Join Paul Harvey, a midlife coach, as he takes you on a journey of exploration of one of life's most essential skill sets - listening.

For Paul, this weekend has revealed one of the fundamental aspects of listening: it is the block that changes our inability to hear what is being said. This conversation is a thoughtful reflection on the art of listening, with personal experiences from his coach training and an analysis of how often we misinterpret information or fail to listen altogether.

The episode doesn't stop there but also addresses how this 'not listening' can manifest in other aspects of our lives due to resistance stemming from our fundamental beliefs or values. Struggles with change, weight, and overall personal development are just some of the many areas of life where this principle holds and is undoubtedly worth examining.

This show reflects on the larger implications of our human inability to listen because we do not want to because of what it might mean if we did.

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Life Passion & Business Podcast is about finding answers to life’s big questions through weekly interviews with guest speakers. The Shortcast is my ongoing commitment to staying inquisitive and passionate about life with whatever is alive for me each week. Follow the links below to discover what else is on offer.

The Five Questions eBook: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/the-five-questions

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Do you laugh enough? Paul Harvey delves into a refreshing exploration of laughter and its significance in daily life. By sharing anecdotes, insights, and practical advice, Paul explores the prospects of increasing joy and minimizing stress through the simple act of laughing. This episode is a testament to the belief that laughter truly is the best medicine and an invitation to discover and harness the powerful effects of a good chuckle.

In a world where stress can easily become overwhelming, Paul emphasizes the science-backed benefits of laughter—from boosting our mood to strengthening relationships. Furthermore, he draws from personal experiences to highlight the power of laughter in diffusing tension and navigating challenging situations.

This episode echoes the power of laughter in promoting a positive disposition, increasing our resilience, and enhancing our overall quality of life. A must-listen for anyone aiming to bring a splash of humor into their daily rhythm and cultivate a more joyous life experience in the process.

Links to focus coaching are below. 

Life Passion & Business Podcast is about finding answers to life’s big questions through weekly interviews with guest speakers. The Shortcast is my ongoing commitment to staying inquisitive and passionate about life with whatever is alive for me each week. Follow the links below to discover what else is on offer.

The Five Questions eBook: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/the-five-questions

Support The Podcast:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion

A conversation about authenticity for June 2022: the great news is the relevance of this stuff never changes. 

Our guest in the show is a creative powerhouse. She has written and performed numerous one-woman shows and has three musicals to her name. She plays, sings, composes, and has written five books, plus she speaks at live events. 

She was the young little pianist who would do a solo piece at events and fairs. 

Deborah took on her first students when she was 13. After college with an MA, she taught music at all levels, but her passion has always been creation and performance. That has been a story of discipline and dedication to her craft. As she says, “ It is putting in the reps,” she believes in hard work to get a result..

In our conversation, we discussed Deborah's process, her fear, and what drives her. Deborah is a solopreneur who is constantly looking for the next creative project.

After over twenty years in the entertainment industry, she has been nominated for multiple GRAMMY Awards. She’s built numerous self-driven businesses and is an expert on constantly reinventing yourself in the gig economy.

Join us for this delightful conversation with Deborah Johnson.

Further details about this podcast, along with my Guest’s website and social links are all available at:

https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/deborah-johnson-real-and-authentic/

Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.

There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life.

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In this shortcast, we explore the concept of inspiration and how it plays a crucial role in living a good life. Paul dissects his experiences and methods for finding inspiration amidst life's common challenges, sharing useful tips and tools that you can imbibe and try, along with personal stories and anecdotes.

In an appealing conversational tone, Paul ponders on various questions, explicitly addressing how one pulls oneself out of life's many pits and the sources of mood upliftment. In an insightful narration, he shares his strategy to overcome sluggishness, which reveals the power of music in spurring life and emotions. Drawing examples from daily life, he emphasizes how pervasive and influential music is in stimulating us.

Paul guides us on a journey to explore the power of external stimuli in shifting our mood, emphasizing, however, that it is our personal response that ultimately drives the change. His discourses also shed light on the importance of self-inspiration and how preserving positive feedback can act as a catalyst during difficult times. Here, Paul offers various means, including thoughtful affirmations, feedback collection, and retaining your own inspiring moments.

Discover how to equip yourself with a pocket full of inspiration and navigate life's challenging moods and moments. Let us know what inspires you and what you employ to uplift yourself. Sharing this podcast will help others discover these conversations, and by leaving a review, you contribute both to our joy and visibility. Dive deep into other stimulating topics on this podcast, and explore the options of a coaching journey with Paul. As always, remember to appreciate yourself and your journey in life. Tune in and enjoy the exploration!

Links to focus coaching are below. 

Life Passion & Business Podcast is about finding answers to life’s big questions through weekly interviews with guest speakers. The Shortcast is my ongoing commitment to staying inquisitive and passionate about life with whatever is alive for me each week. Follow the links below to discover what else is on offer.

The Five Questions eBook: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/the-five-questions

Support The Podcast:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion

In this remarkable episode of Life, Passion and Business, join host Paul Harvey and his guest, the creator and host of Storage Hunters: Sean Kelly.

Sean's life has been marked by a boldness to dream big. This episode explores his drive to success, constant work ethic, and inherent ability to overcome the fear of rejection. You'll hear about his career, his meteoric rise in the entertainment business, and his mission to inspire and aid others in pursuing their dreams.

Whether you're an aspirant entertainer, a budding entrepreneur, or just someone looking for a little inspiration to chase your own dreams, this episode will offer pivotal life lessons, career advice, and motivational insights. Hear Sean's belief in the power of self-persuasion and how he has leveraged this tool to project positivity and confidence to the world.

Delving into Sean's witty ability as a charismatic auctioneer, he has raised hundreds of millions of dollars for non-profits. Tune in to hear all about Sean’s unique 15-step formula to achieving dreams and see how it redefined rising star Jimmy O. Yang's career.

Learn more about Sean Kelly, from being a mentor and fundraiser to becoming a well-loved television host. This episode encourages listeners to overcome fears, harness self-confidence, and recognise the unstoppable power of hard work and passion in realising aspirational dreams.

Further details about this podcast along with my Guest’s website and social links are all available at:

https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/sean-kelly-do-the-big-dream

Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.

There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life.

For full details of Events, Resources and Services visit:

Support For Podcasters:

Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests.

Another way you can support the Life Passion & Business podcast is with small donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion

Welcome to the latest bite-sized episode of Life, Passion, and Business with your host, midlife coach Paul Harvey. In today's reflection, we delve deep into one of the most pivotal aspects of life - Commitments. We seek to understand how we condition ourselves to meet or break commitments and explore potential routes toward greater personal accountability.

In connection to coaching, we gauge the degree of commitment to desired actions on a numerical scale, which ultimately is a reflection of the energy we're willing to put in to accomplish the goal. The struggle comes when we fail to meet these commitments. The idea is not to harshly chide ourselves, but to seek a rational path through to get things done.

While discussing commitment, we touch on the importance of managing promises made to children, who are yet to understand the intricacies of promise-breaking. The key lies in being conscious of the promises we make and ensuring not to create an environment of broken trust, particularly with children.

The conversation evolves to discuss types of people who meet their commitments at all costs, and others who struggle to do so. Both extremes can lead to instances of ridicule, and somewhere amidst this, we aim to tread the middle path where it's acceptable to relish successes but also come to terms with difficulties encountered.

When we don't meet our commitments, it's essential we maintain honesty with ourselves and inform those affected in good time - it serves the dual purpose of respecting their requirements and affirming our integrity. Particularly when we break internal commitments, it impacts our trust in ourselves, causing us to question our capabilities.

The solution lies in setting micro-commitments, enabling us to gradually build faith in our abilities without overwhelming ourselves. Repeated successful completion of these commitments reinstates our internal trust, proving we're capable of meeting and being accountable to self-set goals.

This enlightening discussion attempts to shed light on commitment, accountability, self-trust in the context of personal evolution, and the journey toward self-improvement. If these reflections resonate or if you've found this episode insightful, kindly share it with a friend, as that's how we grow our versatile and inspiring community.

Links to focus coaching are below. 

Life Passion & Business Podcast is about finding answers to life’s big questions through weekly interviews with guest speakers. The Shortcast is my ongoing commitment to staying inquisitive and passionate about life with whatever is alive for me each week. Follow the links below to discover what else is on offer.

The Five Questions eBook: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/the-five-questions

Support The Podcast:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion

I have been so looking forward to sharing this conversation with you, as my guest on the show today is a professional Frisbee player. It just makes me chuckle.

Could you live a nomadic life on the road, travelling from city to city and living in hotels? That is the life that my guest, Scott Stokely, has chosen. As you heard in the intro, he made that decision when he was 19. Now in his 50s, he jokes with me that he is probably the most well-off homeless person I will ever meet. 

Scott Stokely is a professional disc golf player. When he started in the sport 30 years ago, it was in its infancy. He left home and set out to become a professional player with no plan B. The conversation is so unique because he has always jumped into things.  

Further details about this podcast along with my Guest’s website and social links are all available at:

https://www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/scott-stokely-wealthy-homeless

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There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stor;es, howe,the real work begiwith by taking action in your own life.

For full details of Events, Resources and Services visit:

Support For Podcasters:

Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests.

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Join midlife coach Paul Harvey in a unique and engaging episode as he navigates the art of making decisions and choices. Experience an enlightening and thought-provoking dialogue that explores our daily struggles in decision-making, from the seemingly simple, like suffering from menu anxiety at a restaurant, to the more complex decisions that shape our lives.

Dive deep into the concept of choice overload and decision fatigue and how this impacts our ability to make meaningful decisions. In an age of infinite choices, Paul takes a reflective journey, exploring the importance of committing to decisions, understanding the consequences, and navigating the anxieties associated with this process. The podcast addresses the various factors that influence our decision-making abilities, including past experiences, a desire to please, and fear.

Beyond highlighting the complications, the conversation also uncovers various tips and tools for better decision-making. Discover how high achievers manage their decisions and how a simple act of consistency, like wearing the same clothes, can ease decision fatigue. Learn how to achieve balance in the ten fundamental areas of life and unravel the critical role that faith, not necessarily religious, plays in bolstering our confidence in making the right choices.

Finally, we understand the power of reframing difficult decisions from a place of joy, the benefits of relying on logical reasoning, and the strength inherent in trusting our hearts. Whether you're struggling with daily choices or life-changing decisions, this episode highlights how the aid of a coach or mentor could tip the scales in favour of better decision-making.

If you are interested in deepening conversations, exploring choices, and steering your life on a more confident path, then this episode is a must-hear. Experience the voyage of self-discovery and learn to own your choices, shaping your life in the process. Tune in to 'Overcoming Decision Fatigue: Shaping Life Through Choices', and start making decisions you can trust today!

Links to focus coaching are below. 

Life Passion & Business Podcast is about finding answers to life’s big questions through weekly interviews with guest speakers. The Shortcast is my ongoing commitment to staying inquisitive and passionate about life with whatever is alive for me each week. Follow the links below to discover what else is on offer.

The Five Questions eBook: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/the-five-questions

Support The Podcast:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion

I have been mired today, trying to compress a fantastic two-hour conversation with a US Presidential Candidate. I kid you not. He is very funny and may even get a few votes come November. 

My guest with me today is Adam Duran. He was the youngest sibling in his family and always felt like an underachiever. That failure pattern was repeated at and on into high school, where trouble became his middle name. He left without graduation, and his life was on the road to nowhere.

As always, with these stories, the universe offers a hand. During his high school years, Adam’s father rediscovered his faith and encouraged the family to attend church.

So at 18 and out of school without graduation and life looking so bleak, somehow church called him. That right, this tearaway lad was called to theological college, and he had a plan, and it was ministry.

It is fair to say that plan that did run straight, but it was an adventure. Adam built a life that his 15-year-old self never thought was possible. While at college, he met a girl, and they had a child. He got a job in law enforcement as she became a drug addict. Yes, it has all of the twists and turns of a good TV drama.

Our conversation is lively and passionate about how his faith was tested and how he came through the tough times. It is also about living with meaning and purpose and getting what you want. For Adam, it was always about being on purpose and focused. With hindsight, he can understand why his original plan for ministry became a 30-year career in law enforcement career. Because it was where he could be the most effective minister. It was about supporting those whose lives had begun like his but did not have the breaks that he had.

Adam is now retired from law enforcement, and he has moved into his second career as an Author, writer and speaker. He has taken his skills from ministry, law enforcement and fitness and written a book called “Live Life On Purpose.”

Further details about this podcast along with my Guest’s website and social links are all available at:

https://www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/adam-duran-on-purpose

Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living.

There is a lot to gain from listening to other people’s stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life.

For full details of Events, Resources and Services visit:

Support For Podcasters:

Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests.

Another way you can support the Life Passion & Business podcast is with small donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion

Reaction or response: I opened the car door, and the harsh words were out of my mouth before I knew it.  His response was just as intense as mine. Did I get out of the car?  

On this show, we are talking about reaction or response. The course of life is a flow with ups and downs, situations, problems, and solutions. Now, we can live, breathe and move with the flow or fight against it.  

So, how do you react to life’s ups and downs? Do you give a measured response, or do you react, and how deep is that reaction measured, or do you go full nuclear?

The situation above was an overreaction of mine in a petrol station to a driver who had pushed into the queue for fuel. It was not my finest hour, that’s for sure. Had it not been for my wife’s calming words and touch, I may have got out of the car, and life may have taken a different turn.

That is the point: reaction might win the battle but rarely changes minds.

Links to focus coaching are below. 

Life Passion & Business Podcast is about finding answers to life’s big questions through weekly interviews with guest speakers. The Shortcast is my ongoing commitment to staying inquisitive and passionate about life with whatever is alive for me each week. Follow the links below to discover what else is on offer.

The Five Questions eBook: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/the-five-questions

Support The Podcast:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion