Stop Holding Back, Start Being You

If You're Happy And You Know It

In this week’s bonus episode, Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy shares insights and strategies to overcome the fear of success.

Takeaways:
- Anxiety and excitement trigger similar feelings, offering you the chance to direct your emotions.
- Counter your anxiety anxiety with positive self-talk.
- Cement your self-worth to embrace the success you deserve
- Identify fears and limiting beliefs to confront and overcome them.
- Transform anxiety into a positive force by reframing challenges
- Set small, achievable goals to build something gradually.
- Seek support from a network of loved ones, colleagues, and professionals, drawing strength from their encouragement and guidance.
- Visualize your success, and imagine yourself overcoming obstacles.

Quotes:
“You get your whole life to work on this.”
“Go after your natural strengths and abilities.”
“You are meant to have big feelings.”
“Choose to shine because you’re going to need sunglasses.”
“If you want to live a successful life, you have to start by thinking successfully.”
“Everything good and worthwhile is going to take some grit, perseverance, and a whole lot of patience.”

The Big Three

In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Tyler Joe Stratton, Director of Strategy for 1Team Media and founder of Happy Heart Academy. They discuss strategies for cultivating personal growth, finding fulfillment, and creating a positive impact on both oneself and others.

Takeaways:
- Your outcomes reflect who you are, not just what you desire.
- Cultivate a hopeful future instead of dwelling on past pain.
- Reshape your reality if you’re tired of feeling stuck.
- Embrace emotions and allow time for healing.
- Tune in to people you want to become like.
- Practice gratitude and celebrate both small and big wins.
- Find joy in life’s simple pleasures.
- Simplify your world to enhance your happiness.Quotes:
- “The person you’re supposed to serve is who you once were.”
- “Attract what you are, not what you want.”
- “Life is supposed to be enjoyed, we just make it difficult.”
- “The future is as bright as you make it.”
- “My happiness can be contagious too.”

Resources mentioned:
@tylerjoestratton on Socials

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True Man, True Ways

In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Mike Van Pelt, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and men’s life coach leader. They discuss the challenges that men face, how they can unpack the goodness that’s already in their hearts, and discover the true man inside of them.

Takeaways:
- Embracing vulnerability and seeking support empowers men to overcome challenges.
- Fear shouldn’t stop us from reaching out and asking for help.
- Recognize the danger of isolation; connection is vital for your well-being.
- Create a checklist of authentic individuals who uplift and inspire your growth.
- Examine your actions to determine whether you’re a giver or a taker.
- Generosity extends beyond material gifts; share your time, knowledge, and emotions.
- Find time to pause and center yourself.

Quotes:
- “Get out of your head and into your heart.”
- “Be a giver rather than a taker.”
- “When you give, you receive.”

Resources mentioned:
https://truemanlifecoaching.com/

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Stop Holding Back, Start Being You

In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Shannon Talbot, author, speaker and life coach. They offer strategies for balancing responsibilities while prioritizing personal fulfillment and happiness.

Takeaways:

• Drop the guilt and pursue your dreams without hesitation.
• Shift from guilt to growth by asking how your pursuit of happiness benefits others.
• Daily reminders of your “why” can be a lifeline on tough days.
• Commit to your vision and put in the hard work every day.
• Identify and overcome obstacles standing between you and your dreams.
• Prioritize your happiness without letting other priorities overshadow it.
• Find joy in at least one thing every day, no matter how small.

Quotes:

• “Drop the guilt.”
• “Find one thing every day that brings you joy.”

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A Balanced Approach to Corporate Wellness

In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, naturopathic physician and functional medicine educator. They highlight the importance of self-awareness, stress management, and listening to one’s body for overall well-being and productivity.

Takeaways:
- It’s crucial to pay attention to our bodies and not just push through and ignore the signals.
- If you’re feeling burnt out, acknowledge it rather than continuing to push yourself.
- Your energy is contagious; if you’re leading from a stress-expressed state, that stress can become your company culture.
- Relying on caffeine, sugar, and stress hormones to keep pushing forward can lead to a crash when your body can no longer sustain the pressure.
- Establishing regular breaks, such as a 15-minute break, allows your brain to calm down and rejuvenate.

Resources mentioned:
https://enjoyfullhealth.com/
https://drjennytufenkian.com/quiz/

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