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“It doesn't matter where you're from. It only matters who you are.” 

Inspiring words from my Uber driver during a 30-minute ride from the Halifax airport to a client engagement. 

She was from Ukraine. I was from Boston. Different backgrounds, different circumstances, different life experiences. 

And yet, we found ourselves in this rich conversation about our innate desire to love and be loved. 

This is an excerpt from my latest Trish Kendall Speaks, and a reminder that no matter our circumstances, backgrounds, stories, or upbringings, we share this universal connection. 

Despite all our apparent differences, it really does come down to love. 

Our ability to choose to give all the love we have to give, and receive all the love others want to give. 

Boundless love. ❤️ 

About Trish: 

To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   

Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   

Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   

Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   

Connect with Trish:  

www.trishkendall.com  

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  

Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks  

#chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

About this Episode:

There’s a difference between thanking someone for what they did and telling them how they matter. 

I recently ordered a book I’d been wanting to read, Messages of Mattering: The Grace Note Method for Cultivating Meaning, Connection, and Impact by @Andrea Driessen. 

I ordered it because I was preparing for a client who wanted their leadership team to focus on expressing appreciation, and I knew I would get some nuggets and inspiration from Andrea. 

Well, I read the whole book on a flight back to Boson. I think it took me an hour! And it gave me so much inspiration and ideas. I appreciated her book so much that I bought another copy as a special gift of gratitude for my client!  

Andrea’s “Grace Notes,” method is about expressing our appreciation—not simply for what someone has done, but for who they are. 

There’s a difference between: 

Thank you for what you did. 

and 

I want you to know how you matter to me. 

When was the last time you told someone not just that you appreciated something they did, but how they matter to you? 

About Trish: 

To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   

Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   

Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   

Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   

Connect with Trish:  

www.trishkendall.com  

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  

Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks  

#chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

About this Episode:

There’s a difference between thanking someone for what they did and telling them how they matter. 

I recently ordered a book I’d been wanting to read, Messages of Mattering: The Grace Note Method for Cultivating Meaning, Connection, and Impact by @Andrea Driessen. 

I ordered it because I was preparing for a client who wanted their leadership team to focus on expressing appreciation, and I knew I would get some nuggets and inspiration from Andrea. 

Well, I read the whole book on a flight back to Boson. I think it took me an hour! And it gave me so much inspiration and ideas. I appreciated her book so much that I bought another copy as a special gift of gratitude for my client!  

Andrea’s “Grace Notes,” method is about expressing our appreciation—not simply for what someone has done, but for who they are. 

There’s a difference between: 

Thank you for what you did. 

and 

I want you to know how you matter to me. 

When was the last time you told someone not just that you appreciated something they did, but how they matter to you? 

About Trish: 

To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   

Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   

Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   

Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   

Connect with Trish:  

www.trishkendall.com  

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  

Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks  

#chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

Be Curious, Not Furious 

Curiosity can be a superpower. It allows us to maintain trusted relationships while working through challenging situations together and to approach the inevitable complexities in our relationships with love and understanding. 

Most of all, curiosity gives us the opportunity to make a choice about how we will respond to life’s challenges. 

About Trish: 

To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   

Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   

Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   

Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   

Connect with Trish:  

www.trishkendall.com  

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  

Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks  

#chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

Listening agility is a skill. 

And like every skill, it requires practice. 

When you're in a conversation, notice where your attention goes. Are you fully present with the other person? Or are you already thinking about your response, your opinion, or how you would solve the problem? 

Listening with agility is an intentional choice. 

About Trish: 

To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   

Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   

Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   

Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   

Connect with Trish:  

www.trishkendall.com  

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  

Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks  

#chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

???? There's a lot of talk about listening. 

I don't know anyone—including myself—who has truly mastered listening to identify with another person. 

The best listeners I know—and I'm fortunate to know a few people who are unbelievable listeners—never stop evolving. They never stop practicing. They never stop learning from others. 

What is one thing you do to practice listening better? 

About Trish: 

To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   

Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   

Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   

Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   

Connect with Trish:  

www.trishkendall.com  

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  

Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks  

#chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

About this Episode:

She told me, "I never wanted to get married, and I didn't want to have kids." 

I leaned in. 

Then she shared something I wasn't expecting. 

She didn't feel that immediate, "natural" motherly instinct everyone talks about. It wasn't until her third child (second daughter) was born—and she watched the love between her daughters—that she truly experienced the love of being a mom. 

It reminded me that love doesn't follow a schedule. 

Stay open. Trust the process. Embrace your boundless capacity to love. 

About Trish: 

To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   

Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   

Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   

Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   

Connect with Trish:  

www.trishkendall.com  

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  

Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks  

#chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

Why does it so often take losing something—or the threat of losing it—to appreciate the joy in the ordinary? 

About Trish: 

To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   

Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   

Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   

Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   

Connect with Trish:  

www.trishkendall.com  

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  

Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks  

#chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

Breaking the cycle wasn’t just saying no to the bad. 

It was finally saying YES to all the good. ❤️✨ 

Love. Family. Belonging. The messy, beautiful, ordinary moments of life. 

I deserved all the good — and so do you. 

About Trish: 

To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   

Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   

Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   

Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   

Connect with Trish:  

www.trishkendall.com  

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  

Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks  

#chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love 

What if creating enduring success is possible for anyone — no matter their story, circumstances, or past? ✨ 

In this video, I share a glimpse of my journey from the pit of despair to the peak of enduring success ⛰️ — and the five critical choices that changed my life forever. 

If you’re looking to inspire your organization, team, or audience to believe in what’s possible for themselves and each other, DM me to learn more - [email protected]

About Trish: 

To give love is a choice. And making that choice is how we create true success in our lives, yet for countless reasons, it can be the hardest choice to make.   

Trish inspires you to make that choice each day.   

Trish made five critical choices on her journey from the pit of despair—childhood sexual abuse, drug addiction and near suicide—to the peak of success: embracing boundless love. And you can, too.   

Trish Kendall | Inspirational Speaker | Choose & Become Podcast Host   

Connect with Trish:  

www.trishkendall.com  

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trish-kendall/  

Instagram: instagram.com/trishkendallspeaks  

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@trishkendallspeaks  

#chooselove #chooseandbecome #inspirationalspeaker #tedxspeaker #trishkendallspeaks #inspiregoodchange #choose #success #love