Authentic Living

On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne we welcome Mental Health Advocate, Jason Finucan.  Jason started speaking about how he overcame the stigma of mental illness in 2006, only a year after bipolar disorder almost destroyed his life. He hasn’t stopped since. Over more than thirteen years, Jason has delivered hundreds of keynote addresses to thousands of attendees; his goal has always been to use his experiences to help others overcome stigma, and better manage mental illness in their lives.

Authentic Touch Points:
Jason’s journey.  2:15
How I realized I needed help.  8:20
Recognizing the symptoms and removing the stigma.  12:05
I feel like me.  20:30
It’s an illness like any physical illness.  26:40
Ending the stigma in the workplace.  30:45
Raising the level of empathy.  37:35
Getting everyone on the same page.  41:55

Mental health advocate, stigma fighter, professional speaker and founder of StigmaZero, Jason is also the instructor of the Create Your StigmaZero Workplace program offered within The StigmaZero Online Training Academy.

As someone who has experienced both a major physical illness (heart defect leading to open heart surgery in 1988) and a major mental illness (bipolar disorder leading to hospitalization in 2005), Jason shares his personal experiences with impactful storytelling techniques. 

Jason‘s goal is for everyone to understand this important topic, so they are empowered to make a real change and ultimately join in the effort to realize his vision for a future without stigma.

This is a mental health movement – and Jason wants you to be a part of it.

I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.

Thanks!

Roxanne

Links:
Jason’s website:  https://stigmazero.com
Jason’s book:  https://stigmazero.com/book/

Becoming a great leader is no easy task and there has never been a more important time to understand this fast paced, global economy. Companies operating in the same style and pace as before are a great disadvantage. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Leadership Expert, Dan Owolabi.

Dan has always believed that Authentic Leaders are servants first. That’s why he has made it his mission to help others achieve exceptional results by leading from a mindset of serving.

Drawing upon his talent for storytelling and his passion for connecting with others, Dan has spent the past 15 years working to empower those around him. For nearly a decade, he served as a public-school teacher and pastor in Northeast Ohio. The work, while demanding, was incredibly rewarding—so in 2017, Dan decided to take his passion for developing leaders to a wider audience.

Dan’s journey. 2:20

Dan’s immediate success and subsequent speaking invitations eventually led him to start The Owolabi Leadership Company dedicated to training and inspiring leaders around the world. By guiding them to build stronger relationships, he has been able to share his fiercely held principle that leadership isn’t a status you get, but a service you give.

I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.

Roxanne

Dan’s website: https://www.danowolabi.com

Happiness and contentment are something that we are all searching for. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Inspirational Speaker and Author, Sharon Babineau.

My path to mindfulness. 3:00

Sharon is a mindfulness specialist, acquiring mindfulness skills was key to her recovery from the grief of losing her loved ones. She trained in these meaningful methods so she could provide others with these practical tools and strategies to live a well-balanced and optimal life at work and home.

Sharon is also a motivational speaker and continues to find meaning in tragedy; she is the founder of Maddie's Everlasting Wish, an organization dedicated to her daughter, that inspires youth to make a difference in the world.

I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions.

Thanks! Roxanne

http://mindfulsolutionsforchange.com

It takes a great leader to inspire and create a winning team.  On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Coach Jim Johnson to discuss leadership and how he inspires others to lead better. 

Over 30 years of experience developing winning high-school basketball teams, including 428 career victories, sets the stage for the unique credibility and power of Coach Jim Johnson’s message.

Authentic Touch Points:
Coach Jim’s journey.  3:00
The story of J-Mac.  5:50
What made a difference in my coaching.  11:25
Conscious leadership tips.  19:00
The mindset of a leader. 24:05
When people leave...ask why.  29:40
How to unify your team.  31:25
Inspirational words to share.  36:05

One particular victory, in a moment of opportunity and risk with an autistic student-manager, Jason McElwain (J-Mac), catapulted Jim, the team and J-Mac down a path of inspiration and hope. That one victory continues to reverberate into countless lives as audience after audience is touched by a wave of courage and tenacity.

Audiences of all types are always touched and deeply inspired by Coach Jim’s life-changing message about the power of the human spirit.  Be sure to listen to Coach Jim for inspiration and motivation to help you become a better leader.

I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.

Thanks!

Roxanne

Links:
Coach Jim’s website: https://coachjimjohnson.com
Book link:  https://coachjimjohnson.com/inspirational-motivational-book-products/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/coachjimjohnson

It takes a great leader to inspire and create a winning team. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Coach Jim Johnson to discuss leadership and how he inspires others to lead better.

Over 30 years of experience developing winning high-school basketball teams, including 428 career victories, sets the stage for the unique credibility and power of Coach Jim Johnson’s message.

Coach Jim’s journey. 3:00

One particular victory, in a moment of opportunity and risk with an autistic student-manager, Jason McElwain (J-Mac), catapulted Jim, the team and J-Mac down a path of inspiration and hope. That one victory continues to reverberate into countless lives as audience after audience is touched by a wave of courage and tenacity.

Audiences of all types are always touched and deeply inspired by Coach Jim’s life-changing message about the power of the human spirit. Be sure to listen to Coach Jim for inspiration and motivation to help you become a better leader.

I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions.

Thanks! Roxanne

Coach Jim’s website: https://coachjimjohnson.com

We all suffer loss and feel pain at times.  On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are happy to welcome Communication Expert, Marion Grobb Finkelstein, who is here to share some of the ideas from her book The Finkelstein Factor on how to cope and turn the negative into a positive.

Marion is a former Director Communications of several national organizations, has managed 7-digit budgets, hundreds of staff members and large groups of volunteers, and has 30+ years management, communication and marketing experience.

Authentic Touch Points:
Marion’s path to connection.  2:10
Dealing with stress and pain.  7:05
Sharing in the workplace.  13:10
Shiny and bright.  21:20
The Flipping Questions.  26:10
Letting go. 37:45
At least... 48:10

Marion draws on her professional marketing research background to provide clients with participant self-assessments quantifying the impact of the learning session. She was recognized for “Leadership in Innovation” awarded by Association of Public Executives (APEX) of the Public Service of Canada. 

Her unique combination of workplace communication credentials, management experience, and award-winning presentation skills, married with marketing research skills and ability to synthesize large amounts of data into easy-to-understand and use recommendations, makes her a thought leader in communications.

I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience. 

Roxanne

Links:
Marion’s website:  https://marionspeaks.com
Marion’s book link:  https://marionspeaks.com/the-finkelstein-factor/
Marion’s book launch tickets:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/flip-negative-events-to-positive-outcomes-book-launch-presentation-social-evening-featuring-the-tickets-61909366582