Passion To Profession

Starting a brand-new season here on “Passion To Profession” Podcast with a fresh perspective and insight into how to make 2022 your Best Year Yet!

In this episode, host Ash shares with you her approach and the 5  things you should NOT do this year and What to Do Instead! 

Episode Key Takeaways:

1.     ❌DON’T make New year Resolution
         ✅Do a Past Year Review!

2.     ❌DON’T Consume a lot of Content
          ✅ Instead Create your own Content!

3 .   ❌DON’T make Big Goals
          ✅Build your Systems!

4.     ❌  DON’T Overthink
          ✅   Do More! 

5.     ❌DON’T Chase Perfection 
          ✅ Focus on making Progress! 

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Starting a brand-new season here on “Passion To Profession” Podcast with a fresh perspective and insight into how to make 2022 your Best Year Yet!

In this episode, host Ash shares with you her approach and the 5  things you should NOT do this year and What to Do Instead! 

Episode Key Takeaways:

1.     ❌DON’T make New year Resolution
         ✅Do a Past Year Review!

2.     ❌DON’T Consume a lot of Content
          ✅ Instead Create your own Content!

3 .   ❌DON’T make Big Goals
          ✅Build your Systems!

4.     ❌  DON’T Overthink
          ✅   Do More! 

5.     ❌DON’T Chase Perfection 
          ✅ Focus on making Progress! 

Did you like this episode or would like to share feedback?

Email: [email protected] 

Let’s get social!

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 This is a Holiday Special  episode sponsored by "Magic Mind " where  host Ash shares 6 best lessons learnt from  guests on the show !

Episode Highlights!

1.37 - Lesson#1 on  Fear
Feel The Fear and Do It AnyWay
Ash narrates her own experience of facing fear of public speaking by quoting examples of her book launch conference in London where she was invited to speak about her book!
 
3.53 - Lesson#2  on  Opportunity
This piece of advice came from guest Heather Monahan on Episode # 29 where heather says "Do not wait for an Opportunity to come to you . Instead Create Your Own"

5.41 - Lesson#3  on Consistency
Ash narrates how her guest Srinivas Rao on Episode # 21 shared on the show that single most habit that helped him through his initial years of struggle was "Writing 1000 words every single day!" - this consistency paid off as he was able to publish many best seller books, run a top podcast, create online courses etc based on this single habit!

7.48 - Why we love the Productivity Drink "Magic Mind"!! Silicon Valley's new Morning Elixir  that will increase your focus and clarity!! check out www.magicmind.com/Passiontoprofession use the discount code PassionToProfession20  to get 20% off your order!

10.35 - Lesson#4  on Motivation
Motivation is not the spark but success is !!
Ash shares about her conversation with Inc magazine most celebrated columnist /contributing editor Jeff Haden who in episode # 15 explains how to create your own motivation!

13.00 - Lesson # 5  on Power of Persistence
"Energy and Persistence conquers all things " - Benjamin Franklin
Back in episode # 19 , Founder of TheBetterIndia, Dhimant Parekh shares the story of when he along with his wife launched the positive news platform in 2008, there were not any key metrics favorable to them . Infact mainstream media told them that positive news platform will not have much audience - yet they persisted and continued to share stories of changemakers, unsung heroes and all of the positive things happening in India and today TheBetterIndia has become Asia's largest positive news media platform driving large scale social  impact across the country!

Check out their new book "The Book Of Hope" - which is a curation of some of the best positive stories published by The Better India!

15.30 - Lesson # 6 on following your Passion
"Stop Hiding!"
This piece of advice is from guest Amy Blashcka from episode #20 where she shares the best advice for success . Amy is a Forbes Leadership contributor , social media ghost writer who followed a rather nonlinear path working working in agencies and even leading a non profit until she found her true calling . If you are passionate about something and would like to pursue that then only way to progress is when you "stop hiding" and start sharing your work. You will then be able to attract the right people , you will be able to make progress based on audience feedback and build a supportive community around you! 

Like the episode ? Do connect ! 
https://linktr.ee/PassionToProfessionPodcast

 This is a Holiday Special  episode sponsored by "Magic Mind " where  host Ash shares 6 best lessons learnt from  guests on the show !

