Marianne Williamson is one of the greatest spiritual leaders in modern history and a woman who is not afraid to own her power to shine a light for others. She is the author of 14 books, four of which have been #1 New York Times bestsellers and is Oprah’s much loved ‘spiritual advisor and friend’.

Her most famously quoted words are from the best-selling book A Return to Love.  “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn’t serve the world.”

It was through the power of connection and synchronicity that I was introduced to Marianne, and we spoke about transformation being something we all want yet sometimes cannot reach. I believe a happy heart is a magnet for miracles and we explored this concept together and each agreed happiness comes from being aligned with love and purpose.

Topics explored where Marianne shared her wisdom:

• What she learnt in her 40s, 50s, 60s and now 70s.
• How do you keep your heart open so that miracles find you?
• How can life lessons empower us to propel forward?
• How do we find freedom in our heart, remove the energy blocks or suffering we feel to rise up and shine a light for others?
• Marianne shares her thoughts on legacy and the one powerful message she wishes to give to the world.

Marianne Williamson has created a powerful voice for women to stand up, show up, but most importantly to understand the power that they have within themselves to make a difference. I am truly honoured to share her wisdom and life lessons with you today.

You can join Marianne in her online course Ageing Miraculously September 9 – 10 2022 via www.marianne.com. Stay tuned for future coaching courses on this link too!

Much love,

TORY xox

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Lucille Ball once said “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line.  You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world". 

I believe you're not rich until you have something that money can’t buy - for me that is happiness. It can take years to find that elusive trigger point before you find it.  Life didn't fall into synchronicity until I entered my forties. It took a long hard look at who I was and what I wanted from life to make tough decisions to get that breakthrough and find a sense of well-being, joy and contentment. 

In today's podcast chat we deep dive on why happiness is the key to unlocking abundance in your life. 

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• Instagram: @powerfulsteps
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Today's Powerful Stories Podcast Guest is Jane Martino who has built multiple organisations across the marketing, media, and tech sectors. As well as delivering strong outcomes for shareholders, she focusses on building high performing teams, knowing the key to growing successful businesses is growing their people. Most importantly she understands that working long hours and not being kind to your mind, body and spirit does not create a happy heart.

Martino is also Chair + Co-Founder of the globally recognised tech-based not-for-profit Smiling Mind delivering free online Mindfulness Meditation programs to young people. Since launching, Smiling Mind has over 6 million regular users of its individual program with the education program used by more than one third of Australian educators daily.

Martino’s commercial experience includes Founding and exiting Undertow Media (now Bastion Effect following its sale to the Bastion Group in 2009), and digital platform Shout which was acquired by ANZ Bank where she subsequently held the role of Head of Social Segment.

Her career has led her to focus on mindfulness and the power of this conversation which provides action points for those who are feeling overwhelmed or stressed out is powerful.

We talk about:

• The power of Jane’s journey – from corporate warrior to mindfulness entrepreneur
• How to start your day with a powerful mindset that incorporates mindfulness
• How important is it when you go on a mindfulness journey to look at the people that you surround yourself to ensure you are supported with positive energy flow
• How can you tap into your intuition to step into your power?
• Stepping away from situation’s which now longer serve you or your future

Where to Find Jane:

• Linkedin: Jane Martino

Where to Find Tory:

• Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ 
• Instagram: @powerfulsteps
• Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/. 
• Youtube Channel:  Powerful Steps - YouTube

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Michelle Mennillo is the Chief Executive Office of OTFC and a woman I greatly admire which is why I invited her to share her story on the Powerful Stories Podcast today.  Our paths crossed this year when she joined our Business Attraction Program and I experienced first-hand her leadership insights and gift to the world. She is a woman of her word as every day she chooses to empower others to define and live their life purpose, guide them to grow, and challenge them to be better by celebrating their legacy.

Michelle believes that the power of our story begins with our childhood. Through her own life lessons, she now leads a team of 50 who transform the lives of children and parents by providing paediatric occupational therapy services to create possibilities and encouragement so that others can rise and achieve their own goals and dreams.

We talk about:

1) Michelle’s roadmap to success which has seen her rise up as a leader, mother and wife collaborating with likeminded humans including the power of her own story.

2) How personal and business challenges can be translated into opportunities that empower you to become the next best version of YOU.

3) What makes a good leader in today’s world?  How Michelle has used this to benchmark her own leadership role at OTFC.

4) How Michelle created a framework for others to rise through facing their own challenges and empowering them to rise. What has been your greatest success story?

5) Stepping into 2023 what kind of a legacy is Michelle building for the future generation?

Where to find Michelle

• Linkedin : Michelle Mennillo
• Website: OTFC Group

Where to Find Tory:

• Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ 
• Instagram: @powerfulsteps
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tory-archbold-b8542715/
• Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/.
• Youtube Channel:  Powerful Steps - YouTube

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Have you ever felt that flutter in your gut when faced with a crossroads? 

Your heart may skip a beat or butterflies erupt when soul-searching for your next powerful step. 

But then your mind gets in the way. 

My next guest had five primary carers from the age of 2 weeks to 13 years old living as a foster child from a Nigerian family born in Britain. Her childhood was full of instability and uncertainty, moving from home to home. She found her power when she was offered a choice at the age of 13. Her entire world stood still in this moment. She had never realised she had the right to choose. 

I’m so grateful to be bringing you the incredible Kemi Nekvapil. I believe she is one of the best business coaches in the world! Kemi’s career is a rich tapestry and her wealth of knowledge spans across many fields. 

Kemi went to a baking college and worked as a chef on and off for 17 years. At the same time, she plunged herself into drama school and worked hard to become a very successful actor. Her body of work includes a leading role in a British television series for 3 and a half years (even writing her own role for the last 6 months), working for the Royal Shakespeare Company, and performing in a film with Colin Firth in the South of France. 

We talk about the crossroads Kemi felt when deciding the path her career should take after such phenomenal success in acting. She followed her instinct and listened to her ‘Divine Download’ to take the adventurous chef opportunity across the world in Thailand where she met her husband. She stresses the importance of listening to your intuition to become in tune with your gut, heart, and mind. 

Kemi was chosen from thousands to be trained as a facilitator for Dr Brene Browns’ Dare to Lead curriculum in Texas. She talks about her journey connecting with Brene and finding her power to lead exactly as herself without needing to fit into the patriarchal, white, male model. In her coaching practice, Kemi works with other female leaders to overcome their challenges and succeed in their fields. 

We’re all connected with nature and go through seasons and transformations. Kemi advises us, as women, to not do the disservice of ignoring the change when it’s happening. She created the ‘Delight Diaries’ to encourage her community to revel in the beauty of nature and the little moments every day that make us feel happy and alive. 

I can’t wait for you to listen to Kemi’s transformative, courageous, and powerful story. If you’d like to learn more, Kemi has written two books, 'The Gift of Asking’ and ‘Raw Beauty’. She has a third book coming out very soon about women in power.

Resources mentioned: 

• Book: Dare to Lead by Dr Brene Brown

Where to Find Kemi: 

• Website: Kemi Nekvapil - Shaping a new paradigm for women, leadership and life.
• Linked In: Kemi Nekvapil - Founder, Speaker and Coach - Kemi Nekvapil | LinkedIn
• Instagram: @keminekvapil
• Youtube Channel: Kemi Nekvapil - YouTube
• Podcast: - Kemi Nekvapil
• Kemi’s Books: Shop - Kemi Nekvapil

Where to Find Tory:

• Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ 
• Instagram: @powerfulsteps
• Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/. 
• Join The Confidence to Pitch Workshop - Nov 15th: https://powerful-steps.com/mentor-global-entrepreneur-program/the-confidence-to-pitch/
• Youtube Channel:  Powerful Steps - YouTube

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Today's powerful stories podcast guest is Lou Johnson, a publishing industry icon who believes in the power of storytelling, and most importantly, the power of connection. Lou believes in the power of sharing stories to build empathy, understanding and connection.

Human beings are wired for story, which is why she is passionate about bringing visibility to the unique stories of individuals and organisations to bring clarity to their vision and purpose. As a publisher and a leader she is particularly interested in breaking down taboos and inclusion. She is able to identify, enhance and position the narrative of a book, a brand or a business to connect with its audience powerfully and authentically. 

We met over a coffee date and built a strong bond and I have had the pleasure of watching Lou thrive under unexpected circumstances in 2022. She is a woman who is powerfully connected to purpose and lives her life anchored to her truth.

Topics discussed:

1) Navigating change - after landing her dream job with one of the fastest growing publishing businesses in the world Lou described it as a perfect match ticking all the boxes on her manifestation list. She was then retrenched alongside half the company. 

2) How to use your leadership skills in a positive way to seek the answers to your next career journey by connecting to others through vunerablity.

3) How to view a challenge as a gift by embracing the art of surrender and allowing yourself to become present to the power of a moment in time.

4) Using the power of LinkedIn to take others on your journey of self discovery. What did it teach Lou about the power of connection and what doors of opportunity opened?

5) Strategic advice for leaders in high-profile roles who may be faced with the unexpected

Connect with Lou on Linkedin  Lou Johnson 

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  Connect with Tory here and join the power of her programs which are transforming the lives of women around the globe:

  • Pre-order Tory's book Self Belief is Your Superpower here
  • Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ 
  • Instagram: @powerfulsteps
  • Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/. 
  • Youtube Channel:  Powerful Steps - YouTube

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Feeling burnt out? Your not alone at this time of the year. 

Our podcast guest is Karina Stewart who created my favourite wellness retreat in the world - Kamalaya Koh Samui  

I have visited 7 times in 5 years and know what she teaches creates balance, alignment and the ability for us all to become better leaders, mothers, fathers, partners and friends. 

We talk about the importance of placing yourself first in order to survive and thrive Founder of the award-winning Kamalaya Koh Samui, Karina is a renowned authority on holistic health and wellbeing. An acclaimed speaker, author and innovator who has more than 40 years of experience in the study and practice of diverse Asian healing and spiritual traditions.

I understand the power of what Karina has created at Kamalaya as 7 visits in the past 5 years transformed her thinking and her life. She calls it the 'place of miracles' and is delighted ot share this deep dive conversation with Karina with you before we head into 2023 so that you too can step into your own powerful way of owning who you are to shine. alight for others.

Topics include:

• What does it mean to slow down and be present? 
• What warning signs should we look out for before it is too late to invest in our mental health, longevity and overall wellbeing?
• What are daily rituals and why are they so important?
• How important is self care and how does it contribute positively to our ageing process? 

• Techniques that you can give us to allow us to calm our mind before we sleep?

• How can people tap into the wisdom of what Kamalaya offers if they are unable to visit in person?

You can book a retreat at Kamalaya Koh Samui here

Where to Find Tory Archbold

Are you ready to take a powerful step forward in business and in life? You can join Tory’s dynamic community of top female entrepreneurs by signing up to the Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge (it’s free!): https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/.

You can also connect with Tory Archbold and her offerings, including corporate keynote speaking, business mentoring and the popular Business Attraction Program, here:

Instagram: @powerfulsteps

LinkedIn: Powerful Steps by Tory Archbold

YouTube: Powerful Steps – YouTube

Business Attraction Program: click here

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I’m delighted to be speaking today with the incredibly powerful and fearless leader, one of Australia’s most experienced media executives, Jackie Frank. 

Jackie is the inaugural editor of Australian Marie Claire and for 20 years was the General Manager of Pacific Magazines overseeing the fashion, beauty, health, and custom sections for one of the country’s largest publishing divisions.  

With a long track record of building, developing, and maintaining brands, Jackie is now the founder of the Be Frank Group, where she consults with several local and international organisations on brand development. Be Frank Group is an innovation studio with an unashamedly female focus, connecting brands to the female consumer through initiatives and campaigns. 

In this episode, I ask Jackie why she believes women are the most powerful market and how they drive the economy through direct buying power and influence. We talk about what women really want and why we are demanding authenticity and genuine connection from brands. Jackie shares why the veil of perfection must be lifted in order to gain brand loyalty from women.

We talk about how the landscape has changed since covid, why brands need to be having meaningful conversations with women, and Jackie shares what she hopes to see as the future unfolds. 

Jackie has been at the top of her game for over three decades and I’m excited to share the power of her learnings as a woman in a key leadership role in the Australian media landscape. I hope this episode gives you powerful insight to reconsider the way you market your brand both personally and professionally. 

Links:

Where to find Jackie:

• Instagram: @jackie_frank
• Website: https://befrankgroup.com.au/

Where to Find Tory:

• Website: https://powerful-steps.com/ 
• Instagram: @powerfulsteps
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tory-archbold-b8542715/
• Powerful Steps Coffee Challenge: https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/.
• Youtube Channel:  Powerful Steps - YouTube

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Justine Cullen has spent her life writing for and about women. A reformed beauty editor and award-winning fashion magazine editor, she has formerly held the roles of Editor-in-Chief of the much beloved SHOP Til You Drop and ELLE Australia magazines. Under Justine's direction, ELLE Australia became known for its publishing innovation, championing of women, diversity of talent, and brave and globally celebrated cover executions.

Justine is known for her sometimes amusing, sometimes provocative, generally self-indulgent editor's letters, and for her speaking appearances, where she's discussed everything from the demise of fast fashion to ethics in artificial intelligence.

Justine was recently appointed Editor-in-Chief at INSTYLE Australia as well as published her own book Semi-Gloss, which pulls back the glossy facade of magazines. Cullen traces her life and lengthy career in the beauty industry, from her days as a 16-year-old in 1990s Sydney longing to appear on a magazine masthead to landing at the very top as Elle Australia’s editor-in-chief in 2013—a glamorous role that proved so gruelling she left five years later.

Tory and Justine have know each other for almost two decades. They discuss:

✨ What does it take to become an editor of a global magazine?
✨ What stories drive global conversation? 

✨ How is Australia driving this conversation?
✨ What topics matter to women and how can they become apart of the magazine world by sharing the power of their story? 

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Today's Powerful Stories' guest is Natalie Ledwell. We were introduced through the power of connection and I believe in synchronicity. She is a bestselling author, host of the podcast, Not Over, Just Different, and founder of Mind Movies, a hugely successful and revolutionary online Personal Development company that has reached over 10 million people worldwide.

We deep dive into how to manifest your reality in business and life. If your wondering how to translate your dreams into reality - Natalie shares the power of her manifestation story to empower YOU.

We talk about:

1) Being a risk taker, non conformist, rule breaker and maker who believes nothing is impossible. Natalie shares where her story begin - the story that empowered you to deliver global impact with the creation of Mind Movies?

2) Being recognised as a law of attraction guru - Natalie shares how to understand it’s powers and how we can use this as a tool to attract abundance in alignment with our values, intent and life purpose.

3) Natalie shares an example of something she may have thought impossible that become possible because of this theory.

4) What steps they we take in their life right now to make our dreams reality?

5) When you face a challenge what is the mindset switch you use to translate that challenge into a possibility?

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