FINE is a 4-Letter Word

Welcome to the 50th episode of Fine is a 4-Letter Word! I was originally hoping to host a big party when I got to episode 50, but honestly, it kind of crept on me really fast and I wasn’t organized enough to plan ahead. So let’s do that for episode 100, ok? It’ll give us all time to prepare and then we can meet up on March 23, 2023.

What we can do right now though is celebrate with stickers! I’ve got these fun Fine is a 4-Letter Word stickers and I’m happy to send you one. Just text the word FINE to 571.317.1463.

Today I’m going solo and talking about courage. What does courage feel like?

Courage is the third pillar of my Trilogy for Success framework under the F*ck Being Fine program. We talk about courage on this show all the time, even when the actual word is never used.

If you’d like to talk more about this concept, you know you can message me at [email protected] or text me at 571.317.1463. We can set up a time to chat. There’s never any obligation and I think y’all know me well enough by now to know I’m not gonna hard core sell you anything.

Today's hype song is most appropriately, Courage by P!nk. (I actually used this as my walk-up song when I spoke at the Badass Business Summit last year.)

This meditation is designed to help you FEEL gratitude for your ideal partner and relationship. When you can get into this feeling place - as if you already have it - you become a magnet for it.

It will also bring you a sense of calm and peace, lessening any anxiety you're experiencing around attracting love into your life. So you can go about your days feeling more centered and grounded.

I am so truly blessed to have the most incredible people show up to tell their stories on this show. Today it’s Sabrina Victoria. She’s sharing about her upbringing as a Jehovah’s Witness and how she got kicked out of that community, what she went through in the abusive relationship she thought would save her, and the lessons she’s learned that have allowed her to create this abundant and thriving life she lives now.

No doubt you’ll be astounded at her patience, organization, and courage. She exhibits all three at the highest levels.

Sabrina Victoria is the Creator and CEO of Human Better 365, a human transformation company and the creator of the Her Version Podcast. Speaker, entrepreneur and author of Envision Your Best Life 90-Day Planner & creator of Catapult Your Life in 365 Days, self-proclaimed Queen of Time, Sabrina focuses on time management and organization as the foundation of life.

Today's episode is sponsored by Zen Rabbit. The question many people are asking lately is how do I find and maintain peace of mind?

With everything going on in your world, and the world as a whole, staying grounded can be challenging.

Yet, your happiness and well-being are dependent on your ability to find your center. To tap into your inner knowing. Your health and sanity are at stake here.

This is where the F*ck Being Fine program for individuals and companies comes in. It’s time to stop saying everything’s fine when, clearly, everyone’s hair is on fire. The program teaches business leaders and their teams how to stay calm and grounded no matter what’s going on. So you can focus better, respond thoughtfully instead of react impulsively, work more efficiently. And ultimately increase profitability.

If this sounds like something that would be valuable in your work environment, message me at [email protected] or text me at 571.317.1463.

Sabrina's hype song is Katy Perry's ROAR

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Today’s meditation is designed to help you celebrate your wins and integrate them into your life. Because if you don’t integrate them into your identity, they’ll just roll off as if they never happened.

And you’ll never feel satisfied.

It’s important to stop and recognize when meaningful things happen. To sit with them and FEEL the gratitude in your heart.

If you enjoy this meditation and you’d like to find out how you can create a personalized meditation for yourself, go to customizedmeditation.com.

The amazingness of my guests and the insight they bring keeps astounding me. You are in for another fantastic show today with Roderick Jefferson.

The first conversation he and I had, I was scribbling notes like a madwoman. Today, you’ll hear us talking about the importance of making someone else’s day a little bit better. The first wake up call that woke him up temporarily and the adjustments he made after that. The other piece of the equation to ROI. How to be a better leader. And so much more.

Roderick Jefferson’s list of titles and experience is extensive and impressive. He’s a rock star in the sales enablement world. And we didn’t focus on any of that in this show. For the record tho, he’s the Vice President, Field Enablement at Netskope with 20+ years of field enablement leadership experience. He’s also a keynote speaker in that space and the author of the Amazon bestselling book, Sales Enablement 3.0: The Blueprint to Sales Enablement Excellence.

He is currently an Executive-in-Residence with VentureScale and one of the founding members of the Sales Enablement Society. Roderick is also a member of several Advisory Boards.

When he’s not working – which he is much better at doing now – you’ll find him perfecting the art of barbecuing or playing on his bocce court with his family.

Today's episode is sponsored by Zen Rabbit. The question many people are facing lately is – are you in a really bad place? Or a less bad place? Either way, it’s bad.

The Great Resignation isn’t happening because people simply want more money. Studies show it's because they want to work in a culture that values them and thinks holistically about their happiness and well-being.

This is where the F*ck Being Fine program for companies comes in. It’s time to stop saying everything’s fine when, clearly, everyone’s hair is on fire. The program teaches business leaders and their teams how to stay calm and grounded no matter what’s going on around them. So they can focus better, respond thoughtfully instead of react impulsively, work more efficiently. And ultimately increase profitability.

If this sounds like something that would be valuable in your work environment, message me at [email protected] or text me at 571.317.1463.

Roderick’s walkout song is "Brush Your Shoulders Off" by Jay-Z

Website: https://roderickjefferson.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roderickjefferson/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThevoiceofRod/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roderick_j_associates/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThevoiceofRod

This meditation is a bit different than others you've found here. In this one, you're on your own and there aren't any words. Sit or lie comfortably and simply focus on the sound of the singing bowls.

