Choose Your Perspective

Solo Episode On My Current Perspective

Today we have Carol on the podcast. Carol has had an extensive career in the career development space. As a Career and Leadership Coach, her work focuses on empowering professionals to uncover their core strengths and achieve ambitious goals. Through personalized coaching, she has partnered with high-performing individuals from leading companies like Google and Meta to help them find fulfilling work while enhancing their skills for greater impact and enjoyment.
In collaboration with organizations, she designed and facilitated dynamic learning experiences that drive skill and competency development. As a Mastery Faculty at Google, she tailored virtual and in-person programs for sales teams, fostering growth and capability.

Her journey, advise, and perspective truly shows how important it is to choose your perspective in life.

Jalil Atlaschi: Shifting From A Military' Perspective To A Civilian One

Today we have Rob Lawless on the podcast. He is on the journey to meet 10,000 new people! Having done this for almost a decade, Rob has met over 7,000 people. Rob and I first met when I reached out to him to be one of the people he met. We had a great conversation, which turned into a great friendship. This is Rob's second time on the podcast and today we went over in depth how his journey has really helped him choose his perspective in life. He discusses how understanding other people's perspectives, helps him understand his own.

More about Rob.

Rob Lawless

• A keynote speaker and “human connection” advocate.

• He embarked on a project called Robs10KFriends: meeting 10,000 people (an hour each) with no agenda, to explore connection and storytelling. (robs10kfriends.com)

• Originally from Norristown, PA; graduated from Penn State with a Finance degree (minors in Accounting & Entrepreneurship).Started his career at Deloitte, then moved into roles in startup environments before committing full-time to his connection/ speaking mission.

• He speaks on how intentional connection can transform workplace culture, improve engagement, reduce turnover, and boost performance.

In this episode of the "Choose Your Perspective" podcast, host Daniel Kramer sits down with Joseph Jordan, a successful entrepreneur and inspiring figure in the business world. Joseph shares his journey from a top-performing sales rep to founding Ciro, a venture-scale company revolutionizing sales conversations with AI. Dive into Joseph's insights on overcoming challenges, the importance of mindset in sales, and the journey of turning a side project into a thriving business. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or looking to enhance your sales skills, this episode offers valuable lessons and inspiration. Tune in for a conversation filled with personal growth, business acumen, and the power of perspective.

In this episode of the Choose Your Perspective podcast, host Daniel Kramer sits down with Mike Kelly, a seasoned entrepreneur and mentor. They delve into Mike's journey from founding a successful emergency services company to his impactful work with the Ronald McDonald House. Mike shares insights on entrepreneurship, the importance of purpose, and the value of giving back. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about finding fulfillment beyond financial success and the power of mentorship in shaping future leaders.

In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking to Harold O'Neal. Harold is an acclaimed pianist, composer, producer, and storyteller, celebrated across jazz, classical, film, and pop genres. His versatility and creativity have earned him wide recognition in both artistic and innovation circles.

His experiance and perspective has really made me think a lot about some things in my life and I think you will too.

Harold masterfully blends musical excellence, storytelling, and innovation. Whether through solo performance, collaboration with major artists, creative advising in film, or thought leadership on creativity, his work crosses boundaries and inspires across fields. It’s no wonder he’s considered one of the most inventive and compelling musicians of his generation.

Robert is a resilient and inspiring individual living with vision loss. Having transitioned from going blind to being blind, he has embraced the challenges and opportunities that come with his condition. Robert relies on both a mobility cane and a guide dog named Zoe, which not only assist him physically but also communicate to the world his visual impairment.

With over 40 years of experience as a successful real estate developer, Robert brings a positive, optimistic outlook to both his professional and personal life. He values honesty, humility, and the power of perspective, encouraging others to embrace their struggles and use them as strengths.

Robert is deeply committed to helping others in the visually impaired and blind community. Through sharing his story and experiences, he inspires others to be true to themselves, seek assistance when needed, and find purpose despite adversity. He also embraces technology, like Meta smart glasses and voiceover tools, to enhance his independence and quality of life.

