Deborah always knew thought she would be a nun.  While not officially becoming a nun she has helped and continues to help people.  After listening to this podcast, I think you'll agree she impacted the world in much the same way as a nun.  

Hailing from Lafayette, Louisiana, the heart of Cajun country, Deborah LeBlanc is   a Certified Master Clinical Hypnotherapist, a Master NLP Practitioner, a Therapeutic Imagery Master and a Certified MER Practitioner. She has helped hundreds of individuals break free from debilitating, limited beliefs, which allowed them to experience success, joy and realize fuller and happier lives. She also works with corporations, training CEOs, CFOs, Managers and Sales staffs using ground-breaking processes along with group hypnosis, so they’ll experience massive increases in profitable revenue and growth. 

Deborah is also an award-winning, best-selling author of 16 novels and a licensed death scene investigator, a private investigator and has been a paranormal investigator for over twenty-seven years. She is currently the house clairsendium for the upcoming paranormal television show, Through the Veil, and was recently featured in one of MTV’s latest programs, Are You the One? 

Deborah’s passion, enthusiasm and motivating style has awarded her the opportunity to speak at conferences and hold workshops around the world. She also founded Literacy Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting illiteracy in America’s teens. 

Unquestionably, wherever Deborah goes, she travels to deliver one basic message—a message of hope…then commits to turning that hope into reality.

https://mindpaththerapies.com/

https://deborahleblanc.com/

Catenya McHenry is an award-winning communications director at the University of Texas at Austin, an entrepreneur, TV host, producer, author, inventor, actor, and a ReStylist- helping clients engineer new ways to style and re-wear clothes they already have.

Committed to producing original, relatable content for streaming and broadcast platforms, in February 2020 Catenya’s production company, Studio7 Films launched The Mom Who Can’t Cook show, a comical cooking show about a mom who can’t cook. In 2018, she released her first book, Married to a Narcissist: Enduring the Struggle and Finding You Again. Its story chronicles her devastating journey of life in a  toxic, narcissistic relationship but guides her readers through steps of how to break free of the same abuse, set boundaries, and rediscover who they are. In 2016, Catenya invented SoleMate Sox, patent-pending magnet socks that cling together in the wash- the world’s first solution for lost and missing socks. 

Born+raised in L.A., the hub of film and fashion, Catenya was destined to be the mix. Her Dad owned a video production company and from there, her love of stories and storytelling ignited but she was always drawn to the message and the story behind the story — the story that’s not always told and the one with a different human perspective. She began her career as a TV news reporter in Lafayette, Louisiana. Within eight months, she was advancing to an education reporter position in Austin, Texas and later became their morning show anchor. As a news broadcaster with a career spanning two-decades, Catenya has logged thousands of stories and TV appearances for all the major networks, including NBC, CNN, ABC, CBS, FOX and the CW.

Catenya McHenry Her constant curiosity and aspirational ambition framed her next opportunity. She flipped her skills and quickly ascended to corporate executive level becoming a public relations executive, communications expert, and crisis communications coach. She later used that experience to open two PR firms+ a production company. Never satisfied with just one thing at a time, Catenya’s love of film and the creative process prompted her to probe the industry which yielded tremendous success. She is SAG credited for principal roles in two films, Miss Congeniality and The Life of David Gale. She has also appeared in dozens of industrial commercials for TV, corporate and print campaigns and has been voice-over talent in a host of radio commercials. 

