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#16 - Overcoming Anxiety and Panic Attacks

One thing that most of us are too scared to admit is the fact that we experience anxiety, specifically panic attacks. Mental health is, until this very day, a very touchy subject. Most of those who are experiencing panic attacks tend to keep it to themselves in the hopes of figuring out a way to handle it. And while I did that myself, managed it on my own, I would’ve probably saved myself some years had I talked to someone. 

So this episode is dedicated to everyone who is experiencing anxiety, in particular, panic attacks. I’ll share my lowest moment, how I figured out a way to calm myself, and how I turned things around to my advantage. Stay tuned.

Highlights:

• Let’s talk about anxiety [1:17]
• Don’t be afraid to ask for help [2:16]
• My worst panic attack experience [3:25]
• How did I handle that situation? [7:38]
• How panic attacks started for me [9:15]
• Overcoming panic attacks: the first step [10:43]
• What I do to calm myself [14:33]
• Figuring out how to control the situation you are in: escape patches [18:15]
• “To find something that actually used to dread, and now you love in life, is pretty amazing…” [21:10]
• Visualization is power [21:35]
• Journaling also helps, here’s how [22:30]
• Breathe: another panic attack hack [23:30]
• Final thoughts [24:07]

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#15 - Taking Fear Out Of The Equation with Michelle Hubert

Today our guest currently leads a team of 12 Agency Managers, 275 Agents, and over 300 Sales Associates. If her credentials don’t show you the value of leading by service, I don’t know what will. Listen to how Michelle Hubert turned her life around from almost losing her job, to taking that experience as a challenge and soaring high. Stay tuned to learn more about how one decision turned her life around.

Main takeaways:

• Intro [0:42]
• Who is Michelle Hubert and what’s her story? [1:38]
• On struggling with sales: how did that impact Michelle as a leader? [5:45]
• Her turning point [7:16]
• On letting go of people who didn’t inspire you [11:43]
• Those who struggle turn out to be great leaders [14:40]
• The 3 people who were influential to Michelle [15:10]
• The impact of leadership in her personal life [21:05]
• Does it get easier to overcome your fears? [24:00]
• How does she help someone overcome their fears? [27:35]
• The importance of hiring coaches [29:40]
• On leading oneself during this pandemic [31:43]
• On leading others in the midst of this crazy, historic time [33:13]
• Leveling up your communication - why is it important? [35:45]
• “You need to be visible.” [36:34]
• Final words of wisdom [38:07]

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#14 The Formula For Your "A" Game

Success in life doesn’t happen overnight. It also doesn’t happen by chance. It’s a product of hard work, passion, and perseverance. It’s also a result of the little things that you do every day in order to reach success. In today’s episode, we focus on bringing your A-game. How do you determine what the formula is? How do you wake up every day and be ready to always bring your best foot forward? 

This is going to be one great episode, so make sure you stay tuned.

Main takeaways:

• Intro [0:37]
• A stress test that is caused by this pandemic [1:13]
• Your A-game formula - setting up [2:33]
• Once you experience your peak, look back and check what you did to reach that [6:20]
• Think about how you’re starting your day [7:45]
• What little things you can do that would compound over time [10:18]
• Practice self-awareness [14:20]
• Don’t be afraid to ask for feedback [16:42]

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#13 - The Benefits Of Expanding Your Comfort Zone 

1:06 The importance of stepping out of your comfort zone
2:30 How do you actually get out of the comfort zone?
4:55 Why some habits are harder to break than others
6:40 The importance of planning ahead
8:00 The power of being influenced by the correct people
9:15 Small things make a huge difference 

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#12 - Want A Great Future? Start Living In The Present with  Peter Velardi

For an organization to be successful, it needs amazing people who need to be led by an equally effective leader. That is what Peter Velardi is. 

In today’s episode, we are graced by a Reformed Senior Executive/ Entrepreneur who is currently the CEO of ReferMe IQ(TM). Peter Velardi shares his life experiences and the choices that he made to get to where he is now. He also graciously shares some very valuable tips to become the best version of your leader self. Stay tuned and enjoy the wise wisdom in this episode.

If you want to learn more about ReferMe IQ(™), visit www.refermeiq.com/ and you can also get a free live demo of their services. Just click here.

Main takeaways:

• Peter’s career story and professional growth [2:08]
• Motivation to get into leadership [14:44]
• On how Peter met his wife [18:00]
• How does John do what he does? [21:20]
• What does “You have to pay attention to the signs” mean? [29:40]
• “Row the boat…” [34:00]
• What leadership helps turn around organizations? [40:30]
• One-third rule [46:35]
• The most challenging experiences as a leader [48:32]
• The future of ReferMe IQ(TM) [55:35]
• Who needs the referral model in their business? [59:35]
• Peter’s advice on what people should do in the midst of this pandemic [1:02:00]

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#11 - Why Leaders Hire Coaches 

Have you ever noticed that even the most successful athletes, coaches, business leaders, actors, actresses and musicians hire coaches? Well it's no different when it comes to leadership! 

(1:45) What do people at the top of their industry have in common?
(2:45) Now is an amazing time to hire a coach
(3:15) Most top level people have coaches
(4:15) The higher up you go... The more a coach helps
(4:45) Coaches have wisdom and usually more experience
(6:30) Coaches can really save you from making BAD decisions
(8:25) A coach gives you a full 360 degree perspective
(9:30) As you grow bigger and become more successful, you get less unsolicited advice
(11:00) A coach helps you take emotions out of your decisions
(12:10) Coaches can connect you with many other people and opportunities
(13:15) Everyone needs some accountability
(14:25) Why don't more people hire coaches?

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1:55 Who Is Renee
3:10 Does leadership happen by accident?
3:50 Moving to another country 
6:30 How long does it take for a new country to feel "normal" 
7:55 Learning about "change" leadership
9:30 Renee's first experience with leadership
11:28 Nobody owes you anything
14:27 What are the "Do Not's" when you get a promotion?
18:50 How to turn around a difficult situation
21:45 What does vision have to do with leadership?
23:55 Renee's incredible story that created her "left foot, right foot" mindset. 
29:55 People that have influenced Renee over the years
31:42 What are the habits and routines to stay positive and productive
34:12 This COVID situation is going to change everyone's lives. 
36:55 "It's time to make the donuts" and how that applies to your life. 
38:45 Why bringing the fun is important in ALL situations.
42:45 Why resilience is SO important
44:20 What do great leaders do?
 
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In today's episode of Tomorrow's Leader we're talking ALL about how to break through to the next level. We're often guilty of overestimating our wins and underestimating our losses which will hurt us long term.

(2:50) What creates a breakthrough?
(3:15) Sometimes we overestimate our wins and underestimate our losses by lying to ourselves.
(6:20) What do I need to focus on when trying to create new results?
(9:45) The TV show Shark Tank and other similar shows can help you learn about business owners. 

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For an organization to succeed, you need to have leadership that can move the business to the next level while ensuring that the people are continuously engaged. Our guest today is the CEO of MovieComm that uses movie clips as an engagement tool. He is none other than, Scott DiGiammarino. 

He shares insightful information on leadership and keeping engagement right on track. He also shares how he found a creative way to train and keep employees engaged. 

To learn more about Scott DiGiammarino check out moviecomm.com or get in touch with Scott directly at (703) 851-1244. 

Main takeaways:

• Scott: get to know him more [2:10]
• How to handle the culture shock of a new environment? [5:00]
• How to handle pushback from people? [6:25]
• How to know if people are not ready to change and what to do? [7:50]
• How fast do you implement changes? [8:55]
• Transparency: why is it important? [10:05]
• Communication: it’s a gift and a skill [11:06]
• Keeping your team motivated [14:53]
• The creative way of ensuring engagement and keeping the culture intact [16:40]
• How he helped the people in the “middle” move up to the next level [20:54]
• More about MovieComm [26:00]
• The future of leadership [30:40]
• When is the time to let go of old habits, leadership, and beliefs? [34:50]
• Scott’s mentality around developing people to become future leaders [41:50]
• Final words of wisdom from Scott DiGiammarino [44:55]

Via https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdigiammarino/ 

After 25 years as an award winning executive at American Express I've learned and grown to believe in a few things:

* I have a deep belief in human potential and that there's greatness in everyone.
* I believe that leadership truly matters and is imperative to help people tap into that potential.
* I believe that creativity, inspiration and engagement are needed to change the world.
* I believe that the impact of storytelling and short video can help people do the impossible.
* I believe that the next generation can and will be the best ever...just a matter of time.

That's why I started MovieComm (www.moviecomm.com.) MovieComm partners with some of the major Hollywood studios where our clients can use legally approved, easy to find, ad free, customizable movie clips as a way of connecting, communicating and inspiring the masses. Our SaaS based technology helps today's leaders lead in a short, entertaining and memorable manner. Doesn't matter if you're a corporate leader at any level, a professor, teacher, coach, trainer or even a parent. We also partner with e-learning organizations to help spice up learning modules.

Our mission is aligned with yours...to help people maximize their real potential.

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While we are living in the midst of a very uncertain time, great leadership is needed now more than ever. Most of our leaders are doing their best to be there for their people, and if you are one of them, then kudos to you. But take a step back for just a moment and also realize that you need to take care of yourself too. You can’t lead if you are not in the right mindset to do so. 

Main takeaways:

• Best practices from other leaders [2:30]
• Increase your level of communication [3:08]
• Become the bridge to connect people [5:00]
• Learn how to adapt [6:25]
• Think outside the box [9:35]
• Use your extra time productively: invest in your growth [10:17]
• Final thoughts [11:48]