Circle Up & Get REAL Podcast

Wow ... we've had a week in America! Lots to unpack and then to decide what to put back in the suitcase and what to donate or get rid of altogether.

Today I share a story from Dr. Seuss about the Star-Bellied Sneetches. I wonder what that has to do with anything? Listen and find out!

Also I hint at my next book coming soon. It's called "Just Give a Sh*t." I also mention another project on the horizon. See more at www.purpledialogue.com.

Today's episode is a stream-of-consciousness conversation with myself about a few topics:

1) The political landscape of America one week before the election

2) Restlessness and discontent that has us look for alternatives

3) Standing on the SHOULDers of Giants and what that gets us

Excuse the tickle in my throat that has me cough, or recognize it for what it is: a roadblock in the way to speaking my truth. That tickle represents my ability to choose to go forward in spite of circumstances that might want me to stay quiet.

What do you typically do when roadblocks show up? Do you look for permission to proceed? Do you "go along to get along"? Or do you move forward in spite of the challenges?

Want more opportunities to connect with others? Join us in the Enlightened Leadership Lab Mondays at 4 p.m. central (www.enlightenedleadershiplab.com).

I mention three books today: The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership, The Courage to Be Disliked, and The Courage to Be Happy.

Today I unveil the ideas leading to my next book "Just Give A Sh*t" and explore what it means to BE what you desire before you actually BECOME that.

I mention the Enlightened Leadership Lab (www.enlightenedleadershiplab.com) where we meet for an hour on Mondays to explore emergent conversations with the intention that each of us will leave with more ideas and action items because we were part of holding the space for our collective wisdom to emerge and guide us.

Today's episode started with the Albert Einstein quote about whether or not God plays dice with the universe. Is the world a friendly place, neutral, or unfriendly? That perspective will influence the way each of us lives our lives.

I share information about Loretta Ross and her TED talk as well as her book, "Calling In the Calling Out Culture."

If we only ever fight against the situations and the conditions we don't desire, we can't be surprised that that's what keeps showing up. Or, if we are, it will behoove us to begin to take responsibility for our part in that.

(Please forgive the random dings. I got a new smart watch and haven't figured out how to silence that notification!)

Each of us humans is on a journey, whether we know it or acknowledge it or not.

And today's guest, Jodie Harvala, shares steps along her journey, both physically and spiritually.

In our conversation, Jodie very candidly shares her story of learning of her intuitive gifts, and how she has learned to own that gift, and turn it into a career, guiding others to trust their own intuition and living the life they were born to live.

She shares how she and her family learned to embrace her gifts even when it didn't make sense financially to do so, and how they have overcome some of those money issues and she's stepped into her power.

Jodie also shares her recent excursion in Spain where she walked the Camino and what that meant for her own spiritual journey.

If you'd like more information about Jodie and/or her work, go to her website, JodieHarvala.com.

Today's guest is Teri Bach, a former psychotherapist and current coach who guides women through intentional travel to move from feeling lost to clear and confident.

Unlike typical travel focused on sightseeing, intentional travel is designed to improve your well-being, relationships, and professional life.

In this episode, Teri and I talk about the trips she's got planned for Italy in 2025, and how we could all benefit from getting intentional not only about travel, but about our whole lives.

If you'd like to learn more, schedule a complimentary Transform with Travel Clarity Session with Teri by emailing her at [email protected].

You can also go there to receive a complimentary guide called Rediscover Yourself through Intentional Travel.

Today I'm reading from the children's book "What Do You Do With An Idea?" by Kobi Yamada.

What would happen to the world if everyone who had an idea kept it to themselves?

From the book's back cover: "What do ideas become? Big things, brave things, smart things, silly things, good things. Things like stories, artwork, journeys, inventions, communities, products, and cures. Everything you see around you was once an idea.

"So what will become of your idea? Now that's up to you."

Take this to heart.

And love on your ideas.

"What Do You Do With An Idea?" by Kobi Yamada. Illustrated by Mae Besom.

In today's episode I'm pondering not only dreaming big, but actually taking those dreams from theory to action.

I'm thinking of my friend Jeff, who died a few years ago, but who always saw the best in me even if I couldn't see it for myself. With him, I created a platform called W.H.Y. Dream Big, where the WHY stood for We Help You. It was a fun dream, but it never really got going.

Why do some of us live our dreams and others just stay in the dream state?

I share an excerpt from the book "BE 2.0" by Jim Collins and Bill Lazier which is inspiring me to move from only dreaming to actually living.

Today's guest is Jessie Torres, a Peak Performance Coach and Life Strategist, who has coached thousands of high performance people from all walks of life and various parts of the world.

Jessie is fueled by a passionate love for humanity and burning desire to end suffering.

In this episode we talk about how Jessie got to where she is today, and the fierce grace which helped to transform her own life, and now is the name of her company. She helps people transform their lives from pain or trauma into purpose and passion.

Find out more about Jessie at her website, www.IamFierceGrace.com.

Today's guest is Scott Allan, author and entrepreneur dedicated to transforming human potential.

Scott is a former corporate business trainer in Japan for more than 20 years, and has invested more than 10,000 hours of practice and research in confidence development, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindset optimization.

He is passionate about teaching, building life skills, and inspiring others to take charge of their lives.

In this episode, we talk about how what can seem like coincidence or luck, is actually preparation waiting for an opportunity to be applied. Scott shares his experiences with his ability to manifest those opportunities by creating the future he truly desired to live into.

Scott is the author of more than 30 self improvement books across five book series, each contributing to the advancement of human potential.

Find out more at www.scottallanpublishing.com.