Leadership Purpose with Dr. Robin

Howie Zales is an Emmy Award-winning Camera Operator who turned his passion for television broadcasting into several entrepreneurial endeavors. Howie created HJZ Productions, Inc in 2000 to address the need for professional-level sports crewing/staffing in New York.

Under his leadership, HJZ Productions grew to a multi-million-dollar nationwide provider of the top talent in the broadcasting field. In 2019, Howie and his team founded Viridity Entertainment Services, Inc.

In addition, Howie took his love of the television production business and created The TV Sports Course, a hands-on training boot camp for the next generation of television crew professionals.

Howie is a graduate of the State University of New York at Plattsburgh's Mass Communication program.

In this episode we discussed: • The importance of following your passion in business • How to stay in your zone of genius to keep your business growing • The key to selecting the team members • The power of following your instincts or intuition when making business decisions • Why purpose is important for your business

Connect with Howie Zales:

Website: viridityentertainment.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/howardzales Facebook: www.facebook.com/hjzproductions Twitter: www.twitter.com/hjzprodinc

Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow the show so you don't miss the next episode!

You can connect with Dr. Robin on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram or contact me via email at: [email protected]

Go to: www.createmasterfulcourses.com to get her free training on "How to Turn Your Book into a MASTERFUL Course"

Also, you can learn more about Leadership Purpose and her books at: www.robinlowens.com/

Talk to you soon!

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Palena Neale, Ph.D. is an executive and leadership coach, and educator who is highly experienced in leadership development. She founded Mentoring Exchanges – a mentorship service that matches international development professionals with global executives and academics.

Palena lectures at MBA programs and delivers training for UN leaders as well as corporate clients. She holds a PhD in Gender and International Relations and is a regular contributor to Forbes, Psychology Today, and Harvard Business Review.

In this episode we discussed: • how to leverage your work as a consultant or trainer • an effective strategy of reaching out to everyone when you are starting your business • when the words: networking, relationship building, and connections are misunderstood • how extending your circle helps you make a bigger difference • benefits of being both vulnerable and brave simultaneously • why purpose is important

Connect with Palena Neale at:

Website: https://unabridgedleadership.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/palenaneale/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unabridgedleadership Twitter: @palenaneale

Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow the show so you don't miss the next episode!

You can connect with Dr. Robin on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram or contact me via email at: [email protected]

Go to: www.createmasterfulcourses.com to get her free training on "How to Turn Your Book into a MASTERFUL Course"

Also, you can learn more about Leadership Purpose and her books at: www.robinlowens.com/

Talk to you soon!

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After a forty-year teaching career, Peggy Bell continued her love for writing and is the author of her newest book, "Stuck to Unstoppable: Living Life with Power, Passion, and Purpose. She also became a certified coach and event speaker.

She is now an international best-selling author and has written for print and online magazines such as Woman's World, Open to Hope, and Thrive Global.

Peggy works with charitable causes that want to make a bigger impact in their communities by helping them expand their outreach.

She believes we all have gifts within us to share and no one should leave this world with unopened gifts.

In this episode we discussed: • a major resource that helps authors • how to get what you want out of life • what happens when you are being a spectator instead of a participant in life • why self-belief is so important to authors, business owners, and everyone • the power of reframing your thoughts to be open to your purpose

Connect with Peggy at: https://www.peggymbell.com

Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow the show so you don't miss the next episode!

You can connect with Dr. Robin on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram or contact me via email at: [email protected]

Go to: www.createmasterfulcourses.com to get her free training on "How to Turn Your Book into a MASTERFUL Course"

Also, you can learn more about Leadership Purpose and her books at: www.robinlowens.com/

Talk to you soon!

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Sara Sheehan, PCC is a consultant and executive coach who works with C-Level executive leaders. Through executive coaching, Sara helps leaders grow in their careers and increase their performance.

During Sara's 25+ years in business, she has worked with leaders, teams, and organizations in Fortune 100 companies and individuals.

With a servant leadership mindset, she supports her clients in building new skills and customizes frameworks to her client's needs.

Sara has been featured both nationally and internationally on podcasts as an expert on topics of change management, talent and leadership development, executive coaching, and more.

In this episode we discussed: • the power of setting goals and planning for them • the importance of putting time for creativity in your calendar • the surprising effects of setting up an advisory team • how to get a competitive edge in your business • the way in which purpose adds fuel to your work

Connect with Sara Sheehan: Website - https://www.sarawsheehan.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-sheehan/

Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow the show so you don't miss the next episode!

You can connect with Dr. Robin on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram or contact me via email at: [email protected]

Go to: www.createmasterfulcourses.com to get her free training on "How to Turn Your Book into a MASTERFUL Course"

Also, you can learn more about Leadership Purpose and her books at: www.robinlowens.com/

Talk to you soon!

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Susan Bennett Fisher and Martin Fisher are the Co-Founders and Teachers of "The Body of 9 System".

Susan and Martin are also authors of the book, "The Body of 9 – Decode Your Physiology and Discover Your True Self."

In this book, Susan and Martin share their research on the origins of The Body of 9 system and their findings about the nine Natural Numbers. They provide actionable tips for leading a healthier and happier life.

Susan Bennett Fisher and Martin Fisher are pioneers in the study and research of the 9 Natural Numbers. With over thirty years of combined research and experience with Body of 9, their work has led to many new discoveries and a deeper understanding of the importance, power, and impact of knowing your Natural Number and learning to consciously use this aspect of your body.

In this episode we discussed:

• How you can learn more about your authentic self
• What thirty years of research says about who you are
• The importance of understanding your "natural number"
• The ways in which you can improve your life and business when you are more aligned with your true self and others

Connect with Susan and Martin at: https://bodyof9.com/

Check out their books:

"The Body of 9 – Decode Your Physiology and Discover Your True Self"

"Sacred Redesign: How to free yourself from society's standards and create heaven on earth" compiled by Adriana Monique Alvarez

Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow the show so you don't miss the next episode!

You can connect with Dr. Robin on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram or contact me via email at: [email protected]

Go to: www.createmasterfulcourses.com to get her free training on "How to Turn Your Book into a MASTERFUL Course"

Also, you can learn more about Leadership Purpose and her books at: www.robinlowens.com/

Talk to you soon!

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Michelle Fishering is a serial entrepreneur, a regenerative farmer, a pioneering vintner, a voracious reader, a deep thinker, and a bit of a modern-day Renaissance woman.

Michelle is the Founder and CEO of Chambre Bleue, a boutique publishing house inspired by the iconic 17th-century French salon. She publishes collaborative anthologies and solo-authored books that align with her mission to facilitate profound conversations.

When she isn't reading, lost in thought, or working, she's hanging out with her husband and pups on their farm in rural, western Colorado. Michelle is a lover of deep conversations, good champagne, potent self-excavation, and enriching her life through connection, collaboration, and community.

In this episode we discussed:

• the importance of integrating all of you into your work
• how books can be a valuable tool of connection
• the power of community and collaboration publishing
• why purpose matters

Connect with Michelle on IG: @michellefishering

Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow the show so you don't miss the next episode!

You can connect with Dr. Robin on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram or contact me via email at: [email protected]

Go to: www.createmasterfulcourses.com to get her free training on "How to Turn Your Book into a MASTERFUL Course"

Also, you can learn more about Leadership Purpose and her books at: www.robinlowens.com/

Talk to you soon!

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Robin L. Owens, Ph.D., is the founder & CEO of MASTERFUL Course Creations, LLC. She is also a speaker, author, and college professor. Outside of the college classroom, Robin helps speakers, trainers, and consultants turn their books into MASTERFUL courses.

In this episode we discuss:

• yearning for meaning
• what to do when you feel like something is missing in your work
• when you want to make a bigger difference
• how to know when life is calling you to more
• the importance of asking yourself questions
• the power of upgrading your activities, work, or business

Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow the show so you don't miss the next episode!

You can connect with Dr. Robin on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram or contact me via email at: [email protected]

Go to: www.createmasterfulcourses.com to get her free training on "How to Turn Your Book into a MASTERFUL Course"

Also, you can learn more about Leadership Purpose and her books at: www.robinlowens.com/

Talk to you soon!

Ryann Dowdy did everything RIGHT in life. She had her dream job, 6+ figure salary, married, kids, and a nice home... and still woke up one day feeling completely unfulfilled. She knew something wasn't right. She realized it was because she was chasing a dream that wasn't hers.

As she found more success on her journey, Ryann realized she still felt alone and misunderstood by her peers. That's when she realized SHE herself did not have a community to come to as the truest version of herself.

Today, Ryann's mission is to create a safe space for every woman who has ever been told she's too much, too picky, too loud, too ANYTHING to come together and be fearlessly themselves. Because when women connect, work together, and harness our power into ONE common mission - we will be invincible.

Ryann has been featured in Forbes, NBC, FOX, Associated Press, Daily Tech Geek, The Daily Dispatcher, International Business Times, Market Watch, Morning Dispatcher, NY Headline, Street Insider, Think Business Today, and hundreds of additional publications.

She is the author of the book - "The $100k Sales Method."

In this episode we discussed:

• finding fulfillment in work
• the power of community with other high-achieving women
• handling the isolation that comes with success
• why a safe space to truly be yourself is important
• the vulnerability that goes into writing and publishing a book and what to do about it
• how to best build a business around your book
• why purpose is important

Connect with Ryann:

Website: www.beintheroom.org Email: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/beintheroom Instagram: @RyannDowdy TikTok: @RyannDowdyOfficial LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/

Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow the show so you don't miss the next episode!

You can connect with Dr. Robin on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram or contact me via email at: [email protected]

Get Dr. Robin's free training on "How to Turn Your Book into a MASTERFUL Course" at https://www.createmasterfulcourses.com

Also, you can learn more about Leadership Purpose and her books at: www.robinlowens.com/

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Jennifer Szpigiel is the founder and CEO of Becoming Iconic Inc, where she uses her expertise as a Leadership Expert and Mentor to help online entrepreneurs grow profitable and aligned businesses that are rooted in integrity and purpose.

She is the host of the top business and lifestyle podcast, "Becoming Iconic: The Masterclass."

Jennifer is a woman who is so deeply connected to her own essence that she helps you realize what is possible for you.

In this episode we discussed:

• how to stand in your personal power
• what to do when you fear professional growth and success
• the wisdom of being careful about the ways we create burnout
• the ultimate form of leadership
• the role of purpose in business and books
• the power in recognizing your true potential and capacity
• allowing yourself to see what's possible

Connect with Jennifer Szpigel at: https://www.becomingiconic.co

Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow the show so you don't miss the next episode!

You can connect with Dr. Robin on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram or contact me via email at: [email protected]

Go to: www.createmasterfulcourses.com to get her free training on "How to Turn Your Book into a MASTERFUL Course"

Also, you can learn more about Leadership Purpose and her books at: www.robinlowens.com/

Talk to you soon!

Robin L. Owens, Ph.D., is the founder & CEO of MASTERFUL Course Creations, LLC. She is also a speaker, author, and college professor. Outside of the college classroom, Robin helps speakers, trainers, and consultants turn their books into MASTERFUL courses.

Authors are some of the best leaders there are... whether they are in official or unofficial leadership roles, capacities, or positions... and they have purpose in the message that they share through their books.

Our focus for Season 2 is "Beyond The Book." We will be on using books to make a difference in others' lives as well as leadership purpose through books... about books... for books... and with books.

We'll talk about book writing, book publishing, and book promotion, but all centered around leadership purpose through books.

So if you are someone who has written a book or are aspiring to write a book, or you're just fascinated by books that make a difference, then you'll get advice, tools, and tips. Also, you'll get motivation and inspiration for your own life and work.

In this episode we discuss:

• what is a "message?"
• why expressing your message is important to you as an author or an inspiring author of a nonfiction book
• how you can express your message
• 3 excellent books for you to check out if you want to amplify your message
• how to get clear on your message
• how to add purpose and business to your book
• how to think bigger about your message

The 3 books that were mentioned in this episode are:

"You are a Heroine: A Retelling of the Hero's Journey" by Susanna Liller (For more about Susanna, go back and listen to episode 5)

"The Tao of Entrepreneurship" by Marcia Bench (For more about Marcia, go back and listen to episode 44)

"How to Start a Six-Figure Publishing Company" by Adrianna Monique Alvarez (For more about Adrianna, go back and listen to episode 60)

Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow the show so you don't miss the next episode!

You can connect with Dr. Robin on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram or contact me via email at: [email protected]

Go to: www.createmasterfulcourses.com to get her free training on "How to Turn Your Book into a MASTERFUL Course"

Also, you can learn more about Leadership Purpose and her books at: www.robinlowens.com/

Talk to you soon!