The Best of How To Live a Fantastic Life

Originally Published April 14, 2022 Nominated for Australian of the Year in 2022, Dr. Samantha Pillay shares her inspiring journey from starting school in a wheelchair to becoming one of the first female urological surgeons in South Australia and a leading figure in medicine and entrepreneurship

Despite facing adversity due to congenital hip dysplasia and being a single parent, Samantha pursued her goals with determination and resilience. She discusses her passion for helping women with urinary incontinence and emphasizes the importance of dreaming big and aiming high.

You can connect with Samantha through her website https://samanthapillay.com/ and discover her books, including "The No-Recipe Cookbook" and "When I'm an Entrepreneur." Overall, the episode offers a wealth of wisdom and inspiration for living a fantastic life despite facing challenges.

About Dr. Samantha Pillay: Samantha overcame physical limitations from birth and became South Australia's first female urological surgeon. She is a passionate businesswoman, founder, and entrepreneur. She advocates gender equity, disability inclusion, healthy living, and cultural diversity. She is a three-time international Amazon number-one best-selling author. Her picture book series inspires children to Dream Big and Aim High, instilling self-belief, and challenging career gender stereotypes. Her international eCommerce business promotes a serious message with a smile. Samantha was one of four finalist nominees for South Australia, Australian of the Year 2022, and a finalist for the Telstra Best of Business Awards 2023.

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Originally Published March 15, 2023 Did you know that happiness is not just a feeling, it's a skill that can be cultivated over time. Today Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Dr. Gillian Mandich, a Canadian happiness researcher, to chat about the science of happiness. Tune in and learn about the various aspects of happiness, including its definition, how it affects our lives, and practical ways to increase happiness.

Dr. Gillian shares some common myths about happiness and offers tips on how to lead a happier life. Throughout the conversation, they touch on topics like social connections, exercise, and the importance of mindset in facing challenges.

About Dr. Gillian Mandich: She is an award-winning, internationally recognized happiness researcher, speaker, educator, and author. In all her work, Dr. Gillian brings academic research to life by combining the latest research, real-world wisdom, and an engaging style to provide practical, evidence based solutions that empower people to live happier, healthier lives.

With a PhD from Western University in Health Science, Dr. Gillian's primary areas of research are happiness and health. She is the founder of The International Happiness Institute of Health Science Research; Research Associate at The World Database of Happiness, based out of Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Netherlands; and was named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women by The Women'sExecutive Network.

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianmandich/
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Originally Published November 9, 2022: How do we go about rebuilding foundational values and character in society? Tune in because Dr. Christine Van Horn is going to share her experience teaching character to children through programs like Character Club and writing books like "Captain Character" and "Teach Your Children: Timeless Truths in Uncertain Times."

• Teaching Character: Teaching character as the first step, emphasizing the need to address the character problem prevalent in society.
• Life Skills: Time management, money management, problem-solving, and goal setting are often neglected in modern education.
• Leading by Example: Adults need to be role models for children, demonstrating the values and behaviors they seek to instill.
• Encouraging Gratitude and Forgiveness: Gratitude, respect, honor, integrity, truthfulness, and forgiveness are key to character development.
• Intergenerational Communication: Intergenerational communication within families is important, she encourages older generations to share their stories, experiences, and wisdom with the younger generation. She encourages adults, especially grandparents, to actively mentor younger generations, providing guidance, support, and positive role modeling.

About Dr. Christine Van Horn: Dr. Van Horn is an author, teaching and speaker. Her goal is to help rebuild foundational values through mentorship and focusing on character in society. She educates through her books, online teaching and speaking.

As a retired Certified Emergency Manager with 30 years of experience, she now focuses on character education in society. With degrees in Health, Military Studies, and Christian Theology, she leads the "Character Club" program and authored "Captain Character" books to teach character to children. Inspired by her WWII Veteran father, she aims to bridge the gap between past values and today's society through books, online teaching, and speaking engagements. Her latest endeavor, "Teach Your Children Timeless Truths in Uncertain Times," offers an online program for adults and children to learn character traits and life skills together.

