Live Your Possible

In this competitive world, it can be so easy to drown ourselves in what others are doing. As a result, we lose who we really are trying to fit into their kind of success. This episode’s guest, Lisa Nichols, encourages you to be different! We don’t have to copy others because we have our strengths. Most importantly, we all have something extra to give. Lisa is the CEO and co-founder of Technology Partners and the host of the Something Extra podcast. Inspired by her daughter, Ally, who has Down syndrome, Lisa’s leadership podcast is where she interviews leaders from all walks of life to learn what it takes to be a leader in today’s marketplace. In this conversation, she sits down with Darrin Tulley to inspire us to tap into our many “something extras.” Lisa shares leadership lessons from her daughter that are helping her structure a culture of trust that allows everyone to thrive. She also gives her perspective on engaging more women in the underrepresented technology space. Tune in and gain powerful insights on seeing beyond barriers, tapping into who we really are and the light and possibilities within ourselves and others. We all have something extra to give. Let Lisa’s wisdom guide you to find it and flourish in all areas of your lives.

We tend to lose the harness when anxiety and depression take over our minds. The solution to overcoming depression and anxiety and stopping living in fear is in our heads. Debbie Hampton, the Author of Beat Depression and Anxiety by Changing Your Brain, shares her science-based research to retrain our brains to beat depression and enhance happiness. It is possible to change our brain because it's not fixed and can grow until we die. The possibility of its change lies in our conscious effort to create a new habit and norm, leading to a healthier life. You can quickly learn the steps in her book, which she gives us a sneak peek at in this conversation. So stop holding back, take the harness, and tune in to slay the dragons inhabiting our brains.  

What does it mean to have a purposeful career? It's not living two-sevenths of the week and drudging the rest of it. It's gaining a clear understanding of the impact one can make and the contribution they bring to the larger whole. But how can we instill this sense of purpose in people? Purposeful leadership plays a crucial role—something that Zach Mercurio has dedicated his career to studying. Zach emphasizes the importance and impact of making people feel valued and matter. Additionally, Zach discusses his book, "The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organization with the Power of Authentic Purpose." Don't miss out on this enriching conversation covering why mattering is the secret to people making positive contributions throughout their day and so much more! 

Even in darkness, we can still create more good. In this episode, Donna Skillman, a lover of life and seeker of experiences, shares her journey and how she managed to stay lit with joyful hope and possibilities despite the dark moments of life. She admits she didn’t believe in self-help, but meeting Darrin Tulley pivoted her belief, and taking small steps allowed her to move forward in her journey. Donna also shares her passion for serving others and why helping kids with cancer resonated with her. She encourages everyone to do good for others because good deeds make things better in the world. If you want to find more joy in the world, feel worthy of opportunities, and believe things are possible, tune in to this inspiring episode. Let’s light up your torch with hope and together, let’s face the dark moments of life.

Overcoming shame is something every individual wants to achieve, but it is always easier said than done. It is pretty easy to get consumed by limiting beliefs or let other people's thoughts get the better of you. Darrin Tulley is once again joined by Yvonne Alston of Indelible Consulting. This time, she talks about getting rid of shame that does nothing but eat you up from the inside. She discusses how living like Nancy Drew helps her navigate through life despite its many challenges and obstacles. Yvonne also explains the role of forgiveness and therapy in overcoming shame. 

A team’s success hinges on its collective drive to work toward that common purpose. A good leader understands that underneath this goal, there are individuals you need to rally behind. In this exciting episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Tom Telesco of the Los Angeles Chargers. With an impressive background in the NFL, Tom shares his journey into football and provides an inside look into the life of a General Manager. He dives deep into team dynamics and culture, sharing valuable insights and leadership ideas that can be applied to any business. Tom's candid discussion also includes his perspective on social justice. Which message would be on his football helmet if he were playing today? How can we collectively make a difference? Tune in and enjoy this conversation to not only get a behind-the-scenes look at the world of the NFL but also to learn how to create a mission-driven organization, foster a vibrant culture, and embrace the power of positive change.

Study shows that happy employees are more productive than those who are not. In this episode, Alexander Kjerulf, founder and Chief Happiness Officer of Woohoo, explains why leaders should create more happiness at work and how to do that. Alexander trains himself to be positive and happier at what he does, and taking this approach awakens him to a new journey. Companies should define happiness in their workplace, and Alexander shares how they define happiness in Woohoo Inc. Furthermore, he wants leaders to start finding happiness within themselves to affect their teams. Tune in to this episode and find value in spreading happiness in your workplace today!

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Many people succeeded in climbing the mountain, only to realize they summit the wrong peak. You can only find success in achieving something with fulfillment in your life, but how will we know we are climbing the right mountain? In this episode, Tony Martignetti, the Chief Inspiration Officer of Inspired Purpose Coaching, navigates through change and the journey to an inspired life. He also shares lighting yourself helps illuminate the path for others because to spark change needs to start in you. The change will never occur if you get stuck in patterns, so Tony emphasizes why we should expand our vision and narrow our focus to unstuck ourselves. Are you ready to begin your journey? Tune in to this episode now!

An organization requires its workforce to work together to grow. How can we achieve that? How can we empower the workforce? In this episode, Alecia Smith, the Global Director of DE&I at Otis Elevator, emphasizes the impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion in creating a place where everyone has a voice. She believes the global strategy to identify what organizations need and support the diverse workforce. Everyone must be intentional in this mission to create a safe space in the workplace. Tune in to this episode to find more value in empowering the workforce with Alecia Smith.

Many leaders rob their people of their humanity, dignity, and motivation. Businesses and societies are at risk unless we shift the paradigm to understand how to unlock human capabilities and capacities. Our guest today is a pioneer in this positive movement for leaders and organizations to help prevent leaders from causing suffering and how to unleash scalable human potential in the workplace. Jane E. Dutton, a co-founder of the Center for Positive Organizations, shares tips to design a service for human flourishing at work through job crafting, building highly connected organizations, showing compassion and empathy, and creating positive meaning where people matter. Dive into this episode with Jane Dutton to uncover all the wisdom and resources that she provides us to set humanity back on the right track.