ConsciousSHIFT with Julie Ann Turner

A leader is anyone who can see a better future and rally people to reach it.

Inspiring change takes creativity, tenacity, and very thoughtful communication.

Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest, Nancy Duarte - award-winning author
of ILLUMINATE: Ignite Change Through Speeches, Stories, Ceremonies,
and Symbols - has discovered the proven patterns in how the world’s most legendary leaders communicated during time of transformation.

As a leader, YOU have the potential to not only anticipate the future
and invent creative initiatives, but to also inspire those around you,
illuminate your communication,
and transform your ideas into a movement.

Nancy shares that leaders who inspire change
are ‘Torchbearers’, able to envision new possibilities,
‘light the path,’ and bring ’Travelers’ on the journey along with them ...

... not only presentations and speeches, but through compelling stories, ceremonies and symbols. Leaders draw on this ‘torchbearer’s toolkit’ -
artfully employing it to affect what people think, feel and do ...

... as they move through what Nancy calls the ‘five stages of a venture’:
Dream, Leap, Fight, Climb, and Arrive.

On ConsciousSHIFT, Nancy will share:

-- HOW the world’s most legendary leaders communicate during critical times of transformation

- WHY YOU have the same potential to inspire others to support and execute your vision.

- MOVE PEOPLE to embrace bold ideas with a compelling voice

- LEVERAGE the tools that drive movements to illuminate your message
and TRANSFORM YOUR IDEAS INTO A MOVEMENT.

- DISCOVER the 5 stages of an EPIC venture:
Dream, Leap, Fight, Climb, and Arrive.

Join Julie Ann and Nancy to discover how you can
inspire those around you to support and execute your vision.

Autism is revealing the increasingly toxic world we live in -
that is threatening the health of every one of us.

Autistics are more sensitive to our toxic world - like the miner's canary, whose sensitivity alerted miners to a toxic atmosphere, the dramatic rise in autism points to underlying toxicity in our world that ultimately - and far more than we realize - affects the health of everyone.

It is essential for all of us - not just those with autism or caring for them -
to pay attention now, and learn about the toxic root causes
that give rise to autism, as well as similar environmental factors
that, according to the latest research, affect up to 70-90%
of all disease.*

The extent to which our toxic environment is behind many other diseases is not yet fully realized,
but is likely affecting all of us to a greater or lesser extent.

Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest, Jackie McMillan, founder of THRIVE WITH AUTISM (www.thrivewithautism.ca) and author of "The Five Root Causes of Autism" - has extensively studied her own life-long experience with autism [diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, or HFA (high-functioning autism)],
as well as 36+ years of scientific research on the root causes, treatments and potential cures for symptoms all along the autism spectrum.

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Jackie's "Five Root Causes" Model not only reveals
this dynamic interaction among causes,
but also reveals two more essential core causes of autism,
in addition to the three causes traditionally cited
by the medical community.

In her model, the three historical causes are:
• brain and nervous system injury
• unresolved trauma
• impaired immune function

And the two new causes are:
• impaired detoxification
• gut dysbiosis

As Jackie will share, these root causes have health implications
for all of us -
not just for the autistic community.

And beyond that, Jackie beautifully and eloquently shares:

"Chances are, you went to school with us: misfit, quirky, brilliant yet challenged. We are all around you. "

Join Julie Ann and Jackie for an inspiring, important ConsciousSHIFT Show, that will not only expand your understanding and compassion for those who seem different - but also awaken your awareness about how the sensitive in our society may be our greatest assets, so we may recognize to the toxic threats emerging in our world, while we still have time to respond.

*“70 to 90% of disease risks are probably due to differences in environments.” - Stephen Rappaport, Martyn Smith, “Environment and Disease Risks”,
Science, Vol. 330, No. 6003, pages 460-461.

ConsciousSHIFT with Julie Ann Turner featuring
E.R. HAAS / THE EXCELLENCE HABIT

We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then, is not an act
but a habit.”
— Aristotle

What if there were a way
to make it easier for ordinary people
to produce extraordinary results?

Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest, E.R. Haas -
CEO of ThinkTQ.com and author of
THE EXCELLENCE HABIT - reveals that intentional
excellence is the SINGLE HABIT so powerful,
that it will change our lives,
and the lives of every person we love.

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E.R. will share with us that The Excellence Habit
is "the conditioned response to consistently
and automatically do the Right Things ...
for the Right Reasons... in the Right Way...
at the Right Time — without thinking.

It is the instinctive propensity to choose
Intentional Excellence over Intentional Mediocrity
in every choice you make and every action you take."

In this powerful interview, we'll discover:

* How to rewire your brain for SUCCESS rather than mere SURVIVAL...

* Why every single thought you think, every choice you make and every action you take MATTERS — far more than you might think...

* How to become more EFFECTIVE, efficient, passionate and goal-centric...

* How to live the life you LOVE, achieving all your hopes and dreams...

We'll also discover how to overcome the 3 Dragons standing between you and success:
* Negative Bias.
* Cognitive Bias.
* Forgetting to Remember.

Join us on ConsciousSHIFT to learn:

* How can I focus my thoughts on the good
instead of the negative — the inspiring dreams
of possibilities instead of settling for the mediocre
acceptance of mere survival?

* How can I develop new ideas and skills as tools to help me confidently achieve more of what I want?

* How can I keep these new ideas top of mind,
and repeat them until they are mastered?

Join Julie Ann and E.R. to discover the answer:
How to install The Excellence Habit™ deep within you.

What Is TQ?

E.R. Haas is the CEO of ThinkTQ.com, the world's leading publisher of virtual training products for personal and professional excellence.

TQ is an acronym for Time Quotient, a measurement of the actions you take to produce the Results you get over Time. TQ measures how smart you ACT, not how smart you ARE.

TQ is all about the Intentional Pursuit of Excellence through the systematic, sequential process of Self-Measurement... Self-Assessment... and Self-Improvement.

TQ is a fundamental engine for personal and professional growth... an important discipline built around the idea that when excellence becomes your prevailing attitude, you succeed.

Frustrated with the slow pace
of natural human evolution,
scientists, researchers, and biohackers
across the globe are pushing the boundaries
of sensory perception in bold new directions.

The results are fascinating -
as Julie Ann and her ConsciousSHIFT Guest,
award-winning science journalist Kara Platoni,
author of WE HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY:
How Biohackers, Foodies, Physicians,
and Scientists are Transforming Human
Perception, Once Sense at a Time -
will explore in this thought-provoking
ConsciousSHIFT Show.

Labs are developing brain-controlled robotic limbs
that could one day provide people with prosthetics
the sense of touch; advances in visual implants
are restoring sight to those who have lost it;
and the biohacker startup Grindhouse Wetware
recently launched Northstar, a light-up skin implant
inspired by bioluminescent animals.

They hope to one day engineer a version
that will include a magnetic compass,
giving the user a semi-innate sense of direction.

Kara Platoni will introduce us to researchers
who are changing the way we experience the world,
whether engineering scents that stimulate lost memories
in Alzheimer’s patients, searching for the elusive sixth taste,
or building virtual reality technologies that prepare soldiers
for the battlefield.

These diverse investigations offer tantalizing glimpses
into a future where we can expand, control, and enhance
our senses as never before.

Though it may sound like science fiction,
perception-shaping devices are becoming profoundly
embedded in human life, partly because they can be worn
continuously (think Apple Watch, Pebble, fitness wristbands,
Google Glass, smart headsets—even the cellphone
with its ability to monitor location and take photos),
and partly because they are becoming more
deeply integrated into the body.

Many of the devices on the commercial market
are wearable, but other new technologies,
currently reserved for those with medical needs,
are implanted in the body.

And their next generation is headed for the brain.

Join Julie Ann and Kara for a mind-blowing
exploration of the future of perception
on another fascinating ConsciousSHIFT Show.

We are all, every single one of us, heroes.

We are all on what Joseph Campbell calls
“a hero’s journey;” we are all on a mission
to step into our true nature and fulfill
the assignment our souls were sent to Earth
to fulfill.

This is the message Dr. Lissa Rankin -
3-time ConsciousSHIFT guest, NYTimes-bestselling
author (Mind Over Medicine), and author
of her latest book THE ANATOMY OF A CALLING:
A Doctor's Journey from the Head to the Heart
and a Prescription for Finding Your Life's Purpose,
brings to us this time ...

