Peace and Possibilities

Wow! You felt scared and did it any way?

…Says every successful person regarding a risk they took, a person they approached, etc.

Of course you feel this way, you're scared; it's new and it's normal to feel this way. (And this is practicing resilience.)

Join me in a fascinating conversation with Jacinta Jimenez (Dr. J) about the significance of belonging, the commitment to thrive, and seeing the possibilities.

She believes, like me, that the power of connections is simply amazing. If you're a good "people picker", the sky is the limit. And she shares, from a Harvard study, that healthy relationships are the key to a long life.

Now go make those connections!

And check out my new book: Peace, Possibilities, and Perspective!

Learn more about Jacinta here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacinta-m-jim%C3%A9nez-psyd-bcc-71881545/

https://www.drjacintajimenez.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Burnout-Fix-Overcome-Overwhelm-Sustain/dp/1260464571

Yes, everyone fails, but we should still try new things all the time.

How else are we going to figure out what we want AND what we don't want? We can and should keep trying, then ADJUST to the results.

Join me on this week's episode of The Peace and Possibilities Podcast to hear more about how, with Lou Diamond, who is doing this everyday on the THRIVE LOUD podcast.

From Wall Street, to sales, to consulting, happiness was always a factor for Lou, along with finding his purpose.

He thinks, as do I, that Generation Z is so lucky to have EQ (emotional intelligence), and the mindset info that we didn't have in the earlier years of our careers. They are so much further ahead in the trying and failing arena. Simply put, they're not afraid to do just that.

What's most important in our everyday lives, in his opinion? Experiencing the reach of connecting. Always be searching, building, learning, studying, and teaching.

Oh, then get some coaching; which will help you when you're seeking answers, and when you need to check in.

Learn more about Lou and THRIVE LOUD below:

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Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond

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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

You're in for lots of great insight from this duo who are out to make a difference in the way you live.

They had an idea, and they're going for it with a new business!

Below is some wisdom from Pam and Larisa, of Settled Home.

Listen in to this week's episode to get more details.

Here's a sneak peek:

• Make your current role work for you
• Skills need building and tweaking
• Satisfy a hunger, always, no matter where you're at
• Absorb the good and the not good - they're both there to teach you
• Have conversations and share passions (others will advocate for you)
• Follow up and connect consistently
• Learn from every experience
• Don't take anything for granted

Their Story:

It was finally time to reinvent the home organizing industry.

Following successful careers in merchandising and advertising, Larisa's and Pam's paths crossed in launching the New York City market of The Home Edit, one of the most recognized home organization brands in the world. Servicing clients nationwide, they mastered the ins-and-outs of designing spaces and developing aesthetically pleasing organizing techniques.

Larisa and Pam identified a problem they wanted to solve in home organizing. Instead of providing "drop-in" and siloed organization, where a singular space was transformed yet no longstanding system was implemented, Larisa and Pam wanted to dig deeper. They wanted to really know their clients — not just their spaces — so they could create bespoke systems and lasting lifestyle transformations.

Larisa, a seasoned merchandising consultant with an unparalleled eye for detail, and Pam, a former Agency Client Partner who connects at the deepest levels with her clients, set off to found Settled.

Instagram: @settled.home https://www.instagram.com/settled.home/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Settled-102420238283937

LinkedIn: Larisa - www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-bright

Pam - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelameluskey/

Website: https://settledhome.com/

Check out my bestselling book, available now.

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

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

I totally agree with my guest on this week's podcast, Layne Frank. "Experiences will keep you going and they're FREE."

Layne has had an interesting journey. Earlier in his life, when he had a young family, he woke up one day and said to himself, "let me start my life over".

He wanted more and getting fired ended up being a gift. He thought to himself "I can't let this happen" then he went about figuring out how to make his life better.

And then he did it! He took action.

Taking risks was definitely part of it. Connecting with people everyday and enjoying his experiences were also a huge part of his success.

He encourages us to do the following (with my insights in parentheses):

1. Ask for support (always; people want to help)
2. Go with your gut (no one every regrets this)
3. Ask questions about what you like (curiosity is key)
4. Overcome fear in order to succeed or move ahead (fear is normal)
5. Time is a precious resource; don't lose it (we can't make more time)
6. Start, evolve, build (take action; do something)

Tune in to see the greatest gift he offers each day.

More about Layne below:

https://virtual5oclock.com/

Layne has been designing and building optimized voice, video and data solutions for his customers around the globe for over 2 decades. With roots going back to the early telecom industry, Layne's entrepreneurial skills have helped lead BBH Solutions 'sales professionals' to the most advanced Cloud and Premise Based technology solutions in the communications ecosystem.

Layne was the Founder and President of Michael Anders & Co., Inc., a New York City based company which was acquired by BBH Solutions, Inc. in 2010. Layne is considered an expert in commercial real estate technology and has been instrumental in the planning and executing of hundreds of corporate relocations comprising over 20 million square feet.

Layne has been a driving force behind BBH Solutions Cloud and Data Center Practice and expansion of our customer base. Layne has achieved a milestone by logging over 50,000 hours of time spent toward his profession in technology through continued education and practical field application.

Layne is considered by most as a Connector, Thought Leader, Trusted Advisor and an expert in Human Capital.

Layne is a graduate of the University of Hartford with a Bachelor of Arts.

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Check out my bestselling book, now available in hard cover.

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

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

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Do you have a skill set? Of course you do!

For example, do you love to learn? Does that make you excited? Than that is a skill.

Why does this matter? Because your skills help you build the life you want. And of course, that keeps you peaceful and content each day.

My guests on this week's podcast have lots of wisdom to share and they're doing amazing work helping others, every day.

They make loving your work look easy.

For Jim Elliot, the Founder and President of Diveheart, he believes (and so do I), that 90% of success is showing up. And that there's always an opportunity. Just keep looking, it's there.

And Tinamarie Hernandez would tell anyone seeking a meaningful career, "don't chase the money - it's harder to lose later."

Each day, focus on one thing and finish it, like building bricks in a building.

Finally, no matter what your role, find mentors and you'll end up learning some lessons quicker.

Tune in to find out what each one of them offers the world each day.

I promise, you'll be inspired to do a little more every day to help people on our planet.

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

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

What's the best gift you can give yourself?

Maybe you'll be surprised to hear, it's writing a book. For your business, yes, as it turns out. But what if it was for you and your life? Ever thought about it?

Always a reader, writer and communicator, Everett O'Keefe went from wanting to be an English teacher, to creating a publishing company helping authors get their message into the world, with kindness and grace.

What's the key to living peacefully and happily while you're building your dream?

Everett says developing relationships is key. All of your success will come from this one practice. Your relationships will keep you fulfilled everyday and give you perspective.

He also finds that curiosity is key. He loves asking "what if" and finding opportunities to explore and create. What makes you distracted? Go explore that, then focus on it and see what comes next.

Oh, and write a book! You may be thinking: "Yeah right. It's not that easy." But I'll bet you'll find it's easier than you think. And it's the biggest gift you can give yourself, your business, and the world. It will change everything!

(I sure am excited to see just how much will change after writing my bestselling book.)

Lifting people up to share their message every day is something he takes great honor in. And what an honor it was to work with him and his team at Ignite Press to get my book out into the world. I knew the day I met him that he was the right person for this milestone.

Do you have a book in you? If so, he just may be the perfect fit to share your message. What are you waiting for?

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

More about Everett:

Website

https://Ignitepress.us

Author Summit

http://authormind.net

The Power of the Published

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Whether you're in an elevator, in a meeting, or talking to a stranger, you just never know where a conversation will lead you.

That conversation may lead you to a new role, and then another job later down the road.

Who knows, maybe like my guest on this week's podcast, John Russo, you can create a YouTube channel, or work with people you've admired for years. He has many other tips:

• Small goals matter - and working towards them is very important if you want to get where you're going.

• Maybe Invent a way to make something more fun. Or teach people what you're passionate about.

• Always value others' opinions of you; take their feedback as fact, and see it as worth exploring.

• Stay open to everything because an open mind may just lead you where you want to go.

• Oh, and tell people no! It's actually okay. Try it today.

And for more inspiration, check out my bestselling book: Peace, Possibilities, and Perspective on sale now

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Stay in your comfort zone or face your fear.

It's your choice, but you can't have both. Ever!

And if you're going to face your fear, Taryn Abrahams reminds us that done is better than perfect.

And if you make a mistake because you faced your fear, you're meant to learn something, here and now, so get the most from it. Like a sponge, we should soak up all of the lessons in each experience, every time.

We can stay comfortable and get more of the same, or we can be bold and courageous and maybe, just maybe get more! We certainly won't if we don't face our fears.

With each risk, we get new insight, build resilience, and gain wisdom. Sometimes lots of wisdom. But we always learn something.

