Peace and Possibilities

My guest this week quit acting to travel to 60 countries. And since then Lisa Haisha has had many conversations with master teachers from all over the world.

From actor, to writer, to developing a screen play in 21 days, she's definitely someone who likes to think outside the box. And go for what she wants. A leadership quality, if there ever was one.

When thinking about an approach to finding your purpose, satisfying a boss, or even while navigating personal relationships, Lisa recommends:

○ Think about this: what do THEY want or need? ○ Change your mindset - give them a gift ○ You can reinvent and change your story

Finally, a great questions to ask yourself: What does it take to be the person I imagine??

And remember, you are ready. You can figure it out. She figured it out, and so did I. We're always figuring it out.

What other choice do we have?

Let your life create your stories.

More about Lisa:

www.SoulBlazing.com

And check out my bestselling book:

Peace, Possibilities, and Perspective: 8 Secrets to Serenity and Satisfaction in Your Life and Career

https://2possibilityandbeyond.com/my-book

Beginning with a request from President Biden, then a request from the Prime Minister of Japan, my guest this week was always inventing things.

There are so many good nuggets in this episode. For starters, Morty Bachar wants us to be proud of our scars.

And he asks us: why not modify things and make them better?

Art (and life) is an evolution, always; there's room for both versions of whatever you're working on.

But Morty also likes a blank page, along with new beginnings (me too). They keep life interesting.

When considering what's holding you back (and you usually know what that is), why not try to remove the shackles and see what's possible?

He gained a lot of early wisdom because as a boy, he was on his own a lot and ultimately left to discover all kinds of things. From living in Africa, then the US, on to college and corporate America as an engineer, and now an artist, he's quite the jack of all trades.

Listen in to learn how he was almost involved in developing facial recognition technology after 9/11, but because he heard a hum, he didn't proceed. He'd heard it before. And he knew - this is a sound to follow, so he did. On to a new road.

When you hear something similar, listen closely and discover, where does that hum want to take you?

Finally, he urges us to listen. What you think before you started (a project, a job) just might be different - and there's very possibly, a story there.

More about Morty: https://lakesidepottery.com/HTML%20Text/MortyBacharBio.htm

And check out my bestselling book:

Peace, Possibilities, and Perspective: 8 Secrets to Serenity and Satisfaction in Your Life and Career

https://2possibilityandbeyond.com/my-book

From the age of 6, she was writing about her day. And my guess is, she was probably making people laugh back then. My guest this week is Beth Thomas Cohen.

She went from fashion editor to PR to marketing to running her own company, and then writing a book! She's smart and funny, and not afraid to laugh at herself. (An endearing quality if there ever was one.)

Having lived a very full life, her perspective is quite broad. And after experiencing a lot inside many different roles, she and I agree, that usually what you're passionate about, you're good at. But of course, there's no easy road. (PS. There never is.)

As your journey twists and turns, and as you think about your next goal, ask yourself this question: what's the next level of yourself? What's next for a better version of yourself? I love this because you're not competing with anyone else.

And as you explore, it's important to know that when you're not settled, there's something more waiting. It's your job to find out what it is.

Oh, and my favorite tips from Beth:

• Don't ever require validation
• Don't be a shi**y person!

More about Beth:

Instagram @ beththomascohen

Here is a link to grab the book

And check out my bestselling book:

Peace, Possibilities, and Perspective: 8 Secrets to Serenity and Satisfaction in Your Life and Career

https://2possibilityandbeyond.com/my-book

My guest this week on The Peace and Possibilities Podcast is Mindy Stone.

She's gone from Psychology to Teaching to Learning and Development.

And considers herself a Positive Realist, always trying to make good of it, whatever "it" she experiences.

She tells us:

• Don't ignore the bad stuff- face it head on
• Don't take yourself so seriously
• Be okay with flaws and mistakes - everyone has them and makes them

And she'd rather be naïve and positive then negative and …you'll have to listen.

Finally, she asks:

In your life, do you want to be a jackhammer or a hummingbird?

