"Being on masterminds is not about networking. It is investing in yourself to grow in different aspects of life."Ray Brehm When I met today's guest,
"Spiral Dynamics has emerged as a way to explore human nature and dynamics that allow us to experience transformative growth."Natasha Todorovic-Cowan If you've been listening to my show for any length of time, you probably know that I'm a huge proponent of personality assessments: Kolbe, PRINT, StrengthsFinder, Enneagram, DISC, you name it, I've probably tried it, and I've figured out how to leverage the findings in my life and business. One assessment tool that I became aware of from Tony Robbins seminars a decade ago was Spiral Dynamics. Tony loves…
"Purpose mapping allows us to discover the synchronistic and relevant aspects of our lives. It helps us reveal our true, inner selves."Craig Filek Your purpose gives you direction, motivation, and drive. Without a clear purpose, you're rudderless and directed by the priorities of others or by whichever crisis is front and center. Prior to working with today's guest, Craig Filek, I thought I was pretty clear on why I'm here on this planet. Nonetheless, by going through Craig's process, called Purpose Mapping, I gained so much more clarity about my…
"The world tells us to avoid pain at all costs and push through with a smile. Each time we avoid pain, we push it down, which causes suffering."Brian Bogert There is a sleeping giant in every human. Awakening those giants within and turning them into legends, by helping individuals grab just what's out of their grasp, is my guest Brian Bogert's purpose in this life. Brian is a heart surgeon without a blade. He does not start outside with what you need to do; he starts inside with who you…
"Homeschooling offers a unique opportunity to instill your children with essential life skills. This teaching method can encourage kids to become confident individuals who can thrive personally and professionally and positively impact their community."Mary Resenbeck If you believe kids are our future, then you'll want to listen to this episode in its entirety. Mary Resenbeck is the author of Take Charge of Your Child's Education, which lays out for parents an individualized, personalized, maverick approach to homeschooling children successfully. Mary is an experienced Montessori classroom teacher, theater instructor, educational manager,…
"We all have an internal divine blueprint, and it can lead us through life. This divine blueprint is unique to each of us, defining our role and our notes to contribute to the symphony of life."Colette Baron-Reid Certain interviews really stand out for me as deep, meaningful, powerful conversations -- and this is one of them. If you're open to taking a mind-bending, reality-bending trip for the next hour, then you're going to be blown away by my next guest, her story, and her insights. Colette Baron-Reid is a bestselling…
"If we are mediators who bridge gaps and build connections with others, we can decrease violence in the community and cultivate a safer world."Andre Norman We are not a product of our upbringing. We are all pure and beautiful souls who are equally important, regardless of whether we lost our way or not. And yes, that even includes those serving time in prison. We are about to hear from someone who went to hell and back. Andre Norman's challenging childhood led him to be sentenced to over 100 years in…
"Fearvana explores how to develop a positive relationship with fear, suffering, and struggle."Akshay Nanavati Hardships, tragedy, skirting death -- they are all part of life. But who goes out seeking the edge of the abyss? Well, that's where our guest, Akshay Nanavati, loves to hang out. As I record this intro, Akshay is at the North Pole in extreme, life-threatening conditions, by his choice, of course. This is his way of exploring and conquering fear. Akshay is a Marine war Veteran who overcame PTSD, depression and addiction. Since then, he…
"Emotional intelligence requires an urgent desire to connect with yourself and others."Phil Johnson There's an old Zen saying, "Before enlightenment, chop wood and carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood and carry water." That is to say; you're still having a human experience even after you realize you're not just a human being but a spiritual being. Spiritual Beings still have to show up for work, pay bills and shop for groceries. But while doing these things and more, you can expand your awareness by being more self-reflective, present, and emotionally…
"To connect with hundreds of thousands of people through music is a rare gift. It all started with humble beginnings."Dennis Scott From Nashville to Elmopalooza, my guest on today’s show followed his passion through some interesting and incredible twists and turns. Two-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter/producer/writer/performer Dennis Scott has left no corner of the children’s music industry unexplored. His songs have been performed by such diverse artists as Ben Vereen, Faith Hill, Ray Charles, CeCe Winans, Donna Summer, and Charlie Daniels Band, to name a few. In this episode, Dennis talks…