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Originally Published March 29, 2022: Embracing your purpose and sharing your gifts, despite past inhibitions is just a small part of the wisdom you'll get today from Debra Kasowski, an enthusiastic speaker and host of "The Millionaire Woman Show," dedicated to enhancing leadership and empowerment, especially among women.

Debra shares personal anecdotes about her own journey including childhood influences, the power of curiosity, and living above all, living a fantastic life!

About Debra Kasowski: 3X Best Selling Author, 2X TEDxSpeaker, Certified Executive Coach, and Podcast Host of The Millionaire Woman Show where we talk about topics on life, leadership, and business to help you live rich from the inside out. As a coach, I can help you gain clarity, get unstuck, uplevel your game, and create an actionable plan. .

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Originally Published October 31, 2022: Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Dawn Rasmussen, a CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner, to share her insights into fraud detection and negotiation. Dawn not only has a knack for uncovering fraud she is certified in fraud examination and you're going to love how she turns the table on fraudsters in ethical ways.

About Dawn Rasmussen: Dawn is a High profile fraud expert and fractional CFO, who has aided in the recovery of more than 100 million in misappropriated assets. Keeps up with advancements in technology and sees the potential for Artificial Intelligence in the fight against fraud. Powerful financial acumen, strategy development, and leadership. Follows technology trends, interprets market dynamics, and uses operational drivers to root out and solve issues. Has appeared as a forensic accounting/fraud expert on television, syndicated radio, podcasts, and magazines.

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Originally Published April 10, 2023: Tune in to hear Daryl Tanner show us how setting realistic expectations can make a big difference in how we see things, get along with others, and feel. He's learned allot by working with young adults and singles, and he sharers some simple tips for dealing with life's ups and downs and finding more happiness.

Highlights: Learn how to cultivate healthy relationships, surround yourself with supportive friends, and take control of your own happiness. Whether you're struggling with personal issues or seeking to live a more vibrant life, this episode provides valuable insights and inspiration to help you thrive.

Guest Bio: Daryl Tanner is the author of "Great Expectations Today." Daryl has worked with young adults and 30-40 COED singles for many years and wrote his book to help in dealing with issues they faced over and over in life.

Daryl has worked in sales for over 40 years and transitioned some of his life stories into this book to help everyone live a happier and more fulfilled life. There is also several chapters on anger and anger management which stems from the wrong expectations.

Social media links for Daryl Tanner: Link to the Book: Great Expectations Today!

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Originally Published June 24, 2022: Join Dr. Allen Lycka in an enlightening conversation with Dane Dormio, a martial arts scientist and mind-body mastery mentor. Dane discusses his journey from a spiritual awakening in 2004 to dedicating his life to understanding flow states and peak performance.

Dane shares insights from his background in Kung Fu Shamus and Qigong, explaining how internal martial arts offer ancient wisdom for achieving flow states. The conversation delves into the innate potential of human beings, the impact of conditioning on individuals, and practical steps for tapping into one's innate potential. Dane emphasizes the importance of a daily mind-body energetic hygiene practice and the role of external systems for managing information and decision-making. Throughout the discussion, they explore concepts of optimal performance, flow states, and of course, living a fantastic life!

Guest Bio: Dane Dormio is a martial scientist and MindBody Mastery Mentor. He has a bachelor's degree in math and physics, a black belt in Kung Fu San Soo, and a Master's Certificate in 18 Lohan Palms Qigong. Since his first spiritual awakening in 2004, he has dedicated his life to understanding the secrets of flow states and peak performance.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MindBodyMasteryAcademy Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danedormio/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYyklFO4wjprjpn-n2uLyjw

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Originally Published April 1, 2022: Join Dr. Allen Lycka as he interviews Cathy Derksen, founder of Inspired Tenacity, a company dedicated to helping women achieve wealth and success on their own terms. Cathy shares her journey of reinvention after facing major life challenges, transitioning from a toxic corporate environment to empowering women through financial planning and coaching.

Discover how adversity can fuel success and learn practical tips for living a fulfilling life, including finding purpose, embracing change, and connecting with supportive communities. Tune in for insights on navigating midlife transitions, overcoming self-doubt, and reigniting passion in pursuit of a fantastic life.

Guest Bio: Cathy Derksen is dedicated to improving the lives of the women in her community. She transformed her career from being a lab technologist into a financial planner so she could focus her energy on helping others in a more direct manner. A meeting with Cathy will help you clarify your life goals and find the financial tools to get there, and her approach to financial planning is inspiring and refreshing. She focuses on your relationship with money and how you can shift your perspective and move toward your goals.

Cathy is proud of the successes her children have created in their own lives, and she loves spending time with them and her fur-kids. Cathy enjoys hanging out in nature and connecting with friends.

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Website: https://www.awomanofworth.com/cathy-derksen-5

Twitter: https://twitter.com/womanofworthwow

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wowchristineawram/?originalSubdomain=ca

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Originally Published June 6, 2022: In this episode, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes in Carrie Lynn Hotson, an experienced Human Resources leader and author of the book "Knowing Who You Lead" to talk about the importance of effective leadership in today's business world; particularly in understanding and engaging with employees to improve retention and organizational success.

Carrie shares insights from her extensive experience and highlights the need for leaders to adapt to changing workplace dynamics, including remote and hybrid settings. She emphasizes the value of curiosity, vulnerability, and seeking outside coaching to enhance leadership skills and drive organizational growth.

Guest Bio: Carrie-Lynn Hotson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Psychology, Certified Human Resources Leader accreditation (CHRL) and is a graduate of Interest-Based Mediation training. She has 25 years of experience as a coach, facilitator, and leader, including seven years as a senior human resources manager with extensive experience addressing workplace issues and organizational challenges. Hotson's expertise in interviewing, onboarding, and training informed her interview coaching business, jobinterviewcoach.ca. What Hotson gleaned from meeting candidates, learning about their skills and abilities, and gaining insight into why they are seeking to leave their current employment has been integrated into her book, Knowing Who You Lead. These key lessons will help current and future leaders empower, engage, and retain employees.

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Website: https://www.knowingwhoyoulead.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-lynn-hotson-45a56b191/

Website 2: https://www.jobinterviewcoach.ca/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3JZJDistn2xRwlT4Ci-m8A

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Originally Published April 28, 2022: Join us for a deep dive into the world of impostor syndrome with Carolyn Herfurth, co-founder of the Impostor Syndrome Institute. Carolyn has over 30 years of experience helping individuals and organizations overcome impostor syndrome and today she and Dr. Lycka discuss what it is and what it isn't, its causes, and how individuals can overcome it.

Carolyn explains the seven sources of impostor syndrome and introduces three tools to cope with it: normalizing it, reframing it, and persevering despite feelings of doubt. They emphasize the importance of being gentle with oneself and seeking support from mentors or coaches. Carolyn shares insights from her own experience and directs listeners to the Impostor Syndrome Institute's website for more resources.

Guest Bio: Carolyn Herfurth is co-founder of Impostor Syndrome Institute, the world's No. 1 source of solutions for individuals and organizations. A nationally recognized business growth strategist, speaker and award-winning entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience, Carolyn is integral to helping the institute achieve its mission: stamp out impostor syndrome worldwide.

When she isn't presenting Rethinking Impostor Syndrome™ to audiences around the globe, Carolyn is busy developing collaborations with others who share ISI's mission, facilitates speaker-training sessions for Impostor Syndrome Institute, and together with her team, she is currently developing a coaching certification that will offer HR managers, DE&I professionals and business mentors a protocol they can use to help others stop feeling like impostors.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolynherfurth/

Website: https://impostorsyndrome.com/

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