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In this episode of A Shot of Inspiration, Greg Stephens speaks with Chris Williams, founder of Group Coach Nation, about achieving success in both personal and professional life. Chris shares his expertise in group coaching, leadership, and entrepreneurship and emphasizes the importance of having the right mindset, working smart, and investing in yourself to achieve your goals. He also highlights the need to find a mentor or leader who can help you navigate through the noise and find the right path for you. Listen in for practical advice and inspiration to pursue your dreams.

3 Key Takeaways:

1. Mindset is key: Having the right mindset is crucial for achieving success in both personal and professional life.
2. Work smarter, not harder: To achieve your goals, you need to identify the right work and focus your efforts on that.
3. Find a mentor or leader: To navigate through the noise and find the right path for you, it's important to find a mentor or leader who can provide guidance and support.

About Chris:

Chris is a family man and adventurer who also works with business experts, coaches, and leaders to help them market, monetize, and lead their high-ticket mastermind programs. He teaches these experts how to generate leads, close deals, and build strong groups. Chris has his own digital agency, leads two masterminds, and offers strategies based on his own experience. He is also a bestselling author and ranked as a Top 10 Podcast Guest with a highly successful podcast.

Resources:

Website: Group Coach Nation
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In this episode of A Shot of Inspiration, Rod Zeeb and Lori Coonen from the Heritage Institute and the Genacy Group talk about the importance of investing in your family and the role of professionals and families in this process.

3 Key Takeaways:

1. Investing in your family is a smart decision that will pay off in the long run.
2. Harmony in families can be achieved by creating an environment where everyone is comfortable sharing their opinions, while being respectful of each other's opinions.
3. Building a legacy for future generations is an important part of investing in the family and requires a proactive approach.

About Lori Coonen:

Lori Coonen is a certified Heritage Design Professional™ who has been working with families for over 25 years. She helps families keep their family strong and unified by enhancing communication, leadership skills, and creating a culture for successful wealth transitions. Lori prepares families and their heirs through intergenerational mentoring, coaching, and facilitating family meetings. She is the Chief Learning Officer for The Heritage Institute and co-author of the book "unPrepared: Heirs at Risk". In her free time, she enjoys playing sports, reading, and spending time with her family. Lori is also a volunteer for Junior Achievement and other organizations.

About Rod Jeeb: 

Rodney C. Zeeb, JD, HDP™ is the founder and CEO of The Heritage Institute, a renowned expert in estate planning, charitable planning, and heritage design with over 30 years of experience. He is an in-demand speaker who has addressed major national conferences such as the Pershing's INSITE Conference and the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners. Rod has received high evaluations as a speaker and has been quoted in several publications including The Wall Street Journal. He is also a prolific writer, having published several articles and white papers, as well as being the author of three books: "Beating the Midas Curse"(3rd Edition), "Family Stewardship", and "What Matters" (co-author).

Resources:
The Heritage Institute Website
The Heritage Institute Linkedin
Genacy Website
Genacy Linkedin
Rod Zeeb LinkedIn
Lori Coonen LinkedIn

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In this podcast A Shot of Inspiration features guest Beth Wolfson, who shares her experiences and insights on personal growth and life changes. Beth emphasizes the importance of taking small steps towards change and pushing oneself out of comfort zones.  This helps in building confidence and rewiring thinking in order to see possibilities. Beth spotlights the reality of fear and worries and how they often paint a more painful picture than what is actually experienced.

Three Key Takeaways:

1. Baby steps are key to making big changes.
2. Overcoming fear and worries helps you move forward.
3. Life experiences can be more positive than what we imagine.

About Beth:

Beth Wolfson is the founder and CEO of a Leadership Consulting Services, offering 20 years of experience in executive management and consulting. She specializes in team building, conflict resolution, organizational development, executive consulting, and communication strategies and has worked with clients from diverse industries and levels. Beth creates personal connections with clients, helping them achieve breakthrough results by shifting mental models and beliefs. She holds a BS from the Medical University of South Carolina and a MA in Applied Communications with an emphasis on Conflict Resolution from Denver University.

Resources:

Beth's Facebook
Beth's Linkedin
Beth's Book Store:  The Book Nook (follow on Instagram)

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In today’s A Shot of Inspiration Podcast, our guest Greg Ness shares his personal story and insights on relationships, writing, and entrepreneurship. He talks about how he and his wife have maintained a strong relationship despite loss, and the importance of cooperation. Greg shares his take about Credibility and the keys to success for Startups.