Episode Highlights!

1.37 - Lesson#1 on  Fear
Feel The Fear and Do It AnyWay
Ash narrates her own experience of facing fear of public speaking by quoting examples of her book launch conference in London where she was invited to speak about her book!
 
3.53 - Lesson#2  on  Opportunity
This piece of advice came from guest Heather Monahan on Episode # 29 where heather says "Do not wait for an Opportunity to come to you . Instead Create Your Own"

5.41 - Lesson#3  on Consistency
Ash narrates how her guest Srinivas Rao on Episode # 21 shared on the show that single most habit that helped him through his initial years of struggle was "Writing 1000 words every single day!" - this consistency paid off as he was able to publish many best seller books, run a top podcast, create online courses etc based on this single habit!

7.48 - Why we love the Productivity Drink "Magic Mind"!! Silicon Valley's new Morning Elixir  that will increase your focus and clarity!! check out www.magicmind.com/Passiontoprofession use the discount code PassionToProfession20  to get 20% off your order!

10.35 - Lesson#4  on Motivation
Motivation is not the spark but success is !!
Ash shares about her conversation with Inc magazine most celebrated columnist /contributing editor Jeff Haden who in episode # 15 explains how to create your own motivation!

13.00 - Lesson # 5  on Power of Persistence
"Energy and Persistence conquers all things " - Benjamin Franklin
Back in episode # 19 , Founder of TheBetterIndia, Dhimant Parekh shares the story of when he along with his wife launched the positive news platform in 2008, there were not any key metrics favorable to them . Infact mainstream media told them that positive news platform will not have much audience - yet they persisted and continued to share stories of changemakers, unsung heroes and all of the positive things happening in India and today TheBetterIndia has become Asia's largest positive news media platform driving large scale social  impact across the country!

Check out their new book "The Book Of Hope" - which is a curation of some of the best positive stories published by The Better India!

15.30 - Lesson # 6 on following your Passion
"Stop Hiding!"
This piece of advice is from guest Amy Blashcka from episode #20 where she shares the best advice for success . Amy is a Forbes Leadership contributor , social media ghost writer who followed a rather nonlinear path working working in agencies and even leading a non profit until she found her true calling . If you are passionate about something and would like to pursue that then only way to progress is when you "stop hiding" and start sharing your work. You will then be able to attract the right people , you will be able to make progress based on audience feedback and build a supportive community around you! 

Like the episode ? Do connect ! 
https://linktr.ee/PassionToProfessionPodcast

 “Don’t be defined as what you see as an opportunity.  
Instead, be willing to create your own”

- Heather Monahan

This episode covers the incredible comeback story of Heather Monahan – a former C-level executive who successfully climbed the corporate ladder , shattered glassceiling to claim her spot in C-suite and then after being named as ‘One of the most influential women in Radio ‘ in 2017 faced an unexpected and sudden termination from employment !

Heather shares with Ash - 

·       Her initial years of working in various sales jobs and then working her way up to be the chief revenue officer / VP of sales at online media/radio business 

·       Climbing through the corporate ladder, becoming a c-level executive and winning several awards including ‘ One of the most influential women in Radio’ in 2017

·       Her bitter experience of getting fired unexpectedly soon after she received the award which left her shocked and led her to pursue her own business ‘Boss in Heels’

·       Initial struggles and challenges she faced on her way through writing her first best-selling book ‘Confidence Creator’ and becoming a Keynote speaker!

Heather’s work is featured in CNN, Forbes, Fast Company and many top publications!

Her first book - ‘Confidence Creator’ was ranked #1 in amazon business category and she is now launching her second book – “Overcome your Villain” which is now available for pre-order here!

Episode highlights /Timelines

9.41 – Tips for building high self-confidence

14.31 – Tips for public speaking

15.24 – About Heather’s new book ‘Overcome Your Villains’ and her 3-step process to overcome adversity in life and business!

18.50 – rapid fire fun question round

For more details visit - https://heathermonahan.com/

If you liked this episode , Please do leave a 5 star review and rating here! Thanks in advance for the support!

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 “Don’t be defined as what you see as an opportunity.  
Instead, be willing to create your own”

- Heather Monahan

This episode covers the incredible comeback story of Heather Monahan – a former C-level executive who successfully climbed the corporate ladder , shattered glassceiling to claim her spot in C-suite and then after being named as ‘One of the most influential women in Radio ‘ in 2017 faced an unexpected and sudden termination from employment !

Heather shares with Ash - 

·       Her initial years of working in various sales jobs and then working her way up to be the chief revenue officer / VP of sales at online media/radio business 

·       Climbing through the corporate ladder, becoming a c-level executive and winning several awards including ‘ One of the most influential women in Radio’ in 2017

·       Her bitter experience of getting fired unexpectedly soon after she received the award which left her shocked and led her to pursue her own business ‘Boss in Heels’

·       Initial struggles and challenges she faced on her way through writing her first best-selling book ‘Confidence Creator’ and becoming a Keynote speaker!

Heather’s work is featured in CNN, Forbes, Fast Company and many top publications!

Her first book - ‘Confidence Creator’ was ranked #1 in amazon business category and she is now launching her second book – “Overcome your Villain” which is now available for pre-order here!

Episode highlights /Timelines

9.41 – Tips for building high self-confidence

14.31 – Tips for public speaking

15.24 – About Heather’s new book ‘Overcome Your Villains’ and her 3-step process to overcome adversity in life and business!

18.50 – rapid fire fun question round

For more details visit - https://heathermonahan.com/

If you liked this episode , Please do leave a 5 star review and rating here! Thanks in advance for the support!

Want to catch up on previous episodes ? Check out the website below!

Ask a question/Like/Support 👇👇
https://www.passiontoprofessionpodcast.com/

Lets get social !
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This episode is part of special series called 'Women Of Substance'  on Passion To Profession Podcast which covers  woman-centered stories! 
Stories of success , resilience , courage , breaking stereotypes , building strong identity, overcoming adversities and many more !

This episodes features Devina Kaur - Founder of Sexy Brilliant Global revolution initiative which aims to remove toxic shame and raise human consciousness to live life authentically.

She is also author of spiritual self-help book-
Too Fat
Too Loud
Too Ambitious

Through this book, Devina encourages you to be unapologetically brave and courageous and to accept yourself completely.

In this candid conversation with Ash , she shares her journey -

• Her initial years - born and raised in a traditional punjabi family in India and having an arranged marriage
• Seperation from her husband and her journey of self-discovery that led her down the path of finding Sexy Brilliant Global Revolution
• Her awakening moment in life when she was sitting by a river and thought of jumping in ending her life but instead decided to give life another chance ! 
• Quitting her job in banking industry to become a fulltime dog walker.
• Her path to find purpose and meaning overcoming depression, addiction and having suicidal thoughts and turning her life around becoming a powerful influencer, motivational speaker , author and inspiring others to live their authentic life through her Sexy Brilliant initiative !

You can learn more about her work and connect with her on www.devinakaur.com

If you liked this episode , Please do leave a 5 star review and rating here! Thanks in advance for the support!

Want to catch up on previous episodes ? Check out the website below!

Ask a question/Like/Support 👇👇
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This episode is part of special series called 'Women Of Substance'  on Passion To Profession Podcast which covers  woman-centered stories! 
Stories of success , resilience , courage , breaking stereotypes , building strong identity, overcoming adversities and many more !

This episodes features Devina Kaur - Founder of Sexy Brilliant Global revolution initiative which aims to remove toxic shame and raise human consciousness to live life authentically.

She is also author of spiritual self-help book-
Too Fat
Too Loud
Too Ambitious

Through this book, Devina encourages you to be unapologetically brave and courageous and to accept yourself completely.

In this candid conversation with Ash , she shares her journey -

• Her initial years - born and raised in a traditional punjabi family in India and having an arranged marriage
• Seperation from her husband and her journey of self-discovery that led her down the path of finding Sexy Brilliant Global Revolution
• Her awakening moment in life when she was sitting by a river and thought of jumping in ending her life but instead decided to give life another chance ! 
• Quitting her job in banking industry to become a fulltime dog walker.
• Her path to find purpose and meaning overcoming depression, addiction and having suicidal thoughts and turning her life around becoming a powerful influencer, motivational speaker , author and inspiring others to live their authentic life through her Sexy Brilliant initiative !

You can learn more about her work and connect with her on www.devinakaur.com

If you liked this episode , Please do leave a 5 star review and rating here! Thanks in advance for the support!

Want to catch up on previous episodes ? Check out the website below!

Ask a question/Like/Support 👇👇
https://www.passiontoprofessionpodcast.com/

Lets get social !
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This episode is part of special series called 'Women Of Substance'  on Passion To Profession Podcast which covers  woman-centered stories!  Stories of success , resilience , courage , breaking stereotypes , building strong identity, overcoming adversities and many more !

This episodes features Cancer Thriver / TEDx Speaker / Happiness and Fulfillment Coach Caroline Emile !

Caroline sits down with Ash to share her journey of finding her strength while overcoming life changing adversity which in her case was fighting breast cancer and not just surviving but thriving through the whole experience .

Caroline talks about- 

• Her journey all the way from breast cancer diagnosis to undergoing chemo therapy, radiation , surgery to finally becoming cancer free
• How she made a decision to go through the treatment while not allowing it to change her true self 
• How she found her happiness in little things during the course of her treatment whether it is wearing her signature red lipstick to chemo, getting a pink chair ,  talking to friends, walking outdoors - she stresses on how we need to find little things that makes us happy!
• And lastly how she found her true purpose of helping others by sharing her life lessons through life coaching/ speaking events etc 

Caroline shares 3 best tips to transform any adversity into an advantage-

1. Believe that you are here for a reason - there is an unique purpose for each one of us . Find yours and embrace it !
2. Do things that make you happy - that will activate happy chemicals in your brain and help in overall well being .
3. Be open to redesigning your life - many times we are stuck in a box. Think of adversities in your life as an opportunity to make some changes , reinvent yourself and dont be afraid to take some risks!

Connect with Caroline here!

If you liked this episode , Please do leave a 5 star review and rating here! Thanks in advance for the support!

Want to catch up on previous episodes ? Check out the website below!

Ask a question/Like/Support 👇👇
https://www.passiontoprofessionpodcast.com/

Lets get social !
https://linktr.ee/PassionToProfessionPodcast

This episode is part of special series called 'Women Of Substance'  on Passion To Profession Podcast which covers  woman-centered stories!  Stories of success , resilience , courage , breaking stereotypes , building strong identity, overcoming adversities and many more !

This episodes features Cancer Thriver / TEDx Speaker / Happiness and Fulfillment Coach Caroline Emile !

Caroline sits down with Ash to share her journey of finding her strength while overcoming life changing adversity which in her case was fighting breast cancer and not just surviving but thriving through the whole experience .

Caroline talks about- 

• Her journey all the way from breast cancer diagnosis to undergoing chemo therapy, radiation , surgery to finally becoming cancer free
• How she made a decision to go through the treatment while not allowing it to change her true self 
• How she found her happiness in little things during the course of her treatment whether it is wearing her signature red lipstick to chemo, getting a pink chair ,  talking to friends, walking outdoors - she stresses on how we need to find little things that makes us happy!
• And lastly how she found her true purpose of helping others by sharing her life lessons through life coaching/ speaking events etc 

Caroline shares 3 best tips to transform any adversity into an advantage-

1. Believe that you are here for a reason - there is an unique purpose for each one of us . Find yours and embrace it !
2. Do things that make you happy - that will activate happy chemicals in your brain and help in overall well being .
3. Be open to redesigning your life - many times we are stuck in a box. Think of adversities in your life as an opportunity to make some changes , reinvent yourself and dont be afraid to take some risks!

Connect with Caroline here!

If you liked this episode , Please do leave a 5 star review and rating here! Thanks in advance for the support!

Want to catch up on previous episodes ? Check out the website below!

Ask a question/Like/Support 👇👇
https://www.passiontoprofessionpodcast.com/

Lets get social !
https://linktr.ee/PassionToProfessionPodcast