Above all, Robert exemplifies how embracing one’s reality, rather than hiding from it, can lead to a richer, more connected, and meaningful life.

Main Themes

1. Visibility & Signaling Blindness

2. Emotional Journey of Vision Loss

3. Use of Assistive Technology

4. Social Dynamics & Disclosure

5. Relationships & Support Systems

6. Career & Purpose.

7. Encouragement & Advice: “Park your ego” and ask for help when needed.

   
   

   Key Quotes

   • “Going blind is harder than being blind… because you want to fake it until you make it.”

   • “Park your ego at the door and say, I need these things.”

   • “People don’t care as much as you think — and they appreciate honesty.”

   • “Find a career you love and a partner who supports you.”

   • “Don’t hesitate to ask for help; it’s a sign of strength, not weakness.”

Today's episode really speaks on the importance of understanding, respecting, and working with other people's perspective and how that can help you as an invidiaul choose your perspective. Scott leverages a distinguished military and academic foundation to inform his work as an author, coach, and speaker. He champions a model of leadership rooted in inner alignment, integrity, and service to others, aiming to empower individuals to live purposeful, impact-driven lives. His extensive publications, workshops, and digital content are designed to help others harness personal growth for broader collective impact.

We go over

• Success principles 
• Lessons from the military
• Whats really going on, the money game. 
• Traveling the world and being immersed in different cultures and perspectives.
• How to move forward from destruction 

About Scott Scott F. Paradis is a former U.S. Army Colonel turned leadership author, speaker, and executive coach. 

He was a National Security Fellow at Harvard’s Kennedy School as well as a Congressional Fellow in the U.S. Senate 

• Written nine books on leadership and success, such as Sheep Herders Wolves, Explosive Leadership, Money – The New Science of Making It, and others 

• Recent Focused: Kindness and calm in leadership, Inner transformation driving external change, Choosing authentic agency over control

Key Talking Points of the Podcast.

• Discussion of self worth
• Reflecting and challenging our thoughts about ourselves.
• Discovering and owning your perspective.
• Being able to navigate an all knowing world.
• Challenging our beliefs.
• Finding Your Why

I hope after this podcast episode, you take a deep breathe and mindfully reflect on your perspective on yourself and know you are worth it and you can make the changes you want in life.

Snapshot of Diane

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor and founder of DL Counseling (est. 2018), situated in Mount Olive, NJ linkedin.com+9dlcounselingllc.com+9alignable.com+9.

• Offers a range of services: individual therapy, EMDR, substance use and addiction treatment, assessments, intensives, supervision, family and relationship work, and more dlcounselingllc.com.

• Known as a motivational speaker and educator, delivering workshops on emotional wellness and parenting across colleges, libraries, schools, non-profits, and corporations alignable.com.

📚 Authorship & Teaching

• Author of Creating Balance & Finding Happiness and Baby Steps: the Path from Motherhood to Career.

• Adjunct in Psychology at Montclair State University, mentoring college students on personal development

📺 Media & Podcast Presence

• Featured in Daily Record, Family Circle, Working Mother and appeared on NJ 12 TV, Good Day CT, CBS, Fox & Friends, and others linkedin.com.

• Recently launched a podcast called “Trauma Demystified” alignable.com.

🌟 Recognition & Community Impact

• Named “Local Main Street Mentor of 2021” in Mount Olive area alignable.com.

• Has received numerous recommendations praising her going “above and beyond” in coaching and counseling linkedin.com+8alignable.com+8linkedin.com+8.

Summary
Diane Lang is a dynamic mental health professional combining clinical counseling, education, public speaking, and authorship. Through DL Counseling, she addresses a wide spectrum of emotional and behavioral challenges. Her outreach includes academic teaching, media contributions, and workshops tailored to emotional wellness and parenting. Clients and colleagues consistently commend her depth of expertise, empathetic approach, and dedication to personal growth.