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How can you connect with someone at the deepest levels? You'll discover a powerful way in this conversation that host Meredith Bell had with guest Martine Cannon. Martine opens by sharing her own transformative journey, beginning with her discovery of meditation at age 15 and culminating in her impactful work with CEOs on inner transformation. Martine describes the profound lessons she learned from Steve Hardison, whose unconditional love and acceptance inspired her to embrace her whole self. Together, we explore the importance of creating safe spaces where individuals can connect on a deeper level—through their stories, their feelings, and even their nervous systems—to foster trust, self-awareness, and growth. Martine also offers profound insights into leadership and team dynamics, emphasizing the value of vulnerability, empathy, and presence. She shares compelling stories that highlight the importance of validating others' perspectives and respecting defense mechanisms as part of building trust and connection. This conversation is an invitation to slow down, embrace uncertainty, and reconnect with yourself and others in a way that unlocks new possibilities for personal and professional growth.About the Guest: For over two decades, FTSE 500 CEO's and the global elite in business have consulted Martine Cannon when faced with seemingly impossible leadership challenges. They call her the CEO Whisperer.Martine maintains a hands-on role as Co-Founder of the world's fastest-growing functional snacking brand, 'Düng snacks'. Düng snacks was created by Martine and her partner Danny to fuel a charity foundation that will feed a million children a year.Martine's most important commitment is to be a wonderful mum to her teen daughter and be a partner to Danny whom she is committed to never ceasing to amaze.Website: https://www.martinecannon.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinecannon/https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/martine-cannon/About the Host: Meredith is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and d with guest Martine Cannon. Martine opens by sharing her own transformative journey, beginning with her discovery of meditation at age 15 and culminating in her impactful work with CEOs on inner transformation. Martine describes the profound lessons she learned from Steve Hardison, whose unconditional love and acceptance inspired her to embrace her whole self. Together, we explore the importance of creating safe spaces where individuals can connect on a deeper level—through their stories, their feelings, and even their nervous systems—to foster trust, self-awareness, and growth.Martine also offers profound insights into leadership and team dynamics, emphasizing the value of vulnerability, empathy, and presence. She shares compelling stories that highlight the importance of validating others' perspeserving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered...

                                        Listen in as Erin and Meredith discuss: Why leadership starts with self-awareness and self-leadership before developing others. How to overcome fear and guilt when it comes to hiring and delegation. The power of curiosity and communication in creating trust and cohesive teams. Letting go of perfectionism: shifting from “answer person” to “question person.” How Meredith Bell built a thriving leadership company with no business background—just passion, service, and learning.                                                 About Meredith Bell is the co-founder and president of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes online tools that help leaders strengthen their character and communication skills so they build strong relationships and inspire others to perform at the highest level. Meredith is the author of three books and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally. Meredith is a firm believer in building long-term business relationships. She and her two business partners have worked together for 33 years, and many of their customers have done business with them for 20+ years. How to Connect With Meredith Website: https://growstrongleaders.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeredithMBell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meredithmbell/ Recommended Resources  Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills Peer Coaching Made Simple Grow Strong Leaders Podcast: https://growstrongleaders.com/podcasts/

In this unforgettable conversation, co-hosts Meredith Bell and Ipek Williamson explore the profound wisdom of Steve Hardison, whose way of being embodies love in action. Steve shares how love—both for ourselves and others—is the ultimate state of being, shaping every aspect of our lives. Through deep listening, self-forgiveness, and intentional choices, he reveals how we can transform not just our own reality but also the lives of those around us.One of the most powerful takeaways is Steve's belief in the freedom we all have to choose love over judgment, creation over criticism, and gratitude over resentment. He offers practical ways to cultivate self-love, embrace life's challenges with an open heart, and boldly ask for what we truly want. His insights are a powerful reminder that love isn't just a feeling—it's a way of being that can uplift and expand every part of our lives.This is more than a podcast episode—it's an invitation to embody love, deepen your connections, and unlock new possibilities. Tune in and let this conversation inspire you to live with more love, presence, and purpose.About the Guest: Steve Hardison is known as The Ultimate Coach, and he's the subject of the book The Ultimate Coach. Steve has devoted his life to loving others and helping them wake up to who they are BEING in the world and to unlimited possibilities. As a result of the book's impact, a community called The Being Movement has formed around the possibilities for transformation in our lives. You can get involved by visiting the website and joining The Ultimate coach Facebook Group.Website, The Being Movement: https://beingmovement.com/The Ultimate Coach Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoach About the Host: Meredith BellMeredith is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellIpek WilliamsonA beacon of change and a catalyst for transformation, Ipek Williamson is a multifaceted professional who seamlessly integrates two decades of corporate expertise with a diverse skill set as a coach, mentor, speaker, author, meditation advocate, and teacher. Her mission is to guide individuals through the complexities of modern life, helping them find deep peace and harmony. Ipek's coaching approach, rooted in Core Values, Mental Fitness, and Mind Mastery, empowers clients to unlock their hidden potential and confidently embrace change with joy.Beyond coaching, Ipek's influence spreads through her 100+ meditations on the Insight Timer App and live meditation sessions, where she shares transformative wisdom. Her impact extends to workshops, courses, and training sessions for individuals, groups, and corporations. As a Change Champion, Ipek Williamson is dedicated to promoting positive change, nurturing inner calm, and empowering...

In this episode with host Meredith Bell, Townsend Wardlaw shares his journey from consulting to coaching, revealing the profound shift in how he works with clients. He discusses the unique fulfillment coaching brings, as it empowers individuals to uncover their own solutions and embrace new perspectives. Hear how transformative experiences with renowned coaches like Rich Litvin and Steve Hardison inspired Townsend to approach each client with curiosity and a beginner's mind, fostering deeper, more impactful conversations.Townsend dives into the concept of freedom in consciousness work, explaining how focusing on a client's "being" rather than their "doing" can drive faster, more lasting changes. Through an inspiring story about working with a struggling sales team in India, Townsend demonstrates the power of shifting perception to unlock potential. Learn about the “glasses” we all wear that shape our view of the world—and how changing them can lead to the perception that life is effortless and fun.You are sure to be moved by Townsend's story about an area of judgment he had about his wife and what he learned about himself in the process. He shares insights on how self-awareness and acceptance play critical roles in navigating life's challenges. Discover how examining legacy habits and shifting perspectives can deepen relationships, spark personal breakthroughs, and create meaningful change. Don't miss this enlightening conversation packed with actionable takeaways for your own growth.About the Guest: Townsend began his career journey at 27, rapidly from outbound cold-calling for a small, long-distance reseller to the role of vice president of a Fortune 500 technology company in under six years.In 2002, he ventured into entrepreneurship, founding a sales consulting and outsourcing company, which grew to $3M in revenue. After closing the company in 2009, Townsend dedicated himself to serving founders on their journey to growth and exit.He has coached 1,000s of leaders, and his efforts have generated over $1.5 billion in revenue and created more than $1 billion in generational wealth for their founders. What Townsend holds in the highest regard is his role in mobilizing over $7.5 Billion in capital and contributions towards social and environmental organizations.Currently, Townsend serves as the trusted advisor to a select group of founders and the world's top coaches. In his spare time, he leads The Coach's Operating System, a community that serves coaches on their journey to master the business of coaching.https://www.townsendwardlaw.com/ - Townsend's websitehttps://www.thecoachsos.com/ - The Coaches Operating SystemAbout the Host: Meredith is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/

Our guest on the podcast today is Meredith Bell, the co-founder and president of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes resources that help leaders strengthen their character and communication skills to build strong relationships and inspire others to perform at the highest level. Meredith is the author of three books and host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. Her latest books, co-authored with her business partner, Denny Coates, are Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills and Peer Coaching Made Simple. These are e how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else.In today's conversation we talk through various key aspects of leadership as Meredith shares her vision of reaching a million leaders to enhance their communication and character, creating positive ripple effects in both teams and personal relationships. She introduces the concept of "power skills" for effective communication and trust-building, highlighting the shift from technical skills to relational aspects in leadership.We talk through the use of practical tools like 360-degree feedback and online programs for developing empathy and self-awareness. Meredith also touches on navigating volatile environments (VUCA) and the crucial role of character in leadership. Her journey from public education to founding Grow Strong Leaders provides rich, actionable insights I know you will enjoy.Join us as we explore elevating others and transforming traditional leadership into a practice grounded in humanity and connection.Key TakeawaysMeredith's own journey to becoming an embodied leaderHow to build character, resilience, strengthen relationships, and integrity.Why leadership values must align with personal authenticity.What it means to become a leader that elevates others, inspiring potential over performanceTools for uncertain and rapidly changing environmentsEpisode Resources:Meredith's WebsiteMeredith's Linkedin ProfileGrow Strong Leaders PodcastBOOK: Mastering the Top 10 Communication SkillsBOOK: Peer Coaching Made SimpleSacredChangemakers.comOur Sacred CommunityJayne Warrilow on LinkedinThank you to our sponsors:A huge thank you to our Inner Circle members, podcast sponsors, and extended Sacred Changemakers community, all of whom are visible on our website and helping us make a global impact aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.If you would like to support our show:Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and other podcast platforms. We would be SO grateful.Sacred Changemakers is a transformation company that believes in change for good. We provide community and resources for changemakers (coaches, consultants, speakers, authors, business owners, leaders, and conscious humans) to awaken their purpose, lead with resonance, and change the world. Together, we are making a meaningful...

What if the way you think about yourself and who you are—i.e., your Identity—is all made up? And what if calling something “impossible” is simply a reflection of a self-imposed limitation and not reality? Join host Meredith Bell as she explores the answers to these intriguing questions with guest Dr. Johannes Metzler.Johannes shares how he works with clients to raise their awareness about their actual capabilities and what's possible when they start releasing the limiting beliefs that have been holding them back. He describes one client's journey to releasing the identity of being inconsistent. You'll find out how Johannes created his Document and why it's an expression of his true essence. He explains how every line in it relates to every aspect of life, even flossing his teeth! This is an inspiring, thought-provoking episode that will open your eyes to the possibilities available to you right now.About the Guest: Dr. Johannes Metzler is an Executive Coach from Berlin, Germany. He has a PhD in economics, with a business background as a strategy consultant, an executive and a founder. Today, Johannes works with entrepreneurs and executives to help them thrive and create impossible futures in all areas of their lives while enjoying the ride. He's married to his wonderful wife, Anna, and two amazing kids, Kaspar and Marlene.https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannesmetzler/https://linktr.ee/johannesmetzler Book From Stress to Success on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4GFzIzg About the Host: Meredith is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe Ultimate Coach Resourceshttps://theultimatecoachbook.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14048056YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUltimateCoachBookThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our...

In this special 2024 year-end episode, co-hosts of The Ultimate Coach Podcast Meredith Bell and Ipek Williamson come together to close the year by looking back at the wisdom and inspiration shared on the podcast throughout the past year. This special conversation offers a unique twist as they take turns "interviewing" each other, sharing personal insights, and celebrating the transformative power of the guests, books, and themes that have shaped their journeys.Ipek and Meredith discuss the significance of their word choices for 2025—Awareness and Creating—and how these reflect their personal growth and aspirations. They also highlight the most impactful lessons from guests, touching on themes such as noticing, acknowledging, and creating possibilities for others. Together, they explore the ripple effects of love, leadership, and intentional living, drawing from their favorite conversations and books that have inspired them.As they share their thoughts, Meredith and Ipek reflect on the transformational potential of listening, connection, and being intentional in relationships. This episode serves as an invitation to listeners to revisit episodes they may have missed and embrace the journey of self-discovery and growth.Join Ipek and Meredith as they celebrate the year, honor the guests and the community, and step forward into 2025 with renewed inspiration and purpose.About Meredith Bell: Meredith is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellAbout Ipek Williamson: A beacon of change and a catalyst for transformation, Ipek Williamson is a multifaceted professional who seamlessly integrates two decades of corporate expertise with a diverse skill set as a coach, mentor, speaker, author, meditation advocate, and teacher. Her mission is to guide individuals through the complexities of modern life, helping them find deep peace and harmony. Ipek's coaching approach, rooted in Core Values, Mental Fitness, and Mind Mastery, empowers clients to unlock their hidden potential and confidently embrace change with joy.Beyond coaching, Ipek's influence spreads through her 100+ meditations on the Insight Timer App and live meditation sessions, where she shares transformative wisdom. Her impact extends to workshops, courses, and training sessions for individuals, groups, and corporations. As a Change Champion, Ipek Williamson is dedicated to promoting positive change, nurturing inner calm, and empowering others to script their own transformation stories.ipek@ipekwilliamsoncoaching.comhttps://linktr.ee/IpekWilliamson

Sometimes we resort to “amateur psychology” when an area of our life isn't going the way we'd like. It's natural to ask WHY and look for answers that often lead to some version of “What's wrong with me?” What if you could replace that thinking with a new system focused on actions that explore possibilities?In this episode, host Meredith Bell discussed these ideas and many others from The Power of Systems with Trevor Timbeck, who co-authored the book with Steve Chandler. You'll hear about Trevor's experiences that led to the realization that everything in life can be viewed as a system. Trevor also shares the system he and Steve created for writing their book that made the process fun and energizing for both of them.You'll learn two simple questions to ask when evaluating a current system, and you may feel a sense of freedom in hearing how easy it is to start playing with a new one. Trevor has thought deeply about the power of systems, and his brilliance shines through in this conversation. Be prepared to take notes and listen to this episode more than once. There are many thought-provoking insights.About the Guest: Trevor is a coach and author who lives and plays at the intersection of Love, Language and Leadership. He's on a mission to transform the world of leadership from fear-based command and control to love-based inspire and enroll. Trevor spent the first forty years of his life getting a masters in righteousness and has committed the next forty years to a masters in workability. He loves to walk really slowly and listen to the Universe.Website: www.trevortimbeck.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/trevor.timbeck About the Host: Meredith is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe Ultimate Coach Resourceshttps://theultimatecoachbook.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14048056YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUltimateCoachBookThanks for...

To celebrate the 100th episode of The Ultimate Coach Podcast, we knew that Eric Lofholm would be the perfect guest. And he was! Eric is the one who got The Being Movement started when he set up The Ultimate Coach Facebook group in late 2021, right after The Ultimate Coach book was published. Eric kicks off the conversation with host Meredith Bell by sharing the origin story, which dates back to 2010. He then describes the 100s of resources, including this podcast, that are available for free to anyone who's interested in shifting their way of being in the world. He talked about his vision for The Being Movement in the years to come, and the transformations he's experienced in his own life and witnessed in the lives of others.You're invited to check out the website https://beingmovement.com/ and discover how you can get involved on the various social media platforms. You'll see links to the podcast and the YouTube channel, where you can access valuable content for free.About the Guest: Eric Lofholm is a Master Sales Trainer who has taught his proven sales systems to thousands of professionals around the world. He is President and CEO of Eric Lofholm International, Inc., an organization he founded to professionally train people on the art and science of selling. Eric has been teaching people how to make more sales since 1999.Eric began his career as a sales failure. At his first sales job he was put on quota probation after failing to meet the minimum quota two months in a row. It was at this point that Eric met his sales mentor.After being professionally trained, Eric achieved his quota and eventually become the top producer at that company. Eric went on to become the top producer at 2 more companies prior to starting Eric Lofholm International.Eric lives in Rocklin, California, with his wife and children.About the Host: Meredith is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe Ultimate Coach Resourceshttps://theultimatecoachbook.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14048056YouTube:

On this week's podcast, we revisit our interview with Meredith Bell, co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home. Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication at work and serving as a peer coach to others.

What if you saw yourself as a source of gold in the world, especially when it comes to creating strong relationships? Very likely you'd uplevel the way you see others, listen to them, and speak to them. In this powerful conversation between guest Heather Quick and host Meredith Bell, you'll hear valuable ideas for creating yourself by first creating a vision of what you'd love.Heather shares the exact conversation that impacted her decision to stay in her marriage and create an entirely new relationship. You'll be inspired by the transformational stories about herself and her work with clients as a Relationship Coach. Find out the key take-away Heather got at the first Ultimate Experience event in Phoenix and why she now puts on her “$200,000 listening ears” to hear her husband, children, and others she encounters on a whole new level. There's lots of gold to be mined from this conversation, so be prepared to take notes and listen to it more than once.About the Guest: Heather Quick loves to be in love. In love with her partner Sam, her three beautiful kiddos, her work as a Relationship Coach, her life, and the whole beautiful world in all its precious messiness. Her specialty is turning unsatisfied spouses into wise loving leaders who are as fulfilled in the bedroom as they are in the boardroom or their business. Heather loves evening walks and is looking forward to visiting all 63 National Parks before she kicks the bucket.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heather.n.quickAbout the Host: Meredith is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe Ultimate Coach Resourceshttps://theultimatecoachbook.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14048056YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUltimateCoachBookThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions...

What if you were able to upgrade every experience you have in life? You have the power to do this, and you'll learn how in this remarkable conversation our host Meredith Bell has with guest Rebecca Shannon. Rebecca has discovered a way to consciously create herself so that every situation is the very best possible. She sees the possibilities without expecting a specific outcome, so she is never disappointed.Rebecca also talks about the importance of acknowledging ourselves, sharing a specific exercise she learned from Ankush Jain that she completed herself and now has all her clients complete as well. It's life-changing in every case. She described the practice of acknowledging others and receiving acknowledgements graciously. These actions have the power to positive impact the lives of everyone we encounter.You'll likely want to listen to this episode more than once. It's packed with insights and wisdom that can upgrade the way you see yourself and interact with the world. About the Guest: Rebecca is a mother of three boys, living in a picturesque townhouse on a tidal creek in North Kent, England. With a serene view of avocets, herons, and egrets, Rebecca's environment fuels her mindful and intuitive coaching practice. She believes that aligning one's inner world is key to unlocking true potential. Rebecca's coaching style is uniquely holistic, focusing on aligning the inner world to unleash true potential. Her approach covers everything from personal to corporate goals, emphasizing the importance of inner balance for external success.Outside of coaching, Rebecca's passions include singing, writing, and exploring new destinations. With a commitment to lifelong learning, Rebecca creates a purposeful and passionate life she loves.Mindful, intuitive, and endlessly curious, Rebecca's presence in the world creates vibrant hot pink ripples, reflecting her love and light. Rebecca embodies a unique blend of empathy and empowerment and her journey as Source's Pink Angel and the Queen of Heart-led Leadership will leave you inspired and ready to transform your own life.Complement Coaching: https://complementcoaching.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-shannon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/complementcoachingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebecca.shannon3 About the Host: Meredith is co-founder and president of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe Ultimate...

How can physicians practice Being in their work with patients and staff? Our guest Dr. Jeff Marrs, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement, explains what he's learned about BEING competence and compassion with patients instead of DOING them.You'll discover the feedback Jeff received from a patient that sparked the changes he made in his approach to building relationships and creating the best possible outcome. You'll find out why the “Time Out” taken immediately prior to surgery is critical for the team to create clarity around what they are Doing and who they are Being. His approach to gaining commitment and establishing a strong agreement with a patient is key to their successful recovery. Jeff requires all his patients to read this book before he agrees to do their surgery: Painless: A novel about Chronic Pain and the Mind-Body Connection by Chana StudleyEverything Jeff shares about “Being in medicine” has direct application to your life, no matter what profession you're in. Jeff's passion for his patients and his work will inspire you to reflect on your own way of being with those who matter in your life. About the Guest: Jeff Marrs has been practicing orthopedic surgery in South Dakota for 22 years. He specializes in hip and knee replacement. Jeff invested 9 years training—medical school and residency—at The Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota.Prior to pursuing medicine, Jeff worked in the business world for 6 years as a technical project director.Jeff has been actively working on Being for several years. He has incorporated an intentional way of being into his medical practice. This has created upgraded experiences for his patients and team members.Jeff recently spoke, along with his partner Corey Anderson, at The Ultimate Experience Birmingham Edition, 2024 on the subject, Being in Medicine. Jeff is committed to Being in Medicine.To contact Jeff:For Professional Orthopedics www.jeffmarrs.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.marrs Jeff is also a member of The Ultimate Coach Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoach About the Host: Meredith is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes assessment and development tools that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also a heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe Ultimate Coach Resourceshttps://theultimatecoachbook.comFacebook:

What's it like to commit to the creation of a live event and then follow through to ensure it's a transformational experience for every participant? Matt Evans, with his outstanding team, accomplished that audacious goal with The Ultimate Experience in Birmingham in May, 2024. You'll be inspired as he describes to host Meredith Bell the many elements required before and during the event to pull off such a feat, including the unexpected need to change the venue months before the event.Matt opens with his personal journey to finding sobriety and a new career in coaching. He talks about how he discovered The Ultimate Coach book and what resonated most for him. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the speakers and participants, and you're sure to be moved by the stories Matt has heard from various individuals about the impact the event has had on their lives.About the Guest: Matt Evans is many things.A people and business transformation specialist, a loving husband and father, a creator of incredible charity events, and a lover of coffee and baseball caps to name a few.Matt completely turned his life around 4 years ago, going from a nearly divorced, anxious, depressed, and suicidal mess, to a life filled with love and fun, shifting his marriage, who he is as a father, and even creating a whole new life with the birth of his son Will through all this.He has worked in and with some of the biggest and most iconic brands in the world, such as Aston Martin, Caterpillar, and the life-changing Guide Dog Association. Matt has helped hundreds of people improve their lives by changing their stories about who they are, often including the removal of coping mechanisms such as alcohol, drug abuse and other destructive behaviours.Matt was the project manager for the first UK Ultimate Experience in London, and then creator, Event CEO, and more for “The Ultimate Experience – Birmingham,” where he raised over £30,000 for Birmingham Children's Hospital.Matt is known for his no-nonsense approach to life, bringing his “most efficient and effective being on the planet” statement fully out of his management background, along with his incredible loving, fun and service-led way of being, to combine into his unique way of coaching and mentoring to help others be who they really can be.https://www.differentfocus.co.uk/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattevansdfc/https://www.instagram.com/matt_lovin_life About the Host: Meredith is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe Ultimate...