Hint, it's not the jackhammer. That's much harder and not as much fun, nor as gratifying.

More about Mindy:

Mandala Coloring Book: 45 original hand-drawn illustrations by Mindy Stone-Szabo

https://www.amazon.com/Mandala-Coloring-Book-illustrations-Stone-Szabo/dp/B0977G77CP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=KKKLRBN7TYF1&keywords=mandala+mindy&qid=1656555359&s=books&sprefix=mandala+mindy%2Cstripbooks%2C550&sr=1-1

CLO Speaker Profile https://www.2022breakfastclub.com/event_speakers/mindy-stone-szabo/

And check out my bestselling book:

Peace, Possibilities, and Perspective: 8 Secrets to Serenity and Satisfaction in Your Life and Career

https://2possibilityandbeyond.com/my-book

My guest this week, film maker David Marsh, is healing from the inside out. From what? You'll need to listen to this episode to find out.

As he continues to heal, he's tried many things and realized through life experiences, the universe is even bigger than he originally perceived.

He's a story teller, made with love. Along the way, he believes that so many things weave together to make up our perspective.

And as we go along, we should get comfortable trusting.

Because there really is no certainty. Ever.

So, when you're wondering what's next, try to let it unfold. This has been one of my big lessons this year.

Letting it unfold, like everything on the planet, is easier said than done. (When people say "easier said than done", remind them that, of course it's easier said than done.) What isn't?

But if we are to really supposed to figure out what this thing called life means, we must. It's the only thing that we can really do.

Control is an illusion.

A few more tips from David:

• There's no way to mess up this life!
• Let go of control
• Connecting with your joy space is very important

And some questions to ask along your journey:

• What can't you imagine stopping?
• How will you get there?

He's overcome so much, and now he's simply adapting to life. We could learn a lot from him.

More about David:

David Marsh is a Filmmaker and his latest film, Adapting To Dive, is available now on Amazon. Seven days before leaving to make a documentary with Diveheart, his son dies of a drug overdose. He decides to go anyway but doesn't tell anyone about his loss. He learns about healing and adapting from these adaptive divers. David loves to create documentaries and tell stories that connect to the heart. He loves to explore the human journey and document it through video. His latest film is the Winner of Feature Documentary in the 2022 Orlando International Film Festival. He has found that satisfaction in your career comes best when you are following your enthusiasm and creating things you're passionate about.

Current Documentaries online:

ADAPTING TO DIVE (Amazon, TubiTV, LookhuTV)

HEALING FROM THE INSIDE OUT (Amazon, TubiTV, XUMO)

SOULBLAZE YOUR LIFE (TubiTV)

And check out my bestselling book:

Peace, Possibilities, and Perspective: 8 Secrets to Serenity and Satisfaction in Your Life and Career

https://2possibilityandbeyond.com/my-book

Not flourishing is what drove her to study positive psychology.

Positive psychology - what an amazing concept, huh? It's more about figuring out how things can go right.

From depression to positive psychology, my guest this week, Louisa Jewell, has been teaching people about well-being since she discovered it, and is even running organizations to empower people with this knowledge so they can be and feel better.

She simply wanted to figure out how to help herself and others, and then discovered a way.

I say "simply". But of course, it's more like deciding, then figuring it out. It could take weeks or months. But once you decide to figure it out, you're usually pretty clear on what to do next.

She stays peaceful, happy and content along the way with exercise, meditation, and many other well-being practices.

And she never stops growing. Louisa even became a better speaker by learning stand up comedy.

As she likes to describe herself, she's the drop in the pond; someone who shares information and spreads ideas to help people change their lives for the better.

A few other tips from this episode:

• Define your own success
• Run your own race
• Learn your craft, then craft your job
• If you are shining, you're going to help more people

Finally, a great tip Louisa offers when interacting with any person, at any time, is to ask yourself: how can I love this person?

How beautiful is that question, huh?

