Grit Meets Growth

In this episode, the second of two, we're excited to share the second half of our conversation with Deena Ebbert. Deena is an international speaker, author, facilitator, and an expert on emotional intelligence. She has worked with some amazing brands including Apple, Abbott, Hilton, Harley Davidson, John Deere, and KPMG to name just a few.

Some key takeaways from our conversation include:
• Overcoming challenges and dealing with the next devil around the corner
• Maintaining resilience when the rug gets pulled out from underneath you
• Amping up connection when life gets challenging
• Living life stacking one victory at a time • Learning to not bargain with your non-negotiables
• Evolving, keeping what works, ditching the rest
• Holding fast to your morning and evening rituals
• Impacting the world one person at a time

If you didn't catch the first half of this conversation, check it out at https://youtu.be/I0t-IsFvl8Y

You can find Deena online at https://propellergirl.com/ and from here, connect and follow her on her social channels.

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Get after it!

In this episode, the first of two, we're excited to introduce you to Deena Ebbert. Known as Propellergirl, Deena is an international speaker, author, facilitator, and an expert on emotional intelligence. She has worked with some amazing brands including Apple, Abbott, Hilton, Harley Davidson, John Deere, and KPMG to name just a few.

Some key takeaways from our conversation with Deena include:
• Living life like a renegade
• Changing your mood and finding your happy
• Sharing and receiving mentorship
• Embracing your weird
• Loving life’s B-side experiences and moments
• Controlling the stories you’re telling yourself
• Giving without expecting anything in return
• Accepting jarring statements
• Remembering that nobody walks alone

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You can find Deena online at https://propellergirl.com/, and from here, connect and follow her on her social channels.

If this episode hit home, please share it with someone who needs it today and follow us on our social channels for more inspiration and conversations like this one.

Get after it!

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Regret leaves a bad aftertaste, and unfinished goals will leave you restless. Today, instead of living with regret in your life, say "Yes" to opportunities and finish what you start.

Some key takeaways from this conversation:
• Choosing to finish what you start is a choice
• Resist the urge to start and stop before you're done with anything in life
• Let go of other people's opinions and what the naysayers tell you
• Change your results by changing how you finish
• Do hard things when you don't "feel" like it
• Run through open doors before they close
• See discipline as the path to freedom
• Complete your mini-Misogi challenges and living a life you'll remember next year

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What does it mean to be authentic or to live an authentic life? Do what you say you're going to do, and be who you say you are. Over the past few years, we've diluted and hijacked the word "authentic" – until now. In this week's podcast, we're tapping into what living an authentic life looks like and why it's so important.

Some key takeaways from this conversation:
• Authenticity defined: Being what is actually claimed
• Walking the talk
• Learning to be comfortable with yourself
• Defining who you want to become
• Creating momentum toward your goals
• Letting go of what other people think
• Getting back up when you fall down or get off track

How are you going to show up as your authentic self in the year to come? Do that consistently and you will change your results.

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It's that time of year when we reset, set our goals, make decisions about where we're going, and start taking action. This week's podcast is all about reaching your full potential and not settling for status quo.

Some key takeaways from this conversation:
• Choosing not to follow the herd and become be soft.
• Resisting the urge to check boxes in life instead of being excellent.
• Committing to attach action to your goals.
• Defining the person you want to become... then becoming that person.
• Understanding your personal non-negotiables.
• Owning your actions and results.
• Systematizing how you approach your goals.

This is it guys... This is your chance to become the person you want to be and reach your goals. It starts with taking extreme ownership over how you show up, starting right now.

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Be present. Laugh so hard you cry. Live life where your feet are. During the holidays (and the rest of the year as well) being present can be challenging. It can be hard to make room for fun and those moments where we laugh so much it hurts. Distractions are everywhere, and we’re being pulled in all directions.

Some key takeaways from this conversation:
• Make room for fun in your life, and be the one to create experiences where it can happen.
• Be present and where your feet are. Catch yourself when you drift or get distracted.
• As the holidays get more busy, prioritize joy.
• Resist the urge to coast through December. Adjust what you’re working on and keep your foot on the gas.
• Use this month to nurture your network and set yourself up for success next year.
• Practice “no excuses” as you end this year, and make it part of your new year.

Each of you help make our lives fun! We’re thankful for you being part of the Grit Meets Growth tribe! Please share this podcast episode with someone who needs it today, subscribe here, and follow us on our social channels for more inspiration and conversations like this one.

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In this episode, we're exploring gratitude and its impact on our lives well beyond November of each year and the Thanksgiving season. By focusing on all that we have to be grateful for year-round, both the big things and the "small" things, we position ourselves for success.

Some key takeaways from this conversation:
• Gratitude should not be a season. It should be something we live out 365.
• When we slow down to think about it, we all have many things to be thankful for in our lives, big and small.
• Gratitude has the power to shut down negative thinking and thought patterns.
• Gratitude is a choice. It can help us keep moving forward through challenging times.
• Of all the things we have to be grateful for, being thankful for ourselves is powerful.

We are thankful for each of you, and the Grit Meets Growth tribe! Please share this podcast episode with someone who needs it today, subscribe here, and follow us on our social channels for more inspiration and conversations like this one.

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A certified mental performance coach and consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology who also comes armed with a PhD and Masters in Sport and Performance Psychology, Cindra Kamphoff has worked alongside The Minnesota Vikings, USA Track & Field, and several Fortune 100 and 500 companies throughout her career.

She’s the author of the Amazon Best Seller, Beyond Grit, an award-winning speaker and host of the top-rated High Performance Mindset Podcast which has over 1 million+ downloads in more than 120 countries worldwide.

Cindra is a former high school state champion in the mile who received a full scholarship to run track and field for The University of Northern Iowa, where she became obsessed with performance psychology. She’s lead one of the top master’s programs in the country for sport and performance psychology, is a member of the National Speakers Association, and is President of the Minnesota NSA chapter.

From Cindra's website, reflecting on her purpose in life...
Reminding myself of my purpose each day and making decisions from my purpose. The purpose of my life is to be connected and inspired, to guide others to play and life FULL OUT, by providing wisdom and the truth.

Find Cindra and learn more at:
• Website: https://cindrakamphoff.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcindrakamphoff/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindra-kamphoff/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/



This interview with Cindra is one of those conversations we all need to hear. You'll learn about grit and how it impacts high performance in all areas, from sports to work to life. We'll also explore how adversity leads to growth, and how doing things that scare you leads to breakthroughs.

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Everything we accomplish in life begins with saying “yes” and John’s trip to Nepal was no exception. Saying “yes” opened the doors to stretching boundaries, learning what’s possible, and turning off the noise in order to gain clarity.

In this episode, we explore John's backpacking trek in Nepal. As he reflects on his experience, we're talking about what he learned in the mountains…

• Getting out of your own head
• Exploring what you’re capable of
• Winning the mental war
• Journeying toward contentment
• Live your own life in person instead of watching others live their lives
• Resisting the urge to pack your fears and carry them around
• Getting quiet so you can hear yourself think

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Chris Cathers is the co-founder and CEO of Octellient. He is an information security expert, advisor and coach, and a cancer survivor. John Gamades is a co-founder and partner at the marketing agency OrangeBall Creative and the author of the Depth Not Width blog. Together, they are the founders and cohosts of the Grit Meets Growth podcast.

What bold moves are you making today? What are you doing to step into your own discomfort zone? Where are you growing right now? This is your time to step up and go!

In this episode, we explore some of preparation for John's upcoming backpacking trek in Nepal. As he gets closer to taking off, we're talking about the lessons he's learned so far...

• The value of consistency and preparation
• Managing anxiety and fear in the face of unknowns
• Expecting the unexpected and embracing the uncomfortable
• Living life and being present where your feet are

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For more podcast episodes like this, check us out at GritMeetsGrowth.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

Chris Cathers is the co-founder and CEO of Octellient. He is an information security expert, advisor and coach, and a cancer survivor. John Gamades is a co-founder and partner at the marketing agency OrangeBall Creative and the author of the Depth Not Width blog. Together, they are the founders and cohosts of the Grit Meets Growth podcast.