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Episode #116: The Power Of Habits For Personal Growth

Join us today as Colleen Interview's Valerie LaVigne on Take the Leap.

We talk about the common misconception that healthy habits must be strict and rigid, and that they must be followed consistently every day, this misconception may discourage people from adopting healthy habits. She challenges this belief by emphasizing that healthy habits can actually offer freedom and flexibility. Valerie shares her personal journey of initially not believing in the power of healthy habits and lacking discipline. However, she explains that she has since come to understand their significance. She highlights that healthy habits go beyond simply checking off a box or following a strict routine. Instead, they can be personalized and adaptable to individual preferences and lifestyles.

We emphasize that this is a choice that individuals have the power to make. We share our own experiences of waking up with low energy but highlight that they still have the ability to choose their attitude and approach to the day. The episode asserts that everyone has the permission to change their mindset, which can significantly impact their overall well-being.

Valerie's role is to guide them through a process of uncovering their challenges and finding clarity. This aligns with the idea that creating motivation, energy, and a positive mindset requires taking specific steps to address underlying issues.

Empowerment is defined as giving oneself permission to believe in their abilities and take action. We acknowledge that feeling empowered requires daily effort and encourage listeners to surround themselves with supportive people who can make a positive difference in their lives. The episode also highlights the uniqueness of each individual and the limited time they have to create healthy habits and live a purposeful life.

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Episode #115: Being Free And Empowered

Join us today as Colleen Interview's Noelle Peterson on Take the Leap. Noelle Peterson is passionate about helping women step into their identity and power so that they can create the life they desire. She is the author of Dream Life Planner: Move From Tired and Overwhelmed to Free and Empowered, co-author of Achieve Wellness, and the pretty half of the Smiling Coaching Couple. Noelle helps women awaken their dreams and design a path to reach them. She works with you on your identity, values, and boundaries by raising your awareness of your innate purpose and desire allowing you to align your daily tasks and goals with your life's dream.

In this episode, the significance of feeling free and empowered in one's life is discussed, emphasizing the importance of healthy relationships, leadership, and purpose in both personal and professional life. The guest, Noel Peterson, shares her own experience of feeling more free and empowered now that she is pursuing her true calling, compared to when she worked for the government. Peterson expresses her passion for her work, which involves writing, engaging with people, and creating new programs to help others. Her ultimate goal is to cultivate healthy relationships.

Peterson explains that it means having the ability to be true to oneself and do what one is meant to do. She highlights the freedom she now has to write a book, schedule phone calls, and plan her week according to her preferences. Being free allows her to fulfill her purpose and take control of her own actions.

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Episode #114: Using Your Book As A Lead Generation Tool

Join us today as Colleen Interview's Pooja Arshanapally on Take the Leap. Pooja is the owner of The Novus where she specializes in helping authors and coaches with positioning themselves as an expert in their field. In today's digital landscape, having a strong social media presence is crucial for any business. looking to succeed and stand out from the competition. Whereas she provides coaches and authors with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive on social media.

It provides an opportunity to showcase expertise, credibility, and thought leadership in a specific field. However, many authors and coaches struggle with what to do with their book after it is published. They may have gone through a bestseller campaign and sold a significant number of books, but then they are left wondering, "What now?" It requires a strategic approach to maximize its impact. By integrating the book into an overall marketing strategy, authors and coaches can attract and nurture leads, establish credibility, and ultimately generate income beyond just book sales.

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Episode #113: Creating A Culture Of Engagement And Success

In this episode of Take the Leap, host Colleen Biggs welcomes Mark, a guest who shares his expertise in building successful teams. Mark is a powerhouse connector of people, dissecting and uncovering issues before they sabotage an organization. They discuss the importance of team success and individual growth within a company.

A great team requires a focus on trust, a clear vision and goals, effective leadership, and ongoing evaluation and improvement. By investing in team building and creating a positive and supportive environment, organizations can enhance their overall performance and achieve greater success.

Effective leadership is also crucial in building successful teams. A good leader sets clear expectations, provides guidance and support, and encourages open communication and collaboration. They also recognize and appreciate the contributions of team members, and provide opportunities for growth and development.

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Episode #112: Shifting From Burnout To Passion And Freedom

In this episode of Take the Leap, host Colleen Biggs discusses the importance of maximizing productivity during busy seasons, such as the summer. She is joined by expert Jill O'Boyle, who provides valuable tips and insights on how to get more done in less time. Listeners will learn how to shift from feeling overwhelmed and burnt out to creating a manageable and productive work week. Colleen also shares her own strategy of taking Fridays off to catch up on tasks, allowing her to spend more quality time with loved ones.

The episode highlights the importance of aligning our actions with our priorities, as actions speak louder than words. Merely stating something as a priority is insufficient if our actions do not reflect it. By consciously aligning our actions with our priorities, we can ensure that we live in accordance with our values and what genuinely matters to us.

Jill O'Boyle is a High-Performance Coach, Author, Motivational Speaker, and Host of the "Your Life Your Story – Rise Up" Podcast. She specializes in Communication, Productivity, and Purpose. As a time-management expert, Jill helps high-achieving professional women shift from working 60+ hours per week and burned out to maintaining a 40-hour work week, getting more done in less time and reigniting passion, freedom, and abundance in all areas of their life. She understands because she's been there, and she knows the path forward to reach massive results in getting your time back while maintaining a life full of peace, productivity, and purpose.

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Episode #111: Unveiling The Secrets Of Financial Success

Join us today as Colleen Interview's JaRee Bowers on Take the Leap. We discuss zero-loss strategies for investing. They emphasize the importance of not being ashamed to talk about money and how it is aligned with the concept of having riches on earth. The conversation explores the idea of investing without the fear of losing money and instead focusing on gaining. Tune in to learn more about creating a life by design and taking the leap towards financial success.

The guest on the episode, Jerri Bowers, is described as a serial entrepreneur with a successful track record in various businesses. She has experience in network marketing, painting and construction, and even owned a Dairy Queen franchise and ownership of multiple companies in the past. Jerri observed that her clients lacked knowledge about money, including earning, saving, and investing. This lack of financial literacy often resulted in fear and anxiety when discussing investments.

Recognizing that money played a central role in people's lives, either due to its abundance or scarcity, Jerri decided to build her next business around educating individuals on little-known money principles of the wealthy. Her aim was to help people gain clarity and confidence in their financial decisions. This led her to establish her own company, My Freedom First, which prioritizes individuals' freedom and partners with Five Rings Financial to challenge the traditional mold of the financial industry. Jerri's primary goal is to educate individuals on how to utilize money as a tool for their future and achieve financial security.

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Episode #110: The Power Of Setting Goals And Visualizing Success

Join us today as Colleen Interview's Marcus Ogden on Take the Leap. Growing up in a single-parent home with a father that inspired perseverance and fairness, Marques Ogden learned how to define his values and set goals. Ogden attended Howard University from 1998-2002 where he played Division I football. He then followed his dream and his brother Jonathan's footsteps, eventually getting drafted into the NFL in 2003. Overall, he played for 5 years as an offensive lineman with the Titans, Bills, Ravens, and Jaguars. Even during the off-season, Ogden helped train football players in Europe, both physically and mentally.

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Marcus Ogden's personal journey serves as a testament to the power of consistency. Growing up in a single-parent home, he learned the values of perseverance and fairness from his father. These values, coupled with consistent goal-setting, enabled him to excel both academically and athletically. Ogden played Division 1 football in college and eventually got drafted into the NFL. Even during the offseason, he consistently trained football players in Europe, demonstrating his commitment to continuous improvement.

Ogden's transition from a successful football career to entrepreneurship further exemplifies the role of consistency in achieving success. He founded Ogden Ventures LLC, a brand specializing in inspirational keynote speaking, coaching, and consulting. By consistently delivering powerful life lessons and helping others elevate their brands, Ogden has built a reputation as a successful entrepreneur.

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Episode #109: From Welfare To Millionaire

Join us today as Colleen Interview's Sandy Forster on Take the Leap. Sandy Forster is the money mindset mentor for women worldwide who are ready to experience more abundance, prosperity, and money in their life. In addition, as a money mindset mentor for women, she shares her own story of going from welfare to millionaire! Breaking through mental blocks and attracting abundance in life is so important! The episode emphasizes the need to shift the mindset around money and embrace the idea of having an abundance of it.

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Episode #108: Overcoming Barriers

Join us today as Colleen Interview's Elle Ballard on Take the Leap. Elle is a Life & Abundance Mentor for multinational women in business, an International Best-selling Author, and Founder of Women of the World Network®. Furthermore, helping multinational women achieve abundance in their personal and professional world while helping them uncover and focus on their uniqueness. Meanwhile, her successful marketing communication and product sales experience in addition to her international business experience makes her approach to business unique and powerful! Whereas, an open-minded, conscious, global leader who is passionate about supporting multinational women in business and in life. Accordingly, her attitude of abundance to life and business helps her clients get laser-focused on their mission and unique individual strengths. Thereupon, allowing them to successfully build and promote their businesses, transform their lives and gain freedom.

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Episode #107: The Power Of HR Presence

Join us today as Colleen Interview's Amber Trail on Take the Leap. Amber Trail, MBA, SHRM-CP is the founder, consultant, and coach for her human resources consulting and coaching firm, The HR Trail, LLC. In addition, Amber is also a 3x international best-selling author, international speaker, certified life coach, certified women empowerment coach, certified goal success coach and the face behind the "HR without Borders" podcast. With over 15 years of progressive corporate HR experience and a master's degree in Business Administration, Amber brings her passion and knowledge of human resources to businesses and HR professionals worldwide

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