Failing Forward

Why are we always our own worst critics? Nadirah Mutala tells us to resist being our own worst critics and to use and listen to “external confirmations” from others to guide us toward new opportunities and possibilities.

Paul Smith, an author, trainer and podcaster specializes in the power of Storytelling. His shares 2 powerful stories. 1 about a letter his father wrote him and another about swimming piggies.

I love this quote: "If you are the only person you are disappointing by not achieving our dream then it’s probably fine. All of us have someone else that wants to see us achieve our dream. If won’t do it for your sake, do it for them."

Paul Smith Books:

Lead with a Story (Amazon #1 Bestseller in Business Communication)https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0814420303/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0814420303&linkCode=as2&tag=pausmispetraa-20

Sell with a Story (Amazon #1 Bestseller in Sales and Selling)https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Story-Capture-Attention-Build/dp/0814437117/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1459376833&sr=1-2&keywords=sell+with+a+story&linkCode=sl1&tag=pausmispetraa-20&linkId=c38689e2d031bcd8b235f6b541c546b2

Parenting with a Story https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/081443357X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=081443357X&linkCode=as2&tag=pausmispetraa-20&linkId=U6ZNYJIWUSFBVWQA

In this "mini" podcast, Liz Tilton shares how beekeeping found her and how she faced her fears of working with bees. Listen for all the ways we can learn from bees.

Scott Mautz, accomplished author and speaker, talks about how fear of failure sucks our power and inspiration - it blocks action. Learn how he overcame multiple no's to get his book published. And how he tried one last time and got a yes that launched his writing and speaking career.

Anyah Land, speaker and HR professional talks about managing stress through personal ownership and that failure is NOT fatal.

Rob McDonald, attorney and founder of The Brandery, talks about failure in the venture capital world and is it more socially acceptable to fail as a woman or a man.

Neuroscience expert, Sara Hyzdu tells us the sabertooth tiger is no longer a threat but as humans, we scan for social threats 5x/second. What are your social threats? A boss wanting to talk to you in their office; a spouse saying, we need to talk. Learn how to manage those innate fears that get in our way of joy and success.

After 23 years in a senior level position at P&G, Kirk Perry tells us why he felt called to uproot his family and move to CA to become President of Brand Solutions at Google.

Successful personal stylist, Nora Fink, shares her secrets to a successful business.

Mike Hoeting, owner of Bang Zoom Design, a toy company, talks about his closet called the land of misfit toys. He believes that if he doesn’t have a room full of rejections he’s not trying hard enough.