Peace and Possibilities

Are you on the right ladder?

When talking with my guest this week, Keri Kelly, we mentioned climbing the corporate ladder and figuring out where we wanted to be, and how we've learned that we need to pay attention to what makes us feel alive and what feels expanding.

As we talked about climbing the "corporate ladder" we realized this:

Shouldn't we first ask if we're on the right ladder?

This "ladder" we're on can apply to relationships, work, life, family, etc.

What if you're trying to move on, up, or through something and you're not in the right place?

What if you aren't on the right ladder after all?

What if you've been climbing the wrong ladder and that's why "it" isn't working?

Wow! We both agreed this was such an important concept. I hope it helps you.

This recently happened to me when I realized that I wanted to be back on a team because I missed the daily collaboration and connections SO much. I want to share all I've discovered and learned, and working alone doesn't fulfill that need. So I got off one ladder and jumped onto another one. The right one.

So I ask you, are you on the right ladder?

The clearer you are about where you are and what you want, the sooner it (anything you wish for) can come into your life.

More about Keri here:

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

My Book:

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

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

We should have some help along the way.

Yes, help. What a novel idea!

Michael Smith has learned many lessons as a professional athlete. After our conversation it was difficult to summarize all of his insights.

He's learned, among other things along the way, patience. Lots of patience. And that he needed help and wished he knew more sooner.

He's now helping first responders and former athletes by building a rehab facility to support them.

Another great leadership lesson for anyone: surround yourself with people who are better and smarter. This is maybe the greatest leadership lesson of all time!

In case you're wondering, distractions are a way to cover up/mask your problem.

You have to put the work in. Talent isn't enough, ever. Your environment and passion is key.

Once something is over, find out what else you're good at, then go do that thing. Try out different things.

Seek the right people and follow what you feel drawn to follow.

Be prepared to change - you can't live without experiencing change.

If he could go back in time, and do something earlier, he would learn about money and business because it applies to everything in life.

Tune in to hear more about his many experiences.

You can find Michael Smith here:

IG: Michaelsmith11 LI: linkedin.com/in/michael-smith-022b764b

My Book:

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

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

Book Trailer - Peace, Possibilities, and Perspective

When my guest this week heard a disturbing story on the news, she couldn't forget it. So she lamented about it to everyone she knew and did nothing.

No, just kidding. She, unlike lots of us, did something about it.

This is where the magic is. You can complain and stress, or put your money where you mouth is and actually make progress toward a solution. Yes, even you!

So, Amy Wolff did just that. And she eventually found hope and love, accidentally, via yard signs.

Here are a few things she learned about herself and the world:

• We can't do nothing! (PS. She's a doer)
• Turns out just cheering people on was simple, yet profound.
• If we all did something, who knows what could happen!
• We don't believe perfect; we're human and that's more relatable; we're not bothered by it if you're not.
• Imperfect makes you more influential and relatable.
• The evolution will come; you can't rush it.
• Your wins and losses don't reflect your worth.

Patience, trusting, thriving relationships…she made this all happen. And it started with doing something. Tune in and see just how…

More about Amy here:

https://distinctioncommunication.com/company/

https://www.dontgiveupsigns.com/our-story

And check out my book:

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

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

In high school, my guest this week, Havilah Malone, wanted to debate, so she thought about studying law. And then she wanted to be in TV. So she made her way there. Eventually, when she was getting to the point where she felt numb to the impact of her news career, she realized she needed to make a change. Because she had an experimental mindset, she had many different careers along the way. And eventually, she put together acting and debating and ultimately created a career for herself. How clever! She shares these lessons and many more during our conversation: -Do the thing, and you will gain the power. -Keep trying things to figure out what's not right because clarity comes through experience. -Surround yourself with people who are doing it (whatever "it" you want to be doing). -Once you're immersed in it, insight is gained from community and people. -We get what we need when we need it. -You can always make a new agreement. -You determine what success is, for you. -Understand who and what you are because you are creating all of it. -Every event is neutral, you give it the meaning. So many good nuggets of wisdom in our conversation.

More about Havilah:

Havilah Malone is an inspirational thought leader on a mission to be a

catalyst for positive change in over 2 billion people's lives. The

multi-talented millennial powerhouse has been featured on FOX, NBC,

ABC, CBS and more. The Actress, Motivational Speaker & former Ms.

Louisiana Universal currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. Havilah is

also the #1 Best Selling Author of, "How to Become a Publicity Magnet:

In Any Market via TV, Radio & Print", and co-Author of the Think &

Grow Rich children's classic, "The Amazing Adventures of Oliver Hill"

based on Napoleon Hill's Success Principles. Her newest #1 Best Seller

"Rewriting A New History: A Spiritual Path to Audacious Authenticity

and Healing" is available now.

Havilah shares her pillars of success with audiences around the world.

She has also been featured in numerous films, national TV commercials,

HBO'S Insecure, and guest starred on NCIS: New Orleans.