My favorite line from this conversation is "There's a reason there's not a 21 year old CEO." Hmm, I've never thought of it that way. You can't rush the process but…

You can hurry up and keeping facing those fears so you can have more, sooner. And then, we, on this special planet, get to benefit from that!

Finally, remember, there's always something bigger at play. Listen closely and honor that. Then remain laser focused as you face your fears. It's scary, but as Glennon Doyle reminds us "we can do hard things." We can. We do it everyday.

For more inspiration, check out my book:

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

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

http://peacepossibilitiesandperspective.com/

More about Taryn:

Taryn Abrahams, MFT, SHRM-CP

Professional Coaching, Training, Consulting

Founder/CEO

Empower Behavioral Services, LLC.

973.803.8276

[email protected]

www.EmpowerBehavioralServices.com

Just because you choose to be a doctor or a pilot one day, doesn't mean you just choose it, declare it, then walk in to a cockpit or a doctor's office, and become one that day!

This gets a big "duh", I'm sure you'll agree.

Why do I tell you this?

Because my guest on this week's episode of The Peace and Possibilities Podcast, Ed DuCoin, and I were chuckling about it when I interviewed him.

He has been in business for years and has a lot of insight to share about being a business owner and an entrepreneur, including the fact that both are NOT created equal.

Being a business owner doesn't equal being an entrepreneur but an entrepreneur is indeed, a business owner.

How does this apply to your life if you're not a business owner?

Well, it means that you can call yourself anything, but if it's not in your heart, and you don't really believe it, work at it, and practice it, every single day, YOU ARE NOT IT.

You have to believe it in your bones - in your body, in your dreams. And then learn how to do it and be it. This is where the power comes from. This is what helps you endure each day and each challenge.

And even if and though it is your dream, you will have challenges. That's guaranteed.

He has a theory about quotes too; tune in to hear it.

Oh, and put a reminder on your calendar for February 10, 2021 when you can purchase my book for a limited time for just $.99 on Amazon.

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

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

More about Ed below:

Edward DuCoin, 856 304 2800, [email protected]

Twitter - https://twitter.com/edward

Website - https://orpical.com/

When this week's guest, Christy Whitman, was a young professional, she was successful and climbing the corporate ladder. She excelled and prospered year after year.

But eventually that wasn't enough, and she knew she needed to make a shift. She slowly began learning new skills outside of her work (embracing new possibilities).

Even though she wasn't where she wanted to be, she started to see all the positive things about her current role and imagined what she'd do to move forward and create what she wanted. She made a conscious effort to search for things she could feel happy and satisfied with, now (practicing gratitude).

No matter what, she didn't go into lack, and consistently thought about what she did have. She used what she didn't want as fuel telling herself: When I have my new business I will have this. Or when I create what I want I will be so free (beliefs).

Consistency is absolutely key. Keep thinking about how you'll feel when you have what you want. If you have holes in your hose (thinking about what you don't have), you won't have that perfect flow of energy to create the life you desire.

Christy recommends, as you go about your day imagining what's possible, don't say "I miss…"; instead, say "I look forward to…" Try it right now and feel the difference in your energy. Your body feels different. It's more open when you're excitedly thinking about the possibilities. We always have the choice to switch our words. We open up our energy fields (and possibilities) when we do. And we bring ourselves more of the good stuff. Every time.

Check out my book, available on February 10:

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

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

More about Christy: Christy Whitman is a Transformational Leader, Celebrity Coach and Law of Attraction expert, as well as the two time New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Having It All and Taming Your Alpha Bitch. She is also the author of the international bestseller Quantum Success. Her forthcoming book The Desire Factor will be released April 21, 2021. Christy has appeared on the news, The Today Show, The Morning Show, Ted X, and The Hallmark Channel and her work has been featured in the media in various publications. She's been featured in Goalcast, People Magazine, Seventeen, Woman's Day, Hollywood Life, and Teen Vogue, to name a few.

Christy is the CEO and founder of the Quantum Success Learning Academy & Quantum Success Coaching Academy, a 10-month Law of Attraction coaching certification program. Christy has helped certify over 3,000 life coaches and has helped countless others to unlock their power to manifest. She lives in Scottsdale with her husband Frederic and her two boys Alex and Maxim. Free Gift Offer: www.watchyourwords.com or go to http://christywhitman.com/partners/ to sign up or access an affiliate link Watch Your Words, a 30 day complimentary 2-3 min. daily video training, which helps you change your language to shift your life. (This free program then sends the participant the pdf of all of the Watch Your Words and leads to the Abundance Principles program at a special price of $97.)