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Real World Business Coach Danny Creed is an internationally recognized Master Business Coach, speaker and author. His latest inspirational and motivational book, A Life Best Lived: A Story of Life, Death and Second Chances is now available on Amazon. Danny is a leading authority on business and personal development, a highly regarded Keynote speaker; workshop and seminar leader and an elite Brian Tracy International Certified Sales Trainer.

Quick Facts:

• 14 successful start-up businesses,
• Over 400 turn-arounds and his powerful connection with world class partners and resources such as Brian Tracy.  
• Over 8,000 hours of logged coaching time with over 12,000 recommendations
• 6x winner of the Brian Tracy Award of Sales Excellence/ FocalPoint Coaching International Business Coach of the Year.

In this episode we discuss:

• What is a master business coach and how do you become one?
• When is it a good time to change from a coach? What are somethings to look for during this change?
• His book called A Life Best Lived: A Story of Life, Death, and Second Chances.
• 11 step Commitment Blueprint for any reader to plan their own, LIFE BEST LIVED.

 

For more information on Danny Creed visit http://www.businesscoachdan.com or buy the book on Amazon. 

 

Linda Popky is a strategic marketing expert and author of Marketing Above the Noise: Achieve Strategic Advantage with Marketing that Matters and Marketing Your Career, a guidebook to personal branding. Linda has operated Leverage 2 Market Associates for over 13 years working with Fortune 500 companies. In addition, Linda has been named one of the top women of influence in Silicon Valley and inducted into the Million Dollar Consultant Hall of Fame.

In this episode we discuss:

• What does today's marketing landscape look like for companies?
• Is every social media platform noisy?
• Can companies strike a balance between traditional and digital marketing?
• Personal branding tips for professionals.

For more information on Linda Popky visit Leverage 2 Market and follow her on Twitter @LindaPopky. Grab her book Marketing Above The Noise.

What Is Your Mental State During The Holidays

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I didn't consider this episode until Thanksgiving Eve and I'm recording it on Black Friday. Mental health should be addressed freely at anytime, but it becomes exceptionally hard during the holidays. Society becomes stuck between slowing down to spend time with family and friends and getting caught up in the holiday shopping hype. Maybe you don't live in the same city as your family and it is hard to travel b/c of lack of money or receiving multiple days off from work. Or maybe you've been in a relationship for 3,4,5 years and this is the 1st holiday without that special person. Look I get it. I've been there myself one way or the other.   For the AA community speaking on mental health has been taboo as we default to church or religion. Mental health is not subject to a one size fits all cure by Jesus. For many of us we feel pressured to meet the standards of our respective religion, but that's another episode. I've had the chance to address mental health in episode Better Health, Better Mind with Dr. Dion Metzger and my Perspective of Black Lives Matter with therapist Brandon Jones.    This is the thing we all have our collective and individual pressures that drive us crazy. A few months ago a male colleague confided in me about all of the police shootings and he would cry randomly. I commend him for telling me this. I don't know how many women or even his homeboys he was able to share this with. I know many of our men are taught not to show or discuss emotion. When the fact of the matter is it takes a mentally, emotionally strong person to express their authentic themselves with any loved one in a safe environment.    Many of my sisters are looking for love. It's not even in the wrong places. I get disappointed that too many women are single. The dating stories I hear from my friends are hilarious, ridiculous, and quite sad. I don't have any personal stories to share since I stopped dating 8 years ago. But my last two clusterfuck relationships ended and they were significant enough for me to see a therapist. I took the responsibility of being the common denominator. Why am I attracting these types of people, situations in my life. I knew advice from girlfriends were not always the best advice. Granted I was young, I'm in my 30s now and I have learned a lot about myself, people, values, and relationships. I'm not saying every woman needs to see a relationship expert or a therapist.    Entrepreneurship OMG where do I begin. It is a tough starting a business whether full time or as on the side. In most cases time can be an enemy or a friend. You have all these things to do, with plans to do them right, and hopefully it is received well. Received well meaning you are reaching your goals whether financial and/or influence. Now is the time for parties and family gatherings so people will ask, how's your little podcast going? How's that project (you know that special you ran in March) going? How will you deal with that question if things haven't been going as planned. Another worse case scenario, is if you asked for seed money and haven't provided updates. Or how do I make payroll when I didn't have a successful launch or I'm in a slow period? A lot of these issues are popping up more and more among the business community. I'm not talking about burnout. I'm talking about the pressure, the responsibility of success that goes unaddressed.   What I am saying is if you recognize an unhealthy pattern in your life, a friend or significant other, that is affecting you or them ongoing basis.  therapy has crossed your mind it is okay to explore that option. It is okay to seek help. Well Michelle, it is an extra expense. Yes, it is. But we can't afford to loose you. I've seen therapist off/on throughout my life. I started by using my school counselors especially on the university level. That is billed in your tuition.  If you have a job research to see if their is an Employer Assistance Program (EAP). You can call the 800 or visit the website, search through therapist or relevant programs. I was able to receive the first five sessions for free. That allowed me to become comfortable for a commitment and I saw her for 2 years. I have never been diagnosed. Seeing a therapist doesn't lead to an immediate diagnosis, but it may lead to some comfort and progress.   I want to encourage you to check on people, invite people, visit and call folks during this holiday time. Don't put too much pressure on yourself as we head into 2017. You are loved. I believe in you. A personal connection leads to an influential network. Thanks for networking with Michelle.

Remember in elementary we drew a large "T" labeling it pros and cons to make a decision. Do you still do that?

With skills, mastery, and networks we have matured and we may need a bit more elaborate process to make a decision. I believe when you are good at what you do, you will always be afforded with opportunities. Is ever opportunity a good opportunity? How do you measure your opportunities?

I continue to struggle with this as it doesn't get easier as you level up. Ever since I read Essentialism by Greg McKeown it has changed my perspective on my decision making process.

Here are the 8 questions I ask myself:

1. What are my core values? What are the organization's core values?
2. How many people can I impact?
3. What is the essential intent?
4. Is the duration manageable?
5. Will this activity or effort make the highest possible contribution toward my goal?
6. What do I feel deeply inspired by?
7. What am I particularly talented at?
8. What meets a significant need in the world?

Opportunity: What opportunity is being offered to you?

Minimum: What are your minimum criteria for this option to be considered?

Extreme: What are the ideal criteria for this option to be approved?

I know this is a lot of information to take on, but I hope these questions will help guide you in your mental process. Over time it will be a lot easier. If it's not a HELL YEAH, it's a NO!!

 

Lately I have come across a lot of dialogue on why your friends don't support your business. People say your friends are not your target audience, you are not a good sales man, etc. Well I want to chime in a bit and provide you with 3 ways you can support your friends business without any money!!

1. Social media sharing
2. Referrals and introductions
3. Reviews and testimonials

For more information visit http://michellengome.com and follow me on www.instagram.com/michellengome.

Think back to when you were 10 or 15 years old. What did you want to be when you grew up? Are you doing it? 

If you are living out your dream, what were some of those moments that lead you to this point?

Over the past few weeks the title Tapping Into Your Past to Find Your Purpose has been laying heavily on my heart. It has been introspective view on small moments that have led me to this point. I can't believe I am speaking professionally, writing books, teaching, and a few other things. 

My purpose is to provoke thought and challenge action. I focus heavily on relationships and now entrepreneurship.

What is your purpose? How will you share your valuable gifts to the world?

I believe in you.

For more information visit http://michellengome.com 

Hey Good People,

I wanted to take a moment to do a personal solo show. That's right no strategies and tactics. Just a friendly conversation or more like you listening, lol. You get what I'm trying to say. I share with you my August struggles, September highlights, and what's next. I do hope you are able to get one good thing out of this chat.

How can I help you? Send me a note at [email protected] or www.instagram.com/michellengome

31 Daily Nuggets to Connect With Confidence - coming soon

I Believe In You

Personal Connection, Influential Network

Michelle Ngome

 

Jamillah Rahmaad (JR) is a PR consultant and founder of JR|PR. She has worked with The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Urban Movie Channel, STARZ Movie Network as well as entrepreneurs. 

Her new book Build Authority Boost Credibility: Actions Plans to Befriend Your Brand informs you how to gain influence, develop a personal brand, and gain media attention. In this episode we discuss:

• The difference between marketing, advertising, public relations, and social media.
• The importance of gaining influence and community.
• Tips for entrepreneurs to avoid PR mistakes.

Listeners can purchase Build Authority, Boost Credibility: Action Plans to Befriend Your Brand  15% discount with promo code: NWM

Listen to JR podcast E is For Effit! every Friday.

 

RJ Hodges is a professional speaker, certified personal mastery life coach, and the creator of a coaching system known as L.I.F.E (Living in Full Existence) Education. RJ Hodges is a bestselling co-author of the bookMission Unstoppable partnering with world-renowned leaders George Fraser and Les Brown. He is also the author of You Can’t Practice At The Game, The Art of Mastering You Volume One and an audio book series called Winner Status. RJ specializes in both personal and professional development with a focus on helping people master themselves in order to transition into their idea of success and fulfillment.

In this episode we discuss the following:

• How to obtain personal life mastery?
• What is the #1 thing entrepreneurs neglect?
• How to go from busy to productive?

Don't forget to take advantage of the free 20 minute coaching session. Make sure you listen to the complete instructions to get your time with RJ Hodges.

Be sure to check out RJ Hodges at http://rjhodgesspeaks.com.

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Mel Jones is a Powerful Thinking Coach & Motivational Philosopher. He speaks to flip the switch in the average persons mind to give them the edge you need to WIN! In this episode we discuss

• Are we brainwashed?
• How to master your thoughts in 90 days based on his book 90: Build The Ultimate Empire
• What does motivational philosopher mean?
• The importance of mentors.
• How does he define success?

Be sure to check out Mel Jones at http://motivationalphilosopher.com.

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