Catenya is currently converting what would be her second book into a podcast about fear, working full-time, producing other original shows, and raising her three teenage children. Together, they love to explore the outdoors and run as well, finishing a handful of 5K races.  Catenya stays active as a marathoner and rollerblader

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f-k-fear/id1554984614

SoleMateSox https://www.solematesox.com/

Website https://www.catenya.com/

Insta & Twitter  @Catenya

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/catenya-mchenry-1135198/

Georgina was born in the gold mining town of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia (gold diggers from way back) 

She’s the youngest of 3 & her ‘the favorite’ (self-proclaimed of course) 

Georgina’s working life began as a barber in 1982 & then after many various jobs in hospitality she went on to fly for Ansett Australia as a flight attendant for 7 years 

After Ansett’s fatal collapse in 2001, same week as 9/11 Georgina found herself jobless & husbandless...so she went back to school & jumped into new career as a remedial massage, running her own business to make ends meet in between working at an organic produce shop for 12 years 

Fast forward to 2017 she began contract work in her business Evolve at a healthcare facility where she made friends with a skeleton named “Harold”

Harold featured in many videos on LinkedIn, Doug’s favorites...but has since been ditched and replaced by an addiction for creating animal inspired content, thus leading to the writing of a book called “Animal Wisdom” A story book for adults full of wisdom from the mouths...& beaks of animals

Georgian launched Animal Wisdom on May 4th, Star Wars Day due to her nerdish obsession with the movie franchise...Yoda being her personal favorite

She achieved great success with book sales thanks to her very supportive connections on LinkedIn & FB 

Animal Wisdom affirmation cards to accompany the book are currently in production & will be ready for sale very soon 

Current work status.......not sure what she wants to be when she grows up...

LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgina-%F0%9F%A6%8B-playsted-b283851b7/

In this episode I have the honor of interviewing one of the most genuine and positive people I know.  A Mindset Speaker, Agile Coach, and compassionate storyteller, Enzo Ochoga is a leading voice in women empowerment and innovation.  

Enzo is a single mom, sister, lover of life, empath, change agent, diversity enthusiast, and a true citizen of the earth. She shines a light on both women and men alike, encouraging them to be the best version of themselves to live life audaciously and purposefully.

In this episode I talk with Carmel Finnan

We discuss how getting the courage to leave your comfort zone is hard.

How a woman from Ireland ended up in Berlin.

You are not meant for everybody and learn to embrace it.

We need to develop our own voice before we can truly serve others.

As a Storytelling & Branding Consultant my work is all about sharing the skills and benefits of storytelling as a way of doing business in a world shifting from hype and manipulation to connection, collaboration & community.

Through my various careers as a teacher, lecturer, mentor & coach, I learned how our stories are carried and crafted in our human interactions. 

I help my clients (Service-Based Professionals, Micro & Small Businesses) develop authentic storytelling skills as a form of interactive dialogue. Learning how to dialogue is all about deepening and enriching their communication – an essential part of running a successful business. Being able to engage in real dialogue is a gift that keeps on giving - and includes creating greater trust, building mutual respect and forging meaningful relationships. 

My currently home is Berlin, Germany. I was born, grew up & worked in Ireland for many, many years. So, my daily life is about syncing the best of these two cultures!  

Connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmelfinnan/?originalSubdomain=de

Of her Story Dialog Website https://storydialogue.com/

In this episode I talk with the "Impacttologist" Martin Brooks.  Martin has been a mentor and coach of mine and has helped me become more impactful in my speaking and presentations.  

You'll learn many of his tips and tricks and how your body may be telling a different story than your voice.

Martin is the author of Body Language Decoder and creator of the video-based course, Body Language Mastery. As a top communication coach, he is fascinated by how top communicators use their body language to create their “impact” and effectiveness. 

Martin has taught his skills internationally including the USA, Asia, Russia, South Africa, the Middle East, Australia and even, Kazakhstan. 

Martin has also taught in some of the world’s top business schools, like London Business School and has been a Course Director at the Chartered Institute of Marketing since 2008. 

Martin is frequently invited by the media to analyze the communication skills of public figures. He has appeared on LBC radio, the BBC and did live analysis of Mark Zuckerberg’s US Senate appearance in 2018 for the Discovery Channel.   Martin on Discovery Channel - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzdXHf3NqhY

To find out more about Martin, look at his LinkedIn profile; https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-brooks-94566312/

Twitter @impacttologist

Mark is one of the best storytellers out there and he credits his mom for most of his skills.

