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What if you could re-ignite the human connection in your organization, leading to a deeply rooted, connected culture that impacts your bottom line? This episode is a treasure trove of insights on the art of human connection and effective communication, with our special guest, Brian Miller, founder and principal consultant at ClarityUp LLC. Embarking on a unique journey from being a magician to becoming a renowned keynote speaker, Brian shares invaluable lessons on public speaking and viewing problems from a fresh perspective.

We delve into the heart of loneliness, its impacts on health, and how businesses can foster a sense of belonging. Brian unveils the secrets of creating connected cultures in organizations, making employees feel heard and valued, and how it ultimately profits your business. We also shed light on the differences between vision and mission statements, and how a clear vision is instrumental in sales and entrepreneurship, with insights from Cameron Harreld, the COO of 1-800-Junk.

Speaking aficionados, this one's for you! Brian shares his wisdom on crafting a TEDx talk that leaves a lasting impact, understanding your audience, and overcoming the imposter syndrome. We wrap up with practical steps every entrepreneur can take to prepare for a recession, focusing on audience identification, problem-solving, and clear message crafting. This episode is brimming with actionable tips to communicate with your audience effectively and deliver a transformative experience. Don't miss it!

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Join us for a deep dive into the mind of Danute Debney Shaw, a seasoned consultant, author, and speaker revered for her innovative approach to decision-making in both personal and professional spheres. Over her extensive 25-year career in management, organization, and law, she's honed a unique tri-component strategy that marries subjective awareness, intellect, and creativity. Sit back as we unravel the immense power of these inherent resources, and how we can tap into them for wiser, more informed decisions.

Have you ever felt that gut instinct nudging you towards a choice, but you just couldn't trust it? We tackle this head-on, addressing the common challenge of self-doubt, often ingrained in us early in life. Drawing from the experiences of a high-flying attorney, we analyze how we can foster self-trust, especially when our intuition and logic seem to be at odds. We delve into the fascinating world of collective unconscious, emotion's impact on decision-making, and the inhibiting role fear can play when taking risks.

Danute wraps up our journey by sharing a compelling personal story that reinforces the importance of learning from our missteps. She reflects on how her intuition led her to an unexpected yet invaluable lesson. In embracing the unknown and taking risks, we can stimulate personal growth and refine our decision-making prowess. And for those keen to further sharpen their decision-making strategies, Danute's enlightening book 'How the Tin Man Found His Brain' is a must-read. We guarantee that this conversation will leave you reassessing your decision-making process and trusting your intuition more.

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Imagine the ability to connect with your team on a deeper level, understanding their likes, dislikes, dreams, and frustrations to enhance your leadership skills. That's what we explore in our captivating conversation with Andre Young, a distinguished speaker, author, and leadership coach. Andre shares his profound insights into improving leadership and work-life harmony, not just for the higher-ups but for every single team member as well. We tackle the challenging task of relearning how to lead, discovering our unique leadership voice, and building an impactful training program.

How do we maintain powerful connections in a remote work setup? We pondered this and more in our engaging dialogue. Drawing from my own journey, I share five distinct leadership styles and relive a transformative experience where I guided my assistant through my program to launch her own business. We also delve into our communication toolbox, discussing the seven professional languages necessary for a thriving team and how to identify individual learning styles.

Transitioning from being a therapist to a successful entrepreneur, speaker, author, and leadership coach has been a roller-coaster of a journey for Andre. As he narrates this intriguing story of personal growth, we find ourselves agreeing on the role of failure and learning in pursuing success. We share tales of entrepreneurial risks that became valuable learning experiences and the significance of beginning with a purpose. Remember, when embarking on an entrepreneurial path, it's all about embracing discomfort, asking the right questions, and making a choice between success and excuses. Tune in for this riveting episode filled with leadership wisdom that you don't want to miss!

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Discover how to transform your coaching business into a million-dollar venture in our enlightening conversation with Justin Janowski, founder of Faith to Influence. Justin shares his remarkable journey of scaling his startup from six clients to 70 clients and more than a million dollars in revenue without a website or any marketing - all while staying true to his Christian values.

Learn valuable insights on overcoming sales challenges and mindset blocks, building a brand authority with long-term strategies, and leveraging various social media platforms effectively. Justin also unveils his plan for a lower-priced membership program to help even more coaches reach success, while offering tips on how to handle rejection, build meaningful relationships, and stay consistent in your efforts.

Get ready to step out of your comfort zone and embrace your authentic leadership voice as Justin Janowski shares his incredible expertise in sales coaching, niche differentiation, and brand authority. Don't miss this game-changing conversation that will empower you to grow and succeed in your coaching business.

Learn more about Justin: https://www.facebook.com/f2ichallenge

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You will make the most loyal employees for yourself and your business by incorporating the human factor in your business. When you genuinely care for your employees, their loyalty will be unwavering. They will shout about you from the mountain tops and stay committed even when offered a better position or more pay elsewhere. Every company is about making more revenue and attracting and recruiting great talents, and employees are your biggest sales pitch for recruiting. By infusing your processes with a more humanistic approach and embracing emotional intelligence, you will attract top talents and bolster your company's profitability. Your company is all about employees. If you have no employees, you have no business, product, or service and, therefore, no customers.

Join the conversation with Brandie De La Rosa as she shares about emotional intelligence, trauma, how to fix our workplace, and how to incorporate the human factor in our communication and processes in business. Brandie is the founder and CEO of E3inspire and an expert in IT, business analytics, and psychology. Brandie is also a motivational speaker, international author, and passionate community leader on a mission to address the messy violence epidemic. E3inspire provides trauma-informed care for businesses and individuals using technology and emotional intelligence to empower victims to transition from survivors to thrivers. As a  single mother of two, Brandie is an inspiration leading by example and encouraging others to live a life of purpose and impact. 

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Episode intro and a bit about Brandie De La Rosa

[02:02] Brandie’s journey and what inspired her to helping people retraumatize 

[12:41] The difference between responsibility and ownership

[17:20] How to unplug, disconnect and connect to program your mindset

[21:35] Balancing talking about trauma without reliving it or becoming a victim

[28:38] How Brandie rediscovered herself and broadened her identity 

[35:56] What Brandie is doing to help companies fix their workplace

[42:35] Brandie's approach to training companies on emotional intelligence

[47:44] How to turn your team or employees into loyal advocates

[53:28] Balancing empathy and letting people go 

[57:23] Wrap up and end of the show

Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz 

As a Man Thinketh by James Allen

Your thoughts create your reality by Milagros de Lourdes Carretero

• Never forget where you came from but don't let trauma define who you are and where you are going. 
• Your company is all about employees; if you have no employees, you have no business, product, or service and, therefore, no customers.
• You will make the most loyal employees for yourself and your business by incorporating the human factor in your business.

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As entrepreneurs, we can turn anything into a diamond, and finding the balance between preparedness, effective communication, collaboration, and leading in our creative zone is critical to our success. We have to be adaptable to lead effectively, and this starts by understanding our audience while still focusing on our leadership strategies and the new things we want to bring into our business. Leadership is not about giving and asking to get results. It's about finding a balance between how much we give to our team and enhancing meritocracy. When we are not using the right language to help us unlock the action we are looking for, we switch off. To be effective as a leader, you have to get away from assumptions and communicate in a style that people understand while balancing empathy, collaboration, and management to give everyone an equal opportunity to win.

Join the conversation with Chief Ife Bell as he shares her expertise in consultancy, enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in businesses, and the art of effective communication. Chief Ife is a change leader, international coach, and innovator from Ghana. With her many certifications and speaking experience, Ife is an organizational change leader best known for development, coaching, and strategy deployment that raises performance with measurable success year after year. She is passionate about developing leaders, increasing business performance, and developing strategies focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Episode intro and a bit about Chief Ife Bell

[01:39] How Ife stumbled on and became an amazing consultant

[03:53] Why Ife perceives consultancy as a way of thinking

[06:30] Lessons from Ife's first gigs as a consultant 

[12:52] Balancing preparedness and leading in your creative zone

[18:42] Ife’s lead generation strategy and how she keeps her network strong

[22:24] Ife’s dream outcome as a leadership consultant for her clients

[28:41] How to balance empathy and care for people working for your business  

[32:20] Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and how to enhance it

[38:46] Communication work and communicating effectively as a leader

[48:49] Techniques to cultivate your ability to connect before content

[48:16] Finding the strategy and the medium that works for you

[51:07] Takeaways from Ife that you can start implementing today

[52:02] Ending the show

• In the absence of communication, people make it up.
• The key to communication is Grace and Curiosity; you have to be willing to ask powerful questions that are impactful at the moment. 
• Leadership is a lifestyle; it is a journey, not a destination. It is not going to be great, so give yourself some Grace.
• If you don't fail, you're not doing it right.
• People hear and digest information differently, and adjusting your strategy to ensure you communicate effectively is key. 

Website:  https://www.tobeconsulting.net/

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Building Authentic Connections Through A Community with Tara Geraghty

People hear your heart, and your voice is your heart. You don’t need to be perfect. You need to be authentic. Being authentic and transparent attracts more people to you and puts you in a better position of leadership. The world needs more people who are willing to be vulnerable and transparent. No one has it all together. We all mess it up and do wrong things, but we still have something valuable to bring to the table. So many of us don’t show up to give and utilize our gifts because we think we don’t have it all together. You don’t have to wait to have it all together before what you can say is important or significant to contribute to your space. We are all humans who make mistakes and are just trying to do our best. Just show up and be the leader you’re designed to be. 

Join the conversation with Tara Geraghty as she shares more about authenticity,  how to build a successful community, and the power of gratitude. Tara is a resiliency and mindset expert, community builder, speaker, counseling practitioner, REBT Mindset, and Confidence Life Coach. She has dedicated her life to helping people find their inner strength and reclaim their power. As a survivor of domestic violence and a mother of a stage 4 childhood cancer survivor, she knows firsthand the importance of choice, gratitude, and the resilience that comes with reclaiming one's power. 

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Intro and preshow talk 

[06:37] How Tara was able to build a thriving community 

[12:03] Why you don’t need to be perfect before you can show up

[16:38] Tara’s community’s activities and events and how she runs it

[22:49] Hiring someone to run your community and Facebook groups

[26:19] Accountability and how it gives you a 95% headstart

[28:47] Misconceptions around building a community Vs. an audience

[34:23] Tara’s gratitude practice and how gratitude can help rewire your mind 

[43:14] Ending the show

• The secret to building a community is making people feel valued. People will stay when they feel valued. 
• We all need a community where we are supported and reminded that we are significant.
• People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. 

What's in It for Them by Joe Polish: https://www.amazon.com/Whats-Them-Connection-Change-Network/dp/1401960103

Power vs. Force by David Hawkins: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Force-David-Hawkins-M-D/dp/1401945074

Connect With Tara Geraghty:

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

Instagram: https://www.heygirlyoucan.com/

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Freelancing is becoming more popular because of the increasing number of layoffs, and statistics shows that more than half of the US workforce will be freelancers by 2027. In addition, there are more than 1.56 billion freelancers globally, which is a third of the global workforce already today. Nonetheless, if we’re to move in this direction and be successful, we have to learn how to overcome the hustle mentality and the solo style of working that so many freelancers live by. The hustle mentality can deter financial freedom for so many of us as entrepreneurs, but creating a long-term vision can help you transform your business space, whether that is in freelancing or any other industry. 

Join the conversation with Karl Swanepoel as he shares more about freelancing, how to overcome a hustle mentality and solo style to manage a team and live in abundance as a freelancer. Karl is a tech entrepreneur based in the UK and the founder and CEO of Revolancer, a freelancing company focusing on creating a brighter future for flexible work.  

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Episode intro and a bit about Karl Swanepoel

[01:33] A bit about Karl’s background and how he got into this place 

[03:26] Karl’s journey going from freelancing hustle mentality to managing a team

[05:01] Things freelancers are struggling with and how Karl’s company mitigates

[07:50] How Karl makes money without charging a commission to freelancers’ work 

[09:38] Karl's perspective on the future of freelancing with the increasing layoffs  

[11:16] The detriment of missing the corporate phase for freelancers 

[14:58] Using the freelancing platform to start your freelancing journey

[16:11] Karl’s favorite social media platform that he recommends to freelancers 

[19:53] Freelancing skills that are in demand in today’s business environment 

[22:30] Examples of freelancers' success stories and how to achieve  

[24:43] The difference between a freelancer and an entrepreneur

[28:17] Why Karl has never been bored by his work and his business

[33:42] Karl’s vision and goal with Revalancer in the freelancing industry 

[40:10] Karl’s final word on persistence in freelancing and entrepreneurship 

[54:12] Ending the show

• Where there is demand, you face a lot less competition in getting client projects on board.
• Take things one at a time, focus on the end goal, and then figure out how to get there step by step. 
• Skipping the corporate experience phase can only be a problem if you allow it to be. It’s what you make of it.

