Speak Brave Podcast

The old adage "actions speak louder than words" is what we have all heard before and it's an important lesson to learn. But, how many of us actually live by this? It can be hard to always behave with impeccable integrity, but if you want to succeed in your professional life, then being impeccable with your word is the foundation of your success. There are so many things that go into becoming a well-respected professional: active listening skills, communication skills, organization skills...the list goes on and on. However one thing that professionals need more than anything else is honesty; without honesty there isn't any way for people who work with them or know them personally to trust them. The truth is that we are all human beings. And we make mistakes. We do not need to be perfect, but what we can do is try to be better every day. It’s important to remember that our words have an impact on other people, so it’s up to us how we want them to perceive us. If you are a person who always says what they think without second thoughts, this episode is for you! Be impeccable with your word by following the Four Agreements and watch as your life improves in many ways. You will feel more confident when speaking or writing because you know that you put in an effort into being honest with yourself and others around you. Which is absolutely critical right now. By saying only what needs to be said instead of blurting out whatever comes into our minds, we can become more mindful about how others perceive us based on our words alone. Our communication skills can improve dramatically when we use fewer words because everything has been carefully thought through before. Be impeccable with your word and watch your professional success soar to new heights. This episode draws upon the work of Don Miguel Ruiz and his book “The Four Agreements” Agreement 1: Be Impeccable With Your Word. Agreement 2: Don't Take Anything Personally. Agreement 3: Don't Make Assumptions. Agreement 4: Always Do Your Best. Enjoy. Music in this episode is used with permission: Life Is Beautiful by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7620-life-is-beautiful License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

My guest for this episode is Nate Kendrick. Nate is working with founders and start-up teams to bring innovative products and services to the marketplace. He believes in passion as the main driving force for all of his business development work. Nate has an exceptional insight into scaling a successful business, he shares personal stories from starting a business to sell candy as a young entrepreneur to working his way up to become a successful retailer on Amazon. Listen to this episode for inspiration and extraordinary insight from one of the rising stars of entrepreneurship in Central Floriday and beyond. You can reach Nate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaniel-kendrick-80a21ba7/ Music in this episode is used with permission: Life Is Beautiful by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7620-life-is-beautiful License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Hasheem Francis is a self-made entrepreneur, and he has learned how to create habits that work for him. He stresses the importance of creating and maintaining good habits, as it might be easier than breaking bad ones. The key to success? Discipline! My guest is Hasheem Francis. I interview a lot of people and I have to say that Hasheem Francis is one of the most interesting. He shares about how it takes more than just getting out of a bad situation in order to be successful, you need self-discipline, mental toughness and finding ways to protect your mental space from negative influences. You also need learn about yourself what makes you happy without letting other things control your life--that’s where habits come into play! Creating good habits are key, because if we don't do this then our old bad ones will continue on. Discipline really pays off so focus on doing healthy activities not destructive behaviors while being mindful during difficult times too. How do you protect yourself from negative people? One of the best ways to deal with toxic people is to not have them around you. If they’re in your life, limit your time with them and spend more time with positive people. To avoid negative influences surround yourself with positive ones, as much as possible. Be intentional and surround yourself by reading books on effective self-improvement, listening to positive podcasts or watching videos that inspire you. Take care of yourself first. People can influence you for better or worse, so take care of yourself first, that’s what Hasheem says over and over in this exceptional interview. Some people become easily influenced by other people’s negative thoughts and ideas, which could lead them down the wrong path in life. If someone is not taking good care of themselves mentally and physically it will be hard for them to stay positive about anything in life. Simply because they are constantly letting negativity into their mind through others around them, who may have a different perspective on things than what that person believes in at the time. In order to protect your mental health you must learn how to keep a positive mindset even when everyone else around you seems negative towards certain situations or circumstances that may arise in your life. Hasheem’s best advice for the next generation of entrepreneurs is to spend a lot less time looking down onto the electronic devices and instead spend more time looking up. Go out and enjoy your life. Connect with Hasheem at: https://builttoprosper.com/ Music in this episode is used with permission: Life Is Beautiful by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7620-life-is-beautiful License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Special episode for you to enjoy, all of the credit goes to my featured guests: Jesse Simpson and Jessica Hart Simpson. If you’re struggling with your relationships right now? Or have experienced the pain and frustration in relating to your significant other in the past? Or would you like to improve the strength of all your relationships going forward? This episode is for you. Jesse and Jessica are a married couple, and they help couples and individuals to achieve better and more satisfying relationships. Both of them have traveled the world together, worked on building a business and experienced the highs and lows that so many other couples have felt in the past and the present. You will hear their story and it’s a remarkable one. Then, you’ll learn the key elements that can make your relationship a long-term success. Enjoy this episode and reach out to Jessica and Jesse for more success in your most significant relationships. You can reach both my guests at: https://www.action-oriented.com/ Music in this episode is used with permission: Life Is Beautiful by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7620-life-is-beautiful License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In this episode my guest is Jose Flores, a best-selling author, global motivator and a mindset disruptor. Jose shares his wealth of knowledge about speaking on stages, and growing into a global influencer he is now. A master storyteller and a man of high integrity, Jose is full of positive energy and will uplift and inspire you with his wisdom. Savor this episode and enjoy. You can reach Jose at: https://www.joseinspires.com/ https://www.youtube.com/joseinspires https://freegift.joseinspires.