The Standout Experience

This conversation with Dr. John Demartini is one of the most impactful I have had in my life. I hope it will be life-changing for you as well.

Dr. Demartini shares his tremendous story of adversity, fulfillment, and empowering others to stand out in their own, authentic way. From homelessness and panhandling his way from Texas to Hawaii to surf, Dr. Demartini has seen a lot. His journey from being forced to wear a dunce cap in first grade and being told he would never read to being a teacher, speaker, and avid reader – is humbling and mind-blowing.

At the core of Dr. Demartini's message is the importance of identifying your values and living a life aligned with them. Every moment of our lives is dictated by some known or unknown values. The values we are internally driven by are those we hold most dear. Those things that take outward motivators are things we probably don't truly value at our core. You find your congruency and core essence of who you are by living spontaneously and intrinsically what you value most.

There is an innate desire in each of us to make a difference. We can only truly fulfill that desire when we are authentically ourselves. When we spend time putting others and their opinions on a pedestal or in a pit, we lose our ability to be who we truly are. You can either be a victim of history or a master of destiny. You must decide.

Dr. Demartini shares his keys to defining your values through a series of questions. And how he defines values is mind-blowing.

If you can take anything away from Dr. Demartini and apply it immediately, it is this: don't compare yourself to others. Compare your daily actions to what you value most, so you can give yourself permission. Permission to shine, not shrink. Permission to radiate, not gravitate. Permission to make a difference standing out instead of being stuck fitting in.

Rise. Shine. Impact. Live your values and love your life.

Resources

Determine Your Values

Connect with Dr. John Demartini

Website: https://drdemartini.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjohndemartini

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2QloGx6F3YzIVZtgEXA1dQ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjohndemartini/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjohndemartini/

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On the Standout Experience, we like to have entrepreneurs and movers, and shakers. We also love to feature individuals who are standing out in their communities and are making a difference. Charles Curtis Thomas and Shawn Kim fit that description perfectly.

Charles and Shawn have traveled a similar path on their journey. Both understand the challenges unique to being immigrants/children of immigrants. Both have walked the walk being a Person of Color (POC) in American during one of the most racially charged seasons in modern history. Rather than giving up or becoming bitter, they are making a difference. They have channeled their experience, their past, and their challenges into an amazing non-profit: PRAIS. Both seniors at the University of Pennsylvania, Charles and Shawn are on a mission to make sure that individuals are aware of the conversations that need to take place and that those conversations are happening.

PRAIS stands for Promoting Racial Awareness in Schools. The mission: educate, evaluate and equip schools to tackle the topics necessary to progress in areas of diversity and inclusion. By being a voice for the voiceless and providing practical, specialized game plans, they hope to inform and empower students and schools alike to open necessary lines in communication and advancement.

By sharing their journey, their faith, and their hard-earned lessons, Charles and Shawn are opening doors for those around them. They have turned their past struggles and their present gratitude into motivating factors. Understanding that every journey is unique and using your own experiences to empathize with those around you will help you to respect your fellow man. If, as a society, we can respect and value those around us, the world will be a better place.

If you can take anything away from Charles and Shawn and apply it immediately, it is this: Examine your surroundings, your networks, and the conversations that you are having. Are the necessary conversations about diversity and inclusion coming up? How can you open the conversation? Also, take time to reflect and use your own experience to empathize with those around you. Love those who have dealt poorly with you. Forgive and respect one another, regardless of background.

Rise. Shine. Impact. Be grateful and respect all...

Resources

Mother Teresa's "Anyway" Poem

Connect with Charles and Shawn

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/praisproject/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC81CyUJGC2n8luPJkO8IKZQ

Email: [email protected]

Connect with John:

www.standoutmovement.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnwalsh_standout

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrwalshjr

Twitter - https://twitter.com/johnwstandout

Not many guests can claim having been to over 40 countries, but this is just one of the things you should know about Pankaj Shah. He is a foodie, a music junkie, and a people connecter. Today, Pankaj shares his best practices for determining your life's work and leaving the mark you desire to make.

Pankaj is making an impact by founding Sparrows.co, a social media networking platform designed to connect people based on who they are, not just what they do. By highlighting personal details and finding common threads, Sparrows allows users to stand out amidst a crowd of college alumni or employment history. Connections made on commonality and not competition or competencies surround individuals with inspiring networks that provide inspiration and energy.

Determining your "life's work" takes time. You may not be there now, but when you look to add to the world around you rather than take, you are on the right path. When you walk into a room, do you have the mindset that asks "What can I do for you" rather than "What can you do for me?" There is no shame in transitioning to align your life and the projects you connect with. When you are in your "life's work", there is no such thing as work/life balance. It all intertwines; everything is fluid, life flowing from one area into another.

Building meaningful relationships is key. Don't be afraid to be the least successful person in the room. Spend time getting inspired by your network. It is a scientific fact that you are limited physiologically, physically, and emotionally when it comes to the relationships you can meaningfully maintain. Be intentional and cultivate fruitful connections, not just a large quantity.

If you can take anything away from Pankaj and apply it immediately, it is this: Focus on being kind and empathetic. You never know the journey someone else is going through.

Rise. Shine. Impact. Connect, don't compete.

Connect with Pankaj

Website – https://www.sparrows.co/

Sparrows - https://www.sparrows.co/sp/pankaj

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pankajshah2

Email - [email protected]

Connect with John

www.standoutmovement.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnwalsh_standout

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrwalshjr

Twitter - https://twitter.com/johnwstandout

In a world that is rapidly changing, you must have a clear direction. You also must have the ability to pivot while remaining true to yourself. Success isn't just making money. It is a holistic resonance of your personal and business life aligning with what you are at your core. Michael and Kathryn Redman are the dynamic duo equipping entrepreneurs and business leaders to achieve this success.

Michael and Kathryn Redman have been in the marketing and advertising business for over 18 years. They have multiple endeavors ending in 7 figure successes, even when others were tanking. Their insight is something every potential entrepreneur needs to hear.

When you are creating and growing your dream, you have to remember that everything the customer sees is part of your "marketing". Being true to your core vision and caring for people, in a genuine way, set you apart from the crowd. How you can pivot in those areas while maintaining your anchor determines your longevity.

It can be tempting in a rapidly changing business environment to be distracted by the newest shiny thing. By knowing what drives you, you will be able to adapt in ways that make sense for you without spreading yourself too thin just to be an early adapter.

Being successful can't just be about the dollar signs. There is a happy medium between making money and not being crushed under the weight of growth. Determine what matters and set up boundaries to project those lines in every area of your life.

To be successful in business, you need to understand the fundamentals, have a holistic perspective, focus on people-to-people interactions, and have the ability to see into the future and lead yourself so you can lead others there. Life is all about the seasons of discovery, building, and determining what it is that you MUST do.

If you can take anything away from Michael and Kathryn and apply it immediately, it is this: Genuinely care for your customers. Period. Have a clear picture of what you believe and who you are and then hold the line. Find the resonance of doing you doing what you do and treat people well.

Rise. Shine. Impact. Prioritize and prosper.

Resources

Connect with Michael and Kathryn

Website – www.halfabubbleout.com

Twitter - https://twitter.com/halfabubbleout

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HalfaBubbleOut

Connect with John:

www.standoutmovement.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnwalsh_standout

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrwalshjr

Twitter - https://twitter.com/johnwstandout

One of the main goals of The Standout Experience is equipping young people to stand out in the work-place. It is a priority to give you practical steps and advice from individuals who are doing just that. This conversation with Jennifer Hill is not a simple step by step to making yourself stand out. It is the compendium: mind, body, and soul.

Jennifer Hill is an entrepreneur, talk show host, author, professional recruiter, and career coach. Not only does she have the background to speak into this arena, but she is also living proof that following your heart and trusting your intuition opens doors and leads you into positions that are for your highest and best good.

It is easy to focus on how to answer questions in an interview. Or how to complete a resume. We can treat tactics as the make or break factors when applying for a job. However, there is a step that Stand-outs take before stepping into an interview or making the decision to accept or decline a job that sets them apart. They tap into the power found in trusting yourself and pausing to create space to ask if it is what you need.

By surrendering and opening ourselves to the guiding forces in our lives we align ourselves with our greatest good. We tap into our calling. We need to check the tactical boxes. But even more than that, we need to bring the energy and the heart. Prepare yourself. Get into the right mental state before stepping foot into an interview. This will help you bring the right energy. That energy is what will set you apart when all of the tactical pieces have been factored in.

How do you bring the right energy? Practice your power pose, set the intention of who you want to be, affirm yourself, and align yourself with a statement of intent and daily declaration. Even if you don't feel like you deserve it, receive it. Honor yourself first, remain in a state of receiving and savor life.

If you can take anything away from Jen and apply it immediately, it is this: Bring the energy, even in virtual settings. Send energy through your eyes; look into the eye of the camera like you are looking into the eyes of the person on the other side. Listen deeply. See the words as you say them and as they are said to you, almost like your own subtitles. Be present and be amazed at what happens.

Rise. Shine. Impact. Be present and powerful...

Resources

Stop Hoping…Start Hunting!: A Job Seeker's Guide to Finding Their Job by Jennifer K. Hill

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

Get Yourself The Job Radio Show

Connect with Jen

Website - https://metabizics.com/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenhillspeaker

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jenhillspeaker/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jenhillspeaker

Connect with John:

www.standoutmovement.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnwalsh_standout

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrwalshjr

Twitter - https://twitter.com/johnwstandout

Alienor Salmon and I are exploring what it means to chase after your dream, and there is probably no one more qualified than Alienor to share their journey. She literally wrote the book on it.

Alienor is a French Britt who dreamed of dance and working for the UN. Not only did she beat her goal of working for the United Nations by 30, but she was also already preparing to leave for her next grand adventure: dancing her way across Latin America.

The American dream is often boiled down to what your title and how much do you make. By achieving some preconceived level, people expect they will find happiness. Did you know there is a science to happiness? As Alienor explains, 24 character traits are needed at one time or another to experience happiness. Kindness, love of learning, appreciation of beauty, honesty, optimism, and humor are just a few character keys to unlocking true happiness.

While sharing a glimpse of her journey with us, Alienor drives home the truth of being truly happy. We all have dreams, and those dreams deserve fulfillment. It takes courage and planning to give up everything you know to pursue what is in your heart. Take away the boundaries of time and money, and the possibilities are endless, not impossible.

Standing out can be summed up by identifying your dream and pursuing it in a way that only you can. Stand-outs don't ignore obstacles; they identify and overcome them.

If you can take anything away from Alienor and apply it immediately, it is this: Anything is possible as long as you take the first step – in dancing and in life. Find your rhythm and step into your destiny.

Rise. Shine. Impact. Define your success, don't let it define you.

Resources

Finding Rhythm: An International Dance Journey by Alienor Salmon

VIA Character Strengths Survey

Connect with Alienor

Website – https://bailandojourney.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bailandojourney/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bailandojourney

Connect with John:

www.standoutmovement.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnwalsh_standout

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrwalshjr

Twitter - https://twitter.com/johnwstandout

With the onset of Covid, every industry found it necessary to pivot; none more so than the event and conferencing space. Chris Cherian, college senior and founder of Gatherly, took the challenge as an opportunity. Chris joins me to share his experience and advice for anyone looking to Stand Out in a customer-based industry.

Chris is currently a Senior at Wharton Business School of the University of Pennsylvania. As an entrepreneur, his wiring led to asking questions – what is a problem that needs to be solved? What is an obstacle others need help overcoming? Asking these kinds of questions positioned Chris to be ready when the world went on lockdown. Making a personal pivot to back burner a physical product in favor of tackling an issue many didn't know they were about to face: how to keep humanity in virtual environments. Chris saw a solution and Gathely was born.

As Stand Outs, you can take a page out of Chris's book. While others crumble under stress and uncertainty, find a solution. Look to your potential customers and the road map will be clear. Perfection is the enemy. Don't be afraid to iterate. If you are launching without a need for improvement, you have waited too long to launch.

In an increasingly digital age, there are a few things you can do to stand out in a virtual environment. Set the stage. Make sure you have good lighting and a presentable space. Go into every virtual conversation looking for how you can help. Listen to the pain points and take the opportunity to go beyond the transactional. Start from a place of humanity and connect in that space.

If you can take anything away from Chris and apply it immediately, it is this: Don't be afraid to start. Get feedback and iterate. Make sure your iteration is based on the customer. Focus on their problem and pain points and your roadmap will write itself.

Rise. Shine. Impact. Make changes as you go.

Resources

https://www.gatherly.io/

Connect with Chris

Website - https://www.gatherly.io/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/gatherlyio

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gatherlyio/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophercherian/

E-mail – [email protected]

Connect with John:

www.standoutmovement.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnwalsh_standout

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrwalshjr

Twitter - https://twitter.com/johnwstandout

What if I told you that the only thing keeping you from reaching your potential is asking a question? Mark Victor Hansen and Crystal Dwyer Hansen are here to empower us to ask the questions that will unlock your ultimate destiny.

Mark and Crystal are authors, speakers, and thought leaders in the realm of spiritual development. Most commonly known for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, Mark and Crystal understand how a challenging journey is just the starting gate for the race we all run. Their newest book, Ask! The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny is an outline to unlocking your potential and overcoming the roadblocks in your way. The secret: Asking questions. Of yourself. Of others. And of God.

As children, we are born wired to ask questions about anything and everything – without shame or apology. Somewhere along the way, we stop feeling free to understand our reality with the resonance of our curiosity. Instead, we let circumstances tell us what life "is" all about. When we are willing to be curious, inquisitive, and unafraid, the questions in our hearts become the key to unlocking our destiny.

Every day, ask yourself these questions: Where am I right now? Where do I want to be? What specific actions do I need to take to get there? Take time every day to spend time in mediation and prayer. Don't look at limits. Imagine your desired end of the ninth degree of your wildest dreams. Ask yourself the tough questions: Are you doing the best you can? Or are you taking the easy way out?

On the path to destiny, there will be roadblocks. Whether it is a feeling of unworthiness, naivety, or doubt, excesses will come. Fear and pattern paralysis will seek to disconnect you from the end goal. Getting real with yourself and identifying where you are and what is standing in your way is the only way to move forward. Take adversity and turn it into an advantage…by asking. If you have the right thinking, ask the right questions, take the right actions, you will get the right results.

If you can take anything away from Mark and Crystal and apply it immediately, it is this: Understand no mechanism has the ability to reveal what is hidden from you than asking. You don't get what you deserve, you get what you ask for; so why not ask for the biggest, best, and most extravagant?

Ask the Question. Then…Rise. Shine. Impact.

Resources

Ask!: The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny (Hardcopy) – by Mark Victor Hansen and Crystal Dwyer Hansen

Ask!: The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny (Audio) – by Mark Victor Hansen and Crystal Dwyer Hansen

The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success by Darren Hardy

The Power of Moments (Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact) by Chip Heath

Ask The Book Club

Connect with Mark Victor Hansen

Website - http://markvictorhansen.com/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/MarkVHansen

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markvictorhansen/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markvhansen/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1WRGxfPQ5JMQL-NDa_jO8Q

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkVictorHansenFanPage

Connect with Crystal Dwyer Hansen

Website - https://crystalvisionlife.com/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/CrystalVision

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crystaldwyerhansen/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystaldwyer/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/CrystalDwyer

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/crystaldwyerhansen/

Connect with John:

www.standoutmovement.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnwalsh_standout

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrwalshjr

Twitter - https://twitter.com/johnwstandout

As we close out the old year and embark on the new, Jody Maberry joins me to process all that 2020 was and where I see The Standout Movement going in 2021.

Jody is a friend, mentor, and partner. In his past lives, Jody has been a park ranger, a Disney executive, a speaker, and so much more. Having Jody interview me today brings clarity and encouragement as I take inventory and plan for the future.

2020 was an awkward year, to say the least. Personally, Covid-19 was a catalyst for transition and starting the journey of taking The Standout Movement from idea to reality. I learned that launching a book is no joke and that being an entrepreneur is correctly compared to riding a rollercoaster. There are highs and lows. It is always hard work, and to succeed, you have to get clear about what you are trying to do.

On a personal note, 2020 reinforced the importance of relationships and clarity. We all fall into four buckets where 2020 is concerned. We either spiraled down, hung on, grew, or lead. Moving into 2021, we have to understand where we are, know where we want to go, make a plan and get the help we need to get there. After that, we put one foot in front of the other and walk out the journey every single day.

Going into 2021, we at the Standout Movement gained clarity, and we've made changes and prioritized accordingly. We know that we are a people company; we are intentional about empowering others to stand out. There are no specific traits required to be a stand-out. You stand out simply by being you and being willing to step up and break away from the herd.

If you can take anything away from Jody and my conversation and apply it immediately, it is this: get clarity around what it is you want to do or how you want to stand out. Set your priorities accordingly. Then make it a goal, every day, to take action toward those priorities.

Rise. Shine. Impact. Breakaway from the herd and stand out.

Hayley Hobson, health, wellness, and life coach, joins me to help unpack the loaded question 'how do I follow my dream and find the balance to get everything done?'

Hayley Hobson is no stranger to chasing after a dream. A former lawyer, yoga and pilates instructor, and now entrepreneur, speaker, and author, Hayley has learned how to navigate life through the seas of others' expectations and your desires and dreams.

Standing out is often tied to what you do, but it is not just about your output. You stand out by being the person only you can be. It takes vision and passion to look beyond what others desire for you and to forge your path. We are inundated by ideas and opportunities. Learning how to sift through all of the noise to uncover what is worth your investment takes discipline and self-awareness.

The danger of blazing your own trail is burn out. Balance is hard to come by, but by being intentional to build your schedule around the cornerstones of your life, you will find a way to get it all done. Calendar management and surrounding yourself with strategic support are the fulcrum a balanced life hinges on.

Don't be satisfied with settling. Don't be afraid to embrace what makes you you. People want to see that you are human. Whether it is art or entrepreneurship, find an outlet for creativity and seize the opportunities it affords you.

While we live in uncertain times, as leaders, we must lean in and see how we can express ourselves in a way that adds value to our world.

If you can take anything away from Hayley and apply it immediately, it is this: You be you. See how you can express yourself and where and what you can create that others need. Download my Biz Hacks e-book (linked in the resources) and start dreaming.

Rise. Shine. Impact. Leave a mark only you can make.

Resources

Hayley's free Biz Hacks E-book: www.hayleyhobson.com/biz-hacks-ebook

Interested in working with Hayley: www.hayleyhobson.com/habittrackers

Connect with Hayley

Website – www.hayleyhobson.com

Podcast – The Whole You Podcast

Blog – The Whole You Blog

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hayleyhobson/?hl=en

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hayleyhobsonwholeyou

Connect with John:

www.standoutmovement.com

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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrwalshjr

Twitter - https://twitter.com/johnwstandout