‘The Rising Leader Podcast’

Sonali joins me today to discuss why she is passionate about creating an inclusive environment for women in career transitions. She offers her perspective on the role of women in business and how being a mother has profoundly impacted her contributions. She shares why she believes it is crucial for women to have courage before anything else and the power of vulnerability when facing change. She also discusses some of the key factors that prohibit many women from taking chances in their careers and why building a community is an essential part of being more courageous.

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On today’s show, Jeff shares how he went from growing up with a single mom to becoming the mastermind entrepreneur behind many successful startups. He shares stories of encounters he’s had over the years that influenced his mindset and inspired him to start giving back. Jeff offers some advice about entrepreneurship and how to be successful without sacrificing your happiness and relationships. We also discuss how traveling and working worldwide led him to realize that people everywhere want the same things and inspired him to be a catalyst for change in small and underserved communities.

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Valari joins me today to share how she found her passion for helping others get the best version of themselves. She discusses what her career was like before she became a life coach and the moment that made her pursue this type of career. Valari also explains the difference between self-esteem and self-worth and why setbacks and procrastination are part of the growth process.

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Today Zach and I discuss the difficulties of injuries in midlife and how to heal your body more quickly through lifestyle changes. Zach shares the top three changes you can make to improve your health and see long-lasting changes in middle age. He discusses his own journey with health and wellness and how that has influenced his coaching over the years. He offers tips for boosting your metabolism and debunks some of the standard dieting advice that persists in the health world. Zach also addresses the unique challenges that perimenopausal and menopausal women face and offers advice for achieving fitness during these stages.

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Today Stephanie and I discuss the uncertainty of midlife for women and how their role is vital but undervalued. Stephanie discusses her journey to understand the archetypes of women through her study of Jungian psychology and how she unearthed the archetype of The Creatrix. She shares her thoughts on the gifts that women have to give to their communities and society as a whole. We explore the misconceptions about power in business and why women are key to achieving success in corporate arenas. Stephanie also shares how staying connected to her ancestors has shaped her journey of self-reflection.

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Tucker joins me today to share how he found success as a writer and what made him start a publishing company. He discusses how he differentiated himself from his critics and how he started the “fratire” genre. He describes his journey towards self-healing and mental growth, and how his kids taught him to be a better parent. Tucker also explains why therapy is always a good choice and why he let go of trying to control what will happen tomorrow.

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Jen Dalton joins me to discuss the difficult, angry, and emotionally triggering conversations we often find ourselves in within close relationships and the people we love. She shares the moment an offhand political comment from her husband fired up an overwhelming emotional reaction in her, leading her to investigate why we struggle with hard conversations. Jen explains the primal reactions of how our brain’s work and shares tips on how to manage our strong emotional responses. She also discusses the importance of managing such conversations in society as a whole and how with an empathetic ear you can connect with those you don't agree with without intense conflict.

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Uncertainty is always with us… but events like November 3rd bring that fact front and center. Today, I will take a few minutes to prepare you, for whatever happens.

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Todd Henry joins me today to discuss the steps we can take to steady our daily lives in these uncertain times of COVID-19. He shares the methods he uses when planning his work week and how he makes time for work and self development. He explains the need to address our own personal focus, nurture our relationships and tackle our ‘energy management’ in a new era of working remotely when we might forget to ‘clock off’. He also discusses his experience with The Motivation Code, a project that helped him identify his own set of behaviors and preferences, producing a tool to identify exactly what it is that drives our best work.

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Daniel Diaz joins me today to share how hitting his own rock bottom of personal physical back pain resulted in a complete lifestyle transformation. He discusses how 12 years of approaching a herniated disc injury incorrectly took him to a moment of shame he decided he would never revisit. He explains the fundamental groundwork we should do in order to heal and move forward with success. Daniel also shares the mental tactics he uses in the moments his motivation dips to stay on track to achieve his own personal goals. raise a healthy and well-rounded individual. He shares the key ingredient Elon Musk's school, Ad Astra, looks for when enrolling new students. Alan also discusses why we should not be afraid of our children embracing technology we ourselves don’t understand and why listening is the first step to supporting any child on the path to success.

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Alan D. Thompson joins me today to share his unusual career path: from Sound Engineer for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Cats, to Chairman of Mensa International’s Gifted Families Committee. He reveals what all the families of successful gifted humans have in common and why you should allow an academically gifted child to explore their hobbies if you wish to raise a healthy and well-rounded individual. He shares the key ingredient Elon Musk's school, Ad Astra, looks for when enrolling new students. Alan also discusses why we should not be afraid of our children embracing technology we ourselves don’t understand and why listening is the first step to supporting any child on the path to success.

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Today Chris joins me to discuss our own shared history as patient and doctor, and how that evolved into a relationship of friendship and mentoring, giving me a new lease of life at 50. Chris describes the all too common symptoms presented to him at his clinic: fatigue, swollen joints, weight issues, headaches; and how a change in diet and attitude can stop disease in its tracks. He discusses the patients with the highest chance of success, and those whose mindset keeps them from exploring inexpensive naturopathic remedies. Chris and I also discuss the seduction trap of the American Diet, and how we should tackle our accepted addictions, to live happier, longer, healthier lives.

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Miki joins me today to share the tough decisions she makes for her family and children during the pandemic. She explains why her decisions today may not be the same ones for tomorrow or the day after. She describes what it’s like raising two black children and the difference between what society expects from a black girl and a black boy. She discusses her professional experience and how leaving an impact on others motivated her to achieve success. Miki also shares how she takes care of her mental health and her advice to mothers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Stephen Jermyn joins me to share how he found growth beyond midlife. He describes how his business and family have adjusted to the pandemic and the challenges they encountered over the last year. He explains the importance of respecting time with your family, especially now that the norm is to work from home. He discusses the role religion has played in his individual growth and some of the moments in his life where he felt God touch his life. Stephen also shares why integrity matters and why it has to be always “on,” regardless of situation.

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My friend, colleague and accountability partner, Katie Nelson were filming a segment for her upcoming Strategic Business Planning Retreat in November, and when we finished, I knew this was good stuff for all of us. With her permission, I repurposed our conversation on “Accountability Partners,” for today’s episode. Having someone in my corner, holding space for what I say is important, has been a game changer. In fact, it doubled my income.

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Brandon joins me today to share how he defines success. He describes his midlife awakening, what he realized about himself after experiencing a car accident, and how his father influenced who he is today. He explains why success shouldn’t be defined by social media or the people around you and shares his advice for those who want to hone their skills and create their own brand. Brandon also discusses how the pandemic affected his business and his self-development and how his approach to his business has evolved since the pandemic began.

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