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One of the main reasons why we get so anxious when presenting to an audience is that we feel the sensation of eyes watching us, and we feel very exposed. This creates a self-focused experience of thought processes like “do they like,” I’m going to make a mistake,” and “what is everyone thinking of me.” The experience focuses on the eyes that are watching you, which is not what you want to be doing when trying to help an audience. What you want to be doing is focusing on your audience because they are the ones who need your information. As a presenter, you are non-important. You’re there to give to provide a solution to a problem. Shifting your brain from performance to helping mode enables you to harness your generosity. Learn how to shift your energy from what people are thinking about you to how you can help the people in the room, and you will be a better speaker.
Join the conversation with Sarah Gershman as he shares more about how you can reframe and overcome anxiety in presentations and make public speaking more fun and engaging through storytelling, even in technical fields, to create human connections and get people to be excited by your ideas. Sara is a professional speaker and has spent the last 15 years coaching global executives in dozens of industries, whether preparing for a keynote address, briefing senior officials, or pitching a product. Sarah helps leaders find their core message and make that message stick. She works with executives in national organizations, companies, government agencies, and nonprofits.
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During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:01] Episode intro and a bit about Sarah Gershman
[02:25] How Sarah got into coaching and to where she is today
[06:03] Why it’s so hard to present and engage people when presenting
[10:27] Taking your information a turning it into a story
[11:20] Why taking the easy way out, powerpoint, is not effective
[13:22] The importance of understanding the message before creating a story
[17:20] How to overcome fear and anxiety when presenting
[20:33] Reframing your anxiety to create an engaging presentation
[22:58] Presenting to impress Vs. to meet the unspoken need of your audience
[25:38] Sarah’s recommendation on presentations on hybrid models
[31:54] The importance of infusing 3D dimensionality in our presentations
[36:53] Take away from Sarah for the listener
[37:53] Ending the show
Notable QuotesWebsite: https://greenroomspeakers.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greenroomspeakers/
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We're living in a culture of busyness, and it's easy to go through life without thinking about who we are and what we stand for. So many of us don’t take the time to determine how we want to show up in life. We go by the flow and often use our feeling to determine the direction we want to move, ultimately blocking our true identity and success. Who we were yesterday and what we have become today can create an ego that keeps us stuck in the past and prevent us from seeing the future. We have the power and choice to determine the identity we want to live by without holding on to yesterday.
Join the conversation with Jeff Wickersham as he shares how you can cultivate a warrior mentality and step into the best versions of yourself to create a path that is meaningful, fulfilling, and true to who you are. Jeff is a sought-after accountability and peak performance coach who helps guide clients to intentionally step into the best versions of themselves and unlock that inner hero waiting to be unleashed. He’s a best-selling author, Tony Robbins award winner, podcast host, and practitioner leading by example. He recently completed his second David Goggins 4x4x48 Mile run, has meditated for over 1,600 straight days and has taken an ice bath for over 1,300 straight days.
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[00:01] Episode intro and a bit about Jeff Wickersham
[01:47] About the 4x4x48 Mile Run Challenge and Jeff’s experience
[07:11] Claiming the who in your transformation journey[10:34] Intentionally choosing how you want to show up
[12:02] Getting out of the ego and connecting with our true self/future self
[13:05] Jeff’s AHA moment that led to his transformation eight years ago
[17:09] Jeff’s life in corporate and the skills he carried with him into coaching [20:08] Jeff’s transition and what inspired him into performance coaching
[25:16] Victim mentality Vs. warrior mentality
[28:05] The benefit of meditation and why Jeff practices it every day
[30:21] What drew Jeff to meditation and keeps him going with it
[33:38] How to decrease your resistance to meditation
[36:27] People’s dream outcome and the number one problem that gets in the way
[39:31] What Jeff is still learning on his journey and needs accountability
[43:27] Jeff’s advice on what to consider when bringing in a coach on your path
[45:26] Jeff’s rainy-day mentality strategy to build great resilience
[49:12] Realizing that everybody is on a quest to be better
[50:31] Grab Jeff’s free resource for you
[51:44] Ending the show
Top 9 Habits High performers Achieve In The Morning
Connect With Jeff:Website
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Sometimes we need to get out of our comfort zone and get exposure to see what is possible on our path. So many of us are stuck in our job because we got a degree that got us a job, and we built our whole life on that job, how much money we make, what we do, the vacations we get, and where we live. Building your path to freedom starts by figuring out what you want and doing the things that produce what you want. When you figure out what you want, a life bomb goes off in you, creating light from within. Stop seeking your future or purpose from others. You have a better answer inside you for everything you want in your life. Your future, your purpose, and the answers you’re seeking are not outside or ahead of you. They are within you.
