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Episode 190: Speaking with Confidence with guest Mike AckerWe have been talking with individuals who had some ugly circumstances in life. These circumstances could have held them back from achieving success in their lives. But, they chose a different path than society would have for them.  They beat the odds and created something great. One of the things they have all had in common, they learned to get past their insecurities and speak confidently.Mike Acker, executive and communication coach, experienced life with drug smuggling parents, smuggling Bibles into China, and several near-death experiences. He now speaks to crowds of 10,000 or more people and is the author of four books, one of which was designated as the number one book on overcoming fear of speaking on Forbes.com. So how did he do it? First, he learned to speak with confidence.  In this episode, Mike shares his story and how we can let go of the fear we are holding onto and speak with confidence.  Mike's website: https://www.stepstoadvance.com/mike-acker/Carolyn's connection hub: https://carolyn360.com

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Episode 189: Love Your Imposter with guest Rita Clifton Have you ever heard the phrase, “Fake it to you make it?” Many individuals are given this advice at some point in their careers.  If you follow this advice you often end up feeling like an imposter.  Do you really have what it takes to succeed? What if someone finds out who you really are?  Maybe faking it isn’t the way to reach your goals.  In this episode, Rita Clifton challenges this approach and shares why straining to be something you are not is counterproductive. To achieve true success, you don’t have to fake anything.Brand guru Rita Clifton, CBE, former Vice-Chair and Strategy Director at Saatchi & Saatchi and CEO of the global brand consultancy Interbrand. In 2013 she co-founded the international business and brand consultancy, BrandCap, and now has a portfolio of board directorships. She is a regular commentator across all media including CNBC, BBC, and social channels.  Rita is the author of the book, "Love Your Imposter: Be Your Best Self, Flaws and All", in which she reveals practical advice based on more than 20 years of leading organizations.Tune in and learn how your inner-imposter can drive you toward and fulfilling and rewarding future.Find out more about Rita Clifton at www.ritaclifton.comConnect with your host: carolyn360.com

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Episode 188: Is Mentoring The Way to a Better Future with Patty Alper Many students are graduating from high school and college not prepared for the workforce. Graduates across America lack several of the necessary skills to succeed. Because of this, many businesses need to rethink their approach to attracting and retaining talent. Can businesses, by connecting mentors with students, begin to close this gap that exists?  According to our guest today, Patty Alper, President of the marketing consulting company Alper Portfolio Group, if your company doesn’t participate in mentorship programs, you’re already losing the talent war. This problem can no longer be overlooked if businesses and our communities want to sustain, grow, and thrive. Businesses must become proactive and create viable mentoring programs to create and equip future leaders with the skills needed. But just how can they do that? Can "a mentor, mentee, and really project close the skills gap in America"? In the episode, Patty Alper shares how we can prepare the next generation for a future tomorrow, one mentor at a time. Learn more about Teach to Work - https://teachtowork.com Connect with your host - https://carolyn360.com

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Episode 187: Learning to Live Fiercely with guest Carolyn Colleen  How do you go from being abused, physically and mentally, standing in line at the Salvation Army for food, living in dangerous, low-income housing, to creating a successful business?  In this episode, Dr. Carolyn Colleen shares how she went from poverty to Ph.D.Dr. Colleen is a proud mother, life and business strategist living fiercely. Carolyn developed the F.I.E.R.C.E. 5 method out of sheer necessity, which helped her grow from a downtrodden, scared, and ragged victim to the confident and successful person she is today. She is living a happy life she never realized she deserved.  She is the author of the book FIERCE: Transform Your Life in the Face of Adversity 5 Minutes at a Time and hopes through sharing her story, she will provide others with the hope, resources, and willpower needed so that they too can live the life they deserve.Get Dr. Colleen's guide - https://www.carolyncolleen.com/Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com

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Episode 186: How Teams Triumph with guest Clint Padgett The pandemic, COVID-19, has created major shifts for many businesses, organizations, and agencies worldwide. Leaders have had to learn how to manage remote workers or some type of hybrid team. Some have not done an excellent job and, as a result, have lost several of their top employees. This shift to remote work initially was a temporary solution to the pandemic. This temporary solution, however,  is now being looked at as a permanent way of operating.  Many teams are still trying to navigate to this new way of doing business. They find themselves struggling, which results in a loss of productivity, low morale, and low job satisfaction. Life and work must continue, so how can a team successfully manage under these challenging conditions?In this episode, Clint Padgett, author of “How Teams Triumph: Managing by Commitment,” shares how you can create a high-performing team that triumphs. Clint serves as the CEO and President of PSI, an Atlanta-based global consulting and training company, and an Adjunct Professor at Georgia Tech.  Backed by 25 years of experience, Clint Padgett has helped some of the world’s largest companies maximize their business outcomes, optimize their teams, and develop lasting project success practices rooted in accountable processes and deep personal commitments from team members.Connect with Clint: https://clintonmpadgett.comConnect with your host, Carolyn:  https://carolyn360.com

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Episode 185: There Is an ‘I’ in Team with guest Carlos Valdes-DapenaWhen the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, it disrupted team dynamics in many organizations, colleges, families, and many other structures. Organizations of all sizes now need to be more agile and collaborative if they’re going to thrive in this complex and volatile world. Most team-building programs, though, don’t build the skills and capabilities that are required.  With more people working remotely, building a high-performing collaborative team is critical to success.  In this episode, guest Carlos Valdes-Dapena joins us to discuss how you can go from ineffective teamwork to the kind of collaboration your organization needs to thrive, if you are working remotely, in the office, or as a hybrid team. Carlos is the founder of Corporate Collaboration Resources, LLC, an organization and group effectiveness consulting firm. He is the author of two books, Virtual Teams: Holding Center When You Can’t Meet Face to Face and Lessons from Mars: How One Global Company Cracked the Code on High-Performance Collaboration and Teamwork. Tune in to hear why people struggle with being on a team and what you can do to create a high-performing, highly effective, and successful team. Connect with Carlos: https://www.carlosvdapena.com/Connect with your host, Carolyn:  https://www.carolyn360.com Note: the episode does have an echo at a few points and we apologize for that. Thanks for listening!

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Episode 184: Money and Your Relationship with guest Lionel ShipmanYou may have heard me say there are three things that destroy most relationships – communication, sex, and money.  We focus a lot on communication and sex, but we avoid having conversations about money.  Is this something we need to talk about? And, if so, when? In this episode, coach Lionel Shipman joins us to break down how money impacts our relationships.Lionel is the owner of Shipman Consulting, a financial and life empowerment company specializing in educating, motivating, and empowering people in the areas of finance and life skills. He helps couples strengthen their relationships and learn how to navigate through tough moments in life, including their finances. In this episode, we dive deep into the issues of money and relationships. Lionel answers the questions of when and how we need to raise the subject of money. What happens when one person is a saver and the other is a spender?  How about if the woman makes more money than the man?  Tune in and see if you agree.Lionel Shipman - http://shipmanconsulting.com/  Get the book - http://shipmanconsulting.com/SacredVows/Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com

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Episode 183: Getting to Zero with Mabel KatzHave you been trying to achieve your goals and find that you keep hitting a roadblock?   You could be trying to get a promotion, a job, or want to have a healthy, loving relationship. Maybe your family is in disarray or you are struggling with your finances. If you find that going for the things you want in life is hard,  you will be glad to learn, it does not have to be that way.  In this episode, internationally acclaimed speaker, author, and seminar leader Mabel Katz is here to share with us ‘The Easiest Way” to solve our problems, clear the baggage out of our way and create happiness in our lives. How? By “Getting to Zero” through the art of Ho’oponopono.Mabel Katz is recognized as a leading authority on Ho’oponopono, an ancient Hawaiian art and practice for achieving greater clarity of purpose and living and working more effectively. The work she does is consistently transforming businesses and improving lives. Her unique presentation goes to people’s core, their soul, and gives them the tools they need to create lasting results. Many have said she has changed their lives forever. Listen and learn how you can begin to transform your life starting today.Mabel's website - https://mabelkatz.com/Connect with your host - https://carolyn360.com

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Episode 182: Is Customer Service Still Important with guest Dr. Kelly HenryHave you noticed a change in how employees treat customers these days? Businesses and non-profits in all industries have chosen to focus more on marketing, advertising, and social media rather than customer service. Maybe it doesn’t matter anymore. Should they focus more on customer service?  Businesses haven’t really seen any impact on their profits or fundraising, at least not yet. Is customer service the game changer to increased revenue and repeat customers?   What about the public sector such as government agencies and police departments? Our guest this week believes customer service is more important now more than ever.For 20 plus years, award-winning chiropractor Dr. Kelly Henry helped patients achieve and live healthier lives. With the foundation of exceptional customer service and streamlined business procedures, Dr. Henry grew his business into the top producing chiropractic clinics in the nation with multiple locations and doctors. After retiring from private practice in 2018, Dr. Henry has dedicated himself to consulting and coaching business owners on how to create incredible growth and profits using the processes and procedures he used to create phenomenal success in his offices. In this episode, Dr. Henry shares some of his best tips and strategies on how to implement and provide exceptional customer service to skyrocket your business to success.

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 Episode 181: Becoming A Successful Entrepreneur with Tyler OrnsteinTyler Ornstein loved the taste and smell of coffee from his first sip at 5 years old. Unfortunately, his father couldn’t tolerate it because it upset his stomach. One day, Tyler asked him if he could make a coffee that both of them could drink. Tyler’s dad Ian, a biochemist, did what no university research lab or mega-corporation could do. Tyler's dad created acid–free coffee that anyone can drink without digestive disruption. He created the world’s first-acid-free coffee that is actually healthy to drink! With a natural entrepreneur spirit, Tyler went from door-to-door selling what soon became known as Tylers Coffee. At the time he did not realize he was creating a business that would have 80% growth year-over-year and distribution in 1,000 independent grocery stores across the United States. Tyler's Coffee was even the preferred coffee of the 2008 Academy Awards.In this episode, Tyler shares his journey of becoming a successful entrepreneur of going from a boy with a dream who built a game-changing business. He also shares some strategies on how you can start your own business or take your current business to a whole new level. To purchase or learn more: http://www.tylerscoffees.com/Connect with your host: https://carolyn360.com