More about Louisa:

Jewell is the Founder and President of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association and holds a master's degree in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from the University of Pennsylvania. Louisa is the host of The Awesome Project, a new Audible Originals Podcast series, appears regularly on CBC radio as a well-being expert and has been featured extensively in other media including Forbes, Fast Company and Oprah Magazine. She is a featured expert in several documentaries including The Science of Happiness and Mental Health in the City and her best-selling book Wire Your Brain for Confidence: The Science of Conquering Self-Doubt was named in the top 100 Best Psychology Books of All Time by Book Authority.

https://louisajewell.com/

To get her free e-book: The Rumination Cure https://louisajewell.com/rumination-cure/

To get a free chapter of her book: https://louisajewell.com/author/

And check out my bestselling book:

Peace, Possibilities, and Perspective: 8 Secrets to Serenity and Satisfaction in Your Life and Career

https://2possibilityandbeyond.com/my-book

My guest this week is an amazing woman. Her name is Carol Look.

Within minutes of talking to you, Carol can get to the issue that's holding you back. I've seen it many times with my own eyes, and it's nothing short of inspiring.

Right away there is a connection, an aha moment, or a new revelation. Witnessing these "Oh, now I see" moments is so encouraging.

And all because of the work Carol has done to figure out what she's really passionate about.

Here are some of the things I've learned directly from Carol's workshops and her books:

• Ridiculers are ridiculing themselves
• If we don't feel safe with abundance, we'll cut it off
• The need to protect ourselves always wins

If you want relief like this, check out her work, or attend one of her workshops. You will be amazed at what can happen.

Don't think this is for you? She assures us, if you're human, you are bothered by something. Duh, right?

So why not try to figure out what that is and where it's coming from so you can feel better?

One of the methods she's most passionate about is called EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). It takes only minutes, all you need is yourself, and it costs nothing.

She continues to do this work for the unbelievable results she sees in people all over the world.

Carol has so much wisdom, but I especially love these insights:

• Nothing is a mistake
• If you're not fulfilled, you're not satisfied
• You can't afford NOT to be satisfied

We can take care of all our conflicts when we ask ourselves, what's the upside; and by asking ourselves, why am I staying stuck?

And, by the way, it is you staying stuck, not someone else keeping you there.

I know because I've been using this technique myself for 6 months and it's truly changed so many things for the better.

She wishes she had learned these tools earlier. Me too! Me too!

But at least we have them now. Now go use them!

More about Carol:

EFT Master, Carol Look is an author, speaker, coach, and has been a pioneer in the Energy Psychology field for over 24 years. Creator of her signature coaching method, The Yes Code, Carol is known internationally as a dynamic workshop leader, and is passionate about combining her intuition with Tapping innovations to help her clients enjoy outstanding success in their lives. Carol has taught workshops in England, Canada, Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Australia, and all over the United States. Carol's books include "Attracting Abundance with EFT" and "Tapping for Stress Relief." For more on Carol's coaching programs, please visit www.CarolLook.com.

And check out my bestselling book:

Peace, Possibilities, and Perspective: 8 Secrets to Serenity and Satisfaction in Your Life and Career

https://2possibilityandbeyond.com/my-book

My guest this week is Fabiola Fiore.

Growing up, she was consistently creating. She couldn't get art out of her blood.

She was even selling t-shirts on her way to her banking job.

She always designed on the side, but worked 25 years in banking. Mainly because she was told (and believed), she couldn't be a starving artist.

And now she's making a living as an artist, as has been for a while.

No more banking for her!

Her advice as you navigate those fears and naysayers:

• Learn as much as you can from your family and friends
• Pursue your passion
• Start and see; each step you learn to perfect yourself
• Don't get discouraged
• Stay away from negative people
• Loyalty is good, but it can restrain you
• Sails can be adjusted
• Share your knowledge

And finally, keep on going and see what unfolds.

You just never know what can happen if you listen closely.