Join the conversation with Keith Johns as he shares his journey and transition from corporate and how you can go from where you are to freedom by discovering and turning your purpose into a business. Keith is a career coach who helps people feeling stuck in their corporate 9-5 careers find the freedom they are seeking by turning their purpose into a business. His mission is to help individuals make things happen and build their careers around their LIFE, not the other way around! Tune in!
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:01] Episode intro and a bit about Keith Johns
[01:52] What inspired Keith to create his own path in entrepreneurship
[10:38] Getting out there and knowing what is possible for you
[16:27] Uncovering your own system and where you want to go
[19:47] How Keith positioned himself in the business and freedom coaching
[23:50] About Keith's inner transformation program
[31:06] How Keith helps people transition from corporate to entrepreneurship
[37:07] Shifting from chasing the money to aligning with your higher calling
[38:47] Platforms that Keith is excited about in 2023
[48:31] Keith's strategy of elevating his revenue based on impact
[54:53] How Keith finds the balance to get the right client
[58:31] Keith’s coaching roadmap and what he offers in his program
[01:04:20] Keith’s perspective on working with product Vs. service-based clients
[01:08:12] Ending the show
Notable QuotesWebsite: https://keithallen.as.me/network
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithjohns/
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The only place we get stuck is in our mindset because we’re the only ones that stop us from making progress. When we get caught in negative thoughts, tunnel vision, or a victim mindset, we can’t see what other people can see, and sometimes our situation is not as bad as we think. As entrepreneurs, we’ve to change our thoughts and perceptions to change our situation. Nothing changes if nothing changes, but sometimes when one thing changes, everything changes, and usually, that’s the perception of a situation. The common denominator to your success is you, and you have to take responsibility to change your thoughts to change your situation. If you persist in staying in a negative situation, it will persist until you make the decision to move.
Join the conversation with Will Everette as he shares about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and how you can leverage them as an entrepreneur to take control of your thoughts, change how you feel, and be more in control of your behaviors to tap into more of what you want and remove friction from your path to success. Will is a clinical hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, CBT practitioner, mental health 1st Aider, and personal trainer. Will provides internal and external coaching to help people maximize their potential, take control of their lives, and feel their best in their minds, body, and soul.
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During this episode, you will learn about;
[01:58] Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and what it aims to achieve
[03:39] CBT as a skill of reframing how we look at the world
[04:30] How to use neurolinguistic programming (NLP) with CBT
[07:21] Will’s background and what inspired him into the coaching space
[10:35] How hypnotic gets the friction and you out of your way
[17:27] Victim mentality; why trauma is only trauma when you make it
[20:37] A victim narcissist's beliefs, defense, and wrong reality
[28:28] Identifying your emotional trigger and how to reframe it
[35:54] Questions to ask yourself when triggered to go back to the baseline
[43:08] Entrepreneurship and the tools we need to focus on the present
[53:46] Belief system self-sabotage among higher achievers
[01:01:42] Getting the right energy out to attract the right people
Notable QuotesConnect With Will Everett:
Website: https://www.willpowertherapy.earth/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-everett-3b3a2687/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willlifecoachpt/?hl=en
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As entrepreneurs, we need to generate opportunities in our businesses to get more clients, but when something goes wrong, we often blame ourselves. We use “I’M” phrases such as I’m a failure, I’m so stupid, I’m not smart, etc., that become self-fulfilling prophecies of things not going well. We all do affirmations whether we know it or not, and often, it is usually the wrong affirmations, affirming what we don't want. We manifest through our affirmations, and whether they are positive or negative, they are the base of our results. To help us be more successful, NLP helps us become aware of what we’re doing to make the right choices and shift from victim energy to power and abundance that enables us to see possibilities.
In this episode, Kimberly Lebbing shares more about neuro-programming (NLP) and how you can leverage it as an entrepreneur to shift your mindset, make the right decisions and set yourself up for success. Kimberly is a certified neuro-linguistic, programming, and behavioral change expert with over 796 hours of training and 5 Expert Certifications. Kimberly has spent nearly a decade setting up different programs and has undergone 14 Top-Level Training in NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) & Evolved NLP.