Who would you be if you stripped away all your accomplishments? That's one of the questions Jennifer Nielson examined as she realized she'd spent her entire life focused on pushing, doing, and seeking recognition instead of simply being. In this deeply personal conversation with host Meredith Bell, Jennifer describes the direction her life took as a result of childhood trauma and the burnout she experienced in her business as she was driven to achieve extraordinary results. Her insights are relevant and important for anyone who has sought validation from their achievements.Jennifer's stories and life lessons from her travels to Japan, Morocco, and South Africa will open your eyes to the value and beauty of every person you encounter. Near the end of this episode, she offers three questions to ask yourself that can peel back the layers and uncover what's most important to you. You will come away from this conversation enriched by the beautiful, raw honesty of this very special and remarkable woman.About the Guest: Jennifer Nielson is a proud mother and grandmother. She is also a certified coach, powerful healer, emotional resilience expert, and creator of The Dig Model and the Unstoppable Conference. She is also the founder of Let it Glow retreats, where she brings women together to experience expansion and exploration of the mind, body, and soul in luxurious destinations around the world. Jennifer is masterful at helping strong female entrepreneurs conquer their limiting beliefs, traumas, and deepest challenges. Having overcome all odds, she is a fierce leader, showing women how to share their God-given gifts with the world.https://jennifer-nielson.com/https://www.instagram.com/jennifernielson/ About the Host: Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe Ultimate Coach Resourceshttps://theultimatecoachbook.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14048056YouTube:

What if you could learn a simple way to create what you DO want instead of what you DON'T want? Chris Smith has dedicated the past 15 years of his life to helping others do just that. In this unforgettable conversation with host Meredith Bell, Chris explains the difference between speaking possibilities to yourself instead of listening to the limitations that often dominate our thoughts.You'll hear several examples of how you can speak possibility into others as well as into yourself. You can have a positive impact on everyone you encounter as you learn to look for opportunities to recognize their unique areas of greatness and inspire the person to live into those. His passion for this topic will inspire you to see yourself and see others as enough and worthy just as you and they are right now.We create our limitations. They don't exist in reality. Yet possibilities exist everywhere, and we are often blind to them. Listen to this eye-opening conversation and start seeing the possibilities that are yours for the taking.About the Guest: According to Chris Smith, he would rather skip the accolades, achievements, and personal back-patting found in typical bios. He'd just like to get to the truth: Chris Smith is who he chooses to be every single day. His purpose is to awaken people to what is actually possible in every area of their lives.His story begins in Arizona, where his family was among the first to settle on that wild and beautiful land. He grew up a cowboy, surrounded by storytellers, soaking up wisdom that couldn't be found in books. He pursued a few vocations and found a measure of success in each. None really spoke to him so instead he chose to speak into each of them – connecting with people to create possibility, finding meaning in leadership and language, and unlocking growth and change. And in doing so, he discovered his purpose. Today, Chris and his team at The PSBLTY Co., partner with entrepreneurs, brands, and teams of all sizes to discover their identity and purpose. Working together, they find clarity, build leadership and culture, align teams, and create sustainable growth that is aligned with who they are in the world.Instagram – @chriscartersmith“The Clarity Code,” Free, 7-part Video Course - https://www.psblty.co/About the Host: Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe Ultimate Coach Resourceshttps://theultimatecoachbook.comFacebook:

It was initially devastating when Jim Wilcher's business imploded 20 years ago. And then he took time to slow down, become introspective, and grow from the experience. Jim shares with host Meredith Bell what he learned about himself during this self-discovery process and how he applies the lessons today in his work with clients.A key aspect of Jim's inner work involved meditation and journaling, which expanded his understanding of mindfulness and the role his ego had played in his life. You'll discover how Jim's earlier work helping companies focus on their identity in the creation of their brand has a parallel in his work with individual clients. Who are you really? What is true for you? This is a conversation packed with brilliant insights that will touch your mind, heart, and spirit. Jim is a gifted storyteller who brings you to the scene with him, and you are sure to identify with the emotions he felt around the life events he reveals. Jim also describes what he's learned—and helps his clients learn—about sensing what's going on with another person in order to respond in a way that truly connects with them. Jim shared the transformative power of attending live events, like The Ultimate Experience in Phoenix that he attended in January, 2024. He encouraged listeners to do whatever it takes to attend The Ultimate Experience Birmingham, England, on May 25-26, 2024, where a deeply transformative experience awaits. Learn more and register at: https://tu-be-24.com/ About the Guest: Jim Wilcher is a seasoned advisor and coach with a colorful past. With a career spanning over three decades, he's been the architect behind marketing triumphs for global giants like Apple, AT&T, DHL, IBM, and Microsoft, crafting success stories in L.A. and Seattle.But Jim's journey wasn't without its trials. In 2003, his Seattle agency teetered on the brink of collapse, prompting fifteen years of introspection and personal growth, Jim emerged not just as a coach, but as a beacon of insight and resilience.Today, Jim is dedicated to guiding CEOs and executive teams to achieve peak performance, foster well-being, and cultivate harmonious work-life balance.Website: https://www.wilcher.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimwilcher/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089390208598 About the Host: Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe...

What if you could create yourself at the beginning of each day so you focus on the possibilities in front of you instead of limitations? Our guest Chris Smith chooses who he is going to be on a daily basis. In this conversation with host Meredith Bell, Chris explores the series of steps he took in order to experience this kind of freedom.Chris describes the process he worked through in his coaching with Steve Hardison, first identifying self-judgments he'd made, then releasing each of them through compassionate self-forgiveness, and finally crafting a document filled with declarations that state who he truly is.This same process is available to everyone, and it's described in detail in Chapter 28, “The Document,” in The Ultimate Coach. Listening to Chris describe his journey brings the steps to life, and you'll discover why it's “more like farming than rocket science.” This is an episode you'll want to listen to more than once because you're sure to gain new insights about yourself each time.Chris also mentions the transformative power of attending live events, like the recent The Ultimate Experience in Phoenix. He extended an invitation to attend The Ultimate Experience Birmingham, England, on May 25-26, 2024, where the opportunity to re-create yourself awaits. Check the website for more information: https://tu-be-24.com/ About the Guest: According to Chris Smith, he would rather skip the accolades, achievements, and personal back-patting found in typical bios. He'd just like to get to the truth: Chris Smith is who he chooses to be every single day. His purpose is to awaken people to what is actually possible in every area of their lives.His story begins in Arizona, where his family was among the first to settle on that wild and beautiful land. He grew up a cowboy, surrounded by storytellers, soaking up wisdom that couldn't be found in books. He pursued a few vocations and found a measure of success in each. None really spoke to him so instead he chose to speak into each of them – connecting with people to create possibility, finding meaning in leadership and language, and unlocking growth and change. And in doing so, he discovered his purpose. Today, Chris and his team at The PSBLTY Co., partner with entrepreneurs, brands, and teams of all sizes to discover their identity and purpose. Working together, they find clarity, build leadership and culture, align teams, and create sustainable growth that is aligned with who they are in the world.Instagram – @chriscartersmith“The Clarity Code,” Free, 7-part Video Course - https://www.psblty.co/About the Host: Meredith is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/

In this insightful episode of "Regarding Consciousness," host Jennifer K. Hill delves into the realm of conscious leadership with special guest Meredith Bell, founder of Grow Strong Leaders. Together, they explore the profound importance of human connection, effective communication, and empathy in leadership roles. Join us as we uncover valuable insights and practical tips for fostering productive relationships in the workplace while maintaining authenticity and respect.In this interview with Meredith, you'll discover:-Why human connection in the realm of leadership is so important...02:38-What Meredith has personally learned regarding communication between leaders and subordinates...05:51-The secret to cultivating productive relationships at work with proper boundaries without being rigid, demeaning or degrading...08:46-Empathy toward others is crucial in maintaining trust and respect on both sides of the leadership fence...15:14-"Anytime I was judging somebody else, I realized it was merely a reflection of myself"...20:33-A closer look at the word "appreciate" and how it might impact your relations on the job for the better...25:02-Have the courage and curiosity to ask others about what I could do to be a more effective person in your life...29:00-And much more...As you'll hear in this interview with Meredith, it's evident that conscious leadership goes beyond mere management—it's about fostering genuine connections, practicing empathy, and continually seeking personal and professional growth. Let's embrace these principles to create thriving and fulfilling workplaces where everyone can contribute their best selves. Join us next time for more insights into conscious living and leadership on "Regarding Consciousness."Resources mentioned:Grow Strong LeadersAbout the guest:LinkedInMeredith Bell is co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home. Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication at work and serving as a peer coach to others.OptiMatchAre you ready to stop struggling with high churn rates, decreased satisfaction, and financial losses due to poor matches in your business? See how the power of our SaaS algorithm delivers proven increases in satisfaction, higher retention rates, and increased revenue for businesses and marketplaces.OptiMatch is designed to be integrated into your existing recruitment process and used alongside your other tools.Our cutting-edge algorithms facilitate successful matches between employees and employers or customers and practitioners, resulting in proven increased satisfaction, effective sessions, higher retention rates, and increased revenue.Say goodbye to the friction, frustration, and inefficiency of poor matches, and hello to success with OptiMatch.