Greg also discusses his inspiration behind his book “Antioch”.  The book was born from his vivid and emotional dreams. His next book will be about a major naval battle that ended Cleopatra's reign.

3 Key Takeaways:

1. Be open to new ideas and be willing to adapt to change.
2. Stay persistent and don't give up on your goals, even when faced with challenges.
3. Focus on building a strong team and fostering a positive work culture.

About Greg:

With 20 years of experience leading teams in Silicon Valley's fast-paced tech startup scene, Greg has built a reputation as a seasoned marketing leader in the security, software, network hardware, and cloud industries. As a fractional CMO, Greg brings his expertise to startups looking for a strategic marketing boost, leveraging his extensive network and start-up know-how to help new ventures reach their full potential. Greg’s proven track record in tech start-up marketing, combined with his passion for helping emerging companies succeed, make him a sought-after consultant in the industry.

Resources:

Greg's Book: Antioch
Greg's Linkedin

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Join host Greg Stephens for A Shot of Inspiration Podcast with guest Kathy Miller! Learn how she transformed her leadership skills and became a successful business person. Kathy shares her journey of leading change, being accessible to her team, and the importance of sustainability in the process. Kathy also shares about her daughter, Claire, who has faced many challenges in her life but navigates through them with grace. Kathy believes in high-quality connections. She encourages listeners to bring positive energy and goodwill into the world.

Three Key Takeaways:

1. Habits are formed over many years and people need support to change.
2. Attitude plays a crucial role in success.
3. Each individual has the power to bring positive energy into the world through high-quality connections.

About Kathy:

Kathy Miller is a Certified Leadership Coach and Business Transformation Advisor. With extensive senior leadership experience at top corporations, she helps individuals, teams, and companies improve performance through manufacturing processes, leadership principles, and human flourishing. She holds multiple degrees, including a Master's in Positive Psychology and is a Shingo Prize recipient and Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame inductee. Co-author of "Steel Toes and Stilettos".  A True Story of Women Manufacturing and Lean Transformation Success (Dec 2021, Taylor & Francis)

Resources:

Book: Steel Toes and Stilettos
Kathy's Linkedin
Co-Founder of OPSisters

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Welcome to another episode of A Shot of Inspiration. Today, Host Greg Stephens is joined by the amazing Kisha Scott, who will be sharing her story on how she achieved success through self-discipline and kindness. 

Kisha grew up in the Bronx and was determined to be something more than what was expected of her. She learned to be bold with love, respect, and grit, and through her journey she found her way to the driver's seat of her career path. Kisha outlines the steps she took to get to where she is today–and how you can also adapt the "Driver's Seat Mindset" to take control of your life and do what makes you happy. 

3 Key Takeaways

• You are the one who has to make the move to do what makes you happy.
• Standing with self discipline for what you love is a key indicator of a successful life. 
• Don’t forget the people factor of business; people want to be treated with kindness. You’ll get farther by showing it often. 

About Kisha Scott

Kisha is an innovative, results-driven strategic leader with an accomplished, award-winning, multi-industry background. She’s a collaborative professional with extensive experience in improving performance through the strategic design and deployment of learning initiatives to enhance employee and organizational objectives. Kisha delivers optimal results by utilizing data analytics and effective leadership to elicit employee engagement and drive business performance.

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Are you looking to become a strong leader for your children? Do you want to create a culture within your family that will sustain during the difficult times? Join host Greg Stephens and guest Clinton McRae, inspirational figure, retired Navy man, and master in organizational leadership,  as he shares his  unique “Parent Leadership Framework” that has helped parents around the world.

On this episode of A Shot of Inspiration, Clinton will outline how you can use the principles of connectivity, showing (not telling) love, and maintaining consistency to become a better leader for your children. He will also share his personal experiences with the challenges of parenting and how he helps others address the same. Tune in and become a better CEO of your own home!

3 Key Takeaways

• Anyone can become a parent leader–you just need a child who is willing to let you lead them. 
• Children need to feel loved in order to be open to being led by a parent (this has to be earned).
• Making yourself consistently available to your child allows them to feel your love instead of knowing about it.