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:01] Episode intro and a bit about Kimberly Lebbing
[01:44] Kimberly's background and how she got into NLP
[03:12] What NLP is and what Kimberly does in this space
[04:55] Affirmations and the ‘I’m’ self-fulfilling prophecies
[05:33] Shifting from victim energy to power and seeing opportunities
[11:12] Difference between evolved NLP and normal and NLP
[12:13] Intuition Vs. playing it safe to keep yourself comfortable
[13:45] What Kimberly was doing before she got into NLP coaching
[17:22] Kimberly's strategy of helping people remove resistance to creation
[23:03] What the beginning was like and how Kimberly did her marketing
[24:14] Kimberly 4 hours program and how it works
[31:46] Asking for help and how it can transform your life
[34:09] Kimberly's advice on how to grow your business
[46:08] Kimberly’s favorite way of generating leads
[51:23] Wrap up and end of the show
Notable Quotes
Website: https://www.kimberlylebbing.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-lebbing-62582a58/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlylebbing/
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Belief comes from doing difficult things. The more you do things you didn’t think you could do, the more belief you cultivate. If you’ve something hard in front of you, saying no to it reinforces the belief you can’t do something like that. However, every time you say yes to doing something, you reinforce a new belief of capability. Cultivating your belief is also not a one-off moment. It’s an everyday battle for everything. It starts with recognizing where you are struggling and engineering your environment to surround yourself with people who can motivate and push you toward your goal. Self-belief, self-confidence, self-respect, and self-love come from making things happen and showing up. It will suck at first, but it’s not about how well you do it. It’s how you show up.
Join the conversation with Evan Carmichael as he shares more about how you can cultivate a strong belief system, consciously choose-engineer your environment, take your coaching to the next level, and more. Evan is a speaker, author, and introvert on a mission to solve the world's biggest problem. Evan believes in entrepreneurs. At 19, Evan built and then sold a biotech software company. At 22, he was a venture capitalist raising $500k to $15M and now runs a YouTube channel for entrepreneurs with over 2 million subscribers, has written 4 books, and speaks globally.
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:01] Intro to the show and how Raylen met with Evan
[02:38] Lack of belief in oneself and its implications
[05:15] What comes first: Belief or the work
[10:06] How to consciously choose-engineer your environment
[16:33] Evan’s advice to people getting laid off and don’t know what route to take
[20:36] How to cut your learning curve and increase your delta point
[25:04] The mistake that most coaches make at the beginning of their business
[30:35] How to monetize your YouTube channel today without views and subscribers
[42:33] Creating coaching videos that lead to AHA moments and sales
[50:22] Meeting people where they are in their journey as a coach
[52:55] Helping clients to take a step without judging the size of the step
[48:16] Blocking out dates for creation and coaching days
[01:05:41] Eva’s strategy of identifying his own blind spots and calling himself out
[01:15:01] Being an introvert and how Evan handles it while helping people
[01:19:51] The rule set to telling your story to your audience and clients
[01:23:14] Key takeaway from Evan on coaching for the listener
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Momentum The book: https://amzn.to/3JIuX9r
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKmkpoEqg1sOMGEiIysP8Tw
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Finding your purpose and establishing your credibility is all about removing the blocks, investing in yourself, shifting your mindset, and stretching to serve your purpose and make the impact you want. Your business growth is your inner growth. Investing in yourself, your support system, and your business for the long term will help you stay aligned and manifest what you want. So many business owners struggle with investing in themselves because they are afraid of evolving, leaving their past selves, and stretching to the next level. But unraveling the parts of your identity that you feel are not aligned with who you are and want to become will help you get ahead. In this episode, Stephanie Trager shares how you can tap into your higher purpose, align your identity with your purpose, and strategies to help you cultivate your image and establish your credibility in your space.
Stephanie is an Earthkeeper and guides change agent at Tonic Institute who works to reboot our world naturally. Stephanie is also a speaker, impact strategist, and attorney with a deep love of the trees. She teaches individuals and organizations to connect with their true selves and do the work they are meant to do through her coaching program.
[04:24] Stephanie’s journey and transition from law to coaching
[08:35] Stephanie’s pursuit and certification in wholistic health coaching
[12:28] Removing the blocks to unveil and find your purpose
[16:01] Aligning your identity with your purpose
[19:41] Defining the purpose of your future self
[24:25] Being honest with your purpose, even when it is tied to making money
[27:28] Stephanie's AHA moment in her journey when she felt aligned
[30:04] Investing in yourself and how Stephanie did it in the beginning
[33:07] Evolution coaching and Stephanie's mission and focus in the space
[38:33] What Stephanie is up to and her next evolution
[41:39] Self-help Vs. transformation
[43:45] People that Stephanie looks up to in her industry
[46:05] Building your credibility through your brand
[48:11] Self-awareness and accessing your level of consciousness
[49:52] knowing who you are and cultivating your self-image
[54:11] I’m…. Becoming whoever and whatever you want
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Website: https://www.stephanietrager.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanietrager
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanietrager/?hl=en
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Getting stuck in a job because it’s paying your bills and giving up on your dream can be difficult to navigate. It doesn’t matter how good you are at your job. If you feel disconnected, you need to elucidate what you really want. Don’t allow the fear of “what ifs” to make you abandon your dream, take a step forward, get more clarity about what you want, and you will make progress. When we lack clarity about who we are and what fuels us, we allow external influences to determine our destiny. This is like driving in a mist; it will slow us down and get us stuck in life. Doing the inner work and getting clear on what you want will help lift the mist, see where you are going, and open a highway to get where you want to be. In this episode, Chris Strouthopoulos will teach how to niche down, reignite your passion, and get aligned with your purpose to do the impossible, bring transformation and live a fulfilling life.
Chris is the founder of Ascent Empowerment Coaching, a riveting speaker, a creative presenter, and an award-winning college professor. He’s a passionate advocate for personal and professional growth, and he spent years studying psychology, picking performance, and helping others overcome fear and achieve success. Chris has developed simple, repeatable systems to help men shed false identities, overcome limitations and live with passion and joy. He has also helped people from entrepreneurs and c-suite executives to high school science teachers reconnect to their purpose, reignite their fire from years ago, and 10x their impact.
[01:59] Chris’s experience and insights from his trip to the Himalayan
[11:52] Chris’s evaluation and transformation that got him into coaching
[19:40] How Chris gives people inner peace without taking them to the mountain
[23:00] Chris's process of helping people find their transformation and “Why Men.”
[28:41] Making Money doing what lights the fire in you
[30:11] Survival story: Chris's mountain trip that pushed him to his breaking point
[46:26] Chris’s coaching strategy and what he helps his clients achieve
[53:48] Importance of clarity and self-mastery
Notable Quotes
Website: https://www.ascentempowerment.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-strouthopoulos-452b2b155
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We all have a natural fight, flight or freeze reaction to everything in life. Some are much more severe than others. However, when you are in front of people, the fight mode is not to hit people but to communicate and have a conversation with them. Every one of us feels nervous, but how we deal with emotions is what matters. If you have been trying different hacks to overcome public speaking anxiety and connect with your audience to deliver powerful and impactful presentations, this episode is for you. Every story on the planet can inspire. All you need to do is stop making statements and ask the right questions at the right time, and you will change lives. By asking people more questions, you will lead people to their discovery, answers and realization that will help them take the next step with confidence. In the episode, Nathan Gold will teach you how to overcome anxiety, find your authentic voice and provide valuable experiences while presenting to inspire and tease your audience with your story.
Nathan Gold, also known as The Demo Coach, is a public speaking coach who helps people overcome anxiety and prove their skills while presenting to an audience. With years of experience in the industry, he has developed a range of techniques and strategies to help individuals with their authentic voices. Nathan is a two-time winner of the distinguished DEMOgod Award and has delivered thousands of presentations and hours of professional coaching. He has worked with individuals and small and large companies on designing and producing more compelling and memorable presentations and product demos.
[02:14] The anxiety in public speaking and where it comes from
[04:54] Nathan's Journey and how he got into what he does today
[12:11] Doing things in service of others
[16:34] How to captivate and connect your online audience
[20:51] What works best in-person world Vs. the virtual world
[35:01] Nathan’s strategy for getting leads consistently
[38:13] How to set Imposter syndrome aside as a coach
[44:15] Incorporating tough love into the art of coaching
[50:22] Storytelling and how to be a better storyteller
Notable QuotesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathangold/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/nathangold
Twitter: https://twitter.com/democoaching
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Saying yes to outrageous means stepping out of your comfort zone and getting your talent and gifts out there. We all have important messages. We’re here on earth for a purpose, and the most significant discovery we can make is discovering our purpose. Our gifts and talents are connected to our purpose, but society tends to value a paying job more than what we are passionate about. Most of us grow up believing that our purpose is to get a good job and make money, and when we break away, we carry the limiting beliefs with us. These messages often create limiting beliefs that stop us from fully living, experiencing the richness of life, and reaching our full potential. However, everything changes once we’re connected to our inner self, purpose, and message that resonates, vibrates, and excites us. That is the kind of message we’re supposed to convey, and we’ve to stop those limiting beliefs that stop us from being out there in the world.
Join the conversation with Leonard Szymczak as he shares how you overcome limiting beliefs, identify your purpose, move out of your comfort zone and become outrageous in your business. Leonard is an award-winning author, international speaker, psychotherapist, and life coach in Southern California.
[01:3] What has kept Leonard motivated and on purpose for 40 years
[02:3] How to inspire people to step out of their comfort zone and be outrageous
[05:19] What is a purpose, and how can you find your purpose
[08:42] Authentic self, what it means, and how to connect with our authentic self
[14:01] How Leonard connects the hero's journey and storytelling to help people find their purpose
[19:28] Leonard's perspective on therapy and why some don’t work
[27:34] How to get out of the depression cycle of the past and the future
[32:57] The importance of the tactical side of entrepreneurship, The How
[37:20] Why men are in crisis and how they can develop your world
[43:44] Emotional intelligence: becoming hypervigilant with your emotions
[46:25] Setting boundaries and how Leornard does it using a 25 minutes burst
[59:32] How to reach out, connect or learn more about Leonard
Notable Quotes
Website: https://leonardszymczak.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardszymczak/
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