Have you wondered how the concept of BEING can be applied in the workplace? Wonder no more! Caroline Hughes shares with host Meredith Bell the approach she takes with corporate leaders to help them discover that the way they “show up” impacts their relationships and outcomes. Caroline describes how she creates a “container” that gives her clients the freedom to explore possibilities without feeling pressured.Every idea that Caroline shares can be applied in every area and in every relationship in your life. These are universal principles that will enable you to take a stand for the possibility of greatness in every person you encounter. A truly inspiring and inspired conversation!About the Guest: Caroline Hughes is the Founder and CEO of Conscious Leadership Development, based in Ireland . Caroline became a global director at the age of 39 and held senior executive positions across a range of sectors, delivering large scale transformation. She now works with highly talented senior executives to create compelling visions for their teams and increase their impact and outcomes. Caroline takes a powerful stand at the intersection of leadership and personal development. She believes that organizations are rich academies in which we learn all the skills and capabilities we need to be powerful leaders and human beings.https://www.consciousleaders.ie/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-hughes-coach/ https://www.facebook.com/carolinehughescoach https://www.instagram.com/caroline_consciousleaders/About the Host: Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell

What happens when you let go of the attempt to be perfect? In Tom Lipinski's case, he felt relief as he realized that his efforts focused on a desire to look good. He came to realize that he was focusing on himself instead of being in the present moment. You'll enjoy—and probably relate to—the other lessons Tom has acquired in his journey of BEING perfectly imperfect. Follow this special conversation with host Meredith Bell as Tom talks about his background and what he learned from “four year-old Tom.” You'll discover his big take-aways from his experiences with Landmark Worldwide, first as a participant and then as a coach. Tom talks about what he's learned as an active member of The Ultimate Coach book-reading team on Wednesday nights and how he uses his Document to create himself every day. Tom is truly a lifelong learner, continuously evolving and growing. About the Guest: Tom Lipinski is a performance coach, and his company is Everest Performance Coaching. His enduring fascination with training and development is fueled by the profound satisfaction derived from witnessing the personal and professional growth of individuals. He's coached hundreds of participants in Landmark Worldwide's Self-Expression and Leadership Program. Additionally, he's guided real estate agents of various production levels, elevating their levels of service and profitability through Keller Williams MAPS Coaching, Forward Coaching, and Forward Focused Coaching.Tom has led dozens of workshops focused on Dr. Joe Dispenza's NeuroChangeSolutions' layered learning approach to creating a future that surprises and delights, and teaching HeartMath's heart-focused self-awareness and stress elimination techniques. These workshops provide participants with valuable insights and practical tools for their personal and professional development. Over time, his coaching and consulting have expanded to support corporate executives, business leaders, and individuals from all walks of life in achieving their goals. His approach centers around you. Tom attentively listens to your goals, obstacles, and aspirations, providing unwavering support as you strive to be your best self in navigating life's challenges. A point of pride for Tom is his ability to discern what others may overlook and articulate what others may hesitate to express, all to empower you to reach your fullest potential. He firmly believes in your inherent greatness, and he's dedicated to consistently bringing his A-game, ensuring you do the same.https://everestperformancecoaching.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TomLipinski https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomlipinski/ About the Host: Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other.

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Meredith Bell discuss:Challenges with communication and why the way we talk to each other matters. Communication between the generations in a workplace. Managing expectations and understanding values and work ethic. Why positive feedback is key to relationships and company culture.  Key Takeaways:Many challenges we face are because we come into conversation with assumptions about those we are speaking with. If we slow down enough to ask people what is important to them, listening, then acting upon that information is going to make a difference, no matter who you are talking to. Agreements are talked about by both parties; expectations are full of assumptions without communication. To give more valuable positive feedback, you, as a leader, need to notice more, notice those things you really value, and share that with your team.  "When you think about the generations, if we're willing to listen, to ask questions, and listen to learn what's important to this person, then I think we can break down some of these barriers around perceptions and assumptions that we have around whatever the age group is that you want to identify as troublesome for you." —  Meredith BellGet a free audio copy of Steve's book “Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science” here: https://fretzin.com/audiobook Thank you to our Sponsors!Lawmatics: https://www.lawmatics.com/1-month-free/Get Staffed Up: https://getstaffedup.com/bethatlawyer/Get Visible: https://www.getvisible.com/ Episode References: How to Get Clients by Steve ChandlerThe One Minute Manager by Kenneth BlanchardThe Rising Leader Podcast with Mark J Silverman About Meredith Bell: Meredith is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home. Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast.Her latest books, co-authored with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates, are Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Connect with Meredith Bell:   Website: https://growstrongleaders.com/Grow Strong Leaders Podcast: https://growstrongleaders.com/podcasts/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1561855Twitter: https://twitter.com/meredithmbellFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeredithMBellBooks: Connect With Your Team - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734805110Peer Coaching Made Simple - https://www.amazon.com/Peer-Coaching-Made-Simple-Helping/dp/1734805145 Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinInstagram: @fretzinsteveFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Do you unconditionally love and accept yourself? You will gain a deeper appreciation for the importance of this as you listen to Rachel Madorsky share her brilliant insights with host Meredith Bell. You'll discover the one statement that The Ultimate Coach Steve Hardison made that immediately shifted her thinking about the importance of self-love.Rachel shares what we can do to let go of the guilt, shame, and feelings of unworthiness that can get in the way of loving ourselves. The questions she encourages us to ask ourselves are pure gold. They can help us shift from negative feelings to a place of gratitude, where we feel the freedom to be generous and loving with others. And if you want to take the next step towards greater self-love after hearing this conversation, pick up a copy of her book, How To Love Yourself: In Less Than a Week & Also for the Rest of Your Life. It's a beautiful guide for discovering ways to treasure the person you are.About the Guest: Rachel Madorsky is a psychotherapist, executive coach, speaker and best-selling author of the book, How To Love Yourself: In Less Than a Week & Also for the Rest of Your Life. Down to earth and passionate about supporting women, Rachel's work centers around helping powerful women give themselves everything they ever wanted in life - now. Rachel's insights and teachings have been featured in Forbes, Psychology Today, CBS News, NBC, The Learning Channel, and South By South West Interactive.Website: www.rachelmadorsky.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmadorsky/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-madorsky-lcsw-3233374/Rachels book, How to Love Yourself https://www.amazon.com/How-Love-Yourself-Less-Than/dp/1958714127/About the Host: Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe Ultimate Coach Resourceshttps://theultimatecoachbook.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbookLinkedIn:

Today's guest, Meredith, shares some very fresh perspectives on how to receive and give feedback in order to grow our relationships, our business and our ability to serve well.  Our conversation infused me with fresh, transformative insights on embracing feedback from all corners of our lives. We delved into how to not just receive, but also perceive, this feedback as a continual avenue for growth.   Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home. Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, author of three books, and host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast.    Her latest books, co-authored with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates, are "Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills" and "Peer Coaching Made Simple."   Get ready for a journey of discovery as we unfold the layers of continuous self-improvement and relationship-building. Meredith and I dish on:    - The 360- degree feedback system   - The value of receiving 360- degree feedback as part of a team  - One key to handling negative, destructive, or unsolicited feedback  - Leading with curiosity as different opinions are presented to you Purchase your copy of Love Based Feminine Marketing: The Art of Growing a 6-Figure Business Without Hustle, Grind, or Force, (https://tinyurl.com/ydmzb6qz) TODAY!!!   Subscribe now so you'll never miss an episode and leave us a review. It really helps us know which content is most important to you.   Join our Feminine Business Magic Facebook Group (https://tinyurl.com/ygdkw7ce)  with your host, Julie Foucht. This is a community of women dedicated to connecting, supporting, and celebrating each other in growing businesses that honor their Divine Feminine while filling their bank accounts abundantly.   Resources mentioned:   Purchase Love-Based Feminine Marketing (https://tinyurl.com/ydmzb6qz)    The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom at https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319    How to Get Clients: New Pathways to Coaching Prosperity by Steve Chandler   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell  Twitter: https://twitter.com/meredithmbell  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeredithMBell    Grow Strong Leaders Podcast: https://growstrongleaders.com/podcasts/     **Contact Meredith  Bell via Facebook or https://growstrongleaders.com/**   **Connect with Julie Foucht via Facebook (https://tinyurl.com/yeb82uuj) or email at https://juliefoucht.com/**  

If you'd like to know how to deepen your relationship with your spouse or partner, this is a must-listen episode. Husband-and-wife team Kai Jordan and Gabriella Artini share with host Meredith Bell the story of how they found each other and have created an intimate, beautiful relationship that has expanded them individually and as a couple. And now they're dedicated to showing other couples how they can create this type of Devotional Love.You're sure to be moved by the raw honesty as they talk about the challenges they faced in the early days of their journey together. Their words will inspire you to reflect on who you are being and what you're creating in your most intimate relationship. You will emerge from this conversation with greater awareness about who you are and the possibilities that are available to you.About the Guest: Kai Jordan is a holistic healer, transformative coach and relationship mentor. He has conducted over 7000 one-to-one healing and coaching sessions using techniques such as bodytalk, breathwork, energy work, bodywork, sound healing, ontological coaching and 3 principles coaching to bring about emotional, mental and physical healing and transformation for his clients and their relationships.Gabriella Artini graduated from the University of Bologna, Italy with degrees in literature and philosophy with specialization in D.a.m.s. Cinema (Disciplines of art music and show business). She then began her career as an actress where she experienced the integration of expression using her whole body. She went on to study multiple embodiment practices in intimacy and sexuality. She puts it all together to mentor couples in reconnecting emotionally, mentally and physically, first to themselves and then to each other.https://devotionallove.kartra.com/page/devotionallove https://www.facebook.com/devotionalloveproject About the Host: Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe Ultimate Coach Resourceshttps://theultimatecoachbook.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbookLinkedIn:

What if the gap between where you are and where you want to be doesn't really exist? That's just one of the key realizations Carla Rotering learned in her coaching with Steve Hardison. In this very special conversation with host Meredith Bell, Carla shares limiting beliefs that she became aware of and learned to release.Carla first met Steve when they were both students at the University of Santa Monica. She takes us behind the scenes in his selection of “My Amy Project” and how that impacted Carla's relationship with her own adult children. She talks about some of the most impactful moments when Steve drew her attention to specific behaviors that were undermining her ability to show up as her best self. The beautiful 4-word statement that she shares at the end of this conversation is one that we can all adopt and live by. In fact, she said she “stole” it from Steve to remind herself that she didn't need to see him as more enlightened or superior. She could BE “living love” just as he is.About the Guest: Dr. Carla Rotering, a Pulmonary and Critical Care physician, is a leader, mentor and coach who is deeply committed to people–to their growth, upliftment, resilience and purpose as they strive toward the optimum expression of themselves in their professional and personal lives. She supports mastery for individuals and organizations by employing both experiential and introspective processes. Carla delivers her guidance and expertise with full-hearted enthusiasm, caring, wisdom and humor. Her life experience and training have offered her a deep appreciation for the role of lifelong learning, coaching and mentoring as it contributes to evolving human potential and our shared ability to expand and grow toward collaboration, excellence and integrity. Carla is also the founder, consultant, and executive coach at Boxcar International and at drcarlarotering.com. She is the co-founder of Our Future Selves retreat series and Everything Under the Sun retreat series. She is the co-author of Language of Caring Guide for Physicians: Communication Essentials for Patient Centered Care and the recipient of the Phoenix Business Journal's HealthCare Heroes Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019.Offerings:> Individual and organizational Coaching and Self-Mastery > Destination Retreats and Workshops > Speaking, Keynote addresses> Leadership development and Mentorship> Individual and Organizational Attentive Communication Skills Traininghttps://www.drcarlarotering.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-rotering-a3a82a3/About the Host: Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/

On this week's podcast, we interview Meredith Bell, co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home. Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication at work and serving as a peer coach to others

What if you could speak into being what you most wanted in the world…like your ideal life partner or the perfect position? Listen to guest Gina Carlson as she shares with host Meredith Bell how her coach Steve Hardison helped her create both of these realities. You'll learn the key sentence that Gina carries in her heart from her time with Steve and how that's shaped her life during the past 9 years.Gina also describes how she came up with the money to pay Steve's fee without having to borrow money or sell her home. This is a conversation worth listening to multiple times because there are so many gems to unpack.About the Guest: Gina Carlson is the Founder of Emboditate & The Biology of Being. She is a life long seeker of how hearts and minds work. She earned her BA in Social Psychology from the University of Nevada-Reno and holds a Masters in Spiritual Psychology with an emphasis in Consciousness, Health & Healing from the University of Santa Monica. Gina is a licensed HeartMath Certified Mentor.Gina works with global consciousness leaders, Dr. Habib Sadeghi and Dr. Sherry Sami in their movement to grow consciousness within groups and inside organizations. She has served as a performance expert for the Achieve Institute and has led and assisted culture change for CEO's of top legal companies. Currently she is a trainee of Neuro Change Solutions by Dr. Joe Dispenza. She specializes as a meditation teacher offering her proprietary approach — that combines somatics, NLP, breathwork and mindset training — to students worldwide.https://emboditate.com/https://www.facebook.com/emboditate/https://www.instagram.com/emboditate/ About the Host: Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe Ultimate Coach Resourceshttps://theultimatecoachbook.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbookLinkedIn:

How often do you find yourself judging yourself or others? If you're aware of that voice, you can learn to befriend it and use it for your greater good. Guest Joan-Clare Gilbert shares with host Meredith Bell strategies she's used with herself and with clients to reduce the amount of time spent in judging and more in loving.Joan-Claire shares her journey to becoming a coach and what's she learned from her own coaches that she now applies with her clients. You'll appreciate the loving, gentle approach she offers to being kind to yourself when faced with situations that could challenge you.About the Guest: Joan-Claire Gilbert is The Ultimate Relationship Coach. A formerly practicing attorney, she is now a trained mental fitness coach and leadership coach who helps attorneys and entrepreneurs create powerfully loving and mutually supportive relationships, both at home and in the workplace.She works with law firm managing partners and other business leaders who want a competitive edge and also want to create a team of engaged, collaborative leaders who get the job done.Joan-Claire grew up in the fertile Willamette Valley of Oregon, USA in a family wholesale tree nursery business, graduated from Princeton University (A.B., Economics) and Notre Dame Law School, and began her law career in Portland, Oregon at a boutique litigation firm.​After struggling for many years with a debilitating autoimmune condition as a mother of young children and feeling like the problem was always "out there," Joan-Claire discovered a better way, and began her personal development journey in earnest. ​Since becoming a professional coach in 2020, she has seen her clients have profound breakthroughs that have been hugely impactful on their professional work, on their relationships, and on their organizations.​You can read more about Joan-Claire's journey from stuck and disempowered to powerful in her chapter "Finding Your True Power in Your Presence to Yourself" in the 2022 co-authored bestseller I Am Powerful, available on Amazon. Website: https://www.joanclairecoaching.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joanclairegilbert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanclairecoaching/ About the Host: Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe Ultimate Coach Resources

Some people find it easy to give and hard to receive. Farah Ismail was one of those persons until she experienced the personal benefits of opening herself to receiving at the Ultimate Experience event in Mumbai. In this conversation, Farah talks about the lessons she learned. She also shares with host Meredith Bell how she has listened to her inner wisdom over the years and taken immediate action on the nudges she's received.You'll discover what prompted Farah to create her Document and two of her statements that she lives into every day. She also talks about what she learned in taking an unhurried approach to conversations and her enthusiasm for being a part of The Ultimate Coach book-reading group. You'll take away wonderful tips about BEING as you listen to Farah describe her own journey. About the Guest: Farah Ismail is an internationally recognized facilitator, coach, speaker, founder of Interact Consulting, and CEO of Coach Farah. She helps women entrepreneurs and leaders who find themselves frustrated and unfulfilled, despite outward signs of success. When they work with her, they re-imagine their business, crafting a lucrative purpose-driven enterprise that delivers more confidence, more connection, more revenue, and more meaning.Having rebuilt her own life and business from scratch after struggling through her own life-changing experiences, Farah knows exactly how to forge a new path toward a meaningful life and offers her clients a proven blueprint for their own success.In her 25 years of experience, she has designed and facilitated bespoke leadership and cross-cultural programs for global organizations including Johnson & Johnson, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Decathlon, Pfizer, and Hitachi Energy.Farah's LinksWebsite: https://www.coachfarah.com/Instagram: https://Instagram.com/just.ifarahLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farah-ismail/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/just.ifarahYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCceV1i72WzEgLTobKj3tpaAAbout the Host: Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe Ultimate Coach Resourceshttps://theultimatecoachbook.comFacebook:

How do you respond when someone acknowledges you for something you've done or said? And do you tell others about their positive qualities or actions? Our guest Ankush Jain shares with host Meredith Bell the powerful lessons he learned from his coach Steve Hardison. There are so many layers to the simple gestures of expressing and receiving acknowledgements. You're sure to discover new ways that you can strengthen this valuable life skill.Ankush describes the process he followed in creating his Document and all the ways he's brought it to life so it's truly his way of Being in the world. He's also learned the power of language to create the people in his world…and the positive impact on his relationship with his wife and coaching clients.About the Guest: Ankush Jain is a Transformative coach, business consultant, author, podcast host and public speaker based in the UK. He is the founder of The Powerful Men's Immersions, which is the best personal development program for men in the world. Clients fly from around the globe to work with him, and he is among the most successful coaches in Europe. He has a waiting list of people wanting to work with him.Ankush also coaches other coaches to grow impactful, ethical and sustainable practices. He founded the hugely successful AJC Coaching Career School, which quickly sold out after it launched. He is the author of the book: Sweet Sharing: Rediscovering The Real You and is currently penning his second book about his journey to becoming the coach he is today.Website: www.ankushjain.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ankushkjain IG: https://www.instagram.com/ankush_jain_coach/About the Host: Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe Ultimate Coach Resourceshttps://theultimatecoachbook.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14048056YouTube:

It's one thing to create a document with declarations about who you are being in the world. It's quite another to first do the deep work that uncovers the beliefs and judgments that have driven past behavior. Lisa Catto has been doing that kind of work on herself since reading The Ultimate Coach—and she continues to evolve every day as a result.In this conversation with host Meredith Bell, Lisa describes how she's developed habits around acknowledgements and gratitude. She considers herself a work in progress, and you'll be inspired by her willingness to receive feedback graciously, without the need to defend or justify her behavior, in the spirit of learning and growing.About the Guest:Lisa Catto is known as The Business Catalyst. She's acknowledged as a thought leader in the field of business growth using automation for small business and has won multiple awards for her work. Lisa has been a business owner since the early 1990's, with broad experience and expertise in both business and marketing.In the Being community, Lisa serves on the Leadership Team and has been invaluable in setting up systems and automation for Zoom calls, landing pages, and weekly emails. She's also one of the administrators for The Ultimate Coach Facebook Group.https://thebusinesscatalyst.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lcatto/About the Host: Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe Ultimate Coach Resourceshttps://theultimatecoachbook.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14048056YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUltimateCoachBookThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the...

What's possible if the parents and children in a family create their own individual Document and then read it aloud to each other every day? To find out, listen to this conversation that host Meredith Bell had with Mike Kotsis. Mike, his wife Jill, and their four children have each created their own set of declarations that they live in to every day.They've also set up an ingenious system for noticing and acknowledging instances where a family member has demonstrated one of their declarations. You'll also discover why Mike has abandoned the detailed goal-setting and planning that he used for years to structure his business and his family life…and why he replaced them with focusing on the Miraculous Present Moment.About the Guest: Mike Kotsis is the Founder of Created Freedom, where he loves to creatively serve those who have an entrepreneurial spirit and desire to cultivate the relationships that matter most. He also works with leadership teams, helping them create a vision, mission, and values they can live into. Mike has and continues to serve as an Expert EOS Implementer™ since 2012.He's a remarkable husband and father of four children, and each of them has prepared a document that comes to life each day.Website: https://mikekotsis.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.kotsis About the Host: Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe Ultimate Coach Resourceshttps://theultimatecoachbook.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14048056YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUltimateCoachBookThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the...

When she read The Ultimate Coach for the first time, Tanya Alvarez saw herself in several of the characters – Steve's mother Maureen, Amy Hardison, and Steve Hardison. She came to realize where she was out of integrity with herself and the way she was living her life.You'll be inspired as Tanya shares with host Meredith Bell all the ways she's learned to BE love with every person she encounters…and the impact this has had not only in her own life but with her children, too. About the Guest:Tanya Alvarez is a Certified Master Insight Coach and a powerful Creator. She is an accomplished international Life Coach, Speaker, and Entrepreneur. Her passion and mission in life is to empower people to reach their greatest potential.Tanya likes to remind people, “Always remember, you are braver than you think, stronger than you seem, and loved more than you know.”Connect with Tanya on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tanya.alvarez.39501 About the Host: Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell

What if you could bring a more playful approach to your work and your life? Jason “JG” Goldberg, who claims that being serious is his default nature, shares with host Meredith Bell how he's learned to inject more fun into all aspects of his life.An important aspect of this way of being involves deep self-love. Jason describes questions and strategies that he's developed over the years to help him and his clients replace self-criticism and self-judgment with a deep caring and respect for who they are.As you listen, play with the ideas that Jason shares and explore how you can have fun as you look for ways to use them in all areas of your life.And you can get a free digital, audio, or paperback copy of his book, Prison Break, here: https://thejasongoldberg.com/tuc/ About the Guest:Jason “JG” Goldberg is a Mental Performance and Leadership Coach for Celebrities, Change Makers and CEOs. He is also the host of The Jason Goldberg is Ruining Podcasting Podcast, author of the #1 International Best-Seller on Self-Leadership entitled “Prison Break” and creator of the Playful Prosperity AND Competition-Proof Business Immersion programs.JG has been a featured expert on media outlets including ABC, CBS, and FOX as well as teaching on the MindValley and SoulPancake platforms and has founded multiple start ups including one in partnership with NASA and the space shuttle program.He now focuses on blending his signature mix of simple and transformational wisdom, captivating storytelling, practical business mentorship, and belly-busting humor to make personal growth less “personal growth-y” and to leave everyone he meets with at least 5% more joy than when he found them!https://thejasongoldberg.com/https://becompetitionproof.com/selfstudyAbout the Host: Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe Ultimate Coach Resourceshttps://theultimatecoachbook.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14048056YouTube:

Hi! I'm so happy you're here! Today I'm interviewing my friend, Meredith! Meredith is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home. Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else.Connect with Meredith Bell: Meredith@GrowStrongLeaders.com(757) 656-4765 (office)(804) 824-4958 (mobile)Website: https://growstrongleaders.com/Books:Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skillshttps://amzn.to/3jL0pEIPeer Coaching Made Simple https://amzn.to/37iq3MPSocialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellTwitter: https://twitter.com/meredithmbellFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeredithMBellGrow Strong Leaders Podcast: https://growstrongleaders.com/podcasts/Book CarrieVee for a Speaking Engagement:  https://www.coachcarriev.com/contact-meGET YOUR CARRIEVEE SWAG! https://carrievee.myshopify.com/The Radical Empowerment Method 2.0 Online Course (no group coaching) Program OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT NOW!  https://www.coachcarriev.com/radicalempowermentmethod2Radical Empowerment Method Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Bdp2BCContact CarrieVee!IG: @iamcarrieveeLI and FB: Carrie Verrocchioemail: carriev@coachcarriev.com 

What happens when your coach makes a statement that causes a profound shift in your thinking and your life? In this conversation, Mark Silverman shares with Meredith Bell the exact words Steve Hardison spoke to him during their Be With session…and the lasting impact that's had on the work Mark does today.Mark serves as an executive coach to senior leaders in corporations across the globe, helping them identify and work through the beliefs and behaviors that are getting in their way. Now he's the one making observations and asking the hard questions. Because of who he is being in their conversations, Mark's work with client is not just impacting their effectiveness in their jobs. It's having a profound impact on their health and their relationships with family members. You are sure to be touched by Mark's willingness to be vulnerable about the challenges he's faced and overcome in his journey to being the kind of coach who's now revered by the clients he serves.About the Guest:Mark J. Silverman is no stranger to overcoming adversity and mastering his own overwhelm. When he was 27, he was homeless, 135lbs, and living in his truck. By the time he was 33, he was a millionaire. Mark is on a mission to take the lessons learned along the way, paired with his business acumen, to help others define and achieve their own successes.Mark came to coaching after a successful career in technology, where he generated over $90,000,000 for fast-growing startups by bringing together executives, technical leaders, and stakeholders to close complex multimillion-dollar sales. He brings his leadership experience, together with his coaching and facilitation training, to his clients helping them achieve sustainable success in all areas of their business and lives. He is the author of the bestselling book, Only 10s 2.0 – Confront Your To- Do List, Transform Your Life, which has sold over 70,000 copies to date.Mark helps CEOs and Senior Leadership teams focus on making sure the right work gets done in their organizations. He is also the host of the “Mastering Overwhelm – How to Thrive in Business, Relationship and Life” podcast and working on his third book, The Rising Leader Handbook.https://www.markjsilverman.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark22102/ About the Host: Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe Ultimate Coach Resourceshttps://theultimatecoachbook.comFacebook:

How do you respond to the storms that come into your life, whether they're the physical or emotional type? Theresa Campbell shares with Meredith Bell the ways she has navigated the various storms she encountered during 2022 and why she views them as requirements for personal growth and development. It all starts with asking the right questions of herself and then listening for guidance.Theresa is brilliant when it comes to the topic of LISTENING. You'll discover what she's done to master this skill and why she calls it “the highest form of love.” She also explains the distinction she makes between “Unfold” and “Create”…and the impact that's had on her life. This conversation is filled with insights that can impact your way of Being in the world.About the Guest:Theresa Campbell is the founder and CEO of Her Life, Her Legacy, a leadership development organization dedicated to the power of deep listening. As a leadership coach, author, and life-long learner, she helps you find and listen to what matters, most. She also facilitates group coaching programs.Theresa, lovingly known by her clients as Coach T, serves humbly with an unwavering focus on service. She has over a decade's worth of experience in the business and corporate world and has led multi-million dollar sales and marketing initiatives with a Fortune 500 organization. http://herlifeherlegacy.com/https://www.facebook.com/CoachTheresaCampbell About the Host: Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe Ultimate Coach Resourceshttps://theultimatecoachbook.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14048056YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUltimateCoachBookThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this...

What would inspire someone to make the financial and time commitment to translate The Ultimate Coach into TWO other languages? The answer is revealed in this deeply moving conversation with the woman who did just that—Gaby Puma who joined co-host Meredith Bell from Peru for this episode.Gaby shares her experience of reading the book and the important truths it revealed to her. She describes the rebirth she experienced after her Be With session with Steve Hardison, helping her to see who she really was. She's come to see everything that's happened in her life as a blessing, something that happened for her. You'll be moved by the profound insights about living and love that Gaby shares in this interview.About the Guest:Gaby Puma is the creator of Gaby Puma Global, where she loves serving impactful human beings and leaders as a Soul Guide, Life Coach and Business Consultant. From her experience of reading The Ultimate Coach, also known as The Book of Being, and from her "Be With" session with Steve, Gaby Puma became and IS The Lightening Of Hope. She translated the book from English into two different languages: Spanish and Quechua. She devoted $40,000 USD and many hours of her life working on the project with linguists and translators, until The Ultimate Coach became El Coach Supremo. She is leading with love the TUC Spanish Facebook Group-El Coach Supremo Grupo Facebook and is committed to expanding The Being Movement across the World.Website: https://www.thelighteningofhope.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaby-puma-b056a638/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gaby.l.salloAbout the Host: Meredith Bell is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellThe Ultimate Coach Resourceshttps://theultimatecoachbook.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14048056YouTube:

What impact does being your word have on you, others and the world? Get the answer to this profound question in this conversation between guest Clate Mask and Meredith Bell. Clate also talks about the most important lessons he's learned from his 12 years of coaching with Steve Hardison: -  The hidden cost of not keeping your word -  Three areas Clate has focused on growing: Being Gentle, Present, and Humble -  Why we need to be who we really are, no matter what You'll want to take notes and listen to this interview multiple times to absorb all the wisdom Clate shares! About the Guest: Clate is the co-founder and CEO of Keap, formerly known as Infusionsoft, with the mission of simplifying growth for millions of small businesses worldwide. Clate's passion for small business success stems from his personal experience taking Infusionsoft from a struggling startup to an eight-time Inc. 500/5000 winner. He's received numerous awards over the years, including Business Leader of the Year from the Arizona Technology Council, and he was a finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Clate is co-author of the New York Times bestseller Conquer the Chaos: How to Grow a Successful Small Business Without Going Crazy. https://keap.com/ (https://keap.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/clatemask/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/clatemask/) About the Host: Meredith is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home. Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/ (https://growstrongleaders.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell (https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell) The Ultimate Coach Resources https://theultimatecoachbook.com (https://theultimatecoachbook.com) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoach (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoach) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbook (https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbook) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14048056 (https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14048056) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUltimateCoachBook (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUltimateCoachBook) Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. 

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Meredith Bell - Author, Speaker, Publisher of Assessment & Development Tools. We talked about a topic that has been a challenge for people through generations - Communication! We discussed: • Why communication skills are hard skills, not soft skills • What it looks like to be a truly powerful listener • How to give and receive feedback, whether it's positive or constructive ...and much more! Tune in! About Meredith: Meredith Bell is co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home. Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication at work and serving as a peer coach to others. Website: https://growstrongleaders.com About your host: Elena Agaragimova is a Talent Acquisition & Development professional, passionate about personal & professional development. She is also an education advocate and believes we can do better in all aspects of education to make it a better world of opportunity for future generations. She is also the co-founder of Bessern (https://www.bessern.co/)

What's it like to be coached by The Ultimate Coach himself, Steve Hardison, for more than 10 years? Jonathan Keyser speaks passionately about his first-hand experience as that client. You'll find out how terrified Jonathan was in his first session with Steve as well as what he learned about himself…and why he continued investing in this coaching year after year. Jonathan shares the biggest breakthroughs he experienced over time as Steve helped him peel back the layers of limitations he'd put on himself, and the freedom Jonathan was able to create in his business and personal life. You'll love his honesty in talking about his family and his company, and you're sure to be inspired by the inner peace he's able to create every day to be grateful for everything that happens in his life. About the Guest: Jonathan is the founder of Keyser, one of the most innovative and trustworthy commercial real estate firms in the country. Along with their international partners, they have more than 560 people on their team worldwide.  Jonathan's efforts to change the business world through selfless service are reflected in his content, thought leadership, and the level of excellence he holds his team to within Keyser. He's also the author of the #1 Wall Street Journal Best Seller, You Don't Have to Be Ruthless to Win. https://keyserco.com/ (https://keyserco.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathankeyser/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathankeyser/) Book You Don't Have to Be Ruthless to Win: The Art of Badass Selfless Service https://www.amazon.com/You-Dont-Have-Ruthless-Win/dp/1544504268/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1659382381&sr=1-2 (https://www.amazon.com/You-Dont-Have-Ruthless-Win/dp/1544504268/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1659382381&sr=1-2) About the Host: Meredith is the Co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home. Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith is also The Heart-centered Connector. One of her favorite ways of BEING in the world is to introduce people who can benefit from knowing each other. https://growstrongleaders.com/ (https://growstrongleaders.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell (https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell) The Ultimate Coach Resources https://theultimatecoachbook.com (https://theultimatecoachbook.com) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoach (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoach) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbook (https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbook) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14048056 (https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14048056) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUltimateCoachBook (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUltimateCoachBook) Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which...

In this conversation you get to meet our newest team member, Meredith Bell. She shares how she is creating who she is being with new people, loved ones and practicing being Love. Listen for her: Invitation to practice this through appreciation. Invitation to create your own purpose statements Invitation to do it now This episode is especially for women as multidimensional beings who defaut to acting as a human doing. Listen to how she creates inner peace even in a personal family “disaster”. What do you see yourself creating for yourself in a similar situation? About the Guest: Meredith is co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home. Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else. Meredith Bell contact information: Meredith@GrowStrongLeaders.com (757) 656-4765 (office) (804) 824-4958 (mobile) Website: https://growstrongleaders.com/ (https://growstrongleaders.com/) Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills https://amzn.to/3jL0pEI (https://amzn.to/3jL0pEI) Peer Coaching Made Simple https://amzn.to/37iq3MP (https://amzn.to/37iq3MP) Socials LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell (https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell) Twitter: https://twitter.com/meredithmbell (https://twitter.com/meredithmbell) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeredithMBell (https://www.facebook.com/MeredithMBell) Grow Strong Leaders Podcast: https://growstrongleaders.com/podcasts/ (https://growstrongleaders.com/podcasts/) About the Host: Cordelia Gaffar is the Ultimate Joy Monger. That means that she holds space for you to reveal your joy within. Joy Mongering is a word she created from several life experiences and based on her philosophy that self-nurturing is freedom. In fact she has created a process she calls Replenish Me ™ to help you transmute fear, rage and anger into Joy. In one of her eight books, Detached Love: Transforming Your Heart Do That You Transform Your Mind, she breaks down the Replenish Me ™ process through her research, client stories and her personal vulnerable shares. She is also the host of three host podcasts. She won Best Podcast Host for her solo show called Free to Be Show and collaborates as a co-host on Unlearning Labels and the Ultimate Coach Podcast. The multidimensional genius she is, is further demonstrated as the mother of six children whom I homeschooled for 17 years. In summary, she has won multiple awards: Best Podcast Host of 2019, Top National Influencer, Sexy Brilliant Leader, and inducted into the Global Library of Female Authors in 2020; and in 2021 nominated for Author of the Year and Health and Wellness Coach of the Year. She has also won the Brainz Global 500 Award of Influencers and Entrepreneurs for 2021 and won BOOKS for PEACE 2022 award, CREA Award. She has been featured on America Meditating Radio, British Muslim TV, Spirituality Podcast, Ultimate Coach Podcast, also featured on South African radio 786, and Fox News. hello@cordeliagaffar.com https://linktr.ee/cordeliagaffar (https://linktr.ee/cordeliagaffar) https://www.cordeliagaffar.com/ (https://www.cordeliagaffar.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/cordelia-gaffar/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cordelia-gaffar/) The Ultimate Coach Resources https://theultimatecoachbook.com (https://theultimatecoachbook.com) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoach (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theultimatecoach) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatecoachbook...

This episode of Learn with Bessern is about the flaws of traditional coaching at work and what actions can be taken to fix it. This episode is going to be interesting for leaders wanting to create a coaching culture in their organizations. Many companies have started programs to individualize the development of people and traditional coaching has become the tool of choice to make it happen. And the reason is that companies have realized that developing people cannot be done simply with training. The current need for agility transformation requires a model to develop people rather than the simple transfer of knowledge that you have in simple training. But Traditional Coaching is failing to deliver the impact required by organizations About our guest Meredith Bell Meredith is one of the most respected leadership development advisor - She is a reference in the coaching world and has written a couple of impressive books. Meredith is also the president and co founder of Performance Support System - a company focused on communication and leadership development. One of her books 'Connect with your Team' has been recommended by no other than Ken Blanchard (Author and Reference in Leadership Development).  How to reach Meredith: https://growstrongleaders.com/  Her 2 books are on Amazon: Connect with Your Team - Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills Peer Coaching Made Simple - How to Do the 6 Things That Matter Most When Helping Someone Improve a Skill Excerpt of our discussion: Some of the misconceptions on how corporates deploy coaching: There are a couple that really stood out to Meredith and one is not realizing that everyone in an organization needs coaching. Most of the time, it's reserved for executives or higher level folks, because, of course they have a great impact within the organization. And that's that's the traditional perception is these are the folks who kind of qualified to have a coach, when in reality in time we are attempting to improve a skill or improve the way we do things. Coaching will accelerate that process dramatically. And so it's logical that everyone can benefit from having enough but the thing is, the other misconception is often they think we've got to bring in an external person, you know, to with the right credentials like qualifications to perform that function. When in reality there are internal resources that can be tapped into, such as people coaching each other or managers learning how to be coaches, to their employees. However many times corporations are not deploying in a wider scale to the different levels of organization because it's costly. One spectacular way to enhance coaching is by speeding up the process. Trends that companies can follow while coaching: One of the the trends is looking at how can we provide just in time coaching for people around the specific things that they need so it's a shorter engagement and and maybe even shorter bursts of time because everyone is feeling so overwhelmed so much to give these days. Just in time, real time, kind of coaching opportunities is what the world needs today. One of the best investments I think an organization can make is in teaching managers, how to be effective coaches as a part of their role in working with the people on their teams. How employees feel opening up to a manager about a challenge? When managers evaluate the performance of an employee, employees are often overwhelmed and they think twice before opening up and becoming more vulnerable. According to Meredith it takes time to create what I would call a coaching culture where people feel comfortable opening up about a problem they're having or a challenge they're facing, to seek guidance from that person who's also in the role to evaluate them. And I think there are a couple of different things at work here. Number one is we do have this perception that to be an effective coach, you need to be certified. Well, if you're going to be a paid professional coach, definitely. But if you're looking at taking on a role of coaching someone is simply a part of the way you interact with them at work. There are really a few basics that can be learned and they're things that we all do naturally with people we care about in our other parts of our lives. The second important task is learning to ask questions. One of the challenges that I think managers face, especially when they are newly in their positions is they think they have to provide all the answers. That's part of their job is to be the answer person. So if somebody comes to them, they're, you know, they they feel like they need to have the answer instead of asking questions that help the other person, think about it for themselves and often come up with their own solution. One of the best ways for a manager to become a good coach is to first be coached.  

Are you an entrepreneur that's just starting a podcast or just starting a business? This episode is for you! You may bring other team members as you grow. Meredith Bell, an author, speaker, Co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, is with us today to help you assess - Who are the right people for your growing  business. Don't miss: What it looks like to be a great listener. What is a strong team and a strong leader?  Switching the hat from being the solopreneur to having a team. Why you should hire people for their personalities and values over the skills that they've had. The assessments to figure out the right place or the right roles of your people in your organization. Few of the top communication skills. How to make sure you have the right and perfect guests for your show. About Meredith Bell Meredith Bell is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company providing assessment and development tools for the workplace. Their award-winning software and books guide leaders and team members to make the shift from KNOWING to DOING. The result is permanent improvements in the way people interact with each other at work. Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of two books, and the host of the Strong for Performance podcast. She has worked with thousands of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and Human Resources professionals to successfully implement her company's products. Meredith co-authored her latest book, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In it, Meredith and Denny provide a step-by-step how-to guide for improving communication at work. Website: GrowStrongLeaders.com About About the Host: Michelle Abraham - Podcast Producer, Host and International Speaker. Michelle was speaking on stages about podcasting before most people knew what they were, she started a Vancouver based Podcasting Group in 2012 and has learned the ins and outs of the industry. Michelle helped create and launched over 30 Podcasts in 2018 and has gone on to launch over 200 shows in the last few years, She wants to launch YOURS in 2022! 14 years as an Entrepreneur and 8 years as a Mom has led her to a lifestyle shift, spending more time with family while running location independent online digital marketing business for the last 9 years. Michelle and her family have been living completely off the grid lakeside boat access for the last 4 years! Check Us Out on: Join our facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MyPodcastCoach (https://www.facebook.com/groups/MyPodcastCoach) Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AMPLIFYOU.ca/ ( https://www.facebook.com/AMPLIFYOU.ca/) Twitter:https://twitter.com/YouAmplif ( https://twitter.com/YouAmplif) Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amplifyou.ca/ ( https://www.instagram.com/amplifyou.ca/) To Join our FREE Podcasters Tool Kit:https://bit.ly/PodcastToolKit ( https://bit.ly/PodcastToolKit) For More Podcast Training -http://www.mypodcastcoach.com/ ( )http://amplifyounetwork.com/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.   

Many organizations deploy assessment tools, only to have the results ignored because of a lack of understanding or motivation. What do we do with them, now? What do the numbers really mean?    Our guest today will help us understand not only what it takes to build a valid assessment, but how to use one to drive measurable behavior change. Meredith Bell is the co-founder and president of Grow Strong Leaders, where they help individuals discover key areas for development, and implement strategies for achieving higher levels of performance. She is also the co-author of Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills and Peer Coaching Made Simple: How to Do the 6 Things That Matter Most When Helping Someone Improve a Skill. Meredith started her journey into the assessment tool space in the 90s, when she became frustrated at the lack of customizable tools at her disposal as a consultant.  Before long, she had made the pivot from consulting to software creation. Her original product, 20/20 Insight, is still in use today.   In addition to having been a consultant and creating assessment tools, Meredith is also an author, speaker, and thought leader. With so many plates spinning, she knows well how each label factor creates multiple touchpoints for potential clients to utilize her expertise. From those touchpoints, she helps companies and organizations discover which of her offerings will have the most impact for their needs.  If you're looking for an in-depth understanding of assessment functionality, and why peer-to-peer coaching can be the most cost and time-effective method for moving the performance needle, you'll want to listen to this episode.  Three Key Takeaways: *  When creating assessments, keep your questions indirect. Indirect questions create more connection between behaviors and other elements. *  Helping people reach their full potential is all about changing the habits that are standing in their own way. *  Effective communication often means having to ask, “Who do I need to be, in this moment, in order to connect with my audience?”

This episode talks exactly about becoming more courageous, bold and taking back control of your life. In addition, learn how the best in the business connects with the CEO's of the top companies on the planet.The Heart-centered Connector (Meredith is also a kick-butt author, coach and podcaster).Meredith Bell is co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders, aglobal software company providing assessment and developmenttools for the workplace. Their award-winning software and booksguide leaders and team members to make the shift from KNOWING toDOING. The result is permanent improvements in the way peopleinteract with each other at work.Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the authorof three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. Shehas worked with thousands of business leaders, entrepreneurs, andHuman Resources professionals to successfully implement hercompany's products and books. Meredith co-authored her latestbooks, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 CommunicationSkills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr.Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guidesfor improving communication at work and serving as a peer coach toothers.https://GrowStrongLeaders.comSupport the show

Dr. Nathan Regier welcomes Meredith Bell to today's episode, she is known as the Heart-Centered  Connector. Meredith has the gift of connecting people and teaching others how to lead. She is the Co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a company that publishes books and software tools that help companies build strong leaders and teams. Meredith is the host of the popular Grow Strong Leaders Podcast and is the author of two books along with her partner Dennis Coates: Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills and Peer Coaching Made Simple: How to Do the 6 Things that Matter Most When Helping Someone Improve a Skill.   Key Takeaways: [1:56] Meredith shares about herself at the moment when the podcast was recorded. [3:05] How did Meredith start what she is doing today? [5:55] Meredith talks about sustained behavior change. [9:12] What are some keys to success if we are trying to build culture change based on new behaviors? [11:24] Meredith explains why it is helpful for leaders to show vulnerability. [13:59] What are some specific behaviors leaders can do to help support real behavior change? [16:40] Meredith explains how working with our people drives engagement. [19:37] How conflict works with leaders? Leaders should apply curiosity and creativity when facing conflict. [22:07] Meredith talks about some of the ten communication skills stated in her book: Listening and Expressing Appreciation. [26:48] Meredith speaks about  Accepting Feedback Graciously. [31:05] A leader needs to know how to ask good questions (even when afraid of the answers that may follow). [32:56]  Meredith talks about the emerging trends she has on her heart: We need to show more compassion to others. [35:57] Nate gives his three key takeaways from an amazing conversation with Meredith Bell.   Mentioned in this episode: The Compassion Mindset Grow Strong Leaders Connect with Meredith Bell on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter   Tweetables: “Developing cultures based on new behaviors is a massive challenge.” #oncompassion    “People need to be willing to be open and vulnerable about their own struggles when trying to build culture change based on new behaviors.” #oncompassion    “Ask yourself: What is one thing that I can do that will make working with me a better experience for others?” #oncompassion    “Conflict is a natural part of working with someone else.” #oncompassion   

Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC interviews Meredith Bell about the importance of sharpening your communication so that your leadership skills improve as well as the cohesiveness of your team. I've noticed that the name of your company is Performance Support Systems. What is the No. 1 thing organizations should be focused on improving to boost their performance? Which communication skills are most essential for effective leader-team interactions? Why is it that most learning and development programs don't produce lasting improvement in performance, and what's the solution? Frustrations are inevitable while learning a new skill, so what will motivate people to stick with it? What do you mean by “peer coach” and what does it take to be effective in that role? Meredith Bell Meredith Bell is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company providing assessment and development tools for the workplace. Their award-winning software and books guide leaders and team members to make the shift from KNOWING to DOING. The result is permanent improvements in the way people interact with each other. Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of two books, and the host of the Strong for Performance podcast. She has worked with thousands of consultants and coaches, business leaders, Human Resources professionals, and Learning & Development executives to successfully implement their tools. Meredith co-authored her latest book, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In it, Meredith and Denny provide an unprecedented, step-by-step how-to guide for improving communication. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to iTunes. We would love a review on iTunes or other platform. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching that helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of www.mkbconseil.ch a company specialized in leadership development and executive coaching.

Meredith Bell is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company providing assessment and development tools for the workplace. Their award-winning software and books guide leaders and team members to make the shift from KNOWING to DOING. The result is permanent improvements in the way people interact with each other at work. Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of two books, and the host of the Strong for Performance podcast. She has worked with thousands of business leaders, Human Resources professionals, and Learning & Development executives to successfully implement her company's tools. Meredith co-authored her latest book, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In it, Meredith and Denny provide a step-by-step how-to guide for improving communication at work.

Experts estimate that in most companies, 70-90% of their investment in learning and development is wasted because participants don't apply what they learned. This means they don't get the return-on-investment they hoped for. Today on Power Lunch Live we talk with Meredith Bell Co-founder of Performance Support Systems who will help us understand how to fix this problem. Meredith knows why this happens and what you can do to improve your ROI. She's spent the past 30 years working to create products and books that help people master communication skills. She has a deep understanding of what you can do to ensure that your learning and development programs stick. Meredith co-authored her latest book, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. Get your free copy of Meredith's Listen Like a Pro ebook: https://growstrongleaders.com/powerlunch/ #performance #learning #development #communication #linkedinlive #powerlunchlive

Meredith Bell is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company providing assessment and development tools for the workplace. Their award-winning software and books guide leaders and team members to make the shift from KNOWING to DOING. The result is permanent improvements in the way people interact with each other at work. Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of two books, and the host of the Strong for Performance podcast. She has worked with thousands of business leaders, Human Resources professionals, and Learning & Development executives to successfully implement her company's tools. Meredith co-authored her latest book, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In it, Meredith and Denny provide a step-by-step how-to guide for improving communication at work.

Today, I interview Meredith Bell who shares an important childhood story and the fears of judgment, rejection, and criticism she has experienced and carried with her. She remembers being afraid to "speak her truth". As a professional adult, she later realized that the common thread within each of her projects was her tendency to think smaller than she should have. She has since realized that she can do more, perform better, and think BIG to accomplish her goals and make a difference!___________________Meredith Bell is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company providing assessment and development tools for the workplace. Their award-winning software and books guide leaders and team members to make the shift from KNOWING to DOING. The result is permanent improvements in the way people interact with each other. Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of two books, and the host of the Strong for Performance podcast. She has worked with thousands of business leaders, Human Resources professionals, and Learning & Development executives to successfully implement their tools. Meredith co-authored her latest book, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In it, Meredith and Denny provide an unprecedented, step-by-step how-to guide for improving communication.Download Meredith's Free Guide: https://growstrongleaders.com/free/_______________________I'm your podcast host, Dr. Doreen Downing, and I help people find their voice so they can overcome anxiety, be confident, and speak without fear. Get started now on your journey to your authentic voice by downloading my Free 7 Step Guide to Fearless Speaking: https://www.doreen7steps.com.  

Libby shares a conversation with communications expert, author, Meredith Bell on creating successful business partnerships. Meredith is the co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company providing assessment and development tools for the workplace. Their award-winning software and books guide leaders and team members to make the shift from KNOWING to DOING and the result is permanent improvements in the way people interact with each other at work.  Libby and Meredith discuss: The story of Performance Support Systems and how it came to be The importance of shared vision and values Why a business should value relationships over transactions Creating safe and honest structures within the workplace Mastering communication skills and the foundation Why listening is more than just sitting in silence Expression appreciation Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of two books, and host of the popular Strong for Performance podcast.   Connect with Meredith: https://GrowStrongLeaders.com  https://growstrongleaders.com/free/ https://growstrongleaders.com/podcasts/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Yqt-i8ehRSj5pEb1VEgSA    Meredith's Books Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills Strong for Performance: Create a Coaching Culture with Learning & Development Programs That Stick

www.TheBuildingBusinessPodcast.comMeredith Bell has been an entrepreneur since 1982.  In her first business as a consultant and trainer, she conducted hundreds of programs for leaders and the members of their teams to help them communicate and work together more effectively.As Co-Founder and President of Performance Support Systems since 1991, Meredith has personally worked with thousands of entrepreneurs, leaders, consultants and coaches.  She understands what is required to build the loyalty and commitment that lead to repeat business and referrals, and has developed tools to help obtain and analyze client feedback and to develop the implementation of skills learned through leadership programs.Meredith knows communication is key to all relationships.  She has co-authored a book on this topic: Connect with Your Team – Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills.  In addition, she is the host of a podcast known as Strong for Performance.In this episode, Meredith shares her entrepreneurial tips: (i) lighten up and don't take things and yourself so seriously, and (ii) learn to turn adversity into opportunity.Learn more about Meredith:Website: Strong for Performance; Meredith BellLinkedIn: Meredith BellFacebook: Meredith BellTwitter: Meredith BellPodcast: Strong for PerformanceBook: Connect with Your Team - Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills

Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of two books, and the host of the Strong for Performance podcast. She has worked with thousands of business leaders, Human Resources professionals, and Learning & Development executives to successfully implement their tools. Meredith co-authored her latest book, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates

Meredith Bell is an author and leadership communications coach. She is the owner of Grow Strong Leaders, a company that enables leaders to be more engaging with their employees through practical communication skills. She is the author of the book Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, where she writes about skills critical for effective team communication. Meredith is also the host of the Strong for Performance Podcast where she interviews industry experts about their experiences and the many lessons they learned that turned them into competent leaders. Meredith joins me today to discuss why we have a large communication gap between leaders and their employees. She shares how high employee engagement is primarily correlated to business success and long-term profitability. She explains her work processes with companies and how she helps them build groups for the sole purpose of providing leadership feedback. She describes the best way leaders should respond to feedback and shares her perspective on one-to-one conversations between leaders and employees. Meredith also explains the importance of listening and why it’s the most critical aspect of being a good leader. “The most powerful thing a leader can do with feedback is sit down with those who gave it and share what they learned from it and what they're making a commitment to do.” - Meredith Bell Today on Mastering Midlife: The gaps in communication Meredith aims to address The correlation between profitability and employee engagement What Meredith discovered about employee engagement and the correct type of leadership and management How employee feedback can significantly reduce management blindspots What leaders can do when employees identify their strengths and weaknesses The best way leaders can change for the better concerning employee feedback What Meredith recommends when it comes to forming a team designed to provide management feedback Listening as a leadership skill and why it's a pillar Meredith's thoughts on one-on-one conversations between leader and employee Meredith's ideal customers and who can best utilize their tools and services Connect with Meredith Bell: Grow Strong Leaders Strong for Performance Podcast Meredith Bell on LinkedIn Meredith Bell on Facebook Meredith Bell on Twitter Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today’s episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

Meredith is the Co-Founder and President of Performance Support Systems, which creates and administers assessment and performance tools for leaders and teams. She's the host of the Strong for Performance Podcast, where she gives coaches and consultants practical tips for taking their businesses to the next level. She's also an incredibly kind and generous super-connector and she is someone I look up to as I continue my leadership journey.Episode Sponsor:  Colibri Insurance Services is a boutique health insurance agency that simplifies employee benefits for Southern California employers so they can cost-effectively attract and retain quality employees.What you will learn from this episode:Why habit-building is essential to lasting behavioral changeHer unique mindset in approaching new relationshipsWhy giving and receiving feedback are essential communication skillsThe communication skills that has challenged her the most in her own lifeResources:Strong for Performance Podcast Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills by Meredith BellFree ebook: Listen Like a Pro Connect with Meredith Bell:Email - meredith@GrowStrongLeaders.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellWebsite - https://growstrongleaders.com/Phone - (757) 656-4765Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MeredithMBellTwitter - @MeredithMBell: https://twitter.com/meredithmbellHost, Strong for Performance Podcast: https://growstrongleaders.com/podcasts/

Meredith Bell has been an entrepreneur since 1982, and she's an expert in helping companies develop the people side of their business. Meredith is co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company based in Virginia. Their award-winning assessment and development tools have been used by all types of organizations to help leaders and team members become more effective performers.  Many clients have done business with her company for more than 20 years. Meredith is author or co-author of two books published in 2020.  Her solo book, Strong for Performance: Create a Culture with Learning & Development Programs That Stick, came out in March. Today we'll be discussing her new book, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, which she co-authored with Denny Coates, her business partner of 30 years. Suggested Interview Topics: • Why communication skills are hard skills, not soft skills • What's required to master a skill • The characteristics of truly powerful listeners • Steps for receiving feedback graciously • How to encourage someone most effectively • What's required to be an effective peer coach Suggested Hashtags #teamcommunication #leadershipdevelopment #communicationskills #teameffectiveness #peercoachingConnect with Meredith BellCofounder and PresidentPerformance Support Systems, Inc.Meredith@GrowStrongLeaders.com(757) 656-4765 (office)(804) 824-4958 (mobile)Website: https://GrowStrongLeaders.com Free ebook, Listen Like a Pro: https://growstrongleaders.com/free/ Strong for Performance Podcast: https://growstrongleaders.com/podcasts/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbellTwitter: https://twitter.com/meredithmbell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeredithMBellShow:  Meredith discusses why communication is so important and why she and her partner Denny Coates wrote the Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills. Meredith's company evolved into a software company and many of her clients have been doing business with her for more than 20 years.  She discusses some of the things that keep her company relevant and changes that over the years they adjusted  for growth. This is a great podcast for people in business who want to learn how to create staying power for their company.