136: Wisdom from the Cage Rattler about Healing Life’s Pain

136: Wisdom from the Cage Rattler about Healing Life’s Pain

136: Wisdom from the Cage Rattler about Healing Life’s Pain

How can you work through the inevitable pain that you experience in life…and emerge stronger and more powerful? Dr. Bridget Cooper knows a thing or two about that. She endured unthinkable physical, emotional and sexual abuse from infancy and throughout her teen years. She overcame incredible odds to become a powerful voice for living life fully, no matter what adversity you’ve had in your past.

Dr. B is the bestselling author of six books including Little Landslides, which is her personal memoir of rising up through trauma. She’s created a proven process for being a Pain Rebel, empowering clients around the world to reclaim their power…and peace. Our conversation centered around this process, which she describes in her latest book, Pain Rebel: How We Take Our Power Back.

You’ll discover:

  • Why Dr. B refers to herself as a cage rattler
  • The importance of eliminating “should” from your thoughts and words
  • How to identify and eliminate old “contracts” so you can enter into new, healthier ones
  • The roles that Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors have in forming new contracts
  • The important distinction Dr. B makes between wounds and scars

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135: The REAL Purpose of a Business

135: The REAL Purpose of a Business

135: The REAL Purpose of a Business

What if the purpose of business were to “uplift the experience of being alive on the planet?” My guest Blaine Bartlett proposes this definition after 30+ years of working with all kinds of organizations. Blaine makes the point that potential customers will want to buy from a company that takes this approach because they’ll feel good about themselves when they do. There are lots of thought-provoking moments in my conversation with this very remarkable human being.

Blaine is President and CEO of Avatar Resources, Inc., a consulting firm he founded in 1987. He coaches and consults worldwide with leaders, executives, companies and governments. He’s also the Founder of the Institute for Compassionate Capitalism and a longtime member of the Transformational Leadership Council. Blaine is the author of 5 books, and we talked about his two latest ones: Compassionate Capitalism: A Journey to the Soul of Business and The Leadership Mindset Weekly.

You’ll discover:

  • What’s broken about capitalism and what Blaine sees as the solution
  • How Blaine defines compassion in the context of business
  • A 3-word definition of leadership that’s right on target
  • How the “reality distortion field” can help you accelerate achievement of your goals
  • What companies that adopt compassionate capitalism do differently

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134: Why Culture Eats Everything

134: Why Culture Eats Everything

134: Why Culture Eats Everything

Is it really possible to transform a company’s culture? Tom Willis not only knows it’s possible, he facilitates these kinds of changes on a regular basis. Tom’s experiences as a CEO and Superintendent of Cornerstone Education Group, as a consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers, and as an engineer with the Intel Corporation prepared him well for the work he does today. He’s committed to helping senior leaders become conscious of behaviors they can change that positively impact culture. You’ll love Tom’s passion for his work and the specific skills he brings to ensure real changes happen.

Tom is the co-founder and Partner of Phoenix Performance Partners, a firm that works with school superintendents and CEOs to create cultures that foster the growth of each person and the organization as a whole. Tom is also the host of the Culture Eats Everything Podcast, where he interviews CEOs and Superintendents who’ve created positive cultures.

You’ll discover:

  • How Tom defines culture
  • What prevents many organizations from making changes to their existing culture
  • Why Tom’s team avoids labels like “dysfunctional” when describing issues or behaviors that cause problems within an organization
  • The types of up-front analysis tools Tom and his team use to identify the root cause issues
  • What’s required to create a high-performing, coaching culture

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133: Banish Burnout from Your Life

133: Banish Burnout from Your Life

133: Banish Burnout from Your Life

Are you feeling stressed or in danger of burning out? My guest Janice Litvin shares valuable tips that can help you regain calmness, inner peace and joy. Janice has invested years in developing and applying unique strategies to her own life and to the lives of her clients. We discuss her stress management methodology, which is not only practical, it really works! You’ll love Janice’s passion for her work and the success stories she shares.

Janice is on a mission to help leaders and teams banish burnout in their organizations. She does this through keynotes, workshops, and accountability groups. Janice wants to help as many people as possible take care of their physical and mental health, and that includes teaching them to manage stress to prevent burnout, to eat healthfully, and to fall in love with fitness. She’s the author of the Banish Burnout Toolkit, and we took a deep dive into her book during our conversation.

You’ll discover:

  • Where stress comes from…and how to recognize it
  • Why awareness is the first of the 6 tools Janice covers in her book
  • The role that music plays in preventing burnout
  • What leaders can do to help workers avoid burnout
  • How an accountability buddy contributes to well-being

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132: Insights from The World’s Best Courage Coach

132: Insights from The World’s Best Courage Coach

132: Insights from The World’s Best Courage Coach

Want to find out how to act with more courage and connect with celebrities or other VIPs? Meet my guest, Laban Ditchburn. Laban has invited, and had as guests on his podcast, well-known authors and speakers like Les Brown, Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen. Laban’s lack of fear is well-earned. He’s one of those people who has truly seen and done it all, especially when it comes to addictions—from alcohol, sex, gambling, drugs, and negative self-talk. Laban now embodies the word, “transformation.”

Today Laban is a motivational speaker, author…and the undisputed World’s Best Courage Coach. He’s passionate about health, well-being and personal growth. He uses his own experiences as fuel. Laban is the host of the Become Your Own Superhero Podcast and the author of a new book, Bet on You. You’re sure to be inspired and motivated by Laban’s story.

You’ll discover:

  • Why it’s important to surround yourself with people who support your best self and growth
  • Why Laban gave his podcast the name “Become Your Own Superhero”
  • The encouragement Laban provides for those struggling with any kind of addiction
  • How he learned to create a healthy, loving romantic relationship
  • The role forgiveness has played in Laban’s journey to emotional and physical health

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