Return To Authenticity

Episode 119!  

Today’s guest is Chris Widener. Years ago, Chris was personally selected and mentored by two of the legends of the speaking and personal development world, Jim Rohn and Zig Ziglar, and he now carries on their legacy.  Jim Rohn, known for being Tony Robbins first mentor, made Chris his last protege. Chris and Jim co-authored Jim's book “One Year Success Plan” as well as Jim’s last book, “The Twelve Pillars”, which became an international best-seller.  Zig Ziglar, considered to be the greatest motivational speaker of the 20th Century, personally chose Chris to co-host his television show, "True Performance". Along with co-hosting "True Performance", Chris also hosted his own show, Made for Success, where he interviewed some of the top business achievers and thought leaders of our time.

Chris has now given 2,500 speeches all over the world, has been named one of the top 50 speakers in the world and has written 25 books, which have been translated into 14 languages.  He is a member of the Motivational Speakers Hall of Fame. 

Earlier in his career, Chris was a pastor for 14 years and knows what it is like to be in the trenches fighting for businesses and representing God at the same time. He now leads a weekly group coaching meeting based on the teachings of the book of Proverbs, or as Chris calls it: God’s Little Book For Success! 

Tune in to hear Chris's experiences on the world’s biggest stages while keeping God first!

Enjoy!  

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Website: https://chriswidener.com/

Email: [email protected] 

Book: "The Coming American Revival" 

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Episode 118!

Today’s guest is Dr. Gary Lawrence, known by many simply as, Dr. G. 

Married for 57 years, Dr. G and his wife Sylvia, bring their knowledge, experience, and deep passion to individuals and couples who wish to resolve personal, marital, family, and parenting conflicts by leading them to “identify, isolate, and eliminate” the root cause of the emotional turmoil in their lives. 

Dr. G specializes in breaking down the damaging effects of rejection and the way in which this trauma manifests throughout all phases of life. Once the damage is exposed, he offers his clients the tools and techniques to overcome what he calls “the hidden addiction everyone suffers”. 

Over the course of 23 years serving as the founder and director of the New Life Dynamics Christian Counseling Center, and 20 years as the host of his own radio show, “Life Mastery Counseling with Dr. G”, he has personally met with and coached more than 6,000 clients, and has inspired thousands more on radio, television, and stage, and as the author of the Amazon bestselling book, “Rejection Junkies”. 

Join me and Dr. G on the show today, as he shares how he uses powerful and practical steps to help individuals find true freedom from the people, places, things and circumstances that hold them hostage.  

Enjoy!  
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Keep up with Dr. Gary Lawrence here: 

Website:  https://rejectionjunkies.com/

Email: [email protected]

Book:  "Rejection Junkies: Overcoming the Addiction Everyone Suffers"

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Episode 117!

Today’s guest is Wyatt Graves!  

Wyatt grew up in Louisiana with a younger sister and a half brother.  Money was tight and his family struggled to make ends meet.  The stress of living paycheck to paycheck created a strong desire in Wyatt to become a successful businessman, so he wouldn’t have to worry about money again.  When his mother was able to open her own business, it provided a financial cushion for the first time and changed Wyatt’s life. 

Wyatt focused on going to college, earned a scholarship and graduated with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Management and began selling real estate. In 2008, after the mortgage and real estate meltdown and following recession, Wyatt went bankrupt and had to start over.  In 2016, his town flooded and over 100,000 homes were lost, including his personal home.   During this time, Wyatt had been learning from some great teachers in the art of goal setting, of starting at the desired ending and reverse engineering his way to the beginning so he could make a plan to achieve his goals.  

He learned that winning at key relationships and having the time to do it was more important to him than the rat race he’d been on.  He started “Kaizen Home Sales and Service” to teach people to sell real estate, while continuing to invest in real estate personally and build businesses, and he’s the host of “The Mentee” podcast. 

Tune it to hear Wyatt's story of determination, drive, resiliency, and the power of setting goals.  

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Website: https://wyattgraves.com/

Phone: 225-235-7223

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Episode 116!

Today’s guest is Kyle McDowell. Kyle was formerly a successful Fortune 10 executive where he led tens of thousands of employees over several decades at some of America’s biggest firms.  Through it all, he became caught up in his own race to the next promotion, bonus, and expansion of responsibility and control.

Along the way, Kyle noticed the workforce is overwhelmed, employees feel unappreciated and apathetic, while firms struggle to attract and retain talent and leaders follow management principles from decades past.  Something had to change.  

Kyle stepped out of his corporate role, and left his title, salary and benefits to pursue a mission to rid corporate America of its toxic approach.  Now as a coach, speaker and bestselling author, KYLE helps leaders become the leader they never had and teams reach their highest potential by helping them focus on a mindset that prioritizes “WE” over “I”, “you” or “me” to overcome deep-rooted dysfunction and create a culture of excellence. 


Tune in to hear Kyle share how he leverages the Ten "WE’s" to unite and align teams toward a shared vision to deliver excellence. 

Enjoy!

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Connect with Kyle here:

Website: https://kylemcdowellinc.com/

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylemcdowellinc/

Instagram: @kylemcdowellinc
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kylemcdowellinc

Bestselling book: "Begin With We: Ten Principles for Building and Sustaining Excellence"
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Episode 115!

Today’s guest is Stacey Chazin!  Stacey is a dynamic leadership development coach, and a proud introvert, and she is rewriting the narrative on introversion.  Having grappled with societal expectations that favored extraversion, Stacey learned to embrace her introverted qualities, turning them into powerful assets that allowed her to thrive personally and professionally.  

Now, as a fervent advocate and coach for introverts, Stacey draws on her extensive corporate and non-profit experience, a master’s in organizational development and leadership, and certification as a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) practitioner to empower introverts, guiding them toward self-acceptance, fulfillment, and success in the workplace and beyond.

To my fellow introverts - and my extroverts who want to understand more about us! -- join us today and hear Stacey share how she has learned to leverage the true strengths and gifts of an introvert. 

Enjoy!
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Connect with Stacey here: 

Website: https://ifactorleadership.com/

Gift: https://ifactorleadership.com/gift/

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chazinconsulting/

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Special Christmas Episode!  

That last gift that was hiding behind the tree is this week's episode of RTA Uncut #6 with my guest and friend, Nicky Billou.  Nicky is back in the studio to catch up with us since he was last on Episode 60 of Return to Authenticity back over a year ago on May 3, 2023. Go check out episode 60 to hear Nicky's powerful story.

A brief summary of that episode is that Nicky was born in Iran and lived there as a young boy in the 60’s and 70’s, before what was once a thriving country fell into a country of oppression and tyranny, leading his family to flee and settle in Toronto, Canada.  His father’s entrepreneurial spirit guided Nicky to follow a similar path and he now coaches executives at some of the largest companies in Canada, like RBC and Lululemon, and he is a multi-time best-selling author, WITH A NEW BOOK OUT TITLED, “Get Booked and Get Paid”, and is podcast host of the Thought Leader Revolution Podcast and The Sovereign Man Podcast, among other things.  

Tune in and enjoy!

Intro Song Credit:  Chris Trapper, "Avalanche"
https://open.spotify.com/track/6kL4KnzfZAZQ6lIyZnMg3l?si=d082ecf9b60248dc

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Book: "Get Booked and Get Paid"
Find it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/eqRDSlQ

Website: https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/about

LinkedIn: Nicky Billou
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Episode 114!

Joining us in the studio today is Austin Davis.  Austin earned a Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Ministry from Lee University in Cleveland, TN, and furthered his education with a Master of Arts in Counseling from The Church of God Theological Seminary. This education laid the foundation for his professional journey in clinical counseling and church ministry. 

Austin is now a leader in teenage behavioral health and addiction treatment, spending the past 15+ years committed to transforming the lives of teens & their families and is the founder and CEO of Clearfork Academy, a leading treatment center in Texas for troubled teens.  Teenage mental health problems and addiction are on the rise nationally with over 20% of teens 12-17 years old experiencing this issue.  

Today, Austin shares his insights on effective treatment methodologies, the importance of mental health awareness and the power of faith in the recovery process, as he has with parents, community health professionals, educators and teens nationwide. 

Tune in to learn from Austin on this important topic!

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Website: https://clearforkacademy.com/

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

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Episode 113!

Today in the studio, I have guest Liam Naden. Liam was an ambitious success-seeker who became a business entrepreneur and multi-millionaire - only to lose everything and become homeless and penniless in his mid-40s. In rebuilding his life, Liam uncovered how to use his brain in a way to reduce stress, anxiety and the “fight or flight” mode, and make better decisions, solve problems quickly and effectively, see new opportunities and take control of his life.  Liam is now a pioneering coach who uniquely integrates neuroscience, psychology and practical strategies to help people unlock their true potential, overcome challenges, and live a deeply-balanced, purpose driven life.  Liam is also the host of the "Let Yourself Off the Hook" podcast and coaching program, explaining how to achieve success without the struggle.   

Tune in to hear Liam share his knowledge of how the brain works and how you can achieve balance and fulfillment.

Enjoy!

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Connect with Liam here:
Website:  https://liamnaden.com/

Podcast: "Let Yourself Off The Hook"
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RufHljMdQ0dCTIteLnR3G?si=0cf6d47e8b974134

Instagram: @liamnaden
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Facebook: Liam Naden
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Episode 112! 

Struck by the events of 9/11, which took place when he was 15 years old, James (J) was convinced stopping radicalization and violence was the best way to help his community.  After earning multiple degrees, he went on to work for the City of Pittsburgh Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security and Region 13 Counter-Terrorism Fusion Center.

As an emergency management specialist, J routinely deployed with Pittsburgh SWAT to barricaded suspects and hostage situations, responded to major natural disasters, trained citizen responders, and authored the operationalization of Pittsburgh's evacuation plan. 

Due to a mix of chronic stress and endless self-loathing, J hit rock bottom that nearly cost him his life in December of 2010.  Luckily, he was fortunate to be surrounded by great people who taught him how to repair his relationship with himself. This event - and the way others engaged with him - changed his life.

As he began to heal and reconnect with others, James realized that virtually everyone around him was going through some version of the same problem.  Constant self-criticism, a deep sense of worthlessness, and hiding the truth from others in shame.  If he wanted to help, he needed to learn why this was happening - and how to fix it. 

Tune in to hear how J helps men replace chronic insecurity and shame with a sense of internal peace and grounded confidence. 

Enjoy! 

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Website: https://www.jamesjstamatelos.com/

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Ep111! 

Joining us in the studio this week is Brianna Greenspan, founder of Brianna Greenspan International, an educational consulting firm helping adults and children throughout the world. 

Brianna had to overcome her own genetic physical challenges being born with a rare connective tissue disorder that led to her losing the ability to walk at age 19.  She made radical changes in her life to gain back her health, embracing an unwavering devotion to living a healthy lifestyle, being active, being in nature and through mindset. 

She is now a mentor to teens with chronic illness, the author of many books and is active in the genetic research industry.  Her knowledge, experience, and passion for wellness and her involvement in the Miracle Morning movement and The Everything is Right About You movement, made for a perfect opportunity to impact and lead school communities in sharing practices to enable success. 

Brianna shares an inspiring story of overcoming so much while continuing to show grace to everyone around her.

Tune in and enjoy! 

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Website: https://www.briannagreenspan.com/

The Miracle Morning app

Everything is Right About You app

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