Addressing the ELEPHANT in the Room®

Richard Hall, Attorney & Richard is the founder of BottomLine Lawyers PC. He has a unique breadth of experience which has enabled him to meld technology, sophisticated legal analysis, “outside the box” strategies and a collaborative style to create innovative solutions with his clients. Many lawyers come to the law without any practical business experience, and few come with significant management experience. Through serendipity rather than design, he is an exception. His prior business experience afforded him a fast track to complex civil trials and the opportunity to work closely with business clients. Richard performs pro bono services for several Northern California judicial districts, is a Past President of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, former Board member of the Downtown Business Association, and member of: Rotary Club of Auburn, Placer County Bar Association, Sacramento Valley Bankruptcy Forum, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) and American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI). He…

Mark Levy is a differentiation expert. He differentiates corporations, brands, thought leaders, political campaigns, TV shows, live shows, products, services, books, and speeches. The ideas his clients and he have created have been discussed and used by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Mark began his company in 2001, and is known for differentiating Simon Sinek. Simon’s endorsement: “Mark Levy is the man who helped me find my why. He inspires me.” Mark has also worked with and spoken to leaders, strategists, and teams in large organizations, including Adobe, Amazon, American Express, Bain, BASF, Google, Harrah’s, Harvard Business School, History Channel, Major League Baseball, McKinsey, Neighborly, Popeye’s, Proctor & Gamble, Stanford University, and UPS. What you will learn in this episode: What Mark does as a differentiation expert and how he works with his clients What Mark means by his term, “Big, sexy idea” The phenomenon that exists today around having diverse expertise, being good at multiple…

Shellie Arnold is a multi-published author who has written articles, Bible study/devotional curriculum, and contributed to several non-fiction works. She has keynoted at women’s retreats and taught in the workshop, Sunday school class, and small group settings. Shellie regularly serves as faculty at conferences including the Florida Christian Writers Conference where she leads the popular Manuscript Critique Track, which allows writers to get feedback on their current work-in-progress. Shellie has three published novels: The Spindle Chair, Sticks and Stones, and Abide With Me (nominated for a Selah in 2018), all of which depict the “perfect storms” in marriage—what happens when our weaknesses hit head-on, and we’re both left wondering if anything can be salvaged. Visit her at www.shelliearnold.com What you will learn in this episode: Shellie selected submission to be this episode’s elephant, and she shares how she was first introduced to the concept. Common misconceptions about what it really means to be…

Wendy Papasan is a highly accomplished and growth-focused visionary co-founder of several companies affiliated with real estate. She runs the Papasan Properties Group, a full service real estate consulting firm that helps clients with their real estate needs in Austin and San Antonio, TX. In just over a decade, the Papasan Properties Group @ Keller Williams has helped more than 1700 families totaling more than $675 million in home sales. Last year, Papasan Properties ranked #21 for teams out of 120,000 Realtors in Texas by Real Trends. In addition to her real estate business, Wendy is the co-founder and Chairman of the Board for Her Best Life, a million-dollar startup that helps women build big businesses and even bigger lives. Wendy is married to Jay Papasan, international speaker and #1 best-selling real estate author and Vice President at Keller Williams Int'l. They are the proud parents of two teenagers and a dog named Taco. Visit wendyis.fun for more information What you will learn in this episode: The…

George has been working with business owners since 2002 in building empathetic cultures of kindness that nurture the human spirit and outperform all median cultures by at least 200%. He's a Jesus follower, a marathoner, rides an electric unicycle for his favorite hobby and is passionately in love with his wife Laurene of 33 years and father of 3 adult children. What you will learn in this episode: George’s vulnerable experience with his marriage and how he created the marriage he wanted for himself How George’s commitment to his marriage is similar to his commitment to weight loss The shocking realization that led to George committing to making a change George’s former understanding of health and how he worked through finding the solution that worked for him How George’s positive perspective of his weight kept him from making the necessary changes until he had to face the reality of the situation The beginning of George’s weightloss journey and his surprising early successes How shame actually perpetuates…

What you will learn in this episode: Parm's main elephant is the fear of other people’s opinions Why fear stands for: False Evidence Appearing Real How our life journey is similar to a train How Parm’s history working as a juvenile counselor at the probation department initially stirred up a lot of fear in her How she reassessed her evidence when she felt that she needed to quit her job out of fear, and how sticking it out ended up shaping her character and career moving forward After reassessing her evidence, Parm chose to overcome her fears and persevere, and now she’s able to enjoy and celebrate the simple pleasures in life The importance of being conscious of your own mental, spiritual, and physical health and making it a priority Why you shouldn’t allow other people’s criticism to dull your sharp focus Resources: linktr.ee/phde18 Twitter Handle: @paramjithansra Parm's Instagram profile: beautyhealthunlimited Parm's LinkedIn profile: Paramjit Hansra Order Slaying the Onion (2nd edition) now!…

Eva Marie Everson is the CEO of Word Weavers International & the director of Florida Christian Writers Conference. She is a multiple award-winning author and speaker and is the 2022 recipient of the AWSA Lifetime Achievement Award. Eva Marie has served as a mentor for the Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild, an adjunct professor at Taylor University, and is widely recognized and respected at writing conferences. A seminary graduate, she enjoys teaching the Word of God and speaking at women's events and retreats. She is a wife, mother, and grandmother. She and her husband make their home in Central Florida where they are owned by their cat. To connect with Eva Marie, go to: EvaMarieEversonAuthor.com Taryn’s middle grade novels have been named to multiple state award lists, including Pennsylvania’s Young Readers Choice Awards, Alaska’s Battle of the Books, Ohio’s Buckeye Children and Teen’s Book Awards, Wisconsin’s Golden Archer Awards, Alabama’s Camellia Children’s Choice Book Award, Nebraska’s Golden…

April Ballestero is a leadership expert and the founder of One Light Ahead, a coaching agency that helps business leaders shine at their brightest. With two decades of coaching experience, April knows exactly how to help business leaders achieve their full potential and become more effective, more energized and more enthusiastic in their interactions with their teams, clients, families and communities. What you will learn in this episode: Applying Dr. Henry Cloud’s book, Necessary Endings to your business and relationships Different types of necessary endings and the emotions that often come with them What it means to “cut the monkey tail” and how you can apply it to your situation How applying “Necessary Endings” has helped April coach people through pivotal moments in their lives The value of applying this to your relationships and how the concept of Building Bridges is connected to this elephant Why April believes you should “Stay in curiosity.” How to use your evidence to verify if its a necessary or…

Detecting Confirmation Bias confirmation bias the tendency to interpret new evidence as confirmation of one's existing beliefs or theories. This week's guest, Ron Toye: Purchasing, refinancing, or renovating a home can be a complicated and intimidating process. Here at the Ron Toye Team, we begin by listening. We aim to understand your goals and priorities so we can offer home loan solutions that align with your current and long-term plans. We serve hundreds of families each year with their home investment journey. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or long-time homeowner, we’re dedicated to providing you with industry-leading customer service that you will rave about. My mentor and branch manager, Andy Tuttle, imprinted this message on my heart and it inspires my dedication to every client and partner I serve: “What do we help people with? One of the biggest financial decisions of their lives! How do we treat them? Like family!” From application to closing and beyond, I’m honored to provide the…

Kelly is the founder and President of Blue Line Insurance Agency, Inc. She has been in the insurance business since 2001 and has worked in just about every role within the independent agency. Although she specializes in commercial insurance, she has experience in helping you with any of your insurance needs and loves to meet with any of her current or potential clients whenever she can. When she is not in one of the offices, she is either traveling or enjoying everything the Adirondacks and North Country has to offer. What you will learn in this episode: How today’s culture of instant-gratification affects workplace communication Creative ways to open up and expand your conversations with your customers How your response time directly affects your customers and team members The importance of prioritizing fulfilling customer needs in a timely manner Examples of how giving simple support can be powerful enough to make a noticeable difference in someone's life Resources: Pre-Order a copy of Slaying the Onion™…

Clarifying Evidence, with April Ballestero April Ballestero is a leadership expert and the founder of One Light Ahead, a coaching agency that helps business leaders shine at their brightest. With two decades of coaching experience, April knows exactly how to help business leaders achieve their full potential and become more effective, more energized and more enthusiastic in their interactions with their teams, clients, families and communities. What you will learn in this episode: The new theme for this season of Addressing the Elephant in the Room is Clarifying Evidence How One Light Ahead defines “Clarifying Evidence” and how it shows up in our lives How to assess, reassess, and clarify the evidence that drives you forward The importance of “owning where you stand” in your faith The skill of being able to face all evidence, even the evidence that exposes our shortcomings The gift of being able to forgive yourself after reassessing your evidence and moving forward with clarity Resources: Pre-Order Slaying…

Chris Lord has successfully built several Management Consulting businesses in Southern California, most recently as the General Manager for Slalom Consulting, where he led the Practice’s growth from under $2 million in 2010 to $30 million in 2015. After ‘retirement’ in Dec of 2015, he founded his own firm, Bridge Builder Coaching, to help Military Veterans through tough transitions in their lives. Bridge Builder Coaching helps Veterans transition out of Military service and into the corporate world through personal 1-on-1 coaching, assessments, networking, introductions, and facilitation. What you will learn in this episode: How our fears align us and bind us together What fears we have that resonate with everyone How to connect and resonate with more people What Chris believes about having only one purpose How to build bridges after experiencing a struggle as a leader What is the Honor Foundation program Resources: Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/clord1/ This podcast uses the following…

This is a revisited episode from Season 4, Episode 1. Chris Lord has successfully built several Management Consulting businesses in Southern California, most recently as the General Manager for Slalom Consulting, where he led the Practice’s growth from under $2 million in 2010 to $30 million in 2015. After ‘retirement’ in Dec of 2015, he founded his own firm, Bridge Builder Coaching, to help Military Veterans through tough transitions in their lives. Bridge Builder Coaching helps Veterans transition out of Military service and into the corporate world through personal 1-on-1 coaching, assessments, networking, introductions, and facilitation. What you will learn in this episode: Why Chris's Elephant is the question "how do you put everything into your professional passion and still deliver the best of yourself outside your work?" Why it's important to find the right balance and not bury yourself in your profession even if you love what you’re doing Why everyone has an ego, and why your ego plays a big role in…

Jordan White is an avowed introvert, experienced leader, and Self-Leadership coach. Driven by his passion for creating a world with less pain and suffering, he takes immense pride in providing compassionate and inspiring coaching services to current and aspiring leaders who tend to identify as inward, radically humble, cerebral, quiet, and introverted. As a Self-Leadership coach, his goals include helping his clients maximize their scientifically-validated thinking assets while minimizing their thinking biases. He provides clients with the tools and a safe space to explore their unique path of least resistance to their success while simultaneously contributing to building a society of Valuegenic Leaders. What you will learn in this episode: How assumptions show up both as receivers and givers of information The trickle-down effect that leaders initiate when they make assumptions How you can be sure you have the necessary tools to assess your own perspective Why defining values and expectations is so…

At HireMyVA.com, Dave helps people to reclaim their business freedom through hiring and thriving with virtual assistants via multiple courses and a community, as well as a White Glove service that finds amazing VAs from the Philippines. He also partners with Larry Broughton, CEO of broughtonHOTELS on not only HireMyVA, but on several projects and businesses, including coaching and masterminding, and has consulted with hundreds of entrepreneurs these last few years, including many businesses run by military veterans. Finally, at Pro Website Creators (PWC), Dave loves to work with clients to help their websites be the hub of their marketing wheel! He's invested years learning the technical aspects of WordPress web design, e-commerce, as well as writing copy to help make client's messages clear and not confusing. PWC’s mission is “Helping super-busy entrepreneurs who value growing their business over figuring out the technical stuff.” Prior to all of this, Dave worked at a semiconductor company for almost 30…

Richard Hall is the founder of BottomLine Lawyers, PC. He has a unique breadth of experience which has enabled him to meld technology, sophisticated legal analysis, “outside the box” strategies and a collaborative style to create innovative solutions with his clients. Richard attended law school at the University of La Verne and was admitted to the California Bar in 1988 and the Federal Bar in 1989. Many lawyers come to the law without any practical business experience, and few come with significant management experience. Through serendipity rather than design, Richard is an exception. His prior business experience afforded him a fast track to complex civil trials and the opportunity to work closely with business clients. Richard is also a licensed California Real Estate Broker and has performed feasibility analysis of investment projects, including historic preservation district qualified buildings. Richard performs pro bono services for several Northern California judicial districts, is a Past President of…

****PARENTAL ADVISORY WARNING**** This week’s podcast episode contains adult subjects and may not be appropriate for all ages. Please listen with discretion as we dive into a topic that truly is an elephant in many rooms: pornography. Barb Winters is a pastor’s wife and parent of four adult children, one of whom is a recovering pornography addict. She’s a hopeful mom supporting parents in a world of pornography and online relationships through her writing and speaking engagements. Barb is a real mom who has dealt with a real problem facing families today. As a certified Sexual Risk Avoidance Specialist, she teaches preteens and teens at local schools how to avoid risky behaviors and make healthy choices. Her book, working title of Healthy Relationships in a Hookup World, will be released in August 2023. Connect with Barb on Facebook or Instagram or through her website, hopefulmom.net. Subscribe to receive updates on her book and a FREE PDF: 7 Steps After Your Child Sees Porn. What you will learn in this…

April Ballestero is a leadership expert and the founder of One Light Ahead, a coaching agency that helps business leaders shine at their brightest. With two decades of coaching experience, April knows exactly how to help business leaders achieve their full potential and become more effective, more energized and more enthusiastic in their interactions with their teams, clients, families and communities. What you will learn in this episode: The trigger-response that occurs often when meeting new people A peek back through some of our previous podcast episodes where our guests have shared their experiences with trigger responses and reactions What it means to jump layers and the danger of “jumping layers” in an introductory conversation Why the One Light Ahead connection tools were created and how they’re intended to improve communication and your ability to “peel layers” in your relationships The psychology behind first impressions and how they affect your interactions The importance of taking the time to…

Mitch Gray has combined over two decades of experience as a former pastor, life coach, entrepreneur, community developer, and creator to develop a brand of leadership that is at its deepest level- human. Taking his heart for inspiring others and his passion for empowering leaders, Mitch teaches business leaders how to recruit great people, develop top talent and design empowering culture. Mitch is the creator and host of The Mitch Gray Show podcast, author, leadership consultant and a highly regarded speaker. What you will learn in this episode: Mitch’s personal history with this elephant and how it has shaped his current mission The spiritual-emotional-mental health connection and how it shows up in the workplace The danger of today’s silence around men and mental health and how you can do you part to improve it The tell-tale signs of someone dealing with anxiety and depression The danger of merely venting or gossiping when seeking connection How to make an impact for yourself and others by starting with…

Addressing Addiction and Recovery, with Jodie Stevens Jodie Stevens is a 30-year radio veteran, producer, commercial voice-over artist, audiobook narrator and host of several mental health and recovery blogs and podcasts: “Genuine Life Recovery” and “Recovery and Company” both on iTunes, Spotify, Tune in, Audible and most apps. She is currently the Media Director for the Life Change Center providing treatment to individuals struggling with opioid and pill addiction. Jodie has an MA in Leadership and is currently working on her second Master’s degree in Addiction counseling. What you will learn in this episode: Jodie’s personal connection and her heart behind addressing this elephant The importance of reducing shame around addiction in the family The connection between addiction and codependency within the family The split that occurs between the different approaches to addiction and recovery, and why unity in this area is so important Why Jodie believes there is no right or wrong way to recover from…

Nellie is a Family Life & Leadership Coach who focuses on helping parents eliminate power struggles with their daughters and help them grow into confident, wise, and respectful young women that are actually ready for the world! She is a wife and mom to 4 daughters, author, speaker and podcaster, homeschooling parent and adventure chaser. She has a degree in biology and psychology and a diverse behavior background from humpback whales in the South Pacific to teens and parents in homes across the world. She believes in a life of intention and making dreams and goals realities. She knows that the best way to help the world is through one living room at a time! What you will learn in this episode: Why Nellie chose this elephant and why it is important for her to address What “the second half of childhood” means and how it applies to this discussion The importance of guiding your kids through what Nellie refers to as “The Great Transition” How self-disciplined leadership starts early (and in the home) The…

April Ballestero is a leadership expert and the founder of One Light Ahead, a coaching agency that helps business leaders shine at their brightest. With two decades of coaching experience, April knows exactly how to help business leaders achieve their full potential and become more effective, more energized and more enthusiastic in their interactions with their teams, clients, families and communities. What you will learn in this episode: The foundation of WHOLE & BRAVE as it is introduced in Slaying the Onion What it means to “bridge a communication gap” The opportunity to use defensive responses as a chance to deepen your connections How to approach difficult conversations as you work to build your bridges The benefit (on both sides) of slowing down the conversation to take a breath or collect your thoughts Some simple, practical ways you can begin framing your conversations to set your relationships up for success Resources: Website: https://www.addressingtheelephantintheroom.com/ Website:…

Jesse Garcia is a highly resourceful and seasoned Co-Founder/CEO of Zipi, the new standard for real estate back office, accounting and payments. He’s also the founder of Jesse Garcia Real Estate, regarded for several years of progressive experience overseeing all aspects of business development and sales management to improve company-wide performance. He has most recently taken on a new role with PLACE, an innovative real estate platform that Jesse affectionately calls, “a unicorn company.” In Jesse’s free time, he loves traveling with his family, glamping, paddleboarding, biking, and relaxing in Hawaii and Cabo. He’s a fitness enthusiast and enjoys participating in Spartan Races— but is also a Star Wars / Marvel nerd and a die-hard SF 49ers Fan! What you will learn in this episode: The mental commitment of pursuing success The rarity of “overnight successes” and the reality of most entrepreneurial journeys Why it’s imperative to surround yourself with people who have already achieved success in your area of…

Chris Heller, the Chief Real Estate Officer at OJO Labs, has been a driving force in the real estate industry for more than three decades. From Rookie of the Year in 1989, to serving as CEO for Keller Williams and mellohome, Heller has dedicated his career to delighting homebuyers and supporting agents. As Chief Real Estate Officer, Heller oversees all industry partnerships, creating a direct line between real estate professionals and OJO, and accelerating adoption in the industry. Additionally, Heller has spearheaded the development and growth of OJO Select Network, the company’s exclusive agent referral network of more than 15,000 agents across the U.S. What you will learn in this episode: How asking questions can help you get to the bottom of your feelings of residual trauma Benefits of investing in yourself and seeking improvement How our personal and professional lives are intertwined The connection between our mindset and our success Which stories had powerful impacts on Chris’ leadership journey How…

Peter is the Co-Founder and President of Axiogenics LLC and recognized as a global pioneer, thought-leader, developer, coach, and trainer in the applied science of neuro-axiology (brain science + value science). He is the author of the definitive book on neuro-axiology, Answering the Central Question (2010). Stephen R. Covey (of “7 Habits…” fame), in his endorsement of the book, dubbed neuro-axiology as “groundbreaking science” for its unique power to enable people to understand and change their own thinking so they can create and experience greater value in their lives and organizations. In addition to R&D and direct coaching and consulting, Peter and his team train, certify, and support other coaches and consultants in using neuro-axiology based principles, practices, methods, and tools (“axiogenics”) to drive breakthrough results in personal, leadership, talent, and organizational development. As a speaker, Peter provides his audiences with an inspiring “valuegenic” message, an engaging style, and a host…

Dr. Craig von Buseck is an award-winning author, popular speaker, and the Digital Content Manager for the Parenting section of FocusontheFamily.com. Craig’s book, 'I Am Cyrus: Harry S. Truman and the Rebirth of Israel' won the prestigious Selah Award for Christian nonfiction and was nominated for The Truman Award by The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library. What you will learn in this episode: Craig’s background in journalism and how it has helped shape his position today The significance of the theme “dying to self” in a Biblical Christian walk How different aspects of our mind, body, and soul must be integrated into our faith walk The Peter, Paul, and Mary Principle and how it provides a roadmap for receiving God’s promises The relationship between the spiritual and natural realm as it pertains to our faith How provision, healing, protection, wisdom, and guidance require faith over fear Resources: Website: https://www.vonbuseck.com Your Twitter Handle: @craigvonbuseck Your Facebook Business Page:…

Jay Papasan [Pap-uh-zan] is a bestselling author who serves as the Vice President of Strategic Content for Keller Williams Realty International, the world’s largest real estate company. He is also Vice President of KellerINK and Co-Owner, alongside his wife Wendy, of Papasan Properties Group with Keller Williams Realty in Austin, Texas. Jay was born and raised in Memphis, TN. After attending the University of Memphis, he spent several years working in Paris. He later graduated from New York University’s graduate writing program and began his publishing career at HarperCollins Publishers. There, he helped piece together bestselling books such as Body-for-Life by Bill Phillips and Go for the Goal by Mia Hamm. After moving to Austin, Jay joined Keller Williams Realty International, and in 2003 he co-authored The Millionaire Real Estate Agent, a million-copy bestseller, alongside Gary Keller and Dave Jenks. His most recent work with Gary Keller on The ONE Thing has sold nearly 2.5 million copies worldwide and…

Corey Larson is the CEO and founder of the Larson Marketing Project, a digital marketing company that specializes in building strong and resilient brand recognition. The Larson Marketing Project was founded in 2014 and works with a wide range of companies to deliver custom branding, ad management, social media integration, content production, email marketing automation, and SEO management. What you will learn in this episode: How Corey and April started to develop One Light Ahead’s digital marketing strategy How to gain your clients’ trust through the visual consistency of your brand What it looks like to create a brand recognition strategy for your own business Why you should revisit your brand strategy and target market at least once a year The benefits of collaboration when developing and updating your brand strategy The direct connection between strong branding and a company’s success How to get started creating your own branding guide today Resources: The Larson Marketing Project:…

Who Gets the Glory, with April Ballestero April Ballestero is a leadership expert and the founder of One Light Ahead, a coaching agency that helps business leaders shine at their brightest. With two decades of coaching experience, April knows exactly how to help business leaders achieve their full potential and become more effective, more energized and more enthusiastic in their interactions with their teams, clients, families and communities. What you will learn in this episode: How One light Ahead is impacting, improving, and empowering leaders across the globe The importance of learning your cognitive assets and biases, and how to lead with your asset instead of your bias. How a multitude of individuals contributed to the creation and growth of One Light Ahead The difference between assessments such as Habit Finder, DISC, and Axiogenics and how they can help you invest in your growth What it means to adopt a Valugenic mindset and how it shows up in our leadership The importance of accepting and…

Christy Conner is a driver of greater Los Angeles's innovative technology arena. She is a co-organizer of Friday Coffee Meetup, the largest active entrepreneurial and tech innovation group in Los Angeles, with more than 7,000 members. In The Confident Connector™, Christy enthusiastically shares strategies with readers on how to build strong and authentic relationships. She seamlessly blends her perspective as a natural introvert with powerful techniques to inspire others to move past their fears and build a dynamic network that fulfills their aspirations. Christy’s professional experience, global interests, and a light backpack have taken her to over fifty countries. Her career spans six business sectors, fourteen companies, and eighteen roles in nine departments. She has taught as an instructor of change management on five continents. It is from this unique vantage point that her grit and empathic leadership has been honed. Utilizing this global perspective coupled with local insights, she writes on…

The Lack of Leadership, with Richard Flint Richard Flint, CSP is Chairman and CEO of Flint Incorporated, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals, companies, and associations. He has had the opportunity to address people in talks and seminars throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. As a keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 200,000 people each year. Richard has studied, researched, written, and spoken for 35 years in his field of expertise – human behavior and development – through his programs in Business, Leadership, Management, Customer Care, Sales, Ethics, Motivation, Organization, and Personal Relationships. He has made appearances on over 100 radio and TV shows, as well as hosting his acclaimed podcast, Let’s Talk Human Behavior. He has also written 19 books and produced more than 100+ audio and video learning programs, including being a finalist for the top self-help book of 2005. What you will learn in this episode:…

April Ballestero is a leadership expert and the founder of One Light Ahead, a coaching agency that helps business leaders shine at their brightest. With two decades of coaching experience, April knows exactly how to help business leaders achieve their full potential and become more effective, more energized, and more enthusiastic in their interactions with their teams, clients, families, and communities. What you will learn in this episode: What the term ‘victim of circumstance’ means and why it’s time to shine a light on it How your natural response mechanism kicks in in times of trauma Why what you say matters and how our experiences and our stories impact our language How to shift to a victor, rather than victim, mindset Why we all have the gift of choice and how to exercise it effectively April’s journey and how she came to the realization that there were a multitude of perspectives on her life How your layers may be impacting your relationships and your business Resources: Slaying the Onion Book on…

​​Stephen Woessner is the founder and CEO of Predictive ROI, a digital marketing agency specializing in building thought leadership and authority to drive growth. He is also the host of the Onward Nation podcast and a bestselling author of two books. Stephen joins me to share his journey as an agency owner, podcast host, and author, and he talks about his unique business growth strategy of “niching down.” What you will learn in this episode: Why living transparently helps you grow your business How depth of ownership makes a difference Why sharing your goal and your numbers with your teams helps move the needle Why creating a roadmap to success helps with the visualization of key metrics Why it was easy for Stephen to motivate his team when he started to share the numbers Why Predictive ROI has an open and candid attitude to developing teammates and investing in their career goals What the Predictive ROI Everest Mission is, and how Stephen uses it in his business Resources: Website:…

Kristi Nelson, Executive Director of A Network for Grateful Living, is also the author of Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted. Her life’s work in the non-profit sector has focused on leading, inspiring, and strengthening organizations committed to progressive social and spiritual change. Being a long-time stage IV cancer survivor moves her every day to support others in living and loving with great fullness of heart. In 2001 – after five years leading a regional Women’s Fund – Kristi founded a values-based fundraising consulting/coaching company, and in this capacity worked with organizations such as Buddhist Peace Fellowship, Spirit in Action, Institute for Jewish Spirituality, Wisdom 2.0, and The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society, among others. Since then, she has been founding Director of Soul of Money Institute with Lynne Twist, Director of Development at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and Director of Development and Community Relations for the Center…

Jon is a motivational speaker & real estate coach who speaks on mindset. With the winning combination of his motivational speaking gift and passion to help others, Jon exudes excitement and the audience rapidly connects with his positive perspective about what this life has to offer. He effectively teaches them how to achieve the perfect mindset in their own personal and professional lives. Jon is a multi-award-winning sales professional and has consistently earned the title of Top Producer because of his mindset. He’s a very focused driven individual who believes in incorporating the practice of goal setting and attainment as long as each step is done with integrity. By using Jon’s same principles of success and following his results-driven process, you will go to the next level and achieve a happier and more liquitive life! What you will learn in this episode: What does it mean to speak to our thoughts, and how does it show up in conversation How Jon began speaking to his thoughts of fear and anxiety and…

Dan has a diverse leadership background with a combined 40 years in manufacturing, sales, business ownership, and in the non-profit volunteer world. He is also the author of the book Intentional Relationships for Singles as well as a speaker. He currently oversees the volunteer program of one of the largest churches in America. He has a passion for seeing people grow in their leadership and expanding their leadership influence. What you will learn in this episode: Why you shouldn’t try to sell and instead focus on serving others What it means to change your leadership lens, and how to begin filtering your lens Why you should help someone achieve hero status in their story How to act as a guide to someone in their hero story How obstacles of your life present themselves as villains in your story Resources: Book: https://www.amazon.com/Dan-Houk/e/B08VY8TB7R%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Website: http://www.intentionalrelationshipsolutions.org Twitter: www.twitter.com/@danohouk Facebook:…

After working in many diverse fields, Hailey first crossed paths with One Light Ahead while working as their client from the front desk of a chiropractic office. Through her coaching journey, Hailey rediscovered her passion for leadership, organization, and objective truth. She advanced to Office Manager and was able to utilize her coaching tools, create an operational office manual, and help lead the office to break through a 20-year ceiling. After an unexpected cross-country move (and with permission,) April recruited Hailey to be One Light Ahead’s Operations Specialist in the Summer of 2021. She now works to create meaningful content with a passion to see others experience a transformation similar to her own. Hailey lives in Lewisville, TX with her husband Jonathan, young son Elijah, and their dog, Coby. She has a fun-loving enthusiasm for learning new recipes, line dancing, and serving her church and community. What you will learn in this episode: How do you know whether the content you are creating is…

Blythe Daniel is a literary agent, author, and marketer. Her agency markets books through podcasts, blogs, and launch teams and represents books to publishers including adult nonfiction, select adult fiction, and children’s fiction and non-fiction titles. Blythe has been the publicity director for Thomas Nelson Publishers and has spent the last 16 years as a literary agent. The agency represents new and bestselling authors primarily in the Christian market. Blythe and her mother have co-authored two books: Mended: Restoring the Hearts of Mothers and Daughters (Harvest House) and I Love You Mom: Cherished Word Gifts from My Heart to Yours (Tyndale). She is married and lives in Colorado with her family. What you will learn in this episode: How our perception of ourselves limits our capacity What is the law of the lid concept, and how does it help us grow Why do we often ask others opinions when we are putting limitations on ourselves How to accomplish your goals by starting with small actions Why do we…

April Ballestero is a leadership expert and the founder of One Light Ahead, a coaching agency that helps business leaders shine at their brightest. With two decades of coaching experience, April knows exactly how to help business leaders achieve their full potential and become more effective, more energized, and more enthusiastic in their interactions with their teams, clients, families, and communities. What you will learn in this episode: How one question that caused resistance provided insight into the One Light Ahead team prequalification process Why learning how to delegate and hold your team members accountable allows you to become a more effective leader How many levels of leadership do you need in order to be successful Why do your choices impact your bottom line in money, time, and energy What tough questions should you ask yourself to help create joy, purpose, and value Resources: Website: https://www.addressingtheelephantintheroom.com/ Facebook:…

Chris is the best-selling author of Real Estate on Your Terms: Create Continuous Cash Flow Now, Without Using Your Cash or Credit. He’s also the founder of SmartRealEstateCoach.com and the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast. Chris has been in real estate for over 25 years. His experience includes the construction of over 100 single family and duplex homes (mostly in the 1990s and selectively to date), has owned a Realty Executives Franchise (Massachusetts 1994-2000) as broker/owner which maintained high per-agent standards and eventually sold to Coldwell Banker in 2000. The 2000s included coaching ½ million and higher REALTORs® in order to scale & automate their businesses throughout the US and Canada. He also participated (and still does selectively) in doing condo conversions (multi-family homes to condos) and “raise the roof” projects (converting single family ranches to colonials in growth neighborhoods). Chris has been a big advocate of constant education and participates regularly in high-end mastermind…

Edwina Perkins is the assistant director of Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. She is also the coordinator for Mentoring Moments and the manager for Sensitivity Between the Lines, both with BRMCWC. She is an acquisitions editor for Iron Stream Media and the imprint Harambee Press. As a longtime member of Word Weavers International, she now serves as a member of the advisory board. Edwina is an award-winning writer, experienced teacher, speaker, freelance editor, and sensitivity reader. She is also a freelance writer with Guideposts. One of her passions is to address the need for sensitivity and diversity in the publishing industry. What you will learn in this episode: What is the first step after becoming aware of a lack of diversity issues Why the word offended should not enter our vocabulary Why we must communicate to reduce the differences between marginalized people How to extend grace when people don’t want to have conversations around diversity and inclusion What is a marginalized…

Investing In Your Emotional Intelligence, with Ron Toye Purchasing, refinancing, or renovating a home can be a complicated and intimidating process. Here at the Ron Toye Team, we begin by listening. We aim to understand your goals and priorities so we can offer home loan solutions that align with your current and long-term plans. We serve hundreds of families each year with their home investment journey. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or long-time homeowner, we’re dedicated to providing you with industry-leading customer service that you will rave about. My mentor and branch manager, Andy Tuttle, imprinted this message on my heart and it inspires my dedication to every client and partner I serve: “What do we help people with? One of the biggest financial decisions of their lives! How do we treat them? Like family!” From application to closing and beyond, I’m honored to provide the outstanding experience my clients and partners deserve. What you will learn in this episode: Why investing in your…

Minimizing life’s impacts and setting yourself free by prioritizing your life’s goals for a successful business to be able to fulfill your goals and dreams is what Victoria Glover is passionate about. Her passion is to help people, and she channels this into the balance between her client’s business and personal lives where Victoria excels. She is a determined advocate for growth in individuals and small businesses, helping them achieve the transformational results they set for themselves and their businesses. Victoria prides herself on setting clear targets for clients that will be achieved with the financial KPI’s she sets these goals against and then, keeping her clients on course and focused to achieve even better results. Lifestyles can be turned into a successful business if you know how. Victoria is the founder of THE VKEYSS Group and the Host of “The VKEYSS Show’s…Impact Makers Series” and she is the author of the popular book "What's STYLE got to do with it: WHY some people succeed WHERE others…

April Ballestero is a leadership expert and the founder of One Light Ahead, a coaching agency that helps business leaders shine at their brightest. With two decades of coaching experience, April knows exactly how to help business leaders achieve their full potential and become more effective, more energized, and more enthusiastic in their interactions with their teams, clients, families, and communities. What you will learn in this episode: What are the five requirements that go into every road sign Why it is not healthy to avoid making a decision How understanding who makes the decision shows up in conversation What are the major filters we have when making decisions How the stage of life that we are in can alter the decisions that we make What three questions should we consider while making a decision Resources: Website: https://www.mailboxesandsigns.com/blog/2019/posts/the-5-basic-requirements-of-traffic-control-devices/ https://www.addressingtheelephantintheroom.com/ Facebook:…

Alison Armstrong, author, educator, and creator of the widely acclaimed "Understanding Men" and "Understanding Women" transformational online series, asks the question: "What if no one is misbehaving -- including you?" She explores the good reasons behind the behavior of men and women such as fundamental differences in the ways we think, act and communicate. She offers simple, partnership-based, solutions to improve our communication and intimacy by honoring ourselves and others. She's known for her insight, sense of humor, and ability to articulate the human experience and predicament of gender. What you will learn in this episode: How Alison developed a disdain, hate, and terror for men that led to her wanting to keep them off-balance What does the term “frog farmer” mean and how did it cause Alison to go on a journey to understand men What are the differences between masculinity and femininity How to distinguish between masculine and feminine without connecting it to male and female What does it mean to…

Rene Gutteridge has been writing professionally for twenty years, with diversified expertise in fiction, non-fiction, comedy sketches, novelizations, and screenwriting. She is the multi-genre author of 24 novels. Her indie film SKID won deadCenter’s Best Oklahoma Feature in 2015, and in 2016 her novel My Life as a Doormat was adapted into the Hallmark movie Love’s Complicated. She is co-director of WriterCon in Oklahoma City and is the head writer at Skit Guys Studios. She is co-writer on the feature film Family Camp, due out in theaters in Spring of 2022. Find out more at ReneGutteridge.com. What you will learn in this episode: How is offense showing up in our world currently Why it’s important to point out offense when you’re seeing it at the moment How to balance defending yourself without being offended Why you need to realize how unholy you are and gain humility to reduce offense What are the different ways that offense can manifest in your life How being hurt without being offended gives you the…

Jason has been in the residential sales industry since 1993. He currently serves as Regional Operations Manager for eXp Realty supervising the Western states and a sales force of approximately 15,000 agents. Prior to joining eXp, Jason launched and managed two real estate offices between 2000 and 2020. His first endeavor, Riverside County grew to 300 agents and was recognized as one of the county's top 10 residential offices by the Inland Journal for years 2006-2007-2008. In 2012, having moved to the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, he opened a Keller Williams office as a franchisee and grew that operation to over 400 agents and one billion dollars in annual sales volume. As a recruiting source to fuel his growing real estate offices, JB opened a real estate licensing school in 2004, which to date has licensed over 3,000 students. It was during this time, that he discovered a personal passion for training. Between 2012 and 2018 while operating his KW franchise, JB also coached and facilitated for…

After years of working in the financial industry, Eric Nevins launched his podcast, Halfway There, to tell the whole story about the spiritual journey. He quickly found the community podcasting is known for and started a group to bring Christian podcasters together. Since then, he’s worked with podcasters to launch and improve their podcast, most recently with Christian Podcasters Association Gold membership. Eric holds a Master of Divinity from Denver Seminary and still lives in Denver with his wife, four kids, and a wonder dog. What you will learn in this episode: Why people are leaving the church even if they are not liberal How the American Evangelical church is deconstructing, and why it is not happening in other areas of the world Why are so many American Evangelicals prone to conspiracy theories What stages of the spiritual journey are American churches constructed to take you through What questions are people asking when they’re going through a deconstruction What are the stages of the spiritual…

Bridgit Parise is the President of Rapport Leadership International. As a self-described nerd at heart, her professional interests lie in the delicate balance between the art and science of business: developing an engaged, performance-oriented culture by utilizing proven business models that strategically set a foundation for success. Bridgit’s capabilities and business acumen include a thorough understanding of how people, processes, and business strategy interlace. What you will learn in this episode: Why Bridgit believes we should have a new term for the phrase The Great Resignation How and why there has been a universal realignment of priorities and values Why managers have commonly avoided having discussions surrounding mental health Why do employers need to begin having more empathy for their employees How focusing on an employees output of work rather than the input of hours can benefit businesses What is causing a compounding effect of employees resigning, and what we should expect moving forward Why…

Dean is a high-performance coach for life and leadership and is considered one of the nation’s foremost experts on the topic of forgiveness. He has a broad range of life experiences ranging from playing professional basketball to earning multiple awards as a nationally recognized sales professional. In 2010, Dean was the subject of an award-winning documentary film. This film has been an inspiration around the globe and chronicles his journey to do what many believed was impossible. Dean’s passion is helping leaders transform their thoughts, habits, and relationships so they can ignite their passion, increase their capacity, and improve their performance in all areas of life. You can check Dean Smith out at: www.deanericsmith.com or email him directly at: dean@deansmithcoaching.com What you will learn in this episode: What words did Dean’s fifth father tell him that changed his life Why Dean decided to name all of the people we cannot forgive Bob instead of using their real names Why it’s important to…