Forum page, and request to join the closed group, so that you can cheer her on and follow her journey towards this goal as she reports on it each week. While AJ and Christa are on the same page as a couple, Christa acknowledges that often people, including many she works with in her 30 Days to Thriving community, do not have the support of a partner when it comes to fitness goals.  She encourages listeners of this podcast to share this episode with a reluctant partner or with someone who struggles with a resistant partner, because it is a great blessing to find the power to shift and thrive together.  And for those who have to travel the road to change alone, Christa is proud to recommend her Fitlandia family as a place of acceptance and motivation. AJ finds that even if their goals are not identical, he can still show up to be supportive for Christa in her journey and she feels likewise. Each individual in the accountability partnership still has to connect to their own personal “why”. So individually, and as a couple, they mentally and physically prepared for their first 2018 half-marathon.   Spring Training Struggle Christa is not a newcomer to running half-marathons and marathons. She felt like starting out in the new year, there was plenty of time to prepare for their half-marathon event in May. They started out with walk-run pacing and strength-training. But Christa quickly realized that she was struggling. Even though it was slowing down their training goals, Christa needed to respect her body. She checked in with Portland naturopath Dr. Jerome Craig, a former podcast guest. Testing revealed she was dealing with a serious vitamin B-12 deficiency and some anemia. This explained why she was so easily fatigued only a mile into her training runs. Combine this with the fact that AJ had never even run more than nine miles at a stretch, and they realized that their plan to compete in (or just complete!) a half-marathon two months down the road was on thin ice. Still, they pressed forward. They absolutely knew that if nothing else, they could walk the distance. Digging Deep When the struggle was real, they dug down deep and recalled their personal “Why”. Why was it important to complete this half marathon? Why was it important they complete it together, no matter what? Defining the why is critical to success. Priming with Ketosis They also wanted to approach training with a non-conventional nutrition approach. It was important for Christa to do the run in a state of ketosis, so there would be no carb-loading for her. Christa has learned that her body feels best when she is getting 60-70 percent of her calories from protein. In her past experience, being in ketosis has helped her endurance. So, about 10 days before the event, she restricted her carbs to 50 grams per day. She expected she could rely on ketosis to prime her body, yet it was the first time that she would do a big run in a such a state. Husband AJ was in a bit of a panic one week out. Because it had been so long since he’d run consistently, and because he had never run a half-marathon, he was having self-doubts. Also, his past reliance on carbohydrates made him wonder if he could make it in ketosis. He was questioning his dietary needs. Trouble at Terrebonne Their half-marathon event was held outside of Bend, Oregon in Terrebonne near Smith Rock State Park, a beautiful place that they knew and they loved. They arrived on a Friday evening, and settled in for sleep, knowing they had to be up at 5 a.m. for the run. They awoke refreshed at the crack of dawn, excited for the challenge ahead. When they got on the shuttle bus to the location, there was only one other rider. This seemed unusual for a popular event. They became a bit suspicious when they arrived at the parking lot to find only a few cars. At the check-in booths, the attendants could not find their names on the participant list. AJ looked around and noticed that the few others who had arrived were extremely fit individuals! Christa insisted they check the list again, as she scrolled her email for her confirmation. “You know, the half-marathon!”, she said with exasperation. The attendant responded, “That’s tomorrow! Today is the 50K trail run.” Mindset Reset Christa shares that in this moment she realized how much transformation she has truly undergone. She says that her former self would have spun out into a complete meltdown over her mistake. Now, instead of losing it, she was able to laugh about it. She and AJ went on to just let the day unfold “magically”, enjoying a spontaneous free day in Bend. Later, however, Christa, who suffers from insomnia, realized that she did not have her sleep supplement for the night. To make things worse, their overnight neighbor had a barking dog! Again, she made a decision to hold on to a positive mindset. She was grateful for her time rooted in Fitlandia’s Four Cornerstones of Fitness, one of which is Mindset Mastery.   Back on Track Next morning, they made the decision to avoid sugary energy snacks and liquids, choosing instead to power up with coffee and coconut oil. This combination gave them a boost of energy and a source of clean-burning fuel. They stuck with a run-walk strategy for pacing in order to simply to complete the half-marathon. Things got off to an excellent start. A Tale of Happy Endurance However, around Mile Eight the “moral of the story” kicked in. AJ admits that around mile seven his mind really started pulling up negative thoughts. He could identify this as a pattern of his and reminded himself that these thoughts serve no purpose but to discourage. So he made an effort to actively reframe those thoughts and sailed through until mile ten. At that point, the distractions became as much physical suffering as mental. Christa says that she is really motivated when people around her are relying on her to keep her head together. So she began drawing on the little strategies that she and AJ use regularly to keep each other in a positive mindset. One of these is daily Gratitude Surge; sharing eleven things back and forth that they are grateful for. As they grew wearier mentally and physically, this exercise served as a distraction from discomfort and also a means of shifting internal dialogue. They also really started marveling about the majesty and resilience of the human body. Because they were not approaching the event from a conventional performance perspective, but with a spirit of just getting out and doing their best, they had no choice but to succeed.  AJ didn’t feel this way, however, at mile 12. He calls this his “shut-down” phase. He has experienced this on long hikes or rock climbing ventures. It feels as if his mind just shuts down and all he can do is put one foot in front of the other He admits he became a little “surly” when Christa offers him encouragement at this phase, even though he knows she kept him going.   Bringing Up the Rear With Cheer They laugh together as they tell about being dead last in the event at this point. The race coordinators at each station were just waiting for them to pass so they could break the station down. They felt the need to give the paramedic a “thumbs-up” so he would know they were all right! Though they appeared to be “The Bad News Bears” of the race, they felt like winners. They were determined not to beat themselves up, but instead to finish joyfully together.   Coming last could have been hard for Christa, who has been super competitive in the past. But no shame. Just a sense of pride in themselves, their bodies, their mindsets, and each other. And Christa was thrilled that they finished within the time frame that she had hoped they would. They also basked in the camaraderie of the running community...everyone there to move, to run, to challenge themselves and to support each other. Nutrition Headstart and Mindset Mastery Christa King reminds podcast listeners that no matter whether you are running a marathon or moving purposely for five minutes at a time, if that is your goal, then celebrate that! It should be about honoring your body and pushing to the next level in a way that keeps you feeling safe, but also gets you motivated. AJ feels that celebration of whatever activity you’re doing will reinforce that positive energy. This was the first time that Christa ran with nutrition education under her belt. She knew to prepare with smaller portions, focus on protein, start with coconut oil, and snack around mile seven. She said she has never felt that good, physically, during an endurance event.  Afterward, they took advantage of still-warm bodies to stretch thoroughly before getting food and driving home. The only immediate discomfort was  some nausea at that recovery meal. But in spite of expecting to be stiff and sore for days after the event, AJ and Christa felt fine. Christa says she has never recovered so quickly. And she was also pleasantly surprised that she didn’t get worn out and crash afterward, even though she had so little sleep.   She attributes one hundred percent of her endurance and recovery success to her nutrition. That also has an effect on mindset. If we are feeling physically good, properly fueled, we aren’t going to get as mentally fatigued. AJ agrees completely. He says he has done much less and felt much worse. He attributes his better recovery to keto nutrition and kettlebell exercises during training. Friendly Advice for Success If you are facing your next goal feeling overwhelmed and stuck, AJ advises:  Take a single step toward the simplest version of that goal. Christa recommends the following practical steps for getting over the hump and advancing toward your goal: Get a hold of her book Strategic Vitality: 11 Small Steps to a Big Transformation Break your goal into small steps that keep you moving forward--the brain loves checking things off a list Connect solidly with your WHY Create a pros and cons list Surround yourself with community Get an accountability partner Draw inspiration from Christa’s Facebook Live updates each Sunday at 4pm Pacific on the Fitlandia closed community page (request to join!) If you found yourself soothed by the sound of guest AJ Dexter's voice in today's podcast, you are in for an extra treat. He is the mystery voice behind the motivational meditation Mind Zoning® Healthy Suggestion Surge. Download it here for free. For more on the topic of goal-setting from host Christa King and guests, check out the previous Fitlandia podcast, Radical Goal-Setting. And now that you are half-way around the calendar from your New Year's resolutions, get on board for the live event or webinar, New Year's Resolution Revival.

Why: Create refuge from your external world. Process thoughts internally so they aren't manifested externally. Pulling in teachings from Tara Brach and Brené Brown. How: Setting an intention to mend our first hurt. We all know it’s particularly cruel to kick someone when they’re down. Binaural beats AubreyMarcus.com/beats

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