Resources

Blessed to be Broken by Clinton McRae

allthingsleaders.com (see all his books in the store tab)

About Clinton

Clinton McRae is a pastor, retired Navy man, and graduate of Regent University with a masters in Organizational Leadership (MOL). As a published author, he has written several books: Blessed to be Broken, Standing with the Dead, Parent Leadership for Today, Parent Leadership: The Workbook, and Sheroes of the Faith.

Other accomplishments include: guest speaking for the Parent Leadership for Christian Broadcast Network (CBN), talking on local radio stations WKQA 1110 AM "Breakfast with Bacon" and Norfolk State University’s WNSB 91.1 FM ("Hot 91"), as well as speaking in elementary schools in Norfolk, the Teachers Association of Hampton Roads, the Holy Convocation for the BibleWay Church Worldwide, and the Tidewater Peninsula Baptist Association.

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If you're a solo entrepreneur or small business owner, you know how difficult it can be to make the money you deserve with your unique knowledge and skill set. After witnessing the way her mother struggled to get simple PTO from a long-term employer toward the end of her life, Kathleen Celmins took a leap of faith that changed the course of her life–and the lives of those she works with. 

Join her and host Greg Stephens on this episode of A Shot of Inspiration to hear why, after two decades in digital marketing, Kathleen pivoted to coaching and mentorship, helping ambitious entrepreneurs bridge the gap between their dreams and reality while inspiring others to overcome their fears and make money with their expertise. Your value is irreplaceable! Use it to gain financial abundance today.

3 Key Takeaways

• Look for opportunities to create a product or service based on what people are asking you. If three or more come to you with the same question, you have a product.
• Creating a consistent schedule of webinars, Masterclasses, or workshops to promote your product or service is a great way to get your name out there and generate interest in what you have to offer.
• You don’t have to be good at marketing to create a profitable info product–in fact, experts who don’t know how to sell their expertise are Kathleen's target audience. 

Resources

thewellpaidexpert.com

About Kathleen Celmins

As an experienced professional with two decades of work in leadership, sales, lead generation, and marketing (both digital and offline), but most importantly, being a whole person outside her identity as an entrepreneur, Kathleen has learned the importance of lifestyle design, intentional business building, and unsubscribing from the hustle while building a life she doesn’t  want to retire from.

She’s passionate about spreading her mission that anyone who wants to can create a robust, fulfilling business online.

She specializes in showing entrepreneurs, digital product creators, and anyone making a living selling their thoughts, ideas, and expertise the skills they need to shift the entire scope of their lives by making new decisions and creating the outcomes they truly deserve for their lives and businesses.

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A former overthinker-turned-coach and inspiring speaker, Brad Finkeldei helps others break free from their overactive thoughts, empowering them to take action and live a life without regret–all through the ironic message of a rubber chicken.

Tune in to this episode of A Shot of Inspiration to hear Brad’s journey to find the true key to happiness. Discover how Brad helps people like him understand that setting intention and becoming aware of our thoughts can help us make the changes in our lives we desire. Follow your passion and create something meaningful, starting with today. 

3 Key Takeaways

• Become aware of the voice in your head that is trying to dictate a false reality. 
• Slow down and start moving toward the direction you’d like to go with an intention.
• Take action to move away from the things that no longer serve you. Start focusing on what brings you joy.

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Awareness by Anthony De Mellow

Website: sparkzofcourage.com

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When it comes to achieving success, it’s all too easy to get caught up in trying to chase after a specific vision for your future. But, as Sam Liebowitz has discovered, embracing authenticity and vulnerability can be the key to unlocking a world of opportunities.

Today on A Shot of Inspiration, host Greg Stephens invites Sam to share his story as a self-made entrepreneur and executive producer of an internet radio station that streams live and then records the shows for podcasting. With his soothing voice and inspiring story, Sam has become a two-time bestselling author and was a featured speaker at TEDx Upper West Side. Join them today and learn how being authentic and vulnerable can lead YOU to immense success.

3 Key Takeaways

• Pay attention–be present to what is right in front of you or you’ll miss the opportunity life brings you. 
• Stop trying to network and gather an audience of “your people” and instead be authentically you. People will listen and the audience will come naturally. 
• Have a goal and plan, but hold your expectations lightly. Let life make things fall into place the way they were intended to be. 

Resources
The Diamond Cutter by Geshe Michael Roach and Lama Christie McNally
The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey