Speaking of Impact

Unfortunately, we also have some challenges that we’ll need to address, consistently.  The more we collaborate and encourage each other, the more opportunities there will be to give of ourselves.

Today’s guest believes everyone deserves the right to be a giver.  Justin Levy’s path to executive leadership in the impact space is nothing short of amazing.  You might consider some of the things he dealt with to be limiting but his mindset is anything but limiting.  He has a servant leadership thought process that seeks to develop relationships and give everyone a chance to participate in generosity.  Listen in as he describes what it takes to be a leader in the impact space.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/justinlevy

They say cancer affects someone in everyone’s network.  There are more than 100 types and each has its own unique way of affecting the body.  

Cancer patients have to deal with illness and treatments and are best suited to concentrating on what they need to do for their physical health.  Unfortunately, it can also be a mental challenge and a great caregiver and advocate is an extremely important part of a patient’s journey.  Andrea Wilson Woods has a moving story about serving many roles in her sister’s life as she was being treated for liver cancer.  Since that most challenging time, Andrea has dedicated her life to supporting patients and caregivers by educating them about their disease and helping them find the most cutting-edge treatments.  This episode is for anyone with compassion for the ill.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/andreawilsonwoods

Challenges will come in life.  You can’t avoid all of them and in many cases, it makes sense to lean into them.  Resilience is built and not granted.  The greatest leaders are able to overcome and teach others to do the same.

Victoria Pelletier is a speaker, leader, author, wife, mom, and overcomer.  Her challenging experiences as a young person have led to an incredibly successful business career and a chance to positively impact the world by spreading a message about resilience.  She’ll inspire you to take control of your life and make a positive impact in every area.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/victoriapelletier

75% of people say they are scared of public speaking.  That’s more than death.  You must be able to communicate as an impactmaker and it takes practice.

Liam Sandford is a great friend of mine and public speaking coach.  Ironically, he was once horrified by addressing a crowd.  He has since studied the art and spent time helping people overcome their fears.  He co-authored the book, Effortless Public Speaking to help people practice and improve their skills.  The conversation focuses on why you feel uncomfortable speaking, how to practice it, the way to overcome it, and how Liam built his skills.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/liamsandford

Compassion is primal.  You can’t get away from it, whether you find it in your family, community, or on the other side of the world.  Human beings are designed to care for other human beings.

Today’s guest believes with all of his heart and soul that we can only find true happiness when we support other people.  He spent much of his early life as a traveling pop star.  He lived his “best life” at that stage. But realized that it wasn’t fulfilling.  He had everything a young guy could possibly want but had nothing to show for it.  Christian Ray Flores is an incredibly talented and driven person but these days his drive is for something else.  Get ready for some creative impact inspiration.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/christianrayflores

Take care of yourself.  This seems like obvious advice but most people don’t subscribe to it all the time.  Especially, when they feel healthy.  Unfortunately, injury or illness can strike quickly and it could be too late to take care of it.  Don’t let this happen to you.

Fitz Koehler is one of the most energetic guests we have had.  She has multiple roles including race announcer, motivational speaker, host, and author.  It was clear that she has the desire to help people on a mass scale.  There are many ways that she does this but all of her efforts are directly related to fitness and illness.  She tells her cancer and recovery story in the episode.  Learn how staying focused on meaningful things in her own life and her kids’ life were what got her through some horribly debilitating cancer treatments.  You’ll feel inspired to use your experiences for good in the world.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/fitzkoehler

This is why The Impactmaker Movement lives.  We want to make powerful lasting changes in the world for people in need.  Sadly, we can sometimes overlook our own needs.

You believe in putting others first but your journey could be exactly what others need.  You will have wounds.  Don’t let them go untreated.  Your healing could be exactly what other people need.  Avital Miller has a great story of resilience and recovery and she’s now using her platform for good in the world.  This an incredibly positive conversation.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/avitalmiller

Different seasons of life have different callings.  You’ll find success in many areas and some of it will come when you least expect it.

Pat Schoeler had a long corporate career in the communications industry.  She found herself writing down her thoughts in a poetic format.  It was cathartic and helpful to get her thoughts out but she never thought she’d be a published author.  Shortly after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, she replied about how powerful were some of her writings.  She now has three books of poetry that act as reference materials for people dealing with grief and loss.  Her impact is just beginning to expand.  Here’s her inspirational story and perspective.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/patschoeler

The Impactmaker Movement has to do a better job of selling itself.  You have a tremendous desire to make the world a better place.  Why not tell more people?  

Shout it from the mountaintops!

Today’s guest will ignite your passion for a purpose.  Peter Anthony is a seasoned business consultant that has turned his training into an impact tool.  He works with people and organizations to hone their storytelling skills and message so they can be more effective at advancing their mission.  This episode will teach you about the importance of having a powerful story and how to open more relationships that close more “sales.”

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/peteranthony

They say reading is fundamental.  That means writing is foundational.  We all take in quite a bit of audio and video content these days but the written word is still powerful.  In fact, you could argue is more powerful than ever before.

This episode is going to teach about how a faith-inspired publisher created a modern yet classical-style publication.  Peter Ostapko set out to produce something that would provide a more uplifting and celebratory environment for today’s men.  You don’t have to be a man to appreciate his focus, handwork, and belief that his efforts are for a greater cause.  You’ll want to take note of Peter’s dedication to treating the contributors for the Kinsmen Journal well.  We should all have this focus in our leadership positions.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/peterostapko