Profiles In Success

Dr. Elizabeth Scott is the Founder & CEO of Brighter Strategies. Her company provides consulting services, strategic planning, process improvement, and human capital for over 200+ non-profit, associations, and social-minded organizations.

In addition to that, Liz holds a faculty position at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and George Mason University. She holds an undergrad degree in sociology and a master’s degree in organizational sciences from George Washington University, as well as a second master’s in human organizational systems. We are so grateful to have Liz on Profiles in Success.

To contact Liz, please visit: https://www.brighterstrategies.com/

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Dr. Dwayne Buckingham is a world-renowned psychotherapist, active military leader, coach, and counselor to many. Dr. Buckingham specializes in helping others heal the trauma in their lives.

Along with helping people heal their trauma, he also teaches them how to break free from their own limitations. Dr. Buckingham consults and coaches organizations to help develop leaders with emotional intelligence and empathy.

Dr. Buckingham explains what he does via the Triple C’s: “Counseling, coaching and consulting.”

“There is nothing more rewarding than seeing someone do something they could never imagine.”

On this episode, Dr. Buckingham shares his journey from his early struggles growing up in poverty to his success today. He says that his life was shaped by someone who was the most resilient, his mother.

Dr. Buckingham believes that being able to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and then walking in them, is the best gift we could give. Dr. Buckingham believes resilience and empathy are the most important qualities to possess in life.

Listen as Dr. Buckingham shares these lessons and others on this episode of Profiles In Success.

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As we reach the end of Gordons' upcoming book, “Buen Camino,” Gordon reflects on the journey reaching the cathedral at Santiago De Compostella. Although it wasn’t the end of Gordons' walk, he shares the deep satisfaction he received by being present in that moment. The feeling of gratitude was overwhelming.

The next day Gordon traveled to "the end of the world" known as Finisterre.

He also shares the profound impact that his walk had on his life today. In the book, Gordon shares…

“Scarcely a day goes by when I do not think about or reflect on some aspect of my pilgrimage and what it taught me. In fact, by this point, it is almost impossible for me to imagine what my life would have been like had I not walked the Camino de Santiago.”

Gordon also shares the difference between task and ego goals so that we can live a more fulfilled life on our journey towards achievement.

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On this episode, Gordon shares his thoughts on inattention blindness and how it impacts our lives. Gordon recalls a story from the Camino where he learned this lesson, watching ants cross the road.

Gordon shares that when we are present and mindful, we tend to notice the details of what is happening around us. As an investor, it is easy to get lost in the story or the chaos going on in the world. Being mindful can help us all make better decisions and live a more fulfilled life.

Listen as he discusses multiple studies, including a Harvard Psychologist that tells us why most of our behavior is mindless and how we can become more aware of these behaviors each and every day.

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On this episode, Gordon shares the lessons he learned while walking with fellow Peregrino, Ole. He shares a lesson about “wants vs needs” that may shift your perspective on life. Gordon explains that if we are not careful, the “stuff” we own begins to own us.

The conversation transitions into our perceived limitations. Ole shared that we can all do about “15-20% more than we think we are capable of.”

How do we set the limitations on ourselves for what is possible? Where did we learn those limitations?

At the end, Gordon shares a special experience and the importance of being present in every moment. When we are present in the moment, we do not think about our limitations. We can live fully for now and exceed the limitations of our minds on what is possible.

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What does it mean to do our part? To bus our own table?

On this episode, Gordon shares a memory from one particular morning on the Camino, this time at breakfast! A simple act of picking up after ourselves, can leave a huge impact on a fellow peregrino!

When we do something for others, oftentimes, we are the ones that are rewarded.

Gordon shares that these values are why he created the Fundamentals of the Bernhardt Way:

Fundamental #25: Give back. Pay it forward. Regularly seek opportunities to assist those in need. Express genuine gratitude for the help received by paying it forward and helping others. Be a servant leader and put the needs of others ahead of your own.

“One of the greatest privileges of our work as financial planners and wealth managers is the opportunity to help our clients realize a philanthropic goal or vision,” Gordon shares in his book.

Our legacy is defined by our contribution, and everyone is inspired by something different, depending on their life perspective and personal values.

Later in the episode, Gordon shares another Bernhardt Way fundamental on how he maintains his positive outlook on life.

Fundamental #26: Keep it fun. While our passion for excellence is real, remember that the world has bigger problems than the daily challenges that make up our work. Stuff happens. Keep perspective. Don’t take things personally or take yourself too seriously. Laugh every day.

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One particular day on the Camino presented a different challenge for Gordon. The bubble in his shoe had burst and he was left with a hole in his shoe. Similar to a financial bubble, this created decisions and obstacles along the journey.

Gordon shares that bubbles have been occurring since as early as the 1600 Holland Tulip Mania. He also shares his principles of investing that help his clients navigate their financial future during uncertain times.

As you will hear, the shoe became a lifelong lesson for Gordon on how to deal with unexpected events.

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On this episode, Gordon shares an emotional moment he had while walking the Camino.

After walking more than 15 miles, he sat down to record a video to share with his clients. It was the 24 year anniversary of Bernhardt Wealth Management. Gordon shares the feeling of gratitude and overwhelm for the people that made it possible.

“While our walk through life might be our own, we never have to walk alone,” Gordon shares, as he explains the difference between solitude and loneliness.

These values serve Gordon well as he helps others navigate their own financial journeys. They don't have to walk that journey alone!

Gordon also shares his five-part strategic wealth management process!

“Only after we have listened, asked follow-up questions, gained clarity, and reached agreement on priorities with our client are we able to become the trusted traveling companion we aspire to be.”

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On this episode, Gordon dives into the importance of Arrows and Seashells in our lives.

Yes, the physical arrows and seashells. But also the other signs and waymarkers that keep us on track financially.

Gordon shares that we can make mistakes for ourselves, or we can learn from others that have gone before us. He also gives his advice on how you can create your own waymarkers as an investor.

At the end, Gordon shares a few funny waymarkers he encountered on his journey across the Camino!

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In 2015, I was already contemplating walking the Camino de Santiago in a future year, I decided that I would walk the entire length of the C&O Canal.

I took a train to Cumberland, Maryland, and set out to walk 184.5 miles. My goal was to do it in 9 days…

After 4 days, my feet hurt so much that I could not go on.

I had made it a public proclamation and at the time, it felt like a failure.

As time drew closer for my Camino, all of those fears and doubts crept into my mind. I spent months preparing, changing shoes, and testing different socks.

I had done all of the preparation, but there was still a fear that I may fail again once I started my walk across the Camino.

Only this time, I was successful in completing my journey. I credit much of that success to my failure the first time, and I wouldn’t call it a failure. I call it a setback.

You have not failed until you quit trying. Learn from your experiences and allow your setbacks to propel you forward on your next journey!

Have you had a setback that set you up for success?

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