Climbing your Mount Everest | Jamie Clarke

We all will climb our version of Mount Everest, where we feel like we can’t overcome a difficult obstacle or that there is no way out. When you stop and reflect on your life you will notice that what you are feeling now, you’ve experienced before. The scenario may be different but the emotions are the same. What healthy thing did you do back then to move beyond what you were feeling? You can do it again. It’s important to continually check in with yourself to recognize what life lessons you are learning. When you take an anticipatory stance in your life you will move Learn more…

Who let me adult? | Dave Colley

As children we often have an idea of how the world works. As we mature we realize how wrong we were. When you realize how much you’ve learned as an adult it helps you also recognize that there is so much you don’t yet know. When you can anticipate what your future looks like with each choice you make you can prepare for a successful life. Author, Dave Colley reviews his latest book, Who Let Me Adult?: 20 Lessons I Wish I’d Learnt Before Entering the Working World. This book is the ultimate guide book for those entering the working world. It covers the topics that the Learn more…

The 80/20 Principle | Perry Marshall

Many times we overly commit and find ourselves burnt out. Did you realize that roughly twenty percent of what you do has more impact than the rest of the 80 percent? When you invest too much of your energy in areas with little return you are causing more stress for yourself. Be mindful of your time and energy output. Marketing expert, Perry Marshall teaches you how to maximize the 80/20 Principle. HIs proven strategies will help your business make more with less work. He teaches you five disqualifiers that allow you to focus on those who will buy your product.  His latest book, “80/20 Sales Learn more…

Self-made choices | Elizabeth O’Keefe

The choices you make in this moment are the stepping stones for your future. Did you realize that the successful people we ready about are no different than you and me? They made choices out of choices. Meaning, in every situation they had to decide what to do next. It’s the same with you and me. Every event is either a stepping stone or a stumbling block. When you are mindful of what you do today it creates a healthy foundation for tomorrow. Author, Elizabeth O’Keefe found herself in a dark place, with no way out, She made a decision to end her life. She had Learn more…

A Surgeon’s Story – Reach your dreams | Mark Oristano

Your dreams are closer than you think. When we were children we often had ideas of who and what we wanted to become.  As we matured that changed over time. When we have a dream in our heart well-meaning people can talk us out of it and, unfortunately, we settle for mediocrity. Regardless of what others say, if you have a dream in your heart, make it come true. Author, Mark Oristano, shares his latest book, Surgeon’s Story: If You Can’t Operate in Heels, You Can’t Operate! This inspirational book tells the story of Dr. Kristine Guleserain, one of the top Pediatric Heart Surgeons in Learn more…

Living an anticipatory life | Daniel Burrus

Every situation you experience is an opportunity for you to learn and grow. When you ask yourself, “What am I learning about myself right now?” it gives you data to use for the next time you experience it. The more often you do this the more you can anticipate how you want your life to be. Leading technology forecaster and innovation expert, Daniel Burrus reviews his latest book, The Anticipatory Organization. This book teaches you how to separate the Hard Trends that will happen, from the Soft Trends that might happen— allowing you to jump ahead with low risk and the confidence certainty can provide. Accelerate your innovation and actively shape Learn more…

Friendships at midlife | David J Figura

When we were younger we enjoyed certain hobbies as well as spending time with our friends. As we aged, we often stopped engaging in those behaviors because we simply don’t have time. When you strive to live a balanced life it’s important that you engage in your hobbies, even if it’s for a few minutes, as well as reconnect with your friends. Award-winning journalist, David Figura, reviews his book, So What Are The Guys Doing? — a book that examines what men are doing during their midlife years – and not doing — and how it affects their happiness and relationships. You may purchase David’s book Learn more…

Emotional intelligence | Caroline Stokes

Did you know that you also have emotional intelligence? Often we think of intelligence as only being book smart, but there are technically 11 different types of intelligence. Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize the nuances of your personality and quickly adapt to any situation. It also allows you to recognize what others are experiencing and to connect with them on a deeper level. You are more intelligent than you think. Business expert and executive coach, Caroline Stokes shares her wisdom in how she helps businesses improve their emotional intelligence through their recruiting department. She believes that the more emotionally intelligent the recruiters are Learn more…

Reducing stigmas | Renee Hodges

Mental health and Substance Abuse addictions often have negative societal stigmas. People understand physical sickness, but don’t often understand or believe that people who don’t suffer from an obvious ailment are faking, or they want attention from others. Logically, who would want to struggle with a mental health or substance abuse disorder? Society dictates what is socially acceptable and what is not. If we have not experienced something we often judge it based on what we would do. Truthfully, if you’ve never experienced it, you don’t have any data to truly know what you would do. Find compassion for those who are struggling. Just because Learn more…

Today is your day! | Jimmy Nelson

We often look at famous people and think we could never be like them. When we think too far out in our future we often feel overwhelmed and think we can never achieve our goals. When you feel overwhelmed it means you are thinking too far out in your future. Focus on what you can do in this moment that will bring you closer to your goal? Motivational coach, Jimmy Hayes Nelson shares his personal story of being an overweight, three time college dropout and how he found his motivation for change. He shares his wisdom in how he helps his clients find their own Learn more…

Lead your life | Liana Chaouli

Lead, don’t react. Life is a series of events. Often we don’t realize that what we experienced an hour ago is still affecting us. When you practice self-check-ins it helps you recognize if you are holding on to something that is currently irrelevant. If you continually practice this, you will be able to immediately let go of negative emotions instead of carrying them into the next moment. Lead your thoughts and emotions, don’t let them lead you. Thought Leader and Transformational Coach, Liana Chaouli shares her wisdom in helping you lead your life. She helps you recognize ways in which you are reactive as opposed Learn more…

Step out of your comfort zone | Andy Molinsky

Your comfort zone will always lead to mediocrity. Often we become comfortable in life. The goals we have often do not match up with what we are doing today. Many times our worst-case scenario fears stop us from even trying. Think of a goldfish, the fish only grows to the size of its environment. If you continue to allow your worst case scenarios to stop you from stepping outside of your comfort zone you will never reach your goals. Thought Leader and Author, Andy Molinsky discusses his latest book, Reach, which helps you identify why you struggle with stepping out of your comfort zone. This Learn more…

Discovering your priorities | Ronald Recardo

Re-evaluating your priorities helps you live a successful, fulfilled life.   When we were children we had ideas of who we would like to be. As we understood our place in the world those dreams changed. Unfortunately people often don’t realize that their priorities also need to change with their circumstances and their life goals. When you take stock of what is truly important to you it helps you live a balanced, fulfilled life. Business strategist and consultant, Ronald Recardo shares his story of how he became the successful person he is today. He shares how he continually revamped his priorities, which allowed him to Learn more…

FInding your motivation | Zena Contreras, Episode 2/2

There are situations in our lives where we are motivated to see change. We have an internal motivator that keeps us focused when times get tough. If you do not have a “buy in” to the changes you want to make you will not be able to sustain your goal. Setting clear expectations with tangible measurements will help you maintain your level of motivation to accomplish your plan. Zena Contreras is a Life Coach and Intuitive with over twenty years of professional consulting and coaching experience. This is her second interview in this two part series. In the first interview Zena shares her inspirational story of Learn more…

Overcoming dysfunction | Zena Contreras: Episode 1/2

We all will experience some form of dysfunction in our lives. It can manifest itself through our family, relationships, work, and in random life events. It’s important to surround yourself with healthy individuals who will remind you that dysfunction is not normal. Your self-talk will determine how you counteract the dysfunction you are experiencing. If you don’t have people in your life who can encourage you, encourage yourself through inspirational content. Zena Contreras is a Life Coach and Intuitive with over twenty years of professional consulting and coaching experience. She will be interviewed in a two part series. In this first episode Zena shares her inspirational Learn more…

Your perfect lifestyle: Guests – Eric Hicks and Liz LaRocque

Your quality of life determines your lifestyle. When you review your life there you will notice there are things that you wish you could change. Why can’t you? When you look at the quality of your life instead of the quantity of your possessions you may realize it’s unbalanced. When you redefine what your priorities are you will live a fulfilled life. Life Coaches, Eric Hicks and Liz LaRocque share their story of how they were both working in their careers but did not feel satisfied. They discussed ways to create their freedom lifestyle and live life on their own terms. They wrote, Midlife Dreamers Learn more…

Create your legacy | Will Little

Your environment has taught you many life lessons. These lessons are legacies that have been passed down through generations. You also create mini legacies when you leave work, school or when you end a conversation. Do you enhance or hinder your environment? When you are mindful that you influence your environment it helps you remember you have a responsibility to the people around you. Author and Motivational Speaker, Will Little shares his incredible story of being convicted and sentenced to prison for ten years for 3rd-degree murder. He recounts his childhood and the lessons he was taught which shaped his life. Upon his release, he Learn more…

After the heartache | Tatiana Jerome

LIfe happens. Regardless if you are considered a “good” or “bad” person, you will experience heartache. Heartache can be caused by many things but the feeling is often debilitating and paralyzing. When you find perspective you will realize that there are healthy lessons you can learn to launch you into your purpose. However, if you learn reactive, or emotional lessons, they will stunt your growth and stop you from moving beyond that which you experienced. Social Media Influence, and Author, Tatiana Jerome shares how her heartache launched her into her purpose. She is the founder of Set in Soul, a company dedicated to inspiring and Learn more…

Finding your voice | Kathy Tuccaro

Your voice is a powerful tool to keep you safe. As children our environment teaches us our worth and value. Often we learn that we don’t have a voice in our well-being. As adults we feel the same way and live our life accordingly. The reality is, that is not true. Your value and worth are determined by you, not by what you went through. Learning how to set boundaries in your thoughts gives you the foundation to use your external voice to set healthy boundaries, which keeps you safe. Use your voice, it’s the most powerful tool you have. Author and motivational speaker, Kathy Learn more…

A heartbeat away – A fulfilled life | Papa Soob

Often we allow life situations to dictate what we are going to do, as if we don’t have a choice in the matter. When we lose sight of things that brought us joy and a fulfilled life we often forget that our circumstances will eventually change and then what do we do? When you learn how to live a fulfilled life, regardless of what your responsibilities demand of you, you will find that your life is more complete. Author, and motivational speaker, Arsen Marsobian, aka, “Papa Soob” shares his latest book, A Heartbeat Away: Are you ready? This book helps ask the hard questions, as Learn more…