Episode #200: Unleashing Your Inner Power: Celebrating 200 Episodes of Inspiration

Join us today as Colleen Interview's Joel Zeff & Julie Jones on Take the Leap. I am thrilled to share our 200th episode of "Take the Leap"! This milestone is not just a number; it represents countless stories, lessons, and transformations that we have explored together. In this special episode, we celebrated not only the podcast's journey but also the power of resilience and the importance of embracing change.

Here are three key takeaways from this episode that I believe will resonate with you:

1. Your Reaction to Change Matters: Joel shared a powerful story about losing his job as a newspaper reporter and how it became a pivotal moment in his life. Instead of succumbing to despair, he chose to react with humor and creativity, using his harmonica to express his feelings. This moment taught him that while we cannot control the changes that happen to us, we can control how we respond. This lesson is crucial in both our personal and professional lives—our attitude can shape our future.
2. Embrace Your Unique Journey: Julie's journey from a police officer and SWAT member to an award-winning speaker and coach is a testament to the power of authenticity. She emphasized that every individual has a story worth sharing and that embracing our unique experiences can empower us to inspire others. In a world that often encourages conformity, let’s celebrate our differences and use them as a source of strength.
3. Celebrate Every Moment: Both Joel and Julie reminded us that life is full of ups and downs, but every day above ground is a reason to celebrate. Whether it’s overcoming personal challenges or achieving professional milestones, taking the time to acknowledge our victories—big or small—can fuel our motivation and drive. As we continue on our journeys, let’s remember to celebrate our progress and the lessons learned along the way.

To connect with today’s guests:Joel Zeff

www.joelzeff.com www.facebook.com/thejoelzeff www.linkedin.com/in/joelzeff www.youtube.com/@joelzeffcreative

To connect with today’s guests:Julie Jones

https://www.facebook.com/GSDjulie.jones https://www.linkedin.com/in/gsdcoach/ https://www.instagram.com/adventuresofjuliejones/ https://www.juliejones.biz/

To connect with the host: Colleen Biggs

https://colleenbiggs.net/ Consider Colleen to speak at your next event or host your next Business retreat! Join the Leap Community so you can Step Into the Spotlight, be seen, be heard and be visible today! https://colleenbiggs.net/community/ Subscribe to our podcast for more amazing episodes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/take-the-leap/id15033595 Join us for the NEXT Empower & Elevate Conference November 15th https://colleenbiggs.net/empower/

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