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  • How Vision Affects Productivity [Podcast S07E01]
    Welcome to Season 7, Episode 1 of the This Is Your Life podcast. In this episode, Michele Cushatt and I discuss the dynamic relationship between vision and productivity.



    We all want to be more productive, right? But for what purpose? Today we discuss seven steps to help you cast a compelling vision for your life and tap the motivation you need to accomplish what matters most.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    The true goal of productivity (and here’s a hint: it’s not about working more).


    One trick for dialing down your fears and anxieties while getting clear on your dreams.


    How leaders can enroll their teams in turning their plans into reality.


    Why staying connected to vision is critically important to your success.


    What to do if you feel like you’ve lost your vision.






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    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

    Join the Conversation

    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



    Explore Additional Resources

    In this episode we mentioned the following resources:


    Book: Living Forward by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy


    Book: Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud




    About Us

    Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. Recognized by magazines like Forbes and Inc as an important online marketing and leadership expert, he’s also the founder of Platform University and 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever. Read more about him here.


    Michele Cushatt is a popular speaker and author. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or her blog. She’s a three-time cancer survivor with a powerful, personal story. Listen to it here or read about it in her memoir, Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Imperfect Life.

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    45 min
  • How To Win With Your First Book [Podcast S06E13]
    Welcome to Season 6, Episode 13 of the This Is Your Life podcast. If you’re an aspiring author, you’re going to love this episode. Why? Michele Cushatt and I discuss how to win with your first book. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, counselor, pastor,
    32 min
  • Blow Up Your Blog! [Podcast S06E12]
    Welcome to Season 6, Episode 12 of the This Is Your Life podcast. In this episode, Michele Cushatt and I discuss how to blow up your blog traffic.



    We blog because we have something to share, right? A message, a story, a solution we think will make a difference. But sometimes it seems like no one is paying attention. What does it take to multiply your audience and increase engagement? Here are ten ways to boost your traffic this week.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    Why a blog is a critical component of an influential platform.
    Why blogging is ground zero for all my content—podcasts, books, courses, and so on.
    The one thing you simply must start with when building blog traffic—get this wrong and you’ll struggle to get off the ground.
    How consistent publishing affects reader engagement (here’s a hint: consistency beats frequency).
    One basic branding fail countless bloggers make.
    How to convert blog traffic into a paying customer base.
    One way to gin up extra traffic by using comments—but not on your own blog.




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    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

    Join the Conversation

    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



    Explore Additional Resources

    In this episode we mentioned the following resources:

    Book: Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World by Michael Hyatt

    WordPress Plug-In: All-in-One SEO Pack

    About Us

    Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. Recognized by magazines like Forbes and Inc as an important online marketing and leadership expert, he’s also the founder of Platform University and 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever. Read more about him here.

    Michele Cushatt is a popular speaker and author. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or her blog. She’s a three-time cancer survivor with a powerful, personal story. Listen to it here or read about it in her memoir, Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Imperfect Life.

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    If you have a question, comment, thought or concern, you can do so by clicking here. We’d love to hear from you.

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    30 min
  • How to Lead Your Leader [Podcast S06E11]
    Welcome to Season 6, Episode 11 of the This Is Your Life podcast. In this episode, Michele Cushatt and I discuss how to lead your leader.



    In business we usually think coaching goes top-down, boss to employees. But what happens when your leader is off track or needs help? Here are eight ways to coach your boss.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    That I once nearly quit over something my boss did, but how I turned it around for us both.
    What I learned when my own employees coached me.
    How to stack the deck in your favor if you ever need to correct your boss.
    One way to ensure you create a safe space for difficult conversations.
    The critical importance of sharing the full context.
    The moments when our leadership is really shaped.




    Read the Transcript

    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

    Join the Conversation

    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



    Explore Additional Resources

    In this episode we mentioned the following resources:


    Book: The 360 Degree Leader by John Maxwell


    About Us

    Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. Recognized by magazines like Forbes and Inc as an important online marketing and leadership expert, he’s also the founder of Platform University and 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever. Read more about him here.

    Michele Cushatt is a popular speaker and author. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or her blog. She’s a three-time cancer survivor with a powerful, personal story. Listen to it here or read about it in her memoir, Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Imperfect Life.

    Ask Us a Question

    If you have a question, comment, thought or concern, you can do so by clicking here. We’d love to hear from you.

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    31 min
  • How to Delegate Without a Staff [Podcast S06E10]
    Welcome to Season 6, Episode 10 of the This Is Your Life podcast. In this episode, Michele Cushatt and I discuss how to delegate without a staff.



    If you’re like a lot of listeners, you work too many hours and need to find some margin in life. Good news! Today we’re talking about seven strategies you can use delegate even if you don’t have a team.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    The danger of treating every task as equally important—and a simple process for deciding what’s critical and what’s not.
    How to wield the one most powerful word in business.
    One simple way to minimize the time you spend managing your voice and email inboxes.
    The secret power of volunteer help.
    How to leverage contractors even for limited hours each week.




    Read the Transcript

    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

    Join the Conversation

    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



    Explore Additional Resources

    In this episode we mentioned the following resources:


    Book: Essentialism by Greg McKeown
    Virtual assistance: BELAY


    About Us

    Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. Recognized by magazines like Forbes and Inc as an important online marketing and leadership expert, he’s also the founder of Platform University and 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever. Read more about him here.

    Michele Cushatt is a popular speaker and author. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or her blog. She’s a three-time cancer survivor with a powerful, personal story. Listen to it here or read about it in her memoir, Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Imperfect Life.

    Ask Us a Question

    If you have a question, comment, thought or concern, you can do so by clicking here. We’d love to hear from you.

    Subscribe to the Podcast

    If you have enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe:


    Share the Love

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    34 min
  • How to Become a Morning Person [Podcast S06E09]
    Welcome to Season 6, Episode 9 of the This Is Your Life podcast. In this episode, Michele Cushatt and I discuss how to become a morning person.



    Maybe you’ve seen the statistics. Morning people do better in life than late risers. I know being a morning person has been a key component of my success. But what if rising early doesn’t come naturally to you? Me neither! Thankfully, these nine steps helped me maximize the morning.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    That it’s possible to learn to love the wee hours—and all that you’ll gain from starting early.
    Why maximizing the morning starts the night before by planning your sleep.
    One little trick you can use the moment you get up to prevent you from going back to sleep.
    How enlisting an accountability partner—a friend, a spouse, a colleague—can make all the difference.
    What to do if you spouse is more of a night owl.
    How you can become a morning person even if you have young kids in the house.




    Read the Transcript

    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

    Explore Additional Resources

    In this episode we mentioned the following resources:


    Article: Poll: Most Adults Are “Morning People”


    Article: Morning People Are Actually Happier Than Night Owls




    Join the Conversation

    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:




    About Us

    Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. Recognized by magazines like Forbes and Inc as an important online marketing and leadership expert, he’s also the founder of Platform University and 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever. Read more about him here.

    Michele Cushatt is a popular speaker and author. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or her blog. She’s a three-time cancer survivor with a powerful, personal story. Listen to it here or read about it in her memoir, Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Imperfect Life.

    Ask Us a Question

    If you have a question, comment, thought or concern, you can do so by clicking here. We’d love to hear from you.

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    31 min
  • How to Boost Your Energy [Podcast S06E08]
    Welcome to Season 6, Episode 8 of the This Is Your Life podcast. In this episode, Michele Cushatt and I discuss how to boost your energy.



    Life is demanding, right? We could all use more energy. Today we’re unpacking ten practical ways you can engineer more energy into your day.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    One trick that will amp your productivity and creativity (if you’re like most people, you’re probably missing this one).
    Why hydration is critical for managing energy throughout the day.
    High-energy foods to eat—and energy-killing foods to avoid like the plague.
    What you can add to your reading diet to feed your mind.
    How your attitude and vocabulary can affect your energy level.
    The kind of people you should steer clear of if you want to keep the spring in your step.




    Read the Transcript

    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

    Join the Conversation

    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



    About Us

    Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. Recognized by magazines like Forbes and Inc as an important online marketing and leadership expert, he’s also the founder of Platform University and 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever. Read more about him here.

    Michele Cushatt is a popular speaker and author. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or her blog. She’s a three-time cancer survivor with a powerful, personal story. Listen to it here or read about it in her memoir, Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Imperfect Life.

    Ask Us a Question

    If you have a question, comment, thought or concern, you can do so by clicking here. We’d love to hear from you.

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    34 min
  • How to Become a Big Thinker [Podcast S06E07]
    Welcome to Season 6, Episode 7 of the This Is Your Life podcast. In this episode, Michele Cushatt and I discuss how to become a big thinker.



    We’ve all been given unique, amazing gifts. But it’s easy to diminish them. Sometimes our culture or even those closest to us can keep us locked in a prison of small thinking. Here are seven tips for breaking out.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    Why holding back and thinking small is actually robbing the world (and you) of your unique contribution.


    What happens when we let fear keep us in our comfort zone.


    One risky move that can give you the clarity you need to act on your dreams.


    Why working backward is one of the most effective ways to get forward momentum for your vision.


    The importance of embracing your agency—and why you have far more than you think.


    How to put your calendar to work for your biggest goals.






    Read the Transcript

    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

    Join the Conversation

    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



    Explore Additional Resources

    In this episode we mentioned the following resources:


    Book: Undone by Michele Cushatt
    Book: Living Forward by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy
    Course: 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever


    About Us

    Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. Recognized by magazines like Forbes and Inc as an important online marketing and leadership expert, he’s also the founder of Platform University and 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever. Read more about him here.

    Michele Cushatt is a popular speaker and author. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or her blog. She’s a three-time cancer survivor with a powerful, personal story. Listen to it here or read about it in her memoir, Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Imperfect Life.

    Ask Us a Question

    If you have a question, comment, thought or concern, you can do so by clicking here. We’d love to hear from you.

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    32 min
  • How to Finally Achieve Your Dream [Podcast S06E06]
    Welcome to Season 6, Episode 6 of the This Is Your Life podcast. In this episode, Michele Cushatt and I discuss how to finally achieve your dream.



    Most of us have some kind of dream we’re aspiring to, but those things don’t just happen. They take a plan. The trouble is that accomplishing our goals come with some pretty serious struggles. We’re talking about how to overcome ten of the most common.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    One goal that I have struggled with all year and why I’m not giving up.
    The critical role priorities play in balancing your goals.
    Why writing and reviewing your goals is a key part of achieving them.
    The key to getting getting clarity about you goal—hint: it doesn’t involve waiting.
    Why avoiding discomfort in your goals is the surest way to miss out.
    How to harness failure to find genuine success.




    Read the Transcript

    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

    Join the Conversation

    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



    Explore Additional Resources

    In this episode we mentioned the following resources:


    Course: 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever


    About Us

    Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. Recognized by magazines like Forbes and Inc as an important online marketing and leadership expert, he’s also the founder of Platform University and 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever. Read more about him here.

    Michele Cushatt is a popular speaker and author. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or her blog. She’s a three-time cancer survivor with a powerful, personal story. Listen to it here or read about it in her memoir, Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Imperfect Life.

    Ask Us a Question

    If you have a question, comment, thought or concern, you can do so by clicking here. We’d love to hear from you.

    Subscribe to the Podcast

    If you have enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe:


    Share the Love

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    35 min
  • Want More Twitter Followers? [Podcast S06E05]
    Welcome to Season 6, Episode 5 of the This Is Your Life podcast. In this episode, Michele Cushatt and I discuss how to expand your reach on Twitter.



    Twitter has been one of the most important tools for building my platform. It drives traffic, increases engagement, and allows me to share valuable resources with my readers. With more than a quarter million followers, I’ve learned what works and what doesn’t, and I want to share my top twelve hacks with you.

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    In this episode, you’ll discover:


    The two key components of an effective Twitter bio.
    One trick you can use to customize your About page to better connect with new Twitter followers.
    Why replying publicly helps your online brand.
    The difference between strategic and aggressive following—and why it matters.
    How to make the 20-1 promotional rule work for you.




    Read the Transcript

    You can download a complete, word-for-word transcript of this episode here, courtesy of Ginger Schell, a professional transcriptionist, who does all my transcriptions.

    Join the Conversation

    My favorite part of doing these podcasts is participating in the conversation they provoke. Each week, I ask one question. This week, it is this:



    Explore Additional Resources

    In this episode we mentioned the following resources:


    App: Buffer
    App: CoSchedule


    About Us

    Michael Hyatt is the author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. Recognized by magazines like Forbes and Inc as an important online marketing and leadership expert, he’s also the founder of Platform University and 5 Days to Your Best Year Ever. Read more about him here.

    Michele Cushatt is a popular speaker and author. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or her blog. She’s a three-time cancer survivor with a powerful, personal story. Listen to it here or read about it in her memoir, Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Imperfect Life.

    Ask Us a Question

    If you have a question, comment, thought or concern, you can do so by clicking here. We’d love to hear from you.

    Subscribe to the Podcast

    If you have enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe:


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    35 min

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