Unfiltered Sessions

Have you ever had a fear of public speaking yet pulled the trigger, set the fears behind you, and decided not to let that fear get in your way and be yourself? Did you decide to go ahead and speak on stages and podcasts? Well, today’s guest, Amy Hesper, has done just that. Listen and get insights on going beyond your fears and speaking your message to the world. Somebody is eagerly waiting to inspire or help them with your message, but your fear is robbing them of that opportunity. 

Amy Hesper is a rabbit rescue mom, a spirit-led fluid artist, an encourager, and an entrepreneur. She considers her faith the foundation of life, followed by her family and friends. Amy currently lives in Gulfport, Mississippi, with her husband, eight rescue rabbits, and a crazy cat named Puma.

Amy creates visual meditations and spiritual connections through her art. When she is not writing devotionals or creating, she enjoys connecting with nature outdoors, watching wildlife, networking with other business owners, and encouraging and supporting others. Amy believes that any creative outlet can change you and the world around you.

Key Highlights

[01:10] Meet our guest, Amy Hesper, and know her background

[02:55] How she overcomes the fear of public speaking on a daily basis

[05:52] How she maintains her authenticity while still overcoming the fear

[12:50] How much should you be prepared before getting on the stage

[21:05] Why Amy continues to push past the fear to help people

[26:29] Amy’s experience in working with Phillip in coaching

[29:34] One message Amy would share for the rest of her life

[31:21] Wrap up and call to action

• Do not call it a side hustle. It is following your dreams. 
• Continuous speaking builds confidence, and that is the easiest and fastest way to overcome the fear of public speaking. 
• What you create is not for you. It is for others. 
• Each one of us is unique. You will impact, reach or touch people in a unique way that nobody else will ever do.  
• There is strength in vulnerability. 

1. Love Yourself Like God Loves You by Amy Hesper: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Yourself-Like-God-Loves/dp/B0BJY9J6D1.

Amy Hesper

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-hesper/

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/amy.hesper.artist/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyhesper.artist/

Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/amyhesper

Philip

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

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/

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

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Have you ever wondered how to get yourself from working in your business to working on your business? Much of that comes down to communication, which is the focus of today’s episode with Jeremiah Campbell.

Jeremiah is a transformational coach, a co-host of a podcast with his lovely wife on the Destined to Be podcast, and the owner of Brickworks Property Restoration. Jeremiah has been actively involved in residential and commercial masonry contracting since 2004. He started as a laborer and worked his way up into an owner/operator of Brickworks. From 2004-2007 every job was sold and installed by him, and by 2008 he took more of a management role, influencing others and showing them his way of leadership, knowledge, and community.

He works hard to ensure Brickworks standards are far above the norm to deliver excellent service. Jeremiah currently holds the following certifications: CSIA, CCP, CCR, HeatShield, historically accurate mortar, lime mortar, and residential builder’s licence. He has worked for hospitals, schools, corporations, historic landmarks, governments, police stations, city halls, the list goes on. 

Key Highlights

[01:34] Jeremiah’s background and personal info

[03:30] How he overcame the fear of public speaking

[08:40] It’s not about you when you are on stage

[10:41] The power of active listening

[13:31] How Jeremiah and Mallory’s businesses and podcast took shape

[22:33] How to give space to the emotions of your partner

[29:44] Focus on the now and not the mistake

[35:22] How Jeremiah has been able to start and grow a successful business

[42:30] Strategies you can implement to start working on your business instead of in the business

[48:44] Hire for attitude and aptitude. You can train for skills and abilities

[54:11] One message Jeremiah would share for the rest of his life

[56:16] The best ways to reach out and connect with Jeremiah Campbell

• Good is the enemy of your great.
• The only way to know what your life is designed for is by putting away what you think you know.
• In public speaking, it’s not about seeking to be understood but seeking to understand your audience.
• If you are listening to the other person, they will tell you everything you need. But if all you are doing is waiting for a pause to interrupt and respond, you will never get what you need.
• The number one need of every man in their true masculinity energy is groundedness, decisiveness, courage, and strength.
• The greatest mastermind you can have is with your spouse. No matter the fight or resistance between each other, you can overcome it as long as you are willing to put in the work.
• Hire for attitude and aptitude. You can train for skills and abilities.

Jeremiah Campbell
Website: https://www.chimneyrepairdetroitmi.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiah__campbell/
Podcast: https://www.destinedtobepodcast.com/

Philip
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions

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Have you ever considered how communication impacts you as a leader in the company and team you lead? Today we are going to be talking about that with Victoria Brannon.

Victoria has over a decade of experience in leadership, team management, business development, and personal development. Her company, Hugs N Hustle, aims to empower women with the skills, tools, and knowledge to lead a team of impactful leaders, improving mental health by creating a better work-life balance for themselves and their team.

Victoria has a quote on her website that says; start with a handshake and with a hug. She believes that leading is a TEAM effort; everyone must be on the same page to yield substantial results. Therefore, the power of effective communication should not be taken lightly. Tune in and learn more!

Key Highlights
[00:51] Victoria’s background and personal info
[03:08] Strategies to apply the wisdom you learn in any conference or seminar
[04:40] What does it mean to document what you want to be implemented by your team?
[07:02] How Victoria overcame the fear of public speaking
[08:54] Why is communication important for the leader?
[13:34] Achieving effective communication
[18:32] Suggestions on how senior leaders can create rapport with their employees
[27:59] Should you integrate your personality into leadership or not?
[38:29] Giggly personality and how you can handle it as a leader
[41:39] How to beat your fear of speaking and talk to your team
[43:53] One message Victoria would share for the rest of her life
[44:56] The best ways to reach out and connect with Victoria Brannon

Notable Quotes
"A lot of times, as a leader can assume that our team and people know what we are talking about."
"When communicating with your team, be appropriate with your tone and don’t sound robotic. It will be more destructive than constructive."
"90% of all effective communication is not just your words. It's actually how you say it in your body language. 83% of that is actually tonal voice."
"Listening is, sometimes, the solution."
"Inefficient communication can be the most effective form of communication between senior management and employees."
"You must integrate your personality to be an effective leader."

Resources
Books 
The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You by Julie Zhuo: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Manager-What-Everyone-Looks/dp/0735219567

Victoria Brannon
Website: https://www.hugsnhustle.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriabrannonhugsnhustle/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hugsnhustle
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hugsnhustle.com

Philip
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions

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In this episode, we’re joined by Lewis Vandervalk, the owner of Blue Crocus Solutions - a full-service Digital Marketing agency. Lewis focuses on the trade industry and partners with our clients to drive better business strategies that result in business growth by utilizing the most current SEO, Lead generation, web design, and business optimization strategies to scale.

Lewis is also a husband, father, and author of a kid’s book, Blue Collar ABC. His passion and focus with Blue Crocus Solutions are to provide you with the best service and experience possible while delivering the most effective strategies to take your business to the next level. 

What is really intriguing about Lewis is his choice of the Crocus as the face of their brand to reflect their mission and herald new life, strength, and resilience. He is very focused and intentional about helping people in the trade industry attract and connect with their target market.

Key Highlights
[01:03] Lewis’s background and personal info

[04:25] How Lewis lost his job and later built his business

[12:09] What inspired Lewis to start Blue Crocus ABC 

[14:19] Great tactics to communicate what you do as a business

[18:31] Chat GTP and how Google SEO is catching up with AI 

[20:57] Using AI as a prompt and not as a replacement for human creativity 

[22:43] Human touch and how you can integrate it into your website

[24:08] Practices to help us be more human and communicate better 

[26:32] Achieving a good blend of video and pictures for SEO

[27:37] Backend SEO practices that can help you rank 

[30:46] Going local Vs. national or international 

[34:00] How Lewis got through the fear of public speaking 

[37:19] How videos can turn you into an evergreen resource 

[39:31] How to reach out and connect to Lewis 

[40:13] One message Lewis would share for the rest of his life

Notable Quotes

• Communicating what you do in your business is twofold, you want to tell Google what you do, and you want to tell people what you do; the blend of these two things is where the magic happens.
• Don’t get the whole article written by Chat GPT because Google will see it, which will not help you in the long run for SEO.
• Using AI as a prompt can help break the writer's block that some people run into, but nothing will replace good human creativity in writing; the skills to write, speak and communicate will always be on demand.

Resources 
Books 

Blue Collar ABC by Lewis Vandervalk: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Collar-ABC-Construction-Occasion/dp/B0BQ9NTQBF/ref=sr_

Go-Giver By Bob and John: https://www.amazon.com/Go-Giver-Expanded-Little-Powerful-Business/dp/1591848288

Lewis Vandervalk
Website: https://www.lewisvandervalk.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ljo123

Philip
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions

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Miracles do not just happen in good times. Even adversities can have life-changing impacts on you and hundreds of people. At the end of the day, it’s we who make conscious decisions to create the life we want. Do not wait for adversities to force you to pivot; it begins with changing a mindset. Our testimonial stories could be the motivation that someone has been waiting for. How you give that story does not matter. The message is what is important. Join this conversation with Robert Pardi and learn insights to present a message that connects with the audience. Know why you should throw away all your written speeches and speak from the heart. 

Robert Pardi is a well-rounded Life Coach, business professional, and team leader with a vast skill set woven from; personal experiences, intuition, empathy, mentoring/coaching, teaching, creativity, functional operational expertise, financial acumen, problem-solving, strategic thinking, an entrepreneurial mindset focused on the cost/benefit ratio of actions. Robert took on the most important role of his life - caring for his amazing wife during her 11-year journey with terminal breast cancer. He recreated his life after she passed, embracing another possibility of life. He picked up and moved to his ancestral Italian village. 

[01:03] Robert’s background and how he got into the coaching space

[06:00] Miracles in every situation

[10:17] Knowledge without application through action means nothing

[13:37] How Robert has been giving speeches in his speaking engagements

[17:16] Good communication has a connection with the audience

[22:10] How Robert got started in retreats

[28:12] How to reverse engineer our lives to a new life

[42:49] Robert’s golden takeaways in this episode

[44:17] How to reach out and connect with Robert Pardi

• "Possibilities exist all around us, but without action, they remain in the land of wishing."– Robert Pardi.
• At the end of the day, it’s we who make conscious decisions to create the life we want. Do not wait for adversities to force you to pivot.– Robert Pardi.
• Our life experiences have no value if we do not share them with someone.– Robert Pardi.
• There are miracles in everything, good and bad.– Robert Pardi.
• Knowledge without its application through action means nothing. - Philip Sessions
• Changing your life begins with a mindset. As small as it can be, it speaks volumes. – Robert Pardi.
• Good communication has a connection. – Philip Sessions.
• The message of your speech matters more than how well you speak with eloquence.– Philip Sessions.

Robert Pardi

Website: https://www.robertpardi.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robert.pardi/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-pardi/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4h5YLCeTy3ESohOSOWa4IA

Philip Sessions
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions

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In this episode I cover one communication tip to help you overcome people being confused or lost by your message

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