From dwarf goat farmer to business success coach… Donnie Boivin (pronounce Bo-veen) has what it takes to get s**t done.

Donnie is all about Business Freedom. He lives it and he teaches it. Here are some of the key lessons from our conversation today:

Connect and get some free downloadable information at https://donnieboivin.com/

Speaking from a place of authenticity - The Power To Speak Naked A puck to the throat doesn’t stop this speaker, author, and coach from showing up and offering some gems! Tyler’s book, The Power to Speak Naked delves into what it takes to be vulnerably authentic - and therefore quite powerful - in your story telling on stage, at networking events, or in any social gathering.

Key points from this episode:

Give the podcast five stars, then reach out to Tyler at www.SeanTylerFoley.com or www.EndlessStages.com and you’ll get a free download of Tyler’s book, The Power to Speak Naked and you’ll be invited to Tyler’s online group, Endless Stages.

Psychologically crushed by an abusive, gas-lighting narcissist, Amanda Kate found herself with perplexing, chronic physical symptoms. She was living her life teetering between survival and shut-down.

And yet, here she is. Thriving, energetic, dynamic. She took back her control and began to explore the realm of Kinesiology, a blend of psycho-spiritual-physical-energetic practices.

NOTE: THIS PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED AS MEDICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVICE. IT’S A DIALOGUE BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE WHO ARE INVITING OTHERS TO LISTEN IN. IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUE, PLEASE SEEK APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL CARE.

Amanda came to claim her role as a Divine Messy Human. And that’s the name of her book which can be found at www.DivineMessyHuman.com

Listen in and learn about integrating energy and movement and emotion and story!

Besides Amanda’s book, we both appreciate one called The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.

Ask your body questions such as: “What messages do you have for me?”

And ask yourself, “What’s the next thing?”

Enjoy!

Reach out to Amanda at www.AmandaKate.com.au

Why would you want to join or host a 2-hour cocktail party?

Because as adults, it’s harder to make friends. And the key to getting even just a few more friends is to build your acquaintances. Friendships come out of acquaintances.

Networking events are traditionally transactional (and not conducive to building relationships). Invite those you meet to a 2-hour (time restricted and structured) cocktail party. Hosting is a gift!

Share some bios of the people who’ll be attending to build interest.

Add structure.

N - Name tags put everyone on the same level and interrupt cliques.

I - Ice-breaker: what’s your name, what kind of work you do, and what’s your go-to breakfast.

C - Cocktails only - light snacks are okay. The intent is to keep it all light; no it’s not a dinner party.

K - Kick ‘em out. There’s an end time. Wind it up after two hours.

Do a quick intro ice-breaker for the early arrivals. Do an ice-breaker when the party has started. Allow for mix and mingle.

Do another structured engaging ice-breaker part way into the evening to shake things up a bit. Having structure allows for those less confident to feel safe in engaging with others. It provides for the intention of mixing and gives the excuse to meet each other.

Links: 

How to Host a Party Website

The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Book info

The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Amazon

Nick Gray's personal website

Happy Hour Best Practices: How to Plan, Host, and Throw a Great Party

The Easy Way to Host or Plan a Networking Event

Launch Party Ideas: 4 Tips for Success

How to Host a Dinner Party

How to Plan a Picnic

How to Host a Housewarming Party

This show was recorded during some storms and the internet was unstable. The freezes were beyond my control and the interview was too important to scrap. Jump in, you’ll see why!

Every so often you meet someone who you just can’t wait to talk to again. Vinnie Postesive is one of those exceptionally special people. He’s a man who simply brings out the best in others. He’s an Emmy-Award winning media advisor, a podcast host, an author, former MTV executive producer, and more than that, he’s a really great human.

We covered A LOT on our show today. Here are some key points:

Vinnie Potestivo’s superpowers include making you more shareable.

Follow him on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivo/ and explore VPE.TV/hub

Wendy Nash reminds us to observe. Personally, I enjoyed having Wendy on the show since her message is so similar to mine and yet her approach is quite different. And that, my friends, is what makes the world go ‘round. From meditation and mindfulness to parking the ego and distractions, you’ll find good nuggets to ponder in our conversation. Listen in as Wendy addresses the concepts of meditation, ego, and compassion. Ride along as she explains the difference between compassion and “idiot compassion.” Enjoy Wendy’s take on kindness (and I chime in about the difference between “nice” and “kind.”) And be sure to reach out to Wendy at www.KindlyCutTheCrap.com Thank you for listening to One Sharp Sword! Be sure to also check out Wednesdays With Wayne for quick, fun, and inspirational mid-week reading. www.WaynePernell.com/blog

What can a top-talent Purdue graduate, mechanical engineer teach us about living fully? A lot. Meet Zach White whose story of how his climb for career success led to an implosion in the rest of his life. 

The lessons are clear for each of us - 

Along the way you’ll learn how humanity wins.

Success doesn’t come when you try to get smarter and work harder. Yes, learn. No, don’t work harder. Work to become better. 

Beware of the danger of isolation. Everyone has something going on. What’s happening in your life isn’t something to shut yourself off from the world about. Shame is something you are perpetuating in yourself. Other people care. Reach out. 

Burnout doesn’t happen in a moment. It happens over time as you burn more fuel than you’re receiving. You have to replenish your stores; fill up your tank so that you can give again. 

Find Zach at www.TheHappyEngineerPodcast.com where you can learn more about him and his work on The Oasis of Courage.

Thank you for listening to One Sharp Sword!  Be sure to also check out Wednesdays With Wayne for quick, fun, and inspirational mid-week reading.  www.WaynePernell.com/blog 

Swire Ho runs a promotional products company called Garuda, named for the guardians of The Buddha. What’s so special about a “swag” guy? Well, HE is. And so is the way that he thinks about doing business. In this podcast, you’ll learn how this sound-engineer turned CD duplicator turned promotional products producer engages in business. Hint - it’s intentional and it’s focused on creating unique experiences Business advice that stands out from this podcast: Start with: What are you hoping to achieve? And I believe that we should start each day that way, not just when we’re thinking about creating a promotional product. Next: Plan your marketing calendar. Know what events you’re holding and buy in the off season. Don’t be afraid of crazy ideas! Swire’s favorite kind of customer comes to him with: “I have this crazy idea, can you help me?” If you’re thinking promotional products, consider: what item will your audience not buy themselves but will use every day? There’s so much more here, from pareto’s law to getting referrals. You have to listen in. Find Swire on LinkedIn at Swire Ho And visit www.GarudaPromo.com for gifts for every stage of the customer’s journey Thank you for listening to One Sharp Sword! Be sure to also check out Wednesdays With Wayne for quick, fun, and inspirational mid-week reading. www.WaynePernell.com/blog

Exceptionally honored to have my personal mentor and coach, David Neagle, join me on my podcast. I’ve always said that great coaches have great coaches for the sake of gaining greater perspective and because of my trust and willingness, David’s guidance has quite literally changed my life. He’s a speaker and highly sought advisor for entrepreneurs, focusing on mindset and business processes, why I found such synergy in working with him. HIs story is nothing short of amazing. I introduced him as a “dead man” and high school drop out (an introduction that probably surprised him). David quit high school at 17 y/o in 1984. A high-school drop out, he worked at McDonald’s, UPS, and a warehouse. He joined the Army and after 1 year came home and got married. With no education or skills, he was invited by a family member to begin selling life insurance. After the bottom dropped out of the market, the bottom dropped out of his business and he found himself floundering a bit. It was during a family vacation that his life changed when he got sucked into a dam, a place where several people had died in previous years. Miraculously, he survived. But… he had a chip on his shoulder and it wasn’t for another couple of years that he hit bottom. Listen in to learn how he bounced back and became the multi-millionaire advisor to entrepreneurs and business leaders. Remember these two things as you listen in: First, act like you love what you do, show up, and do your best. And remember, no one changes without a reason to change. Visit www.LifeIsNowInc.com for more. Thank you for listening to One Sharp Sword! Be sure to also check out Wednesdays With Wayne for quick, fun, and inspirational mid-week reading. www.WaynePernell.com/blog

In this episode, Angel Pretot, The Premier French Learning Coach, shares his insights on what it takes to learn. Having grown up in Dijon, France, he moved multiple times and now lives in Vienna, Australia. Angel holds a Masters in French As A Foreign Language. Angel speaks four languages and teaches French to those committed to learning. Learning starts with a belief that you can learn. It’s amazing, because I came face-to-face with a self-limiting belief I didn’t know I had - and I share that here, too. Belief - Can you believe that it’s possible (and fully commit to it)? THIS IS A HUGE CONCEPT!!! Then, create the environmental path. S - Selection - Choose your goals and your why - - what is your foundation and what is your motivation for choosing this as a goal? A - Activation - Recognize that you’ll be on the lookout for what you are becoming aware of. This ignites your Reticular Activation System and enhances your awareness (of how French is all around you) I - Immersion - Put the language around you. Watch YouTube videos and shows in French. S - Safe Practice - Don’t just practice in your head, find a person or community with whom to practice without fear of ridicule Do it in the cracks of your schedule Find more at www.FrenchFluency.net/starterkit Or to set a call with Angel Pretot, visit www.FrenchFluency.net/call Thank you for listening to One Sharp Sword! Be sure to also check out Wednesdays With Wayne for quick, fun, and inspirational mid-week reading. www.WaynePernell.com/blog