Vivid Vision by Cameron Herold: https://www.amazon.com/Vivid-Vision-Remarkable-Aligning-Business/dp/161961877X

Website:https://karlswanepoel.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlswa/?originalSubdomain=uk

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In today's world, where anyone can hop up on a camera and create content, authenticity is critical to stand out, and you can't hide or fake it. It is hard to be authentic when you're not doing something that you love, care about, or that will help the younger you. You have to focus on what matters to you to find your path, master it and build your authority in your space. Understanding that your audience needs to get value from your creation and providing it gives you a reason to be persistent. You have to combine your heart and head together to thrive. Success is a process that is unique to you. If you continuously shoot the shots, you will refine yourself naturally. 

Join the conversation with Evan Carmichael and Eddie Pinero as they share how to cultivate authenticity in your content, find your unique path, master it, and provide value to make an impact that lives beyond you. Evan and Eddie are in public speaking, crushing it on YouTube, and they motivate millions of people every month. 

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Episode intro and a bit about Evan Carmichael and Eddie Pinero

[01:02] Evan and Eddie’s backstory and how they got into the game

[03:58] Doing something you’re passionate about and also valuable to others

[07:30] How to cultivate authenticity in your message 

[10:25] The Spotify evolution and the strategy for success

[15:28] Creating quantity Vs. quantity content and building your authority

[22:43] Being prepared and choosing your words when you create content 

[26:47] Getting nervous and how Eddie navigates through it in his path

[30:40] Using content at scale to reach more people and make more impact

[32:44] Learning how to say NO to become purpose-driven 

[42:23] Shifting your perspective around money and NFTs

[50:23] Leveraging NFT to provide value and make money in your business

[59:58] What to pay attention to when creating your YouTube thumbnail 

[01:07:30] How comedians approach the content creation game to make it catchy 

[01:10:03] Evan and Eddie’s content creation strategy 

[01:14:46] Experimenting with your path and hanging out with people in the game

[01:16:53] Quantity creates quality; create content, learn from it

[01:20:21] Evan’s music and his process of content creation 

[01:25:04] Evan and Eddie’s turning point from creation to business

[01:28:20] Ending the show

• More often than not, our purpose comes from our pain.
• When you focus on things that revolve around your purpose, dismissing things that don’t align becomes easier.
• You have to combine your heart and head together if you want to succeed.

Website:  https://www.yourworldwithin.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Yourworldwithin/about

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Nobody wants to be added to another newsletter, and as business people, we hate giving discounts in these spaces because marketers ruin it. Whenever people want to buy something, they google to see if there is a discount and who has the best. However, with web 3.0, you can use NFT to reward people in your community and set it up automatically so that only those that hold the NFT that proves they have been part of your coaching academy get the discount. Web 3.0 technology enables you to validate things, even those that are not in your ecosystem, transparently to prove ownership and provide exclusive deals to your clients in the blockchain world. Using it will allow you to reward clients in a way that matters and identify and empower your biggest fans. Learn how to leverage web 3.0 to make what you do online more validated, more authenticated, and more like you.

Join the conversation with Brian Fanzo as he shares about web 3.0 technology, how it works, and ways you can leverage it in real-time in order to engage your customers at the right time. Brian is a digital futurist keynote speaker who translates the trends of tomorrow to inspire change today. His customized and personalized programs showcase real-world stories and examples of forward-thinking people and web 3.0 businesses. Brian has immersed himself in the web 3.0 world. He is the leading authority on all things web 3.0 as a practitioner, a thought leader, and an award-winning early adopter in all things digital marketing and innovation. 

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Episode intro and a bit about Brian Fanzo

[01:06] Web 3.0 and Web 2.0 technology 

[08:11] How centralized and decentralized metaverse works  

[13:08] What to look for when it comes to web 3.0 as a coach

[20:30] The creation, distribution, and use case of NFT tokens

[24:37] How to give NFTs to your audience for exclusive access

[35:27] NFT decentralized ownership component and how people manipulate it 

[46:22] The role NFT plays for you and your clients 

[48:04] How you can buy and sell NFTs contracts to your clients

[55:17] The misconception around web 3.0 metaverse 

[58:01] How NFT rewards people who are doing great things in the world 

[01:01:41] What Brian is doing for season two of the NFT podcast

[01:04:24] Ending the show

• NFTs automatically create their own marketplace, you don’t have to wonder how to sell them.
• When someone creates an NFT, no one can delete or take it away; it’s permanent in the blockchain and cannot be hacked because it’s not in one location.
• Web 3.0 is about making what we do online more validated, more authenticated, and more like us.
• Art NFT does not unlock anything; they just prove ownership of art. 

Website:  https://brianfanzo.com/

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

Instagram: https://brianfanzo.com/#

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