He shares how a moment of standing up for himself changed his relationship with his dad forever.

How a story about a taxi driver stopping by a store to pick up coffee and smokes changed an entire call center and its leader.

Mark Villareal is the author of 8 published books with his most recent release A Script For 

Aspiring Women Leaders: 5 Keys To Success. Jack Canfield recommended the book to his tv 

audience with Villareal's guest appearance on Hollywood Live. Villareal spent 35-years in 

Corporate America with 21-years at the C-Level reporting to the CEO or President. His passion 

is leadership and soft skills, in addition to helping individuals develop for long-term success. He 

is a 3-time International-Best Selling Author with his first book, Shortcuts Get You Lost! A 

Leadership Fable On The Dangers of The Blind Leading The Blind the first to achieve the status 

followed by Leadership Lessons From Mom, and The Millennial Factor: 10-Steps In Managing 

Millennials To Success. Villareal wrote Mission, Vision, and Values Resource Tool Kit, and 

Leadership Crisis Management: Understanding The 3-Stages of Crisis Management as 

workbooks to assist businesses to manage and build the proper culture for success. He also 

authored a children's series titled The Adventures of Park Ranger Brock Cliffhanger & His Jr. 

Park Rangers as he has a passion to encourage youth to always dream big.

Villareal has been a guest on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, Hollywood Live with Jack Canfield, 

Sandy and Friends, and many other morning TV Shows, as well over 70-radio or podcast shows. 

His motto is great leaders pay it forward as he teaches in all of his writings.

Villareal enjoys encouraging youth to always dream big. This is the theme behind his Children's 

Series titled The Adventures of Park Ranger & His Jr. Park Rangers. His enjoys teaching 

children to always dream big, follow the right role models, and to learn about our great State & 

National Parks

[email protected]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/markavillareal/

http://www.markvillareal.com/

In this episode I interview an ex-chronic stutterer that morphed into an award-winning, international-touring musician who has been interviewed on live TV & Radio in multiple countries, in 2 languages. 

He has been coaching since the age of 16 and now helps experts, entrepreneurs and executives "End Stage Fright & Master Public Speaking Anywhere From a Zoom Call to Carnegie Hall" using Rockstar Presence Principles he distilled from over 500 shows in 35 cities and 5 countries on 2 continents. 

He dropped so many nuggets of knowledge during the interview and I was so awestruck, I knew it would be a hit.

Ladies and gentlemen make some noise for Sylvain Hache a.k.a Sly!

https://sylvainhache.kartra.com/affiliates/LevelUpAffiliateSignup

In this episode I get a chance to talk to Scotty Schindler about success in business, how surfing and business can be one following the same strategy and using stories in sales and everyday life. 

In complement to his role as CEO, Scott is also a highly sought-after public speaker, trainer and thought leader within Australia and around the world. A business mentor and sales trainer that can back up advice with proven results in his own life, Scott credits his ‘quintessentially Australian’ identity as a born optimist and clear-cut straight talker, as key to his success in this arena.

Alongside having represented and won for Australia at the World Surfing Titles, Scott also holds multiple surfing championships at all levels of amateur surfing. With an enduring belief that success in business and sport require dedication to the same qualities, Scott is also very proud of his work as a coach and trainer of WQS surfers and Aussie surfers in junior development.

When away from his work or sporting commitments, Scott spends time with his family, friends and is a proud supporter and sponsor of many local sporting groups.

http://www.scottyschindler.com/

https://www.system1357.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottyschindler/

In this episode I give you a peak at what is coming for Season 4 as well as Step 1 of a series on my storytelling techniques.

My LinkedIn series on storytelling can be found here https://thedougthompson.fyi.to/home/s/w982xc 

You can reach me at [email protected] 

@thedougthompson on Twitter and Instagram 

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedougthompson/