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Today, in Episode 16, I have a very upfront conversation with you about your leadership. Before listening to this podcast, be sure you are in a good mood, open to learning, and receive some upfront, in your face, words of wisdom.  Leadership is a very serious job and it has to be done with others in mind and I think we have lost our way.

Take some notes, share this podcast, and please, please, please, push yourself today to become better for yourself and others, even if it means getting uncomfortable today.

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Juan's Bio:

As an expert in Leadership and a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, Juan is a widely regarded United States Army War Vet who has trained teams of tens of thousands of soldiers in high-stakes situations and has helped School Districts increase team efficiency and strengthen communication which resulted in happier and more appreciated employees. He helps individual leaders and their teams overcome complacency, and prevent burnout in the workplace. His "Blueprint to Leadership" Course has created more confidence and respect in personnel who carry supervisory and management roles. Being featured on FOX, NBC, and CBS has helped Juan lead the charge in creating Strength-Based leaders, and teams, giving rise to the culture at work for over 1500 School Administrators.

Join me in the 5-day leadership challenge, Just DM me the word "Leader" and I will show you how you can level up your leadership. 

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Website - www.weraizethebar.com
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Juan's Bio:

As an expert in Leadership and a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, Juan is a widely regarded United States Army War Vet. He has trained teams of tens of thousands of soldiers in high-stakes situations and has helped School Districts increase team efficiency and strengthen communication which resulted in happier and more appreciated employees. He helps individual leaders and their teams overcome complacency, and prevent burnout in the workplace. His "Blueprint to Leadership" Course has created more confidence and respect in personnel who carry supervisory and management roles. Being featured on FOX, NBC, and CBS has helped Juan lead the charge in creating Strength-Based leaders, and teams, giving rise to the culture at work for over 10k School Administrators.

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This episode is a LIVE Recording for the BOOST PODCAST LOUNGE at the Boost Conference held in Palm Springs.
 
If you are interested in learning more about the Boost Collaborative click here: BOOST Best of Out-Of-School Time Conference (boostconference.org)

******If you are a before school, during, or after school program employee/leader and you are  interested in the  free video course click this link >>>> FREE VIDEO COURSE

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Juan Alvarado's Bio:
Juan Alvarado is a widely regarded Keynote Speaker, Host of The Relevant Development Podcast, and Certified Gallup Strengths Coach. 
As a proven leadership expert and decorated United States Army War Veteran, Juan has trained teams of tens of thousands of soldiers in high-stakes situations. He has led global companies to overcome institutional limitations and increase team efficiency.
As the Founder and CEO of Raize The Bar LLC, Juan has uplifted and inspired hundreds of leaders and their teams at The Boost Conference, The US Soccer Foundation, the California Teaching Fellows, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, and Tulare Office of Education, to name a few.
Juan has been featured on CBS, NBC, and FOX and regularly speaks on creating meaningful engagement and purpose at work and overcoming complacency. In his ‘Seven Intentional Steps Towards Greatness’ Seminar and his ‘Blueprint to Leadership’ Course, Juan helps leaders develop alignment in and out of work.
Juan provides his audiences with actionable steps to growth while creating lasting positive change, improved culture, and encouraging leaders to raise the bar to reach their full potential.

If you are a before school, during, or after school program employee/leader and you are  interested in the  free video course click this link >>>> FREE VIDEO COURSE 

Join me in the 5-day leadership challenge, Just DM me the word "Leader" and I will show you how you can level up your leadership. 

Support the show

EMAIL - [email protected]
Website - www.weraizethebar.com
Follow on social:
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Facebook @raizethebarLLC

5-day Leadership Challenge: Sign up Here

Juan's Bio:

As an expert in Leadership and a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, Juan is a widely regarded United States Army War Vet. He has trained teams of tens of thousands of soldiers in high-stakes situations and has helped School Districts increase team efficiency and strengthen communication which resulted in happier and more appreciated employees. He helps individual leaders and their teams overcome complacency, and prevent burnout in the workplace. His "Blueprint to Leadership" Course has created more confidence and respect in personnel who carry supervisory and management roles. Being featured on FOX, NBC, and CBS has helped Juan lead the charge in creating Strength-Based leaders, and teams, giving rise to the culture at work for over 10k School Administrators.

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Today I speak with Tom Swales, Tom is a Physiotherapist who answers the question and gives solutions to why we have so many headaches and pains from sitting behind our desks. Like you, I am tired of it, and it's more than just your chair and your screen. We can take matters into our own hands and see a difference immidatly. grab an pen and take notes.

TOM'S BIO:
Tom is a Physiotherapist and Strength Coach with a passion for human movement. He is the founder and creator of the Advanced Movement Therapist (AMT) Certification, an education platform for health professionals interested in advanced knowledge of human movement. He is the founder of COMPHYSIO+ and has worked with professional athletes such as Matt Belesky, Brady Leiman, Kelsey Serwa, and Alex Formenton.

With his numerous degrees and certifications in rehabilitation and high performance and his 20+ years of study and professional experience, he is highly sought after by not only elite athletes but the active person who thinks like an athlete. With a Masters degree in Physiotherapy and more than a dozens certifications in human performance, Tom's work and ideas are at the forefront of fitness, conditioning, injury prevention and rehabilitation.

INTERESTED IN TOM'S COURSES:
VISIT AMTcertified.com

GET TO KNOW MORE ABOUT TOM AND HIS PRACTICE: tomswales.com

CONNECT WITH TOM:
IG: @swales.tom
youtube: tomswales
Facebook: Swales Performance Systems

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and visit www.weraizethebar.com

Join me in the 5-day leadership challenge, Just DM me the word "Leader" and I will show you how you can level up your leadership. 

Support the show

EMAIL - [email protected]
Website - www.weraizethebar.com
Follow on social:
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Facebook @raizethebarLLC

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Juan's Bio:

As an expert in Leadership and a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, Juan is a widely regarded United States Army War Vet. He has trained teams of tens of thousands of soldiers in high-stakes situations and has helped School Districts increase team efficiency and strengthen communication which resulted in happier and more appreciated employees. He helps individual leaders and their teams overcome complacency, and prevent burnout in the workplace. His "Blueprint to Leadership" Course has created more confidence and respect in personnel who carry supervisory and management roles. Being featured on FOX, NBC, and CBS has helped Juan lead the charge in creating Strength-Based leaders, and teams, giving rise to the culture at work for over 10k School Administrators.

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PART 2 -In this episode, I continue my interview Lia Valencia KEY.  She speaks on the choices we can make and how we need to consistently choose, and it may not be easy. She speaks on her jewelry in detail and people's feedback from wearing it. She has one of the most amazing stories and a jewelry line that will have you smiling and choosing JOY every time you wear it.

From homeless to 100million homes. Raised in very humble beginnings in a super-impoverished neighborhood of Philadelphia, Lia Valencia Key lived in a homeless shelter with her mother, sister, and brother. Even in such dark times, her mom told her, "Your predicament Does Not determine your destiny." She encouraged Lia to never leave the house without wearing her sparkling earrings because they would serve as reminders of the light within. Shattering Glass Ceilings obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Master's Degree in Education, a Cosmetology Instructor's License, becoming a Global Hair & Makeup Artist, and receiving a United States Patent. Lia Continued to Listen to the Light within creating VALENCIA KEY JEWELRY company. “Wearable JOY” that symbolizes ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE, If You Can BELIEVE IT, You Can Achieve It! Created to inspire and unlock the bravery and light within. Lia's VALENCIA KEY JEWELRY launched on QVC, one of the largest television shopping networks in the World. With the Power of Believing Lia went From homelessness to inspiring through her jewelry in over 100 million homes. Big Dreams continue to come true; VALENCIA KEY Jewelry has Recently been featured in OPRAH Magazine 2020 Favorite Things Issue, Lia herself delivered her inspirational keynote to over 216k attendees at Jamie Kern Lima’s BECOMING UNSTOPPABLE “BELIEVE IT” event- sharing the stage with life-changing GREATS such as Robin Roberts, Ed Mylett, Brendon Burchard, Dean Graziosi, and Tony Robbins.

As the keynote speaker and Joy Ambassador for Lanza Hair Company Lia shares her messages about how The Keys of Joy and Light Manifest Greatness and how Energy is Contagious. Her insights have been featured on the Mel Robbins show, Fox's Good Day Philadelphia, Jenna Kutcher’s Goal Digger Podcast, and Lori Harder’s Earn Your Happy podcast.

Lia is dedicating her life to bringing out the light in people – helping elevate them to ever increasing greatness, Whether pouring into women in homeless shelters and families in need donating food, blanks for warmth and educating how to rise up out of rough environments. or helping CEOs lead their companies and lives in Light, Lia is a living example that all things are possible by rooting into the power of Choosing Joy, Believing and Radiating Light. In Lia’s Loving words “If I Can, YOU Definitely Can”!

Lia's Website:
VALENCIA KEY: Jewelry, Home, Lifestyle & Accessories | Infused With Sushine & Joy

Instagram:
Lia Valencia Key (@liavalenciakey) • Instagram photos and videos
VALENCIA KEY Lia Valencia Key (@valenciakeydesign) • Instagram photos and videos

Please go and support Lia Valencia Key, It is easy, follow her on social media and go to her website and get yourself some wearable JOY!!!

Juan Alvarado:

The Blueprint To Leadership Course: Click Here

Instagram:
@raizethebarceo
Facebook:
@raizethebarLLC

Join me in the 5-day leadership challenge, Just DM me the word "Leader" and I will show you how you can level up your leadership. 

Support the show

EMAIL - [email protected]
Website - www.weraizethebar.com
Follow on social:
Instagram @raizethebarceo
Facebook @raizethebarLLC

5-day Leadership Challenge: Sign up Here

Juan's Bio:

As an expert in Leadership and a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, Juan is a widely regarded United States Army War Vet. He has trained teams of tens of thousands of soldiers in high-stakes situations and has helped School Districts increase team efficiency and strengthen communication which resulted in happier and more appreciated employees. He helps individual leaders and their teams overcome complacency, and prevent burnout in the workplace. His "Blueprint to Leadership" Course has created more confidence and respect in personnel who carry supervisory and management roles. Being featured on FOX, NBC, and CBS has helped Juan lead the charge in creating Strength-Based leaders, and teams, giving rise to the culture at work for over 10k School Administrators.

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, I interview Lia Valencia KEY. She has one of the most amazing stories and a jewelry line that will have you smiling and choosing JOY every time you wear it.

From homeless to 100million homes. Raised in very humble beginnings in a super-impoverished neighborhood of Philadelphia, Lia Valencia Key lived in a homeless shelter with her mother, sister, and brother. Even in such dark times, her mom told her, "Your predicament Does Not determine your destiny." She encouraged Lia to never leave the house without wearing her sparkling earrings because they would serve as reminders of the light within. Shattering Glass Ceilings obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Master's Degree in Education, a Cosmetology Instructor's License, becoming a Global Hair & Makeup Artist, and receiving a United States Patent. Lia Continued to Listen to the Light within creating VALENCIA KEY JEWELRY company. “Wearable JOY” that symbolizes ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE, If You Can BELIEVE IT, You Can Achieve It! Created to inspire and unlock the bravery and light within. Lia's VALENCIA KEY JEWELRY launched on QVC, one of the largest television shopping networks in the World. With the Power of Believing Lia went From homelessness to inspiring through her jewelry in over 100 million homes. Big Dreams continue to come true; VALENCIA KEY Jewelry has Recently been featured in OPRAH Magazine 2020 Favorite Things Issue, Lia herself delivered her inspirational keynote to over 216k attendees at Jamie Kern Lima’s BECOMING UNSTOPPABLE “BELIEVE IT” event- sharing the stage with life-changing GREATS such as Robin Roberts, Ed Mylett, Brendon Burchard, Dean Graziosi, and Tony Robbins.

As the keynote speaker and Joy Ambassador for Lanza Hair Company Lia shares her messages about how The Keys of Joy and Light Manifest Greatness and how Energy is Contagious. Her insights have been featured on the Mel Robbins show, Fox's Good Day Philadelphia, Jenna Kutcher’s Goal Digger Podcast, and Lori Harder’s Earn Your Happy podcast.

Lia is dedicating her life to bringing out the light in people – helping elevate them to ever increasing greatness, Whether pouring into women in homeless shelters and families in need donating food, blanks for warmth and educating how to rise up out of rough environments. or helping CEOs lead their companies and lives in Light, Lia is a living example that all things are possible by rooting into the power of Choosing Joy, Believing and Radiating Light. In Lia’s Loving words “If I Can, YOU Definitely Can”!

Lia's Website:
VALENCIA KEY: Jewelry, Home, Lifestyle & Accessories | Infused With Sushine & Joy

Instagram:
Lia Valencia Key (@liavalenciakey) • Instagram photos and videos
VALENCIA KEY Lia Valencia Key (@valenciakeydesign) • Instagram photos and videos

Please go and support Lia Valencia Key, It is easy, follow her on social media and go to her website and get yourself some wearable JOY!!!

Juan Alvarado:

The Blueprint To Leadership Course: Click Here

Instagram:
@raizethebarceo
Facebook:
@raizethebarLLC

Join me in the 5-day leadership challenge, Just DM me the word "Leader" and I will show you how you can level up your leadership. 

Support the show

EMAIL - [email protected]
Website - www.weraizethebar.com
Follow on social:
Instagram @raizethebarceo
Facebook @raizethebarLLC

5-day Leadership Challenge: Sign up Here

Juan's Bio:

As an expert in Leadership and a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, Juan is a widely regarded United States Army War Vet. He has trained teams of tens of thousands of soldiers in high-stakes situations and has helped School Districts increase team efficiency and strengthen communication which resulted in happier and more appreciated employees. He helps individual leaders and their teams overcome complacency, and prevent burnout in the workplace. His "Blueprint to Leadership" Course has created more confidence and respect in personnel who carry supervisory and management roles. Being featured on FOX, NBC, and CBS has helped Juan lead the charge in creating Strength-Based leaders, and teams, giving rise to the culture at work for over 10k School Administrators.

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This is PART 2 with my interview with DJ, we covered the mindset and thoughtfulness that is needed when meeting with those who are having an attitude, How can we be the leader who leads the conversation into an impactful one that shows them we truly care. 


DJ's BIO:
DeAntwann “DJ” Johnson is a devoted husband and father, author, parenting and youth empowerment coach, and sports statistician. He grew up in the Indiana foster care system and yet despite that, has gone on to lead a successful, and fulfilling life. Before spending nine years in the foster care system, DJ suffered child abuse, domestic abuse, and emotional trauma. At one point, he wanted to end his life, but he realized that he was on this earth for a purpose. It wasn’t an easy road, but DJ was fortunate enough to have several people throughout his life who inspired him to do great things, in spite of everything that he had been through. He worked hard to overcome a life full of hardships, humiliation, aggression, and self-esteem issues, allowing him to be an active advocate for youth. DJ is a compassionate man who has a special place in his heart for uplifting and inspiring students to be the best that they can be.

Visit DJ's Website: Click Here

Instagram:
@djinspiresall
@djinspiresparenting


Juan Alvarado:

The Blueprint To Leadership Course: Click Here

Instagram:
@raizethebarceo
Facebook:
@raizethebarLLC

Join me in the 5-day leadership challenge, Just DM me the word "Leader" and I will show you how you can level up your leadership. 

Support the show

EMAIL - [email protected]
Website - www.weraizethebar.com
Follow on social:
Instagram @raizethebarceo
Facebook @raizethebarLLC

5-day Leadership Challenge: Sign up Here

Juan's Bio:

As an expert in Leadership and a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, Juan is a widely regarded United States Army War Vet. He has trained teams of tens of thousands of soldiers in high-stakes situations and has helped School Districts increase team efficiency and strengthen communication which resulted in happier and more appreciated employees. He helps individual leaders and their teams overcome complacency, and prevent burnout in the workplace. His "Blueprint to Leadership" Course has created more confidence and respect in personnel who carry supervisory and management roles. Being featured on FOX, NBC, and CBS has helped Juan lead the charge in creating Strength-Based leaders, and teams, giving rise to the culture at work for over 10k School Administrators.

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In my interview with DJ, we cover the struggles students and teachers/parents go through in understanding each other. We discuss how old-school parenting and teaching can be harming us as their leaders from communicating and bridging the gap to fully connect to our kids. So what do we do? Take a listen...


DJ's BIO:
DeAntwann “DJ” Johnson is a devoted husband and father, author, parenting and youth empowerment coach, and sports statistician. He grew up in the Indiana foster care system and yet despite that, has gone on to lead a successful, and fulfilling life. Before spending nine years in the foster care system, DJ suffered child abuse, domestic abuse, and emotional trauma. At one point, he wanted to end his life, but he realized that he was on this earth for a purpose. It wasn’t an easy road, but DJ was fortunate enough to have several people throughout his life who inspired him to do great things, in spite of everything that he had been through. He worked hard to overcome a life full of hardships, humiliation, aggression, and self-esteem issues, allowing him to be an active advocate for youth. DJ is a compassionate man who has a special place in his heart for uplifting and inspiring students to be the best that they can be.

Visit DJ's Website: Click Here

Instagram:
@djinspiresall
@djinspiresparenting


Juan Alvarado:

The Blueprint To Leadership Course: Click Here

Instagram:
@raizethebarceo
Facebook:
@raizethebarLLC

Join me in the 5-day leadership challenge, Just DM me the word "Leader" and I will show you how you can level up your leadership. 

Support the show

EMAIL - [email protected]
Website - www.weraizethebar.com
Follow on social:
Instagram @raizethebarceo
Facebook @raizethebarLLC

5-day Leadership Challenge: Sign up Here

Juan's Bio:

As an expert in Leadership and a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, Juan is a widely regarded United States Army War Vet. He has trained teams of tens of thousands of soldiers in high-stakes situations and has helped School Districts increase team efficiency and strengthen communication which resulted in happier and more appreciated employees. He helps individual leaders and their teams overcome complacency, and prevent burnout in the workplace. His "Blueprint to Leadership" Course has created more confidence and respect in personnel who carry supervisory and management roles. Being featured on FOX, NBC, and CBS has helped Juan lead the charge in creating Strength-Based leaders, and teams, giving rise to the culture at work for over 10k School Administrators.

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In this episode, we jump into Part 2 of my conversation with James Laughlin about High-Performance Leadership.

-Take your M.E.D.S
-Find out how to be B.I.F.
-Best Books to read that will help your leadership
-What to do when you are looking for a teacher/mentor

Contact information for Jame Laughlin
Check out his PURPOSE CLUB by visiting his website.

Website: www.jjlaughlin.com
email:  [email protected]
Instagram: @jameslaughlinofficial


Contact for Juan Alvarado

[email protected]
www.weraizethebar.com
Instagram @raizethebarceo
Facebook @raizethebarLLC

Join me in the 5-day leadership challenge, Just DM me the word "Leader" and I will show you how you can level up your leadership. 

Support the show

EMAIL - [email protected]
Website - www.weraizethebar.com
Follow on social:
Instagram @raizethebarceo
Facebook @raizethebarLLC

5-day Leadership Challenge: Sign up Here

Juan's Bio:

As an expert in Leadership and a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, Juan is a widely regarded United States Army War Vet. He has trained teams of tens of thousands of soldiers in high-stakes situations and has helped School Districts increase team efficiency and strengthen communication which resulted in happier and more appreciated employees. He helps individual leaders and their teams overcome complacency, and prevent burnout in the workplace. His "Blueprint to Leadership" Course has created more confidence and respect in personnel who carry supervisory and management roles. Being featured on FOX, NBC, and CBS has helped Juan lead the charge in creating Strength-Based leaders, and teams, giving rise to the culture at work for over 10k School Administrators.

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James is a Former 7-time world champion, host of the Lead On Purpose podcast, and founder of the Leaders’ Mastermind. High-Performance Leadership coach to CEOs, professional athletes, and entrepreneurs.

James is a beast when it comes to high-performance leadership. As you listen make sure you take notes on his keys to achieve leadership at a high level. 


www.jjlaughlin.com
[email protected]
Instagram: @jameslaughlinofficial

[email protected]
www.weraizethebar.com
Instagram @raizethebarceo
Facebook @raizethebarLLC

Join me in the 5-day leadership challenge, Just DM me the word "Leader" and I will show you how you can level up your leadership. 

Support the show

EMAIL - [email protected]
Website - www.weraizethebar.com
Follow on social:
Instagram @raizethebarceo
Facebook @raizethebarLLC

5-day Leadership Challenge: Sign up Here

Juan's Bio:

As an expert in Leadership and a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, Juan is a widely regarded United States Army War Vet. He has trained teams of tens of thousands of soldiers in high-stakes situations and has helped School Districts increase team efficiency and strengthen communication which resulted in happier and more appreciated employees. He helps individual leaders and their teams overcome complacency, and prevent burnout in the workplace. His "Blueprint to Leadership" Course has created more confidence and respect in personnel who carry supervisory and management roles. Being featured on FOX, NBC, and CBS has helped Juan lead the charge in creating Strength-Based leaders, and teams, giving rise to the culture at work for over 10k School Administrators.

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In Episode 7, I discuss leaders and Balance. Should you be balanced as a leader? Or should you be one side heavy? Perhaps neither? Let's weigh in on the paradoxical traits every leader should have, be, and display.

Website: WeRaizeTheBar.com

Blueprint to Leadership Course

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Join me in the 5-day leadership challenge, Just DM me the word "Leader" and I will show you how you can level up your leadership. 

Support the show

EMAIL - [email protected]
Website - www.weraizethebar.com
Follow on social:
Instagram @raizethebarceo
Facebook @raizethebarLLC

5-day Leadership Challenge: Sign up Here

Juan's Bio:

As an expert in Leadership and a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, Juan is a widely regarded United States Army War Vet. He has trained teams of tens of thousands of soldiers in high-stakes situations and has helped School Districts increase team efficiency and strengthen communication which resulted in happier and more appreciated employees. He helps individual leaders and their teams overcome complacency, and prevent burnout in the workplace. His "Blueprint to Leadership" Course has created more confidence and respect in personnel who carry supervisory and management roles. Being featured on FOX, NBC, and CBS has helped Juan lead the charge in creating Strength-Based leaders, and teams, giving rise to the culture at work for over 10k School Administrators.