Let's Coach with Carolyn - Career Strategist, Leadership and Life Coach

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Have you ever had your heart set on something only to find your dreams crushed? It's hard to come back from that place. A place where all seems lost and you don't know what to do or which direction to turn.  Our guest this week took the pain of a crushed dream and found a greater purpose.  He created a future not only for himself but he opened the doors to successful futures for others. Andy Schindling is a former professional pitcher in the Baltimore Orioles organization and is currently the Founding Executive Director of The Complete Player (TCP) Charity. Throughout his life, Andy was blessed to have many influential coaches who helped him reach his goals and turn his dreams into a reality.Now that his playing days are over, Andy is committed to developing the youth in his surrounding community and to giving back what was given to him - opportunities to excel and positive role models. As the Executive Director, The Complete Player (TCP) has awarded over 30 grants totaling over $20,000 and has impacted over 400 students through their programs.On this episode, Andy shares his story of living his dream, losing his dream and finding it all over again. This show will inspire you to never give up, never quit and to know you are truly designed for a greater purpose.

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If we pause and look at our lives we can find a lot to be unhappy about. The news displays countless stories of individuals who harmed somehow. We also hear about the political, economic and social struggles our country is facing.  Doesn't matter what country you live in - you're hearing something.Many of us are struggling through life, working towards our goals so we can be happy - one day. You can turn on Netflix or Hulu or watch a video on the internet that reminds us of what our life is supposed to be like and what we should have. We desire to have a nice car, a big home, designer clothes, jewelry, great friends or a great relationship.  We work to obtain these things, sometimes stressing over the debt we end up in. Maybe you have struggled so long you have forgotten what happiness is and find yourself feeling depressed and miserable.  What if there is a different way?  What if we could see our lives from a different viewpoint and create happiness NOW?  Our guest this week is going to show us how... Dr. Steve Taubman, bestselling author and world-class speaker, has dedicated his life to showing people how to thrive through their challenges. Having endured crippling anxiety and low self-esteem early in life, Dr. Taubman made it his mission to understand the nature of happiness and the remedy for emotional turmoil.  His process to help you shift your mindset so you can thrive in high-pressure situations has transformed numerous lives. In this episode of Let's Coach, you will learn how to experience true happiness and continue to thrive under difficult circumstances.  Listen if you are ready to live calm and courageously leading to increased prosperity.

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Are you prepared for what's to come? According to AARP, approximately 60% of Americans do not have an estate plan. We always hear the stories of unexpected accidents and tragedies but we avoid having the conversations we need to have. The conversations about what we should do if and when something does happen. As a result, when the time comes we can end up seeing family members arguing, sometimes never speaking to each other again. Or, family members so distraught they have a tough time working through what needs to be done and making critical decisions.All of this can be avoided if you take time to get organized and plan ahead. But how do you plan?  What do you need to consider?  Our guest this week, Jerry Slutzky serves as a  Certified Financial Planner,  Attorney at Law and owner of The Slutzky Law Firm, which focuses primarily on Estate Planning Services and Business Legal Services. After walking away from a near tragic accident, he found himself asking what if he had died in the accident?  Even as an Estate Planner, he didn't have everything in order for himself and his loved ones.  As he began to put all the pieces together he learned just how difficult it could be and he wanted to create a system that would alleviate the burden for others.  Brook Borup, Process Designer, Project Implementation Specialist and owner of My Clone Solution, has been a key force in bringing Jerry's vision to life. Driven by the desire to see small business owners spend more time away from their business doing what they love, Brook has developed systems and methodologies helping countless business owners around the world do more of what they love.On this episode, Jerry and Brook will share key points you need to know to prepare for the inevitable. It's one of the greatest gifts you can give to your loved ones...

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There are many different phases we go through in life but one of the major milestones is reaching mid-life. During this time you go through many transitions, such as retirement and becoming an empty nester.  Society doesn't really prepare you for these experiences and many people find themselves feeling depressed, lonely or unhappy. Some even choose to give up on life. There is so much more to see and experience, why should you close your book and stop living? Mid-life is the time to create YOUR best chapter!Our guest this week, Sarah Coolidge has chosen not to give up on life but to continue taking new adventures an experiencing all that life has to offer. Sarah is an Author, Strategic Coach and Message Mentor who supports her clients to create their Best Chapter Ever, no matter what life transition they may be challenged with. She does this by accessing her deep understanding of the power and impact of everyday language and then teaching her clients a step-by-step process to craft the internal self-talk and external messaging to achieve their goals.  In this episode, Sarah shares her tips and strategies so you can begin to create YOUR best chapter. So if you are ready to truly start enjoying life, to experience all that life has to offer you won't want to miss this episode!

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Have you written a book and have found yourself stuck on what to do next?  Were you hoping to sell hundreds of copies and find many of the copies are sitting on your own bookshelf?  Are you a business owner or entrepreneur and thinking about writing a book? This weeks guest will share with you just how you can turn your book into a successful business or grow your existing business. Thirteen-time author, Suzy Prudden has appeared at numerous events and on talk and radio shows to include twenty national tours, The Today Show, Good Morning America and Oprah, along with hundreds of magazines and newspapers. She is the co-founder of Itty Bitty® Publishing which publishes Itty Bitty™ Books – 15 Simple Informative Steps By Experts In Fields Of All Kinds. Suzy has helped many of her clients publish their first book and earn the title of Amazon number one best-selling author.  Many have gone on to publish additional books becoming two and three-time best sellers.  Her authors have used her tips and strategies to establish their brand, find their audience and build very successful businesses. On this episode, she shares with you how you too can build a 6 or 7 figure business from your book.

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With the hectic lives we live we often don't take time to care for ourselves. Before we know it, we find are in pain, suffering from high blood pressure, chronic fatigue syndrome or some other form of disease. Your body has been sending you signals and continues to try to get you to listen, but even then you still ignore it.  When you finally take time out to figure out what is going on, your doctor wants to give you several prescriptions to heal you. A few months go by and you are not feeling any better. What if by making a few significant lifestyle changes you could start to heal your body?  According to this weeks guest, it all starts by listening to what your body has been telling you all along. Janine Kathleen Shapiro serves as a Personal Life Expansion Coach and Intuitive Healer.  Her personal experience with severe health challenges, led her to expand her healing practice to exclusively using integrative, holistic healing modalities. She teaches her clients how to let go of the what is holding them back so they can move forward in life. Her unique process has helped them regain energy and the spark in their life so they can live a zestful, confident, fulfilled lifestyle.If you are tired of being sick and tired and ready to understand how listening to your body can make all the difference, you won't want to miss this episode!

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Are you tired of struggling and ready to create more success in your business? The cause of your struggles may not be what you think it is.  You have to determine if it's the things you are doing or if your mindset is the true problem. On this episode of Let's Coach the Creator of Possibilities, Kay Sanders, will join us to share just how you can do this.   If you find mindset is your problem, don't worry, you will learn, how by shifting your mindset, you can build your confidence, get unstuck and design the life and business of your dreams!Kay is an Intuitive Business Coach and Bestselling Author who believes success is not solely determined by the amount of work you do, or the different marketing, sales and client getting strategies you implement. Success is determined by you "becoming" the person you need to become that allows success, more money and the "fame" that comes with being a successful entrepreneur.  But, unfortunately, many people struggle with just how to do this.  Kay Sanders is here to help you! Kay will share just how important mindset is along with essential keys to shifting your mindset to achieve greater success. We'll talk about what's holding you back and how you can break through your blocks and create a sustainable business model.   If you are ready to grow your business and attract the clients you want to serve, you don't want to miss this episode.

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Are you a Gusty Woman? Do you know why it takes to be a Gusty Woman? Find out on this week episode of "Let's Coach" with special guest Pat Obuchowski.  Pat will discuss just what it means to be gutsy and why we need to stretch ourselves to step into our purpose in life.  Pat wasn't always a Gusty Woman.  She found herself with feelings of doubt, feeling stuck and frustrated but knew deep down this was not the way life was meant to be lived.  So she stepped up, got gusty and took charge of her life. She hasn't looked back since!  Pat has been an International Coach Federation (ICF) Certified Coach and Certified Executive Leadership and Development Coach in her successful business, inVisionaria, for over 15 years.  She is the author of Gusty Women Win: How to Get Gusty and Get Going and Gutsy Leaders: 140 Bits of Wisdom to Build Great Teams with Vision and Compassion and the best selling author of the newly released Success Starts Today.  Her vision is that through the relationships you build, the support you receive, and the inspiration you find in others and give to others, you make your visions reality. Tune in and listen to "Let's Coach" as guest expert, Pat Obuchowski helps you answer the question, "Are you a Gusty Woman?", and shares tips and strategies on how you can go from good to great to gutsy!

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As we close out the final episode of our Romance and Relationship series, we wanted to spend time addressing the person who it all starts with - YOU!  Many people have experienced painful, heartbreaking relationships that have blocked them from having the passionate, intimate relationship they truly desire.  It's almost if they punish themselves, blaming themselves for everything.  They may do well in their business or career, but when it comes to relationships, they no longer feel confident, let alone sexy. They have surrendered their power and settled. Deep down they desire more but since the trust has been broken, they no longer try. Our guest this week, nationally known Sex Expert and Coach, Jane Guyn, can change all of that for you. Jane is the author of the Amazon #1 Bestseller "Too Busy to Get Busy" and the creator of The Lover's Journey which is based on her transformational BEDROOM™ model.  She teaches her clients how to have the intimate lives they've secretly desired all their lives even when trust has been broken now or in the past. If you have found yourself stuck and unable to move past the hurt of the past OR if your partner is the one who is stuck, you won't want to miss this episode. Listen and you will begin to feel empowered, connected and sexy again!

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Dating and Romance God's Way As we continue with our annual romance and relationship, this week we are going to take a different approach as we look at dating and romance God' s way.  Christian women face unique challenges as they step out into the dating world. It is often hard for them to find advice and guidance that aligns with their faith. They end up feeling lost, alone and confused as their faith is challenged. Sometimes to the point where they question the path that they are on and wonder if they should just give in to the temptations of the world. Our guest this week is here to help you navigate the world of Christian dating so you can stay true to who you really are and what you truly believe.Dating and Love Coach Starr Burroughsspeaks candidly about roadblocks keeping women from finding love. She is the author of "The Ineligible Bachelorette: Taking a look at why you haven't found the 'One' ", Podcast host of The Confident Single Woman, and coach to single Christian women all over the globe.  She herself had to face her own fears and insecurities before she said I do to her loving husband. The fears and worries she lived with almost stopped her from having the dream life she now has. She uses her experience and training to empower women by encouraging them to honor God with their passions and live their lives to the fullest. Tune in to Let's Coach and hear how God can erase your fears and prepare your heart for a loving relationship.This show was recorded on February 20, 2018, in order to air as the third episode in the 2018 Romance and Relationship Series. To connect with Star and find our more about her coaching, books and giveaways visit her website at starrburroughs.com