Ms. Malone is a recipient of the President's Volunteer Service Award

Gold Medal, the Women's Prosperity Network "She Rocks Award", and

selected as the SBA InnovateHER Challenge Winner. Havilah also holds

several professional accreditations including being a Certified

Instructor for the Napoleon Hill Foundation and Master Certified

Practitioner of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). Havilah's

nurturing spirit, inspirational voice and magnetizing personality

inspire people to #BeProofOfWhatsPossible.

For more information please visit www.HavilahMalone.com

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My Book Here:

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

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

Does this sound familiar? "I did what I was supposed to do, until I became a _____ and struggled to do it all…"

Whether you're a parent, an entrepreneur, or someone who has multiple interests, trying to do it all eventually brings us to a tipping point. This might happen sooner rather than later, or it could take decades.

It is my sincere hope for you that it doesn't take decades!

My guest, Susan Russo, learned this early on as a college student. And eventually, she accidentally started her own business.

Here are a few lessons she learned along the way:

• Although she had no realistic plan in place, as she imagined, she figured out how to help fill a need.
• Finding your purpose is overwhelming. Instead she encourages us to find our purpose now.
• There is always something there to motivate you, no matter what your role/situation/lot in life.
• Just like Mr. Miyagi showed us, we can develop transferable skills, so build them, then transfer them to something better.
• Don't get stuck with your foot in the door; just because you started something, doesn't mean you can't make a change.
• Ask questions, so you can learn more, sooner.
• Pay attention to how you feel; those feelings are meant to teach you, always.

Figuring it all out is impossible, but you can figure it out as you go, if you just consider your purpose now - today, right this minute.

More about Susan:

Susan Russo is a certified Human Resources professional who spent over 15 years in corporate Human Resources before becoming an independent training consultant. She specializes in creating and delivering training sessions that engage and motivate her audience. She also serves as a test prep instructor for the Society for Human Resource Management certification exam. Join us as we discuss how she overcame early academic disappointments and built a foundation for a successful career.

https://blog.shrm.org/executive/blogpost/Linking-Maslow%E2%80%99s-Hierarchy-to-Employee-Engagement

My Book:

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

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

My guest on this week's podcast is Jen Thornton. She enthusiastically proclaims, (as well as me): it's all about the people!

People, connections, ideas, insights…ah, if only it's all we needed.

Frankly, if we're going to thrive, those things are just as important as those other needs we humans have (like food, water, air, etc.)

In our lives, each day, whether we work or not, these concepts are especially important.

• What we do has an impact on our environment, always.
• Take risks, because you can't innovate without failure.
• Assume it will be okay; because it will work out.
• Use your energy for good, to create what you want.

Let's use community to get what we want and to give what we want.

We're all in this together!

More about Jen here:

• Website: 304coaching.com
• Email: [email protected]
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jenniferrthornton/
• Bonus Downloads for Your Listeners:
• How to trade fear for innovation
• • https://304coaching.com/crazymeetings/
• Seven deadly sins of leadership
• • https://304coaching.com/7-deadly-sins/

Check out my book:

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

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

Or my quick video on 5 ways to leverage the power of gratitude:

5 ways to leverage the power of gratitude

My guest on this episode of the Peace & Possibilities Podcast is an entrepreneur by accident.

Evan Rabin loves chess, and he's showing people from 3 years old to 100+ to love it too.

Here are some things he knows for sure:

• He's teaching life lessons to make an impact.
• He knew after sales, "This is not for me".
• If it's meant to be, it will be.
• Your time is as valuable as their time.
• It doesn't need to be perfect (almost ever).

Listen in as he compares chess to life. So many similarities, indeed!

More about Evan below:

National Master Evan Rabin was born and raised in New York. After working in Corporate America, doing enterprise sales at Oracle and Rapid 7, he formed Premier Chess in September 2017. Premier Chess currently runs programs in 80+ schools and companies including Google and Kramer Levin.

www.premierchess.com

Check out my book:

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

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

A little bit of strength goes a long way.

I'm sure you'd agree, of course it's important to be strong. Strength can be built and acquired through experiences. Some of us are born with a lot of it. Others have to build up what's already there, because we can't feel it all right away.

But, as my guest this week reminds us, a little bit of strength goes a long way. Ashley Freeman believes we should be concentrating on our strengths as we figure out what we're meant to do. I completely agree. It's building these strengths that will bring us the furthest, have the most impact, and make us most purposeful.

Along the way, Ashley, like me, had many bosses who inspired her. And as she was building her strengths and career, she relied on time outside of work to nurture her joy.

Why is this so important? Because even if we can't find joy in our immediate circumstances/job/life, etc., there are always ways to go get it somewhere else (and I would argue that there is always a little bit of joy to find, wherever you are). And experiencing this joy is what will inspire you to find your purpose.