More about Fabiola:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabiolafiore

https://fabiola-fiore.pixels.com/

https://www.facebook.com/fabiola.nadjar/

And check out my bestselling book:

Peace, Possibilities, and Perspective: 8 Secrets to Serenity and Satisfaction in Your Life and Career

https://2possibilityandbeyond.com/my-book

My guest this week is delivering happiness every day. Jenn Lim is an inspiration to me and soon, will be to you too.

When Jenn was in college and decided to change her major, against some advice, she wandered into other studies and changed gears, telling herself, "I'm gonna do this for myself".

Because she was curious and industrious, she eventually created an opening in the business world and was off to the races…until.

After some early experiences in the DOT com boom and a series of unpredictable events, she saw a demand for happiness in the world, and decided to do something about it.

A company around happiness. How cool is that?

She asked herself:

• Why am I chasing these things that really don't mean that much?
• Aren't freedom, authenticity, and relationships more important?

She wanted to live and work with a heartful mind and a mindful heart.

What advice does she have for those looking for a great life/career:

• Is this how I want to spend the minutes in my day?
• What are your values?
• What's your purpose?

Ask yourself these questions; you know.

When applying for any role, remember: it's a social contract; one that benefits you and the company equally to save time, money, and energy.

Finally, use curiosity more! Ask questions of yourself and others; questions can be more powerful than answers.

More about Jenn:

Jenn Lim is the bestselling author of Beyond Happiness, and the CEO of Delivering Happiness [DH], a company she and Tony Hsieh [the late CEO of Zappos.com] cofounded to create happier company cultures for a more profitable and sustainable approach to business. DH has worked with or spoken at more than 400 companies and organizations worldwide, including Starbucks, Sallie Mae, Lockheed Martin, Zoom, Northwell Health, and more.

In her new bestselling book, Beyond Happiness: How Authentic Leaders Prioritize Purpose and People for Growth and Impact, Jenn draws on her decades of experience in culture and strategy to translate it into a practical "how-to" framework so workplaces can adapt quicker, couple purpose and profits, and modernize org design to the Great Resignation and Great Awakening. As a result, she guides all of us—no matter our title or role—on how to live more meaningful lives through the work we do every day. Jenn has been featured in Inc., Forbes, Fortune, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Thrive Global, MSN, Fox Business, CNBC Make It, Success Magazine, etc. and has been coined by many industry experts, thought leaders, and members of the media, as the "happiness expert."

Follow her @byjennlim

https://jennlim.com/

And check out my bestselling book:

Peace, Possibilities, and Perspective: 8 Secrets to Serenity and Satisfaction in Your Life and Career https://2possibilityandbeyond.com/my-book

How many places have you lived? In how many different cities?

My guest this week has lived in Ghana, London, and Los Angeles, to name a few. Talk about variety!

But as a young child, he also lived and felt others' pain.

At 8, he was speaking in church, along side his father.

At 14, he'd often speak to an empty church, practicing for some day.

But after many years of trying to figure out what he wanted, he finally realized: he's not entitled to anything.

As an adult he wanted to be free and have freedom, as well as inspire people.

Since then, his mission has been to un-coach and un-train us from our bad habits.

So many good nuggets in our conversation.

• Kute knew, deep down: everything is possible!
• Lies = stuck = fear
• Pain is a signal; pain is feedback

Listen in to get a deeper understanding of these valuable lessons.

More on Kute:

KUTE BLACKSON is a beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. He speaks at countless events he organizes around the world as well as at outside events including A-Fest, YPO (Young Presidents' Organization), and EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization). He is a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, a select group of one hundred of the world's foremost authorities in the personal development industry. Winner of the 2019 Unity New Thought Walden Award, Blackson is widely considered a next generation leader in the field of personal development. His mission is simple: To awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically and fulfill their true life's purpose.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kuteblacksonlovenow

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuteblackson/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kuteblackson

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kuteblackson09

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kute-blackson-35755519/

Website: www.kuteblackson.com

And check out my bestselling book:

Peace, Possibilities, and Perspective: 8 Secrets to Serenity and Satisfaction in Your Life and Career

https://2possibilityandbeyond.com/my-book