... that navigating the hero’s journey
is one of the cornerstones of living
a meaningful, authentic, healthy life.

In our interview, Lissa traces her spiritual journey -
beginning with what she calls her “perfect storm”
of events that changed her life's course (her father’s death,
her daughter’s birth, career victories and failures)-
and recounts pivotal transformative experiences
that led to her own discovery of her calling -
and a profound awakening of her soul.

You'll hear how, through all the struggle, Lissa awakens
to identify as both a doctor and a healer.

Join Julie Ann and Lissa for this inspiring interview,
where Lissa also will encourage you to find out where you are
on your own journey - to trust your intuition,
surrender to love, and see adversity as an opportunity
for soul growth - as you, too, make a powerful shift
in consciousness and reach your highest destiny.eed.

Across the ages, there have been notable hotbeds
of creativity - from ancient Athens, to the Song Dynasty in China,
to the Renaissance in Italy, to today’s Silicon Valley.

As Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest, Eric Weiner -
author of THE GEOGRAPHY OF GENIUS: A Search for
the World’s Most Creative Places, from Ancient Athens
to Silicon Valley - discovered, there is a pivotal
connection between our cultural surroundings,
and the emergence of our most innovative ideas.

An acclaimed travel writer, Eric walked the same paths
as the geniuses who flourished in these settings
to see if the spirit of what inspired figures
like Socrates, Michelangelo, and Leonardo remains.

Weiner asks, "What was in the air, and can we bottle it?"

“The toddler steps of incremental innovation
don’t earn you a patent, or the title of genius.
Only a leap does. The question that intrigues someone
such as myself, a creature of geography and a student of history,
is not simply what these leaps look like but where,
and when, they take place… certain places, at certain times, produced a bumper crop of brilliant minds and good ideas.
The question is why.”

This link can be traced back through history:
Darwin's theory of evolution gelled while he was riding
in a carriage. Freud did his best thinking at his favorite coffeehouse. Beethoven, like many geniuses, preferred long walks in the woods.

What we discover is, without question,
the importance of culture
in nurturing creativity -
and why that is a relevant and essential
conversation for us today.

Join Julie Ann and Eric to discover why changing the way
we think about creative genius — to see it not simply
as a matter of genetics or even hard work but, rather,
the fruit of a culture that encourages ingenuity ...
should lead us to explore new ways to nurture
creative environments today.

WHAT IF ...
there was A WAY
to walk with intent
and radiate inner joy
every day, not based on
circumstances, but from within?

As Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest, Derek Lin,
author of "THE TAO OF HAPPINESS: Stories
from Chuang Tzu for Your Spiritual Journey,"
explains - from the Taoist sense, real happiness
is a “process” and a lifelong journey
that doesn't rely on external factors.

The key to true happiness is within us,
Lin says, paraphrasing Tzu's philosophy.
Lin continued: "We should journey through life
with a carefree heart no matter how bumpy
that journey may be."

In the simplest sense, Tao is a Chinese
character which means "the way" or "the path."

Chuang Tzu was the sage who stood apart
from all others in Chinese history.
His mastery was such that he could explain
the Tao with simple stories, and his humor
was such that he could see the joy
in ordinary things.

He taught his students about “carefree wandering” —
the path of moving through life with a free
and happy heart, regardless of how turbulent
the journey might be.

We may not have the instability or the clash
of massive armies indicative of Chuang Tzu’s time,
but we have a lot of stress and tension in our modern world.

Many of us find ourselves fighting little battles
on the personal front just to get through the day.
We can benefit greatly from Chuang Tzu’s teachings.

Join Julie Ann and master teacher of the Tao Derek Lin
to discover how to cultivate the happiness
that can fill every moment, as well as last a lifetime.

There is a major shift emerging
in our global economy
that is radically changing the criteria
for business and economic success
in the 21st century.

Today's top companies are creating
and recreating their businesses
from the 'inside out' to create more impact,
more meaning, and more happiness
for everyone involved.

There’s no doubt, business is poised to be
the ultimate lever for making a difference
in the world.

Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest,
accomplished entrepreneur Yanik Silver -
author of EVOLVED ENTERPRISE: How to Re-think,
Re-imagine, and Re-invent Your Business
to Deliver Meaningful Impact & Even Greater Profits -
shares guidance for 21st century entrepreneurs
ready to explore how greater purpose, joy and impact
create fierce brand loyalty, marketplace leadership
and deliver exceptional profits.

