Gray Matters

It's ok to suck at first, you just have to start and then endure the process of making progress. With time, effort, and deliberate practice, you will hone your skills. You will learn the tricks of your trade eventually, the real tricky part is getting past your own ego, so you can continually win or learn. If you need a push to finish this year strong, in business growth mode, this episode was made for you.

I must confess that I did not want to record this podcast today. But guess what? I did it anyway. Because businesses are made on the days you don't want to be there. So if you feel like you have hit your wall and you want to throw in the towel, I pray that this episode gives you the hope you need to persevere.

Sum up all your new year's resolutions for 2023 in just one word. The book "One Word That Will Change Your Life" by Jon Gordan, Jimmy Page, and Dan Britton, is such a simple, yet transformational, book. In this episode, I share some of the concepts from the book with my own spin on it. Hope you enjoy listening, but make sure you still read the book!

Having integrity with keeping commitments to yourself is so mentally freeing! When your actions are congruent with your expectations of yourself, you will be more efficient, more productive, and more fulfilled in your business and life. Sticking with your workouts and being disciplined in completing your daily priority list are game-changers for gaining momentum towards your goals. This episode is about holding ourselves accountable especially when things feel like they are spinning out of control.

Who else wants to sleep their way to the top? Sign me up please! Dr. Justine Luchini shares her story becoming co-founder of Thirdzy and developing their feature product called "PM Recovery Collagen". Her journey of career path changes, growth, and business success is truly inspirational. Have a listen and make sure you check out www.thirdzy.com or @thirdzyhq on IG.

Are you ready to shake off yesterday and start fresh each day? This discussion with my sister, Jessica Marshall, offers encouraging ways to purposefully renew your focus on your mission, values, and growth everyday. As an experienced teacher, mom, Rough & Hardy lifestyle brand co-founder, and community leader, Jessica shares how having an intentional morning routine is a great way to get in the best frame of mind for the day and keep consistently working towards your personal and professional goals. 

Ever ask yourself, "Why do you do what you do? Or why not?" When you are considering where to direct your effort, attention, and energy, it's best to start with "Why". It's tempting to get wrapped up in the "whats" and "hows" of business and life, but knowing your  "why", or purpose in life, is vital to growth in the right direction. In this episode, I interview my brother and his wife, Jed and Hannah Ryan, about their journey of growth in aligning their purpose and values. I hope our conversation inspires confidence in you and encourages you to keep moving forward.

Literally, that's how much you have to train to be at a world-class level. The same principles that are true in sports and fitness hold true in the business world. If you want your team to level up, you have to lead them from the front. When it comes to all aspects of your business, company culture, and customer service, show your team how to train, role play, and repeat. You have to train, if you want to win.

Chaos or order? Which is your preference? Well, it's not great to have too much of either for too long. Life will always be fluctuating back and forth somewhere on the spectrum between these two extremes. However, if you are finding that your business and home life are very chaotic and elevating your anxiety. This episode will give you some practical strategies that will be helpful, memorable, and can be implemented immediately!

Have you ever started a conversation with good intentions of resolving or avoiding conflict, but in a flash it turns into a heated argument? Ever wonder why or how that can happen so fast? When it comes to helpful conversation tips, one of my favourite resources is the book: "Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High" by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler. In this podcast episode, I highlight a few strategies from the book with a specific emphasis on making wise conversational choices rather than the fool's choice.