Singing bowls have been used for centuries in meditations and healing work. The bowls produce sounds that affect both the body and mind on a deep level.

The Solar Plexus chakra is associated with your personal power, meaning your self-esteem, motivation, willpower, and determination, as well as your power to transform. Additionally, your self-confidence is affected by the health of your solar plexus chakra.

In your physical body, this chakra affects your digestive system and your gut’s emotional brain. So if your Solar Plexus Chakra is out of balance, you may experience digestive or stomach issues.

If you enjoy this meditation and you’d like to find out how you can create a personalized meditation for yourself, go to https://zenrabbit.com/meditation

Today I’m talking with the one and only Amanda Catarzi. Not to sensationalize, but this is one of those episodes that is going to grab you by the throat and take you on a rollercoaster. Hopefully by the end, it will inspire you take action, and in the takeaways, I’ll tell you how you can.

Raised in a cult, a survivor of sex trafficking, and now owner of a content agency, Amanda Catarzi has seen it all.

After escaping her trafficker, Amanda dedicated the next 10 years of her life to fighting sex trafficking. She counseled the New Zealand Government, wrote federal legislation, and has gone undercover to bust trafficking rings.

Amanda is now a Fractional CMO – that’s a Chief Marketing Officer – and runs a successful content agency, Inkery Co. She is also a seasoned keynote speaker and is passionate about helping others find their voice and use it effectively.

Today's episode is sponsored by Zen Rabbit. You hear a lot about the Great Resignation lately and that's not happening so much because people simply want more money. Studies show it's because they want to work in a culture that values them and thinks holistically about their happiness and well-being.

This is where the F*ck Being Fine program for companies comes in. Through it, managers and their teams learn how to stay calm and grounded no matter what. It’s designed to move participants to stop pretending everything’s fine when it’s not. And inspire them to upgrade how they respond to stressful situations.

If this sounds like something that would be valuable in your work environment, message me at [email protected] or text me at 571.317.1463.

Amanda's hype song: Ain't No Rest for the Wicked by Cage the Elephant

Business website: https://www.inkeryco.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-catarzi/

Personal website: https://amandacatarzi.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InkeryC0

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandacatarzi/

Her marketing group coaching: http://www.inkeryco.com/marketing-made-easy

Safe House Project: https://www.safehouseproject.org/

My guest today is Steven English. Steven and I are talking about the effects of working in a toxic environment – and boy does he have some stories. We’re also discussing his recovery journey, letting go of emotional burdens and how to find empathy for yourself.

I think you’ll also see a recurring theme with this season’s guests. If you don’t pick it up on your own, I’ll tell you what it is in the takeaways.

Steven is an ICF Professional Certified Coach, a TEDx speaker, and a trained Facilitator. He specializes in helping introvert leaders find their voice so they can create impact and leave a positive impression without having to pretend. He works with one-on-one coaching clients as well as big corporate clients.

He’s also the founder of multiple Toastmasters public speaking clubs.

In his former life, Steven was as an engineering manager and served as a trainer to Fortune 500 organizations, where he influenced and managed company-wide change management activities.

Steven's hype song is "It Doesn't Matter" by The Chemical Brothers

https://stevenenglish.net/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveenglish2/

https://www.facebook.com/steveoandthegiantcountryhorns

Today's episode is sponsored by Zen Rabbit. You hear a lot about the Great Resignation lately and that's not happening so much because people simply want more money. Studies show it's because they want to work in a culture that values them and thinks holistically about their happiness and well-being.

This is where the F*ck Being Fine program for companies comes in. Through it, managers and their teams learn how to stay calm and grounded no matter what. It’s designed to move participants to stop pretending everything’s fine when it’s not. And inspire them to upgrade how they respond to stressful situations.

If this sounds like something that would be valuable in your work environment, message me at [email protected] or text me at 571.317.1463.

There could not be a better time than today for this special guest meditation from Carol Banens. Listen as she takes you through a beautiful exercise in sending loving kindness and light to someone you know. (Or you could choose to send energy to somewhere in the world where you think they could use it.)

Carol specializes in working with women over 50. Learn more about her at http://www.carolbanens.com/.

Check out my interview with Carol on Fine is a 4-Letter Word HERE.

And if you'd like to create a customized gratitude meditation, go to http://customizedmeditation.com/

Today's episode is a real treat. I’m talking with Tony Jalan about motivation, problem solving, owning where you are in life, and practicing intentional gratitude. Tony really got me thinking about the whole concept around intentionality. And as soon as he said complacency is a disease, I knew that was the title of this one.

Tony is an award-Winning Executive Sales Leader (8x) and a Certified John Maxwell Leadership coach, trainer, and speaker.

He's learned from and been coached by Olympic coaches and high-level CEOs, and read hundreds of books on leadership, mindset, business building and team building. so that he can be of service to others.

When he's not training and developing sales leaders or teaching John Maxwell philosophies, you can find him spending time with family, writing, coaching youth sports, fishing, or playing racquetball.

Here's one of the key takeaways from our conversation:

There’s not a point in anyone’s life where you’re above asking for help. Even the highest level coaches and leaders have coaches and mentors. Everyone needs someone to pull them up.

Tony's hype song is All I do is WIN by DJ Khaled feat. Ludacris, Rick Ross, T-Pain & Snoop Dogg

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjalan/                   

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyjalan_leadership_mindset/

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