Jim Stavis is a triple organ transplant survivor. He was diagnosed at age 17 with Juvenile diabetes; his early diagnosis served to motivate him to take action towards success in business and in life. He started a business, got married and had a family knowing that he may not live past age 50. In his 40’s it became apparent he would need a rare triple organ transplant to replace his heart, kidney and pancreas. Now, 14 years later, Jim promotes organ donation and has developed a true understanding of how to overcome great adversity. He has written a book about it called ‘When Hope Is Your Only Option’, is a frequent speaker and is also featured in a documentary called Source Of Hope.
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Website: JimStavis.com
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Book: When Hope is Your Only Option
Most Influential Person
His wife
Effect on Emotions
“I don't have the fear that I once did and it made me resilient.”
“It has given me a great perspective in terms of what I've been able to accomplish and the impact I've made on others
Thoughts on Breathing
“It's not breathing per se, I'm very aware of my heart because of my health.”
“To me, it signifies life.”
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Yosi Amram, Ph.D., helps leaders unlock Spiritual Intelligence. Yosi is a licensed clinical psychologist and executive coach for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and other influential leaders. Previously a founder and CEO of two public companies, he's coached over 100 CEOs, overseeing billion-dollar enterprises. Author of Spiritually Intelligent Leadership, he holds an MBA from Harvard and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Sofia University, whose pioneering research in Spiritual Intelligence garnered over 1000 citations. Dr. Amram is passionate about unlocking human potential through spiritual intelligence, enhancing leadership and well-being. His mission is to inspire individuals to tap into their inner power, wisdom, and love, fostering growth and enriching lives.






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Most Influential Person
Mahatma Gandhi
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Mindfulness enabled me to be open to look at what is called shadow emotions including shame or anxiety. I was then able to work through them and not run away.


One of the hardest emotions to feel is shame. I've carried my own shame and it's by being able to descend mindfully with presence into the dark that we are able to discover our sacred spark.


Mindfulness is really the ability to go In and be open and be curious to these negative emotions.












Thoughts On Breathing

Breathing is one of the important things that help us connect to our life force. We feel our life force in two physiological ways. One is breath, and the other one is the heartbeat.
If you look at many meditative practices, it's following the breath. It's calming and centering.
There is an underlying principle: what is spirit? The word spirit in Latin comes from the root, the animating breath of Life.

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Regarding bullying, there are both sides. There is the bully, and then there is the victim of the bully.
The bully is probably bullying because they don't know how to be skillful in order to get what they need. They also have a sense of shame or weakness underneath them that they are trying to cover.
If they were more mindful, knew what was really motivating them, and addressed this inherent weakness that they're trying to cover up by being overly aggressive, then that would prevent them from bullying.





















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Unlock Spiritual Intelligence; Yosi Amaram

Marc S. Fussell is the founder of Take 2 Minutes, a revolutionary non-profit platform designed to enhance mental wellness through positive psychology and technology. With over 25 years of experience in IT, Marc’s entrepreneurial spirit and passion for improving mental health have led to creating a suite of tools that leverage daily positive messages, gratitude journaling, meditations, breathing exercises, a grounding exercise, a gratitude challenge, sleep audio, dream journaling, and more to foster happiness and well- being. As a dedicated father, his journey into positive psychology was inspired by a personal commitment to support his son’s mental health, evolving into a mission to spread positivity to a broader audience.






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Most Influential Person
Matt Zemon
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Emotions are a funny thing. We all have ebbs and flows. I definitely have my highs and lows still. I think mindfulness has made me more aware of when I'm having a low or when I'm having overwhelming thoughts or even depression.


My mindfulness practice has helped me recognize that and get me into a better mindset more quickly instead of dwelling on it for days and weeks.












Thoughts On Breathing

I really enjoy box breathing. I almost modified it to be more of a triangle breathing. The idea is that I will breathe in for a count of 4, hold it for a count of 4, and exhale for a count of 4.
Just doing that for a repetition of 20 times can be a form of meditation.

Bullying Story






















Bullying is a huge problem in schools, and it always has been, probably even back when I was a kid. I think mindfulness can help with bullying. I can't speak out of experience, but I think it can help with emotional regulation.


If you get bullied, you may have a fight-or-flight reactive response. However, how you react could make the situation better or worse through emotional regulation.


With mindfulness you also are a little bit more self-regulated. You're more aware of your surroundings and aware of your situations.


This situational awareness can keep you out of situations where you could get bullied.






















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Take 2 Minutes; Marc Fussell

Natalie Bedard urges you to embrace your biology. She pioneers holistic wellness, urging individuals to delve into their biology's depths. With boundless curiosity, she advocates for embracing a “mad scientist” mindset, challenging conventional norms. Natalie's philosophy centers on energy's pivotal role in existence, rejecting skepticism and emphasizing its tangible impact on our lives. Drawing from personal insights, she stresses attentiveness to body and environment signals, urging people to prioritize their well-being. For Natalie, time isn't just a measure but a tool for growth, encouraging conscious exploration. As a visionary speaker and mentor, she inspires self-discovery, empowering others to unlock their potential and deepen their biological connection. Natalie created the company Lift OneSelf. Through mindfulness and decisive action, she guides others on their journey of self-discovery and healing, tapping into the body's nervous system and energy flow. With a focus on unraveling emotional blockages and reconnecting with intuition, Natalie empowers individuals to realize their full potential through small, manageable steps.






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Most Influential Person
Diane Thompson (A friend)
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Mindfulness helps me to validate and interact with the energy.












Thoughts On Breathing

Your breath never leaves you. As a result, we always forget to access it because it's always in the now. So anchor into the breath.

Bullying Story





















I was called Natalie Bedard, retard. So you can imagine how that shaped my identity.
I'm biracial, also. I grew up in the northern part of Ontario, in Sudbury. So, going to school, my father wasn't around. I was not able to identify with my black side. Going into a school system and having trauma, my self-worth wasn't there.
At school, they couldn't understand why my IQ was so high, but my grades and tests were not. I looked at my biology, and I internalized it. But not so much that it limited me from moving forward.
It was almost as though I had some mindfulness. I was still really attached to my. curiosity and intuition.





















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Embrace Your Biology; Natalie Bedard

Dr. Jeff D. Standridge stands for grit, grace, and innovation. He helps organizations and their leaders generate sustained results in the areas of innovation, strategy, profit growth, organizational transformation, and leadership. Jeff knows that innovation wins the day. It not only wins battles, but it also wins wars, and it fuels profits. It brings passion and focus to a team faster than anything else. It will advance the cause of your organization far beyond what financial and human capital can do on their own. He’s a 3x best-selling author, speaker, and consultant. His most recent book is The Innovator’s Field Guide: Accelerators for Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and Change Agents.






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Book: The Innovator’s Field Guide: Accelerators for Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and Change Agents by Dr. Jeff D. Standridge Ed.D






 






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Tommy Thompson is with us today to discuss the vital ingredient of space. He is an accomplished entrepreneur, executive coach, consultant, blogger, husband and dad, and avid golfer. He loves to teach, bringing personal experience, and mixing in personal application. He believes the path to unwavering calm amid the chaos of life is in your hands. His first book, Space to Breathe Again: Hope for the Overloaded and Overwhelmed, shares specific tools to help people find balance in a world overrun with distraction and excess.






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Book: Space to Breathe Again: Hope for the Overloaded and Overwhelmed by Tommy Thompson








 








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