Yanik shares how he discovered a way to create a company
that "truly connects my head (business sense), heart (impact),
and 'North Star' (purpose)" ... what he refers to
as an Evolved Enterprise™.

As we share on ConsciousSHIFT, Yanik believes
entrepreneurship can be the ultimate expression
of artistry and love if we let it.

What If?

You could catalyze a community of raving fans who eagerly wanted to spread and share your brand?
You could empower your team around a greater mission?
You could deliver a true impact (not just ‘giving back’) that built a legitimate competitive advantage?

Join Julie Ann and Yanik to discover how to catalyze
our global mission of ‘changing the way business is played’ - and shift from a transactional company to transformational and even transcending "business as usual."

War. Famine. Politics. Religion.

With all of the global challenges we face today,
how can any one person feel like
they are making a difference?

We are all connected.
We are a global village.
Be the change you want to see in the world.

Anyone attuned to the various humanitarian
and environmental movements in today’s world
has heard these and similar phrases …

But what do they really mean - and how can we begin
to unite such powerful yet disparate efforts
under one global banner?

Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest, attorney Karin Miller -
author of "GLOBAL VALUES: A New Paradigm for a New World" - shares her experience reaching national and global markets with truths from her personal journey.

With all of the global challenges that society faces today,
Karin believes we can begin to transform ourselves -
and thereby transform the world - through adopting
and activating 10 Global Values that people of any race,
religion or culture anywhere in the world can align with,
for creating, nurturing and growing global connection -
and to offer a distinctly approachable holistic paradigm
for both personal and social transformation using values
to unite people of diverse cultures, religions
and political viewpoints for shared social good.

1. Unity – Our current world paradigm supports and encourages separation and isolation. Embracing unity allows us to live in balance with others and with our planet.

2. Community – Individual acting in isolation are often ineffective. By joining forces with others, we realize our full potential.

3. Life – Life is the core of our existence. Connected by this common thread, we are part of a global community of living things, all of which are inherently valuable.

4. Freedom – Freedom is a natural right and lies at the heart of human experience.

5. Connection – All things have a profound impact on each other, from global economies to cultures to
environments to political systems to our minds, bodies and spirits.

6. Sustainability – Sustainable practices are essential to maintain the flow of life for the individual, the community and the world.

7. Creativity – Our purpose in life is to create and express ourselves in our own unique and diverse ways.

Creativity supports our lives and the lives of others.

8. Empowerment – By empowering others, we empower ourselves. We can only realize our true power together.

9. Choice – We choose what we create and destroy, how we can and react, what value we have and how we live.

10. Integrity – When we remember our oneness, we act with integrity to the benefit of all.

Join Julie Ann and Karin to discover how a radically different framework
of how humanity aligns itself with our values can be the key to peace
and a positive, sustainable future..

Perhaps one of the most surprising -
and promising - trends in business today
is the rise of mindfulness
in the workplace.

From small companies to multinational
corporations, more and more people
are meditating on the job, and
with good reason: mindfulness
can make us more focused,
more effective, and happier.

At first, the notion of yoga
and meditation in the office
seems like the province of
Silicon Valley start-ups
where employees bring their dogs
to work and play football
in the lobby.

But in recent years, mindfulness
has gone mainstream - as New York Times
staff writer David Gelles shares
in MINDFUL WORK: How Meditation is
Changing Business from the Inside out.

As David shares, many of America’s
largest companies, such as General Mills,
Target, Google, and Aetna, have built
extensive programs to foster mindful practices
among their workers.

This is because — as employees and employers
are discovering, and psychologists and
cognitive scientists have confirmed —
mindfulness has tangible benefits.

For workers, meditation lowers stress,
increases mental focus, and alleviates
depression. For companies,
a more mindful workforce is more productive.

Join Julie Ann and David for this insightful
investigation into the growing trend among
major companies, including Fortune 100 giants,
to promote mindful activities like meditation
and yoga in the workplace, and its often surprising
effects on productivity, strategy, and employees’
mental health ... as well as keys to balancing
home life and personal relationships, future
economic ramifications; and passing down
a legacy of mindfulness to our children.