The Uncommon Minds Experience

Nancy Jasin Ensley has sat with dying people.

Not in a dramatic way. In a real way. She is a hospice specialist. A nurse. A legal nurse consultant. A teacher. A mother of five. A grandmother of fourteen. And an author who writes across almost every genre you can name. Memoir. Mystery. Science fiction. Thrillers. Children's books.

She has been in the room when people take their last breath. She has held hands. She has listened to regrets. She has seen what actually matters when time runs out.

And she learned something. People do not think about money at the end. Or their house. They think about a moment they missed. A word they never said. A bridge they never mended.

In this conversation, Nancy and I talk about:

· What people regret most in their final days

· What they never regret at all

· Why she says writing is how she listens

· How sitting with dying people changed the way she lives

· The small, everyday moments that become the big ones

· Why she writes in so many genres, and what each one gives her

· What she has learned about grace, resilience, and being human

This is not a sad conversation. It is a deep one. It will make you want to call your mom. It will make you want to pay attention to the small things. It will remind you that you are still alive, and that matters.

Connect with Nancy:

Website: nancyjasinensley.com

For 25 years, Michael T. Brown has been helping people win. He is a Licensed counselor. He is a consultant. He is an author. He trains violence interrupters for the DC Attorney General's office. That means he helps stop fights before they start.

In this episode, we talk about:

The one thing that keeps most people stuck

What makes an effective Leader (not just a boss)

How to build healthy relationships

Real self-care for busy people

How to start a business with no idea where to begin

Inspiring the next generation of Leaders

If you feel stuck, tired, or Like success is for other people, this episode is for you.

He spent twenty years in the Air Force. Then fifteen more at NORAD. And then he wrote a ten-book fantasy series.

Terrence Rotering is the author of The Chronicles of Trinian.

It is a massive story that mixes science fiction, fantasy, and spiritual warfare. Think Tolkien meets C.S. Lewis meets Frank

Peretti.

In this episode, we talk about:

What the series is about and why it is different

What "unfencing the fiction" means

The godwinks that kept him writing

How he built a multiverse as big as Jordan or Martin

Why you do not need a ring or a wand to fight the battle

If you Love epic fantasy or just want to hear a great story about never giving up, this one is for you.

Connect with Terrence:

Website: Chroniclesof Trinian.com

Do you have the job, the money, and the success… but still feel empty inside?

Steve Barton knows that feeling.

He grew a business from $200,000 to $2 million. But he learned that success does not fix fear, self-doubt, guilt, or shame.

Steve is an executive coach and the creator of The Game of Ten®. He helps high achievers stop playing the old mental games that keep them stuck. He shows them how to lead from awareness instead of pressure.

In this episode, we talk about:

· The difference between The Game of Ten® and The Game OFTEN Played©

· Why "I Am Enough" is not giving up – it is a superpower

· How logical people can trust their gut without feeling crazy

· One simple thing you can do tomorrow morning to feel clearer

· The biggest lie about fear that keeps people small

If you are tired of feeling stressed while looking successful, this one is for you.

Connect with Steve:

Website: www.stevebartoncoaching.com

Book a free call: www.stevebartoncoaching.com

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Do you feel empty even after success? Steve Barton created The Game of Ten® to kill fear, self-doubt, guilt, and shame. Listen to learn how.

Keywords: fear, self-doubt, guilt, shame, awareness, executive coach, The Game of Ten, high performance, leadership, confidence, clarity, aligned success, emotional intelligence, intuition, mindset, personal growth

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