She also encourages us to:

1. Gather data about yourself and your gifts and what excites you vs. what repulses you.
2. Discover what fulfills you.
3. Ask: What are you drawn to relentlessly?
4. Ask: What's the risk vs. the cost of pursuing something?

And remember, as you're climbing and seeking, it's okay to take breaks; it's not a badge of honor to be busy. (I talk about this a little in my book.)

Ashley expresses that this is nothing to aspire to; it actually hinders performance.

Amen! Finally, we all have permission to stop striving to be so busy!

Turns out, it's not going to get you there any sooner.

More about Ashley here:

Ashley Freeman is the founder of Flourishing Work LLC, where she serves as lead facilitator and coach helping individuals and organizations reveal their strengths and unlock what holds them back. Ashley serves in this capacity by teaching leadership and interpersonal skills, providing Myers-Briggs® assessments and workshops, and coaching individuals and teams on their journey. She has been invited to work with many corporate and non-profit organizations including Delta Air Lines, CARE USA, Truist, and Mars Inc., among others, and has been featured in several videos, podcasts, articles, and webinars. Prior to founding Flourishing Work, she managed a team of 6 direct and 2 indirect reports.

Ashley holds an MBA with a concentration in organization and management (leadership) from Emory's Goizueta Business School, a BA in French and music from Emory's College of Arts and Sciences, and a Digital Marketing Certificate from Emory Continuing Education. An Atlanta native, she enjoys spending her free time with her husband and pet bird.

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My guest on the Peace & Possibilities Podcast this week is more interested in building your health and wellness as opposed to putting a band aid on it.

We all know that there are quick fixes to our problems. When we take this approach, we may solve the problem, albeit temporarily. But it doesn't have to be that way.

We can think about a different phase or season of our life as not just a new normal, but a better normal. Doesn't that sound more appealing?

What if 2020 happened so that we could all have a BETTER normal?

Wouldn't it be nice to build your health instead of fix your health? Wouldn't it feel better to concentrate on all the good things happening as opposed to what's not working? Wouldn't it feel better to ask for guidance on what to do and where to go, and what your pain/problem is trying to teach you? Then after asking about it, you can begin to solve it from a curiosity mind-set as opposed to a problem that is making your life difficult.

Moyra Gorski wants us to consider that there's magic in our mess. There's always a lesson. We don't have to have it all figured out. And luckily, she reminds us "as we grow, we find more gifts." I couldn't agree more.

More about Moyra:

Moyra Gorski is a podcaster, wellness expert and business mentor. As a retired RN and wellness advocate, She supports women in mind, body and spirit help them find their voice, take care of themselves and know that their circumstances do not dictate who they are or can be.

During 21 years time, she built a wellness business that generates over $1.5 million per year, and among the products she represents, many are used by Olympic athletes, on Jacque Cousteau missions, the White House.

Moyra continues sharing a message of hope and health today through her podcast "Juggling The Chaos of Recovery." Both mother and daughter have fought an eating disorders and while daughter is still on her recovery journey, mom is standing on the other side with victory. Her message is that you can overcome any challenges life throws your way with a smile, and a little juggling!"

When she's not speaking, podcasting, writing, or coaching, she loves practicing yoga, volunteering at local animal shelters, baking and cooking and ballroom dancing. She resides in the Chicagoland area with her husband , 2 dogs and 2 of her 4 children.

https://www.facebook.com/moyragorski.shaklee

https://www.instagram.com/greengorski/

https://gorskiwellness.com/

My Book:

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

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

There are many ways to bring your gifts to the world.

Who hasn't needed to make a shift this last year?

Evolving, being willing to change, is important no matter what is happening in the world or our lives. But never more so since the beginning of 2020.

We're all learning now how important adjusting and changing is, no matter how long it takes to get there.

When you're considering what you want to have in your life, it's important to think about what you want to bring to the world.

My guest this week, Sharyn Galindo, had to do just that. She had to shift her business and her purpose, to encompass the new world she (and we) faced. How did she do it?

• Discipline! She practiced these things:
  • Resilience, mind/body breathing, gratitude
• She got back up!
• She asked herself (like a swiss army knife of tools and skills), which tool will I need today?
• She was open to the possibilities (hmm, that's a good topic for a book, don't you think?)
• She took her time
• Never-ending self-awareness
• She remembered, there are a lot of ways to bring your gifts to the world
• She had, and so should you, compassionate presence

Finally, she remembered, mistakes are part of the journey!

More about Sharyn here:

Sharyn Galindo is the owner and founder of True North Wellness. She has been in the wellness industry since the early 1990s and to this day continues to expand her knowledge through trips across Asia and by studying modern and traditional wellness approaches. Sharyn created True North Wellness under the vision of a wellness service that empowers people based on their individual needs. She created True North Wellness to be accessible and empowering for all.

www.truenorthwell.com

www.nsyoga.com

Check out my book:

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