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JoseInspires/ Music in this episode is used with permission: Life Is Beautiful by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7620-life-is-beautiful License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Have you ever experienced this? Or perhaps in your family, the experience of food as love has grown from a special experience of closeness to something that you can’t control. My guest today is Jan Brandi, a Certified Health Coach. She is on a mission to empower others to find a healthy balance with food as nourishment. Jan has lost 50 pounds and kept it off. Tune in to listen to Jan’s story and consider following her success, as you’ll find her encouragement and compassion on your daily health journey. You can connect with Jan at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jan.brandi Email: [email protected] Music in this episode is used with permission: Life Is Beautiful by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7620-life-is-beautiful License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Have you ever experienced serendipity in your life? One day you’re writing down your goals. What happens next is that life places the right people on your path and also excellent opportunities start coming your way. This is what my guest and an experienced business executive says lives at the heart of all goal achievement. Derek Lott returns to Speak Brave Podcast to share his take on the challenges and opportunities that we all have experienced this year. Derek is honest and extremely generous with his wisdom. One thing that Derek said, resonated with me the most: “If you are coming out of this period the same way you came in, you’re missing out.” I totally agree with Derek, do something different. Learn. Grow. Just don’t allow yourself to be the same. This is what you will learn: • Why goal setting happens in our conscious mind and goal achievement takes place in the subconscious one. • How to train your mind to see real opportunity in the midst of challenging times. • Have you ever asked yourself, “Why I’m here? Why do I matter?” • What if we could see ourselves as sports professionals, not only do we play the game (life, business, school) we must also study and practice to win in the game. • How to become really excellent in your professional craft. • What is personal power? • How your personal network and ownership can contribute to your personal power. • How to get over yourself and build a powerful network of influencers. • Your legacy is a treasure trove of power that you can pass on to future generations. Derek is inspiring and real. This episode will nudge you and give you practical wisdom for life. Thank you for listening. You are the best! Enjoy. Connect with Derek Lott below: https://www.facebook.com/DerekCLott/ https://linktr.ee/derekclott Music in this episode used with permission: Music from https://filmmusic.io "The Other Side of the Door" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Interview with Rachael Assignon As an expert you can create additional revenue streams for your business in the form of teaching and training. It’s one thing to speak in front of the audience or even on virtual stages. It’s something entirely different to create and teach adults about professional and career topics. Rachael is an expert trainer and leader in the field of instructional design. This is your masterclass to get started with creating engaging teaching material that will get results for your clients. You will learn: - How to create focal points for your adult learners. - Why setting learning objectives and learning outcomes will set you apart from your competition. - How meaningful storytelling that’s relevant to the performance outcomes is a must. - What is the optimal number of learning outcomes for each training? - Which activities to include in your training modules. - Behavior is the driver for all adult training, and how you can design programs to facilitate growth and change. - You might have heard about the learning curve, but what about the science of forgetting curve? - How to solve complex business problems with thoughtful training. It’s not easy to transition from speaking to training, yet if you follow steps and strategies shared by Rachael you will save time and energy. And you can also avoid costly mistakes and focus on things that work. I’m so excited to share this episode with you and bring the nuggets of expertise shared by Rachael. Enjoy. You can connect with Rachael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaellynngoeltz/ Music in this episode used with permission: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Inspiring Teaser" by Rafael Krux (https://www.orchestralis.net/) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Interview with Timothy M Ricke If you have ever read or heard about the phenomenal book E-Myth by Michael Gerber, take a listen to this episode and discover how to build a successful business. This episode is full of inspiration, practical advice and relevant business stories to get your mindset in the positive direction of what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur. Timothy recounts stories of success that can be transferred to any business, and especially if you’re just starting out. Enjoy! You can find out more about Timothy at: https://www.timricke.com Music in this episode is used with permission: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Inspiring Teaser " by Rafael Krux (https://www.orchestralis.net/) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Have you ever seriously considered the possibility of becoming a published author? Yet, you just don’t know where to even begin. In this excellent interview with a best-selling author Rich Fontaine, you will get inspiration and necessary mental tools to get started and complete your first book. Rich is totally down-to-earth leader, who has a burning passion to bring his best material to the people. This interview will make you laugh and you will discover inner strengths to share your knowledge and experiences in the book. - Hear how Rich went from an engineer and construction manager to jewelry store sales to writing his first novel. - How to navigate the waves of rejection and build resilient mindset. - Hear how Rich met American Motivational Speaker and Legend Les Brown. After winning a top placement spot in a tough speaking competition. - How to stay open to completely outrageous success possibilities and then learn how to receive them. - How to let life guide you as an author and a creator. - Why listening to your partner maybe the best business strategy, if you are a writer. - How to write more books in less time. - Learn how to go from an idea to a published page. - Learn how to work with an editor. - Why it is important to pick a niche target audience and focus your book marketing efforts to reach them. - Learn advanced strategies on how to promote and market your book in the world of self-publishing and Amazon marketplace. Listen now and enjoy. Find out more about Rich at: https://www.facebook.com/powerofselfrich https://www.facebook.com/powerofselfent/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/rich-fontaine/1324726517 Music in this episode is used with permission: Imagefilm 034 by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2935-imagefilm-034 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0