The Life You're Made For with Dr. Heather Penny

Wow! This episode was something else. I got to interview a hero of mine, author and leadership/management giant, Ken Blanchard about the simple truths he lives by. One of Ken's recent book is on that exact topic, so we dive deep into the simple truths of family, business, spirituality, leadership, and life in general. Ken is a fount of wisdom. Every word he says seems to be dripping with insight. From starting the day slow, to having fun, to leading others with care and empathy, Ken shares powerful insights and tools that aren't as complicated as you might think. Let's dive in and hear some simple truths with Ken Blanchard!

Find Ken online at www.kenblanchard.com
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Have you ever been held back from a goal or dream because it seemed too overwhelming?  This week I chat with Eric and Michele Hall about their journey of finding their feet (literally and figuratively), reaching a goal, and realizing it wasn't as complicated as they thought. After a harsh realization with his health, Eric decided it was time to make a change. So he did, and now he and Michele help others find their feet and reach their goals. You can connect with them on their website at: www.therudimentarylife.com or on Instagram @the_rudimentary_life

I so loved this conversation and I think you're going to love Eric and Michele!

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After we wrapped our last episode, Joe Kaufman and I kept talking. It turned out to be so good that I started recording again! So here is a bonus episode where Joe and I talk about empathy, grace, leadership, writing books, and... dreaming up a collaboration. We get real and raw about these things, so buckle up!

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What can we learn from pain? Many times the pain we endure comes from loss. This week, I sit down with my friend Joe Kaufman again to discuss how loss and pain can actually help us gain clarity. If we allow it, pain can help us live fuller lives because we come to terms with the reality that we have to (and we GET to) choose who we want to be and what we want to do with our time…while we still have it! Joe is a fount of wisdom and empathy, and this was such an encouraging conversation. Jump in!

Are you looking to gain clarity, confidence, and courage? Check out my book, "The Life You're Made For" for sale on my website.

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What happens when you find yourself stuck at a crossroad? We've all been there or will any some point, and we all handle it differently. Dan Haakenson and I sit down and talk about how we have handled our crossroads. So much of it depends on having the right people in your life. Do you have a counselor, a guide, someone who can pause with you and help figure out the next direction? Listen in as Dan and I lay out a better way to handle the crossroads you face in life.

Find Dan and his consulting business at www.haakensonconsulting.com
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Get to know Dan Haakenson:
With over 30 years of working with people from diverse backgrounds, Dan brings a genuine passion and understanding of people and how they function together in teams. As a leadership coach and trusted advisor, Dan engages conversations with careful listening and thought-provoking questions which lead to new levels of awareness and clarity that move clients forward.

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You all know I value self-care as an important part of finding your clarity, confidence, and courage. But what happens when self-care isn't enough? When you get stuck? Join me and Becca Ribbing as we talk through how she helps her own coaching clients regain momentum by finding their clarity.

Becca Ribbing is the author of The Clarity Journal and has been a coach for over a decade. She's on a mission to help people break out of the cycles of uncertainty and struggle that hold them back. Helping them get the momentum and energy you need to start moving forward powerfully.

Find Becca and buy her book at www.beccaribbing.com
Follow Becca on twitter @beccaribbing
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Authentic leadership starts from within. In this episode, I am flying solo to share my reflections on some of the inner-work I have been doing lately. Over the last year, I met regularly with my own coach. In that process, six takeaways rose to the surface, and I share all six with you today. Sometimes in order to live the life you are made for, you have to bring in another voice that can guide you to that next level of clarity, confidence, and courage. Listen in as I unpack my experience.

Also, my book, The Life You're Made For is on sale right now on Amazon. 
Get a great deal today before the sale ends!

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Have you ever taken a "Me Retreat"? It is so important for us to take time to ourselves. This helps us reset and connect with our own souls. In this episode, I sit down with a dear friend, Laura Cootsona to talk about just that. We recount our time learning this important practice through the years of having small children, building careers, and even now as our kids our grown. It's a wonderful conversation. I can't wait for you to experience Laura's insight, wisdom, and joy. Come listen, laugh, and learn with us!

Laura is a Senior Consultant at Good Well Consulting. She partners with organizations, individuals, teams, and communities to design positive strategies and pathways for doing good, well.

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More about Laura:
Laura holds a Masters in Nonprofit Administration (MNA) from University of San Francisco. She has worked with nonprofit organizations for 36 years and has built her consulting practice focused on fundraising, marketing, CEO coaching, strategic planning, and board development. From 2015-2021 Laura served as the Executive Director of the Jesus Center, a social service nonprofit in Chico, CA focusing on reducing the impact of homelessness. Laura is a founding board member of the Camp Fire Collaborative and has lived in Chico since 2003 with her husband, and now two grown daughters.

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This week I sit down with the incredible Donnie Boivin. We had such a great conversation about what it looks like to stop caring so much about what people think of you as you pursue the life you're made for.

At the age of 40, Donnie discovered he’d been living other people’s dreams and not chasing his own. In launching his own business, he found himself and grew an international company Success Champions. His story about becoming a Success Champion in his own life has inspired thousands to get out of their own way and go for it. Get ready to have your fire lit and start chasing your own dreams.

Donnie is the Founder and CEO of the Success Champions family of companies. Success Champion Consulting, Growth Mode Podcast, Success Champion Magazine, the Badass Business Summit, and Success Champion Networking.

Find Donnie, his podcast, and his companies at donnieboivin.com
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As the message of my book reaches readers, we'll be sharing stories from people on how they're incorporating the three C's of Clarity, Confidence, and Courage into their lives. Join me on this week's podcast when we hear how 3C Living has impacted my guest, Michelle Riddell. This is an inspiring episode, folks. I hope you join me.

Order my book online at www.heatherpenny.com
Visit Michelle's Website www.michelleriddell.com
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