John Ruhlin, founder of the Ruhlin Group, in his book shares his secrets, strategies and insights into the power behind gift giving to increase referrals, and strengthen and retain your internal and external customers. Having had the opportunity to interview John on my podcast I was wowed by the simplicity yet how much impact gift giving can really have both in life and business.

The book was easy and enjoyable to read. It has been written in a manner that communicates the benefits of implementing a gift giving strategy into your business with ideas to do so. It also answers questions and provides insights to overcome the barriers that are associated with bringing the power of gift alive in your business. He shares the dos and don’ts of gift giving. Highlighting the difference between a promotional item and defining a gift.

I believe not only is the strategy of gift giving powerful in business but equally in many aspects of one’s life. Japan has an amazing gift giving culture and as an Australian who typically only associates gift giving with special occasions such as birthdays and Christmas I was always a little baffled as to why this culture existed. After reading Johns book, Giftology, I am have gained more clarity as to why.

If It’s Not Working Change It Up!  If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Maya Angelou Life is about how we feel. Those practices, actions and behaviours that make us feel good are precious yet if they no longer work we have no obligation to hold onto … Continue reading 287: Leigh Martinuzzi | If It’s Not Working Change It Up!

Paul Colaianni is a personal empowerment coach, author, and host of the top-rated, award-winning personal growth podcast called The Overwhelmed Brain.

His passion is to empower people so that they can make decisions that are right for them. Stress, anxiety, and negative thoughts are huge obstacles to happiness. One must learn to make healthy decisions and place his/her needs first.

His book The Overwhelmed Brain provides proven methodologies for smarter, actionable ways to be true to yourself, build positive relationships, overcome stress and anxiety, stop self-sabotage, make smart decisions, and rise above your fears.

In this interview we discuss Paul’s book and he shares insights into overcoming an overwhelmed brain.

Dream Big, Take Action, Make It Possible!  “At first, dreams seem impossible, then improbable, and eventually inevitable.” Christopher Reeve Dream big! Over time our dreams can fade. Perhaps this has something to do with our conditioned reality. This doesn’t have to be your reality. Dreams give meaning to our life. The bring purpose and happiness in … Continue reading 285: Leigh Martinuzzi | Dream Big, Take Action, Make It Possible!

“Regret only happens if you don’t learn the lesson and if you don’t forgive yourself” James Lawrence. James Lawrence also known as the Iron Cowboy tackles the impossible, 50 Ironman’s in 50 days in 50 states. In this interview his shares his story and how to follow your dreams, have create vision, take massive action … Continue reading 284: James Lawrence | Replay: Achieving Your Wildest Dreams

If you are looking for greater empowerment in life. If you are seeking to walk a path in life more true to your authentic Self than this book will assist you to take control of your emotional well-being, remove the clutter from your overwhelmed brain and allow you to progress towards greater happiness and living the life you truly desire. Have a listen to my review here.

“Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and will come forth later in uglier ways.” Sigmund Freud To heal you must feel that pain and confront the suffering. For whatever your sufferings are if you do not confront them, reflect on them and let them out they will bind you. Society has created and … Continue reading 282: Leigh Martinuzzi | To heal you have to reveal. To progress you have to express.

Jim Harshaw is a speaker, consultant and former Division I All American wrestler. He grew up in a blue-collar home therefore learning the value of hard work early on. Having spent his life surrounded by Olympians, CEO’s and millionaires he has been able to observe their struggles and failures on the way to success.

Jim believes we need to understand that every success story includes crushing failure. Steve Jobs, Michael Jordan, Phil Knight, Elon Musk have all failed.

When you realize this, you’ll see that failure isn’t the opposite of success. It’s a necessary step on the path to success. But we live in a society that tells us that when we fail it means we’re not good enough or not smart enough or not capable enough. When people fail, they lower their goals and settle for less.

In this interview we discuss failure and how to use it as a path to success. We discuss Jim’s personal story that lead him to doing the work he does today. Jim shares his blueprint for success model to help get us there. Enjoy!

In part 3 of this series I discuss how you can use the Life Compass as you guide to living the Ultimate Life. I talk on the 6 life principles area in which if you focus attention and find practices that work - according to your why- will guide you towards a life with greater Freedom, Fulfilment and Happiness.

“Everyone is waiting for someone else to go first.” David TS Wood I am bringing you back my very first episode with my mentor and the guy who was the catalyst being much of my change David TS Wood. This guy taught me so much. He taught me why an investment in myself is critical … Continue reading 279: David TS Wood | Replay – Lessons That Changed My Life