Today on the Branch Out Podcast, we are joined by a passionate people developer and self-described rebel with a cause, Maria Moss! Maria is a training and development consultant and the owner of Phoenix Leadership Solutions, a training consulting firm that utilizes classroom-based learning and development programs to help empower leaders to reach their full potential. By sharing the discoveries, challenges, and lessons she has encountered on her journey towards creating her destiny, Maria helps entrepreneurs and individuals find their 'magic': that special mix of passion and talent that will propel them towards the future of their dreams! In today's episode, we unpack what it means to invest in personal and professional growth and how to set yourself up for success, which Maria believes comes down to consistency over time and focusing on the right systems to keep you on track. We hope you'll join us! You'll walk away with some fantastic insights into how to find your magic that might just change your perspective on training, personal development, leadership, and perseverance.

Key Points From This Episode:

• How Maria found her love for training and development.
• Some of the little moments that keep her motivated, even on her worst days.
• How she helps organizations sustain and ignite their most valuable asset: their people.
• Maria's view of individual success: the lessons you learn can never be taken from you.
• An organizational perspective on training and development, pre-and post-COVID.
• The value of consistency and implementing tools and systems to help you stay on track.
• Learning to embrace the process and celebrate your wins along the way!
• The key role that reflecting on your progress plays in keeping you motivated.
• Maria's morning ritual of expressing gratitude, forgiving herself for yesterday's mistakes, and setting her intention for the day.
• The power of a smile to change your mindset.
• How you can benefit from viewing your low moments as opportunities for growth.

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